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Welcome to the November 2015 edition of The Journal! We have been working extra hard this month to bring you another fantastic edition of the magazine! It is that time of the year again! The chill is in the evening air and inside the house becomes colder than the outside. This can mean only one thing! It’s LOG BURNER TIME! Our regular readers will know that this happens to be one of the most exciting times of the year for me! In the magazine this month we talk to Manolo from Firewood El Pareton who explains what the ideal types of wood for using in your log burner are. Before lighting it for the first time this year, don’t forget to ensure that your chimney is swept! Health and Safety first! You can find the number of Tony the Chimney Sweep on page 14. We would like to extend a warm Camposol welcome to Currencies Direct who we have worked with for many years, and who have now opened a brand new office on Sector B on Camposol! If you need to transfer money internationally, then pop down and see them to learn how they can save you €€€€! You will find them next to La Caixa bank in a hard to miss, bright orange building with a huge Currencies Direct sign on the front! Also this month don’t forget to pick up a copy of our new sister magazine the Costa Property Pages! Over this last year the property sector across Spain has shown a strong recovery and with this trend set to continue we are delighted to produce this monthly property related magazine. If you are looking to buy or sell a property then this is the magazine for you! You can also visit the website www. costpropertypages.com to view a wide selection of property from all the best agents in the area! Lastly we would like to say Happy Birthday to Carol from the Black Bull on Camposol sector B! Carol will turning 30 this month and is having a huge party to celebrate! Don’t miss it- November 28th at the Black Bull- more details in the Gig Guide! Have a great November! Robert Rutherford

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Happy Retirement to Saied of 7th Heaven Everybody has that special Bar, Restaurant or Café that they frequent where the staff know them by name and know what they will order as soon as they walk through the door. For many locals and holiday makers in Puerto de Mazarron that place was 7th Heaven. Famous for its homemade cakes, and summer BBQ terrace, 7th Heaven was home from home. For its legions of fans, it is sadly no more. After many successful years the hard working Saied has finally decided to slow down his pace of life and opt for retirement. “It has been great fun” said Saied. “I will miss the customers, I will miss the friends that I have made, but not the long hours! It’s time for me to enjoy my retirement and spending time with my family. Once again, from me and all of our staff, we want to say a huge thank you!” From everyone at the Journal, thanks to you Saied for making 7th Heaven “The meeting place in the Port”. We wish you a fantastic retirement, after all those years working so hard, you deserve it! Bon Voyage!

Best Summer in 10 Years for Tourism 2015 summer, from July to September, was the best summer in 10 years for Spain’s tourism, according to Exceltur, the association that encompasses big companies of the sector in Spain. Local media in Spain last week quoted

Exceltur executives as saying that that the sector performance between July and September was “excellent”, highlighting that the activity had risen by 3.7% during the period when compared with a year earlier. Exceltur emphasised that domestic tourism rose this summer, recovering the demand that had sharply fallen because of the economic crisis. In July and August, Spaniards’ overnight stays rose by 6.2% and consumption increased by 5%, recovering pre-crisis levels.

Spain is the 3rd most visited country in the world after the United States and France and is the 2nd country where tourists spend more money.

Spain’s La Primitiva lottery awards record prize The owner of a ticket for Spain’s Primitiva Lottery validated in Barcelona is set to receive over €100 million in prize money – the biggest ever sum handed out by the draw.

On the other hand, there were 72,762 people more affiliated to the social security system working in the tourist sector when compared with the same period in 2014 and companies said that both sales and benefits had risen.

The previous biggest payout, awarded to a winner in Seville in August 2013, was €67.1 million.

People working in the hotel industry sector rose by 58,890, those working in the accommodation sector rose by 12,203, while those working in entertainment, travel agencies and air transport increased by 9,942 workers, 1,669 and 916 respectively. Spain expects to receive a record high of 68 million international tourists this year. In this sense, Exceltur pointed out that Spain continued to benefit from the political instability suffered by countries in the north of Africa, highlighting increases of arrivals from Britain, France and Belgium. On the other hand, arrivals from Russia have significantly fallen.

The holder of the only winning ticket in Thursday’s draw will receive a total of €101,724,559 after winning in the Special Category – selecting all six numbers plus the return number – and scooping the accumulated prize in the First Category – awarded for picking the six main winning numbers. The winning combination was formed by the numbers 1, 7, 21, 27, 38 and 46. The key number was 41 and the return number was 6. The total amount collected by the draw rose to €27 million.

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Important AnnouncementCamposol Security Camposol Surveillance wish to announce that they will cease to trade from the 1st of November 2015. This regrettable decision has been reached by the management due to a number of factors. Whilst the majority of clients were happy with the service, many paying a year in advance, there has been a significant number of clients who contracted the service then failed to pay. Others cancelled direct debit agreements without informing the company. This has led to the company continuing to provide the service to the clients, and then being penalised by the bank as they attempted to collect the monies owed. The security company has been in operation for over 5 years, and in that time their close liaison with the both the Polica Local and Guardia Civil, has not only prevented crime, but led to the conviction of criminals operating in the area, with one burglar being sentenced to 2 years in prison for crimes committed on Camposol. In a statement, Security company owner Luis Canovas said “In the absence of a police presence or even the most basic services such as street lighting on urbanisation Camposol, we worked

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pay, or cancelled their direct debits hard to provide an excellent service for without notification are invited to come very little money to our clients. But over and settle their bill. the last 5 years the cost of running our business has increased considerably. We have to pay our staff, their contracts, run vehicles, pay fuel, taxes, insurances and much more. Until this point we have absorbed these costs in the interest of continuing to Christmas Menu 24th December provide a much needed service to 40€ per person, Entertainment by live band Retro the community. Bottle of Wine Per Couple But when we arrive in the situation that our own customers Starters want the service Pumpkin Soup but not to pay for it, then we have Garlic Prawns to re-evaluate our position. And our position now is Mains to discontinue the 8oz Fillet Steak with Roast Potato & Vegetables service.”

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By opening its second-biggest store in the world in Spain, Primark, owned by Associated British Foods, signalled its confidence in its future in Spain after 10 years of quietly building up a chain of around 40 stores there. There was not much quiet about the debut, however, as the new store was mobbed by hundreds of shoppers eager to grab fashion essentials at bargain prices in a country where 22% unemployment has strained family finances. “Being on Gran Via and in such a large space is obviously a symbolic step for Primark. It’s the icing on the cake for the new king of low-cost clothing retailing in Spain,” said Carlos Hernandez, a Madridbased retail consultant. The new store is in the Gran Via 32 building on one of Madrid’s main arteries

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which now has a more swanky look thanks to years of renovation work on the once-delapidated 1920s and 30s multistorey buildings that line the street. The building also houses Primark’s nearest rivals - Mango, Hennes & Mauritz and Inditex’s Lefties and, ironically, is owned by Inditex’s founder, Amancio Ortega, the world’s fourth richest man. Around 300 people queued outside the store, with dancers wearing black “I love Primark” T-shirts and carrying balloons to entertain customers. The building features a glass-domed patio lined with balconies, featuring laser screens promoting the store’s offers: dozens of styles of bags and brimmed hats, 11-euro stilettos and 28-euro camel coats. In the shop was Victor, a 25-year-old who studied design but is unemployed, wearing a black T-shirt with a Palestinian scarf wound tightly about his neck. “I’ve come for the hype really. Primark do trends very well and their logoed T-shirts are great, though the quality of their stuff isn’t great. But it’s cheap,” he said. “Primark was popular even before (Spain’s economic) crisis, because there isn’t anywhere you can find jeans for 9 euros,” he said, shouting to be heard above the in-store DJ’s set.

