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International Day Against Breast Cancer More than 96,000 women were called for testing in the mammography program of 2011-2012, and figures released for that period show that a total of 308 cases were diagnosed in the 4,814 women who took the test in the Región de Murcia’s 884 mammography units.

Between 2011 and 2012 a total of 96,715 women between 50 and 69 yearsparticipated in the campaign against breast cancer, and had a mammogram.

According to the Administración Regional, through the Día Contra el Cáncer de Mama, the Consejería de Sanidad y Política Social, in the year 2011-2012 a total of 138,033 women were called for mammograms, and 96,715, or 70.1 percenttook up the invitation. This is a slightly higher figure than the previous year when the take-up was 68.62 percent.

The program for breast cancer prevention and early detection allows the preclinical

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The PolicíaNacional have also arrested three others, one of them a minor, for involvement in the recording. The Cuerpo de la PolicíaNacional launched an investigation following a complaint from the parents of a minor, aged 17, who claimed to have received a three minutes video that featured his daughter masturbating and had evidence that the video was being circulated in the municipality. As a result of their investigation the PolicíaNacional have arrested the ex-boyfriend of the girl and three of his friends, one of them a minor, for allegedly disseminating these images after the couple had ended their relationship.

The ex-boyfriend had been arrested earlier for a similar offence, involving a previous partner, and using the same App. The investigation began last September,

stage of the disease to be diagnosed, which increases the chances of curing the patient.

The number of cancer cases detected rose to 308, up from 294 in 2010 - 2011, and of that number208 were in the very early stages of development.

The Programa Regional de Prevención de Cáncer de Mama was started in 1994, in collaboration with the Asociación Española Contra el Cáncer de Murcia. Currently there are three permanent screening units in Murcia, Cartagena and Cieza.

Since 2002 the Consejería de Sanidad has also had a program for women who are at an increased risk. It is aimed at women with moderate or high risk of developing breast cancer, and includes the services of specialised nursing staff, and focusses on preventative activities in this area. laverdad.es

Tension on the Rock The MinistroEspañol de AsuntosExteriores, (Spanish Foreign Minister) José Manuel García-Margallo, says that Spain hopes that Latin America will support Spain’s claim over Gibraltar. He has referred to the similarities that exist over the situation of the Falklands, where the principle of territorial integrity is in dispute.

He expressed this view prior to the inauguraciónde la XXIII Cumbre de Jefes de Estado y de Gobierno de América Latina, España y Portugal (Summit of Heads of State and Government of Latin America, Spain and Portugal). He said that his confidence is based on mutual support; that all Latin American countries support Spain’s claim over Gibraltar from Spain in the same way that Spain supports Argentina ‘s claim around the Falkland Islands.

He spoke of the similarities between

when the girl’s father came to the police station, accompanied by his daughter, to file the complaint for broadcasting the video.

Apparently, he had received the recording accompanied by an insulting text.

Images had been taken under duress a few months earlier by her ex-boyfriend while were still a couple.Once the relationship between them ended, he forwarded the recording to mutual friends, through whom the video was disseminatedrapidly among the youth of La Unión.

The Policía Nacional reported that former boyfriend had been previously arrested for abuse of another girl and for threatening a friend through this same application. laverdad.es

La ‘Bombonera’ reopens

After an investment of 500,000 euros, given by the Obra Social La Caixa and the Ayuntamiento to repair the earthquake damage, the Teatro Guerra has opened with a performance by the CompañíaNacional de Danza of ‘Raymonda’, with choreography by the ‘cartagenero’ José Carlos Martínez, from the original by Marius Petipa and based on the version danced by Rudolf Nureyev .

The Teatro Guerra, known affectionately as the Bombonera, (chocolate box) because of the extravagance of its interior decoration, where the Elizabethan era, Italianate classicism and other eclectic elements come together in a highly ornamental style, is the oldest theatre in the region.

José Carlos Martínez, Director Artístico de la CompañíaNacional de Danzadedicated the performance to the Russian choreographer and dancer Maya Plisetskaya , who performed in the last re-opening of the Teatro Guerra in 1989 and who also is the lead dancer of the Ballet Nacional de EspañaClásico.

The repairs have not only addressed the damage, but further improvements have been incorporated; the air conditioning of the offices, adaptation of the box office and

Gibraltar and the Falklands, where the problem lies in the principle of territorial integrity. ‘In both the solution must be negotiated between Argentina and the UK and between Spain and the UK.’ he said.

Garcia-Margallo said that Argentina will have the support of Spain in any statements submitted in this regard, and hoped that all other Latin American countries will reciprocate this support.

The tension between Spain and the UK has risen in recent months due to the dumping of 70 concrete blocks by the Gibraltar Authorities with the intention of building a reef that restricts Spanish fishermen.

The inhabitants of the British colony on the other hand complain about waiting on the border with Spain due to excessive controls. laverdad.es

renovation of the stage and props.

The exterior facades had been renovated with ocher coloured plaster, so characteristic of Lorca, while the recesses are rendered in white. The four facades, with their 74 window arches have had medallions inserted and embossed with four prominent theatre personalities: Leandro Fernández de Moratinos, Tirso de Molina, Lope de Vega and Pedro Calderón de la Barca.

The renovations have taken place behind protective barricades, and the audience were seeing the Teatroin all its new glory for the first time the since the earthquake.

The performance of Raymondawas received with tumultuous applause, which could be heard by passers by outside in the Plaza Calderon de la Barca.

The Alcalde, Francisco Jódar, said at the performance that ‘the fingerprint of the earthquake has been deleted entirely from the Teatro, a building that adds to the monumental city route which from today will have a new stop;the Plaza Calderon de la Barca.’ laverdad.es

Funds raised for a child returned Funds raised for a child with cerebral palsy have been returned.

The child’s family filed a complaint for appropriation of 552 euros from the charity dinner in La Torre.

‘Thank God the good news has come and has given us back everything that was taken.’ said Francisco Javier Pérez, and his wife MaríaÁngeles Sánchez, who denounced Inmaculada N.B. before the PolicíaNacional, for an alleged crime of misappropriation.

This woman has a history of falsifying documents and fraud. She gave them 552 euros for the 24 decimos of the Lotería de Navidad that they gave her to help in organising a charity dinner.

Although the woman admitted the fraud to the Court of Instruction No. 1, she failed the summons and did not attend the City of

Justice to pay that amount.

But thanks to the mediation of DionisioAlcázar, Counsel for the family, she came to her senses and not only returned the lottery money, but also has gave back the 53 euros she raised with a piggy bank through the streets of Murcia, plus all the donations she had been given: clothing, perfume and a photo album.

Such effects were given to raise funds on behalf of Javier, the couple’s child, who has cerebral palsy.

The goods will be auctioned at the Restaurant La Torre de Puente Tocinosduring a benefit dinner.

‘We are delighted for the family, but especially for Javier.’ Said a family friend.

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Doctor gives evidence

The third session of the crime of Patiño, in which Antonio G. is alleged to have killed his cousin after hitting him and strangling him, was one of the most dramatic, with relatives of the accused, among them his brother and his wife, three friends of the victim and the doctor who attended the deceased, giving evidence.

The first to appear was the defendant’s brother, José.Before commencing his evidence he said that his only interest was in seeing his brother remain at liberty, adding that he was afraid of his cousin. In answer to questions from the prosecution he stated that on the afternoon in question he was in his garden shed painting. ‘Suddenly I heard: ‘ Dad, come running’. It was my daughter calling. I went to see what was happening and my sister told me that my brother had been beaten, then I saw my cousin lying on the floor and called 112.’

Curiously a second call was made to the emergency services: ‘There is a man passed out on the floor. He has fallen in his garden.

His name is José Antonio Galvez.’ It was José’s wife who made the call.

‘When I saw my brother I asked him what had happened, but he did not react, just saying ‘He beat me.’

He added:‘I did not have a bad relationship with my cousin. He was the one who had a bad relationship with the family.’

At the end of his statementhe broke down in tears, saying that his brother ‘did not know any violent episode and that he has never been the same.’

Salvador and José Salvador González, brothers and friends of the victim, testified that ‘Jose Antonio was not drunk and was not violent.’ They recalled that on that day they ate together and at four in the afternoon, the victim went to the bar and took a carajillo and a glass of cognac. ‘I called Pepe (brother

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of the accused) and he told me what had happened. When I reached the place I found my friend lying. I took him in my arms and he breathed his last. He had a lot of blood on his face.’

José Salvador said that he had never seen José Antonio get aggressive.

The third friend of the victim to testify was Juan Antonio Liza , the owner of the bar where the deceased took his last coffee and his last drink. ‘He was in my bar and told me he was going to spray. Later, when I went to put the rubbish out, they said to me ‘They killed Guillamón.’ I went to the site and took his pulse, but he did not respond. There was blood on his face, ears and mouth.’ He added that on that day José Antonio was not drunk.

María Teresa Sánchez, the doctor who attended the scene said that the right side of the victim’s face was totally destroyed, and he had a possible broken neck.

The evidence of María, wife of the defendant, was the most anticipated. She declared ‘He could not speak, just pointed his finger and said ‘My cousin.’ She added that when she saw José Antonio he ‘had convulsions, shaking his leg and arm, which was when I called my brother.’

She said it she who insisted her husband change his clothes, but confirmed that he had not told the officers that his shirt had been washed ‘because he spent three days in jail with the garment he wore in the fight.’

She added: ‘I rolled up his pants shoes so that my kids would not see the blood, and put them in the closet. Antonio was very nervous and I was afraid to give him a heart attack.’

European Court of Human Rights condemns Spain European Court of Human Rights condemns Spain over Eta caseAn activist holds a placard which reads “This murderer will be free”, alongside a picture of Ines Del Rio Victims’ groups have called for Spain’s government not to release Ines Del Rio

The European Court of Human Rights has condemned Spain over its continued detention of a convicted militant, and demanded her release.

Ines del Rio, of the Basque separatist group Eta, is currently serving a 30-year prison sentence for her role in bomb attacks in the 1980s.

The court upheld its earlier ruling that del Rio should be eligible for a sentence reduction for good behaviour.

Spain says dozens of Eta prisoners could now be eligible for release.

Del Rio was arrested in Zaragoza while driving a car packed with explosives intended for an Eta attack on the Costa del Sol. She was sentenced to more than 3,000 years in jail in 1987, most of which was for her role in a car bomb attack on a Guardia Civil police patrol in Madrid in 1986 which left 14 dead and 40 injured.

Under the Spanish legal guidelines in place at the time of her conviction, Del Rio’s prison term was reduced to the maximum possible sentence - 30 years.

Del Rio was due for early release in 2008 due to good behaviour, but her sentence was extended.

But Spain changed the rules on remission in 2006 and decided to postpone Del Rio’s release until 2017.

In rejecting an appeal by the Spanish

government, the European Court of Human Rights has upheld its 2012 ruling against Spain which opposed a legal practice known as the “Parot doctrine” - that allowed prison terms to be extended for people convicted of terrorist offences.

Pressure on government The Court, based in Strasbourg, ruled that the prolonged detention of Ines Del Rio was a violation of two articles (5 and 7) of the European Convention on Human Rights, which cover the right to no punishment without law, and the right to liberty and security.

In it judgment, the court said “it was incumbent on the Spanish authorities to ensure that she [Ines Del Rio] was released at the earliest possible date”.

It also ordered the Spanish government to pay 30,000 euros (approximately $41,000, or £25,400) in compensation to Ms Del Rio. Although the Strasbourg court’s ruling only applied to Ms Del Rio, the Spanish government had said that dozens of other convicted Eta members could be eligible for release if it was upheld.

Groups which represent the victims of terrorist attacks have called on the Spanish Prime Minister, Mariano Rajoy, not to comply with the ruling.

“Compliance will betray victims of terrorism and all Spaniards,” said Voices Against Terrorism, in a statement www.bbc.co.uk

‘I was crazy’ she said in answer to the question of why she did not call a doctor. laverdad.es

Dispute over cause of child’s death In the fifth session of the ongoing trial in the Provincial Court against Amelia Veronica UM and her partner, Juan Pedro MG, over the death of their daughter Lesley Estefania, the Fortuna girl who died in 2008, evidence was heard from the Fortuna outpatient staff, who maintain that they saw no signs of abuse in Lesley’s case.

An orthopedist says that the nerve injury that the child suffered was not caused by a tree falling on her leg, as the defendants maintain. The orthopedic surgeon who treated the injured leg for an infection resulting from a yeast infection, did not notice symptoms of abuse, but said he made ‘no exploration beyond the right lower extremity, which was the one that was damaged.’

The doctorwho was on duty the day the child attended the Urgenciasrecognised that the lesion was ‘neurological, which affected the sciatic nerve.’ ‘The injury’ he said, ‘did not correspond with a tree falling on the anterior tibia, as the family claimed,’ The family doctor and the two nurses from the Centro de Salud de Fortuna who had attended to the child on other occasions, all remember that the family had practiced ‘home cures’ but had not activated the usual

protocol to be taken in cases of abuse, because they could ‘find no reason to do so.’

Specifically, the family doctor who treated the girl on October 20, 2008 acknowledged that he personally filled in details of the lesion in the book of records as expected to heal.

He said that ‘if it had been something more he would have proceeded differently.’ Adding that ‘if there was abuse, there is a protocol.

If I did not write down anything else it is because nothing caught my attention.’ he said.

The then Jefe de Policía Local said the morning when the child was found dead he was the first on the scene, even before the doctor.

The Abogado de la Acusación, Evaristo Llanos Sola,(plaintiff’s attorney) queried why he had not acted in accordance with the requirement of the court.

Several witnesses gave evidence supporting the family version that denies the existence of abuse. laverdad.es

Another bicycle crash in Calle Real The street crossings and garage entrances on Calle Real are becoming notorious as enemies of cyclists riding along the bike path that connects the Plaza de Españaand the Muelle.

The latest accident saw a cyclist wounded in the leg after collidingwith a car accessing

parking under circumstances that are being investigated by the Policía Local.

This is only one of a series of accidents between cyclists, pedestrians and cars on the same stretch of road. laverdad.es

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TO THE WOODS, AND BRING A TORCH!

take part in a survey / count, of Chamaeleo Chamaeleon, perhaps better known to us as the Chameleon. Readers will still be in time to join in the activities on the 26th..

The survey will take place in the Pinar de Coterillo, in the Salinas y Arenales de San Pedro del Pinatar.

Timetable for the evenings: Visitors Centre (Near the Flamingo Glorieta), San Pedro, at 18.45., when volunteers will be given advice as to how to locate the Chameleon, and background to the previous census.

19.00. Hrs., it’s into the Pine Woods, to hopefully locate and count the Chameleons.

20.30 Hrs., return to the Salinas.

Should any readers feel that a wander into the woods, to help the environment team in their latest census appeals, contact numbers are: 616 832 577 or 654 739 206 and ask for Julio,, who speaks very good English.

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The “Direccion General de Patrimonio Natural y Biodiversidad” Regio’n de Murcia, have touched base, asking if, via my jottings, I might put out a request for

“Voluntariado Ambiental”.

Just for a couple of evenings this month, the team at “Las Salinas”, are looking for “Environment Volunteers “, October 19th., and 26th., to

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POPPY CONCERT IN TORREVIEJA, WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 6TH..

This years R.B.L. Concert, is in the safe hands of music supremo Nigel Hopkins.

The show will include the popular Cantemos! Children’s Choir, The Orihuela Costa Male Voice Choir, along with The Footworks Dance Academy, who, as well thrill with their dance routines, will include some integrate gymnastics.

Nigel tells me that the ladies barbershop group, The Velvetones, will take to the stage, with the ever popular, Torrevieja Pipes & Drums, setting the hairs

tingling, with their own brand of inspirational music.

This is an evening not to be missed, and it takes place in the Municipal Theatre, Torrevieja, starting at 19.30 Hrs..

