Costa Cálida Chronicle January 2013

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Date: January 2013
Issue: 2
Volume: XIII
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We all hope that you our readers have had a good Christmas and even better New Year! Let us hope that 2013 is a good one and that there will be good news in the area with the progress of the Paramount Theme Park and possibly the opening of the new airport at Corvera.
We would like to thank the following people for their regular articles throughout the year: Jane Cronin Spanish Rainbow Satellites TV News Mark Davies Classic Artistes Dick & Clodagh Gardening Sara Millbank Ma Millbank David Gay Golf Tips Clive Palmer Exploring Murcia Phil Jones Monthly Quiz Jennie Iredale Housing Update Liz Edmiston Food for Thought Talk Spanish Spanish News The Robertson Children Childrens Chatterbox Santi Leo Cehegin Scene Freya Horoscopes Paco Vet Animal Matters Jennifer Ask Jennifer We would also like to thank those readers who have taken time to send in letters, stories or articles during the year. We always try to print these, as there are always new places to visit in the area and events to go to that may not have been advertised. These all add to the magazine and make the Costa Clida Chronicle the largest free and probably the best loved magazine in
the area. We are still happy to help the charities and organizations by printing their reports free for them each month, but of course without our advertisers, none of this would be possible, so a special thank you to them. New advertisers: Restaurante La Terraza Enjoy your Leisure Nigel Birchill as Elvis Rentalia Invest Welcome Back: Yoga & Pilates Crystal Designs Petro Alhama Beauty Essentials
Happy New Year from all of us at the Chronicle

If you are wondering what to do with all your old Christmas cards, there are collection points for recycling greeting cards at the Post Ofce and Best Wishes on Camposol Sector B and Noahs ARC Charity Shop, Puerto de Mazarrn.
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Burns Night 25th January Burns Night is now celebrated all over the world on or around January 25. It commemorates the life of the bard (poet) Robert Burns, who was born on January 25th 1759 and died on July 21st 1796. He wrote numerous poems and lyrics that addressed political and civil issues. He is regarded as a pioneer of the Romantic movement, and after his death he became a great source of inspiration to the founders of both liberalism and socialism, and a cultural icon in Scotland. Burns birthplace in Alloway is now a public museum known as Burns Cottage. His house in Dumfries is operated as the Robert Burns House, and the Robert Burns Centre in Dumfries features more exhibits about his life and works. Ellisland Farm in Auldgirth, which he owned from 1788 to 1791, is maintained as a working farm with a museum and interpretation centre by the Friends of Ellisland Farm. The day also celebrates Burns contribution to Scottish culture. Burns best known work is Auld Lang Syne which is also sung at Hogmanay. Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And auld lang syne? CHORUS: For auld lang syne, my jo, For auld lang syne, Well take a cup o kindness yet, For auld lang syne. And surely yell be your pint-stowp! And surely Ill be mine! And well tak a cup o kindness yet, For auld lang syne. CHORUS
We twa hae run about the braes, and pud the gowans ne; But weve wanderd mony a weary t, Sin auld lang syne. CHORUS We twa hae paidld i the burn, Frae morning sun till dine; But seas between us braid hae roard Sin auld lang syne. CHORUS And theres a hand, my trusty ere! And gies a hand o thine! And well tak a right gude-willy waught, For auld lang syne. CHORUS Many bars and restaurants hold a Burns Supper which traditionally includes cocka-leekie soup (chicken and leek soup); haggis; neeps (mashed turnips or swedes) and tatties (mashed potatoes); cranachan (whipped cream mixed with raspberries and served with sweet oat wafers); and bannocks (a kind of bread cooked on a griddle). Whisky is the traditional drink. These events may be informal or formal and many of them include toasts and readings of pieces written by Robert Burns. The evening usually centres around the entrance of the haggis (a type of sausage prepared in a sheeps stomach) on a large platter to the sound of a piper playing bagpipes. When the haggis is on the table, the host reads the Address to a Haggis. This is an ode that Robert Burns wrote to the Scottish dish. At the end of the reading, the haggis is ceremonially sliced into two pieces and the meal begins. At Burns Night events, many men wear kilts and women may wear shawls, skirts or dresses made from their family tartan. A tartan was originally a woollen cloth with
a distinctive pattern made by using colours of weft and warp when weaving. Particular patterns and combinations of colours were associated with different areas, clans and families. Tartan patterns are now printed on various materials. The Scottish ag is often displayed at Burns Night celebrations. It is known as the Saltire and consists of a rectangular blue background with thick white bars on the diagonals. The diagonals form a cross that represents Saint Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland. Local Bar and Restaurants Celebrating Burns Night include: In 1996, a musical about Burns life called Red Red Rose won third place at a competition for new musicals in Denmark. Robert Burns was played by John Barrowman. My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose O my Luves like a red, red rose Thats newly sprung in June; O my Luves like the melodie Thats sweetly playd in tune. As fair art thou, my bonnie lass, So deep in luve am I: And I will luve thee still, my dear, Till a the seas gang dry: Till a the seas gang dry, my dear, And the rocks melt wi the sun: I will luve thee still, my dear, While the sands o life shall run. And fare thee well, my only Luve And fare thee well, a while! And I will come again, my Luve, Tho it were ten thousand mile.
Over the last 12-18 months more and more householders have complained about Bogus gas service maintenance men, how much they charge and whether they are legal or not. Costa Clida International Radio have constantly put out warnings about these gas men; where they are (many thanks to the listeners, who advise us, to advise you) and what to do about them. We do appreciate that not everybody listens to the radio, or may not have heard the warnings. With this in mind, we have undertaken to try to get the correct information from Repsol regarding this problem, so below is a quick resume about our ndings and hopefully with this advice to hand it will stop anybody else being conned by these so-called gas men. We have heard stories that householders have been charged over 200 for approx 1 hours work, and have been escorted to the bank to get the money to pay the bill. The rst thing all householders need to know is that Repsol do not do cold calling. They operate an appointment-only system, so if these service engineers knock at your door, without an appointment, they do not work for Repsol. They may well work for another service company that is permitted to service gas appliances, to use the Repsol logo, and be a completely legal and registered company, but do not work for Repsol, and as such are only trying to earn a living, not a crime. With this information in hand, ask for identication and bear in mind, once you have allowed them into your property, it is your responsibility to make sure that what they are purporting to do to your gas appliances, is with your agreement and to your satisfaction. Once they tell you what they are intending to do, always ask how much it is going to cost. If possible get the estimate on an ofcial piece of paper, not a scrap from the drawer. If they refuse this simple action, very politely ask them to leave, and come back later with the right paperwork. Always try to avoid any confrontations. If you then give them permission to do the repairs etc, it is your responsibility to pay the bill/factura and as such you have no recourse for complaints. If they do work for Repsol the factura will be on ofcial Repsol headed paper. Please remember that gas hoses and regulators have a shelf-life and as such should be checked and changed regularly. The orange gas hose should have a date on it. That date indicates when it should be checked and changed if necessary. If used outside on BBQs, they will deteriorate quicker than hoses in the house on heaters and water appliances. A competent DIYer should be capable of changing hose, clips and regulator on an outdoor BBQ in approx 30-45 minutes. Costs at the Repsol ofces in Puerto de Mazarron using ofcial Repsol products are as follows: Regulator 10-15 Hose is approx 1.50 per metre (prices may vary in a DIY shop or ferreteria). If you are unsure, whether it is tted correctly, please contact a certied plumber or gas-tter
who should be able check it for you, albeit for a small cost. We sincerely hope that the above will help everybody to be aware and use common sense. If your neighbour is a holiday-maker, please warn them about what might happen if these men call, or get another copy of the Chronicle and tag this page leaving it where your neighbour can nd it.
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The Yorkshire Linen Co, Mazarrn Now Even Bigger, Brighter and Better!
on value. Customers will nd even more choice of products with new ranges such as dried owers and vases, ornaments, pictures, candles, lampshades and rugs. The Yorkshire Linen Companys success is built on the customer being king and they take great pride in providing outstanding products backed by an extremely high standard of customer care. Their motto of expect more, pay less encapsulates their whole philosophy.
One of the areas most popular stores, The Yorkshire Linen Co, has now expanded to give its customers even more choice and space. Extending into the unit next door has increased the oor space to over 200 square metres. Peter and Karen, who own the business, said We had outgrown the existing shop and really needed more space. We decided to invest in the business due to the growing demand for specialist soft furnishings products. By listening to our customers, we think we know exactly what they want in terms of stock on the shelves, plus the environment they prefer to shop in. We are in our eighth year of business and have gained an envious reputation for providing customers with a wide range of home textiles and decorative accessories for every room in the house, at fantastic prices. We can now offer our customers a greater range of home furnishings with the emphasis rmly
know that they can buy something a bit different for their homes. This, alongside their excellent level of service and advice, has seen the business grow into one of the most popular shops in the area. Many customers have become friends and lots of people pop in regularly to see what is new and pick up the papers, the Chronicle or just for a chat or a sweet! Peter, Karen and their staff look forward to serving you in 2013 and would like to wish everyone a very happy, healthy and peaceful New Year. A real success story, The Yorkshire Linen Company is an established and inuential retail operator in the UK and has more than 40 stores and employs over 300 staff. There are now 9 stores in Spain and Portugal. As franchisees, this allows Peter and Karen to pass on great choice and value to their customers. With regular deliveries from the UK and other suppliers in Spain and Germany, a lot of the collections are unique to The Yorkshire Linen Co and customers Yorkshire Linen is open MondayFriday 10am-6pm & Saturday 10am2pm. Parking is easy above the Mercadona at the commercial centre in Puerto de Mazarrn, opposite Lidl. For more information call 968 595 946 or 650 857 619. See the latest collections on the NEW website at www.yorkshirelinen.com
The Evolutionists of Almeria and Murcia. Two organised walks took place on November 18th, both in the San Juan de los Terreros area. One walk planned for the less serious walkers attracted 11 participants and proceeded along the Paseo to the coastal village of Pozo del Esparto, lasting about 2.5 hours along at terrain.
(made in Reading Berks!), and now ripe for renovation. After 2.5 hours of a strenuous uphill pull, we reached the high ridge and were rewarded with magnicent sunlit views along the coast and inland. The group then repaired downhill to a restaurant in San Juan de los Terreros for a rest and well-earned refreshment. There were 35 diners in all and the conviviality continued all afternoon. The Evolutionists enjoyed a lovely walk on Saturday 15th December in perfect, mild weather. With 11 people in the group, Joan and Jon Thompson led us from Bolnuevo Paseo across the slopes of the Moreras. After our 3 hour excursion, Rincon Elias provided an excellent menu and a convivial atmosphere.
Our next walk is in the New Year, on January 19th in the Aguilas area. Everyone is welcome to take part in our walks which are outlined on our website at bolnuevo.com/ evolutionists. Following the AGM at which Richard Ward was re-elected Chairman and John Blakey Secretary/Treasurer, the group was treated by Martin Rushton to a learned summary of the work of the Hadron Collider in Switzerland which he had visited recently. There, scientists are searching for the Higgs Boson by setting up speed of light collisions using different sub-atomic particles. This is to replicate the conditions which occurred at the time of the Big Bang. If the Higgs Particle can be denitely identied, the Standard Model of particle physics and the creation of the Universe can be nally veried as it is now believed to react with other particles to convert energy into mass. If so it would therefore explain how all the immense energy at the birth of the Universe 13.7 billion years ago has been transformed into galaxies, planets, dust, gas and every physical object in existence (including ourselves). The importance of this work will open up new avenues of research and nally does away with the notion that it is the God Particle.
The main walk had 23 participants and commenced at the village of Los Lobos (where we were dismayed by the extensive damage from the recent storm), and proceeded up the seemingly endless slopes of Mt Tenerife. The extensive, derelict mine workings, going back 120 years, at one time employed upwards of 12,000 men and offered us a fascinating insight into the deprivations and industry of previous generations. We rested a while noting a huge toothed wheel with its two massive boilers,
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No-Claims Discount/Bonus Protection Everyone is looking for opportunities to reduce their insurance costs at the moment. Most people know that one of the key things that help to keep the cost down is your noclaims bonus on your car insurance. This is a discount applied to the base rate based on the number of years you have held insurance without making a claim. If you make a claim, your no-claims bonus is reduced, causing your insurance premium to rise at renewal. Insurance claims are settled on a fault or nonfault basis. To clarify this, if you cannot claim from a third party to recoup your losses, in insurance terms this is a fault claim. To give a few examples;
If your car is stolen, you cannot claim from anyone else, so this is classed as a fault and you lose no claims bonus. If someone hits your vehicle in a car park and drives off without leaving details and the vehicle needs repairing, then again this is classed as a fault claim. This can seem unfair, as obviously it is not your fault that someone decided to steal your car or damage it whilst you are not in it, but you have to suffer at renewal time. Ibex Insurance now offer the opportunity to protect your no claims bonus. This means that in the event of a claim, regardless of blame, your no-claims bonus remains intact.
The Ibex Protected No-Claims Bonus allows up to two fault claims in any three year period. Not every insurer in Spain offers this and we recommend that you check your policy documents to see if you have this valuable cover. If you do not have this it may be worth contacting us at renewal time to add this to your policy. Contact Kelly and Wendy for further information and a quote. C.C. Upper Local 2, Avda Doctor Meca S/N, 30860 Puerto de Mazarrn, Murcia Tel: +34 968 595 945 Fax: +34 968 974 731 Email: mazarron@ibexinsure.com
Hi from Bob, and on behalf of Welcome, a very happy New Year to you all, and I hope that you had a good Christmas, whether you were back in the UK or here at home in sunny Spain. A lot has happened in Welcome since last month, so Ill go straight in with whats been going on. In November, we had the long-awaited return of the Rich Bitch Show. A full room was kept entertained all night by the comedy and songs of the very popular trio that we have all come to know and love. Lots of audience participation as usual and not too many red faces when it came to the more risqu bits! A fabulous night, and lets hope that theyll be back soon. The ladies had their annual day out on 5th December, and went to the new shopping mall in La Zenia for two hours of frenzied bargain- hunting, then on to Torrevieja for
a bit of sight-seeing before an evening of entertainment at the Lounge Bar, with the ever-popular Ricky Powell. Everybody was singing and dancing of course; yet another enjoyable Welcome excursion. Our Christmas Dance was on Dec e m b e r 12th, with a new face to Welcome, the lovely Rhionne, and the return of Rob Sweeney. They kept us dancing all night long with their vast repertoire of songs from the 60s right up to today, and soon had us all in party mood. As usual, Santa Claus (aka Bert) paid us a visit, pulled along in his sleigh by two intrepid reindeer - well, to be more accurate, me and Fran dressed up in brown leggings, suede boots, furry gloves and silly antlers! Everybody thought it a great laugh (I think) and the cameras were clicking away like crazy. Mind you, I was glad to get those leggings off! They were itching like mad! It was hinted, though, that maybe I shouldnt wear them again have you seen my legs? If you have, youll know
what I mean! Another fantastic night, and thanks to Rosemary and her helpers for all their hard work. Forthcoming events: January 9th Games Night at Marianos, Camposol A on January 9th at just 3 for a night of fun and laughter, with beetle drive, bingo and quiz. Always a good night that you wont want to miss. January 23rd Welcome Dance at Marianos, Camposol A with tributes to Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, Barry Manilow and the Everlys. Only 8 for what promises to be a fabulous night. Just 5 extra for pork escalope and chips. February 14th Valentines Dance at Marianos, Camposol A with the return of the Jazz Singer, and also Gene Pitney and Matt Christian. 10 and 5 for lamb chop and chips. February 16th-18th we are off to the Races at Mijas, staying two nights at the 4-star hotel Triton in Benalmadena, B & B at 150 per person. We go to the races on 17th, and the next day, before returning home, visiting the ancient hill town of Ronda. This is always a popular trip, so reserve now. May 11th Welcome Cruise to the Norwegian fjords leaves our area; overnight in Madrid, ight to Copenhagen, then 7 nights aboard MSC Poesia, fully inclusive at special discounted prices. Rosemary has full details. Book/Jigsaw Swap restarts on January 8th, then on again 22nd. Call Jo on 669 457 985 for more information. Petanca is on January 30th at the rear of Marianos, and on the last Wednesday of each month, starting at 1pm. The next Welcome Meeting is on January 5th where you can purchase tickets for all events. Call Rosemary on 620 105 179 for more information, or email rosemarybeak@hotmail.com, or visit www.welcomegroupspain.com
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Following an awful week of heavy rainfall, we were blessed with a wonderful gift of a lovely sunny day in mid-November. A small group of us met at 10am at the entrance of the Camping La Puerta in Moratalla with Canela
our four legged member full of enthusiasm as always for the walk ahead. We walked from the Somogil de Abajo until Bancal de la Carrasca and La Dehesica and we stopped for lunch at the blue pool. We enjoyed the amazing views of the Alharabe River with its cliffs, with the beautiful colours of the leaves of the trees changing for the Autumn. On route we looked for a precious wild mushroom named nscalo or guscano (lactarius deliciosus in Latin), but there were none to be found, although we passed other people en route that were doing the same. In total we walked 14.5 kilometres quite happily without any problems, although we did have a few scary moments when we had to cross through a few large puddles and cross the river, but all survived without getting too wet!! We would like to repeat this walk next
year when hopefully it is not so wet. WARM (Walkers Around the Region of Murcia) is a friendly group of people who enjoy walking. We cover the region of Murcia, although at the moment the majority of our members live in the Northwest of the region (Mula, Bullas, Calasaparra, Cehegn and Moratalla). We have a wide variety of walks for the coming year and a reasonable degree of tness is required for all of them. The walks can be anything from 3 to 7 hours with lunch being a picnic or a meal in a local restaurant. The walks are arranged by the members and each member takes full responsibility for their walk. In January we have two walks planned and if you would like to join us please contact warm2005@gmail. com for further information.
Street in Calasparra Being Named after Pedro Cano Pedro Cano is now 68 years old and was born in the small Murcian town of Blanca in 1944. He was the youngest of three brothers and Pedro began his artistic air after his father died in 1954. His older brothers tried to cheer him up by giving him a box of colouring crayons. This was the beginning of Canos fascination with art and by teaching himself to draw he was able to
put his problems to one side. As his skills improved he took up working with oil paints, which became his preferred medium. Although not as well known as Picasso, Dali and Goya, Cano has made an impact on the international art scene and has produced over two thousand paintings, the rst of which was a painting of two trees in bloom. This theme has continued throughout his career, together with solitude, expressed through shape and light. He has been
inuenced by Vermeer and much of his work shows careful and detailed work, which remains fresh and vibrant. After studying art at the Academy of San Fernando in Madrid, Cano then attended the Spanish Academy in Rome and spent ve years in New York. Although he has spent time travelling the world, he remains enchanted by his home town of Blanca where he spends time on a regular basis and is a highly respected member of the community.
In honour of Canos work, Blanca opened the Fundacion Pedro Cano Museum and Gallery in November 2010, and he continues to offer regular art events and workshops to locals and visitors to the picturesque town. The ofcial naming of the street in Calasparra will be taking place in the New Year and Pedro Cano is expected to attend the ceremony.
A childrens story written for a Spanish competition by Pepa Mur, translated by her into English. The Little One The child was wrapped in tissue paper. He was almost naked, with only a linen napkin. The woman wrapped her hands forming a shell to keep him warm. Soon the child got out of his lethargy. How happy the woman was! With a tissue, she helped him get rid of plaster that covered the skin. How beautiful he was! Mamaa ... whispered the child. She had prepared a cap of warm milk and organic cake. The child thought he had had a nap, but in reality forty years had passed. Mommy I dreamed that we were staying at home forever, here, with the cow and the angel. Where is the house? But that was not possible anymore. The cottage was fake. The mother smiled and put on a dress made from a glove nger. Today Ill show your true home. It is in the elds and forests. Youll see how you like the sun, and how beautiful is the rain. Those three days the old woman walked with the little boy on her shoulder so he could see the beauty of all that is on earth, because the childs eyes were new and he saw all the details. He saw small
animals that lurked in the way under the gravel, and dogs on leads, or eeing by tree branches with fruits in their branches. He was also excited by noises next to his mother; the engine of the bus or the trains repeated wheezing. Never before had they travelled together in this way. He had a little burst of happiness.
He could not be guided by the butteries or bees. The animals are also wrong and die. Listen to what your gut tells you. But how was your instinct? Was a voice inside your chest? Would it be like a nger saying yes or no? Was a label painted on objects? The little baby had many doubts, but it was quiet because he thought they would be together forever, and his mother taught him to recognize his own secret voice, but one of those nights, the last one he slept in the woods, the mother sang a song very long and lay still until he fell asleep, tucked under his silver hair. At the end of the third day the mother was cold and didnt open her eyes. The little boy rested his head on his mothers cheek for a while. He wanted to leave her body, but as time went on she was losing her red colour, turning yellow and then she fell like a leaf. Groups of bees came for him to join them until winter. In the hive it will be hot. Late butteries and bumblebees, hummingbirds, dragonies and all the little winged insects came out of hiding to invite him to join them. After a while the boy went ying with them.
Then they walked through gardens and plantations, the mother sometimes stopped to eat a sandwich and gave him some grains of pollen, carrying the pollen grains in a thimble. She taught him how to nd pollen in the jasmine and marigold, and warned him not to touch the fruit. Only touch authentic owers, those having true seed. Sometimes owers or larger fruit are not real, but are modied in laboratories, have lost their essence which could kill you too.
Just what were those gifts all about that the wise men brought and presented to Jesus (who by this time was a toddler)? Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh can all be seen to have a special purpose and meaning. Gold is associated with royalty and symbolised Jesus role as the King of kings. His family may have used this gift to help them in their ight to Egypt and their return to their homeland. Frankincense was a type of incense burned by the priests and used as a sacrice during services of worship. It symbolised Jesus priesthood. This offering may well have been used practically during prayer
Myrrh was used to embalm bodies prior to burial and prophetically signied that Jesus was born to suffer and die. Jesus mother Mary may have used the Myrrh for His burial. The main purpose of travelling such a long distance, which took them almost two years, was to worship the child Jesus. Mathew 2:11 on coming to the house, they saw the child with His mother Mary and they bowed down and worshipped Him We will be using 6th January at 11am for our own celebrations, which will include communion, when we will be able to reect and remember what Jesus has done for us. Why not join us and see how we do things in an informal and relaxed atmosphere? On 21st January we will be hosting a Burns Night Evening. Both of these events will be supported by Ken, Carol and family from Open Door and of course dont forget Tuesday mornings from 11:30am for coffee, welsh cakes and fellowship.
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No 3A Campillio y Suertes, Cehegin. Happy New Year to you all. We have some good things happening in January. Here in Spain Los Reyes Magos is celebrated in a big way. To us it is better known as Epiphany on the 6th of January, twelfth night after Christmas, by which time all the tinsel and glitter of Christmas should have been put away for another year leaving us with time to reect.
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There are two cave experiences in the Calasparra area which we have thoroughly enjoyed. One is very much a simple outdoor excursion and sightseeing trip. The other is slightly more serious, but even so, designed for most people. The rst of the caves is Calasparras best known attraction the Santuario de Nuestra Seora de la Esperanza (the Sanctuary of our Lady of Hope). La Esperanza is about 5 kilometres from the town itself to the north by the Ro Segura. However, if you are driving there from Calasparra, do stop en route at the Mirador (viewpoint) de las Lomas which gives a truly superb view over the Segura valley and Calasparras famous rice elds, as well as of the surrounding mountains. La Esperanza is just beyond the Mirador and down a hill. There is ample parking, but if you go on a weekend, especially a Sunday in the holiday season, the whole place will be crowded with locals and visitors alike. It is a very popular destination.
Virgen de la Esperanza became the Patron of Calasparra and her esta is celebrated every year on 8 September. Next to the church, on one side is a gift shop, and on the other the camarin. The latter is where images of the virgin are dressed for religious occasions, with numerous vestments and gowns, the crown worn by the Virgin and chalices etc on display. These cloaks and gowns are intricately embroidered in various colours and are really works of art in themselves. Regardless of your religious orientation, it is a display well worth seeing. If looking at all these sights has given you a hunger and thirst, you will be relieved to nd that at the end of the road by the church is a large restaurant and bar. Then, if you feel that you need exercise after eating and drinking, you can descend the steps to the path which goes alongside the fast owing Segura for what is a very pleasant terrace walk indeed. The second cave is the Cueva del Puerto, a real cave! In fact, it forms part of a system which is one of the largest in Murcia. There is, however, a specially developed guided tourist route for visitors on Saturday late afternoons and Sunday mornings/early afternoons, at hourly intervals. To get there, you follow a signposted rural road from the Venta Reales, some 5 miles or so from Calasparra on the Cieza road, for some distance amid citrus trees and through a very short tunnel under the railway line. After crossing another rural road, you soon arrive at an obvious parking area immediately before some gates across the road (which may be open) with the Cueva del Puerto Interpretation Centre (which is visible perched on the hillside for much of your drive on the rural road) several hundred yards up the steep hill in front of you. Although it may be possible to park in the very limited space at the Centre, we decided to have the invigorating exercise of a steep climb up to the Interpretation Centre, pausing occasionally to look at the superb scenery. When we were there (September 2012), the Centre was still very much a work in progress and still not open.
temperature constant at around 18C. You will certainly sweat whilst on the tour! On your tour, you pass through numerous caves and passages such the S o t a n o de Gaudi ( G a u d i s C e l l a r ) where the stalactites, stalagmites and columns are particularly impressive. You will also see a whole host of other rock formations on which you can use your imagination a monkey, a vagabond, gnomes, an elephant, a dolphin, a snake, plus interesting coral-like structures.
The site of La Esperanza is a deep gorge carved by the Ro Segura. At the ornate entrance to the main area of the Sanctuary, look up at the sheer cliffs and rock face which bound this side of the valley together with the nets which are positioned to prevent rock falls on to unsuspecting visitors. Of course, the main feature of the location is the magnicent church in the natural cave in the rock. It is well worth looking around. It is longitudinal and rectangular in shape with rock walls and ceiling. The rock ceiling slopes quite markedly, being high at the altar end and less so at the back. The signboard at the entrance says that the church was founded at the beginning of the 17th Century, although it is said that there was a cult of the Virgin in existence here well before then. However, there is a fascinating story behind the creation of the Sanctuary. The legend tells of a shepherd looking after his sheep by these caves who stumbled across an image of the Virgin, lost many years previously by a Christian Knight. The shepherd told the civil and religious authorities of his nd and they, and others from Calasparra, came to see the image and take it back to the town. However, although small (it is popularly known as La Pequeica) it was so heavy for its size that it was decided that the Virgin had to be venerated there and so the church was constructed in the caves themselves. At some point, a larger image of the Virgin was added and, by 1786, both images were being venerated. In 1840, La
The tour of the caves (6 per person in September 2012) is not for the fainthearted, although anyone with normal mobility should have no problem. It is guided throughout and the guide had both a torch and stick with which to indicate interesting features; in Spanish naturally. If there is only a handful of people on the tour, which lasts the best part of an hour, you may also be offered a torch, but if you remember, take your own. The tourist route through the caves is well constructed with concrete paths and steps with white painted edges. It is also lit, but there are shadows so the extra light of a torch may sometimes be helpful. Some surfaces are quite steep and you will occasionally be advised to tread carefully because of damp on the ground, or to watch your head/back in the lower sections (there are no hard hats provided!). We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and felt our early Sunday morning start had been more than adequately rewarded. Article by Clive and Rosie Palmer who have written several guide books on towns and regions in Murcia. These can be seen at, and obtained from, www.lulu.com, or contact clive.palmer5@btinternet.com. Clive and Rosies most recent book, Exploring Murcia, Days Out is available to buy from the CHM/Costa Clida Chronicle ofce on Camposol B, Best Wishes (who also stock other of their books), or phone Patti on 986 433 978.
