J OURNAL
April ~ 2013
THE
Águilas - Lorca - Totana - Condado - Alhama - Camposol - Fuente Alamo - Pto de Mazarrón - Cartagena
St George’s Day April 23rd
See our advert on page 40 see our advert on page 3
Tel: 650 631 719
“Property Sales and Rentals”
JOURNAL
THE
Dear Reader, Welcome to the April edition of “The Journal” We hope you enjoy this month’s magazine. With it being the month of April and 1st being April Fool’s day we have purposely tried to keep the magazine lighthearted, in order to balance out the serious matter of embargos and the ongoing battle the residents of Camposol are having with MASA. This month you will find some stories that might well be an April fool and some more that are so crazy that they just might be true. I´ll let you decide which are which! Last month I mentioned here that on the 17th March I was going to be running the Murcia City Half Marathon. At the time of going to print with this month’s magazine, I still haven’t run. I’ll be doing a full report in the May edition on how the run went and how much was raised in support of Brain Tumour Research. Brain Tumour Research is a really important charity. Of all UK Cancer research spending, these guys receive less than 1%. This is why its vitally important that people like you and I donate what we can and in doing so help improve the outcome for those diagnosed with Brain Tumours. You can visit my page on the internet to find out more: www.justgiving.com/Robbie-Rutherford making a small donation is easy, just follow the instructions. Whether it’s 1€ or 10€ every cent counts and I would like to thank all the people and local businesses that have donated thus far. Please keep the donations coming! There are more good things happening at Camposol Business Centre this month. Not only do they have a Pharmacy, Dentist, Chiropodist, but now to add to the list of health care businesses, a new state of the art Health Clinic is opening! The clinic will have a GP as well as a Nurse and a number of visiting specialists ranging from Physiotherapists to Oncologists. For more information you can see their advert later in the magazine. Due to our office being in the business centre, I for one welcome this news. The Business Centre is now probably the safest place to work in area! Enjoy this month’s magazine, I hope you find a chuckle between its pages! Regards,
www.justgiving.com/Robbie-Rutherford
Enjoy the Camposol District Journal like never before!
Staff GENERAL MANAGER Robert Rutherford robbiedistrictjournal@hotmail.com 664 287 099 NEWS Rod Sawyer rodsawyer41@hotmail.com 618 553 786 FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION Gemma Barnes ART WORK Danny McCarthy Insignia Graphics 618 615 903
CONTACT DETAILS
www.thecamposoldistrictjournal.com
968 103 008
CONTRIBUTORS Dawn Llewellyn-Price John Brown Fiona Killick Cassandra Shirley Ann Fisher CORRESPONDENCE CAN BE LEFT IN Box 378 Best Wishes on Camposol or at the Business Centre Sector A
“Follow us on facebook @ Camposol District Journal” Join our mailing list by e-mailing us @ cdjsubscription@hotmail.co.uk Visit our Website by Googling: The Camposol District Journal To advertise call Robbie on 664 287 099
page 2
www.thecamposoljournal.com
2013
The Spanish Property Specialists for the Costa Calida
www.spanishproperty.co.uk G PR RE IC AT E
Urgently Required Due to a very successful start to 2013, we are in need of properties on Sector A & B. If you are thinking of selling then you deserve the BEST, come and talk to Mercers. Winners of the International Property Awards “Best Real Estate Agent Spain 2012/13”. When experience counts and you want results come and talk to the No1. Agent on Camposol.
FOB: 119 – FORTUNA SUPER - 2 Bed, 2 Bath. Conservatory. Plunge Pool. Furnished. Walk to shops. Sector B
€99,950
BA PR RG IC AIN E
PE
R
FE
C
REF: ROB128 – ROSA 2 bed, 2 bath (1 en-suite). Furnished. Conservatory. Hot & Cold A/C Room for pool. Walk to shops. Sector B. Loads of potential.
T!
REF: ROB126 – ROSA. 2 bed, 2 bath (1 en-suite) Stunning example. Pool. Furnished. Conservatory. Landscaped gardens. A/C, C/H. Walk to shops. Sector B.
€99,950
€149,995
If you want the best properties at the best prices, from the most professional & friendly Estate Agent in Mazarron or Camposol, talk to Mercers. We look forward to meeting you.
CALL US NOW: +34 968 199188 • EMAIL: sales@spanishproperty.co.uk • FOLLOW US: Mazarron Office: Centro Comercial B - Urb. Camposol. Mazarron, 30875 Murcia, Spain
We speak:
EA RE SF TU FEA URES F ATURE FEATU ES E R S T F E A U FE ES UR AT EAT RES S FE TUR FEA URES F ATURE FEATU ES E R S T FEA URES F ATURE FEATU E S T F E A E R F ES U EAT TUR FEA URES F T FEA
S.O.S ON TOUR
The ‘Silly Old Sods’ (S.O.S) are a group of like minded men who meet every Friday at Bali Hi on Camposol ‘B’. At a recent meeting it was decided we needed to bring some culture into our lives, so we chose to visit Velez Rubio which is a beautiful village with a long history. So on 17th January 2013, the group set off to visit the source of the nectar produced at the ‘Saxon Brewery’ by the creative hands of Ian and his wife Iwona
Saxon Bitter is brewed in the traditional English way using English hops, malt and yeast.
The brew masters explained the brewing process from boiling the mash and then adding hops and yeast, boiling again and then pumped into fermentation tanks until ready to be barrelled. After this thirsty work Ian offered to tap a barrel and let the group taste the brew……it went down very well!! Iwona left the brewery to collect pies which the group had previously ordered from a local English baker. These were eaten by the group and washed down with several pints of Saxon Bitter which was supplied free by Ian (the pies we paid for ourselves). The S.O.S. would like to extend our sincere thanks to Ian and Iwona for their detailed instruction in brewing and the free beer. You can also buy a selection of
Restaurant Bolnuevo
“Tu
ay os nd ch ur Su Lun 50 e 6. om fr
ur try o ly and g fresh e m y n i e o C inn idn d w ak & K r a aw e Ste ngs mad puddi
esd ay T r men Specia eat” u de l €10 l noche .00
NEW
Full English breakfast 4.00 from 10am Value main meals available 12 till 3.30pm 4.95 Menu del dia 8.50 for 3 courses + coffee Menu del noche 3 courses 14.95 Fish & chips from 5.00 Special offer 2 large fish chips & peas with a bottle of wine only 18 Evening Menu, Sirloin, Ribeye, Fillet & Argentinian rump Leg of lamb steak, gammon steak, poached fillet of salmon Medallions of pork tenderloin, pan fried chicken fillet.
Evening Meals start from 6.30pm Private Parties & Buffets Catered for. Two minutes from the beach, a real restaurant!
please book on 968 158 499
elliotsrestaurant@btinternet.com page 4
Or from only 150€ fitted theh2ozone@gmail.com
www.thecamposoljournal.com
2013
SPRING AT LAST! Brighten your home with new bedding, curtains, voiles and decorative accessories from our Spring/Summer 2013 range. 4.5 TOG DUVETS & PILLOWS Ideal for spring and early summer nights, our own brand, non allergenic duvets are made to our own high specifications in Yorkshire. SINGLE 15€ DOUBLE 20€ KING 23€ SUPERKING 25€ We also have a huge range of pillows at great prices, including hollowfibre, feather, memory foam and latex. PILLOW PAIRS FROM 14€
DUVET COVERS, BEDSPREADS &THROWS We have the largest collection of duvet covers in the area featuring contemporary designs as well as more traditional and everything in between.
wines and beers from Ian. If you would like to sample Saxon Bitter, it is sold at T.J.’s bar near Best Wishes on Camposol ‘B’.
SINGLE FROM 15€ DOUBLE FROM 20€ KING FROM 25€ SUPERKING FROM 40€ In addition to bedspreads that match our stunning duvet cover sets, we also stock standalone bedspreads, runners and throws that will add that finishing touch to your bedroom.
SHEETS VALANCES & PILLOWCASES Create your perfect comfort zone with beautiful quality cotton and polycotton sheets and pillowcases from the Yorkshire Linen collection. We stock extra deep fitted sheets with a valance of 40cm. POLYCOTTON SHEETS FROM 7.50€ PERCALE SHEETS FROM 9.95€ EGYPTIAN COTTON SHEETS FROM 12.50€ SHEET SETS FROM 22€
If you would like further details of the brewery tours you can contact Ian and Iwona by e mail : saxonbrewery@ gmail.com
CURTAINS, VOILES & CUSHIONS Dressing your windows and furniture can really help pull a room together. We have a huge range of ready made curtains and voiles in our collection so whether you're looking for eyelet, pencil pleat, tab tops or rod pockets, we have styles suitable for everywhere in your home. You'll find them plain or patterned, in modern as well as traditional designs. Choose from a huge range of complete cushions or cushion covers. We stock hollowfibre or feather cushion pads as well.
the
2013
page 5
yorkshire linen co. home furnishing specialists
Centro Comercial La Piramide, Puerto de Mazarron Above Mercadona, opposite LIDL Monday to Friday 10:00 to 18:00 Saturday 10:00 to 14:00 968 595 946 or 650 857 619 ylc@mazarronmail.com www.yorkshirelinen.com
Wellspring Wanderers
fit and enjoy the beautiful countryside that we live in. We have had two walks so far and both have been a treat to be on with folk from Wellspring and friends, enjoying breakfast together and then a walk lasting around one and a half hours; The group meets on the second Saturday morning of each month at different locations.
and took in the old railway line that linked Totana, Cartagena and the mines at Mazarron Old Town. The photograph shows the group outside the old El Pareton Station. With our backdrop of the Espuna Mountains and the lovely March sunshine that accompanied us, it proved to be an excellent event.
The next walk will be on Saturday April 13th. If you would like to join with us in April or need more information on the group, Wellspring Wanderers are a walking group formed this year to provide a different way to make new friends, keep
page 6
please call Phil Hoggar on 660743603. Our last walk was in the El Pareton area
www.thecamposoljournal.com
2013
“Beautiful Bathrooms” is a reliable and efficient service supplied by Andy Money who is fully trained in all aspects of plumbing, tiling and complete bathroom installation . Andy has an extensive portfolio of work not only from the U.K. (where he ran his own business for many years), but also in the surrounding areas of Mazarrón. Andy has a real eye for detail and enjoys his work. This is obvious in the final product of each bathroom installed.
One aspect of his work locally is the simple process of “Bath out, Shower in” as many people prefer the idea of a complete shower area without the hassle of climbing into a bath in order to get to a shower. In some bathrooms it is possible to achieve a “Walk In” shower similar to the idea of a wet room. Andy will help with advice on your choice of tiles and fittings if needed. He will happily accompany you to choose your tiles if you wish. Also, he will
EA RE SF TU FEA URES F ATURE FEATU ES E R S T F E A U E R S F E U AT EAT RES S FE TUR FEA URES F ATURE FEATU ES E R S T FEA URES F ATURE FEATU E yourRbathroom S F E ATlay-out advise onFEthe of S RE TU FEA ATUbeen FEnot if you have RES able to settle on an U T FEA
idea of your own. If necessary, he will take you to see examples of his work in other clients’ homes - at an appropriate time for all involved.
Why not consider improving your bathroom in order to add quality and value to your home? If you consider selling at a later date, a new and beautiful bathroom will make your home stand out from the rest! Andy Money can be contacted on 663617563 or e-mail mybeautifulbathroom@gmail.com
Low cost effective advertising Contact Robbie on 968 103 008 / 664 287 099
aranteed All work gu perience 20 years ex to a shower h t a b r u o y Convert acelift” f “ a m o o r h at Give your b be viewed n a c k r o w s Previou ailable rt to finish Portfolio av a t s m o r f e ervic Complete s otations u q n io t a g li Free no ob red in Spain e t is g e R & l Lega
Phone Andy On 968 974 038 Or 663 617 563 All Areas Covered E-mail:mybeautifulbathroom@gmail.com 2013 page 7 When you call an advertiser please mention you saw their advert here
Including UK, Spanish, German, Russian, Bulgarian, Dutch ............... and more Paramount Studios first ride opens for testing For many months there has been plenty of speculation as to whether or not the
page 8
Paramount Resort Theme Park in Murcia would go ahead as planned. At times the project has seemed doomed due to planning constrains, lack of funding from overseas investors and concerns surrounding its environmental impact.
in Europe. The group claim that the structure would be visible for up to 50 kilometers and therefore damaging to the aesthetics of the landscape. They also argued that the proposed state of the art LED lighting system attached around the spokes of the wheel would be “so powerful that not only could they affect the ambient light in surrounding towns and villages, but they could cause confusion to aircraft such as lost UFO´s and hot air balloons looking for a safe place to land.”
Spanish Environmental group “Ecologistas del Mundo” which translates as “Ecologists of the World” have had several meetings with local government officials over the last year, Due to the time scale involved in voicing their concerns constructing such a large Ferris Wheel, over the proposal for Pemursa had no option but to begin one of the park’s main work on the giant wheel in late 2010, attractions- a giant London Eye style Ferris wheel. The in spite of the environmental concerns. “Failure to do so could result in a 120 meter tall structure completed Park, with its main attraction would boast 32 “Ovaloid incomplete” an official spokesman said. Capsules” and would be just 15 meters Tel: 968 138 516 shorter Mobile: 620 27 76 90 Fax: 968 59 29 08 than the Email: gestionesryl@movistar.es London eye Camposol Insurances making C/Castellon de la Plana,229 Urb Camposol A it the 30870 Mazarron (Murcia) second highest Open Monday to Friday 10am till 1pm & 2pm till 5pm Ferris Wheel Mazarron Office Tel: 968 59 28 28
www.thecamposoljournal.com
2013
“The wheel must be built and tested before the park is completed. In this way we can address any environmental concerns before the Park opens, ensuring that we fulfill our environmental responsibilities as well meeting the deadline for the Parks completion.” In late 2012 many people driving down the RM2 Motorway would have seen the giant wheel being hoisted onto its cantilever base on the far side of the Paramount Park construction site. In early 2013, Colour Kinetics (the company responsible for the lighting of the London Eye) were busy installing the high tech 2 trillion watt lighting system. This system can be controlled remotely displaying up to 15 billion colours simultaneously. It is this system that has been the major cause of concern for the
group -Ecologistas del Mundo. “When they light it up, all of Murcia will be like a discotech- but without the loud music and crowds dancing Gangham Style” Said Ernesto Paco Garcia the head of the group. “You will be able to see Murcia from the moon- This is very bad for all of us- especially those who like to bird watch in the dark”. Premursa have now confirmed that the Wheel is in place and the lighting system is operational. As part of their scheduled testing they will switch the lights on to full power on Monday the 1st April at 10.37pm for the duration of 15 minutes. They ask all residents in the vicinity of the surrounding villages, urbanizations and towns, in particular those who live on or nearby Campsosol, Mazarron Country Club, and Puerto De Mazarron to go to their roof terraces and make notes on the colours
they can see in night sky. “This will help us better understand what colours people prefer looking at at nightime” said a park official. Further testing will be done on the “Ovaloid Capsules” of the fully operation wheel later in the year. A press release from the developer states that “ volunteers with good life insurance, no fear of heights and no pre-existing medical conditions are currently being sought to help test capsule capacity, durability, and overall safety”
a Gas & Oil lid C áRoca & Junkers Service Engineers All spare parts stocked
t &TUBCMJTIFE *O 5IF "SFB 4JODF t (BT 0JM $FOUSBM )FBUJOH t 8BUFS )FBUFST t 4PMBS 1BOFMT t 8BUFS 5BOLT t 7BMPS #BYJ (BT 'JSFT t (BT 3FHVMBUPST 4VQQMJFE 'JUUFE t 'SFF $BSCPO .POPYJEF 5FTUJOH t &Y #SJUJTI (BT 5JNF 4FSWFE &OHJOFFS
Tel: 659 761 771 email:info@calidagas.co.uk
2013
Registered for gas XJUI '3&.. JO 4QBJO
When you call an advertiser please mention you saw their advert here
page 9
Sig
nag
e
..
tc.. e s d car , s r e Fly
Vehicle grap hics
Signwriting & Printing
Office 968 152 191 Mobile 618 615 903 Embargos by Rod Sawyer There now seems to be a conflict between what Masa are saying and what Espadas & Asociados represented by Luis Canovas proposes. Basically MASA are recommending a proposal. It involves folk from three of the polygonos getting their escritura, whilst the administrative embargo is removed. This process does not deal with any private embargos on the property. What the process will do is remove MASA from the equation. There is an old saying, beware of Greeks bearing gifts! In whatever scenario you paint, it is in MASA’s interest to get out from under any obligations they can. They have been careful to distance themselves from the private embargos. Luis Canovas, along with Shirley Fisher the British lawyer, both based at the Camposol Business Centre insist that the embargoes must be dealt with first. Jose Navarro, the new mayor of Camposol and CRA committee member, has posted the following on the CRA site “Third Party Rights cannot be lodged in Court on the basis of an Escritura signed AFTER the date of the embargo. Such escritura would only convert the contract of sale into a Public Document but this cannot be the basis for the claim”
page 10
OK: The deed is not likely a valid proof in the tercería process. But this does not mean you shouldn’t get your escritura, but you should get a proper escritura. Both processes (escritura and terceria) should be applied ASAP. A legal opinion lodged by Espadas and Associates, the lawyers based in Alhama with which the Business Centre is connected, concluded “1. Acceptance of the signature of the escritura is only beneficial for the buyer if the escritura can directly and will immediately be registered in the Land Registry. 2. Alteratively, the signing of the escritura would have no positive outcome for the buyer but, in fact on the contrary, it could create a negative: the inability to sue the seller to request a deed capable of registration and simultaneous access to the registry through the Court.”
