FRIDAY 14th FEBRUARY RED & BLACK FRENCH THEMED SUPPER Prepared by Brenda and her Team Tickets Members: 17€ Guests: 20€ Organiser Sue Potter Limited to 50 People
ICE Players present Getting Along!! February 29th & March 1st 7.30 for 8.00pm Bar open from 7.15.pm Tickets now available from Julie Wood, on 639 542 387 7€ Members & 10€ Guests.
CLUB SIERRA BERMEJA
CLUB SIBERME
SOCIO-CULTURAL DE ESTEPONA INTERNATIONAL CLUB OF ESTEPONA FOR ALL ENGLISH SPEAKING PEOPLE of San Pedro - Estepona - Casares - Sabinillas Manilva - Sotogrande & Beyond FLIPPING PANCAKES! Shrove Tuesday 25th February Pancake Races Start 12.00 Followed by Pancake Lunch
FEBRUARY 2020 Edition www.theiceclub.es email: info@theiceclub.es Telephone 952 802 549
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Editorial
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Granada Update
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President’s Letter
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Classified Advertisements
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AGM Agenda
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Golf Society
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Lottery Winners Page NOVEMBER & DECEMBER
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Activities at ICE
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Notices
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Puzzles Solutions
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Puzzles
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Committee Members
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Past Events
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Advertising Rates
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This Month’s Events
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Activity Organisers
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Social Calendars December & January
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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.theiceclub.es 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: Well here we are in 2020 - it's hard to believe, isn't it? This is the penultimate edition of the ICE magazine that I will write. Hopefully, my successor Pat Rowe, will producing the April edition. Pat has to be voted in to the position on the committee, so I hope you will give her your full support, as you have done for me for the last 3 years. Please continue to send your articles to editor@theiceclub.es and Pat will receive them too. Sheila Fox - Editor Email: editor@theiceclub.es. Telephone: 951 900 745 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? Without volunteers, the club could not exist. REQUIRED URGENTLY: KITCHEN AND BAR STAFF 3
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President’s Letter In December and January we said our final farewell to John Avis, Dan Cook, Mavis Tolfree, & Corinne Gustaffson. Our thoughts are with their families at this very sad time. Another year has started and that means membership is due, I hope you have all renewed yours, I am pleased to say we have quite a few new members already, some are already volunteering to help out, thank you. It should be an interesting year as we will begin to be informed how Brexit is going to affect us all. As per normal at this time of the year we have many events, activities and trips planned. The Krafty Club, History Group, Whist and Dancercize are proving to be popular new events. Why not give them a try?
We have 2 big events this month, the red & black meal cooked by Brenda and her team and the drama Getting Along, a comedy, performed by our very own members. Buy your tickets now as they're going fast. Our usual pancake race is this month too. Just turn up and join in. Pancakes with various toppings will be available to buy. Our trip to Jerez Bodega has had to be postponed until 2nd March. Joan Thompson is standing down as Vice President at the AGM. We therefore need somebody to replace her. Ideally this should be someone who will be willing to stand as President in 2021 There will be 2 other Committee vacancies as Mike Dowling is standing down due to other commitments and we were already 1 person short. Please think long and hard about whether you would be willing to stand. We could do with the help. Although not a committee post, Richard Wood is stepping down from the position of Advertising Manager and we need to replace him. Whatever you do, enjoy. Sue Potter, President Please can I remind everybody that the role of the Welfare Officer is to deliver cards and gifts to members who are ill at home or in hospital. It is not her duty to sort out money problems, health problems nor a taxi service. Also, please do not contact her before 9,00am or after 6,00pm. Please do not abuse Wilma's kindness. Thank you. Sue Potter - President
If Benny and Björn from ABBA had been called Steve and Dave, they would have been known as ASDA Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
Membership
It's that time of the year when your membership should have been renewed by now. Please may I remind you all of the rules concerning guests and membership. People are entitled to 3 visits to the Club before we expect you to join, this is in a lifetime and not every year. Once you have become members unless you have returned to UK and are only visiting for 1 or 2 weeks you cannot then attend events as a guest, visit Club or borrow DVDs or books unless you re-join. This of course does not apply to family or friends who visit members for 1 or 2 weeks. May I also remind you that if 1 partner joins, the other partner cannot come as a guest. I hope you all agree that whether you are in Spain for 3, 6 or 12 months €35 is value for money, less than €6 per month if you are only here for 6 months. Sue Potter - President 5
THE INTERNATIONAL CLUB OF ESTEPONA (I.C.E.) SIBERME THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
POSTAL VOTING
The Annual General Meeting will take place on Thursday 12th March 2020. As agreed previously, 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 anytime from now until the Sunday before the meeting (Sunday 8th March). 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, MĂĄlaga. Tel:- 951972577 or 603846698 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 11th 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, March 8th, and, for returning Postal Voting papers only, on Tuesday, March 10th. More information will be available in the March 2020 edition of ICE magazine.
