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Costa

Clida
Chronicle

The Longest Established


hed
FREE Magazine
in Murcia

www.costacalidachronicle.com

Date: October 2015

Issue: 11

Volume: XV

SPECIAL PAGES
Mar Menor
Mazarrn
Northwest Murcia
Sport
Whats On

62-65
40-45
26-31
86-89
77-83

ADITORIAL
Avalon
CDA Fitness
Corral Alcaraz
Dragontours
Elliots
Kitchens Plus1
Martinez de la Casa
Sensol Golf Villa Sales
Sooty & Son
Sovereign Wealth
Yorkshire Linen

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CHARITIES
Age Concern
Andreas Charity
Camposol Kitty Kitty
Cavalli Foundation
Cruz Azul
ESAMD
FAST Camposol
Forget Me Not
GOmaD
HAH
HELP Mar Menor
JJs
Little Starfish
MABS Mazarrn
MAMAS
MARA
Noahs ARC
PAES
Pets in Spain
Samaritans
San Animal
Swap Tears for Smiles

20
14
12
84
50
62
22
75
68
46
8

53
45
48
65
73
40
36
7
64
64
48
10
34
22
30
18
64
73
38
46
38

CHILDREN
Leos

45

EDUCATION
Jane Cronin

16

ENTERTAINMENT
Cloud Nine
Costa Clida Radio
Country Music

36
39
84

FOOD & DRINK


Fruit of the Month
Ma Millbank
Menu del Dia Guide

34
32
76

GROUPS
Camposol C Greenfingers
Camposol Sector D
Camposol Social Centre
Ladies Chatterbox
Los Palacios
MCC Events Group
MCC Social Group
SABS
Welcome

41
41
58
42
40
42
42
65
68

INFORMATION
Advertisers Directory
British Embassy
Business News
Charities etc
Classified Ads
Club Victoria
Camposol Fiesta
Dear Editor
Distribution List
Flower of Month
Halloween
IFEPA Dog Show
La Bastida
Life In Spain
Mazarrn News

92/93
34
6
61
90
14
42
19
94
8
35
65
74
12
44

Northwest Murcia
PAES Conference
Spanish News
Subscriptions
Technology Korner
Tried & Tested
World Space Week

26/27
64
66
94
54
25
16

LEISURE
Author Review
60
Gardening News
70
Hiking in Moratalla
31
Never a Dull Moment
24
Poem
54
Puzzle Page
70
Puzzle Solutions
90
Story/Change for the Better
56
TV News
20
PROPERTY
Housing Update
Property Matters

91
91

RELIGION
Beacon of Light
Mass in English
Olive Branch
Open Door
St Nicholas Church
Welcome House
Wellspring Victory Church

36
75
10
50
52
30
58

SPORT
Camposol Golf
Charity Cycle Race
Fuente Old Guard
Los Amigos Golf
Los Amigos Mazarrn
Los Nietos Golf
Straight Down the Middle

88
28
87
89
86
87
89

Price List - All Prices are excluding IVA


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Full Colour

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85,00

F Card

Business

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First of all we would like to congratulate KJ


Total Care for winning a free web advert
for October worth 20 for the letter from
Mr and Mrs Dalmas recommending their
services to our readers. If you would like to
recommend one of our advertisers, please
email us at costacalidachronicle@
gmail.com giving details of the company
and why you are pleased with the service
you have received.
Whilst on the subject of contacting us, if
you have a photo that you would like to
appear on the Costa Clida Chronicle
2016 Calendar, please send it in to us at
costacalidachronicle@gmail.com. The
photo must be an original and please send
it in as a jpg.
The Costa Clida Chronicle Sales Team
has been working hard this month and
we would like to Welcome the following
advertisers:
AguaEs
Bar Med
Casas del Mar
El Rincon de la Tapa
Metamediacion La Red
Paul the Plumber
Pinturas Acosta

Requieme Floristas
Sparxx Electrical Services
Teletec
Yoga with Lisa
Welcome Back:
Amapola Restaurante
La Chara
La Taverna de Chara
Tels Bar
It is of course Halloween on 31st of
this month, but October is also Cancer
Awareness Month. To find out what is
going out throughout the area, go to our
Whats On section on pages 77-83 where
there is a comprehensive list of what to
do and where to go during the month of
October.
We would like to congratulate Elliots in
Bolnuevo for winning the Pudding Club
2015. This is the 5th consecutive year that
Elliots have won, so if you have not tried
one of their superb puddings, maybe now
is the time.
From all at the

THANK YOU TO OUR


CONTRIBUTORS
Alan Monk TV News
Christine Lawford - Poem
Clive & Rosie Palmer
Exploring Murcia
Dick Handscombe Gardening
George Mitchell Never a Dull
Moment
Juan Ferrandez Club Victoria
Ken Whettall Housing
Update
Jane Cronin Learning
Spanish
Liz Edmiston Life in Spain/
Property Matters
Paco & Esther Milagro Flower
of the Month
Sara Millbank Ma Millbanks
Kitchen
Think Spain Spanish News

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DISCLAIMER
Whilst the CCC are happy to accept monthly reports from the various organizations in the area, the articles printed are not necessarily the
opinions of the editor or publisher and the contents should be viewed as a guideline only. Professional advice should be sought to cover any
information printed therein. Advertisements and reports are not formally endorsed by the CCC. We cannot accept responsibility for advertisers
works, service or goods. The publishers endeavour to ensure the contents are correct, but cannot accept responsibility for the effects of errors
or omissions.

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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.

Now that Autumn is officially here,


it means that popular Sunday Roasts
are back at Lizs Caf on Camposol
B. Not only that, but new additions
to the menu for Autumn include
Bangers, Mash and Onion Gravy, and
on Fridays you can enjoy pulled Pork
in either a baguette or bap.
Tel 696 724 123

Sovereign Wealth Financial (UK)


Ltd have moved their administration
office to Milton Keynes.
The
Cambridge office will be a satellite
used for meetings.
The only change for their clients in
Spain is a change to the UK phone
number which is now +44 1908
397595.
The Spanish number
remains the same.

Solhuse Real Estate Agency have


maintained a high number of sales
for 2015 and after scorching summer
temperatures, people are looking to
snap up the residue of properties
from the crisis years. The strength of
GBP has attracted far more investors
who are convinced that this is
the time to buy! The demand for
properties is beginning to override
the property supply! If this is the
right time for you to sell please get
in touch with Solhuse for free advice
without obligation, marketing & the
sale of your property.
Tel 607 331 331/968 105 333 or
email info@solhuse.com

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Remember! - PALS Solicitor


and
Lawyer
in
Puerto
de
Mazarrn
have
moved!
PALS new modern multilingual
offices are now opposite Lidl (also
being refurbished) in Puerto de
Mazarrn, just past the Mercadona
shopping centre. Call in for advice
on
Taxes,
Wills,
Residencias
and
all
conveyancing
matters.
Tel

968 595 826 (Mazarrn)


968 175 552 (La Manga)

After over 13 years of teaching Yoga


in the area and catering for all levels
from beginners to advanced, Lisa from
Yoga Shala now has her own brand
new purpose built Yoga Studio open
in Isla Plana. Classes in English are
listed in our Whats On feature.
Lisa also has a weekly class in
Meditation and offers alternative/
complementary therapies including
Reiki, Acupuncture and Reflexology.
Tel 626 960 354

Book now for Christmas at


Restaurante
Amapola
in
Bolnuevo. Their superb menu is
not to be missed! Have the best meal
around for only 40pp in beautiful
surroundings.
Free transport is
available for 4 or more people from
Camposol or Mazarrn Country Club.
Tel Kate on 660 328 092

Do you need advice on Insurance,


the Spanish Health System, or
the regulations for obtaining your
Residencia? ASSSA are holding an
Open Day on 16th October at their
office in Puerto de Mazarrn at the
Piramid Center.
Call in and have a chat with Diane.
ASSSA are offering 30% lifetime
discount for new clients.
Tel 968 153 396

Call in to The Beauty Palace on


Camposol B for your Non- Surgical
Facelift. This Micro Dermal Lift could
be just what you are looking for. It
will tone your facial muscles, smooth
out those wrinkles, tighten the skin,
minimize those bags under your eyes
and improve your complexion. Go
on, spoil yourself! Only 20
Tel 968 971 828

Take advantage of Free Internet


for the first month with Streamons
October offer. If you are looking for
high speed Internet give Streamon
a call. They offer packages from 25
a month (with 12 month contract)
which includes free UKTV with 56 TV
and Radio channels.
Tel 968 959 673

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Last month we were invited by M.I.


Ayuntamiento of Mazarrn (the Town Hall)
to participate in a meeting with Violante
Tomas, the Councillor for Families for the
Region of Murcia. In this meeting we
analysed the effects of the changes to the
Social Services Act and discussed what is
needed in order to help families in Mazarrn
meet their ever-increasing needs. We were
very well received and it was satisfying to
be able to express our concerns about the
welfare of families struggling to survive on
very low incomes in Mazarrn.

We would like to take this opportunity to


thank our supporters for their patience
and understanding whilst our van was off
the road. We were unable to collect and
deliver as efficiently as usual, although our
friend Darrell has been of great assistance
helping us with this. Thank you Darrell.
Heartfelt thanks also go to Caroline, our
Puerto de Mazarrn shop manager, who is
relocating this month. Thank you for all
your hard work and dedication Caroline.
You will be greatly missed by all of us.
The shop will remain open as usual, with
Debbie now heading the team down there.

shower gel as well as sanitary towels,


baby wipes and nappies. In addition, the
children are back at school, so we are in
desperate need of childrens clothes and
shoes for autumn and winter.
Our up and coming Fashion Show is
taking place on Monday 5th October at
Marianos, Camposol A from 3pm. We hope
you will come and support this popular
event and help us to raise some much
needed funds for our cause.
Please call us on 634 357 137 for more
information or email madmazarron@live.
com. Thank you all for your continued and
generous support.

We urgently need toiletries for the Magic


Box which is currently almost empty. The
most requested items are shampoo and

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As you may know, we hold a Table Top Sale


every second and last Friday a month at
Camposol Sector B. On these days, we sell
the best and highest quality articles that
have kindly been donated to us. Please
come and chat to the team about the work
we do in our community and bag yourself

a bargain at the same time.

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Choosing The Right Duvet


Yorkshire Linen has a great range of
duvets with tog ratings to suit all seasons.
Their best selling Yorkshire Linen brand
is made to their high specifications in the
north of England.

temperature at which dust mites are killed.


In terms of weight and feel, Hollowfibre
duvets offer the same level of warmth at
less weight than down duvets. They also
feel a bit stiffer than down duvets and tend
to retain their shape more during the night.

Regardless
of the tog
rating, filling
or size of
duvet youre
looking for,
Yorkshire
Linen have
got
you
covered,
from 4.5 tog all the way up to 15 tog,
with fillings ranging from anti-allergenic
hollowfibre to luxurious Hungarian goose
down. Having a comfortable duvet is one
of the main factors in getting a good
nights sleep.

Duck Feather and Down Duvets


Duck Feather and Down is the cheapest
of the natural duvet fillings. As the name
suggests the filling is made up of part duck
feather and part duck down. Down is the
layer of fine feathers found underneath
the outer feathers of most water birds. It
is one of the best insulators against cold,
making it a popular choice of filling for
duvets. Duck feathers will usually include
the quills and are not as soft as down or
as good at insulating heat. However, when
combined with duck down they make a
soft, warm and durable duvet filling.

Below is Yorkshire Linens simple guide


to the different duvets available. If you are
unsure of which duvet filling you would
prefer, read the information and hopefully
we can point you in the right direction.

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Duvet Fillings Explained:


Hollowfibre Duvets
Hollowfibre is a synthetic, man-made
material consisting of millions of individual
strands. Each strand has a hollow centre
which traps air, giving it lift and trapping
warmth at the same time. Hollowfibre
duvets are a practical choice for allergy
sufferers. The hollowfibre filling is manmade and anti-allergenic, which is ideal
for people who cannot sleep with feather
duvets. Another major benefit to allergysufferers is that Hollowfibre duvets can
be machine washed at 60 degrees the

Photo copyright: Mokkie


Tecoma Stans or Yellow Trumpetbush
This is a fantastic ornamental bush or
tree. It has sharply toothed, lanceshaped green leaves and bears large,
showy, bright golden yellow trumpetshaped flowers. It is drought-tolerant
and grows well in warm climates. The
flowers attract bees and butterflies.

Goose Down Duvets


Goose Down is lighter in weight than duck
down, but offers the same level of warmth
due to superior heat insulating properties.
Geese from colder climates, such as
Hungary and Siberia, produce down in
bigger clusters and this filling is considered
the most luxurious. To be classed as a true
Goose Down Duvet, the filling must be at
least 90% goose down, the remaining 10%
will likely be goose feather. Goose Down
Duvets are very durable and should, if
cared for correctly, last for 20 years or
more.
Tog Ratings Explained
There are three essential things to
consider when choosing your Tog: the
outside temperature, the season and
your natural body temperature, i.e.
are you warm or cold when you sleep?
Tog is the UKs standard unit for rating the

warmth of duvets, sleeping bags, down


jackets etc. The word is originally derived
from the Shirley Togmeter; a piece of
apparatus used to measure the thermal
resistance of textiles.
Essentially, a Tog rating refers to how good
a duvet or item of clothing is at keeping
you warm.
A popular misconception is that Tog
relates to the physical depth or thickness
of a duvet, which is not the case. Different
duvet fillings have differing degrees of
thermal resistance, meaning a thick duvet
with one particular filling could have the
same Tog rating as a thinner duvet with a
more thermal resistant filling.
UK duvets will usually range from 3 Togs
to 15 Togs and are generally classified as:
Summer 3 - 4.5 Togs
Spring/Autumn 7 - 10.5 Togs
Winter 12 - 15 Togs
Sizes Explained
The size of your bed will normally dictate
the size of your duvet. If you buy your
duvet in the same size as your bed, your
duvet will cover you comfortably, but if
you like extra coverage, try the next size
up (e.g. a double bed with a king duvet).
Single 135 x 200cm
Double 200 x 200cm
King 225 x 220cm
Superking 260 x 220cm
Please remember to buy your duvet in
good time as stock can sometimes run low
when demand is high. Certain duvets i.e.
Duck or Goose Down are only available to
order.
For more information please call into
Yorkshire Linen above Mercadona in
Puerto de Mazarrn or call 968 595 946.

It is an easy care plant, only needing


pruning in the winter to give it a good
form, at the very least in January or
February. It is a green plant, but it does
lose its leaves in winter time.
The Tecoma Stans will lose its flower
around December, sometimes later,
depending on the weather. It is very
important where the plant grows. It
typically grows on
rocky hillsides and
can be found in the
lower
mountain
foothills. This plant
is frost sensitive,
so it prefers warm
locations
like
sunny, south-facing
hillsides where the
cold winter air drains
away at night.
Because
it
has
showy flowers and
attractive
foliage,

this plant is often grown as a garden


and landscaping plant. It should be fed
fertilizer once a week while weather is
warm and watered once or twice a week
in summer, but once a fortnight or a
month in winter, when she will need only
water when the soil is really dry.
Visit Jardilar El Milagro in Bolnuevo for
all your garden requirements.
Tel 610 949 595

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I know some people wonder why we try


to talk to them about Jesus and how
important it is to believe in God.
Well, Jesus told His disciples to open
their eyes because all around them were
spiritually hungry people, ready to accept
Jesus Christ. Christians cannot let the
devil fool them because they have run
into a few hard hearts. Truly, the spiritual
harvest is bursting and there are people
all around us waiting for someone to bring
them the good news.
A hall of fame basket ball champion is
remembered more for his home runs
than for how many times he struck out.
Winning people to Christ is the same way;
our emphasis needs to be on people who

Timmy & Tess


These little
ones
are
brother and
sister; Tess
is the longer
h a i r e d .
They
were
abandoned
on Camposol
at 8 weeks
old.
They
are now 12
weeks and
have had the first two puppy vaccinations.
Tess will be med in size and Timmy will
be a bit bigger.

receive Christ, and not on the ones who


reject Him.
Whether some admit it or not, humankind
is in a desperate need of a Saviour.
The word Soter means deliverer,
preserver,
and
benefactor,
rescuer.
Compare Soteriology which is the
doctrine of Salvation. It is used to
describe both God the Father and Jesus
the Son. The reality of humankinds need
of a Saviour is an important truth.
The world is on the verge of apocalypse
and destruction. We do not need more
technology, science, or information;

him saying they didnt want him anymore.


Hes a friendly little dog that deserves a
loving home. He is 10 months old, fully
vaccinated and will be castrated.

rather we need someone to rescue us


from death and destruction and that
person is the Saviour Jesus Christ.
Want to know more?
Join us at the Cultural Centre on Camposol
Sector B every Sunday at 10.30am. All
are welcome.
We are registered with the Free Methodist
denomination and we also have charitable
status. Communion is served each
Sunday.
For more information phone Pastor Ralph
on 968 199 622 or mobile 618 720 181
www.olivebranchcamposol.wix.
com/church

She is only small and will not grow much


bigger. Alice is vaccinated & chipped.

Dottie
This lovely little girl is 10 weeks old. She
is quick to learn and very loving and
playful as a puppy should be. She looks
to be Pointer/Spaniel Cross, so should be
medium in size. Dottie has had her first
vaccination.

Bambu
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This
poor
boy was hit
by a car and
needed
an
operation
which
was
done and he
has now fully
recovered.
The Spanish
p e o p l e
that
had
him
then
abandoned

HAPPY ENDINGS
Jack, Dottie, Mia, Barney & Tommy (UK)
Evie, Lacey, Ronnie & Tara (Spain)

Alice
She was found abandoned in a holiday
home garden by the pool cleaner. She
is a really sweet girl of approx 7 months.

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that were in pristine condition and unused


since my arrival in Spain 11 years ago.

Best Foot Forward


Last Sunday I decided to go hiking with a
friend in the Calblanque Nature Reserve,
despite the fact that the rain had been
falling steadily all day.
Bring boots if you have them advised
my friend. We are going about 8km
along the coastal path.
Now I am not saying that I like to hoard
stuff, but in the underbuild of my villa
there are so many weird and wonderful
items that we actually have a family rule
- we dont buy anything until we have
searched the underbuild and 9 times out
of 10 we find what we want down there!
I duly did a quick search and lo and
behold, discovered a pair of hiking boots

Do You Own Property In Spain And


Have Received A Letter From The Tax
Office Regarding Your Fiscal Status?

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The Tax Office have sent a massive


campaign to alert foreign property owners
in Spain regarding their Fiscal Status in
Spain. You are very likely to have received
a letter if you own a holiday home in Spain.
They are questioning your Fiscal Status
and asking you to report and prove if you
are a non-resident or fiscal resident in
Spain during the years 2010 and/or 2011.
You will have different liabilities depending
upon Your Fiscal Status.
The letter must be replied to within 10
working days. It is classed as an offence
if they do not receive your reply within the
10 days specified and a fine could be levied
for obstructing the work of the Tax Office.

Off I went with rain jacket, flask of coffee


and new boots, feeling rather chuffed
with my find - until we set off.
About 400 yards down the path, I seemed
to be having a little trouble lifting my
feet out the mud and every step was
accompanied by a loud squelching noise.
A quick glance down revealed two strange,
large black things dragging behind my
boots.
What on earth is that?
It turned out to be the heels of my boots;
the rubber completely degraded after 11
years in the basement and crumbling
with every step I took. Once the laughter

What should you do?


You must contact your Lawyer immediately
for legal advice. They will advise you
regarding the best way to upgrade your
fiscal situation, reply to the letter on
your behalf, filing the necessary forms
and declaring the tax not paid. They
can appoint themselves as your fiscal
legal representative and have your
correspondence sent to their office to
avoid any distressing situations that could
happen due to lack of notification.
You will be liable to complete either a
Non-Resident Tax Form (Form 210) or an
Income Tax Return (form 100) for the last
four years, which must be submitted to the
tax office before 31st December 2015.
If you rent out your Spanish property,
Tax Returns need to be submitted on a

subsided, my friend drove me to the


nearest store to buy a pair of cheap
trainers and a somewhat red-faced Liz
completed the hike in the worlds most
unfashionable pair of boys black trainers,
which was all we could get in a size 37!
Before you ask, I havent learnt my
lesson. This weekend, we are planning
a picnic. Now Im sure I used to have a
picnic basket down there somewhere!
Wheres that torch??
Liz Edmiston
OwnersAway Property
Management
Tel 691 977 107
info@ownersaway.com
www.ownersaway.com

Rentals

&

quarterly basis before the 20th April,


July, October and January each year. In
compliance with Article 24.6 Non-Resident
Tax Law, owners may deduct from their
income all the costs related to the property
(i.e. repairs, insurances, loan interest or
other allowable property expenses). This
could result in you making a loss and no
need to complete a quarterly declaration.
If you stay in Spain more than 183 days
a year period, this means that you live in
Spain on a permanent basis and therefore
you can be considered as a Spanish Fiscal
Resident and have tax liabilities as a
fiscal resident. Tax is calculated on your
worldwide income, including pensions
from your home country. Bear in mind that
there is a Double Taxation Treaty with the
UK (like with many other countries), to
avoid paying tax in two countries on the
same income.
You are liable to complete a tax return for
the tax years 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014.
Spanish fiscal residents are also liable to
report assets abroad, completing the tax
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with a value of more than 50,000 Euros:
*

Accounts in foreign banks.

Properties and property rights


owned in any other country.

Shares, rights, life insurances and


incomes deposited, handled or
obtained abroad.

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Cartagena,
at
the
beginning
of the twentieth
century,
was
characterized by
a strong, cultural
social life which
brought
with
it the creation
of
several
recreational
societies
and
different political
trends, too.
In this context, we come to the month of
March 1909, when a group of employees
from
La
Sociedad
Espaola
de
Construccin Naval (Spanish Society
for Naval Construction) decided to build a
meeting place in order to bring together
Spanish and English people working there.

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It
can
reduce
your risk of major
illnesses,
such
as heart disease,
stroke,
type
2
diabetes and cancer
by up to 50% and
lower your risk of
early death by up
to 30%.
Its easy to take,
has an immediate
effect and you dont need a GP to get
some. Its name? EXERCISE!!
Exercise is the miracle cure weve always
had, but for too long weve neglected to take
our recommended dose. Our health is now
suffering as a consequence. Whatever your
age, theres strong scientific evidence that
being physically active can help you lead a
healthier and even happier life. People who
do regular activity have a lower risk of many
chronic diseases, such as heart disease,
type 2 diabetes, stroke, and some cancers.
Research

shows

that

physical

activity

The name, Club Victoria, was chosen to


pay tribute on the one hand to the deceased
Queen Victoria and on the other hand to our
Queen Victoria Eugenia. Apart from the title
of Honorary President which fell upon the
Count of Zubiria, at that time, president of
the Administrative Board shipyard company,
the remaining posts were shared equally
by locals and foreigners. James Sprunt
applied for effective President, Jos Fuster
went for Vice- President, Peter Anderson
was in charge of the Treasury and Alberto
Duelo was the Secretary. The need for
communication between workers from both
countries turned languages into one of the
first activities organized by the club. The
headquarters were established at number
47, the High Street, near the Military
Academy and the number of members rose
to more than a hundred.

such as D. Juan Tenorio a performance


in benefit of the poor people of the town
in November 1911 and the food distribution
to the poorest. There was no lack of fun
at Carnival time, along with Ateneo
Mercantil e Industrial (Commercial
and Industrial Ateneo), Club Victoria
collaborated in an amazing decoration of
the main theatre in order to celebrate the
famous masquerade and piata festivals.
This collaboration continued at Easter and
it was demonstrated by the main characters
who paid for Piedad and Santiagos throne.
It regularly participated in a magnificent
carriage for La Batalla de las Flores (The
Battle of the Flowers) celebrated during the
spring festival in our city.
In short, Club Victoria was totally
immersed in the local society for nearly
three decades of Cartagenas history.

Some members supported charitable acts

can also boost self-esteem, mood, sleep


quality and energy, as well as reducing your
risk of stress, depression, dementia and
Alzheimers disease.
If exercise were a pill, it would be one of the
most cost-effective drugs ever invented,
says a leading NHS health promotion
consultant.
Given the overwhelming evidence, it seems
obvious that we should all be physically
active. Its essential if you want to live a
healthy and fulfilling life into old age.
Its medically proven that people who do
regular physical activity have:
* up to a 35% lower risk of Coronary
Heart Disease and Stroke
* up to a 50% lower risk of type 2
Diabetes
* up to a 50% lower risk of Colon
Cancer
* Up To A 20% Lower Risk Of Breast
Cancer
* a 30% lower risk of early death
* up to an 83% lower risk of
Osteoarthritis
* up to a 68% lower risk of Hip
Fracture
* a 30% lower risk of falls (among
older adults)
* up to a 30% lower risk of Depression

up to a 30% lower risk of Dementia

To stay healthy, adults should try to be


active daily and aim to achieve at least 150
minutes of physical activity over a week
through a variety of activities. That is as
little as coming along to two gym sessions
or classes in a week. Whats more CDA
offers great facilities to exercise in, with fully
qualified instructors, trained First Aiders
and a really fun atmosphere so you enjoy
it so much that it doesnt feel like exercise!
For any type of activity to benefit your health,
you need a moderate intensity activity to
be moving quickly enough to raise your
heart rate, breath faster and feel warmer.
If your activity requires you to work even
harder, there is substantial evidence that
vigorous activity can bring health benefits
over and above that of moderate activity.
The best place to do this is in a gym where
the qualified staff can keep an eye on you.
To help you on your way CDA Fitness is
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World
Space
Week 4th -10th
October 2015
Discovery
Since
its
United
Nations
declaration
in
1999,
World
Space
Week
has
grown
into the largest
public
space
event on Earth.
More
than
1,400
events
in 80 countries
celebrated the benefits of space and
excitement about space exploration in 2014.
With the new deep space discoveries theme
Discovery is aimed to inspire even more
events around the world in October 2015.
The General Assembly declares 4th
10th October is World Space Week to
celebrate each year at the international

Formation of Present Action Tense

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We started to look at Gerunds, or present


participles last month; that is the Spanish
equivalent of words in English ending in
ing. We saw how simple they are to form,
by changing the endings in a very uniform
way. The ar of the infinitive verb changes
to ando, and the er and ir infinitive
endings change to iendo.
These forms are used fairly extensively in
Spanish, but are not nearly as common as
the Gerund is in English.
In English we
use ing words to express many different
things that are not possible in Spanish.
For example we can talk about future
events by saying Tomorrow Im playing

level the contributions of space science


and technology to the betterment of
the human condition.

World Space Week 2015 highlights the


great era of deep space discovery that we
are in. We have never learnt as much of the
universe we live in as in the last decade.
Space telescopes, deep space probes and
several interplanetary satellites and landers
have shown us the magic, wonders and
opportunities of new worlds. Exoplanets,
galaxies far away and close by and landings

tennis. or What are you doing later?