MASA did in the first place, allowing owners to take possession even though there was no final paperwork legalizing the properties had no basis in law. Had the original process followed the law, then there would be no problems today. What’s important is to establish your right to the property first through the removal of the threat of the private embargo, then to acquire the escritura. Luis Canovas has always maintained there is a differential between the three polygonos and the rest of Camposol where there was administrative action by the town hall. Clearly in the case of the private, removal of the embargo, clears the way for the escritura to be issued and properly registered at the Land registry subject to all planning regulations having been complied with. It was always the case that in the cases of D23,27 and 32, (and RE3 for that matter) the Town Hall had to be involved as well.
The consequence of securing an escritura on properties, after the date of the embargo could be that you the owner replace MASA as the objective, in other words you still have to deal with the embargo. In Paul’s case on Sector A, outlined some time ago in the Journal, the court refused to recognise him as owner even though MASA was prepared to acknowledge him. His problem was he could not prove to the court that he owned the property. This process is not straightforward. What
Individual owners need to make up their own minds which advice to follow. The main point is the need to act with some urgency. Sadly some at least of the embargos are held by owners on Camposol and the surrounding area who have won cases against MASA but not been paid out. They have been represented by local lawyers who must know that many of the embargoed properties are not MASA owned but are owned by individuals. These owners are as much victims as anyone else. This issue will of course boil over the first time an embargoed property goes to
www.thecamposoljournal.com
2013
auction. Any escritura gained through the MASA initiative will almost certainly contain a clause which acknowledges the existence of the embargo, this will still leave the owner exposed to possible court action. The CRA has published the following to members Dear CRA Member, Masa/Justo y Manoli have asked the CRA to pass on their recent communication with regard to properties on D23, D27, D32, A-RU21 and A-RU22. Their letter has been translated by Jose Navarro and can be found at the end of this email. In addition to their letter, and as a matter of urgency, Masa have also requested that we inform those on D27 who await deeds, of the following message: ‘In the event you are unable to visit the office, documents should be emailed to dsegarra.proyectos@grupomasa.com’ Again, in addition to the below letter, Masa request that members on A-RU21 and A-RU22 to contact them on dsegarra. proyectos@grupomasa.com Masa will be opening an office near/ next to the Correos/Post Office on Camposol B from 28th February. They will open this office every Thursday between 9.30 and 12.30 in order to accept documentation. Masa also state the following: ‘This office will be solely dedicated to reception of the mentioned documentation, not to any other issue’. As always, if you have any questions regarding Masa’s latest information or any other legal query please consult your solicitor in the first instance or dsegarra. proyectos@grupomasa.com Kind Regards, Camposol Residents Association Enc: Translation of Masa’s letter JUSTO Y MANOLI, S.L. (JUMASA) B-78438801 Princesa, 2 28008 MADRID COMMUNICATION TO PEOPLE WITH NO PURCHASE DEED ISSUED CAMPOSOL POLIGONOS D23 D27 AND D32
2013
Hereby we announce that we have started to provide the New Building (Obras Nueva) certificates of poligono D27. Horizontal Division and New Building certificates for D23 and D32 in the coming days. Due to causes not attributable to Justo y Manoli, S.L., the prescriptive Building Licenses of these poligonos were not granted in due time. The poligonos were completely built since 2007. The majority of you took possession from that date having paid the entirety of the price. According to recent Court Decisions, there is currently no urbanistic infraction, therefore the houses cannot be demolished. The delay of the Public Administration for providing the proper documentation, made impossible for us to issue the New Building and Horizontal Division. Subsequently, it prevented Justo y Manoli to issue Public Purchase Deeds to the owners in order to have their ownership registered at the Land Registry of Mazarrón. A result of all this are the embargo notations on the properties upon debts of Justo y Manoli, S.L. with the Tax Office, the Murcia Region, and several individual clients who, even knowing about the existence on these plots of houses owned by other people, considered proper to seize them in order to ensure the collection of the debt. As you are the real owners of the properties, it is necessary to formalize the Public Purchase Deeds and to lodge a process of Tercería de Dominio in administrative and judicial way, in order to declare the real owner of each seized property, thus canceling the embargo notations upon the said properties. There is an understandable mistrust for signing the Purchase Deed with the embargo notations, but this is necessary and advisable in order to enforce your right of ownership and to demand before the Public Administration
and the executing individuals that every one of you are the owners of the dwellings built on the seized plots. The Notary will certify that Justo y Manoli S.L. sold you a dwelling that is already paid, that you took possession of it and that you feature it as its owners. The fact of issuing Deeds with embargoes does not take you in a worse position than it already was. Your property is already being seized for a debt that is not yours. By signing your Deed, the property is still seized, but the Deed serve as a fundamental proof of the purchase taking place before the date of the embargo. It should be clear that by signing your Deeds you are not personally assuming Justo y Manoli S.L.’s debt. The property respond to this debt as it already was. At the moment of lodging the Tercería de Dominio processes, any possible auction is suspended until its resolution. Therefore, once it is lodged, no property will be auctioned. Those owners not signing their Purchase Deed will assume the risk of having their property seized (if it is not seized already) and auctioned (if it is already seized) if they do not lodge the Tercería de Dominio process. In order to facilitate this task, Justo y Manoli, S.L. place at your disposal some of the resources for the progress of the legal actions for final price of 600€per dwelling, independently of the number of Tercería processes needed and the category of them
When you call an advertiser please mention you saw their advert here
Continued on Pg 12
page 11
(either administrative or judicial). This figure constitutes a contribution of the buyer for the lawyer and barrister fees, as well as judicial fees. The rest of the cost will be assumed by Justo y Manoli, S.L. In order to begin as soon as possible with this process, it is necessary for you to provide required documentation: Copy of Passport and NIE Marital Status Current address Purchase contract (original or notary copy) Payment methods used (original or notary copy) Electricity and water contracts Utility bills (several) (dated previously to the embargo) Padrón certificate Other documents that can serve as a proof of ownership, like repair bills, Minor Building works licenses, etc. These documents can be sent by e-mail to dsegarra.proyectos@grupomasa.com for organizing the signing of the Deeds. After that, the originals or notary copies must be provided at the Notary the day you sign your Deed. They also can be delivered to the office that we will open in Camposol, next to the Post Office. It will be open from
page 12
9.30 to 12.30 every Thursday morning, starting the 28th of February. This office will be solely dedicated to reception of the mentioned documentation, not to any other issue.
Nash Warren Insurance
So who are we? We are an insurance agent established in the UK since 1981 and in Spain since 2005. We are authorised and regulated by the FSA and DGS. We deal with several companies for various types of policies. It is often surprising to be asked if we do more than car insurance. In fact, yes, of course we do. We can offer policies for cars (UK and Spanish), homes (permanent, holiday or rental properties), motorbikes (UK and Spanish), quads, health, life, business, liability (including hunters and fishermen), travel, pets and… well just ask! If we cannot arrange a policy then we can normally point you in the right direction. But there are lots of Insurance companies; surely they are all the same? Why choose Nash Warren? Flexibility. OK, you are happy with your current company but what happens if your circumstances change? Can they change to meet your requirements? If you
www.thecamposoljournal.com
currently get 90 days use outside Spain with your car insurance, what happens if this is no longer enough for you? Can it be extended? You have traded in your Spanish car and want to change it for a UK plated vehicle. Is that possible? Does your home insurance policy cover you for more than one incident of the same type (for example water damage) in any one year? Are you able to change that if it is not acceptable? Because we deal with a variety of companies we have the ability to find a policy that best suits your needs even when your situation changes. Most companies have set guidelines of what they can and can’t cover but the advantage of dealing with an agent is that when a change of policy is needed it is not a problem. In addition, we can assess your needs during a conversation and find a policy which best suits you. We do not favour one company over another nor do we sell policies solely based on price. So, whatever your needs, just give us a call or visit our office in Bolnuevo, Mazarron for a no obligation quotation or just a general chat about your insurance arrangements. You may be pleasantly surprised with the prices and cover we have on offer!
2013
Kevins Fly screens & Aluminium Services
r e m m u S r o f y TOTAL FLY SCREEN SOLUTIONS. d a e r t e G
We have many different designs to suit all budgets, from doors to curved windows we have the solutions. Our screens are made in our own workshops with quality materials, all come with 3 year warranty and our famous after sales service. Available in rollers,fixed or sliding. We also provide a recon service for your old screens.(only available on sliding and fixed screens).
Conservatories are also a speciality of ours, made from high quality materials and built to compliment your home. l solut
ailable T v a
ns always ee
We supply and install made to measure security doors. We also undertake insurance work regarding damaged doors and windows.
i on or fly scr sf
a t o
Es tab rea lished a n 贸 r r a z a over 10 years in the M
Telephone 650 662 579 or 616 984 652 website www.kevinsflyscreens.com email info@kevinsflyscreens.com
EA RE SF TU FEA URES F ATURE FEATU ES E R S T F E A U FE ES UR AT EAT RES S FE TUR FEA URES F ATURE FEATU ES E R S T FEA URES F ATURE FEATU E S T F E A E R F ES U EAT TUR FEA URES F T FEA
13. The English devotion to St George pre-date the Norman Conquest, in the 11th century.
5. St George is also the patron saint of scouting. 6. The most popular story about St George is of him slaying a dragon. However, in reality, it is highly unlikely that he did. During the Middle Ages, dragons commonly represented the devil. It is more probable that he chased away bad spirits. 7. Despite the improbability that St George actually fought a dragon, stories persist. In one version, the dragon’s scales were so hard that St George’s spear shattered into a thousand pieces. 8. The real St George is believed to have been a brave Roman solider who protested again the Romans’ torture of Christians.
St George England celebrates its national day on the 23rd April, with the spotlight shining on St George. We unearth 20 facts that people don’t know about our patron saint. 1. Despite the fact that St George has been England’s patron saint since the 14th century, a recent survey showed that only one in five people know that St George’s Day falls on April 23. 2. The same survey showed that a quarter of English people do not even know who their patron saint is. 3. St George died on the same date as Shakespeare. St George died on 23 while Shakespeare followed on that day in 1616. 4. A popular custom in bygone years was for people to wear a red rose in their button hole, the national flower for the national day.
page 14
11. Christians recognise St George as one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers. 12. St George’s birth date is believed to have been sometime between 275AD and 285AD.
15. There are 365 Orthodox churches in Georgia named after St George, according to the number of days in a year. 16. St George was beheaded at Lydda, in Palestine. 17. April 23 was named St George’s Day in 1222. 18. St George is also the patron saint of Lithuania, Portugal, Germany and Greece, as well as cities including Moscow, Istanbul, Genoa and Venice. 19. St George is believed to have been tortured. He was crushed between two spiked wheels and boiled in molten lead. Legend says neither killed him. 20. St George was adopted in England because the story in The Golden Legend, about his slaying of a dragon, was similar to an Anglo-Saxon legend.
9. St George’s flag was adopted by Richard The Lion Heart and brought to England in the 12th century. Soldiers wore it on their tunics to avoid confusion in battle. 10. St George is believed to have been a soldier from Syrian Palestine, who was in the Guard of Diocletian.
14. In Georgia, St George has been devoted to their patron saint since the 4th century.
Carpentry & Joinery City and Guilds Qualified
Construction- Installation- Renovation Kitchens, Wardrobes, Cupboards, Windows, Doors, Car Ports, and Pergolas. Dry Lining and Laminate Specialist • Smooth Finish Walls • No more cracks • Reduces heat loss • Improves sound proofing Call for a no obligation quote on
634 330 706
Serving the Public for over 30 years Free Estimates- Honest and reliable- No Job too Small
www.thecamposoljournal.com
2013
VOILES, BLINDS OR CURTAINS? Find the perfect look for your home this season by creating a fresh look which will maximise light, keep the sun out and lift your spirits. Lined curtains, voile panels and blinds all look great on their own or, try hanging voiles or blinds behind bright bold floral or striped curtains for a more structured layered look. At Yorkshire Linen, we bring you a huge choice of plain & patterned, ready- made curtains and voiles so you can create a look you´ll love all season! You´ll also find curtain poles, rods, tracks, wires and accessories.
Also available is a small range of venetian and roller blinds. Versatile and great value for money, make a statement with these easy to fit blinds that give you privacy and control of the sun and light. Choose from blackout, square eyelet or woodgrain vertical. From only 10€. Please ask for more information about sizes and colours available.
SIZES AND ALTERATIONS All curtains are sold in pairs unless otherwise stated and sizes are for each curtain. Voiles are ususally sold in single panels. To give your curtains and voiles a luxurious look, we recommend that the combined width of your curtains should be as close to double the size of your window as possible. These are the standard sizes for curtains and voiles although not all designs are made in all sizes. Please ask for more information. 46x54” 117x137cm 66x54” 168x137cm 90x72” 229x183cm 46x72” 117x183cm 66x72” 168x183cm 90x90” 229x229cm 46x90” 117x229cm 66x90 168x229cm 90x108” 229x274cm
EA RE SF TU FEA URES F ATURE FEATU ES E R S T F E A U E R S F E U AT EAT RES S FE TUR FEA URES F ATURE FEATU ES E R S T FEA URES F ATURE FEATU E S Linen in FPuerto Mazarrón above the F E EAT de R S RE TU FEA ATU 595 Mercadona FE(968 RES 946) Or visit our U T FEA
website at www.yorkshirelinen.com
Jane Salter of Mazarron Bowling Club donated 90 euros to FAST at our training session from a collection made after they decided not to send Christmas cards last Christmas. Pictured left to right Gerry Bradshaw Fast Coordinator and Jane Salter
Low cost effective advertising Contact Robbie on 968 103 008 / 664 287 099
Standard widths for voiles are slightly different 56 - 60” 142 -152cm. Our Spanish made voiles are approximately140cm wide by 265cm long. We offer a professional alteration service so if you need your curtains or voiles altered to a different size just let us know and we will arrange this for you at a very reasonable cost. For more information, help or advice, please visit Yorkshire
2013
When you call an advertiser please mention you saw their advert here
page 15
They also supply both English and Spanish Beds and Mattresses so their customers can choose the Chris & Roy would like to thank all their customers old and new for making their first year in Puerto de Mazarrón a great experience. Last year they made the move from Lorca to their fantastic new showroom in Puerto De Mazarron, upstairs from Mercadona. Now customers can view the huge selection of furnishings without having to travel. Being well into their 9th year of trading in Spain as an S.L. company, they have built up a solid reputation for quality goods and friendly customer service. Their motto is “try before you buy” and they are committed to giving their customers choices, information and advice before they buy. On arrival Chris and Roy will
give you their trademark friendly welcome and invite you to browse their new showroom of over 1,000 square meters (10,000sq. ft.) showcasing the best top quality Dining Furniture, Beds, Mattresses, Sofas, Patio and Garden Furniture and Accessories. They will be on hand to answer any questions and offer helpful advice. Chris said “Our customers are always telling us they love coming here as it is like an Aladdin’s Cave and there is always something new to see!” Chris and Roy believe in giving their customers choices in Styles, Colours and Ranges of different furniture which come from England, Spain, Denmark and Indonesia.
type of mattress that suits their body and comfort level best. Chris
l o s o p Ca m
HEALTH Opening Soon! C L I N IC
Health Clinic at Camposol Business Centre.
The Camposol Health Clinic will provide a comprehensive range of services administered by fully qualified, distinguished, medical professionals.
For more information please call Campsosol Business Centre on 968 103 008 page 16
• General Practitioner • Physiotherapy • Nursing • Check ups • Analysis • Injections • Cardiograms • Repeat Prescriptions • Cardiology • Geriatric care • Oncology
www.thecamposoljournal.com
2013
said “One of the main things we have learned over our years in business is that as we get older comfort becomes more important
seen to be believed! They offer leather, leather mix and several different materials creating a jaw dropping display of colour and comfort throughout the showroom.
