The ICE Players Present
Saturday 17th November Fayre Open 11.00 to 2.00pm COME & HAVE FUN... EVENT ALSO OPEN TO YOUR FRIENDS
A Musical/Review in Celebration of the 100th. Anniversary of the end of The First World War
Stalls (incl. Christmas Gifts, Handicrafts) Competitions & Games Home-made cakes from around the world
Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th November Tickets: Members 5€ & Guests 8€
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 We have a new website address and a new club email address
NOVEMBER 2018 EDITION www.theiceclub.es Email: info@theiceclub.es Telephone 952 802 549
MONTES RESTAURANT Montes Restaurant, Monte Duquesa, La Duquesa Christmas Party Menu 2018 25.00€ per person for 3 courses
Starters Homemade tomato soup with a cheesy crouton and crème fraiche (V) Prawn and avocado cocktail with baby gem lettuce and cocktail sauce Duck and chicken liver terrine with melba toasts and red currant jelly Turkey, red pepper, sage and thyme empanadas with cranberry dipping sauce Goats cheese and artichoke fritters with lemon yoghurt dip
Mains Traditional roast turkey with all the trimmings Fillet steak, beef wellington with dauphinoise potatoes, mixed vegetables and a red wine reduction Poached salmon fillet with pan-fried mashed potato, grilled asparagus and hollandaise sauce Feta cheese, butternut squash, sweet potato and spinach pie with all the trimmings and vegetarian gravy (V)
Desserts Mixed fruit and cinnamon brioche bread and butter pudding with brandy butter sauce Crème brulee with a mixed berry compote and a shortbread biscuit After eight chocolate cheesecake and chocolate sauce Classic sherry trifle
All tables need to be pre-booked and food pre-ordered. To book call 952 892 401 or message on Facebook. 10% service charge will apply to tables over 12 people
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ICE Magazine Contents Page
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Editorial
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24 & 25
Future Events
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President’s Letter
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Puzzles Solutions
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Past Events
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15,17, 18 27, 29, 32
Members’ Articles
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Golf Society
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Notices & New Members
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HOROSCOPES
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Photography Group
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Committee Information
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Useful Tips
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Advertising Rates
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12 & 13
Puzzles
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Activity Organisers
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Activities at ICE
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General Information
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This Month’s Events
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Essential Telephone Numbers
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22 & 23
Social Calendar
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Technology Matters
Lottery Winners SEPTEMBER Page
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: To all of you who have contributed to this month’s magazine - many thanks and please keep the articles, jokes, ideas, useful tips etc., coming in. We hope to have a section for useful tips each month. Sadly (NOT!), we have removed Slimmers Group from the social calendar. This is due to lack of support and the will to lose weight! One of the big events this month will be ICE Players presentation of It’ll All Be Over By Christmas on 10th & 11th. See page 24 for more information. I’m sure it will be a sell-out so get your tickets as soon as possible. Please note I’ve also got a NEW email address. editor@theiceclub.es. Telephone: 951 890 251 Mobile: 671 232 906
We have a new website address and a new club email address.
With the many new members over the past few years it was felt that our website name of www.siberme.com was not as relevant to our members as had been the case in the past. We had the opportunity to acquire a new domain, (website name), namely theiceclub.es, which should make us easier to find on the web. Please update any links you have to the old site, which will be closed in a few months.
New Details:Website: www.theiceclub.es email: info@theiceclub.es 3
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Workshop open making jewellery, repairs and commissions all at better prices. Home visits for private viewings jewellery, valuations, commissions. Call 647 154 077 chirine@ayoubijewellery.com
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President’s Letter In September we had to say our final farewell to June Williams and Lin Sowden. Brian and Mercedes Buckley Creasey are not well. If you know them and are in Estepona please pop in for a quick chat. A ring was found in the Club after the Welcome Back Party, hopefully we can find it's owner. Please let me know if you think it's yours. Last month's Open Day was very successful. We had at least 14 people come in to look round. 3 joined on the day and 4 are definitely joining and coming to the birthday party. This month, of course, we are holding our 30th birthday party. As I write this, we only have a few tickets left, so I'm sure it's going to be a great night at a very special venue. Hopefully the weather will be kind to us and we can use the outside area as well. Our Festive Fair will be held this month. The usual games and stalls, plus homemade cakes from around the world and homemade Christmas gifts and novelties. Please remember to donate a bottle for the tombola before the event. It was disappointing that we had to cancel our Seville trip through lack of interest especially as it was a request from the members. Perhaps you could give us your feedback on why you weren't interested. Was it price or you wanted a 2 night stay. It would be helpful to know. Please note we have a new website and email address - details are in this magazine. If you have my phone number logged into your phone please make sure you have my new numbers that were changed about 18 months ago. They are in the magazine. Please remember to put tables and chairs back to where you found them. Remember the Club is run by volunteers. Sue Potter - President. 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 Presentation of Flowers and Cava to Cheryth and Keith Ranshaw on the occasion of their 70th Birthday Party.
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PAST EVENTS ICE Trip to the Lakes
24th September 2018
The weather for this day trip was glorious which was great news for those planning to swim in the lake. The coach set off from SabinIllas and picked up the last 4 passengers at Benamara, bringing the total number of passengers to 42 and making this a very popular visit. The route taken was along the coast road and then north from Marbella on the A355, passing the towns of Ojen, Monda and Coin. Our coffee (and bacon baguette) stop was at the 350 year old Finca la Mota. Joan had alerted the owner of our impending visit and we were made very welcome. We then set off for the lakes travelling through some wonderfully scenic countryside, through the town of Ardales and on to Garganta del Chorro. It is here that the Caminito del Rey elevated and cliff hanging walk is located, now the most visited tourist attraction in Spain. Fortunately the walk is closed on Mondays so the area was not inundated with tourists (we were visitors to the lakes!). Having arrived we all left the coach and went our separate ways for the next 3 hours. A number of us went down to the lake side for a swim and sit in the sun. The water level in the lake was somewhat low (surprising with all the rain there has been in some places) but the temperature of the water was very acceptable. Whilst swimming in the lake I heard this very loud pop which could be heard across the lake. On closer inspection I noticed a small group drinking champagne or cava and hence the popping sound – not sure where the cork ended up. Joan was in the group with family and friends. It would appear that Joan kept putting her glass forward for a refill claiming that her glass had a hole in it. I wonder. Following the swimming most visitors went to the El Kiosko restaurant for lunch. Others went for a walk along the lake side or away from the lake into the forested area nearby. We all assembled for 4.30pm and set off for home. An alternative route was taken stopping initially to see a section of the Caminito del Rey high up along a vertical cliff face – exciting. We then proceeded through the villages of Alora and Pizarra and joined the A355 again for home. Thanks go to Jose our coach driver. This was his first visit to El Chorro and he was very grateful for Joan`s expert navigation along some rather narrow roads. Finally, thanks to Joan for organising this wonderful and interesting outing. Submitted by Norman Cook
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NOTICES A ring was found in the Club after the Welcome Back Party, hopefully we can find it's owner, please let Sue know if you think it's yours.
Items needed for the Festive Fair
Bottles for Tombola stall, - Any bottles (full, unopened and in date, please!) Home- made cakes for the cake stall - Particularly if you have a country/state national cake you would like to bake for this stall. Photography competition - categories 1) Christmas 2) Graffiti 3) Characters. Entry is 1€
Gifts needed for Christmas Day . Anything new and suitable, preferably gift-wrapped, but please state if for male or female or either.
