French-Themed Candlelit Supper Sat. 18th February Tickets 15€
MERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR
CLUB SIBERME CLUB SIERRA BERMEJA SOCIO-CULTURAL DE ESTEPONA
INTERNATIONAL CLUB OF ESTEPONA FOR ALL ENGLISH SPEAKING PEOPLE of San Pedro - Estepona - Casares - Manilva Sotogrande & Beyond
FEBRUARY 2017 EDITION www.siberme.com Email: clubsiberme@hotmail.com
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ICE Magazine Contents Page 5 President’s Letter, Public Holidays 2017 Pages 6, 7 & 8 AGM Notice Page 8 Bulletin Board, Lottery Winners Nov / Dec Pages 9 & 10 Past Events Page 12 February Events Pages 13 Looking Forward March Pages 14/15 February Calendar Pages 16 The Floods - Member’s Article Page 29 Technology Matters & Photo Corner
Page 30 Photography Hints & Tips Page 31 Golf Society Page 32 Puzzles Pages 37 Members Articles Page 38 Just for a Smile, Puzzle Answers Pages 39 & 40 Members Articles Page 41 General Information Page 42 Committee and Advert Information
Thanks to all those who have contributed items for your magazine this edition, please keep them coming. WANTED: Further input from members for your magazine, articles , experiences, useful information, recipes, anything of interest. It is getting more difficult to fill the pages.
President: Sue Potter Editor: Sheila Fox Advertising: Richar d 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. Now upgraded to 8Mb 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:
Hopefully Spring is on the way. If you were here in December, you will have experienced first hand the shocking floods we had which did so much damage. We don’t want to see that again. Terry has submitted an interesting article on how they happen. We’ve also just had very a cold snap and seen a lot of snow on the very nearby mountains. Extremes of weather conditions. I’ve received many articles for publication and thank you to everyone who has sent them in. They are always welcome and I will try to include as many as possible. Although I think of it now as mine, it is really YOUR MAGAZINE. Sheila Fox Editor Sheila Fox Email:safoxuk@gmail.com Phone 951 890 251 Mobile 671 232 906 Web: www.siberme.com
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 that 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 URGENT: KITCHEN AND BAR STAFF. 3
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President’s Letter: Since my last letter we have had to say final farewells to Sven-Erik Sporregard, George Woodward and Christie Brown. Our thoughts are with their families at this very sad time. Noreen and Dan Cook have returned to the UK to start a new life, we wish them well and thank them for all their hard work over the years, Dan as Catering Manager and Noreen on the Committee as social events organiser. Who will forget her many excellent Balls? I know it's a bit late but we didn't have a January magazine, Happy New Year to you all. It will, I think, be a very interesting year, Trump as President and Brexit negotiations will start. How will the year end I wonder. Dare I say these words, by the time you read this, the lift should be working but don't shoot the messenger if it isn't! Tickets on sale for Valentine's night 11th, candlelit supper 18th and mystery trip 22nd, please support these events. You have until 13th of this month to put a deposit down for the May Lake Garda trip more details from Joan Thompson. Please don't forget, your nomination forms need to be in 3 weeks before AGM as do any proposals. Postal vote forms can be obtained from Margaret Whittley. IMPORTANT Rob and I have a new landline number, It is now 952 636 627 Sue
The nine National Public Holidays in 2017 across all of Spain are: January 6th April 14th
Dia de los Reyes Magos, Three Kings Day, Epiphany. (Friday) Good Friday
May 1st
Workers' Day
August 15th
Assumption of Mary (Tuesday)
October 12th
Spanish National Day (Thursday)
November 1st
All Saints’ Day (Wednesday)
December 6th
Constitution Day (Wednesday)
December 8th
Immaculate Conception, (Friday)
December 25th
Christmas Day (Monday)
Apart from these national dates, all regions have additional holidays. Andalusia January 2nd (Monday after New Year's Day) February 28th
Andalusia Day (Tuesday)
April 13th
Maundy Thursday
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THE INTERNATIONAL CLUB OF ESTEPONA (I.C.E.) SIBERME THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
POSTAL VOTING
The Annual General Meeting will take place on Thursday 2nd March 2017. As agr eed pr eviously, Members who are unable to attend may vote by Postal Vote. (See below) May I draw your attention to Article 8 in the Club Statutes? Article 8
Subject to the provisions of Article 9, all resolutions proposed at a General Meeting will be
approved only if a favourable vote is forthcoming from a majority of the Members present or represented. Each Member shall be entitled to one vote only. Any Member unable to attend may personally apply to the Secretary for a postal vote for the published agenda. It will be issued specifically for that Member. Such postal vote will be valid only and exclusively for the meeting specified to which it relates and only for the nominated item or items indicated on the Agenda and verified on the postal voting form, which shall be submitted to the Secretary not less than 24 hours prior to the time of the first call for such meeting. The President may direct that a sealed ballot is taken for the vote on any resolution which, in his or her opinion, is likely to be particularly contentious. You can apply to the Secretary for a postal vote in person, by letter, by telephone, by e-mail or on-line via the club website, (www.siberme.com) anytime from now until the Sunday before the meeting ( Sunday 26th February).** Please apply as early as possible to allow our Secretary time to record your request and obviously if you are applying for a Postal Vote by post and would like to receive your voting papers by post then allow sufficient time. Our Secretary’s details are:Margaret Whittley ICE Club Secretary, C/o The ICE Club, Urbanization Bahia Dorada, Entrance 5, Km. 149, A7, Estepona 29680, Målaga. Tel:- 951972577 or 634328114 e-mail: mwhittley83@gmail.com Margaret will need to know your membership number, your name, your address, your contact telephone number and your e-mail address if you have one. She also needs to know how you want the Postal Voting Form sending to you i.e. by hand, by post or by e-mail.