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In Spain, only just beginning to emerge from a deep recession, cheap mass-market retailers are seen as appealing to priceconscious shoppers. Cheap oil, weak inflation, tax cuts and low interest rates are all helping to put some money in consumers’ pockets, and retail sales are recovering. But the outlook remains tough for many. “This is a good moment to expand again, particularly in the low-cost segment, as salaries are and will continue to be low in the years ahead and growth will come particularly from these low and low-tomid retail segments,” said Hernandez. Demand for cheaper fashion has also put some pressure on Inditex, which owns the Zara, Bershka and Massimo Dutti store chains and has overhauled Lefties, its discount arm which it says sells leftover Zara stock although the clothes are branded under the Lefties name. But largely speaking, estimates Bernstein analyst Jamie Merriman, Primark’s around 6% Spanish market share has hit smaller players more than Inditex. “Spain is very interesting given that it is Inditex’s home turf, but so far there has been room for both retailers and we’re seeing continued consolidation. There is a surprising number of small retailers that are losing out,” she said.

“This opening reflects the boom in massmarket fashion, with Primark, Inditex, Mango and H&M all doing very well in Spain ... Why? Because tourism is doing very well,” said Robert Travers, a retail property partner at Cushman & Wakefield. Showing signs of a recovery, Spanish consumer confidence has shot up 17 percentage points in a year, according to state pollster CIS, with the tourist industry also doing well thanks to a weak euro and security concerns elsewhere.

Spanish Restaurant the “Best in the World” TripAdvisor just voted Martin Berasategui, a restaurant in northern Spain, the best restaurant on the planet. The eponymous restaurant is headed by Chef Martin Berasategui, who has eight Michelin stars — more than any other Spanish chef. The restaurant, in Lasarte, serves highconcept Basque fare. While dishes run the gamut from classic to zany, they all have one thing in common: They look more like artwork than something edible. They are also small — only three or four mouthfuls — and pricey. Appetizers are around EU50 each, entrees around EU80, and desserts will cost you about EU37

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Ryanair launch Newcastle- Spain flights Budget airline Ryanair today announced three new routes to Spain and Ireland as it launched its summer 2016 schedule from Newcastle Airport. It will fly five times a week to Alicante, four times to Malaga, and nine times to Dublin. The extra flights are part of Ryanairâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Always Getting Betterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; programme, which includes new bases, a new personalised website, new app, new cabin interiors, new crew uniforms and improved inflight menus. Kate Sherry, Ryanairâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deputy director of route development in Newcastle, said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re pleased to launch our Summer 2016 Newcastle schedule, with two new routes to Alicante and Malaga, as well as a route to Dublin, which will deliver over 270,000 customers p.a. (an extra 110,000) and support 200 on-site jobs at Newcastle Airport. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our customers can look forward to further improvements in the coming months, including our ground-breaking personalised website, with exciting new digital features such as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;hold the fareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and real customer detination reviews, and improved menus, new cabin crew uniforms and new cabin interiors on board, with more to come in year three, as we continue to offer so much more than just lowest fares.â&#x20AC;?

To celebrate the launch of our Newcastle summer 2016 schedule, we are releasing 100,000 seats for sale across our European network at fares starting from just ÂŁ17.99, which are available for booking until midnight on Sunday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Since these amazing low prices will be snapped up quickly, customers should log onto www.ryanair.com and avoid missing out.

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Spainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s public prosecutor has asked the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s High Court to investigate German carmaker Volkswagen and the scandal surrounding its rigging of diesel emissions tests, according to a court document seen by Reuters. The public prosecutor argued that Volkswagen might have committed fraud, including by taking subsidies illicitly, and may have committed a crime related to the environment due to pollution by its cars, the document showed. If Spainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s High Court agrees to take on the case, it would be handed to an investigating magistrate and could still take months or even years to go to trial or it could be dropped.

in the United States, and its operations elsewhere are also being scrutinized. It has said that in Spain alone, nearly 700,000 cars, mostly linked to its SEAT brand, may have included the illegal software at the heart of the scandal which erupted in mid-September. Volkswagenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s share price has suffered as a result and its long-time chief executive had to quit. Spainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s public prosecutor is requesting that Spainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Industry Ministry, which has been in close contact with Volkswagen over the case, hand over all the information it has gathered so far. It also wants Volkswagen to provide more details on its Spanish operations and on the software it used. Spainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s government had said it would try to claw back car purchase subsidies handed out to Volkswagen, though it has since been more cautious, noting that the incentives to buy greener vehicles were not linked to the exact types of emissions under scrutiny and may not be recoverable. The Industry Ministry has stressed, however, than a EU4.2 bln investment in Spain by Volkswagen would be guaranteed, at a time when the carmaker is contemplating massive cost savings.

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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.

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PREPARING YOUR CAR FOR WINTER Winter weather in Spain can vary from year to year and snowfall on the south coast is unlikely. However, if your car is parked outside during the worst of the winter months, or you’re planning to visit the interior or venture north, there are some simple steps you can take to prepare your car for winter. PROTECTING AGAINST ICE AND FROST Lights, heaters and wipers put high demands on the car battery and they have to work harder in colder weather. If your battery is over 5 years old it may be time to shop around for a

replacement. Top up your windscreen wash with a more concentrated mix of antifreeze. Give locks and mechanisms a spray with WD40. Cleaning and waxing your car will give the bodywork a coat of protection against temperature extremes.

stopping distances, reduce aquaplaning and improve handling. If you haven’t changed to winter treads, road safety experts recommend 3mm of tyre depth as a minimum for winter driving.

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Breakdowns are more common in winter. The number of breakdowns can increase dramatically during extreme conditions. For safe trouble-free driving we recommend gentle manoeuvres, as stopping distances are ten times longer in snow and ice. To avoid wheel spin, pull away in second gear, easing your foot gently off the clutch. Maintain a constant speed where possible, if you need to break, then apply them gently and progressively. Leave plenty of room between you and the car in front. If you get stuck, straighten the steering and clear any excess build up of snow from the wheels. You can get additional grip by putting a sack or old rug in front of the driving wheels. Once your car is moving, maintain a constant speed, avoiding rapid acceleration or deceleration and try not to stop until you reach firmer ground.

Make sure you have a phone charger in the car should you need to call for assistance. In the event you get stranded, there are some items that will make a difference; carry some blankets, a folding shovel, jump leads, tow-bar and tow rope. If colder weather is forecast, make sure you have a full tank of fuel, as you may need to keep the engine running to stay warm until help arrives. Check your insurance policy covers you for emergency breakdown and recovery. Línea Directa provides for Road Assistance in their car insurance policies. This ensures that you receive immediate assistance by phone 24 hours a day. Our breakdown service will endeavour to get your car back on the road as soon as possible or tow your vehicle to your local repairer of choice in Spain.

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Camposol British Builder Mazarron Country Club Garden Project I was recommended by a former client to design and build a low maintenance relaxing garden area at Mazarron Country Club so I arranged to go and meet the prospective clients with my drawing pad in hand … I design and plan all my garden and landscaping projects myself, I have designed and planned over 150 landscaping projects in the UK over the years before moving to Spain. My work has ranged from converting fields into beautiful English traditional gardens to small modern be-spoke outdoor areas . When I met up with Martin and Barbara they told me they had limited ideas but wanted a garden to relax and unwind in. I always like to sit down with clients for a good couple of hours to find out about their lifestyle and likes and dislikes and I always try to incorporate some of a client’s ideas. I think it’s important to fully understand your client when taking on a new project , we discussed Martin and Barbara’s garden plan and I did some sketches, I always sketch up the client’s wish list first on paper as having a visual of their dream garden helps you make simple but effective changes in order to produce a stunning outdoor space. With their plan in hand we walked around the garden together and the started to discuss what they wanted and if it really worked or not. Employing someone that can understand outdoor space is important and the ability to change things to optimize the best from a garden /patio space is something I have done time after time, I am a firm believer in being a straight talker with clients and if I think it’s not a good idea I will say so . Myself, Barbara and Martin then sat down again with my sketch pad and I then incorporated my ideas into their garden design, after an hour or so we finally agreed on a design and plan. I then went away to prepare a full written quotation. A couple of days later I was back on site and I sat down and fully explained all the costs and time scales to them, they were happy with everything. All my work is detailed in a signed contract of works agreement….. I will not work without this. The work commenced a few weeks later, all the ground work was done clearing the massive 200 sqm plot and the we started to set and plan out the patio areas , paths , planting and irrigation systems the whole area took us just under 3 weeks from start to finish. Martin and Barbara were kept informed of progress every

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step of the way and I would like to thank them for their business . I am a fully qualified builder and I am a former member of Trustmark and The Federation of Master Builders in the UK. I have all my qualifications available for client’s to see and these include qualifications for bricklaying , plastering , tiling , plumbing , tree surgery, landscaping and design work. I also obtain much of my business here in Spain through recommendations from former Spanish and English clients. I specialize in extensions, underbuild conversions, bathrooms , kitchens , tiling plumbing , plastering and rendering as well as landscaping and gardening. I have set up a Facebook page ..Camposol British Builder which also shows examples of my work. The Journal has asked if I can do another editorial for next month’s Journal covering building projects together with recent kitchen and bathroom fits so please look out for this in November’s issue. If you have any questions or if you would like any advice on a project that you are planning please contact us via our Facebook page: www.facebook. com/camposolbritishbuilder or call us on 685 225 025.

