International Club of Estepona The ‘ICE’ Club A Social and Cultural Club for all English Speaking People
AUGUST—SEPTEMBER 2022 Edition
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International Club of Estepona The ‘ICE’ Club Magazine Contents Page 5 7 8 9-13 19 20-23 25 28-31
President's Letter Notices Puzzles Past Events Future Events Social Calendar Saffron' ICE Club Activities
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Classified Adds Solutions Committee Members Club Organisers Activity Organisers Advertising Rates Club Information Essential Telephone Nos
Betty Fooks - Editor Email: editor@theiceclub.es
How is everyone coping with the heat? Seems so strange to hear that the UK is hotter than the Costa del Sol! But at least we can jump in the sea. Ed.
President: Sheila Fox Email: info@theiceclub.es Editor: Betty Fooks Email: editor@theicelub.es Disclaimer: - The committee wishes to declare that ICE does not accept responsibility for the contents of articles nor the claims made by advertisers. The magazine is published on the website bi-monthly on or before the first day of the month. www.theiceclub.es Email: info@theiceclub.es Check out our Facebook page - The Ice Club - for up-to-date information Tel: 952 802 549 ICE CLUBHOUSE ; Urb Bahia Dorada, Entrada 5, at Km 149, A7, Estepona 29693
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President’s Letter We said a final farewell to one of our former members, Nigel Hildick who died recently. Our condolences to his family and friends. We also received the sad news that Brian Woodward had died on 5th July. Our thoughts are with Christina and his family and friends at this sad time. Brian was one of our long standing members, he and Christina joined back in 1999. Our annual trip to the Lakes at Ardales, took place in June this year instead of September and as usual, was a great success. Several (about a dozen!) went for a swim. The trip was organised brilliantly by Heather Moore. See the details elsewhere in this magazine.
Today about 28 of us had a lovely lunch out at Mini India. You may think it's too hot to have curry, but it was really delicious and excellent value on their Menu del Dia. We try to have these lunches a few times during the summer months, as it is far too hot to cook in the clubhouse kitchen, and of course, our cooks are also taking their summer break. Next month we have 2 away-day lunches planned - 4th August at Taberna 2, Duquesa Castillo and Thursday 18th at our old standby Thapa Thai in Estepona Port. I cannot stress enough how important it is that we get some more volunteers to carry out some of the tasks we are doing. I have again posted a list on the Noticeboard and in this edition. It really is unfair to leave everything to the same people. The committee is running with only 9 members instead of the usual 12 and most of us are doing at least 2 roles. Please remember, without volunteers, the CLUB WILL CEASE TO EXIST. If you can volunteer to help in any capacity, please let me, or any committee member know. Please note the bar will not be open on Sunday Lunchtimes during August. This is due to low attendance whilst members are away. Hopefully, we will be back to normal in September. Be careful in the sun everyone and enjoy your summer wherever you are. Sheila Fox, President
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NOTICES Lottery Winners : June
May 1st Anne Hardwick 2nd Liz Vila 3rd Alan Frew Club
€36 €18 €9 €27
1st Ian Horwood 2nd Corrie Kalika 3rd Bob Taylor Club
€24 €12 €6 €18
Welcome to our new members Xiomara Marquez
Colin Brennan
TO ANOTHER ICE CLUB SUPPORTER
Members of the Friday Art Group enjoying some delicious nibbles and a glass of wine on their last day of painting before the summer break
A short while ago during one of the heavy storms on a Thursday, I left a brolly in the container by the front door. When I came to go home, I retrieved a black brolly only to find it wasn’t mine. This was broken, wouldn’t open or close and it was the only one in the container. Mine is an ultra light black brolly from M&S and only been used a couple of times. I do understand your need to borrow it as it was raining heavily that day, but now that the weather seems settled and no more rain, may I have it back please? Thank you so much. Maureen Winckle.