The Agenda will be known 20 days before the meeting and the form will be sent to you as soon as is possible after this date. It will be your responsibility to see that the form is returned to the Secretary not less than 24hours before the A.G.M. (i.e. before 10.00am on Wednesday 1st March.)** ** To facilitate both last minute personal requests for a Postal Vote and the return of Postal Voting papers, Margaret will be in the Clubhouse (normal opening hours) on both Sunday, February 26th, and, for returning Postal Voting papers only, on Tuesday, February 28th.
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THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Information and advice for Members The Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Thursday 2nd March 2017 Entry strictly by top floor door only. First call 10.00am, second call 10.30am. All Members have the right to participate in any AGM and to vote on all resolutions put forward. Any Member may introduce a proposal at the AGM but must submit the proposal in writing to the Club Secretary not less than twenty days before the Meeting. The document has to be signed by the Proposer and countersigned by a Member seconding and supporting the proposal. Any proposal concerning the Statutes cannot be accepted. Statutes can only be changed at an E.G.M. convened for that purpose. The Agenda for the Meeting will be published in the Club Magazine and on the Club Website and Notice Board on the Club Premises not less than twenty days before the date of the Meeting. Any Member unable to attend the Meeting may apply personally by telephone, in writing, by e-mail, via the website, or in person to the Secretary for a Postal Vote for the published agenda. The application may be at any time and should indicate the method of delivery of same. No Member may apply for a Postal Vote for any other Member. The Postal Vote will be issued specifically to the applying Member. Such Postal Vote must be returned to the Secretary not less than 24 hours prior to the time of the first call for the Meeting. In "Any Other Business" any item concerning The Club may be discussed. Proposals may be made and voted upon provided that: They do not involve Changes to the Statutes (see the rule above). They do not involve changes to The Rules. Any proposition concerning The Rules must appear on The Agenda so that the Members will have due notice of same.
The following committee positions will be vacant at the time of AGM and elections will take place during this AGM: Magazine Editor and 2 committee positions. The following is a total of committee positions available for nomination and voting at time of AGM: 3 committee positions as above. Nominations from any member willing to be considered to undertake any of the above positions must apply to the club secretary for the nomination form to be completed and returned not less than 20 days before AGM (Thursday 9th February). To comply with Club Statutes Article 19: Unless opposed the following committee member is willing to continue their current positions: Diane Hackett, Housekeeper Terry Smith is retiring from committee position as Magazine Editor. Tracy Bird is retiring from committee as Membership Secretary. Club Statutes Article 19: Any other Member seeking election to the Committee, whether as one of the Principal Officers or otherwise, shall submit written notice of his or her intention to the Secretary, countersigned by ten other Club Members supporting such nomination, not less than twenty days prior to the next General Meeting. The first member to sign nomination form needs to be aware and willing to stand up and introduce the prospective committee member and why they would be eligible for the position for the good of the club. Please note members wishing to apply for the posts of President or Vice President must have been a member for at least 2 years. Closing date for nominations being Thursday 9th February. A secret vote will then take place at the AGM for positions stated.
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INTERNATIONAL CLUB OF ESTEPONA
AGENDA FOR THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING To be held in the Clubhouse, Bahia Dorada, Estepona on Thursday 2nd March 2017 First Call 10.00am; Second Call 10.30am ENTRY STRICTLY BY TOP FLOOR DOOR ONLY President’s Welcome Minutes of the last AGM Matters Arising from Minutes President’s Report Auditor’s Report Financial Report Bar Report Catering Report Maintenance Report House Manager’s Report Membership Fee for 2018 Elections: Nomination committee position: Magazine Editor Any Other Business Committee members relinquishing their positions: Terry Smith, Magazine Editor
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Lottery Winners November December 1st Barbara Salisbury 48€ 1st Anne Hardwick 36€ 2nd Joan Thompson 24€ 2nd Patricia Brooks 18€ 3rd Cheryth Ranshaw 12€ 3rd Stephen McMurtry 9€ Club 36€ Club 27€
Bulletin Board
BOOK LIBRARY: CAN MEMBERS PLEASE NOT SUBMIT HARDBACK BOOKS TO THE LIBRARY, PAPERBACKS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED. Returned books should be placed at the foot of the first half of the alphabet as designated - the librarian will then sort. DVD Library: Can members please ensure they sign for all borrowed films and add membership number, Please return films as soon as possible and sign as returned. Jigsaw Puzzles: There is a selection of jigsaw puzzles available stored under the video library. They are mostly 500 pieces, some 1,000. Glasses, cups etc: Please return to the bar before leaving the club. Please place used unbroken bottles carefully in the bin provided, which is positioned under the dartboard. Return plates and cutlery to the kitchen. Terrace Doors: Those people who open terrace doors are responsible for closing same. TRIP CANCELLATIONS MUST BE REFERRED IN FIRST INSTANCE TO THE ORGANISER
ICE Ramblers Group Contact Sue Potter Walk Co-ordinator 637 148 660 or 952 636 627 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. IMPORTANT: TELL THE BAR STAFF OF ANY BROKEN GLASS AND THEY WILL DISPOSE OF IT. PLEASE NOTE: NOT IN SPAIN? RENEWING YOUR ANNUAL CLUB MEMBERSHIP CAN BE CARRIED OUT BY BANK TRANSFER. FOR DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT CLUB TREASURER TED LUNNISS 608 601 230 EMAIL: ted_lunniss@hotmail.co.uk 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.
PLEASE NOTE: Helicopteros Sanitarios does not have an answering machine, the phone will ring until someone picks up. If you receive a message in Spanish you have dialled the wrong number or left out a digit. If you have the facility on your phone enter the number in speed dial.
