CLUB SIBERME CLUB SIERRA BERMEJA SOCIO-CULTURAL DE ESTEPONA INTERNATIONAL CLUB OF ESTEPONA FOR ALL ENGLISH SPEAKING PEOPLE of San Pedro - Estepona - Casares - Sabinillas Manilva - Sotogrande & Beyond Wednesday 1st August Trip to Bolonia & Baelo Claudia
JULY/AUGUST 2018 EDITION www.siberme.com Email: clubsiberme@hotmail.com Telephone 952 802 549
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ICE Magazine Contents Page
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Editorial
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Advance Notice ICE 30th Birthday
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President’s Letter
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Technology Matters
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Lottery Winners MAY
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Members’ Articles
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Garden Club
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Golf Society
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Past Events
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Puzzles Solutions
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Members’ Articles
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Committee Information
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Activities at ICE
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Advertising Rates
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Puzzles
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Activity Organisers
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Social Calendar
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General Information
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FUTURE EVENTS
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Essential Telephone Numbers
President: Sue Potter Editor: Sheila Fox Advertising: Richard Wood Disclaimer: - The committee wishes to declare that ICE does not accept responsibility for the contents of articles nor the claims made by advertisers. Printed by Digiprint, Avda Litoral, Edificio Visamar, Blq 2 Local 9, 29680 Estepona Visit Our New Improved Club Website: www.siberme.com Free Wi-Fi for members at the clubhouse. The magazine is published on the website on or before the first day of each month.
PLEASE MENTION ICE CLUB & MAGAZINE WHEN CONTACTING ADVERTISERS. Editorial: There’s not a lot happening in July & August as many people are away and it is always too hot to do much. But still we have a lot of reading and a lot of puzzles for you in this edition, which covers two months. The trip to Bolonia on 1st August should be a great day out, but unfortunately, we haven’t got the full details for you before this edition goes to press. Look out for the poster on the notice board. There will be plenty to do from September onwards, which is always a busy period for the club, so look forward to seeing you all when you return. Sheila Fox Magazine Editor Email:safoxuk@gmail.com Telephone: 951 890 51 Mobile: 671 232 906 PLEASE REMEMBER YOUR I.C.E club is managed and run entirely by volunteers, including catering and bar staff, event organisers and your voted committee. All those who have volunteered say ‘it is a great way to make new friends.’ Why not get involved? FACT: Without volunteers, the club could not exist. REQUIRED URGENTLY: KITCHEN AND BAR STAFF.
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President’s Letter This month we have had to say our final farewell to Martin Monahan. Our thoughts are with Steph, Keiron and family at this very sad time. After a long absence we returned to El Paraiso Country Club for our dinner and dance, a perfect setting for a summer event. Great news, rumour has it that the apartment next to us upstairs could be for sale and we are awaiting details. We will be issuing bonds to be able to purchase this. If you would be interested in investing in the Club please let Ted know so that when we have more details he can pass it on to you so you can make a decision whether you want to purchase any. Last time we did this bonds were sold out very quickly. Keep an eye on the website. May I remind you all that the Club Drinks Policy is that all drinks, whether alcoholic or otherwise, to be consumed on the Club premises shall be purchased from the Club bar. Our drinks are so cheap at the bar that there really is no need to bring your own. Anybody not adhering to this will be asked to leave or throw the drink away. July and August, of course, means a slow down in activities due to the heat. The bar will be open Sunday and Thursday but not Tuesdays in July. August Sunday opening will depend on what volunteers we have. On 1st August we are going to Bolonia in Cadiz, a Phoenician village right by the sea near the huge sand dunes. The Spaniards are still excavating this site but it's already pretty huge. Or just come for a swim. Lunch at a chiringuito or bring your own picnic. During July and August on some Thursday's we are going out for lunch, come to meetings or visit our website for more details. Rob and I are off to UK for 5 weeks, rain and cold are forecast - oh the wonder of the British summer! Enjoy your summer wherever you are and don't forget if you're staying here, sun cream, hat and water are a necessity. Sue Potter -- President.
Garden Club On Tuesday 12th June the Garden Club enthusiasts visited Ken and Sally Holloway's home. Ken, being a passionate gardener, has a fantastic variety of pot plants on their 2 terraces and it was a very interesting visit. It was interesting to see how Ken has positioned his pots in an artistic way on the top terrace. I am sure everyone went home inspired to get some more plants for themselves. A most enjoyable morning and thank you Ken. Sadly, Sandy Avis had to miss it being in a wheelchair and still being treated with physio to her leg. The next Garden Club meeting will be held on Tuesday July 10th at 11.30am in a member's garden. Details tbc.
