Thursday 7th June
Summer Dinner Dance
FISH ‘n CHIPS or PIE ‘n CHIPS LUNCH
Saturday 16th June at Paraiso Country Club
In the clubhouse
1.00 for 1.30pm By advance ticket only
3 Course Dinner Music by Rocking Johnny Welcome Drink on Arrival Dress Code: Formal or Smart
Price: 8€ Organiser: Sue Potter
Members 30€ Guests 33€
Organiser Julie Wood 7.00 for 7.30pm
CLUB SIBERME CLUB SIERRA BERMEJA SOCIO-CULTURAL DE ESTEPONA INTERNATIONAL CLUB OF ESTEPONA FOR ALL ENGLISH SPEAKING PEOPLE of San Pedro - Estepona - Casares - Sabinillas Manilva - Sotogrande & Beyond Petanca
1st Meeting Sunday 3rd of June at 10am At Playa Ancha Casares
ALL ABILITIES WELCOME!
Organiser: Jaqui Parrick
JUNE 2018 EDITION www.siberme.com Email: clubsiberme@hotmail.com Telephone 952 802 549
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President’s Letter
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Technology Matters
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Lottery Winners APRIL
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Members’ Articles
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Garden Club
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Golf Society
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Puzzles Solutions
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Activities at ICE
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Committee Information
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President: Sue Potter Editor: Sheila Fox Advertising: Richard Wood Disclaimer: - The committee wishes to declare that ICE does not accept responsibility for the contents of articles nor the claims made by advertisers. Printed by Digiprint, Avda Litoral, Edificio Visamar, Blq 2 Local 9, 29680 Estepona Visit Our New Improved Club Website: www.siberme.com Free Wi-Fi for members at the clubhouse. The magazine is published on the website on or before the first day of each month.
PLEASE MENTION ICE CLUB & MAGAZINE WHEN CONTACTING ADVERTISERS. Editorial: Another bumper edition with, hopefully, something for everyone. Many articles, past and future events, photos and information, jokes and puzzles Please continue to send in anything which you think may be of interest to other members. A bit of late news:Jaqui Parrick has been appointed Assistant Catering Manager, to help Brenda. Thank you Jaqui for volunteering. Please remember to support our advertisers when you can and tell them you saw them in ICE magazine. Sheila Fox - Magazine Editor Email:safoxuk@gmail.com Telephone: 951 890 51 Mobile: 671 232 906 PLEASE REMEMBER YOUR I.C.E club is managed and run entirely by volunteers, including catering and bar staff, event organisers and your voted committee. All those who have volunteered say ‘it is a great way to make new friends.’ Why not get involved? FACT: Without volunteers, the club could not exist. REQUIRED URGENTLY: KITCHEN AND BAR STAFF.
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President’s Letter At last the weather has settled here along the coast.
Unfortunately not for those who live inland who are still experiencing a lot of rain, but we mustn't complain, better to have rain than what Hawaii is experiencing at the moment. We enjoyed a lovely day out at Concepcion Gardens and Mijas. Somebody needed a bit more attention than others! Thank you to Diane Hackett for taking over the return trip and thank you all for my lovely orchid and get well card as well as the many phone calls and emails. I am now recovered and eating many bananas and drinking water, boring! Club's 30th birthday party on 3rd November will be held at Hotel Monasterio at St Martin. This place definitely has the wow factor, fingers crossed it's a lovely evening so that we can enjoy the gardens. Some of you have already returned to UK for the summer and many more are about to leave. Is it me or have the roads got busier earlier this year? I dread to think what it's going to be like in July and August. May I take this opportunity to remind all members that the Club has no travel insurance. Therefore, if you have to cancel a holiday after everything is finalised, we cannot refund any monies, unless monies are refunded to the Club by a third party i.e hotel or travel agent. We advise that you should take out your own travel insurance if you are unwilling to lose the money. Please do not leave any unwanted games, ornaments etc., at the Club as we have no need for them. Please take them to your favourite charity shop where I am sure they will be received with open arms. Wherever you are for the summer, I hope you have a fantastic time but please remember that sun cream. Sue Potter -- President.
Garden Club The Garden Club had another enjoyable get together on Tuesday 8th May when we went by coach with lots of other ICE members to the Botanical Gardens in Malaga. Because of my leg injury, I was unable to see some of the gardens but what I did see, I have to say, I was disappointed with. Far too many areas of just weeds. Nothing outstanding to view. To be fair, I did ask other Garden Club members who had managed to see more what they thought and it was felt that better maintaining of the gardens was needed. However, some incredible pictures were taken by our ICE Photographer Debbie and shown on the club TV and also by Dave Hackett so obviously there was more there than I got to see. Perhaps a different time of the year could have been better. I believe these gardens have been in the newspapers about how they have been left to deteriorate. And guess we were spoilt having seen the Molina de Inca gardens in Torremolinos - one of our last year's trips. But we all agreed the whole day was worthwhile and enjoyable. Thank you again Sue for taking it on. The next garden club meeting will be at a members home, viewing the beautiful terraces and garden. Club members can find out where by asking me. Submitted by Sandy Avis
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Club member, Dorothy Horsey, has returned to the UK to live with her daughter. We will miss her smiling face, but hope she will be back to visit us from time to time. She has donated her desktop computer for use in the clubhouse. I hope to have it in place in the next couple of weeks. Sheila Fox - Editor
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PAST EVENTS MADRID TRIP - 16th to 20th APRIL Thank you Joan and all those responsible at ICE for organizing my first trip to Madrid. It was F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S. OK.. it will also be remembered by some as the city of STEPS, lots of walking - and it would have been lovely to have had a bar at the hotel to gather for drinks pre & post trips/ outings/ soirees/evenings. The hotel’s loss, as with 50 or so of us, I’m sure they would have made a pretty penny. Our lovely guide Danny was great from start to finish, nothing was too much trouble, articulate, a fountain of knowledge, always smiling and available, and organised, not only the group trips, tickets, and getting us there on the high speed train – 289kmph! – through the Madrid train station maze and back, but also individual evening entertainment requests - like the Opera – Benjamin Britten’s Gloriana was on; football – at the fabulous Rael Madrid Stadium it was a 1-1 draw against Bilbao and Ronaldo scored the equaliser; Flamenco Night; and the never to be forgotten last night of ‘’Tango’’, mouth-watering steaks, free flowing drinks delicious food, fab dancers and singers – we’ll be talking about it for years. Most of us used the Metro to get around with a card 14Euro for 10 trips, but, as soon as we realised the taxi was 10-16Euro and door to door (no steps and walking!) and could be shared by 4…it made the enjoyment even better. Day 1 – Coach pick-ups and to Malaga for the fast Train with drinks and snacks on board, went well. Check in at Hotel Rafael Ventas, a 10 minute walk from the Bullring and that Metro stop; or La Carmen Metro stop just outside. Freshen up, unpack, then drinks & Tapas at Cazorla and our first adventure into Madrid on the Metro. Most of us headed for the Museo Reina Sofia as there was a Picasso exhibition & for anyone over 65 it was free. It’s a massive building but we headed to see Picasso Masterpiece that you are not allowed to take pictures of and fills a huge wall called GUERNICA, I think. Very black dark and depressing, he must have been on some serious stuff when he did that. Of the 3 we could take pictures of, the one I found sort of ok – was called Dead Birds! And sure enough, if you looked hard enough you could see them! Most of us stayed in Madrid to eat in one of the many squares or just soak up the atmosphere. Day 2- Panoramic Coach tour of Madrid followed by a walking tour of the old part of the city and lunch. Danny was a wealth of knowledge with stories from his youth and pointing out places we might like to visit on our own with the nearest metro stations etc. We saw The Bull Ring; Financial sector; the Golden Mile; the Museums; Alcala Gate; the huge Park -Parque del Buen Retiro; the Botanical Gardens; El Corte Ingles & SHOPS!; & of course Rael Madrid football stadium and much more. A brief stop at the Debod Egyptian Temple where, at the back, we took panoramic photos of the city with the Palace & Cathedral on the horizon. On to the Royal Palace with the marvellous Plaza Oriente square and Opera House for a coffee stop. For those who wanted to, we then did a walking tour through the old Rastro part of town, and had lunch at one of the many restaurants in the squares. Afterwards, the walk continued to the Puerta del Sol, the square at the centre and heart of Madrid (and Spain) with its beautiful red brick Post Office. There is a plaque in the ground of 0 Zero KM - all roads in Spain start here. A statue of King Carlos 111 (1997) on a horse. And a BEAR! Dating back to the middles ages when Madrid was a green and pleasant land with forests …he’s called ‘El Oso y El Madrono’ The Bear and the Strawberry Tree, and is an emblem of Madrid nowadays. A huge Tio Pepe sign dominates the skyline. It has many streets off - especially the Gran Via = SHOPS; one goes to one of the 9 entrances to the Plaza Mayor by far the biggest pedestrianized plaza.
