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Here we are once again in December! It’s really becoming frightening how quickly time flies! It has been a busy time here at our office as not only have we been working hard to bring you another quality magazine with great content and features, but we have also been brainstorming and planning exactly what we will be doing in 2015 to make the magazine even better than before! Finally it seems that the colder weather has descended upon us, and the first sign that winter is approaching is when we find ourselves unable to resist the temptation to light the log burner! As our regular readers will know, “Log Burner Time” is one of my favourite times of the year! If you are considering having a log burner installed then see the advert form Llamas Chineas on page 18. These guys are the experts and can have your dream log burner installed in less than a day, and in time for Christmas! If you already have a log burner installed then don’t forget to have your chimney swept! This is really important from a safety point of view. You will find Tony the Chimney Sweeps number on page 15. This brings us to the next topic- Christmas!! There is LOTS going on in and around the area this Christmas time. To help you plan what to do and where to go, check out our Events Guide for what is going on where, and also you will find the dates and times for the Christmas Carol Services by the Wellspring Victory Church. This month in the magazine we have swapped the usual riddles and Sudoku for a Bumper, 40 Question, Christmas Quiz! Can anyone complete it without finding the answers on the internet? If so let me know and I will offer you a lucrative contract to join my pub quiz team! Also, we would like to say a huge well done once again to Mercers Estate Agents for winning the “Best Real Estate Agency in Spain” Award. Chris and his team work tirelessly and truly deserve every bit of recognition that they receive. Keep up the good work in 2015! Well folks, that about sums it up. Another year over and another to look forward to. Wherever you are, and whatever you are doing, from everyone here at The Award Winning Journal, we want to thank you for reading/advertising in our magazine, and wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Be happy, be kind, and love thy neighbour! See you in 2015!! Robert Rutherford
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The Camposol District and Independence Party Meet With Camposol Residents The CDIP hosted their first meeting with residents on the 17 of October at Marianos restaurant. With over 100 residents attending the meeting was lively with an exceptional amount of participation from the attendees. The panel introduced themselves as Tom Finnegan, Party Secretary, Pilar Garcia, Vice President, Dr Peter Pitt, President, Keith Donovon publicity director, Grahame Colquitte recruitment, Grahame Jackson Country Club representative. Peter Dahlin, Scandinavian organiser, before laying out their manifesto to the audience, with a strong emphasis on the fact that the CDIP wish to be of service to every district in the Mazarron municipality, but to start where the help is needed the most, on Camposol. Questions and comments from the audience were wide far ranging, covering the entire spectrum of problems that Camposol and the Mazarron Country Club face, and what could be done by the CDIP to find solutions to these should they win seats in the forthcoming elections. Several members of the audience joined the CDIP on the day, giving the number of party members a significant increase. “We are delighted with the number of people who came along to ask questions and pledge their support. We are committed to working relentlessly on behalf of the people, to provide them with fair and honest representation in Mazarron council.”
Gibraltar-Tangier flight route to launch next March
Thursdays and Sundays. As one of the world’s shortest intercontinental flights, it will link the continents of Europe and Africa in just under 30 minutes. The two cities share a long history with transport links dating back to the 1930s, but have not had an air link since the 1990s. The service is part of a wider effort by the Gibraltar Government to promote the Rock’s tourism industry, financial services and commercial affairs in Morocco. Tourism minister Neil Costa said: ““Gibraltar has enjoyed strong links with Morocco for years and thanks to the Government of Gibraltar’s initiative to allow Moroccan nationals with Schengen visas to visit for a maximum of 21 days, this will allow the discovery of Gibraltar as a unique destination for shopping and leisure. “This service will also be conveniently timed so that passengers can connect from Casablanca with one-stop at Tangier, opening up Gibraltar to the largest city in Morocco.” Flights will be operated by Royal Air Maroc’s fleet of 70 seat ATR72 turboprop aircraft and offer both economy and business seating.
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A Spanish nursing assistant who is the first person known to have caught Ebola outside of Africa has demanded €150,000 compensation from Madrid’s health minister for comments he made which she claims “seriously damaged her reputation”. Madrid’s health chief, Javier Rodríguez, angered a large part of the Spanish population and even caused divisions within his party, Spain’s ruling Popular Party (PP), when he made a series of unfavourable comments about Teresa Romero while she was fighting for her life in hospital. Romero became infected with the Ebola virus while volunteering to help with the treatment of a repatriated priest but the 70-year-old official said that Romero may had lied about how she contracted the virus. Rodríguez then made the situation worse with remarks such as “You don’t need a Masters Degree to learn how to put on and take off a suit” or “some people are better at learning than others”. The regional health chief for Madrid eventually came close to apologising, describing his comments as “unfortunate” but Romero’s legal team, Garzón Abogados, say that that is not enough. José María Garzón told press that Rodríguez’s comments “seriously damaged the reputation and privacy” of the Spanish nursing assistant. Romero has indicated that she will donate the money to animal protection charities if she wins the case. Her own dog, Excalibur, was put down by Spanish authorities as a precautionary measure while Romero lay in hospital. An animal rights group has presented a petition demanding the resignation of Spanish Health Minister Ana Mato who oversaw the decision.
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The mayor of Mazarrón, Francisco Garcia, has held a meeting with approximately a hundred residents of Camposol. The meeting took place at
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The latest figures and statistics from the Department of Industry, Energy and Tourism have reaffirmed that the tourism and hospitality sectors are key in Spain’s economic recovery. This has been noted in the record
number of international visitors that holidayed in Spain this summer, and the amount of money they spent whilst here. Figures have revealed that a total of 24.4 million foreigners visited Spain between July and September, which is 8% more than in 2013, making it the best summer on record for number of visitors. This has also been reflected in the hospitality trade and the increased number of jobs generated this year in comparison to previous years, as employment in this sector rose by 6% during the third quarter of 2014. The number of international visitors also increased this year during the first nine months. Between January and September, Spain received 52.4 million tourists – 7.4% more than last year for the same period. However, August was the best month on record of all times as a total of 9.07 million visitors came to Spain, and while September only attracted 7.02 million tourists, this was still the best September ever for holidaymaker numbers. Spain is now the third most visited country in the world after America and France. It is hoped that Spain closes this year with around 62 million visitors having holidayed in this country. If this is the case, it will beat last year’s record figure
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Mariano`s Restaurant on Camposol Sector A where Francisco Garcia was accompanied by Councillor of Services, Juan Miguel Muñoz Blaya, Councillor for Foreigners, Ismael Gomez and Social Policy Councillor, Maria Martinez. During the meeting the residents of Camposol who were present were given the opportunity to inform the Mayor of a number of problems across the urbanisation, that urgently need to be addressed. Among the issues raised were the recent floods on D sector, problems with street lighting and the poor condition of road surfaces. The mayor said that these issues were being dealt with and reiterated his commitment to finding a solution to prevent large scale flooding on the urbanisation in the future.
Tourism and Hospitality Are Key Sectors to Spain’s Recovery
of 60.6 million. Spain’s attractions It seems that many visitors are attracted to this country for its gastronomy, culture and cheap hotel accommodation. Some might say that tourists only come for the sun, sea and cheap beer. Well, they might actually be right as figures show that the consumption of coffee, wine and beer have increased substantially this year. In fact, beer has become the alcoholic drink that contributes the most to the Spanish economy through tax revenue, the creation of Jobs and consumption. According to a survey, 70% of tourists that visit this country drink beer throughout more than half of their stay, while 47% say they drink beer every day of their holiday. This is great for Spanish beers, which are now being recognised much more in other countries and has increased the volume by which they are being exported by 10% in the last year.
“Mr Biceps� Spanish Riot Cop, Heats Up Instagram
A photograph of a handsome Spanish anti-riot policeman on the force’s Instagram page has proved a winner with visitors, the latest success story for the innovative social media team at Spanish Police. The image of the agent dubbed ‘brazacos’ (Mr Biceps) accompanies
a tongue-in-cheek Instagram message which reads: “You and your security needs are our reason for being. If you need us, call us! 091 Policeâ€?. The picture of the officer who can’t be identified for security reasons has received 2,000 likes on the social media site since it was posted in midOctober. But while it is the policeman’s chiselled jaw and the bulging biceps which have caught people’s attention, the message is also another illustration of the enormous success Spanish Police has had in reaching out to people. The PolicĂa Nacional Twitter account can now boast of 1.16 million followers, or more than US Federal Bureau of Investigations, largely thanks to the efforts of Carlos FernĂĄndez Guerra, the force’s social media manager. In early 2013, for example, his team captured plenty of attention when they tweeted tips on smuggling drugs to a Spanish cultural magazine. Even though the Policia Nacional’s award-winning social media team rounded off the — now deleted — conversation by saying “you still risk a penalty for public consumptionâ€?, the message caused a Twitter storm and won them more followers. “We try not to be very boring or too institutional or else people lose interest,â€? Carlos FernĂĄndez Guerra.
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THE Spanish branch of neo-Nazi party Golden Dawn has been registered as a political party in Spain. The Spanish Ministry of the Interior registered the Valencia based Amanecer Dorado on the register of political parties. Party president Antonio Vicedo Valdes is a former member of extreme rightwing party Alianza Nacional. Valdes has not hidden his right-wing views and was arrested in 2001 for putting up neo-Nazi propagandist posters. Golden Dawn grew in stature in Greece last year, where they claimed 9.4% of the vote in May’s European elections – taking three seats in EU parliament. At the moment Amanecer Dorado has neither a website nor a public program, but does have a Twitter account
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CHRISTMAS THIS MONTH – HELP I have only just finished the cleaning and swapping the summer and winter clothes around, this mild start to the winter has really put out my season clock. There’s the Christmas cards to do let alone decide what we are going to do for Christmas, did think of going away but found out today that the kennels are full already. Need another idea as long as it does not include cooking.
and terracotta and there’s those nice wood effect ones too, spoilt for choice for her present. That’s two presents sorted and here I was worrying about Christmas. A lady has been in this afternoon worrying about her husband’s present and she would like to get him something special this year. So she has bought him a recliner chair that he has wanted for a long while. She was saying he prefers a chair to sitting on the sofa and I have to admit many men do. It has to be a “Men Thing”. So we are going to wrap the chair up in some nice Christmas paper for her and delivery it Christmas Eve on our way home.
I have another friend who has just moved to a bigger house and I spotted all the different pots we have in stone white
Shame Roy my husband already has a recliner chair so thinking cap is required again and just as I thought this Christmas lark was getting easy. Jumpers seem boring after the thought of a nice chair or the like. However we have just decorated his office come music room at home, may be a new lamp would be the thing! Shall I go for a wood or metal one? I am rather taken with the bamboo lamps we have in the showroom, a little bit different and we like different. This could be the answer and I have not left the showroom. Great news on my part as I hate shopping, all I hope is he does not read this or he will know what is coming his way on Christmas Day if I don’t get to any other shops before Christmas.