International Emergency: Phone 112 Helicopteros Sanitarios: 952 81 18 18 - 24 Hours 9
PAST EVENTS DECEMBER 2016 Thursday 8th December - Pre - Christmas Lunch at the Clubhouse
Christmas Carols sung by The Cap Singers. We were treated to traditional carols at the Club meeting on Thursday 8th. December. The Cap Singers, under the direction of Yvonne Harrison, gathered together at the end of the meeting to entertain us with a lovely selection of our favourite Christmas songs, including “Silent Night”, “Let it Snow” and a very upbeat version of “Merry Christmas Everyone”. There was a competition to see which group of ICE members sang the best, X Factor… it was not! After careful deliberations, the judges were undecided on which group were worst! It was finally decided to declare a draw to avoid any ill feelings! It really got us into the Christmas spirit and I’m sure you’d all like to join me in thanking them for such a lovely morning. Afterwards, there was a collection for Cudeca, being the charity supported by the choir at this time. They also sang a Happy Birthday rendition to Peter Galloway, who was celebrating that day! Margaret Loughran.
Friday 9th December - Quiz Night Our pre-Christmas quiz was hosted by 'Santa' Ron Pegrum and his 'elf' partner Andrea, who devised an interesting evening. The first rounds were Christmas related and good fun. The team I was in were not so hot on the later rounds - BUT we had a wordmaster (Sheila) on our team, who finished the anagram round in quick sticks. So our dignity was intact. Patricia Gommersall Sunday 11th December - Christmas Themed Concert Anne Hardwick gathered fifty plus to a memorable evening of readings, songs, and carols on Sunday the 11th of December. We had some really fine readings, one of which was a new rendition of the Night before Christmas courtesy of Brian Buckley, highly amusing. Martin and Cindy did one of their Christmas sketches which always go down well. Interspersed between these were Yvonne singing Scarlet Ribbons, Martin sang and played Silent Night in four languages, he also accompanied Lin in a Christmas Song, and she also sang Only a Winters Tale. In between this everybody participated in singing all our favourite carols and also of course our famous finger food buffet which everybody had excelled in providing a sumptuous feast. Anne kept us entertained with her unique introductions. The whole evening was rounded by an explosive rendition of the usual Twelve Days of Christmas, causing much hilarity over the mimic actions of the groups. So on behalf of The Club members present, many thanks Anne!! Here’s to next year!! Submitted by Margaret Hall 10
PAST EVENTS Sunday 25th December - Christmas Day at THE I.C.E. CLUB This can be sung to Cliff Richards Mistletoe and Wine if you are still feeling festive Christmas time - lets have some wine Christmas cheer - yes I’ll have a beer Come get your pressie if you're feeling able There’s lots of nice tapas to eat on the table Friends are arriving Everyone's smiling Reindeer and Santa hats Make people laugh and chat Cuddles and kisses More Christmas wishes. Let’s have a picture Another ICE fixture? We think ourselves lucky as we toddle off home On this Special day that we’re not home alone Christmas time and we're all feeling fine Come to the ICE club - you'll have a good time. New year is here now - fresh ideas too Look in the diary there’s lots you can do! Many Thanks to all the fab volunteers who organised the Christmas morning event, manned the bar, wrapped the gifts, sorted the food and cleared up and generally made the event possible. Have a Happy New Year. Submitted by Eve Stone EVENT MAY CHANGE, ALWAYS CHECK CLUB HOUSE NOTICE BOARD, ORGANISER OR STOP PRESS ON WEB SITE
Should you have suggestions for any event or activity at your clubhouse, or for a trip whether for a day or longer period, please contact a member of the committee. WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT
Your annual ICE Membership was due for renewal on 31st December 2016. Tracy Bird , Membership Secretary, will be available downstairs in the Club on Thursday mornings each week, before and after the weekly meeting. If you are booking trips, you will need to have renewed your membership or pay the guest rate. You will also need to produce a 2017 membership card for admission to the AGM on 2nd March.
The Club Welcomes New Members Michael Shelton
June Davies
Loretta Shelton
Phil Wright
Anthony Black
Ann Wright
Claire Black
Delia Cattell
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FEBRUARY EVENTS
PLEASE NOTE: TICKET SALES CLOSE 12.30pm ON THURSDAY MORNINGS. CORRECT MONEY PLEASE.