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Apologies Sue Gregory In the June 2018 edition of ICE magazine, a brilliant write-up of the recent trip to Madrid, was attributed to Sue Grainger. This was, of course, written by Sue Gregory and I send my most sincere apologies to Sue for this error. Sheila Fox - Editor
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PAST EVENTS Italian Supper On Saturday evening, the 26th May we were treated to a delightful meal with the ambiance and music truly Italian. The tables were beautifully laid with a fun Italian style moustache on a stick at each place setting. The first course was a delicious tomato soup with beans, pasta and basil. This was followed by a mixed salad and then the choice of either a main course of Conchiglie pasta stuffed with meat or a Gnocchi spinach and cheese bake. To finish this wonderful repast we had ample portions of Tiramisu. Entertainment was provided by Dell Stone with his splendid take off of the great Pavarotti. Sue and Rob did sterling work behind the bar. Fiona, David and the team pulled out all the stops to make this a most enjoyable and memorable evening. Submitted by Krista and Steve Carter
Summer Dinner and Dance 16th June Although only a select few (38) The Paraiso Country Club was 'rocking' on Saturday night. We had a lovely meal in a very attractive setting. The weather was perfect. The Music by Rocking Johnny was excellent and we all knew the words and were able to sing-a-long and dance all night. The Music didn't start until after the meal which meant that we could have a conversation and hear each other, great idea. I'm sure, like me, everyone thoroughly enjoyed the evening. May I say on behalf of us all, for organising the event, a very big THANK YOU to Julie Wood. Submitted by Lynne Danby-Pearson Pictures by Vic & Margaret Loughran
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MEMBER’S ARTICLE Salutes – Part II As mentioned in Part 1, the tradition of saluting can be traced to the Late Middle Ages practice of placing oneself in an unarmed and vulnerable position and, thus, submissive to those being greeted. The most obvious and most frequently seen salute is the hand salute, either by shaking hands with the other person, or raising a hand towards your head, and perhaps touching your hat, the way Hercule Poirot does. With a little imagination, by shaking hands, you are demonstrating you have nothing in that hand with which to do the other person any harm. Touching your hat relates, again if you allow a little imagination, to opening the visor in your suit of armour for the other person to see who you are, and to show through that ‘chink in your armour’, that you are vulnerable. Well, maybe! In military circles, in all nations, an officer receives a salute from a more junior rank as an acknowledgement of the commission bestowed by someone of even higher rank, ultimately by the Monarch or President. But the style of saluting varies, not only from nation to nation, but from service to service. The British Army and the Royal Air Force salute with the right hand, almost touching the forehead, and with the palm facing outward, towards the officer being greeted. The Royal Navy, salutes similarly but with the palm facing downward. This is said to be a courtesy as the lower ranks traditionally had dirty hands. Well, that’s where it started – tarred ropes, greasy pulleys, cleaning the heads – whatever! Officers, of course, wear white gloves! But before you say ‘Typically British!’, the American service rules are also divided. Their military salute is similar to the British, Russian and most other military salutes – but with the palm facing down (dirty hands?). A salute is only permitted if the person saluting is wearing a hat of some sort, and even then, they must not salute indoors unless as part of a formal ceremony. Unlike the US Navy, the American Army and Air Force, do not need to wear a hat to salute! Indian military salutes vary from open hand (army) to 45º (air force) to downward (navy) – with a hat! Meanwhile, the Polish military salute is with two fingers, the other two curled and touching the thumb, and the palm outward. During WW2, Polish servicemen when saluting a British officer were thought to be effecting a deliberate insult, it being similar to the salute of the Wolf Cubs, and some men were arrested. The matter was soon cleared up and explained as having been adopted back in the early 19 th C. That was when the Russian Tsar's Viceroy in Poland, Grand Duke Constantine, said that Poles salute him with two fingers, while using the other two to hold a stone to throw at him. Officially, the two fingers stand for Honour and the Polish Fatherland. A salute with the left hand is only permitted in exceptional circumstances, like when operating machinery or weapons with the right hand, or due to injury or amputation, or, would you believe, when escorting a lady and being ‘unable’ to walk on her right side. The mind boggles! Submitted by Geoff Morgan PLEASE NOTE When going on trips by coach, unfortunately, we are only able to pickup anddrop off at the designated pickup points, which are bus stops. We cannot stop at any other places to drop off.
THE CLUB WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS Alan
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ACTIVITIES AT ICE BOWLING OUR WAY! We meet Monday mornings at Benavista Bowls Club. It is quite a sociable morning why not come and join us? 9.45 for 10.15am start, 16 ends for just 8€ each, with a coffee break after 8 ends, price includes hire of woods if required. Dress code is predominately white but the critical factor is footwear, shoes must be smooth soled with no ’pimples or crinkles’. The Management at Benavista strictly applies this rule. Drinks and food available at the bar at very reasonable prices. Beginners, novices or your guests are always welcome. - Organisers Audrey Jinks 650 883 252 and Terry Smith 677 656 319
WHIST We have revived the Whist evenings on a Wednesday at the clubhouse at 6.30 for 7.00pm start. Beginners, by appointment at 6.00pm. Anyone interested in playing please contact Wilma Keeley at 679138952 or see her on a Thursday at the club.
Slimmers Group Slimmers are now meeting once a month, the second Friday of each month at 2pm. The aim of the group is to help and encourage each other to lose weight. There is no special produce to buy, just a diet that will surprise you with what you can eat. Come and join us. Next meeting September - Organiser Sue Potter
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is now played on Sundays 12.30 pm to 2.15pm upstairs in the clubhouse as well as the usual group meeting on Tuesday mornings at 11.00am
ICE Ramblers Group Contact Sue Potter Walk Co-ordinator 952 636 627 & 686 107 835 Ramblers Please Note: The club does not have any Insurance Policy in force in relation to its Rambling activities, and all members and their guests participate entirely at their own risk. Neither the club nor any walk leader will be responsible for any injury or loss suffered by any participant however caused. Those attending rambling events should be suitably attired with stout walking footwear and carry waterproofs in case of weather change. You should carry a packed lunch and adequate liquids for the duration of a ramble.
