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Telefonica is offering a superfast internet service for under 30€ per a month, starting on Monday15 April. This tariff is a 25% reduction on Telefonica’s charges for fibre internet connections with speeds up to 100 Mb. The telecom market is undergoing a period of aggressive competition, with canny customers switching providers in a constant search for the best deals. Telefonica, who at one time had the monopoly, is facing the grim truth that its market share has fallen by 13%, and it is facing competition from other providers such as France Telecom and Vodafone and ONO. France Telecom’s local unit Orange Spain will be offering an internet connection with speeds of up to 100Mb and phone services at a slightly cheaper rate than Telefonica, but their network coverage is much smaller than that covered by Telefonica. ONO, on the other hand, is offering a very similar package, but at double Telefonica’s price.
Sport
The plans to close San Javier airport and simultaneously open Corvera airport are in place, but almost certainly will not be put into operation this summer. When eventually the troubled Corvera airport opens it will be the only one in Spain to be privately owned but publicly run. This anomaly has arisen through the awarding of a stake in the running of the airport to AENA, as a form of compensation for the closure of San Javier airport. AENA is right to be anxious to claw something back from the whole San Javier/Corvera debacle: Last year’s figures showed a drop of 6.4% in passenger numbers and 8.9% in flights from 2011. Further uncertainties on the future of these two airports can only make matters worse for those who have cash invested, or who are planning holidays to the Murcia area. The situation has not been made any clearer by AENA’s actions in putting the operations of the Duty Free zone and the car parking out to tender, to cover a 5 year period.
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A mother has been fined 1,500€ for allowing her daughter to truant from school. The girl, who is 13 years old, only attended school for 5 weeks in the first year, and in the second year only attended for 4 days. These dates are from the school years 2008-2009 and 20092010. Social Services contacted the mother, who showed a ‘total lack of interest’ in her daughter’s education, and refused to make any effort to remedy her daughter’s attendance rates, despite being warned that the consequences of her daughter’s truancy would be a hefty fine, and possible removal of the child from her care.
Benijófar
Officers at the police station in Almoradí were stunned last Friday when well-known local vet from Benijófar came in carrying an urn, which he claimed contained his wife’s ashes. He claimed that he had found her dead in his surgery last March 28th, and that he had had her cremated in a pet cemetery. He claimed that she had died of a massive overdose of a cocktail of pharmaceutical drugs, and that his attempts to revive her had failed. She has a history of suicide attempts, brought about by depression caused be her obesity. However, the police are conducting investigations into whether in fact he was operating on her to perform a stomach reduction, and the operation went wrong. It is
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Torrevieja
The Alcalde of Torrevieja, Eduardo Dolón, accompanied by the Concejal de Tercera Edad, Inmaculada Montesinos, inaugurated an exhibition by students of the painting workshop ‘Taller de Pintura de la Casa de la Tercera Edad’ in the Calle San Pascual. The exhibition will remain open to the public every day except Monday, at 10.00 am to 22.00. It features work by 14 fully self-taught painters (Luis Olivares, Juanola Roca, Juanita Guerrero, Carlos Prieto, Francisco Romero, Rafi Maroto, Mercedes Cerdán, Federico López, Luisi García, Tina García, Aurelia Fraga, Antonio Esteban and Antonio Leandro) and 40 works of different styles are on show, including landscapes, portraits and abstracts.
San Javier
At the last plenary session the municipality of San Javier has approved administrative action on the country road in the Paraje Casas de Arriba in El Mirador. The agreement by the Government team requires an individual who is making exclusive use of the road to restore it to its original state within 30 days. The full agreement warns that if this is not done, the Ayuntamiento will proceed with works to restore the road. The portavoz socialista, José Ángel Noguera, said that this is ‘the first time that the City of San Javier restores a public road.’ He added that he expects this to create ‘a precedent since it seems that there are often neighbours who appropriate public roads.’ The municipality of San Javier has 350 publicly owned roads classified as rural roads. A cataloging commissioned by the City Council in 2009 shows detailed photographs of all roads, and revealed, according to the Alcaldesa, Pepa García, ‘the existence of some roads which have been planted over with crops, others have been closed, and some have virtually disappeared.’ ‘The cataloging of publicly owned roads in the municipality of San Javier will serve as a legal basis to recover and recognize rural roads around the town for the use and enjoyment of all citizens.’
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CONDITIONS FOR CLAIMING UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT
Jobseekers whose dole money has run out and who want to claim the 450-euro monthly unemployment benefit provided by the State have to show nine paper copies of their CV stamped by companies they have applied to for work. They also have to produce names and telephone numbers of companies they have contacted seeking work, links to job search websites they have signed up to or sits vac where they appear as applicants. These have to be shown to the job centre, or INEM office, 30 days before they hope to receive the benefit, which is currently 85 per cent of the minimum wage, being a total of 452.63 euros. The nine stamped CVs requirement is mandatory, which automatically means an obligation to visit companies in person and speak to a person in authority. This is frequently impossible and CVs are merely taken off visitors by reception staff – and in most cases, those contacting companies on spec looking for work tend to send their CV by email, meaning a stamped copy will not be available. And with companies receiving literally hundreds of ‘begging letters’ from job-hunters by the day, the majority of emails containing CVs are simply deleted, or those received by post binned. Those in receipt of the monthly benefit, known as the ‘Plan PREPARA’, are given a ‘personalised itinerary’ for getting back into the job market. But given that no new jobs are being created and, on the contrary, more and more are being axed and businesses closing down, even the highest-qualified and most experienced workers on the dole are finding it impossible to get a job and a total of 861,000 unemployed people interviewed said they had stopped looking as they simply do not believe they will find work.
Speeding crackdown campaign on minor roads
Spain’s Traffic Ministry has launched campaign to crack down on speeding drivers on secondary roads.
Police will be out in force on B-roads, since 78 per cent of road deaths occur on these rather than on motorways. They make up 90 per cent of Spain’s highways, and 1,022 fatalities were recorded on them last year. Traffic police concentrated on secondary roads over Easter and out of 20,000 drivers monitored, a total of 8,833 were fined for
breaking the speed limit. The general directorate of traffic (DGT) has also launched its new helicopter, Pegasus, which includes an in-built speed camera. Plans are afoot to cut the speed limit on B-roads from 100 kilometres per hour to 90 where it has a hard shoulder of at least 1.5 metres, and to 70 kilometres per hour for roads of 6.5 metres in width with a white line down the middle. Where there is no white line, the limit will be cut to 50 kilometres per hour
Policeman Has Guns Confiscated Due To Domestic Violence Accusation
A Police Local officer in Oliva, Valencia province, has had his arms confiscated after his ex-girlfriend reported him for domestic violence. The accused hid for two days when he found out she had been to the Guardia Civil. Officers from the force in Oliva and in Pego, where the victim lives, had to arrange for special security measures to protect her from physical harm as they suspected serious violence could occur if she were to be confronted by the accused. The Local Policeman - aged 41 and resident in Oliva - identified only by his initials of E.P.B. was said to have failed to answer phone calls and could not be traced by the Guardia Civil officers after his former girlfriend pressed charges. He is then said to have presented himself voluntarily at the Domestic Violence Court in Dénia in the company of his solicitor, and signed a statement. Guardia Civil officers were ordered by the judge to immediately withdraw the five guns he possessed – two which he held in his line of duty in the police force, and three hunting rifles. A restraining order prevents him from contacting the victim or going within 300 metres of her. Despite the charges, he is expected to be allowed to continue with his employment in the town and carry on being paid his usual salary. Council sources say the accused does not work fighting crime or protecting the public from danger, since he has a permanent knee injury, and is employed looking after a public building in Oliva.
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Sport Signals Still Showing Red Should anyone tell you that there’s not a lot to do around Torrevieja, before you rankle, just suggest your friend drops into the Tourist Information Office, and obtains a copy of the new “Cultural and Leisure Guide”, for the months of April, May and June. The beautiful Palacio de la Mu’sica has choral concerts over the Spring months, and a flamenco competition. At the International Music Auditorium, they are proud to present “Azabache”, a commemoration of the musical of the same name, which was an integral part of the “Expo ‘92” exhibition, in Sevilla, in 1992. Stars such as Pastora Soler, Pasio’n Vega, Diana Navarro and Manuel Lombo, taking to the stage. They will also be hosting the 19th Annual Youth Habaneras Competition, where choirs from across Spain take part. Wednesday May 1st., is worth jotting in the old diary, or on the memo board, back of the kitchen door. 36 members of the chamber choir from Sweden, “Uddevalla Kammarkor” are making their way down to Torrevieja, present a choral concert. Again, the Palacio de la Mu’sica, is the place to be on that night.
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Not to be left out, the Teatro Municipal present the annual “Coplas” competition as part of the celebrations of the Feria de
Mayo. The finalists will appear on stage at the fairground during the Sevillanas Fair. This theatre also offers a performance of a mix of Mexican music and ballet, and on Sunday May 12th., The Czech National Ballet presents “Swan Lake”. “European Day”, which is Thursday 9th., of May, is celebrated in the Plaza de la Constitucio’n. There will be music and dance from distinct European countries, raising of the EU flag, by the great and good, and for all us jazz fans, the European All Stars International Jazz Band, will entertain. The events in the Plaza will run from 10.40 to 14.00 Hrs. The best part? it’s free! If a deckchair, picnic hamper and a straw hat appeals to you, then make your way to the Dona Sinforosa Park, and settle down in front of the bandstand, to listen to the “Orbi Playa Big Band”
Dave Kingston, from La Florida, just along the N332 towards Torrevieja, drops me a line, wondering if I think we will ever see a rail link from Torrevieja to the main line between Murcia andAlicante, or even direct to Alicante City? Er, no! It’s true, that in 1884, a new line was opened, in the main to carry salt from the works in Torrevieja, to the main line you mention in your question. On the opening day, guest of honour was Antonio Ca’novas del Castillo, the then Prime Minister of Spain. His “Special” branched off the main line, near Albatera, trundled off towards the sea and the City of Salt. Unfortunately, the locomotive derailed just outside Los Montesinos. Tales are told that it was some hours before a replacement train arrived to rescue the official party, whereupon, Antonio headed straight back to Madrid, not a happy bunny.
The line closed for good in 1987. There are some rather fine old photographs of locomotives and rolling stock, used on the line, to be found in the Estacio’n Bar, in Torrevieja. Also, don’t miss the length of rail, now in use as a foot rest along the bar! There was talk David, in 2002, of a light railway to link Cartagena with Alicante, running along the coast, then more talk in February, 2006, of a light rail or tramway, linking, as you asked about, Alicante with Torrevieja. With the monetary problems that Spain continues to have, I certainly can’t see funds being released to build rail links between Alicante and Torrevieja, however sensible it might be. My picture, taken alongside a road in Los Montesinos, shows a warning to watch for crossing trains. Ghost trains only now!
“ELIJAH” Ntra. Sra. Del Pilar Iglesias Friday, April 12th
All the details can be found on the Leisure Guide, free copies of which, can be found at the Tourists Offices, and at the cultural venues. A deckchair, a few sandwiches, a bottle of Nut Brown Ale and a bandstand in the park, yes, I think I might just pop along. Photo: The Uddevalla Kammarkör Chamber Choir from Sweden
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Musical Directors Christine Eames and Tom Pargeter, of Chorale and Vivace Choirs respectively, bought Felix Mendelssohn’s masterpiece to this attractive “Church in the Square” in Pilar de la Horadada, on a warm, April evening. Guest soloists on the evening, Rodney Porter and Arthur Berwick, joined the Chorale and Vivace Choirs, 50 members strong, to take on this challenging work of Mendelssohn’s.
Member Dennis Gill, a fine tenor in his own right, welcomed visitors to the performance, explaining the twists and turns of a tale, soon to unfold, here in the church. A collection was taken at the end of this fine production, proceeds going to the aid of Manos Unidas Mali Orphanage Building Fund. Well done to you all. I’m confident Felix would have been delighted.
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The Lion Club of Mazarron Bahia
April has again been an extremely busy month for The Lions of Mazarron Bahia. We were delighted to give a certificate of appreciation to Phil and Sue from Healthy H2O for their continuous support to the Lions in our work. We also gave a certificate to Dawn Heron from Costa Calida care agency for her support. At our monthly meeting we had a representative for Samaritans Spain talk about the work they do providing an emotional support service for English speakers of any age who may be experiencing distress or despair, or who may be feeling suicidal. People contact the Samaritans about many issues
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including loneliness, debt and illness.They asked for our help with telling local people about there 24 hour confidential and anonymous helpline service. Samaritans Spain Telephone 902 88 35 35 We were delighted to be part of the handover of the ambulance to Mazarron Council along with Pals and Costa Calida International Radio. Once again thanks must go to all the supporters with their generous donations which have made this possible. We would also like to say many thanks to everyone in their continued collection of plastic tops help with treatment of six year old little Eva in Lorca. These can be given to any Lions member or Mercedes at Multi Optics on Camposol B Do you have any unwanted items of Bric a Brac or books etc for us to sell at our weekly stall held every Friday at Camposol B in order that we may continue with our work. As always The Lions of Mazarron Bahia would like to thank everyone for all their support. We could not do it without you - Our grateful thanks to you all “HELP US TO HELP YOU”
Once again, the sun was shining for the HELP Murcia Mar Menor Spring Fayre at the Arches last Wednesday. There was a good mix of stalls doing a brisk business but it was Ziggy’s Fashion Show that was the main attraction and Tony provided the music. Photo No.1 shows Jane, Linda and Bella volunteer models Photo No.2 Mum gets advice on prize selection
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It’s Time to act
older than everyone else quiz ! No. 3 By Alan Gilchrist - Costa Blanca’s Top Hypnotherapist 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. Everyone loves remembering trivia about the past so I thought I would devise an ongoing quiz that (almost) everyone can join in.
Sport After the very successful performances of Dick Whittington by the Rojales Pantomime Group in January, the group are trying to attract new members of all ages and abilities. Christine Smith who has directed several productions including Dick Whittington said “ we work so hard in presenting our annual panto and people keep telling us that they enjoy it. In order for us to present more ambitious productions we really do need more members”. Next years show written by Barry Cox will be the ever popular Snow White. This will be a joint effort by both Barry and Christine. Snow White will be performed in
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! Enjoy!
January,dates tbc. Rehearsals for this show get underway in September but auditions for parts are likely to be in June. This gives all players the chance to familiarise themselves with the script and music over the summer months. writer and Co Director Barry Cox told us “ we need anyone willing to give it a go. Front of house, back stage. scenery painters and designers and performers. Come along and have some fun,you’ll be made very welcome. I know there are people who may be shy but we’ll give you all the support you need,come on people, its time to act”.
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35. Quilts and eiderdowns instead of duvets 36. Bill and Ben (little weed) 37. Vespa scooters (and Lambretta) 38. The parkie (watching out for them) 39. Henry Winterman cigars 40. Kaleidescopes 41.Stamp collection (every one had a penny black) 42. Jackanory
1. Bow ties on elastic
45. Swing ball
2. Usherettes in cinemas
46. Scrumpy
3. Wicker furniture
47. Jesus sandals and love beads
4. Leather strops for shaving
48. Sitting in the bath to shrink your jeans
5. Ford Anglias
49. Itchy peas (rose hips)
6. Kiss me quick hats
50. Postmans knock
7. Clive Dunn (Singing “Grandad”)
51. Crown topper wigs
8. James Bond model cars
52. Bax Bissel carpet cleaner
43. Rolf Harris and Jake the peg 44. Boomerangs
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53. Tuck shops at school
9. Leather school bags 10 Green acres (Tv Programme) 11. Garters for stockings
54. Lying on your back on the grass and thinking “That cloud looks like a...” 55. Stilts
12. Proper handkerchiefs
56. Trolls
13. Jensen violet
57. The Nana Mourskouri show
14. Stilts 15. Coco the Clown 16. Will Hay
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27. Hatch going into the kitchen from the living room
18. Fish and chips on a Friday night wrapped in newspaper 19. Gold and silver milk bottle tops 20. Snowball (Alcoholic drink) 21. Milk tray man 22. Emma Peal (Avengers) 23. 8 track car stereos 24. Tank tops and budgie jackets 25. Lava lamps 26. Emma Peel
salvaged in 1982 by the Mary Rose Trust. This talk promises to be very interesting indeed. New members are always welcome, as are visitors. Why not come along and find out for yourself what we are all about? The next meeting is on Monday 29th April at the CMO Building on the road behind the Carrefour Super Store, Torrevieja. There is plenty of parking space. The meetings are usually on the last Monday of the month and begin at 11.00 with entry from 10.00. For further information please visit our website www.torreviejau3a.org. Mary Jolly Press secretary.
