ICE PLAYERS PRESENTATION THE WORST DAY OF MY LIFE BY ALAN RICHARDSON ONE ACT COMEDY
FRIDAY 23RD SATURDAY 24TH MARCH 6.30 for 7.00pm MEMBERS 9€ GUESTS 12€ (incl Buffet Supper) BOOK EARLY
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
A.G.M. THURSDAY 8th MARCH
MARCH 2018 EDITION www.siberme.com Email: clubsiberme@hotmail.com Telephone 952 802 549
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ICE Magazine Contents Page
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Editorial
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Social Calendar
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President’s Letter
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Member’s Article
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Lottery Winners January
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Golf
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Welcome New Members
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Technology Matters
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AGM Notices
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Nigel’s Classified Ads
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Past Events
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Brexit
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MARCH Events
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Puzzles Solutions
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FUTURE Events
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Committee Information
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Activities at ICE
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Advertising Rates
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Photography Hints & Tips
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Activity Organisers
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Puzzles
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General Information
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Member’s Article
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Essential Telephone Numbers
President: Sue Potter Editor: Sheila Fox Advertising: Richard Wood Disclaimer: - The committee wishes to declare that ICE does not accept responsibility for the contents of articles nor the claims made by advertisers. Printed by Digiprint, Avda Litoral, Edificio Visamar, Blq 2 Local 9, 29680 Estepona Visit Our New Improved Club Website: www.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: For various reasons, my focus this month has been on the people who advertise in our magazine. This month we have almost 30 advertisements, from local businesses, who are hoping for our support. We need them to see that it is worth continuing to do business with us. So I am asking you to please read their adverts and, whenever possible, use their services. They are very often the best choice! Always, tell them you saw their advert in I.C.E. magazine. Sheila Fox - Magazine Editor Email:safoxuk@gmail.com Telephone: 951 890 251 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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PAST EVENTS Tick Tock – It's Museum O'Clock So, Monday 22nd January came around quite quickly and fronted up as a beautiful sunny day inviting us to be driven in a timely and safe manner to El Palacio del Tiempo in Jerez de la Frontera. The road route to Jerez is easy, not hectic and the scenery is quite eye-catching. It is one of my favourite routes in Andalucía. The driver, Pepe, was obliging and took us on an interesting tour of several streets before arriving at the destination on time. This “diversion” aptly lent itself to a quixotic one – the street leading to the museum entrance is Calle Cervantes - after all. On arrival, we were greeted by our guide who was very knowledgeable and helpful. She ushered us through the rooms which contain 302 clocks and watches. These timepieces are in really very good condition, are working when wound and very interesting. Several had been set also to strike their chimes. Some strike on the hour and half hour. Our tour had started at 11.30am so that we could be inside when the clocks struck 12. On this day, however, I suspect the clockmaker (who makes a daily task of inspecting the items) had not wound the strike mechanism of all. The clocks and watches range from the 16th to 19th century. Many are French with their amazing ornate cases along with English, German, Austrian, Swiss, American and a very valuable Turkish miniature “carriage clock” in silver and emerald. It is well to note that the rooms are not large or well lighted but the display shelves containing the timepieces are bright and spotlessly clean. One dimly lit room contains two raised dais' – one at either end. Be careful to avoid tripping on them when viewing the gorgeous tapestries on the walls. The tour lasted about an hour and made one realise that is just not a sufficient period to take in all. Another visit is on the cards for Moira and me. I suggest going in a small group of 4 or 6 would be ideal to have a good “nose round”. The grounds of the Palacio are lovely, well appointed, welcoming and clean. The staff are most pleasant and helpful. There is no parking in the grounds so take this into account when visiting. Thanks go to Wilma who had organised this trip - it went to plan (way too corny to say “went like clockwork” -------- but I did anyway!). Submitted by Michael Dowling
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President’s Letter
Here we are in March already with the AGM looming. Please remember you will only be allowed access to the Club on this day 8th, if you have renewed your membership for 2018 and only through the front door upstairs. I do hope you will attend and support the Committee. Of course March means St Patrick's night, so see Joan Thompson for details. You don't have to be Irish to join in the fun. Diane is hoping to take a trip to San Roque but details may not be finalised in time for the magazine, so don't forget to check our website or notice board for details. We have lots of new members this year and some of them are volunteering to help already. Please remember to make them feel welcome.
Sue Potter -- President.
Hope to see you all on the 8th
THE CLUB WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS
Lottery Winners
Diana
Clegg
Anna
Stirling Salger
Lew
Bordeaux
Javid
Rustam
JANUARY 2018
1st
Helen Oldfield
44€
2nd
Audrey Frew
22€
3rd
Diane Hackett
11€
Apology I apologise for any offence which may have been caused to anyone, by one of the jokes in the February edition of the ICE magazine Sheila Fox - Editor The nice thing about the future is.... that it always starts tomorrow
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Susan Potter and Phil Burstow having a moment!
THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Information and Advice for Members The Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Thursday 8th March 2018 Entry strictly by top floor door only. First call 10.00am, second call 10.30am.
