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THE Dear Readers,
Welcome to the June 2015 edition of The Journal! This month we would like to extend a special welcome to all our new readers in the Mar Menor and San Javier areas of Murcia. Our Award Winning magazine is now pleased to claim it´s title as the widest distributed and most read magazine on the Costa Calida! We print and distribute more copies than any of our competitors. Fact. May was a bit of a crazy month with the local elections taking place. There was lots of campaigning, lots of hustle and bustle, and the internet was awash with accusations of skulduggery and slander. There was mudslinging aplenty as we reached the final days before voting day. One thing is for certain, it was not a dull election. We got the whole election experience, and for the first time it looked like a fire had been ignited among the expats to make their voice heard and hit the polling stations to cast their votes. And then, on Election Day, the big day when it mattered, the expected numbers failed to appear at the polling stations with only a fraction of those registered to vote actually doing so. Politics is a strange business. Last month we have had lots of positive feedback from people who have been in touch with one of our advertisers in Totana. Fenienergia can save you money on your electric bill. All you need to do is email them the last copy of your electricity bill and they will contact you to explain how much you could save. What do you have to lose? Contact them today! Now that the summer has arrived it is our pleasure to announce that the BBQ terrace of 7th Heaven in Puerto De Mazarron is NOW OPEN! This is the only authentic wood and charcoal fired BBQ restaurant in the area and over the years that they have built a strong reputation for great food, served in a great atmosphere, along with the best views! Look out for their advert later in the magazine. If you plan to head down there, take our advice and CALL for a reservation to avoid disappointment. We would like welcome La Manga Watersports to The Journal! If you want to try something different this summer, or you need to keep visiting family or friend’s entertained then pay these guys a visit. This really is the perfect day out. Stunning beaches, great water sports activities and two of the friendliest instructors that you could ever hope to meet, means that you are guaranteed an amazing time. See their advert in this month’s magazine, and call them for more details! From everyone at The Journal, have a wonderful June! See you next month! Robert Rutherford
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4 Year Anniversary of Lorca Earthquake May marked the 4 year anniversary of the May 11th Earthquakes that devastated the city of Lorca. At 17:05 local time, the first quake struck with a magnitude of 4.4 in the Richter scale. This foreshock inflicted substantial damage to many older and historic structures. The death toll had already begun with 3 confirmed deaths from falling structures. Moments later a number of homes and businesses were evacuated and closed for the day as a precaution. As Emergency services from across the region reacted to the multitude of calls, and residents surveyed the damage to their properties a second earthquake struck. At 18:47 the second quake at 5.1 on the Richter scale caused a greater degree of damage to the fabric of many buildings, with falling masonry striking dozens of panicking residents. By nightfall the death toll had reached 11. With many buildings left in a dangerous state, many chose to sleep either in cars or camp out in open spaces from fear that further earthquakes would occur. Having been declared a national emergency, the nation’s emergency response kicked in and the military were called upon to support emergency medical and law enforcement teams. Four years later and the regeneration is still very much the subject of debate with locals, with dozens of developments and property owners still awaiting a satisfactory conclusion to their insurance claims, and with many losing their properties altogether after the Banks seized the damaged properties after fearing that mortgage repayments by the affected owners would never be met. Lorca has bounced back, and the local residents have largely succeeded in rebuilding their lives as well as the city itself, but the scars of the 11th of May 2011 are never very far from the surface.
6 men were arrested in Spain after ‘shocking behaviour while drunk’ on board a Ryanair flight. The group flew out from Glasgow Prestwick Airport at 7am to Palma, Mallorca and their behaviour was so bad the crew were forced to call the police prior to landing. It is believed the men were set to holiday at the notorious party resort of Magaluf. Ryanair said the police were called ahead after the group acted in a disruptive manner during the two hour 50 minute flight from Scotland. A witness said: ‘The Guardia Civil came and arrested the six men, the air crew had called on ahead to alert them to what was happening. ‘It was 7am yet these folk were already steamin!. It was shocking behaviour.’ A spokesperson for Ryanair said ‘The crew of this flight from Prestwick to Palma requested police assistance after several passengers became disruptive in-flight. The aircraft landed normally and police removed and detained these individuals upon arrival at Palma.
The spokesman said: ‘Those who have purchased duty free alcohol will be asked to either place their purchases in their cabin baggage and into the hold at the boarding gate, or leave their purchases behind. ‘The comfort and safety of our customers and crew is our number one priority and we will not tolerate unruly behaviour at any time.’
‘The safety and comfort of our customers, crew and aircraft is our number one priority. This is now a matter for local police.’
There have been problems with passengers opening alcohol purchased from duty free shops at Glasgow Prestwick Airport and drinking on the flight to Ibiza.
It is not the first time Ryanair flights out of Prestwick have made the news. Just last month Ryanair took the unprecedented step of banning passengers from bringing their own booze on board flights between Glasgow and the party island of Ibiza out of concerns for safety and comfort. The Dublin-based
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Over the years 7th Heaven has become famous for the quality of it home-made cakes, gateaus and baking. Everything is freshly baked and handmade on site, and they have most gorgeous lemon
7th Heaven is one of the first restaurants to open daily in the port at 9am. They serve an extensive breakfast menu , or you can simply enjoy coffee and a freshly baked cake or pastry while using the free Wifi. A full lunch menu is also available including sandwiches for those who fancy a light bite. Afternoon tea is served daily and and as always the restaurant is open for fantastic evening meals. The rooftop terrace Barbecue and Spitroast restaurant is NOW OPEN in the evenings, and among other things serves the best BBQ steaks, Lamb, Chicken and Pork, for miles around! This unique dining experience should be on the bucket list of every visitor to the area!
Saied and his team work tirelessly all year long to give their clients, old and new, a fantastic experience. Those who know Saied and his team will know just how seriously they regard being good hosts and providing excellent service. They pride themselves on being “The meeting place in the Port” So what are you waiting for? Call to reserve your table now! For more information, or to make a booking call: 968 332 088
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Improved villa inspection to check that your house is in good order for your peace of mind At least one, or more, inspections of your villa every night Key hold & custody of your villa when you are away for a period of time
Emergency response service included If you feel threatened or intimidated when in your villa, call our special emergency number for assistance. We will initiate the necessary measures and actions in co-operation with the Police/Guardia Civil. (Available during our normal surveillance periods) Discounted cost for specialist support if police station visit needed (Available for reporting break-in or theft from your villa) Three month / Six month / Annual contracts available
15€ + IVA per month Published and printed by Luis Canovas & Global de Servicios, Seguridad, Guarda Rural y Control, S.L. Camposol Business Center Tel: 968 103 008 Please Note: This special offer is available to ALL Poligonos on Camposol Its availability is subject to a large majority of the villas on the Poligono signing up for the service Further reduction in the monthly fee possible, depending on the size and take-up of the Poligono It is intended to begin the service from 1st January 2012 Further details available from Luis Cánovas at the Camposol Business Centre Telephone: or email
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AENA is to offer free and unlimited WIFI across their network of 46 Spanish Airports by the end of 2015. The partially privatized / part staterun Airport authority says its board has approved a plan to make Spanish airports among the best in Europe for fast and free Wi-Fi service for passengers. Free Wi-Fi is currently available in most Spanish airports, but limited to half an hour. AENA said in a statement Thursday that faster speeds will be offered, plus a premium service for passengers willing to pay for it. The authority says it expects the new free Wi-Fi system will be available at airports toward the end of this year.
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fantastic, friendly bar staff and a great everyone to the Black Bull to partake atmosphere, the Black Bull is the in the summertime fun! This summer place to be this summer! they have absolutely loads going on! For starters there is an ALL NEW food menu! All the British Classics, and much much more! Try a Full English Breakfast, or perhaps just a snack from the Carol and John lite bite menu. At the Black Bull Welcome every day is Fish you to the and Chips Day! Large Atlantic Brand New Music, Film and Cod made with TV Quiz Every Monday @8pm! homemade beer Basket Meals only 3.50€ batter and served Prize´s For Winning Team! with chips, mushy Every Friday From at 7pm or garden peas and We Have Our Famous Joker Raffle Followed by lemon wedges on Disco and Karaoke with all your favourite tunes! 6.50€, or 5.50€ for a small portion. FOOD SERVED DAILY! Come and try our AMAZFancy a change ING New Menu! It Includes Everything From Engfrom fish and lish breakfasts, Lite Bites, Daily Specials and Main chips? Why not Meals! Food Served daily! try the Scampi? We Have A New Golf Society Open For Anyone To Monday night Join! Visit Our Website For More Information! they host the all All Major Sporting Events Shown! new Film, TV, and Music Quiz with Open Mon- Sat 9.30 till Late and Sunday 10 till a prize for the Late winning team, and Fridays they have the Famous Joker Call us on 634 374 381 or Website: www.theblackbullcamposol.com Quiz followed by Karaoke and Disco Blackbull Camposol with Lisa B! With
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DOCTOR DOCTOR Dr. Daniel Lucas Dr. Jorge Rubio Graduate of . Graduate of Medicine at the Medicine and University of Surgery at the Murcia. Specialist Medical School in Clinical of MontevideoImmunology and Uruguay 1985, Bio-Regulatory Intensive Care and Medicine. General Chemical Pathology Practitioner for Specialist. General the National Practitioner for Health Service the National and member of Health Service the Emergencies and member of Department – the Emergencies Hospital de la Vega. Department – Murcia. Hospital de la Vega. Murcia
NURSE DOCTOR Virginia Moreno Dr. Diana Navas Gonzalez Carrillo. Bachelor of Medicine and Diploma in nursing Surgery at the in the faculty of University of Murcia Murcia. Specialist Official Master in in General Emergency, Critical and Digestive and Outpatient Surgery. Masters Nursing in Professional 5 years Hospital Development. experience in PhD course at A+E, and Primary the University Healthcare nursing. of Murcia. Extra Training Hospital of Amsterdam (Free University Amsterdam). Surgeon at National Health Hospital Lorenzo Guirao.
