International Club of Estepona The ‘ICE’ Club A Social and Cultural Club for all English Speaking People
FEBRUARY—MARCH 2021 Edition
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International Club of Estepona The ‘ICE’ Club Magazine Contents Page 5 President's Letter 6-7 AGM information 8 AGM Agenda 10 Puzzles 11 Notices - Lottery Winners 13-14 Past Events 17 Events 18-21 Social Calendar Betty Fooks - Editor Email: editor@theiceclub.es
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A Tour of Big Ben Safety Notices Solutions Committee Members Advertising Rates General Information Activity Organisers Essential Telephone Nos
Once again we are in the midst of restrictions, so this edition is rather slim. But I would like to thank everyone who has sent in articles and information— please do keep them coming.
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President: Sue Potter Email: info@theiceclub.es Editor: Betty Fooks Email: editor@theicelub.es Advertising: Rachel Lucas Email: lucasrachel2020@gmail.com Disclaimer: - The committee wishes to declare that ICE does not accept responsibility for the contents of articles nor the claims made by advertisers. The magazine is published on the website on or before the first day of each month. www.theiceclub.es Email: info@theiceclub.es Tel: 952 802 549
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President’s Letter We have had to say our final farewell to Anne Lamander & Michael Shelton. Our thoughts are with their family and friends at this very sad time. Well, here we are again in another lockdown and the Club is closed for the foreseeable future but the good news is the vaccine for over 70's has been brought forward from April to March here in Spain. You will see that we have put a calendar together as usual for February but , of course, this is very flexible depending on the regulations. Up to date information is always posted on the website and FB so that you are aware of what's going on. We have moved the Welcome Back lunch to Sunday, 21st February which means the Cabaret Lunch has been postponed to April. Tuesday 16th February is Pancake Day, We will hopefully still be making pancakes but instead of the race round the pool, we will be tossing them in the Club. March, is, of course, the AGM. We are hoping to hold it on the 11th and I am delighted that Sheila Fox has agreed to put her name forward as President. I am sure you will all support her. Alan Lucas and Danny Hackston are also putting their names forward as Committee members, Ted and Ian will be pleased that they have more male support. Alan and Danny are very enthusiastic and hard working members and have lots of ideas so I'm sure you will support them too. There is still a space left on the Committee if you think you can give time and are willing to work -please see Maggie for a form. We are still looking for a Vice-President: you have to have been a member for 2 consecutive years to fulfil the criteria, Sheila will need support. I am also pleased to announce that Wilma is willing to take over the role as Catering Manager, but she will need more support from members by helping in the kitchen. May I remind you that if you have recently returned from the UK you are not allowed in the Club for 14 days. Also, if you do have a Covid test and it is positive, please let me know as soon as possible especially if you have been in the Club within the previous 14 days so that we can inform other members to be aware of any symptoms that they may show. Keep Well, Keep Safe
Sue Potter, President
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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 25th March 2021. 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 21st 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, Málaga. 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 24th 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 21st, and, for returning Postal Voting papers only, on Tuesday, March 23rd. 6
THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Information and Advice for Members The Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Thursday 25th March 2021 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: Margaret Whittley as Secretary. Julie Wood as Committee Member. Brenda Taylor is relinquishing her post as Catering Manager but is willing to stay on as a Committee Member. The following committee positions will be vacant at the time of the AGM and elections will take place during this AGM: President, Vice President, Catering Manager and 3 committee positions. 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 5th March).
