September 2014 Edition

Saturday 27th September

Saturday 13th September Last Night of The Proms at I.C.E.

Music for Dancing

by Daniela So come and enjoy yourselves and meet up with friends

CLUB SIBERME CLUB SIERRA BERMEJA SOCIO-CULTURAL DE ESTEPONA

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

SEPTEMBER 2014 Edition www.siberme.com Email: clubsiberme@hotmail.com www.facebook.com/groups/InternationalClubEstepona

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ICE Magazine Contents Page 5 President’s Letter + Obituary Page 6 Bulletin Board + Lottery Page 7 Computer Tips + Scam of the month Page 8 UK Passport Renewals Update Page 10/11/12 Past Events Page 12 Gardening Group News Page 13 September Events Page 14/15 September Calendar Page 15 Keep Fit News Page 16 Blevins Franks Article Page 18 Events For Your Diary Page 26 Where did we go to avoid the crowds……...

Page 27 Barcelona Trip Details + Nigel’s Classified Ads

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Bowls Group News Golf Society News Grey Nomading in Australia ‘Fings From The 50’s’ Teddy Boys - Member Article Welfare - Talking About Funerals Leisure Page General Information Committee and Advert Info Just for a Smile

Thanks to all those who have contributed items for your magazine, please keep them coming.

President Doug Mitchell Editor Terry Smith Advertising Jackie Simmonds 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. Now upgraded to 8Mb 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: Wow! We can now start to notice the difference, the tourists have mostly returned to their homes. We can park, not get stuck behind piled high trolleys in the supermarkets, and get a table easier in the restaurants. It appears to have been a good summer for local traders. Also lot of entertainment this year for the holiday makers in both Estepona and Manilva areas.

Lots now planned at your I.C.E. Club for the coming Autumn period, especially during October, to end of year so please support the hard work done by the volunteer organisers.

Terry Smith Editor Terry Smith Phone 951 276 690 Mobile 677 656 319 Email: terrysmith@siberme.com

Input from members for your magazine, interesting articles and experiences. Important information, funny stories, poetry, recipes, restaurant revues, etc. etc.

These can be emailed to me or left at the clubhouse, top drawer in cabinet between ladies toilet doors.

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PRESIDENTS LETTER SEPTEMBER 2014 Sadly I have to report that we have lost four long standing members of the club. Ron Sturgess, Jean Galloway, Barry Riley and Bob Krause having passed away during the summer and our thoughts are with family and friends at this time.

After a long, hot summer that I hope you have all enjoyed, we are now looking forward to a new season of Club activities as most of our regular events re-commence the first week in September.

Major events kick off with Last Night of the Proms on the 13 th and the Welcome Back party on the 27th of September.

Now that all the visitors and tourists have gone, life should resume it’s usual relaxed pace and shopping will be easier in the supermarkets.

Congratulations to Anne and Frank Hardwicke who celebrated their Diamond Wedding on August 21 st – 60 years of wedded bliss!

Doug It is with regret that the club announces the death of four of our members and friends having died during the summer months: Ron Sturgess, Barry Riley, Bob Krause Jean Galloway: On August 1st we sadly lost one of our most valuable members having died in Costa del Sol Hospital following a fall a few days earlier. Jean was an Honorary Member and had just missed being a founder member when the Club started. Jean and husband Peter were excellent members who believed in taking an active part in the running of the Club. Jean was Secretary for several years then became Membership Secretary, ably assisted by Peter at all times. As they got older and began to suffer ill health they took over as Librarians and even though Jean was now in a wheel-chair they still continued with this job and Jean was always ready with a smile and loved to chat when we returned our books. She will be greatly missed.

Jean and Peter met at Ball-room Dance Class and in the early years of the Club were always first on the floor to dazzle us with their .fancy footwork.

Our condolences to Peter who has decided to continue as Librarian - I´m sure he would appreciate a helping hand and a chat if you can spare a few moments.

Submitted by Anne Hardwick Our condolences go to their families and friends.

THANK YOU ,THANK YOU, THANKYOU. FROM JULlE AND RICHARD. This year we have been lucky enough to have reached our 50th wedding anniversary and would like to thank you all in the I.C.E.Club for your generous gift of a €50 voucher to spend in Corte Ingles,and a bottle of bubbly.

We had nearly a month back in U.K. and were able to celebrate with our children and grandchildren, we also toured our old haunts and even went back to Rye in East Sussex where we took our honeymoon all those years ago. One nice thing about going back is to see extended family and friends who for illness cannot get to see us as well as those who have made the trip .We had a lovely time in England but like a lot of us who have been here for many years we now call this home and are pleased to back among you all.

Richard and Julie .

Food For Thought Submitted by Rosemary Ferguson Did you know? ‘22,500 ships were built on the Clyde’ 5

Lottery Winners June 1st Norma Danby 56€ 2nd Helen Oldfield 28€ 3rd Dan Cook 14€ Club 42€

Lottery Winners July 1st Roy Gilby 40€ 2nd Barbara Salisbury 20€ 3rd Eva Enkelman 10€ Club 30€

Bulletin

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BOOK LIBRARY: CAN MEMBERS PLEASE NOT SUBMIT HARDBACK BOOKS TO THE LIBRARY, PAPERBACKS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED. Returned books should be placed at the foot of the first half of the alphabet as designated - the librarian will then sort.

DVD/VIDEO Library: Can members please ensure they sign for all borrowed films and add membership number, Please return films as soon as possible and sign as returned.

Jigsaw Puzzles: There is a selection of jigsaw puzzles available stored under the video library. They are mostly 500 pieces, some 1,000.

Glasses, cups etc: Please return to the bar before leaving the club. Please place used unbroken bottles carefully in bin provided, which is positioned under the dartboard. Return plates and cutlery to the kitchen.

Terrace Doors: Those people who open terrace doors are responsible for closing same.

TRIP CANCELLATIONS MUST BE REFERRED IN FIRST INSTANCE TO THE ORGANISER IMPORTANT: TELL THE BAR STAFF OF ANY BROKEN GLASS AND THEY WILL DISPOSE OF IT. Please post comments or suggestions on here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/InternationalClubEstepona/ Administrator Anna Tandy Joan Thompson wrote on Sad to say the Coach Trip to Guaro on the 6th September has been cancelled due to lack of interest. This is the first trip we have had to cancel for several years. Anna Tandy wrote on could we have a Thai Cookery Class at the Club in the kitchen????

IMPORTANT, ALL ORGANISERS PLEASE NOTE: THE CLUBHOUSE FURNITURE MUST BE LEFT AS SET FOR A THURSDAY MEETING BEFORE LEAVING CLUB. DO YOU LIKE PREPARING DESERTS???