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The Camposol Health Clinic , located at the Business Centre, Sector A has launched a new membership scheme, under which any person, can join as a Camposol Health Clinic member. Membership status provides magnificent advantages to those patients who wish to utilise the benefits of our private clinic. For a small monthly fee members will receive: UNLIMITED ACCESS TO GP SERVICES The member may refer to Camposol Health Clinic GP for consultation as often as the associated patient may require, without any extra charge, just by making an appointment. UNLIMITED ACCESS TO NURSE SERVICES The member may refer to Camposol Health Clinic nurse for consultation as often as the associated patient may require, without any additional charge, just by making an appointment. Members will recieve nursing treatment with 50% discount. Access to PHYSIOTHERAPY Services Members may access Physiotherapy treatment at Camposol Health Clinic under preferential discounts and rates. FREE ACCESS SERVICES : PHYSIOTHERAPY CONSULTATION GP PRIMARY HEALTH CARE... INCLUDED NURSE CONSULTATION... INCLUDED Membership services : PRESCRIPTIONS € 0,50 per prescription. VACCINATION€ 3,00 INJECTIONS € 3,00 SIMPLE TREATMENT ( Blood Pressure and Glucose ) € 6,00 Dressings , EARWAX PLUGS , SUTURES € 8,00 ECG € 10,00 PHYSIOTHERAPY € 20,00 KINESIOTAPE € 3,00 DRY NEEDLING € 3,00 FUNCTIONAL BANDAGE € 5,00 BLOOD TEST as per type.
Camposol Health Clinic, has two types of Membership fees : INDIVIDUALS :Only € 12 per month COUPLES: Only € 20 per month COUPLES WITH CHILDREN: Only 20 per month + 5€ for each child
To sign up for the membership scheme, simply bring a copy of your N.I.E (or passport for non residents) and your bank details to the Camposol Business Centre on Sector A.
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Temperatures rose to record breaking levels in the north eastern region of Catalonia, while elsewhere the searing heat claimed its first victim. It was the hottest May on record in Catalonia, with the region basking under unseasonably sizzling temperatures. Temperatures of 36.6C were registered in Sant Romà d’Abella in Lleida and 36.1C in Tarragona while Barcelona recorded temperatures as high as 36C.
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The previous highest temperature recorded in Barcelona, since records began over 100 years ago, was 34.9C, recorded on May 9th 1912. That record was shattered this as a heatwave has swept across the country which saw a construction worker die from heat stroke in Badajoz, near the Portuguese border. Juan Francisco Díaz, 32, collapsed while digging a ditch at a country house a few kilometres from Badajoz in temperatures of over 35C. He was taken to hospital but doctors could not save his life. According to Quim Cot, from Catalonia’s meteorological agency (SMC), recent temperatures are definitely “unusual” for May and an indication that summer is starting earlier and earlier. Cot explained that the heatwave was caused due to a mass of hot air from North Africa. While Catalonia’s coastal areas enjoyed a cool sea breeze, inland towns felt the heat rise to record breaking temperatures. The hottest spot in Spain so far this year was Lanzarote where a temperature of 42.4C was recorded at the airport. Authorities placed 33 provinces across Spain on alert, while Valencia was on “red alert” with temperatures expected to reach 42 degrees. Murcia was on “orange alert” as the thermometer topped 39 C.
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F.A.S.T. NEWS We begin by saying a ‘VERY BIG THANK YOU’ to those who assist FAST. To the many businesses, the public and all those people involved in the running of this Organisation. We wish to thank those who donate anonymously, The GREENFINGERS GARDENING GROUP who kindly donated €180 to FAST, The Bingo Players with John and Rosemary, at Tels Bar who have donated the amazing sum of €3500 to FAST over the past 2 years
The FAST Spring Fayre in April at ‘Marianos’ was another great success! In case you missed this - the final amount raised came to: €3175.56. Well done and ‘thank you’ to everyone who came through the doors! The Traders, as always, were very happy with bookings already made for our next Fayre. Thank you to all those Businesses who so generously donated when approached by Chuck and Gordon, supplying some wonderful prizes. Thank you to Glen Olney for supplying the sound system. One of our newer Responders, Carl Thomas did a grand job on the microphone showing another talent not seen before! Thank you to Marianos and Staff for their help as always. Special thanks to all the FAST Members who worked so hard prior to, during, and after this Event, which could not have happened without you!! Looking forward to the XMAS FAST Fayre Saturday 28th November - put the date in your diary NOW! The FAST SPRING DANCE at Marianos went really well, raising a great sum of €402 Thanks go to BARRINGTON and everyone who helped support this Event.
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We ALWAYS need VOLUNTEERS! We will NEVER have enough! If you can help, either as a Responder or Supporter please contact FAST. There are many Responders on duty for 60 hours or more each month to keep this service running. Please help FAST to keep helping you! REMEMBER - FAST Stalls on 2nd and last Friday each month where books (3 for €1), info and tickets for Events can be obtained. Chat to the FAST Members – have your Blood Pressure checked too! We will be pleased to see. Paddy Snell.
The FAST A.G.M. was held on Friday 24th April at the Cultural Centre
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flooding last year and the residents have approached the gardening group to tidy up the roundabout.
D Community Group Newsletter June 2015
Major road works have started on the Dual Carriageway into and out of the D sector, situated on D20. The carriageway will be closed on one side as the other side is worked on. We hope that the road will be completed soon, as holiday
For the past several years residents on D7 have had to drive over a section of road by the community car and trailer park which had a bad dip. This section
collected mud which made driving conditions dangerous and hazardous to pedestrians. Work started on this section in April and is now completed, the dip has been levelled out and the residents
approach into D on the dual carriageway have been completed, followed by weed clearing and spreading of gravel to protect the planting. A new map for D sector will also be on show and the little bridge to the map will have a new coat of paint. Planting new plants on the slope on this section will start next month. A few residents have sponsored a tree, would you like to sponsor one for
makers will be arriving and our residents will have a good route in and out of D which we have waited for several years. We have received numerous requests by our membership who do not reside here permanently to be able to donate via the banking system; we are therefore providing the following information so that this is possible:
are very happy. Although it took a bit of time and pushing buttons, our thanks to all the agencies and the road team that were involved with this section. The D11/16/21 project has started with the first phase completing the trench on D16 and D21. Palms and plants for this area have been kindly donated by a resident and our volunteers and residents will do the planting. After all the planting has been completed, gravel will be spread to enhance the new garden. The second phase on D11 will start this month clearing the trench and tiding the area. Planting Trees and shrubs on the
your sector. Across the other side of the dual carriageway, our volunteers have weeded and cleared the Lady D and Jubilee gardens and mature palms have been planted on both gardens and had a great make over. These gardens are a great place to stop and have a rest or picnic for the family. Plans for the near future, is the roundabout on Calle Piteras D23. This project is to tidy and gravel the area. This roundabout was damaged by the
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MCC Social Club MCC Social Club’s events are open to everyone, with our members having priority if ticket numbers are limited. This month we have a coach trip on Tuesday 16th June. We leave the Country Club at 9am, then pick-up by Mariano’s restaurant at Camposol 5 or 10 minutes later. At 10am we take a tour of La Union Mining Park with an English speaking guide. Most of the tour is on the Mining Park’s mini train. Next we have free time to visit the town of La Union before boarding our coach to go for lunch, a 3 course menu del día with drinks and coffee. We expect to be home by 4.30pm. At the time of writing we had 3 seats remaining at 21€ for our members and 23€ for everyone else.
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People display the flag of the autonomous community of Murcia on public buildings and homes and wave it in the streets. Public life Public life is generally quiet during this period. Many businesses and other organizations are closed. Many stores are closed but some bakers and food stores may be open. Public transport services generally run to a reduced schedule but there may be no services in rural areas. Large events may cause some local disruption to traffic, particularly in town and village centers.
June 9th -Day of Murcia The Day of the Region of Murcia (Día de la Región de Murcia) is an annual public holiday in the region of Murcia on June 9. It marks the anniversary of the approval of the statute of autonomy of Murcia on June 9, 1982. What do people do? In the days and weeks before the Day of the Region of Murcia, children and young people have extra lessons on
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Murcia’s history, geography and culture. They may make maps of the region or copies of the flag the autonomous community of Murcia. Various events are organized on the Day of the Region of Murcia. These events include: Sports events. Exhibitions of local arts and crafts. Tastings of traditional foods, wines and other drinks. Performances of traditional and modern music. Communal meals.
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Regional or local authorities may move the public holiday to a different date. If June 9 falls on a Tuesday or Thursday, many businesses and organizations are also closed on Monday, June 8, or Friday, June 10. June 9 is a public holiday known as the Day of La Rioja in the Spanish autonomous community of La Rioja. June 9 is not a public holiday in the rest of Spain. Background The area that is now the Spanish autonomous community of Murcia has been inhabited for many thousands of years. The Kingdom of Murcia was an independent Islamic state around 1000 CE. It became part of the Almoravid Empire after the battle of Sagrajas in 1086 CE. Murcia became part of
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Solaz Lines Solaz Lines are pleased to announce another summer of glass bottom boat trips from the Puerto Deportivo in Puerto De Mazarron.
This year we are excited to offer the following exclusive routes: Cliffs of Tiñoso Cape Tour
Since 2011 Solaz Lines have been operating glass bottom boat tours in and around the bay of Mazarron. Our 65 seat boat is equipped with submarine vision, a bar and a restroom and commentary in English and Spanish throughout the duration of the tour. We are the ONLY Company that offers this relaxing, fun and unique way to discover the beauty of the Mazarron coastline.Our boat is docked in the Puerto Deportivo on the Paseo, directly opposite the underground car park.