EA RE SF TU FEA URES F ATURE FEATU ES E R S T F E A U E R S F E U AT EAT RES S FE TUR FEA URES F ATURE FEATU ES E R S T FEA URES F ATURE FEATU E S T F E A E R S E stock ofFmany TU URitems Atherefore EAT RES FE U T they are Fgenerally able to deliver FEA
straight away. They will even take away your old furniture for you on delivery and donate it to local charities.
Furniture Plus is a pro active, dynamic company committed to offering the best quality at the best price therefore they always have special offers on. Visit them and see in store for details.
to us. No two bodies are the same, and this highlights the need to “try before you buy” when it comes to mattresses.”
Some recline, others have extending seats and adjustable head rests, sofas with chaise longue and sofas that can be made to measure. Not forgetting the variety of armchairs- fixed, swivel, recliner, even an electric tilt and lift armchair. The choices for your new sofa are virtually infinite. All under one roof and there for you to “try before you buy”. Furniture Plus carries a large
They also specialise in Furniture Packages and these can be tailor made to suit the requirements of your property, taste and budget. Enquire in store for more information. Furniture Plus is well worth a visit with their friendly professional staff will be there to help you with your needs. They are waiting for you above Mercadona in Puerto de Mazarrón or Telephone 968 153 907.
Their large showroom allows them to display a plethora of different mattresses on varying bedsteads so you can take as long as you like trying them all until you find the right one for you. Not only are Furniture Plus specialists in mattresses, but their range of sofas has to be
Hi folks, my name is Zula and im desperately looking for a new home! I was found injured and hungry wandering around the roads in the Sierra Espuna. I am now back to full health. They tell me that im 4 month old female cross breed (but of what they dont know!) I am a calm and laid back dog and would make someone a great pet. Please, please adopt me! Call 677 281 280 for more information.
2013
When you call an advertiser please mention you saw their advert here
page 17
EA RE SF TU FEA URES F ATURE FEATU ES E R S T F E A U FE ES UR AT EAT RES S FE TUR FEA URES F ATURE FEATU ES E R S T FEA URES F ATURE FEATU E S T F E A E R F ES U EAT TUR FEA URES F T If you FEAor someone you know have an
Meet our Readers
interesting story to tell others, then please forward the details to us here at The Journal. Profile of a Reader: Dry Stone Walling Dry stone is a building method by which structures are constructed from stones without any mortar to bind them together. Dry stone structures are stable because of their unique construction method, which is characterized by the presence of a
Jason proving the strength of the walls
load-bearing façade of carefully selected interlocking stones. Dry stone technology is best known in the context of walls, but other structures also exist.
page 18
Jason Jessop served his apprenticeship in the beautiful but often harsh landscapes of Yorkshire. He was captivated by the differing shapes, forms, textures and colours that only real stone can bring. He was lucky enough to fulfill his childhood dream and restored many historic properties for the English Hertitage, thus taking him to master craftsman status. He restored and maintained many of Britain’s Cathedrals, Churches, Abbeys and Castles. Jason now resides in the Mazarrón area, where there is a wonderful diversity of stone posing new challenges. He was both amazed and sad to discover that he was one of the last dry stone wallers in the region of Murcia. The well that he built at Los Palacios (Camposol, Sector A) and the numerous others he has built in the area, are the first to be built in this way in 30 years. ‘I feel a tremendous pressure and obligation to try and preserve this precious profession……if not it will end with me. I have been in touch with the Department of Culture at Mazarrón town hall and they are now exploring the possibility of me teaching the profession to Spanish people in an attempt to bring the profession back-to-life. One possibility that I would particularly relish would be to teach disadvantaged youngsters (of any nationality), or those with learning difficulties….after all we cannot all be brain surgeons!!!’ he said, when he spoke to ‘The Journal’ recently. Dry stone walls are proven to last. Here are some interesting facts which Jason gave us about them, that you may not know already: • they are flexible - avoids cracking (especially useful in areas like Camposol C and D where lots of movement is experienced)
www.thecamposoljournal.com
• resistant to earth tremors • water/gota frías just pass through them • 200-800 year life span…..some are still standing following the Arabic invasion of Spain 1000 years ago. • resistant to subsidence and under-ground streams • plants can grow out of them, over them or up them • they can be used to build garden features around plants, or windmills and wells • they don’t crack, need painting or any maintenance • they are stronger than reinforced concrete and steel block walls and are not much more expensive to build….as they do not need a concrete foundation • they are charismatic, beautiful and interesting to look at There aren’t many things that can be built that will stand the test of time, but dry stone walls are a time capsule, a legacy that you can pass down in your family. For more information and photos, Jason has a web site www.artofstonework.com or can be contacted on 650 700 666
Model railway enthusiasts? Do you live on or around Camposol and are interested in Model Railways. Please register your interest at the details below. If you have a model railway inside or out, we know that there are a couple on Camposol, or have had your railway stuff in boxes for the past few years, or are Just interested in the hobby and would like to chat with like minded people register an interest and by the response received we will decide how it is best to take this forward. Please contact Tony Rimmer by phone on 653222640 or e-mail: nandoskeeper@gmail.com
2013
Our famous Sunday roast available 4 courses at 15 euros or 2 courses at 10.50 euros, all home cooked with vegetable buffet, Wine with your meal, as always booking is essential and places are limited
La Mariposa
968 631 008 Our famous guided walks 3 hour walks on April 8th and 22nd. only 12 euros per person, booking essential, see website walking page for details.
20th April BARRINGTON
Quad biking...... Quad biking trips from 35 euros inclusive of a 4 course lunch! see website for details.
T Saturday 27thApril OU D L Lenny SO Mitchell
RS 4GD AD DK CH@ HM S NE @ LDMT C BNTQRD KX S HM EQNM R RSHKK NM NM 3@STQC@X @ D Q @ D DM SG EHQD DU @CUHRDC AHF KNF JHMF R ANN MDRC@X C D 7 #KNRDC
WE HAVE ORGANISED A Gentle DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKE DAY FOR Sunday 14th APRIL 2013, (A GENTLE MOUNTAIN BIKE DAY WITH VIRTUALLY NO PEDDLING) 35 EUROS PER PERSON INCLUDES THE BIKE, SAFETY EQUIPMENT, THE GUIDE, THE TRANSFER TO THE TOP OF THE ESPUĂ‘A, SUPPORT VEHICLE, AND A 4 COURSE SUNDAY LUNCH.
VVV DROTM@ @CUDMSTQD BNL )MEN DROTM@ @CUDMSTQD BNL
April – Cabaret Night – Camposol Golf Club, ‘C’ Sector Date to be confirmed F.A.S.T Bookstall is back – 2nd & 4th Friday every month Camposol ‘B’ Commercial Centre Saturday 23rd March – F.A.S.T Easter Fayre – Marianos, Camposol from 11am – 3pm Sunday 31st March - Sponsored Fun Walk and Easter Bonnet Parade (prize for best Bonnet). Sponsorship forms available from FAST bookstall.
Saturday - 25th May – F.A.S.T Spring Ball & Second Anniversary – Amapola Restaurant Bolnuevo - â‚Ź25 Saturday - 15th June – Camposol Fiesta – F.A.S.T Tombola Stall & CPR Demonstration Stall July – BBQ & Western Theme Night – Camposol Golf Club, ‘C’ Date to be confirmed October – Oktoberfest, Beer & Wine
Festival – Camposol Golf Club Date to be confirmed Saturday 23rd November – F.A.S.T Christmas Fayre – Marianos Camposol ‘A’ 11am – 3pm Event tickets will be on sale from the bookstall Camposol ‘B’ Commercial Centre 2nd & 4th Fridays each month. Keep watching the press for updates and new events. For information about F.A.S.T please call: 634 314 386 or 626 465 847or 634 327 730.
CUT & DRIED
QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL MOBILE HAIRDRESSER IN YOUR OWN HOME LADIES: Cut - 9 Euros, Cut & Dried - 13 Euros Perming - 21 Euros, Colouring - Full Head - 18 Euros Highlights/Lowlites (with cap) - 20 Euros GENTS: Cut - 8 Euros, CHILDREN: Cut - 5 Euros STRESS RELIEVER: Head Massage - 3 Euros, Deep Conditioning Head Massage - 5 Euros For an appointment, call Ann on 628 149 840
2013
When you call an advertiser please mention you saw their advert here
page 19
EA RE SF TU FEA URES F ATURE FEATU ES E R S T F E A U FE ES UR AT EAT RES S FE TUR FEA URES F ATURE FEATU ES E R S T FEA URES F ATURE FEATU E S T F E A E R F ES U EAT TUR FEA URES F T FEA Interested in Shakespeare facts? If so,
Shakespeare
you’re in the right place! Below is a range of 30 little known facts about William Shakespeare. Do bear in mind that very little in the way of hard facts is actually known about Shakespeare’s life, but here we have a range of interesting facts: Shakespeare lived to 52. It is known that he was born in April 1564 and that he died on 23rd April 1616. We know that he was baptised on 26th April 1564 and scholars now believe that he was born on April 23rd. He therefore died on his fifty-second birthday, coinciding with St George’s Day. How fitting that the great English writer is so closely identified with the patron saint of England! Shakespeare had seven siblings. They were: Joan (1558); Margaret (1562); Gilbert (1566); Joan II (1569); Anne (1571); Richard (1574) and Edmund (1580). Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway when he was 17. She was 26 and she was pregnant when they married. Their first child was born six months after the wedding. Shakespeare and Anne Hathawy had three children together – a son, Hamnet, who died in 1596, and two daughters, Susanna and Judith. His only granddaughter Elizabeth – daughter of Susanna – died childless in 1670. Shakespeare therefore has no descendants. Shakespeare died a rich man. He made several gifts to various people but left his property to his daughter, Susanna. The only mention of his wife in Shakespeare’s own will is: “I gyve unto my wief my second best bed with the furniture”. The “furniture” was the bedclothes for the bed. Shakespeare was buried in the Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon. He put a curse on anyone daring to move his body from that final resting place. His epitaph was: Good friend for Jesus’ sake forbear, To dig the dust enclosed here: Blest be the man that spares these stones, And curst be he that moves my bones.
page 20
Though it was customary to dig up the bones from previous graves to make room for others, Shakespeare’s remains are still undisturbed. One of Shakespeare’s relatives on his mother’s side, William Arden, was arrested for plotting against Queen Elizabeth I, imprisoned in the Tower of London and executed. During his life, Shakespeare wrote 37 plays and 154 sonnets! This means an average 1.5 plays a year since he first started writing in 1589. His last play The Two Noble Kinsmen is reckoned to have been written in 1613 when he was 49 years old. While he was writing the plays at such a pace he was also conducting a family life, a social life and a full business life, running an acting company and a theatre. Few people realise that apart from writing his numerous plays and sonnets, Shakespeare was also an actor who performed many of his own plays as well as those of other playwrights. During his life Shakespeare performed before Queen Elizabeth I and, later, before James I who was an enthusiastic patron of his work. Shakespeare’s profession was acting. He is listed in documents of 1592, 1598 and 1603 as an actor. We know that he acted in a Ben Jonson play and also in his own plays but it’s thought that, as a very busy man, writing, managing the theatre and commuting between London and his home in Stratford where is family was, he didn’t undertake big parts. There is evidence that he played the ghost in Hamlet and Adam in As You Like It. In Elizabethan theatre circles it was common for writers to collaborate on writing plays. Towards the end of his career Shakespeare worked with other writers on plays that have been credited to those writers. Other writers also worked on plays that are credited to Shakespeare. We know for certain that Timon of Athens was a collaboration with Thoma Middleton; Pericles with George Wilkins; and The Two Noble Kinsmen with John Fletcher. Some scholars have maintained that Shakespeare did not write the Shakespeare plays, with at least fifty writers having been suggested as the “real” author. However, the evidence for
www.thecamposoljournal.com
Shakespeare’s having written the plays is very strong. Shakespeare is the second most quoted writer in the English language – after the various writers of the Bible. Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre burnt down on 29th June 1613 after a cannon shot set fire to it during a performance of Henry VIII. Shakespeare is always referred to as an Elizabethan playwright, but as most of his most popular plays were written after Elizabeth’s death he was actually more of a Jacobean writer. His later plays also show the distinct characteristics of Jacobean drama. Almost four hundred years after Shakespeare’s death there are 157 million pages referring to him on Google. There are 132 million for God, 2.7 million for Elvis Presley, and coming up on Shakespeare’s heels, George W Bush with 14.7 million. Suicide occurs an unlucky thirteen times in Shakespeare’s plays. It occurs in Romeo and Juliet where both Romeo and Juliet commit suicide, in Julius Caesar where both Cassius and Brutus die by consensual stabbing, as well as Brutus’ wife Portia. Some of Shakespeare’s signatures have survived on original documents. In none of them does he spell his name in what has become the standard way. He spells it Shakespe; Shakspe; Shakspere and Shakespear. Shakespeare lived a double life. By the seventeenth century he had become a famous playwright in London but in his hometown of Stratford, where his wife and children were, and which he visited frequently, he was a well known and highly respected businessman and property owner. The American President Abraham Lincoln was a great lover of Shakespeare’s plays and frequently recited from them to his friends. His assassin, John Wilkes Booth was a famous Shakespearean actor. Although it was illegal to be a Catholic in Shakespeare’s lifetime, the Anglican Archdeacon, Richard Davies of
2013
Lichfield, who had known him wrote some time after Shakespeare’s death that he had been a Catholic. Candles were very expensive in Shakespeare’s time so they were used only for emergencies, for a short time. Most writers wrote in the daytime and socialised in the evenings. There is no reason to think that Shakespeare was any different to his contemporaries. It was illegal for women and girls to perform in the theatre in Shakespeare’s lifetime so all the female parts were written for boys. The text of some plays like Hamlet and Antony and Cleopatra refer to that. It was only much later, during the Restoration, that the first woman appeared on the English stage.
he wrote about twenty that have gone without a trace. Shakespeare’s shortest play, The Comedy of Errors is only a third of the length of his longest, Hamlet, which takes four hours to perform. Two of Shakespeare’s plays, Hamlet and Much Ado About Nothing, have been translated into Klingon. The Klingon Language Institute plans to translate more!
EA RE SF TU FEA URES F ATURE FEATU ES E R S T F E A U E R S F E U AT EAT RES S FE TUR FEA URES F ATURE FEATU ES E R S T FEA URES F ATURE FEATU E S T F E A E R S F E U TUR S FEAT FEA Uranus’ satellites RE are named after U T FEA
All Shakespearean characters.
‘William Shakespeare’ is an anagram of ‘I am a weakish speller’. Shakespeare’s original grave marker showed him holding a bag of grain. Citizens of Stratford replaced the bag with a quill in 1747.
There are only two Shakespeare plays written entirely in verse: they are Richard II and King John. Many of the plays have half of the text in prose. Shakespeare wrote many more plays than the ones we know about. It’s certain that he wrote a play titled Cardenio, which has been lost, but scholars think
POLIGONO SURVEILLANCE
Improved villa inspection to check that your house is in good order for your peace of mind At least one, or more, inspections of your villa every night Key hold & custody of your villa when you are away for a period of time
Emergency response service included If you feel threatened or intimidated when in your villa, call our special emergency number for assistance. We will initiate the necessary measures and actions in co-operation with the Police/Guardia Civil. (Available during our normal surveillance periods) Discounted cost for specialist support if police station visit needed (Available for reporting break-in or theft from your villa) Three month / Six month / Annual contracts available
10€ per month Published and printed by Luis Canovas & Global de Servicios, Seguridad, Guarda Rural y Control, S.L. Camposol Business Center Tel: 968 103 008 Please Note: This special offer is available to ALL Poligonos on Camposol Its availability is subject to a large majority of the villas on the Poligono signing up for the service Further reduction in the monthly fee possible, depending on the size and take-up of the Poligono It is intended that this service will be available from 1st January 2012 Further details available from Luis Cánovas or Conchi at theCamposol Business Centre Telephone: or email
968 103 008
2013
info@camposolbusiness.com
When you call an advertiser please mention you saw their advert here
page 21
EA RE SF TU FEA URES F ATURE FEATU ES E R S T F E A U FE ES UR AT EAT RES S FE TUR FEA URES F ATURE FEATU ES E R S T FEA URES F ATURE FEATU E S T F E A E R F ES U EAT TUR FEA URES F T FEA
someone to play ball with. Call: 950 466 055.
