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Age Concern Summer Fair Saturday 7th June was sunny and warm for the annual Age Concern Summer Fair. The Fair was well attended with people picking up bargains galore whilst listening to music provided by Geoff’s “Old School Sounds”. The magnificent sum of 3,675 Euros was raised which is the best yet for this event. The President of Age Concern, Maureen Payne, would like to thank the numerous people who donated prizes and all of the volunteers and helpers for making the day a huge success.
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On Saturday 24th May, APAH held a Spring Fair on the Car Park at Iceland (San Javier). The event is part of Iceland’s year long sponsorship of APAH. Along with APAH’s stalls; run by hardworking and dedicated volunteers, there were 15 local business, who set up stalls; selling jewellery, crafts, shoes, pet collars, hats and representatives from Avalon and de Vere, offering advice and expertise. Suzie, one of the lovely ladies from Iceland was also there with her ‘nail art’, painting the nails of people lucky enough to have them! Derek, also from Iceland offered to be there on his day off, cooking sausage muffins, and along with Ian from APAH, who provided hot coffees (and music), kept stall holders and Iceland customers happy. There was a slight blip when the rain threatened to dampen the spirits of the people involved, but luckily it didn’t amount to anything serious. There were some great Raffle prizes, donated by local businesses, Iceland and APAH, and every winner was contacted on the day, and if they weren’t already at the event, were invited to come along to the store to collect their prize. With close to 650 euros raised, APAH and Iceland consider the event a great success, and want to thank everyone who got involved for their hard work on the day. They would also like to offer their thanks and appreciation to all the Iceland customers who contribute to the donation tins held on the tills and the trolley used to collect the dog and cat food which is regularly donated by customers.
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n e d r a G me & o H The Vega Baja Garden Club
Ron Harris opened the June meeting of the Garden Club, welcoming all. The recent trip to visit the patio gardens in Cordoba had been thoroughly enjoyed by everyone who went, and Ron thanked Mary Priddle for arranging it. Ron went on to remind everyone of the jobs that should be attended to this month, it is important to keep up feeding and to increase watering at this time of year. This is a good time to take cuttings for propagation, and also to sow seeds such as pansies and calendula for a continuous show of flowers. Carole Williams, a member of the Garden Club, gave an entertaining talk about the many uses to which lemons can be put, including several methods of preserving the fruits and juice. She shared her family recipe for lemon squash and brought in a flask of it for members to sample. This was very well received. Carole also suggested several unusual ideas for using lemon juice as a household cleaner, and members were interested to try out her products at the end of the meeting.
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Jacqui Ford Jacqui also spoke about the well loved Bleeding Heart plant, a perennial climber that tolerates full or partial shade and produces white, heart Carole Williams shaped flowers with a red Jacqui Ford, tail. another club After the usual raffle member, then gave of plants, the general a talk about some question and answer of her favourite time was very interesting. plants, beginning There were several with Frangipani, questions about spring which originates flowering bulbs, and it from Mexico. It seems that members bears beautiful have had varying success with these. Tulips and daffodils often fail after their first year. Alliums have proved to be disappointing, whereas hyacinths seem to succeed. Several members grow freesias with success, and agapanthus, amaryllis and dahlias seem to be reliable Reforms Architectural Service & Plans for many. Painting The next meeting will include a photography Decorating Construction & Maintenance Interior Design competition. There will be two categories, the first Legally registered family business “A View of your Garden”, and the second “ Close Up” Quality workmanship guaranteed Tiling, Flagging, Electrics, Plumbing, Aluminuim, Swimming pools, photos of plants or flowers from your garden. If you teddybearbuilders@yahoo.com Key-holding & Maintenance would like to enter the competition, please print out 680 851 376 616 214 713 your pictures on good quality photographic paper, no larger than A4 size and bring them to the meeting. The Garden Club does not meet in July or August and so the next meeting will be held on Monday 1st September at 1.45 for a 2.00pm start, at Los Rosales Restaurant on the CV895 Lemon Tree Road, Campo de Guardamar. If you are interested in gardening and would like With this voucher to attend the meeting, Via Axail, 7 One Coupon you will be assured of a Puerto de Mazarron per Person warm welcome. Tel: 968 154 204 For further information, www.jardinerialagardenia.com please contact Val email: bahiagarden@msn.com Duckworth, tel. 966 716 Visit our new Centre in Avda Aguila Imperial, C/Vivero 527.
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Reject chain store conformity in favour of creating unique pieces that express your personality! Why spend a fortune in furniture stores when all you really need to give old furniture a stylish revamp is a glue gun and a bit of imagination? There’s something very satisfying about rescuing furniture, or giving your own furniture a facelift. And when you’re done, you can sit back and bask in the good karma that comes from helping to make the world a slightly less wasteful, profligate place. Here are a few simple tips and ideas to get you started: Gilt-y pleasures…
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Auction houses are full of expensive antique mirrors and pictures with distressed, flaky gilt frames. This aged effect is easy to achieve at home with gilding liquid or wax, available at most art and craft shops. Paint your existing mirror or picture frame (it works best on carved or ornamental frames) with the liquid and wait for it to dry. Then use a shoe polish brush to tone down the finish and sandpaper to create that worn, antique look.
Découpage is a craft technique that produces professional-looking results from very little effort on your part. If you know how to cut out pieces of paper and glue them onto surfaces you’re half-way there already. All that’s left is to choose what paper and what surfaces you’re going to use. Wrapping paper, magazine cuttings or pages from old comics make great decorative patterns. You can use the technique on coffee tabletops, glass bowls, boxes and vases. As long as the surfaces are smooth and regular, the possibilities are endless
Let there be light… Plain lampshades can be blank canvasses for creative expression. Measure and cut out a translucent coloured fabric covering and attach it with a glue gun, or stick on strips of wood grain paper. For a finishing touch, choose a ribbon of a matching colour and glue around the top and bottom rim of the lampshade.
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TORREVIEJA COSTA LIONS NEW MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
Following an exiting year with a big increase in Lions members for Torrevieja Costa Lions Club, Philip Buckman has assumed the role of Membership Director for the coming 12 months. Philip has been involved with service clubs in the UK since the early 1980’s and brings a wealth of experience to the club to help increase membership for the coming year, having spent the last 12 months with the Torrevieja Costa Lions. There will be a number of initiatives during the year to promote what we do within the Lions Club and also how effective we are within the community and here in Torrevieja Costa Lions we are one of the most proactive clubs in Spain when it comes to raising funds for needy charities and organisations. Prospective members can be
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Heat exhaustion and Heatstroke
Heat exhaustion and heatstroke are two heatrelated health conditions. If they’re not quickly treated, they can both be very serious. Heat exhaustion
Who’s at risk?