This is impossible in Spanish. We have to
say Tomorrow Im going to play tennis
(Maana voy a jugar al tenis) or What
are you going to do later? (Qu vas a
hacer ms tarde?).
In English we can also use Gerunds to
describe activities. For example I go to
swimming lessons. In Spanish this would
be Voy a clases de natacin. Another
example is the use of the Gerund in
English after I like as in I like visiting
the family. or I dont like watching horror
films. After me gusta and related forms
in Spanish we use the infinitive of the verb.
Me gusta visitar a la familia., No me
gusta ver pelculas de terror. We can
definitely say that in Spanish the Gerund
has much more limited uses, so we need to
be careful not to translate too literally.
Probably the most common use of this form
in Spanish is to combine it with the verb
estar to talk about activities at the present
moment in time.
For example, if you
phone someone up on their mobile phone,
you might say to them: What are you
doing? In that question you are enquiring
about exactly what their actions are at that
specific moment. They might reply Im
cleaning the kitchen or Im having a drink
with a friend. In the context, the use of
the Gerund or present participle is exactly
the same as it is in English.
To create the same meaning we need the
equivalent of I am and you are etc. and
for this we use the verb estar. Here is the
verb estar in its different forms.
Estoy - (I am),
Ests - (You are familiar singular)
Est - (He is, she is, it is, you are formal
singular)
Estamos - (We are)
Estis - (You are informal plural)

on planets, moons, asteroids and comets


teach us about where we humans have
come from and where we will go in the
future.
Space is all about Discovery!
During this week, events are organized
across the world to celebrate The benefits
of space and excitement about space
exploration. They can range from a public
exhibition to a screening of a space themed
movie to a meeting with friends to talk about
space. Event organizers are encouraged to
incorporate the World Space Week 2015
theme into their events. This years theme
is Discovery that highlights the great era
of deep space discovery that we are in and
serves to inspire people everywhere.
This exciting new theme will be a source
of inspiration for any World Space Week
2015 events. Go to
http://www.worldspaceweek.org/
events/add-event/ to find out what is
going on where.

Estn - (They are, you are formal plural)


Now we can simply combine the appropriate
form of estar with the Gerund of our verb
to make a meaningful sentence, referring to
actions in the present moment.
This is what Im doing now:
Estoy escribiendo un artculo.
I am writing an article.
Estoy tomando un t.
I am having a cup of tea.
Estoy escuchando la lluvia.
I am listening to the rain.
Estoy pensando.
I am thinking.
Qu ests haciendo?
What are you doing?
Now here is what my friends and family are
doing:
Mi madre est haciendo las compras.
My mother is doing the shopping.
Mi gata est comiendo.
My cat is eating.
Mi hermana est trabajando.
My sister is working.
Mis hijas estn estudiando.
My children are studying.
Now you have some fairly obvious
homework you can think about how to say
in Spanish what you and the people round
you are doing!
Next month we will look at just a few
irregular gerunds, but dont worry, there
arent many!
Jane Cronins Step by Step Spanish
articles are available as e-books at
www.janecronin.eu where you can also
obtain Janes Step by Step Internet
Spanish course.

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Dear Editor
As summer draws to a close, it is time to
think about visits to the theatre!
I am hoping to gather enough people to
run a coach to the following events which
are being held at the Auditorium and
Congress Centre in Murcia:

The coach will pick up outside the old Lidl


Car Park in front of Restaurant Maypu
(near Naura) in Puerto de Mazarrn,
Camposol Sector A, the Poligono at
Alhama de Murcia and La Paz Camping on
the E15 Motorway. The cost will be 15.
If you would be interested in going to
any of these events, please ring Annie
on 968 599 031 or send an email to
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com

Dear Editor
We just wanted to mention Keith of KJ
Total Care, having just been back to
Spain to stay in our villa after his visit.
We bought the villa just under a year
ago and have been doing lots of work to
it - including refitting a bathroom which
created a huge amount of dust! Its the
first time the windows, shutters and
surrounds have been cleaned in nearly
a year and Keith did a fabulous job for
an extremely reasonable price! We are
delighted with the service he provided
and wouldnt hesitate to use him again
and recommend him to new customers.
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Tricicle Bits, a comedy/mime act on Oct


17th at 7pm.

Sister Act, a musical on Nov 1st at


4.30pm
A Gala of Classical Ballets, by the
Joburg African Ballet on Nov 11th at 8pm.
The History of Rock, music from the
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Living in Spain can be a delight when


you know youve got everything
covered - especially essentials such as
Funeral arrangements.
Living the dolce vita in Spain can be a
heavenly experience; but it does depend
on an easy mind, knowing youve got
everything sorted - especially should
the unexpected happen. Of course noone wants to think about the ultimate in
unwanted occurrences, but it is essential
to plan and prepare for it. Putting a
Funeral Plan in place is essential to avoid
the complexities of the Spanish system,
which involves the Guardia Civil, a doctor,
a funeral director, various certificates,

Well October is here and, up to the time of


writing, we still have not had any significant
rain. We had about 3 or 4 days steady
rain at the beginning of September, but
not really enough to make a big difference
to the water table. I noted some of the
media called those few days a Gota Fria,
but whilst I am not sure of the definition
of the Gota Fria, it was not like the ones
I have seen over the years of living here
torrential rain for several days with
significant flooding!

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Just a sad note for regular readers - Alans


mum mum Monk passed away in early
September. She had had a good life with her
later years living in Spain before returning
to the UK with deteriorating health issues.
RIP Mum 93 excellent years.
TV NEWS
At the time of writing, the satellite signals
seem to be in a state of flux again, but
it would seem that our prediction of
signals returning to their pre-summer
cooler weather increased levels is not
going to happen, with signals actually
significantly decreasing in strength as the
cooler weather arrives! Many clients are
reporting lower successful reception, with
some areas only being able to view in the
evenings when signals have always tended
to be a little stronger. We are starting from
such a low base level, that even the bigger
dishes are sometimes having issues on
some channels with all the 5s often failing.
These channels come down to us on a
higher frequency than the other FREESAT

high costs - and dealing with non-Englishspeakers. Funerals in Spain can also
happen very quickly, sometimes the next
day, and have to be paid for before going
ahead.
Funeral Planning - a Reassuring
Solution
Happily though, there is an easy,
straightforward and cost-effective solution
- Avalon Funeral Planning.
A well-established UK funeral planning
company, Avalon creates easily accessible
Funeral Plans specifically for British,
Irish and European citizens in Spain. As
Europes leading provider of Funeral

channels and seem to be affected more by


the recent changes, so if you get all but the
5s, this may be the reason and you may
just have to accept you are lucky to get
some UK TV!
One of the issues is that the signal that
controls all the FREESAT boxes is now
significantly weaker and if you try a
system reset to try and resolve any issues
you are having, the FREESAT boxes cannot
see the necessary signal and will jam in
the factory reset process. The only way
round this is to take the box to a location
that is receiving the necessary signal
(by location or larger dish) and reset it
there. The advice must be not to try a
factory reset on a FREESAT box. You
may just end up with no TV at all! This
only applies to genuine FREESAT boxes.
Universal satellite boxes do not use this
control frequency and can be factory reset
to rid them of gremlins and genuine SKY
boxes use a different control frequency
from FREESAT boxes which is strong in this
region and the above issues will not apply
to them.
Getting away from all the technical
jargon, if you do not have satisfactory
viewing these days what can you do?
The first step would be to have a chat
with your knowledgeable reliable installer
and ensure your whole system, from dish
to digibox and all the bits in between,
are of the best quality, in good condition
and installed 100% correctly. With these
weak signals for FREESAT channels you

Plans, Avalon offers different packages,


ranging from a simple local funeral to full
repatriation, handling all the details that
need to be dealt with under Spanish law.
Avalons Spanish service is fully bilingual
and the company understands the need for
exceptional competence at a time when
family members may be distressed and
distracted.
Find out more about arranging your
Funeral Plan, call Becky today on 671
935 072 then you can relax in the Spanish
sun, reassured that youve got everything
covered!

really do need the best quality equipment


and it must be installed 100% correctly.
Presuming all that to be in order, the next
step would be to increase your dish size,
or make a complete change to Internet TV,
which whilst is definitely the way forward
in viewing systems, can present its own
set of new issues if your Internet is not
absolutely 100% consistent. However, talk
to an established knowledgeable UK TV
installer who will give you the facts about
viewing. Beware of all the comments on
the Internet from the experts much of
it is incorrect. When we want a smile we
often go onto Facebook and the like and
read the input about TV!
Just a quick word of advice to newcomers
to southern Spain looking to buy a property
- if UK TV will be important to you (We hear
many say it will not be, but the winters are
long, dark and chilly it is not all outdoor
sunshine living!), then chat to an expert
about the availability of UK TV at the
proposed purchase property before you
finally buy.
TV NEWS is sponsored by Rainbow
Satellites, the 15 year old established
TV installation company in the region of
Murcia.
Email rainbowsats@gmail.com
(preferable)
Tel (0034) 686 358 475 (Leave a
voicemail and we will get back to you as
soon as we can.)
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Are There No Hunks Out There??!!


Despite our best efforts we have not been
inundated with muscular assistance. We
shall carry on regardless of bad knees and
backs!
August as expected slowed down to a dribble
with the odd stunning piece of furniture
being sold (and delivered by said bad knees
and backs) to excited lucky people who took
it upon themselves to visit our superstore
in Puerto de Mazarrn. We have several
gorgeous suites for your perusal not to
mention other useful items, mirrors pictures
bric-a-brac etc. Why not look at some of
our Furniture Sales on Murcia Today under
Mamas Resales? Check our website where
there is a link to show furnishings for sale,
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Paggi
Paggi was lucky to be found by a caring
couple who had to go back to the UK. Of
course they took him as he is a member
of their family, but he had to have the
usual neutering, vaccinations and passport
to enable him to travel trouble free to the

Save Money Grouping Fin De Obra


Certificates
Besides having
introduced
the
lowest
price
possible
from
the
off-set
with
services
such
as
the
Retrospective
L i c e n c e s
for
pools
or
extensions
(Certificates
of Antiquity), Fin de Obra certificates, or
Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs),
Martinez de la Casa Architects continues

cold UK! The couple applied to us in writing


and their request was duly considered.
Assistance was given, but we were unable
to give travel assistance as we only deal
with medical issues. Good luck Paggi with
your lovely family in the UK and have a long
and happy life.

youngish men came dashing in the shop and


took us outside to show us their old mastin.
He had been attacked by four big dogs that
roam in the nearby countryside. He was
doing his job and got injured in the process.
We gave them as much as we had on us and
were touched by their caring attitude and
wished them and their big boy good luck.
We rely on your generosity as always and
anything you have that you no longer
require or is surplus to requirements - small
working electrical/household items, bedding
etc. If its a large item please ring us to
have it collected. Also we have a nice chap
(bad back and knees) that collects items
on Camposol B car park every Tuesday
from 10am-12pm. He answers to the name
Richard.

Once again our local families are getting


the idea of what we do and slowly coming
forward with their letters. Last month two

to cut prices to reflect productive work


procedures as opposed to enjoying a larger
profit.
Martinez de la Casa Architects offers
unbeatable group discounts (2 clients or
more), so why spend more? If your friends
and neighbours can help to organise group
bookings, even as a mix of services from
Final de Obra Certificates, Retrospective
Licences for pools or for extensions, Final
de Obra certificates or EPCs, then they will
happily give you substantial discounts and
the best service to match.
To date we have received over 150 clients
testimonials and we sincerely hope this
brings peace of mind in dealing with our
company says Antonio from Martinez de
la Casa Architects
www.martinezdelacasa.com
Antonio, from start to finish it was
utter professionalism. You kept in touch
and submitted the finished product
at the time you stated. A good deal
of Spanish firms could take a lesson
from your customer service approach.
Roger Bates
I am pleased to say that the service
offered and given by Martinez de la
Casa Architects was exemplary and I
would not hesitate in recommending
the company to anyone. The work was
completed on time and professionally.
Ken Wildsmith
Hi Antonio, Just a quick note to say thank
you very much for a quick, efficient and
well-priced service you have given us on
the survey you completed for our house
purchase. Running 2 businesses myself I
know how hard it is to constantly deliver
good service.
Jim Brennan Arboleas

Tel 666 186 037


Email
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hotmail.com
Helping You Helping Animals
Registered charity No 9537/1a

Dear Antonio, Thank you so much. It is


an act of true professionalism and self
pride in your job that you over exceeded
all expectations. It is rare to find a person
of the same work ethics in this line of work
and I applaud and thank you for your kind
assistance tonight in ensuring a clients
needs were made. Thank you again.
Vip Almeria. Steven Howlet
I would like to thank you for your very
excellent and fast service. Everything
you promised was completed on time and
expertly done. Customer service like yours
is very unusual in Spain. I will certainly
recommend your services to all my friends.
Edwin Price. Sierra Cabrera Area
Once again Antonio and team have
come up trumps. Everything I requested
arrived on time with a smile, no hassle
no problems; a first class service.
Ann Gilbody. Rojales
Martinez de la Casa Architects is the
Number 1 company in EPC Certificates
(121 inc IVA,) and Number 1 for Antiquity
Certificates/Retrospective Licences for
pools (190 +IVA) and building extensions
(270 +IVA). They also offer Final de Obra
certificates for properties built over 10 years
ago (190 + IVA) and superb discounts to
groups of 2 clients or more on the same
visit, or if you require a combination of legal
certificates.
If your solicitors are studying your case, ask
them to contact us to provide any of these
documents and we will make the whole
process easier, faster and cheaper for you.
For all enquiries or to arrange an
appointment please call
Martinez de la Casa Architects on 665
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It had been a ninety minute stunning but


hair-raising drive through desert landscape
and I was convinced the driver was trying
to kill us all, so I felt a bit queasy when the
minibus finally arrived in Ramallah.

a passport check, I was then escorted the


hundred metres walk towards the gleaming
mausoleum. My soldier told me with huge
pride, how great a man Arafat was. I was
not going to argue and just nodded my
head politely.

Ramallah is a city under Palestinian control


in the West Bank. Crowded, dirty, noisy and
full of characters, I loved it. Ultimately I
was there for one reason, to visit the tomb
of Yasser Arafat. Once the charismatic
Chairman of the PLO and leader of the
paramilitary group Fatah, Arafat is still a
hero to millions. To the rest of the world,
he is a terrorist and murderer.

Inside, I stood in front of the tomb


containing the body of Arafat. Two soldiers
stood behind it, on permanent guard. I
respectfully stayed silent, waited two
minutes, then quietly left.

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First, I needed a shot of caffeine.and what


a caf I found. Huge old fans hung from the
ceiling and everyone was dressed looking
rather like Arafat himself. Now I really felt I
was in Palestine. My presence didnt bother
the locals one bit and many of the old
timers nodded politely at me. Thick smoke
hung in the air, not smelly cigarettes, but
from Theshisha pipes - gorgeous. If there
was an Olympic Games for smoking, these
guys would win gold every time.
After delectable Arabic coffee flavoured with
cardamom pods and directions scribbled
on the back of a napkin, I headed off in
the direction of Arafats Mausoleum. With
my shaved head and general appearance,
I obviously wasnt a local Muslim and the
four armed Palestinian soldiers at the main
gate stiffened as I approached. One of
them held up his hand, indicating Id gone
far enough.
May I go in? I asked with my friendliest
Im interested in your leader smile.
Yes but My day-sack slung over my
shoulder concerned them. It was duly
searched before being taken off me. After

Having soaked up the atmosphere in


Ramallah, I then wanted to experience the
polar opposite; technically not so far away,
yet a million miles apart. A short taxi ride
took me to this section of the West Bank
Barrier. The checkpoint was even more
intense than the section at Bethlehem, the
Israeli watch tower having been recently
attacked with fire bombs. Once again,
I proceeded through metal cages and
numerous checks, before crossing to the
other side.
Another short bus ride later, I was
in
Jerusalem.
Starting
from
near
Damascus Gate, I made the long walk to
MeaShearim.
MeaShearim is a very old small
neighbourhood, populated by what we
know as Ultra-Orthodox Jews. They much
though prefer the name, Haredi Jews. Adel,
my friendly shopkeeper from Bethlehem
had already warned me not to go.
They can attack you, he said. You
wont be welcome.
The first thing that greeted me on entrance
to MeaShearim was a sign dictating
to outsiders, how to dress and behave. I
tentatively walked in. Men were dressed in
long frock coats and black hats, women in
long sleeved garb and thick stockings. Had
I just walked back into the 18thcentury?
An old world enclave, these folks have

completely cut themselves off from the


outside world. I can only describe it as a
self-imposed ghetto. The residents have
totally rejected the outside world and all
life revolves around strict adherence to
Jewish religious text and prayer. I had
been warned these folks do not like
being photographed.

I walked around for maybe two hours. I


was quiet, dressed appropriately and didnt
have my camera on display. Not only did
no-one speak to me, but as each resident
walked towards me, they either looked
away or down at the ground. Not one of
them made eye contact with me; not once.
Unwelcoming, unfriendly and a general air
of superiority hung in the air.
Respect goes both ways..but they showed
none whatsoever to me. It was like I was
transparent; I did not exist. They simply
dont want you there. I remember thinking
that Id rather be back in Ramallah sitting
with the friendly old Muslims in the coffee
shop sharing a shisha pipe.
Many people have been attacked upon
entering here, including police and
government officials; also Westerners. I
learned of two young European woman who
wandered through wearing short skirts.
yes I accept very offensive to locals.but
did they deserve to be stoned?
Yes, you read that correctly, they were
attacked by male residents and stoned.
Im sorry, but I found it a very disturbing
place indeed.
Later, it was good to be back in Bethlehem,
surrounded by Muslims who treated me like
a fellow human being. Sitting outside his
shop, my friend Adel asked me, So, how
was your day?
I shook my head before replying, Arafats
Ramallah to MeaSheairm, all in one
day. It was.well.one of the most
mind bending days Ive ever had.
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I was lucky enough recently to join one of


the Culture Trips organised by Oscar and
Antonio (the dynamic duo) of Oscars Bar
& Camposol Social Centre & Farmers
Market. It is difficult sometimes when I am
working as most activities are during the
day, but this time it was Picnic under the
Stars. This was a coach trip to the mountains
just outside Puerto Lumbreras and a typical
Spanish picnic with wine and beer and star
gazing. There was a great atmosphere, a
great price, something completely different
and of course a percentage is donated to
charity. I hope to join another trip soon. M
Family and friends were both visiting at the
same time in September and sometimes
its hard to accommodate individual food
preferences. However, a unanimous decision
was made to go to Viggos in Puerto de
Mazarrn. They have such an extensive menu
we knew none of us would be disappointed.
Out of 8 of us, we all had something different
ribs, pasta, pizza, paella, fish, pork and
steak. There is always a very slick service at
Viggos (with their little ear piece ordering
system), its always busy so theres a buzzy
atmosphere and of course who wouldnt
enjoy the delightful view over the marina. M

day out to Los Alcazares picking friends up


from the airport and they were ready to pick
up a week later, nicely packed in easy-tocarry bags. It was only a slight detour and
we followed the directions on the QR Code
on the Los Belones Laundrette advert.
Prices are Single 10 and Double/King Size
15, (please ask prices for feather/down
duvets) which is so cheap! P
We had one our cars serviced at the main
dealer and were told we needed four new
tyres. Having bought two tyres a week or so
before for our other car, we declined their
offer to buy them there and went to Bolarin
Neumaticos in Alhama. They told us we
only needed two tyres, but we also badly
needed the tracking done. They asked us
what sort of roads we drove on frequently
and suggested the best tyres - not the most
expensive. This was all done with a smile and
of course they saved us a lot of money!!! L

We had a fantastic night at Tels Bar,


Camposol A recently. It was a charity event
in conjunction with another bar, but we had
reserved seats for 10 of us ladies at Tels.
There was a great turnout; not a spare seat
and fantastic entertainment by a variety
of acts that soon got everyone making the
most of their dancing shoes. The service at
the bar was incredibly quick considering how
many people they had to serve, so hats off
to Leanne, Steve and staff. Im sure their 3rd
Anniversary/Halloween Party on 30th October
will be as big a success. M

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My hair has been completely out of control


recently so it was a relief to find some me
time after work deadline and a month of
visitors to get it sorted. A huge thank you to
Tanya at The Salon on Camposol for sorting
me out ! I have to say it was a bit daunting as
I decided to go short (well for me anyway)
and Tanya made a fantastic job of it. The
Salon floor was covered with so many of my
curls that Im sure I must have lost half
a stone in the process but I think that was
wishful thinking. Such a great atmosphere at
The Salon, everyone is so friendly and you
actually feel like youre chatting with long
term friends over a cuppa. Tanya, I promise
I wont leave it so long before the next visit
- in fact I feel Im in need of a colour too so,
see you soon. M
We can all see what Martine was doing during
September!
Having decided to trade in the old works
van, we needed to change the insurance to
the new vehicle. Nash Warren were their
usual efficient selves and they sorted out all
the paperwork in about half an hour. For
a small fee they changed all the insurance
documents and the new car was totally legal
so that we could drive it straight away. If
you need any insurance, give Nash Warren
a call. You will be surprised at the very
reasonable prices. P
If you are looking to have your duvet
cleaned ready for the winter Los Belones
Laundrette offer a fantastic service. We
took ours over to Sara while we were on a

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September brought some of the worst


weather in the area for months and caused
havoc with the Calasparra fiesta, but as a
whole there has been little rain to help the
trees and other plants. The heavy hail
stones caused some damage to crops and
some vehicles suffered damage.

A good night was had by a good number


of people at Bar Alandalus on Valle de
Sol in Calasparra. As usual Lyndon B
was superb entertaining everyone doing
three slots with a good variety of music
including Elvis. A very tasty paella was
the menu for the night and tickets were
10. A raffle was also held with any
money made during the evening going to
MABS NW. Many thanks to Jenny and her
team. We all hope that hubby is better
after his health scare on the day of the
music night.
Cehegn Highlights In October
With the coming of October, the
artisan market El
Mesoncico
says
hello to its monthly
events until next
May. We celebrate
the
market
the
last Sunday of the
month in Plaza del
Castillo at the heart
of the old town from
10am-3pm. You will
find more than 50
craftsmen of the area
with stalls displaying
such products as
cured meats, hams,

pottery, cakes, wines, cheeses, etc. Each


of the monthly markets has a different
theme showing traditional and local
crafts. You will be able to taste and enjoy
the foods and products most typical to
this area.
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.
Theatre On
Foot
Have
you
ever wished
you
could
travel back
in time to
meet some
of historys
infamous
characters?
Well
now
you
can!
Join
your
time-travelling tour guide on a unique
journey into Cehegins Old Town on 17th
October by the theatre company Alhory.
A reservation is required at the tourist
information office or by telephoning 968
723 550.

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Most of the almonds were harvested


before the rains came, but this once
again did not deter the people determined
to steal the nuts from the trees. Now is
the time for tidying up the land as the
weather cools down and spraying the
olive trees is in full force. The farmers
seem oblivious to the dangers to others
as they are wearing protective clothing
and masks, but anyone in the vicinity is
exposed to the effects of the spray. This

of course includes any animals close by


while the spraying is going on.

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Begastri
The Archaeological Site of Begastri is
opened for visitors on Saturdays and
Sundays from 10am-2pm. You will be able
to see a video presentation followed by a
guided tour to discover the remains of the
Iberian culture before the IV century BC.
Coto De Las Maravillas
The newly reopened Eco Park named
Tourism Activity Park Coto de las
Maravillas offers paintballing, horse
riding, an assault course, a Quidditch
pitch, as well as many others activities for
all ages. There is also a campsite within
the park and refreshments are available
in the bar. The park is open throughout
the weekends. For entry at other time and
for more information, please telephone
691 200 353

Any further enquiries please contact the


Cehegin Tourist Office located in front
of the Town Hall on 968 723 550 or visit
our tourist website
www.turismocehegin.es

Saturday October 4th in the municipal


garden there will be free admission to see
Bertin Osborne at 9.30pm. The Evasion
Orchestra will be playing during the Sound
Festival at the Youth Centre La Almazara.
Computadora, El Nuevo Acelerador, El
Suicidio del Amante, El ltimo Vecino,
Iluminados, Murciano Total, are some
of the other musical performances.
Sunday October 5th is the day of the
Patron and Mass will be held in her honour
in the morning and in the evening the
Virgin del Rosario will leave in procession.
Crushing and blessing of the first grapes
will take place at the El Zacatn market
in the morning. In the afternoon in La
Almazara there will be a Festival of DJs,
the Bull Festival and a performance by
Cristian Deluxe. At 12pm is a tribute to
Queen in the garden Adolfo Suarez (8).

the show.
Throughout October there will be
wine tours which include visits to
the Wine Museum, the Roman site of
Los Cantos, the Museo Casa D. Pepe
Marsilla and wineries with wine tasting.
During October, there will also be a wide
range of sporting events such as Basketball,
Racing, Football, Handball, fishing, etc.
10th-12th October is the Gastronomic
Fair with the tribute band Mecano.
Moratalla Free Tours every Saturday
These tours take you through the old part
of the town and start at the Convent de
San Francisco. You will pass many old
buildings of Moratalla, finishing at La
Iglesia de la Asuncion at the top of the
town.

Monday October 6th sees 12 hours of the


I Peque Olympics in the festive area El
Jaraiz. The parade of floats will begin
at 5pm. At midnight La Mundial will be
performing.
Tuesday October 7th sees the end of the
festivities with floral tributes to the Virgin
and at 5.30pm II Olimpiadas Locas will
be in el Jaraiz with Adolfo Suarez closing

The tour takes place at 11.30am and


takes about an hour. There is an optional
tour of the castle for 2. Booking is at the
Tourist Office 968 730 208

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Santiago Leo
Cehegin Tourist Office

Fiesta of Virgen del Rosario in Bullas


3rd - 7th October
The festivities start with the Encendido
del Alumbrado de la Feria and on
Friday and Saturday the Noche de las
Migas will start at 7.30pm. After the
traditional throwing of eggs and flour
there will be food in the Old Town Square.

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This Charity Ride was held on August 30th


starting at the Stadium Complex in Cehegin
in aid of the Charity for Rare Diseases. Last
year the event raised over 2,000 which
the organisers hope to exceed this year.

The 18 entry fee included a Paella meal &


drinks at the end, a goody bag with T-shirt,
drinks & energy bars.
Along with 288 registered Mountain Bike
Riders and 191 registered Walkers, I took to
the start line at about 9.20am hoping that
it would get away on time which it did. I
had watched some minutes of the course
on You Tube that one of the organising Club
members had taken before the ride and I
knew it was going to be a bit tough. It
didnt disappoint!!!

good pace, slow but sure, so there was no


pushing or barging past.

and a lot of the riders had the same idea as


me; to rest a while.

The route was well marshalled with either


people at junctions or tape hung onto trees
to guide us through. At certain points
there were warning signs with PELIGROSO
or SKULL & CROSSBONE pictures - really
encouraging to say the least as to what was
to come! Some tracks were very good, being
part of the Sendero Del Romero walking
routes around Cehegin and Bullas, but for
the majority they were narrow, rough and
dangerous, but I suppose that was part of
the excitement if you are into that sort of
thing! Some tracks led into dry waterways
which had their own hazards of rocks or
sandy bits which just stopped you dead if
not going quick enough. I must admit to
falling off over a nasty section which did
have a warning sign, but machismo male
thoughts just ignored it and I came to
grief in a bush (not a nice soft furry one
either), ripped some elbow skin on a rock
and scratches up the arm, but hey ho thats
cycling. At least the bike was not damaged
(most important).

It didnt get any better after that! The main


track after this break went for a 100 metres
or so and then off into the woods again.
The remaining tracks were just as bad and I
must admit that my thoughts were focused
on the ride back down the Via Verde to the
finish by this stage and just kept going. I
heard the traffic on the motorway, so as we
went under it again, I knew we were not far
away. Getting on to the old road again was
heaven; considerably smooth tarmac for a
bit, then up round a hill to the Via Verde
and downhill to the finish relief!!