Free-Sol – Safe Grip Anti-Slip Product Have you ever lost your footing or slipped on tile floors? Are you worried that guests may slip in the shower, bath or round the pool? Are you the owner or responsible for a business in Spain? Free-Sol has an anti slip treatment that reduces the risk of slips and falls on many different types of floor surfaces, which become dangerous to walk on when wet or damp. The flooring we have in Spain, whether ceramic tiles, slate, terrazzo, quarry tiles, marble, stone, concrete or even enamel baths and shower trays can be particularly unforgiving if you are unfortunate enough to fall. Furthermore these surfaces can become lethal when wet or moist. Fortunately you don’t have to replace your floors to make them safer. FreeSol has a transparent anti slip solution, which can be applied to floor surfaces thereby radically improving their slip resistance when wet.

For the record, 95% of major slips result in broken bones and they can also be the initial causes for a range of other accidents. The application of our anti slip product is quick and easy – we even have DIY kits available if you’d like to carry out the application yourself. Once the treatment is complete all you have to do is keep the surface clean using good housekeeping procedures, normal cleaning agents will not affect the performance of the product. If you own or are responsible for a business in Spain you are legally obligated to protect the safety of your customers and staff. If an accident should occur and you have not taken reasonable steps to make your business safe you can be prosecuted. Why not give us a call NOW to find out how to make your home or business a safer place and to receive a free no obligation quote and demonstration. To find out more, please phone Martin Freeman on 659 232 507 or alternatively send Martin an e-mail. His e-mail address is martin. freeman@free-sol.com

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In Loving Memory of Ewa Chudzynska - Sadowska 28th July 1941 ~ 13th August 2015

In Loving Memory of John Alfred Caygill 9th July 1933 ~ 19th September 2015

Jane and the family would like to thank all the friends and neighbours for their support as the recent passing of Ewa.Special thanks to Tony Smith & Duncan Tart for a lovely service and also to everyone who attended her service.

Jill and her family would like to express their sincere thanks to all the friends and neighbors for their kind expressions of sympathy received during the recent passing of John. Special thanks to everyone who attended the funeral service for all their support.

In Loving Memory of Alan Sheppard 10th June 1946 ~ 16th September 2015

In Loving Memory of Donald William Wickett 11th January 1932 ~ 27th September 2015

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Reunited with his beloved Connie who passed away March 2015.The family would like to express their sincere thanks to all the friends and neigbours for their love and support at the sudden passing of Don.It was a great shock to us all, but may he rest with Connie now. Together Forever

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Tony Smith The English Funeral Director In Loving Memory of Susan Bratcher 13th August 1946 ~ 24th September 2015

In Loving Memory of Margaret Crossley 29th June 1945 ~ dates to follow

Paul, Jo & the family would like to thank all the friends and neighbours for their love and support received during this very difficult time. Special thanks to Margo, MABS and everyone who attended the service and gave donated in her memory. She will be greatly missed.

Nick and his family would like to express their sincere thanks to all the friends and neighbours for the kind messages of sympathy and support received during this very difficult time. Special thanks to everyone who attended the funeral service, your love and support has been greatly appreciated.

In Loving Memory of Sue Ann Mitchell 27th July 1949 ~ 27th September 2015

In Loving Memory of Wilma Inglis Kell 1st November 1944 ~ 10th October 2015

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Graham and Gillian would like to thank all the neighbours for their support and kind messages received during the sudden and devastating passing of Wilma. Special thanks to everyone who showed their support by attending the funeral service.

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The English Funeral Director Invites You To Attend A Special Christmas Remembrance Service

Tony Smith, The English Funeral Director, is holding his ninth Christmas Remembrance service in order to help people remember loved ones at this special season. Although Christmas is a time for celebration, it can also be a time for remembering those who are no longer with us. Everyone is busy with Christmas shopping and wishing each other a Merry Christmas, but for some there will be an empty place at the table and a name missing from the Christmas cards. It may be for a loved one who has recently passed away or even for someone who died many years ago.The memorial tree service enables people to take part in a tangible act of remembrance at what can be a very difficult time for many people.You are invited to write a message or prayer for your loved one on a star which will be provided on the evening. This may be a person who has passed away recently or many years ago. There will be an opportunity to place the star upon our Christmas memory tree which will be dedicated during the service. The remembrance service aims to be uplifting whilst reflecting on the lives of those who have passed away. There will be a selection of poems, prayers, Christmas carols and a time for reflection. Stars will be available on the evening or if you are unable to attend please contact Tony Smith on 650 631 719 prior to the evening and we can hang a star on your behalf. The service will start at 6pm, you are invited to come from 5.30pm if you wish to write your message before the service starts. After the event there will be mince pies and a glass of sherry for everyone, so come and join us. Mazarrón New Tanatorio Monday 7th December 2015 at 6pm

THE ENGLISH FUNERAL DIRECTOR & MAZARRÓN’S NEW TANATORIO WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP The English Funeral Service is owned and run by Tony Smith. Tony says "I am the only qualified English Funeral Director working in the Costa Calida & Costa Blanca regions. My company provides a complete 24hr English Funeral Service to the expatriate community. I am first and foremost a professional, fully qualified Funeral Director with over 27 years experience. I also offer many different ways of paying for the funeral; Spanish Funeral Insurance (see below); Golden Leaves; Register with The English Funeral Director, or simply pay at the time of the funeral.

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Hospederia Los Balcones, in association with Bodegas Luzon are honoured to present you with the perfect marriage of 4 high quality wines paired with 4 fantastic gourmet courses! Come and join us on Saturday the 28th of November for a night to remember and enjoy delicious Spanish cuisine accompanied by ﬁne wines of Spain!

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Mains ROAST TURKEY Bacon and chipolata, roasted potatoes, parsnips, traditional chestnut stufﬁng, cranberry sauce RUMP OF LAMB Slow roasted lamb rump, daugphinoise potatoes, roasted root vegetables, rich red wine jus FILLET of SALMON green beans, creamy mash potato, shrimp thermidor sauce

Luzon Blanco Airén With Grilled Shellﬁsh with Tartar Sauce

Luzón Roble Monastrell With Roast Pork Loin with Cucumber Vinaigrette

Desserts CHRISTMAS PUDDING Brandy cream, rum and raisin ice cream WHITE CHOCOLATE BAILEY’S CHEESECAKE Strawberries, crointro sorbet CONTINENTAL CHEESE BOARD Selection of quality cheeses and accompaniments INCLUDING EITHER BOTTLE OF CAVA between 2 people BOTTLE OF WINE CRIANZA between 2 people COFFEE

Luzón Crianza Monastrell Cabernet With Fillet Steak with Caramelized onion and peppered goats cheese

Altos de Luzón Monastrell Cabernet Tempranillo With Escalope stuffed with carmalized vegetables