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 5th March. A secret vote will then take place at the AGM for positions stated. 7
INTERNATIONAL CLUB OF ESTEPONA AGENDA FOR THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING To be held in the Clubhouse, Bahia Dorada, Estepona on Thursday 25th March 2021 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 2022 Elections Nomination committee positions: President - Sheila Fox - 2014074 Catering Manager - Wilma Keeley - 2013063 Committee Member - Alan Lucas - 2020011 Committee Member - Daniel Hackston - 2021006 Proposals to date (None to date) Any Other Business (None to date) Committee members relinquishing their positions: Susan Potter as President Jacqui Parrick as Vice President Brenda Taylor as Catering Manager
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Anglican Church of Costa del Sol West SAN PEDRO at 10-00am Every Sunday we hold an Anglican Service of Holy Communion in the Hall adjoining the Parroquia Virgen del Rocio (near McDonalds). SOTOGRANDE at 12-00pm Every 2nd and 4th Sunday we hold an Anglican Service of Holy Communion in La Iglesia Sra.de la Merced, the ‘Big Church’. 1st and 3rd Sundays are Methodist Worship services. You will receive a very warm welcome at our Churches, and children are particularly encouraged to join in the Sunday school fun activities. We hold a Messy Church at Marlow’s Fish and Chip restaurant at the Eroski roundabout in Duquesa on the first Saturday of each month, between 11-00am and 1-00pm. This is well attended by children, who enjoy the various activities, and also parents and adults who come along to give their support. We conduct Wedding Blessings, Baptisms, Funeral services, and undertake pastoral care visits to the sick or needy. Coffee Morning each Tuesday in Sabinillas from 11-00am, at the Café American Bistro at the eastern end of the Paseo near the children’s play area. Our 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 - Geoff Fabron (an ICE Member) +44 7786244607 geoff.fabron@hotmail.co.uk Visit our website for even more information: www.costachurct.com 9
PUZZLES
Like puzzles— There’s a new one every day on the ICE website! CODEWORDS (Answers Page 30) 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 30) 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. 10
NOTICES Lottery Winners December
Welcome To new members -
1st Sheila Defries 48 Euros 2nd Sue Potter 24 Euros
Dick and Lynda Barton
3rd Rachel Lucas 12 Euros Club 36 Euros
Anne Lomander Anne was a very popular member of the Friday Art Group. She first joined John Wright’s Art Class in 2003 having never before even picked up a paintbrush. She then went on to exhibit a number of times and won second prize at the Palacio de Congresos, Estepona in 2007. Born in Sweden, Anne also lived in the US, Brazil, Belgium and Germany and Spain. Her experiences during her travels inspired her paintings. Picture right ‘Sea Tulips’. She will be sadly missed. Submitted by Bernd Luedecke REMINDER ICE MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS WERE DUE 1st JANUARY 2021 35 Euros Renewal can be done by bank transfer. Send to: Banco Sabadell, Sabinillas., IBAN:- ES98 0081 0535 8800 0131 1734 BIC CODE:- BSABESBB
Please advise TED LUNNISS, CLUB TREASURER by email ted_lunniss@hotmail.co.uk 11
Notices! Outside a 2nd-hand shop: WE EXCHANGE ANYTHING - BICYCLES, WASHING MACHINES, ETC. WHY NOT BRING YOUR WIFE ALONG AND GET A WONDERFUL BARGAIN? Sighted during a conference: FOR ANYONE WHO HAS CHILDREN AND DOESN'T KNOW IT, THERE IS A DAY CARE ON THE 1ST FLOOR. Message on a leaflet: IF YOU CANNOT READ, THIS LEAFLET WILL TELL YOU HOW TO GET LESSONS. On a repair shop door: WE CAN REPAIR ANYTHING. (PLEASE KNOCK HARD ON THE DOOR - THE BELL DOESN'T WORK.)