100 or so yards from the Interpretation Centre were two large wooden doors in the hillside with the title Cueva del Puerto above them. These appeared the obvious entrance, but to our surprise, we had to climb about another 50 metres up the hill to another small building to reach the entrance we would use. The humidity in the caves is over 90% and the
Excursion 5: From El Somogil to Barranco De Hondares On 25th November we headed towards Hondares Ravine, which was the penultimate tour of the autumn programme Discovering Moratalla. The morning was cold, but the sun heated up as only it can do at this time of year in the Region of Murcia. We started the walk from Las Juntas del Arroyo de Hondares and Rio Alhrabe, wondering how we could nd the ravine.
managed to show only small pieces of this fossil resin. The wealth of information tells us of the climate, vegetation, wildlife and the great res that occurred in el Albiense, while dinosaurs still ran around here. We continued our journey to meet La Gran Encina del Somogil the monumental tree, which extends its ancient branches across the path we follow. We took this opportunity to stop and take some photos. How many travellers have rested under this old oak tree? We advanced directly on the bed of the ravine, which is in a ooded area, and were surprised to see a woodcock or a limcolo. It is not the rst time that we have seen one here, but it is certainly quite rare. Moving through the vegetation, away from the noisy world, we reached the rst of the waterfalls, willows with yellow leaves and rushing water creating a wild and rugged cascade down a path to the right. We continued climbing up to the top of Las Tortugas and were surprised to see tyre tracks of bikes that have come to this remote place.
immense ecological value. We took more photos and started back. We quickly arrived near another converted cascade of water, took more photos and continue on down, not looking at the wild roses and clematis. Some were fortunate to observe a group of vultures ying high. The downhill return we almost rushed, starting to think about the food at the restaurant Montebenamor; local sausages, pork knuckle and the house fritters reminding us of those our mothers make. We talked about the day and other things with frequent laughter. We had the privilege of Isabel Andreu bestowing on us the rst oil of the season; many dunking the bread in delight. After congratulating those who gave us such an exquisite meal, we said goodbye.
The day continued to progress dramatically, with a good spring temperature, clean air, and the majestic landscape at the start of our walk. Our rst stop was in the Pozo del Somogil with the thermal water, which added to the list of wonders of this place. The humidity prevailing in recent weeks was obvious with so many mushrooms, the exuberance of mosses and micro-gardens that are near the ombligo de venus on the rocks, making a collage in various shades of green. A robin hidden in the thicket gave us the magic of its metallic note. It was difcult to cross the Arroyo de Hondares which had grown after recent rains. During the night the ravine has been used by many carnivorous mammals that inhabit the area, according to the amount of different excrement we encountered, from the little weasel, badger, fox and polecat. We imagine the nocturnal movements of these clever animals. This rst part of the walk was hard, but the sight of the yellow maples hanging from the tall cenajos, encouraged us to walk and climb the hill slowly. Soon we began to see the impressive Aguja Iniesta at the bottom of the Puntal de Fraile a dolomitic sculpture symbolic of this area.
We turned away from the path and went towards the cretaceous amber deposit, the only one of the Region of Murcia and the southernmost point of the Peninsula. Mixed with lignite and fusinitas, supports crushed the tons of dolomite which have
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The morning was well advanced as we admired the pond and the water curtain that provided a moist environment in which we found several endemic species of aquatic macroinvertebrates, a place of
If you thought that all the celebrations were over, think again as for the Spanish, the main celebrations will be over the weekend of 6th January. Even many of the bars and restaurants will be closed during this time as each town and village has its own festivals. It is time for families and friends to get together to celebrate Los Tres Reyes and the farmers may even have a day off from picking the olives, which appear to be plentiful this year. Barranda, near Caravaca will be celebrating during the last weekend of January for their Fiesta de las Cuadrillas when bands or cuadrillas from all over Spain join in competitions and events. These often last well into the early hours of the morning as only the Spanish know how. For more information, go to www.estadelascuadrillas.com/ Dick Whitt i n g t o n Panto For those of you who are feeling the post New Year Blues, cheer yourselves up by going to the Auditorium in Bullas to join in and watch the pantomime Dick Whittington being performed by Cloud Nine Drama Group on Saturday 2nd February. These drama players put so much into their productions that we should support them whenever we can. If you would like to become involved in future productions, give Pat Hunt a call
on 644 400 123 or email patsy.hunt@ gmail.com The Foundation Spanish Railways (FFE) and Turespaa signed a collaboration agreement for the promotion of Spanish Via Verde The managing director of FFE, Juan Pedro Pastor Valds, and the Secretary General of the Tourism Institute of Spain (Turespaa), Ignacio Valle Muoz, in the presence of Manuel Butler, Director General of Turespaa, have signed a collaboration agreement between the two entities in order to develop joint marketing actions aimed at strengthening the international market position of the tourism product Via Verde in 2013. The signing took place on Wednesday 12 December at the headquarters of Turespaa. Marketing actions that may be implemented under the agreement will be related to market research, the exchange of content and information materials, to share with travel agents and tour operators. There will also be campaigns aimed at consumers, as local marketing campaigns, direct marketing, Fairs and social networking presence. Priority markets where they will develop promotional activities are: France, UK, Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, the Nordic countries, the United States and Canada. That conventions validity will end on December 31st 2013. Via Verde SPANISH Railway Foundation c / Santa Isabel, 44 - 28012 MADRID Tel 911 511 057 www.viasverdes.com viasverdes@ffe.es
CEHEGN SCENE On the last Sunday of every month to May 2013 (excluding March 2013) in the Plaza del Castillo in the old town of Cehegin (Casco Antiguo) there is a craft market known as El Mesoncico . There you will nd more than 50 craftsmen of the area with stalls displaying such products as cured meats, hams, pottery, cakes, wines, cheeses, etc. On the 27th of January you will be able to see the traditional matanza (the preparation of freshly prepared pork). You will experience the wonderful avours of pork, roast meats and freshly barbecued cured meats and sausages, all accompanied by good wine and bread. There will also be handmade traditional Spanish dishes like olla and migas. Free parking is available at the Marble Technology Centre situated in Carretera Murcia, approached from the West. A free bus service is operated to the market place every 20 minutes. The Archaeological See of Begastri is opened for visitors on Saturdays and Sundays 10am-2pm. You will be able to see a video presentation followed by a guided tour to see the remains of the Iberian culture before the IV century B.C. 5th Car Boot Sale In Cehegn. Antiques And Second-Hand Goods A Car Boot Sale will be held in Cehegn on Sunday 20th of January at the square beside the old railway station in the Va Verde, just two minutes from Mercadona. There is plenty of room for parking and stalls will be provided by the Town hall at a price of 2. Anyone interested in booking a stall please contact the Cehegn Tourist Ofce on 968 723 550. All are welcome. Free Nature Walks Cehegin provides a variety of landscapes which include woods, mountains, hills, sloping valleys, scrubland and streams. These natural habitats host ora and fauna of special interest which provide a priceless tourist and educational resource. The walks take place on the last Saturday of each month. They are designed for people of all ages who enjoy hiking at fairly easy levels which makes them accessible for the whole family. The tourist walks are free and start at 9am and are 4-9km, and will take 2-3 hours. We are preparing the time-table for the nature walk in and around Cehegin for 2013. Please, contact Santi regarding the nature walk in January. **The Ecological Park Will Be Closed Until Further Notice ** Any further enquiries please contact the Cehegin Tourist Ofce located in front of the Town hall at 968 723 550 or visit our tourist website www.turismocehegin.es Santiago Leo Cehegin Tourist Ofce
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Britain joined the European Economic Community at the third attempt, after rejections in 1963 and 1967. Moorish Granada fell, completing 2nd 1492 the reconquest of Spain by Christian monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella. 4th 1967 Donald Campbell was killed trying to break his own water speed record in Bluebird K7 on Coniston Water. 6th 1838 American inventor Samuel Morse gave the rst demonstration of his invention, the electric telegraph. Blanchard and Jeffries made the 7th 1785 rst aerial crossing of the English Channel, in a hot air balloon. 9th 1799 British Prime Minister William Pitt introduced income tax to
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raise funds for the war against Napoleon. 10th 1863 The London Underground, the worlds oldest underground railway, opened between Paddington and Farringdon. 11th 1973 The Open University, Britains groundbreaking distancelearning university, awarded its rst degrees. 12th 1895 The National Trust was set up in the UK to preserve and protect landscapes of beauty or historic interest. 13th 2004 Harold Shipman, believed to be Britains most prolic serial killer, hung himself at Wakeeld Prison. 22nd 1901 Queen Victoria, the longest reigning monarch in British history, died aged 81 after 64
years as queen. 24th 1965 British statesman and national hero Winston Churchill died aged 90 and was honoured with a state funeral. 26th 1788 The rst convicts deported from England landed at Sydney Cove in Australia, commemorated by Australia Day. 26th 1926 British scientist John Logie Baird gave the rst public demonstration of television. 28th 1986 The US space shuttle Challenger exploded after take off from Cape Canaveral, killing all seven crew. 29th 1886 German engineer Karl Benz patented the rst practical car powered by a petrol internal combustion engine.
Luther Ronzoni Vandross was an American singer, songwriter and producer. He sold over 25 million albums and won 8 Grammy Awards including Best R&B Male Vocal Performance 4 times. In 2004 he won 4 Grammys including the award for Song of the Year for the track Dance with my Father which he co-wrote with Richard Marx. Born in New York on 20th April 1951, Vandross grew up in a musical family; he was playing the piano at the age of 3. He formed his rst group Shades of Jade whilst in High School and was also a member of a New York Theatre workshop Listen my Brother who had a couple of minor chart successes.Vandross went to University but dropped out after a year to pursue a career in music. He was mostly doing session work in the 70s working with artists such as Patti Labelle, Roberta Flack and Diana Ross. He was also writing songs working with David Bowie on the
Young Americans album co-writing the track Fascination.
By the late 80s Vandross was still releasing classic albums, but commercially, single chart success was eluding him. In 1985 he sang background vocals on the Stevie Wonder hit Part Time Lover as well as producing for other artists. In 1990 he wrote and sang on Who do you Love, a major hit with Whitney Houston and continued with the massive hit Best Things in Life are Free with Janet Jackson. The hits continued both solo and with artists such as Mariah Carey and in 1997 he was given the honour of singing the National Anthem at Superbowl XXXI at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans. Vandross had suffered from Diabetes and Hypertension which was generic in his family and illness was taking its toll. His last tour was in 2002 and in 2003 he released the classic album Dance with my Father which was a commercial and critical hit. On 16th April 2003 Vandross suffered a stroke and he withdrew from public life. He made a brief appearance on videotape at the 2004 Grammys to accept his award for Song of the Year (One of 4 he won for Dance with my Father.) His last appearance was on the Oprah Winfrey Show where he looked frail and very ill and he was never seen in public again. Luther Vandross died of a heart attack at the age of just 54 on 1st July 2005. After two days of viewing, his funeral was held at The Riverside Church on 5th July attended by not only everyone in the R&B Industry, but thousands of fans as well. I love his music especially the tracks Give me the Reason and Stop to Love and the songs he wrote and sang will be listened to and enjoyed for many more years by generations of fans old and new. You can listen to Mark Davies on Costa Clida Radio on Nite Express on Mon and Wed 7-9pm and on Friday evenings on Clida Rocks 7-9pm.
He continued writing and session work until in 1978 when he joined the disco band Greg Diamonds Bionic Boogie as lead singer. They were relatively successful with fans. but commercially did not do very well. It was an appearance on the Quincy Jones Sounds and Stuff like That television programme which made not only the public, but the music industry aware of how good he was. Vandross joined the famous pop dance act Change and their 1980 hits The Glow of Love and Searching with him singing lead vocals opened up the world for him. After disagreements mainly over money, Vandross quit Change in 1981 and immediately was snapped up by Epic Records. His debut album Never too Much was released in 1981 and was a commercial and critical success. He spent the 80s releasing albums, all of which were topping the R&B and mainstream charts, but he was also touring and nding time to record guest vocals with other artists. Vandross was also heavily into producing. Legendary singer Aretha Franklin asked him to produce her new album Jump to It and in 1983 he produced and worked with who he freely admitted was one of his major musical inuences, the great Dionne Warwick on her album How Many Times Can We Say Goodbye.
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Challenges for The New Gardening Year by Clodagh and Dick, holistic gardeners and authors living in Spain for 25 years Looking back over the last year, the thing that stands out is the very long spring to autumn dry spell with no rain until the last days of September and then moderate or heavy rains during October and November depending where one lives. With that rain, many plants responded amazingly with new growth and owers, so that those who did not get preChristmas early frosts had exceptionally colourful year-end gardens and there is more than normal growth to be pruned back during the winter cutback. Unfortunately, much of that growth is young and not hardened off by the summer sun, so if you are in a frost pocket, do cover the less hardy plants with eece and move plants in pots under cover. We line a large gazebo with a large circle of plastic to house 50 or so succulents etc from December until Easter, but most plants and trees can be given their major annual cut back now to ensure that they are of a good size and shape before they bud up for spring and summer owering. If you are new to Spain, Chapter 6.9 of our book Your Garden in Spain describes what needs to be done in some detail. Taking account of the challenges of last summer, and indeed most summers in Spain, we have published a booklet to supplement our other books. The title is Making Waterless Gardens a Practical Reality Worldwide and it is published as an Amazon Kindle E-book priced at 2.60 on Amazon Spain and 1.86 on Amazon UK. We have only a few hard copies which we make
available at the end of talks to gardening and social clubs. The book focuses on what can be done to create better gardens with half the use of water and ways of collecting storing and distributing rainfall effectively. It includes several hundred practical ideas. A new year thought for readers - after the experiences of last summer, no-one can claim to be a Mediterranean gardener unless they nurse their gardens through the changing climatic conditions of a twelve month period and walk the garden every few days to check which plants need a little water rather than drip-watering plants regardless of real needs. The real needs for Spanish gardens are plants with deep roots that can search naturally for lower moisture and nutrients. With the prices of vegetables and fruit rising each year and the continuing difculty in most areas to obtain ecologically grown vegetables and fruit, it makes sense to plant up extra fruit trees and prepare containers, raised beds and/or a veggie plot ready for spring planting and then replanting next autumn for autumn, Christmas, winter and early spring crops. For beginners, it makes much sense to plant plantlets rather than sowing seeds for many varieties. If you ask around, you should be able to discover where Spaniards buy their plantlets from and when. Once Three Kings celebrations are past, get going to work off the inevitable extra kilo or two. By the way, wandering around Spain giving talks or manning question and answer stands at various events, we note than many more local councils are sponsoring municipal allotments and expats with too much land are turning areas into allotments for those with less land or poor soil. We congratulate all that have taken such initiatives. If there are areas of allotments on the various urbanisations such as Camposol, can someone please let us know via gardeninginspain@hotmail.com Two other jobs for January are the pruning and training of grape vines and the pruning
of olive trees; both jobs Dick enjoys, as one sees immediate benet in the neat architecturally shaped vines and trees. If not already done, why not grow your grapes and olives ecologically this year? For both, sprays of Neem oil and Propolis, natural insecticides and fungicides, can be used, plus spring and summer dustings of vines with ecological natural yellow sulphur powder. If you cant trace Neem or Propolis locally, they can be obtained by mail order from www. trabe.net the website can be explored in English. Grape vines are very undemanding and excess bunches of grapes can be dried to produce the raisins and sultanas for the Christmas cake, puddings and mince meat as we do. Talking of websites, can readers please help us? Shortly before Christmas the domain name of our site was hijacked. The only economic solution has been to change our domain name to www. gardenspain.com. As readers with computer experience will know, it takes time to let people know of a new site and build up its reputation. Even though the content of the old site has been reloaded, search engines such as Google have to nd the site and retrieve all the information and articles pages in order that they can be accessed by topic based searches. Can you please therefore help us out by just doing a search for www. gardenspain.com. Many thanks.
Clodagh and Dick Handscombe
Welcome everyone to 2013. A huge big thank you to all who attended our Christmas Lunch on 5th December at the Trevi Bar. Everyone said what a fantastic do it was - what more could we ask for! At the time of writing this, we are getting the donkeys ready for their Christmas outing to Camposol as well as annual sherry and mince pies, so more on this next month. We had a good year through 2012, all in all. Like any other charity we had our ups and downs. The main point though is that the animals we rescued are safe and well and we managed to home a total of 32 dogs. You may be thinking that this is not a lot, but when you consider that we were set up as a donkey charity primarily and to help other animals when we could, we think that this was a good year, The shop throughout the year was our only regular source of income and it managed to keep the charity on an even keel. To this end I must congratulate all the staff who work there and I very much appreciate their efforts, even if I dont tell them often and of course I and
all the animals owe a great deal of thanks to you the public as without your donations of unwanted items and support, this charity would no longer exist. Our team of dedicated members of the committee have kept the charity going forward, not forgetting the support of staff at the Costa Clida Chronicle who allow us these articles each month. We hope that this year is good for all of us.
We still have dogs that need forever homes, and also we are in desperate need of foster carers.
Our shop in Fuente Alamo opens 10.30am2.30pm Monday to Friday. We sell secondhand goods from clothing to furniture. We desperately need extra staff in the shop. If you could consider taking a dog, long term, short term or permanently, or fancy working in the shop give me a call on 690 906 565. Finally, please take a look at these two beauties who are both needing homes. They are fully inoculated, neutered, wormed etc. Check out all out dogs on our Facebook page. Andrea
Check to see if yours is one of 4m EHIC cards expiring this year. The free European Health Insurance Card gives you access to EU (plus a few other) state-run hospitals or GPs like a local. In other words, if its free for them, its free for you. The EHIC is usable in the EUs 27 member states, plus a few others. It is important to show your card before treatment, and keep any receipts.
an unofcial website. If this has happened to you, its unlikely youll be able to get your money back. However, its worth contacting the site straight away and asking for a full refund, just in case. There are several ways to register for a card: Apply on www.ehic.org.uk, or nd more info on www.nhs.uk/healthcareabroad. Call 0845 606 2030. Generally, it will take about 7-10 days for it to come through, though its worth applying early so you get it in good time for your
holiday. If you have lost your card, or it has been stolen, call 0845 606 2030, or from abroad call 0044 (0)191 218 1999. For more emergency info, its also worth taking the free, printable Little Lifesaver travel guide (www.moneysavingexpert.com/travel/travelprint-guide) with you when you are away. If youve any questions about the application process, theres also now an ofcial EHIC Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/ NHSBSAEuropeanHealthInsuranceCard?ref=s tream) where you can get help from the EHIC NHS team.
In Spain state healthcare is free, but check they accept your EHIC card rst as some hospitals and health centres also offer private healthcare. See http://www. nhs.uk/NHSEngland/Healthcareabroad/ countryguide/Pages/healthcareinSpain.aspx. Full help & links at www.moneysavingexpert. com/travel/free-ehic-card, but three key rules... a) Check all your familys cards. 4 million expired in 2012. Renew it or it is invalid. b) Always keep it with you. Each person needs to visibly show theirs to use it. c) EHICs are free, but dont Google them, you may get sites charging 15. Fast track applications dont exist, avoid getting caught out. Sadly, far too many are caught out through Googling EHIC and end up paying through
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Doctor Peter Gammons came to the OBCF to speak on healing. He appears on SKY TV God Channel, teaching and praying for many in other nations. Peter has recently moved from Florida to his base in Cambridge and was on tour in our area. He spoke on Luke chapter 1, ascertaining to Mary preparing for the birth of Jesus. For our healing there are certain steps of giving birth to your miracle. We need to take a step of expectation, and believe for a miracle until it is complete. At the end of the meeting many people came forward for prayer. My wife and I took a group on a pilgrimage to Israel. Whilst there, we baptised half of the group in the river Jordan where Jesus was baptised by John the Baptist. Also we took a boat trip across the Sea of Galilee where I performed wedding blessings. On our arrival home we showed a DVD of Israel, and a DVD of the baptisms which was well received. Did you nd true contentment in 2012? If not, let 2013 be a year of change. Why not let Jesus into your life and nd joy everlasting and a future hope of eternity. We would like to thank all who stood in the gap in our absence. For more information on the Olive Branch Christian Fellowship, contact Pastors Ralph and Margaret Locke on 968 199 622 or 618 720 181. Our Sunday morning service at the Community Centre on Camposol B starts at 10.30am each week.
Wines of the Month chosen by Yoann from Le Gourmet Wine Bar, Puerto de Mazarrn The Viognier is a very nice dry and fresh white for only 6.50 a bottle. This wine has been fermented at low temperatures for three weeks and should be stored at no more than 8.
The other wine is a red Spanish R i b e r a del Duero M a r t i n Berdugo for only 6.95. Its a powerful and tasty wine and is good served with steak or other meat. Enjoy these wines and we hope to see you soon in Le Gourmet.
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The Mazarrn Pudding Club has made a further donation of 400 recently to the Lorca Earthquake Relief Fund. At the Clubs AGM in September each year, every subscribing Club member has his name put into a hat and one name is pulled out. The winning member then has the right to nominate a bona-de registered charity to receive a sum of money. The amount is made up from the members annual subscriptions plus a charity donation of 2 each, made by members at every club luncheon they attend. The Club is a non-prot making Club. The photo shows Ken Severn, this years winner, presenting the cheque for 400 to the Caixa Bank Management with the Clubs Executive Committee in attendance.
year to charities such as MABS, Caritas etc and 400 last year to the Lorca Earthquake Relief Fund. Mazarrn Pudding Club meets six times a year at different restaurants that are able to provide a traditional steak and kidney pudding and awards a plaque once a year to the restaurant voted the best at each AGM. Members, wives and partners attend two luncheons during the year; one in December and one in May. Members pay an annual subscription of 10 and the club has a membership limit of 30 which it has nearly reached. Since its inception, ve years ago, Mazarrn Pudding Club has donated 300-400 each Reg Croxford, President Mazarrn Pudding Club
FAST Christmas Fayre The FAST Christmas Fayre held on 10th November can only be hailed as an outstanding success, raising over 4600. This gure was further increased by 500 as the result of a donation given by an individual who wishes to remain anonymous. This success can attributed to the many different stages leading up to the day itself; from selecting the date, to hold the fayre, through the organisation of booking the venue, getting stall holders, arranging manpower to set up and take down on the day etc. The FAST Support Team and their stalwart efforts organising and securing prizes for the FAST Prize Draw and selling tickets whatever the weather made the draw a sell out. The Members of FAST would like to thank all those who helped to make the Christmas Fayre such a resounding success; the stall holders with their wonderful array of goodies on display, the residents and visitors who attended the fayre giving their support and all those individuals who donated to the Draw and Tombola stall. Finally we would like to thank those businesses who also gave so generously and contributed to the Prize Draw and a big thank you to Tina & Wayne of The Steak-Out for suffering in silence as the FAST Prize Draw ticket sellers stood outside their bar/restaurant for 9 weeks and to Marianos for the venue: TJ Electronics for supplying the 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes in the draw + 50 donation Vouchers from: Quality Indian, The Fuschia Clinic, The Vista Bar, Cats Bar, TJs, Branded Fashions, Dental Care Sector B, Healthy H2O, Just Fabulous, A Hogg @ Puncture Safe Murcia, Legs & Co, The Fereteria, Sector A, An-
nette Ryder - Tarot Reading, Yorkshire Linen, Tropic Ana, The Beauty Palace, Kelly the mobile hairdresser & Ocean Fish Bar. Donation from Welcome On 1st December Rosemary Beak from the Welcome Group kindly donated a cheque for 378.78 to Bob and Chris Halsey who were representing FAST. This contribution will fund the purchase of further oxygen equipment such as the new regulator seen here being held by Chris. This equipment is absolutely necessary for FAST to perform its tasks as First Aid Responders.
Camposol A for their continued donations and support. We rely 100% on public donations and all responders are unpaid volunteers. FAST Making Camposol Safer For All FAST Camposol (First Aid Support Team Registered M3035763 (2) FAST Registered Charity Number G30863658 fastcamposol@hotmail.com Gerry Bradshaw 677 288 033 Facebook fast camposol FAST and its Members wish to thank all those who have supported us over the past year and we wish you all a Happy and Healthy Festive New Year.
The equipment carried by all teams of FAST Responders when on duty, includes a Trauma Bag, Oxygen and a Debrillator which was demonstrated to Welcome Group members attending the meeting. A big thank you to the Welcome Group and we would also like to take this opportunity to thank Tels Bar,
ESAMD raise over 4,000 for RBL 2012 Poppy Appeal
Poppy Appeal 2012. This is 1,500 more than 2011 and our grateful thanks go to all the restaurants, shops, bars and their customers who supported this campaign.
Thanks go to our members who stood outside Consum and other venues selling Poppies; also to those who spent hours counting and banking the proceeds. We are very grateful to have such an amenable bank manager at the Caja Murcia Bank on Camposol Sector A. An amazing 1,274.79 of the total was donated by Sara Laras Bar in Puerto de Mazarrn. Sara and her customers organised sponsored events, rafes and also gave very generously of their time and money. As a footnote it is worth remembering that ALL the Poppy money raised in Spain goes towards helping our beneciaries here in Spain.
The Ex- Servicemens Association of Mazarrn District (ESAMD), are pleased to announce that over 4,000 was collected in our area for the Royal British Legion
Age Concern at Christmas & the New Year
Dia at La Barraca, Puerto de Mazarrn with Johnny Sparrow entertaining. This event was very well received, with an excellent meal and Johnny Sparrow played his heart out! Future events: January 9th Age Concern Social at Camposol Cultural Centre. January 30th Menu del Dia at Los Galayos, Puerto de Mazarrn. 10 with entertainment February 7th Age Concern Auction at Marianos, Camposol A. The gavel will come down at 1pm, but you can view the goods on offer from 11am12pm. This is a rst auction of the year and it is planned that a further three will be held during the year. Anyone can sell up to three items, which must be registered before the sale and delivered to Marianos on the day. You can also register at the Cultural Centre on a Wednesday morning. There is a 5 administrative charge and you keep all the proceeds. So far the auctions have attracted a lot of buyers and sellers, with a wide range of merchandise. It is hoped that good quality items are attracted. It is up to you to put a reserve on any item. The postponed Rock N Roll Night is at Marianos, Camposol A on 12th April. Many readers will by now be familiar with the story of Georgina and her husband, a couple in their eighties whose isolation resulted in burglary, the legal loss of their home, the husband in hospital with cancer, and Georgina repatriated to the UK. Many of our local agencies have helped, as have many individuals. Sadly the need to raise money for a funeral is still there, but this is progressing to a satisfying amount. The case underlines the need for personal planning, and the vulnerability we will all have as we age. It also underlines the need for agencies like Age Concern. Individuals will
fall through the cracks and will nd themselves with needs which they cannot meet on their own The main plea Age Concern would make is dont leave matters to the last minute; come and talk to us when you know you have a problem. Look after you own future. Advice/information/tickets are available at the Camposol Cultural Centre, Wednesdays and Thursdays 10am-1pm and Fridays 12.30-3.30pm and tickets etc on Friday mornings 10am-1pm outside Bar Salud Camposol B with a bric-a-brac sale on the last Friday of the month. For advice, information, and tickets in Puerto de Mazarrn, please ring 634 336 484. For Camposol ring 634 310 215
The Christmas Fair was held at Lagarto Verde, Puerto de Mazarrn on Saturday 1st December. The fair attracted over thirty ve stalls, with tombola, cakes, plants, sweets, pies, ceramics, clothes, bags, bling, cards, jewellery, spices, curry mixes and more! There was a special Harlequin Choir performance which was well received. Hundreds came through the doors and the event made over 1100. 28th November saw the monthly Menu del
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Camposol Fiesta 2013..The Ball Is Rolling!!! The Committee for the Ofcial Camposol Fiesta 2013 is now in place and is already busy fundraising and making preparations for the big event next June. Speaking after the Committee Meeting at the Business Centre, Camposol, Chairperson Michelle Moston said Although we are a brand new committee, we are enjoying the challenge and we are learning together. Between us we have a wealth of skills and experience and more importantly unlimited enthusiasm to make next years Fiesta a roaring success. We have still not been able to conrm the date with the Council, but we are working hard to gain sponsorship from local businesses and organise fund raising events and activities across Camposol.
As in previous years, the Fiesta is being staged at the Sector B Commercial Centre, but we are very keen to ensure that all Camposol businesses and residents feel involved in the run-up to the event. We hope to make the whole experience as inclusive as possible and as such we have gained the support of almost all the Camposol bars and restaurants to hold fund raising events in the New Year. On 9th February 2013, Alley Palais will be hosting a fund raising Comedy Hypnotic Show. Dave Rawson is a fabulous hypnotist from Ibiza who has recently made UK newspaper headlines by hypnotising X Factors Rylan Clark. There are also a number of other events planned such as a TV Game Show, Race Nights, Dinner Dances and much more.