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays. Departure: 11:00am Our cruise will take Boat Trips from Puerto de Mazarrón you on a voyage of discovery along in a Glass Bottom Boat the eastern rugged shoreline of Mazarrón Bay. Enjoy the views of Isla Plana, Point of La Azohía, the Tower of Saint Elena, the Cliffs, Closed Cove, Open Cove and the Arch. Don’t forget to bring your camera! Duration approximately: 2 hours Price: 15 €, Children (3-9 years): 8€
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Uncle Paul’s problem page Dear Paul I am a man in my late sixties and I now live alone. My health is not very good. I have children from two of my three marriages. I really am not interested in becoming involved in another relationship. I watch television all day and go out for a walk in the afternoon when I pick up some shopping for supper. On Friday, I have supper out. No one ever calls me. I never got very far in my life, and I spend a lot of time thinking about the past and sometimes I just go over and over the many mistakes I have made wishing I had done things differently. What can I do? LW Dear LW Sometimes it is hard to accept the past. You need to focus on the good things, and realize that we all have made choices based on our limited abilities. Sounds like you need to get out and involved in life more.
whether to have a cat or a dog Which do you think are better, cats or dogs? BD Dear BD
Well a dog will dig up your garden and probably fart that nasty back of the throat, strangling stench that can come out of them. This will in turn make you put him out in the garden where he will start to dig it all up again! Cats will leave you fir balls to tread in on the way for a pee in the middle of the night and bring you loving gifts of mice and dead birds! Both have fleas. I’m rooting for a goldfish. Paul Dear Paul I have really never been close to my brother and haven’t spoken to him in many years, although I do send Christmas and birthday cards.
You need to start reaching out because loneliness is painful and can confuse you into thinking that you are a loser, or an outcast. You are reacting by withdrawing into yourself, your thoughts, and your feelings and this is not helpful. At its best, thinking of loneliness might make us reach out and cultivate new friendships, which is the healthiest thing to do if you are unhappy and alone.
Anyway, my brother, his wife and two children are coming to visit in the summer and I can’t help but feel terribly uncomfortable. We are supposed to go out with them on the odd day to show them around the area and have the occasional meal. Thankfully, I will have my other family with me, but I don’t have a clue what to say to someone I hardly speak to or know. My brother and I have never really been close even when we were children.
When you are a child and your sadness causes you to cry, you may evoke a comforting response from others. If you’re an adult, not so much.
Would you give me some pointers on how not to feel quite so uncomfortable with their visit? Thanks in advance for your advice.
It is down to you to change, join a group, make an effort and go to a quiz night you will with time make a friend or two. Nourish those friendships with time and attention. Don’t be too cautious about whether you are giving more than you are getting at first. If you make more friends it will be rewarding in the long run. But please it is up to you to get off your backside and put a big effort into changing this situation. Paul
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Dear Paul I can’t make up my mind
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Dear LM These people are connected strangers. They deserve to be treated with politeness, respectfulness, kindness and courtesy. I imagine they will be just as nervous as you are. Listen to what they have to say. Avoid all arguments. Smile, nod and be nice. Look for the good and stay light and fun. Ask about them and their lives, as most people love talking about themselves. I think you will find
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everything will be ok. After all, why would they be coming over if they did not want to see you and be in your company? This is not forever, this is just short visit so just relax and have a good time. Paul Dear Paul My Spanish husband and I spend one weekend a month with his mother and take her to Madrid to see other family members, taking her shopping, etc. My problem is I always end up sitting in the back seat of the car when we go. It’s not as though we have a small car and it would be just as easy for her to sit in the back seat as it is in the front seat. It has been this way for a couple of years now, and I haven’t said anything to my husband because she is his mother after all. But I feel as his wife I should be honest with my husband and tell him how I feel. Please help. We are about to go on another visit with her again and don’t want to spend it in the backseat for a four-hour drive each way. BF Dear BF And they say the youth have no manners. What happened to respecting your elders? Say nothing! Most men love their mothers and you do not want to make him feel piggy in the middle with your griping. What I am not getting to grips with is that you feel so aggrieved with this arrangement. You get to be “Queen Bee/Hyacinth at all other times of the month swanning around in the front seat, yet you can’t put yourself out on these trips. Shame on you! But if you must do something about the seating arrangement, the next time the two of you go to pick up his mother, stay in the car, roll down the window and say, “Hola, stick your old carcass in the back seat, because I want to sit next to your wonderful son on this occasion.” Bon voyage and have a nice trip. Dear Paul I am a 53 woman, attractive, successful and fit. I have essentially been single since my divorce ten years ago. I seem to
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run up against ageism over and over from men my own age! Why are men in their fifties all messed up, or am I expecting too much to want a relationship with a man around my own age?
man your own age, then short of moving to a remote town, you’re probably going to have to just lower your standards. Not so fit, not so successful maybe really ugly from Camposol Sector D!
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I understand why this is frustrating, but whatever you do, don’t live in denial or let this make you bitter. Accept it. Come to terms with it as soon as possible and know in your heart that there’s really nothing you can do to change the way things are. Paul
Dear CH I’m sorry to be the bearer of bad news (otherwise known as reality), but 50 plus single men who are also attractive, successful, and fit simply do not date women their own age. That just isn’t the kind of world we live in. Here on the sunny Costa Calida, attractive and successful fifty - something men date women in their twenties. I’m not sure where you live, but best case scenario they date women in their thirties. If you find yourself a divorcee who’s already had kids, you’ve got a better shot, but only if he’s a serial monogamist who’s done having his mid-life crisis. If you want a serious relationship, start looking at men in their sixties. If you just want to have some fun, feel free to start cougaring it up, a la Mrs Robinson and go for much younger twenty-somethings. (Yep, you can do that now too. There are a few good bars in the port for this). If you absolutely insist on a relationship with a
Dear Paul What does “I don’t necessarily want to break up, but we should start seeing other people” mean? Because that’s what my girlfriend of nine months said to me. It sounds to me like “I really want to break up, but I also want to keep you as an emergency booty call.” DL Dear DL Yes, that’s exactly what it means. It also means your girlfriend is a selfish, lazy coward who cares so little about you and your feelings that she can’t even be bothered with the inconvenience of ending your relationship. The problem is that she’s not lying. She doesn’t necessarily want to break up, which means
she might put just enough energy into the relationship to keep you around. So the next question is, how low are your expectations? Do you have the strength to say, “No, our relationship is exclusive? You cannot be with me and also see other people” If you’re a strong man with selfrespect and the courage of your convictions, then she’s setting you up to be the one who ends things. If you happen to be a weak-willed doormat, that’s fine with her too, because like you said, she can always string you along as an emergency booty call. Paul Dear Paul “I invited my neighbour over for dinner the other evening . She came and brought her dog who sat in the corner licking himself. After dinner, she took a plate of leftovers from the table, set it on the floor and let her dog lick the plate clean. “My plate!” I was appalled and disgusted!” She has since invited me over to her house for a meal and I don’t want to go. What should I say? JK Dear JK Aren’t dogs wonderful? - Tell her you are on a diet!
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2015 Named as “The Year of The Smartwatch” Defying scepticism and geekstigma, mobile phone firms are determined this year to sell you a wristwatch wirelessly connected to your mobile phone. Numerous models have hit the market over the past year but this year has seen an explosion, with manufacturers making their watches and other wearable connected devices more elegant and useful. US giant Apple’s release of its first “smartwatch” has made 2015 a “tipping point for wearables” Apple’s Asian rivals scrambled to unveil their own connected wrist gadgets in Barcelona at the World Mobile Congress trade show. South Korean manufacturer LG released the Urbane LTE, its first fully connected luxury wristwatch which can make and receive calls - either with a wireless headset, or by speaking into your wrist like the comic book detective Dick Tracy. Unlike most smartwatch models, the chunky Urbane LTE version has its own network SIM card with a mobile connection and so can be used for calls, without needing to be linked to a
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smartphone. Chinese telecom giant Huawei also unveiled a deluxe smartwatch: a round stainless steel creation that it says can receive text messages, email and call notifications as well monitoring your heart rate and calories burned.
done, we asked people what a smartwatch is for and they had
The industry is watching keenly to see whether smartwatches will be the first mobile phone-linked “wearables” to really take off in the mass market - a tough call, according to analysts. “In the enduser research that we’ve
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no idea,” said Ben Wood, head of research at CCS Insight. With the big phone companies piling in alongside smaller smartwatch specialists such as Pebble, fashion brands are doing their bit to try and design a more desirable product. Several Swiss watchmakers and fashion brands such as Guess have unveiled designs, while jeweller Swarovski has encrusted smartwatches with its crystals for a deluxe look. “The vast majority of smartwatches on the market are bulky and look more like a piece of technology than a fashion item,” however, said Kevin Curran, a telecom specialist at the University of Ulster. “That’s going to change as companies focus more on design and making devices that are more discreet.” With their new circular watches, LG and Huawei positioned themselves at the luxury end of the market, differentiating themselves from the squarefaced design revealed in previews by Apple. “We set out to create smartwatches that could contend for a spot on your wrist with a luxury mechanical watch,” said LG’s head for Britain and Ireland, Andrew Coughlin. The Californian company has reportedly shipped five million of its Apple Watches in the first batch. Watches are just one of a variety of “wearables” which mobile companies are trying to sell to customers to use with their phones. So far, the most successful wearables have been fitness trackers: bands that measure heart rate, calories, sleep quality and other data and send it to an application on the wearer’s telephone. Curran said that about 90 million wearables were sold in 2014. He forecast that figure could soar to 200 million this year. The companies refused to cite consumer prices for the new products. Top-end smartphones and smartwatches typically cost several hundred euros.
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Uber now offers home food deliveries US smartphone app firm Uber reappeared in Spain as a home food delivery network after a court banned it from operating its taxi service following complaints from professional drivers It was the first launch outside the United States of Uber’s food delivery application.
touch with passengers via their mobile phones or a website, for rides at budget rates. The launch in Spain last April sparked angry protests by Spanish taxi drivers. A judge in December banned UberPOP from operating in Spain while the court examines a lawsuit by taxi drivers, who say drivers offering rides via Uber are not qualified. Founded in 2009 in California, Uber has grown fast, luring passengers away from regular taxis. It operates in 200 cities in 54 countries. But it has also been targeted by legal cases in the United States and several other countries, including India, Thailand and France.