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PUZZLES
Like puzzles— There’s a new one every day on the ICE website! CODEWORDS (Answers Page 34) 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 (Answers Page 34) 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. 8
PAST EVENTS PLATINUM JUBILEE PARTY—4th June Great afternoon at the Platinum Party at ICE on Saturday afternoon 4th June. Everyone was in good spirits to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II. Some dressed up, some of us had fancy hats.
Maggie's Royalty Quiz was a huge success (despite the cheating and backchat!). The winning team was Dyana Coe and her friends (two Americans and a British Ukrainian!!) The raffle prize of a hamper of goodies was won by Ian Horwood.
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PAST EVENTS THE LAKES JAUNT—24th June A fine day to start a well-attended visit to those wondrous lakes just north of Ardales. Not a drop of cloud, let alone rain, snow or any adversity kicked off a cracker-jack coach transit at the Eroski Glorieta. 37 souls were collected in all, made up from our own club, the Amigos and Vecinos and welcomed guests. Each of these lovely people were ready for a tranquil and informative schmooze to enjoy the Spanish landscapes. These varied from lush green fields to stark massive outcrops of inspiring rocks. They were interspersed with fields of maturing sunflowers, olive, almond and fruit trees making the group so thankful to nature for such visual experiences. Onward now to the destination - the lakes themselves - a 50 minute ride.
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On arrival, we were dropped off by the Restaurante El Kiosko. Now a chance to wander about and take lunch as and when. A very lovely place and if swimming is on the menu, just a shortish path with steps to the lake. The restaurant serves good food with excellent service at very affordable prices. Ok, time to return to our various earlier pick-up stops. We took a slightly different route back making sure that Heather was able to show us the Caminito del Rey through the nearby gorge. This attraction is very popular with walkers and those who don’t suffer from vertigo!
The last drop-off was at around 19.30, completing as always a very welcome outing for the attendees. Thank you Heather and Sheila on behalf of us all. Submitted by Michael Dowling Photos by Michael Dowling and Henry Fiford
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PAST EVENTS LUNCH OUT AT MINI INDIA Thursday, 21st July A very good turn out and a very enjoyable meal.
Punography I tried to catch some fog. I mist. How does Moses make his tea? Hebrews it. Jokes about German sausage are the wurst. I’m reading a book about anti-gravity. I can’t put it down. 13
DISORDER IN THE AMERICAN COURTS Verbatim reports from the American courts! ATTORNEY; What gear were you in at the moment of impact? WITNESS; Gucci sweats and Reeboks ATTORNEY; This myasthenia gravis, does it affect your memory at all? WITNESS; Yes ATTORNEY; And in what ways does it affect your memory? WITNESS; I forget ATTORNEY; You forget? Can you give us an example of something you forgot? ATTORNEY; Now doctor, isn’t it true that when a person dies in his sleep, he doesn’t know about it until the next morning? WITNESS; Did you actually pass the bar exam? ATTORNEY; The youngest son, the twenty year old, how old is he? WITNESS; He’s 20, much like your IQ ATTORNEY; Were you present when your picture was taken? WITNESS; Are you s******g me? ATTORNEY; She had 3 children, right? WITNESS; Yes ATTORNEY; How many were boys? WITNESS; None ATTORNEY; Were there any girls? WITNESS; Your Honor, I think I need a different attorney! ATTORNEY; How was your first marriage terminated? WITNESS; By death ATTORNEY; And by whose death was it terminated? WITNESS; Take a guess! ATTORNEY; Is your appearance here this morning pursuant to a deposition notice which I sent to your attorney? WITNESS; No, this is how I dress when I go to work. ATTORNEY; Doctor, how many of your autopsies have been performed on dead people? WITNESS; All of them. The live ones put up too much of a fight. 14
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EVENTS DUE TO CURRENT RESTRICTIONS EVENTS MAY CHANGE AT VERY SHORT NOTICE ALWAYS CHECK CLUB HOUSE NOTICE BOARD STOP PRESS ON THE WEBSITE OR FACEBOOK ‘The ICE Club’
August Thursday, 4th - Lunch out at Taberna 2 , The Castillo, Duquesa, Organiser Maggie Whittley Thursday, 18th - Lunch out at Thapa Thai – Organiser Brenda Taylor