We are also very keen to make the Fiesta a family affair and we are pleased to have Nichola Green on the Committee as our Childrens Representative. She has been busy gaining the views of the local children to nd out what they want to see at the Fiesta and we aim to hold a number of events specically for them. We are delighted that one of our talented youngsters will design the logo for the Fiesta. We will soon be launching a competition which will be open to all children in the Mazarrn area, so watch this space! Tickets for the Hypnotist show are 10 each and can be purchased from Alley Palais Sector B, Paramount Villa Rentals or from the Thursday Market, Camposol A or you can email michelle.moston@googlemail.com or like our Camposol Fiesta Facebook page.
What a great end to the PALS year; a fantastic night at the Costa Costa Hotel, celebrating our Annual Christmas Ball on 9th December and with the presentation of a cheque for 1416 from the TJs Bike Ride in September, we nished 2012 on a high note.
2013 will start as usual with the Sponsored Swim on the Bahia Beach on New Years Day; a full report in next months issue. On January 25th we will be having a traditional Burns Night at the Playa Grande Hotel, Puerto de Mazarrn - imported haggis, neaps and tatties etc. 25 per head for the meal, and entertainment by Steve Warner. The hotel is offering a special rate at 38.50 per room including breakfast. Our trips to Benidorm for three nights in March and to the Greek Isles and Turkey in April/May are both sold out. Special announcement. Tickets are going fast for the trip to Salamanca, Segovia, Avila and Oledo 3 nights bed and breakfast 210 on 24th-27th June . We are investigating a trip to Cantabria in the Autumn and maybe a holiday in Sardinia again more information we hope in the next issue of the Chronicle.
This is a great time to thank Patti, Teresa and Jo and the rest of the team at the Chronicle for their help in allowing us each month to have our programme printed. It is very much our window of opportunity to let a much wider readership know of our activities. Thank you guys. We are currently in discussion with the local emergency authorities to purchase some equipment for them from our current budget and we hope that this will be nalised shortly. We have decided that in 2013, PALS will donate all the monies collected will be added to the CAF project as we are now so close to getting the ambulance fund to its target of 60,000. We have asked the 112 team in Mazarrn to ascertain the exact gure required. We hope that we can get this vehicle as soon as possible, which will be an additional ambulance to the existing eet. Incidentally these were all out during the Gota Fria in September and the area was relying on ambulances from adjoining towns to provide cover. PALS meet on the rst Monday of each month at the Cultural Centre, Camposol at 11.15am and would really like to see you there with ideas or questions, or you can call 626 460 465 with any queries. Tickets for all our events and our current programme are available at Saralaras, Puerto de Mazarrn on Wednesdays 1.003.30pm or at Trevi Bar, Camposol B Saturdays 11am-1.30pm. PALS wish everyone a Happy New Year and thank those who have supported us and look forward to seeing you and maybe some new faces at our forthcoming events which seem to be selling out well in advance, so its worth looking at the programme.
After a short Christmas break, the Los Palacios Garden Volunteers are looking forward to starting the New Year, and there is lots to be done! The many projects undertaken so far have provided us with lots of plants and trees to admire, but now it is almost as much as we can cope with to maintain the different areas. Weeding is always hard work. This time of year all of the roses, and lots of other plants, must be pruned, so that we can have another glorious show in the spring. Many of the trees that have overgrown the footpaths are also being cut back to provide safe access. Our thanks to the council for
agreeing to remove all of the green waste that we are creating to dispose of ecologically. Work continues on extending all the public areas. Special attention is being made in Parque Salud, (the large area opposite the Health Centre and by the shops). A stone monument has recently been added to this area (at least that wont need pruning), and more gravel and plants provided around the edges, so this area should soon look like the park that it was planned to be.
In 2013 our regular team w o r k e r s will be easy to spot, as most will be wearing the new bright yellow shirts, with the words Los Palacios Volunteer on the front. If you spot one working near you, please ask how you can help. All of them will be pleased to meet you. 2013 will start with a new team leading the group, so no doubt new enthusiasm and new projects will result in Los Palacios looking even better. The new Chairman is Eddie Roberts, with Beryl Holland as Treasurer. Both of these people have already proved their dedication to improving Los Palacios, and I look forward to seeing the fruit of new ideas. As I am standing down, this will be my last report, so I would like to thank everyone for reading them and for the Chronicle for printing them all and wish all a prosperous New Year. Dave Senior Peake
We know that it will take a long time, but our volunteers really do look forward to getting together, doing it bit by bit (poco a poco). Most enjoy the exercise, whilst all enjoy the friendship of the team. Anyone who joins in is made most welcome and they will enjoy the satisfaction of seeing a result for their effort.
It was therefore decided to change the rules that had previously prohibited the CRA from political involvement and as a result a CRA Political Sub Committee has been formed. The mandate of this group is to investigate the various options available before reporting their ndings to the CRA Committee. The need for some inuence within the Town Hall was highlighted by the attitude that has recently been showed by the council over concerns surrounding heavy commercial vehicles using the somewhat fragile temporary rambla crossing. After suffering for weeks the rigours and inconvenience of having to access the urbanisation by way of the totally inadequate D7 route, the rambla facility was considered as a godsend for those affected and so to have this resource threatened was understandably very worrying. The CRA made numerous attempts to make the council aware of the situation as well as requesting that the matter be promptly ad-
Although the fact that our normal point of contact, Councillor (Pepe) Gomez, was not available through ill health and our Mayoress had resigned, it is not acceptable that even Tatianas efforts on our behalf should be ignored. This episode suggests that the only feasible conduit to the council is by way of what is in effect an accommodating and politically well connected resident. There has for a while been a growing concern over a number of properties, or rather the land they occupy, having embargoes placed on them as a
Further information and advice is available to members. Membership can be obtained from our website, by email or by visiting the CRA Cabin on Monday, Wednesday or Friday 11am-1pm. Website: www.cracamposol.com Email: info@cracamposol.com
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After a long period of being marginalised, we have worked hard to reach a position where we are now at least to some degree being recognized by the council and although there is emerging a pattern of regular meetings with the Mayor, it has became obvious to the CRA Committee that simply maintaining the status quo will not achieve much in the way of progress.
dressed. Emails from Chairman Bob Owen and others went unanswered and Tatiana at the councils Camposol ofce made reports to the police, individual councillors and council technicians which brought no response. There was no apparent reaction until Bob Owen, complete with photographic evidence of the damage being caused, approached former prospective councillor Linda Biggs. Linda has subsequently been able to report that a council technician has instructed the relevant construction company to make the necessary repairs and provide signage displaying the weight limit.
consequence of legal proceedings against the urbanizations developer, Masa. The fact is that any residence without an escritura is at risk of falling into this category. The outcome of no escritura being issued is that the records at the land registry will show that the relevant land is owned by Masa and therefore is considered as an asset of that company subject to be sold to satisfy any court registered debts. Before Masa would be able to issue an escritura, the debt that resulted in the embargo will have to be settled or re-assigned to another asset.
Crowning the Queen Ana Cristina Hernndez Lopez, 21, from Mazarrn, representing the football club Atltico Mazarrn, was recently elected Queen of the Festivities of Mazarrn in an exciting gala held in la Plaza del Convento. The nalist, and Bridesmaid was the young Almudena Navarro Sanchez, who is 18 representing the chiringuito El Polvorn.
Convivencia Rociera 6 December saw the 5th meeting of Rociero Groups from the Murcia region in which dozens of people came from all corners of the region, many of them daring to dress in Rociero costume to participate in this festival and were rewarded with a beautiful sunny and warm day. The meeting started with a Mass at the Santuario de La Pursima in honour of the Rociero patron, with the group Aires de Mazarrn and was ofciated by the Priest of the Parish of San Andrs Apstol y San Antonio de Padua, Julio Romero. After the Mass, the Priest blessed a beautiful carving of the Virgen del Roco. A large number of those present during the service, included the Mayor of Mazarrn, Gins Campillo, Councillor of Celebration, Isidro Coy, Councillor for Social Policy, Maria Martinez, the Queen of the Patron Saints Youth 2012 Ana Christina Hernandez, and her dame, Fatima Sanchez who all posed next to Blanca Paloma to immortalize the moment. The image of the Virgin opened the parade with the different Rocieros groups nishing in the marquee in the Plaza del Convento. All participants were served a giant paella which was provided by El Tirol, followed by Sevillanas dancing well into the afternoon. The night ended with a performance of the group Al Relente. Levante Walk Despite predictions of a cold day, the weather gave the walkers who participated in the last Travesa del Privilegio one of those Mazarrn winter days where the sun is warm and friendly with visibility enabling everyone to enjoy the view; an exceptional day for an exceptional activity marking the demarcation of our town 440 years ago. Seventy walkers braved the 28 miles from Travesa de Levante, the hardest walk because of the terrain. They started in Campo
Nubla along to Mojon de Isla Plana. During the tour the walkers passed through the Margajn and reached the 713 meters in the Sierra del Algarrobo, the highest point of the municipality. Hikers crossed the Sierra from Hoya de los Morenos rising to Lomachn visiting the Fuente de la Alameda, before descending to Camping de las Torres and El Mojon. A particular source of delight was the panoramic view from the top of Algarrobo; to the east, all the way to the Mar Menor and mountains of Orihuela; to the south, the coast of Murcia and the entire west, to Cabo de Gata. Inland the glittering snow claimed the attention of La Sagra Peak. Such visibility is exceptional even for this place. A noteworthy participation of walkers was Francisco Gonzalez from Mazarrn, known as Parrillas. This 77 year old completed all three Travesas del Privilegio and, incidentally, he did better than many other participants of younger years! Library Day 5 December was el Da de las Libreras in Puerto de Mazarrn with a lively yet simple ceremony held at the doors of the library Calle Mayor, attended by the Councillor for Culture of the City, Mary Celeste Soria, and the Mayor of Commerce, David Fernandez. Representing participating libraries, Francisco Aparicio thanked the Town Hall for el Da de las Libreras. The event, attended by about twenty people, gave life to the main street of Puerto de Mazarrn where some passers by were curious to see what was happening. Those present spoke about their favourite books and encouraging others to start reading. Some even read a few paragraphs of their favourite books and exchanged views about writers, literary classics and current bestsellers. Councillor for Culture, Maria Celeste Soria, said I personally borrow books from
The gala was presented by journalist and TV presenter, Encarna Talavera, who was accompanied by the Seven Radio announcer Pepe Mateo. The judges were, the press ofcer of Fuente Alamo, Ana Belen Garcia and reporters Ismael Galiana, Ascension Tenza, Antonio Beltran, stylists David Cores and Lali Cnovas and producer of Popular Television Carlos Carrero . The night also featured a performance by the artist Angel Capel who, boasting a magnicent voice sang several songs, dazzling the hundreds of people who packed the marquee. The following day the marquee was full whilst choosing the child Queen. As is tradition, the fate decided that this title should go to the girl Maria del Mar Herreros Solano and the title of Mister Child was Alejandro Acosta Solano. The Queen was crowned by the Mayor of Mazarrn, Gins Campillo, who was accompanied by Councillors Juan Miguel Muoz and Isidro Coy. During the childrens party there was a performance by Dance School Antonio Jara The Dance Studio Terpsicore and the collective Murcia Dance.
libraries and can say that there are many citizens of Mazarrn who like reading and advocated the necessity of repeating such meetings to encourage this habit among the citizens. Meanwhile, David Fernandez, Mayor of Commerce, said that with this, we promote culture, as well as promoting trade in Mazarrn, which has our full support in repeating this initiative. Street Inauguration An inauguration of the street Diego Celdrn Atinzar El Molinero took place on 7 December by the Sports Hall La Acea in Mazarrn. The honoree himself was accompanied by family and friends during the ceremony with a plate being un-covered that names the street. The event was attended by the Mayor, Deputy Mayor for Urban Development, Francisco Garcia, and Queen of the Patron Saints Youth 2012, Ana Cristina Hernandez. According to the Mayor, the City has chosen to dedicate this tribute to Diego Celdran for being a businessman who has promoted economic development in Mazarrn. The 81 year old honoree, thanked the consistory for this gesture. Diego Celdrn Atinzar popularly known as El Molinero, was orphaned at an early age and subsequently become the head of a family of seven siblings, and due to the economic environment took a grocery store in Calle Convento. In the 50s, he undertook various businesses although at a very difcult time. Painting Competition The Plenary Hall of the Town Hall hosted the awards ceremony of the 10th International Childrens Painting Competition on Aqualia. Cristina Fernandez Molina of CEIP Francisco Caparros School in Mazarrn and Ziortza Pedraza Fernandez of the College Bahia in Puerto de Mazarrn were winners of prizes consisting of an interactive world map which were presented by the Mayor of Mazarrn, Gins Campillo, Miguel Angel Jimenez, CEO of Aqualia in Murcia, and Agapito Perez, head of the water company in Mazarrn. The competition had the theme Un Sobresaliente para Ti, Un sobresaliente para el planeta and had a dual purpose; continuing showing the young people the value of water and the importance of consuming it
responsibly and bringing smiles to children hospitalized within the Theodora Foundation programme called Smiles of Emergency. The event was attended by children from 3rd and 4th Grade Primary Schools in Spain, Italy and Portugal. During the ceremony, Aqualia gave a copy of the winning entries to the two schools of the girls, the Mazarrn Town Council and also to the two winners. Cartagena Table Tennis Championship Wednesday 28 November saw the Cartagena Table Tennis Championship take place in the Sports Centre Cuatro Santos organized by the Sports Federation for people with intellectual disabilities in the Region of Murcia (Fedemips).
Sundays from 10am-1pm 10 per person South Coast / Calas Ask for information 10 per person Cultural Town Tour Ask for information 10 per person Caves of Plomo/Gravera de Las Moreras Ask for information 10 per person Aljezares Valley Ask for information 10 per person East Coast/Isla Plana/La Azoha/Cabo Tioso (Castillitos) Ask for information 15 per person Mazarrn Excursions With guides in Spanish, English Tel 627 619 455 (information and booking) Museums/Historic Buildings in Mazarrn Museo Arqueolgico - Free Calle La Torre corner of Calle San Gins) Puerto de Mazarrn Tel 968 595 242 Wed-Sat 10am-1pm & 5pm-8pm Sunday10am-1pm Museo Fenicio - Free Centro de Interpretacin del barco fenicio Avenida Tierno Galvn Wed-Sat 10am-1pm & 5pm-8pm Sunday 10am-1pm Museo de los Caballos - Free Centro de interpretacin del Milagro Bolnuevo (Torre de los Caballos) Frid 5pm-8pm Sat 10am-1pm & 5pm-8pm Sun 10am-1pm Casas Consistoriales - Free Edicio Histrico Plaza del Ayuntamiento Mazarrn Mon-Sat 10am-2pm (closed month) Thurs and Fri also 5pm-8pm
It involved a group of young people from the Day Centre for People with Disabilities of Mazarrn, achieving remarkable results. Jaime Lara Ortiz came 2nd in their group while Inmaculada Gmez Martnez nished 3rd in their group. Terry Harris and Fabian Enrique Ortega Carvajal nished 1st in their groups and nally, Juan Teruel Rodrguez was 4th. This championship is an activity that is not only fun, but also because it benets the competitors, improving the quality of life, maintaining health and preventing the onset of diseases. Councillor for Social Policy of Mazarrn Town Hall, Maria Martinez, said We are very proud of the results obtained by our youth from the Day Centre. We must also applaud the participation and collaboration support from Jesus Catevilla. I want to send him my thanks for his seless work. Excursion in Mazarrn Mines of San Cristobal and Los Perules
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Well here we are in the New Year! After a very well attended and fun Christmas Party - thanks to Santa for taking the time out of his busy December schedule to call in - we now have lots to look forward to in our 2013 calendar. It has been great to meet so many new friends in 2012! We start the New Year with our rst meeting on Thursday January 10th at 2pm at the Cultural Centre on Camposol B with a gentle introduction to yoga and a chance
to look at our general well being. There will also be an opportunity to try directed meditation and relaxation - just what we need to start the year off well! Chatterbox Ladies Group meets on Camposol in the Cultural Centre on the 2nd Thursday of each month. If you would like further information please contact Rosemary Scott on 619 575 463 or Chris Leiper on 968 199 418 or just turn up on January 10th. We look forward to seeing
you! Chatterbox SEW and SEW is a group for anyone who would like to meet with other sewing or craft work enthusiasts (not necessarily very experienced!) to work together, chat and enjoy a cuppa! We meet every 2nd Monday 2.30-4.30pm in the Cultural Centre. Next meeting 14th January.
Biggest Production To Date Teatro Canovero (The Los Canovas Players) announce their biggest production to date to be performed on Friday, February 1st, Saturday, February 2nd and Sunday, February 3rd at the Salon Theatre in Los Canovas. Curtain up will be at 8pm on each night. The play called Play On by Rick Abbot is a very funny comedy about an amateur drama groups trials and tribulations during rehearsals and opening night of their
murder/mystery play set in the 1930s. This production has a total of 10 actors on stage playing in front of a full set (and hopefully a full house!) together with the back stage staff, lighting and sound technicians and front of house staff. This is truly the biggest production we have done to date and hope to follow it up with similar plays. As is usual, refreshments will be available in the auditorium at reasonable cost before
curtain up, during the interval and at the end of the play. There is ample street parking around the Salon. Tickets are available now for only 5 each and for further information or if you want to join us on or off stage contact Roger on 968 151 149/660 851 064 or email loscanovasplayers@gmail.com. Come along, cheer yourself up and enjoy Play On during one of these cold winter evenings.
On behalf of the The Lions Club of Mazarrn Bahia we would like to thank everyone who has supported us during 2012 and take the opportunity of wishing everyone much happiness and good health for the coming year.
The work of the Lions of Mazarrn continued with an extremely busy November and December with our Carrier of Happiness appeal and the Operational Kilo at Consum supermarket on Camposol B. We have been delighted with the public support with both these appeals. Cruz Roja en Mazarrn were thrilled that we were able to give several deliveries of food to help in their support of the families of the Mazarrn area. We also had an urgent appeal for milk and juice during December and it was decided that The Lions Club would purchase these necessary items to help in their support in these difcult times. Cruz Roja are always grateful for any non-perishable items.
Mazarrn Social Services and Cruz Roja for the children they support. The Lions were also able to deliver a further 100 presents with the help of Papa Noel at a special event on 22nd December. On a different note, we would like to invite everyone to an evening of enjoyment with a Country and Western Theme Night of dancing to the fabulous Brady Bunch Tickets at Marianos Restaurant, Camposol A on Friday 25th January 2013. Do you have any unwanted items of brica-brac or books etc for us to sell at our weekly stall held every Friday at Camposol B in order that we may continue with our work? We would be very grateful for any donations. As always The Lions of Mazarrn Bahia would like to thank everyone for all their support. We could not do it without you. Our grateful thanks to you all HELP US TO HELP YOU.
We were able to bring some happiness to 225 children, with presents being given to
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Well, here we are at the nal letter of the alphabet! The letter Z, which is called ceta, is pronounced the same as the letter C when it is found before an E or an I, that is as a soft, unvoiced th sound. The Z is always spoken in this way in standard European Spanish, although in South American Spanish it is pronounced as an S, as it is in some areas of Spain, notably Andaluca. There do not seem to be too many related words between English and Spanish beginning with Z, one of the few being zoo from zoolgico, so rather than pursue that line I have decided to look at a succession of Z words which create a rather mixed bag of vocabulary of general, cultural and linguistic interest! Lets start with one all lm-goers will be familiar with, the word zorro (fox) which is of course the name of the mythical character played in the lm by the gorgeous Antonio Banderas. The female of zorro, namely zorra, therefore means vixen, but is actually used in the same way as we use bitch, that is to mean a not very nice lady. If you hear the words Qu zorra! (What a bitch!), walk away quickly and hope it is referring to someone else! Many of us will have heard of the word zoco as it is the name given to one or two open street markets along the Costas. In fact zoco means an Arab style market. Zarzuela is a lovely word. It means a type of Spanish light opera or operetta,
which emerged as an alternative to classical opera in Madrid in the 17th century. It still has a big following in Spain. Zarzuela is also the name of the palace where the king of Spain lives. There is a type of sh stew called zarzuela, although I prefer to think that the king lives in the operetta palace rather than the sh stew palace! You might be interested to know that the Shetland Islands are spelt with a Z in Spanish: Las Islas de Zetlandia. A curious word for left-handed is zurdo and equally curious is the word zueco which means clog as in wooden shoe. You may not be aware that the zueco is worn quite commonly in northern Spain. It is a wooden shoe with a heel and two front stilts on the bottom about three centimetres in height. Many of the small villages in Asturias have cobbled paths which get muddy from rain and cattle. There the villagers leave their zuecos (which they call madreas) along with their large black umbrella in the front porch of the house and enter wearing the slippers that they also wear inside the zueco. There is a whole art to making these items by hand as well which you can still see today. A brand new Z word introduced into the Spanish language in recent years is zapear. This means to zap, yes, what you do with those remote controls whilst laying supine on the sofa. The word has obviously been imported for English and the -ear ending has turned it into a standard Spanish verb, although I dont think youll nd it in any traditional dictionaries with this meaning just yet. A Z word that appears in the Spanish news quite regularly is zulo, which means an arms cache. These get discovered from time to time, usually by the Guardia Civil in their operations against the terrorist organization ETA. When they announce the
discovery of another zulo this is always good news. A word which I think sounds similar, although you may not agree, is zurrn. This is means a bag and always conjures up the picture to me of one of those swag bags that thieves are supposed to carry. I think this is because many years ago my children had a cautionary story book about a travelling man who put a little girl into a zurrn and took her away from her village. I think the story traumatized me much more than it did them. Another Z word associated with fairy stories, in my mind at least is zampar. This means to gobble up and is what wolves do to grandmothers and the like. Still in the world of children, but also with other connotations, is the word zancadillla. Hacer la zancadilla literally means to trip someone up by deliberately putting your foot in their way and making them fall over. Incidentally, if you look up the word in Google images you will see lots of pictures of naughty footballers tripping each other up and one lovely picture of a couple of penguins appearing to do the same thing! Now for that last Z word which you never wanted or needed to know, zanja meaning ditch. You never know, you might be grateful for that information one day. Jane Cronin, Spanish Classes and Talks. www.janecronin.eu Tel 968 183 258
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Help for English Speaking Victims of Domestic Violence The British Consulate and the Subdelegacin del Gobierno held an event to help English speaking residents and tourists access the support that is available for victims of domestic violence.
sure that British nationals are aware of the support that the Spanish state provides for victims of domestic violence. We are experiencing a worrying trend and it is very important that victims know that they can call the domestic violence helpline 016 and get through to someone English speaking. The social services, courts and womens centres can also offer a wide range of support mechanisms to help victims cope. During the event, local English speaking associations, such as RBL, Samaritans, HELP Benidorm and HELP Marina Alta and Women in Business, had the opportunity to hear about the different services that are available and how to access them, as well as a chance to meet the local Spanish authorities who offer the support. Here is a useful checklist of available resources. For more detail, visit residenteseuropeos.com:
victims of over eight million Euros. The multi-agency investigation, led by the Spanish National Police and supported by the Serious Organised Crime Agency and City of London Police, also resulted in the seizure of four rearms, ammunition and 367,000. Ofcers believe that members of the crime group operated a boiler room fraud in which intensive telephone campaigns were carried out to persuade over 200 members of the British public to put their savings into investment packages that did not exist. During searches of addresses in Barcelona and other Catalan provinces, ofcers also recovered seven false UK passports, numerous computers, hard drives, USB sticks, mobile telephones, lists of potential clients and manuals on how to get people to part with their money. Ian Milne, SOCAs Head of Operations in Europe, said: Working with partners to protect members of the public is a priority for SOCA. We believe this organised crime group was running a sophisticated and complex boiler room fraud. Shutting it down has put a stop to more members of the public being duped into parting with their hard earned cash. Enquiries have revealed that the alleged perpetrators used false identication documents, travelled constantly, changed addresses regularly, and used the name of a non-prot making company to open current accounts with various banks. The 22 people have been charged with being part of an organised crime group, as well as with fraud offences. Five of the British nationals were remanded in custody and the others were released on bail. Spanish Launch of New International Initiative to Tackle Travelling Child Sex Offenders from the UK A new international initiative to prevent UK sex offenders travelling to other countries and gaining access to children through teaching or volunteering roles was launched in Spain. Specialist Spanish ofcers tackling child sexual abuse have shared their expertise and experience of combatting this crime with staff from the UKs Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre during a two-day law enforcement workshop, which included the launch of the International Child Protection Certicate.
Domestic violence offences account for around 30% of the arrests that the British Consulate is informed about, and the province of Alicante currently has nearly 200 British nationals who are receiving some kind of police protection having led a report against domestic violence, which is why that Consulate was keen to make sure that all potential victims know where to turn.
Emergency Services Helpline 112 if you feel you are in danger. Call the national Domestic Violence Hotline 016 for professional advice on support and services available. To make a report: 062 Civil Guard police 091 National Police Domestic Violence Court Local Duty Court For advice without making a report: Town Hall Social Services. Womens Centres 24-hours tel 900 58 08 88 Infodona Centres (35 centres throughout Valencian region) tel 902 011 029 Assistance to Victims of Crime ofces (in local courts)
The event was opened by the British Consul, Paul Rodwell and the Delegada del Gobierno, Paula Snchez de Len. Their message was that it is essential to remove any fear or stigma around the issue and to help all victims, including English speakers, to access the extensive support network that exists already. Mr Rodwell said As part of our objective to assist the vulnerable, I want to make
Comprehensive information guide on welfare rights for victims of gender-based violence, which can be accessed, in English and Spanish, at www.residenteseuropeos. com (photos) Investigation into Boiler Room Fraud Leads to 22 Arrests in Spain Ten British nationals were among 22 people arrested in Spain as part of an investigation into an organised crime group believed to be responsible for defrauding hundreds of
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Summary of Georginas story Georginas story was written at her request in November 2012 as a warning to other expats living in Spain. Although she herself has now returned to the UK, at the time of writing her husband was still alive and this brief summary of her story is her warning that much of this need not have happened. Briey, Georgina and her husband had been in Spain for over 30 years, living in the countryside in a home they built themselves, having arrived in Spain as t and healthy early retirees in their 50s. Things were ne until they reached their late 70s, by which time their isolated location and reduced mobility left them vulnerable, needing help from other people for shopping, paying bills and medical appointments. They became dependent on a home-help, who did all their shopping, cleaning and cooking for them, and although social services and friends were concerned that their isolation and failing health left them vulnerable, Georginas husband declined any other offers of help. He knew he was ill. What we dont know for sure is whether he knew he had cancer and didnt tell his wife or didnt know he had cancer. Georgina says the hospital letters didnt arrive, that the home-help who was picking up their mail didnt give them to him. Georgina says he didnt know. Nobody will ever know the truth because her husband, intransigent and dominant all his life, had became so ill he was taken to hospital, diagnosed with secondary cancer and has not been lucid for several months.
from that signed by her husband. All this only came to light when Georginas daughter arrived from England, called by a concerned friend who was upset to see the couple living in lth, the home-help failing to clean and shop, the husband ill and the couple showing obvious signs of neglect and when she went to the notary to reverse the power of attorney, discovered that not only was the bank account empty, but the couples home had been transferred legally into the name of the home-help, which meant it would become her full property when they died. This couldnt be reversed, as the husband was not considered compos mentis. Georgina, aged 83, became dependent on local charities and the goodwill of volunteers to help with her daily needs, refusing to leave her home and go to England to her daughter whilst her husband still lived. She was a sitting duck when a hooded man broke into her isolated home in the middle of the afternoon, beating her sofa with a stick and demanding money. As she had none, he took her wedding ring off her hand and her mobile phone, coming back the next night and trashing the house, stealing anything that was saleable. By this point, Georgina was sleeping on the sofa of her pool cleaner and she was advised by the police not to return to her home and with nowhere else to go, nally, ights were paid for by someone who knew her situation, and she was taken back to the UK. Her husband remained in the hospital, lost to the world, without so much as a funeral plan to bury himself. There are many other facets to this history; a difcult family relationship; a stubborn nature refusing to accept the onset of age, and sadly, the ambiguity over how the home-help obtained the legal ownership of the couples house. Sadly, there are no witnesses to the truth and it is highly unlikely that Georgina will ever be able to return to Spain to seek justice. Sadly, there are so many what ifs, which could have prevented much of this even happening. The full story can be read on www.murciatoday.com. Type the word Georgina into the word search box for the full text. www.murciatoday.com/georginasstory_13935-a.html
Georgina Fund Sponsored Walk Organised by Mark & Cady Langton from La Mariposa Hotel and led by Bob Shoesmith, a 3 hour walk was conducted through the Sierra Espua Mountains on 14th December in aid of the Georgina Fund. The fund has now raised in excess of 1760 and on the day, the walk raised over 200. There are some monies being paid direct into the overall fund, so it is hard to say exactly how much the walk raised in total.