Los Balcones Opening Hours November/December: Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Fiestas from 11am! We are available for for Events and parties 7 days a week- Call for details! Friday´s: Fish and Chip Special: 8€ Friday/Saturday: Paellas and BBQ: 10€ Sunday: Special Sunday Menu: BBQ and Roast Meats: 15€

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Ex Pat Solutions

Most of the time, life in Spain is idyllic. Great weather, beautiful beaches, bbq´s and relaxing by the pool. But sometimes, life here is not all sunshine and sangria. When things go wrong living in a country where you are not familiar with the language nor, the often bureaucratic procedures can not only be daunting, but also a pain. Sorting out paperwork at the town hall, making appointments over the phone,

or calling the electric company to sort out an incorrect bill, can all be sources of stress and frustration. If the above sounds familiar to you, then don’t worry. Xpat Solutions are here to help. They are on hand to help with all aspects of Ex-Pat life. They can help you by translating over the phone when you get stuck at the post office, or town hall, or explain a bill or letter that you don’t understand. Need a good Lawyer or plumber? Would you like a party organised? Would you like Spanish lessons? Xpat Solutions are your one stop shop to take the stress and inconvenience out of your life. For more information on how XPat Solutions scan make your life stress free, call Rodrigo on 669 620 481 or email: expatdesk@outlook.es

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Come and indulge yourself in the sights, sounds, smells and taste of Christmas.

Stalls Tombola Gifts Games Cakes Mulled Wine Bucks Fizz Mince Pies Sausage Rolls

F.A.S.T. Christmas Draw at 2pm First Prize €400 Leroy Merlin Voucher

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CHRISTMAS FAIR – CHANGE OF PLAN

We regret to announce that our usual venue, Lagarto Verde in Puerto de Mazarron, is not available on the planned date. So this year we have been invited to join the ‘Charity Xmas Fair’ at Mariano’s, Camposol on SATURDAY 14TH NOVEMBER from 11am to 2pm. We will be there with our cake stall, tombola and information desk along with many other food and produce stalls, clothing, gifts etc etc. Why not

come along for a couple of hours and see if you can buy your presents early this year! The fair is being organised by Pauline and money raised will be shared between Age Concern, MABS & FAST. We are always on the lookout for people to help with the administration and dayto-day running of Age Concern. So, if you can spare a few hours a week, please get in touch with us to see how you can help. The hours are not fixed, we appreciate whatever you can offer. We also need people to join our committee. Why not contact us and arrange an

informal visit. No obligation and it costs nothing to ask! Telephone: 634 310216 Email: ageconcerncostacalida@ hotmail.com

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EVERY WEEK Bernie Mac every Sunday from 7.30pm The Monday Quiz starting at 8.30pm Steak Night every Tuesday 15â&#x201A;Ź for 3 Courses The Jam Night every Thursday at 9pm. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget our famous Sunday carvery 9â&#x201A;Ź for two course or 12â&#x201A;Ź for four courses starting at 1pm

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New Years Eve With Abba Dabba Doo! Tickets 10 Euro pp includes Suitlana´s Gourmet Buffet & Cava at Midnight.

Yet another busy month for FAST responders and supporters. Mid September saw the FAST golf day go with a swing. The day was hosted by the Club De Golf Camposol; a great day was had by all. A total of €1842 was raised for FAST. With special thanks to all the golfers and to Chuck and Leslie. On Friday 25th September the now famous FAST “table top sale” took place outside TJ Electricals on B Comercial centre, items donated by the public were purchased by people looking for a bargain. There were electrical items, clothing, household goods, china ornaments and lots more. More than €600 was raised on the day. All items went, thanks to the team of table top sales staff. If you have items that you no longer need or want that FAST could sell for a few Euros please contact FAST on our information/enquiry phone number. On the 5th October three FAST responders were on duty at the Hacienda de Alamo Golf Club for the Los Amigos golf day. The weather was perfect and all the golfers returned safely.

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Fund raising activities are an essential part of this unique charity serving the whole of Camposol. Without the funds we could not run the two FAST cars, purchase medical equipment, defibrillating machines oxygen and all the other equipment required to attend medical emergencies on Camposol.

When receiving a call for assistance, we will get there as soon as we possibly can. If you would like to become a responder or supporter please come along on a Tuesday morning at 11.00 or call the

The Camposol “nurses” have been out every Tuesday, we had a new nurse on the first Tuesday in October, “Nurse Paulette” We hope they raised a smile and encouraged you to part with your hard earned money! The responders have also been busy with 14 call outs in September resulting in the requirement for 11 ambulances. There are two responders ready to attend medical emergencies 24 hours a day on Camposol.

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Upcoming events We have a day trip to Benidorm on Wednesday 18th November. Tickets €15 available from the Friday market bookstall or by calling the enquiry phone number. FAST Yuletide Indulgence With Christmas only weeks away it is time to get into the Christmas spirit. On the 28th November we will hold a Christmas Indulgence at Marianos restaurant, Camposol. The fun starts at 11.00 with the The Camposol “Nurses” ooh Matron Christmas draw at 14.00, with great enquiry number. prizes! FAST responders train each Tuesday There will be a Tombola plus a morning 09.00 to 12.00 at the Cultural “Chocoholics tombola”, wheel of Centre on B sector. fortune, cakes, games, mince pies, sausage rolls, mulled wine, bucks fizz. Come along and indulge yourself in Christmas and help raise funds for El[h )& o[Whi [nf[h_[dY[ FAST.

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ESAMD The Poppy Appeal is well under way and you can find poppies and collection boxes in bars, restaurants & shops in the Mazarrón district until 12th November 2015. The British Legion created the Poppy Appeal to help those returning from the First World War. A century on from the start of that conflict, we’re still helping today’s Armed Forces families and veterans in much the same way. The poppy is a powerful symbol - it is worn to commemorate the sacrifices of our Armed Forces and to show support to those still serving today and their loved ones. The Legion’s vital welfare work is entirely dependent on the public’s support – so please give generously and wear your poppy with pride, knowing that with your donation you can help the entire Armed Forces community to Live On. Ex Servicemen’s Association of Mazarrón District esamd.espana@gmail.com Tel: 626 209419

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Misfit, after launching its Shine activity tracker in India last month, has launched the Misfit Shine 2 with improved functions and new features. Available in Rose Gold and Carbon Black, the wearable can be purchased from the company website and would

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Microsoft to launch its own payment service Have a Windows device? Get ready to pay. Microsoft is gearing up to launch its own mobile payment option for Windows phones and tablets. Though Microsoft has had the framework of a mobile wallet built into its operating system since Windows Phone 8, it’s never gone completely in on the concept because of the complexity required to build it. Microsoft VP Joe Belfiore said that this is going to change. “We have a bunch of work we are doing there,” he explained. To prepare for the process of building out a Microsoft mobile payments system, the computing giant has scooped up talent with experience in the field, including Amazon payments product leader Iain Kennedy. Microsoft has also started to secure the necessary licenses needed to provide money transfer services. Microsoft also intends to roll other services into its planned payment product. Tools like Windows Hello — the company’s authentication tool that can unlock devices with a fingerprint, iris, or facial recognition — will be used as a security measure, for example. This might be another case of too little, too late for Microsoft, though. Google, Apple, and Samsung have all beat the company to the punch, providing their own mobile wallet options that are already accepted at millions of retailers. The wallet for Windows devices will primarily serve people already in the Windows mobile ecosystem, which occupies a considerably smaller portion of the market than Android and iOS. Microsoft will get its existing customers the feature, sure, but it’s not likely to steal any away from those who already are paying by tapping their phones or smartwatches at checkout. Still, if you’re a Windows loyalist who has been waiting for this feature to arrive, well, it’s coming. There’s no hard date set, and Belfiore simply said it will arrive “soon.”

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Apple Car Closer Than You Think? Rumours of a possible Apple car keep popping up, and Apple CEO Tim Cook might have just hinted at it rather than dispelling the rumours. Speaking at the Wall Street Journal’s WSJD Live event, Tim Cook spoke about the future of the car industry as a whole, saying, “When I look at the automobile, what I see is that software becomes an increasingly important part of the car of the future.”

explained that Apple in the short term will be looking to give its users an “iPhone experience in the car” with its CarPlay system - but an evolution is at hand. “I do think that industry is at an inflection point for massive change, not just evolutionary change,” Cook said.