All Members have the right to participate in any AGM and to vote on all resolutions put forward. Any Member may introduce a proposal at the AGM but must submit the proposal in writing to the Club Secretary not less than twenty days before the Meeting. The document has to be signed by the Proposer and countersigned by a Member seconding and supporting the proposal. Any proposal concerning the Statutes cannot be accepted. Statutes can only be changed at an E.G.M. convened for that purpose. The Agenda for the Meeting will be published in the Club Magazine and on the Club Website and Notice Board on the Club Premises not less than twenty days before the date of the Meeting. Any Member unable to attend the Meeting may apply personally by telephone, in writing, by e-mail, via the website, or in person to the Secretary for a Postal Vote for the published agenda. The application may be at any time and should indicate the method of delivery of same. No Member may apply for a Postal Vote for any other Member. The Postal Vote will be issued specifically to the applying Member. Such Postal Vote must be returned to the Secretary not less than 24 hours prior to the time of the first call for the Meeting. In "Any Other Business" any item concerning The Club may be discussed. Proposals may be made and voted upon provided that: They do not involve Changes to the Statutes (see the rule above). They do not involve changes to The Rules. Any proposition concerning The Rules must appear on The Agenda so that the Members will have due notice of same. To comply with Club Statutes Article 19: Unless opposed the following committee are willing to continue their current positions: Sue Potter - President, Joan Thompson - Vice President Margaret Whittley - Secretary, Julie Wood - Member, Wilma Keeley - Welfare. If you care for someone or others as a family member, neighbour or even an employee then you will benefit from joining this Group. Use the Facebook page to make friends, find out about events such as coffee mornings. If you want to come to events but need to arrange respite care please let us know in advance. Married 45 years - Priceless! .. After being married for 45 years this month, I took a careful look at my wife one day and said, "Fortyfive years ago we had a cheap house, a junk car, slept on a sofa-bed and watched a 10-inch black and white TV. But hey I got to sleep every night with a hot 26-year-old girl. Now ... I have a $1,000,000 home, a $45,000 car, a nice big bed and a large screen TV, but I'm sleeping with a 70-year-old woman. So I said to my wife "it seems to me that you're not holding up your side of things." My wife is a very reasonable woman. She told me to go out and find a hot 26-year-old girl and she would make sure that I would once again be living in a cheap house, driving a junk car, sleeping on a sofa bed and watching a 10-inch black and white TV. Aren't older women great? They really know how to solve an old guy's problems! 6
INTERNATIONAL CLUB OF ESTEPONA
AGENDA FOR THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING To be held in the Clubhouse, Bahia Dorada, Estepona on Thursday 8th March 2018 First Call 10.00am; Second Call 10.30am ENTRY STRICTLY BY TOP FLOOR DOOR ONLY President’s Welcome Minutes of the last AGM Matters Arising from Minutes President’s Report Auditor’s Report Financial Report
Bar Report Catering Report Maintenance Report House Manager’s Report Membership Fee for 2019 Elections: Nomination committee positions: Michael Dowling - 2017002 Jacqueline Parrick - 2018008 Proposals (None to date) Any Other Business (None to date) Committee members relinquishing their positions: Terry Smith - Member 7
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MARCH EVENTS MARCH 2018 Friday March 2nd - Quiz Night 8.00 for 8.30pm - Organiser Joan Thompson Thursday 8th March - AGM see pages 6 & 7 Monday 12th March - Film Night 8.00pm - The Accountant is a 2016 American crime thriller film directed by Gavin O'Connor, written by Bill Dubuque and starring Ben Affleck, Anna Kendrick, J. K. Simmons, Jon Bernthal, Jeffrey Tambor, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, and John Lithgow - Organiser Sue Potter Friday 16th March - Photo Group Field Trip. See page 17 for full details - Organiser Debra Coleman Saturday 17th March - St Patrick’s Night - 8.00pm - Live music by members - music for dancing and making merry. Jokes and Tales, Guinness and much more. Bring some nibbles for your table. Always a free and great night. - Organiser Joan Thompson Friday 23rd & Saturday 24th March - 6.30 for 7.00pm I.C.E. Players Production The Worst Day of My Life by Alan Richardson. Tickets - 9€ Members 12€ Guests Including Self-Service Supper - 7.15pm Suitable for Vegetarians Menu - Spiced cauliflower soup with poppy seeds and parmesan croutons, Goat’s cheese, caramelised onions and garlic Tartlets. Mini Ploughman's Pasties Dessert - Chocolate fudge torte with whipped cream or Seasonal Berries coated in Raspberry Puree. Please Book Early - Director & Organiser Eve Stone -952807460 Week commencing 26th March - Proposed trip & Guided Tour of San Roque to see the decorated floats for Easter Week Processions