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Friday, 2nd - Quiz Night – Maggie Whittley. Details Page 24 Sunday, 4th - Trip to Benahavis for Classic Car Show – 10€ for coach only – Organiser Sheila Fox details Page 18 Thursday, 8th- Re-commencement of lunches in the Club Saturday, 10th - Last Night of the Proms to be held in the Club. Bring your own food. Organiser Diane Hackett Monday, 12th - Film Night—The Duke Saturday, 24th - Welcome Back Party with Hog Roast. Organiser Julie Wood. Members 22€ Guests 25€
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FUTURE EVENTS
Sunday, 2nd - Open Day
FILM NIGHT - MONDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER 7.30 for 8.00 pm
THE DUKE In 1961, a 60-year-old taxi driver steals Goya's portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London. He sends ransom notes saying that he will return the painting if the government invests more in care for the elderly. Starring Jim Broadbent and Helen Mirren
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NATIONAL SPANISH HOLIDAYS 2022 Assumption of the Virgin Mary: 15 August Fiesta de Espana: 12 October
All Saints’ Day: 1 November Spanish Constitution Day: 6 December The Immaculate Conception: 8 December Christmas: 25 & 26 December
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SAFFRON Over the millennia, saffron has remained amongst the most costly of substances, frequently challenging gold for the top spot. Why? For the past thousands of years, it has been credited as the best flavouring of foods and wines, as the most effective remedy for some ninety-odd ailments, as the best way of ensuring your health, your libido, your status and your body odour, and of course, as the best, richest yellow dye for foods, textiles and your skin. Cleopatra (we are told) bathed in a hot saffron tub before meeting Anthony (to mention just one!), emerging with a golden glow and all her buttons pressed and ready for action! Remember Elizabeth Taylor in the 1963 film? Richard Burton stood no chance! Alexander the Great also bathed in saffron, but to heal his many wounds, and recommended his troops to do the same. Pay scales were obviously different in those days. At the time of the Black Death (mid-14th C) saffron was in great demand as the only cure, notwithstanding the fact that by then, all the European saffron farmers had been killed off by the plague. Sources of saffron in the Islamic world were not obtainable, so soon after the Crusades.
But hold on, we are getting ahead of ourselves here. What is saffron? Next time you see a crocus, look for the stigma and styles. If they are a bright crimson in colour, be aware you may be looking at a serious source of income, always accepting that you will need quite a lot of them before approaching the world market. You will need about half a million little stigmas, from about 150,000 flowers to make a kilo of saffron – but each kilo will earn you about $5000. Note the acres of crocuses in Iran (above) where 90% of world production comes from. 25
In southern Turkey, Crete and Iran the crocus sativus was being cultivated at least 4000 years ago. No, not wild, the crocus is sterile, meaning that the flowers are merely decoration and the corm produces mini-corms that, in time will mature into ‘saffron’-producing flowers, albeit, only once. Hence the clusters seen in the photograph. But, if it wasn’t ‘wild’, where did it come from? The Greek legend tells us that a young lad called Crocus was in amorous pursuit of the nymph Smilax, but after what was called ‘an idyllic interlude of love’ she got bored and rejected any further advances. He persisted and she waved her magic wand and turned him into a flower – the saffron crocus! His radiant orange stigmas glowed with an undying and unrequited passion. (This is the expurgated version, by the way. See Ovid’s Metamorphoses for more. Ed.). The answer is that we don’t know, but Turkey is a strong contender, the climate of warmth and sufficient rain at the right time and growing on hillsides that face the sun being paramount to its survival. It is not hard to imagine that once the strength of the stigmas as a dye was noted, the corms were used for bartering with other regions, and so the crocus spread across the Fertile Crescent of the Middle East. It is equally understandable that when some crocuses grew longer stigmas than others, their baby corms were more highly prized. The market is protected by an international standard (ISO 3632) that determines the quality of natural saffron, and, so far, we have not found a synthetic equivalent that does all that saffron does, so keep taking your medications and enjoy your saffron rice. Submitted by Geoff Morgan More Punography
A dyslexic man walks into a bra. How do you make holy water? Boil the hell out of it. What does a clock do when it’s hungry? It goes back four seconds. I wondered why the baseball was getting bigger. Then it hit me!