For the moment the Spanish version of the app is only available in Barcelona. The company said the app will connect customers with restaurants already licensed to make home deliveries. Some of the delivery staff will be drivers who offered rides via the taxi app before it was banned. The company said it will make sure drivers pay their taxes on their earnings to see off criticism from those who accuse the company of fuelling the black market. “We hope the company’s image will continue to be what it should be, that of an innovative company that Printer Cartridges Refilled or Replaced helps the user,” the head of Refills from €5 including IVA Uber in Spain, Drop your ink cartridge in at one of these locations: Carles Lloret, Noah's Ark Camposol B (Near Post Office) said. Fuente Alamo Estates Bahia Mar, 13 Avenida Tierno Galvan Puerto de Mazarrón The Dog Bowl Supermarket Calle Ronda de Levante 30 Fuente Alamo The UberPOP The Sports and Social Club Condado de Alhama application puts Clover Bar Al Kasar Centre Condado de Alhama non-professional The The British Supermarket Calle Mar Menor 43 Los Belones drivers with Visit our website or any in-store desks for prices their own cars in www.ink-spots.eu Tel: 868 127 912 Mob: 602 638 382
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LEGALITY OF PROPERTIES AND GRANTING OF DEEDS IN CAMPOSOL
This article has been written to help property owners in Camposol, in response to the amount of information received from several sources in the last few weeks and the number of people who have contacted us with their concerns. It has been a long time since we heard the first whispers about JUMASA going into liquidation. The legal and financial situation of the company is also well known, with a huge number of court cases and embargoes affecting any property in their name. Therefore, anyone who purchased a property from them must check the current legal status of the property at the Land Registry in order to avoid unexpected surprises in thefuture. Regarding the above, there could be one of the following situations: 1. Properties purchased as a resale from a private seller or directly from the builder and where a deed was granted, but for whatever reason the property was not fully registered at the Land Registry, and therefore is not registered under the name of the current owner. You need to register these properties under the name of the current owner as a matter of urgency and also check out any charges that may affect the property. It is very likely that the property is affected by an embargo placed on it while it was registered in the name of JUMASA. You need to act quickly. 2. Properties purchased by way of a private contract where there is no restriction preventing them obtaining a public deed and registering the property at the Land Registry under the name of the current owner. You need to contact a lawyer to get the deeds and register these properties in the name of the current owner as a matter of urgency, plus you must check out any charges that may affect the property. It is very likely that the property is affected by an embargo placed on it while it was registered under the name of JUMASA. You need to act quickly. 3. Properties purchased by private contract where the deeds were recently granted and therefore the property is subject to several embargoes placed on it while it was registered under the name of JUMASA. You need to contact your lawyer to remove the embargoes from your property. 4. Properties bought by way of private contract which do not have a building
licence and therefore it has not been possible to get them registered at the Land Registry, even though these properties were completed and are now occupied by their owners. This means that the property does not exist at the Land Registry and the plot on which it is built remains registered in the name of JUMASA. Every case must be evaluated individually but all is not lost and there are methods to legalise the property and therefore get it fully registered at the Land Registry in the name ofthe current owners. If we were unable to make the property legal, there is always a way to get the plot registered in the name of the owners and then act to make it legal and thus register the property, this makes sure that the property remains safe while we undertake the legal process. In this case the legal status of the property must be checked as it is very likely that we will find it has an embargo against it, which will be placed on the property when it is registered. Nevertheless, when there are embargoes affecting your properties it is very important to obtain your deeds and get them registered at the Land Registry to show that the property was purchased before the embargo took place. This is a matter of urgency. Once the property is fully registered in your name, then it is also urgent to act through the so called “terceria de dominio”. We need to highlight that this process is not necessarily costly as there is not always a court action required, it can be resolved through negotiation between both parties and by demonstrating in some way that the property was purchased before the date of the embargo. Most of the time the issuer of the embargo is able to cancel it on an amicable basis which as a consequence significantly reduces the costs involved. Finally, and with regards to the rumours about JUMASA, it is important to say that the best advice is to resolve the problem before the company starts the liquidation process, but you also need to know that even if the company does go into liquidation, all is not lost. It just makes the situation more complicated as you then need to take part in a court process. However, you have the same rights to your property as you had previous to the liquidation proceedings so your position can be defended by way of the legal process. Nevertheless, you should contact your lawyer if you have any doubts at all about the legal status of your property. He/ she will be able to apply for a “nota simple” and assess the
situation accordingly and then advise you if there is any legal action that needs to be taken. In conclusion, please seek qualified, professional, legal advice and always make sure you deal with certified lawyers. Would you consider medical treatment from someone who only pretended to be a doctor? Do not allow any non-qualified individuals to manage your wealth. At Corral&Alcaraz Law Firm we will be more than pleased to assist you. Celso Rodriguez-Corral Member Nr.71399 of the Bar Association of Madrid Barrister & Partner at Corral Alcaraz Law Firm LAWYERS, BARRISTERS & ACCOUNTANTS Corral&Alcaraz Law Firm Address: C/ Madre de Dios nº 9, Entresuelo. 30.004 Murcia. Tel.: +34 968 078754 Fax: +34 968 909766 Email: info@corralalcaraz.com web: www.corralalcaraz.com
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Usually means: The clean, lovely air you always find outdoors. In London means: The only slightly grey air you can sometimes find outdoors. If you’re in a park. At 4am. 11. “Gentrified” Usually means: A complex socioeconomic process has occurred. In London means: The poor people are gone now.
19. “Museum trip” Usually means: A trip to a museum. In London means: A trip to a pub, during which going to a museum will be discussed. 20. “South Bank” Usually means: The side of the river that isn’t the North. In London means: The side of the river that is painfully full of people.
12. “Plans” Usually means: Something you make with friends at the weekend In London means: Something you pretend to make with friends at the weekend, before cancelling and watching Netflix instead. 13. “Burger” Usually means: A simple meat sandwich. In London means: Could be anything, at this point! 14. “Work-life balance” Usually means: Proper prioritising between career and lifestyle. In London means: LOL nope.
21. “Gourmet” Usually means: Unique, hard-to-find food. In London means: Food with some sort of incomprehensible unnecessary weird shit sprinkled on it. 22. “Gin” Usually means: A type of spirit. In London means: A type of cult. Practitioners are known as “enthusiasts.” 23. “Craft beer” Usually means: Carefully made, small batch, high quality beer. In London means: Basically normal beer, but a bit darker and more expensive. / A good way to get rid of 8 quid you didn’t want any more.
15. “Traditional” Usually means: The sort of pub that hasn’t changed since the 18th century. In London means: Any pub that’s more than four years old and still doesn’t sell Wasabi peas.
24. “Headphones” Usually means: Method of listening to music. In London means: Vital protection against the world.
16. “Walking” Usually means: Getting from place to place on foot. In London means: An excuse to criticise people’s entire existence when they do it too slow. 17. “River” Usually means: Flowing water. In London means: Flowing… something. Look, it’s definitely not water, even if there was a whale in it. Also a handy way to get out of doing things you don’t want to do, since you can always be “on the wrong side” of it. 18. “Pulled pork” Usually means: A rare treat. In London means: A localised humanitarian disaster. It’s everywhere. Absolutely everywhere. Babies in Hoxton have
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AGUILAS WELCOMES “THE KING” In support of local registered charity Helping Hands, the European Elvis Tribute Champion, Simon Patrick, finally came to Aguilas this month. The long awaited sell out concert began with guests enjoying a superb hot and cold buffet, followed by two magnificent performances by Simon, suitably justifying his title of Champion. With supporting professional DJ Steve King, the evening also included the usual raffle and a “Guess the Weight” of a specially made Elvis cake. A brief video portraying the passion, commitment and hard work by the charity was also featured. A total of a magnificent 1,063 Euros including donations was raised for which the team would like to thank all those who contributed. Based in Lorca and Aguilas, Helping Hands consists of a very small team of English Spanish, Belgian and German people, working hard to make a difference to the lives of animals and people alike. As with most charities, times are hard and they are struggling,
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No-one was seeking out shade, that was plentiful. Sun-hats were a no-show.
While temperatures sail breezily towards 40 degrees on that whip-everything-offthe-table afternoon wind, the BBQ adds extra heat to the poor sod standing over it.
Parasols? Nah. Fly swatters? What are they? Sun tan lotion? Think not.
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I recently went to a British BBQ. The first in over a decade. It started at 6pm on a Saturday, with tables still being erected, garden swing under construction, and the actual BBQ midassembly. We sat outside on comfy sofas and chairs, in the shadow of the house, the sun long gone across the other side of the building, me wearing a poncho,many others wearing boots, jackets, and jumpers, and by the time it came to move indoors, gloves, which were extremely useful for holding an ice filled Pimms overflowing with fruit and mint leaves. My only mistake;- forgetting to wear socks. It was, after all, still only early May, and despite having the feel of a uni-bar with the majority age group in that bracket, and heating tendencies of alcohol, it was pretty chilly. Food and alcohol flowed, the main aim of this event was to finish off all the booze taken to the actual house-warming a few weeks earlier. It struck me how different socialising in Spain is compared to your average UK ‘bash’.
everything becomes an effort, it feels like ‘Thigh Noon’ or ‘Bunfight at the OK coral.’