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THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Information and Advice for Members The Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Thursday 12th March 2020 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. To comply with Club Statutes Article 19: Unless opposed the following committee members are willing to continue their current positions: Diane Hackett and Wilma Keeley as Committee Members The following committee positions will be vacant at the time of AGM and elections will take place during this AGM: Vice President, Magazine Editor and 2 committee position. 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 (Friday 21st February). To comply with Club Statutes Article 19: Unless opposed the following committee are willing to continue their current positions: Diane Hackett and Wilma Keeley as Committee Members. 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 the nomination form needs to be aware and willing to stand up and introduce the prospective committee member and say 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 Friday 21st 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 12th March 2020 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 2020 Elections Nomination committee positions - Vice President Magazine Editor Two member positions available Proposals to date (None to date) Any Other Business (None to date) Committee members relinquishing their positions: Joan Thompson as Vice President Sheila Fox as Magazine Editor Michael Dowling - Member 8
NOTICES Lottery Winners NOVEMBER 2019
Lottery Winners DECEMBER 2019
1st Joan Thompson
72€
1st Alan Lucas
40€
2nd Michael Franks
36€
2nd Liz Vila
20€
3rd Joan Thompson
18€
3rd Ian Horwood
10€
Recorder players out there?
We have a new website address and a new club email address. We also have a new Facebook Group The ICE Club Join the group and keep up to date with what’s happening. Website: www.theiceclub.es General email: info@theiceclub.es For Photos or for Vic webmaster@theiceclub.es For Magazine or for Sheila: editor@theiceclub.es
Are any of you interested in being part of a recorder ensemble? Descant, Treble, Tenor or Bass - all welcome! Please contact Sue Jenkins-Better Tel 952 806 922 or Mobile 664 637 757
LINK WORD 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. (Answers on Page 22)
Cogratulations to Audrey & Les Jinks celebrating their Diamond Wedding Anniversary 9th January 2020
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PARKING AT THE ICE CLUB Parking is not allowed in any of the yellow marked areas and for good relations with our neighbours, please do not park in the bay next to the front door. There is always ample parking space in Entrance 4 of Bahia Dorada. Just continue past the front of the clubhouse and turn in at the next entrance. Then turn right and drive parallel to the main road. You can park near the top and walk along the pathway to the front door, or go further down and come into the club from back door. 9
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 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) 620 149 215 patricia.g2515@hotmail.co.uk Sotogrande Church - Debbie Geater 637 986 516 debbiegeater@gmail.com Visit our website for even more information: - www.costachurch.com 10
NOTICES COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH
THE CLUB WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS
Gillian
Leech
Tim Edwina
Leech Bennett
Robert
Bennett
Ann-Marie
Temml
Wolfgang
Temml
Lena
Rueckertz
Ferri
Hathiramani
Manu
Hathiramani
Dan
Thomson
Valerie
King
Rodney Ita
King Tighe
Eric
Harrop
Angela
Harrop
Harry
Crewe
MICKEY’S CHERIMOYA SUNSET
1 part spiced rum - if you can’t use sailor jerry’s - “set sail with Captain Morgan and never leave dry land”! ½ Freshly squeezed lime 2 parts smoothied cherimoya flesh Top up with fiery ginger beer Smoothe the rum, lime juice and cherimoya flesh (The seeds are not to be included in the juice. Ensure there are none in the liquid). Pour over crushed ice and add fiery ginger beer. Do enjoy! NOTA BENE Should any third party suggest that this drink is for wimps, let it be known that third party is uttering a falsehood unless the so-called wimp is a sensible spirit tippler who recognises the third party as a nincompoop. Submitted by Michael Dowling
I would like to thank everybody for their condolences, cards, flowers, phone calls and big hugs on receiving the sad news that my lovely John had died just before Christmas. John had been a member of ICE for years, both of us enjoying many trips and social occasions. He enjoyed playing golf weekly with Les' gang and acted a few parts for the ICE Drama Society. I didn't renew his membership for the past few years as, unfortunately, he became ill with vascular dementia and has spent the last two years mostly in bed. I get comfort from the fact that he left me before he got worse, though it was still devastating when it happened. So, a BIG thank you to you all for your support and kindness. It has been helpful and appreciated. Sandy Avis 11
PUZZLES
CODEWORDS (Answers Page 22) 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 22) 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. 12
PAST EVENTS Christmas Lunch December 12th.