Many thanks to all those who attended the walk and who have donated money to the fund, including Ian Field who has donated 80 by running tness classes. More donations can be left at the GOmad Shop in Mazarrn or at Costa Clida International Radio or you can donate via a special PAYPAL account which has been set up swift@ murciasur.org. If you are leaving a cash donation please put in an envelope marked Georgina Fund.
Shortly before that happened, Georgina and her husband had been taken (separately) to the notary to give the home-help authorisation to draw out money to pay their bills and do their shopping. Georgina says thats what she thought she had signed when she went to the notary, but in fact she had given the home-help full power of attorney over their joint bank account, and over their affairs, having signed a different power of attorney
The target fund is 2,500 and at the time of going to print the total was already 1,760.
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Royal British Legion Award at Orihuela Costa At a recent meeting of the Orihuela Costa and District Branch of the Royal British Legion, one of the members received a District Award. These awards are presented to those members who have given Service above and beyond the normal call of duty. It came as a complete s u r p r i s e to Eddie C o l e m a n who is Vice Chairman of the Branch, when he was asked to step forward and receive a framed certificate from Chris Wyatt, the D i s t r i c t North Spain Chairman. Chris read out the numerous ways Eddie has helped the Branch in recent years, including being responsible for organising and building the Garden of Remembrance at Mil Palmeras
Church, as well as constructing a saluting dais for visiting dignitaries. Chris said he was delighted to present Eddie with the certicate which showed his undoubted support for the Legion and its motto of Service not Self. Orihuela Costa RBL 2012 Poppy Appeal The Orihuela Costa and District Branch of The Royal British Legion would like to thank everyone in the area for their kind donations towards this years Poppy Appeal. The total of 28,688.47 and again was the highest the Branch has raised since it was formed in 2008.
have been killed in all conicts. Also to those who have been injured, have fallen on hard times or sickness and require help from our welfare departments. Keith Carter Branch Chairman said this was a great result bearing in mind the economic situation that everyone is in. It goes to show how people still hold in great esteem our service men and women past and present. The money raised in Spain remains in the country to help welfare cases. Any money that is not used at the end of each year is sent to the United Kingdom to help boost their funds. Keith also said he would like to thank all of the Branch Members who helped in collections, distributed Poppy Boxes, organised events and golf tournaments. Without their hard work throughout the year this amount would not have been achievable. The Orihuela Costa and District Branch meet at The Olympia Restaurant Mil Palmeras every 3rd Thursday of the month, 7 for 7.30pm. Everyone is welcome to attend and join. You DO NOT have to be ex-service to do so. For more information visit our website www.orihuelacostarbl.com
Your donations will go a long way towards helping dependents of service personnel who
You will be reading this just before, or just after the festive season and we at Rainbow Satellites hope you have had a great festive time and we wish you all the best for 2013. All is well at the Rainbow encampment. Everything seems winterised slow and dull, but it will not be long before that magnicent almond blossom is out and spring really starts. TV NEWS Of course the story on everyones lips is the satellite change over and how it will affect us. The problem with the newsletter is that there are days between writing and publishing, and the situation seems to change on a daily, if not hourly, basis. Certainly some of the changes have taken place (ALL the 5s, 4s even, 4HD and most ITVs) and these seem to have had little effect on us in the Murcia region. Some of you with smaller dishes may have lost some channels, but in general all seems well for the changes that have been made unlike our distant neighbours down the coast towards Malaga and Portugal who seem to have lost all channels that have moved, but then they did have it much easier than us for years using smaller dishes than we needed. However, there are still changes to come (BBC in particular) and the effects those changes will have are unknown. It would seem that the new F satellite we have all been dreading does not transmit the lower frequencies that the channels who have not swapped use. Will they change all the frequencies to higher
unused ones - a major task as all boxes would need re-programming either automatically (but a difcult task with all the makes and models of boxes), or manually, but that would need specic instructions to consumers - or will they wait for the new E satellite due in early spring 2013? Apparently this will be delayed as the Kazakhstan launch site/vehicle has had major problems. (They released a satellite 4 minutes early last week not much you may think, but in space speed terms an eternity. Just think if your aircraft pilot landed four minutes before scheduled touchdown!) We understand launches are postponed whilst investigations take place. There are other launch sites, but these are fully booked with other satellite launches. The problem with our UK TV situation is that the satellite the BBC and others still use N is urgently required at a new location (19E) for other countries transmissions and needs to move soon. Sorry, lots of techy stuff and talk and some rumour which doesnt answer the question What about our UK TV in the Murcia Region? but I am afraid we just dont have the nal answers yet. Dont believe all the bar talk you hear. Most of it is unfounded rubbish by people who are just not in the know! but I cannot give you denitive answers at the time of writing. I have just heard a STOP PRESS conrmed piece of information from the BBC direct (you can see it on their website). The BBC will not leave the N satellite until the second half
of 2013 and will go to the E satellite (see above), so things would seem to be OK for the present and next few months. However, what E will mean to us will not be conrmed until it happens despite the bar talk! All of the above really applies to the FREESAT channels and there is still the matter of the SKY channels moving from B to, we think, F. However, from what we know to date we feel these will be all available in Murcia, including the SKY channels that have previously been difcult down here movies, National Geographic etc. a big plus for SKY viewers. We write the newsletter in good faith with the best information we can get in a VERY secretive world. The conrmed information above from the BBC is so unusual. Please dont hold us responsible for any changes we do not predict or get wrong! Finally, SKY NEWS, PICKTV and CHALLENGE TV have all been added to the FREESAT line up nd them at FREESAT 202, 144 and 145 respectively. Ofcial FREESAT boxes will have tuned them automatically non FREESAT boxes will need a manual retune. Article sponsored by Rainbow Satellites, the company for ALL your TV needs in the Murcia region. Contact Alan or Matt for free friendly advice at rainbowsats@gmail.com Tel (0034) 686 358 475 Web site www.rainbowsats.org
LA MOLATA, LOS MUOCES, CAADAS DE ALHAMA A very Happy New Year to our patrons from all at Clida Country, and a great big Thank You for your support over the last twelve months! Hope you all had a great Christmas! December 21st with the ever popular Red Strokes, gave us all a fantastic nights preChristmas entertainment, complete with traditional mince pies and a seasonal giftwrapped mystery rafe. Combining this with the superb offers available from Codys Country C&W western wear stall made sure that there was something for everybody, and not a few Christmas gifts changed hands Friday 4 January Dont forget that a brief Open Forum, designed to allow suggestions for the possible continued improvement of Clida Country CMC to be heard, is to be held at the club from 8pm on Friday 4 January, followed by a night of country music provided by the Crooning Country CM Disco. Entry on this night will be just 5 per couple or 3 for singles. Dont miss out! Put a note in your diary now! Friday 18 January A n o t h e r nights superb country music entertainment in store for you; this time in the company of fabulous local songstress, Christine King. Always a rm favourite at Clida Country, this little lady is equally at home with any style of music, but when she puts her Stetson on, its a case of look out girls youve got competition! Singing a mix of many CM Divas such as Shania Twain, Dolly Parton, Billie Jo Spears and many more, this is guaranteed be a night to remember. Entry
for this night will be just 5 per couple or 3 for singles. The club is located at the Social Club, La Molata, Los Muoces. Take the exit just north of the Condado de Alhama (Polaris World) exit, located just off the RM32/MU 603, (signposted Venta Aledo & Los Muoces). Only around 10km from Camposol, it is a non-member club, and is a non-prot making organisation. A small entrance fee is charged to cover costs, and any excess is dedicated to the Community Ambulance Fund Espaa (CAFE). The club currently meets twice monthly on the 1st and 3rd Fridays from 8pm. With the exception of January 18, the entrance fee on live artist or cabaret nights is 5 per person and just 5 per couple (3 per single) on Country Disco nights Boasting a large dance oor, the venue is also a licensed premises, with drinks at Spanish prices and their hosts, Antonio & Cheryl, maintain a superb kitchen. The sh and chips are, reportedly, to die for! Advance bookings for meals are recommended and should be made direct to Cheryl on 619 003 022 to avoid disappointment on the night. If you fancy a bit of a boogie on a Friday night or simply want to put into practice what youve been learning at your line dance classes, go along and give it a try! Just remember to...Keep It Country! For further information on whats going on, contact Mervyn Booth on 968 163 082 or visit their Facebook page at: CALIDA COUNTRY Country Music Club
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Registered Charity N 8.714/1 JJs Puppy Rescue Association is a Spanish Registered Charity with a Management Committee, Association Members, Volunteer Helpers and Foster Carers. Last month we rescued v a r i o u s abandoned puppies. We still have 25 puppies and dogs in our care which all need a loving home as some of them have been in our foster kennels over three years with very little chance of being homed locally. To give these dogs the chance they
deserve we a r e continuing our concerted effort to nd homes for them abroad with the help of Rescue Organisations in the UK and Holland. The cost of Neutering, Blood Tests, Vaccinations, Micro-chips and Passports in preparation for these dogs to go to their new homes puts a huge strain on our available funds. To help us raise the funds for this additional cost we are dependent on public support and generosity. The Charity Shop in Puerto de Mazarrn is located near the Arbol Supermarket and is
staffed entirely by volunteers. Any unwanted saleable items that can be sold in our charity shop or table top sales to raise funds will be gratefully received. We can arrange for donated items to be collected by one of our Association Members. We also need volunteer helpers who can give some of their free time to work in our Charity Shop, so if you would like to help come in and have a chat with the staff. For More Information or Collection of Donated Items Give One of Our Committee Members a Call Tony 618 034 921 Mike 634 143 242 Or call into our Charity Shop in Puerto de Mazarrn W e D o I t A l l 4T h e P u p p i e s .
Well, what a great year 2012 proved to be. From start to nish the year far exceeded my expectations, and as a Church, we are so thankful to all of you out there, who supported us, trusted us and who gave us opportunity to minister the love of God into our community. Most of our Church activities during the past year, apart from our weekly Sunday services, have taken place in the community; from midweek home groups, our Good Friday open air service on Mazarrn Paseo, the Camposol Fiesta, FAST Christmas Fayre, Remembrance Sunday Service on Camposol, to the Mazarrn Tanatorio Star Service and Christmas Carol Concerts on all four Camposol Sectors. We have so enjoyed being outside the walls of our Church building; this is what Church should really be about!
When Wellspring Victory Church was formed seven years ago, we were determined to be a different kind of Church. Although the Victory family is made up of over 2000 Churches in over 40 Nations of the world, each individual Church reaches out in an individual way. The needs here in Spain are very different from that of some other nations and we wanted to be prepared to touch our community in whatever way we could. I believe that 2013 will not be an easy year for many here on the Costa Clida, but as a fellowship, we will be out there among you, to do, with Gods help, whatever we can. I pray that you will have a blessed 2013; no doubt there will be difculties and problems that will arise during the year, so I will end this article with Psalm 23; I trust it will bring you hope and peace for the coming
year, [no matter what comes your way]. The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing David acknowledges God as his shepherd King [carer and protector], and has full condence in his future in the Kings house there would be no lack. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters - David would be content, and would experience security, rest and refreshment. Green pastures mean a place to ourish. He refreshes my soul, He guides me along the right paths for His names sake The shepherd leads His sheep to safety and well-being. Davids life would be secure and safe as he followed the shepherd. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me David, even when surrounded by great peril, being with the shepherd would provide his support, care, protection and reassurance. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overows David would be fed at the Kings table a place of protection, plenty and friendship; he would be the honoured guest. Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever David would experience the shepherds goodness and unfailing love and pursue him for the rest of his life. Some people say that it is difcult to nd God. This Psalm tells us that God actually pursues us. In the words of Author Max Lucado Dare we envision a mobile, active God who chases us, tracks us, following us with goodness and mercy all the days of our lives? Hes not hard to nd Gods love for you is constant and unchanging. We at Wellspring wish everyone a happy and blessed New Year.
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Christian Humanitarian Aid Charity in the Mazarron (Murcia) & Surrounding area This is the prompting that Started our MAD Journey . Matthew 25 v 35-36 When I was Hungry you fed me, when I was Thirsty you gave me a drink, when I needed Clothes you clothed me, when I was a Stranger you invited me in, when I . God lls in the missing gaps. They wont care how much you know, until they know how much you care! When Lifes heartfelt experiences are spilled out we want them to know that no judgment will be made & the same caring faces are there when help is necessary. This is why at GOmaD, a consistent team is vital. If you would like to be one of these regular faces then please let Amanda know & join our invaluable Outreach Team. If face to face is
not for you, then there are numerous behind the scenes GOmaD jobs that will help Make A Difference. WANTED Jewellery & Beaded/Wooden Curtains
your GOD given talent & Help Make A Difference to someones life. Every Tuesday 11am-1pm, on Camposol A, Lower Car Park, one of GOmaD Vans will be parked awaiting your donations. For larger items or Furniture/ House Clearances call 634 357 137 for collection. 25% of the Nation is recorded as unemployed. There is a much higher % unknown! Many of GOmaDs clients have been unemployed for 3or more years & with the increasing crisis, hope is hard to nd. GOmaD wants to continue to Make A Difference Please Help us achieve this. For more information on our Work in the Community: Call 634 357 137 See our Facebook Page for update information: mad mazarron or email: madmazarron@live.com
Any, including broken ones, are needed for future Womens Craft Workshops! Maybe you have Craft/Sewing talents & skills that GOmaD does not yet have! Come & share
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Is it really 2013? Where does the time go? Christmas and all the celebrations are over and its time to think healthy again. I had some lovely comments about last years healthy options in January, so I thought I would try a few more. By making a few changes to a recipe or meal, you can reduce the fat or carbohydrate content. For example, the Walnut and Date Cake has Olive oil instead of Butter, Fructose Sugar which is lower in calories and Skimmed Milk, so much less fat. The Vegetable Curry is an easy recipe and a great way to use up left over vegetables. It is almost Fat Free and by making your own Curry Paste, you cut down on the carbohydrates. My favourite is the Beef Stew, cooking the Beef in Red Wine gives the meat lots of avour and surprisingly reduces the calories as there are no thickening ingredients. Buen Apetito Vegetable Curry 200g Basmati rice Any fresh or cooked vegetables 5cm root ginger 6 spring onions 1-2 tbsp cardamom 2 tbsp olive oil 1tsp ground coriander 1-2 tsp chilli paste 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp aked almonds Put the rice in a pan with 600ml cold water and a pinch of salt. Bring to the boil and cook for 12 minutes or until the rice is tender but not sticky. Peel and cut the vegetables into bite sizes if using fresh. Peel and nely chop the ginger if using fresh and chop the spring onions. Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the vegetables, ginger and spring onions for 2 minutes. Add the cardamom, coriander and chilli paste and cook for a further minute. Stir in 100ml of cold water and simmer for a further 2 minutes if using cooked vegetables. If
using fresh vegetables, allow 20 minutes to simmer. Add Soy sauce and almonds at the last minute and serve with the rice. Roasted Peppers 4 large red peppers 4 plum tomatoes 4 tbsp pesto 4 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp pine nuts Black pepper Cut the peppers in half, remove the pith and seeds, wash and dry with kitchen towel and place in a shallow dish. Place the tomatoes in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Leave for 30 seconds, remove tomatoes, peel and cut into quarters. Place two tomato quarters inside each pepper half. Mix together the pesto and olive oil and drizzle over the peppers. Scatter the pine nuts and black pepper over the peppers and bake in over 180 for 45 minutes. Tuna and Sweetcorn Bake 50g butter 50g plain our 450 ml milk 2 tsp lemon juice 410g can sweetcorn 185g tuna in sunower oil 25g parmesan cheese 2 tbsp brown breadcrumbs Melt the butter in a pan, stir in our and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat and gradually add milk. Return to heat and cook, stirring constantly until thick and smooth. Stir in lemon. Drain the sweetcorn and put in the bottom of an oven proof dish. Drain the tuna and ake over the sweetcorn, then pour the sauce over them both. Grate the cheese and mix with breadcrumbs before sprinkling over the sauce. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
Beef Stew in Red Wine 1.4kg rump or chuck steak 150ml red wine 1 onion 2 parsnips 2 carrots 3 garlic gloves 3 parsley stalks 8 black peppercorns Thyme 30ml olive oil 150ml beef stock Cut the beef into chunks and place in a bowl, pour in the wine and add the chopped onion and crushed garlic, thyme, peppercorns and parsley stalks. Leave in the fridge to marinate for 5-6 hours or overnight. Strain and retain the marinade liquid separately. Heat the oil in a large pan and gently fry the beef and onion mixture. Add the chopped the carrots and parsnips to the pan and cook for a further ten minutes. Pour in the beef stock and add the wine marinade and bring to the boil. Pour into a casserole dish and cook in an oven at 150 for 2-3 hours checking the liquid does not need topping up with water or stock. Walnut and Date Cake 300g wholemeal self-raising our 1tsp mixed spices 150g chopped dates (fresh is best) 50g chopped walnuts 60ml olive oil 115g Fructose sugar 300ml skimmed milk Walnut halves to decorate Mix the dates and walnuts with the our and spices. In a separate bowl mix the oil, sugar and milk, then mix into the dry ingredients. Spoon into a prepared tin and arrange the halves of walnuts on the top. Bake in 180 oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until cooked.
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May we take the opportunity to wish you all a Happy New Year and may it bring you all happiness and good health. We ended our year with a special Carol Service with guest medium Anna-Marie and John Sloman accompanying us with our carols. We will re-open on January 2nd with Marilyn Webb. The month continues with Debbie Blevins on January 9th, Morag Bullock on the 16th and Sammy Fitzsimmons on the 23rd. We are delighted to be welcoming international Spanish medium Mercedes Garcia who has lived in England for many years. Mercedes will be giving an evening of clairvoyance at the social club, Condado de Alhama on Tuesday 29th January. Tickets are on sale at 5 each. She will also be taking our weekly meeting on the 30th January at the Beacon of Light Centre, The old School House, Caadas del Romero. The centre continues to grow and to those we have met and those we have yet to meet a warm welcome is assured and hopefully the doors of the Beacon of Light will remain open for many years to come. Our meetings are every Wednesday from 7pm with weekly guest mediums. There is healing available at the end of the meeting which usually nishes at approximately 8.30pm. As always the evenings ends with a friendly chat and cup of tea and biscuits. All our meetings are funded by donations given during the evening. Do you seek a special place? The welcomes warm, a friendly face, Do you need a place to go? When you feel good or you feel low. Do you want to know some more, For when we exit Earth Planes door? Healing you can get from there, Given with lots of loving care. Mediums travel from afar, Some by plane and some by car, Messages of hope to bring, From loved ones as we proudly sing. Life does not end at the grave, Eternal love to you they gave, Theyre never very far from you, So very close in all you do. So why not pop along and see, And join us for a cup of tea, If you would like on a Wednesday night, Come to our Centre - The Beacon of Light
For further information please phone 620 877 326 Email beacon.of.light.murcia@gmail. com http://beaconoightmurcia.webs.com or join us on facebook Beacon of Light Murcia
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Brothers Jailed Over Heathrow Cocaine Smuggling Attempt Two brothers who attempted to smuggle cocaine worth almost 300,000 through Heathrow Airport have been jailed for a total of nine years. Spanish nationals Roberto and Jesus-Maria Moreno-Ramirez were arrested by Border Force ofcers at Terminal 1 on 19 September after ying in from the Dominican Republic, via Frankfurt. Just under three kilos of the drug was seized with a street value of around 300,000. The brothers, aged 44 and 40 and originally from the La Rioja region of Spain, both pleaded guilty to importing a class A drug and were sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison each. Anyone with information about activity they suspect may be linked to drug smuggling should call our hotline on 0800 59 5000. Nineteen Arrested in Spain and UK in People Smuggling Investigation Spain is becoming a hard place for organised immigration crime to operate. UK Border Agency ofcers and the Guardia Civil have arrested a total of 19 people in the UK and Spain as part of a major international investigation into a suspected organised crime gang involved in people smuggling. Operation MARLO involved UKBA and Guardia Civil raids on addresses in Alicante, Madrid and London and Hull. The arrests were the culmination of a joint investigation into an alleged criminal network suspected of assisting Iranian migrants to reach the UK from mainland Europe. The investigation also involved the UKBA Immigration Liaison Ofce based in the British Embassy in Madrid and the assistance of airlines.
potential customers per month and was charging its clients up to 18,000 each. Of those enquiries, on average 25 per month are believed to have become clients, with 20 per month heading for the UK. Anyone with information about immigration crime can pass it on via Crimestoppers at http://www.crimestoppers-uk.org/, or call the UK number 0800 555111. Anonymity is assured. New Radio Campaign to Help British Expatriates Avoid Trouble A new campaign aimed at helping British residents to avoid common pitfalls whilst living in Spain will be aired on English language radio stations across the country. Roadside robberies, out-of-date passports, and benets and health concerns all feature in the new radio llers covering some of the most frequent issues that Consular staff have to tackle. The issues are very different but the impact is the same: huge stress for British expats who suddenly nd themselves facing frustration, inconvenience and large costs because they failed to take the right steps to avoid problems. Hundreds of British registered and hire cars are targeted every year by gangs who prey on foreigners by distracting them on the road or at rest stops, and then rob of them of luggage and possessions. Its all too easy to forget when your passport expires. If it has and you need to travel urgently, an emergency travel document for one return journey currently costs around 125 - an expensive mistake. Theres a reminder to visit the UKinSpain website for a wealth of information about living in Spain the facts, not rumours and gossip. Find out why you should register on the Padrn at the local town hall and how you could miss out on welfare-related benets and social services help in the future if you dont. The UKinSpain website can be found at www.ukinspain.fco.gov.uk. The voices behind the llers include Sheila Reid who plays Madge in the hit UK television series Benidorm, Keith Barron who played Benidorms deputy mayor in 2009, and Huggy Leaver who has appeared in EastEnders and the lm Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. To obtain the llers, radio stations can also register on the Fillers Information Service at: http:// radiollers.coi.gov. uk. If You Suspect A Benet Thief In Spain, its Now Easier Than Ever to Report it.
Brother and Sister Fraudsters Landed With Huge Fines Heard someone boasting about ripping off the British taxpayer? Know a neighbour whos living off benets they shouldnt have? If you feel fed up and want something done about it, its easier than ever to report a suspected benet thief. In addition to the free and condential Benet Fraud hotline in Spain 900 554 440 there is now an online form from the Department of Work and Pensions at www.dwp.gov.uk/benefit-thievesspain or https://secure.dwp.gov.uk/ benetfraud/spain/ The only request from benet investigators is that you provide as much information as you can. The more you give, no matter how insignicant it may seem, the easier it is to trace the fraudster and the more likely it is that they will be caught. Details that are particularly useful include the suspects full name and addresses in the UK and Spain and details of their spouse or partner, and information about any work they do. All the information you give will be treated in strictest condence. You do not have to give your own name and address if you do not wish to. The new online form is just one way investigators are closing in on benet fraudsters in Spain. A dedicated team continues to work closely with the Spanish authorities, making it harder and harder for benet thieves to go undetected. Siblings Lawrence Candlish and Melanie Batey from Gateshead, wrongly thought they could outsmart investigators when they moved to Alicante in 2005 and 2007 respectively, and failed to notify benet ofcials. Despite Candlish winning a 5.5 million lottery jackpot in 1997 and opening a bar and restaurant in the Santa Pola area of the Alicante region, they both continued to fraudulently claim benets until December 2010 when their dishonest actions nally caught up with them. Between them they had falsely claimed over 40,000 which they will now have to pay back to the UK government. Candlish was sentenced to nine months in prison, suspended for 18 months with supervision. His sister Melanie Batey received the same sentence. Frauds like these continue to happen, which is why Work & Pensions investigators are asking anyone who suspects others of committing benet fraud to call the free and condential hotline in Spain on 900 554 440, or send in their concerns at https:// secure.dwp.gov.uk/benetfraud/. If you want more information on which benets can and cannot be claimed whilst living in Spain, do visit www.gov.uk.
The network is alleged to have organised travel and provided false documents to their clients to facilitate their arrival at UK airports. The eight people arrested in the UK were aged between 23 and 56. In addition computers, documents and mobile phones were seized from a number of addresses and will now be examined. Co-ordinated action by the Guardia Civil saw eleven people arrested during raids in Madrid and Alicante in Spain. The gang is said to have been contacted by up to 100
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P a t r i c k O B r i a n was born on 12th December 1914 in Buckinghamshire and was christened Richard Patrick Russ, but changed his name by deed poll to Patrick OBrian in 1945. He was the eighth of nine children born to a German doctor and his Irish wife. His mother died when he was three and was brought up by his stepmother. OBrian spent some time as a pilot training with the Royal Navy, but he began to concentrate on his literary career and rumour has it that he was used for intelligence work during World War II. OBrian is best known for his Aubrey-Maturin series of novels set in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars. There are 20 novels in this series, starting with Master and Commander, although a nal novel was published posthumously after OBrians death in January 2000. OBrian was married twice; the rst to Elizabeth Jones and the second to Mary Tolstoy. His second daughter to Elizabeth unfortunately suffered from spina bida and died in 1942 aged three. After spending a few years in Wales, Patrick and Mary moved to France where he continued writing and also translating French works into English. OBrian was awarded the inaugural Heywood Hill Literary Prize for his lifetimes writings and he also received a CBE in 1997. The Golden Ocean This is the rst novel Patrick OBrian wrote about the sea, a precursor to the acclaimed Aubrey/Maturin series.
In the year 1740, Commodore (later Admiral) George Anson embarked on a voyage that would become one of the most famous exploits in British naval history. Sailing through poorly charted waters, Anson and his men encountered disaster, disease, and astonishing success. They circumnavigated the globe and seized a nearly incalculable sum of Spanish gold and silver, but only one of the ve ships survived. The protagonist is Peter Palafox, son of a poor Irish parson, who signs on as a midshipman, never before having seen a ship. Together with his lifelong friend Sean, Peter sets out to seek his fortune, embarking upon a journey of danger, disappointment, foreign lands, and excitement. Blue at the Mizzen Napoleon has been defeated at Waterloo, and the ensuing peace brings with it both the desertion of nearly half of Captain Aubreys crew and the sudden dimming of Aubreys career prospects in a peacetime navy. When the Surprise is nearly sunk on her way to South Americawhere Aubrey and Stephen Maturin
are to help Chile assert her independence from Spainthe delay occasioned by repairs reaps a harvest of strange consequences. The South American expedition is a desperate affair; and in the end Jacks bold initiative to strike at the vastly superior Spanish eet precipitates a spectacular naval action that will determine both Chiles fate and his own. The Commodore This is the seventeenth novel in the Aubrey/ Maturin series, which have been described as the best historical novels ever written. Having survived a long and desperate adventure in the Great South Sea, Captain Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin return to England to very different circumstances. For Jack it is a happy homecoming, at least initially, but for Stephen it is disastrous: his little daughter appears to be autistic, incapable of speech or contact, while his wife, Diana, unable to bear this situation, has disappeared, her house being looked after by the widowed Clarissa Oakes. Much of The Commodore takes place on land, in sitting rooms and in draughty castles, but the roar of the great guns is never far from our hearing. Aubrey and Maturin are sent on a bizarre decoy mission to the fever-ridden lagoons of the Gulf of Guinea to suppress the slave trade. But their ultimate destination is Ireland, where the French are mounting an invasion that will test Aubreys seamanship and Maturins resourcefulness as a secret intelligence agent.