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October has seen lots of activity in all three of the Los Palacios park areas, the Memorial garden team have worked really hard in preparation for the next big event in our Calendar the traditional Remembrance Day Service on 11th November. The rose garden has been pruned, most of the park has been cleared of weeds, but the main work has been the relaying of the white stone at the memorial end of the park. Although last year the weather was dreadful, nearly 400 people attended and it would be fantastic to see so many people attend again this year. Please come along and take part in this special community event. Why not take the opportunity of ordering a plaque to remember a loved one whilst attending the remembrance service. The first plaques have now been fitted to the Circle of Remembrance in the Memorial Garden and people say how lovely it is to have such a beautiful peaceful place to go and reflect and remember loved ones. Anyone interested in having a plaque fitted should contact Glyn Webb via our Facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.

continuous flow, and planted the area. Again to help with future maintenance this area has also been covered with gravel. As with People’s Park, this area will probably take around two years to complete. Once again we would like to thank everyone who has supported us financially, every euro donated is used for improvements and the upkeep of existing areas. All members of the group give there time freely and nobody receives any payments of any kind We would love new people to come along and join us to help improve Los Palacios and be part of our fantastic team.

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In People’s Park we have laid over 50 tonnes of gravel covering about 400 square metres down one side of the park and planted 80 oleander bushes to give the whole park a real lift. The team have worked really hard clearing a massive amount of weeds and overgrown plants in preparation for this project starting. We have big plans for this area, but the project will probably take the best part of two years to complete. On Central Park two more areas have been completed, a previously planted area at the northern end of the park has now been gravelled with an additional five Jacaranda trees planted. At the bottom end, directly opposite the doctors, we have raised the ground level to give the edge of the park a nice

Our Autumn Party at the Golf Club was a great success; everyone enjoyed a lovely evening with the very talented Brendan O’Dee. The proceeds will finance current and future work projects. Special thanks must go to Liz’s Cafe and Costa Café for their donations of ‘meal deal’ vouchers, and to all who supported us and donated the lovely raffle prizes. However, during that evening, a newly planted tree was snapped in half and yet another 1000 Litres of water were drained from our containers, making a total of 7000 litres lost – steps are being taken to secure these after the padlocks were vandalized but please be vigilant so we may finally catch the idiots who are regularly doing this? Water is such a precious commodity here in Spain. The Monday Maintenance Scheme ALL ELECTRICAL WORK UNDERTAKEN SURGE PROTECTION AND CARD METERS FOR RENTAL PROPERTIES

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You are not screwed up.You are angry and hurt because you feel that this flussy and your best friend betrayed you.You may also feel a loss of trust. The two people you cared about most have found each other and abandoned you. It happens in books and films and in real life as well.You did not do anything wrong. If anything, they messed up by ruining their friendships with you — or perhaps they just found each other, and the loss of your friendship is part of the fall out of that. Right now, it is important to take care of yourself. Allow yourself to feel your hurt and anger. Only then can you begin to move on with your life. Moving on may mean making changes with your dealings with them as a way of helping you to heal and regain your sense of well-being.You may want to talk things through with them to let them know how hurt you are. This might bring you some closure. Or, you may want to just cut your losses and dump the friendship with them both. For some people, this is a truly radical idea: There is no need to fight with your partner. Ever. Accusations, recriminations, character assassination, threats, name-calling, and cursing, whether delivered at top volume or with a quiet sarcastic sneer, damage a relationship, often irrevocably. Nobody needs to be a monster or to be treated monstrously. Nobody who yells will ever be heard. In the heat of a moment, it is always a choice whether to go for a run or run your partner down. On the other hand, no two people in the world, no matter how made for each other they feel, will ever agree about everything at all times. (It would be quite boring if they did.) Couples do need to be able to negotiate differences. They do need to have room for constructive criticism. They do need a way to assert opinions and to disagree.

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And they do need to have a way to express intense feelings (that the other person may not understand or support) without feeling that they will be judged as lacking for doing so. A healthy relationship requires knowing the skills necessary for “friendly fighting” — dealing with conflict respectfully and working together to find a workable solution. Friendly fighting means working out differences that matter. It means engaging passionately about things we feel passionate about, without resorting to hurting one another. It helps us let off steam without getting burned. Friendly fighting lets us “fight” and still stay friends.

What is Yoga? Yoga practice calms the nervous system Do you ever wonder why people who practice yoga seem so calm and happy? Many people suffer from hypertension, which is spending too much time in the sympathetic nervous system due to stress. Hypertension is a state of great psychological stress due to the pressures of modern life. Regular yoga practice: asana (yoga posture), pranayama (breathing exercises), meditation and deep relaxation allow you to spend more time in the parasympathetic nervous system, which is a state of rejuvenation and rest. In our modern lives we face constant stress that causes our fight or flight responses to be stimulated - even though we are very rarely, if ever, in a life or death situation like we were in the cave man days. Nowadays we step

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Health &Wellbeing into fight or flight when our boss sends us an e-mail that makes us angry or we feel the everyday pressures of life: deadlines, family, money, and mental stress. The parasympathetic system is responsible for activities that occur when the body is resting; it is a state of relaxation and rejuvenation. We want to spend more time in the parasympathetic nervous system. Yoga strengthens the parasympathetic nervous system, which counteracts the “fight or flight” response that is triggered when we’re under stress. Spending more time in the parasympathetic nervous system allows our mind and body to rejuvenate so we can let go and trust the universal flow. It is like the story of the river, when we hold on so tight to a branch- something we feel we have to have, the river beats us up. When we let go and step into a space of trust and relaxation the river will take us where we are really meant to be. Many of us know that the law of attraction states that our thoughts create our reality.Yet, what can be even more important than our thoughts are our emotions. Thoughts are electric and emotions are magnetic. That means our emotions are really creating our reality. The more time we spend in the sympathetic nervous system (in a stress response) the more we produce cortisol and attract or magnetize stressful experiences into our lives. We are addicted to the chemical that is released during our stress responses, Cortisol. Higher and more prolonged levels of cortisol, creates hypertensionwhich can increase weight, and have negative effects on the heart and kidneys including many other issues. We practice yoga and meditation to get ourselves into the parasympathetic a space of relaxation and trust. It is like the story of the river - if you go with the FLOW you will be brought where you are meant to be. If you hold onto a branch, you will be beaten up by the current. Deeply relaxing on a cellular level allows the body to heal itself;

when you begin to calm the mind, the healing takes place. In this process your body and mind re-calibrate, preparing you to receive more. Create time just for you to practice yoga or deep relaxation.Yoga is the effort that you put in to be effortless in life, so you can be the calm in the storm.

in this space of deep healing for your body, mind and spirit. Take your time and stay present, and whenever you are ready, gently make your way out of this meditation, feeling refreshed and renewed.

Here is a simple guided relaxation for entering the parasympathetic nervous system: Lay down on the floor or on your bed. Get really comfortable and begin long deep breathing through the nose. Expand the navel as you inhale and allow it to glide back as you exhale. Feel the support of the bed or floor underneath you. Imagine you are sinking into deep relaxation as you continue to breathe. Allow your body this deep healing, as you fully let go. Staying present, begin to soften into the breath. Imagine you are butter melting on a hot skillet, every cell sinking deeper and deeper into complete comfort.

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Relax your eyebrows and your jaw. If you feel any tension breath light into that area and let it dissolve away. Spread this calm feeling of security and support through your whole body and let go. Allow yourself time to just be

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In the 19th while cards were checked, George Bricknal with a score of 36 points was quietly hoping he had won, until Phil Clayton turned in a score of 37. Not to be outdone the society captain Gerry Taylor, handed in his card, which when scrutinised gave him a winning score of 38. George was not to be outdone however, and won the prize for nearest the pin, and the football raffle. The other nearest the pin winner was Tim Skinner, a guest. The handicap secretary will no doubt wipe the smile from their faces when he gets out his pencil and cuts them down.