Petanca is a form of boules where the goal is to toss or roll hollow steel balls as close as possible to a
small wooden ball called a cochonnet (literally "piglet") or jack, while standing inside a circle with both feet on the ground. The game is normally played on hard dirt or gravel. It can be played in public areas in parks, or in dedicated facilities called boulodromes.
ICE Petanca Group Venue: Playa Ancha Casares ALL ABILITIES WELCOME! Organiser - Jaqui Parrick Tel: 665 894 088 Petanca will take place during July but stop for a break in August 11
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MEMBER’S ARTICLE TRACY ANN BIRD - HOMEWARD BOUND I bid a fond farewell to the many “ Ice Club” friends I have made since joining the club in 2005. We have shared many happy hours together over the years - lovely trips to Valencia and Córdoba amongst many (thank you Joan). A night to remember......my 75th, where some 90 members turned up to share food, and then rocked the night away (before restrictions) to music by Rockin’ Johnny. The fabulous posh frock evening events each Summer and Winter organized by Noreen Cook. The first ever Film Night I introduced to the club way back when, complete with nattily-dressed usherette and her ice cream tray !!! Many, many hours enjoyed on Friday quiz nights and rambling every Wednesday and Saturday. I will take away these memories and so many more to relive in my dotage......!!!! Thank you for our times together - - I will miss you TRACY
A year or two ago, an ICE Member brought me an empty CD case for "The Drifters Collection" 1995 featuring "Kissing in the Back row of the Movies" etc. I have now sourced the CD from EBAY and have a spare copy at home for a small fee €5.00. They can contact me if they are still interested. Nigel PLEASE NOTE: TICKET SALES CLOSE 12.30pm ON THURSDAY MORNINGS. PLEASE HAVE CORRECT MONEY 13
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MEMBER’S ARTICLE How to sleep better and live longer - just by re-setting your body clock! - Part 1 Submitted by Nigel Nevshehir • Contrary to popular belief, it's not just sleep that's governed by our body clock • Every organ and cell contains internal clocks, affecting metabolism and repair • These can be knocked off-kilter, causing tiredness, weight gain and ill health Unravelling the secret of how germs cause disease was the ground-breaking health development of the past century, leading to major advances in sanitation, vaccination and anti-biotics that, in turn, led to the most dramatic rise in longevity in any century in human history. Yet living longer does not always mean living healthier. In fact, we are now witnessing a rapid increase in chronic diseases of both the mind and the body. Today, almost one-third of adults suffer from at least one chronic disease, such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, asthma or high blood pressure. There has also been a rise in the incidence of brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. But now, the tiny field of circadian biology — the study of the human body clock — is radically changing the way we understand how both the body and the mind function, promising to provide the next revolution in healthcare. We now know that our organs, indeed every cell in our bodies, contain internal clocks which are programmed to turn on or off thousands of genes at different times of the day or night. These internal clocks prepare us for everything from waking up long before we’re aware of it (producing stress hormones to help us get through the morning routine), to priming the pancreas to release insulin to handle breakfast and dropping our body temperature and blood pressure when sleeping (in order to conserve energy for other functions, such as repairing and restoring cells). Quite literally, these genes and their circadian rhythm (which recurs naturally on a 24-hour cycle) influence every aspect of our lives. Internal system: Every organ and cell contains internal clocks, affecting metabolism and repair When they are in sync, they do the jobs they are supposed to do and our bodies run smoothly. Yet when these daily rhythms are disturbed, our clocks cannot send out the right messages to these genes and our body and mind will not function as well as we need. And poor sleep is a major culprit. Worryingly, this disruption affects far more of us than you would think. For while you’d rightly assume that those who wake up in the middle of the night to work, return from work late or who stay awake at night would be the obvious sufferers from poor sleep (and, therefore, ill health), the truth is we’re all now effectively shift workers. And it only takes a few nights’ poor sleep for things to start to go wrong. How many of us pull an all-nighter at college or work, stay up late studying or socialising, have a bad night’s sleep, travel across several time zones or wake up a few times to feed and change a baby? Well then you, too, are a shift worker. Even something seemingly banal, such as following different bedtime schedules on weekdays and weekends, can lead to insufficient sleep. The effect is instant. We all know how it feels the day after a particularly rough night. You feel sleepy but can’t sleep. Your stomach may feel upset, your muscles weak, your mind foggy and you certainly aren’t in the mood to hit the gym. As a result, you may reach for a strong coffee or energy drink. 15
Just a few days of reduced sleep can change our appetite risk? Even something seemingly banal, such as following different bedtime schedules on weekdays and weekends, can lead to insufficient sleep We are prone to eat more calorie-dense junk food late at night when our stomach is meant to rest and repair. When this occurs repeatedly, every system in your body starts to malfunction — even our immune system has a circadian component — resulting in us succumbing to illnesses from insomnia to depression, migraine, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, dementia and even cancer. It can also make recovery more difficult. So, what can be done? The goal is twofold. First, to adjust our activities to the optimal times of the day that are most in sync with our clocks. We want to eat when our bodies metabolise foods most efficiently, and we want to be active when our brain and body are functioning at their peak levels. Secondly, we want to get the right amount of sleep so that we can do it all again tomorrow. By simply adjusting the timing of how we live — and making easy lifestyle changes — it is entirely possible to restore our rhythm. In fact, we can optimise our clocks in just a few weeks. In Part II (next edition) I show you how . . . NAME THAT TUNE No. 8 (Answers Page 38) Can you guess the song title and the artist from the lyrics?
