May 2020 Edition

CLUB SIERRA BERMEJA

CLUB SIBERME

SOCIO-CULTURAL DE ESTEPONA INTERNATIONAL CLUB OF ESTEPONA FOR ALL ENGLISH SPEAKING PEOPLE of San Pedro - Estepona - Casares - Sabinillas Manilva - Sotogrande & Beyond

MAY 2020 Edition www.theiceclub.es email: info@theiceclub.es Telephone 952 802 549

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ICE Magazine Contents Page

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Editorial

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Puzzles Solutions

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President’s Letter

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Committee Members

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Members’ Article

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Advertising Rates

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Puzzles

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General Information

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Magic Mickey’s Cocktail

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Essential Telephone Numbers

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Review of ICE ACTIVITIES

President: Sue Potter Editor: Betty Fooks 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.

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Betty Fooks - Editor Email: editor@theiceclub.es. Mobile: 663 572 492

Hello This is my first edition of the ICE Magazine and I would like to say many, many thanks to Sheila for all her help. Especially in this strange time when we are not allowed to meet up!

I do hope we can get back to a printed magazine in the not too distant future, so please do send me your comments, or items for inclusion.

Take care Betty

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President’s Letter

We have had to say our final farewell to David Minkin—our thoughts are with Irene and family at this very sad time.

Well another extension to 10th May has been ratified but children, from 27th, can now go for a walk but no details of how far and where, as parks and beaches remain closed, still just to get out would be lovely.

Hope you're all managing to keep yourselves occupied and not putting on too much weight.

Shopping was never a favourite pastime of mine but absolutely hate it now. I expect we've all had nightmare experiences which, when we tell friends about it, seem very funny. Who knew there was a wrong and right way to stand at conveyor belt to load shopping!!

There are some good things to talk about and the weather isn't one of them. With less noise the birdsong is very noticeable and the world's air is not so polluted. Lovely to see places with a clear blue sky instead of smog.

On that happy note I shall end this rambling of mine and wish you all a happy month and hope to see you all very soon.

Keep well, keep safe.

Sue Potter, President

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Anglican Church of Costa del Sol West SAN PEDRO at 10-00am Every Sunday we hold an Anglican Service of Holy Communion in the Hall adjoining the Parroquia Virgen del Rocio (near McDonalds).

SOTOGRANDE at 12-00pm Every 2nd and 4th Sunday we hold an Anglican Service of Holy Communion in La Iglesia Sra.de la Merced, the ‘Big Church’. 1st and 3rd Sundays are Methodist Worship services.

You will receive a very warm welcome at our Churches, and children are particularly encouraged to join in the Sunday school fun activities.

We hold a Messy Church at Marlow’s Fish and Chip restaurant at the Eroski roundabout in Duquesa on the first Saturday of each month, between 11-00am and 1-00pm. This is well attended by children, who enjoy the various activities, and also parents and adults who come along to give their support.

We conduct Wedding Blessings, Baptisms, Funeral services, and undertake pastoral care visits to the sick or needy.

Coffee Morning each Tuesday in Sabinillas from 11-00am, at the Café American Bistro at the eastern end of the Paseo near the children’s play area.

Our Chaplain is Adrian Low, so do come and meet him together with his wife Joanna at any of these events.

For further details about us, please contact Adrian on 952 808 605 or, Church Wardens: San Pedro Church - Patricia Gommersall (an ICE Member) 620 149 215 patricia.g2515@hotmail.co.uk Sotogrande Church - Debbie Geater 637 986 516 debbiegeater@gmail.com Visit our website for even more information: - www.costachurch.com 6

MEMBERS’ ARTICLE

Last month we heard from John and Carole Murray about the first two weeks of their cruise from Buenos Aires.

In my last correspondence we were heading at full speed to the Panama Canal and the port of Miami, where we were advised to change our flights to the 30th March. We duly contacted Iberia after a three hour wait on the phone to get an agent, we again changed flights, this time from Miami to Madrid, MĂĄlaga was still a problem. Will worry about that later, there are more pressing items to attend to, the White Night Party and what to have for lunch. The party went off with a very enjoyable bang. The full ship's compliment getting into the White spirit and some of a different hue!!