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Just started putting Christmas decorations up in the showroom, a bit late for the over commercial world of England but just about right for here. Going around the showroom putting out the Christmas serviettes in the glasses it dawned on me that I could give some nice beaded scatter cushions to my friend who is really into cushions on everything and her bed is cluttered with them. Glad I bought them now as they come in so many different colours and designs and make great presents. Can a girl have too many cushions?
Leaving happy Christmas thoughts behind I can I remind you we are sponsors for the charity Helping Hands. This is a small band of people in a small ex-pat community in the Aguilas area. This charity helps people and animals too. They are the charity that raised over 5,000.00 Euros for Rita who had a dreadful accident while working for another charity. Helping Hands have a charity shop in Aguilas and needs help in re-stocking their shop for Christmas as there are many families in this area that need help and depend on the shop for their existence. So if you have any old clothes, unwanted household goods or toys please drop them off to us at Furniture Plus and we will deliver them to Helping Hands shop for you. Looking forward to bag loads of goodies for this Christmas, to help a small band of people to help others. In the mean time I wish you all a very Happy Christmas and New Year from us, Chris & Roy, and our team at Furniture Plus.
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Wellspring victory church are delighted to invite you to our annual Christmas carol singing around Camposol. This is the fifth year of this community event and as always everybody is most welcome. There will be traditional carols and music sung and performed by the wellspring choir and of course free mulled wine and mince pies to keep you warm. The dates are as follows Monday 15th December C5 triangle roundabout Wednesday 17th Sector A outside Cats bar Friday 19th Sector D dual carriageway near St Nicholas church Monday 22nd Sector B outside Oscars Bar or inside if too wet or cold All will start at 6.0pm and last approx half an hour.
Please come along, bring your friends and join in the singing ,we will even supply song sheets for those who cant remember all the words .We hope you will feel uplifted by this traditional start to your Christmas celebrations.
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The MAZARRÓN LIONS are totally over the moon with the response of donations from the Club, PUBS & Businesses on Camposol. We decided to run our Annual Xmas Draw again this year and the response from our benefactors has overwhelmed us that we are now able to offer at least 30+ prizes in this year’s draw. We thank you all from the bottom of our hearts. In no particular order, thanks to... Vista Bar, Tropicana´s, Cats Bar , Carols Hairdressing, Trevi Bar, C & M Constructions, T.J. Electricals t/a Euronics, Amber pools, The Black Bull, Multi Opticas, Holmes and Pegg, C.H.M., Just Fabulous, The Cutting Crew, Villaquest, 2 Let 2 To Sell To Buy, Liz´s Cafe, Miles Better, Bodegas Martinez, Freedom Health and Beauty, Luz Del Sol, Canadas Del Romero Social and Cultural Centre, Quality Indian Restaurant, Costa Cafe, Quick Save, Mercers, The English Butcher. The Steak Out, Tels Bar, A Sector Ferreteria , Spice Villa Indian Restaurant, and Camposol Bridge Club. Our thanks also to INSIGNIA GRAPHICS for producing our tickets at less than the cost price, all we ask now is when you see our people out and about that you help us by purchasing as many tickets as possible. If you are interested in joining the LIONS please contact Nigel Barker on 968978810 or by e-mailing us at www. lionsmazarron.org. Alternatively speak to any LION on our stall on Fridays outside of Oscars Bar on Camposol Sector B commercial Centre. We sincerely thanks each and every one of you and wish you a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and 3 Reyes Tambien.
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FAST apologizes for the event cancelled in October - ‘Trevi’s Bar with Elvis and Friends’, regrettably due to reasons beyond our control. We wish to convey our grateful thanks to Elvis for his generosity and support.
The LEOS recently undertook First Aid training, learning life saving skills
Additional thanks from Sector D for the help given, clearing debris etc following the flooding. ‘Well done’ to the LEOS, leaders and parents too! Visit the FAST STALLS - Sector B, obtain info, tickets and books. The FAST Team will be happy to provide help, information, answer questions or just chat to you! Paddy Snell John Snell - Photographs
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RECRUITING NEW RESPONDERS FAST held an ‘Induction Meeting’ on Tuesday 14th November at The Cultural Centre in order to recruit more Responders. The morning proved to be a great success as the following week 18 people arrived at 9:00 a.m. ready and eager to commence training with Gerry Bradshaw, Head Trainer and his assistant Sally Bridges. This is great news for Camposol and the FAST Team! Keep watching for news updates! A message from the Head Trainer: Gerry has expressed his delight with the response and the enthusiasm displayed by the new Responders, so much so that he is expecting to get them all through their training by mid December. However, he has stated that FAST must not sit back on its laurels but continue to actively recruit even more people into the fold. So if there are individuals looking to learn new skills and at the same time help in this worthwhile cause for the Community please get in touch or come and see us. We will happily answer any questions you may have.
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24 Words That Have A Different Meaning In... Liverpool
1. “Bail”. What it normally means: The temporary release of a prisoner. What it means in Liverpool: To run very fast. 2. “Wool”. What it normally means: A soft material that comes from sheep. What it means in Liverpool: Someone who doesn’t come from Liverpool, but comes from its surrounding areas. 3. “Snide”. What it normally means: Sneaky or vindictive. What it means in Liverpool: Horrible clothing. 4. “Pure”. What it normally means: Something with a uniform composition; devoid of unnecessary embellishment. What it means in Liverpool: Lots of something.
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5. “Laughing”. What it normally means: The physical act of expressing enjoyment. What it means in Liverpool: OK.
11. “Reds”. What it normally means everywhere else: One of the three primary colours. What it means in Liverpool: Liverpool Football Club.
6. “Last”. What it normally means: The final position. What it means in Liverpool: Bad. The “last Rolo” isn’t coveted in Liverpool.
12. “Bevy”. What it normally means: A group of people, often followed by “of beauties”. What it means in Liverpool: An alcoholic drink, often followed by vomit.
7. “Me”. What it normally means: Yourself. What it means in Liverpool: Something you own. For example, “me car”.
13. “West”. What it normally means everywhere
8. “Clobber”. What it normally means: Hitting someone or something very hard. What it means in Liverpool: Clothing. Lots of clothing. 9. “Boss”. What it normally means: A superior in your place of work. What it means in Liverpool: Anything even remotely good. 10. “Toffees”. What it normally means: Golden sweets that stick to your teeth. What it means in Liverpool: Everton Football Club.
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else: A direction on a compass. What it means in Liverpool: A twisted state of mind.
singer. What it means in Liverpool: Something very good.
14. “Bird”. What it normally means: An animal that flies and sings. What it means in Liverpool: The love of a man’s life.
21. “Like”. What it normally means: To appreciate something. What it means in Liverpool: A word used instead of pausing for breath. Essentially punctuation.
15. “Swerve”. What it normally means: To veer off towards another path. What it means in Liverpool: Declining to attend an event. 16. “Bill”. What it normally means: A letter confirming the money you owe for goods or services. What it means in Liverpool: Being on your own.
22. “Bins”. What it normally means everywhere else: Containers for rubbish. What it means in Liverpool: Spectacles. 23. “Webs”. What it normally means: Spiders’ traps. What it means in Liverpool: Trainers. 24. “Minty”. What it normally means: A fresh, clean aroma. What it means in Liverpool: Somewhere dirty or scruffy.
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included us in the service. We welcomed the opportunity to participate. Retired RAF Bandmaster Flt. Lt. Deryck Davison read a poem entitled ¨How long is a man’s life” by the Chilean poet Pablo Neruda who won the International
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Peace Prize in 1950 and the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1971 just 2 years before his death aged 69.
17. “Bills”. What it normally means: Letters confirming the money you owe for goods or services. What it means in Liverpool: Your underwear. 18. “Creased”. What it normally means everywhere else: Something unironed or poorly folded. What it means in Liverpool: Laughing a lot. 19. “Bulk”. What it normally means: A significant portion of something large. What it means in Liverpool: Laughing even more than when you were creased. 20. “Belter”. What it normally means everywhere else: A particular style of theatrical
The wreath was laid by Humanist group secretary Martin Rushtons.
Amid the swirl of umbrellas and a torrential downpour 15 members and friends of the Murcia Humanists attended the Remembrance Day service on Camposol at the garden of remembrance. For us this year was different as the local churches who organised the day
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Humanists of Murcia Walking Group
Fifteen intrepid walkers set off on an exploration of the north, or maybe east. They took to the AP-7 and drove, at least, for an hour and a half from Mazarrón. Hotel Costa Narejos in, would you believe it, is in Los Narejos next to Los Alcázares. They have this offer on, eat breakfast and evening meal and stay for free, and Humanists being free thinkers (cheap) go for this sort of thing. The idea was to walk for four days around the La Manga area without going to La Manga. On the way to the hotel many of the group stopped off at the mines in La Union. Two hour trip with guide and train ride for group discount 10€. The first walk was a killer. Starting at Los Bellones, walking to the coast
and heading towards Cabo de Palas via Calblanque. Beautiful walk with stunning scenery, only five hours. “Round the next corner” became the catch phrase. The narrow path and rope guide rail and 50m drop nearly did for Joan. Day two was a swift 3 hours from the marina in Portman to the Cenizas Battery where two 381mm guns made by Vickers and Armstrong in 1923 throw a shell 35km. A leisurely 2-hour walk up along with friendly groups of Spanish and a quick slightly steep slope down brought the group to the marina bar for a welcome caña. The third walk was around the Salinas in San Pedro del Pinetar, which have been worked since the Roman Empire. Some walkers took to the waters after covering themselves in “healthy” black mud and the beautiful bodies and complexions could be seen at dinner. The last day took the walkers back to Portman where they followed the track that the miners took to go to the mines. It was a great four days and thanks to John and Rhian for organising it. Also, thanks to the Green Freelander that guided the group to their destination, usually by quick and sometimes
scenic routes. It was sorely missed on the last day when exits were not exited and pedestrians had to leap to safety in Cartagena. The next walk will be in the San Juan area led by Crazy Horse on Saturday, 13 December 2014 and there is also a Winter Solstice on Sunday 21 December. For more details, go to www.bolnuevo. com and click on “Humanists”.
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During October the Wanderers enjoyed two great walks in this beautiful province of Murcia. Our first was in a circuit around the village of Atalaya where we walked approx 5km, following a great breakfast together at Cats Bar on Camposol. It was a lovely day for our good sized group and we enjoyed beautiful sunshine as we walked through the countryside... I even saw my first wild tortoise.
the ever changing colours of the forest and hillsides was beautiful to behold.. we certainly live in a spectacular part of the world. We finished up with drinks at the campsite restaurant in El Berro to complete a wonderful walk together. For more information and pictures of our walks please check out our Wellspring Wanderers Facebook Page or contact Phil on 660 743 603.
