Costa Cálida Chronicle March 2016

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Date: March 2016
Issue: 4
Volume: XV
March sees Mothering Sunday, St Patricks

Day, Spanish Fathers Day and of course
Easter, so there is lots to do this month.
Be aware that many shops will be closed
over some of the festivals, so check local
opening hours. If shopping is your thing,
there are many advertisers to tempt
you and this month we have many new
advertisers including Leroy Merlins in
Cartagena and Oceans Rattan Furniture
to tempt you with a huge range of items to
brighten up your house and garden.
What a busy month we have had, with so
many new customers and others coming
back after a short break! We would also
like to welcome Joe Holmes back with his
column Komputer Korner.
Once again we would like to thank Liz

Edmiston for her second part of Out and
About telling us about her trip to Jaen.
One of our readers has already sent in
an article about her trip to Almeria which
we will be publishing next month. Have
you been somewhere that you would like
to share with our readers? If so, please
sent it in to us at costacalidachronicle@
gmail.com
Enjoy all festivities this month. There will
be various Processions/Parades taking
place in all the local towns and cities
during Easter which is an important time
in the Spanish calendar. As usual we have
struggled to get full details prior to the
magazine going to print, but go to the
www.costacalidachronicle.
blog
at
blogspot.com/ for up-to-date
information.
Happy Easter from all at the Chronicle
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If you are an existing customer 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.
Easter is early this year, so dont be caught

out make sure you buy your Easter
Eggs and Hot Cross Buns NOW to save
disappointment. Lizs Caf, Camposol
B have a wide range of Easter Eggs and
at only 10 for 3. It will be hard to find
these products at that price anywhere else
locally. They will literally be flying off the
shelves.
Llamas Chimeneas in Mazarrn Town

sell pellets for all pellet fires which fulfil all
the European regulations. They are made
with natural and high quality wood. Buy 10
bags and get free delivery locally. 1 x 15kg
bag cost just 4.5.
For all designs of fires; gas, pellet or woodburning, call 968 591 030
They speak English and French
Tel 696 724 123
After 25 years helping clients find a suitable

property to buy, or sell a property, Cathy
and Barry at Old Farmhouses Murcia SL
are still available to cover all aspects of
sales in Spain. Experts in the sale of rural
properties from fincas to small lock up
and leave holiday homes in the antique
quarters, they will give you professional
advice.
Old Farmhouses Murcia SL, Calle

Pedro Guerrero 14 (between Sabadel and
Santander banks), Fuente Alamo
Tel 968 154 631/646 358 222
2016 has been an unbelievable time

already for property sales at Another
World Properties and they are urgently
seeking more properties to add to their
portfolio of sales. Particularly required are
properties on Camposol Sectors A & B,
but also there is still a demand for other
sectors of Camposol and the surrounding
areas.
Call 968 592 679
Spring is almost upon us; a particular time

of year when the garden needs tidying up
in readiness for sitting outside in the sun
and taking in the lovely colours of plants
and foliage. All Seasons Gardens offer
a complete service from planning your
garden, tree/palm cutting and removing/
disposing of your garden waste legally.
Furthermore, new in March discounts are
available for those over 65 years of age.
Call Mikey on 640 079 161
Its that time of the year again! El Faro,

the bar with by far the best views of the
bay of Puerto de Mazarrn opens its doors
for Easter. This is an extra special time
as this year is their 50th Anniversary, so
pop in to El Faro for a cocktail, speciality
ice cream or coffee between 23rd and 27th
March from 3.30pm until late.
Tel 968 594 352
Curtain Call now have a Facebook page

where you can see a wide variety of
examples of their work. Curtain Call have
been providing a reliable and professional
service in made to measure curtains,
blinds and soft furnishings at sensible
prices since 2002.
Call 616 240 171 or visit their Facebook
page Curtain Call, Spain
Dont forget that Healthy H20 not only

supply and fit Drinking Water Filter
Systems, but also offer installation of
Whole House Scale Busters which reduces
the lime-scale build-up and also makes the
water feel softer.
The opening of the new Spa at The Beauty

Palace will be ready to welcome you in
March. Facilities available will include
Infrared Sauna, Hot Tub and Steam Room.
With their current offer of only 15 for
a mini-manicure and wash & blow dry
available during the month, and Mothers
Day on 6th, there is no better time to treat
yourself (or your loved one).
Tel 968 971 828 to reserve you pampering
session.
Murcia Security Systems are excited

to announce the opening of their shop
on Camposol A. Services include CCTV
for your business and home, worldwide
monitoring on mobiles and tablets, a
large range of cameras and alarms, sales
and repairs of laptops and pcs and free
callouts and quotations.
Call in to see Murcia Security Systems
Monday-Friday 10am-2pm or call 968 199
637.
For Healthy Water and a Healthy Life call

Healthy H20 on 968 437 270
A Fresh New Look For Spring!