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Heat exhaustion can occur when the temperature inside the body (the core temperature) rises to anything between the normal 37°C (98.6°F) up to 40°C (104°F).
The symptoms of heatstroke can include:
At this temperature, the levels of water and salt in the body begin to fall, which can cause a person to feel sick, feel faint and sweat heavily.
• loss of consciousness
If a person with heat exhaustion is taken quickly to a cool place, is given water to drink and has their excess clothing removed, they should begin to feel better within half an hour and have no long-term complications. Without treatment, they could develop heatstroke. Certain groups are more at risk of developing heatstroke or suffering complications from dehydration, and should be taken to hospital. This includes:
Heatstroke can affect anyone, but some people are more at risk than others and should take extra precautions during warm weather, especially during a heatwave. These include:
If left untreated, it can lead to complications, such as organ failure and brain damage. Some people die from heatstroke.
• the elderly • babies and young children •p eople with conditions that affect the body’s ability to cool down, such as diabetes • t hose who have drunk too much alcohol (which dehydrates the body) •p eople on certain drugs and medications, such as antipsychotics and betablockers •p eople who might find it difficult to keep cool during a heatwave – for example, those who are bed-bound or disabled. Avoiding heat exhaustion and heatstroke There are steps you can take to reduce the risk of heat exhaustion and heatstroke; •S tay out of the sun during the hottest parts of the day, particularly between 11am and 3pm. • I f you have to go out in the heat, walk in the shade, apply sunscreen and wear a hat. •D on’t leave anyone in a parked car. •A void extreme physical exertion. •H ave plenty of cold drinks, but avoid drinks that contain caffeine and alcohol. • E at cold foods, particularly salads and fruit with a high water content. • T ake a cool shower, bath or body wash. •S prinkle water over your skin or clothing, or keep a damp cloth on the back of your neck. •K eep your environment cool.
• mental confusion • r apid shallow breathing (hyperventilation) What to do Heatstroke is a medical emergency and should be treated immediately. Phone the Angels or 112 for an ambulance. While you’re waiting for an ambulance to arrive, make sure that the person is as cool as possible. Move them to a cool area as quickly as possible, remove excess clothing and try to cool them by fanning them. If they’re conscious, give them cool, not cold, water to drink.
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Hello and welcome to CanDu Computer Bytes. Do you use yahoo mail? Have you gotten used to all the adverts sitting on the right hand side of the screen and mastered the art of ignoring them? Have you seen the new advertising trick of sticking it at the top of your inbox and there being no way to remove them? Panic not! There is a way of getting rid of this new advertising trick and it’s simplicity itself! First, who’s brainstorm first created such a Frankenstein’s monster? Well last week when I came across this problem for the first time, I found that yahoo on July 16, 2012, named former Google executive Marissa Mayer (hereafter know as ‘The Bitch’) as Yahoo CEO and President, and it is her we have to thank for this new and invasive form of advertising. Like all good little Geeks, I wasn’t at all happy with the basic information provided and decided to dig a little deeper. First problem I found was you could not delete it from your Inbox as the delete option had been greyed out and therefore no longer worked. Having tried a number of browsers and finding the same problem in all of them, I decided to get “down and dirty”. I checked the source code for the web page! Every web-page is, in truth, a list of commands in a specific programming language (HTML), and can be read if you know what to look for. Yahoo has included the code for the advertising, in this page. You can remove it but only until the page is refreshed and oops – there it is again! Doing anything (deleting emails and changing folders are most common) will force the page to refresh. Then I tried the ‘normal’ route of going to their help section to ‘Opt-out’ of the advertising. Even after
following their instructions to the letter, the little ‘So and So’ was still there, although most of the other advertising had been replaced with All New Advertising. It was then I found out that Google (Gmail) read your mail to find out what your preferences are and send you specific advertising to match what they think you will want to see – how thoughtful! Now “The Bitch” has moved from google to yahoo and brought her bad habits with her! So you can expect more of the same. After several hours trawling the net, I found the ‘Authorised’ solution to this problem - PAY! For $50 a year and you wont have any adverts. In another world, this would be called ‘RansomWare and have everyone ‘up in arms’. You are then told that you had 3 choices: Pay (preferred); ‘ Shut Up and Put Up’ or find another Email provider – hows that for arrogance? I no longer have a yahoo account and would not recommend them to anyone! They have now lost the potential to earn from me and anyone who chooses to follow my lead. Now for the solution that you have waded through this article for. I said at the start that is was simple. Well here it is – ‘ADBLOCKER’! Download and install it (yes – it is free!!!) and restart your browser. So far this has worked on every example of this problem to-date. So good luck and enjoy advert free internet! I’m now off to Jack’s Bar in Albox for my Friday afternoon computer clinic! I’m looking at starting a clinic in Los Gallardos Village. Send me your thoughts through the usual channels. Have a great week.