XMAS FAYRE – SATURDAY 6TH DECEMBER Our second, and more difficult walk was in the mountains. We met up at the hillside village of El Berro and then walked an 8km circuit along the forest tracks, stopping midway for a picnic lunch before continuing on to where we started out. It was quite an uphill climb back up to the village, but we took our time and enjoyed our time together. The scenery was stunning and
Don’t miss Age Concern´s Christmas Fayre, at the usual venue – Cafeteria Lagarto Verde, Via Axial, Puerto de Mazarrón. Open from 11am to 3pm there will be lots to do and see. Plenty of stalls where you can get your Xmas presents, cards and plenty of cakes, pies and pastries to fill the freezer! This year we have the Carousel Choir singing carols and popular songs. The café and bar will be open all day serving breakfasts, lunches and snacks. Only 1€ entrance
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Contact 634 336484 for more details. Also in December there is the Xmas social at Camposol on Wednesday 3rd and, on Tuesday 9th December, a trip to Cartagena. On 1st October our Social activities afternoon welcomed the Carousel Musical Theatre for a performance of songs from South Pacific. These were beautifully sung by the lovely ladies shown but was more than just singing it was a full production which everyone enjoyed. Our numbers were swelled by many of their friends and we were assisted by 2 lovely ladies who kindly gave up their time to make the tea and coffee. Our sincere thanks go to the Carousel Musical Theatre and all the hard work that had been put into their show and really look forward to being the first to hear their next production. We have a number of wheelchairs and other mobility equipment which we lend to our clients. When not on loan we need to store them so we are looking for a generous donor to allow us to use an underbuild (or part). Ideally on Camposol or nearby. Contact 634 310216.
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Saturday’s : Local Cultural Trips and Menu Del Dia. Pottery Factory in Totana, Olive Oil Factory, and Wine Bodega at Tobarra Albacete. Spaces Limited! Call or visit us for more details.
Our “big screen “ night went well , with several people asking for another one ---Will do it again next April Really looking forward to our next night on Friday 5th December ---when we have the “Stetsons and Petticoat show “ with Christine and Red Strokes –This is shaping up to be the night of the year ---We don’t normally reserve tables , as Marianos is so big , but as a couple of large parties have already indicated they are coming ,their tables have already been “reserved “ We meet the 1st Friday of each month in Marianos Restaurant ,Camposol---This venue is heaven for dancers , as it is by the biggest danced floor in this area ---Starting at 7.45, requests are played , a line dance , and a partner dance are
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Canadas Del Romero Social Centre Program for December: Tuesdays 13:00 Spanish Cooking Lessons (7€ per person) 15:30 free Spanish lessons Wednesdays 16:00 Local History and Traditions Talk- Free of Charge 17:00 For the First 3 Weeks In December Every Wednesday We Will Have A Spanish Lawyer To Answer Residents Legal Questions. This service is completely FREE OF CHARGE! Thursdays 1300 Spanish Cooking Lessons Friday 19:30 BBQ Buffet and Music for only 7€
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find out more about the Book Club, then please ring either Chris or Anne.
Chatterbox Report
The Chatterbox Genealogy Group also met in November , and plans to hold regular meetings in the Cultural Centre on the 4th Thursday of each month, starting at 2pm. This will be a regular slot from January 2015.
The November meeting was our Christmas Fashion Show, held in Mariano’s Restaurant on Sector A, Camposol. It was very well attended, and gave us the opportunity to see and try on some lovely Christmas fashions and jewellery. A big thank you to Diane of STYLE Fashions for putting together such a professional show.
The Chatterbox SEW and SEW Report: “SEW and SEW had a very good productive month again, and even managed to fit in a fabric shopping trip to Cartagena, and lunch at Death by Pasta, so we all had a good end to the day.
The Chatterbox Christmas Lunch will be held on the 11th December in the Amapola Restaurant in Bolnuevo. There is still time to book your place - just ring Anne or Chris on one of the numbers below. There will also be a raffle of Christmas produce. The Committee is now putting together a programme for 2015, which we feel sure you will find has something for everyone. Details to follow, but we can tell you that at the January meeting we are having a demonstration of flower arranging. Karen, who masterminded the beautiful displays for the Flower Festival, at St. Nicholas Church, earlier this year, will be presenting this demonstration, and has promised to show us how to produce some attractive table decorations. The Chatterbox Book Club has received a lot of interest, and the first meeting took place in the Cultural Centre in November. If you enjoy reading, and would like to
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Every member has worked very hard for our Craft Fair, which was on the 22nd November, and we also had a stall at the F.A.S.T. Christmas Fair held in Mariano’s in late November. We hope you managed to come along and buy some Christmas presents. Donations from our Christmas Fair will be added to the monies collected from the Chatterbox Smartie Tube donations and given to the Forgetme-Not charity. Thank you ladies for all your hard work. Our weekly meetings are held
Christmas Day Menu Starters Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup served with Crusty Bread Roasted Mushrooms stuffed with Stilton and Cranberry Crispy Pressed Belly Pork with Caramelised Red Onion
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Main Course Roast Turkey Crown or Prime Top Side of Beef served with Stuffing and Seasonal Vegetables Vegetarian Option Available on Request
Desserts Christmas Pudding with Fresh Cream, Ice Cream or Custard Cherry Tart with Fresh Cream, Ice Cream or Custard Baileys Cheesecake served with Fresh Cream
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every Monday, in the Cultural Centre on Sector B, Camposol, from 2.30pm 4.30pm. We are a very friendly group, who have lots of different skills between us, from hand and machine embroidery, lace making, dress making, and many crafts too numerous to mention. If you are interested, just ring Sue on the number below.” Contact Numbers Chatterbox: Chris Leiper 968 199 441; Anne Patrick 618 410 274 Genealogy Group: Jean Dore 968 199 080 SEW and SEW: Sue 605 737 107; Karen 696 668 084 Book Club: Chris or Anne as above
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Technology A Device That Can Diagnose Disease With A Single Drop Of Blood
The digital health revolution is still stuck. Tech giants are jumping into the fray with fitness offerings like Apple Health and Google Fit, but there’s still not much in the way of actual medicine. The Fitbits and Jawbones of the world measure users’ steps and heart rate, but they don’t get into the deep diagnostics of, say, biomarkers, the internal indicators that can serve as an early warning sign of a serious ailment. For now, those
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who want to screen for a disease or measure a medical condition with clinical accuracy still need to go to the doctor. Dr. Eugene Chan and his colleagues at the DNA Medical Institute (DMI) aim to change that. Chan’s team has created a portable handheld device that can diagnose hundreds of diseases using a single drop of blood with what Chan claims is gold-standard accuracy. Here’s how it works: One small drop of blood is dropped into a small receptacle, where nanostrips and reagents react to the blood’s contents. The whole cocktail then goes through a spiral micromixer and is streamed past lasers that use variations in light intensity and scattering to come up with a diagnosis, from flu to a more serious illness such as pneumonia -- or even Ebola -- within a few minutes. There’s also a vitals patch that users can wear to get continuous health readings -- EKG, heart rate, body temperature -- delivered to their Smartphone or the device itself via a Bluetooth link. An app called CHAS (Comprehensive Health Assessment Unit) can walk the user through the process of selfdiagnosis. The real innovation, according to Chan, is in getting all the diagnostics technologies packed together into one handheld device. By shrinking its components so much compared to traditional devices, Chan says, patients will need to give 1,500 times less blood than they would for regular tests. Since it was originally developed for NASA, the device has even been tested in simulated lunar and zero gravity. When the device finally does become available to consumers, Chan says the hope is that people
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will use the technology to make meaningful lifestyle changes based on the real, robust medical data from the device -- a step beyond what he sees as the typical fitness tracker. “It’s interesting to see how people interact with wearables,” says Chan. “A lot of them think of them as toys or gadgets. That’s not what this is. It’s really meant to help you take care of yourself when you’ve got a serious health condition.”
Amazon Is Expanding Its R&D In Cambridge, U.K., With A Focus On Prime Air Drones And Speech Tech
Amazon is expanding its R&D operations in Cambridge, U.K., with a plan to staff open a large research lab. Cambridge is feted for its worldclass university which, in turn, acts as a hub for concentrating science and technology talent, naturally leading to many startups spinning out from it. Amazon is evidently hoping to grab itself a larger slice of this local talent. A source familiar with the company’s plans said it will focus on Prime Air, its autonomous delivery drones project, and on expanding its speech technology R&D team. The e-commerce giant has been staffing up for Prime Air over the summer, including seeking staff in Cambridge. It has continued advertising for Prime Air positions in the U.K. university town this autumn, including a Flight Operations Engineer role posted this month, a Site Leader role posted in October and a Senior Research
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Scientist role posted in September. The latter asks for “experience applying machine learning approaches to complex problems,” among other skills. Amazon’s expanded Cambridge presence will also see it tool up its speech group significantly, tapping Cambridge’s pull and talent pool here too. Job roles Amazon is currently recruiting for include a Quality Assurance Engineer, a Senior Technical Program Manager and various software developer roles. Last month, Amazon unboxed Echo: a connected speaker with an always-on, voice-activated assistant linked to other Amazon services, such as streaming music playback. So it’s not a huge leap to see Amazon pushing Echo into
a fully fledged voice-activated shopping portal, with making a purchase made as frictionless as saying “order me Taylor Swift 1989″ — assuming the voicerecognition technology in question is up to snuff. Hence Amazon ramping up its R&D in speech recognition. Other possible research areas that could play to Amazon’s retail interests, and that have existing researchers and startup players located in Cambridge, include computer vision technology and augmented reality — technologies that offer to spice up the online buying experience in other ways. Amazon is not the only tech giant that’s been connected to Cambridge recently. Earlier this week Apple was linked with the city, with rumors suggesting the company might be looking to establish an office there, possibly with an R&D component. Google has also previously been rumored to
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be interested in setting up a base in the city, although TechCrunch’s source suggested Mountain View’s interest in Cambridge may have waned for now. Other tech giants already have long established R&D labs in the city, includingNokia and Microsoft. We’ve asked Amazon for more details on its plans for its expanded Cambridge research lab and will update this post with any response. Currently the company lists U.K. development centers in London and Edinburgh, working on digital media R&D and new technologies for its global websites, respectively.