ICE Ramblers Group
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 duration of ramble. Contact Sue Potter Walk Co-ordinator Tel: 686 107 835 / 952 636 627
THE CLUB WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS Susan Elizabeth Anita Juan Agneta Elisabeth Lesley-Ann Geoff Sue
Hall Andreassen Herrera Schioler-Herrera Fabron Fabron Manning
Astrid Christine Audrey Alison Adreinne Christian Katerina Nigel
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.
Lottery Winners September 2018 1st
Ken Holloway
60€
2nd Audrey Frew
30€
3rd
15€
Norman Pearson
Hoevemoes-van-Oskea Robinson Cooper Borner Borner Morgan Morgan
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ACTIVITIES AT ICE Photography Group Are your memories safe? With the advent of digital cameras, smartphones and tablets, we take more photos than ever before. Whether family gatherings, holidays, special events or just day to day activities, your digital photos will soon number into the many hundreds. You’ll want to keep these photos, to enjoy with family and friends. So, how can you keep them safe? The answer is back up, back up, back up. Never underestimate the importance of backing up your photos. It’s estimated that the average adult takes around 800 photos a year, and that around 30% have never backed up their photos, and the same percentage have already lost important photos and videos. The ways you can lose photos are legion: losing your smartphone is one of the most common ways. In addition, photos stored on phones, tablets and computers can be lost via hardware or system malfunctions, software corruption, human error, computer viruses. This goes double for photos stored on memory sticks and/or camera SD cards. These last two will likely at some point corrupt or crash, as will your computer. It’s not really an “if”, but simply a when. Regular use will eventually win out, or worse, you simply lose the card or the stick. With advanced computer technology and the cloud, it’s easy to keep your photos safe, and it doesn’t necessarily mean “high tech”. Simply by printing your photos, you’ve not only saved them but you can enjoy them, via photo books (now very easy and cheap to produce) or albums. Always keep multiple copies, one on your computer, one on an external hard drive (1TB available for around €50) or other device and one in the cloud. With advanced computer technology and the cloud, storage in the “ether” is easy and inexpensive. Including the print, you’ve now got your memories stored 4 ways; too much? Not at all, it’s always better to be safe than sorry. However, a good thing to remember is to instruct a trusted family member/members how to access your cloud images. Technology can and will continue to change, and even today it’s estimated that around 50% of people don’t know how to access photos on the cloud. Apple have made this process of accessing your cloud stored photos easy, so if you’re a user of their products take advantage of this, and ensure someone trusted knows how to access them as well. This isn’t advocating handing out passwords, etc. Be sure you only ever give such important information to someone trusted, or leave instructions, so that if you’re unable to access important photos and documents, in an emergency they can be accessed. Debra Coleman Tel: 617432629 email: bordertramp@icloud.com THESE ANAGRAMS WILL FREAK YOU OUT! DORMITORY DIRTY ROOM PRESBYTERIAN BEST IN PRAYER ASTRONOMER MOON STARER DESPERATION A ROPE ENDS IT THE EYES THEY SEE GEORGE BUSH HE BUGS GORE THE MORSE CODE HERE COME DOTS 9
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USEFUL TIPS There are a few things that can be done in times of grave emergencies. Your mobile phone can actually be a life saver or an emergency tool for survival. Check out these things that you can do with it: 1. Emergency Services The Emergency Number worldwide for all Mobile Phones is 112. If you find yourself out of the coverage area of your mobile network and there is an emergency, dial 112 and your mobile will search any existing network in your area to establish the emergency number for you, and interestingly this number 112 can be dialled even if the keypad is locked. This works on all phones worldwide and is free. 2. Have you locked your keys in the car? Does your car have remote keyless entry? This may come in handy someday. A good reason to own a mobile phone: If you lock your keys in the car and the spare keys are at home, call someone at home on their mobile phone from your mobile phone. Hold your phone about a foot from your car door and have the person at your home press the unlock button, holding it near the mobile phone on their end. Your car will unlock. This saves someone having to drive your keys to you. Distance is no object. You could be thousands of miles away, 3. Is your mobile phone battery flat? All mobiles have Hidden Battery Power To activate, press the keys *3370# (remember the star). Do this when the phone is almost dead. Your mobile will restart in a special way with this new reserve and the instrument will show a 50% increase in battery life. This reserve will get re-charged when you charge your mobile next time. This secret is in the fine print in most phone manuals. Most people however, skip this information without realising. 4. How to disable a STOLEN mobile phone To check your Mobile phone's serial number, key in the following digits on your phone: * # 0 6 # Ensure you put an star BEFORE the #06# sequence. A15 digit code will appear on the screen. This number is unique to your handset. Write it down and keep it somewhere safe. If your phone ever gets stolen, you can phone your service provider and give them this code. They will then be able to block your handset so even if the thief changes the SIM card, your phone will be totally useless. You probably won't get your phone back, but at least you know that whoever stole it can't use/sell it either. If everybody did this, there would be no point in people stealing mobile phones. This secret is also in the fine print of most mobile phone manuals. It was created to prevent phones from being stolen. 5. Also Good to Know ATM - PIN Number Reversal If you should ever be forced by a robber to withdraw money from an ATM, you can notify the police by entering your PIN # in reverse. For example, if your pin number is 1234, then you would put in 4321. The ATM system recognizes that your PIN number is backwards from the ATM card you placed in the machine. The machine will still give you the money you requested, but unknown to the robber, the police will be immediately dispatched to the location. All ATMs carry this emergency sequencer by law. This information was recently broadcast on Crime Stoppers. However it is seldom used since people just don't know about it. 6. Worth Knowing Did you know? If you’re in a situation where you can’t speak (choking, heart attack, intruder, domestic violence etc.,) you can ring 999 and when they answer, press 55 and this tells them you need help but can’t speak and they will dispatch police to you! Please pass this along to everyone. This is the kind of information people don't mind receiving, Submitted by Sue Potter If you have some valuable or useful information for our readers please send it to me Sheila Fox - Magazine Editor - Email: editor@theiceclub.es 11
TRIVIA QUIZ No. 8 (Answers page 30 ) A. B. C. D. E.
Who played the part of Henry VIII in the TV series “The Tudors”? The character Hamlet (by William Shakespeare) was the King of which nation? If you were watching Mike Bossy, what sport would you be watching? Madonna once belonged to which band? If you wanted to see “Masada” which country would you have to visit?
LINK WORD No. 15 (Answers Page 30 ) Find the hidden word that will also join to the end of the first word and start the second word to make two new words.
WORD SQUARE No. 16(Answers Page 30)
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How many words can you find in this square? BOARDING ----WIFE Every word must be at least 3 letters in length, and a letter square can’t be used more than once NAME THAT TUNE No. 10 (Answers Page 30 ) in a given word. There is at least one word that Can you guess the song title and the artist from the uses every letter lyrics?
My brain is like The Bermuda Triangle… Information goes in and then it’s never found again.