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Two guys had a coming together just after


the start obviously not used to riding in a
peloton, but soon we were all riding along
the Via Verde towards Bullas jostling for a
good position, but in good humour as well
as quite politely, especially for the female
riders that wanted to move up the group.
We were soon onto the old road which runs
parallel to the new one and then under the
RM15 onto a very narrow track which had a
lot of us slowing down so much we had to
get off the bike to walk up the first incline of
the morning. These tracks were off into the
middle of nowhere and were quite rough
in places and only good for riding single
file. Luckily for us at the back, we all had a

Going around a field I came across a


rider, did the pleasantries and realised it
was Joaquin from Consum in Calasparra.
We chatted about the usual; bad route,
dangerous, very difficult etc, but it was
nice to see a friendly face. Once his friend
caught us up, they were off and I did not
see them until the food & drink station at
27km - such a welcome sight and I took the
opportunity to have a break and rest the
arms, legs and anything else which ached.
Melon, bananas, water & coke were free

I took a quick visit to the ambulance to get


the arm sorted. They were so friendly and
nice - I didnt feel faint at all.

I cant say it was enjoyable, because for


most of the time it wasnt, but it was
an experience with very friendly people
making the ride a bit more amenable.
A well organised event and not just for
the anoraks. My time was around 3hrs
10mins. There were no winners or losers;
just a very determined bunch of people
trying to make some money for others to
win a battle not lose it.
This link shows the start: https://www.
youtube.com/watch?v=oqmGT52mVlo
One of the MTB Club Los Simao riders had a
Go Pro Sports video camera on him and at
the following link you can see a 20 minute
video on You Tube of bits around the
course:
https://www.youtube.com/
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Zak a male
G e r m a n
Shepherd
w
a
s
abandoned
in Mula last
month. He
is about 2
years
old
and a very
friendly boy.
He is very
good
with
other dogs
and
has
experience
of
being
around children. He responds well to
commands and would be a very loyal

1 Peter 3:15 says But in your hearts set


apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared
to give an answer to everyone who asks
you to give the reason for the hope you
have. But do this with gentleness and
respect.

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The notes in our bible referring to this


verse say, as believers we should be
able to articulate our faith in the market
place.
Reading this I thought mmmmm! Im
not clever at the articulating bit; ok if
I can think about it and write it down.
Not caught on the hop, worried I might
not have the correct facts, say the wrong
thing. Not trusting God to lead me.
Does that mean my faith isnt real?
I grew up in a Christian home and so

and loving
member of
any family.
Duque is a
male Cocker
Spaniel
of
around
1
year
old.
D u q u e
n e e d s
someone
very special
in his life.
He
has
never
had
any formal
training and has a tendency to nip if
approached unexpectedly. Duque will

Jesus has always been a part of my life


and sometimes I take this for granted. I
dont necessarily always pray consciously
to the Lord. I expect Him to make
sense of my jumbled thoughts and then
consider that, as my prayer. The amazing
thing about this is that God listens even
when I am unconsciously mumbling on
and not only that He answers my prayers
and sends assurances.
Just this morning my reading notes
said when having problems praying
just invite Jesus along and He will be
there listening.
One good reason for my hope.
The Lord never lets us down. His love for
each one of us is so great He knows our
faults, also our potential. Being gentle
and respectful towards others opinions is

need an owner who can be firm but loving


and caring and give him the support and
training he needs. Duque needs a home
without children.
For more information about either of
these dogs please phone Marion on 628
811 187, or Amalia on 607 461 932.
MARA kennels have a number of dogs
looking for their forever home. We
currently have 4 German Shepherds as
well as a variety of dogs of all shapes and
sizes.

not easy. Christians like to gossip about


Jesus. When others have different ideas
and wont listen we get upset; anything
but gentle, a sure way of driving folk
away.
Our prayers should praise the Lord for His
love and grace, safe in the knowledge He
will always delight in our coming before
Him so.
lets just invite Him along.
lynda.spain@hotmail.co.uk
derek.tycymru@talktalk.net
Tel 633447937
Welcome House can be found at 3A
Campillio y Suertes, Cehegin.

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Ruta Tematicas, Moratalla


After
the
summer
break,
the
tour
programme
Discovering
Moratalla invites us again to
stroll
the
Moratalleros
landscapes
with
renewed
enthusiasm
and
a
goal
different from other hiking groups in the
region. We offer an absolutely sensational
experience with a different perception
of the landscapes and knowledge of the
area.

The usual support will be provided by the


winery of Moratalla, Tercia de Ulea which
joins in sponsoring Confiteria Juan Mazon
of Murcia. The Mazon family, although
Murcia born, are passionate about their
land and their people from one of the most

beautiful villages of Moratalla; Charan.


The first walk of the season was on 20th
September and the write-up will be in
next month Costa Clida Chronicle.
October 11th & 25th
November 8th & 22nd
December 14th
Walks take place from Moratalla
Tourist Office at 8am
Each walk costs 10 with optional
meal at 15
Places limited to 30
Please reserve your place by going to
Moratalla Tourist Office, call 968 730
208 or email
turismo@ayuntamientomoratalla.net

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As always from the start, we discover the


dissemination and conservation of the vast
natural, historical and cultural heritage
in one of the largest municipalities in
Murcia. Each walk shows us the wonder
of this land and its history and we aim
to surprise the visitor and present our
landscapes, showing the formed soils that

sustain us, mountains, valleys, forests


and streams that we will cross, showing
the story of them before we came along
and who lived in them, even before the
presence of local unique, flora, fauna
and geological features. These will be
revealed by gradually walking through
the area, making us forget the daily
pressures of civilization. Each route, will
give us a glimpse of a beautiful, wild
Moratalla, lavish in natural resources
and with a gripping story, which we will
remember forever.

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Oranges
We have quite a few Orange Trees in our
garden and when we first moved in 5 years
ago, we were so excited. We rushed out
and bought a juicer and proceeded to make
freshly Squeezed Orange Juice until it
came out of our ears. Of course the novelty
soon wore off and we resorted back to
bought Orange Juice very quickly as it was
so time consuming, not to mention messy.
However, I still cant get over the thrill of
walking out of my back door and picking
an orange fresh from the trees for my
breakfast. Of course I have collected a few
recipes over the years and here are just
a few of my favourites. My grandchildren
love the Orange Jelly and the oranges in
the carrot soup gives it another flavour.
Buen Apetito
Orange and Carrot Soup
Olive oil spray
Onion chopped
1litre chicken/vegetable stock
1 orange
1kg carrot peeled and grated
Heat a large saucepan over medium heat.
Spray with oil. Cook the onion, stirring
occasionally, for 3 minutes or until soft.
Add carrot and cook, stirring often, for
5 minutes or until just soft. Add stock.
Bring to boil. Peel 2 strips of rind from
the orange. Add to pan. Reduce heat to
medium-low. Simmer for 20 minutes or
until carrot is tender. Remove and discard
orange rind. Set aside for 5 minutes to
cool. Use a blender to puree until smooth.
Juice orange. Add to soup. Place over
medium heat and cook for 2 minutes or
until heated through. Top with parsley.

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Orange Jelly
4 oranges
1 pkt of orange jelly
Make up orange jelly according to the
packet instructions. Set aside for 20
minutes to cool. Slice oranges in half and
scoop out the flesh, using a small knife or

spoon. Fill the orange cavities with cooled


jelly. Place the orange halves, upright, on
a tray. Refrigerate for 3 hours or until set.
Orange and Beetroot Salad
2 tblsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tblsp orange juice
1 baby cos lettuce
1 large orange peeled and chopped
450g baby beetroot
1 small carrot
Chopped walnuts
Place olive oil and orange juice in a screwtop jar. Season with salt and pepper.
Secure lid. Shake to combine. Remove
outer leaves and core from lettuce.
Separate leaves. Wash and pat dry with
a tea towel. Roughly chop. Place lettuce,
orange, beetroot, carrot, walnuts and
parsley in a bowl. Add dressing. Toss to
combine. Serve.

lightly grease. Combine the orange juice,


yoghurt and poppy seeds in a small bowl.
Use an electric beater to beat the butter,
caster sugar and orange rind in a large
bowl until pale and creamy. Add the eggs,
one at a time, beating well after each
addition until just combined. Sift the flour
and baking powder over the egg mixture.
Add the yoghurt mixture and use a large
metal spoon to fold until just combined.
Spoon mixture into the prepared pan and
smooth the surface. Bake in oven for 1 hour
or until a skewer inserted into the cake
comes out clean. Set aside for 5 minutes to
cool slightly. Turn onto a wire rack to cool
completely. Use a zester to remove the
rind from the orange. (Alternatively, use
a vegetable peeler to peel rind from the
orange. Use a small sharp knife to remove
white pith from the rind. Cut rind into thin
strips.) Combine the icing sugar and extra
orange juice in a bowl until smooth. Pour
over the cake and sprinkle with the orange
rind. Set aside for 20 minutes or until the
icing is set.
Sticky Chicken Drum sticks
3 cup orange marmalade
2 tsp mustard
cup of chicken stock
Garlic clove crushed
8 chicken drum sticks
Olive Oil to spray

Orange and Poppy Cake


cup of fresh orange juice
a pot of natural yoghurt
60g poppy seed
250g butter
270g caster sugar
2 tsp finely grated orange rind
4 eggs
340gm plain flour
1 orange
150g icing sugar
2 tsp baking powder

Place marmalade, mustard, stock and


garlic in a large ceramic dish. Stir to
combine. Add chicken and turn to coat.
Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or
overnight, if time permits, turning once.
Preheat oven to 220C. Line a large baking
tray with baking paper. Spray a wire rack
with oil and place over tray. Drain chicken,
reserving marinade. Place drumsticks on
rack. Roast, brushing occasionally with
marinade, for 25 to 30 minutes or until
juices run clear when thickest part is
pierced with a skewer.

Preheat oven to 160C. Brush a 25cm (top


measurement) pan with melted butter to

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How integrated are you into life in


Spain?
Take the Brits in Spain Integrometer
survey and find out
How long have you lived in Spain?
Hows your Spanish?
Have you got all the right paperwork?
How do you match up with other Brits
living in Spain?

These are some of the questions in a


light-hearted, fact-finding and totally
anonymous survey on the popular Brits
Living In Spain Facebook page www.
facebook.com/BritsLivinginSpain.
The survey takes just
a
couple
minutes
to
complete and will gauge
how integrated into life
in Spain you actually
are. As well as Facebook,
you can also access the
survey via http://bit.ly/integro15 or
by scanning the code above with a smart
phone:

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Key results from the Integrometer


survey will be shared via Brits Living
In Spain social media channels, so you
can compare your level of integration with

The Orange, specifically, the Sweet


Orange, is a hybrid, between pomelo and
mandarin. Sweet Oranges were mentioned
in Chinese literature as far back as 314 BC,
but is unknown in the wild state. Oranges
were considered a luxury item and wealthy
people grew them in private conservatories,
called orangeries. By 1646, the Sweet
Orange was well known throughout Europe.
Spanish travellers introduced the Sweet
Orange to the American continent. On
his second voyage in 1493, Christopher
Columbus may have planted the fruit in
Hispaniola. Like most citrus plants, Oranges
do well in moderate temperatures and require
considerable amounts of sunshine and water.
They are sensitive to frost so should be
protected during the winter months.
Orange trees are the most cultivated
fruit tree in the world and account for
approximately 70% of citrus production.
They are widely grown in tropical and
subtropical climates for their sweet fruit. The

fruit of the Orange tree can be eaten fresh,


or processed for its juice or fragrant peel. In
2013, 71.4 million metric tons of Oranges
were grown worldwide, production being
highest in Brazil and the American states of
Florida and California.
Bitter Orange (Citrus aurantium),
also known as a Seville Orange, is a
sour Orange and commonly used as
a marmalade Orange.

other British residents.


The results will also help the British
Consular network behind Brits Living In
Spain to continue to provide up-to-date,
reliable information about the big issues
that most concern British expats.
The Brits Living in Spain Facebook page
is one of the biggest expat forums in Spain
and now has 17,000 followers. It offers
a combination of factual information and
a lively interchange of experiences and
reliable information about expat life.
Residents who are Twitter fans and want
the latest news from the Consular network
can also follow @BritsliveSpain, as well
as keeping up with the comments and
thoughts of the British Ambassador on the
well-followed @SimonManleyFCO.

is an original species of citrus and is a


progenitor of the common Orange.
Orange trees are generally grafted. The
bottom of the tree, including the roots
and trunk, is called rootstock, while the
fruit-bearing top has two different names;
budwood (when referring to the process of
grafting) and scion (when mentioning the
variety of Orange).

Bergamot orange (Citrus bergamia


Risso), grown mainly in Italy for its
peel, producing a primary essence for
perfumes, is also used to flavor Earl
Grey tea.

Common Oranges (also called white,


round, or blond Oranges) constitute about
two-thirds of all the orange production. The
majority of this crop is used mostly for juice
extraction.

Trifoliate
orange
(Poncirus
trifoliata), is often used as a rootstock
for sweet orange trees and other
citrus cultivars.

Valencia Oranges are late-season fruit


and therefore a popular variety when Navel
Oranges are out of season

Mandarin Orange (Citrus reticulata)

Hamlin Oranges are small, smooth, not


highly coloured, seedless and juicy, with a
pale yellow coloured juice. The tree is highyielding and cold-tolerant and it produces
good quality fruit, which is harvested from
October to December. It thrives in humid
subtropical climates.
Orange Pulp is an excellent source of
Vitamin C.
Orange Blossom is highly fragrant and
traditionally associated with good fortune. It
has long been popular in bridal bouquets and
head wreaths. It is an important component
in the making of perfume and in Spain,
fallen Orange Blossoms are dried and used
to make tea. Orange Blossom Honey (or
citrus honey) is obtained by putting beehives
in the citrus groves while trees bloom. This
type of honey has an orangey taste and is
highly prized. Marmalade is usually is made
with Seville Oranges and all parts of the
fruit are used.
Orange Peel is used by gardeners as a slug
repellent.
Orangewood Sticks are used as cuticle
pushers in manicures and pedicures and as a
seasoning for grilled meat.

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FACTS AND MYTHS ABOUT HALLOWEEN


Halloween is always celebrated on 31st
October.

It is thought that the Halloween traditional


colours of black and orange came about
with orange being associated with the end
of the harvest and black with death.

Halloween dates back over 2,000 years


when the Celts lived in Britain.

is

If you see a spider on Halloween night it


is supposed to be the spirit of a loved one
watching over you.
To meet a witch, put your clothes on inside
out and walk backwards on Halloween
night.

Halloween comes from All Hallow Even


the eve of All Saints Day.
In Lancashire Lighting the Witches
was when they lit candles from 11pm to
midnight. If the candles burned steadily
you were safe, but if the witches blew
them out, this was a sign of bad luck.

Pumpkins are actually squashes and


come from the cucumber family. The
biggest Pumpkin weighed 1446 pounds
and came from Ontario in 2004. The
fastest carving of a Pumpkin was done by
Jerry Ayres from Baltimore in 37 seconds.
Black cats at Halloween were thought
to protect witches powers from negative
forces.

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At Halloween, nuts were used as magical


charms. Girls placed Hazelnuts in front of
the fire, each one symbolising her suitors,
whilst chanting If you love me pop and fly.
If you hate me, burn and die.

A ringing bell during Halloween


supposed to scare evil spirits away.

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BREAKING NEWS .........


This is what youve been waiting for ....
THE CLOUD NINE MERRY CHRISTMAS
SHOW
A mixture of songs and comedy drama
with the emphasis on Christmas. Put the
dates in your diary:
11th, 12th, 13th December 2015 at 8pm
at
LA MOLATA SOCIAL CENTRE, LOS
MUOCES
(between Camposol and Alhama de Murcia)
More details in next months magazine. In
the meantime, put the dates in your diary.
If you would like to know more, please
contact lamolata@outlook.es

August has been a very quiet month - far


too hot for us oldies to do anything too
energetic, so we have just concentrated on
making our little gatherings on a Monday
morning more fun but with a bit less
activity.
Sadly we were told that Shirley and
Peter Lilley are shortly going to return to
England. Its almost like having our right
hand cut off! They have been so supportive
since day one of Forget Me Not and will
be missed more than words can say. From
the bottom of all our hearts we wish you
both God speed.
In order to keep afloat, we desperately
need help with fundraising; ideally a
small fundraising team. Failing that, some
voluntary help would be appreciated at the
two Table Top Sales each month.

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Publicity is another field we are


struggling with. We are finding full time
carers have little time to listen to the
radio, are probably unable to get hold of
the free magazines and newspapers so are
unaware of what we have to offer. If you
do know of anyone who is caring for their
partner 24/7 as we say, please TELL THEM
ABOUT US! Please also inform them our
support is absolutely cost free!
Finally, could you give a hand for a few
hours a week on a Monday morning to
become trained in the care of Alzheimers
and Dementia sufferers? We have fully
qualified nurses in attendance who also
help with the training. We are a very
friendly but sadly, ageing bunch who could
really use a bit of help.
Forget Me Not
Monday Morning
Cultural Centre, Camposol
10.30am

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Samaritans in Spain Continue Moving


Forward
The Samaritans Centre at Punta Prima
commercial centre is undergoing a
refurbishment programme made possible
by the marvellous support received via
the Charity Shop and group/individual
donations.

By Monday 5th October their current 24hr


Freephone Service and Mon-Sat 10am2pm drop-in will be enhanced with the
opening of the expanded facilities which
will enable them to additionally offer face
to face consultations daily from 6.30pm9.30pm. The revamped centre will also
provide a new conference room and
volunteer training area which can also be
booked for use by other charities/groups.
The formal opening ceremony will
take place on Friday 6th November
attended by new local Patron Dave Bull
and members of the British Embassy.
Samaritans volunteers are chosen with
great care and receive ongoing training
and support to enhance their skills. They
listen to people who are experiencing
difficult emotional reactions to a huge
range of life issues, without prejudice
and without making judgments.
They
do not counsel or advise people what

Thankfully, the weather is starting to cool


down which is a blessing to some of our
families who live in poor accommodation.

buy food for our families.


A big thank-you to Janet this month. She
has donated 3 beautiful single beds which
have been so gratefully received. God
Bless you Janet.

to do; they simply support callers by


helping them through whatever it is that
they are going through, whether it be
Bereavement,
Depression,
Ill-Health,
Loneliness, Relationship Issues, Violence/
Abuse, Addictions/Self-Harm, Financial
Pressures or Bullying/School worries.
Through the Samaritans insistence
on confidentiality and anonymity, all
callers are permitted to talk freely and
explore all of their thoughts and feelings.
Freephone 24 hrs/365 days 900 525 100
Email pat@samaritansinspain.com
Visit
www.samaritansinspain.com
/Facebook and Twitter pages
Could YOU be a Listener?
Please contact the General Manager
at Punta Prima, Stephen Baker on
stephenrbaker@outlook.com, for an
informal chat!

We are always grateful for your donations


of food and toiletries. Please support us all
you can by leaving your donations with our
ladies at the Table-Top Sale outside Quick
Save on Camposol B.
May God bless you all for your kindness.

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Drop off Points


Fortnightly Table Top Sale, Camposol
Sector B
Robbos Golf Shop, San Javier - Neil &
Nikki Robinson
Time Out, San Javier - Gary & Sue

It is also a great blessing to ourselves


and our volunteers who have had to work
so hard over the past few months; in
particular, our ladies and our pastor who
set up the Table-Top Sale on Camposol B.
Thank you so much. You never let us down.
We are always grateful for any donations of
bric-a-brac items for our Table-Top Sale, so
if you are having a clear out, please bear
us in mind. All the proceeds are used to

We are now looking for a bike in good


condition. One of our guys has to walk
2km to get clean drinking water. Can
you imagine that? Everyone should have
access to clean water. Please help if you
can.

Arthur & Marge 659 270 885/689 653


987
Email arthurlaws@hotmail.com
swaptearsforsmilesspain@
Email
yahoo.com
www.swaptearsforsmiles.wix.com/
swap-tears-4-smiles
w w w . f a c e b o o k . c o m /
swaptearsforsmiles-spain

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Help Us To Help You


FAST responders and support workers
come from all walks of life such as Police
Officers, Nurses, Members of the Armed
Services, Engineers, Teachers, Bankers and
Accountants. Whatever their background
they give their time freely to help the
residents of and visitors to Camposol.

Friday market or give us a ring on the


information line.
FAST Christmas Fayre will be on 28th
November on Camposol A. Make a note in
your diary. It will be a fun day.
FAST Christmas Draw Tickets are now
on sale on the second and last Friday each
month outside T J Electricals, Camposol
B.
1st prize - 400 Leroy Merlin voucher
2nd prize - A Panasonic micro system
3rd prize - A Christmas hamper.

All Responders are fully trained by our


own training team. To provide this service
we do need more Responders. We have a
great team of supports, but we are always
looking for more.
Since January 2015 to the end of August
FAST has responded to 151 calls for
help, resulting in the attendance of 86
ambulances.

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Without your support in giving so


generously we would not be able to provide
this service. The response and support that
the Nurses have had is great - all those
smiling faces on a Tuesday morning by the
garage on Camposol.

Having had a well earned rest, the Los


Palacios Gardening & Community
Group are now back helping to keep
our community clean and improve our
fantastic urbanisation. We have officially
been resting during the hot summer
period, but several of the group continued
to work every week to ensure everywhere
looks at its best for the summer visitors.
All the footpaths and streets have again
been sprayed with weed killer and the Palm
Troopers have nearly finished trimming all
the pine and palm trees in the communal
areas for the second time this year.

The Camposol fiesta was another example


of how the community on Camposol can
and does work and play together. FAST
were on duty as normal over the period
that the fiesta took place. We also had a
team of supporters on the Saturday and
Sunday with our Book Stall on the football
field.
FAST upcoming events:
Coach trip to Benidorm on 18th
November. Tickets 15 available at the

dropped. It has been fantastic to hear so


many positive comments from people,
with almost everyone saying how great the
seating area is now and how much safer
the area has become.

In a medical emergency call 112 call


FAST on 968 970 626
Call our information line on 634 309 899
or email secretary@fastcamposol.com

on the circle to remember loved ones. A


short blessing ceremony was recently held
and the people who ordered the first 40
plaques were invited to attend. Thank you
to Maureen Kent our local minister for
taking the service and for everyone who
attended and helped make it a special
morning.
Anyone interested in having a plaque fitted
should contact Glyn Webb via our Facebook
page https://www.facebook.com/gro
ups/528564140617103/?fref=ts

We would like to thank all the businesses


for supporting us with the project, Tels
and Cats Bar have allowed us to hold a
raffle on Saturday evenings and this again
has helped us raise much needed funds to
continue enhancing Los Palacios, so a big
thank you to both bars for your continued
support and to Mia and Harry who gave up
their Saturday evenings to run the raffles.
The planter project in front of the
Commercial Centre has been completed
and the guys have been busy watering
the 66 pots every other day during the
hot spell. Hopefully these will take less
maintenance now the temperature has

If you would like more information


regarding this fantastic organisation why
not call into the Cultural Centre on sector
B, at 11am on a Tuesday and speak to one
of us, or check out our website
www.fastcamposol.com

The first plaques have now been fitted to


the Circle of Remembrance in the Memorial
Garden. We are giving people connected
to Camposol and the surrounding area
the opportunity to have a plaque placed

The next big event in the Memorial Garden


will be our traditional Remembrance Day
Service on 11th November. Although last
year the weather was dreadful, nearly 400
people attended and it would be fantastic
to see so many people attend again this
year. Please come along and take part in
this special community event.
On Monday 5th October we will be holding
an open public meeting at 11.30am at
Marianos, Camposol A following our
normal group meeting. This will be your
opportunity to say how you might like the
groups funds to be spent. More details will
be displayed outside the Correos building.
Please be aware that the Book Stall
is now only open on Friday mornings
with three books for only 2. All
donations go towards improving our
area.

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We have 7 Roundabouts, Glorietas and one


Triangle which have had extensive work
done and look good as you drive around
Sector D. This was completed by one
person, our gardener Pepe, who worked
very hard and also attending the trees
on the centre reservation on Avda De Los
Covachos. Another gardener, Peter, has
attended the long stretch of road that runs
around the perimeter D7, 8, 9, 10 and 20.
He has also done some trench work on C
south to stop the mud flowing onto the

Congratulations to all members of Green


Fingers Walking Football Team, who
gained bronze medals in the recent Fiesta.
A wonderful weekend was had by all
thanks to the incredible Fiesta volunteers!
On a sadder note, we have had another
large square planter smashed in an
attempt to steal it foiled by the fact
they are all heavily bolted into a lump of
deep concrete. Please everyone, keep
eyes and ears open for these lowlife
thieves and vandals.
Autumn is well and truly on the way
now, with heavy showers, sunny days
and cooler nights; perfect weather for
all the weeds to grow vigorously and yet
also perfect weather for planting and
transplanting. If anyone has a shrub or
plant which has outgrown its space or is
surplus to requirements, our team will
come and move it to a place where it
can grow for all to enjoy, or it can be left
behind the Welcome to C wall. Thanks
to all of you for those plant donations so
far received. However, it seems our green
waste bin is again being used as a general
rubbish dumping ground. If this (council
provided) facility continues to be abused,
we have been told we will lose it and will
all have to travel to the Ecopark. Deposit
green waste only and tidily please?

walk way. Compliments to both of them for


doing a grand job.

Our Pot Hole/Concrete Team will be actively


working on our roads around Sector D.

The Camposol Fiesta, organized by the


CRA, had a volunteer team from all the
sectors on Camposol. Residents from
Sector D were involved before and after
the event.
Equipment and the D car
and trailer and our treasurer Anita and
her husband John, made a magnificent
contribution with three of our residents
Phil and Jane and Norman. Thank you all
for a great weekend.

Our volunteers work very hard on


behalf of us all on Sector D and we
need more volunteers for our teams,
but most important are the supporters
that contribute funds so we can make a
difference. Without this generosity from
you and our own fund raising with our
Bucketeers that stand in all weathers, we
could not sustain this work.

Future plans include tidying the pipe work


on the centre reservation on the duel
carriageway, removal of dead conifers on
C/Esparraguera D25 and clearing the area
of weeds and stubble, turning it back to
a garden for the community with extra
seating around the gardens and planting
sustainable plants.

would like to join our band of Wednesday


morning volunteers, either on a regular
or occasional basis, please contact, or
just turn up at 9am at the Welcome Wall
and help improve our area whilst making
new friends - always rewarded with a
free breakfast!! All the effort means C is
looking better each year, with donations
you generously give regularly and in the
buckets. Thank you!
Does anyone know of a spare
underbuild or garage we could keep
our tools in please as this month we
have to vacate our tool store?

Paul Lindale is back from the UK and


has picked up the Vice Chairs mantel
once more and has started getting other
projects going for the residents.
We also wish to welcome Lin Crook as
Secretary. Thank you Carol for standing in
as acting Secretary since March as well as
being Membership Secretary.
Watch this space for future Dances,
Quizzes, Games, BBQs and more.

9th October with Brendan ODee (highly


recommended singer and guitarist who is
new to this area), 7.30pm.
Tickets will soon be available for our
Christmas Meal & Dance on 11th
December. Live music will be from the
wonderful Abba Dabba Doo! Tickets 18
from John on 634 325 427.
Please check chalkboards, Facebook and
website for any more news http://www.
greenfingersgardenandsocialgroup.
com/
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This past month work around Sector D


has been mainly preventive maintenance,
watering the plants and trying to keep
them going through this summer heat.
This was accomplished by a small team
of volunteers and residents. Without this
assistance the plants would have failed.
We must also mention a fellow volunteer,
Brian who lives on Sector C South. A big
well done to you all.