Mercadona Introduce Contactless Payment Technology
Mercadona has invested 5 million euro developing and installing the latest ‘contactless’ technology in all of its stores. The new ‘payment by proximity’ technology and terminals have been piloted in ten stores across the country since February this year and after seven months of developing the technology since the positive results from the pilot scheme, Mercadona is ready to launch the new operating system from 1 December this year in every single one of its supermarkets. The company has installed a total of 16,000 contactless terminals in total across its stores. What is contactless payment? The contactless payment system involves being able to pay for purchases under 20 euro with a credit or debit card, key fob,
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smartcard, mobile phone or other device by simply waving it over a special reader machine located at the checkout of a shop. The device with which you make your purchase, whether it be a credit card, mobile phone or key fob, has been fitted with radiofrequency identification that make secure contactless payments possible. You won’t even have to enter a PIN number in the majority of cases and all purchases are protected. How do I know if I can use my Visa card to make a contactless purchase? If your credit card has a contactless symbol on the front of it, you will be able to use it straightaway for this type of purchase. The symbol is similar to a sideways wireless symbol! What are the advantages of this system? As we are only dealing with small amounts of money, 20 euro or less, there are a great number of advantages to the contactless system. They are outlined below: Makes paying much faster and simpler You won’t have to queue up for so long You won’t get stuck if you forget your PIN number There will be no need to fiddle about looking for the right change If you are not carrying any cash, you won’t have to search around for a cash machine If you pay with your phone, you won’t even need a credit card either It’s a straightforward method of payment The contactless payment system is already popular in the UK with many popular retailers already operating it. Some of them include McDonalds, Costa Coffee, M&S, Ikea, Aldi, Spar and Waitrose. In the company’s press release, Mercadona has said that from December clients will be able to use their mobile phones to pay for their purchases as well as a credit card or other device, something which is not yet available in the UK. Mercadona commented that its own IT department and technology team of 30 experts have spent seven months developing the new system themselves.
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Dawn Llewellyn-Price Most of us here in Spain actually enjoy the local cuisine, and I would hope the ‘where’s the nearest fish and chip shop’ mentality of the traditional ‘Brit Abroad’ has waned somewhat, even if it’s alive and kicking on the Costas. Menu Del Dias, offering a sampling of the various aspects of Spanish cooking, alongside tapas, our favourite bar snack must have given everyone a taste for something truly traditional. So, when it was announced that Spanish cookery classes were about to commence at the little social centre in Canadas del Romero, wedged somewhere secret between Totana and Mazarron, it was time to rush over there, pen and notepad, camera and cameraphone at the ready. Wouldn’t want to miss anything. So, as airport schedules and relatives meant I would indeed, have to miss the first two, it was numero tres I finally rolled up for, under the guidance of Oscar and his salt pot, with translation by Antonio, and what a duo they made. Laurel and Hardy, Little and Large, Eric and
Ernie, all rolled into one, as with humour, history, and that infamously bottomless salt pot the Spanish so adore, we were shown how to cook everything from alioli, to Spanish stews, Russian salad, calamares, albondigas, magre, cod in tomato sauce (not all in one day, of course) and better still got to eat it all, along with sampling Oscar’s own family produced wines. All for a modest fee, with plenty of added salt. The course had started with one day a week, and ended up rapidly evolving into two, as the large numbers of attendees meant getting them all into the kitchen to watch the hot dishes being prepared was impossibility. Silencing the background chit chat was a secondary task. But onwards we ploughed, scribbling in notepads like reporters with ‘scoops ‘Keep the blender on a slow speed and in one position’ and ‘you can use milk in summer instead of eggs’ were the secrets of decent alioli. More wine, or beer anyone? Yes, there were even men keen to know the secrets of the Spanish kitchen. There was even a demonstration of how to cut the famous ‘Jamon’ where anyone who wanted to attempt it, was handed the lengthy cuchillo. ‘Keep the blender on a slow speed and in one position’ and ‘you can use milk in summer instead of eggs’ were the secrets of decent alioli. More wine, or beer anyone? Yes, there were men keen to know the secrets of the Spanish kitchen. There was even a demonstration of how to cut the famous ‘Jamon’
where anyone who wanted to attempt it, was handed the lengthy lethal weapon required for this precision surgery, and tutored in the act of post slaughterhouse butchery on a sturdy stand. Oscar’s shoulder of pork was my favourite. Not just a lump of meat, rubbed with salt pepper and butter, this once ‘oinking’ creature was doused in brandy, beer, red wine and a slosh of water before being cooked with sliced onions and tomatoes. It came out the Blue Peter Oven (here’s one I made earlier) and we all dived on it. So, when a couple of weeks later, I entered a raffle at one of Oscar’s live music nights on Camposol, I ended up not with the technological Tablet on offer, but a leg of pork. As we Welsh say, it was lush. Try it for Christmas. Feliz Navidad!
D Sector Community Group The 25th September is a day many residents on Sector ‘D’ will never forget. Their homes and gardens were shattered in a Gota Fria. Fortunately no-one was hurt but the aftermath was horrendous. Residents had to cope with the loss of cars, swimming pools, walls , gardens, garden furniture, and pollution in many pools. The Mayor, police and fire brigade were on the scene very quickly and worked endlessly to help everyone. Our thanks go to them all, including Ishmal (councillor for foreigners) for all their help in this disaster. Luckily the ‘D’ spirit quickly took over and Kaz Moore, Mike Drummond and a
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Camposol Sector A - Tel 968 199 226 // www.spicevilla.es team of helpers, including help from other sectors, started the clean-up. They have worked very, very hard to clear up all the debris. A big, big thank you to you all, you know who you are. Following on from the disaster many people have come forward offering monetary help. It has been decided to set up a separate committee who will oversee the distribution of this money, which will not be given to individuals, but to help rebuild all the ‘D’ Sector common ground, to bring it back to its former glory. Different functions are being arranged and these will be advertised accordingly. On a happier note the ‘D’ Sector Christmas Party will be held on the 13th December at the Clubhouse. The cost is 15 euros for a three course meal with bottle of wine for two. Entertainment will be courtesy of Mark Ellis, a singer from Benidorm. This is the last event Lin and Les are organising as they are retiring after five years. Please let it be a really good bash, so we can go out with a bang. Ring Linda on 606874193 after the 1st December to reserve your ticket. Carol, John and Ryan from the Black Bull on Camposol Sector B would like to wish all their customers a very
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Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year. For night to remember with a huge NYE party the festive season they have got loads with Lisa B and a FREE Buffet! Make going on! From the 1st to the 23rd of the most of this Xmas and visit the Black December they are offering a “Turkey Bull! and Tinsel” 4 course meal for only 16.95, including a bottle of wine between 2. For a work, group Carol, John and Ryan or society, Xmas gathering there really Welcome is no better place to you to the go, than the Black Bull! Call them or Pool League Starts on 2nd December drop in the bar to make a reservation! Sunday Roasts available throughout Throughout the December month of December they will still be offering their famous December 1st - 23rd Turkey & Tinsel 4 Course Menu at Sunday Roasts. This only 16.95€ including a bottle of wine for 2! Call or Ask At Xmas the Black Bar For Reservations. Bull will be hosting Christmas Eve: Children’s Party With Santa From 2pm a Bumper Xmas Raffle with the top prize being a 50 inch OPEN Christmas Day from 6pm! razor thin HD LCD Boxing Day - Football day, snacks available, normal hours TV! There are also Xmas hampers as NYE Party with Lisa B, Free Buffet!! See in 2015 in style! prizes, full of British *Sunday Lunch Now Available From 12.30pm- booking advised* goodies! On Xmas Eve from 2pm it is All Major Sporting Events Shown! family time at the Black Bull with the Open Monday to Saturday 9.30 till late and Sunday 10 till Childrens Xmas late Party from 2pm with a surprise visit from Call us on 634 374 381 or Website: www.blackbullcamposol.com Santa! This New Years Eve will be a Blackbull Camposol
Merry Christmas to all our readers
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CAMPOSOL AND DISTRICT INDEPENDENCE PARTY STATEMENT OF INTENT
The CDiP was formed as a response to the perceived need for independent representation by the residents of Camposol and The Country Club on Mazarron Council. Whilst Camposol and the Country Club have been amongst the largest wealth contributors (30 to 50 million Euros) to the prosperity of Mazarron, neither urbanization has received fair treatment or a reasonable share of funding available from the Town Council. We believe that the Council has clearly failed in its duty of care. We have, therefore, decided to seek representation on Mazarron Council by electing councilors, dedicated to achieving a proper distribution of council wealth. We believe that given adequate organisation we should be able to return up to five elected representatives. On achieving electoral representation, our representatives will seek the following measures.
DID YOU KNOW? If you are not registered on the Padron and registered to vote by the 31st December, you will not be eligible to vote in next year’s local elections. You may be registered on the Padron but not registered to vote. You should check your registration either at the Town Hall or at the Cultural Centre on Sector B which is again open for registration between the hours of 10am and 12 noon. NOT ON THE CENSUS BY 31ST DECEMBER = YOU HAVE NO VOTE JUST BEING ON THE PADRON DOES NOT MEAN YOU CAN VOTE. YOU MUST ALSO BE REGISTERED TO VOTE BY ENTRY ON THE CENSUS TOO This is a public information notice issued by the Camposol and District Independent Party. If you wish to join the CDiP or actively take part in organizing support please leave your name and address and telephone number on our e-mail address: cdipmazarron@yahoo.co.uk One of our agents will contact you shortly. If you are a member of the CRA please ensure you attend the EGM on the 16th August and vote for Proposal 3, this proposal is critical to the future of the CDiP Look out for next month’s advertisement; we will be taking you through the necessary steps to register on the Padron and onto the electoral role. N.B. The CDiP is a Spanish Political Party, legally registered in Madrid and is empowered to seek council page 30 www.thejournalspain.es 2014 office through the electorate under Spanish law.