Before our Christmas lunch we were treated to renditions of our favourite songs and Carols by the Canto Libre Choir. Their joyful music raised money for charity as well as our spirits. What a lovely way to start our annual Christmas lunch. The tables were beautifully decorated and set up for over sixty people with Christmas tablecloths and crackers just waiting to be pulled. We all donned our paper hats, read the mottos and excitedly scrambled for the gifts inside. Just like giddy children. One doesn’t have to be young to enjoy oneself. Once we were settled the starter was served. The Vegetarian version of Cappelletti en Brodo soup, sprinkled with Parmigiana. Delicious. Two helpers from each table served and cleared away the plates throughout the meal. This system seemed to work very well. The turkey and ALL the trimmings came next. The plates were beautifully presented with turkey, roast potatoes, stuffing, sausage, carrots, Brussels sprouts, honey roast parsnips, cranberry sauce and gravy. There was also delicious sea bass as an alternative. Wow! What a feast. This was restaurant quality food. The Christmas pudding ( or apple pie ) followed with a choice of cream, brandy sauce or custard. Again, excellent food. Mince pie anyone ?? In between courses we had a guess the “ Chocs in the box” competition and, at the end of the meal, a quiz to keep the old brain cells ticking over. The raffle prizes were then drawn and three lucky people won a choice of hampers full of festive goodies. Well done! All proceeds went to the club. Having never cooked a Christmas lunch ( always been lucky enough to go elsewhere! ) I can fully appreciate all the effort and hard work that went into such a successful meal. My thanks must go to Sue and Rob and all their Santa’s Little Helpers, too numerous to mention. Thank you ALL for a wonderful afternoon. Submitted by Helen Rumsey.
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THE AUTUMN FAYRE NOVEMBER 2019
NEW YEAR’S EVE 2019
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THIS MONTH’S EVENTS FEBRUARY Wednesday 5th February 10.30am Krafty Club – Come along and see if there are Krafty things you’d like to learn to do, or just find out how things are made. Twice a month on Wednesday mornings - Organisers Julie Wood & Bea Sykes Friday 7th February 8.00 for 8.30pm Quiz Night - Quiz Mistress Fran Horwood - Organiser Joan Thompson Monday 10th. February 8.00pm Film Night “Fisherman’s Friends” Cast James Purefoy, David Hayman, Maggie Steed, Sam Swainsbury, Dave Johns. Ten fishermen from Cornwall are signed by Universal Records and achieve a top ten hit with their debut album of Sea Shanties. - Organiser Sue Potter Friday 14th February 7.30pm for 8.00pm Red & Black French Themed Supper Menu Starters: French onion soup with crouton & cheese Or Prawn vol-au-vent with side salad. Mains: Beef Bourguignon Or Cod Véronique. All served with mashed potatoes and vegetables. Desserts: French Apple tart Or Cherry Clafoutis. All with cream. Chef Brenda and her team. Tickets 17€ members and 20€ guests - Organiser Sue Potter Tuesday 25th February - Shrove Tuesday - 12.00pm Pancake Races (no running, no pushing, no cheating or shortcuts). Followed by Pancake Lunch - Organiser Wilma Keeley 29th February & 1st March 7.30 for 8.00pm ICE Players drama group are busy rehearsing their next play “Getting Along”. It is a comedy about five friends who go to France for a holiday in a gite. Not quite what they expected on arrival Tickets 7€ members and 10€ guests are on sale now so don't miss a great night out - Organiser Julie Wood
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I don’t believe in reincarnation, and I didn’t believe in it when I was a hamster