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The Mighty Minnows With the World Cup now in full swing one team are not only absent but also ineligible; Gibraltar! They gained however full membership of UEFA last May despite opposition from Spain and strangely Belarus. Spain opposed not only because they claim sovereignty of Gibraltar but they fear precedence will be set and the Basque region and Catalonia may also apply to have teams recognised. Then players could refuse to play for the Spanish side. Mind you after the 5-1 drubbing by Holland at the weekend, perhaps the 5 Barcelona players on the pitch would have been better deployed playing for a regional Catalan side. After last Saturdays result I pray that Rooney will soon rediscover his Basque ancestry. UEFA membership means that Gibraltar start the qualification process for the 2016 ‘Euros’ in Group D. They should easily walk the group with only Germany, Poland, Scotland, Republic of Ireland and Georgia standing in their way. Gibraltar were originally drawn in Spain’s group but to
braben’s blog... The Final Frontier
The Solar System is pretty big, especially when compared to, let’s say, the parking space you try to squeeze into outside the bank when it’s too hot to walk further than you have to. But, no matter how big it is, we manage to find ways of leaving our mark there, or at least our rubbish. Obviously NASA has done its bit by managing to leave bits of rockets all over the place up there. To try to get an idea of what it must look like, just think of your lounge floor on Christmas morning when it’s full of bits of wrapping paper and the odd broken toy and you can’t put your foot down on an uncluttered bit of the carpet. That’s pretty much what space is like-but without Jonah Louie! Now a company is trying to do the same to the Moon. There’s already a bit of rubbish on the Moon, left behind by the twelve American chaps who have been for a stroll there and then there’s the odd but of mangled metal from other landings over the years. In fact, when you think about it, as Cilla Black may once have said, that’s a lorra lorra litter. But now there’s going to be even more. A Japanese drinks firm is planning to add more superfluous stuff. They’re not sending astronauts up there to conduct vital scientific experiments for the good of mankind. No, they’ve decided on something much more important. They’re going to advertise on the Moon by sending, at vast expense, a can of their soft drink up there. I’m confused. I thought advertising aimed to reach as many people as possible so customers would buy shed loads of whatever they wanted to sell us. Isn’t advertising on the Moon a little like paying for an advert on, say, Channel 5? Nobody will see it and anyone who does probably isn’t in a fit state to take it in anyway. The company are hoping to encourage Japanese youngsters to become astronauts so they’ll get the chance to go there and enjoy the can of drink that has been festering up there for years. Yep, that would do it I’m sure! If they were so desperate for the drink, wouldn’t the local supermarket be closer? Nevertheless, we should be so proud that we’re finally putting our fantastically advanced intelligence to such good use… but then again..? Graham is married to Helen and has a daughter, Alice. He lives part of the year near Albox, but works in Qatar, teaching. If you wish to contact Graham regarding this article email: helenandg@yahoo.co.uk
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placate the delicate right wing sensitivities of the Spanish FA and the ruling PP, they were transferred with a new rule drawn up so that they cannot play each other in the group stages. The current Victoria Stadium (5000 capacity) near the airport is not permitted to be used so their qualifying home games will be played a few hours’ drive west in the Algarve, Portugal. Their first game is against Poland on 7th September. A new stadium is under construction in Gibraltar at Europa Point with a capacity enough to seat a third of the population – so 10,000 seats exactly. Gibraltar with a population of 30,000 are UEFA’s smallest federation, just pipping the likes of San Marino (34,500), Liechtenstein (36,000) and Faroe Islands (50,000). For Irish and Scottish football fans based in Spain, instead of heading north to Dublin or Glasgow to see the national teams next year; why not go west to Faro Portugal. The games are 4th September
and 11th October respectively. I hear the golf is good too. Before membership of UEFA, Gibraltar had participated in a few football competitions that most of us may have missed as they weren’t beamed out live by Sky Sports. The Island Games in 1993 started in the Isle of Man as a one-off completion that is now held every 2 years. The only requirement for entry to the Island Games is funnily enough being an island. As many people (including my mother) think Gibraltar is an island their lie was believed on the entry form. But, they finished last by losing all their matches. 1n 1995 the Games were hosted by Gibraltar and this time things went much better. Although they lost the opener against Greenland they beat the mighty Anglesey and then Jersey. Unfortunately they lost the final 1-0 to those football heavyweights the Isle of White. In 2007 they were victors beating such illustrious opponents along the way as Menorca, Bermuda
and trounced Rhodes 4-0 in the final. Not only a favourite dogs name but FIFI was a tournament for non FIFA members held in 2006. The likes of Tibet, Zanzibar and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus battled it out in Hamburg where the hosts the Republic of St. Paulii (a punkish left wing team) are based. Of the 6 teams present Gibraltar made the last four, thrashing Tibet 5-0 along the way. As the average attendance was just 400 spectators I think poor FIFI will have to wait a long time for another walk. Eligibility to play in the Gibraltar side is open to anyone that’s ever visited on a cruise liner, served there in the armed forces or shopped at Morrisons. In truth, having Gibraltarian parents or grandparents, being born there or attended a local school for 5 years is enough. Come on Gibraltar!
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Best of Broadway comes to town .... Melody Makers International, the Costa’s premier popular music group, announce what they promise to be their best show to date when they present the Best of Broadway at the Orihuela Costa Resort Hotel in La Zenia on Saturday 28th June. Supporting local charity, Help At Home, the group will perform many of Broadway’s greatest hits including songs from 42nd Street, Rent, Les Miserables, West Side Story, Cabaret, Paint Your Wagon, Mamma Mia!, Miss Saigon and many more. Melody Makers will be joined as ever by the talented youngsters of the Cantemos! Youth Choir, who will perform fully-staged scenes from both Oliver and Sound of Music.Three of their well-known soloists will sing solos which will include Maybe This Time and Send In The Clowns. One of the highlights of the show, which
will be accompanied by a professional band from the UK, and conducted by wellknown Nigel Hopkins, will be a staged performance of the fabulous scene from Les Miserables - ‘Master of the House’. Audiences are guaranteed bundles of laughs and a most entertaining full-length Broadway show. There are two performances on the day. The Matinee performance will commence at 2pm with tickets at 10€ each. The Evening performance starts at 8pm with tickets at 12€ each. Melody Makers are proud to announce that their chosen charity for support this year is the local Help At Home, which helps so many people in need of support. Tickets are available from the Orihuela Costa Resort Hotel Box Office/ Reception, Tel: 966 760 800, or from La Ponderosa shop at La Zenia.