WHEN BOOKING AN EVENT CURRENT MEMBERSHIP CARDS MUST BE SHOWN CANCELLED TICKETS MUST FIRST BE REFERRED TO EVENT ORGANISER
FEBRUARY 2017 Friday February 10th - Quiz Night - Quizmaster Doug Proctor - 8.00 for 8.30 p.m. Saturday February 11th - Valentine’s Party - 7.00 for 7.30 p.m Catering by Neli Gs, Menu - Starters: Salmon Fishcake or Leek and Potato Soup or Chicken Liver Paté Mains: Salmon with Sauce or Chicken Breast Supreme or Goat’s Cheese Mediterranean Veg Parcel Desserts: Apple Crumble and Custard or Baileys Cheesecake or Chocolate Brownie Music for dancing by Mandy Tickets 27€ Members and 30€ Guests Monday February 13th - 2.30 pm Tea & Talk - A presentation by Iwana Babinczak for Lavylies Natural Products. Monday February 13th - Film Night - 7.30 for 8.00 p.m. The BFG (The Big Friendly Giant) is a 2016 American fantasy adventure film directed and co-produced by Steven Spielberg, written by Melissa Mathison and based on the 1982 novel of the same name by Roald Dahl. Saturday February 18th - French -Themed Candlelit Supper Chef Ken Holloway Menu - Entrée: Assiette de Paté avec Salade Verte Plat Principal: Bœuf Bourguignon avec Pommes Lyonnaises Entrée: Assiette de Fromages Dessert: Profiteroles au Chocolat et aux Fruits Tickets 15€ Members only, due to limited numbers Wednesday February 22nd - Doug’s Mystery Trip Tuesday February 28th - Shrove Tuesday - Pancake Races (no running, no cheating or shortcuts). Followed by Pancake Lunch 2017 Lake Garda, Venice & Verona. 7 Nights from 3rd to 10th May 2017 OVER 30 MEMBERS HAVE RESERVED THEIR BOOKINGS, 250€ PER PERSON DEPOSITS NOW REQUIRED. BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT. This superb trip includes: Return transfers from Estepona area to Málaga airport. Direct return flights from Málaga to Milan Malpensa with Easyjet. Return transfers on arrival to your hotel on Lake Garda 7 nights 4 **** hotel accommodation at the Grand Hotel Liberty, Riva Del Garda. Reduced entrance to the beauty and fitness centre included! Hotel Website www.grandhotelliberty.it Breakfast and three course dinner included each day Full day excursion and guided tour of Venice. Full day excursion and guided tour of Verona Half day guided excursion on Lake Garda by boat viewing some of the beautiful sites and places of interest on the lake, including visits to Limone and Malcesine. The services of a representative for all transfers and excursions Notes:1. Price will be inclusive of taxes and charges. 2. Price dependant on number of travellers will be per person, based on two sharing. 3. Includes free place based on shared occupancy on a minimum 50 paying customers. 4. Twin/Double room for single occupancy will have supplement . I.C.E. Organiser Joan Thompson 12
LOOKING FORWARD MARCH 2017 Thursday March 2nd - Club A.G.M. see pages 6 , 7 & 8 Saturday 11th March: Joan Thompson’s 80th Birthday Party at the Club. Dear Friends, I am looking forward to my Party but it will not be the same without you so please come and help me Celebrate my Big Birthday, at the Clubhouse on Saturday March 11th, 7pm for 7.30pm. Yes it’s the actual Birthday date! Ladies a chance to wear your Party frocks, fellas will be smart as usual. We will start early as there is live music for dancing from Stelvis & Mandy. No presents, flowers or cards wanted or accepted but I will put the charity tins handy for the 2€ that you may have spent on a card. Accepted with thanks will be a plate of Finger Food for sharing to create that great Buffet that always arrives like magic. Put the date in your diary, See you at the Clubhouse. Joan Thompson Friday March 17th - St. Patrick’s Day Live music by members - music for dancing and making merry. Jokes and Tales, Guinness and much more. Always a free and great night. Organiser Joan Thompson March 19th & 20th - ICE Theatre Group Murder Mystery Comedy - Who Dunnit? Eat, Drink and Be Murdered Lucky You! You’ve been invited to Grandma Rose’s 80th Birthday on 18th (or 19th March). No matter which side of the family you are on, you will have a front row seat when the sparks start to fly! This show does not depend on heavy audience participation and no one will be asked to get up and do anything the don’t want to do. We want you to enjoy the show which is scripted (probably as well) for the actors. However, you can cheer, boo and join in the dancing if you want to - just like a panto! It’s fun ! It’s a party! You will be sitting at tables with your friends (6 maximum per table on booking) Nibbles will be provided. A cold buffet meal will also be provided during the interval, to allow you to discuss the plot and decide “Who Dunnit”. Drinks will be available at the bar as usual or buy a bottle for your table. Tea/coffee available. Prizes for the correct answers as to “Who Dunnit and Why”. Price 15 € incl. buffet The play will last about 2 hours to allow guests to eat and mingle during the interval, but there is no real time limit. Come - enjoy - let’s do something a bit different! Eve Stone April Golf Society Spring Cup & Lunch April 22nd - Trip to the Horses Show Proposed Future Events Themed Suppers by Wilma - Caribbean, Mexican Summer Dinner Dance in June and much more, watch this space.
Should you have suggestions for any event or activity at your clubhouse, or for a trip whether for a day or longer period, please contact a member of the committee. WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT.
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February 2017 DATE
DAY
REGULAR EVENTS
1 Feb
Wed
10.00am - 1.00pm Art Group Rambling 7.00 for 7.30pm Whist
2 Feb
Thu
10.30am-2.30pm Bar Open 11.30am Weekly Meeting 1.00pm Lunch 2.00pm Drama Group 7.00pm Duplicate Bridge
3 Feb
Fri
4 Feb 5 Feb
Sat Sun
Rambling 12.30pm-2.30pm Bar Open & Tapas
6 Feb
Mon
2.30 - 5.00pm Art Class
7 Feb
Tue
11.00 am Mahjong 11.00-1.30pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 10.30 Adv 11.45 7.30 pm Canasta
8 Feb
Wed
9 Feb
Thu
10 Feb
Fri
11 Feb 12 Feb
Sat Sun
Rambling 12.30pm-2.30pm Bar Open & Tapas
13 Feb
Mon
2.30 - 5.00pm Art Class
14 Feb
Tue
11.00 am Mahjong 11.00-1.30pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 10.30 Adv 11.45 7.30 pm Canasta
15 Feb
Wed
10.00am - 1.00pm Art Group Rambling 7.00 for 7.30pm Whist
EXTRA EVENTS
2.00 pm Slimmers Group 8.00 for 8.30 pm Quiz Night
2.30 pm Keep Fit
10.00am - 1.00pm Art Group Rambling 7.00 for 7.30pm Whist 10.30am-2.30pm Bar Open 11.30am Weekly Meeting 1.00pm Lunch 2.00pm Drama Group 7.00pm Duplicate Bridge
11.00 am Family History Group 2.00 pm Slimmers Group
7.30 for 8.00pm Film Night
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11.30am Gardening Club 2.30 pm Keep Fit 2.00pm Committee Meeting 1.30pm Ladies Lunch 1.45pm Gents Lunch