There may be a few tickets left, as we


go to print, for our Autumn Party on

Our Maintenance Team continue their


rota of weeding, spraying, cleaning
and watering as part of the programme
covering the whole of C sector North.
This month we have been moving huge
amounts of gravel and silt washed onto the
roads during recent storms and clearing
the drainage channel at the bottom of
the dual carriageway to allow future flood
water to escape. If you are nearby when
our thirsty group are working in your
road, please offer them a drink! Wed
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Ladies Chatterbox held their first meeting


after the summer break on the 2nd Thursday
of September. The meeting was very well
attended and we were all pleased to see
each other again and catch up on the news
- no wonder were called Chatterbox!!
The afternoon was an Open afternoon and
aside from members, we also welcomed
several guests who came along to see
what we are all about. We showcased our
meetings, both past and the ones planned
for the Autumn/Winter. We also had photos
of our past trips and the fashion shows. The
ladies from SEW and SEW brought along
a selection of their work, which made for a
very colourful display.
At the October meeting we are having

A big thank you goes out to everyone who


came along to the Camposol Medieval
Fiesta 2015. It was a great success and we
all had a great time. There was a great party
atmosphere and if we decide to do it all again
next year we hope you will support us.

a Bring and Buy Sale, which will give


everyone a chance to delve into the back
of the cupboards and bring along any good
quality item they would like to sell - no
Husbands or Livestock, please! We will
also have a demonstration on the use of
Aromatherapy and Massage, from Karen.
We are also planning a Christmas
Shopping Trip to La Zenia, followed by
lunch and a Christmas Fashion Show on
24th November. The cost is just 20 for
members, or 22 for non-members. This is
a wonderful chance to do all your Christmas
shopping in one hit! You can sign up for this
at the October meeting, or ring Anne or
Chris on the numbers below. Full payment,
or a deposit of 10 will be required at the
next meeting.

voluntary
organisations,
F i e s t a
volunteers and
artistes
who
donated their
time free of
charge
and
also the local
businesses
who provided
support
and
sponsorship. It
would not have
been possible
without you.

Remember
Ladies Chatterbox meets at the Cultural
Centre on Sector B, Camposol on the 2nd
Thursday of the month at 2pm - all are
welcome.
Camposol Book Club meets at the same
venue on the 1st Thursday of the month at
2pm.
Chatterbox SEW and SEW meets every
Monday - same venue, at 2pm.
For further information or queries, please
ring:
Chris Leiper 968 199 441
Anne Patrick 618 410 274

fantastic result. This amount will be equally


shared between the charities and voluntary
organisations that were involved in the Fiesta:
MABS, Los Amigos de Mazarrn, Andreas
Animal Rescue, The Camposol Residents
Association and The Mazarrn Leos & Lions.

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A special thank
you also goes
to Patricio Sanchez of Mazarrn Council and
his team for all the facilities and support
given. It was very much appreciated.
The Fiesta Committee:
Sue Tinkler, Phil Gelling, Oscar Sanchez,
Antonio Hernandez Benitez, Jane Taylor and Lou
Allen would also like to thank all the charities,

The accounts for the Fiesta have now


been finalised and we can confirm
that we made 4,604.37, which is a

Muchas gracias. Hasta luego amigos


Team Camposol Fiesta 2015

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Here is a list of events we have planned


for this year. All room prices are based
on two sharing double room (enquire for
single occupancy price):
14th October Picnic on the Paseo This
well-attended event is held on our lovely

Here we are in October, digging out our


winter bedding, stocking up with logs and
checking our Christmas gift lists! For our
Social Clubs hard working committee,
October means its time to start selling
tickets for our Annual Christmas Draw.
The draw is on Friday 11th December at our
Christmas Dinner Dance. We already
have funds for 3 prizes: an Android Tablet
PC, a weekend break for two and a Sat
Nav. The money from all the tickets sold
before 11th December will be used to buy
more prizes, so the more tickets you buy
in advance, the bigger range of prizes you
have the chance of winning.
As I type this, Richard is on his way to the
printers, so by the time you read this, we
will be out selling freshly printed tickets at
only 1 each. Were printing 1500 tickets,
handily stapled into books of 5, to help

Paseo at the entrance to MCC. Food and


music is provided and we take along our
tables, chairs and drinks and have a great
afternoon. This is a great way to catch up
with old friends and make new. Members
10 - non-members 12.50.
1st November 3 Night Break in
Benidorm - price includes half board in
4 star hotel and transport. There are
a couple of places left as I write this.
Members 110 - non-members 120.
8th November Sunday Spanish Lunch
- Music, food and transport from MCC or
Camposol A. Only 18 members - nonmembers 20.

Shopping Mall in Malaga. Members 145


- non-members 150.
GREAT VALUE
TRIP!
19TH December Christmas Race Night
on MCC.
More exciting events are planned for next
year.
For more information, contact Tony 968
956 418, Vivien 968 956 050 or Jennie
968 956 126 or email
mcceventsgroup@gmail.com.
Visit our website
www.countryclubeventsgroup.org
Look forward to seeing you at the events
and meeting new friends.

7th December a great 3 Night Trip


To Gibraltar. The price includes hotel
B&B, transport and a day at Los Caadas

save you searching for those fiddly little


1 coins!
Monday 26th October Fun Games and
Quizzes Night with a buffet
5
This is a new venture for us. Everyone is
invited and we hope youll support us by
buying a ticket as we want it to become a
regular event. Expect things like dingbats,
a fun quiz, sit down bingo, sit down family
misfortunes and play your cards wrong.
Friday 11th December Christmas Dinner
Dance 29 (members 27)
Coach from Country Club or Camposol 3.
The earlier you book, the better chance
you have of ensuring we can seat you
with your friends.

Sunday 7th February Day Trip to Bullas


Wine Museum and El Zacatn Artisan
Market 13 (members 11)
I recommend you get your tickets soon
as our day trips usually sell out well in
advance. There will be an introductory
video in English and a taste of Bullas wine
before we visit the medieval themed El
Zacatn Artisan Market.
Thursday 23rd June 2016 Trip to Alicante
for 3 nights to visit the Las Hogueras
Fiesta, which is pretty much a copy of
Valencias Las Fallas fiesta, but with less
chance of rain!
For tickets call 968 956 026 or 968 956
205
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www.mccsocialclub.com

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This is the first notice about the great days


and evenings out we arrange within the
Events Group on Mazarrn Country
Club (MCC). The Events Group is a
non-profit making group consisting of 8
full time members. The main contacts
are Tony (Chairman), Vivien (Secretary)
and myself Jennie (Events Secretary).
There are two groups on MCC arranging
events and we work together on dates
and venues so we do not clash and to
provide a great variety of social events
both for members and non-members.

School Holidays
Christmas holidays start on Wednesday 23rd
December.
Easter will begin from Monday 21st March.
The calendar approved for Mazarrn nonschool days areTuesday November 17th and
Monday June 13th.
Other non-school days are November 16th,
December 23rd, January 7th, March 28th,
March 29th and June 10th.
Second & Primary Cycle will be held on
Friday 27th November, ESO, Bachillerato and
Adults on Friday 29th January and Training on
Monday February 1st.
School ends for ESO, Baccalaureate,
Vocational and Adult Training on Tuesday
June 21st and a day later for Senior, Primary
and Special Education.
Last year about 2800 students started the
course in Infant and Primary and Secondary
1,400.
NEW BRIDGES Make BETTER ACCESS TO
THE BEACHES
The prefabricated concrete walkways that
mimic wood will improve access, allowing
the passage of people with limited mobility
throughout the whole year.
They are
highly resistant and will reduce the cost
of maintenance, installation and removal
of the previous wooden walkways. This
infrastructure should have been operational
in early summer, but they were not
completed on time.

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Workshops And Courses For The


Unemployed
From October to December, the Center for
Municipal Initiatives for Employment (CIME)
has scheduled 4 workshops and 23 courses
for the unemployed.
The Active Workshop aims to encourage
the development in the professional lives
for those under 30 years of age. Interview
Workshops will teach students how to
approach companies and overcoming a
process of selection and the Job Search
Workshop shows to use tools such as
rsums, job boards and websites.

Those interested can obtain more information


by calling 968 592 767 or visiting the
headquarters of the CIME, located in the
former Peoples University (Constitution
Avenue, 65).

an emergency. Mazarrn has signed this


agreement with five more regional councils;
Las Torres de Cotillas, Los Alczares, Molina
de Segura, San Javier and San Pedro del
Pinatar, which now totals 13 municipalities.

Syrian Refugees In Mazarrn


The Mayor, Alicia Jimenez, began making
contacts to coordinate the process of joining
other councils in their willingness to host
Syrian refugees. She has initiated contacts
to arrange host processes with business
associations in the municipality.

The Tiger Mosquito


This is the third summer of legislation
regarding the Tiger Mosquito and again
there are positive results. After Barcelona,
Mazarrn is the second municipality in Spain
to push through information to educate
citizens about prevention systems to mitigate
the presence of the Tiger Mosquito. From
May the campaign became more intensive
coinciding with increased irrigation in the
gardens of holiday homes. Citizens should
take extra care to prevent this invasive
species because the Tiger Mosquito takes
very little time for their larvae to mature.
An irrigation pond or an abandoned pool
or garden areas where there is a small
accumulation of water are ideal places for
them to breed, unlike the common mosquito
that needs a lot more open space.

Family Needs in Mazarrn


Thomas Violante visited the Day Centre for
People with Intellectual Disabilities and the
Early Childhood Centre.
After visiting these centres, the Mayor held
a working meeting with representatives of
various organisations in Mazarrn: Adima,
Aspadem, Red Cross, Caritas, New Course,
Making a Difference, The Ecumenical Church
and Fitomur. At the meeting they discussed
modifying the Social Services Act that will give
greater priority to non-profit organizations
in developing management methods such as
social concerts or cooperation agreements.
Thomas Violante announced that his Ministry
will work towards giving early attention to a
public, free and universal service. The Mayor,
Alicia Jimnez, expressed her commitment
to serve those families who are in the
worst situations. It is an obligation for the
government to make those that suffer most
have a much better life, said Alicia Jimenez.
City Council Sign An Agreement To Give
A Faster Emergency Response
The agreement allows for an exchange of
information thanks to the sharing of systems
and integration of the communication device
112
The Mayor, Alicia Jimnez, and the Minister
of Presidency, Maria Dolores Pagan signed
a cooperation agreement between the two
administrations to achieve a faster service
to make it more effective for citizens in

There is an annual programme of spraying


in the summer months and bi-weekly
treatments are carried out on selected
areas where there is a greater presence of
vegetation and each week in places where
there have been complaints. In July and
August there were a reduced number of
complaints compared to last year.
New Local Police Sergeant
Alberto Zomeo is the new Local Police
Sergeant in Mazarrn. The agent took office
in the presence of the Mayor, Alicia Jimenez
and the Chief of the local police, Gerardo
Marin. After years of practice and completion
of the probationary period, Zomeo officially
assumed his new position.
New Archaeological finds at Roman Fish
Salting Factory
A team of archaeologists working at the
Salt Roman Factory Museum of Puerto de
Mazarrn have uncovered the western
boundary of the factory confirming the
extent of this Roman complex of the IV and
V centuries AD. The factory was extended
into what is now the headquarters of the
Guardia Civil, to the Aquatel building and to
the port.
The new archaeological findings will
involve an extension of the existing
museum which will house not only the
continuation of the museum but also a
multipurpose room hosting cultural events.
The Roman Factory Salt Museum has been
open since August and you can visit it for
free. It has been declared a Cultural Museum
(BIC). It is linked to the production of sauces
and salted fish. Puerto de Mazarrn was an
important economic centre of the Murcia
coast linked to fishing. There were pools or
salting tanks, where the fish was macerated
with salt and in which various products such
as the so-called garum were made, the most
famous fish sauce which fetched very high in
the Roman market.
The Roman fish salting factory is located at
La Torre, Puerto de Mazarrn.
Open Mon-Sat 10am-1pm and 5pm-8pm
and Sun 10am-1pm

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The Mazarrn Bahia Leos have had


a busy & exciting month. They had a
wonderful time taking part in the Camposol
Medieval Festival where they helped run
the joint Lions/Leos stall & Quadrathon
events. Members were delighted to receive
medals in the Quadrathon, Five-a-Side
Footie & Tug-of-War Competitions (with a
little help from our Lions!).

please look out for the Leos collecting


sponsors (on official Lions Strides forms)
over the next month.
As this article goes to print, we received
the devastating news that the Insect Hotel
the Club built on Camposol C Sector has
burned down, but Leos being Leos, plans
are already afoot for its rebuild!

Our next planned event is the Strides


Sponsored Walk for local children with
diabetes taking place in November, so

FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus)


(Feline Aids)
The virus was discovered during the
investigation of a disease outbreak in
a previously healthy colony of rescue
cats in the USA that had been showing
similar signs to people with the Acquired
Immunodeficiency
Syndrome
(AIDS)
caused by human immunodeficiency virus
(HIV) infection. Although HIV and FIV are
similar, the viruses are species specific,
which means that FIV only infects cats and
HIV only infects humans.

What is FIV and how is it spread?


In general, around 1-5% of healthy cats
will be infected with FIV. Infection is more
common in outdoor cats and is about twice
as common in males than females.
Cats are most commonly infected with
FIV through bite wounds. Once a cat has
been infected, it cannot eliminate it and
the virus will be present in the saliva.
The most common way for the virus to
be transmitted from one cat to another
is via a bite. In some infected cats, viral
replication increases and may go on to
develop signs of disease. In most cases
this will probably be around 2-5 years
after the cat was first infected. Increased
replication of the virus leads to progressive
damage to the immune system.
Some of the most common signs of FIV
infected cats are:

Weight loss
Recurrent fever
Lethargy
Enlarged lymph nodes
Gingivitis and stomatitis (inflammation of
the gums and mouth)
Neurological disease (in some cats the
virus can affect the brain)
There are several tests available for
diagnosing FIV, some of which can easily
be performed in your own vets clinic.
Prognosis
The prognosis for FIV-infected cats is
guarded, but depends on the stage of
disease. If diagnosed early, there may
be a long period during which the cat is
free of clinical signs related to FIV and
not all infected cats go on to develop an
immunodeficiency syndrome. Infection is
almost invariably permanent, but many
infected cats can be maintained with a
good quality of life for extended periods,

The Mazarrn Bahia Leos meet at 7pm


on the 1st & 3rd Fridays of the month in
the Camposol Cultural Centre. The Club is
open to children aged 12-18 years.
For more information contact Martin
Shackleton
(Leo
Club
Advisor)
at
shackletonm411@googlemail.com

with careful monitoring.


Ref www.icatcare.org
Camposol Kitty Kitty
The first thing we do when we bring a cat
in for neutering is ask the vet to check for
a microchip in case it is owned. In Murcia it
is illegal to keep a cat or dog without a
microchip. Are your pets microchipped?
To carry on with the work we are doing to
control the cat population on Camposol,
we need funds.
If you would like to
support us, please donate by PayPal to:
camposolkittykitty@gmail.com
Cash donations:
Monies can be placed in an envelope
marked Camposol Kitty Kitty along with
your name and dropped into Box Number
442 at Best Wishes, Camposol B

FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday 7th Talking Shop Social @ Camposol Cultural Centre,
October
1.30pm
Wednesday
28th October

Menu del Dia @ Puerto de Mazarrn

Friday 30th
October

Table Top Sale at Camposol B


10am-1pm

Saturday
21st November

Christmas Fair @ Puerto de Mazarrn


Stallholders contact 634 336 484

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Information from:
Camposol Cultural Centre Wed/Thu 10am-1pm, Friday 12.30-2pm
Telephone 634 310 215
Other areas 634 336 484

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In September, the Leos went on their


annual trip to Camping Totana where they
had two lovely days of fun in the sun before
the rains came, forcing us into an early &
very wet departure!

The Autumn Leaves Arent The Only


Thing Thats Falling....
If you have savings in the UK this is one
of those read on and dont panic moments.
As many of you will know the FSCS
(Financial Services Compensation Scheme)
protects your savings in banks and building
societies in the UK up to 85,000 should
those institutions fail. From January the
1st 2016 the Government is reducing this
limit to 75,000. This means that in the
very unlikely event that any of our financial
institutions fail, the Government would
only reimburse you the first 75,000 of
your money. For most of us this is not a
problem, but if you do have any more than
75,000 in one institution and this is the
kind of thing that worries you, then it may
be worth considering opening a further
account with a different bank or building
society and moving the money around.
Ideally you want no more than 75,000 in
any one place, but with the strict regulations
we now have in the UK, it is very unlikely
that any institution would ever fail and so
the limit becomes meaningless. You may
feel more comfortable knowing that all of
your savings are in one place. Its a simple
case of providing information to allow you
to make an informed choice.

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It is always a good idea to annually look at


your savings to see how they are performing.
Consider are you taking full advantage of

This is Lily all ready


for her new home.
She
can
travel
internationally
as
she has had all
vaccinations
and
Microchip!
She
is
one
of
seven
puppies
that were born on
14th
September
2014.

the tax allowances and incentives available


to you? Are you happy with the return or
are you feeling decidedly underwhelmed?
As part of Sovereign Wealths service,
we can look at your savings as part of a
financial review to ensure your money is
working as hard as it can.
There are lots of different things going on
at the moment. Share prices in China fell in
July prompting officials there to implement
emergency measures to stabilise the
financial markets. There is great concern
over how this will affect the rest of us, but in
the same period our FTSE rose 2.7%. When
the FTSE does drop, many professional
investors view it as a time to buy and return
a profit as soon as the market rallies. At
the risk of sounding like a one trick
pony the advice concerning equities
and investments in relation to the
troubles in China is, at the moment,
dont panic. The Autumn and Winter may
be a rollercoaster, but keep an eye and ear
on the UK economy.
Moving on to pensions, the Government
recently enhanced the rules about QROPS
(Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pensions
Schemes), meaning that only advisers
with the appropriate qualifications could
advise on transfers of occupational pension
schemes out of the UK.
We are pleased
to announce that Gary Day, our Sovereign
Wealth adviser for the Costa Clida, has

November 2013. Her siblings have now


been adopted and are in their new homes.
Montana is missing her family and is
looking for her forever home. Since her
sister has left she has come into her own.
Although shy, she is a friendly girl and
mixes well with other dogs and cats. She is

Three of her siblings have recently


left the shelter, leaving Lily and her
brother
Teddy
behind.
Teddy
is
brown. It would be so great if Teddy &
Lily could also find their forever homes.
Montana is the only pup remaining from
a mum and her litter that we rescued in

passed this enhanced qualification and so


we can continue to provide QROPS advice
as before. If any of you are considering
moving your pensions please do not hesitate
to contact us.
Finally, a cautionary tale.
A friend at a different firm was telling me
about a client and this made me think of
this article and something we have not yet
addressed. It concerned a city type with a
very good six figure salary; the type of salary
that most of us can only dream of. Rather
than approaching my friend about high risk
investments and daring cash schemes, he
had got himself into such large debt that he
could barely pay his bills each month and
needed help. He had let credit card debt
get out of control. My friend has got him
back on the right track with a re-mortgage
and low rate bank loan, but it made me
think that we always talk about savings
and investments, but never debt.
The
point is, Sovereign Wealth can also help
and offer advice with regard to debt, from
equity release to re-structuring debt. We
are here to help and the sooner a problem is
addressed the sooner it disappears.
Have a great October everyone; lets see
where this month takes us.
Please call 0034 968 972 432/0044
1908 397 595 or email
advisors@sovereignwealthspain.info

currently in foster care but would love a


home to call her own! She is ready to travel
nationally or internationally as she has had
all her injections and has been sterilised
- a ready-made addition to the family!
Fosterers
We desperately need people who are
able to foster kittens or puppies in their
homes, often at short notice. We also
need fosterers able to take in adult
dogs who arent coping well in kennels.
Volunteers
We are always looking for volunteers to
help out with the animals - for dog walking,
feeding and/or playing and grooming.
Please contact Lorna by email at
lorna@sananimal.org or whatsapp 676
276 199.

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Last month we had a visit from some of


our German delegates wanting to see for
themselves all the dogs in the Perrera
Kennels who they help, together with JJs
Puppies to realise forever homes.

the Perrera as soon as we can find kennel


space or people willing to foster them.

On
Friday
t
h
1
1
September
we managed
to transport
to Germany
a n o t h e r
10
dogs.
A n o t h e r
8
dogs
have
been
rescued from the Perrera (see photos) and
placed into kennels or foster homes and
another 6 dogs are reserved to come out of

The
next
transport
for dogs to
go to new
homes
in
Germany is
in November.
We are able
to
achieve
this
due
to all our
volunteers who give up their time to make
this happen. This includes not only the
people who work directly with the Perrera,
but all JJs volunteers who work in the
Puerto de Mazarrn charity shop, without
whom we would not be able to continue

Much to our despair we have to announce


that all Cavalli Half Term Riding
Activities will still be held at META Riding
Centre in La Costera de Alhama. It was
our intention to be up at the Ranch in
Gebas by October, but the project is still
going at a snails pace.

we had to postpone our Dog Talent Show.


A surprising benefactor, who prefers to
remain anonymous, visited us and gave us
a huge helping hand towards the planning
and construction of the horses shelters
and garden areas at the ranch. Another
step towards our move up to Gebas!

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Having said that, we are pleased to say


that the Phase 1 perimeter fence is finished
and the gates are in place. In order to be
environmentally friendly, we have chosen
a fence which is not offensive to the eye,
doesnt spoil the panoramic view and we
have decided to leave spaces in the fence
to allow the small animals that live on the
land their freedom of movement.

To make up for this disappointment, good


fortune shone down on us the rainy Sunday

to raise the much needed funds for us to


continue our worthwhile job. This enables
us to give a chance of a better life for the
dogs and puppies we are able to rescue.
We thank them all wholeheartedly.
If you think you could help us by being a
volunteer especially in the shop or directly
with the Perrera, please call either Cathy
for shop volunteering on 602 634 114 or
Tony for the Perrera on 618 034 921.

Jacqui Novoa. She makes sure that he


always has a sack of senior mix to help
him hold his weight and keep the old boy
in tip top condition. You could become a
Godparent and with only a small 5 or 10
a month, you could help us help a horse
like Jacqui does with Ecolo.
Struggling on with his chronic tendinitis
is Tango, our retired School Master. His
treatment is going to be long and drawn out,
but Tango is soldiering on and Veronica
sees to it that he takes his medicine, that
he has ice on his tendons and his bandages
on every day without fail.

Our re-scheduled Dog Talent Show, held


on Sunday 13th September, was a great
success and fun for dogs and owners alike.
Prizes for the show were sponsored by
Tucan Veterinary Clinic, Alhama, JAYMA
Photographic Studio, Piccadilly Coffee
Company and Cavalli Foundation, of
course! Cavalli Car Boot was supervised
by Pam, with a new detail Cavalli
Sales Exposition, which is open to the
public every day by
appointment.
The
best
feature
of the Cavalli Dog
Talent Show by far
was the adoption of
the 3rd of Bimbas
pups.
Cora
has
been
adopted
by
a
wonderful
English
family
living
on
Camposol.
Ecolo, our veteran
eventer,
is
being
sponsored by his
new
Godmother,

King Orry comes up to supervise and


takes advantage to have a treat or two. The
arrival of King Orry has been something
that we have had to keep strictly secret
until now, but we are dying to tell his story
so maybe in the next issue.
Half term activities feature Pony Club
daily, our famous Champagne Hacks,
Riding Lessons and a Special Cavalli
Halloween Camp.
For
more
information
see
Cavalli
Foundation Facebook
Tel 636 172 198
Email
infocavallifoundation@gmail.com
META Riding Centre
Ctra El Palmar- Mazarrn (MU-603)

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Open Door Christian Centre


There is a lot of talk about the end of the
world. In America apart from the financial
crisis which is predicted to hit the continent
around the middle of September, I
personally think their finances are messedup anyway. There is the additional threat
of a sizeable comet heading for South
America which could have repercussions
around the world. NASA has denied any
such possibility, but others are convinced.
Do you know there are enough facts to
deal with without delving into the rather
grey areas of speculation however well
informed it seems. Life is complicated
enough as the advert used to say.
The facts are these: we are born and live
a life of variable length influenced by our
circumstances and our own choices. In the
end we all die as our bodies wear out and

we are soon forgotten. It is astonishing to


me that people actually believe that the
here and now is all there is.

commands, your peace would have been


like a river, your well being like the waves
of the sea... Isaiah 48 v 17

How naive to believe that evolution rather


than design enables us to appreciate the
fantastic sun-sets we see at this time of
year.
How naive to believe that our relationships
are based on some impossible combination
of chemicals.
How naive to accept the scientists in
their ignorance altering the laws to suit
themselves and their anti-God stance.

Face the facts.

Really we need to get a grip. The facts are,


the world, including us, make no sense at
all without God. Never mind speculating try dealing with the facts. I am the LORD
your God, who teaches you what is best for
you, who directs you in the way you should
go. If only you had paid attention to my

You can find us Sunday evenings on


Condado de Alhama in the Al Kasar
Centre.
Come and join us. We offer something
a bit different. Sit around and chat over
a cup of tea or coffee and learn about
God and what He can do for YOU. We
also hold monthly social events in Los
Almagros. Look out for the posters or
go to our website for details.
Further details and other planned events
please go to
http://open-door.wix.com/open-door
If you would like to be informed of our
events and be added to our mailing list
please let us know at
opendoorgettogether@gmail.com
Los Almagros
Fuente Alamo
GPS 3745 57.77 North. 1 15 56.95
West
Ken 646 705 403
Carol 655 141 721

After a quick summer break, Elliotts in


Bolnuevo would like to welcome back all
our loyal customers and new ones too!

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The team at Elliotts - Carole, Julie,


Kay, Chris, Charmaine and Gina, look
forward to bringing you all your old
favourites including our famous Cod and
Chips, Homemade Savoury Pies and our
consecutive five-time award winning
Steak and Kidney Puddings.
Following our quick kitchen refurb, were
rolling out a fresh new look for the
dining room and terrace meaning you
can continue to enjoy all your Elliotts
favourites in comfort.
Elliots three course Menu del Da and
Menu del Noche is available daily (excluding
Sundays).
There is also an extensive
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steaks around, barbeque ribs, fresh fish,
gammon, lamb shanks and mixed grills, all
cooked to order and to your liking.
With Christmas just round the corner,
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and Thursday throughout December and
the superb Christmas Day menu is also
now available. Elliots fills up fast so book
early to avoid disappointment.
Everyone at Elliotts looks forward to
seeing you soon
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When did you grow up, or should I


say, cease being young at heart?
Hopefully most of you will say you still
havent done so yet, but sadly a few
will have changed a while ago. By this,
I dont mean that you have remained
childish, but child-like. We all loved to
pretend, maybe as doctors and nurses,
cowboys and Indians or other makebelieve games. We saw life differently
from the grown-ups. Ordinary objects
could be transformed into anything we
wanted. I believe innocent sums it up
perfectly. Our friends were of various
ages, backgrounds, boys and girls.
What makes our views and attitudes
change?
On the first day my eldest daughter
started school, she told me about her
new friend. Her name was Sarah. On
the second day I learn that Sarah had 2
brothers and their Granny lived with them.
On the third day I was told about Sarahs
cat, dog and rabbit. It was on the fourth
day, when collecting Andrea from school,
that I met Sarah. The two young friends
came skipping, hand in hand, across the
playground. Thats when I realised that
my daughter had, for the first time in her
life, met someone of a different colour
and culture, but that hadnt come into any
of her descriptions of the little girl. No,
she had just made a new friend; nothing
else mattered. Obviously children have no
pre-conceived ideas or prejudices, until
we grown-ups introduce our own views.
If only we could all keep these child-like
qualities throughout our lives.