FUTURE EVENTS APRIL Tuesday 10th April - Golf Society Spring Cup & Lunch at 3.00pm at La Choza Restaurant. - Organiser Peter Henry Monday 16th April - 5 day Trip to Madrid and Aranjuez - ITINERARY DAY 1: Leave the Estepona area by coach, first pickup at Sabinillas at 08.30 hours and usual pickups to Malaga. The AVE high speed train leaves at 10.55 from Maria Zambrano train station in Malaga to Madrid. Then transfer by coach from Atocha train station in Madrid to our hotel - Las Ventas DAY 2: Panoramic tour of Madrid by coach in the morning and walking tour of the historic centre in the afternoon. DAY 3: Excursion and visit to Aranjuez Royal Palace in the morning with an official guide. Go on to Chichon for lunch at leisure. DAY 4: free day in Madrid at leisure. There are a number of possibilities in the cultural hub of Madrid and your guide will be at hand to help with suggestions. DAY 5: Transfer to Atocha train station in Madrid to take the AVE high speed train to Malaga and transfer from Maria Zambrano train station in Malaga to Estepona. Final payment due early March - Organiser Joan Thompson MAY Tuesday 8th May with ICE Garden Group - Trip to Botanical-Historical Gardens of La Concepción in Málaga, ...with time for lunch in Mijas - Organiser Sue Potter 9
We are a non-profitable group who aim to raise funds for individuals, families that have / had cancer and Cancer Charities too. We would like to build a community for everyone to help others so that we can make life a little easier. Please join us on Facebook by becoming a member and keeping updated on future events. Many thanks and regards, Maria F4C
A Presentation of a bouquet of flowers and a bottle of Cava for Avril and George Rose celebrating their Diamond Wedding Anniversary today 8th February 2018
WORD SQUARE No. 10 (Answers Page 35) How many words can you find in this square? Every word must be at least 3 letters in length, and a letter square can’t be used more than once in a given word. There is at least one word that uses every square 10
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MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS 2018
Your membership is now due for renewal. Either Sally or Sheila will be downstairs on Thursdays from 10.30am to take your money and issue your 2018 card. Everyone is being asked to complete a new form this year, as the old forms were becoming tatty and unusable and we have also changed the membership numbering system slightly. Just ask for a form and bring it with you filled-in when you come to renew. You will need to produce your 2018 card now when booking for any event or trip as well as to attend the AGM in March 2018. You can pay your subscription by Bank Transfer if you prefer. Send to: Bank - Banco Sabadell, Sabinillas. IBAN:- ES98 0081 0535 8800 0131 1734 BIC CODE:- BSABESBB 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. EMAIL: ted_lunniss@hotmail.co.uk TEL: 691 392 156 12
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Bet you didn’t know….
Glass takes one million years to decompose, which means it never wears out and can be recycled an infinite amount of times! Gold is the only metal that doesn't rust, even if it's buried in the ground for thousands of years. Your tongue is the only muscle in your body that is attached at only one end. If you stop getting thirsty, you need to drink more water. When a human body is dehydrated, its thirst mechanism shuts off. Zero is the only number that cannot be represented by Roman numerals. Kites were used in the American Civil War to deliver letters and newspapers. The song Auld Lang Syne is sung at the stroke of midnight in almost every Englishspeaking country in the world to bring in the New Year Drinking water after eating reduces the acid in your mouth by 61 percent. Drinking a glass of water before you eat may help digestion and curb appetite. Peanut oil is used for cooking in submarines because it doesn't smoke unless it's heated above 450E The roar that we hear when we place a seashell next to our ear is not the ocean, but rather the sound of blood surging through the veins in the ear. The military salute is a motion that evolved from medieval times, when knights in armour raised their visors to reveal their identity. If you get into the bottom of a well or a tall chimney and look up, you can see stars, even in the middle of the day. When a person dies, hearing is the last sense to go. The first sense lost is sight. In ancient times strangers shook hands to show that they were unarmed. Strawberries and cashews are the only fruits whose seeds grow on the outside. Avocados have the highest calories of any fruit at 167 calories per hundred grams. The moon moves about two inches away from the Earth each year. The Earth gets 100 tons heavier every day due to falling space dust. Due to earth's gravity it is impossible for mountains to be higher than 15,000 meters. Mickey Mouse is known as ’Topolino’ in Italy. Soldiers do not march in step when going across bridges because they could set up a vibration which could be sufficient to knock the bridge down. Everything weighs one percent less at the equator. For every extra kilogram carried on a space flight, 530 kg of excess fuel are needed for lift-off. The letter J does not appear anywhere on the periodic table of the elements. - Sheila Fox - Editor NAME THAT FILM No. 2 Answer page 35 1962, Action Adventure Thriller Cast Sean Connery, Ursula Andress, Bernard Lee 14
’Life is short... drink the good wine first!’