Tickets for this splendid evening are priced at 5 euro, and may be obtained at the box office, in Torrevieja, at the usual opening times.

The entire proceeds from this evenings Poppy Concert, go to The Royal British Legion. I think, a night not to be missed.

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Problem Feet

Did you know that the big toe is controlled by the lowest disc in the back?

That’s why, in the old days, gout was often to be found in the big toe – the reason being, that something was not working correctly from the back (the spine).

Approximately 90% of all problems with the feet are related to lower back problems. This is simply because the 5 tendons that hold the toes and metatarsals up, are all linked to the muscles at the back of the leg – the hamstrings and lateral and medial musculature of the leg.

Treatments versus surgery From a chiropractor’s viewpoint, it seems crazy to have an operation on the foot to alleviate a symptom that is coming from the back…for example, putting a ‘lift’ or inner sole into a shoe, to try and improve or correct the pressure points, is not going to give a lasting relief. The reason the bottom of the foot (plantar faciitis ) is painful, is due to irritation coming from the lower back.

Inversion and eversion injury: Many foot problems also come as a result of untreated inversion injury (when the foot leans out) – added pressure along the ‘little toe edge’, or when the foot leans in – eversion injury. So often these problems go untreated, causing the feet to gradually adapt over years, eventually creating their own version of ‘balance’ to hold the upper body.

Bunions are a common product of this.

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Double win for the Ford-Dunn brothers at Alicante’s Spanish Supermoto round

Both the Ford-Dunn brothers were in dominant form at last weekends 4th round of the Spanish Supermoto championship held at Villena, Alicante.

The British brothers who live in Murcia had been training hard over the summer to make sure they were in top form for the final rounds of the season, and it showed with both brothers qualifying in 2nd

position in their respective classes giving them a front row starting position for their races.

Anthony was the first to race in the prestigious SM Open class and secured the overall win for the day by taking a win and two second positions from his three races, beating the reigning Spanish

champion Francesca Cucharera and former Spanish champion Israel Escalera. Anthony’s last race was gripping as he fought through to 2nd position after a bad start that gave him enough points to take the overall victory.

Next out was older brother Mat who was racing in the SM Master 35 class. Mat finished a close 2nd in his first race and knew that to take the overall win and maintain his championship lead then a win in the 2nd race was the only option. Before Mat had even lined up on the grid for the second race he was in trouble as the toll of racing in 30 degrees of heat on a rough track had given him chronic cramps in his arms and legs that made racing impossible.

The start of the race was delayed slightly whilst mat was fed salt on the grid until the cramps subsided and racing could start.

Once the race started Mat found himself in third position with some work to do to get to the front, but he did just that with an

outstanding effort that saw him dive down the inside of the leader to take the lead and the win on the last corner of the last lap. The 2-1 result gave him the overall win and both brothers stood on the top step of the podium at the end of the days racing.

Team Sponsor Shane Stratton from Stratton Motorsports had flown in to watch the days racing and was delighted with the double victory and the possibility of clinching the SM Master championship at the forth coming Albaida race.

With Mat now holding a 20 point lead in the SM Master 35 Spanish

championship, he now has it all to play for in the final round of the Spanish championship to be held at Albaida, Alicante on the 2nd and 3rd November.

The Supermotoland Team and their sponsors, Advance Moves International Removals and Stratton Motorsports, will welcome anyone attending the event to support the brothers in their final race of the season to take championship honors.

Further details can be found on the teams website at

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Glasses that can translate a menu have been demonstrated by a major Japanese mobile operator.

NTT Docomo’s wearable Intelligent Glasses can project an image of translated text over unfamiliar characters, the company said.

The spectacles also allow the wearer to view and manipulate virtual images.

The wearable technology was demonstrated at Ceatec 2013, a consumer electronics show in Japan.

NTT Docomo said that Intelligent Glasses could be a boon to tourists.

“Character recognition technology enables instant language translation for users travelling abroad and reading restaurant menus and other documents,” NTT Docomo said.

Translated text The glasses, which are still at a research stage, can show translated text in a user’s first language, according to the company.

The head-mounted display can translate Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean languages.

Translation takes over five seconds for the prototype.

The technology can also turn flat surfaces into pseudo-touchscreens, NTT Docomo said.

A person can manipulate a virtual image in their field of vision using a ring that relays hand movements on the blank surface back to the glasses.

The spectacles also use facial recognition software to display personal details of a person who is in view, the company added.

The data is called up from remote servers using smartphones.

Wearable tech Wearable technologies have “tremendous potential, but face a lot of hurdles”, IDC consumer technology consultant Jonathan Gaw told the BBC. “Small-bore applications like on-the-fly menu translation won’t sell a pair of smart glasses on their own, but a large eco system of applications might,” he said. Smart glasses face immediate issues of size, weight and battery life, Mr Gaw said. In the consumer world, fashion and social acceptability concerns also come into play, he added. Some of the major technology companies are in the process of developing wearable technology.

For example, Google is developing head-mounted spectacles as part of the Google Glass project.

Developers are in the process of putting together applications for Google Glass.

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Expatriates in receipt of UK pensions and benefits may soon be contacted by the Department of Work & Pensions to confirm their international bank details.

From 31st January 2014, the Department for Work and Pensions will need an International Bank Account Number (IBAN) and Bank Identification Code (BIC) in order to make payments to expatriates’ accounts in Spain and other Eurozone countries. This change is due to new European Union regulations which aim to make payments between EU countries faster and more secure.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) already holds IBAN and BIC details for most of its customers. But expatriates whose details are not yet held by the DWP will soon receive a letter asking for them.

Bank customers will not be asked to provide any further details of their accounts, such as passwords. It is only the IBAN and BIC details that are needed If you receive a letter, you should complete the attached form and return it to the DWP as soon as possible, says the British Embassy in Madrid.

Failure to do so may mean your payments will be stopped because after 31st January 2014, banks in Eurozone countries will not accept any DWP direct payments without these details.

You can get the IBAN and BIC details from your bank account statement or directly from your bank.

Expatriates only need to provide additional bank details if they receive payments into a Eurozone account outside the United Kingdom and have received a letter from the DWP. Those whose pension or benefit is paid into a UK account are unaffected by this change in EU regulations.

Officials from the Department for Work and Pensions are also reminding customers who have changed address, and who have yet to inform the DWP, to contact the International Pension Centre in Newcastle-upon-Tyne on 0044 191 218 7777 in order to make sure their details are up to date.

For more information about the change to European bank account numbers, visit the European Commission website at http://ec.europa.eu/internal_market/ payments/sepa/index_en.htm .

For media enquiries only, contact the Embassy press office on 917 146 364 / 363

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5th Anniversary lunch

Billed as their Anniversary and farewell Dinner some 60 Freewheelers gathered in La Marina on Sunday the 13th for what was to be the teams last event for the time being. A victim of their own success the team have decided to sit back for a while and let those who have participated over the past five years organise an outing of their own through the team who will still be there to advise. The guys have spent a lot of their own time and money finding places to visit with great success and now feel they deserve a rest. The new idea being that all who are on the Freewheelers mailing list organise a day out in their own ares with lunch at their favourite restaurant. This may reduce numbers on the day but that makes it easier to manage in both finding a restaurant that can accommodate the group and cars on the road. If everybody on the mailing list did one, just one then there would be enough for the next seven years, so come on folks, HELP! & do it!

Sundays outing was a pleasant drive through the countryside from La Marina to a new venue on the way to Crevillente driving via the scenic route and passing groves of pomegranate trees full of ripe fruit, past endless palm trees to our destination Los Molinos.

After one of our previously favourite restaurant doubled its asking price by its new owners a new one had to be found very quickly as the date had already been set.. The new venue proved to be an outstanding choice by Richard who had spent much time finding a new location and then changing the route to cope with new roadworks that had sprung up overnight! Thanks Richard, great job.

A very traditionally Spanish 3-course menu-del-dia with ribs, chicken or fish as the main, preceded by the plate-in-the-middle cheese & jamon, a second plate of fried whitefish and naturally the plate of salad. Complemented with wine and fruit & cream after’s all seemed to be well satisfied.

Freewheelers Christmas Dinner is set for December 8th, so get it in your diary.

RAISING MONEY FOR THE AECC Recently Vivienne Shepherd took over the Quesada Studio and Boxing gym (under the Club) and to promote the takeover she held an open day comprising of a 4 hour spinnathon, body combat session, insanity and boxing.. Vivienne also decided she would like to raise money for Maria’s Pink Ladies ie AECC. So the Quesada Pink Ladies and some of Marias Pink Ladies

were on hand to organise a raffle. Also Debbie Weedon (Quesada Pink Ladies), Vivienne Shepherd and Janet Figueroa who organised the event were sponsored to take part in each event. There was also a BBQ and fashion show with a difference plus Bay radio were there all day providing the music and entertainment with Lee Fox. The day raised the fantastic amount of 978.30 euros.

P i c t u r e d are Debbie accepting the cheque on behalf of the AECC, Vivienne, Janet and Santiago Lopez the head monitor at the club.

For more information on Maria and the Pink Ladies fundraising for the AECC go to www.pinkladies. es

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SPOTLIGHT ON CAMPOSOL Recently, Cat’s and Tel’s Bar laid on the last of an amazing summer of almost weekly events by hosting an evening of fun filled entertainment.

Wildcats delivered a fantastic night of music, getting many of the 150+ crowd up dancing and on their feet. With Cher, Lady Gaga and a few other singing icons appearing there really was something to suit everyone’s musical taste.

Oh, and not forgetting the one and only, “Superscot!”

Huge congratulations to Sara and Shaun, Leanne and Steve for hosting a brilliant night, not only on this particular Saturday, but throughout the summer. Well done and thank you for raising a lot of money for some of our local charities along the way too. We look forward to your future events.

Camposol Sector A Telephone: 634 143 088

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In order to provide the very best to residents and visitors, Camposol now offers a new concept in relaxation, combining health, sport and leisure in the form of the Sensol Resort.

The four star Sensol hotel offers thematic double en-suite bedrooms and lounges based on the 5 elements. The facilities & services are designed to accommodate everyone, facilities include; conference rooms, tennis courts, a poolside bar and more.

With additional facilities for those who wish to take full advantage of their holiday, there is the anti-stress & beauty centre combining luxury, comfort and quality.

New Multi-Million Euro

Mazarron MarinaThe Camposol development is located close to Mazarron which is actually two towns in one. Mazarron itself is the main town with everything you would expect; a town hall, daily indoor fresh produce market, banks, medical facilities, shops, primary & secondary schools etc. Then, there is the seaside resort town, Puerto de Mazarron with pedestrianised walkways, a new multi million euro marina complete with underground parking, shops, bars & restaurants and of course the beach which has been awarded the coveted Blue Flag for water quality over consecutive years.

Daily menu available from 10am until 3pm and on Thursdays 8.30am until 3pm.

Traditional Sunday Lunch 12.45 - 3.00pm Small €4.50 large €6.50

El Saladillo Hot Springs.

Hot Springs FountainThe thermal spring at El Saladillo, is a pleasant walk just along from phase B. Providing ample evidence of the volcanic nature of the area. The hot springs have a continuous stream of 50°C water flowing out of the ground; unfortunately being in a remote area it would be difficult to put the spring to any particular use as the water just flows away to the nearby Rambla.

Several “splash pools” have been dug into the earth and several channels have been created for the hot water to flow.

You can be completely immersed in the health giving waters if you so wish. We have used them and must say the waters certainly refresh your skin.

If visiting the Hot Springs please bear in mind that there is nothing at the location so if you wish to bathe you will need to make your own arrangements for changing and drying yourself.

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DO YOU PLAY BRIDGE?

Christmas has arrived at Just Fabulous! Yes it may still be hot and sunny outside but inside you will find a distinctly festive feel, as Just Fabulous is now ready for Christmas.

So if you are looking for a Card or Gift for that

DUPLICATE BRIDGE IS PLAYED ON WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY AT “THE TREVI BAR” ON CAMPOSOL B ….. 9.30AM FOR 9.40 START

The CLUBS are organized for YOU to enjoy the game.

All the players are DIAMONDS and have HEARTS of GOLD. Also all the SPADE work has been done for you.

Just come along & play

Just give one of us a call and we will be glad to WELCOME you with open HANDS. We can also arrange partners for you.

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C l i n i c a l Complementary Therapies offer a holistic approach to aiding and resolving health issues.

Complementary Therapies do what they say! They are there to complement traditional medicine, they are not an ‘alternative’.

Traditional medicine is becoming more aware of the role played by complementary therapies and in recent years we are seeing a far more open minded approach toward this side of health care.

Most complementary

therapies don’t just aim to treat the ailment but also treat the mind and spirit which are vital to treat to assist towards a full and effective recovery.

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The importance of this is that the therapy is treating the cause of the problem and not just the symptoms which is often the case in other areas of health care.

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What’s in a Home Decorator’s Bag of Tricks?

Home decorating draws on your creative side, as well as your inner engineer. When you launch into home decorating, you get to play with colour, texture, patterns and paint, not to mention tape measures and graph paper!

You know you’ll need to create some magic, so take a tip from professional home decorators: Pack a carry-all bag filled with all the must-haves of the trade — and you’ll have everything

you need to create decorating magic to hand, instantly!

Claw Hammer: That’s one which lets you hammer in nails and then pry them up if they’ve gone crooked.

Pick a size that fits comfortably in your hand.

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each sort and size in separate containers.

Notebook: Preferably with unlined sheets (for sketching and note-taking) or graph squares, if you need to be really accurate with measurements, or need to see if something fits.

Picture and plate hangers: In different sizes.

Wire: Different gauges for different jobs.

Rawlplugs: Different sizes, but keep the sizes separated in different containers.

Screwdriver set: Keep a selection of sizes of both standard and Phillips (cross-head) screwdrivers.

Glue gun: For a variety of decorating and crafts projects.

Pins: Both straight and safety pins for draping and shaping.

Magic Hem: Iron-on Magic Hem creates hems without sewing – that’s why it’s Magic!

Velcro: Magic Hem’s best friend!

From Home Decorating For Dummies, 2nd Edition by Katharine Kaye McMillan, Patricia Hart McMillan.

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Look Good Feel Great

Is exercise as effective as drugs for heart disease and diabetes?

A new study, published in the British Medical Journal, suggests that exercise and drugs often have similar results when used to treat heart disease, prevent diabetes and for stroke rehabilitation.

The researchers even found that in some cases, exercise was more effective.

“No statistically detectable differences were evident between exercise and drug interventions in the secondary prevention of coronary heart disease and prediabetes,” the study’s authors wrote. “Physical activity interventions were more effective than drug treatment among patients with stroke.”

While this study isn’t a license to forgo pills that have been prescribed to you, it’s definitely worth adding more exercise to your daily routine - and even talking to your doctor about whether you could replace your pills with a structured fitness program.

After all, the benefits of exercise are plentiful, and well documented. Just going for a long walk every day lowers your blood pressure, can help you lose weight, and could reduce your risk for breast cancer.

Enjoy!

Walking can help you lose weight, but it can turn into a boring drudge. Challenge your workout with some new ideas to walk off the weight: We are creatures of habit. If you have a regular route then break your habit by occasionally walking your normal route in the other direction. It not only beats

boredom, but it’ll wake you up to the world around you by helping you see things from fresh angles. Go left instead of right when you take your first step. Make a point to notice three things you never observed from the opposite direction.

If something is making you angry, or simply won’t go right, go for a walk! You’ll not only get a great physical workout because the adrenaline will make you walk faster, but you’ll also burn off some of the stress hormones coursing through your body.

Go for a walk with someone. You’ll be less likely to duck out than if you are going on your own, plus a good natter will make the distance seem all too short!

Sometimes less is more. Rather than a 45minute walk, take three separate 15-minute walks. You’ll derive just as much health benefit, plus you’ll keep your metabolism running throughout the whole day so you’ll burn more calories.