To assist the hard working catering teams our catering manager Brenda Taylor is seeking ladies or gents to make deserts of 12 portions at home or the club that can be then frozen or delivered on a Thursday morning.

You will have your costs reimbursed.

Please contact Brenda 952 805 739 / 654 579 492 Should you have suggestions for any event or activity at your clubhouse, or for a trip whether for a day or longer period, please contact a member of the committee.

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Monthly Computer Tips – September 2014 Download the I.C.E. Club Magazine to your iPad. If you would find it useful to have the club magazine on your iPad so that you can read it even when you are offline, this is how you do it.

Go to the club website (www.siberme.com) Windows Tip of the Month WinKey+E Opens Windows Navigate to the magazine page.

Explorer Open the magazine and select “Open in iBooks” Your magazine will then be saved in iBooks under PDFs and can now be accessed even if you are not connected to the internet.

Some Google Search Tips 1. Site search: By using the keyword: 'site’, you can make Google only return results from one site. So for example, you could search for "site:dailymail.co.uk Russia" and only get information on Russia from the Daily Mail website.

Note: The word site must be following by a : - No space before the name of the website that you wish to search and the whole phrase must be enclosed by Speech Marks 2. Conversions: Currency conversions and unit conversions can be found by using the syntax: <amount> <unit1> in <unit2>. So for example, you could type '1 GBP in USD', '20 C in F' or '15 inches in cm' and get an instant answer.

Remember the Computer Group meets at the Clubhouse on the third Friday of the month at 11.00am.

No need to book – just turn up. We have WiFi broadband internet available, so why not bring your laptop / netbook / tablet etc along. If you have any questions or suggested topics for future please email us vicloughran@siberme.com or peterdowd@siberme.com NEXT COMPUTER GROUP MEETING FRIDAY 19th SEPTEMBER - THEME EBOOKS

Scam of the Month - Sept 2014 Verified by VISA Scam: These phishing emails usually include a mixture of fake and genuine information and ask the recipient to set a new secure password for their Verified by Visa account.

The emails can also include links asking for security data or personal information. This would then allow the fraudster access to the individual’s account.

There’s been an instance of an email which had both the MasterCard and Visa logo within it. This immediately rang alarm bells as these are separate companies and they would not send out a joint email.

The email was addressed "Dear cardholder" instead of a personalized address, and the link included in the email was not properly formatted. However, the web address and phone number were correct and the Visa logo was included making the email look genuine.

A spokesperson from Visa Europe says: "Verified by Visa will never send you an email requesting you to update your details for any reason. If you get one of these emails, it is a scam and you should report it to your card issuer."

Protection: The Verified by Visa service was created to give you extra protection when you buy something online. Before a purchase is confirmed, a window will appear asking the customer to confirm certain security details.

MasterCard has a similar service called ‘Secured by MasterCard’ that works in the same way. If you want to sign up to either service you can do this on the company website. >>Page 8 7

<<Page 7 If you receive an email from Verified by Visa that you suspect is fraudulent do not provide any security or personal details. Instead, contact Visa directly to confirm if the email is genuine or not. You can also forward this email to phishing@visa.com to be investigated.

If the email is a potential scam from MasterCard, you can forward this to MasterCard at FraudTeam@mastercard.com.

Submitted by Peter Dowd UK Passport Renewals Update Special For applications made from overseas, most of you will know that the administration for UK passport renewals, first passport applications and stolen and lost passport replacements takes place at the passport office in Belfast.

Since the move the boys and girls at Belfast have had a traumatic time; overwhelmed with applications, criticised by the press and finally feeling the need to protest with a one day strike the advertised turnaround for applications increased from four weeks to six and as I write, ten weeks. At the same time they decided to increase security by querying applications when the applicant elected to have the new passport returned to our office as opposed to the applicantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home address and then refused to communicate with us directly when we attempted to reassure them that all was in order.

It does make you wonder about the mentality of Government employees. We explained to them that if they insisted on returning a passport to certain home addresses the chances were that the DHL courier would be unable to either find the address, pass through a security gate, or contact the recipient and that they would redirect the package to the nearest DHL Service Point, us. The concept was just too much for them so we scratch our heads and carry on.

Applications are made on line. When all the information is entered payment must be made using a credit/debit card that is authorised for use on the Internet. If you are in any doubt that the card will work please check with your bank before making your application. A declaration form is then printed; this must be signed and sent with photographs and any supporting documentation to Belfast. An official translator must translate any Spanish documents (lost passport denuncias, Spanish birth certificates et al) and the translation must be submitted with the declaration form.

Now the good news, we at Estepona Port Business and Internet Centre can handle the whole process for you, photographs, translations, application and making sure it all gets to Belfast. Mind you what happens in the weeks after that is a bit of a mystery.

On a positive note, while things are a little slow each application is coming back in strict rotation.

Nick Nutter (18/08/2014) See Estepona Business Centre Advert Page 15 Submitted by Chick Danby Our son and family have a cat and dog who all live happily together.

One night our son heard the dog barking incessantly.

He thought he had better go downstairs to see what all the fuss was about.

In the kitchen the laundry basket had fallen off the table making the cat a prisoner.

After freeing her he began to close the kitchen door and glanced back to see them both laying happily in the dogs bed. By the look on their faces he was sure they were saying: "Thankyou and Goodnight".

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PAST EVENTS Wednesday 11th June - Afternoon Tea and Talk The Lost World of Venezuela How can one do justice in my few humble words to a brilliant two hour talk given by such an articulate public speaker as David Tandy and all from memory, backed up with photos of his own experience of his travel in Venezuela.

If you have a golden idea of Venezuela David soon changed that when he informed us of the reality, a dangerous place of crime and murder, so he moved on quickly with his group of explorers and their Indian guides who carried all the baggage, and food etc. on the most interesting but difficult journey you can imagine to Angel Falls. The waterfall drops over the edge of the Auyantepui mountain in the Canaima National Park, (a UNESCO World Heritage site in the Gran Sabana region of Bolívar State. The height figure 979m (3,212ft) mostly consists of the main plunge but also includes about 400m (0.25mi) of sloped cascades and rapids below the drop and a 30m (98ft) high plunge downstream of the Talus Rapids.

Amid the highland forests and savannas lies an isolated wilderness which they walked through mostly, and went by boats where possible on the rivers the guides carrying these when the water got to shallow; sometimes the joy of a swim in a pool near a waterfall, where unpleasant B.O. could be washed away. Also shampoo definitely does not travel well! A good meal was cooked in a cave by the wonderful guides, and so to bed!