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For those who wanted to, in the evening - Danny found the only Flamenco Restaurant that was open ….the Villa Rosa on the Santa Ana Plaza. Some of us thought it was a bit of a rip off at 35Euro for the show & 1 drink. Food was extra - Danny did a deal with the owners to get us a set meal with 10 euro off. The show was good, loud, dramatic, emotional, authentic, very Spanish, and in parts quite depressing – the woman singer was obviously quite angry about something – the other woman and her bloke I fancy. They do 2 shows a night. Most of us stayed on and were hard pressed to find a seat for an after show drink in the Plaza Santa Ana it was one of those lovely balmy evenings 18°. Bliss. Day 3. Some of us didn’t make it – tummy troubles. We set off to the south of Madrid to Aranjuez, an area known for strawberries, melons, garlic and aniseed. The approach through a housing estate to a somewhat shabby exterior in need of a lot of TLC, belied the wonderful interior. Fabulous rooms with many ‘’security guards of the royal jewels’’ keeping an eye on us to make sure we didn’t take photos or touch anything. Very clever of the Spanish to ensure that there are no photos of the inside - so you have to visit if you want to see the grand, wonderfully, preserved interior. I bought an English guide book with photos and left it with Ann Hardwick for those who couldn’t go – it has photos. I hope when you go you have Mieke our guide. She was just marvellous and made the tour come to life by assuming the role of Isabella 11 who at 3 years old became Queen, because her Dad Ferdinand V11 died. His brother Carlos was supposed to be her ‘protector’’ but spent most of his energy trying to get rid of her. Nonetheless on 10th October when she was 16, she was married off to her double first cousin Fransico e Asis de Borbon, who, it seems, through inbreeding, did not have the where-with-all to produce children. This didn’t stop Isabella who was a bit of a game bird by all accounts and had 9 children only 5 of them became adults. She ‘entertained’ clergy, statesmen, Generals, and maybe the odd politician – as she was always interfering with politics. At least she kept the succession going and stayed ‘friends’ with her husband till he died in 1902. She died in 1904 (73). She was a bit of a stunner in her early days – but looks like our Queen Victoria in her later years – well she did have 9 kids… After a stroll through the gardens – a lot of the area was closed for maintenance - it was a coffee break by the river and back to the coach. Next up was a drive past the extensive grounds of the Palace and lovely countryside, and through a Village called ‘Villaconejos’ famous for its MELONS & olives, (and probably rabbits as the name suggests), but also they have that bulls running through the streets thing too…. And onto to our lunch stop the delightful town of Chinchón – sounds a bit a Chinese, but most definitely very Spanish located on the Tajo-Jarama river basin, Chinchón is a traditional village surrounded by vineyards and olive groves. It has an iconic square, with a long history, flanked by arcades, staggered roof lines and 234 green wood balconies a host of venues to taste top-notch Castilian dishes. The star dishes are suckling pig, lamb or kid baked in a wood-fired oven, but also chorizo and other pork products, roasted peppers, garlic and other typical Castilian soups, migas, Lent stew, Madrid-style stew and meals with sheep cheese. A calendar packed with events - carnival celebrations and a huge Medieval Market featuring jousts, parades, shows and an arts and crafts market. In August, the month of the local festival, the square turns into a bullring and there are bullfights, shows, parties, running of bulls, sporting competitions and religious events. For us, the main thing is its famous flavoursome garlic, local wines and, of course, anisette which are a must… On the way back Danny put on a CD in the coach, and for me, it was a tune I have loved for years, but did not know it was about Aranjuez! Driving back to the hotel with that playing was just a perfect end to a wonderful day. But even better was yet to come!!!! Real Madrid were playing Bilbao tonight; and even though football is not my cup of tea how could you not go to the 81,000 seater famous Stadium? We got great seats - just behind the 3 cameras. The atmosphere was fantastic. The block of fans behind their goal in all white tee shirts kept up a constant noise of singing, drums and chanting. 8
PAST EVENTS MADRID cont’d DAY 4 Free day. We chose to go to the Botanical Gardens and walk through the huge Parque del Buen Retiro and have a lazy long lunch to save ourselves for tonight. Danny had been scouring Madrid for a venue for Tango – there are loads, at the weekend, but not many in the week as the dancers are giving lessons… Boy did he find us one! El Viejo Almacen de Buenos Aires. Fabulous place. Been there 40 years +. As the name suggests it’s an Argentinian Restaurant. The steak was the best and juiciest I have had in a long while. For those on the metro it was the last stop and our taxi driver couldn’t find it till we spotted it tucked above a supermarket! The food and drink just kept coming all night and the other side of the restaurant was packed with locals. How the dancers managed to do their thing in the small corridor between our tables was amazing. They got Ken and Carol to dance and I did a couple of small clips of them - and the dancers act. Carol won….– got a certificate and her photo on the Wall of Fame. An absolutely brilliant way to end our trip to Madrid. Thanks Danny. I’m sure we’ll be talking about it for years to come – and the story will ‘grow legs’. Day 5 It’s all over. Boo Hoo. Some free time in the morning then coach back to the Train Station to spend time in the old bit, with its memorial garden and turtles in memory of the bombs of 2004 when 192 lost their lives. We all arrived home about 8.30 - 9pm tired, but with memories of a truly wonderful trip to Madrid. Thank you ICE. Article Submitted by Sue Grainger Photos from Vic Loughran & Sue Granger
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PAST EVENTS JARDIN BOTANICO HISTORICO LA CONCEPCION 8th May 2018 – a day fine to start so let the blooming begin! Once again, the Ricardo transport was spot on time and afforded a comfortably easy drive to the venue just North of Malaga. The excursion had been well organised, as usual. Although the forecast predicted rain showers, we were spared those during our visit. The early stages of the gardens were created in 1855 by the Marquis of Casa Loring and his wife. They were then expanded by their second owners, Echevarria-Echevarrieta family when they acquired the estate in 1911. In 1943 they were declared of historical and artistic importance in 1943. Their status now is Bien de Interes Cultural (BIC). The Malaga City Council took over the gardens in 1990 and opened them to the public on 21 st June 1994. Once arrived, we alighted, Sue and Rob dispensed the tickets and we began a leisurely schmooze through the gardens (both historic and botanic) after an “Elevenses” refreshment at the cafe on site. The gardens boast an abundant variety of trees, shrubs, water ponds with aquatic plants, furtive trails for the more ambitious and inquisitive trekker, sculptures, the Mansion House and at the other end of the woodland, a cupula from under which one can view Malaga and environs. Alas, the main sighting of Malaga was the affordable high rise flats on the outskirts so one turned to other views which were inspiring indeed. A good variety of blooms were on display including succulents (there is a large cactus patch) so the macro-photographers were happy bunnies. The wisteria had done its dash and several blooms were yet to come forth. Nevertheless, those colours and shapes being revealed were very fine. For Moira and me, the feel good factors were the density of the trees, the stillness in the arboreal areas and the many different sounds of the birds. Simply awesome with the inner wonderment of beauty. A return to these gardens to enjoy even more is a given. The return home included a stop for lunch in Mijas Pueblo which was a good move as we had worked up an appropriate desire for comestibles and refreshment. Mijas is a clean town with an abundance of leather goods to be found and purchased, laced with restaurants to be visited. We liked this place. So, folks, if you've a hankering for an enjoyable day out, do make this trip. I know we shall. Article Submitted by Michael Dowling - Photos from Dave Hackett