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“Little Pussycats all in a Row” Written by Eric Arnold The Jaguar Enthusiasts Club in Spain celebrated it’s 3rd Anniversary on the 8th June, I cannot believe it is three years since I started the club. May I take this opportunity to thank all those people that have supported the club through the years, and a very special thank you to Ian McMenemy, our Events Director for the sterling work he does organising all of our meetings. This special celebratory event started at Restaurant Los Almendros in Torrelano where most of the members met for some light refreshments then, with “all the Big Cats” in a row, we commenced the cruise through the beautiful Spanish country side to Restaurant Nugolat, located just outside Elche on the Carretera Dolores, Km 5. On the way we stopped once for a photo opportunity, the big cats did look impressive against the back drop of grape vines. Arriving at Restaurant Nugolat was a great surprise, beautiful gardens, great parking and the dining room allocated to us was just superb and if that was not good enough, as usual we had a fabulous sunny day. On arrival, most people congregated outside on the terrace for a few drinks and a chance to catch up with old friends and to meet new members. We sat down for lunch just before 2:00pm in a private function room in which the tables had been set “to the nines”; I have seen wedding receptions with tables not decorated as well as these, they were incredible. I had high hopes for the rest of the day; I was not to be disappointed. The feast commences. To start, fresh bread, garlic and tomato, a plate of succulent ham and Manchego cheese, a crisp smoked salmon salad and baby squid in a light tempura coating, some of the best I have ever had, fabulous. This was followed by hot ham and potato croquets. On offer for the main course were two types of Paella, Fish, lamb chops or solomillo of pork in a light mushroom sauce, my choice, tender succulent, melt in the mouth. Dessert was ice cream and what I can only describe as a superb cream topped rum baba. Drinks a plenty accompanied this delicious feast, unlimited wine, beers, water and coffee all for 25.00 Euros a head, fantastic value for money. I have to compliment the staff and the management at Restaurant Nugolat, the service and the food were exceptional. Outside for coffee and in my case a nice cigar, if that is not nice enough, the restaurant brought out plates of hot sugar coated churro’s (like donuts). We will be going back to Restaurant Nugolat in the future I can assure you. A quick get together for the “group photo” in the gardens then back to the terrace, for a little more light refreshment. May I take this opportunity to thank all
the members that attended especially the new members and the members that bought guests, bringing the total to 44 people and 15 cars which included a stunning new XJ, a number of XK8’s, XJS’s, XJ’s, S types and many more. The meeting also held another surprise, apparently, in recognition of my hard work in forming and running the club, my good friend and the club’s Event Director, Ian McMenemy organised a beautiful gift of a pristine white JEC shirt and a Jaguar XK8 key ring and pen. I was delighted and surprised. I must also mention Brian Patterson who kindly donated, wine, whiskey, chocolates and cakes as raffle prizes, he even brought the raffle tickets with him, what a great gesture, we raised just over 100.00 Euros which will greatly help with the costs of running the club. Thank you Brian. At the end of the meeting we presented Vincente, one of Nugolats management with a JEC plaque recognising there efforts in making it such a great day. A great meal, brilliant company, lazing in the warm air more coffee, liqueurs for the non drivers but eventually it was time to go - just an exceptional day, why not come and join us at our next meeting on the 27th July. We have something special organised for later in the year, in October, a 2 day Magical Mystery Tour, I only announced this a couple of weeks ago and it is already over subscribed, I will be holding a similar event next spring, would you like to come?. Our November meeting will also be something special, it will be held at Restaurant La Torreta, near Sax where a presentation will be given from Pellicer and Heredia, a renowned team of lawyers, about all things automobile, importation, re-registration, heritage registration etc etc. This unique event should not be missed as well as having the opportunity to sample the fabulous food that La Torreta provides e.g. the best steak’s on the Costa Blanca. Book this one early; spaces will be limited. The Jaguar Enthusiasts Club is the largest of the worlds Jaguar Clubs, apart from joining in the fun at the meetings, members also benefit from a glossy 140 page A4 monthly magazine, Jaguar spares department and a technical advice service second to none. If you live in Spain and own a Jaguar you should be a member of The Jaguar Enthusiasts Club. The JEC in Spain is organised by Eric Arnold and Ian McMenemy. Eric can be contacted by email at jaguarspain@ outlook.com or by phone on 609931647 or alternatively check out www.jec-spain. es or the JEC main web site www.jec.org. uk. Our Events director, Ian McMenemy can be contacted at McMenemy@JECevents.com. Not forgetting David Shea who looks after our Facebook identity and John Parkin who manages our dedicated web site www.jec-spain.es
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My week with Marilyn
“What I remembered most was her embrace, her belief in me and the joy she gave, that was her gift. When I think of her now, I think of that time when a dream came true and my only talent was not to close my eyes.” Colin Clark. This film was based on two of Colin Clark’s diaries: The Prince, The Showgirl and Me and My Week With Marilyn published in 1995. Clark was the least famous of his family in 1956 but he achieved great success after this brief but memorable and intimate encounter with Marilyn Monroe. His father was the renowned Kenneth Clark, art historian and his elder brother was Alan Clark M.P, another renowned diarist. Clark chronicled the clash of egos between two legends: Olivier (played by Branagh) and Monroe (Michelle Williams) as well as his growing infatuation with Monroe which left him with a broken heart. Written by Adrian Hodges and directed by Simon Curtisthis is his debut feature film. The film opens with this simple revelation: “This is their true story.” And it is moving and sad for everyone touched by Monroe’s glamour and stage presence. Clark (an attractive Eddie Redmayne) was just 23, from an extremely privileged background, fresh out of Eton, determined to pursue a career in films much to his father’s irritation who offered to get him real work. Clark wanted to prove to himself as well as the famous Clarks that he could make a go of it. He had a lot to live up to. So, as he put it, he decided to join the circus. Coming from such a famous family he already knew Olivier and his wife, Vivien
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Leigh as well as Margot Fonteyn who were regular visits to Saltwood castle for afternoon teas. It made sense for Clark to use his link with Olivier to ask for a job. Even when he was told there weren’t any jobs he came back to the office every day and just waited and waited… It was Vivien who persuaded Olivier to find something for Clark and guess what? He was given the most rudimentary and unglamorous job of being a Gofor which in the film industry means a person who has been told to Go for this or Go for that. We would call it a dog’s body. Officially it was third assistant director. But what a start! Marilyn Monroe was due to come to Britain to film with Olivier and Clark would be working with this legend. Larry had fallen in love with Monroe on a recent visit to New York and he wanted her to rekindle his career in films. Monroe wanted to gain respect as an actress something she desperately craved and both felt that working together there would be mutual benefits. It didn’t quite turn out like that and the film based on a Terence Rattigan play The Sleeping Prince was largely panned by the critics. It was 1956 when Britain had finally started to shake off the shadow of the last world war. Monroe had been married for 3 weeks to Arthur Miller. It was her third marriage and she was just 30. She had told the press that it was third time lucky. Already there were signs that the marriage had got off to a shaky start. Clark saw her sitting on the
stairs holding a manuscript of Miller’s latest play: After The Fall about Marilyn and she was devastated to read about her mood swings, not to mention the drugs and the booze. Miller decides to return to the States, telling Larry: “She’s devouring me. I can’t work and I can’t think.” During rehearsals Clark witnessed a prickly relationship with tantrums, walk-outs and tempers flared. As director, Olivier’s patience was tested. She was often late, fluffed her lines, was ill-prepared and would walk off the set when greeted by a sarcastic Olivier. An infuriated Olivier told Clark: Teaching Marilyn to act is like teaching Urdu to a badger. He vowed he would never direct again. Marilyn had destroyed his desire to do so. “Monroe doesn’t really forget her lines. It is more as if she had never quite learnt them.” Clark’s intimacy with his Greek Goddess lasted 9 days. It was a whirlwind of a chaste affair for the showgirl and her younger Prince Regent which afforded them some well-deserved privacy. “Monroe took a shine to the confident yet innocent Clark and whisked him away to spend a week virtually alone with her.” You Stepped Out of a Dream plays in the background as the two visit Windsor then Eton before the bubble bursts to Autumn Leaves and Clark’s heart is inevitably broken. Monroe went on to make Some Like it Hot and Olivier played Archie Rice, a failing middle-aged song-and-dance man in John Osborne’s The Entertainer. It proved to be one of the triumphs of his career.