A group of 30 members and friends visited the Almazara at Raiguero on Sat 1st Dec to see the olive oil processing plant. The olives were stripped of the esh and the olive stones ground down in a hammer mill and then hot water was added to the mush. Large lters then extracted the remaining esh and stones and a beautiful clear olive oil emerged. Some members took along their own olives and depending on the oil content of the olives, varying from 15% to 19%, collected oil from the shop in the Almazara. This was a fascinating and interesting visit to a local factory. The group then retired to a local wholesale bedding plant nursery in La Majada and rounded off the morning with lunch at El Puente. John Blakey
On Saturday 15th December, over 150 people met at Playa Flamenca for what has become the annual lighting of the Menorah. The Menorah is an 8-branch candelabra, which is lit to celebrate Chanukah, otherwise known as the Jewish Festival of Light.
The service was led by Alan Harris of the Southern Costa Blanca Jewish Community, and the Menorah was lit by Cllr. Pedro Mancebo, deputy Mayor for Orihuela Costa. After the lighting, those present enjoyed doughnuts and wine as is traditional at this time of year.
Puerto Lumbreras Christian Fellowship now meets every 1st and 3rd Sunday each month at 11.00am in the premises of the Spanish Evangelical Church Puerto Lumbreras Tel 619453283 Paul and Sandra
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St Nicholas Ecumenical Church Calle Sobrija 2248 Sector D20 Camposol By Rev Len Eaton MBE www.stnicholaschurchspain.com As I write this article, the real Christmas has not yet arrived, but is getting very close, however, we have made very good use of Advent in our preparations for the celebration of the arrival of the Christ child. In addition to our normal services in the Church, we have had a most wonderful concert of Christmas carols, songs, music and poems led by the St Nicholas Choir under the direction of Maureen Sherwood, to a full house. Mulled wine, mince pies and shortbread were served at the interval and warmed up an otherwise chilly night. On Sunday 16th we participated in a joint service in Puerto de Mazarrn. The service was conducted in both German and English and organised by the German section of our church to mark the closure of their annual Christmas Market. This market raises money
which is used to buy food for the needy of the local community. In the evening of the 16th we held our service of Nine Lessons and Carols. The collection at this service is used as one of a number of annual donations to our link school in Ghana and is used to help children there with the simple things they require in order to be able to attend school. I am very pleased to report that the latest charitable initiative by the church, The Grub Tub, is going very well with large amounts of food items for the needy in our area, arriving weekly from the congregation and also monitory donations to buy food from members of the Church presently away in other places. Long may it continue in the true spirit of Christmas, Goodwill to all mankind, long after the Christmas celebrations are over as I am sure in this dire situation there will still be many in need. The Ordination of Bill Coyle as a Deacon on the 25th November went very well and I am pleased to say that Rev Bill has settled in to his work in the Ministry very well and is
already shouldering some of the weight with the other Ministers in taking services and other allied work. Long may it continue. Services for January Sunday 6th Sunday 13th Sunday 20th Sunday 27th Songs of Praise Holy Communion Morning Prayer Holy Communion 10.30am 10.30am 10.30am 10.30am
All services take place at Calle Sobrija 2248, D20 Camposol, where a warm welcome awaits you. Services offered by the Church are Wedding Blessings, Holy Baptism, Conrmation and Funerals. We have a Pastoral Service throughout the year, people who listen. Talk and are there to help anyone who is sick or in need. The Pastoral care is absolutely condential. For any of the Church Services offered, or other information, please call Rev Len Eaton on 968 138 952, Rev Deacon Maureen Kent on 636 099 679, Rev Deacon Bill Coyle 634 143 260, or Rev Bro Konrad 679 927 268
There is nothing worse than the common cold, mainly because there is nothing that really cures it, but there are things that you can do to help prevent colds and boost your immune system. The cold weather hits our immune systems, making it harder for us to ght cough, cold and u bugs we come into contact with. The lack of sunlight and generally being outdoors less doesnt help our immunity and travelling into towns and cities for Christmas shopping, going to parties and other festivities means that you have probably been mixing with crowds of people and germs have been able to spread like wildre. At this time of year, many of us reach for vitamins, supplements and traditional remedies to protect ourselves from the cold season, but there are natural sources of vitamins, such as oranges, broccoli and other fruit and veg which contain plenty of Vitamin C. If youre prone to colds, you may want to take as many precautions as possible to help keep them at bay. Supplements are not a substitute for a balanced diet, but they can be an insurance policy that gives
your body a boost when it needs it. Dont try taking everything, but there are a few key, good quality supplements.
might be worth topping up. Garlic Garlic has natural antibiotic properties, so if you are not keen on fresh garlic, it might be worth taking garlic capsules. Garlic is also a natural antibiotic, which might help reduce the chances of your catching a cough or cold. Zinc Zinc has also been shown to shorten the length of colds. It can be taken as a pill, a nasal spray or as lozenges. Echinacea This product is taken mainly from the root of the daisy plant. Many people now swear by Echinacea and trials have shown that it can be benecial to the immune system and can reduce the severity and length of colds. It should be taken continuously, but only for short periods of time, eg. every day for around three months. It can be effective if you start taking it when you rst feel a cold coming on and continue for a few weeks after you are better. Echinacea may help boost your immune system, making you less likely to catch other infections. High doses of around 1,000mg are thought to be most effective. Try to stay away from places where there are crowds and where other people may pass on their germs like hospitals and doctors waiting rooms. There is not much the doctors can do for a cold, so unless you are prone to something like chest infections, it is usually best to ride out a cold, or go to the Farmacia for some advice. Get plenty of fresh air every day and if you are staying indoors, make sure there is plenty of ventilation. Germs love warm, stuffy atmospheres.
Vitamin D Many people are decient in this vital vitamin, which we get from sunlight and oily sh and egg yolk. During the winter months it is easier here in Spain to get the 20 minutes of sun a day which is recommended, but that does mean that you have to actually go out in the sun. Vitamin C It has been accepted for years that there is a usefulness in Vitamin C in preventing colds and it has been suggested that it can reduce the severity and length of a cold. You dont have to take a supplement for this Vitamin as it is abundant in our normal diet, but if you forget your ve a day, it
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New Laws Regarding Payments of Invoices Any invoice that is higher than 2.500 CANNOT be paid in cash. It must be paid via a traceable source; bank transfer, cheque, etc. and the proof of payment MUST be attached to the invoice and no transaction may be divided into instalments in order to make the payments less than 2.500. If you issue an invoice for 2.500 or more and the debtor refuses to pay in anything other than cash, you must inform the Tax Ofce in order that you dont get a ne. If this happens, deposit the amount in the bank and write on the cash deposit slip all the information; name, invoice number etc and then attach that to the invoice paid. The ne for not conforming to the above is 25% of the amount of the transaction. Tel Pepe Silvente on 968 332 058 for more information
The sale of sales starts on 2nd January at UK Supplies Direct in the Pyramid Centre in Puerto de Mazarron. Thousands of items are now reduced - many at just 1! This is a genuine sale, hurry whilst stocks last. Tel 661 173 269
It is with great regret that we have to inform our readers that The Market Tavern in Puerto de Mazarrn is now closed. We would like to wish Tracey and her family all the best wishes for the future. She and her team will be missed by us all. The Market Tavern is for sale and is a great opportunity for someone. Please see advert on page 96.
Every Wednesday from 2nd January between 9.30am & 11.30am, come to the new biggest loser weight loss club at Shape & Tone in Los Alcazares. This is a non-prot making club which costs 10 per month. At the end of each month, whoever has lost the most weight wins all the money collected. Tel 661 002 648 for details
Visit Restaurante Marina on the Paseo in Puerto de Mazarrn for a superb choice of Tapas and traditional English Fish and Chips. This friendly restaurant is right on the sea front, so you have wonderful views whilst relaxing enjoying your drink or food. Tel 968 959 902
Traditionally, December is one of the quietest months of the year, but for Best of Spanish that wasnt to be. This year has broken the sales trend and proved to be the best month in 2012 for new sales. For Best of Spanish, thats a great way to end 2012. Lets hope things are improving. Tel (0034) 635 434 651
The new parking facility at Alicante Airport provided by Seguro Parking is open! If you are ying from Alicante Airport, take advantage of the Meet & Greet Service you are used to from Seguro Parking at Murcia Airport. Tel 622 062 115
The Alley Palais Bistro on Camposol B are pleased to announce that due to popular demand, in addition to Wednesday nights their 3 course Menu del Noche is also now available every Monday. Representing great value for money it is only 9.75 Booking is advisable. Call 968 978 869
Yorkshire Linen based in Puerto de Mazarrn has now been extended, creating a bigger, better and brighter shopping environment. There is now even more choice of products with new ranges such as dried owers and vases, ornaments, pictures and lampshades. You will also nd the best selection of duvets, pillows, bedding, curtains and towels in the area with the emphasis rmly on value. Tel 968 595 946
The Winter Sale is now on at DFS in San Javier. Call in for a New Year bargain in beds, sofas, tables & chairs etc. DFS also do full furniture packs from 2,995. Visit their website www.dfsspain.com/offers for all the latest offers. Tel 968 334 194
By popular demand Camposol Heating & Maintenance SL (CHM) now offer their customers who are not resident a pre-visit heating and hot water check for just 25. We will liaise with your keyholders and make sure that your heating and hot water is working properly prior to your arrival. Contact 968 199 184 to book your call.
What value! The Steak Out on Camposol B now do a Menu del Dia for only 7.50 for a three course meal Monday to Friday from 12.45pm until 4.30pm. This has to be one of the cheapest meals available in the area, so why not give The Steak Out a try! Tel 968 970 619
It is now possible to take Galope examinations in English at The META Riding Centre in Costera de Alhama. There are 9 levels of exams; the highest being Olympic Standard. You must be a member of the Murcia Riding Federation, but this also covers you for Accident Insurance. If you have passed any Galope exams, they are taken into account as a professional qualication for those wanting to have an equestrian career. Tel 636 172 198 for more information
3D Television is the viewing of the future. T J Electricals on Camposol Sector B can supply the full range of these fabulous televisions. If you purchase one of these advanced televisions during January you can buy a 3D Blue Ray Player for 1/2 price. Tel 868 181 121
If you are an existing customers and you have some Business News that you would like to share with our readers then why not email it to us to be included on our Business News page. Please keep your news to about 50 words and send us an email by 15th of the month, to costacalidachronicle@gmail.com with Business News in the subject box.
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Sales Contact Teresa 619 199 407 or for the Editor Contact Patti 646 005 017 Sales Contact Teresa 619 199 407 or for the Editor Contact Patti 646 005 017
Max is approx 4 years old and was seen running around the streets so we took him in. He is a really gentle boy, good with other dogs and cats and is chipped. Call: 645 469 253 Pepe is 18 months and a big softie! He has all vaccinations up to date and he has been neutered. Pepe is calm when needed and when it is time he likes to get-up-andgo. He loves to play and go on long walks. Call: 655 103 082 Peggy and Dolly are now approx 9 weeks old and ready to be reserved for their new homes. They are in excellent health and good with other cats and dogs. Call: 645 469 253
Billie was found in the campo, very weak and disorientated. He is approx 1 year old and is a lovely, playful, well behaved dog, very trusting and affectionate. He loves to play with other dogs and is good with children. Call: 665 062 361
To view more animals for adoption go to www.petsinspain.com To advertise an animal for adoption email: info@petsinspain.info
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Extra charges will apply for excess electricity consumption Electricity bills are set to go up again, but the price increase will hit the highest consumers the hardest. Those with power supplies of between 3 and 10 KW contracted from the utility board will pay a supplementary charge if they use more than the average monthly amount of energy. The additional charges will range from 0.00138 to 0.01546 Euros per KW and will be added to the part of the bill that relates to government taxes and fees. This way, the State expects to earn a further 280 million Euros in 2013. The main aim behind the extra costs is to encourage more efcient and responsible energy consumption and to cut CO2 emissions by penalising excess use. According to the ministry of industry, the impact on household bills will be minimal or nil, even though the taxes and charges payable to the government from monthly utility payments make up half of the amount consumers have to shell out. They say the increase is likely to be between 1% and 8%, although to reach an 8% rise, excess consumption would have to be extreme, or more than double the average. The application of the average consumption gures will only apply to peak payment times where households have contracted a peak/offpeak usage tariff. Farmers Bombard Ministry Of Agriculture With Half a Tonne of Tomatoes Farmers pelted the ministry of agriculture building with 500 kilos of tomatoes and several crates of peppers and cucumbers in protest over illegal imports of fruit and vegetables from Morocco. Tomatoes from the north African country are coming into Spain without any proper control, claim members of the farming association COAG and they are undercutting Spanish prices by such a degree that the agricultural sector in Spain cannot compete. Moroccan tomatoes are selling at 46 cents a kilo, whereas in Spain, it costs 50 cents a kilo just to produce them and to match the import prices, national farmers would have to sell their produce at a loss. Peppers and cucumbers are also affected, but to a lesser degree. The agricultural workers also left huge boxes of sand outside the ministry to symbolise the desertication of their elds, with fruit and vegetables left to rot as they cannot afford to harvest them. A spokesman for COAG says
Spains ministry of agriculture Has to learn that its job is to look out for Spanish farmers, not Moroccan farmers and says that the government is turning its back on the potential ruin that could be faced by up to 200,000 producers. They also condemned the authoritative and dictatorial attitude of the ministry after they received a letter telling them they were not permitted to attend the SpanishMoroccan Committee meeting during which representatives of both countries and their farming associations, cooperatives, and Spanish exporters would be chosen. Mar Menor Pensioners Murdered By Nephew For Refusing Him Money The elderly couple found dead in their home in Santiago de la Ribera were shot by their nephew because he refused to give them money, say police investigating the crime. J.M.R.C., aged 28, who also lives in the Mar Menor town where the tragedy occurred, was arrested. After initially refusing to cooperate, he broke down and confessed to the double murder. He said he had asked his uncle, who was in his 80s, for money, but the pensioner had refused to give him any and would not tell his nephew where he kept his cash. This led to a heated discussion, during which the accused shot his uncle as he sat in his armchair. He then shot dead his aunt, who was lying in bed, so that she would not be left to cope on her own. They were both found by their carer lying in pools of blood when she went round to the house to see to them as she did on a daily basis. Jail For Brit Who Torched Benidorm Hotel A British man who set re to a hotel in Benidorm has been jailed for four years and four months. Although there were no fatalities, 11 people were treated in hospital for smoke inhalation when the building went up in ames at Christmas in 2010. His defence lawyer, Marcos Castaer, asked the court for his client to be imprisoned in the UK rather than in Spain, so that he can be nearer to his mother, who has just been diagnosed with a serious illness. Castaer negotiated a lower sentence than the initial nine years proposed by the prosecution service, since the accused suffers from slight brain damage due to meningitis he had suffered as a child, leaving him with a younger than usual mental age and very dependent upon his mother, with whom he had been staying in the hotel at the time of the incident. He had also been drinking alcohol at the time, but the judge found that although these served as mitigating factors, the man knew the nature and quality of his actions. After being out drinking in town, the accused set re to the patios of two bars in Benidorm near the hotel, and once back on the premises set light to one of the rooms. The entire building had
to be evacuated although miraculously, there were no deaths or serious injuries. According to the court, the suspect pleaded guilty and the British Embassy in Spain will be responsible for ensuring he serves his sentence in the UK.
Girl With Cocaine Breast Implants Arrested at Barcelona Airport Border authorities have arrested a woman smuggling drugs into Spain inside her breast implants. The accused, a native of Panam aged around 20, had own into Barcelonas El Prat airport from the Colombian capital, Bogot and was stopped at customs when ofcials became suspicious - particularly when she was vague about the reasons for her having travelled to Spain. They strip-searched her and found two blood-stained gauze dressings on her breasts which, when removed, revealed unhealed wounds and traces of white powder. She said all this was because she had just had a breast enhancement operation, but after the girl was X-rayed, the implants turned out to be bags of cocaine weighing nearly 1.4 kilos apiece, which had been sewn inside her breasts via surgery. They had started to split and the drug had leaked into her blood. The woman had to be taken to Barcelonas Bellvitge Hospital for an emergency operation to have them removed. Authorities say this is the rst time that they had come across a case where a persons life was in real danger through smuggling drugs inside the body. Non-Emergency Ambulance Journeys Will Cost 5 Each or Up To 120 A Year Non-urgent ambulance transport will attract charges for patients ranging from 5 a trip through to anything between 20 and 120 a year, according to Spains Ministry of Health. Chronically-ill patients, those who cannot get about but need treatment, or patients who need to go to hospital regularly for consultations need ambulance transport, but it is not necessarily an immediate life-or-death situation such as a trafc accident or a heart attack. This is the argument put forward by health minister Ana Mato. Pensioners earning less than 18,000 a year will have to pay 10 every six months, or 20 a year, for regular ambulance trips and those earning over this amount will have to pay 40 a year. Anyone earning 100,000 or more per annum has to pay 60 twice-yearly. One-off ambulance trips will cost 5 each way, or 10 return. People who need ambulance transport which is not an emergency can include, cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy where they are not well enough to drive, or disabled people such as accident victims or people with MS, wheelchair and crutch users; in general, people who suffer a one-off bout of food poisoning which precludes them from driving to A & E, patients on dialysis, or with cataracts who need regular consultations and treatment. This new requirement has not yet been approved in Parliament.
Dear Editor I would like to introduce all your readers to Costa Women, a social and business network community for women living in Spain, or dreaming Spain as part of their life goals. We provide space to interact, share and connect, enjoy experiences, share new ideas, grow your enterprise, tell your stories, whilst providing knowledge about living in this vibrant country and make some friends along the way. Lets put Mazarrn and Murcia Area on the map! Its all FREE - go to the website and make your page. Join us at http://costawomen.ning.com There is still time to vote for this Costa Women Community in the Telegraph Expat Awards. You need to register rst though to vote on the link below. http://expatdirectory.telegraph.co.uk/ spain/spain-wide-the-balearic-andcanary-islands/costa-women-spain/ page:2 Thanks a lot Barbara Finca Fuentes! A Journey back in Time! 100 yrs ago! Our Spanish teacher and friend Marie Fuentes has opened up her familys country house in the Mazarrn area to the public! Finca Fuentes lies in the small village of La Atalaya (on the road to Morata)
Marie takes groups of 10-12 people on a guided tour back in time!100 years ago, when the family rst inherited Finca Fuentes in 1926. Marie explains many interesting facts of how they used to live and shows marvellous examples of the clothes and embroidery that the women folk made. Finca Fuentes stands proud amongst the wilderness of La Atalaya and radiates great character and warmth. Marie and her mother Ginesa are full of smiles and passion! they just love sharing their history and home-life with others! After a good hours tour, of both the inside and outside of their country home, Marie and Ginesa invite you to their family table where they serve a delicious Traditional Murcian meal for you to enjoy. Our group enjoyed very much, a wonderful and plentiful feast of fresh local food and wine, in the comfort of a lovely old Spanish family home. Tom & Barbara Franken
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ANIMAL ORGANISATIONS: ACTIN 968 163 529 Andreas Animal Rescue Fuente Alamo 690 906 565 Easy Horse Care Rojales 652 021 980 Galgos del Sol Murcia galgosdelsol@hotmail.com Help Murcia Mar Menor Los Alcazares 968 570 059 JJs Puppy Rescue Organisation Mazarrn 618 034 921 John Kemps Puppies La Pinilla, Fuente Alamo 646 737 230 Pets in Spain San Fulgencio/La Marina info@petsinspain.info MAMASs Mazarrn 666 186 037 MARA Mula 685 311 599 Noahs ARC Mazarrn 699 352 818 968 154 507 (shop) PAPS 966 769 137 Protector de Animales http://protectoraanimalparraga.net/ RAD Animal Association 655 027 676 CHARITIES: Age Concern Mazarrn 634 310 216 Alcoholics Anonymous Mazarrn, Cuevas de Reyllo 646 290 420
Cabo De Palos 968 545 181 Costa Clida Samaritans www.costablancasamaritans.com GO maD Mazarrn 678 598 677 Help Murcia Mar Menor Calle Penlope No 11, Los Alczares, 968 570 059 Helping Hands contact@helpinghands.org.es Lions Club Mazarrn Baha Mazarrn 636 746 959 MABS Mar Menor 693 275 779 MABS Mazarrn 620 422 410 MABS NW Murcia mabsmurcianw@gmail.com PALS (Protection & Life Saving) Mazarrn 968 437 837 CHURCHES: Beacon of Light 620 877 326 Mass in English Pastrana, Mazarrn 628 824 555 New Life Church Los Belones 966 769 300/650 509 606 Olive Branch Christian Fellowship Cultural Centre, Camposol B 618 720 181/968 199 622 Open Door Los Almagros 646 705 403/655 141 721 Pilar Christian Community Church Pilar de la Horidada 966 769 300/650 509 606 Puerto Lumbreras Church 619 945 283 St Nicholas Church Camposol, Mazarrn 968 138 952
Welcome House Cehegin 633 447 937 Wellspring Victory Church El Alamillo, Mazarrn 620 599 270 GROUPS: ADAPT San Pedro 966 189 402 Arts & Cultural Association of Murcia 655 421 120 Camposol Bridge Club 968 130 583 Clida Country Music 968 163 082 Cloud Nine Drama Mula 644 400 123 Darwinian Gardeners darwiniangardeners@gmail.com Evolutionists of Almeria and Murcia www.bolnuevo.com/social/ Evolutionists Ex-Servicemens Association Mazarrn 968 965 058 Friends & Buddies Camposol, Mazarrn 968 163 758 HAH Help at Home San Javier 633 673 034 Ladies Chatterbox Camposol 968 199 418/619 575 463 Los Palacios Camposol A Welcome Group Camposol, Mazarrn 620 105 179 If you would like details of your club or organization included on this page, please send an email to costacalidachronicle@ gmail.com
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Everyones a Winner With HAH, Mar Menor Two more Christmas Fayres took place recently, the last Saturday in November at the Deln Bar in Los Urrutias, and the 1st Sunday In December at Bacchus Restaurant in Los Narejos.
Prince, giving out small gifts to the children. Home made food stalls, along with a selection of goodies from Bacchus, all so tempting! The HAH rafes were drawn, and the winner of the hamper was Liz & Barrie Matthews from Estrella de Mar, and for the Cake and Cava, which had been won by Steve Sutcliffe and re-donated, the winner was Vicky Jones from Campoverde. Pam Prince from HAH said What fun these Fayres are, such bargains to be had and so many people winning little gifts. This is what Christmas was all about, people working together and supporting each other. We all have so much fun and have raised a further 550 for HAH. The happy Christmas atmosphere continued with some wonderful Christmas favourites from The Spangles Ladies Harmony Chorus. All in all Everyone was a Winner. Coachtrips SL Support HAH Throughout 2012 So many people have been on trips this year with this popular coach trip organiser, and have generously bought tickets for various rafes. This has amounted throughout the year to an amazing donation to HAH Mar Menor of 6,624. The nal draw for a fantastic Christmas Holiday in Benidorm for 2 people plus spending money was made and the winner was Mrs Wheeler from Quesada. Lynda Christopher, Clinical Lead with HAH went to their ofce in San Luis to make the draw, and receive the nal cheque from David Malcolm, Coachtrips SL Director. Thanking everyone for their support, she said We are so proud to have been chosen as their charity for 2012 and cannot thank them enough for all the work they have put into raising this amazing amount and thanks also to the local community for buying so many rafe tickets. The prizes have been terric and we cant
thank Coachtrips SL. We have been able to help so many people who have been struggling to cope, and this money ensures that we can continue to grow our very valuable FREE service.
HAH was there of course with their homemade crafts, jams, pickles, and cards, calendars and diaries. Fast becoming a highlight of these events is the HAH tombola where everyone who buys a ticket, wins a prize. Led by Carol and Norman Duff who spend hours sourcing and wrapping these prizes, this now has people waiting to buy tickets!! Along with the other stalls, 395 was raised for HAH. Pam and Roy, owners of the Deln said What a fantastic day! The weather was brilliant and the Christmas atmosphere and goods on sale were amazing. We will denitely make this an annual event. Sunday December 2nd was the Fayre at Bacchus Restaurant in Los Narejos, with lots more stalls along with HAH and their own Elf, Pam
A Big Thank You From HAH Mar Menor As so many of our volunteers were going away over Christmas, an early Christmas Lunch was held at the Novo Carthago Restaurant in Los Urrutias on December 2nd. 60 volunteers, their partners and friends sat down to a traditional 3 course lunch with all the trimmings. Thanking everyone for their hard work, Lesley Eburne, HAH founder said The success of HAH is down to you. Your care, commitment and willingness to help wherever needed, always with a smile, means so much to everyone and has earned the gratitude and respect of our clients and the local community. We would also like to thank our main Sponsors, SL Coachtrips, DFS, Bacchus Restaurant and La Manga Graphics, along with so many local businesses who continue to support us. Special thanks also to our wonderful local media for all their help, ensuring that our stories and events are publicised and reaching as many people as possible. Thank you all for playing such a big part in our success. If you would like information or would like to become a volunteer in the Mar Menor area, email helpathomespain@gmail.com or visit www.helpathome.es
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More Ex-Forces Personnel in Prison than Serving in Afghanistan At the Hondon Valley British Legion AGM, the Chairman Dave Stewart advised us of some staggering statistics. He stated that there are 20,000 ex-forces personnel in prison or on probation; twice as many as are serving in Afghanistan, an increase of a third in the last 5 years. Many of these Veterans are suffering from undiagnosed Post Trauma Stress. More British Service Personnel who served in the Falklands have committed suicide, than were killed in the conict. Last year, the Royal British Legion took 1,485 calls from homeless ex-service personnel. By law, they should be offered accommodation as a priority, yet councils fail because of their long waiting lists. Others are denied home ownership because the
heightened risk of suicide means they cant get life insurance to guarantee a mortgage. Dave thanked everyone all over Spain, who supported The Royal British Legion and the Poppy Appeal. He promised that at the Christmas Party on 18th December at the Monte Alto Restaurant, Hondon de las Nieves, he would unveil the nal amount raised by the Hondon Valley branch this year. Legion Members would welcome anyone to join them for their monthly meetings held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at Monte Alto.
Absolutely Brilliant!! A Winner!! Looking Forward to the Next One!!
The theme this year was Snow White and the 7 Guiris which we all know by now is what our Spanish friends fondly call expats, so again we took the mickey out of ourselves! All three shows were a sell out. We introduced some hilarious lmed sequences along the way which brought much laughter from the audience and along with them we enjoyed the antics of the Guiris; Noisy, Nosey, Boozy, Bossy, Paddy, Scotty and Posh and even the scary bits were funny. In true Pantomime tradition we had a lot of audience participation which the Spanish members of the audience thoroughly enjoyed. Children joined us on stage for dancing and at the nale all the audience stood up and joined in a noisy, happy rendition of The Time Warp. Nobody wanted the show to end, including the cast. The proceeds of the show will go to help
needy families in the San Pedro area. The next meeting of ADAPT will be on the rst Saturday in February at the Pensionistas de Hogar in San Pedro at 10.30am. See our website for full information www. adaptsanpedro.eu
These were a few of the comments received after the recent Panto. The ADAPT Theatre Group has done it again with their usual Panto with a twist and wonderful comic writing from their production team.
A Time 4 A Change, El Algar Danny and Kerry took over ownership of A Time 4 A Change one year ago. During this time, the business has gone from strength to strength, continuing to be the biggest buyers and sellers of used furniture on the Costa Clida.
the recipes are very simple to follow. Kerry introduced a Ladies Clothing Agency, initially with only 3 members. She says I cannot believe how well the Clothes Agency has progressed! I now have 34 ladies on the books who regularly bring me their unwanted quality clothes, which I then sell on a 20% commission basis. As I now need more room, I shall be sacricing my ofce space upstairs to move the boutique up there!
