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A child used as decoy in theft Two women went into a lottery outlet store, which also sold toys and other related items. While they distracted the owner by asking to see various toys, the boy emptied the cash box, which contained 2,500 euros. The two women who accompanied the boy are of Roma origins, and one of them is his mother. The theft occurred in Beniel. During a 12 hour period there were a total of four robberies in Beniel and the environs of Zeneta. laverdad.es
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Poker club robbed at gunpoint The thieves burst in at six in the morning, shot the owner in the leg and wounded one of the players in the head. The property, Cafeteria Marcha.com, had a license for the playing of poker, and was holding an after-hours game. A group of four men of North African appearance, who had been hiding nearby waiting for the club to close, became impatient andburst in armed with a sledgehammer, a hammer and a sawn off gun. The premises was heavily protected, and the gang had to shoot off the doorknob to obtain entry; it was during this that the injuries occurred. They took the wallets and mobile phones of the players and owner, plus cash from the till and 10,000 euros that were on the table, then fled towards Orihuela after taking the car keys of a black 5 series BMW from one customer. laverdad.es
Drugs outlet dismantled in a bar in Totana The Guardia Civil’s operation ‘Tiralineas’ has led to the detention of a woman and the seizure of over 400 doses of cocaine, 100 doses of several grams of heroin and several grams of hashish and marijuana. Some of the doses were prepared for imminent distribution and others were stored, double wrapped and ready for preparation. Operation ‘Tiralineas’ has led to the clear up of five criminal activities this year. laverdad.es
Yellow Alert for coastal areas.
The Region was on yellow alert last Saturday for adverse weather along the coast.
The notice affected the Campo de Cartagena and Mazarrón and was in force from eight in the evening until twelve o’clock, as reported by sources of the State Meteorological Agency through its website.
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4,000 year old dog found in Caravaca de la Cruz.
Researchers at the UnidadDocente de Anatomía y Embriología de la Universidad de Murcia (Teaching Unit of Anatomy and Embryology, University of Murcia) have partially reconstructed the skeleton of a domestic dog which lived with man in the Chalcolithic period, about 4,000 years ago. The skeletal remains of the dog were collected at an archaeological site at Caravaca de la Cruz. The researchers, led by professors Francisco Gil Cano and José MaríaVázquez, have worked for four years in the identification of some 2,000 bones or bone fragments belonging to different species of domestic animals, primarily canines, from this site at Camino del Molino. The dog, which has been given the name ‘Fibula’ corresponds to the species ‘Canis lupus familiaris’, and is of medium size and well proportioned. According to research, the dog was fed mainly bones. The study notes that ‘Fibula’ suffered a major fracture of tibia and fibula of the right hindlimb, which would have limitedhis use as an assistant to man. However, he must have been highly appreciated and loved by the people of the Chalcolithic settlement, because, despite these limitations, he died at an advanced age, which suggests thathe was well cared for. laverdad.es
national news ‘Black Friday’ offers in Spain Department stores and major distribution companies throughout Spain have decided to adopt the USA’s ‘Black Friday’ custom, where offer special deals and discounts are offered on many products to encourage shoppers in the pre-Christmas season. For the first time this year Amazon.es will offer discounts of up to 50 % on certain products. Apple, which has been following this tradition for several years in Spain, has confirmed it will continue to offer discounts in their 10 shops as well as online. Oysho is offering a 20% discount on its underwear, sports and homewear collection in its 188 stores, though Zara Home’s 20% discount will only be effective through its website (www.zarahome.com). Media Markt, with 72 stores selling electronics, and El Corte Inglés are also joining the ‘B;ack Friday’ initiative. Black Friday this year was November 29th. laverdad.es
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German police investigating
German police are investigating a possible case of cannibalism
A man has been arrested who allegedly killed another man after contacting him on a cannabalism forum. According to Bild newspaper the body of the victim, a 59 year old man reported missing in Hanover in early November, was found dismembered on a plot of land. The alleged murderer, a calligraphic expert of 55 years of age, who worked for the Dresden Police Force, became a suspect after officers found his entry in a cannibalism contacts page on the Internet, where apparently the two men met. The victim,who had had enough of his life,was seeking contact with someone and allegedly found the accused, who invited him to visit forum. laverdad.es
Heroic member of the public apprehends murderer
The murderer of the girls of Alcásserhas been released
‘I threw myself on him not knowing whether he still had the knife.’ said 55 years old C. Pascual, of Beteró in Valencia.
Miguel Ricart has been released from the Herrera de la Mancha prison after the Audiencia de Valencia (Court of Valencia) declared that he had ‘fulfilled the penalties imposed’ according to the DoctrinaParot.
Neighbours declared him a hero after he jumped on his bike and gave chase, eventually apprehending Juan Antonio Alacid, young resident of Cieza, who had stabbed his ex-girlfriend dead on the street before the eyes of numerous witnesses. Pascual, who works for HalcónSeguridad, was using his computer at the time. “I heard the screams of a woman calling for help, and looked out the window. I could see how she struggled with a man. I did not see if he was armed, but I went down into the street.’ he said. His son Iván, 31, was with him, and the two went to the aid of the victim. Seeing the assailant fleeing, they gave chase, and Pascual borrowed a bike from a passing member of the public, which allowed him to catch up and tackle the young man. He held him in an arm lock until the police, who had been summoned by eye witnesses, came on the scene. ‘If I had been on the street at the time, I could have prevented the crime, and the girl would have lived.’ he lamented. laverdad.es
Miguel Ricart has spent 21 years in prison for the triple murder in Alcàsser of Miriam Garcia, Toni Gomez and Desiree Hernandez, girls of 14 and 15 years old, who disappeared in November 1992 and whose bodies were found in the area of La Romana on January 27, 1993. Another man suspected of involvement in this crime, Antonio Angles, fled and is still missing. Originally the AudienciaProvincia sentenced Ricart to 170 years in prison, and his release is linked to the retroactive application of the DoctrinaParot, as determined by the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights, which has allowed murderers and rapists to walk free, causing fear and alarm to the public, and especially to the families of those affected by the crimes committed by these people. laverdad.es
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100 kilos of cocaine intercepted hidden in boxes of bananas
Four people have been arrested after the PolicíaNacional intercepted 103 kilos of cocaine hidden in packs inside five boxes in a container of bananas from Colombia, and docked at the Puerto de Marín. Two of the four arrested, allegedly responsible for planning, sending and receiving the drug, had numerous contacts in the South American country, and who arranged the shipment of the drug from the port of Turbo (Colombia). After the seizure of the drug the researchers arrested the four persons involved in the events; one in Madrid and the rest in Galicia. laverdad.es
Spanish government approves draft law cracking down on demonstrations
Spain has approved draft legislation for fines of up to €30,000 (£25,000) for offences such as burning the national flag, insulting the state or causing serious disturbances outside parliament. Opposition parties, judicial and social groups have heavily criticised the bill as an attempt by the conservative government to muzzle protests against its handling of the severe economic crisis. The measures, presented by the interior minister Jorge Fernández Díaz to update a 1992 law, also include fines of up to €1,000 for insulting or threatening police officers during demonstrations. Similar fines are planned for disseminating photographs of police officers that endanger them or police operations. Spanish cities have experienced weekly protests, the vast majority of them peaceful, since the start of the crisis in 2008. The conservative Popular party took office with Mariano Rajoy as prime minister in 2011 and issued a series of austerity measures and cutbacks in health and education and labour and financial reforms in an effort to refloat the economy and stave off a bailout. The measures triggered an increase in street protests, including several attempts to encircle parliament, some of which ended in clashes with police and rubbish containers being set on fire. “When more than 20% of people are unemployed, I don’t think this legislation is what we require,” said Alejandro Touriño, partner and information specialist at the law firm Ecija. The draft legislation for the most part does not define new infractions or offences, but lays down guidelines for fines that judges will be able to impose. Until now, it was up to a judge to decide the level of a fine. It does, however, include four new offences, which are classified as very serious and could carry fines of up to €600,000. They are: demonstrations that interfere in electoral processes; unauthorised or prohibited protests at strategic installations such as airports or nuclear plants; and aiming blinding lights – such as laser beams – at public transportation. Any person who commits three lesser offences within two years will also be in line for a maximum fine.
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ROYAL BRITISH LEGION NOTICE ORIHUELA COSTA AND DISTRICT BRANCH
2013 POPPY APPEAL €24,891.25
. I would like to thank everyone for the wonderful donations you have all raised towards the 2013 Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. Your donations totalling €24,891.25 will go a long way towards helping dependants of service personnel who have been killed in all conflicts. Also to those who have been injured, have fallen on hard times or sickness and require help from our welfare departments. I would also like to thank all of the hard working volunteers of The Orihuela Costa Branch who have helped raised €121,935.00 over the last 6 years. So again on behalf of myself, the committee and members of the Orihuela Costa and District Branch we thank you all. Keith Carter - Branch Chairman SHOULDER TO SHOULDER WITH ALL THAT SERVE
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CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS ON DEC 13th..
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Torrevieja is again celebrating, during December, it’s patronal fiestas in honour of the “Inmaculada Concepcio’n”. On Friday 13th., December, Don. Manuel Martinez Rocamora, priest in charge at the Inmaculada Church, invites all non Spanish residents and visitors, to join him within the church, at around 19.30 hrs.. On this evening, the mass will de dedicated to the “Foreign” residents of Torrevieja, of what ever nationality, and if you live outside Torrevieja, you will be equally made welcome. An integral part of the celebration, will be the offering on non-perishable foodstuffs, which can be dropped inside the church, on the left hand side, during the mass. These goods will later be distributed to the needy of the town, so they too, may enjoy the festive season.
This year marks the tenth anniversary of the annual “Christmas Carols in the Town Square” As in previous years, local choral groups, accompanied by The Phoenix Concert Band, conducted by Bill Singleton, lead the singing of traditional English and Spanish carols. Last year, it was estimated that three thousand people gathered in the square, to enjoy this typical Christmas celebration, so best to gather in plenty of time, for Bill to strike up the band, at around 17.30 hrs.. The most excellent “Belen” will be open on the occasion of the “Carols in the Square” on the 13th., and will remain so, until after the visit of the “Three Kings” on January 6th..
SUSPECT BEANS FOUND IN SAN PEDRO
The Association of English Speakers of San Pedro, best know locally as A.D.A.P.T., took to the boards Saturday last, with Jack and the Beanstalk, adapted for the Casa De Cultura stage by Jane Cronin.
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Necklaces for legs? Thigh chains are the latest quirky accessory to take fashion world by storm - and Vanessa Hudgens and Lindsay Lohan are already fans! Hand chains and harness necklaces have been on the fashion map for some time now, especially thanks toMiley,Beyonce, andRihanna, but the jewellery trend is going down - to the legs! Thelatestaccessoryto hit the fashion world is the leg chain - a delicate chain meant to drape across the thigh or even your entire leg if you’re feeling extra adventurous!. The style was spotted all over the streets at London Fashion Week, and Celebs likeVanessa HudgensandLindsay Lohanhave been seen wearing them.
With Enid Winskill as Jack’s mother Ethel, Bob Hill as Jack, Janet Grout as Jacks punk girlfriend Jill, and Eric Berg as Mr.Flogger, the scene was set for pantomime mayhem, and the cast did not disappoint. Lightning, the pantomime cow (Jane Cronin & Eileen Streggles) delighted all.
There is an entire website devoted to this newest accessory called (appropriately),Legchain.com. The site declares that the chains addelegance and charisma. ‘The novelty of leg chains is that they can be worn with just about anything,’ according to the site. ‘They can be worn over jeans and leggings for a punk rock edge, or merely go bare and let the metal brush across smooth skin,’ they add.
There were giant babies, hairy spiders and a barn dance, where youngsters and grown up’s, took to the boards for dance or three. True to say, the little folk were far the best dance troupe. All money raised over the three days of pantomime, will be presented to El Samaritano Association. Look forward to next years production by A.D.A.P.T.. Photograph shows Jill and Lightning.