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pause for thought Different days can mean many things to different people. So last Sunday, 15th June, may well for some have been a birthday or anniversary, whilst for many, its primary meaning was ‘Fathers’ Day’. But I wonder how many recognised it as ‘Trinity Sunday’, a day which in my youth was accorded considerable significance, with the period between Easter and the Summer Break being known as Trinity Term, both at School and at University. The significance, now largely lost to most of us, of Trinity Sunday, was that of encouraging us to recognise the awesome holiness of a God, who has been made known to us in three entirely separate ways, which we Christians think of as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Not the easiest of ideas for us to understand perhaps, but why should we expect to be able to fully comprehend the Creator of the Universe? Sure, there are those who understand many of the secrets of creation and the various ‘laws’ that define its continued operation, but much yet remains unknown, undiscovered and unexplained, so aren’t we being a touch presumptive if we expect to completely understand the one who designed and created them all? But actually I’m not convinced that this idea of the Trinity is that difficult a concept for us to understand. After all, we readily accept that a single day can have three separate meanings – an Anniversary, Fathers Day and Trinity. And whilst writing, I am looking at a small, 18 inch diameter, circular table, which has a similar sized round base, connected across the centre by a single 18 inch square, inch thick ‘leg’. From above therefore, this table is indeed circular, but viewed from directly in front it looks square, whilst from the side it is shaped like a sideways letter “H”. One table, but three entirely different appearances, depending on your viewpoint. So God is revealed to us Christians in three different ways, and this Trinity season allows us to reflect on the impact this should have on our thinking. Details of a number of English Language Churches are given in Sol Noticeboard; for any wishing to Worship, whilst additionally, further information about the Anglican Church in this area may be seen on the web site www.mojacarchurch.org Details of a number of English Language Churches are given in Sol Noticeboard; for any wishing to Worship, whilst additionally, further information about the Anglican Church in this area 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
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BBQ The Entertainment Venue That Has It All.... Monday - Eyes down with our very own maz from 8pm Tuesday - Dennis & friends & crazy g with “play your cards right” guest singers, fun & laughter starts 4.30pm 2 meals for €10 Wednesday - Spanish lessons with mark from 10am everyone welcome...... Midweek roast day!! 2 X main courses for €10 including a bottle wine between 2 people. Served in the bar area from 12 - 5pm and in the restaurant from 6pm. To book call 966 719 160 Friday - Happy hour from 5pm to 7pm followed by live entertainment from 9pm Saturday- All your live sports shown on the big screen. Sunday - Our award winning Sunday Carvery 1st sitting from 1.15pm 2nd sitting from 3pm. Please book to avoid disappointment.
Available from 6pm with Live Music
SATURDAY 21ST JUNE Dibeiser Band at 9pm
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PRIVATE FUNCTIONS CATERED FOR CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION 966 719 160 Calle Toledo No 16, Rojales. 03170
Follow the CV905 north from Torrevieja. At Ciudad Quesada continue through the arches. After 500 mtrs take the left fork signed Parque Aquatico. The Centro Municipal is on the left corner. Follow up hill for 300 mtrs. Turn right into Avda De La Costa Azul, signposted ‘GOLF’. After a km turn right into Calle Toledo, again signed ‘GOLF’. The club is 300 mtrs on the right. Calle Toledo No 16
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COMMUNITY NEWS please help
Good home wanted two small dogs need a home due to relocation, 9 years old, very loveable, always been together.
Please someone help these beautiful dogs, they will have to be put to sleep otherwise. Contact Lorraine: 693 268 139 and or Gerri: 672 999 863
La Bamba’s - Ballroom / Latin / Sequence Dancing
Los Rosales Restaurant, Guardamar CV895 [near Lemon Tree Sunday Market] Monday - SOCIAL DANCE 8.30pm 10.30pm [SEQUENCE CLASS 7.30pm - 8.30pm] Friday - SOCIAL DANCE 7.30pm 10.30pm Wednesday - New Beginners Class 2pm -3pm Intermediate Class 3pm - 4pm Intermediate Plus Class 4pm - 5pm For more information contact Andrea and Brian 616 478 157
FORGET ME NOT
The areas new respite initiative Sunday 22nd June ‘’Summer Solstice’’ Sunday evening with Magnetic Surf and Steve Fisher (Rod Stewart) at Mazarron Country Club entrance 5€. Start 8 pm Tickets from 626 460465. And from Forget me Not Members. All proceeds to Forget me Not and training for volunteers .
SPIRITUALIST CENTRE benijofar
(formerly Spiritualist Church, Quesada) Meets at NEW ADDRESS: with immediate effect at Hamilton´s Bake House, 62 Calle Vicente, Blasco Ibañez, Benijofar 03178. 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. Deanna Sparks will take the Divine Service with Mediumship on Sunday, 22nd June at 11.30 a.m. On Tuesday 24th June Jimmy McArthur will take an Evening of Mediumship at 7.30 pm. (please bring a flower untouched by anyone else) . We are closed after this service until Tuesday, 9th September. Everybody welcome. Contact Wendy on 965323028. www. spiritualistchurchquesada.com New email is phoenixchurch23@gmail.com Identificacion Fiscal G54713789
Torrevieja Costa Lions Club
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Please come and join our club members on one of our “ Business meeting nights” and see what we are doing this year to raise money for charities, in our local area and further afield. We are growing in numbers every month so if you feel like helping us then we can be found on the second Thursday in every month at the Cabo Cervera Hotel in La Mata near Torrevieja, Meetings now start at 19.30 hours. If you like what you see and hear, then you will be invited to join us at our next social night event later in the month, where ever and what ever it may be you can be sure of a good night. Contact philip.buckman@btinternet. BADMINT0N com or via our web site on membership@ AT PILAR DE LA torreviejacostalions.org HORADADA. Mon, Tues, Wed and COFFEE MATES Thurs. 10-1pm. For If you would like to have a coffee and information ring John chat, exchange news etc. please join us McGilvray on 966 786 774 at La Laguna Hotel, Lo Marabu, Friday or Mobiles 634 658 506 mornings from 11.00 Ann - 965 070 247 / 695 871 707 or e mail carolejohn_3@hotmail. - 666 747 398 com
modern jive classes
Modern Jive Spain Ceroc Style with Paso A Paso Tuesdays 1.30pm The Club, Quesada. Tuesdays 5pm La Marina Sports Complex, La Marina Urb. Thursdays NEW SUMMER TIME 6pm Los Rosales Restaurant, Guardamar. La Mosca still tbc All classes start with a ongoing beginners class. Thursday dance social with different entertainers and Dance Junction Disco at Los Rosales Restaurant. Doors open 8.30pm. All welcome. www.modern-jive-spain.com / Face book same Tel 670 711 408
Strictly Social Club
“We are the Strictly Social Club, meeting on the 2nd and 4th Wed of each month, 14.30 for 15.00 at the New Asturias Restaurant in Punta Prima on the N332. We are looking to recruit new members to our club. Our activities include, a quiz, with a guest speaker from time to time, and is primarily a place for people to meet and make new friends. Each Christmas, we hold our annual lunch which is always well attended, and good value for money. During the year, we also organise trips out to places of interest. So, if you would like to join our merry throng, please contact: Margaret on 966 730 569 where you will made to be very welcome.”