Insect repellent and burners not needed, despite being at the riverside. (The Tawe is not particularly noted for its abundance of swarming creatures except perhaps, on a match day when the Swans are playing, as the stadium sits alongside this stretch of water.) It was all relatively easy, lay out the food (no need for covers, no flies present) open the bottles, no worries of fruit flies in your drinks, sit back and enjoy. Sometimes, when I think of entertaining outdoors in Spain, I get an instant headache and a desire to go for a menu del dia instead. Everyone fighting for shade, sweat dripping down noses onto food, irritating insects of varying species coming at you in all directions, the incessant sound of ‘thwack’ as another one bites the dust, along with bits of potato salad landing on ceramic tiles just beckoning to neighbourhood ants ‘Come on in, the mayo’s lovely!’ As we progress into July and August and the invites say ‘3pm’ and the madness continues, the sun rises higher and
‘Would you like mustard on your sizzling burger, three salty-dog-sweatdrops, or an enormous Spanish wasp? Or maybe all three, there’s plenty to go around?’ British BBQ’s in Spain should really begin at midnight and re-named ‘Star Parties.’ Everything has gone to bed, except a few cockroaches and mozzies, the air is no longer blistering, the stars are out, lotion can stay at home, and the only thing you’ll need is long sleeves, long trousers, and super smelly insect spray. Plus a few lights,just for the moths, of course. We now know where we Live! Thanks to all those on B Sector who willingly assisted in fitting up all of the new and long awaited Street Signs. Thanks also to Bob Halsey who supplied all the screws needed to fix them in place. We still await the arrival of a few more signs, but hopefully, most roads on ‘B’ can now be more easily identified. Some folks did complain about the colour…sigh!… Nothing to do with us I’m afraid, Sorry! Thanks also to all who helped deliver our Publicity Leaflets around the Sector recently, inviting residents
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to join our Community Scheme. Sadly, the response has not been as brisk as we had hoped but we remain optimistic as funds continue to trickle in. Money received through subscriptions and other donations is the only way we can continue with the task of keeping B sector looking great. If you haven’t seen our Leaflet and/or would like to know more about the scheme, please contact us. (Details below) Current Progress We are currently in the process of clearing the scrubland alongside a number of roads and hope to get these areas laid to gravel before the really hot weather comes. The road leading on from B Sector Entrance to the Rambla will soon be completed and the road leading from the Dual Carriageway B4 toB7 is currently being worked upon. Thanks to Jacqueline Rees for her kind offer of a donation towards paying for the Bobcat to clear the area opposite B4. A few of the recently planted trees may not have survived the winter but we are monitoring their progress and have been assured by Pedro at the Garden Centre that any trees failing to thrive will be replaced. Recently we have had meetings with the PP and PSOE party candidates, prior to the elections, (at their request) to discuss the needs of Camposol relating to the upkeep and maintenance of the Public areas. We hope to see the points
raised entered onto their Manifestos. In the Autumn, depending on receipt of more funds, we hope to complete clearing the scrubland, lay membrane and gravel the remaining length of the road continuing on from B7 ending at the B9 roundabout. Illegal Withdrawals and Deposits! How sad it is that we find ourselves having to post either of these following notices! Two actions - both illegal - have caused us considerable dismay and disgust recently: No 1. - Three plant pots, complete with plants, have been stolen from the area surrounding the Joyce Stewart Commemorative Seat outside the CRA Cabin. - Unbelievable! and sadly, there is little we can do but replace them. No 2. - Our Working Party and the majority of sensible residents are getting increasingly irritated by having to clean up piles of Dog excrement left by thoughtless and irresponsible owners on pavements and areas of gravel we have laid. - Again, unbelievable, but there is something we can do about it! Not only is this activity UNACCEPTABLE AND ILLEGAL - the increasing number of flies that eat the mess and then spread it onto our food, means - it is also downright DANGEROUS! Please be assured that we are aiming to
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What’s going on...
Fish & Chip Night at La Vida, El Pareton
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Every Saturday
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Every Monday Quiz - The Clubhouse, Camposol Club de Golf 8.15pm Bowling League (New Members Needed) – Alley Palais Camposol B Mazarron Bay Bridge Club – Hotel Playa Grande, Puerto de Mazarron 9.30am Menu del Dia 8.50€ Bar Med, El Puerto de Mazarron
Every Tuesday Steak Night, The Clubhouse, Camposol Golf. Fun Quiz – Bar Med, Puerto de Mazarrón 8.30pm Miles Better Live Music Camposol Triangle, Commercial Centre Sector B 8pm
Every Wednesday Steak Night – La Vida, El Pareton from 9.95€ inc Glass of Wine Fish and Chip Night – Trevi Bar, Camposol B 5-7pm Quiz Night With Sue – Trevi Bar, Camposol B, 8.30pm Bingo – Cat´s Bar Camposol A, 1pm Quiz Night with Eddie B – Cat´s Bar, Camposol A Menu del Dia 8.50 € - Bar Med, Puerto de Mazarron
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Every Sunday
Friday 12th June
Saturday 13th June
Tuesday 16th June Camposol Triangle, Sector B Commercial Centre The Streeters
Thursday 18th June Camposol Triangle, Sector B Commercial Centre Terry Morgan “Red Strokes”
Lunchtime Carvery, The Clubhouse, Camposol Club de Golf & Hotel La Mariposa, Gebas
La Casa Familiar, Los Urrutias Byron G Man Greenaway
Traditional Sunday Lunches – Bar Med, El Puerto de Mazarrón, La Vida, El Pareton, Elliot´s Bolnuevo
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Bernie Mac´s Karaoke, The Clubhouse Camposol Golf 8.30pm
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La Taberna, Mazarron Country Club Byron G Man Greenaway (10pm Start)
June 1st From June 1st we are having a Dance/ Karaoke night every Sunday night until October at Mariano’s in the rear pool bar from 8pm till midnight. This is with the A team hosting.
Tuesday 2nd June
Saturday 20th June The Clubhouse, Camposol Club de Golf Scott James Party On The Plaza, El Alamillo, Puerto de Mazarron Pitu
Sunday 21st June
Themed Menu Night The Clubhouse, Camposol Golf
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Thursday 4th June
Tuesday 23rd June
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Camposol Triangle, Sector B Commercial Centre Pitu
Friday 5th June
Thursday 25th June
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Friday 26th June
Every Thursday Bingo – The Clubhouse, Camposol Club de Golf 1-3pm Jam Night – The Clubhouse, Camposol Club de Golf Darts League – Alley Palais , Camposol B Darts and Dominoes Night – Trevi Bar. Karaoke with Bernie Mac – Cat´s Bar Sector A 9pm
Every Friday Bridge Club – Trevi Bar Camposol B 9.30am
Oscars Camposol Sector B
Saturday 6th June
The Camposol Triangle, Sector B Commercial Centre Karen Noble
The Clubhouse, Camposol Club de Golf Lucinda O´Connell
Party On The Plaza, El Alamillo, Puerto de Mazarron The Geckos
Party On The Plaza, El Alamillo, Puerto de Mazarron Byron G Man Greenaway
Saturday 27th June
Sunday 7th June Bar Salud, Camposol Sector B Byron G Man Greenaway (Approx 6pm)
Party On The Plaza, El Alamillo, Puerto de Mazarron Chloe Leigh The Clubhouse, Camposol Golf Andy Jones
Tuesday 9th June Camposol Triangle, Sector B Commercial Centre Johnny Sax
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Wow someone has really turned the temperature up over the last couple of weeks as we race to try and complete all the heavy work we have scheduled before summer arrives. During May the Memorial Park has been our main focus in preparation for the annual Well Dressing ceremony taking place on the 30th May. Both ends of the park have now been weeded and the area around the Well refreshed with new plants. As with previous years we anticipate around 120 people attending the event, including visitors from both Forget Me Not and MABS. Our group would also like to say a big thank you to Alan who whilst not a member of the gardening group,......... yet !! has painted and tiled the benches provided by the council in the Memorial Park area and in total Alan has now completed twelve of the benches in various locations which all look fantastic. The Circle Of Remembrance also in the Memorial Park has now been completed. Feedback from people visiting our
Facebook page and on the PYM site has been amazing, everyone feels we have really produced something to be proud of. Now that work has been completed, people will be able to have a plaque fitted to the circle in memory of loved ones who are no longer with us. This will then provide everyone with a special place they can visit to remember family members in a beautiful rose garden setting. Any Camposol resident interest in having a plaque fitted to the Circle Of Remembrance should initially contact the gardening group on our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/groups/5285 64140617103/?fref=ts In our Central Park area, all the stone has now been laid and an additional plant bed has been created, that is designed to help try and disguise the green bins on the edge of the carpark. The team have now moved onto the area immediately outside of the doctors surgery, whilst this area has always been well maintained, it looked a little dull and boring. Now four trees have been planted and four raised rock gardens are being created to provide colour and interest to an area visited by large numbers of residents on a regular basis. Hopefully all the work will be completed within the next two weeks. Peoples Park has also received something of a facelift, as this area was the focus for the whole team during a recent Sunday working party. Whilst already it looks so much better, this area will be work in progress for at least the
next twelve months. New paths and a planting scheme are all planned to help improve and develop this large partly neglected area. To help ensure the roads and footpaths are looking there best, the group have invested in three additional weed spraying back packs. The whole of Los Palacios has been divided into three and now the weeds will be sprayed even more often than ever before. We use the more expensive pet friendly weedkiller to ensure animals are not harmed, however assistance with providing the odd tank of water would be greatly appreciated by the sprayers should they run out whilst on your street. In the next couple of weeks the Palm Troopers will be starting to trim all the Pine and Palm trees in the communal areas for the second time this year. In total we have over 400 trees that need pruning on an ongoing basis. Finally we would like to thank all residents for there ongoing support, our volunteers give their time freely to help improve our home, please continue to support us in whatever way you can, your kind words of encouragement mean a lot to us and continued financial support really helps us make a difference.