34. Golden shot (Bernie the bolt)
Count all the ones that you remembernot the ones you were told about by your parents!
Norah Bond, founder of Help at Home Costa Blanca, cuts the first slice at the hog roast. LOS Dolces rocked to the sounds of heavy metal recently, when Dan and Andy Jones presented a Bono and U2 tribute, followed by Robbie and Charlie of The Faith who presented 90 minutes of nonstop rock. The venue was Hellies’s Bar during a hog roast event, which raised €837 for Help At Home Costa Blanca. More than 200 people enjoyed the show.
14th April 2013 At the last meeting of the U3A on 25th March, members enthusiastically joined in a well executed and thought provoking quiz organised by a committee member. It was certainly a test of memory and some of us failed miserably! It seems that the grey matter sometimes simply doses off! This was a quiz with a difference with the most humorous answers coming out on top. Our next meeting promises to be really interesting when Dawn Perrier, who works for the Mary Rose Trust, will deliver an insight into their work and discoveries. The Mary Rose was a warship of the Tudor navy of King Henry VIII, sunk in the solent but
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58. Tortoises as pets. 59. Wills Whiffs and navy cigarettes 60. That was the week that was (Millicent Martin ) If you remembered 0-10 = You’re still young If you remembered 10-25 = You are getting older 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 Alan Gilchrist on 659229408 Jonathan Gilchrist on 691784954 www.alangilchristinspain.com www.hypnosiscostablanca.com
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Nearly There! - Update from the Chair – Michelle Miles You have heard the phrase “no news is good news”….well that is definitely the case. We may have been a little quiet over the last few months but believe me…plenty has been happening behind the scenes in the countdown to the big day. The Committee took a decision some time ago to cancel the usual fund raising social events and to raise funds through sponsorship and raffles. It was a big decision but with so many worthwhile charities in the area staging events we feel it was the right decision, given the current economic climate. However we did feel that we wanted to do at least one event before the Fiesta and have teamed up with Mabs Mazarron to stage a Grand Charity Spring Ball on Friday 24th May. It will be hosted by The Clubhouse Camposol and will be a night of “Glitz and Glamour”. There will be a fabulous hot and cold buffet and entertainment from Martin Ross, Michelle and a Table Magician. There will also be a free taxi service across Camposol. The Grand Raffle Prize this year is a Dream Holiday to the value of 5000 Euro!!! We will only sell a maximum of 750 tickets and the lucky winner will be able to select the holiday of their choice. Whether that be a Caribbean Cruise, flights to visit relatives in New Zealand, a ski holiday or something closer to home. There will also be several runner-up prizes all of which will be drawn on the day of the Fiesta. Once again the whole event will be compered by the one and only Byron. The show starts at around 6pm on Friday 14th
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June with a “Tribute to the Musical Greats of our Time”. A night of music and dance to suit all ages. Saturday will be the “Fiesta Fun Day”. Starting at around 10am there will be a constant stream of non-stop activities and entertainment until midnight. The Fiesta will finish with the usual Grand Firework Finale. The fun packed programme is now complete but we are keeping it under wraps until nearer the time. The emphasis is on Community and Family and we have tried to ensure that there is a good mix of British and Spanish culture, local talent and a touch of Celebrity. We are even offering the opportunity for someone to be a Fie-“Star”. We have launched a talent competition sponsored by “Miles Better Entertainment” with a minimum cash prize of 150 Euro. The competition will take place on the day of the Fiesta and is open to singers, dancers, musicians and speciality acts of all ages. There is an entry fee of 5€ in advance or 10€ on the day so get your application form now! Are you hiding your light or your dancing dog under a bushel? All tickets and application forms are available from Alley Palais, The Clubhouse Camposol Golf, PALS usual outlets, Camposol Markets and all Committee Members. Alternatively telephone 0034 634 382 968; email michellecmiles@ gmail.com or send a personal message to the Michelle Camposol Fiesta Facebook Page. Spring Ball Tickets are also available from Mabs Camposol.
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Pat Benatar (born Patricia Mae Andrzejewski on January 10, 1953) is an American singer and four-time Grammy winner. She has had considerable commercial success, particularly in the United States. During the 1980s, Benatar had Two RIAA-certified Multi-Platinum albums, Five RIAA-certified Platinum albums, Three RIAA-certified Gold albums and 19 Top 40 singles, including the Top 10 hits, “Hit Me with Your Best Shot”, “Love Is a Battlefield”, “We Belong” and “Invincible”. Benatar was one of the most heavily played artists in the early days of MTV. Benatar was born in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, New York City. Her musical training was strictly classical and theatrical. Benatar surprised family, friends and teachers by deciding a classical career was not for her and pursued health education at the State University of New York at Stony Brook. At 19, after one year at Stony Brook, she dropped out to marry her high school sweetheart Dennis Benatar, an army draftee who trained at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, and then served with the Army Security Agency at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, before being stationed at Fort Lee, Virginia. Dennis Benatar was stationed there for three years, and Pat worked as a Bank Teller in Richmond, Virginia. In 1973, Benatar quit her job as a bank teller to pursue a singing career after being inspired by a Liza Minnelli concert she saw in Richmond. She got a job as a singing waitress in a nightclub named The Roaring Twenties and started singing in a lounge band named Coxon’s Army, who were the regular band at Sam Miller’s Basement Club. The band garnered enough attention to be the subject of a never-aired TV special, and the band’s bassist Roger Capps would go on to be the original bass player
for the Pat Benatar Band. The period also yielded Benatar’s first and only single until her eventual 1979 debut on Chrysalis Records: “Day Gig” (1974). Her big break came in 1975 at an amateur night at The Comedy Club, “Catch a Rising Star” in New York. Her rousing rendition of Judy Garland’s “Rock-a-Bye Your Baby With a Dixie Melody” earned her a call back by club owner Rick Newman, who would go on to become her manager. Following Dennis’ discharge from the army, the couple moved back to New York and Benatar went on to be a regular member at Catch A Rising Star for close to three years, until signing a record contract. She divorced Dennis Benatar in 1979. Catch A Rising Star was not the only break Benatar got in 1975. She landed the part of Zephyr in Harry Chapin’s futuristic rock musical, “The Zinger”. The production, which debuted on March 19, 1976, at the Performing Arts Foundation’s Playhouse in Huntington Station, Long Island, ran for a month and was a huge success. Benatar noted: “I was 22 by the time I started to sing rock, so at first I was very conscious of technique and I was overly technical. That proved to be inhibiting so it was a disadvantage until I began to sing intuitively. That’s the only way to sing rock – from your gut level feelings. It’s the instinct that the best singers have.” Halloween 1977 proved a pivotal night in Benatar’s early, spandex wearing stage persona. Rather than change out of the costume she wore to a Halloween contest at the Cafe Figaro in Greenwich Village that evening, she went onstage at Catch a Rising Star in costume. Benatar said: “I was dressed as a character from this ridiculous B movie called “Cat-Women of the Moon.” Despite performing her usual array of
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songs, she received a standing ovation. Between appearances at Catch a Rising Star and recording commercial jingles for Pepsi Cola and a number of regional concerns, she headlined New York City’s Tramps nightclub from March 29 - April 1, 1978, where her performance impressed representatives from several record companies. She was signed to Chrysalis Records by co-founder Terry Ellis. Benatar recorded her first album, “In the Heat of the Night”, in June and July 1979. It was a critical and huge commercial success. She won an unprecedented four consecutive Grammy Awards for Best Female Rock Performance from 1980 to 1983 for her second album,” Crimes of Passion” and the songs “Fire and Ice”, “Shadows of the Night”, and “Love Is a Battlefield” written by Holly Knight and Mike Chapman. Of the ten Grammy Award ceremonies in the 1980s, Benatar was nominated for Best Female Rock Performance eight times, including for “Invincible” in 1984 (written by Holly Knight
and Simon Climie), “Sex as a Weapon” in 1986, “All Fired Up” in 1988 and in 1989 for “Let’s Stay Together” Benatar also earned Grammy Award nominations in 1984 for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female with “We Belong” and in 1986 for Best Rock Vocal Performance, Duo or Group as a member of Artists United Against Apartheid for their single, “Sun City”. Benatar is also the winner of three American Music Awards: Favorite Female Pop/Rock Vocalist of 1981 and 1983, and Favorite Female Pop/Rock Video Artist of 1985. Although not as commercially successful as her heyday in the 80s, Benatar still made music although preferred to spend more time with her husband and two children. Pat Benatar was inducted into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame at the Second Induction Award Ceremony and Fundraising Gala held October 30, 2008. I would like to thank Teresa for requesting this article and I hope I have done one of her favourite artists justice.
murcia animal rescue association Berlingo is a small female who was found trapped behind the headlight in a car after the driver had heard a strange noise coming from the engine. She survived the ordeal and was found to be hungry and thirsty. She is about 7 months old and will be a small dog. If you would like more information about Berlingo please ring me on the number below. MARA has quite a number of small dogs who desperately need permanent homes, all of our dogs are socialized with other dogs and would make someone a friend for life. For more information please telephone Marion on 968 979 865 or 628 811 187.
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Mazarron Festival de Baile 2013 Closing Date for school entries
Country Music nights at the Club House ,Camposol Our 2nd night of Country Music at the club House(Camposol Golf) took place on Friday 12th April
May at the Club house Camposol---The live music will be provided by InteractiveMurcia –a trio from Alhama
Ann/Tony started the night –playing requests for the dancers
Entry is only €3 per person---food is available at affordable prices ---If coming along we would appreciate any contribution of prizes towards the raffle— as referred to above . the less expenditure we have the sooner we can buy our own sound equipment
Ann taught a line dance to a Tayna Tucker song---fast –went down well . She also revised the dance she taught last month –Pick a bale of cotton—which had the same hilarious response Tom and Helen then re-taught the Barn Dance—A couples dance The live music was provided by Lenny Mitchell, who took to the stage at 9pm –It was obvious that he had spent a considerable amount on time preparing his programme—He is not normally called to sing Country music songs ==He gave us an extensive selection of modern(Texas Tornados ) and the more traditional songs –eg Kris Kristoffeson---He was , in one word –superb---Thanks a lot Lenny ,for a great night
The Closing date for Mazarron Festival de Baile will be Tuesday 30th April. Three dance schools from Benidorm to Almeria will so far be attending the event with over 60 dancers and 60 entries into the competition element of the children’s and young people’s dance festival.
Someone . who will remain nameless , (for obvious reasons) brought a bit of a laugh on the night when he discovered , whilst learning one of the dances , that he still had his slippers on ---He forgot to put on his shoes---Fortunately he didn’t live too far away
Dance Principals, Rebecca Trouch of Broadway Dance (Benidorm), Julie Bruce of the Julie Bruce Dance Academy (Almeria) and Louise Bremner of Murcia Dance (Mazarron) are busy preparing their dancers of all different ages and levels for the event. The festival is a celebration of dance with dance workshops, competitions and awards to support the development of an accessible dance provision across the coast of Spain. Members of The Julie Bruce Dancing Academy are once again returning to the Mazarron Festival de Baile after thoroughly enjoying last years event. The pupils gained much experience and confidence after joining other dance academies in this friendly dance event. Many of the children achieved medals and made lots of friends at this well organised and fun festival be involved with! Broadway Performance Academy is a school with approximately 50 members and Is directed by Rebecca Troch who was trained at the London School of Contemporary Dance. They will be attending the Mazarron dance festival this year for the second time after having such a great experience in 2012. “They all loved the whole atmosphere of the festival and really enjoyed mixing with other dance schools so much so that they are entering this time with twice as many students. It is a very well organised event.” Louise states that “The Mazarron Festival de Baile is an excellent event for all dancers and teachers to participate in. It is accessible for all different abilities and young dancers can aspire to new avenues in their dance knowledge and experience. The children at Murcia Dance love to participate in the event. They get to work with other teachers and meet other young dancers
who have the same enthusiasm for dance training and performance. It’s a fantastic weekend for anyone involved”. Now in its’ 4th year the event has become the place to be for anyone interested in dance. 25 volunteers support the management of the festival and through this an appreciation for all dance styles at different levels has been formed. The festival includes dance from ballet to hip hop and flamenco to theatre dance in the beautiful surroundings of The Playa Grande Hotel, Mazarron and it is an event not to be missed this summer. For more details on becoming a member either as a participant, sponsor, volunteer or spectator please visit the festival web site www.mfdb.net. Images ~ www.markstocks.com
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Several of the girls from the local Line dance class sold the raffle tickets, and Ray took over the raffle draw---It is pleasing that people are willing to assist whenever they can ---we actively encourage this participation—Once again thanks to the people who brought along raffle prizes --From each months surplus funds , we are hoping to buy sound equipment ---at this rate it wont take long As a “reward “ to Ray , one of his favourite songs was played, a Garth Brooks song , Friends in Low placesThe couples dance Sleaze is done to this --An easy 10 step dance which is extremely visual Several people commented that they would like to learn it , so that is the dance we will teach at our next night , which will take place on Friday 3rd
If you would Like to know more---Phone /text 610 632 152 or email helenwills46@ yahoo.com PS—to the Camposol Section A phantom poster stealer , who took down at least 6 of our posters from outside Alan/ Margarets shop---Give us a call and these will be delivered direct to you ---This will save you sneaking about early morning or late at night----Steve made such a wonderful job of these—(Thanks Steve) Its not surprising you want to”collect “ them
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Big Cats on the Prowl
The Jaguar Enthusiasts Club in Spain continues to grow and I must thank all the members for their continued support. As Chairman I try to do as much as possible to benefit the members. I am extremely pleased to announce that JEC Spain has secured a relationship with a new branch of Jaguar Sales which is concentrating on the sales of Jaguar’s to Diplomats and Expatriates across Spain. This sales operation is offering a special discount of 12%, off most of the Jaguar range. It is also designed to provide a professional, comprehensive and English speaking service. The cars will be Spanish specification and come with the same features and warranty as if you were buying the car through your local Jaguar dealer, but with the added bonus of your business “actually being appreciated”. Jaguar Diplomatic Sales will be collaborating with JEC Spain and club members will be invited to all the Jaguar events that Jaguar Diplomatic Sales will be holding throughout the year. These events will include new vehicle launches and invitations to Spains Motor Show (VIP Day). Some of these events will have limited access and will be strictly limited to full club members. Jaguar Diplomatic Sales, run by Anthony Hassall has a collaboration agreement with Jaguar Spain which provides the backing and support For more information, contact Anthony Hassall at Jaguar Diplomatic Sales – Spain, Tel: (34) 650 477 537 Email: sales@jaguar-diplomaticsales.com So - What are you waiting for, if you live in Spain and own a Jaguar you should be a member of the JEC in Spain. The discount on your new car alone would pay for your full membership for 157 years. The JEC in Spain has meetings about every 6 weeks, the next meeting is on 28th April, and will be held at Restaurant “La Herradura” (which means in English horse shoe) located nr Torrevieja in the village of Los Montesinos, if you would like to get involved, the club is organised by Eric Arnold, Chairman, ably assisted by Ian McMenemy, Events Manager. To contact Eric, email jaguarspain@outlook.com, telephone 0034 609 931 647 or to contact Ian email McMenemy@ JEC-events.com or telephone 0034 636 204 172 If you own a Jaguar in Spain you really would benefit from being a member of JEC Spain. Come along and see us
Lions swell the Pride
Torrevieja Costa Lions Club President, Janette Bennett was delighted to welcome three new members to the Club at the April Business meeting held in Hotel Cabo Cervera. New members Jaimy Gubbels, Mervyn Evans and Josie Evans having shown great interest in the work of the Lions in Torrevieja and having completed a few simple Lions pre membership qualifications, have all become Lion Members and have been registered as such with Lions Clubs International. Since January of 2013 the Lions Pride has swollen with the induction of 7 new members which bodes well for the future of the Club. The Club continually strives to attract new high quality members, who bring with them new ideas, new enthusiasm and new initiatives. If you would like to find out more about your local Lions Club go to www.torreviejacostalions. org or contact the Lion Membership Director Dave on davedanie@gmail.com Alternatively you are welcome to attend any Club business meeting which takes place at 1930 hrs on the 2nd Thursday
of every month in Hotel Cabo Cervera, La Mata. You will also be able to meet the Lions at the Homes and Gardens Exhibition to be held in La Finca Golf Hotel on the 29th and 30th May 2013, so come along and say hello. Photo: L-R Josie Evans, Mervyn Evans, Lion President Janette Bennett and Jaimy Gubbels
“Principe de España” Sschool Protest “WHEN WILL WE HAVE OUR NEW SCHOOL?” A demonstration will be held on Saturday 27th April, 2013 starting from the church at 11.a.m. Through the main street of Rojales, to protest at the failure of the Valencia authorities to fulfil their promises to include our new school in their plans Everyone is invited to take part - we need a huge turnout to show our anger to Valencia who are ingnoring the deplorable state of the existing school which is gradually collapsing and immensely
dangerous for the children and their teachers. Please come along on this date and bring your friends and family. Participating people are asked if possible to wear dark funeral typeclothing to go along with the demonstration theme, but your presence is the most important thing Thank you for your support For further information email: cmcquesada@ rojales.es
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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.