Pets In Spain
with other dogs. Call: 966 725 975 India is approx 18 months old and is a spaniel cross, she is chipped, vaccinated and spayed. India is a very active dog, loves playing with her ball and is great with children and cats. Call: 659 274 573. To view more animals for adoption go to: www.petsinspain.com
Truffle and Pickle
Lui
Lui is 2 years old and is a Belgian Shepherd cross. She is vaccinated,
Snoopy is coming up to 1 year old. He is partially deaf and he has one blue and one yellow eye. He is a small pure white cat and can only live inside with him
To advertise an animal for adoption email: info@petsinspain.info
CAMPOSOL PHARMACY Opening Hours
From MAY till SEPTEMBER Monday to Friday 9AM until 2PM 4.30PM until 7.30PM Saturday 10AM until 1PM India
Snoopy
chipped and neutered. She is used to a home environment and would love for
being deaf. He is castrated and has been living with other cats and dogs. Call: 634 330 130
From OCTOBER till APRIL Monday to Friday 9AM until 2PM 4.00PM until 6.30PM
Truffle and Pickle are approx 9 weeks old and are Chocolate coloured Labrador cross. They are very playful and god
Saturday 10AM until 1PM
Murcia
Save €€€’s on Prescription Glasses & Sunglasses
WE ARE A MOBILE COMPANY, WE COME TO YOU
per car From 60€ cycle From 40€ per motor
page 22
See Right Lenses & Frames
Alan Hogg T: 968 979 260 M: 634 355 709
e: puncturesafemurcia@runbox.com www.puncturesafemurcia.com
Mazarrón 968 956 246
ian.dodgeviper@hotmail.com
www.thecamposoljournal.com
2013
The County Kitchen Spain
www.countrykitchenspain.com or call the office on 868 082 067.
Jim and Margaret and their team have been working hard to bring to you the latest dining experience. Now from their custom built premises they bring to you “The Country Kitchen- a taste of home” Now you can have the luxury of quality home cooked meals, desserts and great wines
Outdoor Living
tail ies P d Re le an y Filled ailable lesa r v ts Who Savou lings A redien om g d il .c n n F I a on et sh pain 7 e e s n r n w F e io S lect itch 5 38 00% e Se ly 1 untryk 603 13 Hug sing on r .co 067 o ww eu Mad nline: w 868 082 ne: er o Ord by Pho Or
delivered to your door via telephone or online ordering. This service is ideal for anybody and everybody, whether you lack the time prepare home cooked meals, are having a dinner party and want the food to be perfect or just like the freedom of being able to eat restaurant quality food in the comfort of your own home then the county kitchen has something to suit you. Jim and Margaret have years of experience earned from having run he taste of hom
e T Country Kitchen
Jim and Margaret are now trading under the Country Kitchen and Pie Factory brands, Quality home made food, fresh, chilled or frozen, delivered to your door as and when you require. Watch out for out Detox and Healthy Living Range coming soon! For full details check out our website www.countrykitchenspain.com and place your order either by phone or email, we cater for single meals, weeks worth, month worth or whatever suits you, also the pie factory which is available both wholesale and retail. Catering for individuals. Families, parties or functions of any kind, we can provide the full service, supplying the food, waiting staff and even someone to do the dishes either at your venue or cooked fresh in our new kitchen and delivered to you ! hout Tel 603 135 387 or 868 082 067 email info@countrykitchenspain.com
g throu ering gion ys." deliv urcia vreery da w o M li "N the for de us Call
their own restaurants both in the UK and Spain. Margaret says “Our ethos is simple- We deliver high quality frozen, chilled of fresh meals to our clients in their own homes. We use the best ingredients and offer a simple, easy to use ordering system” Despite using only the best ingredients they are keen to point out that a premium product does not mean a premium price. “We believe our meals to be great value for money” says Jim. Logging on to the website you can see that he has a point. Fishermans pie only €3.75 per portion or try the Steak and Mushroom Casserole at only €3.95. The list goes on and on, but to see for yourself visit
2013
Well designed indoor rooms tend to build off one element – a sofa, a piece of art or fireplace, therefore giving the eye something to land and focus on. The other pieces of furniture support that one vital piece. This same principle should be applied to outdoor living spaces also. Clever furniture arrangement is all it takes to establish a variety of uses in one outdoor living space. For example, in smaller settings place the dining table closer to a corner, enhancing what space you have, whilst with a larger setting, use different textures to break up the dining and relaxing areas. Unifying furnishings in a spectrum of colours, with accessories, such as pretty table settings and bright tableware, then adds the splashes of colour and vibrance which we all like to see in a garden. For example, an assortment of furniture can pull together a seating area when they share striped pillows or coloured scatter cushions, and with the added touch of an outdoor rug, then unifies the arrangement.
EA RE SF TU FEA URES F ATURE FEATU ES E R S T F E A U E R S F E U AT EAT RES S FE TUR FEA URES F ATURE FEATU ES E R S T FEA URES F ATURE FEATU E S Ta freestanding space, whilst umbrella in F E A E R S F E TU TUR of FEA yellow adds FEAa pop RES colour to the green U T FEA
foliage and the normally neutral patio backdrop. Outdoor fabric is an ideal choice for sun-filled areas and outdoor rooms because it’s waterproof and fade and stain resistant. Summer is the perfect time to be outdoors. Fire up the barbecue and invite friends and neighbours over. Enjoy and use your outdoor space, choose durable furniture, pieces which are useful to you and accommodate your needs and that also withstands the Spanish climate.
For the summer evenings, your patio, garden needs personality. Whether to illuminate a dark space or add ambiance to your favourite seating area, outdoor lighting is that simple extra touch. Try and choose solar products or low-voltage, energy-efficient bulbs to conserve resources and protect the environment. And finally, enjoy the sounds of music in your garden, wind chimes, are a traditional, yet stylish part of the outdoor lifestyle. You can find wind chimes made from bamboo, teak, and stainless steel to create the windy, musical melody that best fits your home.
Outdoor dining is a real treat in the warm weather months, so we should take this Yours truly, opportunity to make it just that little bit Janice more special. We all would like an open air dining space with more personality. We can do this by adding fabric, which can also offer shade from the sun There’s No Place Like Home. and more privacy. Accents such as located in Mazarrón lanterns and throw pillows are great town find us in front fun and add life and of the bus terminal spirit to an area. Along with coloured for friendly and glass candle holders. professional advice on You can hang them furnishing your home from tree branches etc and create a twinkling treescape.
@Home
If you do not wish to add fabric with colour, than a white fabric / awning provides shade and brightens up the
sofas - mattresses - furniture - kitchens Avd. La Constitucion, No 140, Mazarrón, Murcia, 30870, Spain www.homefurniturespain.com info@homefurniturespain.com
Tel: 868 088 118
When you call an advertiser please mention you saw their advert here
page 23
What’s going on... Sunday Lunches & Sundays Elliots in Bolnuevo from 6.50€ . Canadas del Romero Social Centre 6E booking advised, The Trevi Sunday Carvery 12.30 till 3pm 9.95 And night time! Bar Vista 1,2 or 3 courses from 6.50, La Vida in El Pareton booking advised. Cats Bar 12noon till 3pm from 5.50€ booking advisable..Sunday night Fun quiz at Cats Bar, from 9pm. Mondays. Trevi’s menu del dia, 7.95E,. Slimming Club at Cats Bar 11am. Bar Vista New Music Quiz from 8.30pm with a prize for name that tune! LA VIDA MONDAY MANIA!!!: Selected bottled beers, Pints of Draught, Vodka gin and Brandy all only 1€!!! Mondays and all week! Elliots Menu Del Dia 9.50 for 3 courses and coffee. Menu del noche 16.50€, great tapas at Trevi & 3 euro breakfast, Trevi Special Evening Menu 9.95€ Menu del dia available Tuesday to Friday, 4 courses including small beer or wine 10.00€ @ La Vida. Tuesdays Karaoke with Byron Canadas Social Centre 9pm. Food
always available. Cats Bar- Knitting club every fortnight at 11am and Friends and Buddies group weekly at 8pm. La Vida, Menu Del Noche- 4 courses for only 12.00€
Saturdays Trevi karaoke Bernie Mac, Steak night at La Vida from 6pm- Booking Essential, 3 courses including an 8oz Rump and your choice of wines or Cava only 25€ per couple. Cats Bar Happy Hour 4-6pm. Cats Bar- Disco on the Terrace with Byron from 8.30pm till late.
Wednesdays The Trevi Quiz from 8.30pm, Cats Bar Fish and Chip night, 6 till 9pm followed by fun quiz. Cats Bar- “The New Wednesday Club”-fish and chip night 6-9pm followed by fun quiz with Eddie B. Bar Vista- Pool League. La Vida Bistro and Bar in Pareton Steak night 25€ per couple including half a bottle of wine or Cava call 625 917 425 to reserve.
Bingo - Tel’s Sunday 7.30PM & Wednesday 1.30PM, Cats Bar Friday night Bingo from 9pm, Sunday Bar Trevi 7pm.
Thursdays Tel’s quiz & football card at 9PM. Free line dancing at Canadas, 7.30pm followed by actual dancing, evening menu. Early doors quiz at the Vista on A 5.30 start followed by play your cards right! Bernie Mac at Cats Bar 9pm till late! La Vida, Menu Del Noche- 4 courses for only 12.00€
Karaoke Trevi Bernie Mac Sunday’s, Tuesdays Canadas Social Centre from 9pm, Saturdays Byron at Cats Bar 8.30pm till late.
Fridays At the Trevi, bridge daytime starting at 9.45am. Fish and Chip night with free quiz and meat raffle at La Vida Bistro and Bar. Happy Hour 5-7pm and Bingo night from 9pm at Cats Bar.
www.catsbar.es Sara & Sean welcome you Happy hour 5 until 7, Friday & Saturday homemade Sunday lunch, from 5.50 (Booking advised) Special Fish & Chips, Wednesday Night All sports covered, especially football Snacks, breakfasts, meals! Sunday Night, fun quiz & play your cards right Thursday night, karaoke with Berni Mac Friday Night is bingo night. Our new menu has arrived, come and try our breakfast special 2 of everything only 3.50 euros All time pub favourites only 5 euros
Phone 666 188 353
Quiz - The Vista Bar early doors at 6.30pm, followed by play your cards right. Scotties Friday night quiz and meat raffle. Cats bar fish and chip night and quiz every Wednesday.
Local Markets! Canadas Del Romero: Sunday mornings, Mazarron Town Saturday morning. Puerto de Mazarron Sunday Camposol Thursday morning on Sector A
La V da “Formerly known as Scotties”
Bistro & Bar
Wednesday and Saturday Steak deal (2 persons, 3 courses, including wine or Cava) 25€ per couple Thursday night is Pie Night 6€ Come and try our delicious home-made pies and hancut chips or creamy mash and peas and gravy. Friday night is Fish and Chip night: Enjoy our Beer Battered Cod and Homemade chips from 5.50€ and later join us for our famous Fun Quiz with prizes! Evening Menu available Tuesday to Saturday 6 till 9pm Our Meat raffle is drawn every Friday night! Be sure to drop in during the week to buy your ticket! Sunday Lunch from €7.50 available from 12 till 3pm, Booking Advised. All Major Sporting Events Shown! “Gourmet Cuisine in a candlelit ambiance”
For reservations and more info call us on our new number: 625 917 425
Nigel Burchill
Upon moving to Spain in April 2012, and carrying on my trade as a chef, was approached and offered an opportunity as an entertainer, realizing there was no Elvis tribute artists in the area thought
that this would be fresh and something different.The first performance was on the 1st December 2012, and what a fantastic experience, everybody seemed to have had a good night and I got a red frilly thong thrown at me!! It has snowballed from there, I have had the pleasure of doing big bars, small bars (spanish and english), restaurants, and private parties.
performances in and around the area, As part of my performance I tell a story I think that it is important to mention about Elvis Presley and his life going that i am willing to travel up to 2 hrs through the years, the films he starred in away. In the summer of 2013 i will be and general facts and figures of my idol, starting work with a live band which The act consists of 3 different sets and is very exciting! I have attached some costume changes, I am always performing photographs and a recording for you to new songs and love it when people want listen to! hope this information is ok, let to requests their favorites and get up and me know what you think, also i am on dance!!!! facebook as Nigel Burchill Elvis tribute I my self have always been a huge Elvis fan and I grew up with his music, so it is artist for any one who wants to add me. an absolute pleasure to do this as my job T.C.B Nige and the fact that people like to see me perform and hear me sing is a massive compliment, I have had a lot of support from friends and family, especially my Bistro & Bar wife who does all the St George’s Day - April 23rd audio, sound checks Celebrate with us with many events during the day and and organisation. evening in aid of fund raising for Mab’s. Fashion show I have just started Tradional English games Market Face Painting Barbecue recording my first Pie and Mash Music by our resident DJ’s album and am Starting from 3pm until late And many more events, please enquire at the bar for looking forward to more details my up and coming
La V da
.IGEL "URCHILL SINGING IN THE STYLE OF %LVIS 0RESLEY
Harlequin Rock Choir are looking for male Base singers and a sound technician. If interested please call Ann Thompson on
628 149 840
Available for any occasion To book please call: 602 439 313 Email: nigensal@yahoo.co.uk Add me as a friend on
Bar Open 7 Days A Week (Restuarant Closed Monday Evenings)
3 course Menu Del Noche for 9.95 with a choice of 10 till 4 7 Days week Starters, Mains andaDesserts All day Breakfast from only 3euros WEDNESDAY NIGHT DARTS AND DOMINOS FROM 8PM. Sunday Karaoke 8.30pm AT 8.30PM SUNDAY BINGO AT 7PM AND KARAOKE
For information and reservations please call
Tel 544 Tel:660 669 026 026 544
Technology sponsored by Spacetop 3D Transparent desktop computer unveiled
A 3D see-through computer which lets you reach through your screen has been unveiled. Jinha Lee, a student at MIT, worked with Microsoft on the new concept machine. The SpaceTop 3D desktop allows users to literally reach “into” their computer, and move files and data with their hands. It uses a transparent LED screen, 3D graphics and camera-monitored gesture controls to create the illusion of a box behind the monitor. Users place their hands behind the screen to manipulate the icons and apps,
while a camera tracks their eye position and adjusts the angle, making it appear as though the box is really 3D. The idea was presented this week at the TED conference in California. “Programming the world will alter even our daily physical activities,” Lee said. “With our two hands we’re reaching into the digital world.” Lee told reporters it would let users pick up files and “flick them like a book”. He said on his website: It extends the traditional desktop interface with interaction technology and visualization techniques that enable seamless transitions between 2D and 3D manipulations. SpaceTop allows users to type, click, draw in 2D, and directly manipulate interface elements that float in the 3D space above the keyboard. The SpaceTop 3D computer is still in the early stages, and no consumer devices are currently planned. But like early concepts of iPhone-like touchscreens, which took the web by storm before their rapid commercial introduction, it might not be as long as you think.
I Robot?
A robot designed to help care for elderly people has been invented at the University of Salford. “Carebot” P37 S65 can be programmed to remind them to take medication and exercise, answer questions and even tell them jokes. Researcher Antonio Espingardeiro, who developed the robot, said it could help care home staff and improve residents’ quality of life. It can recognise faces and recall the requirements of each patient, he said. The robot can also be programmed with speech therapy and object recognition exercises to help people with dementia. It is capable of acting as a video link to keep in touch with doctors and family, playing games and giving updates on the news. The robot, standing at about the height of a person, can also carry meals to residents. Mr Espingardeiro is looking for investment to perfect the robot before selling it. He said: “Care of the elderly is a difficult
The Phone House Contract Phones and Pay As You Go
Now at Best Wishes Camposol Buisness Solutions Enquire In-Store
Samsung Galaxy S3 In stock and unlocked only 499€ Available on Contract from 0€
JUST IN: Blackberry Curve Pay As You Go mobile now in stock!
NEW! DIGI MOBIL pay as you go now available! Ask in store about the new low cost mobile and internet! Calls from only 2c a minute!
ipad 3 for only 499,00€ and the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 for 350.00€.
We offer only the best quality available to suit everyone at affordable prices. All Best wishes staff are trained to know your requirements whether its finding suitable cards or gifts, to sending Mail. YOU WILL ALSO FIND THE BEST SELECTION OF GIFT WRAPS AND MATCHING TAGS, AS WELL AS GIFT BAGS AND TISSUES. All English newspapers and magazines in pto mazarron, & Camposol. AND BOOKS, JEWELLERY, SWEETS, CHOCOLATES.