Got a problem? Go for a walk. Walking relaxes your mind and body, and many times the solution will just come to you as you walk.

Go for a walk between 4 and 7 p.m. Your body temperature is highest then, your muscles are warmest, and you’ll have plenty to mull over from the day. The resulting calm will help you drift off at bedtime for a good night’s sleep.

Lastly - Be glad. The mere fact that you can go for a walk is something to be glad about.

Count up how many other things there are to be glad about.

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9 Health Benefits of Almonds:

Serums are thick liquid-like products with active ingredients like vitamins and anti-oxidants that are formulated with smaller molecules so they can penetrate deep into the skin. Serums are designed to penetrate and treat various skin conditions, such as redness, dehydration or lack of firmness, wrinkles, dark spots or to brighten the skin.

A facial serum or a facial moisturizer?

Are you finding it hard to decide what’s better for your skin: a facial serum or a facial moisturizer? Here’s what you need to know.

How to choose the right serum?

Choosing a facial serum for a particular skin type or concern can be difficult; read labels to figure out which ones are best for your complexion.

When choosing a facial serum, keep in mind your skin type, whether it is oily, dry, combination or sensitive. Then,

How to properly apply a serum?

Things get a little more complicated when you are also using facial serum facial serum – when should you apply your serum and when should you apply your moisturizer, and what about the toner?

Well, first start with your toner. If you have dry skin, apply the serum serum right away, when skin is still damp to seal in as much moisture as possible. Wait a few minutes until the serum is fully absorbed, and then apply your moisturizer. That will allow you to lock and increase the benefits of the serum.

In other words, you apply the serum after your toner and before your moisturizer!

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People are often confused about the differences between a moisturizer and a facial serum, and may be unsure if they should use one or both products. While facial serums can give you added moisture, the main reason you’d want to use a facial serum is to get added nutrients into deeper layers of your skin that a regular moisturizer is not able to reach. Due to their large molecules, moisturizers can only penetrate the first layer of the skin, allowing them to to hydrate and seal in moisture. A facial serum is able to penetrate into all three layers of the skin because it is made of smaller molecules. The serums ability to go deeper into the skin is what allows it to help combat many common beauty complaints.

determine what issues you are trying to prevent or correct, and find products that contain ingredients to combat these issues, such as antioxidants to prevent aging, retinol (commonly referred to as vitamin A) to reverse aging, or hyaluronic acid to keep your skin nourished. Some skin serum ingredients are useful in fading dark spots on the face, while others give a healthy glow to dull, grayish complexions.Using a serum that’s just right for you will go a long way toward improving the appearance of your skin.

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1. They reduce heart attack risk.

Those who consume nuts five times a week have about a 50 percent reduction in risk of heart attack according to the Loma Linda School of Public Health.

2. They lower ‘bad’ cholesterol.

Almonds added to the diet have a favorable effect on blood cholesterol levels, according to a clinical study by Dr. Gene Spiller, Director of the Health Research and Studies Center, Inc. 3. They protects artery walls from damage.

It was found that the flavonoids in almond skins work in synergy with the vitamin E, thus reducing the risk of heart disease (Research at Tufts University).

4. Almonds help build strong bones and teeth.

The phosphorus in almonds helps make this possible.

5. They provide healthy fats and aid in weight loss: Although nuts are high in fat, frequent nut eaters are thinner on average than those who almost never consume nuts. (Data from the Nurses’ Health Study) Those who ate nuts at least two times per week were 31 percent less likely to gain weight than were those who never or seldom ate them in a study involving 8865 adults. (WHFood’s article on almonds) 6. Almonds lower the rise in blood sugar and insulin after meals 7. They help provide good brain function.

Almonds contain riboflavin and L-carnitine, nutrients that boost brain activity and may also reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

8. They nourish the nervous system.

According to Ayurveda, almonds help increase high intellectual level and longevity.

9. They alkalize the body.

Almonds are the only nut and one of the few proteins that are alkaline forming.

When your body is not alkaline enough, you risk osteoporosis, poor immune function, low energy and weight gain.

Did you know?

Almonds are actually stone fruits related to cherries, plums and peaches. United States is the largest producer of almonds.

From ancient Egypt to modern times, almonds have always been a popular ingredient in lotions and potions

kim clark benefits consultancy Do you suffer from mobility problems, breathlessness/pain or falls/stumbles?

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What is a serum?

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Facial Serum vs. Facial Moisturizer

But what is a serum? Do we need it? Or is it just another layer in your skin care routine? If you belong to the category of those who ignore the existence of serums, now you have the opportunity to discover and add to your daily program of skin care these innovative products that guarantee impressive results!

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Look after you feet and raise money for The Children’s Home in Elche at the same time.

On Sunday 27th of October PRETTY FEET comes to El Raso - Bar Sofia now complying with the music silence are still just go go go.... and this coming Sunday they have teamed up with AAColetto Hair and Beauty Salon in San Miguel to provide “Pretty Feet” for some local ladies.... There are still 6 places left for a FREE FOOT TREATMENT so if you want to “TREAT YOUR FEET” get along to Bar Sofia next Sunday afternoon - 3.00p.m. until 6.00p.m. or maybe if there are enough feet it will go on a little later - there are free appointments on offer to “treat your feet” have

collagen induction on your face or a free consultation on any hair or scalp concerns you may have. Toni Coletto owner of the salon in San Miguel has 30+ years experience working in Spain 21 of those years were spent in Villamartin Plazza.

If you would like to book a free treatment please email sueinthesun@hotmail.co.uk and just put FOOT TREATMENT or COLLAGEN in the subject line or you can text to 629 869 959 On the day there will be a raffle and other fun fundraising for the Children’s Home in Elche.

We’ve all had a fake tan disaster – whether it’s that one, tiny annoying streak on your elbow, or that the shade is just that little bit too far down the Dulux terracotta chart. James Read reveals how to remove fake tan easily, and effiiciently – without making a mess.

Fake tan is like the perfect love affair. When it’s good, it makes us look and feel better about ourselves and there are times when we couldn’t be without it. But when it goes wrong and the glow begins to fade, boy can it be difficult to get rid of.

Whether you’re in the midst of a tan-tastrophe or simply feel like trading in your summer tint for a more autumnal hue, tanning guru James Read gives his top tips on how to remove fake tan in five easy-peasy, quite literally lemon-squeezy steps...

1. ‘Getting that perfect glow and removing it evenly is all about the prep. Start by mixing a small amount of lemon and lime juice with baking soda and pour over a hand sponge. Place in the microwave for two minutes and leave to cool for a few seconds before rubbing over your skin. Do this over a 48 hour period before tanning.’

2. ‘Cleansing wipes are great for removing self tan that’s not visible to the naked eye. Do this on the day of tanning.’

3. ‘To help remove your fake tan, head straight for the steam room in the gym and let it do it’s thing for 20-30 minutes before rubbing your skin gently with a wet towel.’

4. ‘Crushed brown sugar mixed with olive oil and lime juice work well as an exfoliator. Simply rub over your skin with a warm towel.’

5. ‘Going swimming for an hour will help to fade your tan naturally.’ www.marieclaire.co.uk

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According to the General Council of Notaries’ statistics on housing transactions, the number of purchases made by foreign buyers increased by 22.6% during the second quarter of 2013. Specifically, these buyers purchased 14,593 homes in Spain in that period, which the notaries said represents a “significant increase over previous quarters”.

In the distribution of these operations, those made by non-resident foreigners accounted for 54.9% of the total. The Council said that “the behaviour between the segment of resident and non-resident foreigners has been inconsistent”, and that the most likely trigger of this recent surge would be the authorisation to grant residency permits to purchasers of real estate with a value of 500,000 euros or more.

The first quarter experienced a moderate increase of 4.4%, following a “strong” increase in transactions in the last quarter of 2012 due to the elimination of the tax deductions for house purchases, which came into force on 1st January, while nonresident foreigners were seen as the “engine” of all foreign transactions, increasing by 43% year-on-year.

Bedar, 04288 (next to Miramar Restaurant)

Tel: 607 705 085 or 687 938 466

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The British community has donated a collection of 350 euros for schools in the Municipality.

The British community of Zurgena, in collaboration with parents of students as well as shops and local businesses, has donated 350 euros to the Ayuntamiento for improvements and maintenance of schools in the Municipality.

The money has been raised by organising a charity event. It was attended by about 220 people and was enlivened by musical groups playing popular songs from the 60s, to the delight of the audience.

The Estación de Renfe was the setting for a Gala starring typical English dishes prepared by residents of the community for the appreciation of the Zurgeneros.

Peter Dell and Gary Bowen, residents of Zurgena of British origin, explained the aim of these solidarity actions at the donation ceremony at the Ayuntamiento. ‘This was the seventh year in a row that we have organized charity events. Although previously we designated the collection for the orphanage at Vera, this time we thought about helping our local community and its facilities.’

The Alcalde, Luis Díaz, thanked the organisers for what he saw as ‘an important symbolic gesture, full of good intentions.’

Accompanied by other councillors he praised ‘the tremendous effort,’ and promised that the English community ‘will be treated as it deserves, working with them in any way that you request.’

His words were backed by support from the Concejal de Tercera Edad y Comunidad Británica, Jim Simpson and the leader of the Comercio y Turismo, Sampo Penttila.

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Bedar

This beautifully presented cortijo boasts 4/5 bedrooms, private pool, land and fabulous views. There is in addition a large workshop ready for conversion into an apartment if needed. A rare find , less than 30 minutes from the coast, close to Bedar village.

279,950€

OLV762

lubrin(jauro)

This sizable 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom traditional Spanish property boasting some fantastic original features is located in a small hamlet under a 15 minute drive from the popular Spanish market town of Lubrin.

99,950€

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Cucador

This immaculate villa is situated in Llanos del Peral, Cucador in a small hamlet of properties with good links to both Huercal Overa and Albox towns. The property boasts 3 beds and a separate annex, private pool and parking.

165,000€

OLV058

lubrin(rambla aljibe)

This magnificent plot with small house and log cabin as well as swimming pool lends itself to commercial possibilities as an outward bound centre or camping centre with 25 hectares of incredible land and stunning views.

134,950€

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Sierra Cabrera 3 Bedrooms Private Pool Sun spa jacuzzi

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69.900€

SCL00122

215.000€

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385,000€

Cortijo Grande 2 Beds /2 Baths Near Golf Fantastic views

*Sierra Cabrera * 3 Bed/3 Bath * Seperate annex * Various terraces

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SCL0098

89.000€

SCL0130

225.000€

SCL0049

280.000€

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299.950€

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694.000€

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• Property Sales • Resales • Holiday Lets • Commercial Properties • Off Plan Investments • Property Vigilance • Maintenence SPECIAL OFFER 2beds, 2 baths, open views In & outdoor pool, communal pool, brand new

Spacious townhouse 97m² 3 beds, 2 baths, furnished 31m² terrace, OFP, Viewing highly recommended

Furnished villa 100m² 3 beds, 2 baths, plot 400m² AC/H private pool Lovely mountain views

Front line apartment 73m² 2 beds, 2 baths, AC/H 1°floor, excellent views com, pool, parking, furnished

95.000€

89.000€

205.000€

129.000€

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Mojacar Playa Super apartment 91m² 2beds 2baths, south facing Large terraces 33+17m² lift, garage, store room Communal pool, close to beach

Top floor apartment 59m² 2 beds, 1 bath large terrace, BBQ, AC/H communal pool, 100 m from the beach

Well maintained townhouse 133m² 3 beds, 3 baths, terraces Roof terrrace 55m² stunning sea views Com. pool

1654.000€

Mojacar Playa

109.950€

197.000€

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Mojacar Playa

REF: METH5913

REF: METH5613

Reformed cortijo 200m² built plot 1200m², 15 min from Carboneras 3 beds, 1 bath main house, Guest apartment with 1 bed,1 bath

Refurbished semi det cortijo 161m² plot 322m² 4 beds, 2 baths, 15 min drive to Mojacar beach room for pool

219.000€

105.000€

99.000€

REF: MEVL2113

REF: MEAP4013

REF: MECT911

Large family villa with good sea views 4 beds, 3 baths all with AC/H, fully kitted for holiday lets just a few minutes walk from the beach private pool, carport. Must be seen.

REF: MEAP9509

129.000€

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Los Gafares

REF: MECT8208

Modern villa, just 50 m from beach 181m² built and 523 m² plot 3 beds, 2 baths, space for pool Central heating, Furnished

319.000€

449.000€

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105.000€

Marina de la Torre

“OPPORTUNITY” Apartment 72m² 2 beds, 2 baths, AC/H, Next to Golf course, furnished communal pool, garage

Macenas

1°floor aparment 84m² 3 beds, 2 baths, furnished Com pool, AC/H, parking, ready for rentals

Mojacar Playa

Det. villa 103m² on small community, 3 beds, 2 bath 150m from the sea, sun roof com. pool and gardens

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property of the week Ref 651 VERA BEACH 58,500€ BARGAIN

BANK REPOSSESSIONS, apartment in immaculate condition, with 2 beds, 2 baths,with garden, 70m constructed, living/dining room, A/C hot & cold, beautiful swimming pool, private secure parking, close to amenities.

REF.014

MOJaCAR

470.000€

REF.652

MOJACAR

79.950€

REF.538

VILLARICOS

220,000€

BARGAIN

Luxury detached villa of 232m set in 6,000m plot, 4 double bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, with private covered pool and fruit trees, 3 separate 2 beds apartments with private access, 5 private locked garages and store area, reduced for quick sale from 900,000€

Ground floor golf apartment with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, front sunnyterrace, complete equipped large kitchen &back patio, living/dining room, 2 beautiful swimming pools, fully furnished, great opportunity, in immaculate condition.

HARBOUR LIGHT, Charming first line town house, in excellent condition with wonderful sea & port views. 2 double bed,2 bath, Fully fitted air-con, underground parking and swimming pool, sold furnished, very centrally located.

REF.586

REF.583

REF.562

MOJCAR

124,950€

MOJACAR

99.000€

mojacar

329.950€

bargain

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1ST floor apartment with 3double bed, 1family bathroom, loungeDiner,kitchen, 30m terrace with sea views, 3 swimming pools, tennis court, private parking space, lifts, furnished, walking distance to the beach, great value.

First line apartment with 3 beds, 1 bath,terrace with fabulous sea views, newly equipped kitchen, living/dining room, beautiful swimming pool, semi furnished, A/C hot and cold, easy access, walking distance to all amenities.

Superb detached 2nd line villa, stone throw away from the beach, with sea views. 3 beds, 1 baths,lounge, terraces and roof terrace, mature garden, plus a 2 bedrooms self-contained apartment, walking distance to the beach, red cross & pharmacy

REF.648

REF.649

REF.645

sorbas

250,000€

Cariatiz

299,000€

Tabernas

115,000€

Wonderful cortijo in good condition with seperate guest house,set on a mature elevated plot with beautiful swimming pool and lovely country views.

Main house with 3 beds, 2 baths, guest house - lounge,kitchen,2 beds,bath.

30 mins to the coast.

Beautiful totally restored Cortijo full of character and charm, set on a landscaped elevated plot of 2,000m2. 3 beds, 2 baths, enclosed courtyard, fantastic pool área.220m built. Air-con and central heating.25 mins to the coast.

Charming cortijo ready to move into but needing some reform, set on a superb 5,000m2 plot with huge swimming pool and amazing mountain views. 105m2 built - 2 beds,bath.Large attached garage - easily converted into further accommodation

Ref.640 Cabo de Gata 180,000€

REF.601

REF.575

Excellent opportunity - spacious corner house over 3 floors in good condition with 4 beds, 2 baths, 2 lounges - 120m2 built.Front garden and roof terrace with wonderful mountain and sea views.Only 5 mins drive to the beach.