What’s going on... Michelle´s Miles Better Entertainment Guide – December 2014
Every Monday Quiz - The Clubhouse, Camposol Club de Golf 7.30pm Bowling League – Alley Palais Camposol B Mazarron Bay Bridge Club – Hotel Playa Grande, Puerto de Mazarron 9.30am
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Camposol B 7pm
Bingo – Cat´s Bar Camposol A 7.30pm Every Saturday
Live Music at The Clubhouse, Camposol Club de Golf & The New Royal, Puerto de Mazarrón. Free Entry. See Gig Guide. Every Sunday Lunchtime Carvery, The Clubhouse, Camposol Club de Golf & Hotel La Mariposa, Gebas
Every Tuesday
Sunday Lunches – The New Royal, El Puerto de Mazarrón, La Vida, El Pareton, Elliot´s Bolnuevo,
3 Course Steak Night – The Clubhouse, Camposol Club de Golf 15 € 7-9pm
Karaoke with Bernie Mac- The Clubhouse, Camposol Club de Golf 8pm
3 Course Steak Night – The New Royal, Puerto de Mazarron 15 € 7-9pm
Fun Quiz – Cat´s Bar Camposol A 9pm
Every Wednesday
Poker Night Black Bull Camposol B 8pm
Hotel La Cumbre, Puerto de Mazarrón Miles Better Christmas Classical Concert (Ticket Only) 12 Euro. Tel 634 382 968 Alley Palais, Camposol Sector B Cabaroke with Suzy G Saturday 20th December The New Royal, Puerto de Mazarrón Johnny Sax The Clubhouse, Camposol Club de Golf Scott James Restaurante La Proa, Puerto de Mazarron Pitu The Clover, Condado de Alhama JJ Soulman Association of San Isidro Vecinos Karen Noble Christmas Eve The New Royal, Puerto de Mazarrón Michelle & Stevie T Christmas Party (Free Entry/Buffet)
Midweek Carvery – The Clubhouse, Camposol Club de Golf From 9€ 6.308.30pm
Saturday 6th December
Steak Night – La Vida, El Pareton from 9.95€ inc Glass of Wine
The New Royal , Puerto de Mazarrón Highway 61
Kids´Disco/Karaoke/Disco with Lisa B -Blackbull Camposol B From 7.30pm
The Clubhouse, Camposol Club de Golf Andy Jones
Fish and Chip Night – Trevi Bar, Camposol B 5-7pm
Restaurante La Proa, Puerto de Mazarron Live Entertainment
The New Royal, El Puerto de Mazarrón Two Tone – Reggae/Ska Duo from Benidorm
Quiz Night With Sue – Trevi Bar, Camposol B, 8.30pm
Hotel La Mariposa, Gebas Disco/Karaoke with BJ
The Clubhouse, Camposol Club de Golf Chloe Leigh
Bingo – Cat´s Bar Camposol A, 1pm
Restaurante La Proa, El Puerto de Mazarrón Chloe Leigh
Restaurante La Proa, El Puerto de Mazarrón Vanessa Vermeij
Sunday 7th December
Association of San Isidro Vecinos Pitu
Association of San Isidro Vecinos Trio Jema (Spanish/English)
New Year´s Eve
Quiz Night with Eddie B – Cat´s Bar, Camposol A Every Thursday Bingo – The Clubhouse, Camposol Club de Golf 1-3pm Quiz Night with Eddie B – The Blackbull Camposol B 8pm “Jam” Night & 3 Course Menu Del Noche – The Clubhouse, Camposol Club de Golf 12.50€ inc drink Darts League – Alley Palais , Camposol B Darts and Dominoes Night – Trevi Bar. Karaoke with Bernie Mac – Cat´s Bar Sector A 9pm Every Friday
Gig Guide
Wednesday 10th December The Clubhouse, Camposol Club de Golf Suzy G Christmas Show with Turkey & Tinsel Dinner Saturday 13th December The New Royal, Puerto de Mazarron The Stoned (Rolling Stones and Rock n Roll) The Clubhouse, Camposol Club de Golf Mark Ellis (From Benidorm) Alley Palais, Camposol B Angie McKay (Free Entry. 5 Euro Menu Available)
Quiz Night at The New Royal 8pm
Restaurante La Proa, Puerto de Mazarrón Paco El Cubano
Bridge Club – Trevi Bar Camposol B 9.30am
The Clover, Condado de Alhama Sandy Fitz
Find The Joker – Black Bull Camposol B 7pm
Thursday 18th December
Fish & Chip Nights at The Clubhouse, Camposol Club de Golf, The New Royal, Puerto de Mazarrón, La Vida, El Pareton
The Clubhouse, Camposol Club de Golf Traditional Family Christmas Open House 5.30pm – 7.30pm Carol Singing, Mince Pies and Santa!! (Free Entry)
Karaoke Disco with Lisa B Black Bull
Friday 19th December
The Clubhouse, Camposol Club de Golf Woody!! (5 Euro or 20 Euro with Dinner) The Clover, Condado de Alhama Karen Noble Pre Christmas Party Saturday 27th December
The New Royal, El Puerto de Mazarrón Los Duques. 10 Euro inc Hot Buffet. The Clubhouse, Camposol Club de Golf The Geckos 20 Euro inc Luxury Buffet Association of San Isidro Vecinos Karaoke Mississippi (Free Grapes, Cava & Cidra) Camping Las Torres Karen Beverley Saturday 3rd January 2015 The New Royal, El Puerto de Mazarrón Snowblind The Clubhouse, Camposol Club de Golf Andy Jones
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Los Palacios Gardening & Community Group
October and November have seen many improvements to Los Palacios (Sector A), with the Council honouring their promise to invest some funds in Camposol. Their method of liaising with the people of Camposol to gain knowledge of what improvements were needed, was to contact the Gardening Groups. This is the way forward, building working relationships and resulting in repairs to roads, paths and even the Welcome Wall being built. Our Councilor for Foreign Residents, Ismael Gómez Alonso, played a strategic part in the co-ordination of meetings and liaison between the Mayor and residents. The Council has also provided a Portacabin to extend the Friday Book Cabin. This will enable most of the books to be kept under cover just in time for the winter weather. Pauline and her ladies have been working hard cleaning and getting the cabin ready for use. A mural for the front of the cabin is planned. We are pleased to say that we have recently gained some new members. As people see the work that the Volunteers are doing, it is evident that things are moving forward. The tonnes of gravel donated by the Council has to be spread over membrane by somebody. I´m sure we are all very grateful for all the hard work of the few who give up their time to do this. Thankfully, the new members were just in time to help prepare the Memorial Park for the Remembrance Day Service on 11th November. Much hard work has been put into this to ensure the Park is at its best on the day. Our Race Night on 17th October raised €384 - €200 of which will be donated to MABS. Our next social event is the Christmas Party at the Amapola on 13th December. Martin Ross is providing the entertainment and you can enjoy a fantastic meal in the usual Amapola style. Email me on: events@ lospalacios-gardeners.com for details or see our notice board opposite the post room on the Commercial Centre. A huge thank you goes to all our sponsors who continue to support us. For details of this please see our website. Money raised goes towards gravel and membrane for the communal areas and tools to carry out the work. At the last monthly meeting we were gathering suggestions to improve our Camposol environment for the future. Watch this space for details.......... Joce Grant - Group Secretary www.lospalacios-gardeners.com
Camposol ‘B CLEAN’ Gardening Group Newsletter
Now the cooler months are with us we have resumed our weekly working sessions keeping B Sector tidy. The exceptionally hot dry summer has taken its toll on some of the Oleanders lining the roads, however, thanks to the efforts of a few of our members who carried on with a maintenance programme throughout the summer, damage has been limited to some of the less mature plants. Clearing the enormous amount of litter, especially from the area surrounding the commercial centre and car parks, has been quite a task. Green’ Garden Waste Containers. The green skip, provided by the council at the lower Commercial Centre car park, quickly fills up - often on the same day that it is emptied. Some individuals seem to think that it is acceptable to allow their green garden waste to spill over around the Skip. Presumably, they also think that is OK if B Clean Volunteers or Council Contractors keep having to clear up their rotting fruit and thorny palm tree cuttings. IT IS NOT. If the Skip is full, please take your rubbish to the Eco Park - just a short drive away. Council Action to Help! During the summer months we have had a number of meetings with Council Representatives who have agreed to address many of the problems that exist on Sector B. Helen and Glyn, accompanied by the Councilor for Foreign Residents, Ismael Gomez and other Officials toured around the Sector and compiled a ‘document of minimum actions’, identifying the work necessary to bring the sector up to a satisfactory standard. Work was due to have started in October but the recent severe flooding crisis on D Sector had obviously to take precedence over available resources. However, work has now started which we hope will include repairs to existing pavements and laying of new ones, replacement of curbstones, painting yellow ‘No Parking’ lines and Signs on the approaches to the Consum car park, repainting of Zebra Crossings by the shops, Road Sweeping, increased Police presence, and a number of other activities. Tree Planting. In the coming weeks we intend to plant a variety of trees along the approach road to the Commercial Centre and the recently graveled road at the side of the Rambla leading from the bottom of the dual
carriageway to the bridge. A total of 50 trees - Mimosa, Jacaranda, and Acacia are in the process of being ordered and, subject to our being satisfied with the quality of the trees, we hope planting will take place within the last two weeks of November. Planting in other areas, including the road connecting B5 (Cultural Centre) to B15/B22. will follow later in the season. Please Adopt a Tree: Once the trees have been planted they will need watering regularly, especially until their roots have become established. We are proposing that each tree will be given a number and we are hoping that residents will come forward and volunteer to Adopt a Tree (or a few) and will take responsibility for the watering of the tree(s) in their care. Councilor Gomez has very kindly agreed to provide 4 Watering Points near the areas we are planting. We still need willing volunteers! The numbers coming forward to give help with the planting, weeding, litter clearing, watering, etc. are few. So...Once again… please contact us if you can offer some assistance. We meet every Tuesday morning for a couple of hours and each extra pair of hands makes a great difference. Come to our monthly meetings held on the last Tuesday of each month at Trevi’s 4 till 5 p.m. and tell us what improvements you would like to see happen on or near your poligono. ‘B Clean’ Community Group Scheme. We will be contacting all current members of the Scheme shortly, who we hope will continue to subscribe in the coming year. The scheme continues to gradually attract more members and we are grateful to all who have already joined, and to those who so kindly stop to donate as they drive past our working volunteers. Please join the scheme and subscribe just 5 euros a month to help us keep Camposol looking great. If you are willing to add your name to the growing list of members, please contact Sandy or Helen for details (See below.) The more subscribers we have - the better Camposol will look. Information: SANDY (Treasurer): 968986030 email sanandstu@gmail.com HELEN (Secretary) : 968199506 email helenwhite522@gmail.com
Camposol ‘C’ Green Fingers Gardening and Social Group Welcome to our lovely days of Winter sunshine, and the cold night-time temperatures! Our dedicated group of maintenance workers and volunteers still turn out regularly despite the cold mornings and we continue our search for new volunteers: Even if you aren’t resident and just holiday here you are very welcome to join us: We offer bacon or sausage butties every Wednesday as an incentive! If you’d like to offer your skills just get in touch with John, our Chairman. If you’re not able to join our working parties but you’d like to donate a raffle prize or plants, we’d love to hear from you; No offer of help is too small! We always have ongoing projects but please let us know if you have any particular task you would like us to tackle in your area? This month we have a couple of newly sponsored areas; a raised bed maintained by Quickprint and a roundabout supported by Inside Out (a great way to promote your business!). Our volunteers spread 22 tons of chippings, replacing those washed away in the Gota Fria. 10 tons were donated by Mazarron Council, arranged by councillor Ishmael Gomez. Many tons of soil were also moved to fill in holes made by the flood water and special thanks go to Mark, who repaired a hole in the Pig farm road in his own time.
now, with its’ pretty planted areas and features - it is no longer looking very overgrown and ‘forgotten’ even though some of the work has been backbreaking! If you would like to become a member and enable the good work to carry on keeping our streets cleaned, swept and sprayed regularly, and know that you are giving your support to making ‘C’ one of the nicest areas to live, please contact John or your local representative.