Basic sleeping accommodation did not relieve exhaustion. A small tent you would see for a baby on a beach! “David even crossed his barrier here.” Onward march!

Finally they are looking straight up at sheer cliffs 300ft High with the only access to the top by a narrow walkway along the edge picking your footsteps through rough undergrowth. At last to prove it with a photo of David standing on top where he had reached his goal.

An interesting story told was of husband and wife who didn’t make it, but she came back by helicopter years later to scatter her husbands ashes there.

I think I walked most of the way in spirit with them, when suddenly I heard the word ‘TEA’ and came back to reality. Down the stairs and what a sight to see, tables perfectly set out, with a plate for each filled with sandwiches, cakes and pastry, just as ‘Afternoon Tea’ should be for ladies like you and me.

Starting with a young Samantha at reception; what a wonderful afternoon was spent by all.

Venezuela had no gold but has oil, so they have the very rich, the poor and the crime. The language is Spanish, while Brazil is Portuguese due to colonisation.

The history was included in David’s talk but a bit to much for me to write about.

Thanks to Anna Tandy but not possible without helpers; Aileena Ken and team, who were involved from 11.00am to 5.00pm. A very high standard set for the future, hope I will be there.

Submitted by Maeve Cripps NEXT AFTERNOON TEA & TALK WEDNESDAY 29TH OCTOBER 10

Saturday 21 June - Midsummer Party - Caribbean Themed Supper Just over 70 members and guests attended the Caribbean night which was organised by Wilma, unfortunately Wilma had a fall a few days before the event which resulted in a broken arm therefore Wilma needed help to prepare and cook all the wonderful delights she had planned. Our Catering Manager Brenda stepped in and was ably assisted by Aileena and Anna and even Wilma worked hard to help even with one arm and they each worked a total of 19 hours to provide some very tasty food for us all, our grateful thanks go to each and every one of them, the heat was definitely in the kitchen that night.

Music and dancing followed the wonderful meal and the room was decorated with a real Caribbean holiday feel to it, thanks go to Pat Smith for the deck chairs and umbrella giving us a real feeling of wish you were here, and Marion for the flowers and banners. Everyone dressed in very colourful clothes and we even had our own pirate of the Caribbean aka Roger De Fries a real Jolly Roger. Thanks to Rob for manning the bar.

Submitted by Diane Hackett Anna Tandy wrote on Caribbean Night!!!! Exhausting but fun. Thanks to Wilma and our kitchen team.

PAST EVENTS

Wednesday 25th June - Annual Trip to the Lakes These trips offer me a great advantage, I do not have to worry how to get there, where to park, to drive and best of all I can spend all the time enjoying the scenery, and a bonus, Dear Joan is there to care for us. Usual time pick up, a few stops along the way for more friends then turn left at La Canada and up we went into the hills. The scenery was enchanting and Joan had taken us along some of the most beautiful parts of the mountains, After passing by Ojen and Monda we made for our morning stop, at Finca La Mota 3k from Alhurin el Grande, The Finca is a 350 year old Inn, full of charm and character but renovated without losing any of its magic, a place one could call a retreat. A private place with 15 bedrooms en-suite, a good menu, however we all ordered, without exception, English bacon in soft rolls.

True bliss, We moved on, to the Parque Ardales to the Lakes, Again beautiful scenery, the only way to see it properly was from a high coach window. When we first saw the lakes I was amazed at the colour, a sparkling turquoise, winding round the lakeside we came to our big stop, Restaurante El Kiosko. An old place which the owner had tastefully transformed into a very “comfy” lakeside restaurant. Quite a few of the members went down to the lake to swim, and I understand they enjoyed the exercise, a few remarks “no it is not cold once you get in” did nothing to entice me from the restaurant, a perfectly grilled Lenguardo with “bits,” a nice drink, no driving for me, and a chocolate sweet. Moving to an outside table, spoke to Francisco, the owner, complemented him on the meal. Some members walked down to the dam to experience that view, which I understand was worthwhile.

Back on the coach we moved on through some magnificent rock formations then came upon the awesome Caminito del Rey. The walkway along the steep walls of the El Chorro Gorge. We stopped for “pics”, this bridge and area was featured in the Frank Sinatra's film “Ryan's Express” I have never seen anything like it. A smooth drive home, a very good day out, thanks to Joan for her efforts.

Submitted by Richard Worden Joan Thompson wrote on Trip to the lakes , luckily on Wednesday, weather was perfect, Tuesday it rained all day. Bacon butties at Finca la Mota, then lunch at El Kiosko.

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Tuesday July 8th - The Garden Club Trip Out Members were delighted to be invited to Keith and Helen Rumsey’s garden - and what a truly beautiful garden it is. We were shown ‘before’ and ‘after’ photos of what the garden was like originally to how it is now. Incredible - an amazing achievement. Several photo albums to see of their garden showing various plants, shrubs, cacti plus how their Garden looked in Spring on Keith’s ipad. Before it became too hot, we all went on a tour around various areas of the garden which was most interesting and kindly offered cuttings of anything we liked. We then sat under their very cool, attractive gazebo.

Delicious refreshments were served and suggestions were made for possible future meetings: to contact other Garden Clubs to arrange meet ups; perhaps have an all day trip to Malaga to visit the "Botanical historic gardens of la conception”; ask the ‘bird man’ at I.C.E. if he would consider giving a talk on the birdlife here; Keith is going to look into putting together some information to give us a talk on dry gardens; maybe visit the Estepona port lighthouse now newly planted with some beautiful flowers around it; visit the AloeVera farm in Estepona; go to the Botanical Gardens in Gibraltar..........so many interesting suggestions for future meetings to consider. It was agreed to miss out the August meeting as too hot, and to visit another member’s garden 9th September (directions from Anthony or Sandy).

July tip: fill ugly cracks/gaps in paths with compost and plant with tough low-growing herbs, such as creeping thyme, chamomile, Corsican mint.

Submitted by Sandy Avis Thursday 17th July - Anne Hardwick's Big Eight Oh!!!

A good turn out ,on a very hot evening, of club members and Anne’s friends and relatives. The DJ filled the floor with dancing to ‘Oldies’. Anne's thirteen year old granddaughter entertained with some songs.

Congratulations and many thanks Anne.

Thursday 24th July - Club Lunch Out Restaurant La Choza, Casares A7 34 members attended this very Spanish restaurant and enjoyed a 3 course meal, although some said service was slow, but after all this is Spain. The restaurant may not look much from the outside but if not already done so pay them a visit and appreciate the very Spanish interior. Thanks Maggie for the organising.