Sorbas

59,500€

Carboneras

129,000€

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Fantastic opportunity - semi-detached cortijo of 130m2,full of character and charm with a beautiful garden of 300m2.Ready to move into but needs some minor updating.3 double beds,2 baths.Wooden beams and log-burner.Huge roof terrace with amazing views.Patio and car port.30 mins to the coast.

Charming cortijo in good condition,set in a very tranquil location yet only 15 mins to the beach.Main house - 3 beds,family bath. Separate self-contained 1 bed annexe.1000m2 plot(space for pool)large garage.Phone and sat TVconnected.

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O S New to Market – Mazarron Country Club Immaculate, extended 2 bed, 2 bath Capricho with pool and central heating.

Fully furnished. 185,995€

Ref 642

Mazarron Country Club Great 1 bed, 1 bath semi-detached bungalow. West facing terrace. Fully furnished.

54,000€

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Mazarron Country Club Semi-detached, 2 bed, 1 bath bungalow on a 300m2 plot with a great open aspect. Room for a pool.

Offers in the region of...83,000€

Puerto de Mazarron Sunny 2 bed, 1 bath, ground floor corner apartment with communal pool.

Fully furnished.

Offers around 80,000€

San Isidro, near Cartagena 3 bed, 2 bath semi-detached country property. 2 rear, enclosed terraces.

Fully furnished.

85,000€

BEST OF SPANISH IS LOOKING FOR PROPERTIES TO SELL IN MAZARRON COUNTRY CLUB, PUERTO DE MAZARRON & BOLNUEVO. IF YOU HAVE A PROPERTY IN EITHER OF THOSE LOCATIONS, CONTACT BEST OF SPANISH

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Mazarronn country club 2 bed, 1 bath semi-detached bungalow.

Maintenance free, south facing garden has room for a pool. Fully furnished. offers in the region of....85,000€

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Mazarron Country Club Immaculately presented, 3 bed, 2 bath Clasico style villa views, heated pool, Jacuzzi and many extras.

199,995€

Mazarron Country Club Lovely 2 bed, 1 bath bungalow with amazing country views. Conservatory.

Quiet location.

89,000€

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Abanilla (Murcia) € 75,000

Ref.: E-1716

fortuna €105,000 Ref.: E-1892

Ref.: E-1944

Fantastic bargain, reduced by €100.000- to €197,500. Impressive family home 5km near to Aspe. Strong and solid construction of 275m2 on 2.300 m2 fenced and walled plot. 4 plus 2 double bedrooms with built in wardrobes, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite), toilet, kitchen, utility room, diner, 2 lounges, open fireplace, large porch, wide views, big garage, fire wood room, BBQ and summer kitchen, fronton court, 9 x 5 m pool with plunge pool and large terrace, established garden with high palm and pine trees, 3-phase electricity, oil central heating. A comfortable family home for whole year living. www.spain-fincas.info

fortuna (Murcia) €110,000 Ref.: E-2162

New villa on 2.600m2 plot, living area 120m2. Built with first quality materials.

Impressive large lounge/diner, 2 double bedrooms, one single bedroom, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite), kitchen, utility room.

The southfaced terrace offers beautiful wide views. The large and bride lounge is just impressive. Built-in wardrobes, central aircon pre-installed.

Near an established urbanization with ameneties, motorway A-7 10 minutes drive, Murcia 15 minutes, Fortuna Spa 10 minutesbeaches and airports Alicante and San Javier 45 minutes . Mains water, needs solar panels (€10.000 approx.).A beautiful home at an excellent price. www.spain-fincas.info

La Zarza: Cozy mountain retreat 10 mins drive to Pinoso. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, dressing room, open plan kitchen/diner, lovely lounge with rustic open fireplace, workshed, large terrace off mains bedroom, wide views to mountains, garden with high trees, off-road parking, space for pool. Neighbours around. Beautifully fitted and furnished. A lovely low maintenance country retreat with character. www.spain-fincas.info

Country home fully re-furbished 75m2 on 6.800m2 plot, 10 mins drive to Fortuna, neighbours around. Asphalted access, 2 bedrooms, lounge with open fire place, large country style kitchen, utility room, bathroom, large porch with stunning views to mountains, roof terrace, dogs garden. A beautiful character home to relax and to enjoy nature . Mains water and electricity, internet. www.spain-fincas.info

orihuela (Alicante) €132,000

orihuela (Alicante) €149,000

In the “campo“: Stylish villa of 147m2 living area on a plot of 1.600m2 fully walled, between orange and limon horchards, 8 m drive to Orihuela town. Large porch, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite), spacious kitchen, utility room, lounge/diner with open fireplace, tower room, Pool 8 x 4m. A modern home for a comfortable country life. Distance to airports Alicante and Murcia: 40 min., beaches of Guardamar 25 min. www.spain-fincas.info

Hurchillo: Dream country home, 5,090m2 plot with high, shady pine trees. 2 wooden luxury, cozy houses of together 120m2 living area, very private but with neighbours, all services. South facing, big living room, open plan kitchen, 2 beds, walk in wardrobe, direct access to amazing pool area, aircon. Pool 8x4, summer kitchen and bar. Outside toilet. Completely self contained guest cottage, 1 bed, bathroom, kitchen, aircon, garage for 2 cars. Stunning views to la Pedrera lake, asphalted access, electric gate, impressive drive in area, terraces, vegetable garden, walk to bar/restaurant. 25 Mins from Mediterranean and Mar Menor, 8 mins drive Orihuela town. A relaxing retreat for friends of nature, near to ameneties .www.spain-fincas.info

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orihuela (Alicante) €129,000

Abanilla (Murcia) € 174,950

Ref.: E-2102

Two rustic style cottages in one on a plot of 650m2 , 5 minutes drive from Orihuela town. Living area 180m2 : Three bedroom cottage with two bathrooms, kitchen, lounge / diner with open fireplace, aircon., SAT TV. Two bedroom cottage with 1 bathroom, kitchen, lounge / diner, aircon. Private pool area, BBQ, parking. Bargain price of € 129.000 www.spain-fincas.info

Ref.: E-2177

Ref.: E-2137

algorfa €89,500 Ref.: E-2171

Ref.: E-2175

Luxury, spotless country villa of 150 m2 living area, 5 years young, on a walled and fenced plot of 1.700 m2 : 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, (1 en-suite), lounge with open fire place, large kitchen/diner, spacious utility room, beautiful summer kitchen, outside toilet/changing room, lovely 10x5 m pool area with gazebo, stunning views to mountains, neighbours around. Central aircon hot and cold, solar panel for water, telephone, internet, satellite TV and alarm. 5 min. drive to the historic town of Abanilla with Saturday street market, 50 minutes to airports, 20 min. to Murcia town. A wonderful place for an enjoyable country life. www.spain-fincas.info

EVA VERONIKA

Southfaced and very private corner property near Algorfa with large community pool. 96 m2 built area on 300m2 plot. Rustic style porch, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite), kitchen comes with all white goods, living room with dining area, utility room, sun terrace, off-road parking, built-in wardrobes, 4 aircons., ceiling fans, landline phone with internet connection, a perfect home near to facilities, 10 mins drive to beaches. Stunning price fully furnished: www.spain-fincas.info

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105,000€

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72,000€ apartments in zurgena 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with 71 m2 with kitchen and communal roof terrace.

BARGAIN 101,39 square meters built. Two bedroom duplex in La Alfoquia with fitted kitchen with white goods, communal pool, private parking space and garden.

116 m2 on a plot.

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, big kitchen and terrace.

Quiet area close to Arboleas.

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44,000€

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Near Fines: Great investment opportunity, furnished 2 bed villa with good size plot, space for pool only 59,995€

Oria: Large 4 bed detached villa (216m2), 2.000m2 plot, must be viewed to be appreciated. Only 125.000€

La Cinta: Beautiful Country house, currently 2 apts but easily converted to large house, 5 beds, 2 baths, 3 lounges. Only 115,000€

El Prado, Immaculate 2 bed, 2 bath villa, landscaped gardens, stunning views and excellent location.

Only 84,995€

Limaria: Fully legal urban plots, 625m2-900m2, water and electric on site.

Land from 38.000€ Villa projects from 40.000€

Oria: 18.000m2 plot with 2 detached villas requiring finishing, great views and access - NOT Rambla.

49.995€

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Mojacar Playa: New 1&2 bed high spec apartments, sea views, underground car parking, 100% mortgages available. From 85,000€

Vera: New 2 bed apartment in town centre, excellent rental or investment. Only 49.000€

Mojacar Playa: 3 bed, 2 bath house, terrace, one minute walk to beach and commercial centre. Great rental potential 110,000€

Mojacar: 500m2 plot with outline planning permission, perfect location, sea views.

59.995€

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Oria: Stunning 3 bed, 2 bath detached villa with 30,000m2 plot, Peaceful location, large lounge. 149,995€

Bedar: 6.000m2 plot of land with 100m2 structure for finishing or new build, beautiful location, great views only 59.995€

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ESTATE AGENTS / INMOBILiARIA / MANTENIMIENTO - MOJACAR SALES, RENTALS & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT VENTAS, ALQUILERES Y MANTENIMIENTO

A1165 Mojacar Playa €169,000

A1178 Mojacar Playa €148,000 DV1283 Huerta Nueva €260,000 DV1286 Aqua Nueva €185,000 Quality ground floor apartment of 70m2 + 37m2 on popular complex, with views over the community gardens and pool to the sea. 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, terrace. Furnished. Underground parking.

A very attractive detached quality built villa of 146 m2 on 476 m2 near to Los Gallardos. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, integral garage, pool & roof terrace.

Only 10 mins drive from local beaches.

An attractive detached villa of 84 m2 on 400 m2 in walking distance of the town centre with panoramic views. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, huge underbuild, gardens & carport. 10 mins drive from local beaches.

South-facing ground floor apartment of 70m2+ 12m2 terrace & sea views on a smart urbanisations.

2 bedrooms , 2 bathrooms. Lovely community gardens & pool. In walking distance of shops & beaches.

A1182 Mojacar Playa €115,000

A1181 Puerto Rey €129,950

A1143 Mojacar Playa €99,995

DV1207 Cortijo Grande €299,000

Immaculate ground floor apartment of 82m2 on a small urbanisation with superb sea views & very near to the beach. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms.

Community terrace & pool. Off street parking.

Quality penthouse apartment of 77m2 with terrace & roof terrace. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Underground parking. Pretty views over the community pools & gardens. All amenities & beaches nearby.

Quality ground floor apartment of 78 m2 in walking distance of the restaurants, bars & beach. 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Easy parking. Beautiful community gardens, pool & patio.

A fully renovated detached cortijo of 309m2 on 4,000m2 with stunning views. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, quality fitted kitchen. Carport. Beautiful gardens & pool. A short drive to golf, towns & beaches.

A1136 Mojácar Playa €115,000

LV630 Turre €99,950

Quality apartment of 71 m2 terrace of 23 m2 with sea views. 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. In immaculate order. Carport. Fabulous pool & gardens. Part furnished.

Well presented, immaculate townhouse 99m2 on a small cpmplex with community pool & underground parking. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, utility room/ storeroom. Furnished. 10 min drive to beach.

LV640 Cortijo Grande €97,500 Lovely furnished front-line golf townhouse of 89 m2 with breathtaking views over the golf course. 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, private terrace. Short drive to towns & beaches.

A1059

Villaricos

€95,0000

Nice quality apartment of 61 m2 + garage of 13 m2. 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom & terrace. Situated in a very pretty urbanisation with superb communal gardens & pool.2 mins walk from the marina.

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‘Strictly Line Up for 2013’ wee k 4

By Lyn Aspden of ‘Strictly Dance’

‘Strictly Dance’ come and join the professionals and learn along with the show Monday The Palms, Punta Prima 3:00-3:45 Beginner & Intermediate Tuition 3:45-5:15 Social Dancing Tuesday The Wok Royal, Benijofar 8:00-8:45 Beginner & Intermediate Tuition 8:45-10:15 Social Dancing New courses every 3 weeks, singles welcome.

For Information call Lyn on 966188430 or 635584431 or email lynatdenelledance@ hotmail.com Opening this weeks show were Sophie Ellis Bextor and Brendan with their interpretation of a Foxtrot. Sophie is now showing a much improved top line as she is lifting her core however she now needs to continue the lift through to her head which still has a tendency to be dropped marring an otherwise very good picture. There was a bit of gapping through the foxtrot but it was an otherwise excellent performance. I awarded her an 8 and the judges 35.

Next up were Fiona Fullerton and Anton with a Rumba. Fiona has great legs but failed to straighten them which is an essential part of the Rumba and as a result she failed to use her hips which left her Rumba appearing plonky and lacking the necessary fluidity. I gave her 5 and the judges a total of 22.

Following were Mark Benton and Ivetta and their Cha Cha Cha. This was danced with a hip hop edge (via the music), and Mark always shows great rhythm, energy and musicality

and because of his acting always delivers.

Unfortunately tonight there was very little evidence of Cha Cha steps and due to the style of his trousers, you couldn’t see his leg or hip action which spoilt the performance a little for me. I gave him 7 and the judges 26.

Ashley Taylor Dawson and Ola then danced a Viennese Waltz. His posture is improving but unfortunately as he has been told to stand up, he is now pushing his weight too far back which makes him look very stiff and will prevent him from getting the forward drive essential for this dance. His neckline is still somewhat awkward but cannot be corrected without the correct posture. He was also a bit flat footed, probably due to his weight being carried too far back. The judges gave him 31 and I gave him 6.

Next up were Julien MacDonald and Janette and their Salsa. Julien is a real trier but somehow just can’t get it right. His timing is always suspect and because he doesn’t have much control his body and hips weren’t in sync so his Salsa basic looked like he had lost his horse. I awarded him 5 and the judges 23.

Rachel Riley and Pasha then performed Quickstep. Although she has improved from last week, for me she looked as if Pasha was dragging her around the floor. Her legs were too stiff and because of this she couldn’t drive through her feet, so she lacked the necessary softness to get the Quickstep to appear easy. I gave her 5 and the judges 26.

Next to dance were Ben Cohen and Kristina with their Salsa. With such a height differential,

the lifts used were great, the armography was nice and relaxed and Ben gave his Salsa what he could. However, his timing is still suspect and he had no hip action although he is improving every week. I scored him 6 and the judges a very generous 31.

Deborah Meaden and Robin then danced Jive. I don’t know why, but the powers that be gave Deborah flat shoes!! She just ended up flat footed which resulted in a heavy jive, she didn’t point her toes on any of the kicks and it all looked really hard work for her - definitely not her dance. I gave her 3 and the judges a very generous 23.

My favourite Natalie Gumede and Artem then performed a Quickstep. I sincerely hope that Natalie will be able to remain in this competition as she had problems with an old injury. She has a back injury with bulging discs and had to have strong painkillers and an epidural to be able to perform. That said she was ever the ‘ultimate professional’. This girl lives and breathes dance, her flow, rhythm and musicality are superb and she handled the difficult choreography with ease. There was a bit of gapping apparent and for that reason I gave her 9 and the judges 35.

Patrick Robinson and Anya then danced a Cha Cha Cha. Patrick is still disappointing for me, he has what it takes but his flat footed action is still not being addressed. If he could use his ankles a bit more his performances would go up considerably. I awarded him 8 and the judges a total of 33.

Next to dance were Abbey Clancy and Aljaz

with their version of a Tango. Abbey is a natural ballroom dancer and her Tango showed all the necessary staccatto action. Her core has improved but still needs to allow this lift to go through to her head and lift her chin more. I awarded her 8 with the judges 35.

Next were Dave Myers and Karen and their Waltz. The people’s champion! Oh dear, this would have been a reasonable performance for week 1 but not acceptable for week 4! His posture is still awful, bottom stuck out, his weight is not over his toes so there is no drive or movement to his dancing. You could say that he is not a natural! I gave him a generous 3 and the judges 23.