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PAST EVENTS PRE CHRISTMAS LUNCH A great pre Christmas lunch was held at Mini India attended by 32 members. As you can see by the photo some people had more fun than others. No, Ken wasn't doing a striptease, Wilma decided to spill the wine not once but twice all over Ken so he had to take his shirt off, well that was his excuse anyway. After the lockdown it was good to see friends from other municipals. Thank you Diane Hackett for arranging. Submitted by Sue Potter
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PAST EVENTS CHRISTMAS QUIZ
Big thank you to Maggie on Friday afternoon 18th of December. Twenty four members enjoyed challenging Christmas Questions from Maggie, and Sheila played us a music round that took us back in time. A great Christmas Quiz, well done Maggie and Sheila and a great fun afternoon to get us in the Christmas spirit. The overall winning team was "The Noel It Alls" Brenda's Family & Friends. Submitted by Richard Wood 14
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EVENTS FEBRUARY Tuesday 16th February—Pancake Day –Details page 15 Organiser Sue Potter Sunday 21st February—Welcome Back Lunch-Details opposite Songs of Praise, 4.30 Tuesday 23rd February—Ladies Lunch 1.30 for 2.00
MARCH Friday, 5th March-Quiz Monday 8th March—Film ‘The Reader’ Thursday 11th March –AGM—Agenda page 8 Thursday 18th March—History Group Saturday 20th March– Horse Racing, Ploughmans Lunch Monday 29th March –Ladies Lunch
NEW ACTIVITY Weekly scrabble 10.00am Fridays
Organiser Wilma Keely
DUE TO CURRENT RESTRICTIONS EVENTS MAY CHANGE AT VERY SHORT NOTICE ALWAYS CHECK CLUB HOUSE NOTICE BOARD STOP PRESS ON THE WEBSITE www.theiceclub.es OR FACEBOOK ‘The ICE Club’ 17
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The old ones are the best…. In the early days of WW2 two young sailors found themselves in a military prison. They get talking about why they were there. ‘I was picked up by the MPs after a fight in the docks – and I’d been drinking. And here I am! What about you?’ ‘Insubordination, they said. To the Admiral. It’s not fair. I was telling the truth. We were in dry dock getting the tubes cleaned and we had shore leave, so I decided I’d go and see my uncle who lived nearby. He was a miner and, coming from South Wales, I was interested seeing where he worked. Well, to cut a long story short, he took me to his mine, and arranged for me to go down with him. I got changed into some old clothes and I left my uniform in the changing room. I had a great day – got issued with a lamp, down in the lift, long walk to the coal face, and the stables for the pit ponies and back up in the lift to the surface. We got showered and back into my uniform, and had a meal in the mine canteen. Chatted to everyone there, all friendly like. Bloody great, it was. ‘I got back to the docks as it was getting dark, and sort of bumped into the Captain who got out of his taxi as I walked through the gates. He was carrying a golf bag and when he saw me, asked if I would take the bag back to the ship as he had something else to do. Well, you don’t argue with your skipper, do you, so I said, ‘Yes sir, of course, sir.’ and carried on to the ship. ‘As I approached the gangway I spotted the Admiral on board, talking to the Number One. So I made sure I looked respectable, hat straight, all buttons done up, boots polished on my trouser legs. You know. ‘“Good afternoon, sailor,” the admiral said as I saluted him. And then he added, “Been playing golf, eh?” ‘And I said, “No sir, I’ve been down a coal mine.” And before I knew it, the Number One had me arrested for insubordination. And here I am.’
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A TOUR OF BIG BEN You all know that ‘Big Ben’ is the nickname given to the largest of the bells, and only by default is the tower itself so called. The earlier name, the Clock Tower, was changed to the Elizabeth Tower on the Diamond Jubilee of H.M. The Queen in 2012, harmonising with the Victoria Tower that was named to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of H.M. Queen Victoria in 1897. So, where did all this start? The Old Royal Palace had occupied the site from the 11th C and provided all English monarchs from King Canute with a home, up to and including Henry VIII. From then, the buildings were used for governing the Nation – in its various configurations. Then on 16 October 1834 a catastrophic fire destroyed all but Westminster Hall, and a few smaller buildings, leaving the English parliament without a home. (The story of the fire itself will follow). The reconstruction was completed in May 1859, the design being in NeoGothic style by architect Charles Barry, and the Clock Tower by Augustus Pugin. The tower was built from the inside, each level being built from platforms that were progressively raised; no exterior scaffolding was used.