Joan Thompson wrote on Quiz Night Friday 1st August - Good turnout, the last round was music, all songs with the word ‘Walking’ in the title, guess the artist, everyone had fun and were singing along to their favourites especially to Walking talking living doll.

Thursday 7th August - Club Lunch Out - Pepe & Antonio Restaurant Estepona Good turn out of noisy members for cheap menu del dia, 3 course meal including a drink, don’t say again the Spanish can be so noisy!!! Thanks Doug for the organising.

Thursday 21st August - Club Lunch Out - Restaurant La Torre, Pedregales Poligono Its amazing! This restaurant never gets phased by the number of customers arriving and always welcoming. They cope very well with no extra staff, orders are taken swiftly and food arrives freshly cooked and hot. More expensive restaurants could probably learn something. A great meal once again, good atmosphere, we can show the Spanish some noise! If you have not yet tried this restaurant it is to be recommended, just 8.50€ for three course menu del dia. And views of the country side, can’t be bad!!!! Thanks Doug for the organising 12

SEPTEMBER EVENTS

PLEASE NOTE: TICKET SALES CLOSE 12.30pm ON THURSDAY MORNINGS. **CORRECT MONEY PLEASE.**

CANCELLED TICKETS MUST FIRST BE REFERRED TO EVENT ORGANISER All your regular events continue after the summer break, including Thursday Lunches, Tuesday Bar and Regular Events. Please refer to the calendar.

Friday 5th September - Quiz Night - Quiz Masters Julie & Richard - 8.00pm for 8.30 Monday 8th September - Film Night - The Butler Loosely based on the real life of Eugene Allen, the film stars Forest Whitaker as Cecil Gaines, an African-American who eyewitnesses notable events of the 20th century during his 34-year tenure serving as a White House butler.

Tuesday 9th September - Gardening Group Trip to Members Garden - See Anthony or Sandy Saturday 13th September - Last Night of The Proms - at I.C.E. Why not come and join friends, bring your own supper for your decorated table. Enjoy the atmosphere on the ‘big screen’.

Organiser Anthony Shine.

Tuesday 9th September - Gardening Group Trip to Members Garden - See Anthony or Sandy Wednesday 17th September - Ladies and Gents Who Lunch Out Saturday 27th September Welcome Back Party 7.30 for 8.00pm. Breda’s English Buffet Supper, music for dancing by the popular Daniela. 12€, 15€ guests

EVENT MAY CHANGE , CHECK CLUB HOUSE NOTICE BOARD, ORGANISER OR STOP PRESS ON WEB SITE www.siberme.com Keep Fit classes starting soon.

The senior fitness programme will be restarting shortly with classes resuming in September (date and time to be confirmed). This gentle programme aims to improve functional fitness through specially designed activities, which incorporate endurance, muscular strength, flexibility and balance.

The classes are safe and effective for all older adults regardless of their health and functional limitations.

The benefits of becoming functionally fit and maintaining this fitness cannot be overestimated.

For many adults, growing older involves loss of strength, energy and fitness, all of which equates to decreased quality of life. But that need not be so! When it comes to physical fitness the old adage of ‘use it or lose it’ applies.

I hope that those of you who joined the class last January will continue and that others will join us in this fun activity. Lists will be going up shortly so be sure to sign up. I’m looking forward to seeing you all.

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September 2014 DATE

DAY

REGULAR EVENTS

EXTRA EVENTS

1 Sep

Mon

2 Sep

Tue

2.30 - 5.00pm Art Class 11.00 am Mahjong 11.00-2.00pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 10.30 Adv 11.45 7.30 pm Canasta

3 Sep

Wed

7.00 for 7.30pm Whist

4 Sep

Thu

10.30am-2.30pm Bar Open 11.30am Weekly Meeting,1.00pm Lunch 2.00pm ICE Players 7.00pm Duplicate Bridge

5 Sep

Fri

10.00am - 1.00pm Art Group

2.00pm Keep Fit 2.30pm - 5.00pm Stitch and Bitch (Needlework)

8.30pm Quiz Night

6 Sep

Sat

7 Sep

Sun

12.30pm-2.30pm Bar Open & Tapas

8 Sep

Mon

9 Sep

Tue

2.30 - 5.00pm Art Class 11.00 am Mahjong 11.00-2.00pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 10.30 Adv 11.45 7.30 pm Canasta

7.30 for 8.00 pm Film Night 11.00am Gardening Club 2.00pm Keep Fit 2.30pm Committee Meeting PUBLIC HOLIDAY GIBRALTAR NATIONAL DAY

10 Sep Wed

7.00 for 7.30pm Whist

11 Sep Thu

10.30am-2.30pm Bar Open 11.30am Weekly Meeting & Open Forum 1.00pm Lunch 2.00 pm ICE Players 7.00pm Duplicate Bridge

12 Sep

Fri

10.00am - 1.00pm Art Group

13 Sep

Sat

11.00 am Genealogy Group Last night of Proms at Club

14 Sep Sun

12.30pm-2.30pm Bar Open & Tapas

15 Sep Mon

2.30 - 5.00pm Art Class

16 Sep Tue

11.00 am Mahjong 11.00-2.00pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 10.30 Adv 11.45 7.30 pm Canasta

17 Sep Wed

7.00 for 7.30pm Whist

18 Sep Thu

10.30am-2.30pm Bar Open 11.30am Weekly Meeting, 1.00pm Lunch, 2.00pm ICE Players 7.00pm Duplicate Bridge

11.00am Ladies Book Club 2.00pm Keep Fit 1.30pm Ladies Lunch 1.45pm Gents Lunch

After Weekly Meeting there will be Presentation by a Funeral Director

EVENT MAY CHANGE, CHECK CLUB HOUSE NOTICE BOARD, ORGANISER OR STOP PRESS ON WEB SITE www.siberme.com 14

19 Sep Fri 20 Sep Sat 21 Sep Sun 22 Sep Mon 23 Sep Tue 24 Sep Wed 25 Sep Thu 26 Sep Fri 27 Sep Sat 28 Sep Sun 29 Sep Mon 30 Sep Tue

10.00am - 1.00pm Art Group

11.00am Computer Group

12.30pm-2.30pm Bar Open & Tapas 2.30 - 5.00pm Art Class 11.00 am Mahjong 11.00-2.00pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 10.30 Adv 11.45 7.30 pm Canasta 7.00 for 7.30pm Whist 10.30am-2.30pm Bar Open 11.30am Weekly Meeting & Lottery 1.00pm Lunch, 2.00 pm ICE Players 7.00pm Duplicate Bridge 10.00am - 1.00pm Art Group 12.30pm-2.30pm Bar Open & Tapas 2.30 - 5.00pm Art Class 11.00 am Mahjong 11.00-2.00pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 10.30 Adv 11.45 7.30 pm Canasta

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2.00pm Keep Fit

7.30 for 8.00 pm Welcome Back Party 4.30pm Songs of Praise

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One example of this was dis-investing from certain Far East emerging markets during 2013 ahead of what turned out to be a significant reversal in market valuations.