50+ SOLOs
50+ SOLOs is a small group of people over 50 years and on their own for various reasons. Open to gentlemen and ladies we meet for lunch at different locations 2 times a month - there are no fees or subs. Next 2 lunches are on Saturday 21 June,1.00-1.30 (restricted to 24 maximum) and on Saturday 5 July 1.00-1.30 (restricted to 24) We are located in the Torrevieja area . Join in an easy quiz? Sometimes we have a raffle. Come along and try us. To enquire or to book contact Ruth 966789063
CASTILLA AMIGOS
We are a friendship group for single people. Meeting every Wednesday from 3pm at BAR SOFIA on the El Raso urbanisation (off the Lemon Tree Road) Guardamar. - ANN - 965 070 247 - 666 747 398
Fast events
Friday 1 August Rock n Roll bar-B-Q at The Clubhouse Camposol Dancing to The “B” Boppers Tickets 7 euro’s Bar-B-Q 5 euro’s 11 October Autumn dance at The Trevi bar details to follow 29 November Christmas Fayre at Marianos restaurant, Camposol 5 December Christmas Party night with Barrington at The Clubhouse Camposol Tickets 12 euro’s incl. Buffet All tickets for FAST functions are available from the bookstall the 2nd and last Friday of every month sector B, Camposol or telephone Brenda 680 174 499 or Jean 646 737 479
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Table with draw Turned legs with leg spans 76cm Wide x 51cm Deep x 74cm High 65€ Book Case fronted with glass doors Height adjustable shelves Light carving around the top 104cm Wide x 25cm Deep x 117cm High 69€ Move forces sale (Items are attractive, in good condition with Original patina & priced low for quick sale) Photo’s available through email Quesada 634 320 373
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for sale with Black ornate frame, cream canopy 3.5x 2.5. 50€. Garden table with glass top, 4 chairs and umbrella 60€. Gazebo
Round table
with marble top and crome legs 45€. Futon with Mexican style cushion. Opens into double bed 80€. Tel UK mobile 0044 7549 6510 43 or email telsueinspain @ msn.com
full arranger facility NPV60. € 290.00. Tel 634 377 547 Camposol
Tap shoes size 5 and 5 ½ (toe and heel taps) v.g.c. 25 pair quesada tel: 966 716 599
W A N T E D : steel spiral s t a i r c a s e minimum 3.8 meters high minimum & 70cm wide maximum, any condition considered. Phone daytime 6 3 374 9 6 52 after 7pm and we e ken ds 634680604.
personals “Readers of a sensitive disposition may find some of the ads in this section offensive” ELEGANT SLIM, SEXY, NAUGHTY ITALIAN LADY available home/ house visits. Torrevieja, La Manga, Torre Pacheco & Mazarron, Quesada plus all other areas. Escort available home & house visits. Tel: 693 357 526
pets
pet taxi TRAVELLING IN AIR CONDITIONED VEHICLE DELIVERED TO DOOR PETS STAY IN PET FRIENDLY HOTELS. ACCOMPANIED TRAVEL AVAILABLE
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Y ama h a 1.3 METRE Piaggero Pro OFFSET SAT keyboard. Cover, DISH with gig case, stand, Inverto high jewellery gain quad LNB complete with wall mounting English jeweller wishes to bracket. VGC. buy broken or unwanted Gold Near Aguilas, Perfect for an jewellery, silver and coins upgrade from IMMEDIATE CASH 80-100 cm Metre PAYMENT Dish. 90€ Tel: Call Peter 634 455 628
April
April and 3 of her 7 week old kittens are looking for homes. All were abandoned on someone’s doorstep. And are now ready for re-homing. Please contact K9 or Tel: 600 84 54 20 for more info
plasterer ENGLISH PLASTERER internal finishing, external rendering, 15 years experience, good rates. FULLY LEGAL IN SPAIN. Call Chris 671 444 246 / 965 078 866 email: c_pettit@hotmail.co.uk
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specially fitted with an anti-cat device. They have several trees that have been bought, paid for and planted for no other reason than to provide secure, convenient and climatically controlled perches for them. We pandered to their hedonistic lifestyle even further recently – sparing no expense we bought them a bath. It is a pedestal upon which stands a shallow bowl, on the side of which perches a concrete dove. They love it, and throughout the day one or more will be splashing about in it, then hopping on to the dove for a quick preen and tidy. Having had their wash and brush up, they will then leave a message on the unfortunate dove, and fly off to some urgent and important rendez-vous. I have christened the dove Nelson – I’ll let you work out why! However, they have not learnt the lesson
of history; all the great Imperial powers of the past have foundered because they simply got too big for their boots. And they have done just that; they are abusing our good nature – we have spoilt them. We provide them with an interesting and varied menu: bread of various sorts, ditto biscuits, even cake on occasions. We provide clean drinking water and clean bathing water – the fact that both are in the same container shouldn’t really matter to a sparrow. We provide a comprehensive range of comfortable and secure accommodation choices, both day and night, so why can’t the little blighters be satisfied? Why do they have to descend en masse on our fruit trees, and peck and destroy every single fruit before it has had a chance to ripen? If I could catch them, I’d give them a sharp smack on their little bottoms, and send them packing josbiggs@hotmail.co.uk – pronto!