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ICE CLUB ACTIVITIES Art Group A friendly social get together for those who like to paint and chat. Club House – Friday 10:00 - 13:00 (Closed over summer – restarts 23rd September) Contact: Steve Carter 951 277 240, Debra Coleman Whatsapp only 617 432 629 Art Class A very informal class using a variety of mediums such as watercolour, acrylic, pastel etc. If you’ve never painted before, or haven’t painted for ages, or you wish to try other mediums, do come and join us. The first lesson is free and the equipment is supplied. Club House – Monday 14.30 – 17.00 10 Euros (Class restarts 5th September) Contact: Veronica Lilley (Ronnie) 605 153 969 Bingo Club House - Every other Wednesday 2.30 eyes down at 3.00pm. Check for dates. Fee 2€ members, 3€ guests. Bar is open Contact: Ian Horwood 602 291 855
Bowls A sociable morning for beginners, novices, old faces or guests. Benavista Bowls Club – Monday 9.30 for 10.00 start – 16 ends for 7 Euros + Annual fee 30 Euros Contact: Terry Smith 677 656 319, 951 276 113 Bridge Our weekly Duplicate Bridge meeting is a pleasant evening with a touch of competition for most of the players and around 20:30 there is always a break for a drink and a bit of socializing. Depending on time of the year between 12 and 36 ICE members attend. The results are emailed the same evening to all who did play. Club House – Thursday 19.00 – 22.30 Contact: Tim & Nine Taminiau 647 374 145
Bums & Tums A gentle aerobic exercise followed by toning. Open to men and women. No charge. Club House – Monday 11.00-12.00 Contact: Rachel Lucas 711 073 363 28
Canasta Canasta is a unique South American Card Game of melds and strategy, and is a member of the Rummy Club Family. We play Solo Canasta which may be played with 3,4, or 5 Players but is best played with 3 or 4 persons playing individually for themselves. New Players are invited to come by prior arrangement for tuition. Club House – Tuesday 14.45 for 15.00 – 18.00 Contact: Nigel Nevshehir 689 457 410, 952 791 449 Film Night We show a variety of films, sometimes recommendations from members, but mostly new releases. The bar is open from 7.30 with a break half way through the film to replenish your glasses and most importantly to have an ice cream . Club House – 2nd Monday of the month except July-September – 20.00 prompt Contact: Sue Potter 686 107 835 Golf We play every Tuesday and Friday morning on a Roll Up and play basis at Casares Golf. Starting times are usually 09-00 but can be changed in the summer to 08.30. We do not stop over Christmas but it all depends who turns up to play. There is normally a Spring and Autumn cup competition in March/April and October/November. Once a month during the year we usually play and away day at one of the many courses along the coast. There is a golf break for three days once a year when we stay and play at a resort within a reasonable driving distance. Information is sent out to everyone on our players' handicap list which is updated weekly so that every player is up to date. Casares Golf: Starting times: Varies from 08-30 to 09-30 depending on time of the year. (Check with Peter Henry) Arrive in good time so that playing groups can be organised etc. Two rounds of nine hole golf with different tees used for first and second rounds. Contact: Peter Henry 693 105 180. peter.henry0@gmail.com Coen Noordendorp 951 663 279 History The History Group hold talks on historical subjects from any period and on any subject. We meet on an ad hoc bsasis Thursdays after Lunch depending on availability of speakers. Previous topics have been 'The Battle of Bailen 1808', 'USA 1820-1860: The path to the Civil War,’ 'French Indochina 1945-54:. Club House – Thursday 14.00 Contact: Geoff Fabron geoff.fabron@hotmail.co.uk 29
Krafty Club A sharing of craft ideas. Come along and see if there are Krafty things you’d like to learn to do, or just find out how things are made. Club House - First and third Wednesday of the month from 10.30 to 13.30 (Restarts 15th September) Contact: Julie Wood 639 542 387 Ladies Lunch Come and enjoy a social friendly lunch at nice restaurant. There is usually a menu to choose from the week before and tickets are sold at the club meetings. A really good way to get together with new members. Various locations: Fourth Tuesday of the month. Contact: Julie Wood 639 542 387, 952 913 174 Mahjong All standards of players welcome. Club House - Sundays at 12.00 to 14.00 upstairs. Contact: Lin Ingram 