International Club of Estepona The ‘ICE’ Club A Social and Cultural Club for all English Speaking People
JUNE 2021 Edition
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International Club of Estepona The ‘ICE’ Club Magazine Contents Page 5 7 8 10-11 12-15 17 18-19 20-21 22 25
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President's Letter Notices Puzzles A Stroll Round Benahavis Past Events Future Events Social Calendar Defibrillator Wilma's Carrot Souffle Recommendations
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Important Changes Electricity & WhatsApp When the sun sets June 23rd Safety Notices Solutions Committee Members Advertising Rates General Information Activity Organisers Essential Telephone Nos
Betty Fooks - Editor Email: editor@theiceclub.es
I would like to thank everyone who has sent in photos and items for this month’s edition—it makes the magazine so interesting . Please—keep them coming! Ed.
President: Sheila Fox 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
I am sorry to inform you that this month we lost another of our members, Cliff Procter. He had been ill for some time, but he managed, with the help of Age Concern, to get back to be with his family in the UK. Our thoughts are with them at this time. So, I had my second Covid vaccination this morning, downloaded the certificate to my phone, pc and printed it. Feeling much happier. Most of our members here in Spain have had at least their first dose of the vaccine with second doses to follow shortly. I suspect we will need a booster in the winter along with the flu jab. Restrictions here are gradually being lifted with Spain announcing the end of the “State of Alarm” and the 3 phase approach being taken by the Junta de Andalucia. We are currently in phase 1, with the regional borders being opened in May, which means we can now travel freely within Spain. Hopefully, the International borders will be opened shortly, to allow visitors to come to Spain for their holidays. The tourism industry and the local businesses need them. In the club, we can now have tables of 6 inside and 8 outside, which meant our Quiz last week could have teams of 6 and we could also hold it in the evening. June sees us getting out and about more with lunches etc., and on 12th June we will have our Caribbean Evening, with food, Caribbean music, dressing up and prizes. Tickets are now on sale. Hoping more of our members will return soon. Watch for news on our Facebook page and the website www.theiceclub.es and if you’re in the clubhouse, check out the noticeboard. Remember to wear your mask and keep a safe distance from others. Sheila Fox, President 5
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NOTICES Lottery Winners— April
Welcome to new members -
1st. Richard Wood 80 Euros 2nd. Dan Hackston 40 Euros 3rd. Nigel Bates 20 Euros Club. 60 euros
Paul Foster Peter Beard Bernard Roche Peter Foster-Smith
CHIC DANBY Chic Danby is happy to be home from hospital and here he is opening a lovely get well gift from the ice club. He would like to thank you all for the card and present. Submitted by Lynne Danby
Some lovely photos of Ken Holloway’s patio
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PUZZLES
Like puzzles— There’s a new one every day on the ICE website! CODEWORDS (Answers Page 31) 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 31) Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each row across, each column down and each 9-box square contains all of the numbers from 1 to 9. 8
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A STROLL ROUND BENAHAVIS Benahavis is known as the Gastrononic Corner of the Costa Del Sol…and I have the good fortune to have lived here for the last 15 years. People constantly ask me ‘where should we go to eat in Benahavis’ so I hope you will join me in a stroll round this delightful village to see my favourite places. Ed. As you leave the coast road at the Repsol garage, you turn to face the Ronda mountain which dominates the skyline. Wending your way up the winding Benahavis road, through the gorge, past the rock pool – where every summer hoards of mad visitors throw themselves off the rocks into the deep, cold pools of the Guadalmina river – you suddenly arrive at the entrance to the village. If you follow the river you will see the beautiful Parque Torre Leonora, which since lockdown is now home to several families of rabbits.