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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.
MISSION TO BOLIVIA
THE pastor of a Torrevieja church, together with a church member, are travelling deep into the jungle in South America soon, retracing steps taken by missionaries generations before, to visit a newly-established church there. The two, Rev Rafael Restrepo and Brian Borrmann, of the International Christian Assembly, are departing on a three-week mission trip to Bolivia on April 16. Two churches, ICA Torrevieja and Asamblea Cristiana in Murcia, were established by Rafael and his wife Mary, and in October, 2010, sent a missionary to Santa Cruz, Bolivia, Rene Cuellar and his wife Jenny.
Rene has been working in Santa Cruz with children and adults and they care for 300 children in the city. Rene and Jenny have now established a church in the interior of the jungle in an area called 4 de Marzo, about 600km from Santa Cruz, caring for about 70 children and adults. Rafael and Brian will be taking children’s and adults’ teaching materials to Santa Cruz and 4 de Marzo, also teaching a few seminars in Santa Cruz. They will also be meeting with leaders from various churches to share principles of leadership and Gospel presentation. In addition Rafael and Brian will be visiting Montevideo, Uruguay, were Rafael and Mary helped plant a church in his first mission project in 1987-1989. They will also be teaching and sharing with the congregation and church leaders in Montevideo. The Restrepos have been missionaries since 1987. The ICA church also has had a mission point in Cuba since 2002 where they help Cuban pastors and seminary students. Photo: Off to the South American jungle, Rev Rafael Restrepo (left) and Brian Borrmann
3rd Rojales Local Trade Exhibition April 12th, 13th & 14th At the Plaza Blanca in Ciudad Quesada Participating businesses: 1- Anquelo Jeweler 2- Font Saez Plumber’s 3- Paco’s Motorbikes 4- D Y M 5- Hotel La Laguna SPA & Golf 6- Garden Centre Los Palacios 7- Galindo Home Accessories 8- Senior Assístance 9- Librada Florist’s 10-Sho Shoes 11- Copil --------------------------------------------------
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FRIDAY, APRIL 12TH At 6:30 p.m. EXHIBITION OPENING At 9 p.m. PERFORMANCE BY THE BALLET ASOCIACIÓN CULTURAL DE GUARDAMAR At 11 p.m. EXHIBITION CLOSES SATURDAY, APRIL 13TH At 10 a.m. EXHIBITION OPENS 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. & 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. GAMES FOR CHILDREN 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. DANCING CLASSES FOR CHILDREN At 9 p.m. PERFORMANCE BY THE “SOFÍA SÁNCHEZ” DANCING SCHOOL At 11 p.m. EXHIBITION CLOSES SUNDAY, APRIL 14TH At 10 a.m. EXHIBITION OPENS 11.30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ZUMBA CLASSES WITH DAVINIA At 5 p.m. GRAND PRIZE DRAW SPONSORED BY THE LOCAL TRADE ASSOCIATION At 7 p.m. PERFORMANCE BY GYM NORAY At 9 p.m. EXHIBITION CLOSING
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pause for thought
The miracles of modern communication! Right now, as you read this, I’m in Tanzania, with my daughter and grandchildren at their home in Arusha, under the shadow of Kilimanjaro, having flown out from Alicante to Dar-Es Salaam for a few days with them on the coast and in Zanzibar. Travel really is so easy these days. And communication so good that items like this can be sent from anywhere in the World and be with editorial staff within seconds. Unimaginable for our forebears and few of us could really have believed it possible thirty years ago even though we may have been using a form of fairly localised email even then. So where, back in those far off days we often used to question how God could attend to prayers made to Him from all corners of the World at the same time, that now seems so much less of a problem. For if I can send emails or texts from my home in Spain to Australia, Tanzania and America, and receive replies within seconds, how much easier it must be for Almighty God to similarly respond to simultaneous prayer requests from such disparate parts of the World! So it seems to me that rather than trying to look for problems, we should accept that God is more powerful than the best computer on Earth, so has no problem in multi-tasking. And with that knowledge, we can make the most of the benefits that free communication with Almighty God affords.
Further information about the Anglican Church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site www. mojacarchurch.org Duncan Burr is Licensed Lay Reader for the Anglican Chaplaincy of Costa Almeria and Costa Cálida and may be contacted at djburr@avired.com
Memories on wheels
30 years ago I started a game keeping apprenticeship. The only problem was that it meant a daily18.5 mile each way cycle ride. So I bought an ancient Honda C90 scooter and what an evil contraption it was. It belched out black smoke and I never got my teenage head around the semi-automatic clutch, too many times I ended up crashing into things as the darn thing just would not stop. Once I bashed into a car and was mortified, the guy just shrugged and reassured me that our insurance would sort it out. The very nice man never even bothered claiming for it. Luckily before the C90 could do me or the environment any more damage it blew up on the A25 in Albury near Guildford and I remember pushing it the three miles up and over the North Downs to home where it was laid to rest. At this point my dear Gran stepped in buying
me a proper motorbike and helmet to match; a Honda CB100 costing her the then massive sum of £300. Wonderfully she even paid for the first year’s insurance. Oh happy days and for a couple of years I rocketed around the winding lanes of Surrey, sometimes reaching the breakneck speed of 76mph. Then one fateful winter morning I hit some black ice on a sharp corner and came a right cropper also killing the bike. Fate smiled at me as a car stopped and a nurse on her way to start her shift got out, performed first aid on my wounds and gave me a lift to hospital. That put a stop to my biking and I changed careers, for the next 10 years I had no need for 2 or even 4 wheels and instead let the train take the strain! Then in 1993 I moved to London with
my then girlfriend, her dad generously (or so we initially thought) gave us his old 1978 automatic 2.6L Toyota Cressida. It was a huge pimp mobile which needed its own fuel refinery. I worked for West Ham FC at the time and travelling to and from Balham ‘Gateway to the South’ each day cost a king’s ransom. We put so much fuel in the car each week we never could save any money to replace the car. Luckily it decided to die one summer’s day in the midst of a huge police drug raid in Greenwich with 5 of us in the car. Hilariously we sat in the car and watched the cops bash down doors and haul no gooders out bundling them into Black Marias. At the time by chance my father’s partner Jess owned a red diesel Peugeot 205 which she
was selling. Ideal for the mean streets of London, it was small and nippy enough to get out of any trouble. The only problem was it got broken into so often I ended up leaving the doors unlocked, saving the little sods from breaking the windows each time. Although they loved my car stereos they never appreciated my taste in music and more than once I found my tapes strewn on the ground with the stereo gone. This lovely car served me well until 2003 until one fateful early morning I started a new job. Driving though the almost deserted streets a Scirocco pulled out from a side street smashing into my car, sending me across oncoming traffic into a lamp post. I got the number plate and had witnesses but when the police traced it – no insurance as the car had been stolen!
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A Scottish company has unveiled a new prosthetic hand that can be controlled by a mobile phone app. Touch Bionics’ i-limb ultra revolution features a powered rotating thumb to enhance dexterity, 24 grip options and extra sensitive electrodes.
It’s the first upper-limb prosthesis that can be controlled via an app compatible with the latest Apple products. The powered rotation of the thumb can be controlled either directly by the wearer’s muscle signals, or can move automatically into position as
part of a pre-set grip pattern or gesture. The new ‘quick grips’ option from the Biosim mobile control app allows the user to automatically activate 24 different grip patterns and gestures with a single tap of the screen. It means users can adjust their prosthetic hand for different tasks, such writing, typing, gripping small objects - or even tying shoe laces Wearer Bertolt Meyer said: “Powered thumb rotation, combined with the mobile app and quick access to all these new grips, gives me natural hand function that I never imagined would be possible.”
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JAZZ IN THE AFTERNOON - with ‘Swingtet -Plus Jazz’ - at the Casa Ventura, Urb. San Luis, Torrevieja, the last Friday in the month Tel; 966 789 247- the next is on Friday, 26th; April 2 to 4 pm and the tickets are 5 euros each. There will be food available on request. Further details 868 182 406 HELP Murcia Mar Menor are holding the Their Gala Evening event at the Hotel Spa Costa Narejos, on Thursday 25th April and ‘Swingtet - Plus Big Band are the entertainment with our featured vocalist Paul Allen. There are a very, very limited number of tickets available at 10 euros each, in advance for people who do not wish to stay the night -
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with the meal etc. but would like to join in the event with the entertainment from the band. The dancing/entertainment begins at 9.15 pm - tickets can be ordered/bought in advance either from me - 868 182 406 - or from the Reception at Hotel Spa Costa Narejos from Monday 15th April
Cardenal Bellaga Theatre Group Rehearsals are well on their way towards the next production for the Cardenal Belluga Theatre Group. “MOVIES & MUSICALS” will be performed on Friday 17th May 2013 at the San Fulgencio Theatre, doors will open at 7.30pm for curtain up at 8pm. Spanning 100 years of movies from the days of Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton through to the Oscar winning movie this year, Les Miserables. You are bound to find many fond memories
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from your youthful days, when the cinema and theatre were our popular means of escapism. The songs and dances will be interspersed as usual with some hilarious sketches. You will be assured of a great night of entertainment for just 6e, all of which will be donated to local charities. Tickets are available by calling Maria on 966715891. Please check out our website www.thecardenalbellugatheatregroup. com
RASCALS AT THE OK CORRAL
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 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”
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.
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Maria and The Pink Ladies have recently received over €1600 on behalf of Spanish cancer charity AECC from a number of events, including:
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!!
Twelve year-old Tamara, the daughter of Gabriella from GT’s bar in Los Dolses and her friends raised €125 for AECC by baking cakes, then selling them at the bar and at the Los Dolses Commercial Centre. This is the second time that Tamara has raised funds for AECC in this way and thanks go to her and her friends again.
The BEST Gene Pitney and The BEST Roy Orbison tribute on one great show!
Dave, the owner of the Friendly Bar held a race night and then celebrated the bar’s first anniversary a few nights later, raising €493 for AECC between the two events.
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!
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This great venue in Camposol is new to our activities this year and is a friendly place that we are excited about developing our tour events in. Run by Stuart & Colin and his great team, the venue offers great, value for money pre show meals and very reasonable drinks prices. Come and see the Gene Pitney / Roy Orbison show there on Tuesday 7th May. Tickets are at the venue now so book early for the best seating or call 968 978 855 for booking information. Fund Raising for MABS at this show
Amanda Skinner recently organised a fund-raising event for AECC at Bar Molino, La Zenia, in memory of Dave Drake. The event raised €855 and Amanda had this to say about the event: “The evening came about as a chance for us to pay our respects to a man who has been part of the darts circuit for at least 6-7 years. Lee Squires and I run the Monday Night Darts League from The Rendezvous Bar in Pueblo Principe. The league was set up 5 years ago as a fun darts league to provide a good night out for people that enjoy their darts and to provide revenue for the bars involved. Dave Drake who sadly passed away last year has played for Molino Bar and Gogarty’s Bar during this time. The teams all wanted to have a fun night and to raise some money in Dave’s name and with Dave’s personality being one of fun we thought that a fancy dress double competition would be perfect! “Sadly, we also lost Tony King who played for Moores Bar in Cabo Roig and Nigel Waldron who played for Whispers Bar in San Miguel a year ago within a few months of each other and the league set up The Knockout Trophy Cup to honour their memories which is played for every season in this league. it didn’t seem appropriate to incorporate the memory of Dave with this cup that is why with the help of Kevin Prockter and Elaine we decided on the fancy dress night.” Special thanks go to Amanda, Tamara and Dave plus all the customers and friends that helped to raise those funds
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LOS ROSALES, LEMON TREE ROAD 7:00pm for 8:00pm 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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If I Missed Your Call
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down miles from anywhere in the car, and That the relentless march of technology has been of benefit to humankind thus I won’t need it to summons help. is undeniable, even to a dyed in the I know that there isn’t a shred of logical wool Luddite like myself. However, that reasoning in this belief, but I also know that if you wear the belt and the braces doesn’t mean that I have to like it. then your trousers won’t fall down. Or not all of it; I am permanently and I take good care of the phone (Note deeply grateful for such advances as, for that it has no name, a sure indication that instance, local anaesthetics – I couldn’t it is not a favoured member of the Biggs face the dentist without the promise of family). It accompanies me everywhere, this oblivion! either in pocket or handbag, and I have The mobile phone is currently top of even bought it a little purple and pink my hate list, but it’s here to stay, so I cover, like a very small sock, so that it might as well put up with it. will not get dust in its little throat. I have the darn thing primarily as I keep it topped up with money and a guard against emergencies – the I make sure that it never goes hungry; reasoning is that if I I plug it in long before its little battery have the phone then symbol blinks empty. I won’t fall over and In fact, I consider that I am a model hurt myself or break owner – it is fed, clothed and has a varied and interesting life with plenty josbiggs@hotmail.co.uk of travel, though admittedly it doesn’t
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get much of a view from the inside of a handbag! However, it is obviously not satisfied. It has taken to arbitrarily turning itself off, and then refusing to be turned on again. It maintains a sullen blankness, and refuses to acknowledge its pin, or any other blandishments. It has truly gone over to the Dark Side. I note that it only does it when I am expecting a call; then, quite spontaneously, it starts up again with the message that I have Missed Calls. Of course I have missed calls - the phone made sure of that! But its piece de resistance is that it has withdrawn the Missed Calls retrieval facility, so missed calls remain missed – I cannot access them! So if I haven’t answered your call, remember, it’s not me, it’s that perishing piece of plastic in it little pink and purple sock!!