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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 9th March 2.00pm - Organiser Sue Potter
The Garden Club will have its first meeting of 2018 at the agrojardin on Tuesday March 13th at 11.30am. Destinations for future meetings to be discussed plus usual gardening questions answered and useful advice given. Come and buy some Spring plants and shrubs for your gardens, pots or window boxes. We have a couple of good meetings coming up to look forward to -. a possible visit to the Estepona Orchid House in April and for the May Garden Club meeting a visit to the amazing Botanical Gardens in Malaga. So, come and join us. The second Tuesday each month. Everybody welcome Sandy Avis
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. 16
ACTIVITIES AT ICE The Photo Group meets once a month on the third Friday at 11.00am to discuss ideas on photography. March and April, are good months to get out and take photos. Not too hot and rain excepted. With the different various cameras that people own it’s difficult to provide specific settings, etc., while sitting in a room, and there’s only so much I can talk about. The only way to learn is to do, so I’m proposing to use the March and April meetings as field trips. There are a huge number of good locations, some are a bit distant but will provide great opportunities, even if not for photography but for interest. Car sharing is recommended. These trips will happen regardless of numbers. March 16 is the first of these dates. This will require a start of 9am, meet 8:45. Travel west past Algeciras/Tarifa to photograph spring flowers, landscapes, flora and fauna. This is the migratory season, so a great opportunity to see lots of birds. Specific stops will include a location for orchids (if there, has proved reliable in the past), for wading birds, and finish at the nesting site of the Northern Bald Ibis near Vejer. These birds are extremely rare, unusual in their appearance and the location is the only nesting site in Spain, and one of only a few in Europe. There are also large numbers of egrets and jackdaws at this site, all of whom will be nesting/preparing to nest. No strenuous walking, and plenty to photograph for those who don’t have long “birding” lenses, a real opportunity for those that have good zooms. The Venta at the final location is good, and I always stop in for a sandwich or tapa and drink. It will hopefully be interesting for everyone, regardless of the size of camera, as simply seeing the spring countryside, and watching these birds is enjoyable, educational and fun. April - . A trip to the polo fields in Sotogrande to do some photography of moving subjects. The date has to coincide with one of the April polo tournaments, so it will need to be either 6 or 13 April. Matches normally start at 11am so 9:30am meet at the club-no strenuous walking, travel to a restaurant near the fields for coffee, then over to the fields. Lots to photograph regardless of camera type. For anyone living west of the club they could be at the restaurant to meet the rest of the group there. It’s the one at the western end ICE pick-up location, next to the petrol station (across from the fruit and veg stalls also known as “opposite the pot shop”). If members are careful and we ask permission, we may get some good field locations, though regardless there is the opportunity to photograph the horses and people in a way that will suit everyone. The April dates are contingent on Santa Maria Polo Club scheduling, and beyond my control, and if a tournament is delayed or rescheduled because of weather or player availability then dates may change. I’m keen that these two months be devoted to actually doing photography, rather than sitting listening to me talking. In May we will go back to the regular slot of the third Friday of the month, and we can discuss and critique the photos taken in March and April. Debra Coleman Tel: 617432629 email: bordertramp@icloud.com NEW NEW NEW ! DIABETIC GROUP Julie Wood is trying to set up a group for diabetics. This would mean getting together on a regular basis to discuss your related problems. It would not be like seeing the diabetic nurse, although she is hoping to have a nurse attend the sessions. It would be helpful to know that others have the same issues as you. If you are interested please add your name to the list on the noticeboard at the club and Julie will contact you with details. - Organiser Julie Wood 17
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KEELEY'S KARIBBEAN KOLOSSAL KARNIVAL Klub members and guests kame 10th February to the klubhouse for a knees-up, komida de karibe and musika de kuba. The tables had been set with kare and the dancing floor was kleared and wide open thereby being available for those kouragious enough to hit the surface and klick their heels. This prepared area resulted in the kommitment of the kast of party-goers to displays of kuban wriggling and klapping. Fun time for all! Kitchen Konnoiseur Keeley kushioned our palates with dilektable dishes. These could be karessed with jerk and bar-b-kue sauces (not to forget Ketchup) to assuage our kravings. Prizes were karefully konsidered and went to the two karacters with best kolourful kostumes. Thanks go to Kitchen Kween Wilma and her super team of kommi chefs and helpers. To this add three cheers to the Kracking Keepers of the Bar who kared for our need to slake thirsts!
P.S. This wouldn't have worked if Wilma's surname didn't begin with “K�! Submitted by Michael Dowling 19
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LEISURE PAGE
CODEWORDS No. 9 (Answers Page 35) 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 No. 13 (Answers Page 35) 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. 21
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MEMBERS ARTICLE WARNING TO I.C.E. RAMBLERS & MEMBERS
It is that time of the year for the emergence of the lethal Pine Processional Caterpillars. These are lethal by way of killing pets and a danger to children. The danger to both adults and children is the cause of eye damage, dermatitis or severe allergic reactions. Pine forests are of the highest risk. With regard to pets, the caterpillars could cause breathing difficulties, foaming from the mouth or vomiting. Should your pet show any of these symptoms they should be taken to a vet immediately. Dogs are highly at risk as they can pick up hairs in their paws which, if licked, will cause irritation and poison will then be spread.
A further danger to be aware of are ticks, noted in the press. these are getting more prevalent in Western Europe, they can carry a variety of diseases. They are tiny little bugs, hard to spot. They dwell in the grass and in bushes. Longer sleeved clothing and long pants likely helpful. Best thing is to check your body when you shower at the end of your walking day, double check if something itches. They come off easily .Use fine-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin's surface as possible. Pull upward with steady, even pressure, do not twist. After removing the tick, thoroughly clean the bite area and your hands with rubbing alcohol, an iodine scrub, or soap and water. If the tick is accidentally pulled apart and the head stays in the skin, there's a risk of being infected with other microscopic organisms. Apparently this kind of infection has nothing to do with Lyme disease, but can still be dangerous and unpleasant. See a doctor if part of the tick is left in the skin or if infection occurs. Always check your pet, should you suspect they may have been affected, if so carry out the above procedure. So be highly aware, enjoy your walk, and keep clear where possible. Submitted by Terry Smith Tuesday 13th February. The winners of Cava today at the ICE Club Shrove Tuesday Pancake tossing Jackie Parrick for the ladies and Edward Webb won for the gentlemen.