Now brand new sofas can be purchased, with 3 piece suites starting at 600. As well as furniture, you can also nd a wide range of quality English bedding, including sheets, pillows and duvets. What was the boutique area is now available as a separate greetings card and book shop. There is a wide range of cards for all occasions, in English and Spanish, all at only 1.50 each. English paperbacks are just 1 for three! A Time 4 A Change is more than just a furniture store. Call in for a chat and a coffee. Danny and Kerry will make you feel most welcome. For more information call 968 136 501 or visit the website www.atime4achange.com
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Danny introduced his own range of Curry Kits, which contain a special mix of spices needed to make your favourite curry. He says Because the Curry Kits have proved to be so popular, I have now introduced Korma and Bombay Potatoes, to the original selection of Madras, Tikka Masala, Jalfrezi, Kofta and Onion Bhajis These kits are only 2 each and
Come Rain or Shine for MABS The MABS Cancer Support Groups Book Stall at The Arches, The Oasis is a familiar sight for bookworms in Los Alczares and surrounding areas. MABS volunteers, Malcolm and Val Vickery work tirelessly running the stall, come rain or shine, with a smile and a few words for everyone who calls by.
without fail and they have established a good, regular clientele. I am very proud of them and would also like to thank Ali, the owner of The Arches, for her continuing support. It means a great deal to us. The MABS Book Stall is open at The Arches every Saturday from 10am-1pm with books to suit all tastes. Photographer: Alfonso Fernandez San Javier Golf Society Raises Funds for MABS Murcia San Javier Golf Society maintained their tradition of nominating one of their regular meetings to raise funds for a local charity with a competition for the Captains Charity Trophy.
However, that did not seem to inspire the players, with nobody breaking net par and the overall scoring mostly leaving something to be desired perhaps the occasion was greater than the play. The cards were paired up randomly at the end and congratulations went to Joe Flanagan & Ann Geary who lifted the trophy by 3 points from Bob Blair & Mark McGregor, with John Collins & Roger McGeagh a point further back in third. Skills prizes were won by John Collins, Ann Geary, Neil Robinson and Ian Wade. In his speech Captain Barry Beale thanked all at Paraleja, the members of the Committee who had put so much effort in to make the day a success, sponsors of prizes for their generosity and most importantly the members who had been so generous in their contributions to the pot. Janet Bell graciously accepted a cheque for 550 from the Captain and expressed her gratitude to Barry and the Society members on behalf of MABS Murcia. Photographer: Geoff Bell Jenny Penny Star of Fayre Crafts of all types were demonstrated at a recent Craft Fayre at Caf Golf, San Javier. The star of the show was denitely a beautifully hand-made dolly called Jenny Penny. She was the creation of Lyn Homer, who donated her to be rafed for MABS Cancer Support Group. Lyn is happy to take commissions to make a dolly to order, so please enquire at the MABS Cancer Centre, San Javier.
Left to Right: Val Vickery, Malcolm Vickery and Ali Chaps (owner The Arches) with the MABS Certicate of Appreciation. Kindles and Tablets dont seem to have made an impact on book sales because during 2012 they have raised an incredible 6696 for MABS Murcia. Im staggered that they have managed to raise such an amount on book sales. remarked MABS Director, Lyn Baines. Malcolm and Val are so conscientious about their book stall, turning up every Saturday
Barry Beale, Captain for 2012/13, had chosen MABS Cancer Support Group as this years recipient and, on 21st November, twenty eight players met at Peraleja Golf for the event. The competition was played as a Mystery Pairs Stableford, but players were left in no doubt that the main winners on the day were going to be MABS. Janet Bell, Fundraising Co-ordinator for MABS, was on hand to see players off and there again in the afternoon to welcome them back and present the coveted trophy. Juan-Fran and the team at Peraleja Golf were most generous in their help with the event and a number of other members and guests had kindly donated prizes for the rafe and skill events during the day. The weather was good, with warm sunshine and little wind, and the recent rain had turned everything a pleasant green and there are real signs that things are improving and the tees and greens cannot be faulted.
Other crafts being demonstrated were scrapbooking, where beautiful albums can be made for special occasions, mosaic plaques and patch working. Shirley donated her handcraft cards to be sold for MABS and there was a water colour painting demonstration. Hand-made jewellery was also on sale. The fayre raised 112, with the proceeds of the rafe to follow. MABS fundraiser, Janet Bell, who helped organise the event, thanked Nike and Neil of Caf Golf for hosting the fayre for MABS Murcia. Photographer: Sue Thomason MABS Murcia is a registered charity (No. 7261) offering help and support to local people of all nationalities who have been diagnosed with or are being treated for cancer. If you or someone you know would like some condential help or support call our HELPLINE 693 275 779 or visit their website www.mabsmurcia.com Cancer Doesnt Discriminate And Neither Do We MABS Helps All Those Affected By Cancer, Whatever Their Nationality
A Truly M a g i c a l Christmas Evening at Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre The air was lled with Christmas love and the aroma of mulled wine, chestnuts and minced pies when the Rescue Centre held its fourth magical Christmas Carol Concert at Rojales. People came for miles to meet Santa and his four legged helpers, Dexter Elf (the mule) and our three little Rein-ponies Taffeta, Trixie-Belle and Little Miracle decked out in all their Christmas bling. The atmosphere was electric, lit with the aid of thousands of Christmas lights. The young children talked to Santa and helped him with his Rein-ponies and they had a chance to see all the horses snuggled down in their stables.
of years of overwork. He is also severely mal-nutritioned. Why? Because the recession, his owner simply stopped feeding him and gave him to a riding school who decided they could not afford to keep him. He had worked hard all of his life for his owners and now, because he is old nobody cares or wants him. To put him to sleep humanely and dispose of the body would be a solution, however, it would cost his owner 450 and nobody is prepared to pay this amount. The rescue centre was contacted and told that he was going to be given back to his original owner and would probably be left to die of slow starvation, or we could take him and give him a home. What would you do???
lobby local, national and European politicians, and take the message of what is being done to horses and other animals to a much wider audience.
Everyone at Easy Horse Rescue Centre want to take this opportunity to thank everybody who has helped us during the year with their time, contributions and fantastic support. Come and visit us on our open days every Sunday 1-4pm, meet all our residents and hear their stories on our very popular horse tour. Delicious homemade Sunday lunches plus veggie options, cakes and refreshments also available. Of course we took him in to give him all the love and care he needs. He will nish the winter of his life with us alongside the other old horses in our care. When his time comes he will have known love, kindness, the companionship of other horses and hopefully a few years of happiness that he so rightly deserves. The Gift of Life and Love Many people ask us, when visiting the rescue centre, how can you keep taking in horses, you have so many horses. Do you ever say no? Spanish Television Came to Fundacin Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre Canal 9 came to the Fundacin Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre as RTVV Guamipi arrived to lm what happens at EHCRC. This is an extremely popular television show on Spanish TV which looks at what goes on in the animal world in the Valencia region and picks up on stories about animals. Sue, who with her husband Rod started the Centre, explained what EHCRC sets out to achieve. The recent change to a foundation means that EHCRC can now raise a membership list to For more information call Sue on 652 021 980 or email rescue@easyhorsecare.net. The EHCRC Calendars are still on sale for 5 at all 5 Charity Shops as well as at the Rescue Centre and from the Looking Good Boutique in La Zenia.
Dallass Story He was born in 1988 and named Dallas after the popular TV series. He is 24 years old and no longer able to be ridden because
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Lots of traditional food and drinks were enjoyed and everyone enjoyed the fantastic entertainment provided by Cathy Carson and The Taabs Group who kept us royally entertained with their Christmas songs. Maybe we cant change the world by saving one horse, but we have changed the world for all the beautiful horses that you have helped us to save. Sue Weeding warmly thanked everybody for all the work and contributions people had made during the year. Almost 500 was raised in what can only be described as a night of Pure Magic.
New to the Costa Clida, the award winning PunctureSafe is an innovative compound which is injected into your tyres through the valve, (no need to remove the wheel) and it is a PERMANENT solution to punctures, as it seals the puncture, as soon as you get one. It is not a get me home product but lasts for the life of the tyre, so no matter how many punctures you have in the tyre, PunctureSafe will cope. It also helps the tyre-wear, because it keeps the tyre cooler whilst it is running. Important in hot climates like Spain, PunctureSafe is a mobile service which can come to your place of business or your home. An installation generally takes about 20 minutes
and is done by our trained technicians, so it can be done whilst you play sport, shop or have a snack. If you get a puncture: Do you want to (or can you) change a tyre if you get a puncture? Can you speak enough Spanish to tell the Grua where you are? Do you know where you are? Does your mobile have service? Will it still be light? If the answer to any of these questions is no, then PunctureSafe is the ideal solution for you.
PunctureSafe starts from 60 per car and 40 per motorbike, although we can install into anything with tyres like quads, mountain bikes and mobility vehicles. We are members of the CRA discount scheme, so bring your membership card when you call us. A local businessman, living in and proudly serving the people of the Mazarrn area, call Alan on 968 979 260/634 355 709. Email: puncturesafemurcia@runbox.com Website: www.puncturesafemurcia.com Facebook:www.facebook.com/PunctureSafeMurcia
New Year Resolutions At the beginning of each New Year, for some strange force of habit, many people make their New Year resolutions. I suppose the New Year brings about a sense of change, inspired motivation and seemingly dogged determination to make it a better year for ourselves. Having said that, statistics indicate that a majority of resolutions are broken, zzed out or tossed by the wayside approximately 3 weeks after being made! Why? Perhaps one of the rst questions we have to ask ourselves is, Was the New Year resolution realistic, practical and achievable, or did we make our resolutions for the sake of it? Whether you choose to lose weight, get a new job or invest in personal development, always ensure that the goal you set for yourself is realistic, attainable and time appropriate. There is no point in losing weight just because someone made a rude comment; you have to want to do it for yourself. It also helps to have a supportive network of friends to boost your motivational levels when it begins to wane. Whatever goal you choose, enjoy the journey
and keep focused on the goal. It will be worth it in the end. I would like to take this opportunity to wish all readers a Happy New Year and all things wonderful for 2013. Jennifer Time Wasted Dear Jennifer, Over the last few months, I found myself comfort eating. I have had so many personal and nancial problems in 2012, that food was my only comfort. Naturally, I put on weight which I felt made me look better and curvier. However, my husband made some cruel remarks in front of some friends at a social event which embarrassed me and now I feel forced to lose weight because of it. Surely he could have been more sympathetic considering what we went through as a couple, but I feel that if I dont lose weight, he could leave me for someone much slimmer. I dont want to lose him and cant face another disappointing year, yet the more the tears ow, the more I reach for food. I cant stop and it is making me sad by the day to the point that I have stopped looking at my reection in the mirror. Help! Jane of Los Alcazares. Dear Jane, There are many women who face similar challenges and it does hurt. However, it is often not what you eat but WHY. Emotional triggers are the cause of obesity and if left unabated, it becomes a negative habit that is fuelled by triggerresponse behaviour. To stop this from happening, you need to acknowledge the emotional issues that are the cause and try to resolve it. With the economy the way it is at the moment, many people have faced similar personal and nancial disappointments.
Some have chosen to take up exercise, yoga, meditation or join a weight loss club where there is a supportive network of people facing the same challenges as you. However, you need to do this for yourself and not because you are being coerced by your husband. If the relationship is worth keeping, then discuss your issues with him and ask him for emotional support, not emotional criticism. If he cant, then you need to ask yourself some frank questions about the health of your relationship. - Jennifer. Dear Jennifer, My twin sister and I have always been close, as twins often are, but 9 months ago, I voiced my disapproval of her new boyfriend which caused friction between us. We have not spoken in these 9 months and the guilt has been playing heavily on my mind. I have been tempted so often to pick up the phone and apologise, but my pride always gets the better of me, especially as my intuition about her boyfriend was right. He was horrible to her. Should I apologise even though I was in the right? Sam, Mazarrn Dear Sam, Pride should not keep you from reaching out to your sister. It does not matter who was right or wrong in this situation, but the fact is that it has caused friction, sadness and frustration between twin sisters. She may have been hurting herself and may have tried to reach out to you herself, but you will never know for sure unless you speak with her. Dont let pride continue to alienate you from her. Why not use the New Year as an olive branch and be the rst to make contact. At least you will know where you stand with her. It can go both ways. You may be able to resolve your differences or not. Time will tell. Give her call even if it is just to wish her well for the New Year. Jennifer If you would like Jennifer to answer any of your questions, email her at: jennifer@ lifemaxxinternational.com. Jennifer is a certied Life Coach and Emotional Wellness Coach.
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New Year New You! Its a New Year! You dont need me to tell you that 2013 is here with a bang! Thankfully if you are reading this The Mayan Prophecies interpretations were wrong, so now is the time to make those changes for your future. The start of January is always a time to sit back and think of the goals you intend accomplishing this year. Perhaps youve grown tired of the whole New Years Resolution tradition and are more used to breaking them within two hours than keeping them for an entire day. Why should this year be the same? Why shouldnt 2013 be the year for success; be the year for attaining those long sought after goals or nally doing something youve only ever dreamt of doing? Rather than taking the passive route, why not take the proactive route, taking our lives in our hands and really going out for what we need rather than letting it slowly pass us by? Why not take the bull by the horns and really live our lives to the full? One of those proactive routes is to make certain changes in your life. Firstly, you need to decide which parts of your life you dont like, which make you unhappy and which are holding you back. You then need to assimilate
how youre going to combat this negativity and then you take that rst step towards change. Whether this year its a desire to stop smoking, or a desire to lose weight, or even leave that relationship that is doing nothing but dragging you down, remember, its a fresh start and a fresh you! Because that is the ultimate goal; a You that you can be proud of; a You that youre happy to be. Maybe its not as easy as that. Maybe you need a helping hand to take that bull by its horns and if so, there is absolutely nothing wrong with that and its where someone like Mark Phoenix comes into play. Hypnotherapys efcacy comes from the power of suggestion and you should never underestimate the potency of that. It also delves deep to the real reason you smoke, seeks the root of your tendency to overeat, or why youve made no move to leave that destructive relationship. Nothing happens without a purpose and hypnotherapy searches for that purpose and then with the power of suggestion, can combat it and in most cases, cancel it out. To make that rst step is an important
psychological progression. Youre no longer living passively and are on the right track. Maybe that should be your New Years Resolution. Rather than to generally exclaim that youre going to quit smoking for example, maybe you should say, Im going to get help and change my life for good. Theres no better time to start than now and if youre ready to take that rst step, then Mark is here to help. Mark offers a free initial 30 minute consultation for all issues listed. Mark Phoenix Murphy Adv.Dhp MIAPH MNRAH is the only legally registered HypnoBand Practitioner (the revolutionary weight loss SYSTEM as seen on Embarrassing Bodies on Channel 4 and E4) on the Costa Blanca and Costa Clida. Mark, for your piece of mind, is also registered in Spain and has a Spanish Governing body. He is a consultant Clinical Hypnotherapist, Psychotherapist, Pure HypnoAnalyst. If you have any issues with anxiety, depression, stress, or need a helping hand during hard times then call Mark on 654 202 996 or visit www.HypnoSpain.com for more details about Marks clinics.
Surprise, surprise - it is likely that we have experienced this in our lives. Is it an emotion or an event? I dont know. I know that some people do not like surprises and others revel in them.
a Black Hole in space. This thing is huge and because it makes up so much of the mass of the relevant galaxy it has surprised astronomers. ie - we are talking 14% of the total mass against the accepted norm of 0.1%. I just know you are as fascinated by this as I am. I also read this week that Voyager 1 is now at the edge of our Solar system, 11 billion miles from earth! Its journey through a magnetic highway will take a while - scientists estimate a few months to a couple of years. Were these scientists all builders in a previous life? Anyway my point is that new discoveries often surprise us. Why should we be surprised then when we read that God came to earth as a baby - just had that last month. Oh and also in a few months we will remember that Jesus actually died for us and rose again. We are quite happy to accept that there are surprises in the world around us and in our discoveries of the universe, but we seem to struggle with the God of surprises who planned long before we were created to provide us with a way to spend eternity with Him. Funny that isnt it? Perhaps at the start of a New Year we should take a closer look at God who is
not surprised by anything or anyone, but continually surprises us? For I know the plans I have for you, says the LORD. They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.Jeremiah 29 v 11 Look out for our Burns events in January 21st January at Cehegin and 25th January at our home in Los Almagros.
17 billion times more massive than our Sun. What is? The latest discovery of
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Stressed Cats The cat is an animal that due to its features, tend to suffer from stress when the environment around it changes. Some of the situations causing stress in our cats are: * Changes in the home may occur. The established order in the previous home has gone, such as the facial marks, and the areas for the cat to relax, play and urinate and defecate. * You may be having reformation works or changes in the home by painting etc or you may be changing the furniture. * There may be new people at home, such as a new baby, visitors or new cats or other animals. * Your circumstances may have
changed so that the cat now has to stay alone at home for long periods of time or under the care of unfamiliar people. You might have to come to the vets, kennels, etc.
The way in which a stressed cat reacts can be focused on: * Passiveness: the animal may try to hide in different places, where it will feel himself safer, for some days or weeks. * Marking excess: the animal insists on marking its territory in two ways. The rst one is rubbing itself against the wall to leave its facial pheromones over it and which will calm it down when it recognises them. The second one is really disturbing and is aimed at its competitors. It consists of marking the different areas of the environment with its claws and urinating and defecating out of its litter tray. * Aggressiveness: Another way for cats to respond to stress is by being aggressive towards other animals or the owner. If your cat has developed one of these three symptoms, the rst thing we have to do is to rule out if this is due to a physical problem, or is it really motivated by stress. We have four action ways to try to correct these behavioural problems. * To reduce stress. * Give the cat places that make it feel safer, like a simple box and avoid all disturbing situations. * Treat it softly. Dont touch the cat unnecessarily, because it will not like it and it will only make it more scared. Never tell it off, or shout at it. That would only contribute to increase its fear. We are used to hierarchy and discipline with dogs, but cats, due to their primitive lonely instinct, dont see us as chiefs or leaders; we are just equals. * Education. Play with the cat with balls, ropes, sticks etc. Use positive reinforcement such as prizes, stroking and not negative ones such as water guns. * Medical and/or surgical treatments. Certain psychotropic medicines and the castration of male cats can efciently help to solve these problems. * Pheromonotherapy. In almost all the situations causing stress, the application of the F3 pheromone minimizes the adaptation periods and reduces the tension in cats living at home. They may also help with many of the diseases such as idiomatic cystitis, anorexia, bulimia, compulsive licking, etc. Article written and supplied by Paco, Clinica Veterinaria, Puerto de Mazarrn
By the time you all read this I should have returned from the UK where we spent Christmas with family and friends. We did, however, manage to get in our fair share of Christmas parties and eating out before we left. The rst of these was held at The Steak -Out on Camposol B on 8th December where we had a great night of entertainment by Nigel Birchill as Elvis who also does a bit of Meatloaf too! Our girls night out for Christmas was a week later where we had a lovely meal at Chez Zoe in Puerto de Mazarrn and we ended up back at The Steak-Out again. Eddie B from Costa Clida International Radio is the DJ there every Friday night playing great music from all the decades.
There is a new restaurant now open on The Hacienda de Alamo Resort called La Terraza which can be found upstairs at The Spaniard Inn. We were a group of 14 people and the evening started with Christmas Carols courtesy of Open Door and then a very authentic Spanish 6 course meal. The food and service were excellent and we will denitely be returning. There is an outdoor terrace which will be a lovely setting for dinner during the warmer weather. With my love for traditional Sunday roast dinners, this time we chose Restaurant Manchica which is set in the lovely little hamlet of La Manchica, the other side of Fuente Alamo. We had a 3 course meal with coffee and drinks for a very
reasonable price, and I have to say the standard of food was truly excellent. There was a choice of 3 meats and countless vegetables, including my favourite which is cauliower cheese. It is also a pretty drive out on a Sunday and must be visited. More next month and Happy New Year everyone! Teresa
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Ask any member of my family who eats the most salad, and the answer would be Liz, shes like a rabbit! and it is true that I have long favoured tasty salad leaves over limp vegetables to accompany my meal. I love salad as a main course, but here in Spain have struggled to nd acceptable salads with enough substance to qualify as a meal. Over the years I have tried many places, but the salad always seems to be designed as a side dish or Im offered a plate of iceberg lettuce and a bit of egg(!) so I was delighted to recently try the new Italian restaurant Mamma Mia, at the end of the marina in Puerto de Mazarrn, where the fresh and tasty salads were delightful. The restaurant offers a wide selection of meals, with more traditional pizzas and pasta dishes for you to enjoy. The Menu del Da is
10 on weekdays and includes 1 drink; 12 at weekends and Fiestas. I chose a simple Tuna Mixed Salad at 6.50 and my friend chose pizza. Whilst waiting for our drinks, the waiter brought some tasty, small atbreads for us to nibble. When the food arrived, the pizza was declared excellent and my salad was probably the best I have tasted here in Spain - plenty of tuna, fresh mixed leaves, nely sliced olives and a gorgeous Balsamic dressing. The portions were generous and after my salad and a few tasty breadsticks from the bread basket, I was full. We did manage to refuse dessert (too close to Christmas at time of writing!), but the Spanish group opposite were indulging and all the desserts looked very tempting. After coffee
we were also offered a glass of Limoncello, a lovely way to end the meal. I can see me breaking a few New Years resolutions on the return visit, as the attentive staff and lovely setting made for a very pleasant dining experience. Mamma Mia is open 6 days a week (closed on Tuesdays) 12pm to 4,30pm and 6pm until late. Call 628 682 303 to book in English or 968 153 049. Rating: (out of 5) Quality Service Value for Money : : :
Location / setting :
Nutmeg is the seed of the evergreen Myristica tree, which is still found mainly on the islands of Indonesia. The Nutmeg tree is important for not only the spice Nutmeg, but also for Mace.
between 5 and 10 grammes. It is still relatively expensive and years ago Nutmeg was kept in a special wooden container. Nutmeg is used in many different styles of cooking. Once it is ground, Nutmeg soon loses the oils which provide its avour and taste, so grating fresh Nutmeg is recommended to achieve the full benet of the fresh oils. It and Mace have similar sensory qualities, with Nutmeg having a slightly sweeter and mace a more delicate avour. Mace is often preferred in light dishes for the bright orange it imparts. Nutmeg is used for avouring many dishes, usually in ground or grated form, and is best grated fresh in a Nutmeg grater. In general, a Nutmeg grater is a tool with a ne rasp and a slightly curved surface. By rubbing the Nutmeg over the graters curved surface, the seed can be ground. Some graters have back units or containers meant
for storing the Nutmeg, while others have containers with turning handles that grate the Nutmeg from the inside. Antique Nutmeg boxes can be very decorative in silver or wood have become very collectable. Nutmeg is added to other spices in curries etc in Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine, but it can also be added to sweet dishes such as rice pudding and other milk based desserts. Nutmeg is widely used in the perfumery and pharmaceutical industries in products such as toothpaste and cough medicine. Nutmeg and Nutmeg Oil were used for disorders related to the nervous and digestive systems. The Nutmeg Oil is colourless and is used as a natural food avouring in baked products, syrups, drinks and sweets. In Elizabethan times, Nutmeg was believed to ward off the plague and it therefore became very expensive, especially as Indonesia was the only place that Nutmeg could be found. Once the British took control of the Banda Islands in Indonesia, they managed to transplant the Nutmeg trees to places like Malaysia and Singapore. Records show that Nutmeg has been used for centuries as a form of snuff and a semidrug for students, prisoners and sailors.
The fruit is light yellow with red and green markings, resembling an apricot or a large plum. As the fruit matures, the outer eshy covering bursts to reveal the seed. The seed is covered with red membranes called an aril, the mace portion of the Nutmeg. The nut is then dried for up to 2 months until the inner nut rattles inside the shell. It is then shelled to reveal the valuable eggshaped nutmeat which is the edible Nutmeg. The Nutmeg can come as the whole seed, or in powdered form. As the seed, Nutmeg is egg-shaped and usually weighs
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Quiz questions on the December 2012 Costa Clida Chronicle

1. Who claims to have a slot in A Place in the Sun? Where will you nd a Chestnut Fool? Who is Spangles?
4. 5.
What does A Time 4 A Change offer you? What was the herb of the month in December? Who are the new manages of Tels Bar? What year did the Indian Ocean that the tsunamis happen?
8. 9. 10.
What does Philip Peacock do? Who was last months Author? Who claims that December is the last time they will pay your extra 3% I.V.A (VAT)?
6. 7.
2. 3.
Answers on page 102
ACROSS 1 Sells tickets 7 Syrian bishop 11 Supersonic transport 14 American state 15 Parent teacher groups 16 Spiders net 17 A number between 1 and 20 18 Clever word plays 19 Past 20 Reason 22 Sundial pointer 24 Swish 27 Snooze 29 Smart 30 Aoat 32 Computer language, looks like algebra 35 Roller glider 37 Pauls former name 38 Assist 41 Calm 42 Not brunette 44 Night bird 45 Blood carrier 48 U.S. President Johnson 49 Supply water to 51 Snaky sh
52 In addition 55 Be incorrect 56 South southeast 57 Arm muscles 60 Artist Andrew 64 Also known as (abbr.) 65 Western state 67 African country 71 Swamp 72 Pa 73 Subordinate 74 Dynamite 75 Cains brother 76 Bobbysock DOWN 1 That girl 2 Calorie 3 Marvel 4 Molten rock 5 Support 6 Intone 7 Comes into sight 8 Energy unit 9 Sound 10 Association (abbr.) 11 Hindu teacher 12 Sego lilies bulbs 13 Cut of beef 21 Spanish one 23 Possess
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Noose Awry Gem School group Snacked Let go Shekel Member of an alliance Covet Type of mint Gods Compact Less than two Wrath Arctic toothed whale Garden tool Sample Toward the rear of the ship 53 Compare 54 Meager 58 Insect in a cocoon 59 Prick 61 Writer Bombeck 62 Matched 63 Ball player __ Aaron 66 Gorilla 68 Zero 69 Fawns mom 70 Colony insect
Once again last month we were able to help all our applicants nancially, so dont struggle with that unexpected vets bill, contact us. A w a r d s this month i n c l u d e Chicle a little dog who hadnt eaten for four days and upon examination it was found that he had swallowed a stone which was blocking his digestive system. Fortunately we were able to help organise and contribute to an emergency operation for him and he has now fully recovered and has regained his healthy appetite. Also we were contacted by the local police who had found mum Linda with eight puppies abandoned and in distress near Fuente Alamo. One of the pups had a hernia and another one an infected eye. We were able to help with their treatment and the mother who has now been spayed and is waiting to go to Germany. The pups are now looking for new homes so if you can help contact Joan on 968 159 806 Also as usual our ongoing programme of helping with spaying and castration continues. Which means that you can look after the pets you care for without having to worry about new arrivals. Can We Help You and Your Pet? Have you provided a home for an animal from a rescue centre or shelter for a stray dog or cat? Dont struggle to pay those Vet bills on your own; get in touch with us. We are here to help you. We can provide nancial assistance towards the cost of spaying or castrating your new pet and also with those unexpected vet bills, if funds are available. To do this we need your donations and would be grateful for any items such as clothes, bric-a-brac, cds/dvds and electrical goods. You can donate at the shop, Mon to Sat 10am-2pm. (Take the third left after Barclays Bank on your way into Puerto de Mazarron.) Check out our website to see furnishings for sale. For full details go to mazarronanimalmediaid.co.uk Camposol Drop-Off Point Every Tuesday we are on Camposol B Sector car park 10am-1pm. We will take any saleable items no matter how large or small to raise money in order to help other people with the medical expenses for their cats and dogs. Fuente Alamo You can leave items at M& S stores, The Dog Bowl, Fuente Alamo every Friday Until 12pm.