I’m in one of those moods where I just want to throw a book at someone’s face and be like….. I FACEBOOKED YOU! 12
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CODEWORDS No. 15 (Answers Page 30) Codewords are like crossword puzzles - but have no clues! Instead, every letter of the alphabet has been replaced by a number, the same number representing the same letter throughout the puzzle. All you have to do is decide which letter is represented by which number! To start you off, we reveal the codes for two or three letters. With these letters filled in throughout the puzzle, you'll have enough clues to start guessing words and discovering other letters. SUDOKU No. 19 (Answers Page 30 ) Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each row across, each column down and each 9-box square contains all of the numbers from 1 to 9. 13
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NOSTALGIA
I remember the cheese of my childhood and the bread that we cut with a knife. When the children helped with the housework, and the men went to work, not the wife. The cheese never needed a fridge and the bread was so crusty and hot. The children were seldom unhappy and the wife was content with her lot. I remember the milk from the bottle, with the yummy cream on the top. Our dinner came hot from the oven, and not from the fridge in the shop. The kids were a lot more contented, they didn't need money for kicks. Just a game with their mates in the road and sometimes the Saturday flicks. I remember the shop on the corner, where a pen'orth of sweets was sold. Do you think I'm a bit too nostalgic? Or is it....I'm just getting old? I remember the 'loo' was the lavvy and the bogey man came in the night. It wasn't the least bit funny going "out back" with no light. Hung on a peg in that loo, were interesting items to view, from newspapers cut into squares. It took little to keep us amused. Dirty clothes were boiled in the copper, with plenty of rich foamy suds. But the ironing seemed never ending as Mum pressed everyone's 'duds'. I remember the slap on my backside and the taste of soap if I swore. Anorexia and diets weren't heard of and we hadn't much choice what we wore. Do you think that bruised our ego? or our initiative was destroyed? We ate what was put on the table and I think life was better enjoyed. But a huge fact not hereto mentioned in this mushy tale of nostalgic rejoice, is the reason we all "enjoyed" our lot. Was that we had NO BLOODY CHOICE Submitted by Terry Smith
Slam the Door on Facebook, WhatsApp or Email Rumours
Surely you’ve believed an unfounded rumour on social media and shared it: Doing so only creates noise and confusion. Sometimes they can even have serious consequences, you could ruin somebody’s life! Yes, sometimes photos of criminals shared on social media are just normal people. Their photos had the bad luck of falling into the hands of malicious people. Would you like that to happen to you? Before sharing any status, post or image on Facebook or WhatsApp, especially if it’s alarmist, briefly check it using Google and, above all, use common sense. For example, before sharing the photo of a missing person, click on the original link, since, thankfully, often the person has already been found. And if the so-called info comes from an official organisation, count to 10 and think… would an organisation really use WhatsApp to spread info instead of their official channels? Sheila Fox 1. 1. 2. 2. 3. 3. 4. 4.
How to win any Argument to win any Argument BeHow a woman Be a woman That’s it That’s it You win You win Congratulations Congratulations
Two people live in my house somebody and nobody. Somebody did it and nobody knows who Why can’t the house clean itself? It seems to get dirty by itself. 15
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RANDOM THOUGHTS If you attempt to rob a bank you won't have any trouble with rent/food bills for the next 10 years, whether or not you are successful. • Do twins ever realise that one of them is unplanned? • What if my dog only brings back my ball because he thinks I like throwing it? • If poison expires, is it more poisonous or is it no longer poisonous? • Which letter is silent in the word "Scent," the S or the C? • The letter W, in English, is called double U. Shouldn't it be called double V? • Maybe oxygen is slowly killing you and It just takes 75-100 years to fully work. • Every time you clean something, you just make something else dirty. • The word "swims" upside-down is still "swims". • Intentionally losing a game of rock, paper, scissors is just as hard as trying to win. • 100 years ago everyone owned a horse and only the rich had cars. Today everyone has cars and only the rich own horses. • Your future self is watching you right now through memories. • The doctors that told Stephen Hawking he had two years to live in 1953 are probably dead. • If you replace "W" with "T" in "What, Where and When", you get the answer to each of them. • Many animals probably need glasses, but nobody knows it. • If you rip a hole in a net, there are actually fewer holes in it than there were before. • If 02/02/22 falls on a Tuesday, we'll just call it "2's Day". (Save this until 2022 – because it does fall on a Tuesday!!) - Submitted by Sue Potter •
EATING IN THE FIFTIES and SIXTIES Pasta was not eaten in Australia or N.Z. Fish didn't have fingers in those days. Curry was a surname. None of us had ever heard of yoghurt A pizza was something to do with a leaning Surprisingly, muesli was readily available, it was tower. called cattle feed. A takeaway was a mathematical problem. Healthy food consisted of anything edible. All potato crisps were plain; the only choice we People who didn't peel potatoes were regarded as had was whether to put the salt on or not. lazy. Rice was only eaten as a milk pudding. Indian restaurants were only found in India. Calamari was called squid and used as fish Brown bread was something only poor people ate. bait A Big Mac was what we wore in the rain Seaweed was not a recognised food. Cooking outside was called camping "Kebab" was not even a word, never mind a food. Oil was for lubricating, fat was for cooking. Prunes were medicinal. Tea was made in a teapot using tea leaves and Eating raw fish was called poverty, not sushi. was never green. Sugar enjoyed a good press in those days, and Water came out of the tap. If someone had was regarded as being white gold. Cubed suggested bottling it and charging more than petrol sugar was regarded as just a little posh. for it, they would have been laughing stock. ¨ BUT the one thing that we never ever had on our table in the sixties....Elbows or Phones 17
Terry’s Walking Treasure Hunt 2018 Winners
First Prize - Rokia and Jan Groeneveld - 50€ Voucher for meal at Meson del Castillo Second Prize - Roy and Sandra Smit (Guests) - 30€ Voucher for meal at Meson del Castillo Runners up: Doug and Finola Proctor - Wine and Cava Tim Taminiau and Diederik Notten - Wine and Cava We had an amazing turn out this year with 29 couples taking part, 58 persons. The poor waitress at the Duquesa Port just didn’t know what had hit her on what is normally a quiet time on a Saturday morning, Good to support local business, from what I have heard. It was also at other bars en route!!! I have already plans for next year at again a totally new venue. Terry Smith Back In Time - 50 Years Ago - November 1968- Remember These? 5 November - U.S. presidential election, Republican challenger Richard Nixon defeats the Democratic candidate. 26 November – the Race Relations Act is passed, making it illegal to refuse housing, employment or public services to people in Britain because of their ethnic background. 29 November – Dawley New Town. Amendment Order extends the boundaries of Dawley New Town in Shropshire and renames it Telford. 30 November – the Trade Descriptions Act comes into force, preventing shops and traders from describing goods in a misleading way. Submitted by Terry Smith
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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.
FAMILY HISTORY If you have ever considered that you might like to trace your ancestors, please come along to one of our FAMILY HISTORY meetings, on the 2nd Friday of each month at 11.am, and although I won’t promise the earth, I am sure we can get some information about your family that you didn’t know. Next meeting 2nd November ( a week early) at 11.am - Organiser Dave Hackett
ICE LOTTERY Each Thursday before the morning meeting, members can buy lottery tickets from Dave Hackett, who sits at the reception desk to greet you. The tickets are 1€ each and you just need to provide your ICE membership number. On the last Thursday of the month, the draw takes place. There are 3 prizes, and the amounts vary depending on how many tickets are sold. A percentage of the takings also goes to the club funds. Why not buy a ticket each week to increase your chances of winning?