The Roman figures for number four, is ‘IV’, not ‘IIII’ as was fashionable at the time to balance the ‘8’ that was written as ‘VIII’. Much of the cast iron frame is protected with gold leaf, as is the inscription at the base of each face: ‘DOMINE SALVAM FAC REGINAM NOSTRAM VICTORIAM PRIMAM,’ which means O Lord, keep safe our Queen Victoria the First. At present, the whole of the Palace of Westminster is being renovated, so there are a few comments included here to try to keep abreast of any foreseen changes of significance. For example, the ‘black’ of the clock frame will be coloured Prussian blue, as was the original colouring. 23
‘Big Ben’ is the largest of the tower's five bells and weighs 13.5 tons. The bell's nickname is thought to have been after Sir Benjamin Hall MP, who oversaw its installation. Four quarter bells chime at 15, 30 and 45 minutes past the hour and just before Big Ben tolls on the hour. The clock uses its original Victorian mechanism and is famous for its reliability. The designers were Edmund Beckett Denison, and George Airy. Construction was entrusted to clockmaker Edward John Dent. The pendulum is installed within an enclosed windproof box beneath the clock-room, and on top of the pendulum is a small stack of old penny coins; these are to adjust the time of the clock. Adding or removing a penny will change the clock's speed by 0.4 seconds per day. The clock is hand wound (taking about 1.5 hours) three times a week. The original ‘Big Ben’ cracked when tested and a replacement was recast and first chimed in July 1859; then, in September the same year, it too cracked and the hours were struck on the lowest of the quarter bells until it was repaired. Big Ben has chimed with a slightly different tone ever since, and is still in use today with the crack still not properly repaired. And finally, a few curiosities. The tune of the chimes is that of Great St Mary's church, Cambridge, and supposedly a variation on a phrase from the air "I know that my Redeemer liveth" in Handel's Messiah. The notional words are written on a plaque on the wall of the clock room. One of the requirements for the clock was that the first stroke of the hour bell should be correct to within one second per day relating to Greenwich Mean Time. Whenever Parliament was sitting the Union Flag was flown from the top of the Elizabeth Tower during daylight hours and since the 1880s, the Ayrton Light, originally a gas light, was illuminated when Parliament was sitting at night. Since 2009, the Union Flag has flown 24 hours every day. During the refurbishment of the Palace, various jobs will have been farmed out across the Nation, the tiles to Halifax, the clock mechanism to the Lake District and the 28 lights in each clock-face made locally instead of being specially manufactured in The Netherlands. And, of course, all the scaffolding is British! Submitted by Geoff Morgan 24
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SAFETY NOTICES These are the new rules that the Committee have put into place to keep you all safe, it is everybody's responsibility to adhere to them, anybody refusing to keep to the rules will unfortunately be asked to leave: Capacity allowed is 75% using 25% of the tables indoors, 100% in toldos area but a distance of 1.5 metres to be kept between tables. Anti bacterial gel to be used when you enter the Club which is provided at every entrance. People must wear masks at all times apart from when sitting at a table. Tables and chairs to be cleaned after every occupancy by the people vacating chair or table, cleaning materials provided at cleaning stations. Only 1 person at a time in all of the toilets, locks have been fitted on the outer doors. Toilets, door handles and light switches to be cleaned by anyone using the toilets. Cleaning materials provided or if you feel safer clean them before use as well. No cushions to be used and when required, single use tablecloths only. Lunches will now be served at your table. Bar to be used for ordering & collecting of drinks only, no standing or sitting at the bar. If you use the Computer, wipe everything down with wipes provided. Books & puzzles may be taken but on return or touched must be put into the box provided to quarantine for 14 days. Lift to be used by 1 person at a time unless of the same household. If you have returned to Spain from another country please refrain from coming to the Club for 14 days. 26
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Reviewing your financial planning for 2021 By David Bowern, Partner, Blevins Franks Take time to check your tax planning, investments, pensions and estate planning are all on track to protect your family’s wealth. Keep your tax planning up to date Your financial planning should be set up for you as a Spanish resident. Structure your wealth in the most suitable way to minimise taxation in Spain, while meeting your obligations. Regular reviews help stay on top of tax developments and take advantage of compliant opportunities. Revisit your savings and investments If you don’t already have a financial plan in place for Spain, take a fresh look at your savings and investments. Successful investing is about having a strategy based around your circumstances, time