Furniture Pickup Service & House Clearance If you are downsizing, moving house or just want to get rid of some clutter we can help. Try our 50/50 scheme. We can take anything from a single large item up to a full house contents, including household and garden furniture and white goods. We will collect the larger items free of charge, display them in our shop to ensure that you receive the best possible price for them and then forward your 50% share of the proceeds to you. Please contact us if you need help:Tel 666 186 037 or call at the shop Email mazarronanimalmedi-aid@ hotmail.com Registered Charity No 9537/1a
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NEST Nature Espua Trails January/Feb 2013 - easy, non-sporty, social walks Friday 4th January Fossilized Dinosaurs Footprint Meet in El Berro car park 10.30 (Was Thurs 3rd) See a fossilized dinosaurs footprint and an easy short rope bridge with a at wooden base. Bring cameras - snap yourselves looking adventurous, although anyone can do it! NEST walks are very easy social outings and we always cater to the slower people. Please wear footwear for rubbly rural paths, water to sip, and a smile! Optional meal in an authentic Spanish mountain restaurant where we might see wild boar! The walk is 5 and the delicious meal - salad, starter, main course, dessert and a drink plus coffee - is 9.
www.monasteriosantaeulalia.com/en/ Mass in English is celebrated every show/photos/Outside-the-hotel Saturday at the Catholic chapel at Pastrana, approximately 10km from Mazarrn Wednesday 20th February - Almond Schedule of Masses: Blossom Walk Meet - 10.30am El Berro Saturday at 4:30pm village car park opp the Restaurant Sierra Schedule of Confession: Espua and Camping Sierra Espua. Saturday from 3:45-4:25pm also on request Bible Study: 1st and 3rd Sunday at 4:30pm Fr. Carlos Prats 628 824 555 Fr. Octavio Carpena 676 219 445 www.pastranaonline.com
Jesus Wishes For Our New Years Resolutions Love one another as I have loved you (Jn. 15-12)
Spectacularly pretty walk with honey-scented Almond Blossom, followed by a drive through elds of more Almond Blossom to a buzzy, authentic Spanish restaurant near Mula. This is a very popular outing! Please book & wait for conrmation, giving Spanish contact phone number and full names, either by text/tel to 679 002 147 or email natureespunatrails@gmail.com Register at http://www.nestwalks.info to get more dates! Facebook https://www. facebook.com/natureespunatrails Looking forward to seeing you all!
Help me Jesus, that what I ask of You (Mercy) I will give to others in word and deed. Help me, O Lord, that my eyes may be merciful, so that I may never suspect or judge others, but always look for what is beautiful and good in other people. Help me, that my ears may be merciful, so that I may give heed to others needs, and not be indifferent to their pain. Help my, O Lord, that my tongue may be merciful, so that I should never speak wrongly of others but have a word of comfort and forgiveness for all. Help me, O Lord, that my hands may be merciful and lled with good deeds so that I may do only good to others and always try to take upon myself the more difcult tasks. Help me, O Lord, that my feet may be merciful, so that I may hurry to assist others, overcoming my own fatigue and weariness contemplating Your love and mercy. Help me O Lord, to forgive and forget. This is Your greatest gift to me, and should be mine for your sake, to all who offend me. O Lord, behold here before You a soul who exists in this world in order to allow You to exercise Your admirable MERCY and manifest it before heaven and earth. Others may glorify You through their faithfulness and perseverance, thus making evident the power of Your grace. How sweet and generous You are to those who are faithful to You! Nevertheless I will glorify You by acquainting others of Your goodness to all sinners and reminding them that Your MERCY is above all malice, that nothing can exhaust it, and that no relapse, no matter how shameful or criminal, should allow the sinner to despair of HIS Forgiveness and MERCY.
Friday 18th January - NEST Photography Group - Outing in Cartagena for photography enthusiasts. If you love photography, beginner or pro, join us! Get in touch rst - this is not a walk. Wednesday 30st January - La Santa Monastery (Was Thurs. 31st) 10.30am in La Santa car park. (Between Totana and Aledo). Easy 3 hr circular walk via Aledo with spectacular views, before (optionally) eating at La Santa Monastery. Driving directions are on the NEST website. It costs appx 10 plus drinks and the decor is worth it! See http://
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Hi its Shannon here again and Im going to tell you about the Harlequin Rock Choir Concert that took place at our house. Andy arrived early to set up the sound system with the help of a technician. The speakers didnt work very well at rst, but they got
them working before everyone arrived. We were raising funds for Operation Smile, a charity that helps children with cleft lips all over the world. Ninety-ve people turned up and all the seats were lled. The choir was excellent. There were twenty ve members and they all sang their hearts out. There were even a few modern songs played and ve brave soloists sung as well. Everyone sat glued to the choir and there was even some dancing amongst the crowd. Mum and Dad had prepared a barbecue of hot dogs beforehand and everyone grabbed one or two; or in Nathans case a few more than two! Dad and the boys had gathered twigs earlier so we could have a big bonre to keep us all warm as the concert was held outside in the garden. What a bonre it was! It was huge! Thankfully, the rain held off and we all appreciated a dry sky. The re lasted all the way through the night.
Our friend Patrick sang a few songs during the interval and evoked more clapping and cheering from the crowd. Everyone enjoyed themselves and had a great time. The choir sang brilliantly. They had been practising for weeks before as this was their rst live concert. They were all a bit nervous, but you could not tell. We raised 472 on the night and that is just about 3 smiles. We would like to thank everyone very much for coming as there were a lot of new faces and hopefully they will come again to our next Open Door Event. I cant wait for the next thing we do, although when you read this, we will have probably done it as I know we are Carol singing at The Spaniard Inn soon. Maybe look out for our Burns night event!
Hello again, Connor here with more news of what I have been up to this past month. This time I am going to tell you about having Peter Gammons with us. Peter Gammons is a very famous Christian who has rallies to heal people and to pray for people. He was staying in a hotel in Puerto de Mazarron,
but he came round to us every night for his dinner, otherwise he would not have much contact with humans all day. On Sunday 18th he was giving a talk on how he became a Christian and what he does all over the world at one of our Open Door meetings. The meeting started at 5pm and Peter came here for his lunch beforehand. He was very funny. He told jokes and had us all in stitches all afternoon. When it was time for the meeting, Peter answered everyones questions and took the whole evening seriously. Some people were healed as well. It was a good night. Peter stayed for a while after everyone had gone home and we had some good chats. He came here every day after that for his dinner and we all laughed and really got know each other. I havent laughed so much for ages. He was going on to do more rallies in Torrevieja, so he had to leave us the following Thursday. He said he would miss us all, but would be back next
year. It was sad to see him go, and I really hope he does come back. Until next month.
Hi, Nathan here again and today I am going to tell you about my b i r t h d a y. November saw 22nd me turn 12 years old and as I came downstairs in the morning I saw Shannon and Connor waiting for me. When we nally persuaded Dad to stop working, it was time for me to have my birthday presents. Shannon gave me a led light in the shape of a car. It changes colour when it is lit up.
It looks good in my bedroom. Connor gave me a card telling me that he had not got me anything. He did buy me something later in the day when we went shopping for me to spend my birthday money. I was given a new football, to stop the arguments with Connor and his ball and Bri and Mo gave me a couple of lovely new jumpers. That was good because I had mine stolen from the house when we were burgled. Usually, we open the gift from Mum and Dad last, but this year Mum said I had to open the one from my sister Sarah last. I opened the gift from Mum and Dad and saw that it was a tablet! You know, it looks like a huge phone or a small laptop! Sarah had bought me a case to keep it in and the case has a keyboard built in it, so it makes my tablet like a net book. I was really surprised, as I have been asking for a tablet for ages and never thought I would get one. When we were shopping with my money, I bought a one man tent that goes up in 2 seconds! Perfect
for when we go on our next caravan holiday. Bri and Mo came over for a Mexican meal of wraps and then we played on the Wii. It was a really great day and I had a great time. I can use my tablet for school when I have to go onto the Internet to research anything. It is so cool. Until next time.
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December has been a period of huge celebrations for Helping Hands, resulting in 2012 ending on a high. The nal event of the year featuring The Liverpool Band was a complete sell out and once again a good time was had by everyone.
The team were able to announce the exciting news that Doa Beatriz of the Hotel Puerto Juan Montiel now joins the Charity. Her love of animals and desire to help others less fortunate will no doubt bring a wealth of opportunities to the future of the charity. One week later the opening of their new, much larger, Charity Shop in Aguilas took place; the inauguration carried out by Beatriz and covered by Aguilas TV. This coverage in itself has already benetted the charity by bringing information about the shop directly into the homes of local residents during the following week.
Now, looking forward to 2013, Helping Hands are already nalising their events schedule for 2013, commencing with a special fundraising night on January 26. This event is designed to specically raise funds for a new Charity Shop opening jointly between Ibizan Hounds and Galgos del Sol, registered charities. The shop, already sourced, is desperately in need of ttings which Helping Hands hope to be able to nance from this event. The icing on the cake came just before Christmas when they were told that the Fuente Old Guard Golf Society have selected Helping Hands to be their chosen charity for 2013. For further information on Helping Hands please contact Linda on 968482948.
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RED Entertainment GREEN Charity & non-prot making events ORANGE Special menus BLACK Fiestas & important events PURPLE Market, exhibitions, leisure & meetings Please refer to the relevant advert or editorial for more details of events
Every Mon Yoga & Pilates with Wendy @ Marianos, Camposol A, 9.30am Yoga with Mari Carmen @ Bolnuevo, 10am Fit4Life Group/exercise/positive thinking workshop @ Janes Salon, Bolnuevo, 4pm Yoga & Pilates with Wendy @ Marianos, Camposol A, 4.45pm Bowling League @ Alley Palais, Camposol B Menu del Noche @ Alley Palais, Camposol B 9.75 2nd Hand Goods to Buy/Sell with HAH @ Brendas Boutique, Los Urrutias,10-1pm Andreas Animal Rescue, Shop Collection @ Car Park, Camposol B, 11.30-1.30pm Hoy (card) Bingo with HELP MMM @ La Zona Bar, Los Alczares, 2pm, 1 per game Camposol Bridge Club (for beginners/improvers) @ Trevi Bar, Camposol B, 3.15pm Every Tue Dance Fitness with Annette @ Trevi Bar, Camposol B, 10-11am Quiz Night @ Restaurant Manchica, La Manchica, optional meal 5 Football Training Session (ages 4-17) @ El Pareton, 6-7pm Poker Night @ Alley Palais, Camposol B Cocktail Night @ The Spaniard, Hacienda del lamo, all cocktails 5 Fish & Chips Night @ Alley Palais, Camposol B TUESDAY TREATS Menu del Noche only 10! @ Elliots Restaurant/Bar, Bolnuevo Menu del Noche @ Don Ricardos, Pto de Mazarrn, 8 or 10 with a bottle of wine B Clean Weekly Working Party @ Commercial Centre, Camposol B, 9am MAMAS Collection/Book Stall @ Camposol B Car Park, 10am-1pm Pick/Try/Choose/Buy/Donate with MABS Murcia NE @ Baos de Fortuna,10.30am Every Wed Biggest Loser Weight Loss Club @ Shape & Tone, Los Alczares, 9.30am & 11.30am Gentle Yoga with Mari Carmen @ Bolnuevo, 10am Zumba Fitness with Wendy @ Marianos, Camposol A, 5pm Mar Menor Golf Society Competition 3 Course Steak Night @ Don Ricardos, Pto de Mazarrn, 15 Menu del Noche @ Alley Palais, Camposol B, 9.75 Menu del Noche @ The Steak Out, Camposol B 11.95
Karaoke & Disco @ Alley Palais, Camposol B, 9pm-late Gardening Group Clean Up @ Camposol C, 9am Camposol Bridge Club, Duplicate Bridge @ Trevi Bar, Camposol B, 9.30am Enjoy your leisure and learn to paint @ Caadas Del Romero School. 10-12pm 2nd Hand Goods to Buy/Sell with HAH @ Brendas Boutique, Los Urrutias,10-1pm Age Concern booking events etc @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B, 10-1pm The Art Workshop with MABS MMM @ Caf Golf, San Javier, 10-12pm, 2 PALS for booking events etc @ Saralaras, Pto de Mazarron, 1-3.30pm Book & DVD Club with HAH @ La Zona Bar, Los Narejos. 2.30-4.30pm Beacon of Light @ The Old School House, Caadas del Romero, 7-8.30pm
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Every Thu
Camposol Market @ Camposol A Yoga & Pilates with Wendy @ Marianos, Camposol A, 9.30am Circle of Potential with Sacred Hearts @ Mazarrn Country Club, 11-1pm Dance Fitness with Annette @ Trevi Bar, Camposol B, 11.30-12.30pm Steak Night @ Restaurant Manchica, La Manchica, 16.95 for 2 inc btl wine Italian Night @ Alley Palais, Camposol B Menu del Noche @ Don Ricardos, Pto de Mazarrn, 8 or 10 with a bottle of wine Age Concern booking events etc @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B, 10-1pm Pick/Try/Choose/Buy/Donate with MABS Murcia NE @ Baos de Fortuna,10.30am PALS booking events etc @ Tels Bar, Camposol B, 11-1.30pm Andreas Animal Rescue Collection @ Mazarrn Country Club, 11.30-1pm
Every Fri
Sit 2B Fit with Annette @ Marianos, Camposol A, 10.30-11.30am Personal Training/Meditation/Relaxation with Wendy @ The Yoga Room, Totana Mark Phoenix Hypnotheraphy @ Dental Care, Camposol B Fish & Chip Lunch @ The Spaniard, Hacienda del lamo, 6 Fish & Chip Special @ Rest Manchica, La Manchica 11 for 2 (12-3pm & 6.30-10pm) Fresh Fish Night, 3 Courses @ Don Ricardos, Pto de Mazarrn, 10 Fish/Chips 4 x cod 20/2 large 19 inc btl wine @ Rest Marina, Pto de Mazarrn Steak Night @ The Spaniard, Hacienda del lamo, 19.95 for 2 inc btl wine Homemade Fish & Chips @ The Steak Out, Camposol B sm 5.50/lg 7.50 Disco @ Alley Palais, Camposol B, 9pm-late Live Music @ Kennellys, Pueblo Espaol, Hacienda del lamo, 9pm Karaoke with DJ Eddie B @ The Steak Out, Camposol B Camposol Bridge Club, Duplicate Bridge @ Trevi Bar, Camposol B, 9.30am Friday Art Group @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B, 9.45-12.30pm Book Sale & Bric-a-Brac. Noahs ARC @ Camposol B, 10-2pm 2nd Hand Goods to Buy/Sell with HAH @ Brendas Boutique, Los Urrutias,10-1pm Age Concern booking events @ Commercial Centre, Camposol B, 10-1pm Book Stall, Camposol A Gardening Group @ Car Park Camposol A. 10.30-12.30pm Lions Bahia Mazarrn booking events @ Outside Kennellys, Camposol B, 11am GoMad Donations @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B & Costa Calida Radio (Pto), 12.30-2pm Age Concern booking events @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B, 12.30-3.30pm 10 pin Bowling, Camposol C Garden Group @ Totana, 4pm
Every Sat
All Top Football on Giant Screen @ The Steak Out, Camposol B Paella Lunchtime Special @ Rest Marina,Pto de Mazarrn, 7 inc small beer Fish & Chip Special @ Restaurant Manchica, La Manchica,11 for 2 (12-3pm) 3 course Saturday Special @ Don Ricardos, Pto de Mazarrn, 20 (not 5th Jan) Fish/Chips 4 x cod 20/2 large 19 inc btl wine @ Rest Marina, Pto de Mazarrn Curry Night @ Restaurant Manchica, La Manchica, 4 courses 19.95 for 2 Disco @ Alley Palais, Camposol B, 9pm-late Dinner & Dance with Bitacora @ Lagarto Verde, Pto de Mazarrn, 10pm Book Sale with MABS Murcia MM @ Outside The Arches Bar, 10-1pm 2nd Hand Goods to Buy/Sell with HAH @ Brendas Boutique, Los Urrutias,10-1pm PALS for booking events @ Trevi Bar, Camposol B, from 11-1.30pm
Every Sun
Car Boot Sale, 8.30am @ Caadas del Romero Social Centre Car Boot Sale, 9-2pm @ Venta Romero, Cuevas de Reyllo Sunday Lunch @ The Spaniard, Hacienda del lamo from 6.95 Paella Lunchtime Special @ Rest Marina,Pto de Mazarrn, 7 inc small beer Sunday Roast @ Restaurant Manchica, La Manchica, from 7.50
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Sunday Lunch @ The Steak Out, Camposol B 9.95 2 Course Sunday Roast @ Rest Marina, Pto de Mazarrn, 8 inc. glass wine/small beer Sunday Lunch @ Bistro Bulgaria, Polaris World, Condada de Alhama, from 8 Sunday Lunch @ Bistro Bulgaria, Camposol B, from 8 3 Course Sunday Roast (am & pm) @ Don Ricardos, Pto de Mazarrn, 10 3 Course Sunday Lunch @ Elliots Bar and Restaurant, Bolnuevo, 10 HELP MMM Car Boot @ Autocine, Los Narejos JANUARY Tuesday 1 New Years Day Special Menu @ Chez Zoe, Pto de Mazarrn, 38 Sponsored Swim with PALS @ Bahia Beach, Pto de Mazarrn Wednesday 2 Exhibition by Isabel Guillermo Mira a los Ojos @ Mazarrn Town Hall (2-7th) Exhibition by Toms Raja Despues del Aguacero @ Mazarrn Universidad de Popular, (2nd-7th) Market Morning @ Janes Salon, Bolnuevo Outdoor Market Stall with MABS Murcia NW @ Calle Segura, Calasparra, 9-1pm Clida Country Music Club (CAFE) @ La Molata, Caadas de Alhama, 8pm Walk with NEST/optional meal, Meet El Berro Car Park, Sierra Espua, 10.30am, 5 Saturday 5 Three Kings Night Special @ Don Ricardos, Pto de Mazarrn 20 ADAPT Meeting @ Pensionista de Hogar, San Pedro, 10.30am Welcome Meeting @ Marianos, Camposol A, 2pm Sunday 6 Three Kings lunch/evening meal @ Don Ricardos, Pto de Mazarrn 10 Los Reyes Magos with Welcome House @ Cehegin. 11am Mazarrn FC away game against CAP Ciudad de Murcia Monday 7 Romera del 7 de Enero, Totana PALS Monthly Meeting @ Cultural Centre, Camposol, 11.15am Tuesday 8 Table Top Sale with HAH @ La Zona Bar, Los Alccares, 10-2pm Charity Market with Help MMM @ La Zona Bar, Los Alcazres, 11.30am Volunteer Meeting with HAH @ Bacchus Restaurant, The Oasis, Los Narejos, 11.30am Book/Jigsaw Swap with Welcome @ ICI Medical Centre, Camposol B 10am-12pm Volunteer Meeting with MABS MMM @ Las Claras, Los Narejos, 11am Fortuna Ladies Lunch Club with MABS NE @ Las Palmeras, Baos de Fortuna, 1pm Talking Shop with Age Concern @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B, 1.30-3.30pm Volunteer Meeting with MABS Murcia NW @ Hotel Argos, 5pm Games Night with Welcome @ Marianos, Camposol A 3 Shopping Trip to Nuevo Condomina & Thader with Viajes Dragontours Chatterbox Ladies Group Meeting @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B, 2pm Friday 11 Indoor Market with fashion/bling/DVDs etc @ Alley Palais, Camposol B Book Sale with MABS Mazarrn @ Trevi Bar, Camposol B, 9-1pm Sunday 13 Artisan Market @ Mula Mazarrn FC home game against CF Molina Meeting for 2013 Bowling League @ Alley Palais, Camposol B, 8.30pm
Thursday 3 Friday 4
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Chatterbox Ladies Sew and Sew @ Camposol Cultural Centre 2.30-4.30pm Tuesday 15 Nioxin Salon Demonstration/Hair Loss Clinic Evening @ Janes Salon, Bolnuevo General Meeting with Help MMM @ Las Claras, Los Narejos, 11.30am Ebony/Ivory Ladies Lunch Club/MABS MMM @ Diamantes Restaurant, El Mojon, 1.30pm 10 Wednesday 16 Chatters with HAH @ Bacchus Restaurant, Oasis, Los Narejos, 11.30am Thursday 17 San Antn, Bullas & Torre Pacheco Nutcracker Ice Dance @ Murcia Auditorium (17-20th) Friday 18 Photography Outing with NEST to Cartagena Book Sale with MABS Mazarron @ Trevi Bar, Camposol B, 9-1pm Outdoor Market Stall with MABS Murcia NW @ Calle Segura, Calasparra, 9-1pm Share & Care Group with MABS MMM @ MABS Cancer Centre, San Javier, 11am Clida Country Music Club Night (CAFE) @ La Molata, Caadas de Alhama, 8pm Saturday 19 Sunday 20 Walk in Aguilas area with the Evolutionists of Almeria and Murcia San Sebastin, Ricote Artisan Market @ Caravaca Car Boot Sale @ Old Railway Station in Cehegin 2 per stall Mazarrn FC away game against Beniajan CF Monday 21 Tuesday 22 Burns Night celebration with Welcome House, Cehegin Book/Jigsaw Swap with Welcome @ ICI Medical Centre, Camposol B 10am-12pm
Wednesday 23 Welcome Dance @ Marianos, Camposol A 8 (5 for pork & chips) Friday 25 Burns Night Indoor Market with fashion/bling/DVDs etc @ Alley Palais, Camposol B Table Top Sale with GOmaD @ Camposol B, 102pm Book Sale with MABS Murcia NW @ Trevol Bar, Calasparra, 11-2pm Jigsaw Bereavement Group with MABS Mazarrn @ Cats Bar, Camposol A, 2pm Burns Night/ Steve Warner with PALS @ Hotel Playa Grande, Pto de Mazarrn, 25 Country and Western night with Lions @ Marianos Restaurant, Camposol A Saturday 26 Dinner/Danc @ Alley Palais, Camposol B. 7.30pm Nature Walk, Cehegn Dick Whittington by Cloud Nine Drama @ La Molata Social Centre, Nr Camposol Sunday 27 Artisan Market @ Plaza del Castillo, Cehegin, 10am Dick Whittington by Cloud Nine Drama @ La Molata Social Centre, Nr Camposol Mazarrn FC away game against Jumilla CD Sevillanas Social Meeting @ Asturias Restaurant Monday 28 Tuesday 29 Fiesta de las Cuadrillas - Barranda, Caravaca de la Cruz Monthly B Clean Meeting @ Trevi Bar, Camposol B, 4pm
Wednesday 30 Walk with NEST/Optional Meal, Meet La Santa Monastery Car Park, 10.30am, 5 Volunteers Meeting with MABS NE @ La Carcelera, Urb Las Kalendas, Fortuna, 11.30am
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Petanca with Welcome @ Marianos Restaurant, Camposol A, 1pm Menu del Dia with Age Concern @ Los Galayos, Pto de Mazarrn, 10 Thursday 31 Nioxin Salon Demonstration/Hair Loss Clinic Evening @ Janes Salon, Bolnuevo Volunteers Meeting with MABS NE @ Las Palmeras, Baos de Fortuna, 10am FEBRUARY Friday 1 Saturday 2
Play On with Los Canovas Players @ Salon Theatre in Los Canovas 8pm La Candelaria, Beniel Dick Whittington by Cloud Nine Drama @ El Auditorio, Casa de Cultura, Bullas Play On with Los Canovas Players @ Salon Theatre in Los Canovas 8pm ADAPT Meeting @ the Pensionistas de Hogar in San Pedro, 10.30am
Sunday 3
Mazarrn FC home game against Corvera CF Play On with Los Canovas Players @ Salon Theatre in Los Canovas 8pm D Sector Community Group Meeting @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B, 4pm Volunteer Meeting with HAH @ Bacchus Restaurant, The Oasis, Los Narejos, 11.30am Grand Auction with Age Concern @ Marianos, Camposol A, from 11am Party Night with The Beagles for Noahs ARC @ Camposol Golf Club, C. 5
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Photos copyright: www.imperialicestars. com The Regional Auditorium in Murcia will become an ice rink to host the spectacular production of The Nutcracker by the English company The Imperial Ice Stars, composed of 26 skaters winners of global, European and national competitions with more than 250 medals.
the classic Russian tale of Marie and her beloved snowman, Nutcracker, the King of the mice, the enchanted Prince and the Sugar Plum Fairy.
This will be held in the Auditorio y Centro de Congresos Vctor Villegas, Murcia, from 17 to 20 January 2013. The show is divided into two parts and is based on The sets have been designed by Eamon DArcy, the designer of the opening ceremony at the Sydney Olympics in 2000 and the 120 plus costumes have been designed by Elema Predvodeteleva. Tickets are priced from 20 to 45 and are available from the box ofce at the Auditorium in Murcia, Carrefour, Falcon Travel and via Ticketmaster. Tel 968 34 30 80
This is a new and dazzling production, which premiered in South Africa in 2011, with a performance of Tchaikovsky, in the form of skating, jumping at great speed, with a number of circus and incredible acrobatic feats.
Come to the Aguilas Carnaval with Viajes Dragontours.
The Aguilas Carnaval is famous for its parades and, increasingly, the Night Carnival in which most of the population dresses in costume and comes out to enjoy the Aguilas evening. These parades, which include the participation of 4,000 people, oats, groups, and musical bands, take place in an atmosphere of revelry which affects the crowd and makes it part of the Carnaval. This Carnaval is probably the most famous and most popular in the whole of the Costa Clida and if you have not experienced a true Spanish Carnaval, maybe now is the time! On Sunday 10th February 2013 Viajes Dragontours are putting on coaches priced at 26 per person, which includes return coach from Puerto de Mazarron, Bolnuevo, Country Club & Camposol to Aguilas and a seat at the
famous parade. Book now on 968 199 021 or go to info@ dragontours.net
Sit 2B Fit classes have been running since April 2012 and targeted those who wanted to exercise but experienced reduced mobility. The people who came forward initially faced a range of challenges from the after effects of a stroke to osteoarthritis, and hip, back and knee problems. The exercise programme they embarked on involved a whole range of dance steps, stretches and specic moves, all
performed seated in a chair using motivating music. Annette is so pleased with the progress that individuals have made in exibility, increased stamina and range of movement and she would like to share one of their testimonials in the hope of encouraging others to participate. When you join this friendly group Annette asks for all medical history so that she is aware of any physical challenges you may have. Annette is a sympathetic, qualied teacher with many years experience. The classes take place every Friday at Marianos Restaurant, Camposol A from 10.30-11.30am. You can contact Annette on 649 647 467 for more details and to secure a place. We have no hesitation in recommending the Sit 2B Fit sessions to anyone. We joined because I was looking for something that might help my wife who is recovering from a stroke which has left her with difculties down her left side.
Her improvement has been marked. I joined in when I saw how much everyone was enjoying themselves. The result is I feel much tter now and we have many new friends. Many thanks and keep up the good work. Bob D
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We would like to give our sincere thanks to Los Amigos Golf Mazarrn for their support of the Soccer School in the region of Camposol and their sponsorship of our new Soccer School strip. The Soccer School has been running now for two years and we continually look for children of all levels and nationalities to come along and take part. Coach Ronnie is a top level Youth Licence coach, trained to SFA high standards and has a fantastic rapport with kids of all ages. Coach Jelco is a UEFA A Licence holder and is able to share his
7pm to which all children from ages 4 to 17 are welcome. We run special programmes during school holidays which not only include our normal coaching sessions, but also have fun games and outings such as swimming, bowling and even beach training sessions. Parents and are popular Always are also welcome to attend encouraged to take part in our Parents v Kids football matches. one to take the camera to!
professional match experience with the kids. Both coaches not only encourage the kids to improve their football skills, but also their social skills in a fun and friendly environment. We have a regular Tuesday evening training session held at El Pareton between 6pm and
This sponsorship will enable the Soccer School to continue to provide a high level of coaching to all kids in the area and will allow us to take part in local games with other teams. Thanks once again from the coaches and kids of the Soccer School to Los Amigos Golf Mazarrn for their support. We hope to continue to grow with the help and support of the local community.