Blevins Franks’ service is highly personal and tailor made to meet the particular requirements of each client. We recommend bespoke investment strategies, based on a deep understanding of your personal objectives, income needs, time horizon and appetite for risk. This also applies to Privée Select, where each client’s investment strategy is based on their personal aims and risk tolerance.

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EVENTS FOR YOUR DIARY

Sunday October 5th - Open Day At Clubhouse- Tell Your Friends and Family Monday October 6th - Bowling Group - Open Invitation Challenge Cup, see page 28 Tuesday 7th October - Golf Society Autumn Cup - Lunch at Restaurant La Choza - See page 29 Saturday October 11th - Noughties’ Celebration Restaurant San Rafael Castillo - See notice board Sunday October 12th - 5 Day 4 Night Trip to Barcelona - See page 27 , final payment can now be paid.

Saturday October 18th - Autumn Fayre Sunday 19th October - Trip to Fuengirola Salon Varieties - Grease Monday 20th October - Bowling Group - I.C.E. Club Championship Trophy, see page 28 Wednesday 22nd October - Ladies and Gents Lunch Out Saturday October 25th - Terry & Bob’s Treasure Hunt - Back To Estepona Monday 27th October - Bowling Group - Benavista Club Challenge Match, see page 28 Wednesday 29th October - Tea and Talk Afternoon - “THANKS FOR THE MEMORY” BY VAL REED. As a child we were discouraged from asking questions. So I never asked my grandparents how they met or why they lived in India, where my parents were born. By the time I was older it was too late. They had gone. What had their Victorian childhood been like? We all have memories. Members 5€ each, Guests 8€. Organiser Anna Tandy.

Bowling Group - October- Benavista Challenge and I.C.E. Challenge Cup Monday November 3rd - I.C.E. 26th Birthday Party At Tikitano - Dinner and dancing to Redriffe, 35€, 38€ Friday 28th November - Trip to Nerja and Caves - Organiser Sue Potter 7th/8th/9th November ICE Players New Production - Panto (oh yes it is!) Ala-Din Thursday 4th December - Christmas Lunch at The Club - Chef Brenda December/January - New Year with Friends Want to meet up with friends over the New Year period a number of members are returning this year to The Riu Belplaya Hotel Torremolinos. Interested see Terry Smith for further details.

Thoughts for 2015 - Trip to Morocco - See Joan Thompson if interested.

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So where did we go to avoid the crowds……….

We like to get away for a break at least once a year to the quiet and tranquillity of the delightful Spanish countryside. This year, following recommendations from other members, we decided on a visit to Cortijo Salinas Hotel and Restaurant that is situated about 22k from Ronda in the heart of The Parque Natural de Sierra de Grazalema. www.cortijosalinos.com The rural hotel is surrounded by natural beauty, an ideal retreat for those looking for peace and quiet.

Decorated with touches of traditional Andalusian, the hotel creates an atmosphere of peace and tranquillity. The hotel is a converted farm house has a chapel and a small bullfighting ring, for a real traditional Andalusian experience.

Day we travelled, the day before the clubs trip to the lakes, it lashed it down with rain, even our coffee stop en route, just past Ronda, was park as close as possible and make a quick dash to the door.

Luckily it was between showers when we arrived at the hotel and to cheer us up, first impressions, this was a good choice. Very pleasant and welcoming reception and our room we were impressed with. It was very clean, nicely decorated, large and with a very large terrace with Sunbeds and chairs, and a view that overlooked the lake to the village of Zahara built on the hill in the far distance. The sunsets viewed while having dinner in the restaurant were amazing as the sun goes down behind Zahara village.

The next day we headed for Zahara, unfortunately we could not take the scenic country route as there is only half of the reservoir bridge remains near the hotel. This mountain village, declared a Historical Site, is situated in the foothills of the Sierra del Jaral, in the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park. Modern-day Zahara was founded during the period of Moorish occupation. From that period, the town still preserves, apart from the typical labyrinthine Al-Andalus urban design, its 13th century castle with restored keep and the remains of the medieval village with stretches of walls. Its hillside position imbues the village with an unusual urban appearance. The different levels mean that the streets are necessarily stepped. In the pretty town centre, the Santa María de la Mesa Church, the San Juan de Letrán Chapel, the Torre del Reloj (Clock Tower) and the Palominos Bridge are particularly interesting. We came very close to receiving a parking ticket here! We parked the car in an empty bay of about 6 spaces, between other cars, no signs to say we could not!

We walked village and got back to a café for coffee by our car just as the Local Police arrived, we asked the waitress about parking and she said not where we were, so car was then moved very quickly!

The following day it was off to Grazalema, a scenic country drive along very bendy roads, up and down hills. We would go round many bends before seeing sign warning us of bends ahead! Grazalema is a village located in the north-eastern part of the province of Cádiz, and situated in the foothills of the Sierra del Pinar mountain range (Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park). The mountainous area around Grazalema is popular with climbers and hikers.

Our last day, the journey back home, we decided to give the main road back through Ronda a miss and travel back across country via Ubrique and planned a lunch stop at Pauls bar at Jimera de Libra de La Estación, a great favourite bar with I.C.E. ramblers when in the area. Unfortunately on this occasion it was unusually closed! So we continued on to Gaucin to the relatively new café/bar opposite the petrol station. If you have not visited this bar you have missed a treat, great tapas, cakes and pastries, and the outside terrace view is looking down all the way to the coast. The road back from Gaucin though could become a featured ride for Alton Towers!

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EVENT FOR YOUR DIARY Sunday 12th October - 5 Day 4 Night Trip to Barcelona Day 1 – AVE to Barcelona: Coach will meet us at the usual pick-up points in Estepona and transfer us to train station 8.30am in Malaga for our AVE high speed experience to Barcelona, check in hotel Expo.

Day 2 – Barcelona: a panoramic tour and guided walk on foot Day 3 – Discover Barcelona Day 4 – Barcelona at your own pace Day 5 – Return See previous magazine editions for further details Price has been confirmed as €490 per person (there is supplement for single room) and the deposits tickets will be €100 on sale now. This includes rail tickets, transfers, hotel and guide. I.C.E. organiser Joan Thompson.

Optional Excursion: Montserrat, Pride of Catalonia, visit to a cava or wine bodega.