GHOST TRAINS OF PORTMAN A recent e-mail from Sol Times reader, Stephen Thornley, took a little research to sort out, but after crawling through the loft space, here at Casa Barnes, coupled with a phone call to Andy Wood, Hon.Secretary of the 50 year old Shropshire Caving and Mining Club, in deepest Shropshire, I have some answers. Stephen asks if I knew the location of the abandoned mine railway, near Portman, and who were the manufactures of the locomotives used on the system? The mine railway bought iron ore from open cast mines behind the mountain range that towers above Portman, via the Toma’s Maestre Tunnel, to Lavadero Roberto. The 2km tunnel, unfortunately has a roof fall midway. It was the second question that took a little sorting. My colleague from Shropshire tells me, there were six locomotives in use during the productive years at the plant. The manufactures were: Gmeinder, Deutz, Orenstein and Kpooel (Apologies for any mistakes in these company names) Diesel locomotives, trucks, permanent way and washing plant Roberto, are now rusting slowly away, in the salt air of the Mediterranean. A wander above Portman in the New Year is not a problem Stephen, all at your own risk of course.
Rob Barnes moved to live in Spain, 7 years ago. In the UK, amongst other things, he was the Chair of the Midlands Regions, Independent Television Commission. His hobbies include Industrial Archaeology, Mine exploration and photography (Sierra Minera) and is on a quest to get a quality cast conditioned real ale here in Spain! Email Rob at garfieldglencroft@hotmail.com
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The chains come in a lot of different styles and colours; silver and gold hued metallic, as well as black and more vibrant colours like red. The designs, which are pulled on around the leg like a garter or attach to underwear, can be simple and understated design or more eye-catching, adorned with beads and charms. If you want one, go on eBay, where you can lay your hands on them for as little as £1.59.
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EROSKI IN PERFECT HARMONY
Eroski, the supermarket chain is part of the world’s largest worker-owned co-operative. Its policy of connecting with the communities it serves was in perfect harmony when it sponsored and hosted Raquel Peña’s award-winning Sevillanas Flamenco for All Association. The Sevillanas troupe of performers, who raise considerable amounts for charity, were wildly applauded by over 100 shoppers at Eroski Store at Dos Mares Shopping Malls. Contact Raquel at 630 689 431 or email raquelpenya@hotmail.com
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At 10am on Sunday 17th November at Indigo Gym, Mojacar Playa 20 students from the Mojacar Taekwondo Club attended the autumn grading. In total, a 3 hour examination was held where 6 rainbows students and 14 junior & adults with their best efforts showed off their skills which included sparring, pad work, self defence and patterns, in order to reach their next level. The board, Mr Serge Dewrée and Mrs Jodie Dewrée (instructors) and Ms Laura Linschoten (assistant instructor), were very impressed by the level of Taekwondo shown and the improvement each individual had made during the last 3 months of training. In the rainbow Category, Talia Vickery, Joshua Lee, Sophia Friend, William Thompson, Mila Vickery and Jensen Lee received a medal for their perseverance and continuous will to better themselves. Special awards were given to both junior grade students Miss Victoria Noble and Miss Mishel Cambi for best effort, and the
‘Student of the Year’ Trophy was presented to Miss Havana Thompson (junior grade) for her untiring attendance and enthusiasm in class and her excellent effort made at the World Taekwondo Championships which she attended earlier in the year in Cyprus where she brought home a silver and gold medal for the club. A very good effort was made by all… Well Done ! The Club trains Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and has lessons for 4 – 8 year olds, 9 -16 year olds and adults. The Mojacar Taekwondo Club is a member of the Global Taekwondo Federation (GTF), and is home to TKD Spain, the Spanish National Squad. For more information see us on Facebook: GTF Spain, visit us at www.tkdspain.webs. com or Tel: 646 844 708.
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...remember to say you saw it in the SOL TIMES CLARO’s AGM last Friday missed an opportunity to revitalize the two issue local party. As usual there was no opportunity for the rank and file to select and vote for individuals from within the party. No individuals were nominated or seconded, no choices were given, there was the usual “take it or leave it” attitude from their president who presented the same executive committee as last year to the members. He chose the executive himself and then required the party faithful to re-elect the committee en masse, which like last year, they did. I have no quibble with the manner in which Mr. Houliston dictates to his party but I find it two-faced when he declares that CLARO is a democratic party, which it certainly is not. Small parties always run the risk of being infiltrated by larger parties. In small parties even 15 or 20 infiltrators can disrupt the internal voting process, so I understand Bob’s controlling ways but I disagree with the illusion of democracy he insists to be a reality. Mr. Houliston promised in 2011 that he would not seek re-election in 2015 because he would be 78 years of age by then, so surely this AGM would have been the perfect time to install a new CLARO president so as s/he could gain a public profile. Mr Houliston can’t let go of his perceived power so does he not trust his party members to carry on with his twin policies? There are plenty of CLARO members who can carry the “Save Cala Mosca” placards and dump palm branches on the streets of Orihuela. What did Mr. Houliston do while he was Councillor for the Coast? Nothing, except to enter into secret negotiations with corruption charged Lorente. He resigned as councillor for the coast in February 2012 and boasted he would be back in three weeks with Monica Lorente as the Mayor. What did he achieve by resigning and betraying the people of the Coast? Nothing! What has he achieved since resigning from the government? Nothing! He had a unique opportunity to make a difference on the coast but he squandered his opportunity and ours for an empty promise of absolute power. Raymond Kearney - CLR Supporters’ Group - Orihuela Costa President www.clr-orihuelacosta.com
144 – you are welcome to visit us there as well Doctors and Hospitals. We offer our customers an extensive directory of private clinics, GP´s and Specialists working from some of the best private healthcare hospitals. We are happy to announce that we have just contracted two new medical clinics in the Puerto de Mazarrón area with english speaking medical professionals. Clínica Rover is located in Mazarrón and the Camposol Health Clinic is located in Sector A on the Urbanisation of Camposol. Please contact our office in Puerto de Mazarrón on Tel: 968 153 396 to find out more information. Quality insurance We provide flexible levels of health insurance - depending on the cover level and premium best suited to the client’s requirements - from a supplementary insurance (from 44 € a month) to a more fully comprehensive insurance cover (from 84 € a month). During the current economic crisis we are pleased to be able to offer discounts until 13.12.2013 up to 30% for the entire policy lifetime and 50% discount for children under 16 insured with parents, plus comfortable monthly payments without surcharge. In addition, we offer dental insurance reduced by up to 20% (from only 68 € per annum). Invest in your health! The benefits of ASSSA insurance: ASSSA offers a variety of unique, written, contractual guarantees. The age at which you sign your contract is always used as the basis on which to calculate your premiums, i.e. the premium does not increase due to increased age. In addition, ASSSA provides protection against policy cancellation from the first day of insurance. Contracts with ASSSA are of course, in your native language as transparency is important to us. Visit us for a chat and without any obligation, receive a personal premium calculation. Our employees will be pleased to answer all your questions; Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 09:30 - 13:30, later appointments or home visits by arrangement. Customer service offices: Mazarrón: Tel: 968 153 396 Diane Nolan - mazarron@asssa.es Los Alcázares: Tel: 968 574 144 Nina Böhner - losalcazares@asssa.es
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Safe Christmas Lights Albert Sadacca was fifteen in 1917, when he first got the idea to make safety Christmas lights for Christmas trees. A tragic fire in New York City involving Christmas tree candles 616 214 713 inspired Albert to invent electric Christmas lights. The Sadacca family sold ornamental novelty items including novelty lights. Serving the Coast and Inland for over 10 Years Albert adapted some of the products into safe electric lights for Christmas trees. The first year only one hundred strings of white lights sold. The second year Sadacca used brightly colored bulbs and a multi-million dollar business took-off. Later, Manufacturers & Installers of a company started by Insect Screens, Aluminium & Albert Sadacca (and his UPVC Windows & Doors two brothers Henri and Tel: 966 716 329 or Spanish Mob: 722 763 055 Leon) called NOMA Electric Company became the largest www.mosquitoscreenco.com email: the.mosquito.screen.company@gmail.com Christmas lighting company in the world. Find us at Moncayo Market on Saturdays & we are pleased to announce we are now at inventors.about.com
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Now in their fourth year of trading as Neater Heater Richard and Tony are still being asked the same questions. What makes Neater Heaters Special? Why should you choose them over other electric heaters? The simple answer is; design and build quality. Many families throughout the Costa Blanca are enjoying the soft warmth given off by these cleverly designed and unobtrusive Norwegian heaters. A good discrete central heating system has never been so affordable. As Richard and Tony explain: “The basic choices for heating your home are either a full central heating system with water-filled radiators and pipes, or gas estuffas, or electric. Or a combination. Obviously with central heating the main obstacle is the high installation cost. Also, there is quite a high ongoing maintenance cost. Gas estuffas are effective, but quite unhealthy, and give off a huge amount of vapour which causes black mould. This brings us to Electric. Until we started Neater Heater the options were awful. You either bought Jell-filled heaters that were as expensive as a central heating system to buy, or cheap-but mostly inefficient- heaters that would make your electric meter wheel spin like a helicopter. There was nothing affordable, economical, and effective available in Spain. We know, believe us- we looked.” But sometimes in life luck plays a strange hand. It was while Tony was looking for a heater for his son’s bedroom that, quite by chance, he saw a heater in a house he was doing some maintenance jobs in and it fit the bill perfectly. It was a neat and very efficient wall mounted Norwegian convector heater. It could be used as an individual room heater, or as part of a complete integrated system. The rest, as they say, is history and four years down the road he, and Richard, are making “NEATER HEATERS” available to us all. The time to buy heaters is before they are needed, so you can get what you want without compromise. Neater heater has plentiful in stock so install them now and you can be happy in the knowledge that when next winter arrives you won’t be cold. If you are limited for wall space, we are able to offer custom designed brackets to enable the heater to be used freestanding and to be moved around your house to suit. You can now choose between wall mounted options or mobile versions. Agent now available for home surveys and purchases in Roquetas De Mar and surrounding areas. For more information E-Mail: info@neaterheater.es Web:www.
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Getting British TV here in Spain can be a confusing and daunting task and finding a reliable and informative company is vital.
Welcome GO SATELLITE! Getting British TV here in Spain can be a confusing and daunting task and finding a reliable and informative company is vital. Welcome GO SATELLITE! about us GO SATELLITE was set up 8 years ago by husband and wife team Ian and Deborah. Ian has more than 20 years experience, having spent 10 years with SKY In Home Services in the UK, where he worked on the specialist heights team as well as SKY´S Prestigious VIP Team which caters for the “stars”, therefore the quality of his workmanship is extremely high! After leaving SKY, Ian set up his own business in the UK and ran this very successfully for 5 years before moving to Spain. SERVICES WE OFFER We are here to help!!!! We can arrange Installation of TV direct from the satellite with no monthly
subscription. We are able to make repairs to existing satellite systems, potentially saving you from additional costs. We are suppliers of Sky and humax receivers direct from the UK. You will find we are the cheapest on the Costa Blanca. Ask us about Sky cards and subscriptions as well as Al Jazeera cards for bars enabling viewing of Premier League Football matches. Our latest additional service is VPN routers, pop in to the office or give us a call
for more details. We are not only here for your TV and Satelite solutions, but are able to offer help with Internet and Telephone. WHERE ARE WE? GO SATELLITE is based in Ciudad Quesada and covers most of the Costa Blanca. WHY ARE WE DIFFERENT? Ian said “Being a small company has its advantages. We offer a personal service and get to know all our customers by name. It’s important to us that people fully understand and are happy with the service we are providing. We realise that the technology involved can be confusing but we are happy to spend time with our customers to ensure that they get the best system for their needs”. CUSTOMER SERVICE Any concerns or queries are dealt
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to suit all with a switch on/off service available for non residents. COME AND MEET US! We have an office in the Business Centre Calle Los Arcos No7 Ciudad Quesada, so you can now come and meet us and we will endeavour to help you with all of your TV queries. DISH ISSUES? Here at Go Satellite, we use only Top Quality Portugese dishes and Invacom LNB’s. Sky Packages are also available. If you do not have room or do not wish to have a dish, give us a call as we have a solution! At Go Satellite, we will endeavour, to provide TV for everyone.