952 118 037 Club House - Tuesdays at 11.00 downstairs Contact: Sue Potter 686 107 835 Petanca Petanca game is played with small hollow steel balls, which are tossed or rolled aiming close to the jack. It's played in teams. We have one spare set if you would like to have a go. Playa Ancha, Casares Playa: Sunday - 10.30 – 13.00 Quiz Night The Quiz consists of 4 rounds of 10 questions on various subjects. The Prize is a bottle of wine for the winners of each round then there is a fun round while the Quizmaster is checking the answers for the Big Prize of 4 Bottles of wine. A fun evening, it’s a great way for Members to get to know each other. If you are on your own we will always join you up with a team. Crisps and snack biscuits are provided, also chocolate does the rounds. 2€ members, 3€ guests Club House – First Friday of the month – 20.00 for 20.30 Contact: Sheila Fox 671 232 906
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Rambling The Club runs a very successful rambling group. The walks are variable in length but usually between 7- 12 km. Some walks are easy but some are hard but we usually tell you about the walk at least 1 day before on our rambling what's app group. There is always time to look and take photos and we always go for a well deserved drink after our walks. Meetings every Wednesday and Saturday October- May at various locations. Contact: Sue Potter 686 107 835 Spanish Lessons Spanish lessons are offered at 2 levels: beginner and more advanced. The main focus is on effective communication with plenty of listening and speaking. Club House Tuesday 10.30-11.30 beginners, 11.45-12.45 advanced. €8 per lesson (lessons restart 4th October) Please contact Martin before the lesson if possible. Contact: Martin Holmes 952 892 163, 652 272 142
CLUB HOUSE FACILITIES Library/DVDs/Jigsaws All paperbacks welcome. Donation of 1 Euro for DVDs (please put details in the book). Library Contact: Peter Galloway DVD/Jigsaw Contact: Sue Potter Lottery The lottery is open to members only. Tickets are available on Thursday at 1€ each. Draw takes places last Thursday of the month. Contact: Dave Hackett
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FREE CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS You can advertise here in the Magazine as well as our Website on the Internet for anything you have to sell or things you need. Full Details of the Particular Item Wanted or for sale is required together with Contact Details as well as Telephone Number/s & Email Address, if necessary. It’s FREE to ICE Club members! FOR SALE or WANTED PLEASE LET NIGEL KNOW WHEN YOU HAVE SOLD OR FOUND YOUR ITEM(S) Contact Nigel at the Clubhouse or phone him with the details, NOW! Tel: 689 457 410 or email him on: nnevshehir@gmail.com
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CLUB COMMITTEE PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER CATERING MANAGER BAR MANAGER MEMBER WELFARE MEMBER (Estepona) MEMBER HOUSEKEEPING MEMBER ASST. TREASURER
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NON COMMITTEE POSTS LOCAL KEY HOLDER Nigel Nevshehir MAGAZINE EDITOR Betty Fooks ASST. BAR MANAGER AUDITOR Doug Mitchell MAINTENANCE MANAGER MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Sally Holloway HOSTESS Introduce new Maureen Winckle members ADVERTISEMENT MANAGER PRESS OFFICER
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CLUB INFORMATION MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL Renewing your annual club membership can be done by bank transfer: Banco Sabadell IBAN ES98 0081 0535 8800 0131 1734 BIC CODE BSABESBB Please advise TED LUNNISS, the club Treasurer by email if you have sent a payment by bank transfer, stating your name and membership number if possible.Ted_lunniss@hotmail.co.uk Tel: 691 392 156 IMPORTANT Transfers from UK banks are now charged at 18€ by our Spanish bank. Please include this extra amount if you need to send money to us from any UK bank. COACH TRIPS 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 ablebodied 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 attend the last Thursday before a trip in case there are any last-minute alterations. REFUNDS Cannot be given for tickets, unless the organiser is notified in time, and providing the trip is full and a replacement can be found from the waiting list. Tickets are not transferable to other members without the authorisation of the organiser. TIPS Are included in the cost of coach travel and restaurants, but not for hotels.