Puerto de Mazarrón store 968 199 295 Camposol 968 199 295 www.bestwishesgroup.co.uk
issue but as populations age we’re facing a difficult choice. “I’ve already established that robots can provide meaningful interaction to supplement human contact, and from my work with care homes I’ve seen firsthand how both staff and residents benefit from their presence.�
Unbelievable Mobile Phone Deal Continues- AGAIN! Due to unprecedented demand The Phone House based at Best Wishes on Camposol and next to Mercadona in Puerto de Mazarron, would like to announce that their unbeatable 19₏ mobile is now back in stock. Over the last 2 months we reported that they were offering a Pay As You Go Mobile complete with Camera, MP3 Player and 5₏ of calling credit for the unbelievable price of just 19₏. Not only is that a great deal but the phone allows you to make calls to the uk for only 1cent an minute using the Orange network! Such was the demand from the public that the phones having been selling out of stock more or less as soon as they arrive! The good news is that the special offer is continuing for a limited time, and the phones are now back in stock. If you missed out last time then hurry to The Phone House at Best Wishes to take advantage of this special offer- available while stocks last! NEWS JUST IN: Blackberry Curve Pay As You Go mobile now in stock! The phone house at Best wishes are now have available the popular Blackberry Curve mobile handsets. This state of the art handset comes in either black or white and is fully equipped with all the features you would expect from a top of the line mobile device: Camera, fully capable multimedia setup and access to all the essential applications such as e-mail and Facebook etc. The handsets are available for you to collect in store today and not only are they priced at a bargain 119₏ with NO CONTRACT, they also come loaded with 45₏ worth of credit. This can be connected to the Orange network allowing you UK calls for just 1c a minute and daily internet connection of just 30c! At this crazy price these phones will not stay in stock for long- don’t miss out!
2013
Best wishes have a full range of dongles, phones, Smartphones and tablets and a wide range of different contract and pay as you go tariffs. There really is something to suit everyone’s needs. Visit best wishes on Camposol or next to Mercadona in Puerto de Mazarron for the best advice and best deals in mobile communications.
all my social networks automatically then just think how much more productive I can be,� said one person who wished to remain anonymous. “ So far Google denied passive monitoring of Android phone users, but did say I should spend more time brushing my teeth.� Said Miller
Google tracking
A Facebook engineer has revealed that the social networking company is working on a real life “like� button that people can use to rate other people they meet. The engineer, who wished to remain anonymous, said, “The technology is based on the QR codes that people will be required to stick on their forehead.� The technology will be integrated into Facebook’s official applications on the iPhone, Android and other platforms. Users will just have to scan the QR code then press the appropriate icon in the app whether it be “like�, “mute�, or “share�. The engineer didn’t have any information on Facebook planned on implementing muting or sharing, but said “it would be possible with HTML5.� Future plans include integrating GPS radios into skulls and RFID chips under the skin for better tracking data to be used only by your friends or friends of friends or everyone depending on your privacy settings.
Hackers have examined code used in Google’s latest Android update and found some curious code, which leads them to believe Google is tracking our every movement. This has privacy experts
Facebook news
very worried. “The new devices have several ways to track what we are doing,â€? said privacy consultant Brian Miller. “GPS, accelerometer, two microphones, compass and more. They can match all this data with what people post to Google Plus or other social networks and use this data to determine what a person is doing at all times.â€? Take control of your life with Herbalife. Miller suggested For a limited time we are offering a that it will only free consultation and advice on take a year or so, NUTRITION and WEIGHT CONTROL before Google can at Camposol Business Centre. tell exactly what Normal price 30% we’re doing at all Do you need to lose weight? times. “By using Do you need to eat a more balanced diet? the microphone to Herbalife have helped millions throughout the world improve monitor breathing their life through good nutrition. Come and see us free of charge to find out how you can benefit rates and the light from a bespoke nutritional lifestyle solution. sensor, your phone can tell when you’re Your free, no obligation consultation will include: asleep, working t" 1FSTPOBMJTFE 4UVEZ PG /VUSJUJPO out, watching tv or t" 1FSTPOBM /VUSJUJPOBM 1SPĂśMF brushing your teethâ€? t*EFBM 8FJHIU $BMDVMBUJPO Not everyone was t#PEZ 'BU QFSDFOUBHF $BMDVMBUJPO concerned by the t.VTDMF JO ,JMPT $BMDVMBUJPO privacy implications. t" 4UVEZ PG ZPVS #BTJD .FUBCPMJD 3BUF “I don’t mind if they CALL 968 103 008 have all my data. If for further information and to book your appointment. Google can update
HERBALIFE
When you call an advertiser please mention you saw their advert here
page 27
EA RE SF TU FEA URES F ATURE FEATU ES E R S T F E A U FE ES UR AT EAT RES S FE TUR FEA URES F ATURE FEATU ES E R S T FEA URES F ATURE FEATU E S T F E A E R F ES U EAT TUR FEA URES F T FEA
Dawn Llewellyn-Price
I may spend half my time back in Wales, but I’m never far from the Spanish influence, seeming to embark on more conversations en espanol over here, than when I’m in the motherland itself. The lifts in our building seem to be the place for bumping into new Spanish neighbours, where curiosidad often turns into preguntas y mas before the parting of the ways. (It’s a tall building!) The frequency of these meetings seems to be increasing. Even during the rescue of a young cat which had managed to crawl into the panelling outside the main doors, the first meeting with Porsche-driving, model -material Madrid
Chica Carolina began in Spanish (to the amusement of another very Welsh neighbour) as we tried to tempt it out. I’ve chatted to Swansea City players in the foyer in Spanish, (they live here too, when the mood takes them) years ago sold a printer completely in Spanish to yet another on loan player (to the amusement and amazement of the store manager) and have regular ‘to do’s’ with a waiter in a Spanish restaurant on why my Spanish isn’t ‘perfecto’ when I’ve spent over a decade going back and forth. ‘Too many English!’ I usually reply ‘how do you make Spanish friends when everyone is English?’ Shop, bank, beach and bar conversations rarely turn into friendships, and seldom pass the ten minute barrier before reverting back to English. I sometimes feel like I’ve moved across the Severn Bridge. So, with the football/Spanish influence large in my life (Swansea won the League Cup recently at Wembley) with the aid of a Michu) here’s an international little tale. Virgoman was queuing for the bus a few months ago, to take him up the Liberty Stadium to watch a match. Wearing his Athletico Madrid scarf, from a Madrid trip to watch them play Barcelona a couple of years ago, he was approached by a young Spaniard, asked if he himself was Spanish and if he could direct him to the stadium. Gregorio had ‘popped down’ from Cardiff to watch a
page 28
www.thecamposoljournal.com
match. They travelled together, became Facebook friends, and shortly after were invited to go and see him and his orchestra (Royal Welsh college of Music) in concert at St David’s Hall. A wonderful afternoon, and for me a trip down memory lane as I used to play in my school orchestra, bringing a few tears and a quick calculation of decades passed. Gregorio was really pleased to have someone present, and that we’d taken the trouble to drive up there. But really, it was no trouble at all. It was a pleasure, especially with his grin and wave as he left the stage. Amazingly, he’s from just outside Albacete. Not that far away from Mazarron. So now, anytime I need a correction, I just tag in Gregorio. Sometimes, it’s even quicker than Google Translate, and certainly must be more authentic. So don’t feel too sorry for me whenever I’m over here in Swansea. I’m just about coping, honest.
Out & About
With Rod Sawyer Living in Bradford, Indian food is a favourite with us. Spain used to be a disappointment, when we first arrived ten years ago there were no local Indian restaurants but we did discover the Indian supermarket in Torre Pacheco. We indulged at home! Today there are now several, three on Camposol, and a couple in the port. Two on Camposol have changed hands and the third is now re-packaged. I must admit we were never fond of the one on Sector A, over priced and we felt very average. Sector B had Bolleywood and Bali Hi, now Quality and Nastame, the Hindu greeting. Both were passable! Quality came into being some time ago now and many, including Bob Owen and his wife as well as ourselves, count themselves as regulars. It is very good. On A, the restaurant has become Spice Villa. We had a takeaway the other week. It was excellent. They now have a full range of menus as well as a takeaway facility. Menu Del Dia’s at 5.95 and 9.95 makes them highly competitive. They are offering, chicken tikkas, onion bhajis and vegetable pakoras as tapas,
2013
but at 5 euros this is not so attractive. Their early bird menu is, at 12.50, you get two courses and a drink. This still makes Indian expensive in comparison with many other British and Spanish restaurants, but for those wedded to curries, a price worth paying for decent food. We had popadums and pickle, very fresh popadums and an interesting selection of restaurant produced pickles., followed by chicken tikka, channa masala, a chickpea curry, with an excellent mushroom rice and garlic nan. The tikka was succulent and spicy, the curry definitely top draw. We haven’t tried Nastame since its renaming but Indian food lovers from the area can all now have a real choice. The standards are now better than the ubiquitous Chinese restaurants! And Spice Villa (968199226) offers a home deliver service to Condada, Country Club and Camposol. I had my first trip out in late February. We went with friends one Saturday to Bolnuevo and visited Elliot’s. Monday to Saturday they offer and 9.95 Menu del Dia. Inclosing coffees this is good vale. Starters include a tuna salad, with plenty of tuna, very fresh, and Spring rolls with accompanying salad and dip, very much appreciated by three at our table. I went for the fish and chips, de-skinned and well done! I am always amazed at the Southern habit of keeping the skin on, and on how many restaurants say they cant de-skin! Its cod and the chips are good as well. One of us had the steak and kidney pudding which went down a treat and two had the smoked haddock. The dessert board included both lemon meringue pie, very tasty and cheesecake. The choice was excellent, too often a menu Del Dia looks cheap, and is cheap! Usually with a very limited range of food. The service was lovely and prompt, which given that the restaurant was crowded, was good news. Afterwards we went port wards to the new Lara’s Bar. Lara has of course closed down on Camposol. Apparently the rents became too much! It’s dead easy to find, simply take the left hand road at the Barclays roundabout in the port, just past Mercadona, go to the bottom by the sea, turn right and it is about the third restaurant along, with plenty of adjacent parking. You can sit outside under a canopy, with outside heating! As well as huge helpings of
2013
cakes, the menu is much like it was, with chicken and chips, a 12.50 steak, egg and chips, 14 Euros for fillet! A range of tapas which can be had as raciones, and of course Lara as host. It has great views across the bay and when we went for coffee, about 4pm, it was crowded with Brits and Spanish. It has pizza at 5 Euros! You are warned, helpings are huge! In fact many do a one for two! Certainly on my diet, we could have shared. From the look of other patrons, it is as successful as Laras was on Camposol and Copa D’Ora was in Mazarron. One thing that does make it special is that it is one of the few places, along with Seventh Heaven on the new Paseo which has always indulged those who enjoy a decent bit of cake with their coffee, where you can get a good selection of stand alone dessert! We have had a midday meal there since, had a huge plate of calamari to share, shared a chicken and chips with two eggs, and had a to die for raspberry cheesecake, again to share, drinks and coffee, all for 23 Euros the two of us. Didn’t eat again that day! Lara is such a hospitable guy, the perfect mine host! Whilst about it Tel’s has re-opened after re-furbishment, nicely decorated and new furniture. Tel’s has always been a favourite watering hole, was the first bar we went into on Camposol. Leanne now runs it and has maintained its friendly ambiance. It’s always offered a decent Sunday lunch, and we both love their chicken curry with rice/chips! Rod Sawyer
EVENTS CALENDAR Springtime with Age Concern February saw two big events for Age Concern. The 7th February saw the fourth auction. These are now well established every three months or so, and this one had a record number of entries and audience. Held at Marianos on an afternoon it’s a painless way to raise a few bob and sell unwanted items. Do remember the
EA RE SF TU FEA URES F ATURE FEATU ES E R S T F E A U E R S F E U AT EAT RES S FE TUR FEA URES F ATURE FEATU ES E R S T FEA URES F ATURE FEATU E andRhunt S out next one FisEA inTtheRSpring F E S E TU TU theS loft FEAor under build. those items from FEA RE U T FEA
The end of February saw the menu Del Dia at the popular Viggos restaurant in the port. Now probably one of the most frequently visited restaurants in the area, Age Concern also had a large number of participants who took part in what was a very successful afternoon out, These Menus always happen on the last Wednesday in the month March’s was at Playa Grande, again in the port and will cost the normal 10 Euros.
April sees two main events along with the Easter Wednesday talking shop social on the 3rd April in the Cultural Building on Camposol sector B. These are free and always involve the opportunity to take part in an activity, socialize and have a good afternoon out meeting new people or old friends. Friday 19th April has the Rock n’Roll night at Marianos. The cost is 5 Euros for the entertainment and another 5 euros if you want the chicken and chips. This will be a great night out. There is also another popular day trip to Murcia, a chance to do some shopping again at a cost of 10 Euros. In June the summer fair will take place on the 1st June at El Lagarto Verde on the Via axial, turning right at the roundabout by El Arbor supermarket and about half way along. You can book a stall, just contact Age Concern, at what is always an enjoyable event. Advice/information/tickets will be available at the Cultural Centre, Wednesday and Thursday AM, 10 while 1PM. On a Friday it will run from 12.30PM to 3.30PM.. Tickets will also be available Friday morning 10 while 1PM outside Salud on sector B Camposol will still be a ticket point, with a bric a brac sale on the last Friday of the month. For advice, information, and tickets in the port please ring 634336484. For Camposol ring 634 310215
When you call an advertiser please mention you saw their advert here
page 29
Motor Insurance • Underwritten at Lloyd’s of London • Tailored to suit your needs and your pocket • Easy payment options • Special rates for the over 40’s
Call into our local office or call us on
Relax, we’ve got you covered... Ibex Insurance Services Ltd, 68 Irish Town, Gibraltar. Registered no. 77247. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Commission FSC 006 43B
Camposolers Community Group Website Camposolers Yahoo is a group website whose membership is restricted to Home Owners in the Camposol Urbanisation. It celebrated its tenth year on the 10th February 2013.
968 595 945
C.C. Upper Local 2, Avda. Doctor Meca S/N, 30860 Puerto de Mazarron, Murcia.
mazarron@ibexinsure.com
www.ibexinsure.com
If you are a home Owner in Camposol and wish to be a part of Camposol’s Community Group please e-mail reg_rogers@rocketmail.com for an application to join Camposolers Owner of Camposolers and Camposolers 2003
Membership of Camposolers includes a simple click of the mouse for Membership of its sister site Camposolers 2003 which provides access to the Camposol Council Office.
Wholesale and Retail Sweet and Savoury Filled Pies Huge Selection on Fillings Available Made using only 100% Fresh Ingredients Order online: www.countrykitchenspain.com Or by Phone: 868 082 067 or 603 135 387
page 30
www.thecamposoljournal.com
2013
Chorizo, chicken and chickpea casserole
INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp vegetable oil 500g/1lb 2oz chicken thighs 1 onion, sliced 1 garlic clove, sliced 2 carrots, chopped 1 celery stalk, chopped 1 red chilli, deseeded and chopped splash red wine 275g/9½oz chorizo, chopped 100ml/3½fl oz dry sherry 1 x 400g/14oz can chopped tomatoes
Recipes
200ml/7fl oz chicken stock 1 x 400g/14oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained salt and freshly ground black pepper handful chopped fresh parsley crusty bread, to serve Preparation METHOD Heat half of the vegetable oil in a large pan. Add the chicken thighs and fry, turning frequently, until lightly browned all over. Remove from the pan and keep warm. Add a little more oil to the pan, then add the onion, garlic, carrots, celery and chilli and cook for five minutes. Add a splash of red wine and simmer until reduced by half.
In another pan, heat the remaining oil and fry the chorizo for 2-3 minutes. Add the sherry and cook until the chorizo is crisp. Set aside. Add the can of chopped tomatoes to the pan with the vegetables and bring to the boil. Cook for five minutes, then add the stock and bring back to the Jim and Margaret are now trading under the Country Kitchen and Pie Factory brands, Quality home made food, fresh, chilled or boil.
te The tas of home
Country Kitchen
frozen, delivered to your door as and when you require. Watch out for out Detox and Healthy Living Range coming soon!
For full details check out our website www.countrykitchenspain.com and place your order either by phone or email, we cater for single meals, weeks worth, month worth or whatever suits you, also the pie factory which is available both wholesale and retail. Catering for individuals. Families, parties or functions of any kind, we can provide the full service, supplying the food, waiting staff and even someone to do the dishes either at your venue or cooked fresh in our new kitchen and delivered to you ! hout Tel 603 135 387 or 868 082 067 email info@countrykitchenspain.com
roug g thegion- s." n i r e y deliv urcia r ery da "Nowthe Mfor deliv us Call
Add the browned chicken, the chickpeas and crisp chorizo and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is completely cooked through. Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve with crusty bread.