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Want to look gorgeous for the festive season? Here are some tips on how to give your look a boost It’s hard to believe but it’s almost time to dig out that bent and dusty old Christmas tree, plan your present purchases and look forward to some holiday fun. However, many of us will look through our wardrobes while mentally planning our outfits for the Christmas party season and worry that we can’t afford to look good. Energy prices have shot up, fuel prices are through the roof but wages haven’t gone up in line with these increases. This leaves many people much poorer at Christmas than they would have been five years ago. All is not lost though. There are many ways in which you can look amazing at your office Christmas party and still afford presents for your friends and loved ones. Looking and feeling great isn’t about spending all your money. It’s about relaxing, having fun and being creative with what you have. Here are some simple, but effective ways you can look good and dazzle your fellow partygoers whilst being on a tight budget. GO FOR GOLD! A simple gold necklace can turn the most boring outfit into something classic and stunning instead. There’s something about the unique sheen that emanates from even the most basic of gold pieces. Forget decking yourself out in head to toe jewellery and go for that one piece, whether it’s a bracelet, a ring or a
It’s that time of year again when people are returning to Spain to escape the cold and damp that starts to envelop the UK around now. For many with illness
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necklace. Can’t afford to get some new jewellery? One side effect of the recession is that it has sent gold prices soaring. Selling your old and broken jewellery will give you the money to invest in a statement piece or two, and maybe some presents, but only if you use a good gold buyer like postgoldforcash.com. Selling gold for cash is a quick and easy way to make sure you have some extra cash floating around for that ‘once a year’ office party. MAKE A STATEMENT Having one statement piece of clothing or jewellery means that everything else can and should be understated. For example, your reasonably priced (okay REALLY cheap) LBD and shoes will look amazing when teamed with a statement necklace, brooch or handbag. So many people make the mistake of thinking that everything they wear at the Christmas party needs to be new and expensive. Why not wear a flower in your hair? Flowers are big news this season and won’t make too much of a dent in your purse. EXPERIMENT WITH MAKE-UP Like your clothes, one statement element of your makeup can transform your look completely, whether its Twiggy style mascara, ruby red lips or that iconic smoky eye. If you go for the makeup “statement”, everything else can and definitely should be minimal. Think glistening ruby red lips with just a small slick of eyeliner on your top lids or smoky eyes with a small amount of nude lipstick. But don’t go overboard on the blusher! Why not experiment with your look using the ultimate makeover tool?
Many living with illness and disability accept the fact that because they may be getting on in years then inevitably getting around and managing their personal care issues becomes more difficult. That is not to say, however, that they may not be entitled to disability benefits. I receive enquiries from people who have not even heard of the benefits that they may be entitled to and others who may have heard of what’s out there but, not understanding the rules of entitlement, have previously dismissed the idea of making a claim. In addition, there are those who are not receiving their correct entitlement due to being wrongly refused an award or because their condition has worsened and do not realise that they should be on a higher award. I continue to receive calls from confused and disgruntled people concerning their entitlement to certain disability benefits while living in Spain. When making contact with the DWP many are still being told that because they live in Spain they cannot make a claim for Attendance Allowance. Others are under the illusion – often based on information given by friends and neighbours – that any claim will affect their retirement pension or that they have to have spent 26 out of the last 52 weeks in the UK. I even received a call from a lady whose neighbour had told her that because she owned rather than rented her property here then she would not be entitled to anything. Since a CJEU ruling in July 2011,
first-time claims for Attendance Allowance, Personal Independence Payment and Carer’s Allowance can be made by people living outside the UK in another EEA member state. The past presence test ( 26/52 week rule ) no longer applies as long as you can show genuine and sufficient link to the UK. Broadly speaking this means that you or a family member need to be in receipt of an contributionsbased payment from the UK. It is also important to emphasise that Attendance Allowance and Personal Independence Payment are nonmeans tested and non-taxable thereby meaning that any award will not affect your pension. The welfare benefits system is complex and at times confusing but misinformation put about by people who do not fully understand it will unfortunately mean that many could miss out on that extra income which proves so invaluable to those living with illness or disability. For up-to-date, in-depth and reliable information on what is out there for you, a family member or a friend please give us a call. We can take you through how you make a first-time claim, ask for a review of an award and prepare you for and represent you at appeals tribunal. For more details on all the above please find contact details below. Kim Clark Benefits Consultancy tel: 950 169 729 mob: 663 297 568 www.ukbenefitsinspain.com
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Christmas Therapy!
TRANSFORM YOUR HAIR Having great hair doesn’t always mean spending hundreds of pounds at the hairdressers. All it needs to see it through the party season is a few tweaks. For example, Warren from the world-famous Warren-Tricomi salon predicts that “finished” hair like the classic updo will be hot this Christmas. All you need is some hairspray, some hairclips and a good hairdryer. Got hair that won’t behave? A Brazilian blow dry will cost you up to £250 but it should last up to three months. If you can’t afford a massive hair makeover, why not try a make-
under? Adding a fringe to long hair can completely transform your look, emphasise those smoky eyes and cheekbones and is very fashion forward. Some salons when just cutting you in a fringe or trimming an existing one won’t charge a lot. So, transforming your hair shouldn’t cost you any more than the cost of some hair grips and hairspray, bargain!
So this party season, have fun, get creative and dress to impress! Dr Hans C. Madsen DC
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Dr Hans Christian Madsen has over 31 years as a chiropractor, with over twelve years experience using Shockwave therapy and over 21 years experience with lasers. He has developed his own specific laser systems, with pin-point technology, successfully treating a wider range of injuries. Laser therapy is effective for: • Spinal injuries - sciatica, disc related •S ports injuries - Frozen shoulder, Tennis or golfers elbow, sprained ligaments and cartilage, • ankle sprains, Achilles tendon • Tinnitus - As a result of trapped nerves in the neck • Heel Spur and Plantar Fasciitis – resulting from lower back or hip problems Laser treatment has been particularly helpful in the treatment of stubborn, persistent and “difficult to treat” conditions including chronic back pain, neck pain and other joint and muscle pains. Laser therapy can also be applied to injuries even if a patient has a metal plate inserted. The lasers are specially designed and if the laser hits the area where a plate is inserted, the light energy from the laser is diffused. Laser therapy is safe, non invasive, non toxic, easily applied, highly effective and has no negative side effects. Some of the therapeutic benefits of laser therapy are: •A nti-inflammatory, the laser light helps to reduce swelling, leading to decreased pain, less stiffness and a faster return to normal joint and muscle action Please take advantage •H elps to accelerate cellular reproduction and healing of our discounted • Helps to stimulate nerve function treatment vouchers during Treatment for Osteoarthritis of the joints: December. The vouchers Dr Madsen has 12 years experience using Shockwave are valid from Monday 16th therapy. Over time, calcification can build up affecting the joints of the shoulders, hips and, knees. Shockwave December until Friday 31st therapy removes the calcification that builds up around January 2014. joints which helps to release trapped nerves resulting in more movement and less pain. Patients are then treated with laser therapy, which helps to regenerate new cell growth There is no need to suffer, if you are affected by any of the above or other related complaints, please call the clinic to find out how our treatments can help you. For more information please visit our website: www.chiropractor-benijofar.es it explains more about how the treatments work and you can also read our patients’ testimonials.
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Triangles is a modern, friendly Salon situated at the front of the Playa Flamenca Commercial Centre on the Orihuela Costa. It has been established for 2 years and with it’s warm, welcoming and professional staff the Salon’s client base continues to grow. Triangles offers a variety of treatments ranging from hair cuts to massages for both men and women. New offers at fantastic value are added every month and can be tailored for dry your every needs. One blow & t cu oes of this month’s offers our, s&t l r o e c g includes a 20 minute in lac f x & tint back massage, file and shel a w row polish for fingers and eyeb nt i toes, eyebrow wax and sh t eyela tint and blow dry all for the amazing low price only of 25 Euros. All the treatments are carried out using only the latest WELLA, TIGI and CND ensuring the best service possible. With so many great offers being added this Booking Adviseable December go down and Also ring for more Special Offers treat yourself this festive season. find us on the ground floor flamanco Booking advisable beach commercial centre Tel: 965 325 055.
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THE HARMONISERS SUPPORT CARITAS AND REACH-OUT
The guys and wives from The Harmonisers were out shopping last Thursday for non perishable foods and essential hygiene items for the Rojales branch of Caritas and also the Torrevieja based charity, Reach-out, both of whom provide care and food for the homeless and people in need of some help during these difficult times. As they the had over 1000€ to spend which filled eleven shopping trollies it kept them busy for a couple of hours under the strict supervision of the ladies.The cash was raised over the year from money that was donated by customers when The Harmonisers were out and about singing in local bars and restaurants. Our thanks go to all those wonderful people who parted with their cash on these occasions because without them none of this would be possible.A Very Happy Christmas to them all. A special word of thanks go Kristoff who gives his time and expertise to take all our photographs which are always free of charge.
With only weeks to go until the New Year time is running out to purchase a copy of this years Vistas de Murcia calendar. Back after a one year hiatus the calendar is limited to 1000 copies and only available from a select group of some of the areas best retailers (see advert for details).Thank you to everyone that has purchased a copy since the first edition was published in 2007 for your continued support. Work has already begun on the next limited edition calendar which will be available from next Autumn.
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Christmas Traditions
In the Middle Ages, a popular religious play depicted the story of Adam and Eve’s expulsion from the Garden of Eden. A fir tree hung with apples was used to symbolize the Garden of Eden - the Paradise Tree. The play ended with the prophecy of a saviour coming, and so was often performed during the Advent season. It is thought that Protestant reformer Martin Luther first adorned trees with light. While coming home one December evening, the beauty of the stars shining through the branches of a fir inspired him to recreate the effect by placing candles on the branches of a small fir tree inside his home
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This member of the Euphorbia family comes into flower only when it experiences long nights of about 14 hours, so comes into its own at Christmas time and January. The true flowers are small, inconspicuous and yellow; the petals are in fact vivid bracts that surround them. The best known are the blood-red stars which cheer gardens at Christmas, although pink, white and marbled forms occur. The traditional practice is to cut back the woody stems immediately after flowering, early in the year. If it isn’t too much of an eyesore, leave the stems until April before cutting back to 30cm from the ground. When treated in this way, the sap has time to flow back down the stems to the heart of the plant and the following year’s flowers will blaze with extra intensity. This is a good bush to plant near the wall of the house where it can’t be seen from the windows, so that you don’t have to look at the naked stems between February and April!
In 16th century Germany, fir trees were decorated, both indoors and out, with apples, roses, gilded candies and coloured paper. The Christmas Tree was brought to England by Queen Victoria’s husband, Prince Albert from his native Germany. The famous Illustrated News etching in 1848, featuring the Royal Family of Victoria, Albert and their children gathered around a Christmas tree in Windsor Castle, popularized the tree throughout Victorian England.
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Start collecting materials early
During walks, look for dried flowers, berries, nuts, pine cones and herbs. As the seasons change, you’ll have a selection of different colours and textures from which to choose. Collecting all during the year gives you the opportunity to stockpile a variety of materials to make your Christmas decorations. Think about a fresh cut Christmas tree or a potted tree that you can plant after the holidays. Start a family tradition and make a special day out to buy the perfect tree. If you don’t have live evergreen trees or shrubs to clip branches from in your garden, buy a tree that’s a little too large and trim some of the branches to use for wreaths or garland.
Make natural ornaments to decorate your treeallow
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This is the last week we will concentrate on the dances and music of Spain and will go back to it at a later stage. It has been an absolute pleasure to uncover more about the traditional dances and dispel the myth that Flamenco Dancing is the most popular dance amongst the Spanish. Yes, it is the most well known and acclaimed internationally, but there are many older dances such as the Fandango, and quirky regional dances like the Jota which are an integral part of the Spanish Culture, which fortunately for us have not been lost or destroyed, despite Franco´s attempts to do so. Today we are going to feature another of these dances, so settle back in your comfy chair,,, and read on!
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We are going to start of with ´The Chotis´. This peculiar dance is unique to Madrid, it is danced with a partner. The man holds the woman with one hand and the other is in the pocket of his jacket and his feet together. The woman dances around the man who turns on the point of his toes. The only variation to this is when the music indicates, the couple takes three steps backwards then three steps forwards and then begin spinning again. Done correctly the man spins in the space of a sheet of A4 paper!