By Jos Biggs
The Inns and Outs of English Life
Contrary to popular belief, I am not a man who regularly hangs out in bars. In fact, the only time I visit such establishments these days, is when we have friends staying or if a sudden impulse grabs me and I fancy a change of scene. There is a marked difference between propping up a bar because the lure of a pint or three is irresistible and spending time there because of the camaraderie that such places offer. In my case it’s the social aspect of having a drink in a bar or pub with friends that attracts me, and it helps enormously if the surroundings are atmospheric and the ambience pleasing. My ideal in this respect therefore is the traditional period English pub with a genial mine host serving up pints of frothing real ale, which got me thinking about the pubs that have, for one reason or another, marked different phases of my life. My Dad was not a drinker, that’s to say that although he enjoyed a glass of Whiskey Mac at Christmas, our pub visits were very few and far between and when they did occur, it was always during the summer months so that we could sit in the pub garden; Mum with a Mackeson, Dad with a light ale and me with a lemonade and bag of Smiths Crisps. No poncy extra
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flavours then, just plain crisps with little blue bags of salt. My first memories therefore of attending public houses, were at The Sportsman and The Roebuck – both in Reading - on balmy summer evenings in the mid fifties and both travelled to by trolley bus. When I came of age, I had my first over the counter paid for drink at a pub called The Cunning Man. It was considered groovy to drink rum and blackcurrant at the time and that’s how I embarked on my journey into the world of alcoholic beverages. As a lover of fine rum now, I cringe at the idea of such a concoction and I honestly think I would gag if I was to sample that devilish mixture again. Our local on the council estate where we lived, was an establishment with the strange name of The World Turned Upside Down and the pub sign was of a horse sitting in a cart brandishing a whip, being pulled by a man harnessed between the stays. But I used the place rarely, the most specific case being with my best man on the way to the church on my wedding day in 1966. I wish now that I had become paralytic! It was only after the termination of this union – a fabulously long run of eighteen months – that I began to frequent one particular pub that was run by my excellent sister in law, Ye Boar’s Head Inn in the centre of Reading. At the start it was to simply get out of the house and try to alleviate loneliness, but I soon made many friends there and it became a regular haunt. Having realised that it was a big wide world outside of my home town, I made my way to Cornwall and the
picturesque fishing village of Polperro where the younger set of which I was then a member, alternated between three of the village pubs – The Noughts and Crosses, The Three Pilchards and the Blue Peter, all situated on or near the delightful harbour. The latter was the one most often used in the summer of ’72 and it was here that I was introduced to Newcastle Brown and long legged female seasonal workers. My annoyingly itchy feet led me away from Cornwall the following year and I found myself in one of the most beautiful locations in the world and it took very little time to get my feet under the table at the Robin Hood in Hamilton, Bermuda where I spent the next and best two years of my life acquiring a taste for good dark rum and meeting the people who were to become my lifelong friends. By far the longest period of my life spent in one place, was immediately prior to arriving in Spain and was in West Suffolk. Our principal watering hole was The Cloak Inn, easily the best pub in the area, but eventually closed down and sold by an avaricious brewer in the pursuit of bigger profits. It was also the only public house in the country with that name, making it an even bigger loss to the world. The traditional English pub is unique and therefore important, not just as a convenient stop over for travellers, but something that represents a way of life that I believe is worth preserving. And oh, I do miss them . . . and real ale of course.
John MacDonald (El Sordo) - www.caratacus.eu
Right from Day 1 our garden was the domain of sparrows – not just one or two, but a whole chatter of sparrows. They are amusing little people, with their busy little lives filled with important sparrow business, and on the whole I have been happy to share our garden with them - I just wish they had a little more anal control! The deal is: They provide entertainment, while we provide various luxuries such as are not enjoyed by their country cousins, who do not have the good fortune to possess Fairy Godparents in the form of English people. They are frequent recipients of largesse in the form of bread and biscuit crumbs, served on their own bespoke table,
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The opening day of the restaurant La Casa Maribel approached. To say people were excited would be wrong, they were apprehensive. It was only Maribel and her challenged taste buds that were looking forward to the launch of her restaurant. No one had the heart to tell her that apart from Remitroot Alquerian foodstuffs were practically inedible. When the big day arrived Maribel was in high glee while the rest of Alqueria held its collective breath. Maribel was persuaded to employ Manuela as waitress, it was hoped her harmonious curves would distract the invited connoisseurs from what was going to be placed in front of them. The ambiance was convivial, gentle guitar music soothed the would-be diners while several glasses of a particularly potent Remitroot aperitif stupefied them. All was going well. Then Maribel started the food preparation. The food pundits sniffed the air as cooking odours wafted in from the kitchen. The initial reaction was to check the soles of their shoes for any unwelcome extras. Manuela tried plying the guests with liberal quantities of Remitroot wine and whisky in the hope she could numb them before the appalling food arrived. The subterfuge seemed to be working. Then the food made an appearance. The French connoisseur Didier Frogeaux simply looked at the food, rose from the table and, still looking at his plate backed out of La Casa Maribel. He was never seen nor heard of again apart from a postcard from Kaffeklubben Island asking for his back-pay to be forwarded care of the local post-office. The Italian
representative Alrigo Scoffaconi put a fork full into his mouth but didn’t chew or swallow. He was airlifted back to Treviso where he had the morsel of Alquerian cuisine surgically removed from his paralysed jaws. Burt Scrumblegob, the English oficionado chewed away merrily. “Just like home” he was heard to mutter as he tucked in. Maribel and her unserviceable taste buds still thought the food to be wonderful. She put the reactions of the French and Italian connoisseurs down to jealousy. She believed in the Alquerian brand. Maribel pointed to the remaining diner who was eating the Alquerian Trout, the smell of which was stripping the whitewash from the walls. He was certainly enjoying the fare. Unhappily it fell to Manuela to point out the deluded restaurateur that the remaining diner was in fact English. The horrible realisation dawned on Maribel, ‘English’, his experience of fine cuisine would be on a par with Loco Paco’s exposure to quantum physics. Maribel closed her restaurant and now runs a shelter for the gustatorily challenged.