10.30am-2.30pm Bar Open 11.30am Weekly Meeting 1.00pm Lunch 2.00pm Drama Group 7.00pm Duplicate Bridge
16 Feb
Thu
17 Feb
Fri
18 Feb
Sat
Rambling
French Candlelit Supper
19 Feb
Sun
12.30pm-2.30pm Bar Open & Tapas
4.30pm Songs of Praise
20 Feb
Mon
2.30 - 5.00pm Art Class
21 Feb
Tue
11.00 am Mahjong 11.00-1.30pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 10.30 Adv 11.45 7.30 pm Canasta
22 Feb
Wed
10.00am - 1.00pm Art Group Rambling 7.00 for 7.30pm Whist
23 Feb
Thu
10.30am-2.30pm Bar Open 11.30am Weekly Meeting & Lottery 1.00pm Lunch 2.00pm Drama Group 7.00pm Duplicate Bridge
24 Feb
Fri
25 Feb
Sat
Rambling
26 Feb
Sun
12.30pm-2.30pm Bar Open & Tapas
27 Feb
Mon
2.30 - 5.00pm Art Class
Tue
11.00 am Mahjong 11.00-1.30pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 10.30 Adv 11.45 7.30 pm Canasta
28 Feb
2.00 pm Slimmers Group
2.30 pm Keep Fit
Mystery Trip
2.00 pm Slimmers Group
LOCAL HOLIDAY DAY OF ANDALUCIA Pancake Day 2.30 pm Keep Fit
EVENT MAY CHANGE, ALWAYS CHECK CLUB HOUSE NOTICE BOARD, ORGANISER OR STOP PRESS ON WEB SITE
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WHAT CAUSES THE DESTRUCTIVE FLOODING IN OUR AREA
All of us, whether living here on the coast or campo, or those that visit, will be aware of the destruction of the flooding experienced during early December 2016. We should never underestimate the power of the rain in Spain, in this case, the meteorological phenomenon is known as The Cold Drop (Gota Frìa) and can often occur during the autumn months either locally or general. The cold drop (Gota Fría) is a weather phenomenon often occurring in the Spanish autumn. It is experienced particularly along the western Mediterranean and as such, most frequently affects the east coast of Spain. It is a closed upper-level low pressure which has become completely displaced (cut off) from basic westerly current and moves independently of that current. Cut off lows may remain nearly stationary for days, or on occasion may move westward opposite to the prevailing flow aloft (i.e., retrogression). The term is also used to describe the meteorological phenomenon associated. In Spain, it appears when a front of very cold polar air, a jet stream, advances slowly over Western Europe, at high altitude (normally 5–9 km or 3–5.5 mi). If a sudden cut off in the stream takes place, caused by various reasons, like the effect of the high pressures, a pocket of cold air detaches from the main jet stream, penetrating to the south over the Pyrenees into the warm air in Spain, causing its most dramatic effects in the Southeast of Spain, particularly along the Spanish Mediterranean coast. This phenomenon is associated with extremely violent downpours and storms, with wind speeds of 60– 120 miles/hour, but not always accompanied by significant rainfall. For this it is necessary that the high atmospheric torrential rain instability in the lower air layers to combine with a significant amount of water vapours. Such a combination causes the masses of cold air to rapidly discharge up to 500 litres per square meter in extremely rapid rain episodes. This phenomenon usually lasts a very short time, (from a few hours to a maximum of four days) as it exhausts its water reserves without receiving a new supply. The clouds are formed in the Atlantic Ocean. The more extreme the difference in temperature, the more water is stored in the clouds. The Cold Drop can produce snow or hail. This way a great mass of cold air rotates and floats like a drop over a warm area. The torrential rain caused by cold drop can result in the devastation of buildings, caused by torrents and flash floods. To compare the destruction during 2016 we need to go back to 1973 and 1989, and more recently to a lesser degree 2008 and 2012. Submitted by Terry Smith
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No respite from wealth tax in 2017 By Terry Wayne, Partner, Blevins Franks, 952 799 752 terry.wayne@blevinsfranks.com Despite rumours that 2016 would see the end of wealth tax in Spain, the government has confirmed it is here to stay for another year. It is not difficult to see why – in 2014, the tax office collected around €937 million in wealth tax, with Andalucía being one of the most lucrative regions. Who has to pay wealth tax? Generally, you will be in the firing line for wealth tax if your combined worldwide assets are worth over €1 million as at 31 December. Residents in Spain are liable for tax on worldwide assets, while nonresidents are liable on assets located in Spain only. Relevant assets include real estate, savings and investments, jewellery, art, antiques, cars and boats. Other household contents and pension rights (other than purchased annuities) are not included in wealth tax calculations, nor are certain shareholdings and business assets. Loans are deductible in calculating your net taxable wealth, so long as they were not used to buy or invest in assets exempt from wealth tax. With some generous allowances in place, many people find they are exempt from paying wealth tax. For wealthier individuals and families, however, it can have a significant impact. How much will you pay? Rates vary regionally, but here in Andalucía they range from 0.24% for assets valued up to €167,129 to 3.03% for assets over €10,695,996. For those with more than €10 million in assets, this could translate to a wealth tax bill of over €220,000 a year. However, there is a €700,000 tax-free allowance per person, with an extra €300,000 available to Spanish residents against the value of their main home. For a married couple resident in Spain and owning a property jointly, this could mean a total allowance of €2 million. While these rates apply to Andalucía, allowances can vary in other regions. If your total wealth is above the allowances, take specialist advice on exactly how it will affect you and to explore your options to reduce its impact. Limiting wealth tax There is some relief available if you are a Spanish resident, as your total wealth and income tax bill is capped so it cannot exceed 60% of your personal income taxable amount. However, you still have to pay a minimum of 20% of your full wealth tax calculation. Also, your liability cannot be reduced on assets that do not produce taxable income, like your main home, interest-free loans, jewellery, antiques and vehicles. There may be steps you can take to legitimately reduce wealth tax liability, or eliminate it completely, particularly on your investment assets. Make sure you structure your finances in the most effective way to legitimately shelter yourself from wealth tax, as well as other taxes in Spain, by taking specialist, personalised advice. 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. To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world, check out the latest news on our website www.blevinsfranks.com