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The chotis, or schotís is considered the most typical dance of the city of Madrid since the 19th century and it is danced in all the traditional festivals. This is mainly due to the composers of ´zarzuelas´ which created a host of new chotis and strengthened their popularity. What is a ´zarzuela´ you may ask? Well its quite difficult to explain, but basically it is a work performed by two actorsingers that involves, dialogue scenes, songs, choruses, and comic scenes. It became very march a part of the fabric of the entertainment of the Madrid set and composers such as Barbieri’s with Pan y toros and Gaztambide’s with El juramento were very popular in their day. Many of the greatest zarzuelas were written in the 1880s and 1890s, but the form continued to adapt to new theatrical
On a lighter ´note´ however, we are continuing to enjoy our Christmas Program of Events which include Live Lounge Music, on the Grand Piano within the House, by talented pianist Jennifer Lloyd Wilkinson who will be performing every Friday throughout December starting this Friday the 6, which happily coincides with the start of our very popular Christmas Treasure Hunts for children. Children will not only meet Father Christmas, but will also solve clues, pick up treats and meet the elves and fairies in the forest, and parents are encourage to participate with their children! The hunts will also be taking place on Sat 7 & Sunday 8th together with the children from the Elche Children´s Home. As always you can call me on 660816620 or check the website at www.thingstodoinspain.info which is linked to our facebook page that is updated regularly. Seasons greetings,,, Jenni
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Put the ground almonds into a large bowl. Add the caster sugar, the golden icing sugar and the lemon zest. Use a wooden spoon to stir everything together. Add the almond extract and the egg whites. Mix everything together well to make a firm paste, then use your hands to knead lightly until smooth. Shape the mixture into a round. Wrap in clingfilm and chill for at least 1hr. Don't worry if the paste feels a little sticky - it will firm up and dry out once it's been chilled. To make the glaze put 3tbsp apricot jam into a small pan with 2tsp cold water. Heat gently, then sieve into a bowl. Peel off the greaseproof lining from the cake, then use a sharp knife to level off the t o p . Turn it over and put on a cake board. Brush the sieved jam all over the top and sides of the cake. Take two A4 clear-plastic wallets and cut along the shortest edge of each one. Open them out and put the marzipan round onto one of them. Put the other opened-out wallet on top and roll out the marzipan to make a 33cm (13in) round. How to get the paste on in one piece…Take off the top wallet, flip the paste onto the cake and peel away the other wallet. Press down marzipan over top and sides, so it fits snugly. Trim away excess with a sharp knife. Lift cake onto a serving plate and cover with crumpled greaseproof paper. Leave to dry out for at least one day.
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La Nucia weekly craft fair to stop. Well, we tried. Last February, Amata, the regional craft association, started a weekly craft fair, Sundays only, in La Nucia. Every Sunday (apart from the hot summer months) between 10 and 15 people came to set up a stall, with wooden toys, glass, ceramics, leather - all made by the people at the stall. Genuine craft work - nothing imported, nothing from a factory. A sort of open air gallery. So this week we stop - sorry about that. People did come and have a look, but not enough to keep all those dedicated people going. They don’t need to earn a lot, but enough to live on, pay for petrol and new material, buy groceries and pay the rent is essential. Part of the problem is the crisis, what with so many people out of work, and part of it is that if quality is not all that important there are plenty of much cheaper goods to be found in all the pound shops along the coast. However, if you were thinking of going to look for an original Christmas present in La Nucía: most of the craftsmen and women who turned up this last year in La Nucia (and many more!!) will be taking part in the Christmas Fayre, organised by Amata in the centre of Alicante (Plaza Gabriel Miró) from the 19th till the 23rd of December. For further details, ring 639 979 678 (English spoken) or look at www.amata.es
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77 Did Eat, Drink & Get Merry
Seventy Seven people attended the Christmas lunch of the HELP MMM Friendship Group at the Puerto Tres restaurant in Los Alcazares on Friday 29th Nov. Not only did they enjoy a 3-course meal but everybody was presented with a small “Santa” present. There was also a presentation to those with a birthday between the ages of 55 and 85 years. Roy Merrett topped the shop at 85 years. Phil & Vera Farmer celebrated their Diamond anniversary and a special thank you bouquet of flowers was presented to Joan Mitchell, Janice Clarke and Cynthia Sherry for their work and support throughout the year. At the end of the presentations Janneke Chambers made an emotional appeal for donations for the Caritas organisation of la Puebla. The plight of those who do not know where the next meal is coming from set against a festive occasion got the desired response. It was well received and Janneke was happy with the collection. The hard work and time given by Doreen, Viv and Lorraine made it all worthwhile. As ever a raffle was held and realised €140 Photo shows Doreen Turner with Joan, Janice and Cynthia Roy & Sheila Mererett (our Patron)
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‘Strictly Line Up for 2013’ week 10 By Lyn Aspden of ‘Strictly Dance’
This weeks theme was soundtracks from the musicals and opening the show were Patrick Robinson and Anya with a Charleston from Chitty, Chitty, Bang, Bang. This was very fast, oozing with energy and good charleston swivels but for me it was a bit repetitive and Patrick still flat footed. I awarded him a 9 and the judges 38. Next out were Natalie Gumede and Artem with an American Smooth performed to And I Am Telling You from the Dreamgirls. Yet again you couldn’t tell who the professional was, despite there being just a few bars of foxtrot in hold (and punished severely by Len) this girl lives and breathes dance right through her body. I gave her a very deserved 10 and the judges a mean 36. Mark Benton and Iveta then came out with Mark dressed as Simba from the Lion King to I just can’t wait to be king and a Samba This was Marks best dance to date, it was very basic but well danced nontheless. I awarded him 7 and the judges 29. Following with a Viennese Waltz from The Sound of Music and My Favourite
Things were Sophie Ellis Bextor and Brendan. This was extremely tricky choreography very well danced, the only problem being her head which was either turned too far left or dropped backwards and looked very uncomfortable. The judges awarded her 36 and I gave her 9. Abbey Clancy and Aljaz then danced Salsa to Saturday Night Fever You Should Be Dancing. This for me was Disco Hustle not Salsa but was an excellent performance which I would have liked to have seen a little more body softness. This resulted in the first full house from the judges of the series of 40 and I awarded a 9. Next were Ashley Taylor Dawson and Ola and a Rumba to A Whole New World from Aladdin. This Rumba told a nice story with good action with the exception of some pivots which Ashley lifted his feet from the ground and spoiled an otherwise credible performance. I gave him an 8 and the judges 35. Closing the show were Susanna Reid and Kevin and their Quickstep to Singing in the Rain’s Good Morning.
This was exceptionally fast and furious and unfortunately Susanna struggled to keep up and went wrong with some of her choreography. There was super energy however and I awarded her an 8 and the judges 33. This week the bottom 2 were Mark and Susanna, but the public had Mark and Ashley there. After the dance off Ashley was voted unanimously to remain by the judges. Now it’s game on! The couples left are all extremely good and it will all depend upon which dances they have left to perform and whether they suit the celebrities. With the exception of Natalie (for me an outright winner by a mile) anyone could go. Next week is the swingathon, where they will be competing directly against each other with a variety of jive styles to gain points by remaining on the floor the longest. I can’t wait! Don’t forget you can come and join in the fun at one of our classes and hear more critique each week and girls where are you? We still have spare guys without partners! In the meantime Keep Dancing!
animal corner... animal corner... animal corner Do Dogs Need Sweaters in Winter?
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transplanted. So your dog may in fact be extremely uncomfortable with the winter temperatures — as uncomfortable as you would be if you went outside without clothing. Does Your Dog Need Clothes? A sweater or jacket can be helpful during the cold seasons, especially if your dog is reluctant to go outside in the snow to relieve himself, but also if you tend to keep your home’s internal heating system set low, depending instead on blankets and sweaters for your human occupants. How warm your dog is able to physically keep himself may depend on his breed, size and even age, but if he just doesn’t have a heavy hair coat, there is only so much curling up he can do to conserve heat. Smaller, light bodied breeds, toy breeds, and breeds that naturally have very short or thin hair coats benefit from a warm dog sweater for when they need to go outside, or for just hanging around the house. A sweater can make a significant difference in your dog’s feeling of well-being. Of course, short, thin hair is not the only prerequisite for outer clothing. Dogs that tend to have shortcropped hair — like poodles, which may grow thick hair but which owners tend to keep short to avoid matting — should also be given a sweater to protect them from very low temperatures. Also, older dogs with weaker immune systems and dogs with diseases that impair hair growth (i.e., Cushing’s disease, hypothyroidism) typically need an extra source for warmth, and this can be easily provided by a sweater or jacket, even indoors. Conversely, larger dogs with dense hair coats do not have a need for additional insulation, and would be very uncomfortable if they were forced to wear outer clothing, possibly to the point of physically overheating. Their fur is already genetically designed to protect them from extreme winter temperatures. The Siberian Husky, Malamute, and Saint Bernard breeds are all excellent examples of dogs that are perfectly suited to cold temperatures, while the Chihuahua, Greyhound, and many terrier and pinscher breeds are good examples of dogs that would do well with a little extra outer
insulation. Finding a Good Sweater Once you have decided to get a sweater for your dog, you will need to begin by considering material. While wool is very warm and one of the best insulating materials, take into account how often it will need to be washed, and whether it will make your dog more uncomfortable due to itching. A good blend of washable wool and cotton or acrylic may be the best bet. Second, just as you would measure your own neck, chest and waist before buying a piece of clothing, measuring your dog is the best way of assuring the best fit. Why do you want it to fit? So that your dog cannot easily pull the piece off, so it doesn’t drag on the ground, and so it doesn’t get caught on anything during normal movement. You want the piece to be snug without being tight.
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Preparation Line bake sheet with parchment and heat oven to 200 degrees F.
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Instructions: Meringue Cookie: 1. Place sugar, egg whites and tartar in a bowl over (not directly on) simmering water. Constantly whisk the egg whites until the sugar has dissolved. 2. Pour the egg mixture into a clean bowl and add mint extract. Using a whisk attachment on a stand mixer or a hand held mixture, slowly beat egg mixture on medium low. Once mixture is no longer opaque, add in green food coloring. Increase speed and continue to beat mixture until stiff peaks have almost formed. Mixture is ready when whisk attachment dipped into mixture leaves a curled but stiff peak when removed. 3. Transfer mixture to a pastry bag fitted with a close or open star tip and pipe ½ inch to ¾ inch wide cookies, making sure to set them one inch apart from one another. Bake at 200 degrees F for 2 hours, then turn off oven and leave the door slightly ajar for meringues to cool down with the oven. Store meringue cookies in an airtight container away from any heat or moisture. Alternatively, store them in the freezer where they can be enjoyed straight from the freezer without any defrosting.
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1. Line bake sheet with parchment paper. Place melted chocolate in a pastry bag fitted with a number two round tip or place melted chocolate in a plastic bag and cut a small hole in a corner and pipe chocolate into star shape. Chill piped chocolate stars in the refrigerator until ready to use. (If you are nervous about free-handing the stars, place a sheet with a star pattern underneath the parchment paper and pipe chocolate over the outline).