QUIZ NIGHT is held on the first Friday of the month at (8.00) for 8.30pm. Teams are normally
made up of about 6 members or guests and if you’ve never been before, we will help you join a team and make you feel very welcome. We normally expect around 50 participants. The quiz has a standard format of 4 themed rounds with 10 questions each. The quizmasters are changed on rota basis. The winning team for each round receives a bottle of wine and the overall winning team receives 5 or 6 bottles of excellent wine. The bar is open before the quiz starts again and during the interval. There are normally snacks and chocolates to munch on to feed the brains - Organiser Joan Thompson
CANASTA is a unique South American card game of melds and strategy, and a
member of the Rummy card family. The ICE Canasta group meets every Tuesday at 7.30pm. - Organiser Nigel Nevshehir
ICE PETANCA GROUP Venue: Playa Ancha Casares Sundays 10.30am Petanca is a form of boules where the goal is to toss or roll hollow steel balls as close as possible to a small wooden ball called a cochonnet (literally "piglet") or jack, while standing inside a circle with both feet on the ground. The game is normally played on hard dirt or gravel. It can be played in public areas in parks, or in dedicated facilities called boulodromes. -Organiser - Jaqui Parrick Tel: 665 894 088 PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO PETANCA SUNDAY 4TH NOVEMBER 19
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THIS MONTH’S EVENTS NOVEMBER Friday 2nd November - Quiz Night 8.00 for 8.30pm - Quizmaster Tony Winterton - Organiser Joan Thompson Saturday 3rd November - ICE 30th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS 7.00 for 7.30pm at Hotel Monasterio at St Martin. See page 25 for menu and details for this prestigious event. A couple of rooms are still available for overnight stay. A coach will be available price 10€. See Sue Potter for coach tickets. - Organiser Sue Potter Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th November - I.C.E. Players present - It’ll All Be Over By Christmas a celebration, in period dress, of the courage and indomitability of our soldiers during WWI, which ended on this day 100 years ago. There will be songs of the period plus vignettes of the times – leaving from London’s Victoria Station and also in the trenches, Paris, a music hall, hospital and finale. Curtain up at 8.00pm.Please be seated by 7.45pm.Tickets: Members.5€ & Guests.8€ Produced by Patricia Marr & Directed by Adrian Hall Limited seating, so please book early. Monday 12th November - Film Night 8.00pm - Darkest Hour is a 2017 war drama film directed by Joe Wright and written by Anthony McCarten. A thrilling and inspiring true story begins at the precipice of World War II as, within days of becoming Prime Minister of Great Britain, Winston Churchill (Academy Award nominee Gary Oldman) must face one of his most turbulent and defining trials. - Organiser Sue Potter Friday 16th November - Noughties Night at Taberna Miguel Estepona 7 for 7.30. .If your birthday ends with a zero this year, please join us for a celebratory dinner. Please contact Sue Potter if you want to come and haven't already told her - Organiser Sue Potter Saturday 17th November - Festive Fair -11.00am to 2.00pm at the Clubhouse. Bring your relations, friends and neighbours. Something for everyone. Other activities will include: Christmas Stall with Christmas gifts and homemade cakes, Pickle Stall, Knitting Stall, Jewellery Stall, Handicrafts Stall, Cake Stall, Tombola, Photography Competition – 1€ per photo to enter Categories :1) Christmas 2) Graffiti 3) Characters. Darts, Quoits, Bar Skittles, Hoopla, Golf, Shove halfpenny, Quiz Table, Treasure Island, Yummy Bacon or Sausage Butties, and much more. - Organiser Sue Potter Friday 23rd November - Trip to Rute in the province of Córdoba. Visit the amazing chocolate nativity scene that has been made by hand for 90 years. This chocolate crib is surprising for its impressive dimensions but also for its theme: streets, fountains, religious Christmas recreation, pastoral scenes, monuments. Start from Sabinillas at 8.30am - Organiser Diane Hackett Thursday 29th November the Bridge will be a special event. The start will be at 6 o’clock (instead of 7 o’clock), for those players who have indicated in advance to attend. Organiser Tim Taminiau PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO PETANCA SUNDAY 4TH NOVEMBER (following the ICE Birthday Party!) 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 21
NOVEMBER 2018 DATE
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REGULAR EVENTS
EXTRA EVENTS
1 Nov
Thu
10.30am - 2.30pm Bar Open 11.30am Weekly Meeting 1.00pm Lunch 2.00pm Drama Rehearsals 7.00pm Duplicate Bridge
2 Nov
Fri
10.00am - 1.00pm Art Group
3 Nov
Sat
4 Nov
Sun
5 Nov
Mon
6 Nov
Tue
7 Nov
Wed
8 Nov
Thu
9 Nov
Fri
10.00am - 1.00pm Art Group
10 Nov
Sat
Rambling
11 Nov
Sun
10.30am Petanca, Playa Ancha, Casares 12.30pm-2.30pm Bar Open & Tapas Mahjong 12.30pm - 2.15pm
7.30 for 8.00pm ICE Players Tribute to 1st World War
12 Nov
Mon
9.45am Bowling, Benavista Bowls Club 2.30pm - 5.00pm Art Class
8.00pm Film Night Darkest Hour
13 Nov
Tue
11.00am -1.30pm Bar Open 10.30am Beg Spanish Class 11.45am Adv Spanish Class 11.00am Mahjong 7.30 pm Canasta
14 Nov
Wed
Rambling 6.30 for 7.00pm Whist
PUBLIC HOLIDAY ALL SAINTS DAY 11.00 am Family History 8.for 8.30pm QUIZ NIGHT ICE 30th BIRTHDAY PARTY
12.30pm-2.30pm Bar Open & Tapas Mahjong 12.30pm - 2.15pm 9.45am Bowling, Benavista Bowls Club 2.30pm - 5.00pm Art Class 11.00am -1.30pm Bar Open 10.30am Beg Spanish Class 11.45am Adv Spanish Class 11.00am Mahjong 7.30 pm Canasta Rambling 6.30 for 7.00pm Whist 10.30am - 2.30pm Bar Open 11.30am Weekly Meeting 1.00pm Lunch 2.00pm Drama Rehearsals 7.00pm Duplicate Bridge
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2.00pm Committee Meeting
15 Nov
Thu
10.30am - 2.30pm Bar Open 11.30am Weekly Meeting 1.00pm Lunch 7.00pm Duplicate Bridge
16 Nov
Fri
10.00am - 1.00pm Art Group
17 Nov
Sat
18 Nov
Sun
19 Nov
Mon
20 Nov
Tue
21 Nov
Wed
10.30am Petanca, Playa Ancha, Casares 12.30pm-2.30pm Bar Open & Tapas Mahjong 12.30pm - 2.15pm 9.45am Bowling, Benavista Bowls Club 2.30pm - 5.00pm Art Class 11.00am -1.30pm Bar Open 10.30am Beg Spanish Class 11.45am Adv Spanish Class 11.00am Mahjong 7.30 pm Canasta Rambling 6.30 for 7.00pm Whist
Thu
10.30am - 2.30pm Bar Open 11.30am Weekly Meeting 1.00pm Lunch 7.00pm Duplicate Bridge
23 Nov
Fri
10.00am - 1.00pm Art Group
24 Nov
Sat
25 Nov
Sun
26 Nov
Mon
27 Nov
Tue
28 Nov
Wed
Rambling 10.30am Petanca, Playa Ancha, Casares 12.30pm-2.30pm Bar Open & Tapas Mahjong 12.30pm - 2.15pm 9.45am Bowling, Benavista Bowls Club 2.30pm - 5.00pm Art Class 11.00am -1.30pm Bar Open 10.30am Beg Spanish Class 11.45am Adv Spanish Class 11.00am Mahjong 7.30 pm Canasta Rambling 6.30 for 7.00pm Whist
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29 Nov
Thu
10.30am - 2.30pm Bar Open 11.30am Weekly Meeting 1.00pm Lunch 7.00pm Duplicate Bridge
30 Nov
Fri
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11.00 a.m. Photo Group Noughties Night 11.00am Festive Fair 4.30pm Songs of Praise
Ladies Lunch
Day Trip to Rute
6.00pm Special Bridge Event
FUTURE EVENTS DECEMBER Tuesday 4th December - Trip to Malaga Lights. - Organiser Diane Hackett Friday 7th December - Christmas Quiz Night 8.00 for 8.30pm - Quizmaster Ron Pegrum - Organiser Joan Thompson Sunday 9th December - Christmas Themed Concert - Carols, Poems, Readings. 7.30 for 8.00pm. A light hearted evening. Bring some Christmas finger food. - Organiser Anne Hardwick Monday 10th December - Film Night 8.00pm Victoria & Abdul is a 2017 British biographical drama film directed by Stephen Frearsand written by Lee Hall. The film is based on the book of the same name by Shrabani Basu, about the real-life relationship between Queen Victoria and her Indian Muslim servant Abdul Karim. It stars Judi Dench, Ali Fazal, Michael Gambon, Eddie Izzard, Tim Pigott-Smith and Adeel Akhtar. - Organiser Sue Potter Thursday 13th December - Christmas Lunch by Brenda and her helpers at the Clubhouse. Festive songs from C.A.P. Singers Thursday 20th December - Club Lunch Out - Organiser Wilma Keeley Monday 25th December - CHRISTMAS DAY Lunch Time at The Club House Sunday 31st December - New Year’s Eve Party at the Clubhouse. Music and Dancing until 12.30am