Closing this weeks show were Suzanna Reid and Kevin with their Samba. A very difficult dance to master, and Suzanna certainly gave it everything. For me her basic action was poor as she didn’t close her feet anywhere and it left an ugly leg line for most of her performance but she does have good timing and certainly looked to enjoy herself. I gave her 7 and the judges 29.

The bottom 2 this week surprisingly were: Rachel Riley and Julien MacDonald (again!

3 weeks out of 3 - not deserved!) and after the dance off Julien was eliminated from the competition, although for me he was better than Rachel on the dance off.

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‘The data should make every veterinarian sit up and take notice.’ Says John Volk of Brakke Consulting.

Collected through a combination of surveys, individual interviews and focus groups, the data offers the profession robust information about pet owner attitudes, and reasons behind the decline in veterinary visits.

The study shows that; 63 percent of dog owners and 68 percent of cat owners question the need for regular veterinary care.

Older pets see the vet far less frequently than younger pets.

One-third of cats have not been to the vet in the past year.

Many pet owners find the costs of care higher than expected.

‘The need for routine veterinary care is simply not well understood by pet owners.’ Volk says. The survey indicates that pet owners associate veterinary care with vaccinations, not routine examinations, and this is really standing in the way of pets getting the kind of routine exams they need.’

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The study results show the root causes for this decline in veterinary visits to be: Greater access to veterinary care through shelters, mobile vaccine clinics, specialists, etc.

Pet owners substituting Internet research for clinic visits.

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The rising cost of care linked with the economic recession.

“The recession did have an impact, but it was not the only thing,” Volk says.

Karen Felsted, CEO of NCVEI, says ‘No matter how you look at these numbers, whether you look at veterinary practice studies or you look at numbers available from surveys of pet owners, the trend is the same. We are seeing less usage of veterinary practitioners than we did previously.

The recession is not simply the cause, but it has exacerbated the situation.’

Ian Spinks, president and general manager of Bayer Animal Health North America,commented ‘with one-quarter of pet-owners having spent nothing at the veterinarian last year, I believe is that pets aren’t getting the care they need.’

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TOMORROWS WORLD Bendable Smartphone We know what you’re thinking: could this even be real? The answer is yes -- or as Samsung likes to say, “Youm.” Youm is the name of this groundbreaking technology developed by Samsung that incorporates OLED displays that are flexible, bendable, and almost indestructible.

Earlier this year, Samsung unveiled its latest triumph in smartphone technology with this prototype that features a Windows Phone operating system. It’s no surprise that Samsung is the first in the industry to show off such innovative technology; the company reportedly controls 90% of the market’s OLED supply. We wonder if Apple will follow suit and launch a bendable iPhone 6!

See-through Faucet The sleek curve of this faucet makes you think it belongs on some gravity-controlled spaceship. In fact, there’s nothing futuristic or high tech about this faucet beyond it’s look. The 1limit faucet is just an elegant way to conserve water.

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The see-through glass tube of the faucet holds exactly 1 liter of water, which is supposed to be the amount of water one needs for a quick hand wash. The lever simply turns on or off, permitting or stopping the flow of water from the tube. Problem is, once you’ve used up the liter in the tube, you have to turn it off in order for the faucet to refill the tube. Perhaps this is indeed the best way for humans to conserve clean water in the future.

In an almost cartoon-like way, you can send your cold bread into a tunnel every morning and retrieve it minutes later as piping hot breakfast toast. With the Arzum Firrin tunnel toaster, you can avoid burning your fingers and setting off your smoke detector with burnt bread crumbs piling up at the bottom of the toaster!

The unique design of the Firrin toaster features a slide-out toasting tray that allows you to monitor your toast/bagel/croissant from the open sides. Once you pull the tray back out, the bread stops toasting immediately. Beyond it’s sleeklooking tunnel design, there aren’t other innovative features to justify the $72 price tag. But if you are indeed up for some futuristic breakfast action, you’ll need to choose between green, orange, silver, and magenta models.

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HTC Android smart watch reportedly coming next year HTC execs said earlier this week that wearable tech was an area of interest, and now comes word it’s working on its own Android smart watch, to be released next year.

HTC could be about to join the smart watch race.

A report from Bloomberg claims the Taiwanese company is working on its own wrist-based smart device, and it’ll be released next year.

The details are a bit scant at the moment, though. Apart from the fact it’ll run Google’s

mobile operating system, and have a camera, there’s not really much to go on.

But it would make sense for HTC. S a m s u n g and Sony have already released smart watches, while a host of other companies including Apple, Microsoft, and working on their own

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CEO Peter Chou and chairperson Cher Wang told the Financial Times that their wearables wouldn’t be gimmicky though. Chou said: “[A smart watch] has to meet a need, otherwise it’s just a gimmick or concept.”

Chou reckons most smart watches aren’t helping “people’s day to day lives”.

But he wouldn’t be drawn on exactly what HTC’s model would do differently.

HTC is also said to be working on a tablet, its first since the Flyer and Jetstream models in 2011. The new slate will be “nice and disruptive” according to Wang. It’ll have to be, as it’ll be up against Apple’s new iPads, as well as Nokia’s Lumia 2520.

Rumours also peg HTC as working with Amazon on a smart phone.

While Chou wouldn’t confirm or deny the rumours, he said HTC was “open-minded to those kinds of opportunities.”

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Blind entrepreneur launches app

A blind entrepreneur has launched a new app to revolutionise the way Britain’s 1.5 million visually impaired people eat out in the country’s restaurants. Matthew Wadsworth created the Good Food Talks app after discovering many blind and visually impaired people share his frustration at having menus read out loud to them.

Braille and large-print menus are also difficult to keep up to date.

The businessman and musician, 38, was convinced there was a better way and the solution came to hand – his smartphone.

“The idea is that whether you are totally blind and use the textto-speech software or simply need to invert colours or zoom to make things clearer, the app makes ordering in a restaurant a less stressful experience,” said Mr Wadsworth.

Good Food Talks uses GPS tracking to display the nearest dining outlets signed up to the scheme. It uses a database of menus and the accessibility functions of your smartphone to take the stress out of ordering.

While some restaurants offer Braille menus, this is not a complete solution since only 1 per cent of people in this category in the UK can read Braille.

In a survey run in conjunction with the Macular Society, the entrepreneur found that 87 per cent of visually impaired diners rely on their companions to read the menu aloud. Mr Wadsworth added: “The hope is that, with the app, everyone at the table is more equal, making dining out more dignified for everyone.”

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The principle behind Good Food Talks is that “visually impaired people shouldn’t have to pay to read a restaurant menu”. Instead, restaurants pay to upload menus and the scheme has been welcomed by the Sustainable Restaurant Association. A spokesman for the organisation said, “It should be a no-brainer for any restaurant to have better access to blind and visually impaired customers.” In addition to 77 branches of

Simon Kossoff, chief executive officer of Carluccio’s, said: “This is such an obvious idea and the technology is so simple that it amazes me nobody has done it before.”

About 360,000 people are registered blind in the UK but as many as 1.5 million people are visually impaired to some extent, according to the Royal National Institute of Blind People and the Macular Society.

Adrian Lee, 55, a blind musician from London, is one of app’s early adopters. He said: “I’m restricted to a few places that I know if I don’t want somebody else to read the menu out to me. This app has the potential not only to give me more independence, but also far more choice.”

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Or, for the big kid in all of us, is the hoverboard!!!!!!!! The trilogy’s director, Robert Zemeckis famously claimed that hoverboards were real but not released to the public due to “parental safety concerns”. This was a hoax. Although a prototype hoverboard actually exists, it only hovers if no one is standing on it.

Video-phones!!!! Yes they seemed like a strange gadget in the 80’s when the movies were released but they are real and most of us nowadays will have one. And the integration of Skype has made it a reality for all of us with a Smart-phone.

In part 2 of the trilogy there was a cinema that was showing Jaws 19. In 3-D!!!!!!!

(We see Marty get “eaten” by the huge hologramatic shark). Although we have 3-D movies they still aren’t genuinely “holographic”, the advances in the technology are advancing rapidly.

The star of the movies has to be the DeLorean. It could travel anywhere through time. It had a flux capacitor and later the “Mr Fusion” to power it. As well as Doc Brown retro-fitting the car to make it fly, because “where they’re going, they don’t need roads”! Although you’d be hard pushed to see a DeLorean on any roads as they were only produced from 1981-1982 for the American market.

Although no one has managed to travel through time, we humans have managed to make a flying car that actually flies. Sort of.

They’re called helicopters.

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e.g: Tubo - 75c Glass Vino 1€ Food available before the show.

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COMMUNITY NEWS WELCOME CRUISE

At the Welcome meeting Rosemary was pleased to announce the Cruise that Welcome are organizing for May 2014 They are going to St Petersburg and the Baltic Capitals- Tallin, Stockholm,Warnemunde, and Copenhagen At the time of going to press all cabins are available.

Depart for Madrid on May 30th for a chance to visit this great city, Fly to Copenhagen on the 31st to pick up the

cruise ship.

After a fantastic cruise with MSC this year they are going with the same company and the same ship MSC POESIA. Prices from 1217€ This includes transfer from Camposol to Madrid, Hotel in Madrid,All transfers, Full Board and Drinks while on the ship, taxes and full cancellation insurance.

For further information please contact Rosemary on 620 105 179

The Camposol Residents Association Although in being for some years as an ad hoc organisation the Association formally adopted its constitution as a registered voluntary organisation in the summer of 2006. (Reg No 7943/1, CIF No : G73369167) It is dedicated to the development and well being of Camposol in Murcia.

This township is now ten years old and has some 5000 dwellings. It is still under construction and will not be finished for some years.

The development has a wide range of nationalities, Dutch, Belgium, Germans, Norwegians, French, and Spanish but is primarily British. Some 3000 Brits live here permanently with another 2000 owning holiday homes. This site enables all, but particularly those who live in the UK to keep in touch.

Living here is a privilege, a broad arid river valley surrounded by mountains, twenty minutes from the Mediterranean, an hours drive from Murcia Airport, the cities of Murcia, Cartagena, Lorca, the resorts of Mazarron and Aguilas. A place which has been settled from before Roman times, with the oldest boat in the world in the harbour of Mazarron.

These 3000 have settled here mostly over the past five years, although some have

lived here up to ten years.

The past two years has seen bare villas turned into palaces with magical gardens, over 100 British owned businesses formed and developed.

We now have 7 restaurants, a dozen bars, including one with a large events room, with full lighting stage and sound equipment. There is a large supermarket, taxis, builders merchant, swimming pool constructors and maintainers, even central heating installers!

We are proud to live here amongst the Spanish, taking part in Spanish Cultural and Political life, but able to retain our own identity. Most of us carry Spanish driving licences, have Spanish Residence cards and are learning Spanish. We enjoy our visitors, whether they are family from the UK or holiday makers.

This site consists of the minutes of our committee meetings and important announcements and press releases as well as a forum page open for discussions amongst members.

The Association is open to all homeowners of Camposol and is controlled by an elected Liaison Committee who are democratically voted in.

The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal Runs from 14th October to 14th November and poppies can be found throughout Camposol and Puerto de Mazarrón.

Sunday 10th November St. Nicholas’ Church, Camposol D. The Ex-Servicemen’s Association of Mazarrón District (ESAMD) will be holding their annual Remembrance Church Service at 1230 for anybody

who may wish to attend.

This will be followed by a meal at the Trevi Restaurant, Camposol B at 1400 for ESAMD members and their guests.

Contact: Roy Tel. 634356222 or esamd_espana@yahoo. co.uk Monday 11th November Remembrance Service – Remembrance Garden Camposol A. This year will

ACE- Autos Caravanas España

invite invite you to join us. Do you have a motorhome, caravan or tent and would like to meet some new friends, come along to one of rallies, it costs nothing to join us so what do you have to lose.

We have just started to plan our 2014 rallies, which may include visits to Biarritz, Navarrenx and Cuenca but are still to be confirmed. Meanwhile we still have our remaining rallies for 2013.

4-11th October Fuseta, Portugal 7-12th November Javea, Spain 23 Dec-4th Jan Christmas and New Year in Benidorm, Spain Contact ACErallies@gmail.com for further information.

age concern

Thursday 24th October Auction at Mariano’s, Camposol A 10 – 11 bring registered items 11 – 1 public viewing 1pm hammer down Register on 634 310215 or as below by 17th October 5€ total to enter 3 items Friday 25th October Tabletop sale at Camposol B Wednesday 30th October Menu del dia at Restaurante Avenida, Puerto de Mazarron.

With music from ‘ Timeless 10€ Wednesday 6th November ‘Talking Shop’ social at Camposol Cultural Centre 1.30 pm 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

WELCOME EVENTS

Welcome remind you that the next monthly meeting is one week earlier than usual on Saturday 28th September due to Mariano’s closing for holidays.

Dance on October 23rd with tribute to Status Quo and The Eagles. Bring your ear-plugs! €10.

Dance on November 13th with the best comedian on the costas, Alan Wallace. Joined by Lucinda to get us dancing. €10.

Friday 29th November - Ladies Day trip to Torrevieja market, La Zenia shopping mall and Iceland for your Christmas goodies. €10.

December 4th is Christmas Party Night. Entertainment by Ricky Levazza. Start the festive season here for just €12.

New Years Eve dance with Dan Davey, Rob Sweeney and our own Christine. Say goodbye to 2013 and hello to 2014 for just €20 to include buffet and Steve’s disco.

Don’t forget our May/June cruise to the Baltic capitals, including the unmissable St Petersburg. Full details from Rosemary.

Call Rosemary on 620105179 for tickets and more information.

SEND your news & views TO EDITOR@ SOLTIMES.COM be hosted by Rev. Len Eaton, from St. Nicholas Church, will start at 11.30 a.m. and include the two minute silence at 12 (11 GMT).

It has been arranged for a special menu to follow the event (at Restaurant Saladillo).

Meal arranged for 1:30 p.m.

Contact: Dave Senior Peake Tel. 634327082 for more information

esamd: Members Social Event Wednesday 9th October

2013 Time: 19:30 for 20:00. Venue: Messon Restaurant, Isla Plana (Opposite Restaurant La Charra) Members wishing to attend this event should contact Roy on esamd_espana@ yahoo.co.uk or 634356220. The dress-code for men is long trousers and shirt or collared & sleeved top [polo shirt, short/long sleeved, but no singlet’s or t-shirts]. Members’ adherence to this rule is appreciated.

MAbs Mazarron Events

October 25th Charity Head Shave being done by Judy Carter at TREVI Bar, Camposol B. Starts at 6.00pm followed by 50´s and 60´s music and entertainment by DJ Weeto., Free entry.

The last Tuesday of the month VOLUNTEERS MEETING - Trevi bar, Camposol Sector B 11.30 am. If you would like further information about how you can help MABS come along to our meeting.

For further information please ring 620 582 418. Next meeting September 27th.

JIGSAW BEREAVEMENT GROUP Cats Bar Sector A Camposol 12.00 pm NOW the first Friday of each month.

This informal group provides support and information to all bereaved people. Call 620 582 418 for further details.

Event tickets on MABS Information Centre on Sector B Camposol, the MABS Charity Shop in Totana or by calling 620 582 418 keep watching the press for forthcoming events Thank you for your support!

Culture Vultures

I am hoping to be able to set up coach trips to Murcia and Cartegena – perhaps once a month to visit the theatre for concerts and ballet. Pick-up points would be: Atalaya, Lidl in Mazarron and Camposol.

We would leave early enough to have supper close to the theatre before the performance starts.