Assembly: 1. To place the stars on the meringue cookies, squeeze a dallop of cooled melted chocolate on top and then place chocolate stars in it. Source: www.barkersroyale.com
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Brownies Ingredients: 1 box Betty Crocker® Orginal Supreme brownie mix (with chocolate syrup pouch) Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box 2 or 3 drops green food color 1 cup Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting (from 1-lb container) Betty Crocker® Decorating Decors red and green candy sprinkles or miniature candy-coated chocolate baking bits Miniature candy canes (2 inch), unwrapped Directions: 1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line 13x9-inch pan with foil so foil extends about 2 inches over short sides of pan. Grease bottom only of foil with cooking spray or shortening. 2. Make and bake brownie mix as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan, using water, oil and eggs. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Remove brownie from pan by lifting foil; peel foil away. To cut brownie into triangles, cut lengthwise into 3 rows. Cut each row into 7 triangles, see diagram. Save smaller pieces for snacking. 3. Stir food color into frosting. Spoon frosting into small resealable food-storage plastic bag; partially seal bag. Cut off tiny bottom corner of bag. Squeeze bag to pipe frosting over brownies. Sprinkle with decors. 4. B reak off curved end of candy cane; insert straight piece into bottoms of triangles to make tree trunks. Source: flickr.com/bettycrockerrecipes
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CRYPTIC CROSSWORD Across 7 Shortened forms via one absorbent variety (13) 8 Extremely patchy raids, catching 1000 solid figures (8) 9 Require to be born as daughter (4) 10 This includes girl criminals! (7) 12 Circle or piece (5) 14 Rich and succulent just half slippery? (5) 16 Building books with label in church (7) 19 Couple of white metals (4) 20 Ailing, or ill first (8) 22 Sympathetic to an informal agreement (13)
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7 Clumsy (5) 8 Craftsmen (8) 11 Break (4) 15 Hugging (9) 17 An inserted document (9) 18 Followers of an early heretic teaching (8) 20 Christmas time (4) 21 Relaxing (7) 22 Glue (6) 24 Outcast (5) 25 Panache (5)
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Across 1 Swerved (8) 5 An ointment (6) 9 See-through (8) 10 Known as (archaic) (6) 12 Spring month (5) 13 Creates something new (9) 14 Chompers (6) 16 Part or serving (7) 19 Famously (7) 21 Make smaller (6) 23 Parts of a word (9) 25 Foliage (5)
13 American soldier in pub is able to reason correctly (7) 15 Force politician to enter Cole’s arrangement (6) 17 One way to be taken in by most of the small intervals (6) 18 Animal goes off with duck (5) 21 Girl from Johannesburg (4)
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I would like to congratulate Martina Scheurer for continuing the good work started by Pedro Mancebo of CLR. Last week work commenced on the footbridge linking the Cabo Roig Medical Centre to La Regia at Global Cars. Other projects started by Mancebo have also been undertaken, well done Martina! It does not often happen that a politician from one party has the courage to continue the good works begun by another. The La Regia footbridge will be of great benefit to elderly residents of La Regia who have been cut off from the medical centre since the N332 was widened. Tourists and businesses will also benefit from the free flow of pedestrian traffic especially in the busy summer season. Raymond Kearney - CLR Supporters’ Group Orihuela Costa President
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HELP Vega Baja We would like to stress that as already notified, the social arm of the charity HELP Vega Baja has ceased the Thursday meetings from 19th December 2013; this is only the social group and the charity itself is still going strong. However, a couple of the current volunteers have booked end of month menu del dias in the hope this will keep friendships alive and this arm of the charity will be ‘Friends Lunch Club’. The meals will be held on the last Thursday of the month 1:30 for 2pm, tickets at 12€ each and purchased in advance at the previous meal or at The Club on the first Thursday of the month from 2-3pm. For the January meal the tickets will be available at The Club, during the Thursday meetings from 2-4pm. January 30th Mulberry’s II, urb La Marina February 27th Maritaos Kitchen III, La Marquesa Golf
11th December 2013 @ Steak Out Sector B 7.30pm Hot & Cold Buffet Entertainment Bernie Mac 10€ pp
ExServiceman’s Association Mazarron district LOS GALAYOS PTO MAZARRON The Next ESAMD members evening meal has been arranged at Los Galayos, Pto Mazarron, 7.30pm for 8pm. The menu as follows: Set Menu for the Ex-Servicemen’s Association of Mazarrón District Los Galayos, Pto De Mazarron on Wednesday 11 December 2013
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Pan Bread Salad Starter: Carrot Soup, Mixed Meat Plate or Egg Mayonnaise Main: Lamb Shank, Chicken Breast or Swordfish Vegetarian dish of Vegetable Paella Desert: House Dessert or Coffee [choose on night]
It will also be possible to renew HELP VB memberships when purchasing tickets for the Friends Lunch Club menu del dias.
PRESS RELEASE The Torrevieja Stroke Support Group would like to extend thanks to Charity 4 Charity for its very generous donation to the groups funds at the presentation evening on Saturday November 30th at the Bull Flanagan in La Marquesa. It was a fantastic evening and the amount raised by the hard work of its members and patrons is an inspiration. The donation from Charity 4 Charity means that the Stroke Support Group can continue to support stroke sufferers and their carers for some time to come for which we are all very grateful. David Williams President.
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food & entertaining Potted histories: mince pies Christmas isn’t far away so Leah Hyslop digs into the meaty history of that British festive favourite, mince pies December is upon us, and plates of golden mince pies will soon be stacked on Christmas party tables throughout the land. These delicious treats have been a feature of Britain’s festive celebrations for over half a century: supposedly, we guzzle down a staggering 370 million of them every year. Turn the clock back, however, and they would look and taste remarkably different. Today, the word for the pies’ traditional filling, mincemeat, simply means dried fruit mixed with spices and a (hopefully generous) splash of booze. But it once referred to exactly what it sounds like: meat which has been minced. Mixing animal products with fruit and spices like cinnamon and nutmeg became popular in
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the medieval period, when returning Crusaders introduced new flavours to British kitchens: it was also, of course, a thrifty way of making a little mince go further, or disguise the taste of meat that was past its best. By the time the Tudors had got their hands on the throne, “mincemeat pies”, or “shred” or “shrid” pies as they were often known, were a well-established savoury treat. Even Henry VIII supposedly liked to nibble on them - when he wasn’t beheading his wives, that is. The meat used to fill these comforting pies ranged from rabbit to mutton and everything in-between, though beef seems to often have been favoured. Many 16th century recipes called for “neat’s” or beef tongue, while later, boiled beef became the goto animal addition. “Boil a tender, nice piece of beef – any piece that is clear from sinews and gristle; boil it till it is perfectly tender,” advises one 1833 recipe, adding that the cook must be “very careful to get out every particle of bone and gristle”. (Are your tastebuds tingling yet?) By the mid-Victorian period, however, meat fillings were less common. In her legendary 1861 book Household Management,
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Mrs Beeton tellingly gives a number of mincemeat recipes, only one of which calls for meat. Today, beef suet is the only ingredient left which hints to the pies’ proteinpacked predecessors – though even that is increasingly left out by cooks put off by the idea of including the fat found around a cow’s viscera in their favourite festive treat. It’s not just the taste of mince pies which has shifted. Although today they are invariably small and round, the shape of them has gone through as many transformations over the years as you have Christmas jumpers. In the Tudor period, the pies were often larger, and rectangular in shape – contemporary recipes refer to a “coffin” pie crust, which back then simply meant a basket or box . By the 17th and 18th centuries, the pies had shrunk, but were made in various quirky shapes: in the same way that that keen cooks today browse the cookie cutters in their Christmas Lakeland catalogue, housewives of the period could have amused themselves by reading about all the latest mince pie shape trends.
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During or last rally in Torre de la Horadada we held our annual meeting to plan our rallies for 2014. Although not confirmed proposed rallies include visits to, Biarritz, Navarrenx, Mojacar area and Cuenca. Meanwhile we still have our remaining rallies for this year. 7-12th November Javea, Spain 23 Dec-4th Jan Christmas & New Year in Benidorm, Spain So if you have a motorhome, caravan or tent come along to a rally and meet some new friends, it costs nothing to join us so what do you have to lose. Contact ACErallies@gmail. com for further information or telephone Pauline 965076667 / 617114933
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Wednesday 13th November - the return of the very funny comedian, Alan Wallace. Also dance to the lovely Lucinda. €10. Friday 29th November - Ladies Day to Torrevieja market, La Zenia mall and Iceland for your Christmas goodies, €10. Wednesday 4th December - Christmas Party Night. Sing along to Ricky Levazza and the delectable Joanna. Start the festive season here for only €12. New Years Eve - dance with Dan Davey, Rob Sweeney and our own Christine. Say “goodbye” to 2013 and “hello” to 2014 with all your Welcome friends for just €20 to include a fantastic buffet. HOT NEWS. February 17th - 3 nights at Hotel Acueducto in the ancient city of Segovia, just 100 metres from the famous Roman aqueduct. Visit many attractions, including the cathedral, the alcazar, convents, and the palace of San Ildefonso. Staying B&B, you’ll be able to sample the firstclass restaurants in the city. Just €150. Call Rosemary on 620105179 for more details and to purchase tickets.
paso a paso
The bands happening. We are looking forward to entertaining you and your friends. Would be great to see past dance club members coming along. YOURE INVITED TO Goodie and the Shy Guys Every Thursday night 9pm at Los Rosales Restaurant, cv895 On the Lemon Tree Road, Guardamar. Come along and support this FREE ENTRY event. Plus Dance Junction Disco playing music for everyone. All welcome
COFFEE MATES
If you would like to have a coffee and chat, exchange news etc. please join us at La Laguna Hotel, Lo Marabu, Friday mornings from 11.00 Ann - 965 070 247 - 666 747 398
Strictly Social Club
We are the Strictly Social Club, a non profit, English speaking club. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, at the New Asturias Restaurant in Punta Prima on the N332. At the present time, we are actively looking to recruit new members to our club. Our club activities include, Bingo, Open the Box, raffle for wine, and a quiz, with a guest speaker from time to time. Each Christmas, we hold our annual lunch which is always well attended, and good value for money. At this time, the club will subsidise part of the cost from club funds, for regular members. During the year, we also organise trips out to places of interest. So, if you would like to join our merry throng, please contact: Brian Tanner on 678 807 159 or Margaret on 966 730 569, where you will made to be very welcome.”
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CASTILLA AMIGOS
We are a friendship group for single people. Meeting every Wednesday from 3 pm at BAR SOFIA on the El Raso urbanisation (off the Lemon Tree Road) Guardamar. - ANN - 965 070 247 - 666 747398
CerocStyle Easy Jive with Paso A Paso
CURRENT CLASSES Mondays 7.30pm New Asturias, Punta Prima. Tuesdays 2pm The Club, C/Toledo, Cuidad Quesada. Tuesdays 5.30pm La Marina Sports Complex, La Marina Urb Thursdays 7pm Los Rosales Restaurant, CV895 Guardamar.
BADMINT0N AT PILAR DE LA HORADADA
Mon, Tues, Wed and Thurs. 10-1pm. For information ring John McGilvray on 966786774 or Mobiles 634 658 506 / 695 871 707 or e mail carolejohn_3@hotmail.com
50+ SOLOS
The 50+ SOLOS is open to both ladies and gentlemen on their own and over 50 years of age. There are no subs or fees. We meet normally twice a month on Saturday lunchtimes at a different restaurant etc for a meal and a chat with likeminded people. We do support the HOMELESS VETERANS in the UK. For more information and to book contact Ruth 966 789 063
THE RAINBOW CENTRE FOR SPIRITUAL AWARENESS
Meets for Divine Service every Sunday at 11.00 a.m. in the function room of Sacko’s Bar, El Limonar, near Torrevieja and again on Wednesdays for an evening of mediumship at 7.30 p.m. On Sunday 27th. the medium will be Jaqueline Holland-Hunt. Healing is available after each Sunday service. There will also be an Open Development Circle at 5.30pm. on Wednesdays starting 23rd October. A Healing Circle will be starting in November for those who wish to learn spiritual healing. For further details please ring 966 844 795
Rojales Neighbourhood Watch “The next meeting of the Rojales Neighbourhood Watch Group will be held on Monday 2nd December at 11am in the Municipal Centre in Ciudad Quesada. The meeting is open to all residents living in the 03170 postal area and we look forward to welcoming you. Please tell your neighbours and come and join us. For further information about Neighbourhood Watch in Rojales please see our website www.rojalesnw.info or contact: David East (LeadCoordinator) david.east82@gmail.com or Helen Tudor (Secretary) helentudor22@gmail.com.