Camposol ‘C’ Green Fingers Gardening and Social Group We had a speedy and productive AGM at the Golf Club with a surprise at the beginning; Our Chairman John was presented with a Preguntas y Mas Achievement Award for Green Finger’s
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The coming year must be one of consolidation as we need to maintain what is already installed and improve areas and untidy verges. New street signs have been put up this month, and we approached the Leos to build an ‘insect hotel’ near the Rambla, thanks going to Grant of Blue Sky Furniture for his time and tools! The Monday maintenance team continue street weeding and spraying while Wednesday’s volunteers have weeded, spread gravel and watered - Full bottles of water left behind the Welcome Wall when you pass by are always
appreciated; using these makes a huge difference to our teams watering time at the moment so please keep them coming, thanks! C Sector has so many kind people who give their time, donations of both money and plants, snacks and drinks for the workers…Their generosity of spirit makes ‘C’ such a great place to live and visit on holiday! If you would like to volunteer to help us in any way, and meet new friends, just get in touch via phone or email. We offer the bonus of free breakfasts on Wednesdays and the satisfaction of knowing you are keeping fit while making a huge difference to the place you have chose to live or spend holidays – Each time visitors return here, they notice how lovely the improvements are and always let us know as they pass! Tickets for the Street Party/ Barbeque, 7pm. on 27th June, with entertainment from Pitu (many thanks to Oscar’s Bar who is sponsoring this) are now available for a donation of 6 Euros each, from John; 634 325 427. Please bring your own extras/salads & chairs/tables. Details of this and other information about our group can be found on the chalkboards, Facebook and our website; http://www. greenfingersgardenandsocialgroup. com/
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Swimmer’s ear Swimmer’s ear is inflammation, irritation, or infection of the outer ear and ear canal. The medical term for swimmer’s ear is otitis externa. Swimmer’s ear may be acute or chronic. Causes Swimmer’s ear is more common among teenagers and young adults. It may occur with a middle ear infection or a respiratory infection such as a cold. Swimming in unclean water can lead to swimmer’s ear. Pseudomonas and other bacteria commonly often found in water can cause ear infections. Rarely, the infection may be caused by a fungus. Other causes of swimmer’s ear include: * Scratching the ear or inside the ear * Getting something stuck in the ear Trying to clean wax from the ear canal with cotton swabs or small objects can damage the skin. Long-term (chronic) swimmer’s ear may be due to: * Allergic reaction to something placed in the
ear * Chronic skin conditions, such as eczema or psoriasis Symptoms Symptoms of swimmer’s ear include: * Drainage from the ear -yellow, yellow-green, pus-like, or foul smelling * Ear pain, which may get worse when you pull on the outer ear * Hearing loss * Itching of the ear or ear canal Exams and Tests The health care provider will look inside your ears.The ear canal area will look red and swollen.The skin inside the ear canal may be scaly or shedding. Touching or moving the outer ear will increase the pain.The eardrum may be hard to see because of a swelling in the outer ear. Or, the eardrum may have a hole in it.This is called a perforation. A sample of fluid may be removed from the ear and sent to a lab to look for bacteria or fungus. Treatment
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In most cases, you will need to use ear drops containing antibiotics for 10 to 14 days. If the ear canal is very swollen, a wick may be put into the ear to allow the drops to travel to the end of the canal.Your doctor or nurse can show you how to do this. Other treatments may include: * Antibiotics taken by mouth if you have a middle ear infection or infection that spreads beyond the ear * Corticosteroids to reduce itching and inflammation * Pain medication, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
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Health &Wellbeing only will eating the Mediterranean way help you feel more energized and help you lose weight, it can also have a meaningful impact on reducing your risk of disease. Here are the top five health benefits of following a Mediterranean Diet. #1 Lower blood pressure Perhaps you’ve upgraded your bread from white to whole wheat, but there is a whole spectrum of other whole grains for you to explore, including corn, oatmeal, quinoa, millet, spelt, brown rice, and barley.And why exactly would you want to do that? Because whole grains contain an amino acid known as glutamic acid, which studies have linked to reduced blood pressure.They are also good sources of soluble fiber, which can bind with cholesterol and help sweep it out of the body. (Fiber also helps you feel fuller longer, making you less likely to overeat.) To add a sense of adventure in to your whole grain odyssey, make it a point to try just one new variety a week, adding only your favourites into your regular menu rotation. #2 Reduced risk of colon cancer How many servings of whole grains do you eat per day? A huge new study that involved nearly 2 million people found that boosting your intake of high-fiber whole grains, like brown rice, barley and wheat, reduces the risk of colorectal cancer.The secondleading cancer killer in the U.S., colorectal cancer claims the lives of more than 50,000 Americans each year.According to the study, eating three and a quarter ounces of whole grains a day was associated with about a 20 percent lower risk. But that’s not the only reason to choose high-fiber foods. Research shows that a diet filled with fiber-rich foods may also reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes and obesity — and, possibly, the
overall risk of death. Fiber helps improve digestion and the absorption of nutrients, and it helps control the appetite by keeping you full for longer.The amount of fiber you should be getting each day depends upon your age and gender. Men 50 years of age and younger should consume at least 38 grams a day, while men over 50 should aim for at least 30 grams daily.Women 50 years of age and younger should consume at least 25 grams of fiber per day; those over 50 should aim for at least 21. #3 Lower risk of age-related brain damage Even though we associate brain damage with traumatic injuries like concussions and strokes, aging can also inflict its fair share of casualties. Kind of gives new meaning to the phrase “living dangerously,” doesn’t it? Luckily, eating a healthy, nutrient-rich diet could help keep your grey matter intact.According to a recent study, a Mediterranean diet, loaded with fruits, vegetables, nuts, beans, whole grains, fish and good fats like olive oil, is linked with better brain health and fewer age-related thinking problems. #4 Better heart health It’s true that eating a Mediterranean-style diet can help lower one’s risk of heart disease. But even if you’ve already been diagnosed with heart disease, that doesn’t mean you have nothing to gain.A new study shows that Mediterranean-style diets can help prevent future cardiac events (like chest pains or
heart attacks) in people who already have heart disease. People who ate the most vegetables, salads and nuts, in particular, lowered their risk of repeat heart trouble the most — compared with those who ate the least of these heart-healthy ingredients.The key players of a Mediterranean diet include: plenty of unprocessed plant-based foods, like vegetables, fruit, legumes and whole grains; herbs, spices and olive oil instead of salt and butter; fish; and nuts — and very little red or processed meat. #5 Less risk of disease, in general When was the last time you went a whole day without eating any processed food? If you’re like most Europeans, you probably can’t remember. Obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer are among the top 10 killers of people in Europe—and they’re all linked to a diet of processed foods filled with fat, refined grains and sugar.To break the habit, try changing one processed food each day for something whole.The next week, aim for two a day —and continue until your diet looks more like it came from a farm than a factory.
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The nearest the pin winners were John Brown, and Pete Smithson. Just a reminder to the last group out that they should try to remember to bring back to the clubhouse the NTP score pins, as the secretary has had to make a special trip to retrieve the one left behind Our June event will be on Thursday June 25th at Aguilon golf. Geoff Sharp hatters45@msn.com
Straight Down the Middle Golf Society Things are warming up On Wednesday 22nd April it was the turn of Paraleja Golf to be visited by the society, for their monthly Stapleford competition. Unfortunately due to family commitments, yours truly was unable to participate in this event, so I hope to convey some of the details as near to the truth as possible. The course was in good condition, although there are still a few bare patches on a few of the fairways. The day started with some members taking their breakfast, in order to set themselves up for the day, and for one of those it proved to be the fortitude that pushed him to the front of the list at the 19th hole.
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LOS AMIGOS DE MAZARRON FC LATEST NEWS Mazarron returned to top form just in time to guarantee a place in the end of season play-offs. Six successive victories prior to the last home game of the regular season saw them finish in fourth position with a great chance of achieving promotion back to the
It was for everyone there a pleasure to see the handicap secretary come in with a score of 35points, and tie with two other members, John Taylor, and Mike 7-0 victory over Espinardo Atletico
Preferente Autonomica. With nearly all players now fully recovered from injuries and other players returning from work commitments, Mazarron will have the strongest possible squad available for the play-offs.
Laycock, in first place. (all pictured above). If it wasn’t his breakfast that buoyed him up it was probably the fact that his footie team, Aston Villa has reached the cup final!!! We are all waiting to see if he now reduces his handicap by the four points that he does for all the rest of us
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Preferente for the first time since the 2011/12 season. Whatever happens it will have been Mazarron’s most successful season since they finished sixth in the Tercera Division in 2008/09. A lot of the credit has to go to leading goalscorer Tolo. With one game remaining in the regular season he had scored 34 goals, ten more than his leading rival in the Primera Autonomica. In addition he is the leading scorer in all four of the leading Murcia region divisions, the Tercera, Preferente, Primera and Segunda. His goals came from just 30 appearances plus 1 appearance as substitute and he must now be one of the hottest properties in the region which is why it is important that Mazarron gain promotion this season if they are to hang on to him. 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. Coach tickets for away games are 8€ for Los Amigos de Mazarron FC members and 10€ for non members. 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. Once again, as the football season draws to a close, it has been an extremely busy year for Los Amigos de Mazarron F.C. The monthly luncheon club has gone from strength to strength and the April outing was a return visit to the Casa Colora in Leiva with over 50 members and friends in attendance. Then a party 50 travelled to Cartagena on 26th May for the visit to the Licor 43 Factory
The proposed strike involving Spanish clubs right down from La Liga to junior level threatened to disrupt not only the final league game at home to CD Lumbreras but also the play-off games. Fortunately, the Spanish Courts suspended the strike and the two-legged semi-final play-off games against either CD Juvenia or CD Esparragal will be played over the weekends of 23/24 May and 30/31 May with the Final, also over two legs on the weekends of 6/7 June and 13/14 June.
and Museum followed by a Menu del Dia which also served as the May Luncheon Club outing. A full report and, hopefully, photographs will be given in next month’s issue.