We don’t use a watch to time our goals at Reading – we use a calendar The end of the English football season is fast approaching and as usual at this juncture, there is desperation at the top of the leagues and panic at the bottom –which is where my own team has been positioned for the entire season and is doomed I tell you! Managers are being sacked in the hope of a last minute turnaround by their foreign billionaire owners and already plans are afoot to buy and sell players in readiness for the 2013/14 season. It’s all so silly when you examine football in context and see where it sits in the overall scheme of things.
Sure it gives a lot of much needed enjoyment to the fans particularly in these troubled times, but is the amount of pleasure received commensurate with the hundreds of millions of pounds spent every year on players whose only ability is to kick a ball around for ninety minutes a week; produce Oscar winning performances because of a bit of cramp and spit pints of snot all over a perfectly good grass surface? And moreover, who are men that receive far more in salary than truly gifted people who produce something tangible and indispensable to society. It’s a rhetorical question, because like all such absurdities, it’s simply a part of life. I remember with pleasure, the days when a bunch of us would travel to Southampton or Chelsea to witness a First Division game; not because we supported either club, but because The Biscuit Men of Reading were playing away to
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some rabble in the far flung football empire that week and the south coast and London were within a relative stone’s throw of home. And these were grounds where we were guaranteed top class football. There were legendary footballers like Ron Davies, Mick Channon and Terry Paine at the Saints and in those golden Chelsea days, almost the whole team were household names – names such as Hudson, Bonetti, Webb, Harris and Osgood. It was a wonder to us how they managed to turn out each week and play the way they did, after witnessing the antics and drinking prowess of some of the team on a Saturday night at a club called Skindles in Maidenhead. Perhaps this reflected in later life, when many retired footballers would invest in their own drinking establishments. They, unlike today’s retired stars, needed to pursue some form of gainful employment when their playing days were over. Then, they bought pubs. These days football’s Bentley owning retirees
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could buy breweries. Those old stars were real players, who took a few knocks without too much complaint and didn’t pull hamstrings just by putting on their shorts. And they didn’t perform some pansy dance after scoring goals or have bodies that displayed more illustrations than the Beano. You don’t need a programme these days; you could spend your time reading the new French striker. Back then it was also when English football meant English – or at the very least British. What a mockery the game has become when players from exotic locations far outnumber home grown talent on the grounds of the Premier league clubs every week. It’s no wonder that the England national team is a poor relation to many of its European counterparts with an apparent array of stars on the pitch, but crucially without adequate strength in depth because managers take the soft option and throw money at tested Johnny foreigner stars from Africa, South America or other parts of Europe. Also daft in my opinion, are the fans that support teams from towns and cities across the country – sometimes in areas hours away from where they live – in spite of
alqueria - The Alquerian Triangle
The evidence for the existence of the Alquerian Triangle is as tenuous as the more famous Bermudian version. Alqueria itself is roughly triangular or perhaps more heart-shaped which at least topographically supports the claim. It is true to say that there is a list of disappearances of material and people, but does the evidence hold water? Some say that the mysterious Alquerian Triangle is the work of intelligent beings from another world. This claim does not seem very likely. If intelligent beings visited Alqueria voluntarily, surely that would imply a distinct lack of intelligence by the itinerant beings themselves. Regarding the disappearances of material and in particular motor vehicles. Statistics show that motor vehicle disappearances are higher in and around Alqueria than any other part of western Europe. Far from this being the work of the mysterious Triangle it is in fact the work of one Alberto El Volante. This gentleman can have a car resprayed, number plates changed and on one of his many car-lots before the legal owner has had time to lock the doors. One particular individual living on the Spanish side of the border bought his own vehicle back from Alberto fifteen times. Human disappearances are more puzzling as statistically these are also alarmingly high. Some reappear days, months, or years later physically and mentally altered while others are never seen again. Those that reappear are all male except for Leya Rama, a gym instructor from Loja. Analysing the movements of the ‘Reappeared? a common denominator comes to light. Manuela. All the cases including that of Leya involved a tryst with Alqueria’s ‘Femme Fatale’. From experience anyone who spends any length of time in an assignation with Manuela is never the same again. The hair greys and one ages very quickly. There is a reluctance to leave her ministrations but when one does the world is a different place. It can also take many weeks for a good facial surgeon to remove the smile from one’s faces. The case for those who do not reappear. This is perhaps the simplest to solve. Remitroot Liquor. These people haven’t disappeared at all. They have either forgotten who they are and where they are or have taken up permanent residence in the Bar la Casa Devante. A small tented city has sprung up behind the bar. Staring eyed individuals sit motionless, glasses of the precious fluid cupped in their shaking hands. Others wander the village trying to figure out who they are and where the next Remitroot libation is coming from. Through scientific analysis we can see that the legend of the Alquerian Triangle has a logical and worldly explanation This is somewhat remarkable considering the village and people under examination. John MacDonald (El Sordo) - www.caratacus.eu
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having a perfectly good football league team of their own. Perhaps they just like the team strip or the Chairman’s missus, but more likely it’s because they have taken the easy route to success, as it is invariably a Premiership club they have hitched their star to. I mean, you never hear that the natives of Newcastle or Liverpool are supporting the likes of MK Dons or Exeter do you? It’s different if you live in the football wilderness and have no club or at best a load of oiks, who spend Saturday afternoons kicking
seven bells out of a team from a neighbouring village. Or like several of my friends who live in Bermuda who passionately follow the fortunes of Manchester United. Bermuda will never be in the Premiership, so they are free to give their loyalties to whoever catches their fancy. But I shall continue to support my home team in spite of the sure fire certainty they will be playing in the Championship once more next season. The only thing they bring back from away games these days is a cup of tea and a curly sandwich!
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The Torrevieja Barbershop Harmonisers extend a very warm welcome to all men to attend an open day on the 7nd MAY 2013. 1.00pm - 4.00pm at “The Rosales Restaurante” (on the lemon tree road close to the petrol station) Why not come along and meet us have a cup of coffee (or something stronger).We are always looking for new members who like singing, or those of you who would like to learn, and for this reason we will be running a three week basic “Learn To Sing In Harmony” course. We know almost everyone is nervous about ‘performing’ in front of other people but here you have nothing to fear as you will be amongst guys who have all been there, and you will never be put in an embarrassing situation. We take our singing seriously but it is all about friendship and fun. Stay the course and you will be rewarded by singing live with The Harmonisers to friends and family at the restaurante in the evening of 28rd MAY 2013. Stay with us longer and you first real live performance will be in our Annual Variety Show in Rojales in November 2013. There is nothing like “the buzz” that you get from performing to a live audience Come along and expect a very warm welcome from all of The Harmonisers Telephone 96 671 3342 for more information
Charitable Acts The Actors Studio preformed their latest evening of light comedy at the Casa De Cultura at San Miguel to the delight of the audience. David Whitney had written, directed and produced two light hearted plays that poked very gentle fun at the individuals concerned with charity work. His pen had devised a collection of ineffective individuals who tried to raise money for two different good causes. The first play saw the group of miss matched volunteers in a charity shop for unmarried mothers. The shop certainly had more staff than customers, and even the few customers they did have managed to leave without paying for the goods they left with! We were introduced to Pamela, someone with a far higher opinion of herself than her skills actually warranted, who let a little power go totally to her head. Mavis, the weak and jittery individual, Thelma the in store comic and Frank the very old incompetent man who couldn’t even remember the type of shopping bag he took to the co-op for milk. Their little world was awakened by the new volunteer Rita who clearly came from a different social background to the other workers. This group managed to convince themselves that the wrong bag contained a bomb that could put the charity shop onto the map. Lots of giggles and laughs followed the antics of this hopeless crew during a “typical” Monday morning. The second play saw the inept church committee trying to put on a charity concert for the villagers without any people willing to perform in the event. Edwina tried to officiate over the committee, Major Philip Nutkin couldn’t organise a party in a brewery, Susan couldn’t even inflate balloons effectively, whilst the vicar became increasingly inebriated and had managed to loose a dead body meant for burial. The concert was actually saved by a visiting DJ who roped in his whole family to contribute various acts, including
his mother who danced a bit to the music of The Stripper, much to the amusement of the audience. The play also caused much merriment and laughter. The Actors Studio is committed to raising money for AFA Alzheimer’s Association. Members of this very important charity were present on both nights of the performance and came on stage to praise the work of the group in working hard to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association and in providing a night of excellent, light hearted entertainment.
Some fifty singers entertained an enthralled audience of Spanish ( including local dignitories) and non-Spanish fans with a performance of the oratorio “Elijah” by Felix Mendelssohn on Friday evening. The performance, which took place in the wonderful acoustics of the Iglesia in Pilar de la Horadada, was organised by a combination of the “Chorale” and “Vivace” choirs under the baton of Christine Eames. The work, which is probably the most ambitious in the choral repertoire, made use of two soloists specially brought in from the UK: Arthur Berwick (bass) as Elijah and Rodney Porter (tenor) as Obadiah. There was also an opportunity for homegrown singers Patricia Flint, Jennifer Morton, Eva Olsson, Katy Pargeter, June Philllips, Eve Suffield, Dennis Gill, Wim van Hugten and Tom Pargeter. The guest soloists held the audience spell-bound; this very experienced duo, well known in England, were note-perfect and clearly
enjoyed playing their dramatic roles. The two choirs had been learning and rehearsing their parts for some three months under Chorus Master Tom Pargeter and Musical Director Christine Eames. Their very togetherness was warmly praised by many singers in the audience, which responded with a standing ovation at the end of the concert. The singers were ably accompanied by pianist Jose Alberto Morales Rodriguez. Part of the proceeds of a collection were to go to the Manos Unidas orphanage project in Mali
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Ladies Charity Fashion Show at Quesada Country Club Tickets are just €2 Thursday 25th April starting at 1.00p. m. with complimentary drinks there will then be a Fabulous Fashion Show - starting with a Flower Arrangement demonstration at 2.00p.m. by Jenni Ray from Casa la Pedrera and followed by a Fabulous Fashion Show at 2.30p.m. by Creana with her Fabulous Fashions prices starting from just €5!! at 3.30p.m. the Raffle will be Drawn with the following prizes - Ist Prize Food and Drink Hamper 2nd Prize “Something to wear” donated by Creana 3rd Prize “Something Sparkly” donated by Ann from Jewellery to Go. There will be time to try on clothes before and after the raffle is called and there will also be a few select stalls selling jewellery, perfume and ladies underwear. Finally, there is also an invitation for Husbands and Partners & Chauffeurs to join you at 4.00p.m. for Tea and Cup Cakes. Cakes must be pre ordered with QCC 966 719 160 two days before (by Tuesday midday 22nd April) and this is not included in the ticket price - to reserve your fashion show tickets please email sueinthesun@hotmail. co.uk. Ticket money and all money from the raffle will be donated via Anne Day to The Children’s Home in Elche.
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Torrevieja Costa Lions Honoured The Route to Rock and at Charter Celebrations Heroes
The Torrevieja Costa Lions Club held their annual Charter Night Celebrations with an excellent dinner and dance at Restaurante Marjal Camping in Guardamar del Segura on Saturday 13th April. The event was attended by Lions from Reykjavik Engey, Mazarron Bahia, Calpe and Benissa, Vera and District, Torrevieja Suomi and Madrid Lions Clubs in addition to the many sponsors and supporters of Lions locally. Before the festivities commenced the Lions of Torrevieja Costa, Torrevieja Suomi and Mazarron Bahia were honoured with diplomas presented by Ann Kristin Peltonen, Secretary General of the Fundacion Lions Clubs Espana in recognition for the excellent work of all three clubs in driving the Lions for Lorca Appeal, which culminated recently with the opening of a purpose built educational facility for disabled children in Lorca. Torrevieja Costa Lions Club President Janette Bennett also received a Diploma de Reconocimiento from Lions District Governor Miguel Angel Fernandez in recognition of service to Lionism and the community of Torrrevieja and surrounding areas during 2012 -13. In addition to the Club honours, Torrevieja Costa Lions Club Secretary Iain Bennett was presented
wirh The Melvin Jones Fellowship Award. This award named after the founder of Lions Clubs International is given in recognition of dedication to humanitarian service to the highest degree. The award sponsored by Torrevieja Costa Lions in support of the Lions Clubs International Foundation was presented to Iain by Club Treasurer Peter Long. The Celebrations went on until the early hours of Sunday with dancing to the excellent band PDQ.
Lions swell the Pride
Torrevieja Costa Lions Club President, Janette Bennett was delighted to welcome three new members to the Club at the April Business meeting held in Hotel Cabo Cervera. New members Jaimy Gubbels, Mervyn Evans and Josie Evans having shown great interest in the work of the Lions in Torrevieja and having completed a
few simple Lions pre membership qualifications, have all become Lion Members and have been registered as such with Lions Clubs International. Since January of 2013 the Lions Pride has swollen with the induction of 7 new members which bodes well for the future of the Club. The Club continually strives to attract new high quality members, who bring with them new ideas, new enthusiasm and new initiatives. If you would like to find out more about your local Lions Club go to www.torreviejacostalions. org or contact the Lion Membership Director Dave on davedanie@gmail.com Alternatively you are welcome to attend any Club business meeting which takes place at 1930 hrs on the 2nd Thursday of every month in Hotel Cabo Cervera, La Mata. You will also be able to meet the Lions at the Homes and Gardens Exhibition to be held in La Finca Golf Hotel on the 29th and 30th May 2013, so come along and say hello. Photo: L-R Josie Evans, Mervyn Evans, Lion President Janette Bennett and Jaimy Gubbels
WHAT a fantastic night WHAT a fantastic night for Maria Wilson and the pink ladies raising funds for the AECC at the Breakaway’s 60” and 70” night with the fabulous Soul and Motown band SOUL POWER, the band had everyone on their feet from the word go, fantastic food, great music and everyone dancing the night away. A big thank you to everyone there, 596 Euros was raised from the raffle for a sweet little boy Finley who was diagnosed with PTLS a rare genetic syndrome, our heart goes out to all the family and we wish them love and strength always and Big Hugs for Finley . With over 100 people at the event Maria and her pink ladies managed to raised 422 Euros for the AECC Cancer Charity. If you think you can help in any way for the Pink Ladies contact Maria by email maria.wilson.9028@facebook.com Soul Power are now appearing every Monday
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While you are laying on the beach, or enjoying a meal with your family and friends, spare a thought for all the active troops that are serving all over the world. They would love to swap places with you for just one hour, and feel safe .Formed in 2009 by 7 mothers who all lost their sons on active duty in Afghanistan, Afghan Heroes has no government funding. They have recently opened a rehabilitation and retraining facility in Somerset. Their first resident was a young man who had left the army and suffered from post traumatic disorder. His life fell to pieces, as did his marriage, and he ended up living in a shed. Now thanks to Afghan Heroes, he has the chance to turn his life around with a specialist mentor from the Royal Engineers, who will help to retrain and give support to rebuild his life. Afghan Heroes have worked hard and long to open this facility and aim to open a total of 12 all across the country. For more information about the charity please visit their new website www.trueheroes.org.uk On Saturday 27th April at Restaurante Los Rosales in Guardamar, Afghan Heroes will be holding a fundraising raffle at the “Rock Ur Socks Off” show. Route 69 are a live Anglo/Spanish band who like to have fun and perform music that everyone can get up and dance to. The music will include songs from bands such as The Beatles and Elvis to Deep Purple, and everything in between. Floor fillers like “Proud Mary” are bound to make the evening go with a bang. Tickets for the show are 12.50€ including show and 2 course meal. On sale now from Restaurante Los Rosales CV895 Guardamar, Cards n More La Marina, Card Place Benimar and Punta Prima, Card and Gift Shop Quesada, Hire Centre San Luis, or call 697 501 992. email losrosalesshows@gmail.com or visit www.lrshows.com
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THE SPAINIAC | The Alhambra Part 2 | Candice Parsons The sounds of running water through concealed stone channels, along with sights of thoughtfully structured flowing fountains, are a constant recurrence throughout the Alhambra. The role of water creates the Alhambra’s very essence and was a pivotal component to its entire concept. Straight from the Darro river, the water is diverted through a channel within the hill that the Alhambra sits on to satisfy the needs of the palace and bring both its gardens and interior to life. The theme of water became almost immediately apparent to me as I absorbed the beauty of the Generalife gardens. Walking amongst its towering trees, vibrant flowers and exotic plants was like getting voluntarily lost in a paradisiacal oasis. These gardens were first built under the reign of Muhammad III; his desire was to create the closest thing he could to a paradise on earth. By the time the Alhambra was finished in the 14th
century, most of Spain had been reconquered by the Christians. We thereforecannot be certain what the Alhambra originally looked like during its first occupancy of Moorish rulers, as much of its interior was changed when the Christians took over. Nonetheless, a strong presence and large amount of visibly unique Islamic artwork, decoration, and inscriptions still remain. After leaving the Generalife gardens and heading towards the less naturistic areas of the Alhambra, I felt the rest of the palace would not be able to compete. I was soon after proved very wrong. The Palace of Charles V was constructed by order of the Emperor himself, who wanted a summer residence next to the Alhambra, where he and his family could enjoy all of its luxuries. Its unique circular courtyard echoed a classic kaleidoscope of renaissance architecture, which I could only truly appreciate once physically standing inside its 63 metres wide and 17
metre high facade. Whilst the Alcazaba fortress flaunted magnificence from its epic views over Granada, it was my entire aesthetic experience of the Nasrid palace that left the most lasting awe and impression. Its numerous balconies with breathtaking views of the Albaicín, from which the king would watch over his people in the villagebelow; along with secret gardens, tranquil courtyards, and mysteriously seductive chambers and passageways, are only accentuated by the exquisite detail of their walls, ceilings, structure and design. The ornate calligraphy of quotations from the Quran combined with interlocking geometric shapes, patterns, and colours, encapsulated the combination of religion, art and history to a degree my imagination didn’t know
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Like the previous day that I’d spent exploring El Albaicín, I’d once again returned from the Alhambra famished; dehydrated;exhausted; and in dire need of both muscle relaxant and antiinflammatory medication for my now humorously fat ankle (Ilater requested these from the ‘farmacia’ staff by showing an iPhone app message, which I’d asked my friend Olivia to write in proper Spanish for me). Despite the discomfort and discerning possibility of forfeiting any future travel activities, seeing this surreal statement of religious diaspora, history, art, and cultural glory together with its struggle,was simply a privileged pleasure that was accompanied by some well worthy pain.