On the 24th March at 05:45 the ship's position was Latitude 00.00.000S Longitude 81*.06.400W - the Equator. The traditional ceremony was to take place at 14:00 which involves the Pollybacks (first time crossing the Equator) initiation: swearing allegiance to King Neptune and kissing the fish then an examination by the surgeon, with body parts removed and then tossed into the pool. Being a Shellback we had already been initiated on previous occasions. A bit of light relief with much laughter, especially when the Captain gets involved. It takes the rest of the day to clean the pool.

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We made good time to the canal arriving early on 25th and had an interesting passage watching the 'mules' pull the ship through the three locks. To achieve this, a Panamanian crew have to come on board to operate their systems. The Captain and any crew coming in contact with them were fully masked and body suited, a cleaning detail followed with the Panamanians disinfecting very step as they went. All was looking good until later we received an email from Iberia, informing us that our flight on 30h was cancelled, offering a change to 29th at 22.10.

After another couple of calm sunny days with difficult decisions - what for lunch, what for dinner, which wine, will it be a G & T or Rum and Ginger Ale. Decisions decisions! someone has to do it!

As it turned out the 29th would have suited fine, except for American Homeland Security. You know, those lovely people who normally great you at Miami airport with dead pan suspicious looks. Well in this case the arrangement was somewhat different. We were taken in very orderly timed succession to the Cabaret Lounge and presented our passports to the officers who were 2-3 metres behind a barricade of tables, no stamping of passports and no thumb prints. Best ever passage into USA. Cont...

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We stayed on board for our final night in the PrimeC restaurant saying a fond farewell to Ronal (our favourite barman) Misha and Michelle . They had looked after us very well for the twenty eight days. All the staff had been faultless in every department.

It had now been arranged that Azamara's head office had chartered a flight to London and then with BA to Madrid, but they could get us no further as there were no flights to Mรกlaga. Luckily we had met a couple who lived very near us in Estepona. Carole did her usual Internet search (she is quite the expert at it) and contacted a company who could supply a driver and vehicle big enough to take the four of us and five large and two small cases.

Our time to debark the ship came at 13:45. We were escorted through a back door into the terminal building to pick up our cases and board a coach to the airport. We had a police escort with full compliment of flashing lights, one in front of our four coaches and one bringing up the rear. After a speedy check in procedure we boarded the charted American Airlines 777 for a pleasant flight to Heathrow. On arriving at London the airport was deserted with not even a coffee available, or Boots or WH Smith open. At Madrid we had to phone the driver who directed us to where he was parked as he was not permitted to meet us in the normal meet and greet area.

During the six and a half hour drive to Estepona, at times in torrential rain, all we saw were lorries and about four cars, until we came off the AP7 into Estepona where the Guadia Civil greeted us with much shouting and abuse to our driver for having four passengers. At one stage we thought we were for the police station. Then another vehicle arrived and gained their attention. We arrived home at 11:30pm tired but glad to be back.

Epilogue It had been a great experience and adventure. The cruise and especially all on board had been magnificent under very trying and difficult times. We were of course disappointed in missing the many places we had planned to see but it had been both an adventure and at times anxious.

On looking back Azamara came out with flying colours. Here's to the next one!

Stay safe, keep healthy, John and Carole

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Dear ICE member, Hope you are keeping healthy and safe, Since the last time we have been in touch at the end of last year, the world has become a very different place. Who would have imagined that the world has so suddenly and abruptly been forced to push the “pause” button and people in all corners of the world would be affected by the Covid-19 to this extent?

Let’s hope we all get through this in the not too far future and in good health, and can return to our more or less normal lives.

Until then we are all confined to our homes, communicating with each other via Zoom, Skype or any of the other remote communication alternatives its common use must have taken a leap forward of about 10 years now compared to normal circumstances.

We too, consultants helping the foreign resident community here in the South of Spain, have adapted in a similar way and are continuing advising our clients and clients to be at the same level as before, just differently.

Obviously with the different world we have been thrown into, our clients need our advice and help now more than ever. Questions we get are predominantly around the volatility in the stock markets, people’s residency status (now travelling back can be an issue), Brexit, taxes, etc.

More and more we are also receiving queries from people seeing an investment opportunity to enter into the investment universe following the recent downturn in the markets.

We just want you to know, that should you wish to have a chat, we are here in the same way as before, just a bit different. Do not hesitate to let us know if you have any questions or would like to receive information.