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Rambling 10.30 a.m. Petanca Playa Ancha, Casares 12.30 - 2.30 p.m. Bar Open & Tapas 12.30 - 2.15 p.m. Mahjong 9.45 am Bowling, Benavista Bowls Club 2.30 - 5.00pm Art Class Golf Casares Golf Club, Ist tee off 9.00am 10.30am Beg Spanish Class 11.45am Advanced 11.00 am Mahjong 11.00 - 1.30pm Bar Open 6.45 for 7pm Canasta 10.30am Whist Rambling 6.30 - 8.30pm Dancercise 10.30am-2.30pm Bar Open 11.30am Weekly Meeting TALK 1.00pm LUNCH 2.00pm Drama Group Meeting 7.00pm Duplicate Bridge Golf Casares Golf Club, Ist tee off 9.00am 10.00am - 1.00pm Art Group 2.00pm - 4.00pm Yoga Rambling 10.30 a.m. Petanca Playa Ancha, Casares 12.30 - 2.30 p.m. Bar Open & Tapas 12.30 - 2.15 p.m. Mahjong 9.45 am Bowling, Benavista Bowls Club 2.30 - 5.00pm Art Class Golf Casares Golf Club, Ist tee off 9.00am 10.30am Beg Spanish Class 11.45am Advanced 11.00 am Mahjong 11.00 - 1.30pm Bar Open 6.45 for 7pm Canasta 10.30am Whist Rambling 6.30 - 8.30pm Dancercise 10.30am-2.30pm Bar Open 11.30am Weekly Meeting 1.00pm LUNCH 2.00pm Drama Group Meeting 7.00pm Duplicate Bridge Golf Casares Golf Club, Ist tee off 9.00am 10.00am - 1.00pm Art Group 2.00pm - 4.00pm Yoga 18
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10.30am Krafty Club
8.00 for 8.30pm Quiz Night
8.00pm Film Night
2.00pm Committee Meeting
7.30 for 8.00pm Red & Black Themed Supper
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Rambling 10.30 a.m. Petanca Playa Ancha, Casares 12.30 - 2.30 p.m. Bar Open & Tapas 12.30 - 2.15 p.m. Mahjong 9.45 am Bowling, Benavista Bowls Club 2.30 - 5.00pm Art Class Golf Casares Golf Club, Ist tee off 9.00am 10.30am Beg Spanish Class 11.45am Advanced 11.00 am Mahjong 11.00 - 1.30pm Bar Open 6.45 for 7pm Canasta 10.30am Whist Rambling 6.30 - 8.30pm Dancercise 10.30am-2.30pm Bar Open 11.30am Weekly Meeting 1.00pm Lunch 2.00pm Drama Group Meeting 7.00pm Duplicate Bridge Golf Casares Golf Club, Ist tee off 9.00am 10.00am - 1.00pm Art Group 2.00pm - 4.00pm Yoga Rambling 10.30 a.m. Petanca Playa Ancha, Casares 12.30 - 2.30 p.m. Bar Open & Tapas 12.30 - 2.15 p.m. Mahjong 9.45 am Bowling, Benavista Bowls Club 2.30 - 5.00pm Art Class Golf Casares Golf Club, Ist tee off 9.00am 10.30am Beg Spanish Class 11.45am Advanced 11.00 am Mahjong 11.00 - 1.30pm Bar Open 6.45 for 7pm Canasta 10.30am Whist Rambling 6.30 - 8.30pm Dancercise 10.30am-2.30pm Bar Open 11.30am Weekly Meeting 1.00pm LUNCH 2.00pm Drama Group Meeting 7.00pm Duplicate Bridge Golf Casares Golf Club, Ist tee off 9.00am 10.00am - 1.00pm Art Group 2.00pm - 4.00pm Yoga Rambling 19
4.30pm Songs of Praise
Ladies Lunch
10.30am Krafty Club
11.00am Computer Group
12.00 pm Pancake Races
Drama “Getting Along”
FUTURE EVENTS MARCH Monday 2nd March Trip to Bodega in Jerez - Organiser Diane Hackett Friday 6th March 8.00 for 8.30om Quiz Night - Quiz Master Ron Pegrum - Organiser Joan Thompson Thursday 12th March AGM. 2020 Members Only. Monday 10th. February 7.30pm for 8.00pm Film Night - The Time of Their Lives Tuesday 17th March - St Patrick’s Night.- Live music from choir Canto Libre - also music by members for dancing and making merry. Jokes and Tales, Guinness and much more. You can bring a plate of nibbles ! Always a free and great night. - Organiser Fran Horwood 22nd to 25th March - Trip to Granada. 1st pickup at Sabinillas at 8.00am 3 Nights Half Board in Hotel Guadalupe, close to te Alhambra Palace, entrance to which is included in the ticket price. Other optional visits to the Science Park and Planetarium, 9€ (the biggest planetarium in Europe), evening trip to the Flamenco Gypsy Caves, time for sight-seeing in Granada and the snow in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Price is 245€ and deposit of 50€ to secure your place. - Organiser Joan Thompson APRIL Saturday 4th April - Caribbean Night - Organiser Wilma Keeley Tuesday 14th April . 1st Gardening Club Meeting - Organiser Sandy Avis Monday 20th April - Trip to The Butterfly Farm and Birds - Organiser Diane Hackett Thursday 23rd April - St George’s Day Lunch at the Club MAY Gardening Club Trip to Molino de Inca Gardens, Torremolinos OCTOBER Proposed trip to Lake Garda staying at the Hotel Villa Nicolli - Organiser