Candice Parsons is a writer and avid Spain and Spanish culture lover from Melbourne, Australia. ‘Like’ my Facebook page: www.facebook. com/pandemicrhapsody and follow me on Twitter @MiLlamoCandi
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in by all residents of Spain who have assets abroad worth more than 50,000 euros. This form must be presented before the end of April with severe penalties for not doing so. All resident of Spain shall provide the Spanish tax administration with the following information: 1. Information of bank accounts you may have abroad, already in your name, or have authorization or rights to at any time of the year which corresponds to the declaration. The information shall include: • The full name and address of the bank. • Full identification of the accounts. • The opening or cancellation date, or if applicable, grant and revocation as authorized. • The average balances of the last trimester and the corresponding average balances for the last trimester of the year 2. Information on securities, assets, values or rights representing the equities of all types of entities, or transfer own equities to a third party, of which they own and are abroad, as well as life insurance and life annuity policy holders or beneficiaries of temporary policies. In this case, the information must include, in addition to the identification of the entity, the balance on December 31st, the number and class of such assets. 3. Information on real estate located abroad. This last section will contain the following statement: • Type of property. • Property location: country, city, street and number. • Date of purchase & Value of purchase. The presentation in subsequent years will only be required when the value of the assets and rights have experienced an increase of over 20,000 euro on the determined value of the last statement made. The information shall be declared in the new model 720 from February 1st to April 30th 2013 for the data of the fiscal year 2012. Starting from the next fiscal year the declaration should be presented between the dates January 1st & March 31st. Michael Davies is a Spanish Abogado and has been practicing law in Almería since 1993. He is member of the Law societies of Almería and Madrid and has offices in Mojacar and Almeria High Street.
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Despite the economic uncertainty surrounding the country and the global recession, foreign investors are continuing to put their confidence in Spanish real estate. In fact, according to statistics from the Bank of Spain, during 2012, international property investment in Spain grew by 17% to more than 5,445 million euros. However, this figure is lower than in 2011, when the increase was 23.6%. This lower growth was mainly due to the contraction of investment registered in the first half of the year, when doubts about the solvency of Spain led to a slowdown in foreign investment in real estate. Once these fears were dispelled, the investment activity resumed. The Bank of Spain data shows that in 2011, foreign investors injected 4,723 million euros into real estate assets, from homes to offices and shopping centres (the bank does not provide a breakdown of this data), representing an increase of 23.6% compared to 2010. Between January and June 2012, El Mundo reported that investors deposited only 2,445 million euros, almost the same as in the same period of 2011, when the figure was 2,432 million euros. However, these investments increased in the second half of the year, to over 3,000 million euros, which is 35% more than in the second half of 2011, bringing the total foreign investment for acquiring property in Spain during 2012 to more than 5,445 million euros. The Development Ministry said in the Plan for Infrastructure, Transport and Housing (Pitvi) 2012-2024 that “demand by foreign investors is key to the sector’s reform and recovery”, and noted that the ‘stock’ of unsold homes has been reduced by barely 8,000 since their peak levels in 2009, to around 680,000 homes. Secretary of State for Trade, Jaime García-Legaz, announced in recent months that the Government were to consider the possibility of granting residence permits to foreigners who buy property in Spain for more than 160,000 euros. For every euro the Spanish invested in real estate abroad, some nine euros came into Spain from foreign investors. Thus, cash flows to abroad declined by 3.5% in 2012 compared to 2011, with 596 million euros, a much more moderate drop than that experienced in 2011, of 23.4%.
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On 1st April, at its usual venue - Los Rosales restaurant on the CV895 Lemon Tree Road at Campo de Guardamar, 60 members of the Vega Baja Garden Club enjoyed three presentations by regular members: First, John Howse spoke about gladioli, and how to grow them successfully, and also about Bacopa, an attractive plant for hanging baskets. Then June Saunders, assisted by her husband John, spoke of their successes, and failures, in growing grapevines since 2003. Learning by experience, they now grow fine grapes, but it was not always so, and June offered sometimes humorous insights into how they eventually achieved success. Lastly, Harrie and Anna van Dijk, gave Part One, of a two part presentation on their experiences in professionally cultivating grapevines in France, prior to moving to Spain. They spoke of the spread of the pest Phylloxera in the 19th Century, from North America to Europe, and how vineyards tried to counteract the damage done by the insect by introducing resistant grape rootstocks from America. At the May meeting, they will conclude by discussing the grafting of vines. As well as the conclusion of this presentation at the Club’s next meeting on 6th May, there will be a talk by Ron Harris about his lifelong interest in and love for cultivating roses, and the meeting will conclude with the annual members’ rose competition. There will be two categories for judging: One for a rose or roses on a single stem, to be judged
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a Glass of Merlin?
Enjoy a tipple of Italian Champagne? Or do you hate Chardonnay, but love a glass of Chablis? If so, you join the one in seven Britons who bluff when it comes to wine, often leading to embarrassing faux pas. As any wine connoisseur already knows, Champagne is named after the region of France it comes from and Chablis is made from the Chardonnay grape. Other awkward moments revealed by the survey of wine drinkers included drinkers claiming to enjoy the Merlin grape – it is in fact Merlot. Another diner who requested wine in a smart restaurant was told by the waiter the sommelier
would come to his table. When he arrived, the diner promptly told him not to worry about the wine because ‘the waiter is already getting me a bottle of some mellyeh.’ Younger drinkers were most likely to bluff, with one in four 18 to 24 year olds pretending to know more than they do about wine, the YouGov survey for online wine retailer WineTrust100 found. It revealed that 42 per cent of males wanted advice on making a better choice of wine to bring home or to order when eating out. However women are more likely to play it safe when buying wine, with 52 per cent saying they stick to just one or two brands or types with which they are familiar, rather than experiment with new wine. John Hoskins, taster from WineTrust100 which stocks100 of the world’s best wines for their price, said people often felt the
need to bluff because they are unnecessarily embarrassed about admitting they need some guidance on wine. He said many common mistakes were perfectly understandable, notably that most wine drinkers believing that red wine should be served at room temperature. In fact this advice dates from Victorian times, when room temperature was around 4C lower than the average heat in modern homes. He said; ‘Of course the softness of a wine served at 22C may feel lovely and warming on a cold winter’s day, but above about 19C and the aromas and flavours that the winemaker has tried so hard to encapsulate will be lost. ‘Similarly with white wine, but in the other direction. The better the white, the more it will benefit from a little warmth to show you all its charms. ‘Good quality whites are best served around 10C
and you can watch them improve further as they sit in the glass.’ Mr Hoskins added: ‘People are often very conservative when it comes to buying wine. ‘Even regular consumers will find one type that they like and don’t venture beyond it for fear of buying something that is not good or they don’t like. ‘The retail experience they’ve had until now hasn’t helped.
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ONE POT WONDERS
Salad days are on the way! Orange & Yellow Spanish Salad
Serves 6
INGREDIENTS 2 large onions, cut into very small dice 2tbsp olive oil A generous pinch of saffron 2 x 400g tins butter beans, drained and rinsed 180g (6oz) red pepper, sliced into long strips and deseeded 200g (7oz) yellow and orange peppers, deseeded and cut into long strips 2tbsp sherry vinegar ¾tsp salt 100g (3½oz) rocket leaves, washed and spun 100g (3½oz) chorizo slices 100g (3½oz) roasted almonds, roughly chopped METHOD Fry the diced onion in the olive oil in a very large frying pan with the saffron and drained beans. Cook with the lid on for 15 minutes over a low heat, then add the pepper slices. Cover again and cook for a final 15 minutes on a medium heat. Turn off the heat, then add the sherry vinegar. Season to taste. Add three quarters of the rocket to the warm contents of the pan and toss briefly. Divide the warm salad between the plates, before scattering with the chorizo, almonds and remaining rocket. For a vegetarian version of this dish, simply swap a fried egg for the chorizo and sprinkle a pinch of paprika on top of the warmed salad: totally delicious.
SPRING CHICKEN IN A POT Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil 1 onion , chopped 500g boneless, skinless chicken thighs 300g small new potatoes 425ml low-salt vegetable stock 350g broccoli , cut into small florets 350g spring greens , shredded 140g petits pois bunch spring onion , sliced 2 tbsp pesto
METHOD Heat the oil in a large, heavy pan. Add the onion, gently fry for 5 mins until softened, add the chicken, then fry until lightly coloured. Add the potatoes, stock and plenty of freshly ground black pepper, then bring to the boil. Cover, then simmer for 30 mins until the potatoes are tender and the chicken is cooked. NOTE: The dish can be frozen at this point. Add the broccoli, spring greens, petit pois and spring onions, stir well, then return to the boil. Cover, then cook for 5 mins more, stir in the pesto & heat through.
One-pan prawn & tomato curry INGREDIENTS
METHOD Heat the oil in a deep-sided frying pan and cook the onion for 8-10 mins until it starts to turn golden. Add the ginger, garlic and chilli and cook for 12 mins. Stir in the sugar and spices for 1 min, then splash in the vinegar and tomatoes. Season with salt and simmer for 5 mins, stirring until the sauce thickens.
2 tbsp sunflower oil 1 large onion, chopped Large piece ginger, crushed 4 garlic cloves, crushed ½ red chilli, finely chopped 1 tsp golden caster sugar Stir in the fresh prawns, reduce the 1 tsp black mustard seeds heat and leave for 8-10 mins until 1 tsp ground cumin cooked through. If the sauce gets very 1 tsp ground coriander thick, add a splash of water. Remove 1 tsp turmeric from the heat, stir through most of 1 tbsp garam masala the coriander. Serve straight from the 2 tsp malt vinegar pan, scattered with the remaining 400g can chopped tomatoes coriander, with the rice, yoghurt and 400g/14oz raw king prawns chutney in separate bowls. Small bunch coriander, chopped Basmati rice, yoghurt and mango chutney, to serve
METHOD Preheat the oven to fan 180C/ conventional 200C/gas 6. Heat 1 tbsp of the oil from the olives in an ovenproof pan. Tip in the onion and stir well, leave to cook for a minute or two and then give it another good stir. Add the tomatoes and some salt and pepper. Bring to the boil, then add the olives.
One-pot Fish With Black Olives Ingredients
175g black olives in oil, stones removed 1 large onion , roughly chopped 400g can chopped tomatoes 4 boneless white fish fillets such as Icelandic cod or hoki, each weighing about 175g/6oz To serve: chopped parsley & lemon wedges
Put the fish, skin side down, onto the sauce and drizzle over a splash more oil from the olive jar. Bake, uncovered, for 15 minutes until the fish is cooked. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve straight from the pan, with lemon wedges for squeezing over.
Spicing it up If you like your food spicy, add a small pinch of red chilli flakes to the onion. A handful of quartered artichoke hearts from a jar can be added as well as, or instead of, the olives.
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start the day with an egg!
Egg whites could lower blood pressure in the same way as medication, new research has found. A key component found in the whites was found to have the same blood pressure lowering properties as Captopril, a high blood-pressure drug. Dr Zhipeng Yu, who led the research at China’s Jilin University, said: ‘Our research suggests that there may be another reason to call it ‘the incredible, edible egg’. ‘We have evidence from the laboratory that a substance in egg white - it’s a peptide, one of the building blocks of proteins - reduces blood pressure about as much as a low dose of Captopril, a high-blood-pressure drug.’ Dr Yu and his colleagues studied a peptide found in egg white called RVPSL. This has a powerful ability to inhibit or block the action of ACE, a substance produced in the body that raises blood pressure.
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Experiments with rats showed RVPSL had no toxic effects and lowered the blood pressure. The findings were presented to the National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS) in New Orleans. Dr Yu said: ‘Our results support and enhance previous findings on this topic. ‘They were promising enough to move ahead with further research on the effects of the egg white peptide on human health.’ Dr Yu said he believed that egg white peptides, either in eggs or as a supplement, could become useful as an adjunct to high-blood-pressure medication. In 2009, scientists at the University of Alberta in Canada found that eggs produce proteins that mimic the action of powerful blood pressure-lowering drugs. They too found that eggs may lower blood pressure in the same way as Ace inhibitors. The drugs lower blood pressure by stopping the hormone angiotensin narrowing the body’s blood vessels. The researchers found that when eggs come in contact with stomach enzymes, they produce a protein that acts in the same way. Last month researchers at the University of Missouri reported that a high protein breakfast of eggs is the best way to control appetite and stop dieters snacking at night. Experts at have found that a breakfast rich in protein significantly improves appetite control and reduces unhealthy snacking on highfat or high-sugar foods in the evening.