Straight Down the Middle Golf Society Close finishes. On Wednesday the 23rd September the society members all gathered at Lorca Resort Golf Club This course is in excellent condition and has to be one of the best in this area, with friendly staff as well. It does represent quite a challenge for some members who struggle to get over one or two of the ramblas, especially from the tee. The weather on the day was perfect for golf, with pleasant sunshine, temperatures in the middle 20’s, and little or no breeze. The conditions were certainly helpful, as some of the best scores of the season were returned, although one member who suggested he had a hole in one, had to be reminded that it was in fact three off the tee!! Following a previous tee shot.

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He also had to reduce his own handicap, so did not find too much to smile about. The November gathering of the society will be at Aguilon on the 26th, with a 10 o’clock tee time There is to be a dinner dance for the medal presentations on the 6th February 2016, and all who are interested should let Joe Chalk know asap. Geoff Sharp hatters45@msn.co

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LOS AMIGOS DE MAZARRON FC LATEST NEWS After a poor start to the season with just one draw from the first four games, Mazarron bounced back with consecutive victories, 1-0 away to SC Aguileno and 4-0 at home to AD Alquerias to move off the bottom of the table up into 12th position.

Mazarron’s home games are normally played on Sundays with varying kick off times. The ex-pat supporters Club, 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. Forthcoming league fixtures are:Sunday 1st November S.F.C. Minerva (Away) Sunday 8th November C.F. MOLINA (HOME) Sunday 15th November C.D. Cieza (Away) Sunday 22nd November MONTECASILLAS F.C. (HOME) Sunday 29th November C.D. Bala Azul (Away) Sunday 6th December U.D. LOS GARRES (HOME) More than 40 members enjoyed the October Luncheon Club outing to the Restaurante El Puerto 1 on Tuesday 27th October. Details and availability for the November lunch can be obtained by emailing pamada.1130@yahoo.co.uk but please do so as soon as possible as these outings are soon fully booked, The President’s Bash at the Club House Camposol on 6th October was again a great success. Members and friends enjoyed a splendid barbeque buffet before being entertained by the musical talents of the excellent Geckos.

The victories coincided with the arrival of new signing Hafid who provided much needed support up front for striker Jose who scored 3 goals in the first six games. The new squad seemed to be gelling together after the uncertain start with the defence looking sound and the team was trying to play attractive football under new coach Victor.

One very sad note was the death of longstanding Los Amigos member Barry Bridge after a short illness. Barry was one of the founder members of Los Amigos and had supported Los Amigos de Mazarron FC and Mazarron Football Club through thick and thin over the years. He was a lovely man and a true gentleman and will be sadly missed.

The Juvenile and Cadete teams both made good starts to the season, the Juveniles winning four of their first five games and were in second and fourth position in their respective leagues in mid October. The youth set up at Mazarron is among the best in the area and is overseen by last year’s first team coach Javi in his new role as Director of Football.

The 7th Annual Los Amigos de Mazarron FC Gala Evening and Dinner in support of Mazarron Football Club will be held at the Hotel la Cumbre, Puerto de Mazarron on Wednesday 16th March. One of the funniest speakers on the Football After Dinner Circuit, former Burnley, Wolves and Huddersfield Town star, Steve Kindon is our guest speaker. He will be aided

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The event will again be jointly sponsored by Ibex Insurance and the Club House, Camposol Club de Golf, part of the Mazarron Entertainments group. Ticket prices remain at 40€ which includes a five course dinner with local beer, wine and soft drinks included during the serving of dinner. There are also a limited number of VIP tickets at 50€ which includes preferred seating and admission to a VIP Reception with the celebrity guests in a private room at the hotel prior to the dinner. As part of the Gala Week Celebrations we will be holding a Race Night at the Trevi Bar, Camposol B on Monday 14th March and the Celebrity Golf Day at the Camposol Club de Golf on Tuesday 15th March. The Golf will again be sponsored by Ex-Pat Pensions and Steve Kindon, Gary Marshall and Tony Currie, who will be making his sixth visit to Mazarron in support of our Gala Week, will be taking part in the competition which last year attracted 64 entrants and proved very popular and successful. Invitations will be sent out to all teams who took part last year but if you would like to join in the golf in March please email losamigosdemazarronfc@hotmail.co.uk for full details as soon as possible. We will have more information on the format for the Race Night shortly and will announce details of the sponsor but it is sure to be a fun night and bar snacks will

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Tickets for the Gala Dinner are on sale at our weekly Los Amigos meetings. You can also ring Barbara on 627012646, Dave on 634369639, Gerard on 624320567 or email pamada.1130@ yahoo.co.uk or losamigosdemazarronfc@ hotmail.co.uk. 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. Meetings normally last for between 30 and 45 minutes and then most members stay behind for a drink and a chat in the beautiful surroundings overlooking the Golf Course. Los Amigos membership runs from 1st August each year and costs just 10€ which includes reduced coach travel and reduced prices to most of our social events including the very successful monthly luncheon club. Membership this year has risen dramatically and is at its highest level for 6 years but we are still accepting applications. For a membership form, more information and details of all our activities please email pamada.1130@ yahoo.co.uk.

Tug Wilson and Pat Fleck, and they were also confirmed as winners after corrected times were calculated. 2nd the Faversham 14, Dave Belcher and 3rd the Bosun, Bob James and Robert Grace. Four boats did not finish in the time allowed. Eight boats started the afternoon 3 lap race but decreasing winds were not kind to the bigger boats and again two DNF’d. The race was shortened to just two laps as the wind virtually died away. Shoestring Dos was again first to finish but was pushed into second place by the Faversham 14 on corrected times, reversing their positions in the first race. The Bosun was again third. Next race day October 18th starting at 10am at the CAR Centre, Los Narejos,

ALL welcome. Photo, left to right, Dave Belcher, Tug Wilson, Pat Fleck

SALUD GOLF SAMM Yacht Racing Starts at Last The SAMM Autumn Series of races should have started in September but mechanical problems with the support boat forced a postponement. But, with the cooperation of the MoBo Group who provided their power boat as Committee boat and Ernie foster who loaned his small rib as back up racing eventually started on October 4th.

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and abetted in our theme of comedy and mayhem, by our Master of Ceremonies and Comedian Gary Marshall who has an excellent reputation in the UK having appeared in numerous TV show and performed at such prestigious events as Andrew Flintoff’s Testimonial Dinner and the Champions League Final Dinner.

Nine boats came to the line for the 4 lap morning race in very light winds. The Catamaran ‘Hamour’ got a great start closely followed by the Sailfish ‘Mistral, then the five dinghies 5 minutes later. First to finish was Shoestring Dos,

On Saturday 10th October the Salud Golf Society raised 450 euros for F.A.S.T. as a result of a raffle. The prize of a Flat Screen LCD T.V. was donated by the team’s Captain, Andy Money. The

amount raised was amazing with great thanks going out to Adam Main & his staff at the “Bar salud” for promoting the event and collecting the funds. On top of that it was decided that the Golf Society increased the funds by a further 50 euros to round up the figure to 500 euros. We know that this money is going towards a very worthy cause as F.A.S.T. have and continue to give such a fantastic service on Camposol. The presentation of the collection took place on Saturday 17th October.

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Toyota overtakes VW to regain lead in vehicle sales Toyota has returned to the top slot in global vehicle sales after releasing figures for the first nine months of the year. The Japanese carmaker sold 7.5 million in the first three quarters of 2015, beating Volkswagen’s 7.43 million and General Motors’ 7.2 million. After six months of the year, VW was ahead of Toyota, in pole position for the first time. VW’s emissions scandal emerged towards the end of September. The discovery of software that was able to mislead emissions tests on diesel cars may have more effect on VW’s sales in the remainder of the year. Toyota’s sales for the first nine months were 1.5% below the level at the same stage last year. Toyota first overtook GM to take the top slot in 2008 and has kept it every year since, except 2011 when GM was the top seller after a tsunami in north-eastern Japan disrupted Toyota’s production.