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June 23rd - La Noche de San Juan 23 June, Saint John's Eve, is the eve of celebration before the Feast Day of Saint John the Baptist. The Feast of Saint John closely coincides with the June solstice, also referred to as Midsummer in the Northern hemisphere. The Christian holy day is fixed at 24 June; but in most countries festivities are held the night before, on Saint John's Eve. This holiday is celebrated in many places and is loved by many people. Certain festivals seem to summarise life in Spain, with its love of having a good time in the company of friends and loved ones. The Night of San Juan is definitely one of these events. It is a celebration that is usually held on the beach with roaring bonfires, drink, food, and friends. It is a memorable, almost surreal scene and one that needs to be experienced. The summer solstice remains a magical night in much of the northern hemisphere. Mythology states that strange things can occur on this shortest night of the year. Certain pagan gods, for instance, make themselves visible during this night and we mere humans also give thanks and realise that the seasons of harder times are still to come. So welcome to the magical night of San Juan. San Juan is all about changes. It is about night and day; fire and water. Fire purifies and water recuperates, refreshes, and rejuvenates. Bonfires are the theme of the night. Men and women, young people and children all spend time building these bonfires. According to tradition, if people jump over a bonfire three times on San Juan's night, they will be cleansed and purified, and their problems burned away. It is ritual that rules at San Juan. After midnight, for example, people wash their faces and feet three times in order to be granted three wishes and for a happy twelve months thereafter. Bathing at this time is also said to be beneficial for skin complaints. Traditionally, the Spanish did not visit the beach until this day in each year. The sight of hundreds and even thousands of people wandering into the water after midnight with the haze of bonfires everywhere can be close to awe inspiring. As well as the bonfires that burn continuously, there are also muĂąecos or dolls that are burnt. This is usually done around midnight. Originally, the effigies were supposed to represent Judas Iscariot but now, the religious relevance seems to have become secondary to the enjoyment factor. In Estepona there has been a competition since the 1970's called 'Quemando los Bigotes de San Juan' (Burning the moustache of San Juan) the moustache is a euphamism for 'bad people' since bandeleros (bandits) often had moustaches. Quite often the dolls are made up to represent local, national or international personalities who are infamous. Some of the effigies can be quite elaborate. The winning entries are ritually burned on the beach just after midnight. The burning of these effigies is supposed to bring good luck but quite often, it is just good fun and it makes a great spectacle. Depending where you experience San Juan, you might find yourself almost entranced by the spectacle. In some places, hundreds upon hundreds of fires dot the coastline. The smell of smoke permeates the air and there is a feeling of camaraderie that crosses age, culture, and background. So make sure that you reserve the night of June 23rd for La Noche de San Juan. Bring plenty to drink, something to eat, carry a sweater if you are going to be near the water, and be prepared to see the sun rise on the morning of the 24th. There are always concerts, music, and other types of entertainment to keep revellers interested all night long, as if watching the beauty of the bonfires were not enough. Purify and enjoy! 12
MEMBER’S ARTICLE THE ANTIPATHY OF MOROCCO There we were in early February this year looking for a short “Away Week” to a place full of delightful ambiance, interest and “Old World Charm”. Up popped an email from friends in Australia who instructed us to meet them for lunch on March 26 th in Casablanca. “No excuses” they said “as it's only round the corner for you to be there”. They were taking a tour originating from Sydney. That's it, Moi and I agreed to meet them but not join the organized tour. We set about planning the trip to include the lunch in Casablanca with an excursion extension to Marrakesh for a couple of days. This city boasts the Yves Saint Laurent museum and his past villa, gorgeous gardens and mosques. The YSL museum has a very long queue to access so buy a guided tour in a party if possible. “Let's go by train in order to see the countryside of Morocco, enjoy the Dining Car restaurant food and luxury of plush seats and comfort”. The First Class ticket costs per person were more than the second class but very reasonable in amount. GO! TOTALLY INCORRECT DECISION ON OUR PART. We went by the fast ferry to Tanger from Tarifa on Palm Sunday which was delayed due to bad weather. The crossing was rough and the bulk of the passengers suffered from mal de mer. We were spared that sensation, thankfully. On arrival we took a taxi to Tanger Ville station and bought our First Class tickets. The time for the journey was scheduled as 5 hours to Casablanca. 9.5 hours later saw us at Casa Voyageurs station. The train had mechanical problems and eventually we were transferred to another (after 5 hours travel) and had to stand for the remainder of the journey albeit in a First Class carriage. Hardly First Class. Forget plush comfort, any dining and above all a toilet that could be used. Always enjoy the screaming children sounds in the coaches. This first segment of the journey should have brought us to our senses and simply made us take the 4 star accommodation for one night only then return the next day. Not a bit of that...”Press On” said we. So we did. In all candour, we suggest that to see Morocco ensure that the tour is organized by a reputable and knowledgeable travel company with billets in luxury hotels, comfortable transportation and guided with care. That experience will not show the true living conditions and feel of the ambiance of Morocco, as the vast bulk of conditions are dirty and safety challenging. We stayed in the Medinas of the towns visited. These are the Old Towns and are cramped, grubby and cause one to be wary at all times. Everywhere there are groups of locals who want to take you somewhere for a fee or sell you something. It is difficult not to be short with them. Walking along the main streets in daylight is OK although crossing the roads or riding in a taxi is challenging. Morocco, especially in the towns, has a high road traffic accident and death rate. The treatment of animals (beasts of burden, horses, mules and camels) is harsh – enough said. Remember that Morocco is a dry country with a little easement by King Mohammed VI for certain establishments to serve alcohol. The food we had was good and it is worth getting the receptionist where one stays to recommend places. The old adage “All that glistens is not gold” (comes to mind when the Prince of Morocco - appropriately enough - endeavours to woo Portia). Moira and I have experienced this excursion and can cross it off the list. Submitted by Michael Dowling 13
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ACTIVITIES AT ICE BOWLING OUR WAY! We meet Monday mornings at Benavista Bowls Club. It is quite a sociable morning why not come and join us? 9.45 for 10.15am start, 16 ends for just 8€ each, with a coffee break after 8 ends, price includes hire of woods if required. Dress code is predominately white but the critical factor is footwear, shoes must be smooth soled with no ’pimples or crinkles’. The Management at Benavista strictly applies this rule. Drinks and food available at the bar at very reasonable prices. Beginners, novices or your guests are always welcome. - Organisers Audrey Jinks 650 883 252 and Terry Smith 677 656 319
WHIST We have revived the Whist evenings on a Wednesday at the clubhouse at 6.30 for 7.00pm start. Beginners, by appointment at 6.00pm. Anyone interested in playing please contact Wilma Keeley at 679138952 or see her on a Thursday at the club.