Strictly Dance
Ballroom & Latin Tuition every Monday The Palms, Punta Prima (next to Go Kart Track N332) 3:00-3:45pm Beginner & Intermediate Tuition 3:45-5:15pm Social Dancing. Every Tuesday The Wok Royal, Benijofar 8:00-8:45pm Beginner & Intermediate Tuition 8:45-10:15pm Social Dancing. New courses every 3 weeks singles welcome. Info Lyn 966188430 or 635584431 lynatdenelledance@hotmail.com
SANTA’S GROTTO
From Saturday 16th November from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Every Friday and Saturday SANTA’S GROTTO at Cathy’s Curiosity Corner, Benijofar. 3€ admission to see Santa and receive a gift. ALL MONEY RAISED WILL GO TO ELCHE ORPHANS.
age concern
FORTHCOMING EVENTS Saturday 7th December Christmas Fayre at El Lagarto Verde, Via Axial, Puerto de Mazarron 1€ includes entry in raffle Wednesday 8th January 1.30pm Social at Camposol Cultural Centre Wednesday 27th January Menu-del-dia. Bora Bora (Playa Grande) 10€ Tickets from: Friday 11am to 1pm: Outside Bar Salud, Camposol B Camposol Cultural Centre Wed/Thu 10am to 1pm Telephone: 634 310 215 Other areas: 634 336 484
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. Ray Bailey will take the Divine Service with Mediumship on Sunday, 8th December. On Tuesday 10th December we are having our Christmas Carol Service. The Phoenix Brass Band will be present with Christmas Cake and Mince Pies available. Tickets are available from church at 4€. Ticket holders will be given seats first, so confirm your ticket. Star time 7.30 p.m. We are now closed until Tuesday 7th January, 2014. Everybody welcome. Contact Wendy on 965323028. www.spiritualistchurchquesada.com New email is phoenixchurch23@gmail.com
space for a little one? Don’t let Billy and his brother Bobby’s size put you off, they are big softies as well as being big boys. Lovely dogs, they will make great companions for anyone with the space to adopt a large dog. To meet Billy and Bobby please contact Yvonne on 630 422 563.
Queeny is a beautiful ‘mature’ lady who would make a wonderful companion cat for someone wanting an older cat. She is one of 80+ cats and kittens living in the APAH Cattery who are looking for a loving home. To meet APAH’s cats, please contact Yvonne on 630 422 563. To arrange to meet APAH’s dogs and cats who all need loving homes, please contact Yvonne on 630 422 563.
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Pete currently has a bad back. He has been poorly for some time, but has been getting steadily better and stronger, thanks in no small measure to the efforts and encouragement of the staff of the gym in Arboleas. The gym has recently moved to new premises, and is now so spacious that it would be possible to swing not merely a cat, but a fully grown tiger, should the mood take you. Should Arnold Schwarzeneggar call by and not fancy a spot of tiger swinging, he could work up a serious sweat on the various items of equipment available – and this was Pete’s downfall – moving from one machine to another, he got up awkwardly, and tweaked his back! The tweak rapidly degenerated into crippling agony, and poor Pete was rendered immobile; the reclining sofa became his bed, and his feet became as unreachable as if they had emigrated to Australia without the rest of his body. I took on the role of Nursie, and in between the myriad of daily chores that somehow seem to materialise from nowhere I would check at regular intervals on my patient. However Pete, who is an
By Jos Biggs
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independent sort of a person, and doesn’t like being helped at the best of times, was not happy with me constantly appearing in the living room asking if he wanted anything, so we worked out a compromise – a whistle! He took some convincing that it was OK to whistle for his wife, but for me it was a relief – I knew when he needed help, and that he wasn’t going to attempt something he couldn’t manage, and make his back worse in the process. The whistle works excellently – but we discovered an unexpected side effect; The Dog That Is Not Ours had gone visiting who knows who, who knows where, but off our development somewhere when Pete demonstrated the effectiveness of the Wife Summonsing System to a neighbour. A few minutes later the Dog came hurtling up the road, screeched to a halt in front of us, grinning from ear to ear and panting like a steam engine. ‘I came as quick as I could!’ she said. The Dog is not the only one to respond; the wife does too – I can imagine an entry in the paper under Small Ads For Sale. Placed alphabetically just below Wedding Dress, size 10, never worn due to over optimism by mother-in-law would be: Wife, model 1947, type Caucasian, not fully domesticated, but economical to run. Comes to call. Yes, that’s me!
Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells . . . Oh Stuff It! It’s rapidly approaching that time of year again when the fat man with the flowing white face foliage and rosy cheeks, is getting the blades of his sleigh greased up and putting his production staff on maximum overtime in readiness for the big night on December 24th. I don’t know why he does it quite frankly. It’s a thankless task these days and the advent of Xboxes, iPads and Smart Phones has taken all the romance and excitement out of the traditional opening of prezzies like M&S sweaters; smelly bath stuff and Black Magic under the tree on Christmas morning. Who actually puts out a pillow case anymore? And in these times of political correctness and Jimmy Saville, it’s only a matter of time before someone starts asking questions about a bloke who shacks up with a regiment of male dwarves and a small herd of reindeer for twelve months a year. Santa’s days are surely numbered as Operation Yule
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Tree closes in. Presents are an increasing problem. The lessening choice of what to buy each other becomes commensurate with the advancement of years. At the risk of using a well worn aphorism: just what do you buy someone who has everything . . . bar the Airbus A380 and an island in the Caribbean? And the problem is compounded when I was told, “Don’t buy me chocolate, it goes straight to my tummy.” That’s a revelation and worthy of an article in next month’s issue of The Lancet. Chocolate goes straight to your tummy. Brilliant. But I’m sorry light of my life; you gave away your real thoughts when you told me to hide my own stash of chocolate this year somewhere where you wouldn’t find it. Under my Eddie Grundies, in the top drawer of the bedside cabinet in the downstairs bedroom - as you instructed. Sounds like a plan. One thing that is noticeable in Spain and in complete contrast to the UK, is the laid back almost horizontal atmosphere in the supermarkets at this time of year. Visit Sainsbury’s, Tesco’s or any of the other big supermarket outlets anywhere in England right this minute, and I am prepared to bet a euro to a bucket of hamster droppings, that it will be as manic as Bedlam on visiting hour. Even Christmas Eve, when occasionally I have had to drop in to our local Supa Value for some last minute stuffing mix or a bottle of cooking sherry, it has never been anything other than business as usual. We took some friends to Iceland in Torrevieja yesterday. Like many
ex-pats, they love all the familiar products on offer from back home, but find it increasingly difficult to get into town these days. For my part, there is nothing I like more than a good old British pork pie and always use the opportunity to buy one for immediate use and another to slam in the freezer for, um, well to be honest . . . tomorrow. Having said that, there has never been an occasion when I have been able to leave it at that, and we have always emerged shell shocked and mumbling incomprehensibly about the eighty bags of groceries that we somehow find ourselves loading into the car. But some of the frozen stuff on display leaves me utterly confused and puzzled, much like the EU directive 452 subsection 28, clause 241c . . . I just don’t bloody understand it. I mean, there is a complete aisle and a bit, of frozen sliced bread. That’s seven and a half freezers full of what is - let’s face it - frozen white or brown floppy cardboard. Understandable if there is no alternative to white or brown floppy cardboard, but here in Spain where the fresh bread is simply wonderful . . . Then you have frozen shepherd’s pie, or frozen bangers and mash or frozen baked spuds for goodness sake. How hard or time consuming is it to knock any of these uncomplicated meals together? Then you have bags of grated
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Dolores Cocermucho’s barrow rumbled over the cobbles signalling the arrival of the morning’s freshly baked bread. A tantalizing aroma pervaded the square as she hung the plastic bags containing the succulent ‘bollos’ on the door handles of her customer’s dwellings. Antonio Poyato watched mournfully. He felt sorry for himself. His leg was in plaster, in fact it was broken in numerous places. Poyato found that breaking his leg was surprisingly easy. A combination of Remitroot Whisky, chronic stupidity and an inflated belief in his own athletic prowess did the trick. He had moved into the Bar La Casa Devante, occupying a room at the rear and overlooking the Town’s Plaza. Poyato wanted to be looked after and a constant supply of alcoholic beverages was a bonus. Poyato watched the children on their way to school. They laughed loudly, their mothers chirping to each other in the high pitched musical way of southern Spain. He remembered his own childhood days. The tables and chairs in the Plaza doubled for space rockets, pirate ships and cavalry forts. The memory so vivid he still felt the excitement of those far off days. After his lunch Poyato dozed until the early drinkers arrived. The wise seeking inspiration, the not so wise seeking inebriation while others just wanted to avoid chattering wives. Antonio Poyato finished a large glass of Remitroot Whisky before trying to insert a straightened coathanger into his cast to subdue a very irritating itch. A gaggle of excited children passed
under the rear window of the Bar La Casa Devante. It was their ‘home time’ and they were bent on disruptive enjoyment. Their mothers were not so happy, their joy of dropping their children off at school doesn’t seem to be matched at their collection.
The evening began.
The bar below Poyato’s window filled with the serious evening drinkers. Discussing Alquerian politics, putting the world to rights or telling their woes to the long-suffering barman. The cacophony of sound increased as the evening progressed. Poyato watched as the square below filled with villagers, some sober, some drunk and one or two unconscious. Fistfights broke out regularly, known as the ‘Alquerian Pastime’ as Remitroot based alcohol precipitates belligerence. The Bar eventually closed and all is quiet. A fleeting shadow of a female form closely followed by two male forms crossed the square. Manuela, Poyato thought although he felt he was better off not knowing the details of this particular triangular tryst.
Poyato dozed.
Dolores Cocermucho’s barrow rumbled over the cobbles signalling the arrival of the morning’s freshly baked bread. A tantalizing aroma pervaded the square as she hung the plastic bags containing the succulent ‘bollos’ on the door handles of her customer’s dwellings.
cheese. But look, here’s a tip: buy a block of cheese grate it – a grater is that shiny metal thingy with holes that resides in the cutlery drawer – bung it in a bag and it’s all done. Three minutes tops and much cheaper. Anyways up, we emerged a half hour later; our friends with their supplies and me with my two family size pork pies which cost me ninety one euros and sixty five cents. Why? Because of all the other ‘must have’ items that we cannot find anywhere else and which, being Christmas, are just perfect for when we are entertaining. That’s why. My flexible friend is still groaning in my wallet with a pulled muscle and a very high temperature.
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Do you ever get lost
I used to live in Mansfield. You may wonder why I bother to tell you this as it’s hardly the stuff of dreams. There is a reason, I’m not just bragging! Mansfield has a lot to commend it, but I only lived there for seventeen years so never actually found any of the commendable bits. The reason I mention the Mansfield years is that we went back there not so long ago and the town had acquired a brand new one way system, which was so completely and utterly confusing that we got lost. I’m pretty good at getting lost in fact it’s something I excel at, though in my defence I have to say that I do eventually find my destination-or at least I arrive somewhere that looks to be pretty much like the place I was aiming for and I settle for that. But, getting lost round the one way system of Mansfield, or some other modern metropolis is one thing. Landing a stonkingly large aeroplane at the wrong airport is quite another. No, I haven’t made it up, it Graham is married happened and I have to Helen and has a to tell you it warmed daughter, Alice. He my heart-and I’m sure lives part of the year the hearts of all those near Albox, but works people who have in Qatar, teaching. If fallen foul of their you wish to contact satellite navigation Graham regarding system, or read their this article email: road map upside helenandg@yahoo. down. Although I’ve co.uk
never flown a plane, I imagine that the pilot doesn’t rely on the well used and badly torn maps that the rest of us depend upon to get us to mysterious destinations. I would hazard a guess that they have computerised this that and the others to make sure they know where they are going and that they do in fact get there. Not this time. A pilot was attempting to land his rather enormous Boeing something or other at an airport in Kansas, but mistakenly pointed the plane at a very minor airstrip nine miles from the huge one he was meant to land at. The poor old pilot admitted that he got his points of the compass mixed up and went north instead of south, then panicked when he saw the postage stamp he had committed to landing on! You’ll be glad to know he did land safely in Kansas, but it gives some comfort to those of us in the Get Lost Easily Club and heartwarminlgy shows that technology is absolutely no match for the human messupability factor.