But we are going to follow the road up into the village lined with the most beautiful trees. On the right is the famous cookery school – a must to visit with its imaginative tasting menu, cooked and served by the students. As we reach the village the first restaurant is Rufino. Its terrace is a great place to people watch and the fish is well recommended. Carrying on along the top street are several bars/cafes, all worth a visit for tapas. Before following the road as it turns right, do walk on through to the Bodega wine bar with its delightful plaza. The David Marshall Gallery is on the corner – always worth a look! 10
We then do a turn into the village square with the best curry house – Indian Spice – and the friendliest cafe, already well loved by ICE Ramblerrs – Las Canas Viejas. We are now on our way back along the lower street passing Havis which serves wonderful pizzas and kebabs – this is particularly recommended by my grandson! One of my favourite restaurants is next – Los Amigos – with the most delicious steals and tempura prawns. Carry on now and we pass Chicos, known near and far for the best G & T’s and then on to the most famous restaurant – Los Abanicos. I was sitting in a meeting in London a few years ago and we had to introduce ourselves. I said ‘I’m Betty from Benahavis’ and immediately someone said ‘Los Abanicos’. The village of Benahavis dates back to the 11th century, taking its name from Havis, a Moorish prince who reigned in Montemayor Castle, and the Arabic ‘Bin al’ meaning son of. Its prominent location between the sea and the route up to Ronda was extremely useful at a time when piracy and invasion were commonplace as the villagers provided an escort against bandits for travellers landing in the estuary and making their way up the Ronda mountain. Although Benahavis is now much more peaceful, it has a lively street life thanks to its variety of bars and restaurants. These are my own favourites, but please let me know of others I should know about! 11
PAST EVENTS MAY QUIZ
This was the first quiz we had been able to run in the evening for more than a year. We had 20 attendees all at tables of 4 with Tony Winterton as our quizmaster. A good, not too difficult quiz. Many questions were you know the answers and sit there saying “I know this. What the heck is it?” Other times you had to guess if really no one was sure. The overall winning team was Ron Pegrum’s who beat Danny’s team by only half a point! Geoff Fabron (our team) won the fun round by whizzing through and identifying the people in pictures of famous leaders. By starting a little earlier, we were able to get home whilst it was still light. Many thanks to Tony and to Doug Mitchell & Alan Lucas, who ran the bar for us. The next Quiz Night will be Friday 4th June at the normal time of 8.00pm for 8.30 start and the Quiz Mistress is Maggie. Hope to see you all there. Sheila Fox - Quiz night organiser Tel 671 232 906
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PAST EVENTS THE SPANISH CIVIL WAR
This was an eagerly awaited talk by Geoff on a fascinating but very complex and involved piece of history. A really good turnout of around 30 people sat down to view Geoff’s excellent slides and their explanation. Again the presentation time was scheduled for 2:00 after the weekly Thursday meeting and an excellent club lunch prepared this time by Wilma, Renee and Dan. The history presented dated from 1492 onwards and due to the incredible times, taking in for instance, when America was discovered and the lands there were plundered for gold and silver, Christians effectively ousting the remaining Muslim population, Catholic Spain waring against the Protestant nations in Europe and the Ottoman Turks in the Mediterranean. Vast sums of money were spent on the Spanish armies needed and the country was bankrupted through the 17th century. Weak Kings did not help (from two different lines of descent) and at one point Napoleon even forced his brother Joseph onto the country as king! The Spanish colonies in America rebelled and eventually, even the remaining two, Cuba and the Philippines, were lost. Attempts at forming an acceptable Constitution failed miserably due to the main factions being totally opposed to each other’s views with Authoritarian Rule v Liberal democracy, central Madrid rule v Regional rule, the wealthy Aristocratic v the Middle Class and a strict Catholic State v a Secular State. The Spanish national psyche was shattered and growing unrest, polarisation and violence lead to a Left versus Right situation. There was no Centre! The final straw was tit for tat murders of party leaders and a military coup was to take place on 18th July 1936. Franco was on his way! This part of Geoff’s talk was therefore a detailed lead in and The Spanish Civil War is to be continued........ Submitted by Alan Lucas 13
PAST EVENTS ESTEPONA STROLL So I was slightly apprehensive, when driving into Estepona in beautiful sunshine, that no one would turn out, only to find the town shrouded in sea fog (sea fret)! Was that going to be a sign? No, it wasn’t, and gradually a total of 13 members gathered in the beautiful Plaza de Las Floras. The new boutique hotel there being greatly admired by all. So at a gentle pace, the stroll took the group from the Plaza de Las Flores, up past the Mercado la Villa Estepona, up to the Plaza Blas Infante, the beautiful fountain in Calle Ste. Ana, up to the Plaza de la Saete, then down through the enchanting Pasaje de Maria Cintrano, where a group photo was taken. Then strolling up to the church square, Plaza San Francisco and then finally down the steps and alleyway to the Plaza Dr. Arce, where the stroll ended. All along the route the plants and trees were simply magnificent and many discussions were held about their care and peoples own experiences with the wide variety of plants viewed. Ann and Astrid were also a fantastic mine of information on the history of the area. Thanks to everyone for a very enjoyable event.