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tempt expats to Spain, not least the recent periods of turbulent weather, which many parts of the UK have suffered. On the flip side, for economic reasons many British Expats are now able to sell properties in Spain and Advance Moves are often the first choice when it comes to repatriating them back to the UK. Mat was also keen to point out that the increase in demand for their removal services was also down to the level of service and expertise that Advance moves offer to their clients and the fact that many clients had already seen the brightly liveried vehicles on the roads undertaking their removal services. Advance moves is also a member of the British Association of Removers and one of only a few companies that export wrap furniture to provide extra protection for international removals. ‘Our clients know that they are getting a more competitively priced, premium removal service, when compared to the rest of the market. The increased volume of removals enables Advance Moves to offer their clients a more regular and flexible timetable for their individual removal requirements’ Mat sees the trend continuing throughout 2014 with the housing market in the UK and Spain continuing to make steady process. Advance Moves are gearing up for another busy year.
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La Finca 11th June 2014. On this day in history in 1950, Ben Hogan returned to tournament play after a near fatal car accident and went on to win the US Open and also 28 members turned up at La Finca with the sun shining albeit with a few clouds in the sky for our latest venture to this wonderful course. The course itself is in splendid condition for this time of the year and the greens were a little on the slow side, well, when I say a “little on the slow side” it has to be fair to say that if you rolled a ball 20 yards along the green, Colin Marsden would reach the hole before the ball and that is with Colin running backwards. All 4 of the NTP’s available were claimed and the recipients of a bottle of fine wine dontated by Tom Jones and Pearl Sabine. We all wish Tom all the cvery best in his rehabilitation and hope he graces us with his presence on the
golf course later this year. The wine went to John Eyre (Hole 3), Steve Higgins (Hole 6), Kate Helm (Hole 13) and Ray Cadman who’s tee shot to the 16th was barely 12 inches away from a Hole In One. Three players split the “Two’s” pot - Ray Cadman, Dag Lovas and R Elkes. Scores on the day were very reasonable and you needed in excess of 30 points to claim a prize and the Best Visitor award went to R Elkes with a very tidy (and top score) 42 points. The Silver Division players –once again – outscored their Gold Division mob and Mick Kennedy and Kate Helm shared 34 points with Kate’s back nine securing her 3rd place with Mick pushed back into 4th. Ernie (Belfast Bandit) once again stepped up to the podium and again, the battle between him and Colin Marsden continues but Colin’s 39 points was 3 better than Ernie’s 36 points. In the Gold Division a 33 from Alan Rixson saw him take 4th place and a 34 point score from Steve Higgins gave him 3rd slot. Darren Hancock took the runner-up slot with 35 points and Chris Oatley took top slot with 38 points. Photo: Silver category Winners Our next game, Wednesday 18th June 2014 see’s us at the Hidden Gem of Alicante where for 45€ you will get a game, buggy and breakfast so if you fancy a game just look at our website www.tmgs.org or call the Match Secretary on 966719604.
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The Trophy this year was won by two new members to the society so good to see new name on the list the winners where Frank Murphy and Fred Beel with a score of 39pts one point ahead of 5 other pairs who had 38pts all so close. Sandy Barns and Dave Archer finished second after all the count backs. The best individual score of the day was by Mick Hardy who had 37pts. Winners of nearest the pins where Alex McLennan, Frank Murphy, Dave Archer and David Shields. The winner of the Ladies nearest the pin was Lilian Pilkington The next Society’s game will be on Wednesday, 18th June 2014 at VILLAMARTIN. 1st Tee time - 10.15am. The format will be Individual Stableford. I would be obliged if you are intending to play in this game to let me know by email including a buggy if you want one, this will help to ensure you have booked a place and in the booking of the Tee times & buggies with the course. Payday is on Saturday, 14th June 2014 at La Serena, in the bar area, between 11.00 and 12,00 hours.
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TORREGOLF.EU Torregolf.eu at Golf Altorreal Last Friday saw us returning to Altorreal the one course furthest away from us but have to say it was worth it because it was in great shape and it was evident that a lot of other things were going on as well to improve the course. Nothing of any significance to report other than everything about the day was just perfect for playing golf and while scores were not as high as was expected for our normal Satbleford competition, the winners being Category 1. 1st. Mick O’Brien 34 points 2nd. Roy Middleton 33 and 3rd. Paul Hurrell 31 points. Category 2. 1st. Len Cole 30 points on c/b 2nd. Neil Casey and 3rd. Al Warnock 29 points. The nearest the pin prizes. Hole 5. Tom Curran and Hole 8. Paul Hurrell, no one made it to the green on Holes 10 & 17. The Full Monte prize in support of our Associates and football club CD Montesinos sponsored by Vince Lannon going to Brian Coombes Our next 4 games are, Vistabella Saturday 14th, El Plantio Thursday 19th and very pleased to report that at long last our Home Course is now in great condition. Vistabella, Saturday 28th and into July, 2nd. Hacienda del Alamo. So if you are interested in playing golf every week with a great bunch of Guys and Girls, yes Ladies more than welcome please contact David Winder on 626774157 or email him at davidwinder.torregolf@ gmail.com. Our winners to-day on the terrace at Golf Altorreal are L- R, Len Cole, Tom Curran, Roy Middleton, Neil Casey, Al Warnock, Mick O’Brian Paul Hurrell and Brian Coombes. HAPPY GOLFING EVERYONE.
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Friday 4th June saw 30 members and guests heading up the AP-7 to the glorious Severiano Ballesteros designed course that is ’ Alicante Campo de Golf ‘ , as usual we were welcomed at the course by Marife and her staff who had included in the deal Tostados and coffee on arrival , the beauty of this deal is that we get there earlier and can all have a chinwag and a gee up prior to playing our game , the course was in excellent condition as usual , however the greens were a little slow making the putting more difficult as the ball needed a good whack to get it close to the hole , nobody broke par at this outing but a good day was had by all with plenty of micky taking out of yours truly at our presentation , so I have redesigned the start sheet that I use for the start list and the results and we will see the what happens at our next meeting . On to our winners and prize takers , with six N T Ps at Alicante and thirty players , only five N T P prizes were taken , with Alan Gifford winning the third followed by Bill Peters winning the sixth ( or was it the eighth ) no one taking the eighth ( or was it the sixth ? ) the twelfth was won by George Holmes , Steve Edwards was N T P on the fifteenth and the final par three seventeenth was taken by Tony Ackroyd , the best front nine with twenty two points was won by Aidan Byrne and the back nine with fifteen points being won by Phil Pettican , in third place was John Chatham with thirty two points ,Phil Harris took second place losing to Bill Peters as both players had thirty four points but Bill won by having a better back nine , our soccer card was won by Nikki Ead. We had all returned to the Mini Golf Bar in Quesada for this presentation and snacks etc; that was provided by the bar and swilled down with a couple of beers.
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