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If you have something suitable or know someone who does, please contact me (or leave a message). Anne 952 890 352 or 618 414 457 WHEELCHAIR FOR SALE: Excellent condition, nearly new, 300€, can be viewed at the I.C.E. Club. Peter Galloway 952 794 270 APARTMENT TO RENT, ESTEPONA PROMENADE - LA RADA BEACH Total Renovated to a High Standard, 2 Bedroom,1 Bathroom, 1 Guest Toilet.

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BOWLING OUR WAY! We meet Monday mornings at Benavista Bowls Club no later than 10.00am for 10.15 start. Late arrivals cannot be guaranteed a game.

We play as an informal group under the title of ’Independent Club of Estepona’ as such not officially recognised. Dress code is predominately white but the critical factor is footwear, shoes must be smooth soled with no ’pimples or crinkles’. The Management at Benevista strictly apply this rule and it is the duty of everyone to maintain the playing surface in good condition. We should also bear in mind that when playing we keep to the best of our ability, and particularly yours truly plus other notorious offenders whom I shall not name!

We should refrain from moving when players are on the mat, and stand behind the mat whilst your opponent bowls. Always stand still at the head when a player is about to bowl as movement or talking at the mat end is very distracting (Alan please note!). Do not delay play. Always play your bowl with minimum delay. Never deliver your bowl before the previous bowl has come to rest.

This leads us to the provisional dates for the following three competitions: 1.

Open Invitation Challenge Cup, Monday 6th October.

If able to compete please add 2.

Club Championship Trophy, Monday 20th October. name to list on notice board 3.

Benavista Club Challenge Match, Monday 27th October.

The ‘Open’ will accept entries from any players deemed at my discretion to have supported us throughout the season and this to maintain our numbers to the envy of other groups. Should numbers exceed the limit of 18 then competitors will be chosen from ‘out of the hat’ names basis. This should ensure a mix of ‘International’ and ‘Independent’ club entries and ensure an interesting competition.

The Club Championship Trophy Competition will be restricted to current I.C.E. members only. Terry, our editor, will be defending his title so well earned last year as he defeated some high quality ability bowlers despite relative inexperience at the sport. What are the odds of him retaining this title?

The Benavista Club Match will again be a maximum of 18 players. The selection will see priority given to I.C.E. Club members reinforced by ‘Independent’ players if lack of I.C.E. members available. The inaugural match we put up a stiff challenge and held the initiative most of the morning but we finally succumbed to a 4 - 2 defeat. Last year we found ourselves playing against a much stronger team including Division One League players as I believe Benavista took fright at their previous narrow victory!

This is understandable as if they were to lose against Monday morning only part-timers it would be equivalent to a baptism of eternal shame! However, victory on our part would be a laudable achievement and surely worth a few drinks! Realistically, of course, we have to face the facts that nothing much has really changed as per: Monday morning, sun is shining But we don’t know what to do!

We are bowlers, we are bowling, But we haven't got a clue!

This, despite the fact I purchase ’Reserva’ quality wines for our wine competition winners at the end of the morning! The motive being to intensify effort and so improve standards with such incentives. As an eternal optimist I know this will not be in vain and all our efforts will eventually bear fruit!

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One of Spain’s most prestigious schools is located here, where music and songs are an important part of education; “L’Escolanía” choir is Catalonia’s equivalent to The Vienna Boys Choir.

In the afternoon, we drive down to the “Penedès” region, Catalonia’s most famous wine area. A visit to a cava or wine bodega is a must here and of course, we will have a taste of the local produce.

Further Optional Excursion: Figueres, Dali & Girona On our tour today we travel through the fertile plains of the Empordà: one of the richest agricultural regions in Catalunya. Our first stop is Figueres, where Dalí was born and spent his childhood. The museum, which was a burnt-down theatre refurbished by Dalí himself, is an unmissable experience. Apart from three floors full of the artist’s extravagant creations, the building itself is well worth a visit.

After some free time for lunch, we continue on to Girona, the capital of the province. This is a beautiful city and with just the right size for walking around it. The cathedral is impressive and the Jewish quarter is one of the best preserved in Spain, and has a rich historical heritage. It also has a nice relaxed feeling to it: nice squares with porticoes and the houses overlooking the river add to its charm.

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June 'Away Day' to La Resina Golf and Country Club. Our Away Day to La Resina was indeed a day to remember for more than one reason. Firstly a massive well done to Adrian for winning for the very first time, EVER, with 35 points. In second place was Peter Dowd, and I don't think that happens very often either. Well done you. As well as the 18 holes the 19th became an event of its own. Over whelming hospitality from Jan and Mariska, many many thanks. When is the next one?

The next Away Day will be on the 17th September at Estepona Golf Club. Green Fee is 40€ each , including a shared buggy. Tee off at 09.30 and we will have more than one Tee depending upon final numbers. Please let me know if you would like to play.

This will be our final, organised, visit before the Autumn Cup on the 7th October.

Casares Golf Club 'Roll-Up' We play a twice weekly 'Roll-Up' stableford competition on Tuesdays and Fridays at Casares Golf Club where our members benefit from discounted green fees. Tee off times vary a little throughout the year but if you are interested arrive around about 08.00. We often have 12 or more players and it's all very friendly, light hearted, (in other words 'cut throat')!! and open to all levels. A sense of humour is well worth putting in the bag! Our annual 'Order of Merit' trophy is awarded to the player with the best ten cards from these 'Roll-Ups'.

Spring and Autumn Cups We traditionally hold two major competitions a year. The Autumn Cup which, this year, will be held on the 7th October (6th October2015) at Estepona Golf Club. The Spring Cup held in April (21st April 2015). There are separate trophies for both the Gents and the Ladies along with a wide range of other prizes. The entry form for this year’s Autumn Cup is already on the club notice board.

These two tournaments have become great social events and, along with the ever popular presentation luncheon, and are attended by many non-golfing ICE members and guests. Their support is greatly appreciated by competitors and organisers.

Keep your eye on the club magazine and web site for details of all activities.

If you would like to become involved, contribute or comment please contact me.