We’d like to ask any new homeowners There has been a huge demand for tickets on ‘C’ to consider joining our community to our Christmas Meal & Dance on 3rd Maintenance Scheme; our members pay December at the Golf Club with live just Euros15 per quarter to improve the music from Al Jay but there may still whole area of lower ‘C’, which is great be a few available as this goes to print; value as Green Fingers have made a vast please contact John on 634 325 427. difference to the look of our streets: Neat, Also, check chalkboards, Facebook and gravelled verges, dustbins off the roads, website for any more news http://www. water butts installed, landscaped areas greenfingersgardenandsocialgroup.com/ with benches, many new plants and trees now becoming established and repairs to kerbs and roads where needed. The Maintenance scheme and our volunteers have Pellet Stoves, Biomass Boilers undertaken these and Solar Water heating tasks only until solutions in Murcia Almeria the local council and Alicante. totally take over contact us for a no obligation chat responsibility for to discuss your requirements. Camposol ‘C’ and T: +34 697949519 it’s lovely to look E: info@solpellet.com around our sector W: www.solpellet.com
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Health &Wellbeing KIDNEY DISEASE. Introduction. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a longterm condition where the kidneys do not work effectively. CKD does not usually cause symptoms until reaching an advanced stage. It is usually detected at earlier stages by blood and urine tests. Main symptoms of advanced kidney disease include: • tiredness • swollen ankles, feet or hands (due to water retention) • shortness of breath • nausea • blood in the urine Chronic kidney disease is most frequently diagnosed through blood and urine tests. If you are at a high risk of developing CKD, you may be screened annually. Screening may be recommended if you have: • high blood pressure (hypertension) • diabetes • a family history of CKD Why does it happen. The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs located on either side of the body, just beneath the ribcage. The main role of the kidneys is to filter waste products from the blood before converting them into urine. The kidneys also: • help maintain blood pressure • maintain the correct levels of chemicals in your body which, in turn, will help heart and muscles function properly • produce a type of vitamin D that keeps bones healthy • produce a substance called erythropoietin, which helps stimulate production of red blood cells Chronic kidney disease is the reduced ability of the kidney to carry out these functions in the long-term. This is most often caused by the strain placed on the kidneys by other conditions, most commonly diabetes and high blood pressure. Treating chronic kidney disease. There is no cure for chronic kidney disease, although treatment can slow or halt the progression of the disease and can prevent other serious conditions developing. People with CKD are known to have an increased risk of a stroke or heart attack because of changes that occur to the circulation. In some people, CKD may cause kidney failure, also known as established renal failure (ERF) or end-stage kidney disease. In this situation, the usual functions of the kidney stop working. In order to survive, people with ERF may need to have artificial kidney treatment, called dialysis. Preventing chronic kidney disease. The main way to reduce the chances of CKD developing is to ensure any existing conditions, such as diabetes and high blood pressure, are carefully managed.
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Some lifestyle changes can also reduce the risk of CKD developing, including: • having a healthy diet • avoiding drinking excessive amounts of alcohol • exercising regularly Diet. A healthy diet is important for preventing chronic kidney disease. It will lower the amount of cholesterol in your blood and keep your blood pressure at a healthy level. Eat a balanced diet that includes plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables (five portions a day) and whole grains. Limit the amount of salt in your diet to no more than 6g (0.2oz) a day. Too much salt will increase your blood pressure. One teaspoonful of salt is equal to about 6g. Avoid eating foods high in saturated fat because this will increase your cholesterol level. Foods high in saturated fat include: • meat pies • sausages and fatty cuts of meat • butter • ghee (a type of butter often used in Indian cooking) • lard • cream • hard cheese • cakes and biscuits • foods that contain coconut oil or palm oil
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a pub measure (25ml) of spirits. Exercise. Regular exercise should help lower your blood pressure and reduce your risk of developing CKD. At least 150 minutes (2 hours and 30 minutes) of moderate-intensity aerobic activity (such as cycling or fast walking) every week, is recommended. Smoking. Smoking increases your risk of cardiovascular disease, including heart attacks or strokes, and it can increase the likelihood that any existing kidney problems will get worse. If you stop smoking, you will improve your general health and reduce your risk of developing other serious conditions, such as lung cancer and heart disease. What’s safe and what’s not HEADACHES Paracetamol is safe and the best choice of painkiller to treat a headache, but avoid soluble products as they are high in sodium. If your kidney function is less than about 50%, avoid painkillers containing aspirin, ibuprofen or similar drugs such as diclofenac. These products can deteriorate the function of damaged kidneys. Low-dose aspirin of 75-150mg a day can be used if it’s prescribed for the prevention of vascular disease.You should also avoid ibuprofen if you’re taking antirejection treatment following a kidney transplant. COUGHS AND COLDS
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Health &Wellbeing Many of the products available for coughs and colds contain a mixture of ingredients, so check the packaging carefully. Some products contain paracetamol, which is safe, but others contain high doses of aspirin, which it’s best to avoid. Many cold remedies also contain decongestants, which you should avoid if you have high blood pressure. The best way to clear congestion is by steam inhalation with menthol or eucalyptus. For coughs try honey and lemon to soothe your throat. MUSCLE AND JOINT PAINS If you have muscle or joint pain, it’s ideal to use topical preparations (applied to the skin), which are rubbed on to the painful area. Avoid tablets containing ibuprofen or similar drugs such as diclofenac if your kidney function is below 50%. Ibuprofen gel or spray is safer than ibuprofen tablets, but it isn’t completely risk-free as a small amount of the drug penetrates the skin into the bloodstream. Kidney failure About 1% of people with stage three CKD develop kidney failure, also called established renal failure or ERF. Kidney failure has a major impact on your life and the lives of those close to you. People diagnosed with kidney failure usually go through shock, grief and denial before they accept their condition. This is all for now. If you have any questions do not hesitate and ask to Camposol pharmacy team. By Jose Luis Martínez-Lozano Martínez (Pharmacist).
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or a programme combining Cambridge products with conventional healthy foods there is a programme for everyone. There are Shakes, Soups, Porridges, Bars, and they are delicious, nutritious and you don’t feel hungry and a choice of flavours to suit most tastes. Plus you get my one to one free confidential support to help you lose weight, stabilise your weight and all the way through into long term weight maintenance. It’s not a fad or a new diet {it’s been around for 30 years this year}, but a clinically proven, ethical way to healthily lose weight and keep it off for good, and we can also help both Type 1 and Type 2 DIABETICS lose weight with Cambridge too. So if you have tried all the diets, only to gain more weight with each attempt, why not lose weight once and for all, lose weight with Cambridge 800. For more information, or to arrange your confidential free consultation contact: Mel Lay673162695 Email mellymujer@live.co.uk Facebook page: Cambridge800.mel.lay website www.cambridge800.es
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Cambridge 800 launched in Spain in 2012. It´s part of the Cambridge Weight Plan Group of Companies, formerly known as the Cambridge Diet, manufactured in the UK. Cambridge is exported all over the world and has helped millions of people to lose weight ,and importantly, keep it off for good. I knew of Cambridge as my friend is a UK Consultant and she lost her weight herself with Cambridge. My weight had steadily crept on, and although I didn’t have a lot of weight to lose, my clothes were uncomfortable and I didn’t feel like me. I wanted to get back to my previous healthy self, but I didn’t want to take 6 months to achieve my goals. I wanted something that was effective, where I was supported whilst losing weight and that was safe and proven. Cambridge offered everything that I
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tournaments at Camposol on Weds. 12th November, where it was a pleasure to welcome 3 new guest players. A lot of praise has to go to all of the ground staff, as the course is fast becoming one of the better courses in the area. We were able to have a split start, which got us back into the clubhouse a little earlier than normal, although several players were not keen on starting with the tougher back nine. For some time whilst the cards were coming in Gerry Taylor & Les Bryon, both on 33 were looking as though we would have a tie, but then in came Ian
Last of the Summer Wine. The society has played the last of our summer tournaments at Hacienda del Alamo on the 28th October where a good turnout of members ensured stiff competition for the placings. Unfortunately there was a medical emergency during the early part of the round which caused concern and put one or two off of their stroke for a while. All was well however at the end of the round, and the unfortunate player fully recovered. The cards were checked and indeed it had been close, with Geoff Braine, Dalley (pictured) with a score of 40 points. After having recently returned from hospital treatment, some members wondered whether we should drugs test him to see what he had left in his system. Seriously, well done Ian, a good effort, but wait until the handicap secretary sorts you out next month.
in balance 4x wins & 3x loss. Sporting is playing good football and soon the results will come. Like with any football team, some matches are very good and other matches could be better, but always with the idea to play football. Also this year there are many young players to see. Two young English players aged 16 already made their debut in the first squad. The aim for young players to o be home grown in the region is going very well. Sporting Camposol is the only football team in the region that have only players from the Mazarron area in the team. Why is that i ask Jelco Oosterhof: main coach It’s quite simple, we have a philosophy and we stay with that. Educating young players from the region ourself. It is ridiculous that you pay money for players from another región so that they come play football over here. That stops the development of our own young players. That has nothing to do with philosophy. That has to do with shortterm results. And we do not believe in that. And that is exactly what Sporting Camposol want to achieve long term results. And that takes time. Sporting Camposol has four new main sponsors for this season. Blue Med Invest , Amber Pools, Diverty Bar Mazarron, Furniture Plus. Also in December the team is going play a futbol sala tournament in the Netherlands. This will take place on 23 and December 28. Also players are will be viewed by various professional clubs. Last season, there were two players chosen for a traineeship with an proffesionall club from the Netherlands. This will be a great experience for these young guys . For anyone that is looking for a good game of football , keep an eye on the facebook page Sporting Camposol for further news . Or by an season ticket for only 20€. Everyone is welcome , of course . By Rob
The nearest the pin winner was Paul Allsop. The Christmas fun day and trophy presentations will be at Torre Pacheco on the 3rd December.