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I am thinking of this especially when


we consider the great need of so many
people who are willing to risk their own
lives and that of their families, to find
help and safety far from their homelands.
When did prejudice take the place
of compassion, or, worse still,
indifference?
Maybe if we still saw each other as the
same as ourselves, then times and
attitudes could alter. No, Im not playing
make-believe now, but as a Christian, I
certainly do believe miracles still happen.
We can help these take place, if we
look past our differences and see our
similarities.
God Bless you all
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11th Holy Communion
18th Morning Prayer
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It is not very often I am lost for words, but


I cant split myself in two!! It has been an
incredibly busy month with lots of rescues
both dogs and donkeys/ponies. I have
met myself coming backwards!!

opportunity to do so. I would like to


congratulate everyone who organized
the event and thank you for letting us
bring Manuka, Lola, Twiglet, Alberto,
Fernando and Charlie Boy. Love you
guys! X

The Mazarrn police called about a pony


abandoned in the town in a disused
building. At the rear in a small walkway
was a little pony tied to a reja. He was
standing in a muddy puddle with no fresh
water and a plastic box of peelings that he
could not reach. He had been there all week
(during the heavy rains and flooding). The
gypsy owner had moved on following the
local gypsy fighting.

One of our little puppies has been reserved


and is going to Finland. We have never
rehomed to Finland before. Little Clara will
be on her way once all the necessary checks
and paperwork have been completed. Her
little partner in crime Dodi is still up for
adoption. If you feel you are able to give
him a good home, please contact me; he
is adorable!!
As usual I will be on Camposol Car
Park B on Mondays to collect donations
from 11.30am-1.30pm. Donations are
also welcome at either of our shops in
Mazarrn or Roldan 11am-2pm.
Catch up with more news next month.
Andrea.

Narlia was found in such a sorry state


I really did not think she would survive.
Her ailments are too long to list. We
put out an urgent call for a doggie blood
donor and your offers of help were
overwhelming. A big thank you to Ockey;
what a fabulous boy donating his blood.
Her recovery is going to be long and
slow. If you can spare a few Euros to help
with her recovery, please send them to
PayPal andreasanimalrescuemurcia@
hotmail.com. Thank you.

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This
poor
horse
was
in such a
sorry state,
but with the
help of the
Police
we
managed to
rescue her.
Saprona are
preparing a
file to take
the case to
court.
We
have named her Sophia, but her recovery
is going to be a long and slow. She is
being cared for at Maipe in Cartagena. We
have to pay for her livery charges, so any
donations would be so much appreciated.
It breaks my heart to see how many of
these animals are being mistreated. The
work is relentless. How I would love to win
the lottery!! I am so grateful to everyone
so far who has donated and helped with
these very challenging cases.
On a more positive note, we had a fabulous
time at the Camposol Fiesta. Our gorgeous
donkeys were absolute stars and all on
their best behaviour. It is really important
for us to be recognized and known for
the work we do and this was a fantastic

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My Nana said when she was young


There werent that many toys.
Neighbours would always stop and talk
While the kids played safe outdoors!

She made dirt bombs with paper bags


And stilts with strings and cans,
Tucked her dress inside her knickers
Whilst walking on her hands!

Using dirt bombs like explosives


With spud guns and dried peas.
If one got shot they pretended to die
By falling to their knees!

She played a game called two balls,


That she bounced against the wall!
It was harder than it looked she said
As you could not let one fall!

The children made up go-karts


With wheels from rusty prams!
The seats were made with wooden crates
That were pushed with splintered hands.

They used their imagination


And always played as friends!
They never had the latest clothes,
Or followed any trends!

There were many types of marbles,


And conkers were such fun!
With a special tube she blew out peas
At a target like a gun!

Does anyone want to play armies?


The children shout and sang
And any kids who heard it
Would come and join the gang.

Its great when Nana tells me


About the games she played
And I believe she would have loved it,
If thats how things had stayed!

W h i l s t
pondering
over
the
next article
for
the
magazine, I
was in deep
t h o u g h t
about
all
sorts
of
things
PC
wise, when
I was rudely
b r o u g h t
back
to
reality by a
whooshing
noise
and
flames shooting out of the side vent on my
tower PC that we use here in the office at
Don Tcnico.

wires that came together and caused a


short circuit in the power supply unit. This
overheated and resulted in the cable in
the DVD burner bursting into flames. With
replacement parts to hand the PC was back
and running with no loss of data within an
hour.

do so, but keep your safety and that of


others as the priority at all times. If you
have to leave then do so quickly and close
all doors behind you if possible; then call
for help.

Thirty years of training kicked in as I


quickly unplugged the PC from the mains
and started to remove the side panel to
ensure the flames were out. On closer
inspection I found that the cable from the
motherboard to the back of the DVD burner
had overheated, which then exposed the

When I explained the situation to some


friends later and asked what they would
have done, I was taken aback to hear that
some of them would have thrown liquid, i.e.
water, coffee, tea etc, on the flames, whilst
another would just run out of the room
and hopefully find someone to help. I then
thought that this would be an appropriate
medium to emphasize to everyone the
correct thing to do if your electrical devices
do catch fire unexpectedly.
It is as simple as unplugging the
device first if its safe to do so, then
extinguish the flames using a fire blanket,
damp cloths (not soaking), or one of the
appropriate extinguishers such as CO2 or
dry powder. Unless the flames have spread
to other objects, try not to use water, as
this may damage other non-affected parts.
However, if needs must, then by all means

What can you do to prevent this


happening to you?
If you have a tower PC then it is as simple
as once a year giving the inside of the tower
a bit of a spring clean. Remove the side
panel and, using a clean paintbrush, sweep
down from top to bottom, gently ensuring
that you remove as much dust and fluff
as you can find. However, be careful not
to bend or loosen any of the capacitors or
other components on the motherboard.
You can also blow into the rear vents on
the power supply unit to remove any loose
accumulated dust from there.
Owners of laptops do not have so
many options.
With a laptop it is generally only possible
to ensure the fan vent on the side or rear
is free from dust or obstruction. Otherwise
it is necessary to remove the back-plate to
clean the areas that are exposed.
Finally, whilst discussing safety etc,;
if you are using any device, including
your TV, it is advisable to have a surge
and spike protector fitted to help
prevent damage being caused to your
devices.
Please keep yourself safe and remember
that these types of problems can happen
to anyone, even people like us!!
Remember that you can always call into
Don Tcnico for help or advice.

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As usual, when walking down a street full of


people, I stopped, looked in a shop window,
checked my watch then started back the way
I came.
Coffee had come early today. I had a job to
do see the bank manager and take a break.
I had all my equipment, a 9mm Beretta with
short silencer attached and some stock, all
in my favourite Ted Baker man bag. It holds
everything I need to do for any small job Im
employed for. Being self-employed I can work
out of this bag on most occasions and put in it
what I want, when I want and where I want.
Single life is good, when it needs to be.
Dont get me wrong, I like female company
and I do have someone; Jenny. Shes special
to me, but we have this partnership that
satisfies us both she has her life and I have
mine, but when we are together thats it,
me and her time and later today, we will have
that time.
Walking back the way I came, there she was,
walking towards me. I had seen her, but
could not let her see where I was going. Im
sure I had not seen anyone following once I
had turned back from the shop window and
thought I had lapsed one of my skills. Im
good, very very good at what I do and was
sure this just a fluke. My heart started to pick
up its beat, but I was still in control and knew
I had to move away from this place. No-one
else could be involved with todays job.

I checked my watch and then started to pick


up my pace as though I had a bus or train to
catch and then into a slow run. I knew this
city well so I managed to work out turnings
which took me into the quiet parts of the area.
I just turned into a side street and saw, about
50 metres in front, were some large waste
bins ideal. They might get an unexpected
deposit if need be. I made a turn into an
alley by the side of the bins and waited, but
she never came. I didnt go back, but walked
up through the alley and onto my objective.
This guy, the bank manager as he liked to be
called, started work at 8.30 precisely. I say
work, but all his dealings, though similar to
a bank as in deposits and loans or anything
else that could make money. Drugs, stealing
expensive cars for the Middle East and people
trafficking were also part of his empire and
it were these activities that brought him to
our attention. Information came from all sorts
of sources, but over 8 or 9 months we had
enough to sort him out.
I had an appointment at 8.35 and had to
get there before anyone else came to work.
I needed to follow him into the office block
he operated out of. The building he owned
was 6 storeys with 5 floors having multi-use
offices by legitimate businesses carrying out
their day to day routine.
He had the 6th floor.
Our organisation had taken over the 1st floor
offices some 6 months previously with a view
to eliminate his empire of misery. We had
in-depth surveillance by our guys and girls
on the ground who were instructed to be
in his system borrowing money or wanting
something he had to offer. There was also
a very discreet camera system covering his
entire floor plan which looked just like a fire
sprinkler system; very neat. A case file was
in built and it was not long before we realised
this guy had to be removed along with his
organisation. That was
my job.

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I crossed the almost empty road to a side


road which had a few people making their
way to work. At 7.30 in the morning it was
fairly quiet; the way I like it. I gently bumped
into somebody so that I had to turn round,
apologise and to check on her progress. She
was still a bit behind me no, not today, no
distractions please. I knew I had to lose her
by moving into quieter streets. I did not want
confrontation not pleasant, but I could not
take a chance on her making me miss my
appointment. I was due to deposit something

the guy was not expecting!

I got to the building


at about 8.15 and
sat on the bench in
the gardens outside
with my coffee
still lukewarm, even
after all the previous
activity. I could hear
the car come over the
cobbles laid in front
of the building and
discreetly watched as
it came to a stop. The
driver got out, walked
round the back to the

passenger rear door and opened the door. I


had the flap of my Ted Baker bag open and
stood up. Whilst waiting, I had made the
impression of reading a small book which now
was being put away in the bag as I took my
walk towards the man and the building. My
hand gripping the Berettas handle. Heartbeat
controlled, eyes focused with a positive
demeanour all part of the training. He got to
the door just before me and whilst his driver
swiped the card across the security screen I
got ready, but he beat me to it he turned,
looked me in the eye and said Forgotten your
card mate? Better get off back home to get it.
You aint coming in without one. Ring your
boss and tell him. I hope he friggin sacks
yer. With that, his driver blocked the door
and I was left outside. Now I had a problem,
but I just put the backup plan into place.
I still had my organisation with staff that
would come in later and then I could get in.
Sitting back on the bench I got out my book
and placed that beside me. I looked up at the
6th floor windows and could see him watching
and laughing whilst shaking a clenched fist
up and down. Well see whos laughing soon
mate, I thought.
On time at 8.45, the first to arrive for our
offices was Daisy, her cover name, as she
was always as fresh as one whenever or
wherever she was.
We made it into the building and organisation
offices without any hassle.
Monitors had been set up in the boardroom
on this floor to cover the bank managers
movements. Luckily this room had frosted
glass all round. Privacy was great and I was
able to see where he was at any one time.
His driver was a big meaty looking guy who
was always with him and I knew I had only
one chance to get the job done when the
deposit was passed over!
Now it was getting difficult. Other office
personnel were arriving in the building and
I didnt want to leave the building struggling
against a flow of inbound workers. Lifts were
full and taking their time to move and the
stairs were fairly busy. These were going
to be my exit. I saw them in the office, so,
time to go. I climbed the stairs just as his
receptionist arrived out of the lift. Perfect
timing she was prettyish with just about
a skirt on with makeup layered like an overthe-top Boots makeup consultant. We got to
the reception desk and turning to face me,
she put on a false smile with a yeah wotcha
want?
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Well folks, its all change and has been


a busy month for us helping with the
Camposol Fiesta, which was a huge
success, as well as setting up our new
Social Centre and Farmers Market at
Camposol
I was going to tell you all about our Picnic
under the Stars trip we held last month,
but Im sure you will all prefer to know
about our new venture!
Our new Social Centre, opposite the
MABS office on Camposol Sector B will
include the first local Farmers Market,
giving local farmers and family businesses
the opportunity to sell their products in a
fair trade shop, whilst at the same time
integrating European residents to the local
area by enjoying many activities. It is not
a bar or restaurant, but a shop with a
conference and tasting area where people
who book can join the activities. Activities
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In less than six weeks we will once again


be standing in the open air at Parque
Los Palacios, Camposol in the Jardin de
Memoria, to remember those who gave
their lives as a sacrifice for the freedom we
enjoy today.
Those brave soldiers, seamen and airmen;
who at such great personal cost were willing
to go into battle on our behalf so that right
would prevail over wrong. Of course, their
actions would affect not only themselves,
but their families and many millions of
households would have to come to terms
with the loss of family members they loved
so dearly. The number of losses through
conflict is so huge they seem to defy the
ability of our brains to take in and process

local history and traditions of Spain and


Spanish cookery classes.
The Social Centre is open now and the
Farmers Market will open during October
(date to be confirmed at the time of
writing), where you will find local farm
produce like cheese, wine, pottery, honey
, spices and handicraft amongst many
other things, being sold by those currently
unemployed.

Forthcoming Cultural Trips include the


Torre Pacheco Mines on 3rd and 31st
October. Upon reaching Torre Pacheco we
will stop for a coffee then head to Cabezo

the facts involved and most of us find it


difficult to comprehend. We will spend
just two minutes standing in silence
in the Garden Of Remembrance on
11th November. I always ask myself Is
this remembering enough, or is there more
I can do to make sure dreadful losses like
this stop?
Even today we are being affected by
war and conflict as we see refugees and
displaced people on the march towards and
through Europe from trouble spots around
the world. Trying not to be political in my
thinking, I often wonder why most are
heading for countries that are so foreign
to their way of life and thinking. They risk
everything, including their lives, to reach
countries who will give them the freedom
to live their lives as they would want to live.
Is this not exactly what we want to have
and enjoy?
As this snaking trail of displaced
humanity
winds
itself
across
continental Europe, what really will be
our hearts response to their coming?
Will we be No room at the inn people, or
will we say I have a stable out the back
which is warm and dry please feel free to
use it?
I know my statements are simplistic and
there are many more questions we would
like answers to, but in a hearts response
to this drastic situation, what would be our
answer to this knock on our door? There
was no room at the inn the night Christ was
born in Bethlehem. Jesus father and mother
had travelled from Nazareth and found
nowhere safe for their baby to be delivered.
Everywhere in town was full; they ended
up in a stable amongst the animals and
made the best of it. Thats why the Jewish
religious leaders of the day missed it - they
were looking for a king and were looking in
the wrong place.

Gordo which is
one of the few
mountains
in the Mar
Menor
area,
visiting
the
archaeological
d e p o s i t
from
the
Neanderthal period. Following on, we will
visit the old mines with a guide and walk
through the tunnels to see where people
used to work until the XX Century. We
finish with lunch. The price is 22 which
includes entry into the cave deposit, tour
guide, translation services, transport
insurance and lunch.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
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Thirty three years later this same Jesus


who was born in the stable hung on a
Roman cross. He was bleeding and slowly
dying from the crucifixion and the beatings
he had endured for all of our sakes. He
bore the weight of our lifes messes and
did it so that we could live free from the
power of what the Bible calls sin [that
which separates us from God]. Jesus was
misunderstood, although all through his life
he loved people and healed them of their
diseases. The religious folk of the day
found that He did not fit their theology and
their expectations of a King.
This King Jesus asked us to do many things
like believe, have hope and faith, to go and
to do, but He gave us two great commands
that are found in Matthews Gospel chapter
22: 36 40. Teacher [one of the religious
experts asked Jesus], which is the greatest
commandment? Jesus replied, Love the
lord your God with all your heart and with
all your soul and with all your mind. This is
the first and greatest commandment. And
the second is like it... Love your neighbour
as yourself. All the Law and the Prophets
hang on these two commandments.
Loving our neighbour as we love ourselves
eh; now that is a tough one.
We may not have to wait the painful minutes
or seconds until the whistle sounds and we
climb up out of the security of our trenches
to face a wall of bullets on the battlefield, but
dare we stick our heads above the parapet
and offer a hand of love and friendship to
those who are hurting and whose lives have
been destroyed?
As we stand together on November
11th lets remember the massive sacrifice
made by the military on our behalf, the
ultimate sacrifice of Christ for us all and the
sacrifice we are all called to make on behalf
of reaching out to those in need around this
world. Who is our neighbour? They dont
have to live next door. They are anyone we
are prepared to stop and help.

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Jacqueline Jill Jackie Collins OBE


was born on October 4th 1937 and died
on September 19th this year from breast
cancer. She was the younger sister of
actress Joan Collins and older sister of Bill.
Jackie was expelled from school at 15
and had a brief affair with Marlon Brando
who was 29 at the time. She began acting
and singing with Joan and appeared in
various television series such as Danger
Man, The Saint and Minder, but started
writing seriously in 1968 and had her first
novel The World is Full of Married Men
published. This novel was regarded as
being a bit risqu and was banned in a few
countries.
Jackie Collins held dual citizenship: British
(by birth) and U.S. (by naturalization,
from 6th May 1960). She married her first
husband, Wallace Austin, in 1960 and
divorced in 1964. They had one child, Tracy.

In 1965, Jackie married for the second


time to art gallery and nightclub owner,
Oscar Lerman. They had two daughters,
Tiffany (born 1967) and Rory (born 1969).
Oscar also formally adopted Jackies
daughter, Tracy. Lerman died in 1992 from
prostate cancer. In 1994, Jackie became
engaged to Los Angeles business executive
Frank Calcagnini, who died in 1998 from a
brain tumour.
Jackie Collins wrote 32 novels and
her books have sold over 500 million
copies and have been translated into 40
languages. Eight of her novels have been
adapted for the screen, either as films or
television mini-series.
Jackie Collins was appointed Officer of
the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in
the 2013 Birthday Honours for services to
fiction and charity.

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The Stud 1969


F o n t a i n e
Khaled
is
the wife of a
wealthy Arab
businessman,
Benjamin
Khaled.
She
spends
his
money
on
her nightclub,
H o b o ,
partying,
shopping and
her
lovers.
She
hires
a
manager,
Tony Blake, to
run her club,
but it is understood that his job security
is dependent on him satisfying her sexual
demands. Tony loses interest in Fontaine
and turns his attention to her young
step-daughter Alexandra, who uses him
to make another man she is interested
in jealous. Tony, oblivious to this fact,

pursues Alexandra while at the same time


double-crosses Fontaine by making a deal
with businessman Ian Thaine to buy his
own club by saying that Fontaine is in on
the deal. Meanwhile Benjamins attentions
stray to model Dolores after he finds out
about Fontaines various affairs. When
Fontaine is faced with Benjamin divorcing
her and Tony double-crossing and leaving
her to set up his own club she puts the
wheels in motion to turn the tables.
Thrill - 1998
This
highsuspense
tale
pulses
with deadly
obsessions
a
n
d
relentless
desires in the
seemingly
p e r f e c t
world of a
gorgeous
film actress.
This
was
J a c k i e
Collins
m o s t
outrageous,
erotically
c h a r g e d
New York Times bestseller and is a sexy,
shattering roller-coaster thrill ride! From
chic New York and the exclusive Hamptons
to the hungry heart of L.A. She could have
any man but the one she cant resist is a
mysterious lover with a shadowed past. As
their jolting affair skyrockets with electric
passion, shocking secrets break through
their hidden traps in a brilliantly twisting
story that sparks with the explosive Jackie
Collins touch.
Drop
Dead
Beautiful

2007
The
story
focuses
on
the character
A n t h o n y
Bonar (Enzio
Bonattis
grandson),
who is seeking
r e v e n g e
against
the
Santangelo
f a m i l y
as
Lucky
Santangelo is
responsible
for the deaths
of his grandfather and father. Luckys
daughter - the rebellious teenager Maria,
also known as Max arranges to meet
up with a mysterious boy on the internet,
in the hopes of making an ex-boyfriend
jealous. However, the mystery boy turns
out to be a middle-aged man named Henry,
who has a hatred for Maxs mother Lucky
as she did not cast him for a movie which
she developed a few years ago. On the day
of meeting Henry in Big Bear, many miles
away from her Bel Air home, Max meets
the nineteen-year-old Ace.

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CHARITIES:
Age Concern
Mazarrn 634 310 216
Alcoholics Anonymous
Mazarrn 646 290 420
Cabo De Palos 968 545 181
Costa Blanca Samaritans
www.costablancasamaritans.com
Ex Servicemens Association Mazarrn
District
629 818 611
FAST
Camposol 968 970 626
rabt.val@hotmail.com
Forget Me Not
Camposol 647 142 071
GO maD
Mazarrn 634 321 161
HAH Help at Home
San Javier 968 134 978/633 673 034
Help Murcia Mar Menor
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 626 460 465
San Animal
676 276 199
Samaritans Spain
902 883 535

Swap Tears for Smiles


Mazarrn 659 270 885
CHURCHES:
Beacon of Light
Caadas del Romero 620 877 326
Mass in English
Pastrana, Mazarrn 628 824 555
Olive Branch Christian Fellowship
Camposol 618 720 181/968 199 622
Open Door
Los Almagros 646 705 403/655 141
721
Puerto Lumbreras Church
619 945 283
St Nicholas Church
Camposol 968 970 637/636 099 679
Welcome House
Cehegin 633 447 937
Wellspring Victory Church
Mazarrn 620 599 270

Mazarrn Country Club Social Club


609 900 476
Mazarrn Leos
654 874 563
Model Club
647 269 914
Spangles Harmony Chorus
Los Alcazares 968 334 527/968 423
525
Stamp Collecting
guentherohly@web.de
Team Harmony
968 959 257/650 077 882
Teatro Canovero
Las Canovas 968 151 149
Welcome Group
Camposol, Mazarrn 620 105 179
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organization included on this page, please
send an email to costacalidachronicle@
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GROUPS:
ADAPT
San Pedro 966 189 402
Arts & Cultural Association of Murcia
655 421 120
Camposol Bridge Club
968 130 583
Camposol B Clean
968 199 506
Camposol C Greenfingers
634 325 427
Camposol D Community
606 874 193
Camposol & District Model Club
647 259 914
Caring for Carers
San Javier 968 185 008/667 587 187
Classic Car Club
634 135 214
Cloud Nine Drama
644 400 123
Country Music
Camposol 610 623 152
Camposol Residents Association
Camposol 634 364 739
info@cracamposol.com
Culture Vultures
Mazarrn 968 599 031
Darwinian Gardeners
darwiniangardeners@gmail.com
Ex-Servicemens Association
Mazarrn 629 818 611
Forget Me Not
forgetmenot@bolnuevo.com
Friends & Buddies
Camposol 968 163 758
Harlequin Rock Choir
Camposol 628 149 840
Humanists of Murcia
www.bolnuevo.com/social/
Evolutionists
Ladies Chatterbox
Camposol 968 199 418/619 575 463
Lo Pagan Radio Control Club
968 170 870
Los Palacios
Camposol A Post Box A512
www.lospalacios-gardeners.com
Magenta Ladies Harmony Choir
636 417 454
Masquerade Musicals
masquerademusicals@gmail.com
Mazarrn Bay Bridge Club
602 539 830/616 849 517
Mazarrn Country Club Events Club
968 956 126

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ANIMAL ORGANISATIONS:
ACTIN
968 163 529
Andreas Animal Rescue
Fuente Alamo 690 906 565
Camposol Kitty Kitty
Camposolkittykitty@gmail.com
Cavalli Foundation
Alhama de Murcia 636 172 198
infocavallifoundation@gmail.com
Cruz Azul
Los Alcazares 693 017 616
Easy Horse Care
Rojales 652 021 980
Equipo Bastet
Alcantarilla
adopcionesbastet@gmail.com
Galgos del Sol
Murcia
galgosdelsol@hotmail.com
JJs Puppy Rescue
Mazarrn 618 034 921
John Kemps Puppies
La Pinilla, Fuente Alamo 646 737 230
Little Starfish Dog Rescue
littlestarfish@doglover.com
MAMAS
Mazarrn 666 186 037
MARA
Mula 685 311 599
Noahs ARC
Mazarrn 699 352 818
Pto de Mazarrn shop 634 364 553
Camposol shop 634 332 335
PAPS
San Javier 968 370 800
Pets in Spain
San Fulgencio/La Marina
info@petsinspain.info
San Animal
lorna@sananimal.org

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Make KitchensPlus1 your first choice


in kitchen design
KitchenspPlus1 now have an extended
showroom in their store in San Pedro del
Pinatar, offering customers a wider choice
of kitchen units, doors and accessories.

KitchenspPlus1 have a selection of


different LED lighting as well as different
styles of taps and sinks giving customers
new and inspiring ideas. They are also in
the process of installing more integrated
appliances into their displays so you can
actually see what you could be getting
with that new kitchen.

that has also served them well in Spain


having hundreds of happy customers up
and down the Costa Blanca and Costa
Calida.

KitchenspPlus1 also has a larger


workshop and warehouse allowing more
stock and orders to be held until needed.

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The KitchenspPlus1 showroom is home


to an exciting range of new designs
and space-saving devices and gadgets,
including big, deep drawers which are
now very popular in Spain and intricate
corner shelving racks ideal for those
hard-to-reach places in the kitchen which
are normally wasted space.

KitchensPlus1 is a one-stop shop for


quality kitchens whether you want to
simply change your door handles or have
a new fully designed and fitted kitchen.
All requirements, no matter how big or
small are dealt with.
The KitchenspPlus1 expansion is just
another example of how the familyrun business is going from strength to
strength since opening in Spain some six
years ago. Owners
Philip and Derrian
Beech are no newcomers to the trade
and have run their
businesses for over
25 years in the UK
with a no-nonsense,
n o - g i m m i c k s
attitude,
enabling
their
customers
to gain from the
savings that they
demand and get
from suppliers. It is
a business approach

Starting the process could not be simpler.


Philip and Derrian or their fitters are
happy to make free on-site calls at your
home and show you the fantastic choice
on offer, or you can visit the showroom in
San Pedro del Pinatar near to Lidl Monday
to Friday from 9.30am to 2.30pm.
Take a look at their website www.
kitchensplus1.com for some stunning
pictures of how ordinary kitchens have
been transformed and given the wow
factor!
For more information call or email now.
KitchensPlus1
San Pedro del Pinatar
Tel 968 184 235
Visit www.kitchensplus1.com
Email info@kitchensplus1.com

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Important Announcement From HAH


Mar Menor
HAH Help at Home, have been
successfully helping clients for the past 5
years with 500+ clients being helped and
thousands of FREE hours put in by our
volunteers.
However, when HAH started, our intention
was to help people struggling following
illness, hospital treatment etc for a SHORT
TIME, not for replacing hospital or medical
treatment, or for long term treatment.
Unfortunately, we have many clients
who need ongoing treatment, probably
for the rest of their lives and with the
best will, we cannot offer this. We do
not have enough volunteers to cope, and
therefore we have to limit time per client
to 3 months when the situation will be

Countdown To The PAES Animal


Welfare Conference
The PAES Animal Welfare Conference
is believed to be the first event of its kind
in the Murcia Region and promises to
deliver some exciting topics to delegates.
More than 16 speakers will be arriving
from around Europe to talk about a variety
of interesting subjects, including:

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Empowerment for Success


Communicating Your Cause
European Microchip Database
ADE Protection of Horses
APDA Police for Animals
UPROMAs Role in Animal Protection (a
special Police Unit)
Animal Fellows & Zooplus (Distribution &
Support of Rescues)
The Importance of TRACES
Realities of Running a Shelter
The Link Animal Abuse and Interpersonal
Violence

reviewed.
So many people do not make adequate
provision for old age, which of course
is inevitable and do not have sufficient
funds to pay for help, do not want to go
in a home, nor go back to the UK, so ask
HAH for help, which we always try to do.
However, it has now reached the situation
whereby we cannot take on any more
long-term clients and will have to refuse
requests for this.
HAH always does its utmost to help, but
it really is everyones responsibility to
ensure that they have the funds available
to cope with these situations and another
important issue is to have Funeral Plans in
place.