Slimmers Group Slimmers are now meeting once a month, the second Friday of each month at 2pm. The aim of the group is to help and encourage each other to lose weight. There is no special produce to buy, just a diet that will surprise you with what you can eat. Come and join us. Next meeting June 8th at 2.00pm - Organiser Sue Potter
MAHJONG
is now played on Sundays 12.30 pm to 2.15pm upstairs in the clubhouse as well as the usual group meeting on Tuesday mornings at 11.00am
ICE Ramblers Group Contact Sue Potter Walk Co-ordinator 952 636 627 & 686 107 835 Ramblers Please Note: The club does not have any Insurance Policy in force in relation to its Rambling activities, and all members and their guests participate entirely at their own risk. Neither the club nor any walk leader will be responsible for any injury or loss suffered by any participant however caused. Those attending rambling events should be suitably attired with stout walking footwear and carry waterproofs in case of weather change. You should carry a packed lunch and adequate liquids for the duration of a ramble.
Petanca is a form of boules where the goal is to toss or roll hollow steel balls as close as possible to a
small wooden ball called a cochonnet (literally "piglet") or jack, while standing inside a circle with both feet on the ground. The game is normally played on hard dirt or gravel. It can be played in public areas in parks, or in dedicated facilities called boulodromes.
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MEMBER’S ARTICLE Salutes – Part 1 The tradition of saluting can be traced to the Late Middle Ages practice of placing oneself in an unarmed position and, thus, submissive to those being honoured. This is demonstrated in the dropping of the point of the sword close to the ground, presenting arms on parade, discharging cannon and small arms by firing them, lowering sails and manning the yards at sea, and removing the head-dress or laying on oars at whatever the ceremonial event. The ‘discharging of cannon’ developed into the almost universal 21-gun salute used for the highest dignitary present, and while the UK, the USA, China, India, and most other countries that have a gun to salute with, only Israel stands apart - they consider it inappropriate to fire anything officially, in case it starts a response from over the border. But why 21 guns? This goes back to when a ship sailed into a foreign port and emptied its cannons out to sea, confirming no hostile intent to its host. This was sometimes answered by the shore battery which copied the pattern, gun for gun. At some time in the past, this pattern was set at seven guns, the normal number of guns on a ship at the time, as the acknowledged salute, and normally returned by the shore battery with three times that number, as a hearty welcome. That number of 21 became the new standard as the fire-power of ships increased and matched the shore bases, and the salute was fired at intervals of seven seconds. Nowadays, each Nation varies the number of discharges for the lower levels of dignitaries and the intervals of firing. Canada, for example, adopts the 21-gun salute at its Remembrance Ceremonies on 11 November each year, but at intervals of one minute between rounds. Great Britain, of course, is very different. The number of rounds fired in a salute depends on the place and occasion. The basic Royal Salute is 21 rounds, but in Hyde Park and Green Park an extra 20 rounds are added because they are Royal Parks. At the Tower of London 62 rounds are fired on royal anniversaries (the basic 21, plus a further 20 because the Tower is a Royal Palace, plus another 21 for the ‘City of London') and 41 on other occasions. The Tower of London probably holds the record for the most rounds fired in a single salute — 124 are fired whenever the Duke of Edinburgh's birthday (62 rounds) coincides with the Saturday designated as the Queen's official birthday (also 62 rounds). Interestingly, Great Britain does not fire this salute on Remembrance Day, but does remember Guy Fawkes getting caught on 5 November, with a gun salute. As a footnote, the salute at funerals of military veterans is not a gun salute, (‘guns’ are cannons or big artillery weapons, and they do not receive a Royal Salute) but a volley of three rifle shots by a Guard of Honour, usually of seven riflemen, leads the mourners to consider it an appropriate 21-gun salute. To be continued Submitted by Geoff Morgan
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MEMBER’S ARTICLE ON OUR TRAVELS AGAIN submitted by Pat and Terry Smith As winter changeable weather here in Spain seemed to continue longer than we remember we decided to have a break away from home at the end of April and on this occasion we chose Conil de la Frontera a white village on the Atlantic coast on the Costa del Luz in the southern part of Spain towards Cadiz. There are six beaches of gorgeous soft sand and an attractive town paseo. Just a short walk from the paseo you are in the old town that has many bars, restaurants and artisan shops, all easy to negotiate within a traffic free area. If you are driving there is extensive free parking around the paseo area. On the walk into town you will pass the Museo Municipal de Raíces Conileñas. Ethnographic museum with samples of old furniture and tools, typical of this village, including farming harnesses and fishing gears, as well as tools of the everyday life. In front of the museum is the Torre de Guzman - a short, squat tower all that remains of a castle built by Guzman El Bueno, the town's official founder. It was part of a defence system for Conil, which also included murallas (town walls) to fortify the town and fishing area. Conil's history dates back to Phoenician times, when they used it as a fishing port. In the Roman era, it was on the Via Herculea, which connected Malaga and Cadiz. The town flourished thanks to its fishing industry, and later also agriculture and livestock farming. Like many towns in the area, it was occupied by Napoleon's forces in the 19th century, and today its main sources of income are still agriculture and fishing, although tourism is becoming increasingly important. Its puerto pesquero (fishing port) is to the north, around the curve of the bay, next to the lighthouse. On this occasion we stayed at the Hipotel Flamingo on the outskirts of the village. The hotel stands on an elevated position above the beach and has great views of the coast. We can safely say this was one of the best hotels we have stayed in Spain for cleanliness, service, comfort and delicious ‘hot buffet’ meals!!! Mostly cooked fresh while you wait. www.hipotels.com/hotel-flamenco-conil-en-cadiz
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PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP Learning to see the light Your camera can’t see light as well as your eyes do. Our brains constantly evaluate the light and consequently our eyes are putting these changes in practice i.e. how we see. Cameras, while having made great technological progress, cannot distinguish the tonal ranges that we see. Understanding how our cameras see light will greatly help our photography, particularly as photography is defined as “the practice of creating images by recording light”. There are two basic types of light, and each type will have a bearing on how our cameras record an image: Hard light-direct. Think bright sunshine, dark shadows, or bright light from a small source, like a bright overhead lightbulb or lamp. Soft light-diffused. Think cloudy or overcast daylight, making no or only very slight shadows. Light can also be warm and golden, typically early mornings and early evenings, or cold, like on very overcast days or on city streets where the light is blocked by buildings. It will change with the seasons and with atmospheric conditions and air quality, like quantities of sand, dust or pollen in in the air. Typically with soft light, you have lower contrast and more tonal range, so shadows are soft or virtually absent and highlights not so bright. Your camera will be able to record details in both the lightest and darkest areas and mid range tones. This suits the sort of image where you want a soft, gentle, relaxing feel, like a portrait, a pretty landscape and portraits of children and babies. The problem you may encounter here is that colours may look flat or dull, so sometimes simply moving your subject around if possible, or if photographing objects or flowers, reflecting the available light off a piece of white card, will brighten colours. Hard light, with dark hard edged shadows and very bright highlights, means the tonal ranges your camera will be able to record will be more extreme, and a lot of detail in the brightest and darkest areas of your photograph will be lost. But, this can make for dramatic images, and city street scenes, gritty portraits and landscape images that benefit from great shadows, as well as images that will convert well to monochrome, may benefit from this sort of light. Look to see if certain elements of your subject are isolated, and work with this to produce photos where a part of an object or face are lost in shadow for a creative look. The ideal exposure of light and dark is to keep as much detail in the brightest areas of your subject, and allow the darkest shadows to “go black”. If you process your photos with photo editing software, like Lightroom, Snapseed or other programs, you can enhance the bright areas and keep the detail. But the light at the moment you take your photo may not be perfect, so try to play with what light you have, don’t be afraid to get creative, use the available light to create drama or a soft dreamy look, take the shot. Sometimes just moving around, or even waiting for a bit, if possible, will increase the Soft light, evening, diffused chance of getting the sort of light that will Hard light, midday, best fit your subject. bright sun
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El Palacio Real de ArAnjuez
by Klara
The 50km trip to Aranjuez, a royal site since the 16th century, made many of us thankful to have escaped the grind of a daily metropolitan commute. In 1561, King Carlos I started construction on the Royal Palace, a project that took more than two centuries and a raft of architects to complete, which accounts for its unique style! Later restorations revealed details, such as a second principal staircase, that had been forgotten as not all of the original plans had been retained and the builders had expired. We were extremely fortunate with our guide, Mieke, who was both knowledgeable and witty. She assumed the role of Isabella II as she recounted the history of the Palace, the lives of the principal occupants, and the efforts of senior politicians to control the heiress to the Spanish throne. At 16, she was forced to marry her cousin Francisco de Asís de Borbón. He was her doublefirst cousin, who, as one might surmise, produced unhealthy offspring. She bore NINE children, of whom only five (four girls, one not) made it out of their teens. The father of the boy, who later reigned as Alfonso XII, was widely rumoured to be a Captain of the Guard. We saw the matrimonial bedchamber (uninspiring, apt for duty) and an enchanting red room, perfect for the occasional dalliance. Isabella was keen to support new technology. She organised the first railway to Madrid (El Tren de la Fresa) to bring strawberries from her gardens in Aranjuez to the Royal Palace. Aranjuez was quickly connected to the telephone network (so she could tell her Ministers what to do!).