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As a child Star Trek held unimaginable delights – especially those tiny walkietalkie things that went kik-kik and enabled Captain Kirk to talk to Scotty. In the 70s the idea of phoning whilst on the move was the stuff of science fiction and the red phone box was an essential icon. Nowadays there are mobile phones with so much processing power they could probably run the Starship Enterprise and still enable us to check Facebook and watch a video at the same time. The Americans landed men on the moon with a computer controlled guidance system called AGC. The computer ran at the speed of 0.043 MHz and had a memory of 64kb. One kb is equivalent to about a page of text on a piece of A4 paper. My mobile phone by comparison has a speed of 1.5 GHz (that’s 15000 MHz in old money) and a memory of 16 Gigabytes which makes my phone about 350,000 times faster, with the memory 260,000 times larger than the Apollo 11 computer. In fact any toaster with a defrost button is more powerful than the one used to take Man to another celestial body in 1969. Gordon Moore is a co-founder
of Intel, he predicted in 1965 that computing performance would double every 18 months for the same cost. This is now known as Moores Law and when you consider how the cost of the latest gizmos tumbles almost as soon as they are released; Moore had a point! The memory card for my first digital camera in 2000 was a mighty 256 Megabytes and cost £70. Last month I bought an 8 Gigabyte card for £5; giving me 32 times more memory for less than 10% of what I paid 13 years ago, or to put it another way 320 times better value. It makes my eyes water now as I also remember shelling out £1000 on the Sony camera (and that was duty free) for what now is a dinosaur, trilobite even compared to modern cameras. I have kept it, waiting for a museum to call one day! Friends Reunited was the huge thing before Facebook was even a twinkle in its father Mark Zuckerberg’s eye. Launched in 2000 the website attracted 3000 users in its first year. I never really saw the attraction of contacting old school mates but by the end of its second year 2.5 million other people did. ITV bought
it from the owners Steve and Julie Pankhurst for £120 million in 2005 when it had 15 million users. ITV let it go for just £20m in 2009; the current owners DC Thompson who print The Beano now value it at just £5m and its run more as a family history service. By comparison Facebook numbers are stratospheric; 10 million users in 2004, to 100 million 4 years later and now, 1.1bn monthly active users! Half log in every day for an average of 20 minutes. Last year Facebook had $5bn in revenues. It’s now so popular with older people that teenagers are abandoning the site in droves preferring to use Twitter and other more trendy sites. The potential embarrassment of their parents seeing their sweet dear innocent child dancing on the roof of a car with a traffic cone on their head is thus avoided. Facebook floated at $38 a share in May 2012. The shares nosedived reaching a low of $17.58 four months later. A year on they are trading at $48 valuing the company at $110bn. Small change when compared to Google as its market value is $350,000,000,000!!!
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There’s an emotive statement if ever there was one! At the very least, a good start to an article. So, what provoked this outburst? Earlier this week I got a ‘call-out’ to a gentleman who has Windows 8 on his machine and on which I had installed a desktop that mimicked Window 7. He was, and still is, a happy chap! He had heard that windows had released an upgrade called ‘Windows 8.1’, had tried to get it and found that he couldn’t! Thinking that he had done something wrong and it needed to be ‘fixed’, he called me! Before he could be upgraded, Windows had to be ‘Activated’. This is where Microsoft takes a wander around your machine and then stores information about your computer – for ‘your safety and security’! The problem was that every time we tried to activate it, we hit a ‘DO NOT PASS GO’ and got this damned error code, which was a standard error code for window 7 (NOT 8) that indicated that a particular update patch hadn’t been installed. Easily resolved, I thought! But guess what, that particular update isn’t available on the Microsoft website – anywhere! I came home without payment because if I can’t fix your problem, I won’t charge you (unlike some I’ve seen out here!) and started my research. There are a number of causes that will prevent you from ‘Activating’ your copy of W8 (isn’t that textspeak for WAIT?). The list follows: 1. Excuse - ‘Didn’t have a previous or correct version of the windows’. Solution – Ring America and contact support.
2. Excuse - ‘A different version of windows or product key might have been used as part of a repair’. Solution – Get the original disk and re-insert the codes or Ring America and Buy another licence. 3. Excuse - ‘Windows might have been installed on a number of machines’. Solution – If it is a multi-user licence used by larger computer shops and businesses, Buy another licence from Microsoft. 4. Excuse - ‘Counterfeit Software’, which is anything that Microsoft hasn’t been paid large amounts of money to ‘authorise’! Solution – Remove ALL unauthorised software, freeware, shareware and anything without the Microsoft Logo plastered all over it. Then try again – No promises though! 5. Excuse - ‘Used PC’ Solution – Just ring America and Buy the damned licence from Microsoft! 6. Excuse - ‘Hardware changes’ - WHAT!!!!! Solution – Go back to Windows 7 or XP or another less anal retentive Operating System and save your money! Now I’ve told you the solutions to this irritating problem it it my hope that you will have about 2 years joy with your windows before Microsoft bring out the next latest and greatest way to part you from your money. Speaking of which I’m at La Vida on Thursday and will do everything I can to help you part with your cash. Remember, only 3 more Friday afternoon computer clinics @ Jack’s bar before Xmas!
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DAYA WIN A CRACKER Daya Nueva 2 v. Almoradi 1 Cadets Alicante 2A
The first 10 minutes were pretty even with both sides committed to attacking football. Almoradi wasted a good chance to open the scoring on 12 minutes when their shot went just wide of the post. The visitors were now turning the screw although a Luis fierce short produced a good save from the visitors’ keeper. With Almoradi still piling on the pressure Danni was by far the busier of the two keepers. Daya should have taken the lead on 25 minutes but instead of shooting, Marcos elected to pass to Luis who was in an off-side position ! Two more good chances fell to the home side moments later but somehow both were missed when it was easier to score ! It was the home side’s turn now to put some pressure on their opponents but Almoradi hit back and had a chance or two of their own. It was end to end football that was very exciting to watch. How it was 0 - 0 at half time though, I do not know. The second half continued the same as the first with both sides committed to all out attacking. It made for a highly entertaining game but who would score that elusive first goal that would probably win
the game ? On 55 minutes Almoradi did have the ball in Daya’s net but it was ruled out for a foul on Danni. Minutes later Danni had to make a good save to keep Daya in the match.
The lead lasted less than a minute when from a Jota free kick Jesus levelled the scores. Just 4 minutes later Marcos latched on to a through ball to calmly put Daya ahead 2 1. The final minutes saw Almoradi throw everything at Daya in an effort to force a draw but the home side held on for a 2 - 1 victory. Jota was a giant in defence for Daya and gets Man of the Match from other strong contenders. This game was a great advert for football at this level. It was played in a good sporting spirit and in all honesty a draw would have been a fair result. Well done to all the players. Daya Dave Team Sponsor: Segurlab
“This is a very important victory” says coach Oosterhof after the match, “not only the 3 points but also to win from a good team”. Oosterhof had some doubts before the match started because he had to miss his top scorer Moha and his captain Juan. It was time for the other players to shine. So the 17 year old Abdel not only made the important goal but also he managed to play his best match ever. “What also pleases me is that the defense was great again, they didn’t give a change away today”. According to the coach Sporting started as usual with a lot of pressure on the opponent from the first minute. From there the quick combinations on midfield
and then trying to find the very fast players Fran and Dani. These 2 players together with striker Pirri were a nightmare for the defense of A.D Murcia. Because of the many changes in the positions of these 3 strikers the defense could not get a grip on them. In the first half the second ball was lost sometimes, but this was a lot better in the second half. Only 2 corners and a free kick where give away, were the only things the defense of Sporting had to worry about. “They played a really high level and were able to keep that high level during the whole match”. The only point of criticism is that they had to end the match earlier”. according to Oosterhof. Next match Sporting Camposol EF Vistalegre (municipal Mazarron 16.00) Text: Martin
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CDM Team: Lopez, Dimitry, Angel, Manuel, Omar, Diego, Marcos, Rubio, Ruben, Edu, Vazquinho.
injury problems currently facing CD Montesinos – both regular goal keepers missing, both regular centre halves, Becker and David, are also ruled out and Fernando was still not 100% and was on the bench.
Monte travelled down the coast to Orihuela Costa, the league leaders, with a much depleted squad on a wet, windy and very chilly Sunday mid-day encounter.
Add to this horrific injury list Dario who was unable to play as he went down injured in the pre-match warm up and the second half injury to Edu, who will miss at least three weeks.
Certainly the starting line-up was much changed and the travelling fans were left scratching their heads as the players ran out. The
So it was with some trepidation that both players, and fans started the game against a very strong Orihuela Costa side, who have been
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Nine players from Rojales Netball Club, together with their Umpire, Pam, travelled to Murcia on a cold Wednesday evening to take on a newly formed team from Kings College. The first quarter was very close with Rojales’ defence of Tracey and Claire having to work hard to keep the ball out and play it up to their centre court of Mercedes, Donna and Louise. The shooters then took over with a result of 3-2 in Rojales’ favour.
On 64 minutes a fabulous through ball from Luis saw Marcos hit a superb shot that flew past the post with the visitors’ keeper stranded. Following more intense pressure and a succession of corners Almoradi took the lead on 68 minutes, it was a great headed goal following yet another corner.
Sporting Camposol wins again. Jelco Oosterhof is very proud of the 0-1 win from his team Sporting Camposol against A.D Murcia. According to the Dutch coach his team made some very good steps forward in the league.
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Rojales made some changes in the second quarter and started to work together as a team with Charlotte
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It was certainly a big bonus, not only being dry as we arrived but staying that way for the rest of the daylight hours. Even though it was considerably drier, it’s just a shame that the cold wasn’t a bit warmer .... if you get my drift. Whether inland or on the coast, there was no argument, it was definitely brass monkey weather!! Over thirty of us went out searching for as many Stableford points as we far and away the best team in the division, and one of the few teams at this level who actually pay their players. But Monte gave it their all and although they eventually went down to a goal in each half, they were a credit to their colours, as they refused to be overawed by their opponents. Orihuela controlled the game with Monte sitting back and playing on the break. But despite all their possession, it took a wonder strike after 40 minutes to break through the Monte defence. Even a goal early in the second half to double their lead could not dampen the spirit being showed by the visitors, and Vazquinho, wearing the Captains armband for the day, gave everything for the team.
In the third and fourth quarters Ronnie and Carole pressured Kings College into making numerous mistakes and Rojales capitalised on this. As the game progressed Rojales’ superior experience started to show and they finished the game with a 24-9 win. If you would like to be part of this successful Netball Club contact Tracey on 679539995. place with 33 points was Norman Padmore but with the same score Norman McBride just pinched top spot on count back.
I feel certain that La Finca is one of the firm favourites amongst San Miguel Golf Society members from the many local courses that we visit. But, I’m sure like many of us, I had my doubts that we’d even be teeing off there as the rain battered down in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
For those of us who live down near the coast, the trip to La Finca was expected by many to be a quick “hello” to everyone, a nice hot coffee and back home for an early lunch. This area’s rapidly changing weather conditions within such a small radius once again caught us all out – La Finca, according to the caddy-master, had barely seen any rain apart from a few spots!
doing some excellent feeds into the circle for her mum, Wendy, to shoot through the hoop.
Silver division saw Chris Hamblett in 3rd place (31), Ray Harris in 2nd (32) and Glen Rapley’s 35 earned him 1st place. Gold category had the best scores with Ken Potts (37 C/B) in 3rd with Tony Smale 2nd (37 C/B) and once again in top slot it’s John Aitchison with 40 points! A big “Well Done” to all those in the prizes.
could muster on a course where a lot of work was being carried out on the gents’ tee boxes. This resulted in most of us either teeing off from the dreaded whites or the odd time, from just behind the reds! I feel the disorientation this caused to the vast majority of us was decidedly UNFAIR!
Ewins with 24 then a big gap to 2nd
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Anyway – NTP’s went to Tony Smale (Hole 3), Mike Jordan (Hole 6), Ray Harris (Hole 13) and Ken Potts (Hole 16). A very steady par round from Roger Webb earned him the guest prize on the day. The 3 winners in the bronze division were – 3rd to Ray
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LO CRISPIN GOLF SOCIETY Roda - 27.11.13 Rain was forecast and how right they were, but why does it have to be on a golf day? It rained for most of the night and was still raining when we reached Roda. However, out of 37 prospective players, a hardy bunch of 29 decided to venture out, not able to resist the lure of a game and also to play Roda. The course, as always, looked splendid from the club house. In spite of the weather conditions, or because of them, some members came to the fore and produced good scores. I say this because the best score of the day was gained by a member from Yorkshire and the second best came from a member from Anglesey and both must be used to playing the rain!! Seriously, well done to everyone who played. Because the Lo Crispin Tavern is closed for holidays, we met at Monty’s Bar on Montebello for the presentation. The staff at Monty’s made us very welcome and provided us with plenty of food.