Kind regards, Lucia Melgarejo International Financial Adviser

Blacktower Financial Management (International) Limited Address: Minitienda 15, Centro Comercial Plaza, Nueva Andalucia, Marbella, 29660 Malaga, Spain Phone: +34 952 816 443 +34 636 072 820 Skype: bfm_lucia Email: lucia.melgarejo@blacktowerfm.com Website: www.theblacktowergroup.com

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PUZZLES

CODEWORDS (Answers Page 24) 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 24) Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each row across, each column down and each 9box square contains all of the numbers from 1 to 9.

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MAGIC MICKEY’S COCKTAIL

MAGIC MICKEY’S NIGHTCAP TO REMEMBER This concoction will go a long way to soothing the partaker’s inner self.

It has been derived from the sensible mixing of three delicious liquids, so fear not of its consumption Ingredients

BENEDICTINE D.O.M. SPANISH SOLERA BRANDY DOUBLE CREAM OR NATA PARA MONTAR Directions Firstly, select a cognac snifter - no need to warm it - in fact do not warm it. Keep it as cool as possible.

Secondly, add to the snifter one part of Benedictine plus one part of the brandy.

Stir well these two soothers in the snifter Thirdly, over the back of a teaspoon - the tip of which should just touch the soothing liquid - slowly pour the cream to a level the same depth as the soothers.

Cease pouring Now, sitting comfortably gazing either into oblivion or the stars overhead, sip this fellow until there is no more.

You just might decide that you should go for a deeper peace so, yes, load up another before the stars disappear.

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Ă“ptica Machin English Optician Ă“ptica Machin has established itself over the years as a highly recommended practice where eye care and exceptional service are the priorities.

We welcome all patients, whatever your visual requirements for fashion, sports, style, UV protection and budget may be.

The practice is very easy to find, located on the Avenida Litoral approach road into Estepona and has ample free parking.

www.opticamachin.com info@opticamachin.com

Tel 952 80 68 13

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ICE ACTIVITIES While we are all in this enforced lockdown period, I thought it might be a good idea to look at the activities that the ICE Club provide.

I have been amazed at the range of things on offer and already I have signed up for quite a few.

So I do hope you will also spend a few minutes to look through our list, and find some interesting activities to join in when we return to ‘normal’.

Betty

Art Group: A friendly social get together for those who like to paint and chat Club House – Friday 10:00 - 13:00 Contact: Steve Carter 696 259 644, Audrey Jinks 650 883 252 Art Class A very informal class using a variety of mediums such as watercolour, acrylic, pastel etc. If you’ve never painted before, or haven’t painted for ages, or you wish to try other mediums, do come and join us. The 1st lesson is free and I can supply the equipment.

Club House – Monday 14.30 – 17.00 10 Euros Contact: Vernonica Lilley (Ronnie) 952 800 875 Bowls A sociable morning for beginners, novices, old faces or guests, Drinks and food available at the bar.

Benavista Bowls Club – Monday 9.45 for 10.15 prompt start - 16 ends for 10 Euros Contact: Audrey Jinks 650 833 252, Terry Smith 677 656 319 16

Bridge Our weekly Duplicate Bridge meeting is a pleasant evening with a touch of competition for most of the players and around 20:30 there is always a break for a drink and a bit of socializing.

Depending on time of the year between 12 and 36 ICE members attend. The results are emailed the same evening to all who did play.

Club House – Thursday 19.00 – 22.30 Contact: Tim Taminiau 951 277 113, Nine Taminiau 672 712 927 Canasta Canasta is a unique South American Card Game of melds and strategy, and is a member of the Rummy Club Family. We play Solo Canasta which may be played with 3,4, or 5 Players but is best played with 3 or 4 persons playing individually for themselves. The word "Canasta" actually means "Basket" in Spanish and probably referred to the tray that was originally used to hold the discards. It is still often referred to as "Basket Rummy". Canasta is played with two decks of 54 cards or a total of 108 cards including 6 jokers. Treys (Red threes) are counted as 100 Points each at the end of each game. The first player to reach 5000 point at the end of the evening wins on the Table he/ she is playing at.

New Players are invited to come by prior arrangement for tuition.

Club House – Tuesday 18.45 for 19.00 – 22.00 Contact: Nigel Nevshehir 689 457 410 Dancercise Get that exercise that you know is good for you – join our line dance class.

Every step is demonstrated slowly. No need to book just turn up and enjoy dancing the great music with other ICE members.

Club House – Wednesday 18.30 – 19.30 5 Euros Contact: Natalie 692 550 099 As an airplane is about to crash, a female passenger jumps up frantically and announces, "If I'm going to die, I want to die feeling like a woman."