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February 2017 HP Printer Users Users of Officejet, Officejet Pro and Officejet ProX printers may have had problems using non-HP cartridges, This was due to an HP block on third party cartridges which came into effect on 13th September 2016. The company has now issued an upgrade which reverses this. Go to HP’s customer support website and search for a firmware update dated October 12 th 2016 and download this. Latest Microsoft Scam If you receive a message saying that you have the “Exploit.SWF.bd Virus” and asking you to contact Microsoft Support. There is nothing to worry about but under no circumstances ring the quoted telephone number. If you do you will be asked to allow a scammer to have access to your PC so that they can “remove the virus;” however they are more likely to cause other problems on your PC. Spam blocking on Mobile Phones For several years Truecaller has been available for Android Phones. Now it is available for iPhones using iOS 10. Truecaller is an app which checks incoming calls against a user spam database and blocks any that match. You can also add your own numbers to the “My Block List.” If you have any questions or suggested topics for future editions, please email us vicloughran@siberme.com or peterdowd@siberme.com PHOTO CORNER Debra Coleman presented a very interesting session on Friday January 20th. There were about a dozen of us in attendance, with all sorts of levels of experience and there was something for everyone. At the end of the presentation, she was able to spend time with each of us to give personal advice on our cameras, iPads and iPhones. Her next session, with more “Photography Hints and Tips” will be in April 2017 (watch this space for the exact date). She has many ideas for regular sessions if people are interested. She will give some basic instruction, basic workshops on composition, colour, how zoom lenses work, things that people with point’n-shoot cameras (incl. phones and iPads) could benefit from, and more advanced stuff, like aperture, shutter, manual control tips etc., for those with bigger cameras. Please come along to her session if you have an interest in photography, where we will be discussing ideas for photography group meetings throughout the coming year, including some meetings off-site to take photos. She has suggested that the ICE club Photo Group could produce a calendar for 2018, which will contain photos taken by the group throughout the year. Not ICE sessions, but local pictures of interest. So please get out and about with your cameras and submit your photos, to be chosen to be included in this. You can send them to me, Sheila Fox safoxuk@gmail.com and mark them as “Calendar Photos Competition” Watch out for the “Photo Corner” item in the next edition of the ICE magazine. Sheila 29
Photography Hints and Tips
Have you ever noticed, when looking at a selection of photographs or pictures, that you seem to gravitate to specific ones, that make you say "wow" or "I really like that one"? Basically, we're all hard-wired to recognise good composition in a photo, an image or scene, we just don't always know why, or how to explain it. This is good news, because it basically means that we all are potentially able to go out and take great holiday snaps and engaging family photos. Once we recognize a few basics, and practice a bit, our photos become memorable moments, and the sort that, when we show them to our friends and family, make them say "WOW"! Composition is one of the major things that make a photo a great stand-out image. Basically think "where", where are the elements; what is the location of the object you're photographing in your camera's viewfinder, in relation to the background and any empty space. Is there something in front of them/it (foreground)? What's behind them? Then think "how"; how is positioned, are there any angles, where is the light coming from, are there any colours that stand out or are complimentary or repeated. Sounds tricky? Below are a few tips and charts that can help. Tip No.1 A good photo generally has good light. It's generally best if the light (sun or artificial light) is behind you. This avoids the harsh shadows, like those you see at midday, and gives a nice even spread of light. So, if you can, move around so that any light is behind your back. Light coming from either side can also be fun, but a bit harder to control, and if it's extreme you may find you end up with a photo that's dark on one side. Taking a photo directly into the sun is something best left to the experienced photographer, as while modern cameras are now very good at adjusting the shutter to suit the light, and getting exposure, balance and contrast right, focusing directly into the sun can defeat the best camera! REMINDER: when you're on holiday, it's not always possible to control when you get to a destination, so needless to say, don't worry, take that snap anyway!!! Tip No.2 A good landscape usually has something interesting in the foreground, a main point of focus (what you want your viewer to concentrate on) and a clean background. Walk around a scene, try different angles and try getting low down, or higher up. Look for interesting lines, especially diagonal lines that move your eye toward the horizon, look for repeating shapes, circles, triangles, look for repeating colours, then use these to create some extra interest. You'll often find that perfect spot; then, take the snap! Tip No.3 Don't be afraid of negative (empty) space. For example a beautiful tree often looks even more majestic if you position it to the right in your viewfinder, as the empty space to the left enhances this placement, and helps your eye move toward the tree, your main point of focus or interest. For animals or people, remember that when you position them to the right or left, the empty space should usually be in the direction they're looking or moving, for example with birds, allowing them the space to fly through and out of the frame, or with children, giving them the space to run or jump into, and move through the frame. Imagine someone standing next to a wall, and looking at that wall, instead of out into the space surrounding them, treat the edge of your viewfinder as a wall, and give your subject space to move and look out. More hints and tips next month. Debra Coleman 30