King Carlos I was also responsible for the initial development of the extensive grounds, irrigated farms, orchards and a hunting forest. UNESCO designated the area as a World Heritage Site in 2001. Outside the Palace, in the Parterre and Principal Gardens are several remarkable statues in fountains. One pays tribute to the Roman goddess Ceres (agriculture, fertility, etc). The statue is comprised of lead, painted to resemble marble. At its rear is a sneaky snake trying to steal some of the grain harvest. Quite remarkable for its horrid statuary is the Fountain of Calpe y Avila, the pillars of the then-known world. Labelled “Non Plus Ultra”, the equivalent of ‘’Ere be dragons”, there are many gruesome depictions of known animals being savaged by those from beyond. The creature dying on the right is an antlered stag. We recovered from these nightmareish images at El Rana Verde, (Green Frog) restaurant right on the edge of a small cooling river. The group lunched in Chinchón, for its garlic and anis, according purchases, and someone Some ate in the picturesque griped about prices and quality
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We hiked up the hill and were rewarded with great views, some ancient studded and carved wooden doors and Meson ‘El Duende’! €10 gave us a HUGE three-course menú del día, unlimited wine (vino blanco o tinto de casa) and soft drinks. We consumed FIVE bottles of wine. One of us is teetotal. Out of discretion (OK, I was bribed), I will not reveal how many graced our table.
Left: restaurant interior Right: cellar storage caves
Our return journey to Madrid was soothed by Joaquín Rodrigo’s guitar concerto ‘Concierto de Aranjuez’. There was a great deal of napping going on! Abrupt change of pace: I visited the Auschwitz exhibition It contained many photos but also artefacts on loan from Poland.
The exhibition’s message was: ‘It happened not long ago. And not far away.’ At El Museo Reina Sofía we saw Picasso’s grim ‘Guernica,’ bombing done by the Nazi Condor Legion. Franco stripped citizenship of thousands of Republicans. The Vichy Government deported to Auschwitz as stateless, gay or Jewish, more than 9,000 Spaniards who fled to France. When a state embraces fascism and hatred of ‘other’ to retain power, horrors result. Nie wieder Faschismus! Never again! Plus jamais! ¡Nunca más el fascismo! LINK WORD No. (Answers Page ??) 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. BREAK
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THIS MONTH’S EVENTS JUNE Friday 1st June - Quiz Night - 8.00 for 8.30pm - Quizmaster Ron Pegrum Sunday 3rd June - 10am Petanca 1st Meeting Playa Ancha Casares - Organiser Jaqui Parrick Thursday 7th June - Fish ‘n Chips Lunch at the Clubhouse 1.00 for 1.30pm By advance ticket only Price 8€ -Organiser: Sue Potter Monday 11th June Film Night 7.30 for 8.00pm- Wonder is a 2017 American Film & stars Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson and Jacob Tremblay. - Organiser: Sue Potter Tuesday 12th June - Garden Club meeting 11.30am at a member’s home .- Organiser Sandy Avis Saturday 16th June - Summer Dinner & Dance at the Paraiso Country Club 7.00 for 7.30pm Welcome Drink on arrival (Cava or wine) MENU Deep Fried Breaded Brie, Prawn Pil Pil, Egg Plant and Tomato with Parmesan Baked Sea Bass with Sautéed Potatoes and Veg, Stroganoff with Rice and Veg Chicken Diana with Mustard and Mushroom Sauce and Veg House Wine available 9€ (Other wines at 10% discount from list) Music by and dancing to Rocking Johnny Dress Code: Formal or Smart Members 30€ Guests 33€ - Organiser Julie Wood Monday 25th June Lunch out at Restaurant in Algatocin which is part of the famous Pueblos Blancos, Situated on the river Genal between Algatocin and Jubrique. About 1.10 minutes from Sabinillas driving gently down to the river. Roads are in very good conditions. We will be seated around a huge cork tree. Menu - Mixed Salad of tomatoes, lettuce, avocados, for sharing, Gazpacho, *Puff pastry filled with goat cheese and black pudding, Crepe filled with prawns and spinach Paella, Chicken - grilled, Fish filet – grilled (Espada) Vegetables, asked for al dente! Papas del Pobre (sliced potatoes boiled in stock, then roasted ) Flan – home made, Tiramisu – home made, Fresh fruit in season - Organiser Wilma Keeley
FUTURE EVENTS SEPTEMBER Tuesday 11th September - 70th Birthday Party of Cheryth and Keith Ranshaw. All are welcome at the clubhouse. Dancing to music by Mandy OCTOBER Saturday 6th October - Annual Treasure Hunt Saturday 20th October - Trip to Theatre NOVEMBER Saturday 3rd November - ICE 30TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS at Hotel Monasterio at St Martin. Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th November - I.C.E. Players will be commemorating the 100th anniversary of the end of the Great War, with their drama production. Proposed Autumn Fayre Noughties Night - If your birthday ends with a zero this year, please join us in celebratory dinner. Add your name and partner’s to the list on the notice board. 26
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Matters Vic Loughran
June 2018
Peter Dowd
Windows Magnifier If you want to enlarge temporarily a portion of the screen in Windows 10, you can use the handy built-in Magnifier. It's one of the options you can use to make text, apps, and other items bigger in Windows 10. Click on the Settings cog allows one to set the magnification increments (lowest 25%) The utility can be used to magnify all or part of the screen and has three different modes of operation: Full-screen mode - In full-screen mode, the entire screen is magnified. Lens mode - in lens mode, a separate window around the mouse pointer is created that acts like a magnifying glass. On the keyboard, press the Windows logo key + Plus (+) to turn it on or Windows logo key + Minus (-) to turn it off. Keyboard shortcuts Sometimes keyboard shortcuts can get things done faster. Here are all the shortcuts related to the Magnifier: Keyboard shortcut Action Windows key and plus (+) or minus (-) Zoom in or out Ctrl + Alt + L Switch to lens mode Ctrl + Alt + R Resize the lens Ctrl + Alt + arrow keys Pan in the direction of the arrow keys Windows key + Esc Exit magnifier Update Software We are constantly being advised to ensure that our software is up-to-date in order to avoid possible security breaches. While your version of Windows will probably be updated automatically, other software usually has to done manually. However there is now a software application which will do this automatically PatchMy PC is available free from www.Softpedia.com. This software can be set to schedule your programs to be updated automatically. After installation on the Opening screen click on Scheduler and set the following options: Schedule Task Run Frequency Activate required Radio Button Run ASAP when missed True Task Enabled True Task Visibility Silent Run whether or not logged in True Click on Save Custom Schedule then OK Under Options, check that Create Restore Point Pre-update is ticked And that Disable Patch my PC Updater is unticked If you have any questions or suggested topics for future editions, please email us vicloughran@siberme.com or peterdowd@siberme.com 28
INFORMATION How to Identify and Prevent Skin Cancer The skin is the most extensive organ of our body and one of the most essential in our life and despite all this, we rarely treat our skin with the love, care and respect it deserves. The skin sends us constant signals but we ignore it. Moles, freckles and birthmarks may not seem like much, but they can be melanomas, the most dangerous form of skin cancer. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, a person dies of melanoma every 57 minutes. Your chance of developing melanoma is very great if you have had more than five sunburns in your life. To detect signs and symptoms of skin cancer use the following techniques:.