LOOKING FORWARD 2019 JANUARY Wednesday 9th January - After Christmas Ramblers Lunch at Restaurant Venta La Torre -Organiser Sue Potter Saturday 12th January - Silent Auction - Organiser Julie Wood Monday 14th January Film Night 8.00 pm - Organiser Sue Potter Wednesday 16th January - Proposed Mystery Trip - Organiser Doug Mitchell Friday 25th January - Burns Night Supper - Organiser Jacqui Parrick FEBRUARY Proposed trip to Flamenco Show in Estepona MARCH 25th-29th March Trip to Valencia staying at Expo Hotel A 3-star hotel very close to the centre of the city. Maximum price will be €440p.p. (single supplement, where applicable €114). Price includes coach, courier, bed and breakfast plus 1 paella lunch, visit to Albufera, boat trip on largest lake in Spain, walking tour of Valencia, panoramic tour of Valencia, visit to City of Arts and Sciences, visit to Lladro factory. Deposits of 100€ can be paid from 1st November. - Organiser Sue Potter
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MENU FOR ICE 30th BIRTHDAY 3RD OF NOVEMBER 2018
At Monasterio de San Martin A Glass of Cava on Arrival Starters Tropical Salad with King Prawns, Pineapples, Kiwi and Marie Rose Sauce with Caramelized Red Onion Foie Terrine with Tomato Marmalade and Toast* Mains Beef Tournedo Slowly Cooked with Red Wine and Truffle Potato Gorgonzola chicken breast wrapped in Serrano Ham Fillet of Seabass, Pil-Pil Sauce and Vegetable Wok Desserts Hazelnut and Chocolate Praliné with Brownie Cherry and Pink Pepper Mousse with Passion Fruit and Basil Sponge Dancing to Mandy Ticket Price 40€ members & 45€ guests Coach extra, Prices per room incl. breakfast from 150€
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MEMBER’S ARTICLE So, what really is terror - and what are we doing about IT?
Terror, or fear, is what we carry around with us, as a part of our self protection kit. Imposed by those who expect to benefit by doing so in some way, terror is the fear that IT might happen to us - whatever IT might be. It is not the number of people killed in a terror attack, however horrendous that might be, it is the fear that we or someone close to us, might be one of the casualties. So from a terrorist point of view, it is not a matter of ‘how many dead bodies?’ so much as ‘how many saw it happen?’ - live, or on TV (night after night) or saw the photos in the paper the next morning. And in that regard, current terrorism has been very successful. We hear frequently of two hour-long queues waiting to get through security and passport control at airports, we see slabs of concrete lining the streets or on the streets (Main Street, in Gib!) to stop cars being driven at pedestrians, strong police presence at virtually all big public events - street parades, pop concerts, sporting activities. Everywhere we go, we are reminded that IT might happen here! And, admit it or not, we are rewarding the terrorist by being scared, being afraid of what might happen - we are being terrorised. So how do those fears compare with reality? Don’t ever feel that even one life lost is acceptable. Don’t ever say - ‘Only ten killed. Could have been worse.’ In the UK last year, four murderous attacks in London and Manchester killed 36 people and maimed dozens more. Don’t ever think that those lives will be reduced to mere numbers. But nor should the victims of other crimes! Islamist terrorism alone has accounted for 90 innocent lives lost in the UK since 2001 - that’s 5 each year. Add in the occasional deaths by paramilitary activity in Northern Ireland, and by the right-wing extremists that took the lives of Mohammed Saleem, Jo Cox and Makram Ali in 2017. Compare now the 23 deaths that occurred in police custody during 2017, the 80-odd women killed by their partners year after year, the further 80-odd fatal stabbings in London alone this year (to end July). And the grotesque killing of Private Lee Rigby in 2013 was one of 187 murdered with a bladed weapon in England and Wales that year. In America, since 9/11 when almost 3000 lives were lost, an average of ten lives every year have been lost in terrorist attacks of all sorts. In that same time period, more that 10,000 homicides have been recorded - with firearms. And the grief of the bereaved is the same - whatever the motivation for the killing, and not one of those referred to above were of such importance, or so evil, or in any way, deserved to die. The world is NOT a better place without them. But the overriding questions that arise are based on what we do about it. Should we re-distribute the budgets, re-direct the police activities, bring in the Army, introduce new laws to stop this or that from happening? By and large, the laws are in place and are being applied. No-one ever said that the Human Rights laws were easy to apply, but while its purpose is to protect democratic values of tolerance, pluralism and broad-mindedness, we have the tools to do the job. So, when someone claims to be able to do something ‘because it’s my religion’, they are forgetting the value of those laws. When someone thinks that a code of conduct is allowable, even when it offends others, they should consider the view of the European Court of Human Rights, that human rights must never be ‘incompatible with the fundamental principles of democracy'. The bottom line here is that we are all able to throw stones through other people’s windows if we really want to and think we have the right to, but very few of us do so. Those that do are at least less civilised than the rest of us, or sadly perhaps, mentally ill, and no new law will tackle that problem. References: Anderson, David (2018) The fly in the china shop, MAGISTRATE August-September 2018 Volume 74, Number 4. Submitted by Geoff Morgan 27
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MEMBER’S ARTICLE My hobby. An introduction to stamp collecting by Richard Wood. When Julie and I gave up our restaurant we both started to wonder what we should do with 24 hours per day. We were both use to working 6 days a week and in the summer never going to bed the same day we got up. One of the things we did do was to rejoin the ICE club. We were members when the club was based in the Estepona Port but work was then the main priority and 12 years had gone by the time we made it back again. We came back as new members and in those days for us although happy to make new friends and see many old ones, I think both of us wanted another interest, so I took up stamp collecting and Julie went back to patchwork. In the early days all I had was my old schoolboy collection, I did not have much of a clue of modern up to date ideas in buying and selling stamps but got busy sorting out what I had. As a schoolboy collector, I like every other kid who had stamps had collected the world, but now in my sixties looking at what was there I realized that that my attention was grabbed by the early Queen Victorian and Edward VII up to and including our present Queen Elizabeth and one lesson I learnt very quickly was, what to stop collecting and look for quality and not quantity. You may know in 1840 GB introduced to the world the penny post. This was because the post office charged for letters on weight and distance and in 1839 before the change, a letter cost 13d and more if posted from Otley to London, which at that time was only for the rich,( 1GBP then, is now equal to 97 GBP). On top of this the post man was responsible to collect the money when the letter was handed over, but sometimes the customer could not afford the cost so Rowland Hill came up with the answer to pre-pay for your letter at the post office. The new penny post was a revelation. For 1d you could now send a 1/2oz letter anywhere in the British Iles and the result was amazing. On the first posting from London the letters sent jumped from 30,000 the average in 1839 to one day recording 112,000 which made a big problem for the postmaster general. However, the 1d post for 1/2oz was kept until 1871 when 1oz letters could now be sent still for a penny,This must be the world’s first B.O.G.O.F. One interesting fact in collecting stamps is the information you learn. The 1d Black the first proper self glued stamp in the world, was always considered rare but over 12,600,000 were printed. It is still the one stamp every collector of British stamps wants in their collection and values today vary, with too many factors to describe in this article but if you want to own one, a good average price to pay is still between 100 to 200 GBP. Another interesting fact is that although the 1d stamp changed in style, Great Britain kept the letter rate for 1oz at 1d right up until the first world war, when in 1917, it was changed to 1.1/2d this was only due to the cost of that war on the country. If any member in the club would like to know more about their own stamps I am very happy to help and advise where possible. If you are interested in stamp history and what stamps are worth collecting I will be happy to write more about it.