I.C.E. Golf Society. 'Away Day' El Paraiso Golf Club. 14 players turned out on the 14th. December Away Day to the El Paraiso Golf Club. Even after all the rain the course was in very good condition and I think that we all enjoyed the day. It is a nice, player friendly, course that's for sure. Well done to Jan Hakenson for returning the best card closely followed by Rob Meli. Other notable cards did not include mine!!! Bah Hum-Bug!!! Other Dates for your Diary. 15th. February Away Day to La Cala Golf Resort. 58€ including shared buggy and a light breakfast. First tee time 10.00. Campo Europa or Asia. 22nd. March Away Day to Santa Clara Golf Club. 69€ including shared buggy. First tee time 10.00. We need a minimum of 8 players to qualify for this rate. This a little more than we normally pay and, as this is being booked through Golf Services, we will need to pay about two weeks before the date. 18th. April 2017 Spring Cup. Dona Julia Golf Club. 50€ including a shared buggy. Shot Gun start at 08.45. Presentation lunch to follow. The Entry form is on the ICE notice board now. If you wish to play but are unable to get to the club, please let me know and it will bo done. Lunch being arranged by Peter Henry with a welcome return to Restaurant La Choza. 21st. June Away Day to La Cala Golf Resort. 42€ including shared buggy and a light breakfast. First tee time 10.00. Campo America or Europa. 19th. July Away Day to La Cala Golf Resort. 42€ including shared buggy and a light breakfast. First tee time 10.00. Campo America or Asia. Please let me know if you wish to join in. 'Casares Costa Golf Club Roll-Up’. We play a twice weekly 'Roll-Up' stableford competition on Tuesdays and Fridays at Casares Golf Club where our members benefit from discounted green fees. The tee off time varies a little during the year and is currently 9.00am. Please by 8.30am. All levels are welcome and we often have as many as 12 or more taking part. It is all very light hearted, (in other words 'Cut Throat’) and it is worth putting your sense of humour in the bag! Our annual 'Order of Merit' trophy is awarded to the player with the best ten cards from these 'Roll-Ups' . Keep your eye on the club magazine and the website for details of all activities. If you would like to become involved, contribute or comment please contact me: Alan Davis . Golf Organiser. Tel: 952897670. Mob: 699712804. e-mail: alanandsue_hq@yahoo.co.uk
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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 and Terry Smith
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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 Marlows 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.
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Is there anything we can do?
Are you a UK passport-holder and resident here in Spain? If you are, you may feel as I do that we are in limbo, not knowing what our future residential status will be. Will our legal right to live here be removed? Will our pensions be frozen, adding to the loss of income caused by the drop in the value of the pound sterling? Will the British government ensure our continued right to access the Spanish healthcare system? Nobody knows the answers to these questions, as negotiations have not yet even begun. But to judge by the news we receive, our legitimate concerns about the consequences of Brexit for UK nationals in the EU, and of course EU nationals in the UK, are not being heard or taken into account by decisionmakers in Westminster. Some of us are therefore looking for ways of getting into contact with likeminded people and with those who influence policy. I have done some research and found groups that are campaigning to represent the interests of UK citizens living in the EU, and of all who value their EU citizenship. Many of these organise online petitions that you may want to sign. One of these groups is: Represent-us.uk. This group campaigns for an amendment to Article 50 that insists on Parliament approving the exit terms, and on government adopting certain priorities in the negotiations. It provides a sample letter to send to MPs. www.writetothem.com. This website provides contact details of MPs, MEPs and members of the House of Lords. These contact details can be used to promote any cause, as can the methods used by the many different campaigning groups. The following groups will be of interest to those with an anti-Brexit agenda. There are plenty of others representing different points of view. Vote for Europe (Tactical Voting to Stay in the EU). This group provides a sample letter to send to your MP if you intend to vote tactically. Bremain in Spain. This group is organising a campaign of postcards to MPs and Lords and provides templates according to the way your MP voted on Article 50 and a link to find out how they voted. The European Movement, led by many prominent politicians (www.euromove.org.uk), campaigning by emailing members of the Constitutional Affairs Committee. The 48% Brexit – No Way! Campaign to Remain – keep Britain in Europe Full English Brexit, and making sure it never is If you know of any more groups or have any ideas that might be of interest to British citizens living in the EU please contact me on sallyholloway@hotmail.com. This information is provided by me acting on my own behalf and does not represent the view of the Committee or ICE. Submitted by Sally Holloway
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JUST FOR A SMILE
A woman gets on a bus with her baby. The bus driver says: ''Ugh, that's the ugliest baby I've ever
seen!'' The woman walks to the rear of the bus and sits down, fuming. She says to a man next to her: ''The driver just insulted me!'' The man says: ''You go up there and tell him off. Go on, I'll hold your monkey for you.'' ''I went to the zoo the other day, there was only one dog in it, it was a shitzu.'' ''Dyslexic man walks into a bra'' A young blonde woman is distraught because she fears her husband is having an affair, so she goes to a gun shop and buys a handgun. The next day she comes home to find her husband in bed with a beautiful redhead. She grabs the gun and holds it to her own head. The husband jumps out of bed, begging and pleading with her not to shoot herself. Hysterically the blonde responds to the husband, ''Shut up...you're next!'' Police arrested two kids yesterday, one was drinking battery acid, the other was eating fireworks. They charged one - and let the other one off. Two aerials meet on a roof - fall in love - get married. The ceremony was rubbish - but the reception was brilliant. Doc, I can't stop singing the 'Green Green Grass of Home'. He said: 'That sounds like Tom Jones syndrome'. 'Is it common?' I asked. 'It's not unusual' he replied. I'm on a whisky diet. I've lost three days already. A man walks into a bar with a roll of tarmac under his arm and says: ''Pint please, and one for the road.'' I went to the doctors the other day and I said, 'Have you got anything for wind?' So he gave me a kite.