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Mediterranean Bistro & Bar Serving Spanish Tapas, Greek Mezze & Italian Cuisine including Fresh Homemade Pizzas
Forthcoming events Sunday 21st April The Celena Deans Diva’s Show Thursday 16th May Back by demand Richie Alexander, Soul classics Table reservations for dining only
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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V IEW T HE ONLINE ISS U E AT w w w. SOLT I M ES . C O M WHAT’S HAPPENING IN SAN FULGENCIO Concejalía de las Urbanizaciones The Office for the Urbanisations, led by Councillor Jeff Wiszniewski (PIPN – Partido Independiente por las Nacionalidades) and his team are pleased to send you our latest information update, giving you information on events and activities happening throughout San Fulgencio and the Urbanisations. We hope you find it informative and encourage you to visit us in the Office on Calle Madrid, Urb Marina, or ring us on 966 443 002 if you have any further enquiries. Yoga and Pilates lessons Pilates and Yoga classes in the Social Centre are now both on a Thursday ... The times are now 11.15 - 12.30 for Yoga and 12.30 to 1.30 for Pilates. Yoga costs 5€ a lesson or a month for 16€ Pilates costs 4€ a lesson or a month for 12€ If you attend both classes there is a monthly charge of 25€ Craft Classes Craft classes in the Social Centre on Urb Marina every Wednesday from 10:30am until 1pm from May the 15th 2013. Over the weeks you will be able to experience Card Making; Scrapbooking; Flower pots; Art Journals; Jewellery making and Napkin decoupage. The price is 6.50€ a class and this includes most materials, coffee and biscuits. Please put your name down at the Office for the Urbanisations in Calle Madrid, ring us on 966 443 002 or email us at concejaliadeurbanizaciones@ ayto-sanfulgencio.es Fiesta for Health and Wellbeing on Saturday the 18th of May. On Saturday the 18th of May there is a fiesta to promote health and wellbeing in the Social Centre of Urbanisation Marina from 9am to 4pm with all proceeds going to AECC Torrevieja. At 9am there will be the 5km Health and Wellbeing Walk / Run around Urbanisation Marina. There is a 5€ entrance fee and sponsorship forms are also available. From 9.30 there will be classes of Yoga, Hui Chon Cong, Pilates, Body Sculpt, Circuit, Zumba, Children’s’ dance, Pole Exercise and an Osteopath Talk. There will be a Mother and Toddler group between 11.30 and 1.30, Reiki and also general, foot and abdominal massage. Anyone wishing to attend any of the activities can make a donation to the AECC. We are looking for anyone who wishes to have a stall on the day. It just has to be connected to health and wellbeing and so can vary from hairdressers to health supplements, crystal healing to exercise machines. The cost of a stall is 10€ which goes to AECC Torrevieja. Any further donations from stall holders are appreciated but not compulsory.
Golf Match On June the 29th Spain will be playing the United Kingdom at a charity golf match at Alicante Golf for AECC Torrevieja. The cost is 50€ including a buggy, 10€ of which will be given to AECC Torrevieja. Sponsors and prizes would be appreciated. Samaritans and other Charities The Councillor for the Urbanisations, Jeff Wiszniewski and his team are delighted to announce that the Samaritans in Spain will be working closely with the Office for the Urbanisations in San Fulgencio for the benefit of all English speakers in the municipality. On Thursday the 18th of April, members of the Samaritans in Spain will be in the Office for the Urbanisations between 10 am and 1pm to help any English speaker who needs to talk about the stresses and strains of their life. Samaritan Volunteers listen in confidence to anyone in any type of emotional distress, without judging or telling people what to do. Samaritans do not offer advice, but by encouraging our callers to talk about their feelings, we are able to help them explore all the options available to them. Samaritans in Spain is operated by Costa Blanca Samaritans which is itself registered with the Generalitat Valenciana as a 100% not-for-profit organisation under CV-01-042952-A and with NIF G54341466. If you would prefer to make an appointment to speak to the Samaritans in Spain in private, please either ring the Office for the Urbanisations on 966 443 002 or email us at concejaliadeurbanizaciones@ayto-sanfulgencio.es and we can arrange a time and a place for you to meet. Please also remember that Help Vega Baja and Age Concern come into the office every second Friday in the week. Rock Arena On the 13th July will be the second Rock Arena on Urbanisation Marina. The groups playing are: OBÚS, HAMLET, VITA IMANA, LEO JIMENEZ ALHANDAL, ANKHARA, ZERO3IETE, JOSE RUBIO’S NOVA ERA, DÖRIA, ANKOR For more information please go to the website www.rockarena.es Zumba Classes are available in the Social Centre of Urb Marina ... Zumba :- Mondays 8pm - 9pm, Thursdays 8pm - 9pm Zumba Gold is a little gentler than the normal Zumba. Zumba Gold: Wednesdays 5pm - 6pm, Saturdays 10:30 – 11:30 Free Tennis and Table Tennis. There are free tennis and table tennis classes available on Saturdays and Sundays. To register your interest please come into the Office for the Urbanisations or email us on concejaliadeurbanizaciones@ayto-sanfulgencio.es
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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Ellie is a young and pretty little female, who was found as a tiny kitten. She is looking for her first loving home and will be a very affectionate companion for someone willing to give her a home. To arrange to meet Jodie, Ellie or any other APAH dog/cat please call Yvonne on 630 422 563.
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Help Vega Baja Come in every 1st and 3rd Friday and Age Concern every 2nd and 4th Friday. AECC Early Detection We are collaborating with AECC Torrevieja to make appointment for people wanting mammograms, smears and prostate tests. Early detection is so important in fighting this terrible disease. To make an appointment, please call AECC Torrevieja on 602 418 959 Volunteers for Padel Club We are looking for a volunteer third member of the Committee necessary to set up the proposed padel club. Netball We now have the go ahead for an urbanisation Netball Club. We need volunteers to become President, Treasurer and Secretary of the Committee needed to set up the club. If you are interested in volunteering or in playing, please contact us in the Office for the Urbanisations. Planning the August Fiesta The well known August Fiesta will take place on the first weekend of August this year. We are currently looking for new acts to take part. Golf Lessons The next golf class will take place at Alicante Golf on Monday the 6th of May at a cost of 10€. Please register your attendance in the Office of the Urbanisations. Chocolate Museum The Office for the Urbanisations is organising a trip on April the 19th from 9.30 am to 4pm. We will be having a guided tour of both the Valor Chocolate Museum (www.valor.es/ en/museo-del-chocolate/) and also the La Barbera Museum (www.villajoyosa.com/sites/fincalabarbera/index.php) which is a 17th Century house where you can see how they lived two hundred years ago, with clothing, kitchen utensils and many other everyday objects. We shall also be stopping at a restaurant for lunch (price not included). The price for the trip is 6€. If you are interested, please email us on concejaliadeurbanizaciones@ayto-sanfulgencio.es or come into the office on Calle Madrid to book your place.
To register for any of the above activities or for more information, please contact us at the Office of the Urbanisations, Calle Madrid 5, Urb Marina, ring us on 966443002, email us on concejaliadeurbanizaciones@ayto-sanfulgencio. es or inbox us on the Concejalía de Urbanizaciones Facebook Page.
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C O M M U NI T Y NEWS Trekking in Rojales
Sunday 21st April 2013 at 8 am. Start and Finnish at the Rojales street market grounds. Route: 30 km / 7 hours. Degree of difficulty: medium - low. It is required to be fit.
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Special Variety Night
Ceroc Style Modern Jive
Thursdays 7pm Los Rosales Restaurant, Guardamar. Never Danced-No Partner-No Problem. EVERY FRIDAY 10.30am at Bar Sofia, El Raso. Learn to line dance absolute beginners class with Adam. No dancing skills required but a sence of humour a must !! SALSA FUN FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS. Every Tuesday 11am. Bar Sofia, El Raso.Learn the basics to get you on the dance floor. No partner or dance skills required. We at Paso A Paso Dance believe dance should be for everyone, even if you have never danced before...the hardest part of our classes is coming through the door for the very first time, the rest is easy. Tel 670711408 for more info.
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.
“La Mata Jazz”
Monday afternoons - jazz jams in Torrevieja. At The new Pegasus Torrevieja, Calle Dinamarca 7, Tel. 617 042 295. Very good musicians will be there: - Bajo / Bass: Jesús Gea Marcos (E); - Drums: Bryan James (UK) Piano: Ramon Climent (E); and some special guest.Chris from La Mata Jazz www.jazz.la-mata.com http://www.facebook.com/lamata.jazz
LINE DANCING
Every Friday 10.30am Bar Sofia, El Raso. Fun Learn to Line Dance for Absolute Beginners with Adam (all the basic dances to get you line dancing) No previous dance skills required, but a sence of humour a must.TEL 670711408
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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Why not come and join us for an afternoon of entertainment, fun, quizzes and games. We also have speakers, and arrange meals out and coach outings. We meet on the top floor at The New Asturias Restaurant, Punta Prima between 2.30 p.m. and 5.00 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each Month. Open to all age-groups. For more info call Margaret on 966730569 or Brian on 678807159. Looking forward to meeting you
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Venue : Sports Complex Restaurant. La Marina. Time & Date: 8.30.pm. -10.30.pm. Friday.19th. April. An evening of foot tapping music, audience participation and fun generated by compere Herr Willi with the Alpengold Oompah Band. Introducing in cabaret “ Panache Dancers.” Donation to DEBRA.. Entrance 3 euros. meals available at normal prices. Raffle. Tickets available from DEBRA Charity Shop or the Venue. The band are also performing the following day in a street performance in Torrevieja. 6.pm. - 7.30.pm. Saturday 20th April.
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. Barbara Almond U.K. Medium, will take the Divine Service with Mediumship on Sunday, 21st April. On Tuesday 23rd April there will be an Evening of Mediumship with Jimmy McArthur along with Lynda Powell. Please bring a flower untouched by anyone else. The Divine Service with Mediumship on Sunday, 28th April will also be taken by Deanna and Peter. There will also be a Fundraiser with Barbara Almond 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
PASO A PASO DANCE Current Classes
CerocStyle Modern Jive Thursdays 7pm Los Rosales Restaurant, Lemon Tree Road, Guardamar. All levels plus social. NEW LA MARINA CLASS Tuesdays 5.30pm for 4 weeks trial at La Marina Sports Centre. Absolute beginners class only. Tuesday 11am Learn to Salsa with Adam. Fridays 10.30am Learn to Line Dance with Adam Tuesday and Friday classes held at Bar Sofia, El Raso Saturday 1st June clubs “Shabby n Chic” Annual Summer Ball, Los Rosales Restaurant. 3 course meal with wine €12.50 Entertainment with Maxine Trudie and Dance Junction Disco Tickets now available on all club days. Info call 670 711 408 Email pasoapasodance@gmail.com
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Dear Editor I read with interest the letter in last weeks RTN from Brad Murray concerning the building of a pedestrian bridge at Alameda del Mar. In April 2011 there was an article in the Costa Blanca News headlined ‘Bridge Call For Dangerous Road’ in which Senor Chobi the Valencian Ombudsman warned the town hall that according to Valencian law the council is responsible for upholding the interests of the residents and goes on to say that residents could make a claim if this bridge is not built. After the local elections of May 2011 I spoke to Bob Houliston the councillor for the coast who said that he could do nothing about it. When Bob Houliston resigned in February 2012 I spoke to the new councillor for the coast Pedro Mancebo who showed great enthusiasm and interest in getting the bridge built and as a temporary measure he would apply to the traffic department to install traffic lights, unfortunately shortly after this he lost his job. Martina Scheurer then became councillor for the coast and I wrote to her about what the ombudsman had said and the urgency of doing this work, but she say’s the builder Gomendio is not legally bound to build the bridge until he has finished all his building works. My point is this is a very serious health and safety issue, the road is now even busier because of the new shopping centre at La Zenia Boulevard and during the summer months the situation will be even worse, it is only a matter of time before there is a very serious accident at this point. I urge the councillor for the coast to take action either with the installation of temporary traffic lights or better still with the building of a new bridge. Graham Robinson
new International Choir
A new International Choir has been formed in San Fulgencio, for ladies, gentlemen, boys and girls; people of all nationalities. If you want to participate, the group will be rehearsing every Thursday from 6 to 8pm in the San Fulgencio Music Centre. For more information, please contact the Office for the Urbanisations on 966 443 002
‘Strictly Dance’ Classes
‘Strictly Dance’ Classes every Monday at The Palms Punta Prima (old asturias next to the go kart track) and a brand new venue the Wok Royal Benijofar (old La Ruidera) every Tuesday. Classes 8:00 - 10:15pm Also join us at our ‘anything goes’ social night every Saturday at the Sophia Wellness Centre, Cabo Roig 7:30 - 10:30pm. Singles are always welcome and we have new courses starting every 3 weeks. For more information contact Lyn on 966 188 430 or 635 584 431
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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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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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Fluffed up ferrets sold as toy poodles Dog lovers paid out hundreds of pounds for fashionable ‘toy poodles’ - only to discover they were fluffed-up ferrets on steroids. One pensioner was duped into buying two of the “pedigree” pets from a market in the Argentine capital Buenos Aires.
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But when he took the animals to a vet for their vaccinations he was told he had bought two ferrets which are known in Argentine as ‘Brazilian rats’. The ferrets had been given steroids at birth to increase their size and then had some extra grooming to make their coats resemble a fluffy toy
poodle. Another woman had been told that she was buying a chiuhuahua, but ended up with a ferret, according to local TV news. Toy poodle puppies can cost as much as £700 while ferrets can be had for as little as £50.
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A dog that spent five days trapped in an underground pipe was freed after car park was ripped up by a digger hired by his frantic owner. Lulu, a five-year-old Jack Russell terrier, got stuck after bolting down a rabbit hole in Boveney Lock, Buckinghamshire. Friends, relatives and passers-by helped owner Gina Kaiser to try to dig her out - but they soon realised Lula had headed into a pipe system underneath a car park. Ms Keiser then hired a digger and tried to crawl through the 60cm pipe to reach Lulu, who was stuck tight in debris. But the fire service feared the would-be rescuers were putting themselves in danger and sent out a specialist team who used the digger to break the car park surface. They then dug through the soil underneath and cut away a section of the pipe to reach and rescue the pooch. Ms Kaiser, a social care worker, screamed with relief and ran to cradle her beloved pet as he was finally lifted to freedom by crew manager Pete Skinner. “I’m so relieved - these guys have been brilliant. It shows there are some good people about,” she said.
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On Saturday 13th April Torrevieja CC took on San Fulgencio AECC Select in a charity cricket match.Watched by a crowd of over 50, the Mayor of Torrevieja, Edwardo Dolon, faced the first ball bowled by Carlos Ramirez Sansano, Mayor of San Fulgencio. It was decided that San Fulgencio A team would play San Fulgencio B, and then Torrevieja 1st Team would play Torrevieja 2nd team, the winners of both matches to play each other in the final. In match 1, San Fulgencio A struggled to reach 69 in their 15 overs. Only Chris L (13) and Chris F (19) helped by 29 extras kept the score going.San Fulgencio B used 10 bowlers the
pick of who were Angus (4 for 7) and Bashir (2 for 6). In the 2nd innings, San Fulgencio made a good start but tight bowling by Gaz (1 for 4) Jason (1 for 0) and Neil (1 for 7) meant after 15 overs, San Fulgencio B fell short by 3 runs. In match 2 Torrevieja 1st teamscored 72 for 4 with G Oliphant scoring 19. Kieron Ward (2 for 12) was the pick of the bowlers.Torrevieja 2nd team made a good attempt falling short by 1 run. Mark Talbot (25) and Stephen Thompson (11) giving the first team a scare. In the final, San Fulgencio reached 98 off 20 overs mainly because they used 16 batsmen. (It was a charity match after
all) Kieron Ward (2 for 12) and Jahid (3 for 2) the pick of the bowlers. Torrevieja slowly losing 2 wickets for 11 runs, but Dave Reid (15) and Kark Talbot (24) enabled Torrevieja to reach the target with 3 overs to spare. A trophy and medals,donated by San Fulgencio town hall were presented by Samantha Hull (San Fugencio town hall representative) to the winners and runners up. Aided by a local radio outside broadcast van and a burger bar, the day was a great success with the overall winners being AECC who benefitted by receiving a much needed donation. Regards Colin Griffiths Press Secretary.