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Grey Nomading in Australia Many of the club members will have met Margaret and Vic’s daughter Louise and her husband Graham when they visited from Australia for the occasion of Margaret and Vic’s Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrations. Lou and Graham are now taking a 2 year working tour, known as Grey Nomading in Australia, by caravan. "Grey Nomads:" many Aussie's travel around Australia when they retire, some selling their homes to fund the trip, but Lou and Graham have rented their house to friends, they plan to be away for 2 years if all goes well. Lou sends Margaret and Vic a diary of their experiences as follows: We decided to visit a very small opal town called Andamooka which – Oh My God – what a bizarre and desolate place it was. The “houses” are mostly sheds or shacks made of empty bottles and dirt! The place looks like you have landed on the moon because as far as the eye can see are big mounds of earth that have been dug up searching for opals. In the high street (well we think it was the high street as it was the only one that was not a red dirt track) were several of the old dug out shacks that were originally used back in the old days. They are really well preserved and you can wander in and out of them to get a feel of how life was back then - bleak, cold, cramped and dingy! It was really interesting. After a visit to an opal display, which was actually in a ladies lounge, we decided to get a coffee – not to be – everywhere we went was closed or had shut down! Now my Mum loves her opals and has some stunners so I think maybe she and Dad should come to Andamooka for a while and “noodle” for her next piece of jewellery!!!!

The highlight was a visit to the CWA (Country Women’s Association) Op Shop (charity shop). It was so busy! We browsed the goods for sale and found four good books. The lovely lady that served us asked for $2. I nearly fainted at ridiculously cheap price and was all for going back and buying 100! Unfortunately we do not have a big book case in the caravan!

Yesterday we decided to head to the movies in the “Outback Cinema” in Roxby. I went in to buy the tickets in the morning in case it was sold out as the cinema is very small, upon arrival in the afternoon we found it was just the two of us and we had to go and find someone to turn the movie on! When it finished we exited the cinema, which is in a complex with the library, tourist information, cafe and sporting facilities, to find the complex closed, no staff, very empty! We thought we might have to spend the night there, but we just left via the front door and locked it as we left!!!

Off to the ghost town of Woomera next, this place has a very interesting history of rocket testing.

YOUR CLUB NEEDS YOU - MORE VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED Your club is run by volunteers, without them we cannot function. Help is required for the following: Bar staff, training will be given, see Mac McIntyre Bar Manager.

Help required by catering teams for preparation and serving to members, Thursday mornings, no cooking, no clearing up. See Catering Manager Brenda Taylor.

Meeters and greeters to man the front door for just an hour on a Thursday club morning, see Maureen Baldwin-Winckle.

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Fings from the 50's, Teddy Boys What you noticed first was the haircut and how different it was from yours! First, it was long whereas yours was short.

Secondly, it was strongly moulded greased up hair with a large quiff at the front and both sides combed back to form what looked like the back of a duck. Indeed the style was known as a DA! This was how you recognised what subsequently became known as a "Teddy Boy" A subculture of the 1950's Teddy Boys (or Teds) were initially typified by young men wearing clothes what were partly inspired by the styles worn by dandies in the Edwardian period. These were styles which Savile Row had attempted to reintroduce in Britain after World War 11. Such clothing was clearly only for the wealthy and city gentlemen who could afford it sported the tapered trousers, long jackets and fancy waist coats of the original era. Guardsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; officers also favoured the look.

This fashion was aped and modified by the working-class young and they made it acceptable for the first time in post-war Britain for young people to care intensely about what they looked like, and to dress for "show" instead of having work or school clothes and Sunday-best. The trend arose as incomes rose after the war. Which was just as well because the clothes were mostly tailor-made, very costly, and paid for through weekly instalments.

Teddy Boy clothing was a drape jacket, usually in dark shades and sometimes sporting a velvet trim collar and pocket flaps; high waist "drainpipe" trousers, often exposing the socks, which were often in exotic colours like lime green, yellow or pink! Favoured footwear was a usually thick crepe soled shoe often in suede and known as "brothel creepers". The outfit included a high-necked loose collar on a white shirt and a narrow "Slim Jim" tie or western "Maverick" tie and a brocade waistcoat. The whole exhibition was topped off by the aforementioned hairstyle. Your average "Ted" was, as you will already have gathered, a real "poser". And he had an attitude to go with it and it was surly and aggressive.

Although there had been youth groups with their own dress codes called "scuttlers" in 19th century Manchester and Liverpool, Teddy Boys were the first youth group in England to differentiate themselves as teenagers and helping to create a youth market.

The trend was given impetus after a showing of the American film "Blackboard Jungle" about a grim school in inner city New York.

The vicious culture depicted marked a watershed in the United Kingdom. When shown in the Elephant and Castle in South London, the Teddy Boy audience began to riot, tearing up seats and dancing in the cinema's aisles. After that riots took place around the country whenever the film was shown. It is also from that time that the connection and influence of rock and roll music was established since the sound track of the film feature Bill Haley and his Comets and "Rock Around the Clock". Come on! You must remember that.

"One two three o'clock four o'clock rock, B- boom! Five six seven o'clock rock eight o'clock rock, Bboom! And so on.

The general public did not know what had hit it. The press made much of any trouble and tabloid headlines seemed to suggest that Armageddon had arrived.

It is true that some teds formed gangs and gained notoriety following violent clashes with rival gangs.

The most notable of these confrontations was the 1958 Notting Hill race riots, in which Teddy Boys were present in large numbers and were implicated in attacks on the West Indian community. But whereas there was trouble it has to be remembered that the death penalty was still in force for murder and this must have had an effect in restraining that decade's youth. It was pretty small beer compared with the knife culture so widespread today.

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Such a pitched battle took place on Clacton beach one Bank Holiday weekend and the towns folk were left shaking for weeks!

Although Teddy Boys are associated with Rock and Roll music, the style came before the music. Teddy Boys are and were a totally British phenomenon. In the 1980's many Rock and Roll appreciation societies were formed and these invariably contained ageing former devotees of the Teddy Boy fashion.

These could hardly be said to evoke fear and trembling. The slicked back greying hair and creaking limbs were more likely to invite the term "teddy bears"! Amused affection? Oh dear! Whatever happened to "Oy! You! Who do think you are looking at? Avert your eyes or I will smash your face in."

Hah! Submitted by John Hines WELFARE TALKING ABOUT FUNERALS Submitted by Barbara Salisbury This article has come about just because a friend asked my advice about leaving instructions for her family after her death. I gave her the number of a funeral director which Diane Edwards used when Eric died. The reason for this was that my husband had died just a few months before Eric and I felt I had been overcharged and after comparing the price of both funeral expenses it was evident I was. For instance there was a 300€ difference in the price of the coffin and that was just one item.

The problem with funerals is very often insurance is taken out to cover the costs, so having bought some kind of policy attitudes change and costs no longer matter. But some of us, me included are suspicious about such insurance policies, so it is our purse which is affected. The other problem is that we have very little practice in arranging such an event, possibly once or twice in a lifetime, so we are not proficient in dealing with such matters, coupled with the situation that if we are the ones arranging the funeral we are emotionally involved and are not on best form to make the decisions.