Clam, chorizo & white bean stew
INGREDIENTS 50g chorizo , diced 1 onion , finely chopped 1 garlic clove , crushed small bunch flat-leaf parsley , ½ finely chopped, ½ roughly chopped 200ml hot stock , fish or vegetable 400g can chopped tomatoes 400g can butter beans or white beans, rinsed and drained 1 tsp sherry vinegar 600g clams , cleaned crusty bread , to serve
Fry the chorizo in a large frying pan with a lid, over a medium heat until it is starting to crisp up and release its oil. Add the onion and cook for 5 mins until starting to soften. Then add the garlic and finely chopped parsley, and fry for 1 min more. Pour on the stock and tomatoes. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat, then add the beans and sherry vinegar. Simmer for 10 mins until the liquid is slightly reduced. Scatter over the clams, cover with the lid and steam for 2-4 mins, shaking the pan occasionally until the clams are open. Have a little taste before seasoning, as the clams can be quite salty. Then scatter over the chopped parsley. Eat with lots of crusty bread.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to taste our famous cakes and pastries “your meeting place in the port” See our main advert on the back page
&Gardens
Homes
LOS PALACIOS GARDEN GROUP
It gives pleasure to start off with a welldone to the part of our group who are responsible for the land opposite the medical centre and upper car park by the commercial area, on Los Palacios. What was once, a “ Piece of land “ is now a very pleasant garden .I am sure this will give inspiration to others. The Chairman and group secretary Joce Grant, had a meeting with the mayor of Camposol, Jose Navarro, where the subject of the bus shelters was discussed he agreed that there should be shelters, he then completed the appropriate forms , which the chairman submitted to the town hall, the next day. Another bit of good news, is the shed, has now become “ The Book Shop “ thanks to the generosity of , Luz Del Sol,
The new book shop
who provided the new book shop sign, The March meeting,[for which I must apologise for the starting time confusion ] was again very well attended was held in The Vista Bar, to who we give our thanks .One of the first items, was the main project for 2013, Welcome Signs, at each entrance to Los Palacios ,at this stage the Chairman, was able to show the meeting a suitable design. For which there was much enthusiasm. It was pointed out that the date for the next meeting April 1st, is a bank holiday, therefore it will be on Wednesday April, 3rd, 10 o,clock , at the Vista Bar. Everyone is welcome. For further information contact, 646 557 887
Camposol ‘C’ Green Fingers Gardening and Social Group
Phew! Our ration of ‘red’ rain took a lot of clearing up this month but was very welcome as far as the newly planted trees and shrubs go. Flood waters were cleared from the Rambla road towards the bridge and by the time this appears in print, the bitter winds, frost(!), and the clearing of mud and sand will be just a distant memory…but the plants will have had another month of much drier weather to contend with, so if you can spare any time and water to help those near your villa, it will be much appreciated! The ‘Welcome to C’ wall feature is looking lovely after being weeded and improved by new planting, and this month sees more of our tidying up of kerbs and pavement repairs after Aqualia fix the numerous bursts (but just leave the soil and blocks in a pile nearby!!!). Together with the cleaning of our streets this really has improved our sector this Spring. The weed spraying programme has been postponed until the high winds pass but we will have caught up by the time this goes to press - Without the maintenance team on Mondays and our dedicated volunteers who turn out every Wednesday, this work simply wouldn’t get done and the pavements and roads would once more be overgrown with weeds as in the past, so if you are interested in joining Green Fingers you would be very welcome! Our volunteers meet every Wednesday morning at the Sensol Villas offices (old Masa hoiuse) on the dual carriageway and have a breakfast break with free bacon or sausage butties as a bonus!
We would like to say a huge thank you to all who regularly support the maintenance scheme each month with a special mention for Greg Green from Sensol Villas and Drew Ryder for their particular generosity, and to all of those who kindly donate a little to our bucket when they see us out and about. There are so many ways you can help Bespoke Garden Design and Maintenance us even if you can’t afford a monetary donation; our volunteers are always grateful for drinks For all aspects of Garden maintenance and design and we are happy to call 679582410 for a free no obligation quote. have your unwanted
Evergreen
plants or decorative pots (chipped or broken is fine) to decorate the borders. These can be left behind the ‘Welcome to C’ wall or ring John and we will arrange collection from your villa. Please check the chalkboards for any future functions, the next being our Annual General Meeting being held at the Golf Club on 15th April at 3pm; Please come along and put your views forward! Also check Facebook for any further information, contact John, our Chairman, on 634 325 427 or visit the website: http:// www.greenfingersgardenandsocialgroup. com/
Processionary pine caterpillars
Over the last month or so we have been getting several calls and e-mails from people regarding instances where animals and humans have come into contact with the ubiquitous processionary pine caterpillars that are found round these parts. While many of us have lived here
for many years and are familiar with the species, and of course the fact that they are to be avoided, we have decided to print this article to just to remind people what a health hazard they can be to pets and humans. Processionary pine caterpillars (Thaumetopoea pityocampa) can be found coming our of pine trees in a conspicuous snake like line. Generally they will not be far from a pine tree, but that does not mean that you will only see them in large pine woods, they are just as likely to be found in villages and road side plantings in fact wherever pine trees are present. One of the first signs to be aware of is their white silken nests attached to a branch tip, these become most obvious around December to March. (These caterpillars are known as ‘procesionaria del pino’ in Spanish). As a moth it has no means of causing us harm, it is only during its development as a caterpillar that you need to be cautious of this small creature. The moths seek out pine trees in the warm summer nights, lay clusters of eggs on the pine needles and
so the process begins. There are 5 instars or growth stages to these caterpillars, where they gorge on pine needles, shed their skins and double in size. This growth occurs during the winter when they disperse through the tree at night to feed, thereby avoiding predation, and collect in communal nests by day to increase their warmth and ability to digest. Note that the white candyfloss like nests are cleverly positioned for maximum sunshine. By February these nests can be looking a bit dishevelled, this is because a nest may hold around 300 caterpillars and with no single entrance hole they push their way through the layers, the green bits collecting at the base and falling to the ground beneath are excrement. The time for them to leave the nest in preparation for the next part of their lifecycle varies with temperature, spanning from January in warmer areas to April in the cool of the mountains, with a few even falling from the trees during windy weather. It is as they leave the trees that most people and pets come into contact with the caterpillars, sometimes with very painful consequences. They are the only caterpillar here to form a long chain, touching nose to tail. This snakelike procession is a real giveaway as to their identity. The line may stretch for a metre or two but if disturbed there could
be several smaller groups and scattered individuals. (Each being around 3 to 4cm long). They have gone through a long feeding phase and will now search for a suitable place to burrow underground where they will undergo major changes, from caterpillar through to a moth without nourishment. The danger that they pose to humans and animals is a very simple defence mechanism designed to stop them from becoming a meal themselves. Each caterpillar is covered with tiny barbed hairs, it is these which do us harm. They are constantly being dropped throughout its time as a caterpillar. They are too tiny to see, but cover the branches of the tree where the creatures have been feasting and of course the nests are loaded with them. They are even in the air around a heavily infested tree. Direct contact with the Processionary Caterpillar colonies as they disperse can easily be avoided once you are aware of what to look out for. Inquisitive children, adults and pets must not get too close - it is even said that treading on them has lead to a reaction, as the hairs caught on your shoe can come into contact with your skin at a latter hour.
When humans come into contact with these hairs, they can cause reactions ranging from mild inflammation and irritation to severe anaphylactic shock. If the hairs contact your skin a rash soon forms which can be incredibly itchy, painful and lasts for as much as three weeks. The worst problems occur if you make contact with the caterpillar directly and ingest the hairs. If you get any reaction from contact with these insects medical advice should be sought. Veterinary services have many emergency calls at the time when the caterpillars are migrating to the ground as dogs can get too close to the intriguing procession and may pick up the hairs onto their paws, these irritate and so they lick them. Once the hairs are on the lips/tongue it will induce itching, swelling and possibly vomiting. Look out for the symptoms of : small white spots in the mouth and on the tongue, excessive drooling and chomping. Be aware and be vigilant, and hopefully you will avoid a trip to the doctors or a hefty veterinary bill.
OP E M on 8am N A da L y till L D to 9 A Sa pm Y ! tu rd ay !
Wellbeing
Local Yoga teacher Lisa has a studio in Isla Plana and has classes for all abilities. To start i would like to thank you for your emails following my recent articles in the magazine. As i have already mentioned yoga is a way of Life a system of education for the body, mind and Inner spirit but to confirm it is not a religion. Whilst it has its roots in India and therefore many students are of the Hindhu faith it is universal. Its techniques may be practiced by Buddhists, Jews, Christians, Muslims and atheists alike.Yoga is union with all and has no religous boundaries. (????? is that the right word boundaries????) Unfortunatley i can not give Yoga Asanas/ Postures in the magazine to help with Lower back aches, Cramping calf muscles and that all to often trapped sciatic nerve. As i am sure you can appreciate, these items need to be treated hands on, as there is always the possibility of creating more tension and making the situation worse. However i have included a few tension releasing exersizes for that unfortunatley ever increasing tension headache.
Headaches There are many reasons why the headaches, one of the most common reasons is tension. If your headaches are created by tension then read on for some simple tension releasing exersizes. Treatment using conventional medicines like ibuprofen and paracetamol as i have said before cures the headache but they only deal with the symptons and not the causes. A number of problems can bring on a tension headache including bad posture, muscle fatigue, sinus infection, emotional upset, high blood pressure and more. However some migrains are triggered by food allergies or sensitivity to chemicals among other things. Headaches can be a warning sign to show us that the body has other underlying health issues, so if your headache is not brought on by tension you should seek proffesional medical help. Although it may seem with some information that i am repeating myself!! it is so important that we listen to our bodies.
page 34
Awareness of the bodies emotions and stresses can help detect the starting of a headache and stop it before it starts to flare. One of the most common causes of a headache is the head jutting forward, with rounded shoulders, a curved upper back and a growing musculature tension!. The first symptons of a headache in most people are the tightening of the muscles in the shoulders and neck (although most do not notice this change in the muscle). The contraction of these muscles causes a reduction in blood flow to the vessels of the head, resulting in a headache. In opening the space between the shoulder blades and stretching the shoulders themselves the tension can be released and blood flows freely again. Repeating the following exersizes several times aday can prevent tension in the shoulders and neck and prevent those tension headaches. Sit squarely on a chair with feet comfortably on the floor. Place left hand, palm down, under left buttock (fingers facing inwards). Tilting (not turning) your head to the right (right ear to right shoulder, chin pulled in), bring your right hand up and over your head. Spread the fingers of the right hand and cup over the left ear. The weight of your right forearm lays over the crown of the head (there is a pulling sensation sometimes uncomfortable in the beginning) The stretch should extend from the base of the skull down to the shoulder. Stand tall extending the top of the head up .. pull the chin in eyes on the horizon. Bring both hands to the crown of the head (finger tips at the back of the skull, litle fingers next to each other, elbows facing forward ) Bring the head forward using the weight of the arms (do not pull the head). Use this stretch to open the muscles in the back of the neck and adjust the forward head position.
circles can also help release the space inbetween the shoulder blades, as can slow soft neck movements. Move the head gently turning side to side and forward and back. BUT be careful not to rotate your head in circles. The top vertabrae in the spine which supports the skull moves in only a few directions. Rolling the neck goes against the natural motion of this vertabrae and can actually cause damage. In the throws of a headache, we can easily be overcome by pain. Feeling anxious and out of control which in turn can make you feel the pain more as we attach to the discomfort. Instead of attaching to the pain try sitting quietly, eyes closed. Start to observe your breath, your inhale and your exhale.You can place the hands on to the abdomen turning your awareness inwards. After several minutes of observing the breath try to make the breath smooth and regular. Without hurrying guide your breath from a naturally rough and rugged state to a smooth and even rhythm. Try to imagine a block of ice or an ice sculpture which is slowly melting away. That way the pain slowly drips out of the body, slowly dissapears. Rather than holding on it is the opposite we are letting go and releasing the pain. The methods I have mentioned are tools to use and if one does not work try another and then another until you find what does. Be willing to experiment and discover a new approach that works for you. Lisa lisa@yogawithlisa.es (0034) 626 960 354 www.yogawithlisa.es
Extend the arms out parallel to the floor palms down ‌. rotate palms up. Pull the elbows in towards the torso as you bring palms to the belly. This aligns the clavicles and scapulae straightening the upper back. Shoulder shrugs and
www.thecamposoljournal.com
2013
HEALTH ADVICE FROM CAMPOSOL PHARMACY: OSTEOPOROSIS
The need to take care of your bones every day
What is osteoporosis? Bone is not a lifeless body structure. It is made of living and dynamic tissue, containing proteins, calcium salts and other minerals. Normally, there is a careful balance between the building up of new bone and breaking down of old bone, both natural processes regulated by numerous factors. This equilibrium keeps bones healthy, strong, hard and resistant to fracture. When more bone is
broken down than is replaced, the bones’ internal structure becomes thinner. As a consequence, bones become more fragile and break (fracture) easily. This weakening of the bone, which can cause painful and debilitating fractures following a minor bump or fall, is the condition known as osteoporosis (literally meaning ‘porous bones’). In general, the loss of bone mass which leads to osteoporosis is gradual, over years. There are really no symptoms to detect it. Thin, fragile bones in themselves are not painful.Very often people who suffer from it experience a bone fracture before even realizing they have this
2013
condition. This is why osteoporosis has been described as ‘the silent disease’. Bone fractures due to osteoporosis can occur in any part of the body. However, wrists, hips and spine are most commonly affected. Broken vertebrae (compression fractures) can cause, as well as pain, loss of height and spinal curvature. Nevertheless, the presence of osteoporosis does not always mean that a bone will break; it means that there is a greater risk of fracture. According to world statistics from the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF), at least one in three women and one in five men over 50 years old will suffer a fracture mainly caused by bone weakness. In Spain, osteoporosis affects more than 2.5 million women and 750000 men.
important weight loss. High risk of falling Fall in the last year (high risk) Long periods of immobility Drinking excessive amounts of alcohol and caffeine, smoking Deficient calcium and vitamin D intake without any supplements and lacking sun exposure (vitamin D deficiency) Low levels of oestrogens in women: early menopause, hysterectomy with removal of ovaries (before age of 45), anorexia nervosa, breast cancer medication such as aromatase inhibitors Low levels of testosterone in men following surgery or treatment for some cancers Rheumatoid arthritis Conditions affecting the absorption of food such as Chron’s or coeliac disease
What causes osteoporosis? There are two forms of osteoporosis: primary and secondary. Primary osteoporosis is very closely associated with advanced age. It is the result of the physiological loss of bone mass which takes place as we get older. Up to our mid-20s new bone is added faster than old bone is removed, strengthening our young skeleton. Peak bone mass (maximum bone density and strength) is reached around age 30. Unfortunately, from this age onwards, the situation reverses naturally and bone destruction slowly starts to outpace bone formation, causing bone density gradually to decrease. This first type affects both genders. The loss of bone is linked to an estrogen deficiency in women and a testosterone deficiency in men. However, women after menopause are much more likely to suffer from it because they have smaller bones, hence lower total bone mass, and they experience a greater loss of hormones at this stage of their lives. Secondary osteoporosis is caused by certain diseases (metabolic, rheumatoid, gastrointestinal, kidney, cancer) and medicines (treatment with glucocorticoids for over 3 months, aromatase inhibitors for breast cancer). Factors that increase risk of osteoporosis and fractures: Genes. First degree family history of hip fracture (high risk). Age. Over 65 years old (high risk). Race. Caucasian or Asian are at a higher risk than black Afrocaribbean because their bones are smaller and weaker. Previous fragility fractures (hip, humerus, wrist, spine). Low body weight. Low Body Mass Index (below 20kg/m2) or
What can I do to improve my bone health? Even though our genes largely determine the size and strength of our skeleton, our lifestyle can also influence the quality of our bones. There is plenty you can do to try to keep you bones as healthy as possible! Eat a healthy balanced diet. This is essential to provide all the vitamins, minerals and
other nutrients that your bones need. Try to include in your meals a wide variety of 1) fruits and vegetables, 2) carbohydrates: bread, potatoes, pasta and cereals, 3) milk and dairy products and 4) protein: meat, fish, eggs, pulses, nuts and seeds. Increase your calcium intake. Calcium gives teeth and bones strength and rigidity. Most people should be able to get enough calcium just through a healthy diet, without need for supplements. The daily recommended dose of calcium for adults (over 19 years old) is 700 mg, although osteoporosis patients taking drug treatments might need up to 1000 mg a day. Recommendable foods with high calcium content include: Dairy products: milk (skimmed, semiskimmed or whole), milk soya, cheese, yoghurt. Fat free dairy products have as much as full fat ones. Fish: whitebait, sardines, pilchards, tinned salmon. Green leafy vegetables: watercress, curly kale, okra stir, spring greens. Pulses, beans and seeds: red kidney beans, sesame seeds, tofu. Cereals: white bread, wholemeal bread, muesli. Dried fruit: figs, apricots.