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ITV ORIHUELA RFC
FANTASTIC WEEKEND OF TOURING RUGBY AT ITV ORIHUELA RFC On Saturday Barnet Elisabethians RFC U18’s played their second game in two days of their Spanish tour against ITV Orihuela RFC/Albacete combined team, kicking off at 13.00 in the heat of the day. With Albacete bringing with them plenty of support for the match. It was a hot afternoon, which the touring side were not used to coming from the UK, but they were loving it, even if one of them came off for suntan cream. The game started off at a pace that never relented throughout the whole game and the home side kept the visitors pegged back in there own 22, and they knew they had a game on. The home side put lots of pressure on the Barnet backs giving them little space to work with, as some of the players had played against them the night before and knew how clinical they can be. Orihuela/Abacete players started to sit back off the Barnet players and they showed the home side just how to play the game with some fast hands and great off loads scoring tries in quick succession, but the home side never gave up and made a
lot of great tackles, with them working excellently together considering they don’t play together as a team normally. The touring team went in at half time 40-0 up, which showed the difference of experience of a team been playing together for 9 years together. The second half was very much the same, but the home side were learning from their visitors and started putting some great moves together and off loading putting them on the back foot, but experience showed with them running in two more tries before the final quarter. In the final quarter Gregory from ITV Orihuela RFC showed what he could do after some great work by the forwards steeling the ball at a turnover in there own 22 he side stepped tackles and scored under the posts with a fantastic try of his own. This gave the team hope who then ran in three more tries before the end making the final score 54-24 to Barnet Elisabethians. The score was not the important thing it was the nature in which the game was play and the experience that the Spanish players gained by playing such an experienced British team. Rugby and friendship were the real
winners here. The party continued with a great third half and end of tour party in the evening. It will be a weekend of rugby the Spanish players will never forget, thanks to the visitors. Would also like to thank Pedro for organising everything at Orihuela with the Albacete coaches, Alvaro and Christina, and Ian at San Javier for all of his hard work and everyone else who helped make it a great long weekend of rugby for the guys. Also Phil at Los Rosales for organising the end of tour party. All the hard work has paid off as they are now planning to come back over next year as they enjoyed themselves so much. This coming weekend we are 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 Glasgow v Ospreys at 20.30. On Saturday, Saints v Sale at 18.45. Looking forward to seeing another good turn out down there this weekend. I am down at the Moncayo Market on Saturday 20 April, with all the rugby branded clothing, so come down. 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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TMGS Match Report, La Finca, 10th April 2013. Oh the joys of teeing off late and in the warmth of the Spanish sun. Today was the Club Championship on a track that, to many excels any other course in the area. And today was Medal Play and it has to be said that, normally, the attendances for the pure game of golf is lower than normal, however, today we had a full house of 36 players. It was evident that the earlier tee times escaped the wind that was to pick up during the day, but not
that it deterred anyone and, in fact, the overall winners came from those earlier tee times. As is our norm, we split the attendees into two groups and it has to be said that although only one player played to his handicap, the scoring, for Medal Play was good. The Silver Division was won by one of our Scandinavian members, Per Skarnes with a credible net 75 with George Chapman 2 shots behind in 2nd place and in 3rd place with the same 77 as George, but losing on the countback system.
Eurogolf, La Marquesa 75 players took part in our Texas Scramble Competition on Thursday 11 April 2013 at our home course of La Marquesa Golf Course. The weather conditions could not have been nicer with a balmy spring day and very little wind. One of the writer’s playing partners inadvertently lost control of his trolley and ended up in the bunker on the 3rd (didn’t we Keith). It’s usually, the female members who get dubbed with ‘not being able to control our equipment’. The wining teams were as follows: 1st Pino Perito, Margaret Richings, Jan Shorley and Terry
Glazier nett 60.2. 2nd Ian Turner, Terry Sayers, Rachel Leckey, and a Ghost nett 61.2 3rd Robin Richards, Julian Frutos, Joyce Pohl and Gordon Bourne nett 62.3 Nearest the Pins 5th Margaret Richings, 11th Frances Buckeridge, 12th Norman Woods, 15th Mannie Niesen 17th Bob Shorley, Football Winners: Pino Perito, Franco Gentili, Vince Tocker, Alan Venables. TOFF’s Results Tuesday 9 April 20132 Overall Winner John Barraclough
The Gold Division was just as tight with only 3 shots separating the top three and it was our Hungarian member, Alex “The Bruiser” Alfody that had the best score of the day with a level m72 nett par who won the day. In second place was (and I promised I’d not call him Quack Quack again) Richard Wale with a score of 74, pushing Steve Higgins into 3rd place with a score of 75. Best Visitors on the day were Mr B Green with a net score of 73 and A Own with 78. At the end of the day, Alex Alfody secured the title of Club Champion with his net score of 72, the runner up prize going to Richard Wale and 3rd spot to Steve Higgins. Our next game, Wednesday 17th April 2013 , see’s us at the Villamartin 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 and if you fancy a fun knock around, contact Steve Higgins on 968978188. Gold Division 1st John Barraclough 38 points, 2nd Pino Perito 35 points, 3rd Roy Lowe 34 points Silver 1st Gloria Manning 37 points 2nd Tony Stanley 35 points 3rd Dave King 34 points Bronze 1st Liz Menzies 33 points 2nd Frances Buckeridge 32 points 3rd Phyllis Venables 32 points Nearest the Pins 5th Tony Stead 15th Pino Perito 11th Bill Martin 17th Pam Davidson Best Front Nine – Robin Richards 22 Best Back Nine – David Blanchette 20 The Committee hope that those members playing in our Away Day on Sunday at Vista Bella have a good day. Remember to give yourselves enough time to sort out buggies etc. Couple of dates for your diary. Monthly Dinner Dance 26 April. Also Mannie Niesen has cordially invited all members to the reopening of the Corazon Hotel on Saturday 27 April 2 – 6 p.m.
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Orihuela Costa. Results - Week 25. 08/04/13 Pablo´s 5 - 4 Horacio´s A Horacio´s B 1 - 8 Concierto´s Liberty´s 2- 7 Oche-Holics´s Belushi´s 4- 5 JJ Belushi´s High scores 120+ 140 Damian “666” Lambert (Concierto´s) 140 Bryan “Bry” Whyte (Pablo´s) 140 Jackie Simmerling (Pablo´s) 140 Alfonso Gonsalez (Horacio´s A) 132 Bjorn “The Hulk” Berde (Concierto´s) 127 Alan “Kevin” Thorpe (Pablo´s) 126 Graham McNish (Horacio´s B) 125 Tony Jones (Liberty´s) 125 Jackie Simmerling (Pablo´s) 125 Barry Reynolds (Belushi´s) 125 Juan Bamaq (Belushi´s) 121 Nick Hunt (Concierto´s) 121 Tony Jones (Liberty´s) League Table 168 OCHE-HOLICS 134 CONCIERTO´S 115 PABLO´S 104 LIBERTY´S 100 BELUSHI´S 75 HORACIO´S A 64 HORACIO´S B 59 JJ BELUSHI´S
Daya destroy a game Albatera Daya Nueva 5 v. Albatera 0 Infantils G10s With Catral and Cox drawing 2 - 2 yesterday Daya were in third place at the start of today’s game, so a win was imperative. From the off Daya took the game to Albatera and within a few minutes had created two or three good scoring chances. The visitors were pegged back for long periods in their own half but on occasional breakaways did look dangerous. As the half wore on Daya became more anxious as for all their possession the game remained goal-less. Then on 23 minutes Marcos opened the scoring for the home side when he rose high above the defence to head in a great cross from Jose. Shortly after Daya’s David hit a long range shot that cannoned back off the post. On 28 minutes Jose took the ball forward and unleashed an unstoppable shot from a tight angle for 2 - 0. Jota had to be replaced in the home side’s defence after picking up an injury. With minutes of the half remaining Jose scored his second and Daya’s third. That surely meant the game was all but over for the visitors. Albatera came out more determined at the start
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sport of the second half but their efforts soon evaporated and Daya were back in charge. The home side then put themselves under pressure by conceding three silly free kicks in the space of two or three minutes, from one of these Albatera hit the crossbar. The visitors were now having their best spell of the game. Marcos should have scored Daya’s fourth when put through following good play by Carlos. Shortly after Marcos did have the ball in the net but it was ruled out for offside. Just a minute later Manuel made it 4 - 0 after some great inter-passing play with Marcos. Now Daya were cruising and further goals looked likely. The fifth goal came on 56 minutes when a Jose corner was blasted home by Marcos from close range. So final score 5 - 0 Daya and this result moves them to within one point of the leaders, Cox, with four games to play ! Man of the Match was Jose, he scored twice and assisted in two more. In brilliant sunshine a very large crowd witnessed a great Daya display. The match official had a very good game, keeping up with play at all times. Daya Dave Team Sponsor: Segurlab
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St. JAMES’S GATE GOLF SOCIETY Vistabella Golf – 9th April 2013 It’s was back to our “home” course Vistabella Golf and even before the hollow tinning starts, its greens are in beautiful putting condition, we were also joined by two European Challenge Tour players, Luke Goddard and Sam Menzies who are preparing themselves for the coming season, and what better way than with St James’s! There seems to be a sight on the courses when we play, last time out it was a snake, this time it was Les Yates stripping off to play a shot from the water, did not want to wet his St James’s shirt you understand! As well as the Stableford competition there were two knockout games being played 1 singles and 1 double. It was “Mr Steady” Alan Moody who took first and Ivie Davies
second in the Golf Category but both failed in the knockout matches, Alan Moody beaten by Arthur Williams one up and Ivie Davies/Alan Barratt beaten by Rodney Smith/Les Yates by the same score. Gold Category 1st: Alan Moody 33 points 2nd: Ivie Davies 31 points C/B 3rd: Les Yates 31 points Silver Category 1st: Ron “Rocket” Nicholson 31 points 2nd: Malcolm Woods 29 points 3rd: Ken Hopkins 25 points There were only two Par 3 greens hit for Nearest the Pins Nearest The Pin: Hole 8: Arthur Williams. Hole15: Ivie Davies. Longest Drive: Liam Foley Best Guest: Joe Jenkins 28 points It was back to Izzy’s Bar where “Rocket” Ron presented
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TORRY WIN AT BOTTOM OF THE TABLE CATARROJA TO MOVE OUTSIDE THE RELEGATION ZONE Last Saturday Torry travelled north to the outskirts of the city of Valencia to play bottom of the table Catarroja who short of a miracle will be relegated at the end of the season. At home they have won only one game all season. In their last home game they lost 5-0 to 2nd bottom Crevillente but last Sunday pulled off the shock result of the day winning 2-1 at league leaders Novelda. Torry were without the suspended Jorge and Villanueva but welcomed back Rafa after serving his one match suspension. The manager Joserra was also serving the first of a 2 match touchline ban. Koeman was made captain for the day on his return to the club he played for last season Torry really needed to win this one to try and ease their relegation fears. Torrys starting line-up: Tur, Vicente, Juanfran, Rafa, Dani Meseguer, Abel (Burguillos, 52 ‘), Cuco Ros (Guillem, 87’), Manu Amores, Luis Carlos (Sergio, 76 ‘), Gasch, Koeman. Torry started well and had good efforts from Luis Carlos and Koeman well saved by the Catarroja keeper in the 10th and 13th minute respectively. Torry then had a close shave when a powerful shot from distance by a Catarroja forward struck the cross bar and the rebound was gratefully gathered by Tur. In the 26th minute Torry opened their account when a Dani free-kick was deflected by the wall and Luis Carlos seized on the loose ball and struck the ball into the back of the net for a GOALLLLL to Torry 0-1. Torry kept up the pressure and Gasch headed just wide from a Manu cross. Torry then extended their lead in the 39th minute from a Dani freekick from the right which evaded everyone a curled into the far corner of the net for a GOALLLLL and 0-2 to Torry. Gasch then had a golden opportunity after being played
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in and presented with a one on one with the opposition keeper but struck his shot straight at the keeper. 0-2 to Torry at the break. The 2nd half started in lively fashion with end to end stuff. In the 59th Catarroja reduced the deficit with a headed GOALLLLL from a corner 1-2 to Torry with Torry keeper Tur at fault for not attacking the ball in decisively. Torry responded almost immediately when in the 60th minute, after a quick Torry break, Gasch lashed the ball into the back of the net for a GOALLLLL to Torry 1-3 to restore Torry’s two goal advantage. Catarroja threw caution to the wind and pushed men forward and JuanFran made an important block and Javi Tur a good save to deny Catarroja. Torry were still dangerous going forward on the counter and Koeman went close and then Luis Carlos even closer when his chip hit the underside of the cross-bar and rolled agonisingly along the line before being cleared. Koeman was then denied a penalty after being upended in the box. The game came to an end after a thoroughly entertaining encounter with Torry victorious. Yellow Cards were picked up by substitute Burguillos and Manu Amores. As a result of the win Torry move out of the relegation zone up to 15th place and 3 points clear of the 4th and final relegation spot. It is very tight at the bottom with no side in the lower half of the table safe yet from relegation with 6 games apiece to play. Torry’s next opponents are 5th placed La Nucia who are chasing a play-off place for promotion. The game is at home and kicks off at 5.00 pm at the Nelson Mandela. Try to be there and get behind Torry in their quest for safety and a midtable finish. A delighted Darrylldinho following his adopted team in Spain earn a valuable win to help stave off the threat of relegation. For info about Torry visit the Torry Army website www.fctorrevieja. net
At the 50m Municipal Pool, Esperanza Lag in Elche on Sunday 14th April, three of the Torrevieja Masters team earnt themselves more outstanding results. Competing in the 4th Time Control of the season Vicki Connolly, Beth Altabas and Gillian McNiece all gained first place in their age categories. The trio had all chosen one short sprint and one longer event. First up was Beth and Gillian in the 50m Backstroke. Beth first in the 65yrs + category with a time of 51:76 and Gillian first in the 35yrs + category (time 40:51). Vicki then followed in the 50m Breaststroke with a new personal best of 46:59 in the 45yrs + category and a new Valencian Regional record in a 50m pool.