If you would be interested in joining and having a list of possible concerts etc. please contact me, Annie Busch at culturevultures.mazarron@gmail.com or by phone 968 599 031

fast - events

23rd November: FAST Christmas Fayre, Mariano’s Sector A. 1€ Entry 27th November Day trip to Benidorm. Departing from sector B 9am. 12€pp 11th December: FAST Christmas Party Night Hot & Cold Buffet entertainment Bernie Mac. Steak Out, Commercial Sector B. 10€. urther information tel: Cathie 968 199 717, Brenda 680 174 499, Jean 646 737 479

The Beacon of Light

Centre for Spiritual Awareness

Our meetings are every Wednesday from 7.00pm with weekly guest mediums which usually finish at approximately 8.30pm. As always the evenings ends with a friendly chat and a cup of tea and biscuits. All our meetings are funded by donations given during the evening, Our early healing sessions start at 6.00 pm and we are looking forward to starting the course on training new healers commencing in October. For

information please phone 620 877 326 Mediums for the following dates:

Wednesday October 9th Marilyn Webb Wednesday October 16th Jimmy McArthur Bring a flower Wednesday October 23rd Marilyn Webb Wednesday October 30th Anna-Marie Funding for the meetings will be raised by donations collected during the evening For more information: http://beaconoflightmurcia.webs´.com/ beacon.of.light.murcia@gmail.com Tel: 620 877 326. Also on facebook

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electricians Electrician , available for all works. Small or large. Call Dave 693 251 562. davendonc@aol.com

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cars & motorcycles also wanted transport in 1 hour

tel: 669 723 709

For Sale two as new cat carriers cost €32 new will sell for €30 the pair.

Quesada area 966719272 or e-mail rojo.cats@ yahoo.co.uk Dog travel cage airline approved.

Used once suitable for medium dog. 40€ Dog stroller off-roader nearly new, used for one month suitable for medium dog.

50€ Puerto de Mazarron area tel.

646243450 BOOKS 120 (v.g.c.)

20€ Quesada Tel: 966 716 599 Technics sx K500 organ/ keyboard, many

we buy anything

House Clearances All Types Of Vehicle (With Or Without Problems) Also Delivery & Collection Available For Personal Goods

Tel: 693 026 927 jewellery

sounds and drum p at te r n s.W i t h carry-bag and instructions. 50€.

Make excellent C h r i s t m a s p r e s e n t s .

El Pareton; 968484151 Cane Wall Mirror (v.g.c.)

80cm x 60cm 10€ Quesada Tel: 966 716 599 Toshiba DVD player SD3010KE new, in box unopened 50€.

2 Stair safety Gates used once, min 81cm plus 7mm extensions = 88cm each Gate extra extensions can be added 35 euros Tel: 685054729 4 Stainless steel inset Sinks , all left hand drainers with Roco mixer taps ,780 x 430, good condition,20e e a c h , Camposol area.

Tel.676028725 Tent for sale

plastering E N G L I S H PLASTERER internal finishing, external rendering, 15 years experience, good rates. FULLY LEGAL IN SPAIN. Call Chris 671 444 246 / 965 078 866 email: c_pettit@ hotmail.co.uk

insurance

GOLD WANTED asssa medical

English jeweller wishes to buy broken or unwanted Gold jewellery, silver and coins

IMMEDIATE CASH PAYMENT Call Peter

664 890 990

Member of the National Association of Goldsmiths

insurances

Asssa Mazarron, Diane Nolan, 968 153 396 mazarron@asssa.es

DON’T LET YOUR POOL & WATER BILLS DRAIN YOU!!

www.leak-tech.net

Tel: 627 752 965 | 622 400 365 | 966 194 179

info@leak-tech.net

for sale

locksmith

–KhyamRigidome.

Only used twice, perfect condition.

Video available on YouTube. 140 euros. Telephone 96 570 4843 Mobile 634691118 Dehumidifier.

Rarely used.

Condition as new. 60 euros.

Telephone 96 570 4843 Mobile 634691118.

E xtending wooden dining room table and 4 matching chairs size 160x80 good value 275€ quesada area 966716646 A lmark Commander bowling woods size 3 medium complete with bag hardly used 65€ quesada area 966716646

Locksmith locked out!! Call Me Telf: 647 151 972 (24hrs) Put This Number In Your Phone – 24 Hrs Call Out! Commerical, Residential, Cars Locks Changed - Dierre Locks Changed - All Locks To Work Off I Key – Motura Gardesa Locks Changed – Window Locks - Cars Opened To Retrieve Keys – Alarms Fitted

plumber

EMERGENCY

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musician Lenny Mitchell, guitarist singer, international, professional, solo act. lenny Mitchell & his musical time machine invite you on a trip back to the 60’s & 70’s.

Available to play in any venue. tel: 658 321 891 or email lennymitchell@live.co.uk

WANTED

under counter double freezer can collect tel: 672 033 676

commercial kitchen oven

must be in good working order

can collect call 609 199 394

Juicin Jack fruit / veg juicer in good condition Quesada area. Tel 669 552 401 Wanted Man’s Mountain Bike must be excellent condition up to 75€ paid. Tel: 698 289 324

pets

All plumbing work undertaken, from full bathroom installation to small leaks.

Need a plumber in an emergency then call now

966 763 633 650 587 361

pet taxi TRAVELLING IN AIR CONDITIONED VEHICLE DELIVERED TO DOOR PETS STAY IN PET FRIENDLY HOTELS. ACCOMPANIED TRAVEL AVAILABLE

(0034) 667 235 205 (sp) (0044) 7850 575862

18 month old male donkey (rescued). kind knowledgeable home with plenty of space ony. 90€ fuente alamo. tel 634334169

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property for sale / rent for SALE detatched cortijo 20mins from mojacar Spanish cortijo with 4 beds, 2 baths, Open plan, kitchen & diningroom,workshop, courtyard front & back reduced €140,000 Tel: 649 186 107 or email thunderpaul2003@ hotmail.com

RENTAL PROPERTIES URGENTLY REQUIRED

in Cabo Roig/Villamartin, Orihuela Costa Playa Flamenca

We have clients enquiring in this area

Contact CASASOL REAL ESTATE

tel: 965 325 601 tony@casasolrealestate.com

FOR SALE Apartment (Top floor / Penthouse) Almoradi,Costa Blanca

4 Bed, 2 Bath, Large Terrace, Lounge, Sep Kitchen, Utility Room, Communal Solarium, Lift, Furnished inc. White Goods, UK TV , 90m² Interior Living Space plus, 15m² Terrace / Balcony with Awnings.

Overlooks a newly reformed Plaza, church & mountains, unusually large terrace. 2 min walk away from the town’s attractive central square, all other amenities are also within easy walking distance,12 mins drive from the resort of Guardamar del Segura. Close to La Finca Golf course Private Sale €75,000

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removals

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Full or part loads spain-uk-spain

Local Van & Pets Welcome Moves Trailer Motorbikes - Caravans Call Brian 965 326 920 - 666 847 648 email: beechdale@hotmail.co.uk

UK - SPAIN - UK From a parcel to a small house move

Professional,Friendly & Caring Fully insured, scheduled monthly door to door service

uk@fmtransport.co.uk www.fmtransport.co.uk +44 (0) 1582 499 836 +44 (0) 7977 754 389 satellite tv

Sky Digibox, Pace with sky card, BBC 1, 2, 3, 4 ITV1, 2, 3, ch4 & 5, 60€ can deliver. Tel: 667 235 205 Rainbow Satellites for all your TV needs with clients all over the Murcia Region. Contact Matt or Alan 686 358 Tel: (0034) 676 534 978 475 or rainbowsats@terra.es

Large 22 cubic metre van with tail lift available for all removals & deliveries call Dave on 693 251 562 email davendonc@aol. com LWB Sprinter van going from south to North of the UK & back every 2 weeks, based near Murcia Airport. Tel: 610 846 260/ 0044 7519 186 355. or email: van. man@hotmail.co.uk

De Lima’s removals Local, National & international REMOVALS & STORAGE Quality Second hand furniture showroom

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Salon Margarethas 24 years in Torrevieja hair / wig specialist for medical illness and hair loss problems. We offer different hair replacements, top fillers, hair prostheses, toupees & wigs. Natural & artificial hair & much more. Also fashion / festival accessories. TV/TS are welcome to our service. Call Margaretha on 966 921 846 for an appointment.

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trade Businesses can advertise in the classified section

Classified box from 9€. lineage only 45 cents per word - Deadline 5pm Friday Contact Christine 966 719 647

recruitment

RAY ARE YOU A ?

E OF SUNSHIN

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Bright, enthusiastic person with an outgoing personality to join our sales team in Costa Blanca based at our office in Quesada.

Full or part time sales position available.

Experience not essential as full training will be given as long as you’re organised, enjoy meeting people & can work to deadlines

Send your CV to rob@soltimes.com

Wanted

experienced accountant for occasional book keeping in Guardamar

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TEL: 644 166 347 dog walking pet sitting baby sitting services offers tel: 634 348 293 personals cont...

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VW Golf.

Auto/Tiptronic Aug ‘06 - 4 door saloon 2.7 V6 (Diesel) Auto/Tip 104,000 kms, 2 owners Full Citroen history A/C (Climate), Alloys Cruise, Navigation Directional headlamps Autofold mirrors Electric/Heated seats Retractable spoiler High spec model Met grey, black leather

€8,250

Car parts

Need quality new parts for any car

Hairdresser & Beautician wanted for 2 busy salons Part/full time in Mazarron area.

Tel: Jane on 611 611 858 or send CV to

janes.salon.bolnuevo@gmail. com personals

“Readers of a sensitive disposition may find some of the ads in this section offensive” ELEGANT SLIM, SEXY, naughty ITALIAN LADY available home/house visits. Torrevieja, La Manga, Torre Pacheco & Mazarron, quesada and other areas. Escort available home & house visits Tel: 693 357 526

for sensible prices on all parts

Clutches, Brakes, alternators, service kits Starter Motors, headlights

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Ford Fiesta 5 door hatch Year/Engine 2008 - 1.3 Steel Kms/Owners 52,000 with 2 owners Service/Fuel Full service history, Petrol Colour Metallic black PAS, ABS, Electric windows CD player, Multi airbags A/C, Remote locking Rear head restraints

or telephone 692 930 326 €6,750

for sale Kia Sportage 2011 - 5 door hatch 1.6i Trend 36,000kms 1 owner Full service history A/C (Climate) PAS, ABS, Cruise Front fog lights E. windows/mirrors CD player Remote locking Rear head restraints Light metallic blue

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Ford Focus 2004 - 5 door hatch 1.7 CDTi 98,000 kms 2 owners Full service history A/C PAS, ABS E. windows/mirrors CD player Remote locking Rear head restraints Metallic silver Choice of two

600 726 221 965 687 976

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vehicle imports & matriculation.fast and competitive rates. call 687 845 730

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PEUGEOT 307cc

OPEL ASTRA 94 convertible

CONVERTIBLE 2004 SILVER, TOP MODEL WITH red/black leather interior, fsh, 94K One previous owner New tyres, brakes, discs

6995€ O.N.O.

Tel: 966 185 242

email: info@chiropractor-benijofar.es

700€ ono electric windows,cd player radio,blue, itv till june 2014, taxed til march 2014.alloys, great runner,great tyres,body bit rough on one side but running perfect.Los montesinos area Tel. 00353857446611

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I like pomegranates, though I’ve always regarded them as a bit of a challenge to eat – you can’t bite them like apples, or peel them like oranges, so I have developed my own method, which is effective, but not possible in polite society.

First, I take my pomegranate outside, to the stone garden furniture, which doesn’t stain. I get the kitchen hand towel, wrap it around my neck and tie it at the back as though I were a giant baby.

Using a very sharp knife, and squinting my eyes against the high-power juice jets, I cut it in half and then quarters.

That was the easy, and comparatively clean part of the operation. I grab a quarter in my sticky wet fingers and turn it inside out. At this point some of the seeds will pop out and career away across the table, so I pursue them and scoop them up into the palm of my hand – it’s not possible to neatly pick them up, they either skitter away or burst.

Having eaten the escapees, I turn my attention to the inverted quarter of fruit, sitting seed-side out on the table like a mutant alien sea slug. I have a quick look around, to make sure

By Jos Biggs

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nobody is looking, pick the section up and simply gronff the seeds off it with my teeth in a display of animal gluttony that would cause a well brought up gorilla to wince.

However, I am aware of this fatal flaw in my sophisticated upbringing, so I set about to discover the ‘proper’ way to eat a pomegranate.

According to Jamie Oliver you simply cut it in half and whack the back of each half with a wooden spoon, upon which the seeds give up and fall neatly into the handily placed bowl.

All I can say is that my pomegranates are made of sterner stuff than Jamie’s! I whacked and whacked and ended up with the sort of mess that even hardened Scenes of Crime Investigators would have found disturbing!

So I tried Method 2: I got a big bowl, half filled it with water, immersed the pomegranate, cut it in quarters, turned it inside out, and lightly brushed the exposed seeds off, the whole operation taking place completely under water (for the pomegranate).

Once drained I had a neat bowl of seeds, and the immediate environment did not resemble a cheap remake of the Limaria Chain Saw Massacre.

I can now eat pomegranates in Polite Society.

Wined Me Up and Let’s Dance

My friend Paul phoned me the other day and asked if I fancied a day out on his bike.

No great distance, just a ride down to Los Alcázares for a spot of lunch and a couple of beers for me and soft drinks for him; the thrill of the open road and the exhilarating feel of the wind in our faces. By the way, what is a ‘spot’ of lunch? We all use the term but it’s ridiculous. I mean, it sort of indicates a smidgen of food; a micro portion of beef with two chips and a pea perhaps. Same as ‘square meal’, where did that come from? With Paul and me, a pile of lunch would be more accurate.

“But I digress”

The girls thought they might as well get together while we were out on the razzle, so I took the light of my life to Pauls house and while the girls chatted about girlie things and decided who they were going to character assassinate that day, Paul and I began to tog-up for

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our bikers day out. When I say togup; Paul had dismissed the idea of leathers or even long pants. Shorts and tee shirt are fine he assured me, far too hot to bother with any of that stuff and besides, if we are involved in a pile up, we wouldn’t have a chance anyway.

“Triffic”

So it was just a question of putting on the helmets. Not so easy for me though, with my sticky out ears and a mop of hair to cope with.

It didn’t help that the helmet was made for a Hobbit and once I had maneuvered it into place I felt giddy with claustrophobia. It was hot too and with the eye shield down, like being inside a polythene bag – a feeling I had experienced before when I awoke with a start one night to find my wife standing there holding a Tesco bag over my head.

I never did quite buy her story that she had been having a nightmare about horse burgers.

Now Paul is a typical motor cycle man. He is a sort of scaled down version of Grizzly Adams; a lifelong Harley Davidson fan and in his younger day would have been a ringer for Dennis Hopper in that iconic bikers movie – Easy Rider.

I on the other hand have nothing remotely Rocker or Peter Fonda about me and I find it hard to stay upright in a moderate breeze.

I had not ridden pillion on a powerful motor cycle with multiple cc’s between my legs for many years, when one of my pals owned a relatively tame 250cc Matchless.

He liked to show off by opening the

thing up to the max past the main gate of HMS Dauntless - a WRENS training camp in Burghfield near Reading. Eighty odd miles per hour and helmetless, it still gives me the heebies just thinking about it.

And all my fears came to the fore, when Paul wheeled his bike into the street and proceeded to struggle to prevent it tipping over. Mmm? But I need not have worried. My friend has been riding these machines most of his life and it was just another one of his passing spells when he briefly forgets who he is and where he is at. Nothing to be concerned about he promised.

Riding pillion is like riding a push bike, it’s something you never forget. Just so long as you go with the turns and the banking, and never panic by trying to stay upright when rider and bike are leaning over at a scary angle, everything will be fine. That’s all very well when you are in complete control, but as a passenger on one of those things, there is a definite tendency to lean the other way. Paul told me later that I was the perfect pillion passenger and he never even knew that I was there. To be honest there were a couple of occasions when I very nearly wasn’t, but I didn’t tell him that and just rose to the compliment.