If Mazarron are successful in the play-offs it will mean a return to the
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The end of season Player of the Year Function will take place at the Club House, Camposol Club de Golf on Tuesday 2nd June. All the Mazarron FC players will be in attendance for this Function which sees the presentation of the Los Amigos de Mazarron FC Player of the Year Trophy as well as the Player’s Player of the Year trophy. Guests will enjoy a “deluxe” buffet and there will be dancing to round off the evening. Tickets cost 12€ for members and 15€ for non-members. Los Amigos members vote for their Player of the Match at every game and the player who has received the most votes at the end of the season will be awarded the coveted trophy. It should be a great night especially in view that this has been a much better season on the field of play. There are still some places left for the outing to the motor racing at the circuit in Cartagena on 18th July. A coach will be provided to leave Camposol at 5.15 pm in time for the start of racing at 7 pm. It is suggested that we take our own chairs and food for a picnic during the meeting. Other events being considered for the coming months include a third Los Amigos Go Kart Grand Prix at the circuit in Mazarron and a possible visit to the Golfdelux Mini Golf in Los Alcazares. For full details of all these events please call at our weekly Los Amigos meetings every Thursday (4 pm) at the Club House, Camposol Club
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Los Amigos President Gerard Mulligan ends his two years of office in August and will be succeeded by Vice President Dave Perks. August also sees the AGM of Los Amigos and members who wish to put their names forward to join the Executive Committee should contact Secretary Barbara Marchant for a nomination form.
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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. During July and early August, meetings are normally suspended as there is no football and a lot of members are away. However, some members still like to pop up to the Golf Club on a Thursday afternoon for a cool and refreshing drink. Full details of when the summer break is will be available in next month’s edition. In the meantime, why not come a long and join us for a drink in a friendly atmosphere and fantastic surroundings? Membership runs from 1st August each year and costs just 10€ but anyone joining between now and the end of the season can enjoy all the benefits of membership, which include reduced coach travel and reduced prices to most of our social events, until 31 July 2016. For more information and details of all our activities please email pamada.1130@yahoo.co.uk.
48 players had a shotgun start in near perfect weather. A thoroughly enjoyable day was had by all. We would like to thank our sponsor Avalon Funeral Plans for there much appreciated contribution to the prize fund. Prizes were presented by Avalon with the able assistance of Bob Evans. Results were:
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Overall winner - Steve Dixon 42 pts Overall runner up - Jeronimo Lopez 41 pts Cat 1 Winner - Tony Burns 37 pts Cat 1 runner up - Dave Mitchell 35 points Cat 2 Winner - Barry May 35 pts CB Cat 2 runner up - Roy Ashcroft 35 pts Ladies Winner - Olly Hill 34 pts CB Ladies runner up - Mary Armitage 34pts. Well done to all our prize winners.
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World’s Most Expensive Range Rover Goes On Sale In New York The most luxurious, exclusive and powerful production Range Rover ever launched has broken cover in New York – with a £150,000 price tag to match. From the company that is providing most of the villains’ cars in the new 007 movie ‘SPECTRE’, the new flagship 4X4 has been specially engineered at Jaguar Land Rover’s (JLR) new elite Special Vehicle Operations unit. The SV Autobiography is designed to take the Range Rover to ‘another level of comfort, craftsmanship and refinement’, coming with luxurious seating and a chiller compartment The ‘special ops’ arm of JLR has fitted the Range Rover SV Autobiography with a powerful supercharged 5-litre V8 engine which develops a staggering 539bhp of pulling-power – equivalent to five Ford Fiestas. It is the sort of power normally found in an Italian supercar - and gives the off-roader a top speed of around 150mph. But JLR stress that it isn’t just about performance on and off-road. The SV Autobiography is designed to take the Range Rover to ‘another level of comfort, craftsmanship and refinement’. A spokesman said: ‘The SV Autobiography is the most luxurious and powerful series-production Range Rover in the model’s successful 45-year history.’ The unique front grille is finished in distinctive Graphite Atlas and polished chrome. Passengers in the back can relax in luxurious seating complete with a chiller compartment and powered deployable tables. Stowed in the boot and hand-crafted from Windsor leather, two seats can be deployed to provide comfortable chairs on the tailgate Solid aluminium coat hooks are incorporated into the rear pillars while, on the floor, aluminium seat rail finishers and deep twist pile mohair carpet mats add to the luxurious feel. The car also has what Jaguar Land Rover is calling ‘event seating’. Stowed in the boot and hand-crafted from Windsor leather, the two seats can be deployed to provide comfortable chairs for adults who want to sit on the tailgate. A spokesman for JLR’s Special
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Vehicle Operations division said: ‘For the first time on a Range Rover, customers of
the 2016 Model Year SV Autobiography are able to specify a unique duo-tone body colour option. ‘The combination of Santorini Black upper body and nine colour choices for the lower body create true distinction and individualism. Prices for the Range Rover SV Autobiography start at £148,900 – or twice the cost of an entry-level Range Rover and around the same price as the long-awaited Bentley Bentayga 4X4, which goes on sale next year.
2018 BMW Revealed BMW has just revealed the facelifted 3 Series but the all-new next generation model is already in the pipeline for 2018
Much like with Volkswagen’s innovative MQB platform, BMW will design the next-generation 3 Series with electrification in mind. VW currently build the e-Golf and hybrid GTE on the exact same chassis as the conventional petrol and diesel models. It makes sense that BMW will follow suit – allowing for different, new propulsion methods in the not-too-distant future. It appears the idea of a driverless 3 Series is still some way off, according to Voigt, though. “When we believe it makes sense for the brand, and it fulfils the brand promise to our customers, we are going to strive for such assistance features. But it has to be consistent with the brand and the character of 3 Series.” Only time will tell whether we’ll see a fully autonomous small BMW in the next 10 years, though we already know the brand is testing its larger 7 Series to perform various features with minimum user input.
The Mk7 BMW 3 Series isn’t due until 2018, but development often begins years in advance – and the next generation saloon is no exception. BMW design chief, Karim Habib, said: “The spirit, the core, the soul of the BMW 3 Series will always be a sporty saloon. Connectivity will be key, but the 3 Series will always be driver focused, driver orientated.” It seems BMW won’t be as conservative when it comes to embracing new technology, then. Dr Christian Voigt, product manager for 3 Series, said: “You have to have a certain architecture to enable a pure electric vehicle. To not take this into consideration wouldn’t make for a robust strategy.”
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is an unusual one for the series, as the Bentley Mark IV was almost 30 years old at the time of the film’s release. In several of the Ian Fleming novels, Bond had driven a Bentley 4.5 litre, which predated the Mark IV by two years. This was likely the inspiration behind its inclusion in the film.
Bentley Mark IV Bentley Mark IV - From Russia With Love Model: Drophead 3.5 Litre (1935) Bond Movie: From Russia With Love (1963) Synopsis: Bond’s car in From Russia with Love
Early on in From Russia with Love, Bond is shown picnicking alongside a river with Sylvia Trench. They are about to enjoy some Taittinger champagne when Bond is paged by HQ. He goes to the Bentley and calls Miss Moneypenny from the car phone. Before heading back to MI6, he brings up the convertible roof for some private time with Miss Trench.
Astronomical Traffic Fines In Madrid A VW Golf in Madrid has managed to rack up 266 fines worth a staggering €30,000 in just 5 years! During the crisis traffic fines were raised by 80%, however how one manages to incur €30,000 of fines is mind boggling! Other cars with hefty fines were a Citroen Xantia which has picked up 210 fines and a Mercedes-Benz Clase E with 186 since 2010. With repeat offenders so common – 1.2 million drivers penalised more than five times in the last five years according to a Fundacion Linea Directa study – are traffic sanctions really working? Hectic city life is clearly bad for drivers, as eight out of the 10 most ‘fined’ cars in Spain are registered at Madrid town hall. And the top 10 share an incredible 1,716 penalties between them. Speed is the issue – 50% of fines in Spain are for speeding, with illegal parking accounting for almost 40%.11
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Property, Financial and Legal LAND REGISTRATION – ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS!!!! I thought it would be a good idea this month to talk about the importance of Land Registration. This is something which has been in force in the UK for quite a long time – in Spain it has only been in force for the last 20/30 years. Why is Land Registration important and what are the benefits? Transfer of ownership of land/property takes place by way of both parties signing an Escritura – registration of that document afterwards at the Land Registry (Registro) guarantees the class of title so that the person named in the document as the owner of the property can be sure that he is the only legal owner of the title. Also because his legal title to the property is registered, this is an independent record of property ownership - which is available for inspection by the world at large. As a result, a similar procedure is adopted in Spain (as in the UK) following the purchase of property ie stamp duty as appropriate is paid and then the documents are submitted to the
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land registration – not least that there can be no dispute as to who owns what when pieces of land have been sold off.
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There will, however, still be land/property which has been brought to the Register in that formal sense because ownership of the property has remained unchanged for so many years ie before registration came into effect. This is still the case in the UK as well If you require clarification on the legal position regarding your particular property or regarding any other paperwork regarding your life in Spain, then please do contact me for assistance. I would be happy to put your mind at rest or suggest whatever
course of action is appropriate in your circumstances. Shirley Ann Fisher – UK Lawyer & Commissioner of Oaths, Camposol Business Centre, Calle Madrid, Sector A, Camposol, Murcia 30875. Tel. 968 103 008, Mobile 634 053 976 – Email shirleyfisherlegalservices@ gmail.com
Spanish Property Recovery Underway Now Says Government Official
Things are looking up for the Spanish property sector this year, claims Mario Garcés under-secretary of state at the Ministry of Public talking at a conference organised by the Spanish
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He also said that the rental market will increase significantly, having gained two per cent market share compared to property ownership in the last 18 months. Garcés’s optimism is based on data showing a recovery underway, he said. House prices have started to rise, and sales are up, especially to foreigners. 21,300 new mortgages were approved in February, according to the latest data from the NIE, an annualised increase of almost 30 per cent, and the best month for mortgage approvals since 2011. Garcés was particularly optimistic about the prospects for the rental market following the recent reform of the longterm rental law (Ley de Arrendamientos Urbanos in
Spanish). Owner-occupiers are 78 per cent of households in Spain, and rental tenants just 15 per cent, leaving the rental market lots of room to grow to reach anything like the levels of 50 per cent common in some other European countries like Germany. The percentage of Spanish households living in rented accommodation has increased by two per cent in the last 18 months. “We’re turning the property situation around,” said Garcés. “After considerable effort, we’re in recovery mode, and this is here to stay”. He also insisted that Spain must learn lessons from the past to avoid a repeat of boom and bust. Garcés also mentioned the recent Urban Reform and Refurbishment Law (Ley de rehabilitación y regeneración urbana in Spanish), introduced by his Ministry to encourage the refurbishment of the old quarters of Spain’s many historic cities. He claimed that some €2,400 million will be invested in property refurbishment in the next three years direct 50,000 jobs and 200,000 indirectly.