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Mazarron’s good start to the season faltered somewhat with only one win and a draw from their next four matches which saw them drop to eighth position in mid November. However, at the time of writing, they remain only two points away from a play-off position and the return of crowd favourites Cristian and Cecilio from commitments in France should improve their chances of pushing
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Mazarron’s home games are normally played on Sundays with varying kick off times. Admission is just €4 with juveniles free. Los Amigos de Mazarron FC also organise a supporters’ coach to most away games, something unique in this area where away support is almost non-existent. Full details of all games, date and kick off times and coach departure times both home and away, are normally not announced until the Wednesday before the weekend on which the game is to be played and advertised in the local media, on www.mazarronfc.es, on our own Los Amigos de Mazarron FC Facebook page, and on posters at various points throughout Camposol and Mazarron. Forthcoming fixtures are:Sunday 7th December THADER ALCANARILLA (HOME) Sunday 14th December CD Alberca (Away) Sunday 21st December EF LOS ALACAZARES (HOME) Sunday 28th December NO GAME Sunday 4th January CD Lumbreras (Away) The Los Amigos monthlyLuncheon Club will not be meeting in December as we are having a “Turkey & Tinsel” Christmas Dinner at the Club House, Camposol Club de Golf on Wednesday 10th December (7pm). The cost of the three course meal is 15€. For bookings for the Christmas Dinner and information about future Luncheon Club activities please call at the weekly Los Amigos meetings or send an email to pamada.1130@yahoo.co.uk. All the rooms we reserved for the two-night trip to Valencia in January have been taken but there is still some availability at the Expo Hotel if anyone would like to join us. We will be leaving Camposol by coach at 8.30 am on Saturday 17th January departing Valencia for the return journey at around 5 pm on Monday 19th January The cost, including coach travel and 2 nights hotel accommodation is 87.50€ per person sharing a twin/double room We require a deposit of 40€ per person to secure the booking with the balance payable by 19th December. Please email losamigosdemazarronfc@hotmail. co.uk for further details or to make a reservation for this trip.
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The guest speakers are former Newcastle United and Liverpool legend Alan Kennedy and former WBC World Welterweight Boxing Champion John H Stracey. Also in attendance will the the Los Amigos de Mazarron FC UK Ambassador Tony Currie. The former Sheffield United, Leeds and England International will be making his fifth visit to Mazarron to support our Gala Evening. Tickets are 40€ which includes a five course meal with beer, wine and soft drinks included during the serving of dinner and there are a limited number of VIP tickets available at 50€ which includes preferential seating and admission to a VIP Reception with the Celebrity Guests in a private room at the hotel immediately prior to the dinner. We are delighted to announce that one of the Costas’ most respected financial advisory firms will be the flagship sponsor of the Celebrity Golf Tournament which is part of Los Amigos de Mazarron FC’s March 2015 Gala Week events. Expat Pensions, the trading style in the EU of the UK-based Magna Wealth Management Ltd, is well known to many in the Mazarron area who have benefitted from Managing Director Angela South’s help and advice. Angela is a familiar figure in the area and has worked with Shirley Fisher Legal & Financial Services, in the offices they share at the Camposol Business Centre for many years. Angela said: “We are really looking forward to the Celebrity Golf Tournament and myself and my colleagues from Expat Pensions will be on hand if anyone wishes to chat about their financial affairs or ask us to look at a particular issue for them”. Alan Kennedy, John H Stracey and Tony Currie will be joining other celebrity guests and local golfers in this prestigious event which will take place on Tuesday 10th March at the Camposol Club de Golf Last year’s event proved really successful with nine teams competing for the Los Amigos de Mazarron
Celebrity Golf Trophy. The winners were the Condado del Alamo “B” team captained by former Charlton Athletic player Peter Reeves. This year we are inviting even more teams to take part with a shotgun start at 9.15 am. Green fees are 25€ with buggies available at an additional cost of 10€ per person sharing a buggy. There are also a limited number of places available at a cost of 45€ per person for three players to make up a team with each of the Celebrities. Following the golf there will be a two course carvery meal in the Club House (price will be available shortly) before presentations of trophies for the winning team, longest drive and nearest the pin competitions. If you wish to take part in the golf competition please ring 634 338 770 or email losamigosdemazarronfc@hotmail. co.uk as soon as possible. Los Amigos de Mazarron FC weekly meetings are held every Thursday at the Club House, Camposol Club de Golf at 4 pm with the exception of the last Thursday of each month which is reserved for the Members Business Meeting and open to members only. The membership year runs from 1st August in each year at a cost of 10€. Membership forms are available at our weekly meetings or by sending an email to the Los Amigos Secretary, Barbara Marchant, at pamada.1130@yahoo.co.uk If you are interested in football, or just want to take part in the various social events we will be organising or just want a chat and a drink among friends in pleasant surroundings why not join us for an hour (or two) on a Thursday afternoon? You will be most welcome.
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The ultimate flagship of the Mercedes-Benz range to come with a matching price tag. The name synonymous with luxury has been revamped two years after it was killed off, and will be used as a sub-brand for the German car maker’s most lavish S-Class in history. The MercedesMaybach S600 will be introduced from next year, and will naturally rival Rolls-Royce’s Phantom and Bentley’s Mulsanne. The Maybach will likely become the most expensive vehicle in the local S-Class line-up when it goes on sale in Australia late next year. Pricing is tipped to come in at over 400,000€. During the S600’s launch at the LA motor show, it was confirmed that Mercedes would leverage the Maybach name in the future to represent a hyper luxury derivative in other models, in the same way AMG is used to represent performance. At 5453mm long, the MercedesMaybach S600 adds 200mm to wheelbase of the standard longwheelbase S-Class and 207mm to its
features. You can even opt for a hot-rock style massage function. The interior offers 159mm more leg room than the long-wheelbase S-Class, while the rear backrests can recline back to 43.5 degrees – up from the normal 19 degrees.
First Official Photos of the Bentley Grand Convertible
Bentley has lopped the top off the Mulsanne in this shapely decapitation called the Bentley Grand Convertible. And if you’re wondering if this looks suspiciously production-ready, we’d agree with you. Although Bentley will only say, for now, that it’s ‘developed to signify Bentley’s intentions for the future.’ We’ll take that as a production certainty, then. The company are calling this ‘the most sophisticated open-top car ever created by Bentley’. There are no tricky folding hard tops at play here, just a very thick, very expensive canvas folding hood. It folds flat beneath a stunning burr walnut tonneau cover - said to be the largest single-piece veneer ever applied to a Bentley. It’s mirror-finished, darkstained and steel-tipped for that lovingly
The Mercedes-Maybach S600 is said to be the quietest car in the world in terms of road and wind noise, with a drag co-efficient of 0.26. Withstanding that feature, Mercedes has also introduced voice-amplification technology that allows front and rear seat occupants to converse without having to raise their voices. “The history of prestige vehicles made by Daimler extends back to the earliest days of the motor car,” Mercedes-Benz board member for sales, Ola Kallenius, said. “We have now commenced a new chapter with the MercedesMaybach S-Class. CAR VINYL WRAPPING As an addition to the portfolio of S-Class sedans, the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class sets new standards in the luxury segment,” he t8JOEPX UJOUJOH QSPUFDUT claimed. DBS JOUFSJPST BOE UIF QFPQMF XIP PDDVQZ UIFN Under the bonnet is a 6.0-litre V12 producing 390kW of t *G ZPV IBWF TVO CMFBDIFE PS DSBDLFE power and 830Nm of torque from as QBJOUXPSL XIZ OPU DPOTJEFS WJOZM XSBQQJOH low as 1900rpm. The engine is tied to a sevent )PNF 8JOEPX %PPS BOE $POTFSWBUPSZ 5JOUJOH speed automatic transmission, with fuel consumption rated at 11.7L/100km combined. There is also speculation the Maybach will be offered with a biturbo V8 engine
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hand-crafted Bentley look. Although it’s suspiciously similar to Rolls’ decking on their upmarket cabrios… Wolfgang Durheimer, Bentley’s former-and-now-back-in-the-hot-seat chairman and CEO, said: ‘This concept demonstrates Bentley’s ability to create
There’s a 530bhp 6.8-litre twin-turbo V8, mustering a more-than-adequate 811lb ft of torque. No performance figures have been issued yet. Note also the Sequin blue paint job (originally created to match a customer’s dressing gown!) and contrasting liquid metal finish to the bonnet and windscreen frame. Remind you of anything? Yes, it’s a Xerox job on RollsRoyce’s twin-tone Phantom and Ghost to these eyes.
Volkswagen reveals hot Golf R estate
a pinnacle convertible Grand Tourer, while embodying elegance beyond compare. With this car we combine the opulent Mulsanne experience with the full sensory indulgence of open-air touring, continuing to unite luxury and performance in new ways. ‘We are eagerly awaiting the response of our customers to this car. We will ensure that this car - if it reaches the roads – will be a highly exclusive, extremely limited collector’s piece.’ There are no surprises under the bonnet.
The fourth-generation Volkswagen Golf R line-up has been extended with the launch of a rapid new estate model.
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Property, Financial and Legal CHRISTMAS MESSAGE Yes - its that time of year again ! I would like to extend to all my clients past and future all good wishes for the Christmas Season and the New Year – Feliz Navidad! For a lot of us this is a wonderful time of year – when we will be with our friends and families and partaking of the usual Christmas festivities. Goodwill to all men being the theme – although it can be a time of mixed feelings and a time of great loneliness for some people without family or friends. So its an opportunity for us to impart goodwill and think of those less fortunate than ourselves. We also should take time to remember all those people who were killed in the Great Wars or gave service for our country and those who will be away from their families because of active service. This time of year also gives us an opportunity for reflection – how we spent Christmases past and how different it is now we are living in Spain. Maybe you go back to see your family or perhaps you split the Christmas and New Year into two parts so that you can
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Property, Financial and Legal plummeted to 110,000 during the crisis. But the situation has improved, and figures are backing this up and showing that there is, indeed, a change in tendency. Now, in 2014, banks are gradually lending again, and with a greater confidence in the Spanish economy and its future, the average amount lent out by the country’s moneylenders has inched its way up to 120,000 euros. And, as the amount offered by banks has gone up, so too has the percentage that this represents in relation to the total value of the property – from 56% to 60% - and how much of a household’s earnings is needed to repay the loan each year (33% to 34%). This is also the case for the number of years that the mortgage can be repaid. In 2007, it was common to receive a 30year loan. Last year, clients were given 21 years to repay their mortgage loan, but this year, the figure has increased to 22.5 years. While banks are now offering greater loans, they, and those involved in the real-estate sector, are certain that we will never see loans of 100% again. The lessons have been learned. We will probably struggle to even achieve 80% of the value of the property. This is partly due to the fact that the mentality of the Spanish property buyer
has also changed. Now, they will ensure that they have enough money to pay the deposit and all the costs before even looking at a property to buy. The number of mortgages granted this year has also risen significantly. During the first nine months of 2014, there was a 29% increase in the number of mortgages taken out compared to the same period in 2013. Interest rates are also more attractive at the moment and there are more and more mortgage offers out there that offer the Euribor + 2% or less. This was almost unheard of even just 12 months ago. Obviously, the more solvent the client, the better deal he will achieve. There are also discounts for wages or a pension being paid into the bank each month and for extras being taken out such as house or life insurance. Many of those in the industry believe that banks are willing to lend again, yet this notion is not popular knowledge. As soon as people realise that this is the case, they believe that the market will
normalise and that the demand for property will increase. This should all take place over the next few months, say the experts. Many of the banks had disappeared or laid low for the last couple of years as their first priority was their own stock of property that they had been lumbered with at the start of the crisis. Now, they are ready to work with other estate agents, stop selling their own properties, and start lending again.