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MARCH 2018 DATE
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REGULAR EVENTS
1 Mar
Thu
10.30am - 2.30pm Bar Open 11.30am Weekly Meeting 1.00pm Lunch 2.00pm Drama Group 7.00pm Duplicate Bridge
2 Mar
Fri
10.00am - 1.00pm Art Group
3 Mar
Sat
4 Mar
Sun
5 Mar
Mon
6 Mar
Tue
7 Mar
Wed
8 Mar
Thu
Rambling 12.30pm-2.30pm Bar Open & Tapas Mahjong 12.30pm - 2.15pm 2.30 - 5.00pm Art Class 11.00am Mahjong 11.00am -1.30pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 10.30am Adv 11.45am 7.30 pm Canasta Rambling 6.00 for 7.00pm Whist 10.30am - 2.30pm Bar Open 11.30am Weekly Meeting 1.00pm Lunch 2.00pm Drama Group 7.00pm Duplicate Bridge
9 Mar
Fri
10.00am - 1.00pm Art Group
10 Mar
Sat
11 Mar
Sun
Rambling 12.30pm-2.30pm Bar Open & Tapas Mahjong 12.30pm - 2.15pm
12 Mar
Mon
13 Mar 14 Mar
15 Mar
Tue Wed
Thu
EXTRA EVENTS
11.00am Family History 8.00 for 8.30 pm Quiz Night
2.00pm Committee Meeting
10.00am AGM
2.00pm Slimmers Group
8.00pm Film Night
2.30 - 5.00pm Art Class 11.00am -1.30pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 10.30am Adv 11.45am 7.30 pm Canasta Rambling 7.00 for 7.30pm Whist 10.30am - 2.30pm Bar Open 11.30am Weekly Meeting TALK 1.00pm Lunch 2.00pm Drama Group 7.00pm Duplicate Bridge 24
11.30am Garden Club At Agrojardin 2.00pm Committee Meeting
16 Mar 17 Mar
Fri Sat
10.00am - 1.00pm Art Group Rambling 12.30pm-2.30pm Bar Open & Tapas Mahjong 12.30pm - 2.15pm 2.30 - 5.00pm Art Class 11.00am Mahjong 11.00am -1.30pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 10.30am Adv 11.45am 7.30 pm Canasta Rambling 7.00 for 7.30pm Whist 10.30am - 2.30pm Bar Open 11.30am Weekly Meeting 1.00pm Lunch 2.00pm Drama Group 7.00pm Duplicate Bridge
18 Mar
Sun
19 Mar
Mon
20 Mar
Tue
21 Mar
Wed
22 Mar
Thu
23 Mar
Fri
10.00am - 1.00pm Art Group
24 Mar
Sat
Rambling
25 Mar
Sun
26 Mar
Mon
27 Mar
Tue
28 Mar
Wed
29 Mar
Thu
30 Mar
Fri
10.00am - 1.00pm Art Group
31 Mar
Sat
Rambling
12.30pm-2.30pm Bar Open & Tapas Mahjong 12.30pm - 2.15pm 2.30 - 5.00pm Art Class 11.00am Mahjong 11.00am -1.30pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 10.30am Adv 11.45am 7.30 pm Canasta Rambling 7.00 for 7.30pm Whist 10.30am - 2.30pm Bar Open 11.30am Weekly Meeting 1.00pm Lunch 2.00pm Drama Group 7.00pm Duplicate Bridge
Photo Group Field Trip 8.00pm St Patrick’s Night 4.30pm Songs of Praise
Ladies Lunch
DRAMA 6.30 for 7.00pm The Worst Day of My Life by Alan Richardson DRAMA 6.30 for 7.00pm The Worst Day of My Life by Alan Richardson CLOCKS Go Forward One Hour at 2.00am
Proposed Trip San Roque
Public Holiday Holy Thursday
Public Holiday Good Friday
EVENTS MAY CHANGE, ALWAYS CHECK CLUB HOUSE NOTICE BOARD, ORGANISER OR STOP PRESS ON WEB SITE 25
MEMBERS ARTICLE Back In Time - 50 Years Ago - March 1968- Remember These 1 March - First performance of an Andrew Lloyd Webber–Tim Rice musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in its original form as a "pop cantata", by pupils of Colet Court preparatory school in Hammersmith. After the success of the next Lloyd Webber and Rice piece, Jesus Christ Superstar, Joseph received stage productions beginning in 1970 and expanded recordings in 1971 and 1972. While still undergoing various modifications and expansions, the musical was produced in the West End in 1973, and in its full format was recorded in 1974. The musical was mounted on Broadway in 1982. Several major revivals, national tours, and a 1999 straight-to-video film, starring Donny Osmond, followed. 2 March – coal mining in the Black Country, which played a big part in the Industrial Revolution, ends after 300 years with the closure of Baggeridge Colliery near Sedgley. 12 March – Mauritius achieves independence from British Rule. 15 March – George Brown, British Foreign Secretary, resigns. 16 March - Vietnam War – My Lai Massacre: American troops kill scores of civilians. The story will first become public in November 1969 and undermined public support for the U.S. efforts in Vietnam. 17 March – a demonstration in London's Grosvenor Square against U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War leads to violence – 91 police injured, 200 demonstrators arrested. 24 March – Aer Lingus Flight 712 crashes en route from Cork to London near Tuskar Rock, Wexford, killing 61 passengers and crew. Tuskar Rock is a group of rocks topped by a lighthouse 11 kilometres (6.8 miles) off the southeast coast of County Wexford, Ireland. It has probably destroyed more ships than any other Irish coastal feature. One hundred and seventy-six wrecks are listed for the Tuskar Rock area. Submitted by Terry Smith