She removes all her clothing and asks, "Is there someone on this plane who is man enough to make me feel like a woman?"

A man stands up, removes his shirt and says, "Here, iron this!".

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Drama Group Singers, actors and back stage – we aim to entertain the audiences and enjoy ourselves.

Normally we stage two performances a year and welcome anyone to join in.

Contact: Margaret Hall 634 273 194 Film Night We show a variety of films, sometimes recommendations from members, but mostly new releases.

The bar is open from 7.30 with a break half way through the film to replenish your glasses and most importantly to have an Ice cream which is included in the price of the film a whopping €1.

Hope to see more of you there Club House – 2nd Monday of the month except July-September – 20.00 prompt 1 Euro Contact: Sue Potter 686 107 835

Estepona Osteopathic Clinic

Janet, Michael and Chris Poole Poole rent-a-car

PAUL KNIGHT

Bsc(Hons) Ost. Specialist treatment for back, neck and limb injuries, children and expectant mothers.

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.

Mobile: 625 957 673 1D, First Floor, 124, Avenida de España, Estepona Located immediately opposite the underground car park entrance, facing the sea.

Tel/Fax: 952 88 55 89 Mobile: 619 44 66 88 Email: poolerentacar@hotmail.com www.poolerentacar.com 18

Garden Club Would you call yourself a bit of a gardener or perhaps would like to have a try at it? Do you love flowers, plants, trees, shrubs, cacti and would like to know more about them? Perhaps you may have some good gardening tips to share? If so, how about joining the ICE Gardening Club.

We also visit various Garden Centres, enjoy walks around beautiful Botanical Gardens and sometimes visit a member’s garden. We welcome ideas for possible locations to visit, help members with any gardening problems and share various plants and cuttings.

Club House – 2nd Tuesday of every month Contact: Sandy Avis 617 715 749 Golf Each week we meet on Tuesday and Friday mornings on a 'roll up and play basis' at Casares Golf Club and each month we normally have an away day when we play at a different club along the coast. This can be as far as Mijas to the East or El Caidesa towards Gibraltar.

During the last week of October each year we have a three day golf break at a golf resort and organise two main yearly events.

Casares Golf Club – Tuesday & Friday 8.30 (summer) Contact: Peter Henry 693105180, Jan Blind 603670330, Stephen McMurtry 608854505 History The History Group hold talks on historical subjects from any period and on any subject. We meet about once a month on Wednesdays depending on availability of speakers. Previous topics have been 'The Battle of Bailen 1808', 'USA 1820-1860: The path to the Civil War' and 'French Indochina 1945-54: The 1st Vietnam War'.

Club House - Wednesday monthly Contact: Geoff Fabron geoff.fabron@hotmail.co.uk Krafty Club A sharing of craft ideas. Come along and see if there are Krafty things you’d like to learn to do, or just find out how things are made.

Club House - First and third Wednesday of the month from 10.30 to 13.30 Contact: Bea Sykes 677 255 790 19

Petanca Petanca is a form of boules where the goal is to toss or roll hollow steel balls as close as possible to a small wooden ball. We welcome new players – please come along and see if you like it – we have spare balls.

Playa Ancha, Casares Playa: Sunday - 10.30 – 12.30 Contact: Wilma Keeley 679 138 952 Quiz Night The ICE Quiz Nights are a long standing tradition in our Club, even 30 years ago when we did not rent or own our own Clubhouse we went to various restaurants in the Port of Estepona then a long time at the Duquesa Golf Hotel where we had as much as many as 70 Members and Guest playing.

The Quiz consists of 4 rounds of 10 questions on various subjects, which the Quiz Master or Mistress always asserts are Easy! The Prize is a bottle of wine for the winners of each round then there is a fun round while the Quizmaster is checking the answers for the Big Prize of 4 Bottles of wine.

The evening is always fun and now we have changed our rules from teams of 4 to teams of 6 so lots of conferring goes on, it’s a great way for Members to get to know each other. Crisps and snack biscuits are provided, also chocolate does the rounds Do come and join in the fun, if you are on your own we will always join you up with a team.