We had a pleasant lunch in a beachside restaurant, but conversation was

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Of the countries vying to pour money into the Alquerian Remitbrick and Remitbright project the bulging pockets of the United States won the day. Russia couldn’t justify the same sustained level of investment. Britain supplied the pencil sharpeners which became scarce, a situation which was promptly exploited by unscrupulous stationary traders. ‘A good deal for Britain’ the Prime Minister said as he sharpened his pencil with a ‘Swiss Army Knife’.

Remitbrick and Remitbright were manufactured under license in the United States and a showcase village built. Remitbrick with its integral climate control, heating in cool conditions and cooling in the warm weather alleviated the necessity for air-conditioning. Remitbright with the capacity to emit photons during the hours of darkness kept a permanent glow in the house’s reception rooms.

Trouble was however brewing. The greed of Poyato and others in Alqueria led to a falsifying of test results from the trials of Remitbrick and Remitbright.

Underdevelopment was inevitable as the Alquerian Government eagerly anticipated the arrival of 10,000,000 U.S. Dollars for the production rights.

Connedborough County in the deep west of the United States was the chosen site for the showcase village, Remitville. Completed and occupied during the Autumn, several months before the cold winter weather took hold. It was the cold weather that produced the first unfortunate sideeffect of the new building material.

Remitbright the photon emitting

ceiling covering was never tested below 0C. At -1C it emitted fumes which when inhaled caused the unlucky tenants to forget their names and have unscheduled bowel movements.

The village was evacuated. It was still empty as the summer sun caressed Remitville, which was fortunate for at a temperature of 31C Remitbrick, the thermal wonder spontaneously explodes. If one was ready for the sight of an entire village exploding it would be awe inspiring. If one was not ready it would cause even more bowels to move.

The United States asked for their money back. Unable to justify a 10,000,000 Dollar hole in the ground they sought recompense. The good folk of Alqueria briefly refused. Only briefly as a U.S. Warship was deployed within missile range. To the casual observer it may seem that a cruise missile strike on Alqueria would cause much needed improvements. The Alquerian people however are not noted for their valour, the threat did the trick. They reluctantly handed over the cash. Rodriquez the olive mill owner was particularly upset owing to him having to cancel the purchase of a solid gold combined back scratcher and garlic press.

With Alqueria off the United State’s Christmas card list and the import of Remitroot products banned, events had taken a distinctly unpleasant turn.

difficult - yelling at each other like two market traders above the noise of the other diners. No prizes for guessing what nationality most of them were.

Then after a brief ride further up the beach, we stopped off at a surfer’s bar that Paul knew about. I ordered coffee and brandy and Paul – observing his strict rule when out on the bike – just coffee.

I was so lost in admiration for a man with such will power, that I ordered another large brandy and hoped I wouldn’t embarrass him by falling off on the way home.

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Trolley Day

Nearly 600 million Euros a year! Can you believe it? That’s how much the theft of shopping trolleys around the world costs the retail industry each year. Quite why anyone in their right mind would want to steal a shopping trolley is something beyond my comprehension; most of them have only three wheels that work properly so they go in a permanent zigzag direction, even before you get to the section selling the wine! Apart from the why question, how anyone steals one is a real mystery, surely you’d be more than a little conspicuous pushing a trolley, miles from your local supermarket? Hardly done undercover is it? If it’s true that so many are stolen we may well ask, what happens to them after that?

Well you use them for Shopping Trolley Day of course!

In New Orleans they have Shopping Trolley Day-though they call it Shopping Cart Day. On the designated day people push their trolleys, which are generally full of going to your head juice, down a predetermined route Graham is married to the finish. Hmm, not to Helen and has a very interesting day, a daughter, Alice. but as some people He lives part of the apparently don’t make year near Albox, but works in Qatar, it to the end, as a result teaching. If you wish of taking on board to contact Graham too many varieties regarding this of grown up cordial, article email: perhaps doesn’t helenandg@yahoo. it matter too much for co.uk

the participants!

I’m not sure that when the owner of the Piggly Wiggly store in Oklahoma introduced the first shopping trolley in 1937 he imagined that there would be such a celebration of his work in the 21st Century. But then, if we can have a world that brings us celebrations like The Nutters Dance-yes it really does happen, in Bacup Lancashire- or the Shin Kicking Contest, then why not celebrate the trolley? I’d be first to the pub to watch highlights of that Shin Kicking Competition . Maybe they should introduce it to parliaments around the world as a way of resolving disagreements!

So, let’s celebrate everyday things that we take for granted. How about having Bus Stop Day, well why not? We’ve all used them at one time or another and let’s face it, the poor things are very much forgotten. Well, at least since The Hollies had a hit about one in 1966.

I think we should campaign for Bus Stops to be brought into the 21st Century, with all modern technology and even-now here’s an interesting thought-a bus or two now and again!

El refugio - Almeria City

Many foreign inhabitants and visitors know Almeria City just for its airport. Whether on the red eye from Gatwick or via another UK route, many arrive only to scuttle off to their homes or holiday destinations without wondering about what else is on offer. The City has a beautiful old quarter with excellent restaurants, tapas bars, art galleries and museums.

Stunning architecture abounds, topped by the Moorish Alcazaba towering above.

The Paseo de Almeria is a broad tree lined boulevard; running from the port to Plaza Purchena it’s filled with chain stores and boutiques. It’s the commercial hub of the city with some curious black news stand kiosks dotted along the way. Another world however lies hidden the surface and the kiosks have trap doors leading 3metres and deeper below ground. At Plaza Purchena for the grand sum of 2€ the intrepid will learn more.

The entrance to El Refugio is a modern glass building with a suspended

there were also entrances in private homes and churches. A black flag was put outside for easy recognition. The designer of the tunnels; architect William Rubio had one such entrance at his home for the public plus he built an extra gallery so his family had some private space. Other wealthy families also did this.

When Malaga fell to the fascists in 1937, 50,000 refugees fled on foot towards Almeria. The German Luftwaffe or Condor Legion practiced their strafing techniques shooting at the unarmed civilians killing and injuring hundreds of them. In response Almeria then built another section containing an operating theatre which can still be seen today.

After the Civil War ended in 1939, the tunnels remained open in case Spain was drawn into WWII. Then in 1945 the entrances were sealed with some entrances covered by the aforementioned kiosks. In 2001they were rediscovered by accident during the construction of an underground car park. The city started renovations aiming to open in time for the Mediterranean games in 2005. Instead they opened the next year in 2006, being now the City’s third most popular tourist attraction.

Booking is advisable as due to space constraints only a maximum of 25 people are allowed on each of the 4 daily tours. Or try your luck, as we did and got lucky!

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glass floor so the foundations of ancient Moorish walls can be seen. Here the story unfolds firstly via a short film, interviews with now elderly locals tell the story of how when the Civil War erupted in 1936, the city council along with help from the Republican Government set about designing and constructing an air raid shelter large enough to hold 40,000 people. During the war German, Italian and Nationalists conducted 52 bombing raids, the most devastating of which killed 40, injured 150 and destroyed 200 buildings.

An original staircase leads down beneath the glass building to a passageway some 1.3 metres wide with a bench running along one side. Supposedly there were 101 of these exits but only 67 have been discovered. The passageway is one of many feeder passages into the main tunnel that extends the whole length of the Paseo de Almeria; the main tunnel is 2m wide with benches each side and extends about a kilometre towards the port. Originally they were dirt floors with smoking prohibited. A generator provided light and there was a system for pumping clean air in.

Directly beneath the city market is a much deeper section that served as food store, so in case of a prolonged bombardment supplies could easily be moved below. Along with street entrances

TV

Is it actually worth it?

This type of question is always fraught with controversy, if for no other reason than it, by definition, has to be a personal choice. It doesn’t matter what my opinion is regarding this subject, the fact remains that we all have personal preferences.

So, not being one to shy away from controversy, loud mouthed bullies and the intellectually challenged, Here goes nothing!

This line of thought started a couple of months ago when I was asked to deliver a talk, to the Albox Computer Club regarding the imminent loss of English TV as a results of the changing satellite situation, and what alternatives are currently available. This was followed up by a discussion on the possible down sides of Internet based TV and why, in reality, we, the paying public, should not be too worried.

Recently, I was invited to a friend’s home to watch a demonstration by one of an ever increasing number of internet TV sales-persons. Two points to make absolutely clear: 1) I will not advertise anyone’s business apart from my own and 2) I will not tell you “Joe Bloggs Internet Service” or any other individual’s product or service is crap! You will have to find that out for yourselves – Sorry! Having set out the rules let’s get on with the observations.

The people who kindly offered the demonstration on the Tuesday morning were surprisingly honest and didn’t “Hard Sell” the product – a very good start! The device was about the size of a cigarette packet but contained a fully working Android (an Operating System similar to Linux – another topic for another day) computer! These devices start at 35 – 40€. Research indicates that these boxes are in the region of 60€ each. The people selling them, were doing so at 160€. Before you get up in arms about the 100€ mark-up bear in mind that hundreds of hours have gone into finding EXACTLY was was

required to bring the box, software and internet tv addresses together in a single usable bundle. These people were lovely and if I were ready to buy one of these devices as a result of the sales people, I would have one right now!

As part of studying the device in preparing to give the next talk I have come across the same problems, and solutions, as everyone else who is in the process of setting up internet TV. The technical understanding required to bring these varied components together, is not too difficult to acquire, but do we want to do it? This brings me back, quite nicely, to personal choices. Today’s advice to anyone interested in internet TV, the technologies and therefore the costs involved is simply this: 1) The most expensive will be, at best, a status symbol and might not be the best product for your needs!

2) The cheapest will invariable be exactly that, but if it fulfils your needs, then go for it.

3) Learn by other peoples mistakes and don’t repeat them.

4) There is always more than one way to skin a cat!

I truly hope that this may be some use to anyone looking for a satellite alternative and that you find exactly what you need, at the price that’s right and you have many happy years of sticking 2 fingers up at the BBC licensing department. One final thought, and this is the MOST IMPORTANT one – Internet TV is Free! No Monthly Bills, No Connection Fees and NO BRIT’S RIPPING OFF BRIT’S! Can someone help me off this soapbox please?

See you on Friday 1200 til 1600 at Jacks Bar. I’ll be in the dining room wearing a pink carnation.

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MOTORING

“Now, this is a snazzy little car,” says my wife Caroline as we sit in the Citroen C1 Connexion.

(it uses the same floorpan and bodyshell) has a five speed manual gearbox and a 998cc petrol engine. You would be forgiven for thinking that this makes for a pretty dull car but because it is so light, just 805kg, it is possible to reach 60mph from standstill in a shade over 12 seconds and onto a top speed of 98mph. Very reasonable figures. Obviously when there are four adults inside, these results are hampered somewhat as they are when strong winds pick up, as they do in the test. Then there is the 65mpg (combined) figure, which is better than some diesels. At tick over the engine is audible from inside and there is a slight judder but my wife quickly reminds me that this is a massive improvement on her cherished Hyundai Pony; sadly deceased. It is possible to squeeze a pushchair into the tiny boot or a week’s worth of shopping but not both at the same time. The only criticism I have, which I admit is partly my fault, is that if your hands slip from the ten-to-two position on the steering wheel it is all too easy to sound the horn, which has occurred on a number of occasions, frightening the motorist in front and embarrassing me.

While this five-door hatchback is finished to a good standard there is no denying that this is a bit of a tin can. I shut the rear door a little too enthusiastically and I fear that if I do it any harder it might change shape. The seats are comfy although the driver’s seat could do with a little more padding in the lumbar region. Parking is a cinch due to its size. The rear windows are fitted with rear privacy glass and rather than winding up or down the rear passenger windows pop out for opening.

I can see why she instantly warms to it because it is a very girlie car with its lipstick red wing mirrors and door handles and its striking black finish. No sooner have I started driving it and another model exactly the same passes me with a young lady driving it. Unashamed I carry on regardless of the lipstick red edged rev counter, speedometer and door trim…

It is a very compact city car and surprisingly there is a good amount of legroom in the front and back, which puts competitors like the Fiat 500 to shame. Despite its blatantly female characteristics (as you can see in the video at testdrives.biz) if the hard-nosed male motorist sticks with it, it provides a good driving experience. Yes, you’ll have to ignore the sympathetic stares from macho motorists in their Range Advanced motorist Rovers and Mercedes Tim Saunders is the former and the ‘sweetie’ from Business and Motoring Editor of the the effeminate assistant Bournemouth Daily Echo. His regular test reports appear in numerous at the garage forecourt. newspapers, magazines and websites “It’s my wife’s car,” I throughout the UK, Ireland & Gibraltar mumble. Get over that - and now here in Spain! For more and this Peugeot 107 information contact Tim on: timasaunders@tiscali.co.uk by any other name

I like the simple minimalist dashboard and the fact that at night when the lights are on the section housing the fan controls lights up. The air conditioning, in common with the Vauxhall Corsa tested last week, does struggle in high temperatures.

But there’s more to this dashboard than at first meets the eye because there are four simple buttons arranged in the shape of a coin on the dash to the left of the steering wheel. These are actually part of what the industry calls black box technology. One button will call a call centre and you can tell them where you want to go and then spoken directions will be provided throughout the course of your journey. Another switch patches you through to Citroen Assist breakdown service.

It’s also possible to make a 999 call through this system as well as connecting you directly to your Citroen insurance. But this black box will also record erratic driving behaviour and feed it back to the insurance company as a way of keeping insurance premiums lower for well behaved young drivers.

This technology isn’t infallible because sharp braking for instance could be the result of reacting to others’ bad driving.

During our drive my wife and I recall the time we hired a Peugeot 107 and drove it from Romania to Bulgaria and back. We had fun in that car and if my memory serves me right we were able to drive from one country to the next on just one tank of fuel. That’s how efficient the 1-litre unit is.

Caroline says that this is the car she would buy if ever she chose to replace her P-registered Fiat Punto. Praise indeed.

Double win for the Ford-Dunn brothers at Alicante’s Spanish Supermoto round

Both the Ford-Dunn brothers were in dominant form at last weekends 4th round of the Spanish Supermoto championship held at Villena, Alicante.

The British brothers who live in Murcia had been training hard over the summer to make sure they were in top form for the final rounds of the season, and it showed with both brothers qualifying in 2nd position in their respective classes giving them a front row starting position for

their races.

Anthony was the first to race in the prestigious SM Open class and secured the overall win for the day by taking a win and two second positions from his three races, beating the reigning Spanish champion Francesca Cucharera

and former Spanish champion Israel Escalera.

Anthony’s last race was gripping as he fought through to 2nd position after a bad start that gave him enough points to take the overall victory.

Next out was older brother Mat who was racing in the SM Master 35 class.

Mat finished a close 2nd in his first race and knew that to take the overall win and maintain his championship lead then a win in the 2nd race was the only option. Before Mat had even lined up on the grid for the second race he was in trouble as the toll of racing in 30 degrees of heat on a rough track had given him chronic cramps in his arms and legs that made racing impossible.

The start of the race was delayed slightly whilst mat was fed salt on the grid until the cramps subsided and racing could start.

Once the race started Mat found himself in third position with some work to do to get to the front, but he did just that with an

outstanding effort that saw him dive down the inside of the leader to take the lead and the win on the last corner of the last lap. The 21 result gave him the overall win and both brothers stood on the top step of the podium at the end of the days racing.

Team Sponsor Shane Stratton from Stratton Motorsports had flown in to watch the days racing and was delighted with the double victory and the possibility of clinching the SM Master championship at the forth coming Albaida race.

With Mat now holding a 20 point

lead in the SM Master 35 Spanish championship, he now has it all to play for in the final round of the Spanish championship to be held at Albaida, Alicante on the 2nd and 3rd November. The Supermotoland Team and their sponsors, Advance Moves International Removals and Stratton Motorsports, will welcome anyone attending the event to support the brothers in their final race of the season to take championship honors.