When you call an advertiser please mention you saw their advert here
page 35
Get enough vitamin D.Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium, keeps muscles strong and helps prevent falls in the elderly. We manufacture this vitamin in our skin by the action of sunlight. Adults only require 10 minutes of sun exposure to face and arms once or twice a day without sunscreen, always taking care to avoid skin problems. A normal diet only provides 10% of the vitamin D you can get from sun. Avoid excessive salt intake. High salt levels increase calcium elimination through urine. Do plenty of regular weight-bearing exercise (find the exercise you enjoy!). You should try to do any kind of physical activity where you must support the weight of your own body (jogging, aerobics, tennis, dancing, brisk walking) for 30 minutes at least five days a week. It is also positive to include at least twice a week activities that help to improve muscle strength, balance and coordination (swimming, gardening, golf) as this reduces the risk of falling. If you are at high risk of suffering fractures, you may need to avoid vigorous, high-impact exercise and bending. Stop smoking. Tobacco has a direct toxic effect on bone, reducing bone formation. Reduce your alcohol intake. Excessive alcohol intake can cause bone damage, worsening osteoporosis and increasing fracture risk. Avoid falls. Use comfortable, anti-slip shoes. Eliminate potential obstacles at home (carpets, etc.) and ensure adequate lighting. Use walking aids if necessary. Be careful with medicines that can make you drowsy. If you have any doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice to minimize fall risk. Drug treatments Osteoporosis drug treatments are prescribed individually for each patient depending on factors such as age, sex, medical history and previous bone fractures. All treatments have a triple aim: a) add strength to existing bone, 2) help prevent further bone loss and 3) reduce risk of fractures. Bisphosphonates. These are the most commonly prescribed drugs to treat osteoporosis. The main drugs in this group are alendronate, cyclical etidronate, risedronate, ibandronate and zoledronic acid. They reduce the risk of broken bones in the spine, and in some cases, the hip. They act by slowing down the rate of bone loss, without affecting hormone levels. Raloxifene. It is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM). It simulates the bone protector effect of oestrogens in the female organism and, simultaneously, blocks the oestrogens’ effect on other organs, such as the womb and breast. It is only prescribed to women to reduce the risk of spinal fractures as an alternative to bisphosphonates. Strontium ranelate. It appears to affect both cells that build and break down bone. Parathyroid hormone (PTH) treatment. Only prescribed by specialists in specific cases of severe spinal fractures.
page 36
Denosumab. A monoclonal human antibody which blocks a substance involved in bone development that stimulates the activity of the cells that break down bone. Calcium and vitamin D. Supplements given when intake within the diet is not enough to ensure bone protection. Less commonly used treatments: calcitonin, calcitriol and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in women and men. If you are taking osteoporosis medication remember that, as with all other drug treatments, it is really important for you to take it exactly as prescribed in order to obtain the maximum benefit from it. For any doubt that may arise about this disease or its treatment contact a health professional. Author: Camposol Pharmacy Team (M. Fernández Álvarez)
Top 10 Health Benefits of Drinking Tea
1. Tea contains antioxidants. Like the Hammerite paint that keeps your outdoor furniture from rusting, tea’s antioxidants protect your body from the ravages of aging and the effects of pollution. 2. Tea has less caffeine than coffee. Coffee usually has two to three times the caffeine of tea. An eight-ounce cup of coffee contains around 135 mg caffeine; tea contains only 30 to 40 mg per cup. If drinking coffee gives you the jitters, causes indigestion or headaches or interferes with sleep -- switch to tea. 3. Tea may reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke. Unwanted blood clots formed from cholesterol and blood platelets cause heart attack and stroke. Drinking tea may help keep your arteries smooth and clog-free, the same way a drain keeps your bathroom pipes clear. A 5.6-year study from the Netherlands found a 70 percent lower risk of fatal heart attack in people who drank at least two to three cups of black tea daily compared to non-tea drinkers.
www.thecamposoljournal.com
4. Tea protects your bones. It’s not just the milk added to tea that builds strong bones. One study that compared tea drinkers with non-drinkers, found that people who drank tea for 10 or more years had the strongest bones, even after adjusting for age, body weight, exercise, smoking and other risk factors. The authors suggest that this may be the work of tea’s many beneficial phytochemicals. 5. Tea gives you a sweet smile. One look at the grimy grin of Austin Powers and you may not think drinking tea is good for your teeth, but think again. It’s the sugar added to it that’s likely to blame for a bad dental record. Tea itself actually contains fluoride and tannins that may keep plaque at bay. So add unsweetened tea drinking to your daily dental routine of brushing and flossing for healthier teeth and gums. 6. Tea bolsters your immune defenses. Drinking tea may help your body’s immune system fight off infection. When 21 volunteers drank either five cups of tea or coffee each day for four weeks, researchers saw higher immune system activity in the blood of the tea drinkers. 7. Tea protects against cancer. Thank the polyphenols, the antioxidants found in tea, once again for their cancer-fighting effects. While the overall research is inconclusive, there are enough studies that show the potential protective effects of drinking tea to make adding tea to your list of daily beverages. 8. Tea helps keep you hydrated. Caffeinated beverages, including tea, used to be on the list of beverages that didn’t contribute to our daily fluid needs. Since caffeine is a diuretic and makes us pee more, the thought was that caffeinated beverages couldn’t contribute to our overall fluid requirement. However, recent research has shown that the caffeine really doesn’t matter -- tea and other caffeinated beverages definitely contribute to our fluid needs. The only time the caffeine becomes a problem as far as fluid is concerned is when you drink more than five or six cups of a caffeinated beverage at one time Final del formulario 9. Tea is calorie-free. Tea doesn’t have any calories, unless you add sugar or milk. Consuming even 250 fewer calories per day can result in losing half a kilo per week. If you’re looking for a satisfying, calorie-free beverage, tea is a top choice. 10. Tea increases your metabolism. Lots of people complain about a slow metabolic rate and their inability to lose weight. Green tea has been shown to actually increase metabolic rate so that you can burn 70 to 80 additional calories by drinking just five cups of green tea per day. Of course, taking a 15-minute walk every day will also burn calories much more effectively.
2013
Sports Since the last report the society has played at two different courses. On Wednesday 20th February we played at the Lorca Resort Golf Club, where as is usual with this course, we were met with a smile from the reception staff, and after a quick coffee we were away around the course. Despite the unusual chilly temperature, and a fairly stiff northerly breeze some excellent scores were returned. The overall winner of the stapleford completion was Andy Radford who
The second match was held on the13th March at Corvera Golf Club, and to say that we were all blown away was an understatement. After a benign start to the round the wind increased in velocity
2013
The nearest the pin winners were Don Busby, and Jim Booth. Next month we meet at Paraleja Golf Course and we look forward to seeing all members and guests there.
Garment Printing Office 968 152 191 Mobile 618 615 903
When you call an advertiser please mention you saw their advert here
mum Ord ini
1
er
Andy Radford
returned an excellent score of 39, followed closely by Paul Allsop (37) and Gerry Taylor (35) The nearest the pin winners were Howard Lee, and Gerry Taylor.
and reached at least gale force 5 on some occasions. The members fought on bravely despite this. Although one member who will remain nameless ( Ian Dalley ) decided he had got too hot and went for a paddle in the lake on hole 12. He said it was to retrieve a ball, but then required rescuing by the other members of his foursome. Despite the conditions an excellent day’s golf was had by all resulting in a count back decision in favour of Gerry Taylor (pictured left) with a stapleford score of 33.
M
Straight Down the Middle Golf Society.
page 37
How KERS works
Aston Martin Aston Martin is currently developing a facelifted version
of the Aston Martin Rapide for the 2013 model year. Rumoured to be a Rapide S, the car was recently captured by an eagle-eyed photographer in Barcelona where the new Rapide model is believed to have been in the process of being photographed for its official launch. The most notable difference in the 2013 Aston Martin Rapide S compared to the outgoing car is its new one-piece front grille which is reminiscent of the V12 Zagato’s front grille. Although it’s hard to see in the following photo, the man behind the spy shot claims that the headlights and bumpers have also undergone minor styling tweaks in line with the updated Aston Martin styling language. It’s currently unclear when the 2013 Aston Martin Rapide S will launch, but a debut at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show in March is likely.
Ferrari hybrid !!! Ferrari adapted a Formula 1 racing technology to produce a hybrid supercar that uses a bit less fuel, emits fewer grams of CO2 and, oh by the way,
accelerates to 60 mph in less than 3 seconds. The Ferrari LaFerrari captures excess power under braking or when the engine produces a surplus of power
(which you might say is “always”) to a battery pack and then to two electric motors. One provides boost to the V12 gasoline engine and the other drives accessories. LaFerrari’s HY-KERS (hybrid kinetic energy recovery system) system runs along with the engine, never on its own, so it is technically considered a mild hybrid, just like the Honda Civic and Chevrolet Malibu. LaFerrari, also known as the F70 and F150, was introduced at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. Along with the Frankfurt Auto Show that happens only in odd years, they’re the world’s biggest auto shows. This year’s auto show was a celebration of high-performance cars and green cars, or a twofer in Ferrari’s case, as well as mainstream cars for European and world markets.
page 38
www.thecamposoljournal.com
Hybrid technology is all about capturing and recycling energy that would otherwise be wasted. The Toyota Prius family is the best example in the passenger car realm with active hybrid technology that lets the vehicle run a mile or two on battery before the gasoline engine kicks in. In the racing world, KERS adds power on top of what the combustion engine produces, just like a turbocharger boosts acceleration. Two exotic methods include spinning up a flywheel under braking or transferring the power to ultracapacitors (supercapacitors). Both are good for five to 10 seconds of boost, either because that’s all the storage systems hold, or because the sanctioning body limits the driver to a fixed amount of boost per lap. Ferrari diverts the energy to a pair of battery packs bolted to the carbon fiber frame of the vehicle. One is for the propulsion system while the second provides power to electrically driver accessories that could include the radiator fan, windshield wipers, air conditioning, or the audio system when you crank it up to 11. Usually there’s a limit to how quickly you can push power into a battery pack. Ferrari says it can charge the battery even under full braking that activates ABS. The engine can also charge the battery directly, just as mainstream cars do through their alternators. The electric motor outputs 120 kW or 163 hp on top of the engine’s 800 hp. Top speed is 217 mph or 350 kph. Environmental gains are modest: LaFerrari emits 330 grams of CO2 per kilometer in the European emissions testing cycle, about 10% less than a current Ferrari V12. A prototype that can run on battery power reduces LaFerrari’s emissions to 220 grams per kilometer. Ferrari says LaFerrari isn’t an active hybrid (Prius-like) because that’s not part of the car’s mission, currently. There’s a lot of complaints about pollution from supercars, although it’s also limited by small production volumes and limited driving. Many Ferraris see only 3,000 miles a year added to the odometer.
2013
The price will be an estimated 1 million euros ($1.3 million) and production will be 499 units. Ferrari says it will vet the list of would-be buyers, currently at 700plus, in hopes of delivering the cars to enthusiasts rather than speculators. It’s a successor to the Ferraro Enzo supercar.
80’s Russia
It’s 1982 in Moscow. Ivan has saved enough to buy a new car. He goes to the Lada dealership. "Comrade, I wish to buy a new car" The salesman says "Come back, 5 years to the day, and your car will be ready" "Morning or afternoon?" says Ivan. "Does it matter?" says the salesman. Ivan replies "Well I’ve got the plumber coming in the morning..."
er f of p o l is hic e
al ig ht ser v i l c ll
e a f Sp e he ery d
fre h ev t wi
u
See our main advert on page 12
Property, Financial and Legal YOU BUYING IN SPAIN ??? So many people plan for a long time to buy their dream home in Spain – in a sense they think of it as the “promised land” but is it that? Property values are so attractive in this region in comparison with others in Spain – but could there be problems lurking in the background which will shatter our bubble of dreams?? The process of buying a house in Spain is fundamentally quite different to the process in the UK. In Spain, it is possible to buy without obtaining detailed legal advice and some buyers unfortunately end up in the Notary’s office to sign documents and then discovering that there are serious issues with their “dream house” they are anxious to purchase. On the other hand, in the UK it is not possible to purchase without both the Seller and the Buyer being individually represented by Solicitors. In addition, the conveyancing procedure is governed by the Law Society Regulations, under which a contract is signed which is legally binding and enforceable by either party. There is also the added fact that there is one Land Registry which governs the whole of England & Wales.
My friend “Prudence” says that anyone buying a property here in Spain should have access to as much information as possible about the property ie. the legal title for a start, plus if necessary and other information regarding the liabilities of the property and, in fact, any issues which will affect the buyer once they have taken over ownership. As part of my services, I carry out such investigations to appraise the buyer before steps are then taken to legally formalise the transaction. In some cases it is beneficial for a meeting with the client before the Notary, before that all important document the Escritura is signed on the day of completion.
right from the outset to completion of the land registry formalities. Please do not hesitate to telephone me at the Camposol Business Centre on 968 103 008 or on my mobile 634 053 976. Alternatively, email me on shirleyfisherlegalservices@gmail.com Bye for now and happy house hunting !! Shirley Ann Fisher, UK Lawyer and Commissioner of Oaths
We are all familiar with the word “tax” in Spain and in a property transaction there are a few taxes to be considered ie IBI (Council tax), plus valia tax on the sale of a property, Stamp Duty, non residents tax or fiscal residency as appropriate – if it moves, its taxed - you can be sure of that! So, if your on the walkabout or driveabout looking for a new abode and want to take the next step, give me a call if you would like me to embark upon my investigations to find out all the information you need to be aware of and to assist you with your chosen property,
Shirley Fisher
Legal & Financial Services
The ONLY qualified and experienced UK Lawyer in this area providing a comprehensive range of services covering English and Spanish matters including QROPS Pension transfers to unlock your UK private pension For an initial discussion please telephone 634 053 976 or email:shirleyfisherlegalservices@gmail.com Camposol Business Centre Calle Madrid 19, Sector A Camposol, Mazarron MURCIA 30875 FOR AN APPOINTMENT Tel: 968 103 008 FAX: 968 199 664
page 40
www.thecamposoljournal.com
2013
Spanish Banking System “One of the strongest in Europe” The Spanish banking system is one of the strongest in Europe.” Says William Murray the deputy spokesman of the International Monetary Fund who has assessed the strength of the banking system as a whole following the 2012 Bankia loss of 19.1billion euros. “When we do assessments of a country’s banking system we do not examine a particular entity, but the very system itself,” said the spokesman of the international organization. IMF staff, who visited Spain for the second time in late January to oversee the implementation of the bailout of the financial sector , highlighted at the end of the evaluation the “great progress”
in implementing banking reforms, but warned of the persistent risks to the Spanish economy and, therefore, for the country’s financial sector. On the other hand, referring to the recent Italian elections, the IMF representative expressed the need for all countries to maintain fiscal consolidation efforts at a rate that will sustain them over time. “Italy is an example, that in recent years has made significant progress,” said Murray without addressing the potential instability that might result from the election results.
Gibraltar no longer a tax haven? Bad relations between Spain and Gibraltar prevent the British colony from sharing tax information and other financial data with Madrid as it does with other European nations, Chief Minister Fabian Picardo said
in an interview. Nevertheless, Picardo, who was elected 2011, explained that Gibraltar is no longer a haven for tax dodgers because “that model doesn’t fit in with today’s Europe.” “We are ready to reach an agreement for an exchange of information but unfortunately Spain doesn’t want to accept that Gibraltar has the jurisdiction to sign such an agreement when that authority should be delegated to Great Britain,” Picardo explained. The 41-year-old leader of the Gibraltar Socialist Labour Party bemoaned the fact that Spain’s ruling Popular Party has “refused to comply with the agreements” hammered out in the tripartite forum between the previous
Property, Financial and Legal Spanish administration, Gibraltar and Britain. One of these treaties prevents Andalusian fishermen from trawling near the waters of the British colony, which are not recognized by Spain, he said. Trawling is illegal in Gibraltar. Picardo claims that Gibraltar’s economy has grown between five and 10 percent without having to adjust spending or introduce other austerity measures. “Why? It’s not because Gibraltar knows how to do things better than anyone else, but because we are a small economy. So when we see something going wrong, it is easy to adjust.” The chief minister also rejects the idea that his colony has to depend on Britain for revenue, claiming that it is selfsufficient. “Gibraltar doesn’t ask for one penny from Britain.” When asked about Gibraltar’s reputation as a tax haven, Picardo said: “That’s all over. It is an old model which does not have any place in today’s Europe, or even today’s world.”