LINK WORD No. 12 (Answers Page 38) Find the hidden word that will also join to the end of the first word and start the second word to make two new words. PRO
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WORD SQUARE No. 13 (Answers Page 38) How many words can you find in this square? Every word must be at least 3 letters in length, and a letter square can’t be used more than once in a given word. There is at least one word that uses every square. A cop with a drug-sniffing dog said to me “This dog tells me you’re on drugs” I said “I’m on drugs? You’re the one talking to dogs!” 16
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CODEWORDS No. (Answers Page 38) Codewords are like crossword puzzles - but have no clues! Instead, every letter of the alphabet has been replaced by a number, the same number representing the same letter throughout the puzzle. All you have to do is decide which letter is represented by which number! To start you off, we reveal the codes for two or three letters. With these letters filled in throughout the puzzle, you'll have enough clues to start guessing words and discovering other letters. SUDOKU No. 16 (Answers Page 38) Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each row across, each column down and each 9-box square contains all of the numbers from 1 to 9. 18
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Back In Time - 50 Years Ago - July and August 1968- Remember These 4 July -
Alec Rose returns from a 354-day single-handed round-the-world trip for which he received a knighthood the following day.
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The Beatles animated film Yellow Submarine debuts in London. The first International Special Olympics Summer Games are held at Soldier Field in Chicago, with about 1,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities.
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Thames Television starts transmission in London. The BBC sitcom Dad's Army is first aired on television. Royal Navy Leander-class frigate HMS Scylla is launched at Devonport, the last ship to be built in a Royal Dockyard.
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The last steam passenger train service runs in Britain. A selection of British Railways steam locomotives make the 120-mile journey from Liverpool to Carlisle and return to Liverpool the journey is known as the Fifteen Guinea Special. France explodes its first hydrogen bomb. First Isle of Wight Festival Submitted by Terry Smith
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ON OUR TRAVELS AGAIN submitted by Pat and Terry Smith We did not plan this trip so soon after our last trip away but we had an offer that we just could not refuse. To stay at the same hotel we stayed last year, in Motril on the Costa Tropical in Granada Province. The Hotel being the Elba Beach and Business just a few metres from the paseo and beach. The hotel is very pleasant, maybe a bit dated, the food is excellent and the room comfortable with a sea view. The downside on this occasion maybe that from 7am to 8pm every day a flotilla of quarry lorries were transporting sand from one end of the resort to the other. We were expecting Motril to be sloping one way before we left!!! From the beach, even at this time of the year, we could see snow on the distant mountains. Our visit was early June and the resort was very quiet, Chiringuito’s were only just coming to life and in the beach area only one bar open during the day. I would imagine Motril to be buzzing during July and August as there is a number of camp sites surrounding the resort. However the lack of crowds suited us on this occasion. Inland from the beach area Motril is the largest town on the Costa Tropical with a thriving economy, based on agriculture, fishing and its leisure port. From the port ferries run to Melilla. Also in Morocco to Nador, Al-hoceima and Tangier. Motril nestles at the foothills of the Sierra Lujar mountains, halfway between Malaga and Almeria, The town is an ideal location for those wishing to explore the treasures of the coastal and inland regions of Andalusia. Within easy reach is Almuñécar, with its history and its very long coastal walk, a favourite destination of ours. Not too far away is the resort of Nerja and the white village of Frigiliana with its attractive buildings and winding pathways. 20
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10.30am Petanca, Playa Ancha, Casares 12.30pm-2.30pm Bar Open & Tapas Mahjong 12.30pm - 2.15pm 11.00am Mahjong 7.30 pm Canasta 6.30 for 7.00pm Whist 10.30am - 2.30pm Bar Open 11.30am Weekly Meeting 7.00pm Duplicate Bridge 10.00am - 1.00pm Art Group 10.30am Petanca, Playa Ancha, Casares 12.30pm-2.30pm Bar Open & Tapas Mahjong 12.30pm - 2.15pm 11.00am Mahjong 7.30 pm Canasta 6.30 for 7.00pm Whist
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TRIVIA QUIZ No. 5 (Answers on page 38)
1. Which two European born actors have hosted the Academy Awards ceremony three or more times? 2. In which three years were the Summer Olympics Games cancelled? 3. Which deviant group train at Westchester mansion? 4. Which unspecified ‘teen’ was first coined by the Army Special Signal Corps during World War 1? 5. Code Red, Michaelangelo and Conficker were all famous examples of what?