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ACTIVITIES AT ICE ICE Club Golf Society The golf society is looking very active into March. The Tuesday and Friday morning roll ups are well supported with up to fifteen golfers turning up. This includes a number of new faces who are either on holiday or living full time here. Just a reminder that everyone is welcome, even if they are not ICE Club members. We do recommend anyone playing with us on a regular basis should join ICE. They do benefit from the discounts at the golf club, which was organised by the golf society some years ago. The Spring Cup competition on the 10th April is of course followed by a lunch and presentations. It will be held once again at La Choza restaurant, which is just a few metres from Doña Julio course where we are playing. Tickets will be available from Peter Henry in a few days time once the menu has been agreed. Tickets cost 16€ for a 3 course meal inc. a raffle ticket and free drink. Please be sure to get your tickets well before the 10th as I need to organise the meals with the restaurant beforehand. Also, a reminder to anyone wishing to play in the competition to sign the form on the noticeboard in the club. The February away day was held at La Cala America course with 12 people taking part. The course was in excellent condition as usual and with excellent weather, we had a most enjoyable day. On a very challenging course Mariska Blind took the honours in fine style. Well done to her. October 23rd will be the golf break this year. The chosen resort is Almerimar in Almeria and will last for three days. Reserve bookings have already taken us to the maximum number of tee times available, which means there will be 24 golfers and 6 non-golfers on the trip. It will be a new venue for almost everyone so we look forward in anticipation of great trip. Contacts: Peter Henry 693105180 Jan Blind 603670330 Stephen McMurtry 608854505 Senior Moments Corner One of my ICE friends told me today about her latest “Senior Moment”. Yesterday evening she sorted her washing, loaded the washing machine, added the detergent etc., so that the washing would be done and she could hang it out before coming to the club for the Thursday morning meeting. However, when she got up this morning, she found she had forgotten to turn the machine on!! She suggested that lots of us will have “Senior Moments” that we’d like to share, so I’m going to start a section in the magazine. Please feel free to send yours in. This actually constitutes 2 such “Senior Moments” because I can’t remember who told me!! - Sheila Fox Editor PLEASE NOTE When going on trips by coach, unfortunately, we are only able to pickup and drop off at the designated pickup points, which are bus stops. We cannot stop at any other places to drop off. 28
MEMBERS ARTICLE ÉCIJA, CARMONA AND OSUNA - ROMAN DELIGHTS 24th January saw Moira and me striking out for a road journey to Ecija to meet with some friends who were traveling from Portugal. This visit had been suggested so that we could help celebrate one friend's birthday and enjoy a few days in La Sartén, Andalusia (the “Frying Pan of Andalusia”). At this time of the year, however, it is quite chilly. Écija is a gem on the list for tourists of Andalusia. The town has been treated well by archaeologists as and when the beautiful Roman artifacts, mosaics and well-preserved sculptures have been unearthed (and are being discovered still). The MUNICIPAL HISTORICAL MUSEUM (BENAMEJÍ PALACE) is a must to visit and is free to enter. There are 4 other museums also in Écija, all of which are easily accessed. The town itself is not hilly and therefore handicap friendly. The Junta de Andalusia has designated Écija as a very important city for its art and architecture. We are glad to give credence to this as we were indeed impressed by these. We ate very well there and at reasonable prices. The Municipal Historical Museum has a delightful restaurant with delicious choices. The décor of this restaurant, as one would expect, is festooned with Roman embellishments. We made a tour by car of Carmona and Osuna while staying at Écija. This involved basically a triangle road. Carmona is not so friendly to those looking for level surfaces but it is interesting from an architectural point of view and boasts a Roman necropolis. Osuna is not as interesting. The area is a large producer of olives so do stock up on some of the finest olive oils and the fruits themselves. I show some photos taken while there and the following is a link to Écija's website. http:// www.turismoecija.com/index.php . Note that Cordoba is but 55Kms to the North East from Écija. Submitted by Michael Dowling
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SHOE
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NAP
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WITH
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I read recipes the same way I read science fiction. I get to the end and think “Well, that’s not going to happen” Joke, warning to ICE ramblers no offence intended.