Club House – First Friday of the month – 20.00 for 20.30 start - 2 Euros Contact: Joan Thompson 653 488 030

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Rambling The Club runs a very successful rambling group.. The walks are variable in length but usually between 7- 12 km. Some walks are easy but some are hard but we usually tell you about the walk at least 1 day before on our rambling what's app group. Can I emphasise it is a ramble and so we are only as fast as our slowest walker, there is time to look and take photos of the flowers birds fungi and anything else that takes our fancy. We always go for a well deserved drink after our walks. Necessities on our walks, walking shoes or shoes with non slip sole, water, sun cream, hat, lunch. Non essential but useful, walking stick, coffee, camera and binoculars.

Meetings every Wednesday and Saturday October- May at various locations Contact: Sue Potter 686 107 835 All our activities are on hold at the moment but as soon as we can get back to our normal life, I hope to see you at these wonderful activities.

A cut Above The Friendly British Hair Salon Unisex Peluqueria For Every Day & Those Special Occasions 952 805 485 Ask For THERESA We are offering a promotion on Blow-dries, Shampoo and Sets for 12 Euros.

Tuesday to Friday OAP days are Tuesday to Friday We are closed on Mondays Estepona Port Opposite Club Nautico

Workshop open making jewellery, repairs and commissions all at better prices.

Home visits for private viewings jewellery, valuations, commissions.

Call 647 154 077

chirineayoubi@hotmail.com

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UK Budget 2020: How will the new tax year affect expatriates?

by Javid Rustam, Associate Partner, Blevins Franks The UK 2020 budget announced in March may have been low priority for expatriates in Spain then faced with the coronavirus situation. Now that the UK’s new tax year started on 6th April 2020, however, you may be interested in this summary of what has changed.

Personal taxes There were no changes to the personal tax allowances or thresholds.

Savings and investments The capital gains tax exemption continues tracking inflation, increasing from £12,000 to £12,300 (£6,150 for most trusts) from April.

Entrepreneurs’ relief had its lifetime relief limit slashed from £10 million to £1 million.

The dividend allowance remains frozen at £2,000.

While the band of UK savings income that can be earned tax-free stays at £5,000 and the annual ISA subscription limit at £20,000, the allowance for a Junior ISA or child trust fund doubles to £9,000. Note that investments like ISAs lose their tax-efficient benefits once you are non-UK resident and any interest earned may become taxable in Spain. Take time to explore alternative tax-efficient arrangements for Spain.

Pensions Pensions relief – The personal tax-free pensions allowance remains at £40,000. Previously, those earning over £110,000 were subject to a “tapered” allowance, but this threshold rose to £200,000 on 6 April. Only those earning an “adjusted income” of at least £240,000 are set to lose tax relief in the 2020/21 tax year. The minimum level to which the annual allowance can shrink will reduce from £10,000 to £4,000 but only affecting those with taxable income over £300,000.

Lifetime allowance – This continues to increase with inflation, adding an extra £18,100 to the maximum amount you can hold in UK pensions tax-free. From April combined pension benefits up to £1,073,100 avoid 25% or 55% LTA tax penalties.

State Pension – Those on the older State Pension will see a 3.9% rise to £134.25 per week.

QROPS – There were no changes to transfers to EU/EEA-based Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes (QROPS), which remain tax-free for EU residents. The UK’s 25% ‘overseas transfer charge’ remains for non-EU/EEA transfers; this may be extended once the Brexit transition period ends, so explore your options under current rules.

UK property stamp duty The Budget confirmed a 2% surcharge for non-UK residents purchasing properties in England and Northern Ireland from 1 April 2021. This makes a potential top rate of 17% (usual stamp duty charge up to 12%, plus 3% surcharge for second homes, plus 2% non-resident stamp duty).

Inheritance tax The IHT threshold remains frozen at £325,000 per person. The residential nil rate band increases as planned from £150,000 to £175,000 per person. This provides extra tax relief when passing on a main UK home to direct descendants but starts to taper once joint assets exceed £2 million.

While the upcoming tax year brings relatively few changes, these are unusually challenging times, with much uncertainty still ahead and the Brexit clock ticking down. To make the most of tax-efficient opportunities take personalised advice from a cross-border specialist.