NAME THAT FILM N0. 4 (Answers on page 38)
1999 Comedy, Drama, Fantasy Cast: John Cussack, Cameron Diaz, Catherine Keener If you see me eating a salad in a restaurant, I’ve been kidnapped and I’m trying to signal you 24
FUTURE EVENTS JULY Friday 6th July - Quiz Night 8.00 for 8.30pm - Quizmaster Tony Winterton - Organiser Joan Thompson Tuesday 10th July 11.30am Garden Club meeting at Member’s Garden. - Organiser Sandy Avis AUGUST Wednesday 1st August - Trip to Bolonia - First pickup at Benavista 9.00am, stopping mid-morning for coffee. Then onto Baelo Claudia, an ancient Roman city, which has a visitor centre with exhibits. The coach will continue to the beach, for those who prefer to have a swim, but return to pickup those who remain and bring them to the beach, where there is an excellent selection of good restaurants for lunch. Returning to Estepona late afternoon. - Organisers Joan Thompson & Michael Dowling Friday 3rd August - Quiz Night 8.00 for 8.30pm - Quizmistress Maggie Whitley - Organiser Joan Thompson SEPTEMBER Friday 7th September - Quiz Night - Organiser Joan Thompson Monday 10th September - Film Night - I Daniel Blake - 2016 Film Drama Directed by Ken Loach and starring Dave Johns, Hayley Squires, Sharon Percy. Tuesday 11th September - 70th Birthday Party of Cheryth and Keith Ranshaw. All are welcome at the clubhouse. Starts at 4.00pm with Buffet & Dancing to music by Mandy Monday 24th September - Annual trip to the Lakes -Organiser Joan Thompson Saturday 29th September - Welcome Back Party - Organiser Sue Potter OCTOBER Tuesday 2nd October - Golf Autumn Cup and Lunch Organiser Peter Henry Saturday 6th October - Annual Treasure Hunt in Puerto de la Duquesa Start 10.30 to 11.30am - Organiser Terry Smith Sunday 7th October - OktoberFest - German-style beer & food event at clubhouse - Organiser Wilma Keeley Saturday 20th October - Trip to Theatre in Fuengirola to see The Wizard of Oz NOVEMBER Saturday 3rd November - ICE 30TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS at Hotel Monasterio at St Martin. See page 26 for menu and details for this prestigious event. Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th November - I.C.E. Players will be commemorating the 100th anniversary of the end of the Great War, with their drama production. Proposed Autumn / Christmas Fayre Noughties Night - If your birthday ends with a zero this year, please join us in celebratory dinner. Add your name and partner’s to the list on the notice board. When a woman says “WHAT?”, It’s not because she didn’t hear you. She’s giving you a chance to change what you said. Every family has one weird relative. If you don’t know who it is, then it’s probably you! 25
MENU FOR ICE 30th BIRTHDAY 3RD OF NOVEMBER 2018
At Monasterio de San Martin A Glass of Cava on Arrival Starters Tropical Salad with King Prawns, Pineapples, Kiwi and Marie Rose Sauce with Caramelized Red Onion Foie Terrine with Tomato Marmalade and Toast* Mains Beef Tournedo Slowly Cooked with Red Wine and Truffle Potato Gorgonzola chicken breast wrapped in Serrano Ham Fillet of Seabass, Pil-Pil Sauce and Vegetable Wok Desserts Hazelnut and Chocolate Praliné with Brownie Cherry and Pink Pepper Mousse with Passion Fruit and Basil Sponge Ticket Price 40€ members & 45€ guests Coach extra, Prices per room incl. breakfast from 150€
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Matters Vic Loughran
July / August 2018
Peter Dowd
Updating Software Last month we mentioned some software for updating your apps. It needs to be mentioned that PatchmyPC only has 301 apps in its database. This is probably sufficient for most people but it might be worth also downloading File Hippo App Manager from www.filehippo.com. This program has a much wider database from which to draw but our experience is that these two programs are best used as complementary and therefore it is worth using both. File Hippo does include Beta upgrades which are excluded from PatchmyPC. Monitor Your Exercise Your smart phone has a built-in GPS. With a suitable app you can monitor how far you walk each day. For Android machines, Google Fit can be downloaded from the Play Store. Apple iPhone 5s and above include a free fitness app called Health. If you possess an older iPhone, then the app you need is Pacer. (Search on Google for Pacer and look for an entry which directs you to iTunes) Both these apps will record the distance you walk and offer other facilities such as monitoring height and weight.
Stay Safe when Shopping on-line. We are shopping on-line in increasing numbers, Therefore it seems timely to remind people of some safety advice. Avoid using unsecured Wi-Fi i.e. Wi-Fi access that does not require a password. Don’t save passwords to a site. Some shops produce free apps for browsing and buying on-line. If you use such apps make sure that your phone/tablet is password protected or, better still, if it has fingerprint recognition, make sure that this is activated. If you have a UK credit card, use this for payment of goods in excess of £100. The credit card company is jointly liable if anything goes wrong. Make sure that the site on which you are buying is encrypted. If the address begins https, it is OK. http is not secure. Google Earth for Mars NASA has launched an interactive website that lets you explore the planet Mars. On Mars Trek you can pan and zoom around the planet’s landscape and add layers of images taken by orbiting spacecraft. Mars Trek can be accessed at http//marstrek.jpl.nasa.gov. At the time of writing it is not available through Internet Explorer. We recommend Google Chrome Microsoft Edge now allows extensions such as Password Managers and Adblock plus If you have any questions or suggested topics for future editions, please email us vicloughran@siberme.com or peterdowd@siberme.com 28
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THE RIGHT TO VOTE On Sunday June 10th there were marches all over the UK to commemorate the achievement of votes for (some) British women in 1918. Films and TV programmes have made us aware of the huge sacrifices that were made by the suffragettes on our behalf. After all, tyrants do not willingly surrender their power. (Did you know, by the way, that Winston Churchill opposed votes for women? He redeemed himself later though.) The whole democratic world applauds when previously oppressed groups are given the vote, as they were in South Africa, to name one example. The right to vote is the very essence of democracy. I will lose my vote next year. I have not yet lost my marbles or been put in jail, though I admit both of those things are entirely possible. But in common with an estimated 3 million other Britons, including many of you ICE members, I have exercised my legal right of freedom of movement and live abroad. I will continue to pay tax to HMRC, but I will have no representation. This seems an extraordinarily harsh punishment for committing no crime at all. The Votes for Life Bill passed its second reading in Parliament in March and is now at the committee stage. With luck we should have our vote back in time for an election in 2022. But a lot could happen between now and then. Maybe we should get ready to chain ourselves to the railings outside Parliament and risk arrest as those brave women did a century ago. Submitted by Sally Holloway
What do people do with all the time they save by writing ”K” instead of “OK” ?