Animal Welfare Education in Schools


Galgos & Podencos in Spain
The Importance of Technical Veterinary
Reports
Denuncias/Ncleo Zoolgico
The Police & Animal Welfare
Staying Within the Law
Staying Safe and Knowing Your Boundaries
The conference takes place between 16th
and 18th October 2015 in Los Alczares
and is a must for those who would like to
learn more about running their own Trap,
Neuter and Return campaigns; volunteers
involved in shelters, sanctuaries, rescue
groups and foster pet parents, as well as
anyone who loves animals and wants to
get involved.
The conference has been organised with
the collaboration of three local charities:
San Animal Santuario (Almeria), ACTIN
(Mazarrn) and Cruz Azul (Murcia) with
the aim of bringing together as many
people as possible who are involved in
animal welfare in Spain, to encourage cooperation and exchange of ideas.
You can register online at www.
proteccionanimales.es or email conf@
proteccionanimales.es
for
further
details.
PAES (Proteccin Animales Espaa)
is a project that has been developed by
the ACTIN Association (Charity Number
G30866925) with the aim of bringing
together
associations,
protectoras,
animalistas, government authorities and
professionals and companies interested
in animal welfare so that, by working
together, we can make a real difference
in improving the welfare and treatment of
animals in Spain.
Our aim is to provide a Legal Group,
Veterinarian
Group
and,
eventually,
our own Rescue Centre, to co-ordinate
fostering with the various local rescue
charities. This will enable us to monitor
dogs and pass them as fit, before they are
released to foster homes and, eventually,
their forever homes.

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We will be based in the lovely resort of


Los Alcazares in Murcia. The hotel is by
the beach and you can bring your family
and even extend your stay at our very
special rate. Singers of all ages will be
really welcome and can enjoy singing in a
mens, ladies and mixed chorus. You will
be learning two a cappella songs during
the weekend.

In October the Spanish Association of


Barbershop Singers (SABS) is offering a
unique opportunity to singers everywhere
to learn a cappella four part harmony in
a weekend. If you like to sing and have
never tried this before you will love it! If
you are an old hand, there will definitely
be something new to learn from fabulous
International mens quartet, Reckless, who
are being flown in from the UK especially
to work and play with us.
Put the date October 2nd to 4th in your diary
now and enjoy this special weekend! Its
not too late to sign up and get your teach
tracks and music. Just go to the website
www.sabs.es and click on the Harmony
College logo for full information.

Dog Show 7th & 8th November 2015


This exhibition, which is held in Caninaque
IFEPA, Torre Pacheco, has become one
of the most visited in Spain and is now
a benchmark in Europe. Besides the
excellence of this show it has the largest
number and best quality of registered
entries, behind Madrid.
The event is organized in collaboration with
the Canine Society of Murcia. You can see
different breeds of dogs from Spain and
other European countries, even from the
Americas, competing for the Championship
of Spain CAC (Certificate of Fitness for

sing said SABS President, Lyn Baines.


Its a great weekend, with a chance to
make new friends as you sing together.
Yes, its quite hard work, but such fun as
well and on the closing afternoon everyone
will get a chance to perform to an invited
audience of family and friends.
Lyn goes on to remind us of the relaxation
time Get to know your new friends better
at the afterglows at the end of each day.
This is a very unique time when people get
together to chat and sing.
Full details of the SABS Harmony
College can be found at http://www.
sabs.es/cm2/?page_id=3919 or email
registrations@sabs.es to find out how
you can become involved in this very
special weekend. Places are limited and
are being snapped up fast, so please make
sure you register today. We dont want
you to be disappointed!

SABS is keen to spread the joy of learning


this art form throughout Spain. We had
a wonderful time last year at this event
which is open to everyone who likes to

SABS - committed to encouraging


barbershop
singing
through
Spain,
Portugal and the Canary Islands.

National Championship) and the CACIB


(Certificate of Fitness Championship
International) as established by the Royal
Canine Society of Spain and the FCI.

will perform various tests of dog training.


Organisations such as the dog service of
the Civil Guard will perform new activities
and canine specialities of recognized skills.

The tests performed in the rings will be


judged by international judges which
shows the importance of the event. There
will also be two dog shows organized by
different clubs from the Murcia region.

There will be a large shopping area with


exhibitions of the latest products for canine
care, accessories, etc. with all the usual
and new products on the market.

There will be a full programme of


exhibitions, which will feature races in
agility and the different dog clubs such
as gun dogs, police dogs and sheep dogs

This is a very popular exhibition for visitors


who will certainly leave with a lasting
memory.

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CALLING ALL SINGERS!


Do you like to sing alone in the shower
or with friends?
Maybe you are in a choir and looking for
something a little different to enjoy as a
group?
Never sung in a group before?
No problem we can help you!

Strikes Affect Train Services Every Friday


Rail traffic may be disrupted as RENFE staff go
on strike, which they plan to do every Friday
for the foreseeable future. Drivers and other
RENFE workers will strike between 8pm and
10pm and again between midnight and 2am.
Minimum services must be supplied by law,
which means 72% of the high-speed AVE
trains and 75% of the outer metropolitan and
suburban lines will be running during the rush
hour and 50% outside of this, but anyone
relying on trains to get to airports should
take these times into account when planning
travel. Medium distance, or regional trains and
FEVE lines will be on track at between 55%
and 62% of their planned journeys.
ADIF rail board staff are also on strike at the
same times.
Transport workers are fighting the Staterun firms decisions to outsource their jobs
to private companies and allow non-public
operators to compete in the rail market, a
situation practically guaranteed to bring about
hundreds, if not thousands of redundancies.
Hyperloop Capsule Train Heading For
Spain
A train travelling at 1,200km/hr (750mph)
will be able to carry passengers from Madrid
to Barcelona in 30 minutes and it is expected
to be on track in Spain within three to four
years. Known as a Hyperloop, the high-speed
capsule is similar to Japans bullet trains and
uses very little energy.

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The brainchild of US business tycoon Elon


Musk, who also created PayPal, Tesla and
SpaceX the latter two of which are involved
in developing the capsule train Hyperloop
Transportation Technologies, has 420 people
from numerous multinationals in different
countries working for the firm in exchange for
a slice of its shares.
Certain changes are being made to the design
as the logistics of embarking passengers on
vehicles which leave the station every 30
seconds. In principle, passengers would be
almost lying down on reclining chairs in single
file whilst travelling.
Independent Catalunya
The European Commission has reiterated to
Catalunya that if it becomes an independent
nation, it would automatically be outside the
Union and would have to reapply.
If part of a member State becomes a separate
country, it will be considered a third State
and European treaties would cease to apply
to them, says spokesman Margaritis Schinas.
Recently, David Cameron warned the regional
governments that basic knowledge of

European and international law was enough


to show that a seceded territory would have
to join the back of the queue, behind all the
other applicants awaiting consideration.
Castelln Airport Takes Off
The first-ever commercial passenger plane
has landed in Castelln airport, four-and-ahalf years after it was built.
A Ryanair plane from London Stansted touched
down at the terminal in Vilanova dAlcolea,
which cost 150 million to construct and has
never yet been used. All bar two of the planes
188 seats were taken up. As is traditional
whenever a new flight path is opened, the
craft was christened when it landed the
pilot drove it through an arc of water sprayed
by the on-duty firemen.
Regular Ryanair flights will now run from
London Stansted and Bristol to Castelln.
Toro De La Vega Sparks Countrywide
Outrage And Legal Action
Animal protection groups, their supporters
and ordinary citizens plan to take legal
action against the Mayor of Tordesillas
(Valladolid province) over the bloodthirsty
bull-killing spectacle, the Toro de la Vega,
which he refuses to scrap. He refused to be
blackmailed and said that the artists were
welcome to stage a festival free of charge,
but he would not be held to ransom by their
demanding he scrapped the Toro de la Vega
as a condition.
Public pressure to end the torture festival
extends throughout Spain, where an estimated
90% of inhabitants are against bull-fighting
or any other form of show which causes
distress, death or injury to animals.
Catalunya and the Canary Islands banned
bull-fights some years ago and many of the
left-wing councils which took over towns
after this years spring elections have ceased
funding for bull-related events, banned
them from public territory, or scrapped them
outright, with many holding a referendum on
the subject.
Over 100,000 animal-lovers staged one of
the largest protests ever in Madrid, calling for
politicians to outlaw a bull-massacre festival in
the centre-northern region of Castilla y Len.
Banks Charges For Withdrawals From
Other Cash Points
High-Street banks across Spain have agreed
not to charge their customers for withdrawing
money from cash machines belonging to other
entities.
BBVA, Banco Santander, Bankia, Banco
Sabadell and all those which belong to the
Euro 6000 network have agreed not to do so.
The Euro 6000 network
is made up of 11 in
total:
Kutxabank,
otherwise known as
the
BBK;
Unicaja,
Caixa Ontinyent; Caixa
Pollena;
Ibercaja;
Liberbank;
BMN;
Abanca;
Cecabank;
Caja
Espaa-Duero,
and Cajasur.
This move is part of
a price war against
financial
giant
Caixabank, or La Caixa,
which started charging
a 2 commission for
making
withdrawals

with other bank cards from their own cash


points back in March, but the BBVA will start
to apply a 2 charge for non-customers using
their cash points by the end of September and
in October, Banco Santander will follow suit.
Anyone who banks with a Euro 6000 entity
can normally withdraw money from another of
these without charge from either.
Greenpeace Demonstration
Greenpeace staged a protest in Madrid with
canisters set up in the central Puerta del Sol
square imitating those containing radioactive
waste.
This is the latest in a series of demonstrations
by environmental groups and members of
the public against central government plans
to build a nuclear refuse storage warehouse
in Villar de Caas (Cuenca province).
Campaigners wanted to raise awareness of
the dangers they say are involved in nuclear
waste disposal plants, especially given that
the toxic residue has to be transported by
road, meaning if the vehicle is caught up in
a crash, the outcome could be catastrophic.
Granada Province Floods Claim 4 Lives
Coastguard workers found a man on the La
Rijana beach between Calahonda and Castell.
A Lithuanian national, he is said to have been
living with two others who died during the
floods. The first man found, aged 50, was
discovered on the bank of a river in the Pago
la Luna area of Albuol and another, aged
63, was later located a few hundred metres
away. They are said to have been squatting in
inhumane conditions inside a disused water
treatment plant, which flooded when the river
level rose and swept them away.
The other victim was a 61-year-old Spanish
national who was working a shift as a security
guard at a plastics plant. He had sought refuge
in his parked car near the plant near Rubite,
in the Polopos-La Mamola area and the vehicle
was washed away down a nearby river.
Missing American Santiago Pilgrim
Found Dead
Denise Pikka Thiem, 41, a US national of
Chinese descent was undertaking the worldfamous and popular hike to the Galician
cathedral city of Santiago de Compostela,
following in the tracks of ancient pilgrims, on
her own in April when she went missing in
Astorga (Len province).
She had been contacting friends and family
every day via email and Facebook, and her
last message was titled Hello from Astorga.
Her family and friends became concerned
when they had not heard from her for a couple
of days.
Bike Stolen From a Vuelta A Espaa Rider
Found
The bike was found in a second-hand shop on
the Costa del Sol, priced at 1% of its value.
Team Orica Greenedge competitor Simon
Gerrans, from Australia, had not had time
to report the cycle stolen after it vanished at
the beginning of Spains La Vuelta when the
race was due to cut through the province of
Mlaga.
The bicycle was found after police raided the
store, which they believed had stolen items
on sale. Its exceptional technical features
aroused their suspicions and prompted a full
inquiry. The bike was on sale for 120; its
current value is in region of 12,000.

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which includes
prizes
and
chicken
and
chips.
Please
contact Les on
968 131 880 or
Rosemary if you
want to play as
the venue need
the numbers to
know how much
food to prepare.

Hello Shirley here!


It looks like autumn has arrived. We have
had rain and the temperature has dropped a
bit making life a bit more pleasant.
The Welcome Group are having to say
goodbye to some long serving volunteers.
Many of you will know Jo and Steve Channon
who have returned to the UK. They were
the doorman and woman for the Welcome
Dances for many years. They also helped
with the Book Swap and Jo helped with the
coaches on trips away. Also Marion and Roger
Wise are returning at the beginning of next
month. Roger has assisted with putting up
and taking down the stage and anything else
required to set up the room for the dances.
They will be sorely missed.
The August
C h a r i t y
Dance
was
in aid of Age
Concern and
Rosemary
was
very
pleased
to
present them
with a cheque
for 500. The
dance
was
held outside
on Camposol A.
The entertainment was
provided by the lovely Christine and Terry J.
who has recovered very well from his throat
operation. We all enjoyed the singing and had
a very enjoyable evening.

The first Book


Swap,
(there
are also jigsaws
and magazines available) of the season was
held on 8th September on Camposol B. The
books have had a good sort out over the
summer break and some new editions have
been added. The Book Swap, dates for
October are 6th and 20th.
rd

The next Welcome Meeting is on 3 October


at 2pm on Camposol A, where tickets will be
on sale for Christmas Party on 9th December
with Ricky Lavazza and Time Warp. Tickets
12. Chicken and chips can be ordered for 5.
New Years Eve Dance, 31st December with
Rob Sweeney, Dan Davy and Christine. Buffet
(supplied by Lizs Caf) and champagne
included for 20. There is a coach available
for 7.
Ladies Charity Fashion Show evening on
6th October with Woody. Tickets 3.
October Dance on 21st October with Diverse
Duo and Lucinda. Tickets 8.

Many
of
you
will be thinking
about
ordering
your
logs
in
ready for the
winter. Hard to
believe that after
a very long hot
humid summer
the
inevitable
cold nights will
be here soon,
but they will!

fumes which could be harmful to your


health?

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Petanca was played on Wed 2nd September.


The next game is on 7th October and is the
Annual Members Competition. The cost is 7

Is your chimney
free of potentially
dangerous toxic

Is your chimney free of birds and wasps


nests which can cause smoke to blow back
into the room and even catch fire?
Is your chimney safe, clean and ready?
Sooty & Son are professional chimney
sweeps from a family business with over 60
years experience in both Spain and the UK.
They clean all types of wood burners, pellet
stoves, Aga ovens, oil-fired central heating,
open fires, domestic and commercial.
You can rest assured that your chimney will
be cleaned expertly,
thoroughly
and
professionally
from
top to bottom, not
just the first metre
or so and not with a
brick dangled on a
rope to tap the sides!
Sooty & Son will
clean your chimney
from top to bottom
totally thoroughly.
Sooty
&
Son
use
proven
and
approved traditional
methods and have

Ladies Shopping Trip to Benidorm Market


and Rich Bitch Show in the afternoon on 11th
November. Tickets 15.
November Dance, Camposol A on 18th with
Woody & The Peckers. Tickets 8. Chicken
and chips 5.
Future Welcome Events
Rosemary is taking names for Christmas
in Benidorm - 4nights/5days at our usual
4 star hotel, coach, full board including Gala
Christmas Lunch. 250 pp. Why cook when
you can go away?!!
2016
St
Valentines
Weekend
in
Benalmadena staying staying in a 4 star
hotel with half board with wine and water. 3
nights/4 days includes day trips 170 pp. 1st
coach is full and the 2nd coach is nearly full.
2016 Cruise To Madeira, Canary Islands
etc. on board the Norwegian Epic. Departs
5th March. Cabins from 1020 inc. coach/hotel
in Valencia/cruise/drinks package/insurance
etc.
Trip to Sevilla leaving 2nd May staying at a
4 star Hotel, Sevilla which is near the Plaza
de Espaa. 5 days/4 nights on B/B basis,
includes day trip to Tio Pepe, Jerez for sherry
and brandy tasting, 350 pp.
For any further information on any of the
above, either come to the next meeting, or
contact Rosemary on 620 105 179 or email
welcomegroupspain@hotmail.com

brushes and rods


of all sizes to
cater for every
fire and flue. The
process
takes
about an hour
depending on how
bad the chimney
is. During this
time you will be
given advice and
information and
the chimney will
be tested after
cleaning. Sooty
&
Son
treat
your home with
respect and leave
it clean and soot
free.
It is worth remembering that if you are
unfortunate enough to have a fire in your
chimney, in most cases your insurance
will be invalid if the chimney has not been
cleaned.
Do not put your home or your health
at risk. Have your chimney cleaned
professionally.
Call Sooty & Son on 660 478 881 for an
appointment or email
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The Next Steps In Laying Out A New


Garden by Dick Handscombe

final thick coatings of chippings or


lay crazy paving or tiles.

In last months gardening article a long list


of Mini-Garden features that can be fitted
into gardens of all sizes were presented.
This month the next steps are considered.

6. As soon as possible join these


future terrace areas with strips of
plastic covered with stone chippings
to provide dry pathways even when
there is heavy rain.

1. Draw up a sketch master plan of how


your chosen Mini-Gardens could be
best fitted together as a jigsaw to
provide an overall balanced and
eventual exciting garden.

7. Aim to have to work the minimum


of soil into beds for plantings. Aim
towards the following percentages
of flower and shrub beds, including
beds around trees.

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2. The next thing is to mark out the


boundaries of those that start at
the front back and patio doors.
3. The third thing is to stabilise the
soil by laying temporary paths
and terraces to avoid walking on
and consolidating the soil areas
where there will eventually be
planted areas. I am reminded
of the importance of this by my
memories of what happened when
we first took over a bare plot of land
surrounding a new house 27 years
ago and the heavy rain that fell all
last night. When our house was
being finished we asked to builder
to plan for a 60 to 100 centimetre
wide shrub bed right around the
house and to make it with natural
stone slab crazy paving laid on
consolidated gritty sand rather than
making with concrete. We had the
idea of planting low growing herbs
such as thyme in the gaps between
the stones. When we came out for
our first summer at the end of the
first week of June we had a dry first
week then eight days of rain in the
next fortnight. Within a week of
walking along the paths the slabs
were dangerously topsy-turvy. We
corrected this by relaying the slabs
on a concrete base.
4. Dont walk on soil that will be used
for planting things, especially after
rain, as this will only consolidate
the soil and make dried out red clay
soils even harder to work. This is
especially important in stony soils.
5. If you are about to lay out a new
garden, cover areas which will
eventually be terraces with solid
plastic held down by rocks and a
light coating of stone chippings or
sand until you have time to lay the

Type of
garden
planned

%
terraces
and
pool

% paths

% flower
fruit and
vegetable
beds, not
set in
terraces
**

Minimalist

90 100

Within
terraces

0 - 10

Average
with pool

60 - 80

5 - 10

20 - 30

Keen
gardener,
with pool

50 - 60

10 - 15

25 - 35

Keen
gardener,
no pool.

30 - 40

10 20

40 - 50

* Extract from Chapter 2.4 Your Garden in


Spain.
** Includes any ponds.
8. Once you have completed this initial
lay out wander round it and look at
the emerging network of paths and
terraces aesthetically and decide
where the directions, widths and
shapes could be improved to make
the garden more interesting while
at the same time enable speedy
journeys to the pool, garden shed
and a compost heap.
9. Recognise that working consolidated
Spanish soil for the first time,
especially after a long hot summer,
is not kind to backs, especially if
you set out to use English style
tools. Go out and buy yourself a
set of mattocks to use instead of
a spade and fork for most tasks
including digging, planting holes
and weeding.
10. Once you have worked over the soil
for the first time obtain a load of

horse sheep or goat manure and


spread it deeply over the areas
which will be your main planting
areas and work it into the partially
prepared soil to start to improve
the soil and make it easier to work.
11. The
greatest
disturbances
to
partially prepared soils will be the
making of planting holes for trees, so
make these as soon as the weather
and soil conditions allow even if you
dont intend to plant trees until next
spring. When we first decided where
to plant trees we were still only
visiting the property for holidays,
so preparations and plantings had
to be carefully phased. Starting at
Easter and through the summer
holidays we dug planting holes after
any thunder storms that occurred
and they were monthly in the early
years before the extent of coastal
build interfered with traditional
weather patterns. The holes were
then filled with green kitchen
waste and weeds as temporary
mini compost heaps which had
rotted down within six months to
then be worked into the bottom
of the planting holes. All the trees
planted into holes prepared this
way grew well and before planting,
some holes produced unexpected
naturally grown melons, courgettes
and potatoes from seeds that had
been in the kitchen waste!
12. When you start to lay the final
surfaces to terraces and paths,
slope them so that future rain water
is directed and transported to where
most required. There is a whole
chapter about this in the useful
book How To Use Less Water
In Your Garden which is easily
available from internet bookshops
such as The Book Depository (which
advertises free postage worldwide)
and Amazon Books.
13. If you are in an area where it has
amazingly not rained yet, and none
is expected for a while, dampen
soil before attempting to work it,
or dont start until heavy rain has
finally fallen. Hard soil, like golf,
can cause debilitating back aches
that have ruined many gardening,
working in Spain and retirement
plans.
Dick Handscombe
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From last month Simba, Ramses and


Cleopatra have all been adopted.
Annie is a
gorgeous
staffie girl and
was
found
wandering
the
streets
in Torrevieja.
She
is
around
4
months
old
and in good
health.
She
is good with
other
dogs
and cats and
very loving.
Luna
is
around
3
years old and
desperate for
a new home.
She is ok with
larger
dogs,
but not cats
or small pets.
Luna is very
affectionate
and will make
a
lovely
companion.

The 2015 Poppy Appeal will soon be


under way and volunteers from the Ex
Servicemens Association will be delivering
poppies and collection boxes to bars,
restaurants & shops in the Mazarrn
district from 10th October 2015.
The British Legion created the Poppy
Appeal to help those returning from the
First World War. A century on from the start
of that conflict, were still helping todays
Armed Forces families and veterans in
much the same way.

wear your poppy with pride, knowing that


with your donation you can help the entire
Armed Forces community to Live On.
Ex Servicemens Association of
Mazarrn District
esamd.espana@gmail.com
Tel 626 209 419

The poppy is a powerful symbol - it is


worn to commemorate the sacrifices of
our Armed Forces and to show support to
those still serving today and their loved
ones. The British Legions vital welfare
work is entirely dependent on the publics
support so please give generously and

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Sally is around 12 weeks old and has the


most beautiful colouring. She is very loving
and just wants a lap to curl up on. She is
negative for all feline diseases.

P h o e b e ,
Prue
and
Piper
were
found on the
streets
in
Valencia. The
gentleman
who
found
them
could
only
keep
them for a
couple of days
and after that they would be sent to a
Perrera, so we arranged for them to come
to us. They are Yorkie cross and around 7
months old. They are all girls, around 6
kilos and wont grow much bigger.
Call 645 469 253 if you are interested in
any of the above pets.
To advertise an animal for adoption please
email info@petsinspain.info
To view more animals for adoption go
to www.petsinspain.com

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Several years ago we visited the remarkable


prehistoric site of La Bastida, near Totana
and were amazed at the large village (even
town!) which had existed here some 4000
years ago. In July 2015, we revisited the
site to take advantage of the advertised
free guided tour one Sunday morning. You
can obtain information about visits (and
put your name down to go) by contacting
the Totana Tourist Office either online or
by telephone on 968 418 153. There are
even occasional tours arranged in English.
We were totally astonished on our visit
in July 2015 at the massive progress
in excavating the site of La Bastida
and how far things had moved on very
recently.

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La Bastida was first excavated in the


late 19th Century, at a time when wider
discoveries in such places as Alicante,
Jaen and Almeria led to the acceptance
of there having been a distinct civilisation
exhibiting common traits during the second
millennium BC the Argaric Civilisation. La
Bastida itself was undoubtedly the centre
or capital of a much wider territorial area,
with many smaller surrounding settlements
essentially being its tributaries.
Food
could, therefore, be brought in from the
surrounding area to help feed the population
and various trades could be sustained in
the town. The flatter valley lands nearby
would have been a major source of grain
and animals. The abandonment of the
settlement something over 3000 years
ago remains a mystery. There are no
signs, for example, of a catastrophic fire
or destruction and the insidious effects of
climate change at the time are still seen as
the most likely cause.

this point are the foundations of a house,


although this area and others were damaged
or destroyed just after the Spanish Civil
War, for access in tree replanting. However,
an excellent English/Spanish explanatory
signboard here shows the extent of the site
of La Bastida and of the defensive walls
which have led to parallels being drawn
between it and ancient Troy. Indeed, La
Bastida has been christened as Troy
of the West! The Argaric town covered
an area of some 4.4 hectares.

Much further work has also been done on


the burials at La Bastida. These show
significant social stratification.
Also,
around 80% of the burials were of children,
attesting the high rate of infant mortality
which may have been due, in part at least,
to the very basic diet.

What has changed on the ground at La


Bastida?
The first striking feature was the immense
amount of work undertaken since 2012 to
reveal the walls defending the settlement
on one side. The main access point to the
town was along the side where the wall was
constructed. This was the area of easiest
access, without the natural defences of
steep and rocky slopes which dominate
other sides.
Seven metre high towers
defended the entrance and the whole
structure must have required an enormous
amount of effort and resource to construct.
Incredibly, the nature of the wall discovered
at La Bastida is unique in Western Europe
and you have to go to Turkey, Syria and
the Eastern Mediterranean to find anything
similar.
At the other side of the entry track at

One of the houses (or at least the remains


of the foundations) visited on the tour
was the Taller de Molienda (the grinding
workshop) which had fully 13 burials
discovered within it. The primary activity
of those who lived here was grinding grain
(barley) and in all, sixteen grinding stones
were found. The skeletal remains of those
buried in this house confirm that they were
involved in work such as corn grinding.
We were also shown the remains of the
Taller Metalrgica (metal workshop).
The discovery of crucibles and moulds
give clear evidence of the metalworking
which took place in this building. There
were four hearths and an ash tip. Another
building on which there has been recent
excavation work, was the butchers and
bone workshop. At one end, you could
see two small separate rooms. One had
been used to produce bone implements and
ornaments, and the other flint scrapers.
One interesting feature of the settlement is
the absence of any public squares. Houses,
which were flat roofed (esparto was used to
bind roof materials) and with lime coated
walls, were crowded in with the streets

or passageways between them being no


more than perhaps a metres width. A
possible public building has, however,
been identified. This was probably not a
permanent residence and there was no
evidence of any interments inside it. It was
likely to have had two floors based upon
the width of the walls and the size of the
wood supports used. Two water containers
had been identified in the floor and copper
ingots had also been discovered during the
excavations, suggesting that the building
may also have served as a secure storage
area. Also found were ivory buttons from
northern Africa and other items traced to
Africa, thus showing widespread trading
links even at this early time.
Since our previous visit to La Bastida,
considerable further excavation work had
been done on the balsa or reservoir. This
has shown it to be the largest feature of its
type so far discovered in Europe. A dam
was built at one end of the reservoir to
enable additional water to be caught and
stored.
The final building remains we came to were
those of a store or warehouse, principally
for grain (barley).
Vessels found here
appeared to correspond to grain rations for
one person for 1, 2 or 3 days according to
size. Seven large pottery vessels were also
found capable of storing over 3500 rations.
An oven had also been located in this
building. The building had also had a stone
bench at one side with the top shaped to
take the large Argaric pots.
After the tour, we returned to the visitors
centre which is intended to become a
museum in due course. One or two items
are currently displayed here such as three
reconstructed original funeral urns in glass
cases. If these, impressive as they
are, appear very small for a human
body, this is because the bodies of the
deceased were manipulated after rigor
mortis had passed, into a crouched
position and bound up before being
pushed into the urn or tomb.