I always liken funerals to weddings, in that organisers of such events know emotions are running high, thus they take advantage of the fact that we want the best for our loved ones – hence the rip off.

Anyway to get down to facts, as a result of my friend seeking my advice I ended up contacting the funeral director and by arrangement he came to my house with his English counterpart. They did give me impartial information which I list below – 1. Do not rush to sign any papers after being informed of the death. Take your time.

2. If the death occurs in a government institution, for instance the Costa del Sol, they have the facility of storing the body until the funeral free of charge.

3. The funeral does not have to take place within a couple of days, you can choose to delay the event so that relatives and friends can be informed and you have time to make proper arrangements. A fee will be charged if the body is stored by a private organisation.

4. At the moment there are strict rules on the type of coffin used and the sealing, BUT new legislation is in the pipe-line, which may permit wicker or cardboard coffins to be used.

5. There is a big difference in the charges in Estepona and Manilva crematoriums. This is because Estepona is privately owned, whereas Manilva is run by the government, hence Manilva is considerably cheaper..

The funeral directors at my house quoted the sum of 2,300€ for the preliminaries after death i.e. preparation of the body, transport, coffin etc, but then the cost of the funeral service itself is variable according to religious custom, the wishes of the deceased and of course family.

A death certificate and passport is needed for the deceased. More than one death certificate might be needed for making claims.

As information to new members and a reminder to existing members, the Ice Club offer the premises to be used free of charge for refreshments and bar facilities after the funeral ceremony. Food can also be provided by volunteers from the Club, arranged through me, the only cost being the price of the food. A levy is also charged of 25€, which goes to the Club to cover incidentals used.

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

Buying your ticket: Please produce your membership card together with the correct money. Have prepared your choice of menu if applicable. Final ticket booking: All tickets must be booked and paid for on or before the last Thursday coffee morning before the event. Late phone bookings cannot be accepted. Members are advised to attend the last Thursday before a trip in case there are any last minute alterations.

Refunds: Cannot be given for either deposits or tickets, unless the organiser is notified in time, always providing the trip is full and a replacement can be found from the waiting list. Tickets are not transferable to other members without authorisation of the organiser.

Tips: Included in the cost of coach travel and restaurants, but not for hotels.

Smoking: The smoking of tobacco and any other substance is not be permitted anywhere in or on the premises of The International Club of Estepona, Bahia Dorada.

Dogs: 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.

Club magazine by post: If you leave Estepona for longer than a month, your magazine can be posted. Please hand stamped envelopes (correct stamps in Euros), to Terry Smith. On the reverse, please write the months you wish to receive, they will be posted to you as soon as they are issued.

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

ACTIVITY ORGANISERS Art Group Books Bowls Bridge…”Duplicate” Computer Group, Posters Film Night Gardening Group

Regina Stall Peter Galloway Reg Astle Tim Taminiau Vic Loughran Sue Potter Sandy Avis Pamela Shine Genealogical Dave Hackett Golf Organiser Alan Davis ICE Players (Drama Group) Margaret Hall Keep Fit Sue Jenkins-Better Ladies’ Book Club Krista Carter Ladies’ Lunches Margaret Whittley Lottery Organiser Mavis Tolfree Quiz Night, Songs of Praise, Art Class Joan Thompson Rambling Sue Potter Spanish Lessons Martin Holmes Stitch & Bitch Nina Taminiau Ticket Sales Joanna Mitchell Ticket Sales, Advertising Manager Jackie Simmonds Ticket Sales Patricia Smith Videos Roger Richards Whist Ian & Lin Ingram

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CLUB COMMITTEE PRESIDENT Doug Mitchell 667 998 800 952 897 977 VICE-PRESIDENT Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 SECRETARY Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799 TREASURER Ted Lunniss 608 601 230 952 923 892 MAGAZINE EDITOR Terry Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 CATERING MANAGER Brenda Taylor 654 579 492 952 805 739 HOUSEKEEPER Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577 MEMBER (Estepona) Julie Wood 639 542 387 952 913 174 MEMBER Diane Hackett 626 080 829 952 893 965 MEMBER (Theatre Liaison) Keith H. Ranshaw 951 977 223 PUBLICITY (Facebook & Manilva) Anna Tandy 619 673 320 NON COMMITTEE POSTS LOCAL KEY HOLDER Nigel Nevshehir 689 457 410 952 791 449 (If available) MAINTENANCE MANAGER Rob Potter 671 725 243 952 892 386 MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY Anthony 697 941 869 951 272 360 & Pamela Shine BAR MANAGER Mac McIntyre 610 047 228 952 808 556 ASST BAR MANAGER VACANCY AUDITOR Ron Pegrum 680 718 990 952 891 175 ASST. TREASURER Vic Loughran 952 886 772 WELFARE: Members are requested to notify our welfare officer, Barbara Salisbury if they know of any member who is ill. 952 796 368, email salsbarb@yahoo.co.uk HOSTESS : Introduce new members : - Maureen Baldwin-Winckle 952 791 812

MAGAZINE ADVERTISING RATES AS FROM 1ST JANUARY 2011 For adverts presented in desired layout, includes inclusion on our web site with links to your site if applicable. Classified Ads: Members Only, Free Quarter page - 6€ per month - colour 7€ per month Half page - 12€ per month- colour 14€ per month Full page - 24€ per month - colour 28€ per month (Discounts:- for 6 months 10%, and for the whole year 20%) PLEASE NOTE: Colour is only available to inside front and rear cover pages and rear cover, also adjacent to centre pages.

Advertising fees to be prepaid before the 20th of the month to:Jackie Simmonds, Advertising Manager, Tel. 952 797 921 or 652 798 107 Copy to be in before the 15th of any month, for inclusion in the following month’s issue.

Copy can be e-mailed to: - terrysmith@siberme.com ICE (Siberme) accepts no responsibility for contents of any advertisement appearing.

INTERNATIONAL CLUB OF ESTEPONA (Siberme) I.C.E. Clubhouse, Urbanisation Bahia Dorada, Entrada 5, at Km. 149, A 7, Estepona 29680 Malaga

Clubhouse: Telephone 952 802 549 ICE Web Site: www.siberme.com Email: clubsiberme@hotmail.com 37

Three Little Pigs went out to dinner one night. The waiter came and took their drink order.

'I would like a Sprite,' said the first little piggy.

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The drinks were brought out and the waiter took their orders for dinner.

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'I would like the salad plate,' said the second piggy.

'I want beer, lots and lots of beer,' said the third little piggy.

The meals were brought out and a while later the waiter approached the table and asked if the piggies would like any dessert.

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'I want beer, lots and lots of beer,' exclaimed the third little piggy.

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