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Useful Numbers activities Mariposa 968 631 008 Airconditioning: AC Services: 672 850 963 TJ Electricals: 868 181 121 Bar, restaurants & cafes AP’s 968 978 869 Bar Med: 968 595 864 Bar Trevi 968 199 939 Cat’s Bar 634 322 729 Club House Bistro 968 978 855 Elliots 968 158 499 La Vida 625 917 425 Mariposa 968 631 008 Quality Indian restaurant Tel 968 199 198 Ratatouille 968 155 887 Piccolo 968 131 515 Ratatouille 968 155 887 Sartaj Indian Restaurant: 968 115 260 Seventh Heaven 968 332 088 Spice Villa 968 199 226 The New Royal 968 595 864 Welcome Place: 968199 298 Beauty Care & Health Clinical complementary therapies 634 327 241 Heather mobile 636 657 481 Freedom Mobility 968 153 620 Builders Brian Jones and Co: 646 705 021 CM Constructions 659 159 948 JML Building: 669 05 46 52 Car Hire & SERVICES F&C Rental 968 199 156 Car mechanics & car sales Ken Sherwood mechanics 679 646 859 Carpentry Dave Davidson 634 330 706 Camposol Business Centre The Journal, Security, Dentist, Chiropodists, Camposol Health Clinic 968 103 008 Central Heathing & Plumbing Calida Gas & Oil 659 761 771 Charities Age Concern 634 310216 Andreas animal rescue 690 906 565 FAST: 968 131 893 PALS 968 422 228 / 626460 465 Lions 696 827 525 Mabs 639 665 370 Making a Difference 634 357 137 Chimney Sweep Tony 646 438 694 Chiropodists Nathalia 968 103 008 Computer design services Daniel White www.danielwhitedesign. com Counselling/Life coaching: Clearway Forward, Paul Cosco: 629 661 862 Dentists Camposol Business Centre 968 103 008 Ear Candling Heather mobile 636 657 481 Electricians Andy 617 644 339 Funerals and funeral plans
Tony Smith, Funeral director 650 631 719
Fish & Chips Cats Bar: 666 188 353 Elliots Bolnuevo 968 158 499 Trevi Bar: 968 199 939 Hairdressers Carols 968 974 989 Euphoria 868 188 706/657 713 571 Fusiion 968 961 222 Jane’s Salon 968 158 433 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 Home Management Services: 968 328 074/637 130 784 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 Best of Spanish/Murcia Coast and Country 968 598 173/664 360 208 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 663 74 24 42 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
In the event of a medical emergency call 112 and then phone F.A.S.T on 968 970 626 (Camposol Only)
Getting in touch with the committees and organisations
CRA Camposol Residents Association. The cabin is located alongside the Cultural Centre on Sector B and is open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11 to 1pm.(Closed on Bank Holidays) The Chairman is Phil Gelling and can be contacted on chairman@cracamposol.com, general or membership enquiries can be sent to info@cracamposol.com. The duty Committee member can be contacted on 634 364 739. Their website is www.cracamposol.com 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.Chair: Ken D’Angelo Email: kendangelo1818@gmail.com Vice Chair: Paul Reid Email: paullindale@aol.com Treasurer: Anita Girvan Email: anitagirvan@outlook.com Membership Secretary: Carol D’Angelo Email:dmemsec@outlook.com 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.
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Wow, hasn´t the weather changed, it’s hot hot hot. Please remember that your animals cannot speak so you have to think for them keep them cool... remember DOGS DIE IN HOT CARS. This month saw Tamara, our cross GSD find her new home; she will be spending time both in Camposol and the UK. Tamara has been with us about six months having been found by one of our dearest supporters dumped in her garden. But as the saying goes “All’s well that ends well” Little Holly has been with me to Camposol on a Monday morning now for a few weeks, but I´m afraid that she will not be with me anymore, because she’s been homed, sorry but I know that a few of you were pondering about whether to adopt her but Judith has made the decision. Thank you Judith. Holly is just the most lovable girl. Also homed this month were five of our Guinea Pigs. We do still have two females left if you fancy a little squeaker. On the donkey front ...Salvador is lame at the moment so confined to a stable which he hates!!!! not sure how its happened but he does hoof about a lot, will let you know how he gets on Storm one of our horses that were looking for a home.....is now in Cartagena at the stables on trial for 2 more weeks ...and it’s looking very good. . Also this month saw a small week old pup left at the home of one of our shop ladies. Amanda kindly volunteered to bottle feed her; they had even hacked off her tail ....why on earth would they do that!!!!!! thankfully after antibiotic cream its now healed, little Tilly is now lapping and ready for her new home. It doesn´t stop there though, as two days later a sack was found outside our shop at opening time, inside the sack was a box and inside the box was four hours old pups all with their cords attached. Thank you Jody for taking two of them and hand rearing them, we just would not have coped with all four at our house, this was 3 weeks ago now the two girls and two boys are lapping and playing, they will be medium to large size, and will be ready for adoption as you read this. Ok folks that’s it for this month ....you can follow us on face book, and if you have any donations you would like us to have I’m on the carpark Camposol B Sec every Monday 11.30 to 1.30, for larger item we can arrange pick up.
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On the Saturdays of 25th April and 2nd May we participated in Mazarrón Town Hall’s promotion of local charities, in Mazarron Town itself and in the Port of Mazarrón. We did this in conjunction with their Social Services department, with whom we work very closely. The objective was to make the general public aware of what we do and how is benefits the local
Charity organisations are, as such, quite a new concept in Spanish culture. It was mostly the work of the Church to provide such aid and assistance in the past. The increasing number of humanitarian charities has mainly come about because of “El Crisis”. A number of Spanish charities were represented at the event, including Spain’s Red Cross, La Cruz Roja, who supply aid and assistance in a variety of ways throughout our area, one of which is to provide a rescue team at all the major beaches along the coast. These promotional days will probably be scheduled every few months or so. Thanks to everyone who participated in this very successful initiative. We appeal, as always, for shampoo, toiletries like toothpaste and shower gel, nappies and sanitary towels. Many, many thanks to all of you who are generously supporting this long running appeal, our clients are so grateful to receive these extras on top of the food they are given. We are coming into the holiday season now and if after your holiday you have any left over suntan cream, shampoo, shower gel that sort of thing that you cannot take with you and would be discarding them in the rubbish bin, please think of us and put the items in a bag and place them in our Charity Bins at Quick Save on Camposol Commercial Centre B, or in the Port at The Tea Pot Café. We thank you in anticipation. Whilst we are looking forward to our Summer Garden Party this month, we are also planning for our next fashion show, so if you have any good quality ladies winter garments you no longer require, again, please think of us. Our bi-annual Ladies Fashion Show help us to raise a lot of money for our charity (and helps our supporters to have a much looked forward to afternoon too!) We thank you for your continued support for our worthwhile cause. Thanks for helping us to MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
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an old countryman standing by the side of the road. “Excuse me sir” said the man “Do you know how deep the water is?” “Oh not very deep” said the countryman “You’ll be alright to drive through it.” The man set off through the water, but his car was engulfed with water and completely filled with water. The man scrambled out and back to the edge of the water. He turned to the countryman and said “You idiot! I thought you said that water wasn’t deep.” “Yes its funny that” said the countryman “It only reaches halfway up on those ducks over there!”
A man wanted to buy a dog so he looked in the local paper. He saw an advert which read “Pedigree Labrador for sale only £100”. He rang up the telephone number in the advert and arranged a meeting. When he arrived at the owners house, the owner showed the man into the lounge where the Labrador was lying in front of the fire. “Well what kind of pedigree does the dog have then?” asked the man. “Why not ask him yourself” said the owner. The man looked bemused but eventually turned to the dog and said “Well what sort of pedigree do you have?” “Well my mother was a winner at Crufts and my father was runner up” said the dog. “I was trained as a guide dog and after that I was trained to sniff out bombs for the bomb disposal squad” The man was amazed and turned to the owner and said “That’s fantastic, but why do you want to sell a talking dog?” “Because” said the owner “He’s such a liar!”
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A child asked his father, “How were people born?” So his father said, “Adam and Eve made babies, then their babies became adults and made babies, and so on.” The child then went to his mother, asked her the same question and she told him, “We were monkeys then we evolved to become like we are now.” The child ran back to his father and said, “You lied to me!” His father replied, “No, your mom was talking about her side of the family.” I went into a record shop and asked, “do you have anything by the Doors?” The assistant said, “yes, a fire extinguisher and a bucket of sand. I went to the chemist and asked, “Can I have a comb please?” The man said, “Do you want a steel one?” “No,” I replied, “ My parents brought me up right I’ve got money.”
Answers to last month’s Riddles A: Answer: Tom puts one of his locks on the box with the ring in it. When Sally gets it she puts one of her own locks on the box and sends it back to Tom. Finally Tom takes his lock off of the box and sends it back to Sally who can then unlock her own lock and retrieve the ring. A: Miss the first time on purpose. If you try to hit John and do. Then Tom goes next and he will hit you and you will lose for sure. If you aim at Tom and hit him then John will go for you. If you miss on your first turn John will go for Tom for sure because he is a stronger player. If he hits him then it’s just you and John, but you are going first. If he misses him then Tom will hit John and it will be just you and Tom, but again in this case you are going first.
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