Submitted by Alan Lucas
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PAST EVENTS RAMBLERS END OF SEASON LUNCH A superb rambling season was rounded off with our last stroll on Wednesday 19th, through a very pretty track along the aqueducts in the Benahavis area, followed by a fabulous lunch in the Pueblo at La Cana Viejas where 30 of us enjoyed the lovely atmosphere and food. We look forward to resuming our group rambles in the Autumn; meanwhile big thank yous go to our excellent leaders this season - Sue, Rob and Brian, whose time and efforts we have really appreciated!
Words by Rachel Lucas photos by Danny and Sue
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EVENTS DUE TO CURRENT RESTRICTIONS EVENTS MAY CHANGE AT VERY SHORT NOTICE - ALWAYS CHECK CLUB HOUSE NOTICE BOARD STOP PRESS ON THE
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Friday, 4th June - Quiz – Maggie Whittley - Note time is 8.00 for 8.30 pm Saturday, 12th June - Caribbean Summer Party - 6.30 for 7.00 More details on Page 9
Friday, 18th June—Trip to Paloma Park. Details below Sunday, 20th June - Songs of Praise - 4.30pm Petanca has been suspended for the moment—anyone interested please contact Wilma Keeley July Friday, 2nd July - Quiz Please note that from July there will be no bar lunches
Friday 18th June - Trip to Paloma Park in Benalmádena
Join the ICE Gardening Group on a coach trip to the lovely, Paloma Park in Benalmádena. Enjoy a stroll round the park. Take a coffee break, chat with friends, feed the ducks and see the peacocks, chicken, turtles & rabbits. Then back on the coach for a short hop down into the Marina for a spot of lunch. Nothing organised but make your choice from the many restaurants around the area Tickets Members €15 Guests €18 – Pick up from Sabinillas 9.30 am Organisers Diane Hackett & ALan Lucas 17
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DEFIBRILLATOR As part of ensuring the health and safety of our club members the club invested over 1300 euros in an emergency defibrillator device, which is located near the bar on the chest of drawers near the entrance to the ladies toilets. This device is a Semi-Automatic External Defibrillator (“AED”) that is designed to be easy to use, portable and battery powered. It has only two user controls: the ON/OFF and SHOCK buttons. Voice prompts and visual indicators provide a simple interface for the operator/users. When connected to a patient who is unconscious and not breathing, the Defibrillator performs the following tasks: • • • •
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Prompts the operator to take necessary actions to enable analysis (there is also an instruction card inside the carry case. Automatically analyzes the patient’s ECG. Once you have connected the pads provided in the case. Determines whether a shockable rhythm is present. It cannot be used on patients with NO rhythm! Charges the defibrillation capacitor and arms the SHOCK button if the AED detects a shockable rhythm. It will not do this if there is NO shockable rhythm! Prompts the operator to press the SHOCK button when the device is ready, and a shock is recommended. You cannot shock someone who does not need it! Delivers a shock once the device has determined a shock is required and the SHOCK button has been pressed. You need to ensure that NO ONE is touching the patient. Repeat the process if additional shocks are required. The device can be used up to 16 times before depleting the battery.