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Med Diet - Top 10 foods that are good for high blood pressure
High blood pressure is a serious health condition that can contribute to heart attacks, strokes, aneurysms, kidney disease, and other problems. High blood pressure (or hypertension) is a common medical problem, especially among diabetics. While there are many ways to rein in high blood pressure, one of the simplest and best methods is to eat a good diet. Here are ten foods found to be especially effective in lowering blood pressure in clinical research. 1.Bananas - Foods high in potassium, such as bananas, help to lower blood pressure. This is because an excessive salt intake is one of the leading factors in hypertension, and potassium helps to naturally regulate salt levels in the body. Plus, bananas are an easy-to-eat natural snack. 2.Beans - Beans of all sorts can reduce blood pressure. Besides their potassium content, beans have lots of heart-healthy fibre. A healthy heart can better maintain good blood pressure. Beans are also high in protein, which has been connected to low blood pressure in research. 3.Spinach - This dark, leafy green is great for your health in general, and will specifically help blood pressure because of the potassium, magnesium, and folate found in the vegetable. Like potassium, folate and magnesium are valuable for keeping blood pressure down. 4.Blueberries - An easy natural snack, blueberries provide your body with flavonoids, a group of natural compounds shown to help prevent hypertension by lowering blood pressure levels. 5.Chocolate - You wouldn’t think that a food as tasty as chocolate could have any positive health benefits, but chocolate does lower blood pressure. Research has discovered that the cacao found in chocolate contains compounds that limit blood pressure levels by dilating blood vessels. Opt for dark chocolate, which has more cacao. 6.Beets - The juice of this root holds nitrates that have been found to quickly lower blood pressure among hypertension patients. Once ingested, nitrates become nitric oxide, a gas that helps blood vessels stay dilated by relaxing their smooth muscle. 7.Potatoes - The minerals potassium and magnesium are found in abundance in potatoes, so eating this food will put a damper on your high blood pressure. Potatoes also contain nitrates. Avoid loading your potatoes with large amounts of salty butter or sour cream, or frying them in unhealthy seed oils. 8.Milk - Products with lots of calcium are good for high blood pressure, making milk a great option for those with hypertension. Try drinking skim milk, though, since milk rich in fat will exacerbate blood pressure problems. 9.Olive Oil Daily consumption of at least two tablespoons of phenol-rich extra virgin olive oil can be effective in lowering blood pressure. In one study, 35 percent of the participants were able to discontinue their hypertensive medications after consuming EVOO for six months. 10. Oatmeal - A high-fibre diet protects from hypertension, making oatmeal a good choice. Since fibre is digested slowly, blood sugar levels are kept in check, which in turn reduces blood pressure. Plus, oatmeal has very little fat and sodium. Hypertension is sometimes termed a ‘silent killer’ because the malady has no obvious symptoms. Considering how common the condition is, check with your doctor and consider making changes to incorporate more of these heart-healthy foods in your diet. Submitted by Nigel Nevshehir 39
FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD!
We all enjoyed the pre-Christmas Carols evening organised by Anne Hardwick and amongst other items, the verse declaring that King Henry (which one, doesn’t matter) knighted his steak and created the Sir Loin. It might seem rather petty to spoil a good story with facts, but for the sake of our annual Honours List and the aristocracy in general, I feel obliged to say that ‘sirloin’ should be spelt ‘surloin’ as it is derived from the French description of where the cut of meat comes from – above the loin, ‘sur’ being French for ‘on’ or ‘over’. The knights of the Realm should sleep safely in their feather beds for a while longer; they are not being challenged on equality issues by a slab of dead animal! But why spoil a good story with mere facts! Well, sadly, the same goes for other foods, such as Welsh rarebit. It’s neither Welsh in origin nor rare. I don’t think we can blame the French for this; we must turn on the English! It should be called by its right name of Welsh Rabbit even though it is made primarily of cheese, not rabbit. The clue is in the reference to a Welsh origin. The English in the 17th Century would frequently refer to something of inferior standard as being Welsh or Welch. On that basis a dish of Welsh Rabbit turning out to be cheese on toast is more believable as a ‘tavern’ food served up by an imaginative (if unscrupulous) English taverner. However, I can’t believe he ever fooled his customers for long! For those disturbed by the thought of our Welsh ancestors being looked down on by the saesneg, remember this was before the era of Barry John, successive Triple Crown wins, and Gareth Bale and Europe 2016! Don’t mention Iceland – it upsets those of a delicate nature. It must have been a similar story of passionate deception for Bombay Duck that is as we know, fish. It is normally salted and dried in the air when it achieves its well-known if revolting smell before being packed in air-tight bags. At some point in the 20th Century, it is said that 13 tons of the stuff was imported annually into the UK, and remains popular amongst certain groups of aficionados! Now that’s hard to believe. And who dreamed up ‘Sweetbreads’ for all those bits of the animal carcase that nobody else wanted? Can you imagine offal - thymus glands, ovaries and testicles - being offered under their medical names. Guess who called the last mentioned, Rocky Mountain Oysters. Yes, the Yanks. Not so hard to believe. By comparison, we might appreciate there is a degree of honesty about Mock-turtle Soup knowing that it never got close to a turtle in its life, but then wonder who dreamed up the name Toad-in-the-Hole for some good old-fashioned bangers and crispy batter and onion gravy. And I can’t believe it was coined with a view to encouraging kids to eat it. And the list goes on . . . a Horseshoe sandwich is much the same as a massive burger and chips, not made of or even shaped like horses’ footwear – but we can blame the Yanks again for that. Does anybody know of any more ingloriously ill-named foods? Tell the Editor. Submitted by Geoff Morgan I did a little investigation on this subject: there are a lot of foods names that don’t translate well, like this soup and a lot worse, but I think you missed this Great British pudding. Ed. 40
GENERAL INFORMATION 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 able-bodied to follow the itinerary. Members are responsible for 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 either deposits or tickets, unless the organiser is notified in time, always 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: Included in the cost of coach travel and restaurants, but not for hotels. 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. Dogs: 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: When visiting the club please park considerately between white lines and never on yellow lines.
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