ATTENTION ! Granada Trip Update There are a couple of changes to our visit on the 22nd March. We have been unable to get a group booking for the Alhambra Palace, so we are asking members to go online themselves if they want tickets. Some people have been several times so have decided to enjoy Granada town instead. Another change is that our Hotel, the Guadalupe, is having the kitchens refurbished. So although we will still have breakfast in the Hotel, I have arranged for us on the nights of the 22nd and 23rd to have the Buffet Dinner at the Hotel Alixares, just a few doors up the road from our Hotel (menus to follow). Dinners are included in your ticket price. On the night of the 23rd I hope to book the Gypsy caves. The night of the 24th is free After Breakfast on the 24th the coach will deliver us to the Science Park, which is amazing. Look it up online, there is so much to do. Entry is included in your ticket price. Any questions please phone or email me - joanthompsonestepona@yahoo.co.uk Tel: 953 804 799 or 653 488 030 EVENTS MAY CHANGE, ALWAYS CHECK CLUB HOUSE NOTICE BOARD TRIVIA QUIZ (Answers page 22) A. The Anne Frank House Museum which opened in 1960 is in which city? B. Who was the Japanese Emperor at the start of World War II? C. NIMBY is an example of which grammatical term? D. Which is the highest rank in the Royal Navy? E. Richard Noble set a land speed record of 633,468 mile per hour driving which car? 20
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SOLUTIONS CODEWORD SOLUTION TRIVIA ANSWERS
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Amsterdam Hirohito Acronym Admiral of the Fleet Thrust2
Did you hear about the guy getting hit by the same bicycle everyday, day after day? It was a vicious cycle.
"Doctor, there's a patient on line 1 who says he's invisible" "Well, tell him I can't see him right now." LINK WORD ANSWERS
SUDOKU SOLUTION
HEAD BLACKHEAD HEADGEAR BEES BUMBLEBEES BEESWAX PIECE HAIRPIECE PIECEMEAL BURDEN OVERBURDEN BURDENSOME STATES REINSTATES STATESMAN A man received the following text from his neighbour: I am so sorry Bob. I've been riddled with guilt and I have to confess. I've been helping myself to your wife, day and night, when you're not around. I don't get it at home, but that's no excuse. I can no longer live with the guilt and hope you will accept my sincerest apology with my promise that it won't ever happen again. Bob, in complete shock, didn't know what to do.... A few moments later a second text came in Damn spell check ! I meant "wi-fi" 22
The South vs The North
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ICE Club Golf Society Happy new year and welcome to another great year of golf. Apart from our weekly roll up at Casares golf, the only other event was an away day at the very popular La Cala golf on the Asia course. As usual the course was in very good condition and the weather ideal for winter golf. As we play all three courses at La Cala, the away day in January is on America at the end of January. Apart from that we now have the following events planned so far this year. March 6th.: Martin O'Gorman memorial trophy competition. Venue: Casares Golf. 1st tee off at 9-am. Light lunch to follow. Anyone wishing to play should contact Jan Blind or Peter Henry. April 8th: ICE golf society spring cup. Venue: Estepona Golf. Tee off at 9 am. 59â‚Ź inc buggy. Three course lunch following the match at 16â‚Ź each incl. a drink and raffle ticket. Please enter your name, handicap and phone number on the entry form at the ICE club notice board. Golf break 2020: 20th -23rd October. Venue and details to be advised soon. Autumn cup: Target date is 7th of October, to be confirmed. Here's to a great year of golf. Peter Contacts: Peter Henry: 693105180 Jan Blind: 603670330, Stephen McMurtry: 608854505
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ACTIVITIES AT ICE CANASTA is a unique South American card game of melds and strategy, and a
member of the Rummy card Family. The ICE Canasta Group meets every Tuesday at 6:45 for 7pm. Beginners by Appointment at 6:30pm. Anyone interested in playing, please contact the Organiser, Nigel Nevshehir at 689 457 410 or see him on a Thursday at the Club.