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‘The European Union is not responsible for Brexit’
The PanEuropean on - February 11, 2018
We spoke to Guy Verhofstadt, the European Parliament’s Brexit representative, to discuss Brexit, citizens’ rights and Phase Two of negotiations. What’s the EP’s agenda regarding citizens’ rights in the second phase of the negotiations? ‘There are many outstanding issues that the European Parliament will continue to clarify, from the administrative procedures that will apply for EU citizens in the UK, to the free movement rights of UK citizens in the EU. We need the initial agreement on citizens’ rights to now be put into a legally cast iron treaty and presented for review by MEPs. We will insist that the implementation date of the withdrawal treaty starts at the end of any transition period requested by the British Government. Both EU citizens in the UK and UK citizens in the EU need clarity as soon as possible and we are committed to ensuring the minimum disruption to people’s lives’. Is the coming negotiation on citizens’ rights going to be limited to the EU residents in the UK settled before Brexit or will it be extended to those applying for residency after Brexit? Same question about the British residents in the EU. ‘A number of outstanding issues remain for both groups of citizens, from free movement for UK citizens in the EU, to the governance of the rights of EU nationals in the UK.‘ Do you still support a version of the proposal for Associate Citizenship for UK citizens? What would this entail? ‘I will continue to push for recognition that millions of UK citizens are having their European rights taken away from them against their will. Europe should recognise this, in my opinion.’ Recent YouGov polls suggest a growing number of Brits have ‘buyers remorse’ about Brexit. What do you make of this? Do you think Brexit will actually happen? ‘The British Government, on behalf of the British people, has submitted its intentions to leave the European Union and of course we have to implement this, but we do not do so with glee. The British people must take responsibility for their own destiny.’ If Britain changed its mind, how likely would it be that the EU27 would rescind article 50 and welcome them back? ‘President Juncker, Tusk and Macron have all said the door remains open, but this would require the agreement of all EU member states and the European Parliament.’ Some say the EU cannot officially negotiate with the UK on a trade deal as long as they are a member state. Britain would need to first revert to third country status under Article 218. Do you foresee any problems there? ‘The ongoing Brexit talks will aim to secure a political declaration outlining a possible future framework for trade negotiations, once Britain becomes a third country after “Brexit day”.’ Does anyone in Brussels regret Jean-Claude Juncker not giving concessions to David Cameron before he called the referendum? ‘The European Union offered David Cameron unprecedented concessions, including an opt-out of “ever closer union”. In the end, the renegotiation hardly featured in the referendum debate.’ What has the EU done to remedy the underlying issues that partly led to Brexit? ‘The European Union is not responsible for Brexit. Support for the European project has increased profoundly since the referendum. However, I agree the European Union needs to reform if it is to survive; fixing the eurozone, doing less but better, building a real defence union so people feel safe, securing Europe’s external borders and delivering fairer globalisation are our priorities. Too many communities have been “left behind”, but the reasons for this are complex, multi-faceted and in most cases the result of a lack of investment by national governments.’ 33
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SOLUTIONS CODEWORD No. 9 SOLUTION WORD SQUARE No. 10 ANSWERS
administrative, administratively, aim, are, art, arts, aver, avert, averts, era, lyre, mar, mare, mart, marts, mat, ministry, mint, mints, ram, rat, rave, ravel, rely rev, sin, tam, tar, tare, tart tarts, tram, travel, try, vary, vat, very, vitamin NAME THAT FILM No. 2 ANSWER
Dr. No LINK WORD No. 9 ANSWERS
LAP LACE KINS DRAW POSSESS
OVERLAP SHOELACE NAPKINS WITHDRAW DISPOSSESS
LAPPING LACERATIONS KINSHIP DRAWBACK POSSESSION
EVER WONDER ….. Why is “abbreviated” is such a long word?
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A good time to keep your mouth shut is .... when you're in deep water SUDOKU No.13 SOLUTION
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Lexophillies!
"Lexophile" is a term used to describe those who are clever with words, such as "you can tune a piano but you can't tuna fish” or "to write with a broken pencil is pointless." Here are a few to get you started. Feel free to send me your own favourites. Sheila Fox Editor • I wondered why the baseball was getting bigger. Then it hit me. • Police were called to a day care, where a three-year-old was resisting a rest. • Did you hear about the guy whose whole left side was cut off? He’s all right now. • The roundest knight at King Arthur’s round table was Sir Cumference. • When fish are in schools they sometimes take debate. • The short fortune teller who escaped from prison was a small medium at large. • A thief who stole a calendar got twelve months • A dentist and a manicurist married. They fought tooth and nail.
Life is a Cabernet... Do you have feelings of inadequacy? Do you suffer from shyness? Do you sometimes wish you were more assertive? If you answered yes to any of these questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist about Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Sauvignon is the safe, natural way to feel better and more confident about yourself and your actions. It can help ease you out of your shyness and let you tell the world that you're ready and willing to do just about anything. You will notice the benefits of Cabernet Sauvignon almost immediately and, with a regimen of regular doses, you can overcome any obstacles that prevent you from living the life you want to live. Shyness and awkwardness will be a thing of the past and you will discover many talents you never knew you had. Stop hiding and start living. Cabernet Sauvignon may not be right for everyone. Women who are pregnant or nursing should not use it. However, women who wouldn't mind nursing or becoming pregnant are encouraged to try it. Side effects may include: Dizziness, nausea, vomiting, incarceration, loss of motor control, loss of clothing, loss of money, loss of virginity, delusions of grandeur, table dancing, headache, dehydration, dry mouth, and a desire to sing Karaoke and play all-night rounds of Strip Poker, Truth or Dare, and Naked Twister. Warnings: • The consumption of Cabernet Sauvignon may make you think you are whispering when you are not. • The consumption of Cabernet Sauvignon may cause you to tell your friends over and over again that you love them. • The consumption of Cabernet Sauvignon may cause you to think you can sing. • The consumption of Cabernet Sauvignon may create the illusion that you are tougher, smarter and better-looking than most people. Please feel free to share this important information with as many people as you feel it may benefit! Now, just imagine what you could achieve with a good Shiraz. This also works well for colds and flu, I believe. 37