The Defibrillator will NOT shock a patient automatically; it will only advise the operator to do it. The SHOCK button is enabled only when a shockable rhythm is detected, and the device is charged and ready to shock. Charging occurs automatically when the device detects a shockable rhythm. The operator must press the SHOCK button to initiate defibrillation. The Defibrillator uses two self-adhesive defibrillation/monitoring pads to monitor ECG signals and, if necessary, to deliver defibrillation energy to the 20
patient. These pads (also known as electrodes) are provided in a single-use, disposable package. The Defibrillator determines proper pad-to-patient contact by monitoring the impedance between the two pads (impedance varies with the electrical resistance of the patient’s body). There are both visual and audio prompts that inform the operator of possible problems with patient contact. Voice prompts and visual indicators communicate the status of the Defibrillator and of the patient to the operator so as to ensure its correct usage. To all members. Please make yourself aware of the location of this device, and to understand its purpose and benefits to the club and its members. Do NOT be afraid of this device and how/when to use it, it may/will save someone’s life one day. If you would like to know more then please contact Ian Horwood who is usually found behind the bar! Below are a couple of YouTube video links which show the device in detail , and in use, for
those that want to have a better understanding of the device. www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0u74W4Dxv8 – This is an overview video (2 ½ mins) and well worth watching first. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2qXp2LfKm4 – this is a more practical video on the actual process (2 ½ mins). Submitted by Ian Horwood
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WILMA’S CARROT SOUFFLE Serves 4/6 1lb of carrots, chop into slices. 75 gr melted butter Few drops of vanilla, optional 1/4 tsp. cinnamon 2 eggs, separated 75 gr flour + 1/4 tsp baking powder or use self-raising flour Good pinch of salt & pepper Boil carrots in little water & orange juice until soft to mash. Mix all ingredients together, except egg whites. Whisk egg whites stiff Add 2 spoonful of stiff egg whites to blend in. Then add all the rest of the egg whites and fold in carefully. Bake in a pre-buttered dish at 180 deg C Metal dish about 25 minutes/Porcelain dish about 35 minutes. Put in a knife, hold a few seconds then test the tip. If hot it's done, if only warm then bake another 10 minutes. Enjoy
Submitted by Wilma Keeley Estepona refurbished paseo—Photo by Barbara Salisbury
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ESTEPONA FLORAL ARTS CLUB Estepona Floral Arts Club is a branch of London and Overseas NAFAS. May 7th this year was National flower arrangement day. Some members have done flower arrangements and placed them in beauty salons, restaurants, golf clubs around the Estepona area to promote the day. Due to coronavirus, we have had floral demonstrations on Zoom and You Tube this year but hoping to start our monthly meetings again in September. In May the club will meet for a socially distanced afternoon tea and in June the members have their AGM and a meal at La Petit Paris in the Estepona Port. Anyone interested can email esteponafloralartsclub@hotmail.com Submitted by Lynne Danby
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RECOMMENDATIONS Have you used any local services and been impressed—please let me know and we can share them here: Patricia was impressed with ST GEORG’E’S CHARITY SHOP “they responded quickly to my enquiry, turned up on time and were efficient in loading all the items. Helen was the very nice lady who I saw and asked that I thank ICE Club for continuing to display St George’s Charity card on the notice board”
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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 – Andria Bennett 2021andreabc@gmail.com Sotogrande Church - Geoff Fabron (an ICE Member) +44 7786244607 geoff.fabron@hotmail.co.uk Visit our website for even more information: www.costachurch.com