QUIZ NIGHT is held on the first Friday of the month at 8.00 for 8.30pm. Teams are normally made up of about 6 members or guests and if you’ve never been before, we will help you join a team and make you feel very welcome. The quiz masters are changed on rota basis. The winning team for each round receives a bottle of wine and the overall winning team receives 5 or 6 bottles of excellent wine. The bar is open before the quiz starts and again during the interval. There are normally snacks and chocolates to munch on to feed the brains. Next Quiz will be Friday 7th February 8.00 for 8.30pm Quiz Mistress Fran Horwood - Organiser Joan Thompson
FAMILY HISTORY GROUP
The family history group meetings. From October Dave will be doing the sessions on a one to one basis, on a day and time mutual to himself and the member. The sessions will take place upstairs in the club as before. Date and time will be arranged preferably by email to davehackett22@gmail.com or telephone mobile 636 326 599 or house phone 952 893 965. Dave Hackett. BOWLING THE ICE CLUB 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 prompt start, 16 ends for just 10€ 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, old faces, or your guests are always welcome. Organisers Audrey Jinks and Terry Smith ICE Players, Drama Group We are a group of around twenty members. some are singers, some enjoy acting in plays and some simply enjoy helping with sound, lighting, scenery and makeup etc. We normally put on two performances a year - one in April and one in November. One is a play and the other a Musical or Pantomime. Each show has two or three performances covering Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The aim of the group is to entertain the audiences and enjoy ourselves and we make some money for the club. Everyone is welcome. If you would like to join us, or to know more about us, speak to Richard Wood or Margaret Hall. You are sure of a warm welcome. ICE PETANCA GROUP 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. Venue: Playa Ancha Casares Sundays 10.30am ALL ABILITIES WELCOME! Organiser - Wilma Keeley 679 138 952 / 951 577 050 28
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Is time running out for tax-free pension transfers?
By David Bowern, Partner, Blevins Franks If you are already retired or have chosen to retire in Spain, take steps now to review your pension options before Brexit changes the rules. The option to transfer overseas Many expatriates have chosen to transfer their UK pensions to a Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Scheme (QROPS). Transferring can consolidate several UK pensions under one tax-efficient roof and provide greater investment diversification than UK schemes, with more freedom to vary income. Many QROPS also offer multi-currency flexibility to hold and draw your funds in your currency of choice, thereby minimising exchange rate risk. And, while most UK pensions are payable only to your spouse on death, a QROPS lets you include other heirs in estate planning. Taxation of QROPS transfers Currently, most expatriates in the EU can transfer to a QROPS completely tax-free, but there are two key situations in which tax is payable. First, if your combined UK pension benefits exceed the UK’s lifetime allowance – currently £1.055 million – even non-residents face a 25% tax penalty on anything transferred over the limit. Once in a QROPS, funds would never be subject to LTA charges – or any UK taxes – again. Second, if you transfer to a QROPS outside the EU/EEA (European Economic Area), the UK would apply a 25% ‘overseas tax charge’ on the whole transferred amount. While expatriates in Spain can escape this tax by transferring to a QROPS based here or in another EU area, such as Malta, this may change when the Brexit transition period ends in December 2020. A closing tax-free window? As Brexit eliminates Britain’s current EU commitments – including freedom of movement for capital – the Treasury gains more scope to recoup revenue from UK nationals abroad. Many speculate this will prompt the UK to impose widespread penalties on pension transfers, even within the EU/EEA. Without certainty that tax-free transfers will continue, it is sensible for anyone considering transferring to act sooner rather than later, especially as the administrative process for pension transfers can take several months to