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Schedule of Masses:
Every Saturday Mass is at 4.30pm (in
English)
Every Sunday Mass according to the
extraordinary form (in Latin) is at 4.30pm
Schedule of Confessions:
Saturday from 3.15-4.20pm (Also
request)
Sundays from 3.15-4.20pm
Fr. Octavio Carpena 676 219 445
Fr.Carlos Prats 628 824 555

on

Rmisch-Katholische Kirche
Traditionelle Lateinische Messe
Jeden Sonntag in des Hlgn. Josephs Kirche
(El Saladillo, in der Nhe der Siedlung
Camposol, Ausfahrt 17, RM 3), um 16.30 Uhr.
Beichte
Jeden Samstag von 15.15 bis 16.20 Uhr,
und
Jeden Sonntag vor der Messe.

glise Catholique Romaine:


Messe latine (forme extraordinaire du rite
romain). Le dimanche lglise Saint Joseph
(San Jos, El Saladillo, prs du Camposol,
sortie 17 autoruoute RM3), 4 heures 30.
Confessions le samedi (de 3 heures 15 4
heures 20) et le dimanche avant la messe.
St Francis of Assisi
The first companion
of St Francis was
Brother
Bernard
of Assisi, who was
converted
in
the
following way: St
Francis had not yet
taken the religious
habit, though he had
renounced the world
and had so given
himself to penance
and
mortification
that many looked
upon him as one out of his mind. He was
scoffed at as a madman, was rejected and
despised by his relations and by strangers,
who threw stones and mud at him when he
passed; yet he went on his way, accepting
these insults as patiently as if he had been
deaf and dumb. Then Bernard of Assisi, one

As we are sure you are aware there have


been many issues within Camposol over the
last few months. The major one concerning
our business Sensol Golf Villa Rentals
has been the liquidation of Grupo Masa, the
developer of Camposol, who are the owners
of the villa that we rented and used as an
office.

operations will be re-located there.


Any rental business that is currently
undertaken in the Sensol Golf Villa Rentals
office will be available at Calle Piteras, 22,
Polygono D16, Camposol. The opening
hours will remain the same and contact
information such as telephone, email, etc.
will be unchanged.

We have recently had a visit from a lawyer


who states that he was acting for a company
who have an embargo against Grupo Masa
in the Spanish courts and expected the villa
to be handed over to their clients in a short
space of time and although we had a long
term lease agreement with Grupo Masa, in
all probability, the new owner would want
vacant possession.This of course has left us
in an unexpected position and we have had
to make some difficult, but we think positive
decisions, for our business.

On a more positive note, we will soon be


expanding our rental business to the Bahia
de Mazarrn area with a separate office
and website. We are very excited about this
prospect and will be releasing more details
as we move forward. We will be working hard

of the richest and most learned nobles of the


city, began to consider deeply the conduct
of St Francis; how utterly he despised the
world, how patiently he suffered injuries, and
how his faith remained firm, though he had
been for two years an object of contempt
and rejected by all. He began to think and
say within himself, It is evident that this
brother must have received great graces
from God; and so resolved to invite him to
sup and to sleep in his house.
St Francis having accepted the invitation,
Bernard, who was resolved to contemplate
the sanctity of his guest, ordered a bed to
be prepared for him in his own room, where
a lamp burned all night. Now St Francis,
in order to conceal his sanctity, so soon as
he entered the room, threw himself upon
the bed, pretending to fall asleep. Bernard
likewise soon after went to bed, and began
to snore as if sleeping soundly. On this, St
Francis, thinking that Bernard was really
fast asleep, got up and began to pray. Raising
his hands and eyes to heaven, he exclaimed
with great devotion and fervour, My God!
my God! at the same time weeping bitterly;
and thus he remained on his knees all night,
repeating with great love and fervour the
words, My God! my God! and none others.

over the next few weeks to ensure that all of


the changes above happen smoothly without
any impact on the quality services that we
provide.
We thank all of our owners and tenants for
their business and support and can assure
you that Sensol Golf Villa Rentals SL is
very much alive and kicking.
Sensol Golf Villa Rentals SL
www.SensolGolfVillaRentals.com
(0034) 968 970 614 (Office)
(0034) 608 631 700 (Mobile)
(0044) 1733 592002 (UK)

With all property-selling operations, it is


essential that you have a retail space for
clients to visit and to promote the business.
Without having such an area we would not
be able to offer our customers the service
they deserve. Because we will no longer have
this facility it is does mean that we will have
to close Sensol Golf Villa Sales. All of our
sales clients have been contacted personally
and offered alternative arrangements.
Sensol Golf Villa Rentals, which is our
core business, has grown rapidly over the
last 5 years and is now one of the premier
companies for long term lets and holiday
rentals in the local area. We believe we
have established a professional and caring
partnership with our owners and tenants and
are well enough known to be able to operate
from just an administrative office without
reducing the service that we currently offer.
We are fortunate that we have such an area
available at our home address and all rental

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Roman Catholic Church: we are in St.


Josephs Church (El Saladillo), near
Camposol and Mazarrn Country Club
urbanizations (exit 17, RM 3 motorway).

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RED Entertainment
GREEN Charity & non-profit 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 Day

Breakfasts @ Tropic Anas, Camposol A from 3.50 (from 9-12pm)


Breakfasts @ Lizs Caf, Camposol B (from 9am)
English Breakfasts @ El Rincon de la Tapa, Cehegn from 3.50
Menu del Noche @ Caf Buenavista, Pto de Mazarrn from 7 inc a drink (Tues-Sun)
3 Course Menu del Noche @ Elliots, Bolnuevo 14
Earlybird Menu @ Spice Villa, CamposolA 12.50 inc btl wine for 2 (6-8pm)

Every Mon

Legs, Bums & Tums 10am/Zumba 11am@ CDA Fitness Studio, Camposol B
Yoga with Lisa @Yoga Shala Studio, Isla Plana 10.30am
Camposol D Sector Community Group Working Party @ Camposol D
Dancercize with Zizi @ The Arches, Los Alczares 12pm
Ladies Chatterbox Sew n Sew @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 2pm
Yogalates 5.30pm/Kettlebells 6.30pm @ CDA Fitness Studio, Camposol B
Quiz Night @ Los Rinales Bar, Calasparra 8pm (2pp in team of 4 or more)
Entertainment Quiz @ Tels Bar, Camposo lA 8.30pm
Forget me Not Respite Care @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 10.30am-1.30pm
GOmaD collections @ Mazarrn Country Club (opp Community Centre) 11am-1pm
Andreas Animal Rescue Collection @ Car Park, Camposol B 11.30am-1.30pm
Camposol B Clean Working Party @ Commercial Centre, Camposol B 8.30-10.30am
Thai Chi Fit 9am/Circuits 10am/Pilates 11am @ CDA Fitness Studio, Camposol B
Spanish Lessons @ Caf Buenavista, Pto de Mazarrn 9am-2pm
Yoga with Lisa @ Yoga Shala Studio, Isla Plana 10.30am
Spanish Cookery Lesson/Lunch @ Camposol Social Centre (opp MABS Office)
7 1pm
Computer Clinic @ Tropic Anas, Camposol A 1-3pm
Beginner Spanish Lessons @ Camposol Social Centre (opp MABS Office)
2 4-5pm & 5-6pm
Guitar Group @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 4-7pm
Zumba @ The Arches, Los Alczares, 4.30pm
Boxercise 5pm/Spinning Endurance 6.30pm@ CDA Fitness Studio, Camposol B
English/Spanish Conversation Group @ Neighbourhood Association Bar,
Isla Plana 6pm
Learn to Ballroom Dance with Jacqui @ The Arches, Los Alczares 7pm
Quiz with Costa Clida Radios Big Welshman @ Bar Med, El Alamillo,
Pto de Mazarrn 8.30pm
General Knowledge Quiz @Tels Bar, CamposolA 8.30pm

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Every Tue

Menu del Noche @ Tropic Anas, Camposol A


Karaoke with Lynden B @ The Arches, Los Alczares
MAMAS Collection/Book Stall @ Camposol B Car Park 10am-12pm
GOmaD Collections @ Camposol A 11.30am-1pm

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Every Wed

Mar Menor Golf Society Competition


Yoga Fitness 9am/Zumba 10am @ CDA Fitness Studio, Camposol B
C Gardening Group Clean Up @ Camposol C 9am
Yoga with Lisa @ Yoga Shala Studio, Isla Plana 10.30am
Masquerade Musicals Rehearsal @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 4pm
Dancercize with Zizi @ The Arches, Los Alczares 11am
SAMM International One Metre Club 11am
Line Dancing with Lyn @ The Arches, Los Alczares 3pm
Yoga @ Caf Buenavista, Pto de Mazarrn 3.30pm
Meditation @ Yoga Shala Studio, Isla Plana 3.30pm
History Group @ Camposol Social Centre (opp MABS Office) 1 4pm
Body Pump 5pm/Suspension Training 6pm @ CDA Fitness Studio,
Camposol B 5pm
Chi Kung @ Caf Buenavista, Pto de Mazarrn 5pm
Mazarrn AA Group @ Meeting Room adjacent to Caada de Gallego Church 5.30pm
Yoga with Lisa @Yoga Shala Studio, Isla Plana 6.30pm
Line Dancing @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 7pm
Games Night @Tels Bar, CamposolA 8pm
Happy Dinner 2 for 1/Live Music@ Amapola Restaurante, Bolnuevo
30/cpl inc btl wine
Karaoke Party Night with Byron @ Bar Med, El Alamillo, Pto de Mazarrn
Age Concern for tickets etc @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 10am-1pm
HAH Mar Menor Book & DVD Club 2.30-4.30pm

Every Thu

Camposol Market @ Camposol A


Step n Tone 9am/Kettlebells 10am @ CDA Fitness Studio, Camposol B
Avon Lady @ Tels Bar, Camposol A from 10.30am
Shabby Chic Furniture/Chalk Paint/Upcycling/Handpainting @
Caf Buenavista, Pto de Mazarron 10.30am
Weigh In & Shape Up 11am @ CDA Fitness Studio, Camposol B
Spanish Cookery Lesson/Lunch @ Camposol Social Centre
(opp MABS Office) 7 1pm
Painting Lessons @ Caf Buenavista, Pto de Mazarrn 2-4pm
Practical Spanish Lessons @ Camposol Social Centre
(opp MABS Office) 2 4pm
Los Amigos de Mazarrn FC Meeting 4pm
Zumba 5pm/Circuits 6.30pm @ CDA Fitness Studio, Camposol B
General Knowledge Quiz @Tels Bar, Camposol A 8.30pm

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Bangers & Mash @ El Rincon de la Tapa, Cehegn (pre-order)


Lunch 2 for 1 @ Amapola Restaurante, Bolnuevo 20/cpl inc a drink
Age Concern for tickets etc @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 10am-1pm
JJs Puppy Rescue Table Top Sale @ Lower Car Park, Camposol A 11am-1pm
Andreas Animal Rescue Collection @ Mazarrn Country Club 11.30am-1pm
HAH Mar Menor Book/Card Stall @ La Zona Bar, Los Narejos 2-4pm
Every Fri

Legs, Bums n Tums 9am/Pilates 10am @ CDA Fitness Studio, Camposol B


Friday Art Group @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 9.45am-12.30pm
Yoga with Lisa @ Yoga Shala Studio, Isla Plana 10.30am
Book Stall/Camposol A Gardening @ Car Park Camposol A 10.30am-12.30pm
Bokwa @ CDA Fitness Studio, Camposol B 11am
SAMM International One Metre Club
Yoga @ Caf Buenavista, Pto de Mazarrn 3.30pm
10 Pin Bowling/Camposol C Greenfingers Garden Group 4pm
Spinning @ CDA Fitness Studio, Camposol B 5pm

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Meditation & Pranayama@ Caf Buenavista, Pto de Mazarrn 5pm


English/Spanish/French/German Language Exchange @
Caf Buenavista, Pto de Mazarrn 6-8pm
Fish & Chips @ The Wishing Well, Cabecicodel Rey from 6.50 12pm until late
Mixed Grill Night @ Tropic Anas, CamposolA 10
Romantic Dinner @ AmapolaRestaurante, Bolnuevo 33/cpl inc btl wine
Fish& Chips @ Viggos, Pto de Mazarrn
Fish& Chips @ El Rincon de la Tapa, Cehegn (pre-order)
Karaoke with Bernie Mac @ Tels Bar, Camposol A
MABS Mazarrn booking events etc outside Compusurf, Camposol B 11am
GOmaD Donations @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B/Costa Clida Radio 12.30-2pm
Age Concern booking events etc @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 12.30-2pm
Every Sat

Screening of Live Sporting Events @ Tels Bar, Camposol A


The Archaeological Site of Begastri Open @ Cehegn 10am-2pm
Vegetarian Cookery Workshop @ Caf Buenavista, Pto de Mazarrn 11am-1.30pm
Tourism Activity Park Coto de las Maravillas Open, Cehegn
Harlequin Rock Choir Meeting @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 1.30pm
Free Tours of Moratalla 11.30am from Tourist Office
Special Gourmet Menu @ Amapola Restaurante, Bolnuevo 20pp inc btl wine for 2
Roast Dinner @ El Rincon de la Tapa, Cehegn (pre-order)
Live Entertainment @ Bar Med, El Alamillo, Pto de Mazarrn 1-4.30pm
Cavalli Pony Club @ Meta Riding Centre 10am-2pm
MABS MMM Book Sale @ The Arches, Los Alczares 10am-1pm
HELP MMM Sale of up-market clothes @ The Arches, Los Alczares 10am-1pm

Every Sun

The Archaeological Site of Begastri Open @ Cehegn 10am-2pm


Tourism Activity Park Coto de las Maravillas Open, Cehegn
Sunday Lunch @ Tels Bar, Camposol A from 5
Sunday Lunch @ Tropic Anas, Camposol A from 6 inc a drink
Sunday Roast @ Lizs Caf, Camposol B from 6.50
Sunday Lunch @ The Wishing Well, Cabecico del Rey from 6.50 12-5pm
Traditional Sunday Lunch @ Bar Med, El Alamillo, Pto de Mazarron
from 8.50 12-4pm
3 Course Sunday Lunch @ Elliots, Bolnuevo 10
Meat Carvery/Vegetable Buffet @ La Mariposa, Gebas from 10.50
Live Entertainment @ Blues House, Bolnuevo from 3pm
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Open Day @ Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre, Rojales 1-4pm

OCTOBER
Thursday 1

Cancer Awareness Month


Ladies Chatterbox Book Club @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 2pm

Friday 2

SABS Harmony College (until 4th)


Costa Calida Country Music Club/North South Country Boys 4 7.45pm
Monsters of Rock @ La Mariposa, Gebas

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Official Opening of Bar Med Stage/Abba Dabba Doo @ Bar Med,


El Alamillo, Pto de Mazarrn
MABS Murcia NW Outdoor Market Stall @ Calle Segura, Calasparra 9am-1pm
Mazarrn Bahia Leo Club @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 7-9pm
HELP MMM Quiz with a Difference 10 inc Fish & Chips 7.30pm
Saturday 3

Fiesta Virgen del Rosario, Bullas (until 7th)


ADAPT Meeting @ Pensionista de Hogar, San Pedro 10.30am
Welcome Meeting 2pm
Noche de las Migas @ Old Town Square, Bullas 7.30pm
Trip to Torre Pacheco Mines/Lunch with Camposol Social Centre 22
Woody @ Bar Med, El Alamillo, Pto de Mazarrn 1-4.30pm
Angie M @ The Arches, Los Alcazares
HAH Dance/Chicken & Chips/Glass Wine 8.50

Sunday 4

Start of World Space Week


Bullas Wine Trip with ViajesDragontours18
Artisan Market @ Bullas
Mazarrn FC v Sporting Club Aguileno (away)
Noche de las Migas @ Old Town Square, Bullas 7.30pm
Bertin Osborne @ Municipal Garden, Bullas 9.30pm
Sound Festival @ Youth Centre, La Almazara, Bullas
Cruz Azul Walk on the Bark Side 5 Entry 11am

Monday 5

Mass in Honour of Virgen del Rosario, Bullas (morning)


Crushing & Blessing of the Grapes @ El Zacatin Market, Bullas (morning)
Procession - Virgen del Rosario, Bullas (evening)
Camposol A Gardening Public Meeting @ 11.30am
Festival of DJs & Performance by Cristian Deluxe @
La Almazara, Bullas (afternoon)
Queen Tribute @ Adolfo Suarez, Bullas 12am
GOmAD Fashion Show 3pm

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Tuesday 6

Fiestas Patronales, Santomera


Welcome Book Swap @ Camposol B 10am-12pm
Los Nietos Golf Society Game 40 (45 guests) 11am
Stamp Collectors Meeting @ Biblioteca, Pto de Mazarrn 6pm
Welcome Ladies Charity Evening/Woody @ 3 7.45pm
Los Amigos de Mazarrn FC Presidents Bash/BBQ/The Geckos from 8
12 hours of I Peque Olympics @ El Jaraiz, Bullas
Procession of Floats @ Bullas 5pm
La Mundial @ Bullas 12am
Karaoke @ The Arches, Los Alcazares
HAH Volunteers Meeting @ Las Claras, Los Narejos10.30am

Wednesday 7 Fiestas Patronales, Torre Pacheco


Los Nietos Golf Society Ladies Day

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Welcome Annual Petanca Competion @ 2pm 7 inc food & prizes


Age Concern Talking Shop Social @Cultural Centre, Camposol B 1.30-3.30pm
MABS Mazarrn Craft Workshop @ MABS Centre, Camposol B from 1.30pm
Thursday 8

Kayaking Tour @ La Mariposa, Gebas from 51


Laser Hair Removal & Rejuvenating Clinic @ Janes Salon,
Bolnuevo (booking essential)
Ladies Chatterbox Group @ The Cultural Centre, Camposol B 2pm
Open Door Meet n Heat/Live Music7pm (bring your own food to cook)

Friday 9

River Rafting on Segura River/4 Course Lunch @ La Mariposa, Gebas


65 inc transport/guide/safety equip
Greenfingers Autumn Party/Brendan ODee
Status Quo Tribute @ Oscars, Camposol B
Band Night @ Bar Med, El Alamillo, Pto de Mazarrn
FAST Book Stall @ Camposol B Commercial Centre

Saturday 10

Quiz Night @ El Rincon de la Tapa, Cehegn


Nick Barker @ Bar Med, El Alamillo, Pto de Mazarrn 1-4.30pm
Gastronomic Fair/Tribute Band Macana @ Bullas (until 12th)

Sunday 11

Artisan Market @ Mula


Walking Route with Discovering Moratalla Bebedor to Cueva del Oro 8am
Mazarrn FC v AD Alquerias (home)
Byron @ Oscars, Camposol B

Monday 12

Guided Walk/4 Course Lunch inc beer/wine @ La Mariposa, Gebas 12

Tuesday 13

Downhill Cycling/4 Course Lunch @ La Mariposa, Gebas


35 inc bike/guide/safety equip

Wednesday 14 ESAMD Lunch @ Viggos, Pto de Mazarrn 2pm


MCC Events Group Picnic on the MCC Paseo/Live Music/Food
10 (12.50 non members)
Friday 16

ASSSA Open Day @ ASSSA Office, Pto de Mazarrn


Camposol Golf Association Away Day from 30 inc buggy
Bon Jovi Tribute @ Oscars, Camposol B

Saturday 17

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MABS Murcia NW Outdoor Market Stall @ Calle Segura, Calasparra 9am-1pm


MABS MazarrnBook Sale @ Camposol B Commercial Centre 9am-1pm
HELP MMM Bargain Hunt/Auction from 11am
Mazarrn Bahia Leo Club @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 7-9pm (12-18 years)
Proteccion Animales Espaa National Animal Welfare Conference (until 18th)
Artisan Market @ Paseo de las Comunidades Autnomos, Pto de Mazarrn 10am-2pm
Culture Vultures Trip to Murcia/Tricicle Clips (Comedy & Mime Show)7pm
Johnny Sax @ Bar Med, El Alamillo, Pto de Mazarrn 1-4.30pm
Paul Christie @ Oscars, Camposol B
Sunday 18

Artisan Market @ Caravaca


Artisan Market @ Sanctuary de la Esperanza, Calasparra 10am-6pm

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Rutadel Ferrocarril (Railway Route) with Aguilas Tourist Information Centre


Mazarrn FC v Cartagena FC (away)
Byron @ Oscars, Camposol B
Tuesday 20

Welcome Book Swap @ 10am-12pm


Cavalli Pony Club @ Meta Riding Centre 10am-2pm
HELP MMM General Meeting @ Las Claras, Los Narejos 11.30am

Wednesday 21 Trafalgar Day


Welcome Dance/Diverse Duo & Lucinda @ 8
Thursday 22

Cosmetic Clinic with Dr Benson @ Janes Salon, Bolnuevo (booking essential)


Cavalli Pony Club @ Meta Riding Centre 10am-2pm

Friday 23

Monsters of Rock @ Oscars, Camposol B


Cavalli Halloween Special Camp @ Meta Riding Centre 6pm until 2pm on 25th

Saturday 24

United Nations Day


Bingo @ El Rincon de la Tapa, Cehegn
Karen Noble @ Bar Med, El Alamillo, Pto de Mazarrn 1-4.30pm
Dee @ Bar Med, El Alamillo, Pto de Mazarrn from 8.30pm
Chess Band (Queen Tribute) @ Oscars, Camposol B
Noahs ARC Dog Show 3pm

Sunday 25

End of British Summer Time (clocks go back an hour)


Walking Route with Discovering Moratalla Pantano del Cenajo8am
Artisan Market @ Cehegn
Mazarrn FC v Jumilla CD (home)
Byron @ Oscars, Camposol B

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MABS Mazarrn Race for Life @ Camposol B Commercial Centre 9am for 10am start
Monday 26

Guided Walk/4 Course Lunch inc beer/wine @La Mariposa, Gebas 12


MCC Social Club Fun Games & Quiz Night 5

Tuesday 27

Downhill Cycling/4 Course Lunch @ La Mariposa, Gebas


35 inc bike/guide/safety equip
Cavalli Pony Club @ Meta Riding Centre 10am-2pm

Wednesday 28 Age Concern Menu del Dia10


Thursday 29

Downhill Cycling/4 Course Lunch @ La Mariposa, Gebas


35 inc bike/guide/safety equip
Fuente Old Guards Golf Society Game
Cavalli Pony Club @ Meta Riding Centre 10am-2pm

Friday 30

River Rafting on Segura River/4 Course Lunch @ La Mariposa, Gebas


65 inc transport/guide/safety equip

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Camposol Golf Association Charity Quiz Night 8pm


3rd Anniversary/Halloween Party/Bernie Mac/Free Finger Buffet @
Tels Bar, Camposol A
Halloween/Monsters of Rock @ Bar Med, El Alamillo, Pto de Mazarrn 8.30pm
Troopers Band @ Oscars, Camposol B
Age Concern Table Top Sale @ Camposol B Commercial Centre 10am
HELP MMM Charity Market 11am-1pm
FAST Book Stall @ Camposol B Commercial Centre
Saturday 31

Halloween
Trip to Torre Pacheco Mines/Lunch with Camposol Social Centre 22
Byron G Man Sax @ Bar Med, El Alamillo, Pto de Mazarrn 1-4.30pm
Los Duques @ Oscars, Camposol B
Halloween Party & Karaoke @ El Rincon de la Tapa, Cehegn

NOVEMBER
Sunday 1

MCC Events Group 3 Nights in Benidorm 110 (120 non members)


inc half board & transport
Mazarrn FC v SFC Minerva (away)
Culture Vultures Trip to Murcia Sister Act (Musical) 4.30pm
Byron @ Oscars, Camposol B

Monday 2

Downhill Cycling/4 Course Lunch @ La Mariposa, Gebas


35 inc bike/guide/safety equip

Tuesday 3

Candy & Shoes Trip with ViajesDragontours 19


Welcome Book Swap @ Camposol B 10-12pm
Stamp Collectors Meeting @ Biblioteca, Pto de Mazarrn 6pm
HAH Volunteers Meeting @Las Claras, Los Narejos10.30am

Wednesday 4 Los Nietos Golf Society Game 32 (40 inc buggy) 11.20am
Thursday 5

Ladies Chatterbox Book Club @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 2pm

Friday 6

Costa Calida Country Music Club Big Screen Projector Night 4 7.45pm
Status Quo Tribute @ Oscars, Camposol B

Saturday 7

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Mazarrn Bahia Leo Club @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 7-9pm (12-18 year olds)
Samaritans in Spain Opening Ceremony for Revamped Centre @ Punta Prima

ADAPT Meeting @ Pensionista de Hogar, San Pedro 10.30am


Welcome Meeting @ 2pm
Soul/Motown Afternoon/Richie Alexander @ Bar Med,
El Alamillo, Pto de Mazarrn 1-4.30pm

Sunday 8

Artisan Market @ Bullas


Walking Route with Discovering Moratalla/Casicasdel Porto to
Rincn de las Huertas 8am
Mazarrn FC v CF Molina (home)
ESAMD Remembrance Lunch @ Camposol 2pm
MCC Events Group Lunch/Live Entertainment 18 (20 non-members)
inc transport from Camposol & MCC

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On 4th September the live act was the Tex


Mex Kowboys. It was their first time with
us, but certainly not the last. The loudest
part of the night was the response from
those attending when asked if they would
like them to return. They have a pedal
steel guitarist who got a standing ovation

at the end of the night. They sang really


good songs not normally done by other
artistes.
We meet the 1st Friday of every month,
starting at 7.45pm. There is dancing/
requests until 9pm when the live act
comes on.
Our next night is Friday 2nd October which
sees the return of the North South Country
Boys, who are establishing themselves as
favourites and regulars. Entry is only 4.

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What we are trying to do is bring the best


Country Music acts our funds will allow,
wherever they come from; Spain/UK etc.
If your feet tap to Country Music and you
enjoy a good night out in friendly company,
why not come along and join us? You will
be made most welcome.

Autumn Adventures
The month of October is in my opinion the
best time of the year for travel; usually
good weather just about wherever you
might go and the summer crush is gone.
This month we would like to suggest some
great places to visit and get to know the
country you have chosen to live in or visit.
Spain has a wealth of culture and natural
beauty and it is a pleasure to discover new
places, admire the architecture, enjoy
the gastronomy which differs greatly
from place to place, or immerse yourself
in the cultural diversity. See a Flamenco
Show in a cave in Granada, visit the Royal
Equestrian School and watch a show of
Dancing Horses in Jerez de La Frontera, be
amazed at the enormous wooden statues
built and displayed in Valencia in March
lasting just 5 days before being burnt to
cinders on the night of March 19th, visit the
vast Prado Museum or the smaller jewel

of Reina Sofia in Madrid, wander through


the Gell Park in Barcelona, under arches
designed by Antonio Gaud. Nature beckons
everywhere. Spain is not only beaches and
sea, although these are wonderful and
ubiquitous. The mountain regions of Sierra
Nevada and the Pyrenees, as well as the
Picos de Europa in Asturias, offer amazing
hiking trails as well as winter skiing. There
are many natural parks as well throughout
the country, such as Doana in the southwest and Monfrage in Cceres.

Of course it is possible to visit all and any


of these wonderful places on your own, but
we can offer some short breaks leaving
from, among other pick-up points in Murcia
or Alicante, Camposol A. This month we
will explain just a few of the most popular
trips, but you can pop into our office on
Camposol A and get a brochure with all the
programmes available up to March 2016
and shortly for the rest of 2016.

If you want to learn the line dances done


on our nights, Ann and Roy run a FREE line
dance class every Wednesday at 7pm in
the Camposol Cultural Centre.
Further information can be found on our
Facebook page.