1.Symmetry A normal benign mole should be very symmetrical. That is, if you draw a line on it, both sides should look almost the same. Melanomas usually have an irregular shape, so an asymmetric mole should be checked by a doctor. 2.Borders Benign moles have soft edges. Its contours are clearly defined and with an obvious form. A melanoma has blurred edges and does not have a definite shape. They can be carcinogenic and should be examined. 3 Colour A harmless mole usually has a uniform and consistent colour. A melanoma is identified by the presence of various colours and shades. Uneven colour distribution may be a sign of a cancerous spot.
4. Diameter Benign moles are usually no larger than a pencil eraser (6 mm in diameter). If you have a mole larger than this, it could be a melanoma and should be examined by a doctor. 5- Evolution If you have noticed that a mole or spot has changed shape, colour or size, it could be a sign of melanoma. If you think you have seen a change in your skin, make sure you go to a dermatologist immediately. 29
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But do you know what you can do to protect your skin and prevent cancer? Stay away from the solarium that exposes users to UVA and UVB rays. They cause premature aging and can lead to eye diseases or cancer. Will you take better care of your skin from now on? 1. Start applying sunscreen every day, not only when you go to the beach or the pool. Make sure that the protector is at least 15 SPF and that it protects against UVA and UVB rays, since both are very damaging to our skin. 2. Examine every part of your body, not just the obvious places. Although it usually occurs in areas exposed to the sun, melanoma can appear anywhere; feet, fingers and nails should also be checked
3. Finally, the best way to prevent skin cancer is to have annual check-ups with a dermatologist. Pay attention to all your moles, because you never know what might happen. Do not forget to share these tips with all your friends and family!
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I have been in many places, but I've never been in Kahoots. Apparently, you can't go alone. You have to be in Kahoots with someone. I've also never been in Cognito. I hear no one recognizes you there. I have, however, been in Sane. They don't have an airport; you have to be driven there. I have made several trips there, thanks to my children, friends, family and work (and ICE magazine) I would like to go to Conclusions, but you have to jump, and I'm not too much on physical activity anymore. I have also been in Doubt. That is a sad place to go, and I try not to visit there too often. I've been in Flexible, but only when it was very important to stand firm. Sometimes I'm in Capable, and I go there more often as I'm getting older. One of my favorite places to be is in Suspense! It really gets the adrenaline flowing and pumps up the old heart! At my age I need all the stimuli I can get! I may have been in Continent, but I don't remember what country I was in. It's an age thing. They tell me it is very wet and damp there. 30
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An up-date on citizens’ rights You may not have been able to attend the seminars which were held with the UK ambassador on March 22nd, but you can still watch the various dignitaries failing to answer questions by looking on YouTube for Brexpats Simon Manley Mijas. Many of you know Myra Azzopardi of Citizens Advice Bureau Spain, who was on the panel of the meeting in Manilva. She visited us again on May 11th to give us her personal assessment of the situation in the light of the “Draft Agreement on the withdrawal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from the European Union”. Don’t worry, nothing’s going to happen, everything’s going to be fine... is not exactly Myra’s message, whatever we may like to tell ourselves. We can choose to ignore the experts, but it’s still probably a good idea to hear what they have to say. Myra has kindly agreed the following paraphrased version of her assessment, which appears on https://www.citizensadvice.org.es/ draft-agreement-on-the-withdrawal-of-the-united-kingdom-of-great-britain-and-northern-ireland -from-the-european-union/. After withdrawal the agreed transition period is to end in December 2020. On the insistence of the EU negotiating team the transition period is to include citizens’ rights, to ensure that during this period UK nationals and EU citizens will be able to exercise their rights to move freely and settle in the 27 Member states and the UK. It is highly likely that we will lose our EU citizenship status on the withdrawal date. We are described as non-EU citizens in the draft agreement of March 19, 2018. The host member States including Spain may require that we apply for new residence status in compliance with the conditions set out in this title. However, the agreement states “those who made the choice of the freedom of movement according to the EU directive and are legally resident in Spain can stay. That should suffice, but does it? If not, why? 1.The UK and the EU are asking for the agreement on citizens’ rights to be reciprocal. 2.The UK government later this year is launching what they describe as a “user-friendly scheme” to enable EU citizens residing in the UK to secure their settled status”. Considering that the UK did not apply the EU directive 2004/38 EC the majority of EU citizens are not in possession of a registration certificate, and that is why they will have to apply for settled status. (Permanent residence). 3.Our registration certificates clearly state “ that we are inscribed on the register for citizens of the European community”, and obviously we will not meet the criteria after the end of the transition period, unless the UK has a sudden desire to take on the models of Norway or Switzerland. Right of permanent residence. United Kingdom nationals and their respective family members, who have resided legally in accordance with Union law for a continuous period of five years in the host State shall have the right to reside permanently in the host State under the conditions set out in Articles of the Directive. Once acquired, the right of permanent residence shall be lost only through absence from the host State for a period exceeding five consecutive years. This is what we committed to when we first chose to exercise our freedom of movement and the right to permanent residence. Cont’d…. 34
An up-date on citizens’ rights (cont’d) Draft Agreement Article 17 Issuance of residence documents The host State may require United Kingdom nationals to apply for a new residence status, subject to the following conditions. The application procedure shall be to verify whether the applicant is entitled to the residence rights set out in this Title. Criminality and security checks may be carried out systematically on applicants. Conduct of Union citizens or United Kingdom nationals that occurred before the end of the transition period shall be considered (serious charges or public health). Besides a valid passport or ID document the host state can also ask you to provide: *Civil status documents, *Workers: proof of continual employment. *Economically inactive persons: evidence that they have sufficient resources for themselves and their family members not to become a burden on the social assistance system of the host State during their period of residence and have comprehensive sickness insurance cover in the host State. * Students: proof of enrolment at an establishment accredited or financed by the host State and sufficient resources, comprehensive sickness insurance cover in the host Member State. The application of a new status is paramount to the removal of the acquired right of residence. CAB Spain’s interest is citizens. We accept that we can only hold the status of EU citizens if we are from one of the member states. However, it is not acceptable that we should lose our acquired right of residence. Should we be asked to apply for new resident status documents, these should be provided by simply renewing our existing registration certificates for the new model either free of charge as stated for permanent residents, or for the same costs as Spanish nationals pay for their ID card. Right of exit and of entry to other EU member states United Kingdom nationals, their respective family members shall have the right to leave the host State and the right to enter it with a valid passport or ID Card. Article 32, which restricted the freedom of movement in the EU 27 to those UK nationals residing in a member state, has been removed from the draft. There has been no addition, so we are left wondering if we will continue to have freedom of movement between member states or will be effectively locked into our country of residence without the freedom to drive into Portugal or France, for example. There is nothing in the agreement referencing our status in this regard post Brexit. End of summary. You don’t know what you’ve got till you lose it... Personally, I don’t care about the colour of my passport, but I care about where it will allow me to go. If you are at all unhappy at the prospect of losing your rights, why not consider joining the action being undertaken by Bremain in Spain or Best for Britain, among others? I do not purport to represent any views other than my own, although I believe many share them. Sally Holloway 35