complete. However, transferring is not appropriate for everyone and there are differences between QROPS providers and jurisdictions that can affect the benefits. Alternative investment structures could offer comparable benefits to QROPS, so take personalised, regulated advice to establish the most suitable approach for you. Pensions are likely to play an important part in your long-term financial security, so make sure you only use a fully authorised and regulated provider to avoid pension scams and unprotected investments. Your adviser should take into account your unique circumstances, income requirements, goals and tolerance for risk – as well as the cross-border tax implications – to establish the right solution for you and your family. Even if transferring is not right for you, with so much uncertainty still ahead, now is the time to review your pension arrangements so you can secure the retirement of your choice in Spain. Summarised tax information is based upon our understanding of current laws and practices which may change. Individuals should 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 31
CLUB COMMITTEE PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER MAGAZINE EDITOR CATERING MANAGER MEMBER MEMBER (Housekeeper) MEMBER (Estepona) MEMBER (Welfare)
Sue Potter Joan Thompson Margaret Whittley Ted Lunniss Sheila Fox Brenda Taylor Brenda Taylor Diane Hackett Julie Wood Wilma Keeley
MEMBER MEMBER (Publicity)
Fran Horwood Michael Dowling NON COMMITTEE POSTS LOCAL KEY HOLDER Nigel Nevshehir BAR MANAGER Rob Potter ASST. BAR MANAGER Mac McIntyre AUDITOR Doug Mitchell MAINTENANCE MANAGER Doug Mitchell ASST. TREASURER Vic Loughran MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Sally Holloway HOSTESS (Introduce new members) Maureen Winckle
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+44 7703037357
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678 897 275
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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
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 editor@theiceclub.es
Quarter page Half page Full page
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7€ per edition 8€ per edition 13€ per edition 15€ per edition 26€ per edition 30€ per edition
Discounts:- 6 editions 10% 12 editions 20%. There will be 10 editions per calendar year August & September are combined as are December & January
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, A7, Estepona 29693 Málaga Clubhouse: Telephone 952 802 549 ICE Web Site: www.theiceclub.es Email: info@theiceclub.es PLEASE TELL ADVERTISERS YOU SAW THEIR ADVERT IN ICE MAGAZINE 32
ACTIVITY ORGANISERS Advertising Manager
Richard Wood
639 542 387
952 913 174
Art Group
Audrey Jinks
650 883 252
951 563 458
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
Lift Controller
Terry Smith
677 656 319
951 276 690
Lottery Organiser
Dave Hackett
636 326 599
952 893 965
Petanca
Wilma Keeley
679 138 952
951 577 050
Photography Group
Debra Coleman
Quiz Night, Songs of Praise, Art Class
Joan Thompson
653 488 030
952 804 799
Rambling
Sue Potter
686 107 835
952 636 627
Spanish Lessons
Martin Holmes
652 272 142
952 892 163
Ticket Sales
Maggie Whittley
603 846 698
951 972 577
Ticket Sales
Jackie Simmonds
652 798 107
952 797 921
Ticket Sales
Fran Horwood
602 291 855
+44 7703 037 357
Videos
Cindy Holmes
628 860 093
952 892 163
Wake Organiser
Julie Wood
639 542 387
952 913 174
Yoga
Polly Fouracres
952 800 875
951 277 113
952 886 772
952 913 174
952 794 270
+44 7778 365 006 33
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 tickets, unless the organiser is notified MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL in time, and providing the trip is full and a Renewing your annual club membership can be replacement can be found from the waiting done by bank transfer. Send to: Bank - Banco Sabadell, Sabinillas. list. Tickets are not transferable to other IBAN:- ES98 0081 0535 8800 0131 1734 members without the authorisation of the BIC CODE:- BSABESBB 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 DOMESTIC 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
Sabinillas
952 890 029
Citizens Advice Spain
952 797 821
San Roque
956 694 005
Diabetics Support Narcotics Support
952 464 184 902 114 147
Marbella Gibraltar
952 771 442 +350 200 749 50
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