The bravest of the brave were:
Gold Division: 1st Ray Brown 37 pts, 2nd Meirion Roberts 33 points and 3rd Tom Johnson 32pts
Bronze Division: 1st John Featherstone 31pts, Frank Cusack 28pts and 3rd Tony Ellis 26pts. NTPs Meirion Roberts holes 2 and 7, hole 11 Gordon Cobb and hole 13 Dave Keating. Meirion Roberts had two 2s and received 44€ and Dave Keating received 22€. the Free game draw was won by Brian Smith. Our next games are at Vistabella and Villamartin and although Villamartin is full please get your name down on the reserve list and there is always someone having to pull out at the last minute.
68 players were due to take part in our Chuck Martinez Memorial Trophy on Thursday 28thNovember 2013 at our home course of La Marquesa Golf Course. The format of this competition was a Medford i.e. Medal for the first nine holes followed by a Stableford for the back nine with the Stableford points being deducted from the nett medal score. As the weather conditions deteriorated early on some players gave up after a few holes and other decided not to start. Those that decided to either continue playing or start were surprised to finish the
Villamartin, 27th November, 2013 We had a few cancellations due to the prospect of rain but those that did cancel missed out on what turned out to be a decent day for a game of golf and in the end, 25 of us ploughed our way around the improving Villamartin track with only one very brief miniscule drop of rainfall.
be in the do-do when his “better half” finds out he put his win down to the fact that she wasn’t there and therefore, he wasn’t under any kind of handicap. Time to cover the family jewels Robbie, they might be in danger of as right knees up, and I don’t mean of the party kind.
All four NTP’s were claimed and the recipients of a very splendid bottle of wine were Vernon Brown, Robbie Rae, Peter Wells and Alan Rickers.
The Gold lot didn’t fare much better and it only needed a 30 pointer from Alan Rickers to take 4th, Richard Wale’s 31 took 3rd and that left Dag Lomas with 33 to secure the runnerup slot and Vernon Browns 36 took top spot in that division. Photo is of the Gold Category Winners.
The Silver boys fared fairly well and Colin Marsden’s 29 points were enough to secure 4th spot and 30 points was enough for Per Skarnes to claim 3rd place. However, they were a long way behind Alex Goslan’s 35 points for the runners-up slot and the Solver Honours went to Robbie Rae with 36 points. Methinks he will
Our next game, Wednesday 4th December 2013, see’s us at the Marmite of golf courses, Las Ramblas where we will be holding a Texas Scramble 4 ball event followed by our Christmas Dinner so if you fancy a game just look at our website www.tmgs.org or call the Match Secretary on 966719604.
Gold Division 1st Robin Richards 15 points 2nd Malcolm Foskett 18 points 3rd Bob Buckeridge 21 points Silver Division 1st Ken Enever 22 points c/b 2nd Tony Stanley 22 points 3rd Dave Nicholls 23 points Bronze Division 1st Colin Hobden 16 points 2nd Gill Britten 22 points 3rd Phyllis Venables 25 points Nearest the Pins 5th n/a 11th Phyllis Venables 12th n/a 15th Bob Buckeridge
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Cartagena SUFFER SHARK ATTACK This League 2 clash lived up to the much anticipated tough test for the fledging players from San Javier. Cartajena, were favourites but were knocked back and surprised by the inyour-face tactics of the young Squalos. These “Sharks” were attack orientated and showed great determination by their relentless tackling, speed and willingness to run the ball so early in the game. Territorial pressure forced a penalty, which centre, Alex Alejandro, coolly converted from 40 metres to give Los Squalos the lead after ten minutes. At this stage, former winger, Juanma, switched to second row, showed great speed and always gained ground. Los Squalos were denied two tries before half time and a ham string problem saw Javi replace Alej. “OSO” the Bear Could the Squalos extend their slender lead? Well three minutes after the restart, young Samuel on the left wing finished off a team move with and excellent try to give his side an eight points lead. Relentless pressure restricted play to the Cartagena half before “OSO” known as “The Bear” crashed over to touch down for a second unconverted try. Then a big hit by prop, CACO, left him injured and needing the help
round without getting wet. The wind got up towards the end of the round making playing conditions a bit more challenging. Ian wants to apologise to Phyllis as her leg managed to stop his ball going into the ditch on the second, he hopes the bruise is not too horrific. The results were as follows:
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Silver Division: 1st Alan Crain 27pts, 2nd Malcolm Morrison 24pts and 3rd Paul Flanaghan 22pts
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It has been a busy week for the society, 24 players took part in our away day at Alenda on Sunday 24 November. It was a cold start with temperatures at 4˚ and although conditions were good the cold weather and long course meant that few people achieved high scores. Well done to Paul Manning who won the day with 36 points.
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3rd Sue Gillett 34 points
17th Malcolm Foskett Best front 9: Terry Sharley 35 shots nett Best back 9John Fairhurst 19 points WINNER OF THE CHUCK MARTINEZ MEMORIAL TROPHY – ROBIN RICHARDS Football Winners: Bev Fairhurst, Phyllis Venables Debbie Weedon and Keith Wright TOFF’s Results Tuesday 26 November 2013 Overall Winner –Alan Caithness Gold Division 1st Alan Caithness 38 points 2nd Bill Martin 35 points
Silver 1st Harry Armstrong 36 points c/b 2nd Marilyn Eckersall 36 points 3rd Ian Stewart 35 points Bronze 1st Phyllis Venables 35 points c/b 2nd Geoff Evans 35 points c/b 3rd Phyllis Venables 35 points Nearest the Pins 5th Paul Manning 15th Malcolm Foskett 11th Tony Stead 17th Stan Low Best Front Nine – Tony Stead 20 Best Back Nine – Terry Sharley 19
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of paramedics. He was replaced by Juandi. Minutes later, Cartagena centre, Caballo, touched down under the posts and Rafa converted to narrow the gap to six points. Though the visitors then brought on some big “Guns” the young Los Squalos held on and closed the game down to run out very happy victors. Coaches Ian Morrison and John Lester made Juanma their “manof-the-match” for his all round contribution to this tactically successful performance. Overall Los Squalos worked to their game plan and got first to the break downs, thus unsettling the visitors. Great cheers greeted the final whistle followed by the Los Squalos “Haka” Gerry Sherry Photo No1 shows Capt. and No8, Kike, breaking from a scrum. Photo No. 2 shows Jaunma - Manof-the-match
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MONTERO 3.2 AUTOMATIC, DIESEL, 7 SEATS, 2006, 104,000KMS
€13,950
opel meriva
1.7 cdti Diesel auto 70,000kms 2011
€12,950
opel agila 1.2 auto 2012, 3,500KMS
€10,950
audi a3
2006 93,000kms
€9,950
Right hand drive vehicles
•r olls royce silver spirit, rhd, 51,000 miles....€13,950 •R ENAULT GRAND ESPACE, 2.2 DCi, DIESEL, 2005........€6,950 • RENAULT SCENIC 1.6, 16V, petrol, 2005, 47,000 MILES ............ ..............................................................................................................€5,450 • KIA SEDONA 2005 2.9 TD DIESEL 113,000 MILES.................. .............................................................................................. €4,250 • VAUXHALL ASTRA ESTATE 2007 1.3 CDTI DIESEL...€3,950 • mercedes c200, 1994, petrol, 129,ooo miles, tax, mot.. ............................................................................................................€950
Right hand drive - spanish reg
• CITROEN C2 AIRPLAY, 1.1petrol 2007, 48,000 kms.........€3,950 • MGB GT 1.8 PETROL, 1978.............................................€3,950
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BMW X1
Automatic 2.0S Drive Diesel 2011 15,000kms
• ferrari f430, challenge car, 4.3l, v8, 2008, 7,000kms, .................................................................................................€89,950 • BMW X1, 1.8 DIESEL, AUTO, 2011, 28,000KMS ....................… POA • MERCEDES ML 320, AUTO, DIESEL, 2006.....................€24,950 • mercedes c220,cdi, diesel, 2009, 70,000km.........€19,950 • LANDROVER FREELANDER HSE AUTO 2008 65,000KMS ............... ..................................................................................................................€17,950 • Citreon DS3 2013 1.6 Diesel Auto 10,000kms .....€16,950 • Mercedes CLC Diesel 71,000KMS 2009 .................€16,950 • peugeot 308, 2011, 2ltr Diesel, automatic, 32,000kms .................................................................................................€15,450 • KIA SPORTAGE 2L, 16V, 2010, 20,000KMS...................€13,950 • FORD Focus estate, automatic, 2ltr,tdci , Diesel, 2009, 119,000 KMS, 1 owner............................................€9,950 • MINI COOPER, 1.6 AUTOMATIC, 2004, 92,000KMS........€9,950 • renault clio 1.2 exception, 2011, petrol, 31,000km ...................................................................................................€9,950 • Mini Cooper 2005 1.6 Petrol 75,000kms ................€8,950 • Ford Focus 2008 1.6 Petrol 72,000kms ...........................€7,450 • renault twingo, 1.1 petrol auto, 44,000km 2009..€7,450 • OPEL MerIvA 2005 1.6 PETROL AUTO 80,000 KMS .....€6,950 • RENAULT CLIO 1.2 PETROL 2007 63,000KMS................€6,950 • opel tigra 1.2D 70,000km, 2006.......................................€6,950 • OPEL MERIVA 1.3 DIESEL, CDTI, 2008 112,000KMS......€6,950 • skoda fabia 1.4d 40,000km 2005 …...............................€6,950 • Renault megane scenic 2006 1.6 petrol 113,000KMS.... ...................................................................................................€6,950 • FORD FOCUS 2005 1.6 PETROL AUTO 65,000 KMS.......POA • Hyundai i10 1.1 PETROL, 46,000KMS, 2008..................€5,950 • JEEP CHEROKEE 2.5TD SPORT, 144,000 KMS................€5,950 • R ENAULT MEGANE SCENIC RX4, 168,000kms 1.9DTi, Diesel, 2001.........................................................................€4,950 • PEUGEOT 307 HDI RED 2004 81,000KMS ......................€4,450 • FORD FOCUS 1.6 AUTO 2003 117,000KMS ....................€3,950 • sma rt fortwo passion, 1 litre, PETROL, 2001, 51,000KMS …........................................................................€3,950 • FORD FOCUS 1.6 AUTO 2003 117,000KMS ....................€3,950 • RENAULT CLIO 1.2 PETROL, 2005, 128,000KMS...........€3,950 • HONDA HRV 1.6 PETROL, 4WD, 1999, 185,000KMS......€3,950 • HYUNDAI SONATA 2L PETROL, 1997, 109,000KMS......€2,950 • Mitsubishi Carisma 2000, a/c 1430,000kms............ €2,950 • YAMAHA 350 BRUIN, QUAD BIKE, 2005......................... €2,750 • sEAT CORDOBA 1.4 PETROL,2001, 102,000KMS.........€2,750 • hyundai atos 1.1 petrol, 2002, 93,000KMS.............€2,450 • RENAULT CLIO, 1.9 DIESEL, 1999, 127,000KMS............€2,250 • PEUGEOT 306 SEDAN 1.4 PETROL, 104,000KM, 1998 €1,950
Calle Mallorca, San Javier Call us: 968 146 158 or 618 628 511 vw beetle 2L, 2005 38,692kms
€9,950
VOLKSWAGON Passat 1.9 Diesel €6,950
Seat ibiza 1.9 TDI Diesel, 2007 107,000KMS
€6,950
smart forfour 1.5 Diesel 71,000km 2006
€5,950
ford fiesta st 2.0, petrol, 86,000kms, 2005
€5,950
RANGE ROVER 4.6HSE, PETROL, AUTO, 1998, 268,000KMS
€4,950
PEUGEOT 307
2.0L HDi, DIESEL, 2003, 144,000KMS
€4,450
CITROEN XSARA 2.0 HDi, 2003, diesel, automatic 138,000KMS
€4,950
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