Spanish Economy Shrinks The Spanish economy shrank by 1.4% in 2012 as the recession worsened. In the final quarter of 2012, production fell by 4.7% due to a fall in domestic demand, although exports grew by 2.8% over the quarter. News showing the overall deficit of Spain’s 17 regions was just as depressing, at 1.73% of GDP in 2012, with the target fixed at 1.5% of GDP. Five regions, including Catalonia and Andalucía, have missed their individual targets. Meanwhile, new figures published last week by Spain’s National Statistics Office (INE) show that unit labour cost in Spain fell by 5.8% during the last quarter of 2012, compared to the same period in 2011 – by far the sharpest reduction in the euro-zone and the EU. Separately, Spanish bailed-out bank Bankia has confirmed losses of €19.2bn last year. This is the worst performance ever for a Spanish company. The unacceptable deficits in those five
regions – Andalucía, Murcia, Valencia, Catalonia and the Balearics – will need to see fresh cuts in their spending, said the Minister for Hacienda and Local Administrations, Cristóbal Montoro.
Vi s w. cr w it o ist e ur al bs ne er it w ia e pa ga n. co m w
w
Windows Awnings Fly Screens Pool covers Mosquito nets Walls and ceilings Glass curtains Sliding/folding doors
689 589 356 968 659 046
Cristaleria Toldos Mamparas Cubiertas de piscina Mosquiteras Enmarcacion Cerramientos y Techos Cortinas de cristal Puertas correderas y plegables
Librilla, Calle Totana No6 cristaleriapagan@cristaleriapagan.com www.cristaleriapagan.com
Useful Numbers Bar, restaurants & cafes Bar Trevi 669 026 544 Cat’s Bar 666 188 353 Elliots 968 158 499 Mariposa 968 631 008 La Vida 625 917 425 Seventh Heaven 968 332 088 Tel’s Bar 634 143 088 Vista Bar 648 731 309 Bathrooms Beautiful Bathrooms 968 974 038/663617 563 Beauty Care & Health Heather mobile 636 657 481 Freedom Mobility 968 153 620 Builders CM Constructions 659 159 948 Car Hire & SERVICES F&C Rental 968 199 156 Puncturesafe 968 979 260/634 355 709 Car mechanics & car sales Ken Sherwood mechanics 679 646 859 Carpentry Dave Davidson 634 330 706 Camposol Business Centre District Journal, Security, Dentist, Chiropodists, Another World Properties 968 103 008 Central Heathing & Plumbing Calida Gas & Oil 659 761 771 Charities PALS 968 422 228 / 626460 465 Andreas animal rescue 690 906 565 JJPuppies 618 934 921 Making a Difference 634 357 137 Mabs 639 665 370 Lions 682 104 635 Chimney Sweep Tony 646 438 694 Chiropodists Nathalia 968 103 008 Computer design services Daniel White www.danielwhitedesign.com Dentists Camposol Business Centre 968 103 008 Ear Candling Heather mobile 636 657 481 Electricians Andy 617 644 339 Funerals and funeral plans Tony Smith, Funeral director 650 631 719 Fish & Chips Elliots Bolnuevo 968 158 499 Gardening Evergreen 679 582 410 Hairdressers Carols 968 974 989 Cut & Dried 628 149 840 Home Furnishings & furniture @HOME 868 088 118 Furniture Plus 968 153 907/678 083 491 Yorkshire Linen 968 595 946/650 857 619 Insurance & Asesoria Nash Warren, Bolnuevo 968 156 583 R&L Seguros 968 138 516 / 620 277 690 ASSA 968 453 386 El Pilar 968 425 210 Ibex Insurance 968 595 945 Law services
MMB 968 332 068 Shirley Ann Fisher 968 103 008
Metalwork Eriks 636 050 008 Mobility, aids & equipment Freedom & mobility 968 153 620 Properrty services Camposol Properties 968 592 679 Kevins Fly Screens 650 662 579/616 984 652 Pool cleaning, maintenance & repair Tony, the pool diver 646 438 694 Kohn Pool Services 968 138 638/626 684 979 Printing & Design Insignia Graphics, 618 615 903 Mister print 638 893 357 SALES AND RENTAL AGENTS Mercers 968 199 188 UK 08450 177 805 2let2buy2sell 968 979 876 UK 00 44 1223 968 199 Sensol Golf Villa Rentals 968 970 614/608 631 700 Costa Calida Property Services 968 199 251 Villa Quest 968 974 918 Spanish Resort Rentals, 0034 669 19 01 13 Spanish interpreters and courses Debbies translations & interpreting, 677 353 136 Pilar Garcia 630 21 99 82 Totana English Academy 968 422 013/620 230 775 Television Services Rainbow, 686 358 475 Window cleaning services AYS 619 877 303 Water, purification services The H20zone 619877303
Getting in touch with the committees and organisations
CRA Camposol Residents Association. Main base is the wooden hut on the car park on Sector B Commercial Centre. It is open Mon, Wed & Fri mornings.email them on info@cracamposol.com. Chairman is Bob Owen available on Tel :(0034) 634 364 738 Secretary is Sandy Allison Their web site which is interactive and very informative is www.cracamposol.com Sector A committee. Have their own web site at www.a-camposol.com They can be emailed at info@a-camposol.com. They publish minutes and notes in the window of the office at far end of shops bottom Sector A Commercial centre, behind the post boxes. The telephone contact number for the committee is 603109974 This number is manned every morning Monday thru Friday 10am / 12noon Sector A gardening group is run by David Senior Peake who can be contacted by email dseniorpeake@hotmail.co.uk. They also run a bookstall Friday morning outside the post room on A. The team leaders meet monthly in Tels first Monday in moth 11AM visitors welcome. Sector B & B-clean (their gardening group) NB B sector community group is newly formed. Helen White 968 199 506 is the pro tem organisor. Sector C Greenfingers gardening group, Chairman, John Osborne- Tel 634 325 427 email: johnos1943@gmail.com. Camposol Community Group D Sector The group meets monthly on the first Tuesday at 4PM in the Trevi Chairman Mick Drummond 968131971or 660038015 Secretary Les Crook 968979831or 606874193 Ents and Tickets Linda Crook 968979831or 606874193 Trailer Bookings John Hannah 634341427 Compost Site Supervisor 651119145 Camposol Fiesta: Michelle Moston michelle.moston@gmail.com Age Concern Meets every Wednesday morning in the Cultural Centre everyone welcome Their chair is Anne Lambert 968 970 687
TANIA’S CLEANING All types of cleaning, domestic and commercial. Fantastic rates, call for a quote Call 659 478 470
Jacuzzis & hot tubs bought , sold and repaired 650 722 905 www.eurospas1.com
In the event of a medical emergency call 112 and then phone F.A.S.T on 968 970 626 (Camposol Only)
Camposolers The registered group site for residents of Camposol, the proprietor is Reg Rogers who can be contacted by e-mailing reg rogers@hotmail.com. Apply to Reg for membership. NB there is an underline dash between reg and rogers!!!!!! Town Hall can now be contacted through an office in the Cultural Centre Sector B, by the roundabout down from the roundabout by the filling station. Tatiana Andres is there to help you every weekday morning. Phone 968 131 717, email oficinacamposol@mazarron.es MABS now have an office in the old MASA office on the main dual carriage way on Sector C LIONS, Secretary Lion Mike Coombs 968 429 129 Membership Lion Mervyn Booth 968 163 082 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Welcome book club every second and fourth Tuesday in the underbuild at the former medical centre on Sector B.
If your committee would like your details here then please contact Rod Sawyer at rodsawyer41@hotmail.com
PALS EVENTS 2013 o what’s been going on this month in the wonderful world of S Andrea’s Animal Rescue! Heidi, the lovely girl picked up from Calasparra last month, is doing well. She is now on 4 different eye drops and skin creams galore in an effort to ease her discomfort with the Leishmania. We are hoping to be able to offer Heidi a brand new treatment for this, but it’s very expensive. It’s being touted as a new cure and is customised for each affected dog. A skin scraping has been taken from Heidi, and sent to a laboratory in Madrid, where they will design a serum just for her! We are having an online auction to raise funds at the moment, and it’s going very well! We’ll let you know how much we raised next month and how the treatment is going. We have ‘acquired’ 2 baby tortoise!! They are so tiny!! We are still looking for appropriate names for them if anyone has any suggestions. And a pigeon nesting in the log store has hatched 2 eggs - we’re becoming a real animal sanctuary!! No adoption news this month, but there are a couple on the horizon - more news next time! We received a fantastic donation from Angela Smith recently dog beds, dog coats, treats, blankets and lots of goodies for the shop!! Wonderful lady, thank you so much!! Our first online auction finished on the 14th February and we raised €2,525 all together!! AMAZING!! Thank you everyone who donated, bid and supported us! We will definitely be having another later in the year. We have 2 more dogs for re-homing this month - please meet Joal and Bingo! For more info on these 2 beauties please contact Andrea on 690906565. Also available are the lovely Casper, Leroy and Domino, to name but a few! We also picked up a new 3-week old puppy from a box placed under a car (!), who we have named Toby. He is being bottle-fed by Andrea at the moment, how wonderful to be a ‘Mum’ again, all those sleepless nights!! The awful winds have caused us problems and repairs are underway - donations as always gratefully accepted via PayPal to andreasanimalrescuemurcia@hotmail.com. Please join us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Andreas-AnimalRescue-The-Henrietta-Foundation/ Thanks for reading! Andrea
page 45
2013
To remind you we are at SaraLaras on a Wednesday afternoon 1 till 3 or Saturday morning at the Trevi from 11 till 1.30 or call me on 626 460 465.
MABS EVENTS IN MAZARRÓN April 2013 Wednesday 3rd April - VOLUNTEERS MEETING – Las Claras, Los Alcázares - 11.00 am. If you would like to find out more about how you can help MABS, come along to our meeting. For further information please ring Bev on 693 362 823 Tuesday 16th-April – Diamantes Ladies Lunch, El Mojón- 1.30 pm for 2.00 pm Three course lunch with glass of wine and entertainment...10.50 €. Raffle in aid of MABS. Come along, dress up and meet and make new friends. Book your place with Diamante’s on 965 352 947 Sat 20th April – Village Fete, Rio Nalón, Los Alcázares – 11.00 am All the fun of our annual Village Fete, including a fashion show, stalls etc., outside Legs & Co. Friday 26th April - SHARE & CARE GROUP - MABS Cancer Centre, San Javier - 11.00 am An informal get together for anyone affected by cancer. Come along for a coffee and a chat. For more information call Anne on 693 795 247 Saturday 27th – April – Open Day at the Acacia Centre for Spiritual Awareness. 10.00 am -4.00 pm MABS goods on sale and a selection of high quality, nearly new clothes. Also available: readings, healing, various stalls, tea and coffee. For more information call Rob or Barbara on 679 824 008. Directions: 1st villa on left past the windmill (Tres Molinos) on Carretera 3319 to Murcia.
Keep watching the press or visit our website www.mabsmurcia.com for more events For further details, please call 620 582 418
FUTURE EVENTS
Tickets and information/ advice now available from The Cultural Centre, Wednesday and Thursday 10AM/1PM Fridays 12.30/3.30PM. Tickets Friday AM, 10/1PM Outside Salud Bar. Advice/info line, 634 310216: events, port 634310215 Mazarron & Camposol, 634310215
thelastlaugh20@gmail.com If you have a favourite joke that is suitable for a family magazine and not too long why not send it to
thelastlaugh20@gmail.com
We will publish it and give you a credit
One day a golfer accidentally overturned his buggy. Elizabeth, a very attractive and keen golfer, who lived in a villa on the golf course, heard the noise and called out, ...”Are you okay, what’s your name?” “It’s John, and I’m OK thanks,” he replied. “John forget your troubles. Come to my villa, rest a while and I’ll help you get the buggy up later.” “That’s mighty nice of you,” John answered, “but I don’t think my wife would like it.” “Oh, come on,” Elizabeth insisted. She was very pretty and persuasive. “Well okay,” John finally agreed, and added, “but my wife won’t like it.” After a restorative brandy, and some driving and putting lessons, John thanked his hostess. “I feel a lot better now, but I know my wife is going to be really upset.” “Don’t be silly!” Elizabeth said with a smile , “She won’t know anything. By the way, where is she?” “Under the buggy!” he explained
A man was at a grave yard.
Three men die and are sitting at heavens gate. The angel asks the first man, so what were you like ? He replies, ‘oh i was a really good husband, never cheated on my wife, looked after my kids, gave to charity.’ The angel replies ‘well, you can have a rolls royce’ The angel then turns to the second man. he says ‘ i was quite a good husband, cheated a few times, bit of an alcoholic, but i never killed anyone’. the angel says,’ ‘In that case, you can have a ford focus.’ The third man then says ‘i was a lousy husband, never did a good thing in my life, a complete looser’ the angel gives him a bicycle. later the two men with the ford and bicycle, see the man with a rolls royce crying his eyes out on a park bench. ‘ whats the problem ?’ they ask. ‘ i just saw my wife on a skateboard ‘, he replies.
I stopped at a friend’s house the other day and found him stalking around with a fly-swatter. When I asked if he was getting any flies, he answered: ‘Yeah, three males and two females.’ Curious, I asked how he could tell the difference. He said: ‘Three were on a beer can and two were on the phone.
He began to moan “Why did you die oh why did you have to die?” A passer by knelt down next to the man and said “Was this person very close to you?” “No, actually I never met him!” replied the man “Why are you moaning then?” asked the passer-by curiously. “He was my wife’s first husband!”
A penguin walks into a shop and asks the assistant: 'Do you have any grapes?' 'No,' he replies. The same thing happens the next day and on the third day the assistant replies: 'No, and if you come in asking for grapes again I will nail your flippers to the floor! ' Next day the penguin walks in and asks: 'Got any nails?' 'No,' replies the assistant. 'Got any grapes?' the penguin asks. An engaged couple were talking to a priest about the possibility of getting married in his church. "You two look like fine young lovers, and I would be happy to marry you, but first you must prove your loyalty to one another by abstaining from sex for a month." The couple agreed and they all planned to meet up again in a month. The first two weeks went by without incident, but during the third week, the young man returned to the priest. "I’m so sorry, I failed to control my desires and I could not remain abstinent. My girl friend dropped a paint can and bent over to pick it up and , unable to resist any longer, I had my way with her right then and there. I’m terribly sorry." "That’s alright, my son" the priest said. "We are not infallible and we sometimes make mistakes. There is no harm done." The man sighed and said, "well other than the fact we’re banned from B & Q for life now."
Sir Alex Ferguson... 1000 games, 598 wins, A man goes to the doctor and says: 1863 goals, ‘Doctor, there’s a piece of lettuce 2027 points, sticking out of my bottom.’ The doctor 12 titles... asks him to drop his trousers and 1 coat. examines him. The man asks: ‘Is it serious, doctor?’ and the doctor replies: ‘I’m sorry to tell you, but this is just the tip of the iceberg.’
-R
estaurant -
s s i Pat
eri
Bar
“Your meeting place in the Port”
e
Restaurante Region de Murcia www.murciaturistica.es
The staff and management would like to welcome you to 7th Heaven! If you haven’t been before then come to see what you have been missing! We promise that after tasting our home made cakes and food you will truly be in “7th Heaven”. Not only do we serve a wide range of Beers, Wines and Spirits, but out famous patisserie is the best in the land offering freshly baked English and Continental gourmet cakes and pastries! For those who fancy a bit more something more to eat then then check out our extensive food menu where you will find something to satisfy every appetite! Choose from vast range of mouthwatering Steaks, Fresh Fish, authentic homemade Pizzas, Pastas, Burgers, Chicken, freshly baked baguettes with assorted fillings and our famous pancakes and gallets and a whole lot more. We serve food ALL DAY so come and join us for a truly unforgettable experience.
We are the perfect venue for Parties, Birthdays, Communions, and all types of celebrations! Call us to inquire!
Free WiFi
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!!
CAMPOSOL
NEW TO CAMPOSOL DENTAL CLINIC! Revolutionary 3 Phase Dental Cleaning! Using new technology we can offer you a complete 3 phase clean in just one session! Phase 1: Plaque removal Phase 2: Complete dental surface polish Phase 3: Removal of stains caused by Tobacco, Coffee, Red Wine, etc.
Only 30 euros!!!
DENTAL CLINIC We also specialise in all aspects ` of dental care including Orthdontics Implants Oral surgery The best quality for the best price Ask for a quotation without commitment We care for the health of your mouth Payment by instalments possible
Find us at the
CAMPOSOL BUSINESS CENTER
URB. CAMPOSOL-SECTOR A 968
103 008