Further details can be found on the teams website at

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FOOTBALL CLUB TORREVIEJA ASSOCIATIONS DAY. Torrevieja football club, currently riding high in the Spanish 3rd division and with high hopes of reaching the ‘play offs’ for promotion at the end of this season, offer a special invitation to all clubs, associations and groups to come along to the VICENTE GARCIA stadium to cheer OUR local team on. For sure, once you have experienced the atmosphere of the terraces of the ‘Vicente Garcia’, you will want to come back to every fixture to support your football club.

This invitation is for the home fixture against F.C. Borriol which kicks off at 17.00h on SUNDAY NOVEMBER 2013.

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For the purpose of this invitation a minimum group of SIX people (members of a club or association or a group of friends) is required.

All you need to do is to send an e-mail to: - oari.torrevieja@ gmail.com Please provide a list of the NAMES of those persons attending and the group which you represent (club, association, even your local bar).

Once your application has been approved by the football club, your group will be included on a list of ‘invitees’. You will be required to turn up together at the players entrance of the Vicente Garcia stadium at between 16.30h and 16.45h on the day of the match (SUNDAY 24th November 2013). There you will be met by a representative of the football club and directed to your seats. (You might wish to bring a cushion to sit on!!).

Bar facilities are available and a great atmosphere is guaranteed. Join the evergrowing throng of supporters of F.C. TORREVIEJA. “COME ON TORRY”

5 Medals to start the swimming season!

This weekend was the start of the new 2013/2014 swimming season and Club Natacion Torrevieja got off to a flying start.

The first trophy competition took place in the municipal pool Petrer, with the XIV Trophy “Villa de Petrer”. Three hundred and fifty five swimmers from 11 clubs competed in a range of events covering all age groups.

Club Natacion Torrevieja had 20 swimmers compete and they

amassed a total of 5 medals and many other good swims and personal bests from the other team members. The youngest boys Densel Fusha, Jacobo Ruiz and Vitalio Veres all clocked up new personal best times in the 50m freestyle event.

Amy Connolly then followed being the only girl in the same category 50m freestyle with another personal best.

Then it was the turn of the

oldest group members Yuriy Lymar with a new personal best in 200m freestyle event and Vicki Connolly in her 200m freestyle. Next followed the boys 100m freestyle race and the clubs first bronze medal from Elian Rio Castillo in the Alevin category. Team mate Georgy Murskiy also earnt a new best time in the same event. And the medals kept coming with the girls 100m freestyle, Paula Garcia winning silver in the Alevin category and Ruth Brassington silver in the Young Absolute group. Other team mates Louise Brassington and Skye Burns earnt good times in the same event, Skye curbing her nerves as it was her first race!

The 100m Breaststroke event followed next with more personal bests from Nikita Mikhaylov, Alexandra Amat and Samira Lucumbi, with Edurne Moreno being very close to her PB. More medals followed in the 100m Butterfly with Piroska Rideg winning gold in

ITV ORIHUELA RFC LEARN HARD LESSON ITV Orihuela RFC came down to earth with a bump after last weeks victory great over Torrevieja Tigers.

After getting the double over Albacete last season they came to Orihuela looking for revenge, and they got it.

Unfortunately, I missed the first half, but with one man down Orihuela could not make the extra man count and went in 22-7 down, with Alvaro scoring the try and Jose converting.

With the second half been a lot more even with both sides playing some great attacking rugby and some resilient defence, but eventually Albacete broke the defence to get the try bonus point.

ITV Orihuela RFC pressed hard to get back in the game and eventually did so with

some great opportunism from Ivan breaking out of the 22 to skip past the Albacete defence to win the foot race to score a great try under the posts, and Jose getting the extras, to get within striking distance of at least of a losing bonus point.

Unfortunately, it was not to be so with Albacete getting the final say in the match with another try to win 32-14.

A little bit of a sour note towards the end of the game with a red card for Albacete for punching and two yellow cards for Orihuela.

The game was actually played in the true spirit of the game and the best team won on the day.

This coming weekend ITV Orihuela RFC’s second team are away to UCAM seconds

Also new in the area of Guardamar is a beach fitness training, with Trainer John, starting at 18.00 on Monday’s down on the beach behind Guardamar Beach Hotel. All ages and fitness level, so ideal for get your fitness up for the new season or getting general fitness together, so have some fun in the sun.

So if you are interested, dig out those rugby boots and come along and see for yourself what it is like. New players are always

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the Infantil category. Victoria Pigneur was then placed 6th in the Alevin category. Last to race was Zoe Connolly in the 100m Backstroke event, Zoe won the last medal of the day with silver in the Infantil category with a time that qualifies for the regional competitions.

To end the day the team finished with the girls 5 x 100m freestyle relay, one of each age raced starting with the youngest Amy Connolly, then Paula Garcia, Piroska Rideg, and sisters Louise and Ruth Brassington. Relays are always good fun and the team did well with Amy having to swim without goggles as the fell down her face as she dived in. Well done to everyone who swam. A good start to the new season!

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welcome no matter what age or skill level you are.

If you would like more information about what is going on in the club, you can contact the club by phoning myself, Garry on 692 767 242, and for the juniors contact Oscar on 600 871 606 (Spanish) Hello

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Dear Members & Friends, Last year our chairman Eric participated at a very special Charity day at the Cheste F1. racing circuit near Valencia, the event known as “Jornados de co-pilotes de education especial en el circuito ricardo”.

From my discussion with Eric, many classic cars turnup, register, chat, queue up in the pit lane, collect a child (handicapped, either physically or mentally), drive two or three laps on the circuit, back to the pit lane, collect another child & same procedure for ca.

2 hrs.

This very special charity event takes place on 14th Dec. this year.

It is a very good chance to represent our club on this special day & be able to enjoy a unique experience of driving your cherished Jag-Wah on a F1 circuit for free.

Look on our web site, past events 2012, 15 Dec for Eric’s article re last year event, it should give you a bit more detail than I have written.

If anyone is interested in participating this years event please inform me & I will co-ordinate directly with Eric, (he has a lot on his plate at the moment) so pls answer to me only.

The rough plan is start early ca. 08.30hrs at restaurant Los Almendros car park & convoy up to the circuit.

More details to follow if there’s enough interest shown.

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LO CRISPIN GOLF SOCIETY Peraleja Golf Course - 16.10.13

Silver Division

As the summer draws to a slow close, the Society travelled down to Seve’s course at Peraleja. It proved a busy day with 46 members and guests wishing to take part. As usual at Peraleja we were able to go from the first and the tenth tee so there was not much waiting around for the last off. It was a stableford format enjoyed by everyone and there was a buzz of excitement as we all collected on first tee ready to try and complete the first formidable hole, some were more successful than others. It is always a pleasure to play this course and enjoy the magnificent views of the Mar Menor glistening in the distance from the top holes, unfortunately for some their attention was focused on the Oleanders for those looking for balls and not the view. A thank you goes to the staff at the course as they are always most amenable and help a great deal. After wading through all the cards the results were:

1st Andy Ayres 31pts (c/b), 2nd Sue Smith 31pts and 3rd Dave Lewis 29pts

Gold Division 1st Mick Reeves 36pts, 2nd Bill Mackay 35pts and 3rd Brian Smith 32pts

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Bronze Division 1st Janet Candlin 31pts, 2nd Bill Acton 27pts (c/b) and 3rd Margaret O’Brien 27pts (c/b last 6) Best guest Aiden O’Brien 29pts.

NTPs: Mike Johnson hole 2, Andy Ayres hole 9, Aiden O’Brien hole 12 and Phil Rhodes hole 16. As well as the usual prizes Mick the Grip offered extra prizes for each nearest the pin winners, baseball caps complete with British Legion badges. Thanks for your support Mick.

The 2s club was won by Bill Mackay, Phil Rhodes, Mike Johnson and Aiden O’Brien.

The free game draw was scooped

by Ray Brown.

In stead of our usual presentation after the game, members and partners were given a free meal

by Jose and David of the Lo Crispin Tavern, so an evening of entertainment was also arranged.

Many thanks to the Tavern for an enjoyable evening.

36 players, (18 teams) turned up at La Serena for our Two Ball Texas Scramble and all were armed with at least 6 more golf balls than they would normally carry and it appears

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It has to be said that the course is in very good condition and the staff were very obliging, even if the lady behind the desk who being Polish wasn’t to enamoured with the night before football result and was heard to say – no, sorry cannot repeat what she muttered but ended in “happens” so please feel free to use your imagination. If in doubt, speak to Sandra Twentyman who not only knows every English swear word, but Norwegian ones too. Not only does she know then, she uses them.

On the day, it is fair to say that many golf balls were “mislaid” in the stuff that goes “splash” when a solid object falls from the sky and hits it and therefore there is no doubt that the sleeve of Srixon Soft Feels for the NTP’s were of great value to Arne Hansson, Sandra Twentyman and Adam Brown.

Over forty San Miguel Golf Society members and guests went off in search of an elusive pack of wolves last Wednesday…… where?........

CROYDON, I hear the lovers of corny adverts cry out. It was actually a lot nearer than Croydon, it was near Aspe at the picturesque Font del Llop course.

The team results were, surprisingly very close and it was less than one shot that separated the top 4 pairs where 20% of the joint handicap was used.

Translated as the wolves’ watering hole, this tricky course nestling in a secluded valley certainly looks the part as being home to a pack of hungry hounds……but once again, as on previous visits, the only such pack I’ve seen there has been thirsty golfers!!

Standing on the first tee with quite a strong breeze in your face, it gave the distinct impression that the vast majority of the front nine was going to be tough. It was certainly the case for most of the field who struggled on the front but made up for it on the homeward half.

The course was in good condition apart from a few dodgy patches which were adequately roped and marked off. The greens were true and pretty slick and the first cut was just at that awkward depth which seemed to swallow up any ball that went the slightest astray.

Many a time there were four golfers looking for just one ball that

had done no more than simply roll off the fairway…..reminding me of a previous visit here when, in a similar situation, one of the group playing an adjoining hole came across a ball and called to his pal, “There’s one here, what are you playing?”

“Can’t remember,” the pal replied, “It was a small white one with a bit of writing on!” he added.

“You’re in luck,” his mate said, “This is it!!”……I must stress that they were not members of SMGS. John Aitchison won 2 of the NTP’s with the other 3 going to Alan MacDonald, Norman Padmore and Mike Stone. The top 3 visitors were Graham Jordan (30), Tim Goldsmith (32) and with a very commendable 34 top spot went to Idris Foster.

4th in the Bronze division was Stanley Matthews (32), 3rd was

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4th in Gold division was Tony Smale (34 C/B), 3rd was Steve Fleet (34 C/B), 2nd was Ivan Hanak (35) and the only score under par saw Phil de Lacy take 1st spot with 39.

Well done to all the prize-winners…. and the organizers!

In 4th spot were the Brothers Grim – Adam and Simon Brown and if you knew their daddy, you’d know why they are called Brothers Grim. I mean come on, who on earth would claim to know their Dad when he goes out in pink shorts? Anyway, their net 67.8 was bettered by .2 (67.6) by Alan Rickers and Richard Wale who in turn were beaten by the only pairing to score under par (gross 71) of Matthew Taylor and Steve Higgins. There is NO truth in the rumours that Matthew’s back and shoulders are sore due to the weight of the long haired bloke in orange shorts. Their score of net 67.4 was bettered by .2 (67.2) by the pairing and winners on the day of Norbert Spaniol and Richard Balc.Photo, 2nd placed team Matt Taylor (bad back) and the “bloke” in the orange shorts, Steve “Shirley” Higgins.

Don’t forget to visit www.smgs. org to keep abreast of all society matters or give Baz a buzz on 966 731 033 and he’ll update you on future Wednesday meetings at which visitors are made very welcome.

Our next game, Wednesday 23rd October 2013, see’s us at the Villamartingolf courseso if you fancy a game just look at our website www.tmgs.org or call the Fixture Secretary on 966719604.

Jacqui Rust (33 C/B), 2nd was Derek Johnston (33 C/B) with 1st going to Brian Mulligan (35).

Silver division saw 4th going to Mike Jordan (34 C/B), 3rd was Alan Gilbert (34 C/B), 2nd was Glen Rapley (35 C/B) and 1st was John Aitchison (35 C/B).

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As the Indian summer continues, apparently with no end in sight (look out of your windows now, as that is sure to be the death of that!), 72 players turned out for the October Monthly Stableford in near perfect conditions. After the game, the talk in the excellent new Clubhouse Restaurant was of missed puts and fluffed chips (as usual). However, as always, the scorecards do not lie and the results were as follows: Overall Winner October Stableford: Gordon White 38 Points (on count back). CBA -1 Gold: 1st Ian Pegg 38, 2nd Alan Caithness 36, 3rd Keith Wright 35.

Silver: 1st Tony Stanley 37, 2nd Ian Stewart 35, 3rd Marilyn Eckershall 34.

Bronze: 1st Gordon White 38, 2nd Jan Shorely 37, Beverly Fairhurst 37.

Nearest the Pins: 5 Cindy Green, 11 Gill Britten, 12 Alan Venables, 15 & 17 David Gregson.

Best Front and Back Nines: David

Gregson 20 & Sandy Holland 20.

Footy: Doug Spiring, Tony Stanley, Bev Fairhurst & Mr Bo Jangles (Bill Martin).

This week features the first in a short series of advice entitled Auntie Glo’s Top Tips: 1.“Whilst Savlon is great for cuts and grazes, don’t use it to clean your teeth, as it tastes horrible and ruins the brush. And - 2. Don’t feed your Budgie Avocado as, far from being a treat, it will kill him.

Today’s Sponsors: Clubhouse Restaurant, Manolos Restaurant, Bar Sofia and Bar Med (el Raso) Toffs Results for 15th October: Gold: 1st Vince Tocker, 2nd Ian Pegg 34, 3rd Robin Richards 34.

Silver: 1st Debbie Weedon 35, 2nd Margaret Richings 34, 3rd Tony Stanley 34.

Bronze: 1st Angelika Berndt 39, 2nd Colin Hobden 34, Morag Turner 31

Tuesday Night Trios Ten Pin Bowling League Week Five played 15th October

and, Mirja Hakonen with a 683 h/cp series.

Tuesday night saw the form team of the League, Splash take on the League leaders Split Happens, with Splash coming out on top with a 6-2 win. High man for Splash was Ivan Munoz with a 180 scratch game and a 611 h/cp series.

The latest recruits to the League, The Dreamers, started well against Juans Warriors with a 616 h/cp team game but, the Warriors dug in and with Maria Jesus Perez bowling an excellent 585 h/cp series, ran out 62 winners.

Caballo Negro recorded a 6-2 victory over the out of sorts Cornish Pride, Paku Hakonen for CN top scored with a 612 h/cp series. Crazy Pins, who joined us last season and, so far have found the going a little tough, got themselves moving up the league with a 8-0 win over Bar Mosquitos, who had John Tennant top scoring with a 533 series. Crazy Pinz Team Captain Ingrid Wilms bowled her first 600 h/cp series, to lead her team to victory.

Last seasons League winners, Team Finland, showed why they will be there at the end of the season, with a hard fought 4-4 draw with the Mixers. Pirjo Koskie bowling a 607 h/cp series for TF and, IngaLill Soderstrom nearly matching her with a 584 for the Mixers.

Team of the night was Hall y Day, bowling against Los lobos and winning 8-0, they recorded a team high game of 723 and a team high series of 1963. High individual was Tony Ray with a 264 h/cp game

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Early League pace setters Lucky Strike snatched the first two games against Los Bandidos by one and six pins but, LB with a Barry Tolson 199 scratch game, managed to win the third game and collect the overall pinfall points to split the points 4-4.

Maurice Allen of LB bowling a steady series of 599 and, Jackie Priest coming in with a fine 593 series for LS.

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