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BBQ RULES We are about to enter the summer and BBQ season. Therefore it is important to refresh your memory on the etiquette of this sublime outdoor cooking activity, as it's the only type of cooking a 'real' man will do, probably because there is an element of danger involved. When a man volunteers to do the BBQ the following chain of events are put into motion: Routine... (1) The woman buys the food. (2) The woman makes the salad, prepares the vegetables, and makes dessert. (3) The woman prepares the meat for cooking, places it on a tray along with the necessary cooking utensils and sauces, and takes it to the man who is lounging beside the grill - beer in hand. Here comes the important part: (4) THE MAN PLACES THE MEAT ON THE GRILL. More routine.... (5) The woman goes inside to organize the plates and cutlery. (6) The woman comes out to tell the man that the meat is burning. He thanks her and asks if she will bring another beer while he deals with the situation. Important again: (7) THE MAN TAKES THE MEAT OFF THE GRILL AND HANDS IT TO THE WOMAN. More routine.... (8) The woman prepares the plates, salad, bread, utensils, napkins, sauces, and brings them to the table. (9) After eating, the woman clears the table and does the dishes. And most important of all: (10) Everyone PRAISES and THANKS HIM for his cooking efforts. (11) The man asks the woman how she enjoyed 'her night off.' And, upon seeing her annoyed reaction, concludes that there's just no pleasing some women.... 26
IMPORTANT CHANGES—Electricity & Whatsapp A REMINDER: ELECTRICITY TARIFF CHANGES On 1st June the new electricity bill will come into effect. On the Andalusian Energy Agency website they explain the changes and how you can save energy by modifying some consumption habits. The following sites give full details In Spanish: www.agenciaandandaluzadelaenergia.es In English: energynordic.com/how-will-the-new-2021-electricity-tariffs-affect-you/ A WARNING: WHATSAPP
WhatsApp has changed the group setting to include “everyone” so people you don’t know can add you to a group.. You can change your settings by following instructions below 1. Go to WhatsApp 2. Go into Settings 3. Go to Account 4. Go to Privacy 5. Go to Groups 6. Change from Everyone to My Contacts, press (Done) Submitted by Sue Potter
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WHEN THE SUN SETS ON JUNE 23 When the sun sets on 23 June, Saint John's Eve, it is the eve of celebration before the Feast Day of Saint John the Baptist. The Gospel of Luke (Luke 1:36, 56 –57) states that John was born about six months before Jesus; therefore, the feast of John the Baptist was fixed on 24 June, six months before Christmas Eve. This feast day is one of the very few saints' days which commemorates the anniversary of the birth, rather than the death, of the saint being honoured. 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 mostly 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. In Andalucia, San Juan is celebrated on the night of June 23rd with some towns, such as Almunecar, in Granada, allowing the beaches to be used as campsites for a single night. On the beaches of Malaga it's common to see people jumping over fires which, according to legend, cleanse the body and the soul. Jumping in the sea at midnight is supposed to be a way to wash away evil spirits. As well as the bonfires that burn continuously, there are also munecos 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. 28
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 euphonism for 'bad people' since bandoleros (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.
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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.
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SOLUTIONS I know a guy who’s addicted to brake fluid. He says he can stop anytime.
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How does Moses make his tea? Hebrews it. This girl said she recognised me from the vegetarian club, but I’d never met herbivore. I stayed up all night to see where the sun went. Then it dawned on me. I’m reading a book about anti-gravity. I can’t put it down. .I did a theatrical performance about puns. It was a play on words. They told me I had type A blood, but it was a type O. Broken pencils are pointless What does a clock do when its hungry? It goes back for seconds.
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I wondered why the baseball was getting bigger. Then it hit me!