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SOLUTIONS CODEWORD No. SOLUTION WORD SQUARE No. ANSWERS
fie, fies, fur, fuse, ifs, ruff, ruffs, ruse, scruff, scruffier, use, user NAME THAT TUNE No. ANSWERS
1. My Girl / The Temptations 2. Respect / Aretha Franklin 3. Silhouettes / Herman's Hermits 4. Walk Like a Man / The Four Seasons 5. Just the Way You Are / Billy Joel
LINK WORD No. ANSWERS RAN
OUTRAN
RANSACK
RID FISH
PUTRID SWORDFISH
RIDDANCE FISHTAIL
WISE
CLOCKWISE
WISECRACK
The main function of the little toe on your foot, is to make sure that all the furniture in the house is in place.
HOUSE
BOARDINGHOUSE
HOUSEWIFE
SUDOKU No. SOLUTION
TRIVIA QUIZ No. ANSWERS A. Jonathon Rhys Meyers B. Denmark C. Ice Hockey D. The Breakfast Club E. Israel There’s nothing that friends and gin can’t fix A weasel walks into a bar. The bartender looks up and says “Wow! In all my years tending bar I’ve never had weasel stop by. What can I get you?” “Pop,” goes the weasel. 30
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What Hackers Do
In theory, people who try to breach computer security should be called crackers rather than hackers. But the popular press has lost the distinction between the two, and I'm not going to make life difficult by trying to resurrect it. So, hackers, as popularly defined, are computer experts who spend enormous amounts of time trying to breach the security of networks, Web servers and email servers. Usually they use a selection of specialist software to identify weaknesses, which are then exploited. The majority do it for fun and as a challenge. They're not interested in attacking private individuals. It's the big companies and authorities they go for. There are just two aspects of hacking that you have to worry about as a private individual. One is that your details are on various company databases, and when these are cracked, information about you can be stolen. There's not a lot you can do about this, and it definitely happens from time to time. The good news is that you won't finish up with any financial liability if your credit card details are discovered. Your credit card company and the company that was cracked will sort it out between themselves. It's unlikely that you'll even know it happened. The second problem is that serious hackers need to protect their anonymity. This means they can't mount their attacks on organisations like the FBI directly through their own computers and telephone lines. They need first to create an intermediary, like a kind of base camp for a mountain expedition. To get their intermediate base they use purpose built programs called trojans and backdoors. A trojan is a program that looks innocent but carries a dangerous payload, like the Trojan Horse of Greek mythology. It may be disguised as a game or some other kind of executable program, in the same way that viruses are often disguised. The payload it carries is a backdoor program (or maybe just a few lines of code that create a security hole so a backdoor program to be installed later). A backdoor program allows the hacker access to your computer whenever it's on the Internet. It's a remote control, and usually a very thorough one with full access to every facility and file on your computer. Again, in the popular press, the distinction between a trojan and a backdoor (or more specifically the client element of a backdoor program) has been lost and the two are often used interchangeably. It's obviously important to avoid getting a backdoor program inside your computer. The best way is to use a competent virus protection program. Most of these will stop trojans and backdoors getting through. Don't rely on secure procedures as a method of stopping hackers. They sometimes fire programs over the Internet at random IP addresses to see if they stick. You could be happily surfing Disneyland, and from nowhere (certainly not the Web site server) a hacking program can turn up at your machine trying to get in. Once it's inside, it will send a message back to the hacker to say it's colonised your computer. It may also send a message each time you log on to the Internet, because it's likely you'll be given a different IP address by your ISP (Internet Service Provider) each time you log on. If your machine behaves strangely and you think you've got a parasitic backdoor (it's a bit like somebody else having a remote keyboard for the same computer) manually unplug the router to break the connection and get yourself a top virus protection program. Don't reconnect that machine to the Internet (not even to collect email) until you're sure it's clean. Don't worry unnecessarily about hacking programs. They're quite rare on personal computers. It's network managers who lose sleep over them. If you would like further information on this subject, email me - Sheila Fox - editor@theiceclub.es 32
Matters
Vic Loughran
November 2018
Peter Dowd
Google Chrome Safeguard The latest version of Chrome. (68) has introduced a new security feature. It now warns you if you are using a website which is still using the old, unencrypted HTTP protocol. However you should not automatically assume the site is unsafe. Of regular sites, e.g. virginmedia.com, the message appears on the Home page but changes to the secure HTTPS when you go to the payment details pages. In such instances, Chrome’s green “secure” message is displayed. 23% of 500 of the world’s most popular websites are still using HTTP. Sites which fail the HTTPS test are listed at https://whynohttps.com A reminder to Save you Money A good alternative to Microsoft Office is Libreoffice and what’s more is that it is Free! The software can be downloaded from www.libreoffice.org
Firefox Monitor is a new offering for checking if your email address has been subject to hacking. Firefox Monitor arms you with tools to keep your personal information safe. Once you have subscribed, (which is free), Firefox Monitor will email you a full report and will send an email alert if your email account appears in a new reported breach. Access and Register at http//:monitor.firefox It is probably opportune at this moment to remind you of the web site haveibeenpwned which will check for password breaches. Access the software at http://haveibeenpwned.com and type in any of your passwords. The site will then check if any have been breached and advise you to change them. Storage Sense has now been incorporated into the latest versions of Windows 10. Storage Sense will be replacing Disk Cleanup (not sure when!) – it will automatically remove surplus files and nonessential files that are clogging up your computer. You can check if it is turned on via Settings|System|Storage. Please note that there are options to empty the recycle bin and delete files from your downloads folder. You may prefer to switch this option Off If you have any questions or suggested topics for future editions, please email us: vicloughran@siberme.com or peterdowd@siberme.com
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One size does not fit all when it comes to investments By David Bowern, Partner, Blevins Franks There is no single investment solution that suits everyone; what will work for you depends on your own objectives, time-frame and risk appetite. With professional guidance you can find the perfect fit for you. Identifying your risk appetite First, you must be clear about how much risk you are willing to take with your money. In the current low -interest rate climate some risk is necessary to achieve returns that will outpace inflation. But your investment decisions shouldn’t keep you awake at night, so it is essential to pinpoint the right risk/ reward balance for you. It is extremely difficult to effectively assess your own tolerance for risk. An experienced financial professional is best placed to ask the right questions and use the appropriate tools to create a clear and objective risk profile for you. Defining your time horizon Experts say ‘investing is a marathon, not a sprint’ for a good reason. If you have the means and the patience to invest in the long-term, you are more likely to enjoy better returns. Understanding your time horizon is also the key to future-proofing your investments so you can get hold of them when you need to. In any case, you never know when your plans may change