Summarised tax information is based upon our understanding of current laws and practices which may change. Individuals should seek personalised advice. Keep up to date on the financial issues that may affect you on the Blevins Franks news page at www.blevinsfranks.com 23

SOLUTIONS CODEWORD SOLUTION

SUDOKU SOLUTION

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CLUB COMMITTEE 686 107 835 Sue Potter Jacqui Parrick 634 683 705 Margaret Whittley 603 846 698 Ted Lunniss 691 392 156 Brenda Taylor 628 523 444 Ian Horwood 602 291 855 Diane Hackett 626 080 829 Julie Wood 639 542 387 Wilma Keeley 679 138 952 Sheila Fox 671 232 906 Phil O’Brien +44 7710 837229 NON COMMITTEE POSTS

PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER CATERING MANAGER BAR MANAGER MEMBER (Housekeeper) MEMBER (Estepona) MEMBER (Welfare) MEMBER MEMBER LOCAL KEY HOLDER MAGAZINE EDITOR ASST. BAR MANAGER AUDITOR MAINTENANCE MANAGER ASST. TREASURER

Nigel Nevshehir Betty Fooks

MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY

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HOSTESS (Introduce new members)

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Mac McIntyre Doug Mitchell Doug Mitchell Vic Loughran

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Advertising fees to be prepaid before the 15th of the month Copy to be in before the 15th of any month, for inclusion in the following month’s issue.

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Discounts:- 6 editions 10% 12 editions 20%.

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INTERNATIONAL CLUB OF ESTEPONA (Siberme) I.C.E. Clubhouse, Urbanisation Bahia Dorada, Entrada 5, at Km. 149, A7, Estepona 29693 Málaga Clubhouse: Telephone 952 802 549 ICE Web Site: www.theiceclub.es Email: info@theiceclub.es PLEASE TELL ADVERTISERS YOU SAW THEIR ADVERT IN ICE MAGAZINE 26

GENERAL INFORMATION See trip information for times. Please ensure that you sit in the seat numbered on your ticket. We regret that we cannot stop at any other point unless agreed with the organiser, to pick up or put down. The organiser reserves the right to refuse to include any member they feel is not sufficiently able-bodied to follow the itinerary. Members are responsible for their own travel insurance.

BUYING YOUR TICKET Please produce your membership card together with the correct money. Have prepared your choice of the menu if applicable.

Final ticket booking: All tickets must be booked and paid for on or before the last Thursday coffee morning before the event. Late phone bookings cannot be accepted. Members are advised to

COACH TRIPS

WELFARE Members are requested to notify

our welfare officer, Wilma Keeley if they know of any member who is ill.

Tel: 951 577 050 / 679 138 952 email: wilmakeeley2000@yahoo.co.uk

SMOKING The smoking of tobacco,

electronic cigarettes and any other substance is not be permitted anywhere in or on the premises of The International Club of Estepona, Bahia Dorada.

When visiting the club please park considerately between white lines and never on yellow lines.

Please DO NOT PARK in the car parking space in front of next door's apartment.

Although it is not officially for their sole use it attend the last Thursday before a trip in is better for peaceful relations that we don't case there are any last-minute alterations. park there.

REFUNDS Cannot be given for tickets, unless the organiser is notified MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL in time, and providing the trip is full and a Renewing your annual club membership can be replacement can be found from the waiting done by bank transfer.

Send to: Bank - Banco Sabadell, Sabinillas. list. Tickets are not transferable to other IBAN:- ES98 0081 0535 8800 0131 1734 members without the authorisation of the BIC CODE:- BSABESBB organiser.

Please advise TED LUNNISS the IMPORTANT: OF ANY BROKEN included in theTELL cost ofTHE coachBAR STAFF TIPS Are CLUB TREASURER by email ifGLASS you have sent a ANDbut THEY WILL DISPOSE OF IT. travel and restaurants, not for payment by bank transfer, stating your name and hotels. membership number if possible.

DOGS Are not allowed inside the clubhouse. They are permitted on the lower terrace but only when they are under the owner’s control by being attached to a lead which is held by the owner or attached to one of the hooks on the wall which are provided for that purpose.

PARKING

ted_lunniss@hotmail.co.uk TEL: 691 392 156 IMPORTANT, ALL ORGANISERS PLEASE NOTE: THE CLUBHOUSE FURNITURE MUST BE LEFT AS SET FOR A THURSDAY MEETING BEFORE LEAVING THE CLUB. SWITCH OFF LIGHTS, FANS AND AIR CONDITIONERS. SET BUILDING ALARM AND LOCK DOORS.

All drinks, Do not HELICOPTEROS SANITARIOS whether have an alcoholic or otherwise, to be consumed on answering machine. The phone will ring until the Club premises shall be purchased from someone picks up. If you hear a message in the Club bar.

Spanish you have dialled the wrong number.

CLUB DRINKS POLICY

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