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CLUB COMMITTEE PRESIDENT
Sheila Fox
671 232 906
951 900 745
SECRETARY
Margaret Whittley
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TREASURER
Ted Lunniss
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CATERING MANAGER
Wilma Keeley
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BAR MANAGER
Ian Horwood
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MEMBER WELFARE
Diane Hackett
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MEMBER (Estepona)
Julie Wood
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MEMBER HOUSEKEEPING
Brenda Taylor
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Alan Lucas
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Daniel Hackston
LOCAL KEY HOLDER
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MAGAZINE EDITOR
Betty Fooks
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AUDITOR
Doug Mitchell
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Doug Mitchell
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MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY
Sally Holloway
678 897 275
952 808 992
VICE-PRESIDENT
951 577 050
(+44) 7735 977308 NON COMMITTEE POSTS 952 791 449
ASST. BAR MANAGER
HOSTESS Introduce new members Maureen Winckle
952 791 812
ADVERTISEMENT MANAGER
Rachel Lucas
711 073 363
951 515 220
PRESS OFFICER
Rachel Lucas
711 073 363
951 515 220
WEBMASTER
Vic Loughran
(+44) 7867 751980 952 886 772
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 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 32
CLUB INFORMATION MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL Renewing your annual club membership can be done by bank transfer: Banco Sabadell IBAN ES98 0081 0535 8800 0131 1734 BIC CODE BSASESBB Please advise TED LUNNISS, the club Treasurer by email if you have sent a payment by bank transfer, stating your name and membership number if possible.Ted_lunniss@hotmail.co.uk Tel: 691 392 156 IMPORTANT Transfers from UK banks are now charged at 18€ by our Spanish bank. Please include this extra amount if you need to send money to us from any UK bank. COACH TRIPS See trip information for times. Please ensure that you sit in the seat numbered on your ticket. We regret that we cannot stop at any other point unless agreed with the organiser, to pick up or put down. The organiser reserves the right to refuse to include any member they feel is not sufficiently ablebodied to follow the itinerary. Members are responsible for their own travel insurance. BUYING YOUR TICKET Please produce your membership card together with the correct money. Have prepared your choice of the menu if applicable. Final ticket booking: All tickets must be booked and paid for on or before the last Thursday coffee morning before the event. Late phone bookings cannot be accepted. Members are advised to attend the last Thursday before a trip in case there are any last-minute alterations. REFUNDS Cannot be given for tickets, unless the organiser is notified in time, and providing the trip is full and a replacement can be found from the waiting list. Tickets are not transferable to other members without the authorisation of the organiser. TIPS Are included in the cost of coach travel and restaurants, but not for hotels. DRINKS POLICY All drinks, whether alcoholic or otherwise, to be consumed on the Club premises shall be purchased from the Club bar. WELFARE Members are requested to notify welfare officer,OF Diane Hackett, if they know of any member IMPORTANT: TELL THEourBAR STAFF ANY BROKEN GLASS who is ill. Tel 626 080 829/ 952 893 965 Email: dianehackett22@gmail.com AND THEY WILL DISPOSE OF IT. ALL ORGANISERS PLEASE NOTE – BEFORE LEAVING THE CLUB The clubhouse furniture must be sanitized and left as set for a Thursday meeting, switch off lights, fans and air conditioners, set building alarm and lock doors. When using the general fob for the alarm it is imperative to return it to the correct place.