unexpectedly, so it is important to hold some liquid assets that can be sold to release capital if needed. Reducing risk through diversification The higher your concentration in one particular area, the higher the risk. Investments skewed towards UK-based assets, for example, are more vulnerable to downturns in the British market. A good portfolio minimises risk by spreading investments across multiple, unrelated areas through diversification, by asset type – cash, fixed income (government and corporate bonds), shares and ‘real assets’ such as property – as well as by geographic region and market sector. You can further diversify by choosing an adviser who uses a ‘multi-manager’ approach to spread investments out among several different fund managers selected for their expertise in specific markets. The impact of taxation Without suitable tax planning in place, you could find your returns are slashed by taxes that could have been avoided or at least significantly reduced. British expatriates can make the most of tax advantages in both Spain and the UK with personalised advice from a regulated adviser who specialises in both tax regimes. They can recommend tax-efficient structures that legitimately protect you – and your heirs – from paying more tax than necessary. Remember that your circumstances and objectives change over time – as can tax rules – so what works for you now may not be suitable in years to come. It is crucial to regularly review how you manage your wealth to make sure it keeps up with your situation. As the UK prepares to leave the EU, it is sensible to consider a financial ‘health check’ now to protect your wealth from Brexit uncertainty and take advantage of today’s opportunities while you can. All advice received from Blevins Franks is personalised and provided in writing. This article, however, should not be construed as providing any personalised taxation or investment advice. Keep up to date on the financial issues that may affect you on the Blevins Franks news page at www.blevinsfranks.com 35
ACTIVITIES AT ICE ICE Club Golf Society The golf society is now in a busy period. More players have arrived back in Spain after time away over the summer months. The weekly roll ups are increasing in numbers with positive comments about the condition of the coarse. We expect some new golfers who have recently joined the ICE club and hope they will enjoy playing with us regulars. The last big event was, of course, the autumn cup and lunch. Both were well attended and a very successful day was had by all. The golf was played at Estepona golf club, who made us very welcome. The course was in good condition but surprisingly, it was quite wet. This made it quite difficult in places, particularly as we had an early shotgun start. It was a closely fought contest for both ladies and gents and some good scores were posted. The main prizes for the lady's and men's trophies were won by Caroline Tenaerts and David Morgans respectively. Very well played to you both. The other results are shown below. Many thanks to all who took part and supported this event. The lunch was held once again at La Chosa for sixty people. As usual they opened specially for us and served a first class meal. I have received no complaints! Our next event is the break to Almeria which has now been finalised at 20 golfers and 9 non golfers. The weather forecast looks good, so we are all looking forward to a successful trip to a new course and hotel.
2018 Autumn Cup at Estepona Golf Club List of Awards
Contacts: Peter Henry: 93105180, Jan Blind: 603670330, Stephen McMurtry: 608854505
Nearest to Pin LADIES (5th) Nearest to Pin GENTS (16th) Nearest to Pin in 2 (10th) Longest drive LADIES Longest drive GENTS Best on Par 3s LADIES Best on Par 3s GENTS Best on front nine Best on back nine Best Guest LADIES SECOND PLACE GENT'S THIRD PLACE GENT'S SECOND PLACE LADIES CHAMPION GENTLEMEN CHAMPION
Tineke Christensen Jan Hakansson Stephen Hyde Caroline Tenaerts Bruno van Elewijck Breda Hamilton Jan Groeneveld David Morgans Stephen McMurtry Alan Emery Tineke Christensen Bruno van Elewijck Stephen McMurtry Caroline Tenaerts David Morgans
PLEASE NOTE: TICKET SALES CLOSE at 12.30pm ON THURSDAY MORNINGS. PLEASE HAVE CORRECT MONEY 36
Anglican Church of Costa del Sol West
SAN PEDRO at 10-00am Every Sunday we hold an Anglican Service of Holy Communion in the Hall adjoining the Parroquia Virgen del Rocio (near McDonalds). SOTOGRANDE at 12-00pm Every 2nd and 4th Sunday we hold an Anglican Service of Holy Communion in La Iglesia Sra.de la Merced, the ‘Big Church’. 1st and 3rd Sundays are Methodist Worship services. You will receive a very warm welcome at our Churches, and children are particularly encouraged to join in the Sunday school fun activities. We hold a Messy Church at Marlow’s Fish and Chip restaurant at the Eroski roundabout in Duquesa on the first Saturday of each month, between 11-00am and 1-00pm. This is well attended by children, who enjoy the various activities, and also parents and adults who come along to give their support. We conduct Wedding Blessings, Baptisms, Funeral services, and undertake pastoral care visits to the sick or needy. Coffee Morning each Tuesday in Sabinillas from 11-00am, at the Café American Bistro at the eastern end of the Paseo near the children’s play area. Our new Chaplain is Adrian Low, so do come and meet him together with his wife Joanna at any of these events For further details about us, please contact Adrian on 952 808 605 or, Church Wardens: San Pedro Church - Patricia Gommersall (an ICE Member) 951 965 762 / 620 149 215 patricia.g2515@hotmail.co.uk Sotogrande Church - Christine Sabin, 686 234 377 chrisabio@hotmail.com Visit our website for even more information: - www.costachurch.com
Estepona Osteopathic Clinic
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HOROSCOPES WHAT THE STARS HAVE IN STORE FOR YOU - HOROSCOPES NOVEMBER ARIES Mar 21 - Apr 19 LIBRA Sep 23 - Oct 22 Everyone will welcome your leadership Something has motivated you to make ability. A close relationship will allow you some changes in your life. Before doing to express your natural creativity. anything drastic, talk this over with a Sprinkle the month with generous close friend or partner. You may feel gestures and thoughtful deeds ready to expand your experiences but take your time. TAURUS Apr 20 - May 20 You need to reduce your commitments. A romantic holiday might benefit a relationship that has become just a little tired and uninspiring. You need more variety in your life now.
SCORPIO Oct 23 - Nov 21 Exchanging ideas with a quick, witty and smart friend will give you lots to think about. Your world takes on a rosy hue as romantic developments captivate your imagination.
GEMINI May 21 - Jun 20 An urge to improve your lifestyle will encourage you to make some changes. You don’t expect wonders and you are prepared to research all angles before attempting to put theory into practice.
SAGITTARIUS Nov 22 - Dec 21 There’s some confusion regarding a team effort or assignment. This might escalate unless you make an effort to get to the bottom of the problem.
CANCER Jun 21 - Jul 22 A joint effort will go reasonably well providing your partner allows you to get on with some of your ideas without interference. There will be times when you will be ready to compromise.
CAPRICORN Dec 22 - Jan 19 You might step forward to clear things up when things go wrong. Someone will resent your interference but once the air is cleared you will be free to make a daring decision.
LEO Jul 23 - Aug 22 Taking a creative risk will impress someone who matters. Experimenting with new ideas will not only be fun but will help you grow and flourish.
AQUARIOUS Jan 20 - Feb 18 People around you are extremely persuasive. Someone will try to abuse their power if you disagree with them. Don’t let anyone bully you into falling in with their ideas.
VIRGO Aug 23 - Sep 22 You’re extremely talented and you might jump at an offer to take part in a new group activity. This is your chance to broaden your horizons. People you meet will introduce you to new opportunities.
PISCES Feb 19 - Mar 20 You need a break from routine and whatever you choose to do it should be different from the usual way you spend your days. Schedule a massage or just take a day off.