DRINKS POLICY All drinks, whether alcoholic or otherwise, to be consumed on the Club premises shall be purchased from the Club bar. WELFARE Members are requested to notify our welfare officer, Diane Hackett, if they know of any member who is ill. Tel 626 080 829/ 952 893 965 Email: dianehackett22@gmail.com ALL ORGANISERS PLEASE NOTE – BEFORE THE CLUB The clubhouse furniture must be IMPORTANT: TELL THE LEAVING BAR STAFF OF ANY BROKEN GLASS AND THEY WILL OFand IT.air conditioners, set building sanitized and left as set for a Thursday meeting, switchDISPOSE off lights, fans alarm and lock doors. When using the general fob for the alarm it is imperative to return it to the correct place. 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. SMOKING The smoking of tobacco, electronic cigarettes or any other substance is not permitted anywhere in or on the Club premises. PARKING 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 is better for peaceful relations not to park there. SAFETY NOTICES Members are asked to abide by the safety notices that are in place within the Club.
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EMERGENCIES
HOSPITALS
AMBULANCE
061
Alta Resolucion de
GENERAL EMERGENCIES
112
Estepona
NATIONAL POLICE
091
Algeciras
956 026 500
LOCAL POLICE
092
Costa Del Sol Hospital
951 976 669
GUARDIA CIVIL
062
La Linea Hospital
956 026 500
FIRE BRIGADE
080
Málaga Carlos Haya
950 390 400
EMERGENCIES GIBRALTAR
199
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
016
Málaga Arrivals
952 048 845
HELICOPTEROS SANITARIOS
952 811 818
Málaga Departures
952 048 804
ELECTRIC EMERGENCY
900 850 840
Jerez
956 150 000
GAS EMERGENCY
900 202 212
Seville
954 449 000
SEA RESCUE
900 202 202
Gibraltar
35020073026
GIBRALTAR FRONTIER
35020042777
952 976 669
AIRPORTS
CONSULATES AND EMBASSIES
TOURIST OFFICES Casares
952 894 056
Belgium…...Malaga
952 219 004
Estepona
952 802 002
Denmark….Málaga
952 211 797
Sabinillas
952 890 029
France..…...Málaga
954 293 200
San Roque
956 694 005
Germany….Malaga
952 227 886
Marbella
952 771 442
Holland…...Málaga
952 363 591
Gibraltar
+350 200 749 50
Ireland…....Fuengirola
952 475 108
Italy…………...Málaga
912 106 910
Adana
952 113 467
Norway……...Málaga
952 667 955
Age Concern
650 163 928
Sweden……...Fuengirola
952 604 383
Alcoholics Anonymous
600 379 110
Switzerland..Málaga
952 217 266
Citizens Advice Spain
952 797 821
U.K……..……..Málaga
952 352 300
Diabetics Support
952 464 184
U.S.A………....Fuengirola
952 474 891
Home Nurse
604 401 249
Narcotics Support
902 114 147
MORE HELP
TRANSPORT Local Taxi (large with
951 775 777
wheelchair access) Renfe Railway info
Bus Station Estepona
952 796 658
Estepona Taxi
952 802 900
902 320 320
USEFUL WEBSITES www.avanza.com, www.renfe.com, www.gov.uk, www.expatica.com
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