Lo Romero Golf Members Christmas Tournament On 9th of December Lo Romero Golf held its Members Christmas Tournament, the nal members tournament of the year. The format for the days play was Individual Stableford, with the rst group starting at 8am under blue, but somewhat chilly skies. In total 25 members, all competing in the same category, took part in what turned out to be a wonderful way to end the competitive season at Lo Romero Golf. As soon as the cards were in, a few words from club professional Alex Ward and Director of Golf Jaime Ibaez Pealver. The winners were announced. 1st Jari Karviola 38 points 2nd Bjorn Olsen 37 points 3rd Paul Wightman 36 points 4th Marjut Falck 36 points
their kind donations: Meson Los Caracoles,Pilar de la Horadada; Ultrasonic Clubclean, Villamartin; Amigos Bar, San Pedro de Pinatar; Morgans Bar, Eagles Nest; Fit 4 All, Torrevieja; Emil Fruits, Murcia, Levante and Lebeche; The Pasty Shack, Pinar de Campoverde; Diamantes Restaurant, El Mojon; Thalasia Spa, San Pedro del Pinatar and Iceland, San Javier. The day was completed with a small buffet for the members on the terrace of Bar Lo Romero, overlooking the splendid course which was presented in pristine condition. All the winners received a Christmas Hamper lled with traditional Christmas goodies. To nish the prize presentation, the rafe was drawn, with the lucky members enjoying prizes donated from local companies. Lo Romero Golf would like to thank the following sponsors for the tournament and Lo Romero Golf would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very a Prosperous and Happy New Year. We hope to see you all in the New Year. Alex Ward, Professional Lo Romero Golf Academy, elitepro13@hotmail.com
Spanish Regional Semi-nal & Finals at La Manga Resort Once again we have come to the nal games of cricket at the end of a long season in Spain. The teams that took part at the La Manga Resort were the top two of the northern region against the top two of the southern region playing off to nd the National Champion of Spain in a two day event.
that with a wet track they could knock a few quick wickets before the sun dried the pitch, but they were wrong, as the two openers Pennick and Ali put on 116 for the rst wicket before S Ali was caught and bowled by Dilsher for 47, in came Nadeem who went quickly for 9. Gary Crompton got a fast 31 before being run out, followed by another 4 wickets going down very quickly, but the batting of A Brown 26 kept their hopes up and the score at the nal over was Alfas CC 212 for 8 in 43 overs. The best bowler for Minhaj CC was Nadeem Ullah; 3 for 30 off 7 overs. In reply, Minhaj didnt have a good start when Pennick took the wicket of Ahmed for 1 and then the next wicket went down at 44 and Khalid for 32. Only Nadeem and Lamir with 47 gave any resistant to the bowling of Paul Taylor; 4 for 25 off 9 overs and Crompton 3 for 18 off 9 overs, his best bowling gures in years - no doubt he will put this in his scrap book! Minhaj batting was no match for the Alfas bowlers and they were all out for 152 off 39 overs, which took Alfas to the nals on the Sunday. Alfas CC 212 for 8/Minhaj CC 152 All out
two spinners, Paul Taylor and Gary Crompton into the attack. With the rst over from Gary Crompton turning balls sideways, he had his rst wicket caught by Pennick. 3 overs later Paul Taylor struck the 3rd blow to Catalan, with Captain Nizar, who had taken 16 off 4 balls, being stumped whilst charging down the wicket to Taylor, thinking he could nish the game off single handed. He wrong, as he was back in the pavilion!! Taylor then went to bowl the next batsman for a duck and in his next ball he got his hat trick; but he didnt stop there! His fourth wicket came with the very next ball. By this time Catalan batting was in disarray and when Taylor took two more wickets and Crompton taking two more to nish the match, Catalan were well beaten by two Alfas bowlers who take the title as Champions of Spain. Paul Taylor as the MOM with 7.1-4-19-7. Gary Crompton 6-1-26-2. Congratulations to Alfas Cricket Club, Champions of Spain 2012.
1st Semi-nal 24th November La Manga Cricket Club, champions of the southern region took on Cataluyna Cricket Club from the northern region, in the rst semi-nals, when the home team elected to bat rst on a very wet outeld due to the heavy overnight dew. Unfortunately due to maintenance/reseeding, the ground staff was unable to sweep the ground to break up the dew, making it difcult for batters and elders until later when the sun had helped to clear the dew. La Manga were elding an under strength side having their top 4 all-rounders missing from the game due to a wedding in Pakistan, but the replacement players took up the challenge to play at this level.The team got off to bad start having Neil Brook caught in the 3rd over of the day for nought, and David Williams our other opener soon followed when the score was 31. The top scorers Nassir Runjh and Attif Ali put on 51, but the rest of the team fell apart with some lazy batting and they were bowled out for 99 in 30 of the allocated 40 overs. Two Catalunya bowlers bowled well to get 5 wickets between them with F Iqbal 3 for 25 off 6 overs and R Ali 2 for 16 off 6 overs. Catalunya got off to a bad start when K Bhutt hit the rst ball for 4 and then got bowled the very next ball by A Ali. The next pair put on 43 and again A Ali removed S Khan who was bowled for 32. A Runjh was brought into the attack bowling leg spin in the 5th over of the day and nished with 3 wickets. La Manga bowlers kept the pressure on, but defending such a modest total proved to be too big a task. Catalunya CC went on to win with 5 wickets down and knocking off the runs in 18 overs to give Catalunya CC the nal spot for the Sunday Game. La Manga CC 99 all out/Cataluyna CC 103 for 5 2nd Semi-nal 24th November This took place on the 2nd pitch at La Manga Resort under the same conditions, when Minhaj CC from the northern region took on Alfas CC from the south. Minhaj won the toss and put Alfas CC in to bat rst thinking
Cricket at La Manga Resort, please contact George Wambeekon 0034 610 006 783
The openers from Alfas CC, Pennick and Ali, put on a slow but good partnership of 55 for the rst wicket when Ali was out for 31. Crompton, put on a slow 15 run partnership, and went. 15 runs later Nadeen went, adding another 16 runs, and then Pennick went for 30 which started a slow slippery path with wickets going down steadily and Alfas being bowled out for 123. The best bowler was Raz Ali, who took 5 for 19 off 7 overs, and at this stage Catalan thought they had clinched the nal from Alfas and were going home with the Cup, but little did they know of Paul Taylor, 70 years young, and did he surprise them all!!! Catalan went into bat, with the condence that they had done all the hard work by bowling out Alfas and were chasing a modest target, no-one could write the script that followed!! The rst and ve rst pair put on 35 in 5 overs when the wicket went to a run out. With Pennick Roper bowling, going for 35 in the rst overs, skipper Ben Fletcher brought his
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Finals Day 25th November The spectators at La Manga Resort took their seats for an exciting game with Alfas Cricket Club v Catalunya Cricket Club, to see who could win the battle of the giants of Spain. Catalunya CC won the toss and elected to take the eld, on again, a wet outeld with the heavy overnight dew.
Finally may I thank La Manga Cricket Club, the CE and ofcials for their help in organizing the two day event. Without them there would be no cricket played at these tournaments. A great lunched was served at the ground for all the players and guests, courtesy of the ECCL and the Cricket Espaa.
RC Sailing Mar Menor Summer has gone and you may be looking for a new hobby to ll in that time you have on your hands over the winter. Why not try sailing with Radio Controlled Sailing? This is a great pastime whether you are a beginner or a seasoned sailor and is worth giving it a try.
and our members are getting used to tuning their boats to get the best out of them, with some just learning to sail for the very rst time. We have started with some friendly Handicap Racing to dene the different capabilities of each boat and judge the popularity of the different classes of boats, so we can run class racing alongside handicap racing. With all new clubs, it is a matter of waiting to see what boats people want to buy and I believe that variety is the spice of life. In the short term it looks like the International One Metre will form the rst boat class for racing with 4 already on the water and more being built. The IOM as it is known has world wide support and has been in production for more than 30 years with national competitions in Europe, USA, New Zealand and Australia, and world championships run every year. Three years ago the Spanish National Championships where held at the college over a 3 day period
with some 14 boats taking part. We have already attracted a wide range of boat types and owners with an equally wide range of diverse skills. Their skills are always available to members and they are willing to assist if need be. The group caters for all tastes whether you are a seasoned model boat builder or you prefer your boat straight out of a box. The range of boats we have attracted so far to our Friday morning get together is very varied from the compact Victoria at 750mm long, up to the mighty 5 foot long American East Coast 12 metre, including a Thunder Tiger, four International One Metres, and a Austrian Smaragd. Last year we acquired one of the new American Vela one metre boats, which was shipped in from the States for valuation and trials. It comes fully built and includes a 2.4 digital RC control system, and we now have two. We also have two Lasers which are copies of the world famous Laser single handed 2.7 class dinghy. In the UK, sailors of the full size Laser regularly race the RC version in winter to sharpen their skills (if they can break the ice on the local pond)! Sorry I could not resist that one!
The new Radio Control Model Group based in Los Alczares is now one year old, and runs under the name of RC Mar Menor Sailing Group. The group has progressed well over its rst 12 months and is one of a number of SAMM (Sailing Association Mar Menor) groups and members can enjoy the full range of benets that SAMM has to offer, including an active social scene and the opportunity to join in and sail a number of different full size boats. We are based at the Sports College of Infanta Cristina on the Mar Menor and we enjoy the use of the colleges excellent sailing facilities. Our racing series has now started
We also would like to bridge the divide and become more multinational, so if we can tempt you to come and take a look, for more information please check out our website www.rcmarmenorsailinggroup.eu or phone David Lees on 968 170 870 or email davidlees66@hotmail.com We hope to see you on the water soon.
Well what can I say? Desert Springs Golf Club has to be the best so far. It was in fantastic order and the surroundings were also fantastic. We all met up for coffee and bacon butties at the Trevi Bar, then off to the course. The man in charge of getting us there was Charlie, who had played the course two weeks previously, assuring us he knew the way, but as is the norm with our society, no trip would be complete without a detour and sure enough, after ending up off road, we nally got there, so Charlie is now known as Thomas Cook, along with Freddie being known as Christopher Columbus. We are getting quite a collection; just hope I dont run out of explorers names to use.
Well the course was fabulous and for 30 it was a bargain. We all played well and the scores were close, but nally the cream rose to the top and Nigel Bowditch, J o h n Hutchinson and Paul Francs came out winners. Picking up the how to improve your golf prize was Vic, who by all accounts could really use it. Only joking Vic! I know you loved every minute of your day. Back to Trevis for the presentation where once again a great spread was put on by all at the Trevi Bar, so a big thank you to them for that. This will be my last report for a while as I have to go back to the uk for personal reasons, but I will hand over the job to another member of the society and look forward to getting back
to play with all the lads again. A big thank you to you all and see you all soon. Just pop into the Trevi Bar to nd out the next day for golf and its free to join. Trevi Bar 669 026 544 Chairman Steve Dixon 634 127 221
The Proper Warm-Up Routine by David Gay PGA Professional How often do you arrive at the golf course forty-ve minutes prior to your tee-time? Chances are, not as often as you should. One key to a good round of golf is being properly prepared and loosened up before the game. Arriving at the course forty-ve minutes in advance will give you plenty of opportunity to hit some full shots as well as do some chipping and putting. D r i v i n g Range You do not have to hit a large bucket of balls, instead, hit one euros worth (twenty or thirty balls) and loosen up slowly.
Start out with a short iron and progress up to the longer clubs. Try to get a feel for your swing, but do not start working on your swing and making changes. Remember this is just a warm up and not a practice session. Chipping Save a few balls from your warm-up basket and head to the chipping green. Try both the bump and run shot, as well as some more lofted shots to get a sense of feel. The goal is to get each shot about two feet from the cup. By hitting some good chips you will have more condence to take to the course. Also, if the course has a practice bunker, hit a few shots from there. Remember, about half the shots taken in a round occur around the green. Putting When you hit the putting green before your round, you are there to get a feel for the
speed of the greens, not work on your stroke. Practice some longer putts (around thirty feet) and try to lag them close. Next, sink some short putts to build some condence before you tee off. Although time is precious in our busy lives, the small amount of time it takes to warm up properly before a round of golf will be well worthwhile. You will now feel ready to play on the rst tee rather than the fth tee and your chances of getting off to a good start are greatly increased. For more information on lessons and club repairs you can now nd David at Peraleja Golf Resort, Sucina or contact him on 670 083 939. Lessons are available from 20 for 30 minutes for one person to ve lessons for one hour for four people for 200. Email davidgaypga@mac.com
The Seventh Race Day of the SAMM Autumn Series 2012 This was held on Sunday November 18th. The race took place from the CAR Sailing Centre at Los Narejos on the Mar Menor. The north easterly wind was at 3-4 knots. After the start of the race it began to rain, becoming heavier and heavier, until eventually it was torrential. Everyone was soaked, but they battled on and the results on corrected times were, as follows: First race: 1st Sailsh Mistral Robert Hudson Don Clarke Sailsh Sorocco 2nd Terry Chapman Janice Penning Catamaran Hamoor 3rd John Clarke D Squires, R Hext, B Blinkhorn The Final Race of the Autumn Series 2012 This was held on Sunday November 25th. The race took place from the CAR Sailing Centre at Los Narejos on the Mar Menor. With difcult conditions and little or no wind, some competitors were reluctant to sign on, wondering if there would be any racing. With a late start, three dinghies and the two sailsh boats attempted to make the start line. Only the Sailsh Sorocco cleared the start line, helmed by Robert Hudson and crewed by Oscar Laird. The other helmed by Terry Chapman and crewed by Val Preston had to cope with gear failure and registered a did not start. Bob Blinkhorn sailing single handed in the Shoestring Mirror had some
the Shoestring Cuatro, helmed by John Down and crewed by Tony Blakeley, and the Shoestring Tres, sailed single handed by Vernon OByrne. Vernon couldnt put enough distance between himself and John. Eventually Shoestring Cuatro took the lead and came 1st. With the corrected times Shoestring Tres came in 4th. Bob Blinkhorn managed 3rd place in Shoestring Mirror and the Sailsh Sorocco came home 2nd. A disappointing season due to inclement weather, sometimes too much wind, lots of rain and the last race day there was very little wind resulting in just the one race. assistance to get to the start line (within the ve minute rule) and at the signal, some increase in wind speed allowed the dinghies to take advantage and chase the sailsh. There was some close racing between SAMM is looking forward to resuming the racing in the spring time and for more information for anyone wishing to join them see www.sailingmarmenor.com or email sammracing@yahoo.co.uk.
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Mazarrn FC continued to show improvement in both performances and results, remaining unbeaten during the month of November with three wins and a draw from the four games played. The run came to an end with a 2-3 home defeat at the beginning of December against Olimpico de Totana in a game which Mazarrn should have at least drawn.
Camposol and Mazarron. Forthcoming xtures: Sunday 6th January CAP Ciudad de Murcia Sunday 13th January CF MOLINA Sunday 20th January Beniajan CF Sunday 27th January Jumilla CD Sunday 3rd February CORVERA CF Sunday 10th February Atletico Pulpileno
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against Manchester City in 2011 personally signed by the England international; two tickets for a Premier League game at West Ham and a framed autographed picture of West Indies cricket legend Sir Gareld Sobers. To reserve your tickets, please ring Andy on 634 040 990, Dave on 626 465 847, or email losamigosdemazarronfc@hotmail. co.uk or call at Trevi Bar, Camposol B, Thursdays 3-4pm prior to Los Amigos de Mazarrn FC weekly meetings. Monday 11th March 2013, we have organised a Celebrity Golf Day at the Sensol Golf Club with a tournament in which Steve Daley and Tony Currie, the former Shefeld United, Leeds and England international, will play. There are two packages available for golfers who wish to take part: 6 places are available to play alongside either Steve Daley or Tony Currie; 3 will play in Steves foursome and 3 with Tony. Photographs will be taken with both celebrities. After the golf, lunch is included in the Golf Club bar with Steve and Tony. The cost to play 18 holes with either Steve or Tony including lunch is 50. Buggies are available at an additional discounted cost of 10. The remainder of the golfers will play in the same competition and the cost for the 18 holes will be 32.50 (normal price is 40). Again, buggies are available (pre-booking essential) if required at an additional cost of 10 and lunch is available at normal golf club prices. If you would like to join us for this celebrity golf day please ring Andy on 634 040 990 or send an email to losamigosdemazarronfc@ hotmail.co.uk. The new VIP Lounge at the Estadio Municipal is proving extremely popular on match days. The lounge is available to sponsors and other guests before, during and after the game and the match sponsors enjoy a superb buffet prior to the game, complimentary tea and coffee and the use of the Honesty Bar. The Man of the Match is invited into the lounge after the game along with other Mazarrn FC Players. Members of the Los Amigos de Mazarrn FC supporters club are also welcome in the VIP lounge after the game for a drink and a chance to meet some of the players. Various sponsorship opportunties are now available to local businesses and individuals at very affordable prices which range from just 30 for a match ball sponsorship to 100 for a ground advertising board which includes artwork and installation. For full details or to receive a sposnorship leaet, which is avaialble in both English and Spanish, please contact Martin Vale on 634 342 294 or email losamigosdemazarronfc@hotmail.co.uk If you are interested in football, or just wish to enjoy an active social life, please join us at the weekly Los Amigos de Mazarrn FC meetings each Thursday at 4pm in Trevi Bar, Camposol B. Membership of Los Amigos de Mazarrn FC costs just 10 per year and we organise coaches to away games and have social events and other activities throughout the year.
However, the following week saw the best result and performance by a Mazarrn team for some time when they travelled to runaway league leaders Yeclano Deportivo and came away with a 1-1 draw. Yeclano had won 11 and drawn 1 of their rst 12 games, but Mazarrn could and should have won the game. Jose Ruben, who scored Mazarrns goal in the second minute had two other great chances and also missed a penalty ve minutes before half time. Mazarrns home games are normally played on Sundays with varying kick-off times. Admission is just 4 with juveniles free. Los Amigos de Mazarrn FC organise a supporters coach (7) to most away games leaving from the car park opposite Consum, Camposol. Full details of all games, both home and away, are announced on the Tuesday before the weekend on which the game is to be played and advertised in the local media, on our www.losamigosdemazarron.es website and on posters at various points throughout
All VIP tickets for the 4th Annual Gala Evening and Dinner have now been sold but there are still a few tickets available at 40 which includes a ve course meal/coffee/beer/ house wine and soft drinks during dinner. This fabulous event, again sponsored by New Images and Ibex Insurance will be held on Tuesday 12th March at the Hotel la Cumbre, Puerto de Mazarrn with former Manchester City and Wolves midelder Steve Daley as the guest speaker. Comedian Pat Martin and the musical sounds of the Beagles complete the entertainment for the evening and there will be the usual auction of sporting memorabilia. Items for the auction this year include autographed shirts from Stoke City, Queens Park Rangers and West Ham United; a framed photograph of Wayne Rooneys famous goal from an overhead kick for Manchester United
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Firstly, Id like to wish everyone a Happy New Year and lets hope there arent too many sore heads around. We are spending New Years Eve in Benidorm so that will be great. There is never much to say about the housing market at this time of year as so many people are on holiday or out celebrating. Spanish property prices have fallen just over 33% since the start of the property crash and 12% of that was last year, but hopefully things will take a turn for the better in 2013. There are still plenty of people out there looking, but of course they all want a bargain. Its early days to understand the impact of SAREB, the
company that is taking the countries bad debt in relation to properties, so we will just have to wait to see what the future holds. December saw the lawyers all at out arranging completions of key ready properties before the IVA increase from 1st January 2013, so will we see a drop in the key ready sales? Jennie Iredale Best of Spanish info@bestofspanish.com (0034) 635 434 651
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Alicante
26. Fortuna 27. Blanca

Catral
N-332
6. Caravaca De La Cruz
7. Cehegin
Archena
A-7
Molina de Segura 16. Mula 17. Pliego Alcantarilla
Orihuela
RM-15
Murcia
RM-1 RM-19
11. La Torre
Torrevieja
C-3315
El Berro
La Paca
1. Alhama de Murcia Aledo 21. Totana
Pilar De La Horadada 28. San Pedro del Pinatar
RM-2 RM-23
A-7
Vlez Rubio
RM-3
9. Fuente Alamo
29. Torre Pacheco
19. San Javier 12. Los Alcazares
A-91
23. Los Cantereros 5. Caadas del RM-3 Lorca Romero 4. Camposol 22. Purias
A-30
Las Palas 20. Tallante
AP-7
10. La Manga 13. Los Belones 24. Cabo de Palos 25. La Manga Club 8. El Algar
14. Mazarrn 2. Bolnuevo 18. Puerto de Mazarrn
Cartagena
AP-7
Vera
31. guilas
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Accountants: Silvente Airport Parking: Coastline Auto (Alicante) Seguro Parking
968 332 058
Butchers: Anros Butchers Carpentry: Philip Carpenter/Joiner Car Hire: Bolnuevo Cars F&C Rent a Car Cars & Transport: Puncture Safe Murcia Specialist Vehicles SL Chimney Sweeps: Home from Home Tony Chimney Sweep Chiropodists: Philip Dawe Cleaning Services: Limpieza Rosa Tony Upholstery Cleaner Clothes Shops: Legs & Co.
The Funeral Director 968 541 422 Furniture: DFS Furniture Plus Time for a Change Garden Centres: Garden Centre 2003 Hairdressing: Janes Salon The Beauty Palace The Salon Camposol The Salon 2
650 631 719
966 799 326 622 062 115
680 443 219
968 334 194 968 482 456 968 136 501
Banking & Finance: Debt Relief Solutions 646 705 403 Lloyds Bank International 902 024 365 UK Tax Refunds 965 636 938 Bars, Cafs & Restaurants: Alley Palais Diner 968 Bistro Bulgaria (CDA) 968 Bistro Bulgaria Camposol 968 Cafeteria Plaza 968 Chez Zoe 676 Don Ricardos 968 Elliots Bar/Restaurant 968 Le Gourmet 968 Leonardos 628 Lizs Cafe 696 Luckys Bar 600 Mamma Mia 628 Quality Indian 968 Restaurante La Terraza 608 Restaurant Manchica 672 Restaurant Marina 619 The Bistro (Alley Palais) 968 The Arches 653 The Spaniard Inn 608 The Steak-Out 968 Builders: Fuente Building Services Tonys Building Services Building Services: Doors And More JD Roong & Building JML Building Services Salglaze VIP Services Woodworks Direct
968 150 979 968 199 156
669 565 402
968 979 260 968 146 158
978 328 199 705 691 155 158 154 682 724 336 682 199 963 909 500 978 081 963 970
869 084 914 406 324 887 499 315 303 123 391 303 198 052 503 555 869 341 052 619
968 968 691 686
158 971 916 354
433 828 717 232
660 478 881 646 438 694
968 150 244
619 199 407 646 438 694
660 792 513
Health & Beauty: Beauty Essentials 663 176 Cambridge 800 965 326 Freedom Mobility 638 893 Janes Salon 968 158 Mark Phoenix 654 202 Rosies Toesies 639 171 Shape & Tone 661 002 The Beauty Palace 968 971 The Fuschia Beauty Clinic 630 439 The Salon 691 916 The Salon 2 686 354
233 082 357 433 996 835 648 828 480 717 232
Computer Repairs & Sales: Camposol Computers 968 199 191 Consulting IT Services 691 993 219 Informaticasa 634 352 166 Loco Murcia 968 971 893 Dentist: Clinica Dental Alcazar Dental Care Olivier Houdusse Electricians: Louis Harris Entertainment: Nigel Birchill (Elvis) Funeral Plans: ASSSA
696 744 982 647 119 952
968 477 412 968 199 111 968 153 645
Heating and Aircon: Calida Gas & Oil 659 761 771 Camposol Heating & Maintenance (CHM) 968 199 184 Crystal Designs 680 386 142 Llamas Chimeneas 968 591 030 Louis Harris 619 712 821 Home Furnishings: Curtain Call 616 240 171 Yorkshire Linen, Pto Maz 968 595 946 Yorkshire Linen, San Javier968 193 912 Insurance: ASSSA Ibex Linea Directa Nash Warren
968 630 669 634 650 649
431 269 054 342 893 540
190 994 652 294 607 016
619 712 821
602 439 313
968 153 396
968 968 902 968
153 595 123 156
396 945 975 583
Internet Cafs: Alley Palais Camposol Computers
Rentalia Invest 968 978 869 968 199 191
968 156 503
Kennels and Catteries: Catatonic 646 Colina Kennels 639 Delmonte Cattery 968 El Carro Cattery & Kennels 620 Laundrettes: Rainbow Laundrette
705 012 168 582
403 342 711 654
Removals: Advance Moves 968 Daintons 696 Lords Removals & Storage 608 Mar Menor Removals 696 Retail Outlets: Just Fabulous Camposol Kitchens Plus 1 Legs & Co Le Gourmet T J Electricals Time for a Change UK Supplies Direct Services: 4 Legs Dog Grooming Compusurf Healthy H20 House Clearance Petro Alhama Puncture Safe Murcia Solar Power: Freesol Solar Directa
654 180 061 621
667 634 872 884
634 309 603
Legal Services: Nicky G Translation Services 968 199 245 Silvente Accountant/Lawyer 968 332 058 Locksmiths: ADS Locksmith Mechanics: Colair Decklid Auto Services Eurotyre Ken Sherwood Mechanic Kwik Fix English Mechanic Lopez Milan Mobile Car Mechanic Neumticos El Cea Metalwork & Security: Eriks Mobility Products: Freedom Mobility Medical: Calida Caring Agency Dr Enrique Garcia Outdoor Catering: The Roving Diner Outdoor Living: Furniture Plus
634 968 660 968 868 968 661
338 184 792 154 181 136 173
840 235 513 315 121 501 269
600 255 250
626 626 968 679 968 968 666 968
796 678 424 646 972 429 161 422
149 840 605 859 006 216 129 015
608 968 968 639 626 968
712 970 437 737 993 979
599 666 270 944 109 260
659 232 507 659 315 130
Solicitors: Professional and Legal Solutions 968 595 826 Silvente 968 332 067 Spas & Hottubs: Eurospas
636 050 008 650 722 905
638 893 357 Sport & Leisure: Alley Palais Costa Clida Radio Dance Zone Enjoy Your Leisure Finca Fuentes Horse Riding META Shape & Tone Yoga & Pilates Yogamayga 968 902 649 619 630 636 661 630 968 978 903 647 958 169 172 002 288 150 869 783 467 573 394 198 648 978 755
634 317 092 667 448 109
676 217 059
968 482 456
Plumbers: Apache 24/7 Plumbing 674 788 693 Calida Gas & Oil 659 761 771 Camposol Heating & Maintenance 968 199 184 Printing & Design: Entorno Graco Mister Print
971 168 138 705
824 000 638 088
Translation: Nicky G Translations Travel Agents DragonTours
968 199 245
968 654 007 638 893 357
968 199 021
Property Maintenance: Trevor Smith 968 163 298 Property Rentals: Euphoria 650 796 579 La Manga 4 U 0044 7921 351298 Owners Away 691 977 107 Paramount Resort Villa Rentals 968 970 614 Property Sales: Another World Properties Best of Spanish Fuente Alamo Real Estate Holmes & Pegg Old Farmhouses Prime Property Murcia
TV & Satellite: CTV Aerial & Satellite Systems 600 ISS 655 Loco Murcia 968 Rainbow Satellites 686 T J Electricals 868 YPM Satellites 628 Veterinary Clinics: Clinica Veterinaria Pto Maz Emerg Clinica Veterinaria SurEste Veterinary Clinic Maskota Emerg
218 480 971 358 181 234
046 543 893 475 121 045
968 635 968 968 968 646
592 434 598 199 159 692
679 651 173 290 264 471
968 608 965 968 619
153 466 352 597 378
931 553 438 929 473
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Painting and Decorating: RJB Dcor Painting 699 044 742 Trevor Smith 968 163 298
Swimming Pool Cleaning & Maintenance: Alpha Pools 968 Jorge Pools 674 Khn Pool Service 968 Watermaid 646
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December 2012 Quiz Answers 1. Who has a new ofce on Camposol? Liberty Seguros 2. Who wrote Crossre? Andy McNab 3. What can Home from Home offer you? Professional Chimney Sweep 4. Where might you nd your favourite curry?
Luckys Bar 5. What was the herb of the month in November? Lovage 6. Who is offering traditional Italian cooking with a Italian chef and Italian pizza maker? Mamma Mias Restaurant, Mazarrn 7. Who offers Salglaze secondary glazing?
Sallu Plastics 8. What was special about November 14th? World Diabetes Day 9. What is META riding centre offering on December 9th? META Christmas Extravaganza 10. Who is offering to keep you warm and cosy this winter? Llamas Chimeneas
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Happy New Year from all of us at the Chronicle

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Absolutely Brilliant!! A Winner!! Looking Forward to the Next One!!

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