VW to investigate another engine type for ‘cheat device’ Volkswagen says it is looking into more of its diesel engines to see whether they also contain software used to manipulate emissions test data. Should the engines have a socalled “defeat device”, this could widen the number of vehicles affected. VW has been embroiled in a scandal over emissions test rigging on its EA 189 engines. It is now looking into older versions of EA 288 engines, although versions sold in Europe are not affected. In September, Volkswagen said that 11 million diesel vehicles were affected by the scandal, first disclosed by the US regulator, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA discovered that certain engines were fitted with a cheatdevice that could detect when the car was being tested and reduced emissions to improve results. VW had previously said that the

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software was installed on cars with variants of the EA 189 diesel engine built to the “Euro 5” emissions standard. The company is now checking whether models with the EA 288 diesel motor built to the same emissions standard may also have the software. Newer EA 288 cars built to the “Euro 6” standard are said not to be affected. Criminal investigations have been launched in Germany and in France and Italy, and VW has faced questions by MPs in the UK. The firm has set aside €6.5bn to cover the costs of the scandal but many analysts expect this will not be enough.

Vauxhall issues alert over Zafira fires

Carmaker Vauxhall is trying to contact hundreds of thousands of British drivers, over worries their Zafira models could catch fire. More than 130 owners have reported overheating problems behind the glove-box area, some of which have resulted in fires. Vauxhall is investigating the problem, but has not yet issued a full recall. The affected model is the Zafira B. It is thought that 280,000 of them are currently on the road in the UK. The alarm was raised by three different women,

who say their cars burst into flames. Among them was Sue Freemantle, from Devon, who had four children in her Zafira when a fire began behind the dashboard. Claire Wheatley also from Devon, had to evacuate her car along with her husband when a similar incident occurred. They and others have posted pictures of the fires on Facebook. Air conditioning Vauxhall has already examined 20 such cars which have been burned out, and has summoned engineers from Germany to investigate. In a statement, it said it thought the heating and ventilation system was to blame. It said previous repairs may have been carried out improperly, or in some cases, non-genuine parts may have caused the fires. The affected models have manual air-conditioning, as pictured above. Owners who have electronic climate control have not reported any problems. The cars, all righthand drive, were built between 2005 and 2014. Anyone who has concerns about their vehicle is being asked to contact their dealer.

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before escaping over a ramp. Before long, the only undamaged police car left in the vicinity takes chase, and Bond takes a wrong turn down a dead end alley. He tells Tiffany Case to lean over and uses a loading ramp to put the car on two wheels and escape through the narrow pedestrian walkway to safety. Interestingly, the Vegas strip was so busy that for most of the chase scene, large crowds of tourists could be seen on

the sidewalks, watching the action. The producers hoped that the chase would be so exciting that the audience wouldn’t notice. Another point of interest is that virtually all the cars destroyed during filming were Fords. That’s because Ford offered to supply as many cars as the producers wanted, if Bond drove a Mustang.

Bond Movie: Diamonds Are Forever (1971) Synopsis:

While Diamonds Are Forever wasn’t the most well received Sean Connery Bond film, it did have one of the best car chases of the early series. While at the wheel of Tiffany Case’s Ford Mustang, Bond finds himself on the Sheriff’s radar, resulting in a high tension chase along the Las Vegas strip. There are some excellently choreographed manoeuvres, but the action soon moves to a parking lot, where Bond tricks half a dozen police cars into crashing into each other,

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lawyer and your financial adviser to work together to ensure that all the correct legal and financial steps are taken to ensure your wishes are carried out. Its important to know that you are discussing your situation with someone who can advise you about the consequences of inheritance tax and the inheritance procedure in each country. One major difference in Spain is that inheritance tax is paid by the inheritors of the Estate, as opposed to in the UK the inheritance tax is payable from the Estate itself. The only sure route to ensure that your assets in either country go to whom you wish is to make a Will in each country ie in Spain regarding your Spanish assets and a UK Will regarding your UK assets â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and its important that they do not contradict each other. For a sensible conversation about a complicated subject, arrange a consultation with Shirley Ann Fisher UK Lawyer at Camposol Business Centre, Calle Madrid 19, Sector A, Camposol, Mazarron, Murcia - either by email to shirleyfisherlegalservices@gmail.com or by telephone 968 103 008 (leave a message if unavailable) or mobile 634 053 976.

Recovery in property sales in Spain is proving sustainable Homes sales in Spain are showing strong growth, up by 13.9% in the second quarter of this year following a rise of 4.4% in the first quarter, according to the latest data from the Ministry of Public Works. It is the six quarter in a row when sales have increased year on year, suggesting that the recovery in the Spanish real estate market is being sustained. It is also the second best quarter since 2010. However, the market still has some way to go to its pre-crisis level as sales are 58% lower than the peak of 2006. A breakdown of the figures shows that some 12.5% of sales were for new homes and sales increased in 14 regions, as well as in the autonomous cities of Ceuta and Melilla, and fell in three. The biggest increases were in La Rioja with growth of 44.2%, Ceuta and Melilla at 33.9%, the Balearic Islands at 30.1%, Cantabria at 29.4% and Murcia at 25.7%. Sales fell by 14.7% in Navarra, by 1.5% in Extremadura and by 0.6% in the Basque Country.

Overseas buyers living in Spain accounted for 17.2% of sales while sales to non-resident foreigners amounted to 5%. Alicante had the highest number of foreign buyers at 4,141, MĂĄlaga 2,517, Barcelona 1,470, Madrid 1,173 and Tenerife 1,099. The sustained recovery is also confirmed in the latest figures from the General Council of Notaires, showing that the property market grew by 11% in July compared to the same month in 2014. The data shows that the Spanish property market has expanded in nine of the last 12 months with only January and February seeing sales fall. According to Mark Stucklin, of Spanish Property Insight one of the main factors behind rising home sales is easier, cheaper mortgage credit. There were 17,450 new mortgages signed in July, up 27% on the same month last year, taking the number of sales involving mortgage financing to 46%, highest level since the boom years in the middle of the previous decade. Prices area also starting to recover. The data from the official house price index published by the National Institute of Statistics shows that they rose by 4%

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over the 12 months to the second quarter of 2015. The Balearics saw the biggest rise in prices with growth of 7.3%, driven by a 7.8% rise in new build prices and a 7.4% rise in resale prices. Indeed, new and resale house prices have been rising since the second quarter of last year, and the trend appears to be picking up speed for both new and resale properties. But figures from the Notaries suggest that prices are not yet in recovery mode. The data from them shows prices down by 0.3% in the second quarter of the year. But Stucklin believes that there are reasons to be sceptical about the index. Compared to 2007, Spanish house prices are down 33%, according to the index with resale prices down 40% and new build prices down 24% while by region prices are down the most in Catalonia, where house prices now stand at just 58% of their level in 2007, and down the least in Andalusia, where they are now 76% of the 2007 level, down 24%.

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were not only worried about the stability of markets in Spain, but also worried about the wider impact that the recession would present in their native homeland. This seems to have changed over the last year with a report published in the Chinese property portal Juwai, stating that Spain comes second as the most attractive Mediterranean country where Chinese investors wished to invest in property. The report also claimed that Chinese investment in Spanish real estate has jumped by a staggering 392% in under 12 months. During 2014, for Chinese real estate investment, Spain, Greece and Portugal were level, with Italy pushing in front, however the most recent report states that Spain comes second only to Cyprus. This news may come as a surprise to many, not least of all the Cypriots as only 6 months ago they were noted as being the least attractive country for the Chinese to invest in!

that the decline in property prices around the Mediterranean during the Crisis was the main factor for the huge increase in demand from Chinese investors. Other contributing factors have been the relative stability of the European markets, the increased wealth of Chinese Citizens and also the “Golden Visa” programme which has been implemented in numerous European countries where foreigners are granted a Visa in exchange for an investment in property. It has to be noted however that the majority of Asians still prefer to invest in the traditional markets and favour countries like the USA, Canada, the UK or New Zealand.