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What can expatriates in Spain do with their UK pension in 2018? By Javid Rustam, Associate Partner, Blevins Franks With pensions, your long-term financial security is at stake, so take care to do what is right for you and your family. Start by understanding the options available for different pension types. ‘Defined contribution’ or ‘money purchase’ pensions Since the pension freedoms of 2015, members of defined contribution schemes can usually do the following from age 55: Take the whole fund as cash – 25% will be tax-free in the UK. Make cash withdrawals when you want – a quarter is usually free of UK tax each time. Take regular income through ‘flexible drawdown’, leaving the remainder invested. Take a regular income for life through an ‘annuity’. Expatriates can also transfer to a Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Scheme (QROPS). QROPS benefits include more estate planning flexibility, multi-currency options and protection from future UK taxation. However, QROPS benefits and rules vary between providers and jurisdictions. Also, a 25% UK tax charge applies on transfers to QROPS outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or Gibraltar, with funds remaining liable for five UK tax years. Take professional advice to establish if transferring is suitable for you and navigate the complex options. ‘Defined benefit’ or ‘final salary’ pensions Often called gold-plated’ pensions, here your employer guarantees a proportion of your salary for the whole of retirement. While you cannot usually withdraw cash from these pensions, you can transfer to a defined contribution scheme or QROPS. Traditionally, this has been considered less attractive than drawing a guaranteed pension for life. However, today, some providers are offering members ‘transfer values’ of up to 40 times the annual benefits due at retirement. Although a one-off sum could potentially provide a retirement income that exceeds the original annual payment, it is crucial to fully understand the consequences before giving up ‘gold-plated’ benefits. Considering your options The freedom to withdraw or transfer your pension does not mean that you should. If you choose to take your benefits as cash, make sure you have a reliable plan to fund your long-term financial future. Also note that, while a quarter of cash withdrawals can be taken tax-free in the UK, they are usually taxable in your country of residence. Pension scams are more widespread than ever – Age UK estimates £43 million has been lost to scammers since April 2014. Generally, if an investment sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Also, beware of unregulated companies offering pension services. Whether they aim to defraud you or not, there is no recourse if things go wrong. Even amongst regulated providers, check for quality. The UK Financial Conduct Authority found that under half of those cashing in final salary pensions received suitable advice. Getting it wrong could have serious and unexpected consequences. Make sure your adviser considers your needs, objectives, personal circumstances and risk appetite to find a tailor-made, tax-efficient solution for you and your life in Spain. Tax rates, scope and reliefs may change. Any statements concerning taxation are based upon our understanding of current taxation laws and practices which are subject to change. Tax information has been summarised; individuals should seek personalised advice. Keep up to date on the financial issues that may affect you on the Blevins Franks news page at www.blevinsfranks.com 39
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Matters Vic Loughran
Peter Dowd March 2018
Other Free Apps for your Phone Become an Art expert Smartify (Android and Apple) Turn your phone into a curator; scan works in art galleries around the world and Smartify will identify them and provide notes. Database is currently small but growing. Dailyart (Android and Apple) A masterpiece will be sent to your phone every morning complete with the story of its creation, the artist’s biography and where to find the original.
Tidy Up Your Phone with these Apps and gain some extra Free Space Duplicate Photo Finder 6.5 minutes to scan 2000 photos. Displays duplicates so that you can decide which to delete. Duplicate Image Finder This has a more general application than Duplicate Photo Finder in that it will search your phone for duplicate photos and music If you have any questions or suggested topics for future editions, please email us vicloughran@siberme.com or peterdowd@siberme.com Grandfathers don't know everything! Hunter was 4 years old and was staying with his grandfather for a few days. He'd been playing outside with the other kids, when he came into the house and asked "Grandpa, what's that called when two people sleep in the same bedroom and one is on top of the other?" His Grandpa was a little taken aback, but decided to tell him the truth. "Well Hunter it's called sexual intercourse" “Oh" little Hunter said and went back outside to play with the other kids. A few minutes later he came back in and said angrily, "Grandpa, it isn't called sexual intercourse. It's called Bunk Beds, and Jimmy's Mum wants to talk to you." 41
Estepona Osteopathic Clinic
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Fair fuel policy. Good rates. NO queues. We will meet you at Málaga or Gibraltar Airport. INDOOR parking at Málaga Airport 6€ a day / 4 weeks 110€ / 8 weeks 210€ / Full year 1,000€ (minimum charge 40€) Car Dent Removal Removed from bodywork at less than half the cost of normal repairs when the paint is not damaged. Ideal for dents caused by other car doors, golf balls, etc.
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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 42
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Sue Potter Joan Thompson Margaret Whittley Ted Lunniss Sheila Fox Brenda Taylor Diane Hackett Julie Wood Wilma Keeley Terry Smith Sally Holloway NON COMMITTEE POSTS Nigel Nevshehir Doug Mitchell Rob Potter Ken Payne Doug Mitchell Vic Loughran
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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
Keep Fit
Sue Jenkins-Better
Ladies’ Lunches
Julie Wood
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 Quiz Night, Songs of Praise, Art Class
Dave Hackett
636 326 599
952 893 965
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
Joanna Mitchell
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
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Julie Wood
639 542 387
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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 wheelchair access) 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
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TOURIST OFFICES 952 894 056
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952 802 002
Alcoholics Anonymous 600 379 110
Sabinillas
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952 464 184
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956 694 005
Narcotics Support
902 114 147
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952 771 442
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