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Ă“ptica Machin English Optician Ă“ptica Machin has established itself over the years as a highly recommended practice where eye care and exceptional service are the priorities. We welcome all patients, whatever your visual requirements for fashion, sports, style, UV protection and budget may be. The practice is very easy to find, located on the Avenida Litoral approach road into Estepona and has ample free parking.
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ACTIVITIES AT ICE ICE Club Golf Society Hello everyone, The last month has turned into quite an eventful time. Many of our regular golfers at the roll ups have returned to the UK or other home countries for the summer, so numbers have reduced, but there are still enough players to make enjoyable morning games. The Casares golf course condition has been improved dramatically over the last few months and in particular the greens. We probably all agree that we have never seen it in better condition overall. Congratulations to the club and the ground staff. A welcome back to playing for Stephen McMurtry after his new knee operation. We all hope that he will be walking the course without pain very soon. Thanks to Stephen, we now have the commemorative bench and tree dedicated to Martin O'Gorman. The bench is situated alongside the first tee and the tree, which is a pomegranate, is planted just alongside the ninth fairway. This is close to the spot where Martin hoped to land his ball from the ninth tee with outrageous shots over the trees. The bench is being tested by Jan and Tineke after the first nine holes. A chance for everyone to sit and remember a great friend. There was an interesting occurrence recently when we had a lady join a roll up for the first time. She has been playing golf for a number of years, but not with ICE. On the fifteenth hole she hit a wayward shot into the grass bunker and saw it bounce out onto the green. Arriving at the green looking for her ball, it was finally discovered in the hole! It was a very pleasing moment as a hole in one is quite rare and it was her first one, and the first game with us. Not sure if her husband was too pleased as she bought everyone a drink! The next away day will be at La Cala in September. Details to follow. In the meantime everyone enjoy the summer.
Contacts: Peter Henry
693105180,
Jan Blind
603670330, 34
Stephen McMurtry
608854505
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Should you keep hold of UK investments in Spain? By David Bowern, Partner, Blevins Franks However well we have settled into our new way of life in Spain, most UK nationals living here continue with some British lifestyle habits. Whether it is a Sunday roast, watching UK tv and sport etc, there are some ties we do not like to lose and comfort in familiarity. The same applies for UK investments. You may have accumulated Premium Bonds, ISAs etc over the years, or bought shares in UK companies, and prefer to keep them because they are familiar and feel like a safe option. But are these suitable investments for your new life in Spain? Premium bonds and ISAs Premium bonds do not provide any automatic interest earnings or capital growth, but the possibility of winning a large prize can make them quite appealing. One key attraction is that they have always been tax free in the UK – they are not tax free if you live in Spain though. As a Spanish resident, any winnings are taxed as general income. They are added to your general income for the year and taxed at the scale rates of tax of up to 48% in AndalucĂa. ISAs too are fully taxable in Spain in the hands of Spanish residents at the corresponding savings income tax rates (19%, 21% and 23%). This applies to income and gains from cash and share ISAs. Some expatriates mistakenly think that since they are UK investments they do not need to be declared in Spain. In fact they do, and with global automatic exchange of information now taking place under the Common Reporting Standard, the Spain tax authorities will be informed about your UK investments. Other UK investments You also need to look at your other UK investments, such as shares, unit trusts, OEICs and investment bonds, and consider how they are taxed in Spain. Are they the most tax-efficient way of holding your capital? Bank interest Worldwide bank interest is taxed as savings income in Spain, at rates of 19%, 21% and 23%, depending on the amount earned. UK rental income If you are resident in Spain rental income from UK property is taxable in both countries, though the UK tax paid can be offset against the Spanish liability. It's not all about tax There are very tax-efficient investment vehicles available to residents of Spain. With specialist advice you could enjoy favourable tax treatment on your capital investments. Taxation is not the only reason to review your savings and investments. You need to ensure they are suitable for your life in Spain and your future expectations, objectives, time horizon and risk tolerance. Too many people have portfolios which are no longer suitable for them today. You need personalised advice from a locally based adviser like Blevins Franks which provides holistic advice covering investments, tax efficiency and estate planning. The tax rates, scope and reliefs may change. Any statements concerning taxation are based upon our understanding of current taxation laws and practices which are subject to change. Tax information has been summarised; an individual is advised to seek personalised advice. Keep up to date on the financial issues that may affect you on the Blevins Franks news page at www.blevinsfranks.com 37