horizon, needs, aims and risk tolerance. Explore your pension options With more UK pension freedom than ever, take your time here. Would you benefit more from leaving UK pensions where they are, or from moving them to a QROPS, for example? Review your estate planning Is your legacy on track to go to your chosen heirs? Spain imposes ‘forced heirship’ rules. You can override this by applying the EU regulation ‘Brussels IV’, but first understand the pros and cons. Is your estate plan is set up to achieve your wishes in the most tax-efficient way possible? Can you reduce Spanish and UK inheritance taxes for your heirs? Take expert advice. An experienced, locally-based adviser with in-depth knowledge of the Spanish tax regime can help ensure you are in the best position to enjoy a prosperous 2021 and beyond. 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
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SOLUTIONS CODEWORD SOLUTION
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CLUB COMMITTEE PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER CATERING MANAGER BAR MANAGER MEMBER (Housekeeper) MEMBER (Estepona) MEMBER (Welfare) MEMBER LOCAL KEY HOLDER MAGAZINE EDITOR ASST. BAR MANAGER AUDITOR MAINTENANCE MANAGER ASST. TREASURER MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY HOSTESS Introduce new members ADVERTISEMENT MANAGER
Sue Potter 686 107 835 Margaret Whittley 603 846 698 Ted Lunniss 691 392 156 Brenda Taylor 628 523 444 Ian Horwood 602 291 855 Diane Hackett 626 080 829 Julie Wood 639 542 387 Wilma Keeley 679 138 952 Sheila Fox 671 232 906 NON COMMITTEE POSTS Nigel Nevshehir 689 457 410 Betty Fooks 663 572 492 Doug Mitchell 667 998 800 Doug Mitchell 667 998 800 Vic Loughran Sally Holloway 678 897 275 Maureen Winckle Rachel Lucas (+44) 7781 424292
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MAGAZINE ADVERTISING RATES
Adverts presented in desired layout, will be included on our web site with links to your site. Classified Ads: Members Only, Free Quarter page Black & White 7€ per edition Colour 8€ per edition Half page 13€ per edition 15€ per edition Full page 26€ per edition 30€ per edition Discounts:- 6 editions 10% 10 editions 20%. There will be 10 editions per calendar year August & September combined - December & January Combined Advertising fees to be prepaid before the 15th of the month Copy to be emailed to editor@theiceclub.es before the 15th of any month, for inclusion in the following issue. INTERNATIONAL CLUB OF ESTEPONA (Siberme) accepts no responsibility for contents of any advertisement appearing I.C.E. Clubhouse, Urbanisation Bahia Dorada, Entrada 5, at Km. 149, A7, Estepona 29693 Málaga Telephone 952 802 549 www.theiceclub.es Email: info@theiceclub.es PLEASE TELL ADVERTISERS YOU SAW THEIR ADVERT IN ICE MAGAZINE 31
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..
COACH TRIPS
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
BUYING YOUR TICKET
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 is better for peaceful relations that we don't park attend the last Thursday before a trip in there.
PARKING
case there are any last-minute alterations. Cannot be given for tickets, unless
REFUNDS the organiser is notified in time,
and providing the trip is full and a replacement can be found from the waiting list. Tickets are not transferable to other members without the authorisation of the organiser.
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL Renewing your annual club membership can be done by bank transfer. Send to: Bank - Banco Sabadell, Sabinillas. IBAN:- ES98 0081 0535 8800 0131 1734 BIC CODE:- BSABESBB
Please advise TEDBROKEN LUNNISS the IMPORTANT: TELL THE BAR STAFF OF ANY GLASS Are included in the cost of coach travel CLUB TREASURER AND THEY WILL DISPOSE OF IT. by email if you have sent a TIPS and restaurants, but not for hotels. payment by bank transfer, stating your name and membership number if possible. ted_lunniss@hotmail.co.uk TEL: 691 392 156 Are not allowed inside the DOGS clubhouse. They are permitted on the IMPORTANT, ALL ORGANISERS PLEASE lower terrace but only when they are NOTE: THE CLUBHOUSE FURNITURE MUST under the owner’s control by being attached to a BE LEFT AS SET FOR A THURSDAY MEETING lead which is held by the owner or BEFORE LEAVING THE CLUB. SWITCH OFF attached to one of the hooks on the wall which LIGHTS, FANS AND AIR CONDITIONERS. are provided for that purpose. SET BUILDING ALARM AND LOCK DOORS. All drinks, whether alcoholic or otherwise, to be consumed on the Club premises shall be purchased from the Club bar. CLUB DRINKS POLICY
Do not have an answering machine. The phone will ring until someone picks up. If you hear a message in Spanish you have dialled the wrong number.
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ACTIVITY ORGANISERS Art Group Art Class
Steve Carter Ronnie Lilley
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Bowls Bridge
Terry Smith Tim Taminiau Nine Taminiau Nigel Nevshehir Margaret Hall Sue Potter Sandy Avis Peter Henry Jan Blind Stephen McMurtry Geoff Fabron Julie Wood Bea Sykes Julie Wood Lin Ingram Wilma Keeley Joan Thompson Sue Potter Joan Thompson Martin Holmes Polly Fouracres
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