DOGS Are not allowed inside the clubhouse. They are permitted on the lower terrace but only when they are under the owner’s control by being attached to a lead which is held by the owner or attached to one of the hooks on the wall which are provided for that purpose. SMOKING The smoking of tobacco, electronic cigarettes or any other substance is not permitted anywhere in or on the Club premises. PARKING When visiting the club please park considerately between white lines and never on yellow lines. Please DO NOT PARK in the car parking space in front of next door’s apartment. Although it is not officially for their sole use it is better for peaceful relations not to park there. 33
ACTIVITY ORGANISERS Art Group
Steve Carter
Art Class
Ronnie Lilley
696 259 644
951 277 240
Bowls
Terry Smith
677 656 319
951 276 690
Bridge
Tim & Nine Taminiau
672 712 927
951 277 113
Bums & Tums
Rachel Lucas
711 073 363
951 515 220
Canasta
Nigel Nevshehir
689 457 410
952 791 449
Drama Group
Margaret Hall
634 273 194
Film Night
Sue Potter
686 107 835
952 636 627
Garden Club
Alan Lucas
711 055 728
951 515 220
Golf
Peter Henry
693 105 180
951 273 949
Stephen McMurtry
608 854 505
History
Geoff Fabron
+44 7786244607
951 517 014
Krafty Club
Julie Wood
639 542 387
952 913 174
Ladies Lunch
Julie Wood
639 542 387
952 913 174
Mahjong
Lin Ingram
952 118 037
Petanca
Wilma Keeley
Quiz Night
Sheila Fox
679 138 952 671 232 906
951 577 050 951 900 745
Rambling
Sue Potter
686 107 835
952 636 627
Songs of Praise
Martin Holmes
652 272 142
952 892 163
Spanish Lessons
Martin Holmes
652 272 142
952 892 163
Scrabble
Wilma Keeley
679 138 952
951 577 050
952 800 875
CLUB ORGANISERS Club Calendar
Sheila Fox
671 232 906
951 900 745
Sue Potter
686 107 835
952 636 627
Library
Peter Galloway
Lift Controller
Terry Smith
677 656 319
951 276 690
Lottery
Dave Hackett
636 326 599
952 893 965
Posters & tickets
Vic Loughran
Security Keys
Rob Potter
671 725 243
952 636 627
Ticket Sales
Maggie Whittley
603 846 698
951 972 577
Jackie Simmonds
652 798 107
952 797 921
Fran Horwood
602 291 855
(+44) 7703037357
Cindy Holmes Julie Wood
628 860 093 639 542 387
952 892 163 952 913 174
Videos Wake Organiser
952 794 270
952 886 772
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ESSENTIAL TELEPHONE NUMBERS EMERGENCIES HOSPITALS AMBULANCE 061 Ambulance GENERAL EMERGENCIES 112 Algeciras NATIONAL POLICE 091 Costa Del Sol Hospital LOCAL POLICE 092 La Linea Hospital GUARDIA CIVIL 062 Málaga Carlos Haya FIRE BRIGADE 080 AIRPORTS EMERGENCIES GIBRALTAR 199 Málaga Arrivals DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 016 Málaga Departures HELICOPTERS SANITARIOS 952 811 818 Jerez ELECTRIC EMERGENCY 900 850 840 Seville GAS EMERGENCY 900 202 212 Gibraltar SEA RESCUE 900 202 202 Local Taxi (large with wheelchair access) GIBRALTAR FRONTIER +35020042777 CONSULATES and EMBASSIES Belgium Denmark France Germany Holland Ireland Italy Norway Sweden Switzerland U.K. U.S.A MORE HELP Adana 952 113 467 Age Concern 650 163 928
Málaga Málaga Málaga Málaga Málaga Fuengirola Málaga Málaga Fuengirola Málaga Málaga Fuengirola
951 222 222 956 026 500 951 976 669 956 026 500 950 390 400 952 048 845 952 048 804 956 150 000 954 449 000 +35020073026 951 775 777
Casares Estepona
952 219 004 952 211 797 954 293 200 952 227 886 952 363 591 952 475 108 912 106 910 952 667 955 952 604 383 952 217 266 952 352 300 952 474 891 TOURIST OFFICES 952 894 056 952 802 002
Alcoholics Anonymous 600 379 110
Sabinillas
952 890 029
Citizens Advice Spain
952 797 821
San Roque
956 694 005
Diabetics Support Narcotics Support
952 464 184 902 114 147
Marbella Gibraltar
952 771 442 +350 200 749 50
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