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CLUB COMMITTEE PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER MAGAZINE EDITOR CATERING MANAGER ASSISTANT CATERING MANAGER MEMBER (Housekeeper) MEMBER (Estepona) MEMBER (Welfare) MEMBER (Publicity & Membership) MEMBER LOCAL KEY HOLDER BAR MANAGER ASST. BAR MANAGER AUDITOR ASST. TREASURER
Sue Potter Joan Thompson Margaret Whittley Ted Lunniss Sheila Fox Brenda Taylor Jaqui Parrick Diane Hackett Julie Wood Wilma Keeley Sally Holloway Michael Dowling NON COMMITTEE POSTS Nigel Nevshehir Rob Potter Mac McIntyre Doug Mitchell Vic Loughran
ASST. MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY
Sheila Fox HOSTESS (Introduce new members) Maureen Winckle
686 107 835 653 488 030 603 846 698 691 392 156 671 232 906 628 523 444 665 894 088 626 080 829 639 542 387 679 138 952 678 897 275 608 873 217
952 636 627 952 804 799 951 972 577
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952 791 449 952 636 627
671 232 906
951 890 251 952 805 739 952 893 965 952 913 174 951 577 050 952 808 992
952 897 977 952 886 772 951 890 251 952 791 812
MAGAZINE ADVERTISING RATES AS FROM 1ST APRIL 2017
For adverts presented in desired layout, will have inclusion on our web site with links to your site. Classified Ads: Members Only, Free Black & White 7€ per edition
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Colour now available anywhere in the magazine. Advertising fees to be prepaid before the 15th of the month to:Richard Wood, Advertising Manager, Tel:639 542 387 or 952 913 174 Copy to be in before the 15th of any month, for inclusion in the following month’s issue. Copy can be e-mailed to me - Sheila Fox at safoxuk@gmail.com
ICE (Siberme) accepts no responsibility for contents of any advertisement appearing. INTERNATIONAL CLUB OF ESTEPONA (Siberme) I.C.E. Clubhouse, Urbanisation Bahia Dorada, Entrada 5, at Km. 149, A 7, Estepona 29680 Málaga Clubhouse: Telephone 952 802 549 ICE Web Site: www.siberme.com Email: clubsiberme@hotmail.com
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ACTIVITY ORGANISERS Advertising Manager
Richard Wood
639 542 387
952 913 174
Art Group
Audrey Jinks
650 883 252
951 901 134
Art Group
Steve Carter
696 259 644
951 277 240
Art Class Mondays
Ronnie Lilley
Bowls
Audrey Jinks
650 883 252
951 901 134
Bowls
Terry Smith
677 656 319
951 276 690
Bridge…”Duplicate”
Tim Taminiau
Canasta
Nigel Nevshehir
689 457 410
952 791 449
Club Calendar Co-ordinator
Sue Potter
686 107 835
952 636 627
Posters & Tickets
Vic Loughran
Film Night
Sue Potter
686 107 835
952 636 627
Garden Club
Sandy Avis
617 715 749
952 897 309
Genealogy - Family History
Dave Hackett
636 326 599
952 893 965
Golf Organiser
Peter Henry
693 105 180
951 273 949
ICE Players (Drama Group)
Margaret Hall
634 273 194
Ladies’ Lunches
Julie Wood
639 542 387
Librarian
Peter Galloway
Librarian Assistant
Tracy Bird
616 199 661
952 805 407
Lift Controller
Terry Smith
677 656 319
951 276 690
Lottery Organiser
Dave Hackett
636 326 599
952 893 965
Petanca
Jaqui Parrick
665 894 088
Quiz Night, Songs of Praise, Art Class
Joan Thompson
653 488 030
952 804 799
Rambling & Slimmers Group
Sue Potter
686 107 835
952 636 627
Spanish Lessons
Martin Holmes
607 963 254
952 892 163
Ticket Sales
Maggie Whittley
634 328 114
951 972 577
Ticket Sales
Jackie Simmonds
652 798 107
952 797 921
Videos
Cindy Holmes
628 860 093
952 892 163
Wake Organiser
Julie Wood
639 542 387
952 913 174
Whist
Wilma Keeley
679 138 952
951 577 050
952 800 875
951 277 113
952 886 772
952 913 174 952 794 270
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GENERAL INFORMATION See trip information for times. Please ensure that you sit in the seat numbered on your ticket. We regret that we cannot stop at any other point unless agreed with the organiser, to pick up or put down. The organiser reserves the right to refuse to include any member they feel is not sufficiently able-bodied to follow the itinerary. Members are responsible for their own travel insurance. BUYING YOUR TICKET Please produce your membership card together with the correct money. Have prepared your choice of the menu if applicable. Final ticket booking: All tickets must be booked and paid for on or before the last Thursday coffee morning before the event. Late phone bookings cannot be accepted. Members are advised to
COACH TRIPS
WELFARE Members are requested to notify
our welfare officer, Wilma Keeley if they know of any member who is ill. Tel: 951 577 050 / 679 138 952 email: wilmakeeley2000@yahoo.co.uk
SMOKING The smoking of tobacco,
electronic cigarettes and any other substance is not be permitted anywhere in or on the premises of The International Club of Estepona, Bahia Dorada.