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Property 1: €134,950 ID: 1519 A unique 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom corner plot Rosa style villa in a tranquil location. Fully fitted kitchen, En Suite to Master bedroom, fitted wardrobes, spacious lounge with feature fireplace, off road parking, 8x4 meter swimming pool. MUST BE SEEN! Property 2: €84,950 ID: 1522 This is a typical Murciano style village house. 2 double bedrooms off the hallway with high ceilings with original wooden beams. Fitted Kitchen, Conservatory, Several Outbuildings, Mature Gardens. Freeview TV and Television and Internet connection. Property 3: €129,000 ID:1524 This well presented 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom Fortuna style villa sits on a 350m2 plot with easy to maintain gardens and terraces. This property boasts an extended fully fitted kitchen with white goods. Spacious living room with feature fireplace. Central heating throughout. This property is being sold, FULLY FURNISHED!

Property 4: €174,950 ID:1525 This fantastic extended 3 bedroom 3 bathroom detached Rosa style villa offers stunning views, 100m2 of living space on a 400m2 plot of land and has a separate annex. On a corner plot, the property comes fully fly screened with air conditioning, Freeview television, Fitted Kitchen, Log burner, decorative window grills, and a mature auto irrigated garden.

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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: Non Emergency 634 309 899 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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presented with a cheque for 150 euros, so again we thank all those ladies who attended on the following evening and helped local charities to continue their worthwhile causes.

Silly me! I thought things were calming down a little bit. Managing to rehome several dogs and a couple of donkeys………how wrong was I. We have several high profile cases going on at the moment which could well end up going to court. Both dogs and ponies this month have been found in appalling condition and living in absolute squalor, it is disgusting. Here at AAR this is usually a challenge we can’t refuse. We have the case of our beautiful Narlia from last month who incidentally is doing really well. Fantastic news too she has a home to go to into the UK, but, won’t be fit to travel for another 5 weeks as she has to finish all her treatments…..but her future looks safe and secure. I received some pictures a few days ago of a small boy and I instantly recognised he had leishmania. After lots of negotiations the owner released him into our care. He is so thin and scared. But, this boy now will get the best treatment and already he is so lucky as he is in the hands of one of wonderful foster carers. Leishmania is a horrible disease and can be deadly, but, if caught in time it is also very treatable and dogs can lead a happy and healthy life. Hopefully we will have more positive news on this boy next month, who has been named Charlie. If you haven’t logged on to our Facebook page yet, then take a look. I can’t possibly mention all the wonderful people who take care of our animals in this small article. As well as our volunteers we have a wonderful team of equine vets, small animal vets, farriers, beauticians, dentists. On our FB page you can see pictures of some our professionals in action and before and after pictures of some of our rescues. It is worth a look! Finally another of our rescues in this past week has been our Momma and her foal. Once again these two were found in the most appalling of conditions, so malnourished and the baby who I thought was maybe 6 months old is actually 2 years old. Heartbreaking is an understatement, after a lot of negotiations and going back and forth with the owner and the police animal unit, they were released into the care of AAR. Of course all of this takes resources, we are grateful for anything we receive be it small change or donations to PayPal at andreasanimalrescuemurcia@hotmail.co.ukIf you know of any establishments that would be willing to take one of our collection boxes then please contact me. As usual I will be on Camposol B car park every Monday between 1130-130pm to receive your donations of clothing, furniture, bric a brac etc. Alternatively you can take it to one of our shops in either Roldan or Mazarron Town between the hours of 11-2.

We would also like to thank Darrell for keeping us on the road. We have had an engine problem with our van and it has been off the road for more than 7 weeks. Darrell has been making our deliveries and collections, and we have been able to continue our Lidl runs with the help of Abdul and his van. We thank them both. Darrel is available on 615711825 if anyone needs a man with a van. We are starting our Christmas appeal this month. We are collecting chocolate this year, which makes a good gift for everyone. In addition and as always, we need donations of toiletries such as shampoo, shower gel, nappies, baby wipes, and ladies’ sanitary wear. Children’s clothing is also in high demand as usual. We are truly thankful for your continued support for our worthwhile cause to help those in our area who are less fortunate than ourselves.

Andrea

As usual, our bi-annual event of the Fashion Show was very well attended on the 5th October at Mariano’s Restaurant. We thank you ladies for your continued support. Together with our volunteer models, for two of whom it was their debut event, so thank you Christina and Maria for your bravery in volunteering. Our gratitude also goes to all the volunteers who helped on the day, to Carol our compere, to Peter Smith our photographer and to DJ Daniel Wheatley. We raised the sum of 933.20 euros all of which goes directly to help those in our area who are struggling in this time of economic crisis. We also have to thank The Welcome Group, who on the following day had a Charity Fashion Show. All the proceeds from the raffle were split between the three local charities that put on the show namely ourselves, Making a Difference, together with both Age Concern and MABS. We were all

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I said to the waiter, I said ‘This chicken I’ve got is cold’. He said ‘I should think so. It’s been dead for two weeks’. ‘Not only that’, I said, ‘It’s got one leg shorter than the other’. He said ‘What do you want to do, eat it or dance with it? Sometimes I drink my whiskey neat. Other times I take my tie off and leave my shirt out. I’m on a whisky diet, i’ve lost three days already. My wife and I were fighting like hammer and tongs. She won, she had the hammer. My wife phoned me just before the show and said, ‘I’ve got water in the carburetor, I said ‘Where’s the car’ She said ‘In the river’ I hurt my back the other day. I was playing piggy back with my 6 year old nephew, and I fell off. This fella is on safari in Africa when he comes across an elephant lying on the ground, in distress. He investigates and finds a

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thorn in its foot. He removes it, and the elephant trots merrily away. Twenty years on, the man is standing in the street in London watching a circus procession pass by. When the elephant gets level with him, it stops, looks straight at him, reaches out with its trunk, lifts him bodily into the air, smashes him on the ground and jumps on him. It was a different elephant. “I was nearly a step-child, my Mother said she would have left me on someone’s doorstep if she’d had half a chance.” “My mother was always pulling my leg, that’s why one is six inches longer than the other.” “I bumped into an old acquaintance the other day, he told me he had taken a job as a postman. He said it was better than walking the streets.” And the back of his anorak was leaping up and down, and people were chucking money to him. I said “Do you earn a living doing that?” He said “Yes, this is my livelihood.” I was cleaning out the attic the other day with the wife. Filthy, dirty and covered with cobwebs.... but she’s good with the kids....

funny?’, said Tommy. ‘Yes of course I thought you were funny’ said the Queen. ‘Did your Mother think I was funny?’ said Tommy. ‘Yes, Tommy...’ said the Queen, ‘...we both thought you were funny.’ ‘Do you mind if I ask you a personal question?’ said Tommy. ‘No, ...” said the Queen, ‘.... but I might not be able to give you a full answer.’ ‘Do you like football?’ said Tommy. ‘Well not really ‘ said the Queen.’ ‘In that case, ...’ said Tommy, ‘....do you mind if I have your Cup Final Tickets?’ I was in Margate last year for the summer season. A friend of mine said, “You want to go to Margate, it’s good for rheumatism.” So I did, and I got it.... So I was having dinner with Garry Kasporov and there was a check tablecloth. It took him two hours to pass me the salt. He said “You remind me of a pepper-pot”, I said “I’ll take that as a condiment”.

Answers to last month’s Riddles

I slept like a log last night. I woke up in a fireplace.....

A: The man had already put sugar into the tea.

Tommy Cooper was introduced to the Queen after a Royal Command Performance. ‘Do you think I was funny?’ said Tommy. ‘Yes Tommy,’ said the Queen. ‘You really thought I was

A: The Wiseman tells them to swap Camels A: She withdraws a stone and instantly drops it into those on the ground and is lost. To know what colour it was they must look at the stones remaining in the bag...

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