Classic Andaluca, for either 4, 6 or 8


days; this tour will take you first to Sevilla,
the capital city of Andaluca and a stunning
introduction to the Andalucian culture and
gastronomy, then a visit to Crdoba and
finally to Granada, where you can visit the
Alhambra Palace, one of the most important
and impressive monuments in the world.
On November 11th there is a 4 day trip,
for just 280 pp, including the coach from
Camposol, half-board in a centrally located
hotel in both cities and an English speaking
guide. The 8 day tour, available for October
25th includes a stay in Granada and visits
to Baeza and Antequera, passing though
the beautiful olive groves of Jaen and
Crdoba, as well as a visit to Ronda with its
spectacular scenery and ancient bull-ring.
Price for this trip is just 390 half-board.
You might want to concentrate on one
city at a time, so you can book 2, 3,
4, 7 or 9 days in Granada, or combine
Granada with a day-trip to Gibraltar.
Other possibilities are a 4 day visit to
Madrid, visiting Toledo and Chinchn on
the way. On 18th October there is a special
all-English speaking tour for 3 days, B & B
for just 190 pp.
For those who wish a real Spanish
adventure, there are special bus tours
(departures from Totana or Alhama,
as well as Murcia or Cartagena), to the
North of Spain; 6 day tours including full
board, wine/water with your meals for
as little as 230 pp. Enjoy a bus tour
with Spanish pensioners to Galicia, or for
just 299 pp visit La Rioja, with wineries
and monasteries, full board and many
excursions included in the price.
Pop into our office on Camposol A,
us at info@dragontours.net
details and booking. We hope to
soon and wish you a wonderful
discovering Spain.

or email
for full
see you
journey

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After the usual tough pre-season schedule


Mazarrn FC began their campaign in the
Preferente Autonomica on 6th September
with a very difficult home game against
Sangonera UCAM. Mazarrn, who were
promoted last season, faced a team who
had just missed out on promotion to the
Tercera Division, losing out in the play-offs
after finishing the regular season in sixth
position.

away games at 8 for members and 10


for non-members. Full details of all games
and coach departure are normally not
announced until the Wednesday before the
weekend on which the game is to be played
and are advertised in the local media,
on www.mazarronfc.es, Los Amigos
de Mazarrn FC Facebook page and
on posters at various points throughout
Camposol and Mazarrn.
Forthcoming fixtures:
Sunday 4th October Sporting Club
Aguileno (away)
Sunday 11th October AD Alquerias (home)
Sunday 18th October Cartagena FC (away)
Sunday 25th October Jumilla CD (home)
Sunday 1st November SFC Minerva (away)
Sunday 8th November CF Molina (home)

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Mazarrn fielded only three of last years


regular team in their starting line up and
were without the clubs most prolific scorer
in recent years, Tolo. Tolo, whose 40 goals
last year were a key factor in Mazarrons
promotion has moved to CD Minera in the
Third Division and his goals will be difficult
to replace.
After a close fought first half Sangonera
scored twice in the second period to take
the three points, but Mazarrn showed
that their new team was starting to blend
together under new coach Victor. The
improvement continued in the first away
game, another tough encounter at Beniajan
who were promoted with Mazarrn last
season. Mazarrn fell behind to a hotly
disputed goal just after half time, but
equalised with 20 minutes remaining. The
best move of the game saw Silverio racing
down the right wing before crossing to
Jose and Mazarrns new striker calmly
side-footed the ball into the net.
Mazarrns home games are normally
played on Sundays with varying kick off
times. Los Amigos de Mazarrn FC
organise a supporters coach to most

The Los Amigos Monthly Luncheon


Club went to Alhama in August and
the September lunch in Cartagena was
fully booked. To avoid disappointment,
please contact Barbara by email on
pamada.1130@yahoo.co.uk for details
of all Luncheon Club events.

numerous
TV show and
performed
at
such
prestigious
events
as
A n d r e w
Flintoffs
Testimonial
Dinner. The
event
will
be
jointly
sponsored
by
Ibex
Insurance
and
The
Club House.
T i c k e t s
40
which
includes a 5 course dinner with beer, wine
and soft drinks included during the serving
of dinner. There are also a limited number of
VIP tickets at 50 which includes preferred
seating and admission to a VIP Reception
with the celebrity guests in a private room
at the hotel prior to the dinner.

Members and friends enjoyed a great


evening at a BBQ hosted by members
Alan and Sue Lyle at their home on 3rd
September. Everyone entered into the
spirit of the occasion bringing their own
refreshments and Alan and Sue produced
a delicious barbeque which was enjoyed by
all. All profits raised were donated to
Los Amigos funds.
The AGM took place on 26th August on
Camposol C and Dave Perks became the
new President for the next two years,
replacing Gerard Mulligan. Much progress
has been made over the last two years,
particularly on the social side and we are
sure that this will continue in the future.
Retiring Executive Committee members
Dave John and Dave Reddyhough were
thanked for their contributions during their
time in office and three new members
joined the Executive: Alan Lyle, Peter Page
and Keith Salter.
This years Presidents Bash will be held
on Camposol C on Tuesday 6th October.
The excellent Geckos will provide the
musical entertainment. Tickets, including a
fabulous BBQ supper are 13 for members
and 15 for non-members. Tickets for
show only 8.
The 7th Annual Los Amigos de Mazarrn
FC Gala Evening & Dinner will be held on
Wednesday 16th March. This year we have
secured the services of the funniest speaker
on the Football After-Dinner Circuit, former
Burnley, Wolves and Huddersfield Town
star, Steve Kindon. MC and comedian will
be Gary Marshall who has an excellent
reputation in the UK having appeared in

Full details of the dinner and other


events during Gala Week will be in next
months edition along with ticket sale
details, but if you would like to reserve
tickets for this unique event please
email pamada.1130@yahoo.co.uk or
losamigosdemazarronfc@hotmail.
co.uk
Los Amigos de Mazarrn FC weekly
meetings are held every Thursday on
Sector C at 4 pm (exception the last
Thursday of each month which is reserved
for the Members Business Meeting and is
open to members only).
Los Amigos membership costs 10 which
includes reduced coach travel and reduced
prices to most of our social events. More
information from
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The first was our annual tussle with our


friends of Los Amigos Golf at the superb

Twenty handicapper Pat Hurley was in top


form for Los Nietos Golf Society after
the summer break.
Pat scored 40 Stableford points to win
the societys September competition at
Hacienda Riquelme. To top an excellent
afternoon he also won the prize for Nearest
the Pin with his second shot to the tenth.

course of Hacienda del Alamo. The


result, after a long hot day, was another
narrow win for the FOGGS team and after
five years the score now stands at FOGGS
3 - Los Amigos Golf 2. Well done everybody
for making the effort.
Our second outing was to the outstanding
course of Aguilon Golf Resort which I
know is a favourite for many players. On
an equally hot and humid day the players
responded with some very high scores
and Lenny Whalen showed his class with a
massive 37 points score on his card. This
score made him Overall Winner and also
Winner of Division Two with Dave Gautier a
close Second both overall and in Division
Two with 36 points. In Division Three,
Peter Hansford took top spot scoring 31
points with Anne Kilshaw coming in as
Runner-Up with 28 points. Meanwhile, up
in Division One, Dave Simpson took the
prize for first place with 29 points and the
Nearest The Pin prizes were won by Lenny,

partners and friends for a presentation BBQ


at El Fraile Bar and Restaurant, Los Nietos.
The special Samurai sword presentation
was made to Colin Clarke for being the
most improved player.
The annual Captains Day will take place
on Tuesday, October 6th at Hacienda Del
Alamo, starting at 11am (40 for members,
45 for guests, including buggy).
The November event for the Henry Wilce
Trophy will be held at Serena Golf on
Wednesday 4th at 11.20am (32 walking,
40 with buggy).

Anne, Brian Hills, Paul Western and Roger


Olorenshaw. The Twos Pot was equally
shared by Lenny and our guest Brian Hills.
Our next outing is to Lorca Golf Resort on
October 29th and anyone who would like to
join FOGGS or just play as a guest please
contact Dave on 868 082 013.

start (40 including buggy).


Lo Romero is the venue for the January
event on Wednesday 6th at 11.40am (40
for members, 45 for guests, including
buggy).
New
members
and
guests
are
always welcome. To find out more,
email crazygolfers55@gmail.com or
call in at El Fraile Bar and Restaurant, Los
Nietos.

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Despite the intense heat Fuente Old


Guard continued their schedule with two
fixtures during August.

On
Wednesday
December
2nd
the
competition is at Roda Golf with a 10.24am

In 2nd place on 39 points was Society ViceCaptain, Glyn Greasley, playing off 14, who
also won the Nearest the Pin prize for hole
seven.
Fellow 14-handicapper Alan McNicol
finished 3rd on 32 points and was Nearest
the Pin at the 15th hole.
Twelve-handicapper Trevor Beechey won
the prize for the Longest Drive at the
fourth.
Twenty members and one guest took part
and afterwards they were joined by wives,

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Firemen v Police Golf Competition


A great day
was had by all
on Wednesday
9th September
when
40
participants
took part in
the
Annual
Policemen v
Firemen Golf
Competition.
The Old Bill
won with a
6 games to
4
majority.
This
annual
competition
was
first
played on 9th
September
2009 due to the fact it was 999.
There were nearest the pin prizes on all
the par threes Cats sponsored 2 of
these and the two CaptainsJohn Layland
& Lloyd Roberts policeman and fireman
respectively sponsored the other 2 holes,
The Club House sponsored the nearest
the pin with the second shot. We are
very appreciative of all the sponsorship
we receive it makes these events so much
more enjoyable. This annual Competition
was first played on the 9th September 2009
due to the fact it was 999.
Charity Quiz Night
The CGA are holding a Charity Quiz Night
on Friday 30th October (date changed from
9th October as there had been a double
booking at the venue). Optional supper
of chicken & sliced potatoes for 5 to be
served 6.30-7.30pm or arrive at 8pm for
quiz. Phil Halton is MC and Quiz Master
ably assisted by his wife Ida. The CGAs
chosen charities this year are FAST and
MABS. Everyone welcome. Please put
your names down on the notice board
in the club bar or in the mens changing
rooms. Teams of up to six. Please indicate
whether meal required or not.

Away Day Altorreal


The CGA is organising an Away Day at
Altorreal on 16th October. 32.50 with a
buggy (members 30). Non-members very
welcome. Tee times for 40 people have
been provisionally booked. There will be
an individual Stableford Competition with
separate prizes for Ladies and Gents. On
our return to Camposol we will be going
for an optional 3 course meal for 10 (nonplaying partners invited). Please put your
name down on the poster in the mens
changing room indicating if meal required
or email bettylloyd1560@hotmail.com.
August Club de Golf Competition
This
was
held
on
Wednesday
th
26 .
40
p e o p l e
players teed
off
from
holes 1 and
10 in perfect
weather. It
was a closely
f o u g h t
competition
and a good
time
was
had by all.
The sponsor
for this event
was
The
Club House
and
their
support and
contribution to the prize fund was much
appreciated. The prizes were presented by
Stuart Fearn, assisted by Club Golf Captain
Dave Mitchell.
Winners:
Overall Winner - Malcolm Lee 38 pts C/B
Overall R/Up - Muus Swiebel 38 pts C/B
Ladies Winner - Vron Porter 37 pts
Cat 1 Winner - Steve Dixon 37 pts C/B
Cat 1 R/Up - Aaron Maul 37 pts C/B
Cat 2 Winner - Geoff Grove 35 pts C/B

Cat 2 R/Up - Billy Prest 35 pts C/B


Well done to
participants.

all

the

winners

and

FAST Charity Competition


On Saturday 12th September FAST held a
Charity Golf Competition. 18 teams of four
participated; the winning team came in
with a fantastic score of 167. There was a
Nearest The Pin prize on all of the par three
holes; the 11th hole was sponsored by CGA
who gave a separate prize for ladies and
gents. There was also a Ladies Longest
Drive prize on the 8th hole sponsored by
Eugene and Denise Toye and won by Vron
Porter. The Longest Drive for men was on
the 16th hole and was won by Tony Burns.
The raffle raised over 247 and the total
amount raised at the end of the day was
1,842. FAST were delighted with the
results and were extremely grateful for
everyone who made the whole day such
a great success. CGA look forward to a
repeat event next year.

Christmas Dinner Dance


This will be on 18th December. Tickets 25
for an 8 course meal, coffee, liquors, wine,
beer, water AND soft drinks all whilst you
are eating your meal. There will be an
optional bus stopping at all the usual stops
on Camposol and Mazarrn Country Club
for 5 return.
Costa Clida Ladies League
We are all looking forward to the new
season starting as we all enjoy our Ladies
League encounters in a competitive but
friendly spirit. We are desperate for more
teams in the League to make it more
competitive. If you are group of Lady
Golfers who would like to be part of our
group you are very welcome to join us. We
play at reciprocal golf courses at reduced
green fees. You only need a group of 6
ladies, so if you are interested in joining
us or would like more information please
email bettylloyd1560@hotmail.com.

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On retiring to
the 19th, the
cards were
c h e c k e d
and with a
good score
of 40 points
Ian
Dalley
(pictured)
was declared
the Winner.
Ian
has
recently
returned
from hospital
treatment
and

The heat is off!


On Thursday 27th August, 16 members
and one guest of Straight Down the
Middle Golf Society played their monthly
Stapleford at La Serena Golf.
With a nice early start at 9am the round
got under way and the members were soon
into the swing of things! A lot of water is
the signature of this golf course and before
long mutterings could be heard from those
who had just lost another ball.
Despite the loss of balls, it was generally
accepted to have been a good day and a
test for all.

The course and specifically the greens


were in immaculate condition and the
playing format of a Pinehurst Competition
meant a brilliant golf day ensued. Huge
thanks must go to all the staff at Lorca
Gold Resort for hastily rearranging the
competition and presenting the course in
such immaculate condition.

side of the bridge, finally coming to rest


in the middle of the fairway on the far side
of the Grand Canyon. Easy Game! Mind
you it might not have been so easy for
Les.
Only 2 holes previously Les went to fetch
a putter from his bag on the buggy only
to find...no bag! Which one of yooos as
ad mi clubs? enquired Les. They were
eventually located lying, like a dead body,
hundreds of yards back up the fairway.
Goodness knows what speed Less buggy
was travelling at for him not to have heard
the crunch as they hit the fairway, but the
committee are looking into the matter!
The day was won by Bob Rowe, Mick
Madgwick, Dave Gautier and Arthur
Anthoney with a brilliant 179 points 21
points ahead of second place!!!

In 2nd place with a very creditable score of


35 was Stuart Boocock and 3rd was Paul
Allsop with 31 points.
Our October meet has still to be decided,
but all members will be notified asap.
Guests of course are always welcome.
Geoff Sharp
hatters45@msn.com

there are team prizes for the first 3 teams


and Nearest The Pin prizes on all of the
par 3s.
If you want to enter a team or if you
would like to become one of our fantastic
sponsors, please get in touch through
our website below. You will all be most
welcome.
For further information about the society,
its fundraising, 2015 Open (Charity Day)
and future events, please go to
www.losamigosgolfsociety.es

Nearest The Pin Winners were Ray


Reynolds (4), David Davidson (6), John
Dawson (8) Fred Harvey (10) and Gareth
Buckland (12). A great day all round!

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The originally planned September


Competition had to be cancelled due to
inclement weather (too hot and sunny!!).
However a virtual presentation evening
still went ahead following serious
deliberations by the LAGS Pools Panel.
Thankfully the real Lorca Competition
was hastily rearranged and finally went
ahead on Thursday 10th September.

members are wondering what they did


to him as this is his second win in seven
months! The Handicap Secretary will no
doubt wipe the smile from his face.

Many people (specifically golfers)


would have us believe that golf is
a difficult game.
A few incidents
during the day seriously challenge
this assertion!
After only playing the game for 4 weeks,
Joe Malone managed to birdie the par 3,
10th hole. This alone will be enough to
keep Joe interested for months to come.
Also, on the extremely difficult 17th hole
and faced with an enormous second shot
over a ravine (an abyss some would
say!), Les Dryden was having problems
even picturing his second shot. Its
easy! one of his ever helpful playing
partners proclaimed. Just hit it across
the bridge!!! Les took a long swing,
picked his head up and pulled the ball left.
It hit the handrail of the bridge and then,
in a manner akin to a pinball machine,
ricocheted between the handrails either

Dont Forget
The next competition is our Charity Day.
The LAGS Open will be on Monday 5th
October at Hacienda del Alamo Golf Club.
The event format is a Texas Scramble for
teams of 4 players and there are chances
to win BIG prizes. On one of the par 3s
and thanks to the generosity of one of our
key sponsors Kia, there is a chance to win
a Kia car for a hole in one!!!! Additionally

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The above statistics may well be accurate


when applied to the local, internal housing
market in Spain, but a quick analysis of
our own property performance figures
illustrates something completely different

and this is easily explained.


To begin with, the vast majority of our
buying clients are from Northern and
Eastern Europe and in particular the most
active sector is from those countries that
are not in the Euro Zone such as The United
Kingdom, Norway, Denmark and Sweden.
In the past few months there has been a
steady weakening of the Euro, but at the
beginning of March this year the Euro has
plunged to new lows, not witnessed since
2007. In fact as I write this column, 1
British Pound buys 1.43!! Against the
Norwegian Krona the Euro has fared even
worse.
Looking at Spanish property prices from a
British buyers perspective you would see
the following example:
In December 2014 a 159,000 Neptuno

Marketing Your Holiday Let Tips for 2016


*

Say the word. Word of mouth is easy


and best of all, as it is free! Let your
friends, colleagues and family know
about your holiday home and offer a
special rate as an incentive.

Work. If you have a notice board,


social site, in-house magazine or
similar at work, then place an advert
there for your holiday home.

Local area. Put up adverts in your local


shops, sports centres, supermarkets
and anywhere else with notice boards.
If you make adverts with tear-off strips
people can remove the contact details.

Business cards. Get some business


cards and leave them at your property
for your guests to take away and
hopefully pass on to other people.
Always carry some with you to hand
out at every opportunity!

Working with Owners. Team up with


other owners on the same resort. This
way, if you cant take a booking you
can pass it on to someone who can.
The favour will hopefully be returned
in the future. In addition, large parties
wanting to book may need multiple
properties, so share the bookings
around when it is feasible.

Feeling Board? Although some folk


consider a rental board a security risk,
as it may advertise an empty property,
the other side of the coin is that
WITHOUT a board, how do prospective
clients know that your villa is for rent?
The Spanish in particular like to drive
around an area and call the number
off the boards to check for prices and
availability.

Language Barrier. If your home


country is outside the normal language
zone for your agent, then consider
using an agent or site in your native
language. Here at OwnersAway, we
handle enquiries in French, Spanish

and English, but we also deal with


clients from Scandinavia, Holland, and
all over the world. Pricing also differs
by economic zone, with the UK a hard
market at the moment and the Spanish
market also very price-driven. You
may be able to charge better rates in
your own country and have a separate
pricing strategy, with booking still
handled by your local agent.
*

Kitted Out. Clients are becoming


increasingly demanding with respect to
the appliances and features of homes.
Air-con is seen as essential for July and
August by many families. Some people
will not consider a rental without
a dishwasher. For many the TV is
important. As a minimum, you should
have a modern digital TV which can
receive some programmes in English,
but which will satisfy your Spanish

villa on Camposol would have cost a British


buyer 134,745 when the exchange rate
was 1.18 to the pound. Today, at a rate
of 1.43 to the pound, that same villa is
now 111,189! The equivalent of a 20%
price reduction!
For the foreseeable future many Currency
Exchange providers are predicting it to
fluctuate between 1.38 to 1.44 to the
GBP, so now is a very good time to put your
property on the market if youre looking for
a quick sale!
Kenneth Whettall
Commercial Director
Fuente Alamo Real Estate/Murcia
Coast & Country
Info@fuentealamorealestate.com
Tel 0034 968 598 173

clients too. A DVD is also very useful,


with a selection of DVDs in as many
languages as you can. Local charity
shops are a good place to buy these
very cheaply.
*

No Place Like Home. The bare walls


of a new villa can be a little harsh,
especially if you do not have any
curtains to soften the look. Pictures,
candles, ornaments and curtains allow
you to make your villa individual and
allow you to add a personal touch to
help the property stand out from the
crowd.

Liz Edmiston
OwnersAway Property Rentals &
Management
Tel 691 977 107
info@ownersaway.com
www.ownersaway.com

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According to the official INE (National


Institute of Statistics) figures released
on 3rd March 2015, Spanish residential
property prices rose by 1.8% in 2014. The
increase was virtually all in the final quarter
of the year and was clearly definable by
the flurry of sales we experienced leading
up to the Christmas period. However, Tinsa
- the national property appraisal/valuation
company used by many banks, have
released data showing an average drop
in property values across Spain of 3.6%
in February 2015, with the Mediterranean
coastal housing stock suffering the worst
with a decrease in value of over 4%.

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115

158
971
916
354

433
828
717
232

Health & Beauty:


AguaEs (11)
691 957
Alternative Therapies (71)
634 327
Barbara the Nurse (73) 603 265
Calida Caring Agency (36)
634 317
Freedom Health & Beauty (42)
638 893
Health Treatments by Lisa (22)
626 960
Healthy H20 (35)
647 424
Janes Salon (49)
968 158
The Beauty Palace (95) 968 971
The Fuschia Beauty Clinic (37)
630 439
691 916
The Salon (67)
The Salon 2 (67)
686 354
Water Filters Spain (57) 677 353

395
241
164
092
357
354
430
433
828
480
717
232
136

Heating & Aircon:


AC Services (85)
672 850 963
Calida Gas& Oil (71)
659 761 771
Camposol Heating & Maintenance (4)
968 199 184
Louis Harris (71)
619 712 821
Sol Pellet (35)
697 949 519
T J Electricals (15)
868 181 121
Home Furnishings:
Curtain Call (52)
616 240 171
Yorkshire Linen, Pto de Maz (9)
968 595 946
Yorkshire Linen, San Javier (9)
968 193 912

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979
153
046
595

851
396
167
945

199 025
156 583

Internet Cafs:
Camposol Computers (95)
968 199 191
Compusurf (95)
968 970 666
Kennels/Catteries/Pet Care:
Catatonic (56)
655 141 721
Kitchen Fitters/Suppliers:
German Kutchen Studio (69)
636 306 711
Kitchens Plus1 (63)
968 184 235
Laundrettes:
Los Belones Launderette (65)
968 569 096
Legal Services:
ANRA Consulting (10)
968 979 851
Auna (26)
968 703 473
Corral & Alcaraz(12)
968 078 754
Costa Clida Property Serv (43)
968 199 251
Ferrandez (Cartagena) (23)
968 521 008
Ferrandez (Pto de Maz) (23)
968 154521
Gestoria Carvajal (73)
968 154 045
Legal View (85)
968 199 237
Metamediacion La Red (36)
968 199 025
Professional & Legal Solutions (7)
968 595 826
Silvente (85)
968 332 058
Locksmiths:
ADS Locksmiths (85)
Locksmith Murcia (46)

600 255 250


609 265 899

Mechanics:
Bolarin Neumaticos (14)
968
Colair (24)
661
Decklid Auto Services (71)
626
Eurotyre Totana (13)
968
Ken Sherwood (19)
679
Kwik Fix (42)
968
Mobile Mechanic Peter (35)
666
Mobility Products:
Freedom Mobility (42)

632 349
175 958
678
424
646
972

840
605
859
006

Printing & Design:


Entorno Grafico (29)
Mister Print (42)

968 654 007


638 893 357

Property Maintenance/Management:
Hacienda Villa Services (69)
680 514 490
MJF Handyman Services (92)
640 195 928
Property Rentals:
Hacienda Villa Services (69)
680 514 490
La Manga 4 U (65) 0044 7921 351298
OwnersAway (53)
691 977 107
Sensol Golf Villa Rentals (75)
968 970 614
Property Sales:
Aagaard Property (Solhuse Real Estate)
(71)
968 105 333
Best of Spanish (67)
968 598 173
Casas del Mar (23)
968 152 350
Fuente Alamo Real Estate (49)
968 598 173
Hacienda Villa Services (69)
680 514 490
Holmes & Pegg (88)
968 199 290
Old Farmhouses (38)
968 159 631
Removals & Storage:
Advance Moves (33)
968 654
Costa Clida Transport (89)
660 359
Hardy Removals (60)
696 180
Lords Removals & Storage (92)
608 061
Mar Menor Removals (53)
696 621
Retail Outlets:
Cash Ruperez (26)
669
Costa Pool (93)
669
968
Don Tecnico (54)
Gafas,es Opticians (59) 868
German Kutchen Studio (69)
636
T J Electricals (15)
868
Security:
AC Services (85)
ADS Locksmiths (61)
Eriks Metal Works (44)
Locksmith Murcia (46)
The Forge (85)

672
600
636
609
618

471
565
594
300

659 232 507


659 315 130
697 949 519

Spas & Hot Tubs:


Eurospas (5)

650 722 905

Sport & Leisure:


Anglo Info (87)
CDA Fitness (80)
Costa Clida Radio (39)
Espua Adventure (47)
Yoga with Lisa (22)

617
634
968
968
626

213
304
595
631
960

969
087
862
008
354

Swimming Pool Construction, Cleaning &


Maintenance:
Costa Pool (93)
669 565 402
Khn Pool Service (56) 968 138 638
Jorge Pools (37)
674 168 000
Watermaid (17)
646 705 088
Telephone & Mobile Providers:
Compusurf (95)
968 970 666
Mas Movil (17)
1473*
Telitec (3)
965743473

667

Translation:
Costa Clida Property Serv (43)
968 199 251
Metamediacion La Red (36)
968 199 025

956
634

Travel Agents:
Dragon Tours (82)

872

TV & Satellite:
CTV Aerial & Satellite Systems (44)
600 218 046
Loco Murcia (32)
671 682 579
Rainbow Satellites (20) 686 358 475
Streamon (51)
968 959 673
T J Electricals (15)
868 181 121
628 234 045
YPM Satellites (85)

884

058
402
825
400

306 711
181 121

850
255
050
265
963

Solar Power:
Freesol (55)
Solar Directa (31)
Sol Pellet (35)

963
250
008
899
958

968 199 021

VeterinaryClinics:
Clinica Veterinaria Pto Maz (60)
968 153
Emerg 608 466
Clinica Veterinaria Sur Este (62)
965 352
Veterinary Clinic Maskota (43)
968 597

931
553
438
929

Emerg 619 378 473

161 129

638 893 357

Motorhomes
UK Motorhomes Wanted (24)
0044 797 66 2395
Outdoor Living:
DFS (63)
Furniture Plus (96)
Kruger Canopies (16)
Woodworks Direct (36)

968
968
968
649

334
482
590
540

194
456
258
016

Painting and Decorating:


Pinturas Acosta (7)
626 960 354
RJB Dcor Painting (32) 699 044 742
Plumbers:
Apache 24/7 Plumbing (85)
674 788 693
Camposol Heating & Maintenance (4)
968 199 184
Paul the Plumber (10)
634 326 804

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Insurance:
ANRA Consulting (10)
968
ASSSA (49)
968
H R Insurance (46)
669
Ibex (35)
968
Metamediacion La Red (36)
968
Nash Warren (25)
968

Albacete

Alicante

Cieza
3. Calasparra
Moratalla

26. Fortuna
27. Blanca

6. Caravaca De
La Cruz

7. Cehegin

Orihuela

A-7

RM-15

N-332

Catral

Archena
Molina de
Segura

33. Bullas

16. Mula

Murcia

17. Pliego

Torrevieja

Alcantarilla

C-3315
RM-1

El Berro

La Paca

RM-2

RM-3

A-7

RM-23

34.
11. La Torre
28. San Pedro del Pinatar
Roldan
29. Torre 19. San Javier
9. Fuente
Pacheco
Alamo
12. Los Alcazares

32. El Paraton
33. Cuesta
5. Caadas del
Las Palas Blanca
Lorca Romero
4. Camposol RM-3
20. Tallante

Vlez Rubio

A-91

14. Mazarrn

22. Purias

AP-7

Pilar De La Horadada

RM-19

1. Alhama
de Murcia
Aledo
21. Totana

A-30

AP-7

8. El Algar 10. La Manga


13. Los Belones
24. Cabo de Palos
32. La Union
25. La Manga Club
Cartagena

2. Bolnuevo 18. Puerto de


Mazarrn

31. guilas

Vera

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