When visiting the club please park considerately between white lines and never on yellow lines. Please DO NOT PARK in the car parking space in front of next door's apartment. Although it is not officially for their sole use it attend the last Thursday before a trip in is better for peaceful relations that we don't case there are any last-minute alterations. park there. REFUNDS Cannot be given for either deposits or tickets, unless the MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL organiser is notified in time, and providing the Renewing your annual club membership can be trip is full and a replacement can be found done by bank transfer. Send to: Bank - Banco Sabadell, Sabinillas. from the waiting list. Tickets are not IBAN:- ES98 0081 0535 8800 0131 1734 transferable to other members without the BIC CODE:- BSABESBB authorisation of the organiser. Please advise TED LUNNISS the IMPORTANT: OF ANY BROKEN included in theTELL cost ofTHE coachBAR STAFF TIPS Are CLUB TREASURER by email ifGLASS you have sent a ANDbut THEY WILL DISPOSE OF IT. travel and restaurants, not for payment by bank transfer, stating your name and hotels. membership number if possible. DOGS Are not allowed inside the clubhouse. They are permitted on the lower terrace but only when they are under the owner’s control by being attached to a lead which is held by the owner or attached to one of the hooks on the wall which are provided for that purpose.
PARKING
ted_lunniss@hotmail.co.uk TEL: 691 392 156
IMPORTANT, ALL ORGANISERS PLEASE NOTE: THE CLUBHOUSE FURNITURE MUST BE LEFT AS SET FOR A THURSDAY MEETING BEFORE LEAVING THE CLUB. SWITCH OFF LIGHTS, FANS AND AIR CONDITIONERS. SET BUILDING ALARM AND LOCK DOORS.
All drinks, Do not HELICOPTEROS SANITARIOS whether have an alcoholic or otherwise, to be consumed on answering machine. The phone will ring until the Club premises shall be purchased from someone picks up. If you hear a message in the Club bar. Spanish you have dialled the wrong number. CLUB DRINKS POLICY
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ESSENTIAL TELEPHONE NUMBERS EMERGENCIES HOSPITALS AMBULANCE 061 Ambulance 951 222 222 GENERAL EMERGENCIES 112 Algeciras 956 026 500 NATIONAL POLICE 091 Costa Del Sol Hospital 951 976 669 LOCAL POLICE 092 La Linea Hospital 956 026 500 GUARDIA CIVIL 062 Málaga Carlos Haya 950 390 400 FIRE BRIGADE 080 AIRPORTS EMERGENCIES GIBRALTAR 199 Málaga Arrivals 952 048 845 DOMESTC VIOLENCE 016 Málaga Departures 952 048 804 HELICOPTERS SANITARIOS 952 811 818 Jerez 956 150 000 ELECTRIC EMERGENCY 900 850 840 Seville 954 449 000 GAS EMERGENCY 900 202 212 Gibraltar +35020073026 SEA RESCUE 900 202 202 Local Taxi (large with 951 775 777 wheelchair access) GIBRALTAR FRONTIER +35020042777 CONSULATES and EMBASSIES Belgium Málaga 952 219 004 Denmark Málaga 952 211 797 France Málaga 954 293 200 Germany Málaga 952 227 886 Holland Málaga 952 363 591 Ireland Fuengirola 952 475 108 Italy Málaga 912 106 910 Norway Málaga 952 667 955 Sweden Fuengirola 952 604 383 Switzerland Málaga 952 217 266 U.K. Málaga 952 352 300 U.S.A Fuengirola 952 474 891 MORE HELP TOURIST OFFICES Casares 952 894 056 Adana 952 113 467 Estepona 952 802 002 Age Concern 650 163 928 Alcoholics Anonymous 600 379 110 Citizens Advice Spain
952 797 821
Sabinillas San Roque
Diabetics Support Narcotics Support
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Anglican Church of Costa del Sol West SAN PEDRO at 10-00am Every Sunday we hold an Anglican Service of Holy Communion in the Hall adjoining the Parroquia Virgen del Rocio (near McDonalds). SOTOGRANDE at 12-00pm Every 2nd and 4th Sunday we hold an Anglican Service of Holy Communion in La Iglesia Sra.de la Merced, the ‘Big Church’. 1st and 3rd Sundays are Methodist Worship services. You will receive a very warm welcome at our Churches, and children are particularly encouraged to join in the Sunday school fun activities. We hold a Messy Church at Marlow’s Fish and Chip restaurant at the Eroski roundabout in Duquesa on the first Saturday of each month, between 11-00am and 1-00pm. This is well attended by children, who enjoy the various activities, and also parents and adults who come along to give their support. We conduct Wedding Blessings, Baptisms, Funeral services, and undertake pastoral care visits to the sick or needy. Coffee Morning each Tuesday in Sabinillas from 11-00am, at the Café American Bistro at the eastern end of the Paseo near the children’s play area. Our new Chaplain is Adrian Low, so do come and meet him together with his wife Joanna at any of these events For further details about us, please contact Adrian on 952 808 605 or, Church Wardens: San Pedro Church - Patricia Gommersall (an ICE Member) 951 965 762 / 620 149 215 patricia.g2515@hotmail.co.uk Sotogrande Church - Christine Sabin, 686 234 377 chrisabio@hotmail.com Visit our website for even more information: - www.costachurch.com
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