All three then followed up their achievements in their second races with Gillian first in her 200m Backstroke (3:08:54). This was shortly followed with Beth and Vicki swimming the long 1500m Freestyle event. Both worked hard and earnnig first postions in their categories. Beth setting a new Valencian Regional time of 28 mins 25 secs and Vicki a time of 24 mins and 3 seconds, currently ranking both swimmers 1st and 4th in Spain for this year. Beth 1st in Spain and Vicki 4th in their respective age groups. For more information regarding Torrevieja Swimming Club please contact Rosa - 665454126 or President Felipe on 609418776 or by e-mail on info@ clubnataciontorrevieja.com
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Alenda - 9th April Back to Alenda for the first time in many years to enjoy the magnificent new clubhouse, the re-configured course and pleasant scenery. It was also the last event before the Masters in Augusta !! Not sure that the golf we play should be included in the same paragraph as the first major but we can dream can’t we. The results:- NP Hole 5 Dave Pope; Hole 16 Brian Layden
Best Guest (35 pts) Pat Payne 3rd Overall (33 pts) Ricky Gibson; 2nd (33pts) Alan Hill; 1st (37 pts) Brian Layden The 2’s pot of €42 was shared between Alan Hill & Brian Layden (Photo shows the prize winners with Captain Alan Taylor) On the 9th of May we travel to Benidorm for our own annual 3 round “Masters” event so good luck to all the participants. Brian Layden
It was a late scratch team put together from Los Squalos, Murcia and Totano, to give the touring side, Barnet Elizabethians a game. All of the visitors had the No. 13 on their jerseys but that did not confuse referee, Joe Phelan. From the start, the Barnet side played more like a cohesive team and moved the ball quickly in attack. By half time, the had a lead of 41 points to nil, though Murcia should have crossed the line after tremendous forward pressure. The second half saw Murcia with more of the ball but turnovers and youthful errors
gifted the visitors some easy tries. Murcia did compete well in the rucks and mauls and surprised everyone in the scrums. To their credit, they kept trying and worthy of mention are Mick Moran and Conor Twentyman who played on with an ankle injury. It was a learning experience for this young side and it was good to see the friendliness after the match, especially after the scoreline of 76 points to nil! The attached photo shows the Murcia Team. Gerry Sherry
Murcia Under 18’s Select 0 Barnet Elizabethians 76
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Cornish Pride Los Dolses Ten Pin Bowling League Matches played April 9th It was the final of our K.O. cup this week. In the final this year were SPLASH, and bowling for them was Diego Munoz (capt), Ivan Munoz and Juanjo Carral. They were playing against last years cup runners up, MIXERS, and bowling for them was Bosse Soderstrom (capt), Inga Soderstrom and Rudy Zee. The first game was a low scoring one, but Splash took a 30 pin lead into the second game. Juanjo Carral scored 210 for Splash, but Mixers top score, by Rudy Zee was only 169, so Splash went into the last game with a 77 pin lead. In the third and last game, the Mixers were still struggling to bowl their normal high averages, and only scored 493. But Diego bowling for Splash put in a captains performance, and
bowled his highest scratch (209) and handicap (235) games of the season. So his teams score for the final game was 607, winning that game by 114 pins. That gave them a winning lead of 191 pins. So the new name going on the cup, are this years winners SPLASH. Other team members who also bowled in earlier rounds of the cup are; for Mixers, Antonio Berenguer and Maria Jesus. And for Splash, Manuel Martin and Jesus Manso. A big thank you to our KO cup sponsors CORNISH PRIDE Los Dolses. League results for April 9th Hall y Day 2 – Split happens 6, Crazy pinz 6 – Los Lobos 2, Bar Mosquito 5 – Splash 3, Carp-r-us 8 – Lucky Strike 0, Team Finland 8 – Bandoleros 0, Caballo Negro 2 – Los Bandidos 6, Cornish Pride 4 – Mixers 4.
24 members turned out on this glorious day to play at Altorreal near Murcia. The course was in superb condition, however, i think there was something wrong with the cups, as each time i putted it spat my ball out further from the hole than i was originally. That’s why you won’t see my name in the winners list. All that said, it was a good day with good company with some people coming in with good scores. The results were as follows:Gold Category. 1st - Alex Duchart 30pts. 2nd - Gerry Williams 28pts. Best front 9 Peter Jones 16pts. Best back 9 Tony Macmillan 15pts. Nearest the pin in 3 - Tony Macmillan. Nearest the pin No winners. Silver Category. 1st - Barry wood 28pts. 2nd - Phil Bowditch 28pts. Best front 9 - Steven Cleaver 18pts.
Best back 9 - Dave Titchen 14pts. Nearest the pin in 3 - No winners. Nearest the pin No winners. 2 ball competition No winners. Thanks to all the members for their company today. The next game is at Alenda on 18th April, 1st tee is at 9:50am. The following game is also at Alenda on 25th April at 9:50 1st tee time. The second game is to play for the Pedro cup, in remembrance of a dear departed friend. Please be at the course 1 hour prior to 1st tee time. Thanks to Tony Macmillan for his organisation, and to Fairwayz Sports Bar for the after game hospitality. New members and guests always welcome, Please contact either Tony Macmillan on 966785781, or Steve Lawrence on 966637449 for further information about our society. Thank you. Steve Lawrence.
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C.F Sporting de San Fulgencio Ten man Monforte rescue point against wasteful Saints C.F Sporting de San Fulgencio 2-2 Monforte C.F A goal two minutes from time denied the Saints their first win in 5 matches. Despite the man advantage, San Fulgencio couldn’t finish Monforte off and the visitors took their chance right at the death. The Saints started brightly and took the lead with the first real chance of the game. Braulio Garcia’s pinpoint cross was headed down into the bottom corner by Carl Kirby. Monforte almost replied immediately, but Manuel Llopis was happy so to see the header bounce out off the inside of his far post. Both sides enjoyed some half chances in a fairly even period of the contest before San Fulgencio had two goals disallowed. Carlos Sampere glanched a header into the corner only to be foiled by the referee’s whistle, then Carl Kirby experienced the same fate when he was deemed to have fouled the visiting keeper. Braulio had a great chance to double his team’s lead, but his touch was a bit too heavy and the onrushing keeper took the ball of his toes. Up at the other end, Alex Hall was harshly adjudged to have fouled Monforte’s striker just outside the area, and it would
prove costly. A wonderfully guided freekick left Manuel Llopis with no chance as the visitors equalised just before the break. The first half action wasn’t over though, as an altercation between Llopis and Monforte’s number 7, who lost his cool and received his marching orders for a push on the keeper. San Ful started to exploit the advantage and began to create openings. Braulio and Carlos had a few chances before the latter finally gave the Saints the lead with a calm finish after he was put through by Gary Williams. As Monforte started to push for an equaliser, the hosts caught them on the break and really should have put the contest to bed, but poor finishing and some misunderstanding between the frontline gave the side a couple of places below the Saints some real hope. The visitors did eventually get the chance to equalise and they took it with aplomb. The Saints will be disappointed with the dropped points after such a torrid period of the season. Our next game is a local derby away against Dolores, time of kick off yet to be confirmed. Thank you to Telecom 900 and the rest of our sponsors! Match report by Jordan Lucas
Lo Marabu Golf Society (in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at La Serena on 11th April 2013. For this month’s interim meeting a small but happy group of golfers visited the established course of La Serena taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services. The weather was bright and sunny and I am delighted to report that the course is back in good condition after the troubles with the greens last year and all societies should consider adding this course to their rota. The winners on the day were as follows:
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1st – Julie Blinston -37 points 2nd – Mike Probert – 32 points 3rd – Colin Edwards – 28 points Nearest Pins – I Quinton (2) and Harry Farnell After the game we returned to the Lo Marabu, which is located at Dona Pepa, Quesada for a welcome meal prepared by the bar and the prize presentation. Our next official society meeting is at Altorreal on 25th April 2013 and we already have 40 names on the list. Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at www. costa-blanca-greenfees.com.
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Wednesday 10th April at Altorreal 27 members set off to play our monthly Stableford Competition at Altorreal Golf Course the day started very bright and continued to get warmer as the day drew on, the course was in very good condition and the greens very smooth and slick, we had 8 members playing the first round of the society knockout as well as their normal stableford, the players were reluctant to talk about thier games this week so I am not sure weather this means they had good games or were too embarresed to talk about it, one snippet given to me was about Janet Candilin when her ball to the 18th green ended up in the top of a palm tree never to be played again , and Ronnie Speirs when asked about his game he said he had a wonderful game then he woke up. Results Gold Division Winner David McSweeney 32pts 2nd Norman Lewis 29pts 3rd John Dunnion 27pts
Silver Division Winner Pam Martin 27pts 2nd David James 22pts on count back 3rd Ann Hobbs 22pts on count back Nearest the ins Gold Div Hole 17 par 3 Brian Smith Hole 12 par 5 in 3 Norman Lewis Silver Div Hole 10 par 3 in 2 David James Hole 3 par 4 in 3 Pam Martin The Roy: Trevor Hobbs Results of First Round Knockout Ann Hobbs bt Les Lindores 2+1 Charlie Wallace bt Rod Day 4+3 Victor Dew bt Trevor Hobbs 6+5 David Winchcombe bt John Featherstone 1 up Our thanks go to David & Anita at Quesada Country Club for the wonderful spread laid on for our return and the support they always give us, our next game is at La Torre on 24th April if anyone is interested in becoming a member please contact our membership secretary Les Pancott on 966 176723. Reported by Pam Martin
PARIS MARATHON 36th. Edition, 7th. April, 2013. Five stalwarts from Running Wild A.C., Los Dolses, lined up along with the 40,000 entrants from 112 different countries, on the Champs Élysées Ave., prepared for the 8:45 am start. A brisk north wind took the edge off the expected “April in Paris” conditions & the huge numbers of runners involved inevitably affected the “real” finishing times. The 42.2K race took it´s toll but all 5 Running Wild members, supporting the Orihuela Ladybirds´ fund-raising for the Felix Mantilla Skin Foundation,
completed the course among the 33,000 finishers. Their finishing order was :- Ingrid Patursson (VW 2) in 4:06:39 ; Howard Bednall (VM 2) in 4:48:42 ; Helen Giles (SW) in 5:03:36 ; Julia Skinner (VW 1) in 5:41:34 & Jim Gavin (VM 4) in 6:03:05. All are to be congratulated for their achievements. Next event for the Club will be the Orihuela 5K, Charity Run for the AECC, on Saturday, 20th., April at 7pm, where a good turnout is anticipated.
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Monday, 8th APRIL 2013 at La SERENA. This was the first game under our new captain for the season Dave Williams and what wonderful weather he got for us Hot, Sunny and very little wind and playing at La Serena that is what you need. We had a good turn out once again with two division playing so the first thing we had to do was get the new captain to drive in which he did and without going into the water for which we had a prize for the player that got the nearest to it and that was won by Ian Towns. It was a day for our member’s that visit it us from the UK to win as Ian was over visiting and both the division’s where also won by Ian from Chester and
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With the water levels still well up in the rivers, we again fished the Embalse de Pedrera. This weeks match was the last round of the CoastRider Challenge Cup. The water level here is still rising at the same rate as last week giving an increase of some 3 feet per month. The lower road going to barbell alley will probably be underwater when you read this. Although Terry´s match was held on here the day before, due to the rising water the pegging was well spread. Those who managed to draw a peg that had been fished the day before, had a good days fishing as the weights will show. Clive who won the match fished a method called “the monkey” this is fishing a length of line with only a hook attached on the pole. Hemp is then continually fired over the pole end and using tares as bait just wait for the pole to be ripped round by the ferocity of the barbel. A note of caution, if you are trying this for the first time ensure that the pole is strong enough and never let go of it!!!!!!! Top Rods on the day 1st Clive ( Golf no More ) Cleghorn fishing the monkey using tares with 23.60 kilo´s. 2nd Terry ( Swing E´m ) Screen fishing the feeder using maggot and tares with 21.40 kilo´s. 3rd Mick ( The Arsenal ) Hill fishing the pole using corn with
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Ron from Norwich well done to you both. Division one winner Ian Sadler had the best score of the day with 37pts followed in 2nd by Paul Matthews on 34pts. with Paul Newman third with 32pts. In division two a very close finish with Ron Wade winning on 35pts just pipping is next door neighour by one point with Frank Broadhurst finishing on 34pts story behind this is Frank came to the 18th one point behind and failed to score so Well done Ron Ryan Air charged him for extra baggage the next day when he flew back to the UK. Back in third place was Barry Butterworth on 30pts. Congratulations go to Ian SADLER who won the “Captains Drive-in Trophy”
17.86 kilo´s. Coastrider Trophy overall standings 1st Ian Dalzell with 21points 2nd Terry Screen with 22 points 3rd Clive Cleghorn with 23 points. PLEASE NOTE The club has some vacancies at present, if you are interested in joining please contact Derek Swann on 966 729 293 or 603 535 771. ABBEY ANGLING RESULTS Supplied by Terry Screen We fished the 3rd round of the Spring Series once again at the Embalsa de Pedrera on the 9th April, as most of the other venues are still flooded. The bridge between Benijofar and Rojales which normally only holds a trickle of water through the gully is flooded bank to bank with approx four foot of water. The levels on the Pedrera have been dropping over the last couple of months, but rose about three inches during the match, work has also broken out were the water runs in to the lake and no one knows what is happening at the moment, we will have to wait and see what the outcome will be. Fishing has now begun to improve with the warmer weather arriving, and the best double weight figure so far this year taken on hemp and tares.
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This week’s match also incorporated the Inter club Round Town News 5th round match which was won by Abbey Angling with 22 points and Rods & Reels with 20 points. With just one match left to fish Abbey are in the lead. 1st Ian (The Wizard) Dalzell with 16.780kg fishing the feeder and waggler using hemp and tares 2nd Bob (The Major) Rafferty with 11.880kg fishing the feeder using maggots 3rd Richard (The Lion heart) King with 11.420kg fishing the feeder using corn All details are available on the web site 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
Mazarron secured a welldeserved point at C D Alberca in a game totally dominated by an inept referee who blew his whistle at every opportunity and never allowed the game to flow. 12 yellow cards and 1 red card demonstrated his lack of knowledge of the beautiful game. Mazarron had 2 new signings, Clemente & Chicho, in the starting line-up and both players had reasonable debuts. Mazarron settled quickly and were the first to create chances with Alfonso and Ruben linking up well down the left but the final ball was of poor quality. On 20 minutes Ruben made another great run down the left and his cross found Barrachina whose shot hit a defender. Barrachina was beginning to find space down the right causing problems for the home defence and on two occasions put in good crosses which were both cleared. Then, two minutes into added time at the end of the first half Baeza
was caught in possession 25 yards out and Antonio Perez hit an unstoppable shot into the Mazarron to give Alberca the lead. At the start of the second half, Alfonso and Ruben continued to cause problems for the home defence but the final ball was always lacking in quality. Alberca had a great chance to extend their lead in the 63rd minute but with only the keeper to beat the ball was blasted over the bar. In the 67th minute Chicho was replaced by Santi who immediately played Ruben in but the striker’s control let him down and the ball ran harmlessly out of play. On 70 minutes the home side’s top scorer was shown his second yellow card and was dismissed. He completely lost control and had to be wrestled to the floor by his own team’s players before being led away by two club officials who were having to restrain him with some force.
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Last week saw the start of the Spring SABA trips league. Both our teams are in the Spitfire league, and as per usual, they met each other in Mondays opening fixture. Reigning champions Gladiators came out on top 12-2, against fellow bowlers Glosters. Sole winners for Glosters were B
Norris, L & B Miller 19-14. Five winning rinks for Gladiators were: M Newall, J O’Brian, J Wray 24-6. N Bater, N Cork, D O’Sullivan 22-16. N Inwood, T French, B Collins 17-16. J Collins, H Cork, V Mahomet 2113. J Clements, S Mahomet, S Cantley 21-10. On Friday, Gladiators travelled to San Miguel, where alas they
Mazarron were now playing their best football of the afternoon and Ruben, Cecilio and Santi all wasted good chances. The referee never allowed things to flow and the game was punctuated with bookings. However, Mazarron finally got the goal they deserved in the 90th minute when once again Ruben was found wide on the right and his resulting cross was met with a powerful header from Cecilio, the keeper having no chance. In the end, a draw was a fair result. Tema: Jose Iker, Pepelu, Diego, Clemente,(Santi) Chicho, Alfonso, Barrachina, Baeza, Poyato,(Toni) Jose Ruben, Cecilio. Man of the Match- Alfonso.
lost on all rinks to the Moors. At home to Country Bowls Foxes, Glosters earned 6 points, when they won on 3 rinks, but lost overall on shots. Here’s the winners: F Tilley, S Hibberd, J Parker 18-11. B Doran, L Morris, K Parker 15-13. J Thompson, S Heath, J Redfern 16-15.
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