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17: Who composed the music known as The Nutcracker Suite, for the Christmas themed ballet The Nutcracker, premiered in St Petersburg, 1892? 18: Which southern central US state, whose capital city has the same name, was the last to recognize Christmas as an official holiday? 19: In which country, the largest of its continent, is it said that finding a spider web on Christmas morning brings good luck, and so Christmas trees are decorated with artificial spider webs? 20:What day of the week was Christmas day in the year 2000 (in the conventional western calendar)? 21: Charles Dickens is said to have considered the names Little Larry and Puny Pete for which character? (Bonus point: in which Dickens novel did the character appear?)
23: Name the two administrative and ex-colonial regions of China for whom Christmas day (as at 2010) remains a legal public holiday, whereas in the main country it is not? 24: In which European country is it said that malicious goblins called Kallikantzoroi (or Kallikantzari - singular Kallikantzoros) play troublesome pranks at Christmas?
26: Which traditional Christmas plant was once so revered by early Britons that it had to be cut with a golden sickle? 27: In the song ‘The Twelve Days Of Christmas’, how many swans were a-swimming?
30: Driving Home For Christmas was a 1988 hit single for which singer? 31: Who composed the Lieutenant Kijé orchestral suite, for a 1934 film of the same name, including the Troika movement, commonly used as Christmas theme music, usually with prominent sleigh bells? 32: In Mexico, it is said that wearing what colour/color underwear on New Year’s Eve ensures finding new love the following year: Yellow; Green; Red; or Brown? 33: The Latin word meaning ‘coming’ gave us what term which still refers to the coming Christmas period, and also to a particular tradition popular with children?
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22: Under which Puritan leader did the English parliament pass a law banning Christmas in 1647?
25: Very loosely related to Christmas, the predatory animal ‘uncia uncia’ is better known by what name?
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34: In which country does Santa have his own personal postcode HOH OHO? 35: In 2004, the post office of which country (international dialling code 49) gave away twenty million free scented stickers, to make Christmas cards smell like fir trees, cinnamon, gingerbread or honey wax? 36: ‘Nadolig Llawen’ means Merry Christmas in which western European language? 37: ‘Olive the Other... (what?)’, is a Christmas book by Vivian Walsh and J Otto Seibold: Reindeer; Snowman; Otter; or Orangutan? 38: In which country, an archipelago of 6,852 islands, is it considered inappropriate to send red Christmas cards? 39: The early pagan religious winter festival celebrated by archaic Scandinavian and Germanic people, later absorbed into Christmas celebrations, is still referred to in what alternative word for the Christmas season?
28: The first singing radio commercial,FORD 40:The surname Chandler derives from ASSIGNMENT the making or sellingVIPER of what? which aired in the US on Christmas Eve SMALL DELOREAN COPY 1926, was for which brand: Rolex; BMW; CHEVELLE PORSCHE Wheaties; or Durex? MUSTANG
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Home Furnishings & furniture Furniture Plus 968 153 907/678 083 491 Insurance & Asesoria Nash Warren, Bolnuevo 968 156 583 Liberty Seguros 968 138 516 / 620 277 690 El Pilar 968 425 210 Law services Shirley Ann Fisher 968 103 008 Metalwork Eriks 636 050 008 Mobility, aids & equipment Freedom & mobility 968 153 620 Property services Camposol Properties 968 592 679 Helping Hands Home Care675 865 636 Kevins Fly Screens 650 662 579/616 984 652 Pool cleaning, maintenance & repair Camposol Properties 646 476 911 Kohn Pool Services 968 138 638/626 684 979 Pool Cleaning Mazarron 605 081 954 Tony, the pool diver 646 438 694 Printing & Design Insignia Graphics, 618 615 903 Mister print 638 893 357 SALES AND RENTAL AGENTS 2let2buy2sell 968 979 876 UK 00 44 1223 968 199 Another World 968 592 679 Costa Calida Property Services 968 199 251 Mercers 968 199 188 UK 08450 177 805 Sensol Golf Villa Rentals 968 970 614/608 631 700 VillaQuest 968 974 918 Spanish interpreters and courses Debbies translations & interpreting, 677 353 136 Pilar Garcia 630 21 99 82 Television Services Rainbow, 686 358 475 Window cleaning services AYS 619 877 303 Miles Better: 619 877 103 Water, purification services Waterfiltersspain: 677 353 136 Miles Better Water Filters 619 877 303
Getting in touch with the committees and organisations
CRA Camposol Residents Association. The cabin is now located alongside the Cultural Centre on B SECTOR. and is open Monday and Friday until after Easter. Bob Owen can be contacted at chairman. bobowen@hotmail.co.uk The duty Committee member can be contacted on 634 364 739. 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. 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 Chaired by John Grant.Web address: www.lospalacios-gardeners. com. Contact the Secretary for details of monthly meetings on:joce@lospalacios-gardeners.com Friday morning bookstall outside the post room on A. 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 Monday at 4PM at The Clubhouse. Chairman Mick Drummond 968131971or 660038015 Secretary Les Crook 968979831or 606874193 A car with tow bar and trailer is now available for sector D residents to take garden waste to the Eco park, contact Alan Muncaster 654 024 474 Age Concern can be found at the Cultural Centre on Wednesdays and Thursdays 10am to 1pm and Fridays 12.30 to 3.30pm. Telephone 634 310216, email ageconcerncostacalida@hotmail.com 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 on the main dual carriage way on Sector B. LIONS, Membership: Lion nigel 651867105 Welfare:Lion Gina 654874563 ANNOUNCEMENTS Welcome book club every second and fourth Tuesday in the underbuild at the former medical centre on Sector B.
In the event of a medical emergency call 112 and then phone F.A.S.T on 968 970 626 (Camposol Only)
HELPING HANDS HOME CARE Gardening, Painting, General DIY, NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL Fully Legal Call Karen on 675 865 636
Well the festive time will soon be here, and how quick it’s come round. In this our 6th year we will be holding our annual sherry and mince pies on MONDAY 15th DECEMBER 11.30 /1.30, on the carpark, Camposol B sec. ALSO BY SPECIAL REQUEST, 2 of our resident donkeys will also be attending to wish you all a very merry Christmas, pop along to see them, they love carrots and apples, of course we will still be excepting donations on that day, please come and have a little tot of sherry / juice / wine with us and celebrate Christmas.
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October was an extremely busy month for us here at AAR, with the rescue of 2 momma donkeys and their foals, one in particular was so thin he could hardly stand up, suffering from malnutrition; the vet thought he was approx 2 months old!! Wrong he’s 7 months old!! Momma and little Ronnie who has been sponsored by Christine is doing great at the moment, fingers crossed he continues to thrive .they will stay with AAR for the time being.
The other Momma, Lilly and her foal Franklin were homed straight away to a family near Mazarron, I’ve been to see these 2 and there coming on great ... Keep up the good work, and thank you so much Tor. We also rescued a horse, who’s now in livery in Cartagena, Again in the same condition just skin and bone, and in disparate need of a vet and Farrier which we saw too as soon as she was safe, many thanks to Caralyn and Gary for sponsoring this beautiful girls livery they have named her cloud, and she really does suit the name, the situation for equines is dire, many people just don’t have the money to feed them , and therefore we are getting more and more calls for help. Another rescue was a donkey that came from San Pedro del Pinitar ,what shocks me is when I first got to see them how depressed they are ... ,their eyes tear my heart apart this girl had nothing there , I swear she had given up !!We had to get this girl no question about it. A week with us here at AAR.... And you guessed it she’s skipping around, clicking her heels ... And enjoying life!! The difference is amazing. Many thanks to Jodie and Allan for sponsoring this beautiful girl who they have named Coco Coco ...we will keep you up dated on all our rescues; you can also follow us on face book. Just look for Andrea’s animal rescue!! We now have 18 donkeys and 5 horses we are always in need of help, whether it be hands-on help with the animals or working in the shops, to donating items for us to sell, even that small bag of change really does add up. As I said we had a very busy October saying good bye to 7 of our dogs, when AAR dogs leave there’s ALWAYS a home waiting for them that has been fully home checked. Talia went to Valencia, April to Pinosos, Teddy, Dobbi, Blanca
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and Fifi went to the UK, and Freya to USA. Lots of luck to all our dogs and their new family’s in their new homes. Ok I think that’s it.... All that’s left for me to say is we wish you all a very merry Christmas and a prosperous new year, a special thank you to the committee and volunteers that have kept the charity running. Thank you to everyone who has supported AAR over the last 6 years...and of course Robbie and all the staff at the journal We look forward to an exciting year, with many things planned and hope to see you all in 2015 Andrea and all at AAR. Christian Humanitarian Aid Charity in Mazarrón & the surrounding area helping those in need irrespective of race, creed or status. We would like to thank all the ladies who supported our third seasonal Autumn/Winter Fashion Show at Mariano’s Restaurant on 27th October and to all those volunteers who gave their time and effort to help us raise the sum of €1076 towards our cause. Thanks also to Peter Smith the photographer and Lisa B the DJ for giving their time to make it a fun afternoon, together with our models, dressers and compère Carol Harvey. Without them all we would not have had a show to put on. We will now be busy organising our Spring/Summer show to take place sometime in April. If you have any summer garments you feel you can donate to us, please bring them to either of the shops, or on the table top days, that is every second and last Friday in the month, when our van will be in the large car park on B. The van is also in the car park on A every Tuesday from 11am & 1pm. If you have large items or a lot of small items you are unable to carry, please call 634007594 or the Mazarrón shop on 634321161 and we will arrange collection. ,0On October 31st we gratefully received a donation of €1000 from The Sierra Espuña Freemasons Lodge 136. Jeff Balshaw, the Immediate Past Master of the Lodge, together with Tony our President and the indispensable Badr and Mohamed, went to Lidl supermarket and purchased oil, tuna and cheese triangles, enabling us to distribute these extra items together with our Red Cross food on our three Aid Days per month. We thank them for their kind and generous donation and to Lidl supermarket, who for several years now, have helped us in our cause to help the less fortunate in our area. We appeal again this month for toiletries, sanitary towels and nappies. For our Christmas Present Appeal items such as pencil cases, crayons, chocolate treats and any thing you think suitable for both boys and girls would be gratefully received. These will be distributed on our December Aid Days on 3rd, 10th and 17th December. If you feel you would like to volunteer your time to help in the shops or at the Aid Days please call either one of the phone numbers above, email us (madmazarron@live.com) or visit one of our shops. We need more volunteers, both in the shops and in outreach. If you can spare a few hours, please come and see the people we help on a daily basis in our local area. Thank you for your continued support; without your generous donations towards our cause a lot of people’s lives would be much harder to bear.
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