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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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CLUB COMMITTEE 686 107 835 653 488 030 603 846 698 691 392 156 671 232 906 628 523 444 665 894 088 626 080 829 639 542 387 679 138 952 678 897 275 608 873 217
952 636 627 952 804 799 951 972 577
689 457 410 671 725 243 610 047 228
952 791 449 952 636 627
667 998 800
952 897 977 952 886 772
ASST. MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Sheila Fox HOSTESS (Introduce new members) Maureen Winckle
671 232 906
951 890 251
MAINTENANCE MANAGER
667 998 800
PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER MAGAZINE EDITOR CATERING MANAGER ASSISTANT CATERING MANAGER MEMBER (Housekeeper) MEMBER (Estepona) MEMBER (Welfare) MEMBER (Publicity & Membership) MEMBER LOCAL KEY HOLDER BAR MANAGER ASST. BAR MANAGER AUDITOR
Sue Potter Joan Thompson Margaret Whittley Ted Lunniss Sheila Fox Brenda Taylor Jaqui Parrick Diane Hackett Julie Wood Wilma Keeley Sally Holloway Michael Dowling NON COMMITTEE POSTS Nigel Nevshehir Rob Potter Mac McIntyre Doug Mitchell
ASST. TREASURER
Vic Loughran
Doug Mitchell
951 890 251 952 805 739 952 893 965 952 913 174 951 577 050 952 808 992
952 791 812 952 897 977
MAGAZINE ADVERTISING RATES AS FROM 1ST APRIL 2017
For adverts presented in desired layout, will have inclusion on our web site with links to your site. Classified Ads: Members Only, Free Black & White
Colour now available anywhere in the magazine. Advertising fees to be prepaid before the 15th of the month to:Richard Wood, Advertising Manager, Tel:639 542 387 or 952 913 174 Copy to be in before the 15th of any month, for inclusion in the following month’s issue. Copy can be e-mailed to me - Sheila Fox at editor@theiceclub.es
Quarter page Half page Full page
Colour
7€ per edition 8€ per edition 13€ per edition 15€ per edition 26€ per edition 30€ per edition
Discounts:- 6 editions 10% 12 editions 20%. There will be 10 editions per calendar year August & September are combined as are December & January
ICE (Siberme) accepts no responsibility for contents of any advertisement appearing. INTERNATIONAL CLUB OF ESTEPONA (Siberme) I.C.E. Clubhouse, Urbanisation Bahia Dorada, Entrada 5, at Km. 149, A7, Estepona 29680 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 40
ACTIVITY ORGANISERS Advertising Manager
Richard Wood
639 542 387
952 913 174
Art Group
Audrey Jinks
650 883 252
951 901 134
Art Group
Steve Carter
696 259 644
951 277 240
Art Class Mondays
Ronnie Lilley
Bowls
Audrey Jinks
650 883 252
951 901 134
Bowls
Terry Smith
677 656 319
951 276 690
Bridge…”Duplicate”
Tim Taminiau
Canasta
Nigel Nevshehir
689 457 410
952 791 449
Club Calendar Co-ordinator
Sue Potter
686 107 835
952 636 627
Posters & Tickets
Vic Loughran
Film Night
Sue Potter
686 107 835
952 636 627
Garden Club
Sandy Avis
617 715 749
952 897 309
Genealogy - Family History
Dave Hackett
636 326 599
952 893 965
Golf Organiser
Peter Henry
693 105 180
951 273 949
ICE Players (Drama Group)
Margaret Hall
634 273 194
Ladies’ Lunches
Julie Wood
639 542 387
Librarian
Peter Galloway
Lift Controller
Terry Smith
677 656 319
951 276 690
Lottery Organiser
Dave Hackett
636 326 599
952 893 965
Petanca
Jaqui Parrick
665 894 088
Quiz Night, Songs of Praise, Art Class
Joan Thompson
653 488 030
952 804 799
Rambling & Slimmers Group
Sue Potter
686 107 835
952 636 627
Spanish Lessons
Martin Holmes
652 272 142
952 892 163
Ticket Sales
Maggie Whittley
634 328 114
951 972 577
Ticket Sales
Jackie Simmonds
652 798 107
952 797 921
Ticket Sales
Aileena Maffezzini
617 450 636
Videos
Cindy Holmes
628 860 093
952 892 163
Wake Organiser
Julie Wood
639 542 387
952 913 174
Whist
Wilma Keeley
679 138 952
951 577 050
952 800 875
951 277 113
952 886 772
952 913 174 952 794 270
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GENERAL INFORMATION See trip information for times. Please ensure that you sit in the seat numbered on your ticket. We regret that we cannot stop at any other point unless agreed with the organiser, to pick up or put down. The organiser reserves the right to refuse to include any member they feel is not sufficiently able-bodied to follow the itinerary. Members are responsible for their own travel insurance. BUYING YOUR TICKET Please produce your membership card together with the correct money. Have prepared your choice of the menu if applicable. Final ticket booking: All tickets must be booked and paid for on or before the last Thursday coffee morning before the event. Late phone bookings cannot be accepted. Members are advised to
COACH TRIPS
WELFARE Members are requested to notify
our welfare officer, Wilma Keeley if they know of any member who is ill. Tel: 951 577 050 / 679 138 952 email: wilmakeeley2000@yahoo.co.uk
SMOKING The smoking of tobacco,
electronic cigarettes and any other substance is not be permitted anywhere in or on the premises of The International Club of Estepona, Bahia Dorada.
When visiting the club please park considerately between white lines and never on yellow lines. Please DO NOT PARK in the car parking space in front of next door's apartment. Although it is not officially for their sole use it attend the last Thursday before a trip in is better for peaceful relations that we don't case there are any last-minute alterations. park there. REFUNDS Cannot be given for either deposits or tickets, unless the MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL organiser is notified in time, and providing the Renewing your annual club membership can be trip is full and a replacement can be found done by bank transfer. Send to: Bank - Banco Sabadell, Sabinillas. from the waiting list. Tickets are not IBAN:- ES98 0081 0535 8800 0131 1734 transferable to other members without the BIC CODE:- BSABESBB authorisation of the organiser. Please advise TED LUNNISS the IMPORTANT: OF ANY BROKEN included in theTELL cost ofTHE coachBAR STAFF TIPS Are CLUB TREASURER by email ifGLASS you have sent a ANDbut THEY WILL DISPOSE OF IT. travel and restaurants, not for payment by bank transfer, stating your name and hotels. membership number if possible. DOGS Are not allowed inside the clubhouse. They are permitted on the lower terrace but only when they are under the owner’s control by being attached to a lead which is held by the owner or attached to one of the hooks on the wall which are provided for that purpose.
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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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 Málaga Arrivals 952 048 845 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 016 Málaga Departures 952 048 804 HELICOPTERS SANITARIOS 952 811 818 Jerez 956 150 000 ELECTRIC EMERGENCY 900 850 840 Seville 954 449 000 GAS EMERGENCY 900 202 212 Gibraltar +35020073026 SEA RESCUE 900 202 202 Local Taxi (large with 951 775 777 wheelchair access) 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 MORE HELP TOURIST OFFICES Casares 952 894 056 Adana 952 113 467 Estepona 952 802 002 Age Concern 650 163 928 Alcoholics Anonymous 600 379 110 Citizens Advice Spain
952 797 821
Sabinillas San Roque
Diabetics Support Narcotics Support
952 464 184 902 114 147
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952 890 029 956 694 005 952 771 442 +350 200 749 50
Our “Tax Reference Guide for Spain” is available on ICE Website http://www.siberme.com/
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