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ACTIVITIES AT ICE ICE Club Golf Society It was a much better month for the golfers with more of the sort of weather we expect. The Spring cup was played on the 24th of April after the earlier cancellation due to rain. We had a perfect day of sunshine and light winds for the competition at Dona Julia. There were twenty six players with a good mix of ladies and gents. Jaquie McMurtry won the ladies prize with 31 points and David Morgans took the gents prize with 39 points. Very well played both of you. Stephen McMurtry has had his new knee operation and is recovering very well. We look forward to his joining us again on our roll-ups and away days. In the meantime he has been working on the options for the society to install a memorial, for our much missed friend Martin O'Gorman. We have agreed on the purchase of a sturdy teak bench which will have a suitable plaque and will probably be placed near the first tee. We also plan to plant a tree which should be planted near the ninth tee. Both should be in place quite soon. The next away is on the 23rd of May at Estepona Golf and the one in June will be decided very soon and everyone emailed by Jan with the details. The roll-ups still start at 08.30am on Tuesdays and Fridays and are well supported. The last one had 17 people playing. Everyone welcome! Contacts: Peter Henry 693105180 Jan Blind 603670330 Stephen McMurtry 608854505
Back In Time - 50 Years Ago - June 1968- Remember These 5 June – U.S. presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy was shot at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. Sirhan Sirhan arrested. Kennedy died from his injuries the next day 7 June – Ford sewing machinists strike at the Dagenham assembly plant: women workers strike for pay comparable to that of men. The strike was a landmark labour-relations dispute in the United Kingdom. It was a trigger cause of the passing of the Equal Pay Act 1970. 8 June – Martin Luther King Junior's killer, James Earl Ray, arrested in London. James Earl Ray was the assassin of Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee. Ray was con victed on his forty-first birthday after entering a guilty plea to forgo a jury trial. Had he been found guilty by jury trial, he would have been eligible for the death penalty. Sentenced to de facto life imprisonment, he later recanted his confession and tried unsuccessfully to gain access to a retrial. In 1998, Ray died during April 1998 in prison of complications due to chronic hepati tis C infection. 10 June – National Health Service reintroduced prescription charges. 10 June – Italy beat Yugoslavia 2–0 in a replay to win the 1968 European Championship. The original final on June 8 ended 1–1. 18 June – Frederick West, Britain's first heart transplant, died 46 days after his operation.
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As we get closer to Brexit: What we know and don’t know By Javid Rustam, Associate Partner, Blevins Franks
With less than a year until the UK officially leaves the EU, we explore how things stand for expatriates under the proposed Brexit deal. Residency: What we know Although Brexit is scheduled for 29th March 2019, a 21-month transition period is lined up to maintain existing residency rules and benefits until the end of 2020. Under the proposed citizens' rights agreement, Britons “lawfully residing” in an EU member state before the 31st December 2020 cut-off date will retain the right to remain and access existing benefits in that country after full Brexit takes effect. Residency rights expire if you are absent for five continuous years. Residency: What we don’t know What counts as “lawfully residing” is unclear. Permanent residents will qualify, but expatriates living in a country for under five years may need to prove their settled status. Make sure you have registered with the local authorities and secured supporting paperwork. Beyond Brexit, we do not know how acquiring residency, visas and permits will work, but expect it to be less straightforward than today. A key unresolved issue is onward freedom of movement – whether you can automatically relocate to another EU country after Brexit. Healthcare and pensions: What we know The deal on the table preserves existing access to pensions and healthcare for residents legally settled in Spain before Brexit. British expatriates remain eligible for annual increases in the State Pension. As things stand, Brexit will not affect how you can withdraw or transfer UK pension funds. Pensions: What we don’t know Post-Brexit, the UK no longer has to follow EU rules on freedom of movement for capital; this could lead to increased taxation of UK pension withdrawals and transfers. Last year, the UK introduced a 25% tax on transfers to QROPS located outside the EU/EEA. Some speculate that this could be extended to within the EU after Brexit. There may be limited time to transfer without tax penalties, but take personalised, regulated advice before taking any action. Taxation: What we know Each country sets their tax rules, not the EU, and tax treatment depends on whether you are resident. Brexit itself therefore has no effect on how Britons are taxed in Spain. However, under current rules, some non-EU/EEA assets may be taxed differently. Taxation: What we don’t know Tax rules are always subject to change. The main threat here comes from the UK; as the government loses its EU commitments it gains more freedom to tax nationals living in Europe. While the proposed withdrawal agreement and transition period provide some reassurance for expatriates, the final deal is not signed. With limited time left, do what you can now to secure your position in Spain. A locally-based adviser can help you understand the cross-border implications and prepare for the post-Brexit world. Blevins Franks accepts no liability for any loss resulting from any action or inaction or omission as a result of reading this article, which is general in nature and not specific to your circumstances. Tax information has been summarised; individuals are advised to seek personalised advice. Keep up to date on the financial issues that may affect you on the Blevins Franks news page at www.blevinsfranks.com 41
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King of the Road / Roger Miller Tell Laura I Love Her / Ricky Valance Tired of Waiting for You / The Kinks Travellin’ Light / Cliff Richard & The Shadows
CLUB COMMITTEE PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER MAGAZINE EDITOR CATERING MANAGER ASSISTANT CATERING MANAGER MEMBER (Housekeeper) MEMBER (Estepona) MEMBER (Welfare) MEMBER (Publicity & Membership) MEMBER LOCAL KEY HOLDER BAR MANAGER ASST. BAR MANAGER AUDITOR ASST. TREASURER
Sue Potter Joan Thompson Margaret Whittley Ted Lunniss Sheila Fox Brenda Taylor Jaqui Parrick Diane Hackett Julie Wood Wilma Keeley Sally Holloway Michael Dowling NON COMMITTEE POSTS Nigel Nevshehir Rob Potter Mac McIntyre Doug Mitchell Vic Loughran
ASST. MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY
Sheila Fox HOSTESS (Introduce new members) Maureen Winckle
686 107 835 653 488 030 603 846 698 691 392 156 671 232 906 628 523 444 665 894 088 626 080 829 639 542 387 679 138 952 678 897 275 608 873 217
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689 457 410 671 725 243 610 047 228 667 998 800
952 791 449 952 636 627
671 232 906
951 890 251 952 805 739 952 893 965 952 913 174 951 577 050 952 808 992
952 897 977 952 886 772 951 890 251 952 791 812
MAGAZINE ADVERTISING RATES AS FROM 1ST APRIL 2017
For adverts presented in desired layout, will have inclusion on our web site with links to your site. Classified Ads: Members Only, Free Black & White 7€ per edition
Colour 8€ per edition Quarter page 15€ per edition Half page 13€ per edition Full page 26€ per edition 30€ per edition Discounts:- for 6 editions 10%, & for 12 editions 20%. There will be 10 editions per calendar year as September / August are combined as are December/January
Colour now available anywhere in the magazine. Advertising fees to be prepaid before the 15th of the month to:Richard Wood, Advertising Manager, Tel:639 542 387 or 952 913 174 Copy to be in before the 15th of any month, for inclusion in the following month’s issue. Copy can be e-mailed to me - Sheila Fox at safoxuk@gmail.com
ICE (Siberme) accepts no responsibility for contents of any advertisement appearing. INTERNATIONAL CLUB OF ESTEPONA (Siberme) I.C.E. Clubhouse, Urbanisation Bahia Dorada, Entrada 5, at Km. 149, A 7, Estepona 29680 Málaga Clubhouse: Telephone 952 802 549 ICE Web Site: www.siberme.com Email: clubsiberme@hotmail.com
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ACTIVITY ORGANISERS Advertising Manager
Richard Wood
639 542 387
952 913 174
Art Group
Audrey Jinks
650 883 252
951 901 134
Art Group
Steve Carter
696 259 644
951 277 240
Art Class Mondays
Ronnie Lilley
Bowls
Audrey Jinks
650 883 252
951 901 134
Bowls
Terry Smith
677 656 319
951 276 690
Bridge…”Duplicate”
Tim Taminiau
Canasta
Nigel Nevshehir
689 457 410
952 791 449
Club Calendar Co-ordinator
Sue Potter
686 107 835
952 636 627
Posters & Tickets
Vic Loughran
Film Night
Sue Potter
686 107 835
952 636 627
Garden Club
Sandy Avis
617 715 749
952 897 309
Genealogy - Family History
Dave Hackett
636 326 599
952 893 965
Golf Organiser
Peter Henry
693 105 180
951 273 949
ICE Players (Drama Group)
Margaret Hall
634 273 194
Ladies’ Lunches
Julie Wood
639 542 387
Librarian
Peter Galloway
Librarian Assistant
Tracy Bird
616 199 661
952 805 407
Lift Controller
Terry Smith
677 656 319
951 276 690
Lottery Organiser
Dave Hackett
636 326 599
952 893 965
Quiz Night, Songs of Praise, Art Class
Joan Thompson
653 488 030
952 804 799
Rambling & Slimmers Group
Sue Potter
686 107 835
952 636 627
Spanish Lessons
Martin Holmes
607 963 254
952 892 163
Ticket Sales
Maggie Whittley
634 328 114
951 972 577
Ticket Sales
Jackie Simmonds
652 798 107
952 797 921
Videos
Cindy Holmes
628 860 093
952 892 163
Wake Organiser
Julie Wood
639 542 387
952 913 174
Whist
Wilma Keeley
679 138 952
951 577 050
952 800 875
951 277 113
952 886 772
952 913 174 952 794 270
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GENERAL INFORMATION See trip information for times. Please ensure that you sit in the seat numbered on your ticket. We regret that we cannot stop at any other point unless agreed with the organiser, to pick up or put down. The organiser reserves the right to refuse to include any member they feel is not sufficiently able-bodied to follow the itinerary. Members are responsible for their own travel insurance. BUYING YOUR TICKET Please produce your membership card together with the correct money. Have prepared your choice of the menu if applicable. Final ticket booking: All tickets must be booked and paid for on or before the last Thursday coffee morning before the event. Late phone bookings cannot be accepted. Members are advised to
COACH TRIPS
WELFARE Members are requested to notify
our welfare officer, Wilma Keeley if they know of any member who is ill. Tel: 951 577 050 / 679 138 952 email: wilmakeeley2000@yahoo.co.uk
SMOKING The smoking of tobacco,
electronic cigarettes and any other substance is not be permitted anywhere in or on the premises of The International Club of Estepona, Bahia Dorada.
When visiting the club please park considerately between white lines and never on yellow lines. Please DO NOT PARK in the car parking space in front of next door's apartment. Although it is not officially for their sole use it attend the last Thursday before a trip in is better for peaceful relations that we don't case there are any last-minute alterations. park there. REFUNDS Cannot be given for either deposits or tickets, unless the MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL organiser is notified in time, and providing the Renewing your annual club membership can be trip is full and a replacement can be found done by bank transfer. Send to: Bank - Banco Sabadell, Sabinillas. from the waiting list. Tickets are not IBAN:- ES98 0081 0535 8800 0131 1734 transferable to other members without the BIC CODE:- BSABESBB authorisation of the organiser. Please advise TED LUNNISS the IMPORTANT: OF ANY BROKEN included in theTELL cost ofTHE coachBAR STAFF TIPS Are CLUB TREASURER by email ifGLASS you have sent a ANDbut THEY WILL DISPOSE OF IT. travel and restaurants, not for payment by bank transfer, stating your name and hotels. membership number if possible. DOGS Are not allowed inside the clubhouse. They are permitted on the lower terrace but only when they are under the owner’s control by being attached to a lead which is held by the owner or attached to one of the hooks on the wall which are provided for that purpose. INTERNATIONAL EMERGENCY PHONE 112 Helicopteros Sanitarios: 952 81 18 18 - 24 Hours
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. 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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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 Malaga Arrivals 952 048 845 DOMESTC VIOLENCE 016 Málaga Departures 952 048 804 HELICOPTERS SANITARIOS 952 811 818 Jerez 956 150 000 ELECTRIC EMERGENCY 900 850 840 Seville 954 449 000 GAS EMERGENCY 900 202 212 Gibraltar +35020073026 SEA RESCUE 900 202 202 Local Taxi (large with 951 775 777 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 Adana
MORE HELP 952 113 467
Age Concern
Casares
TOURIST OFFICES 952 894 056
650 163 928
Estepona
952 802 002
Alcoholics Anonymous 600 379 110
Sabinillas
952 890 029
Diabetics Support
952 464 184
San Roque
956 694 005
Narcotics Support
902 114 147
Marbella
952 771 442
Animals in Need
607 742 741
Gibraltar
+350 200 749 50
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Anglican Church of Costa del Sol West SAN PEDRO at 10-00am Every Sunday we hold an Anglican Service of Holy Communion in the Hall adjoining the Parroquia Virgen del Rocio (near McDonalds). SOTOGRANDE at 12-00pm Every 2nd and 4th Sunday we hold an Anglican Service of Holy Communion in La Iglesia Sra.de la Merced, the ‘Big Church’. 1st and 3rd Sundays are Methodist Worship services. You will receive a very warm welcome at our Churches, and children are particularly encouraged to join in the Sunday school fun activities. We hold a Messy Church at Marlow’s Fish and Chip restaurant at the Eroski roundabout in Duquesa on the first Saturday of each month, between 11-00am and 1-00pm. This is well attended by children, who enjoy the various activities, and also parents and adults who come along to give their support. We conduct Wedding Blessings, Baptisms, Funeral services, and undertake pastoral care visits to the sick or needy. Coffee Morning each Tuesday in Sabinillas from 11-00am, at the Café American Bistro at the eastern end of the Paseo near the children’s play area. Our new Chaplain is Adrian Low, so do come and meet him together with his wife Joanna at any of these events For further details about us, please contact Adrian on 952 808 605 or, Church Wardens: San Pedro Church - Patricia Gommersall (an ICE Member) 951 965 762 / 620 149 215 patricia.g2515@hotmail.co.uk Sotogrande Church - Christine Sabin, 686 234 377 chrisabio@hotmail.com Visit our website for even more information: - www.costachurch.com
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