With Spring just around the corner, theres
no better time to update your home.
Yorkshire Linens new season collections
are arriving and there are some stunning
designs to inspire you! Mix things up with
a fresh colour or pattern to brighten up
your home. Whatever your style, you can
get the latest looks at Yorkshire Linen.
Tel 968 595 946 (Mazarrn)
968 193 912 (San Javier)
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A new service by Pampered Paws is now

available. If you are going away and want
your pets to stay in the comfort of their
own home, Pampered Paws will come to
you. In addition, you can be secure in the
knowledge your home is also being looked
after.
From 1st March the Bar Med kitchen in

El Alamillo, Puerto de Mazarrn will be
open 6 days a week from 11am-3.30pm
and 7-9.30pm (Closed all Day Tuesday &
Sunday Evenings). The bar is open 7 days
a week from 11am. Saturday Night Dinner
Shows are now with an option of Menu del
Noche or A la Carte.
Call them now on 634 302 388 - a few

dates in Easter can still be accommodated.
Tel 968 595 864 to make your reservation.
Our grateful thanks goes to all the Branch

Members, Friends, Local Businesses,
Churches, Consulates and Embassies, as
well as the many Clubs and Individuals
who have contributed to this amount.
At the Legions Annual Conference on 29th
January awards were presented including
the Recruiting Award to Pinoso Branch,
the Poppy Award (for the highest amount
per member raised for the Appeal) going
to Gran Alacant and La Marina Branch
for their efforts of in excess of 345 per
member. Welfare Caseworker Scrolls
went to two members of Orihuela Costa
and District Branch for their work over and
above what would normally be expected.
In the coming months the work of The
Royal British Legion in Spain, as well
as how the welfare money is spent, will be
included in press articles.
If you would like to know more about The

Royal British Legion in Spain, or find a
Branch in your locality, please contact the
secretary on secretary.rbl.dns@gmail.
com or ring 648 860 251
For all welfare enquiries, the number to
ring is 676 451 780
www.britishlegion.org.uk/counties/
spain-north
Peggy Wyatt
Public Relations Officer
Once again,
The Royal
B r i t i s h
Legion
in
Spain
is
indebted
to
the
wonderful
g e n e r o s i t y,
not only of
our
expat
community,
but to all
nationalities
w
h
o
contributed
to the 2015
Poppy Appeal. The final total was an
incredible 171,543.43 and this was
achieved in spite of the difficult financial
times in which we live.
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This poem will probably bring back a few memories for some!
We bought a finca today!
We sat at a long table with the Notary at the head,
The old owners opposite,
Papers gone through, checked, signed and countersigned.
Finally, a large manila envelope, stuffed with cash, handed over.
The owners preferred it that way.
Sealed with a kiss and handshake.
We own a finca!
What the hell have we done?
Yes, we own a side of a mountain.
Our finca stands on an ancient terrace,
Flat, with a commanding view out to sea; the Bay of Mazarrn
below.
Our finca, five good-sized rooms inside, being built of pretty sturdy
stone,
With some walls missing, others collapsed, while others lean out or
in.
The roof is simple, really not problem. There is none.
Hang on though; the roof tiles are there.
The water deposito, sieve-like in its present form.
No running water, no sanitation, no electricity,
No telephone, even the mobile signal rather poor.
Spanish State Visit

This visit will celebrate close royal and historic
ties between the United Kingdom and Spain,
says British Ambassador Simon Manley who
has welcomed the announcement of a State
Visit to the United Kingdom from 8th to 10th
of March.
The British government is delighted that
Their Majesties King Felipe VI and Queen
Letizia of Spain have accepted the invitation
from Her Majesty The Queen, said Mr
Manley. This State Visit will celebrate not
only the long and deep royal and historic
ties between our two countries, but also
our strong relationship as partners in the
European Union, NATO and United Nations.
We enjoy close connections in terms of
Two kilometres of dusty, dirt track to reach the front door.

Above the old wooden panelled door, etched into aged plaster;
1784.
One or two deserted ruins passed on the way,
No neighbours in sight.
The only sound a distant goat bell.
We stand with imagination, pouring out ideas.
The kitchen here, looks out over the old bread oven,
The bathroom in here, with a lovely view of the mountain; ours.
Bedrooms in here and there.
In the lounge we will have patio doors opening onto the veranda.
Overlooking the bay. The outbuilding is a great guest wing.
The dilapidated donkey cart with a wheel missing,
Perhaps a fancy planter.
All done in six months; okay, a year.
Sitting on our imaginary veranda, two old crates serve as our
chairs.
Warm cans of coke, in place of ice-cold Gin & Tonics,
Looking over Mazarrn Port and Bay, ideas still flowing and fears
growing,
Nothing needs to be said, knowing glances exchanged!
culture, trade, investment, security and

defence. This is an opportunity to celebrate
and deepen those links.
This is the first State Visit by King Felipe
and Queen Letizia to the UK. They will stay
at Windsor Castle. The programme will be
announced in due course. The last State
Visit was when King Juan Carlos I and Queen
Sofia visited in 1986. HM Queen Elizabeth
II and The Duke of Edinburgh returned
with a State Visit to Spain in 1988. Since
then the Spanish and British royal families
have paid a number of formal visits to each
others countries. In 2002, King Juan Carlos
and Queen Sofia attended the annual Order
of the Garter Ceremony at St Georges
Chapel, Windsor Castle, including a dinner
at Windsor Castle given by The Queen and

The Duke of Edinburgh. In 2011, The Prince
of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall paid
a three-day official visit to Spain that was
hosted by Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia.
A few weeks later Queen Sofia, Prince Felipe
and Princess Letizia attended the wedding
in London of Prince William to Catherine
Middleton.
The British and Spanish Royal Families are
directly related through the marriage of
Alfonso XIII of Spain to Princess Victoria
Eugenia, known as Ena, granddaughter of
Queen Victoria, in 1906. Victoria Eugenia is
the great-grandmother of King Felipe.
Today, the United Kingdom and Spain are
close partners in the EU, NATO and United
Nations, among numerous international
organisations and cooperate together
through the UN Security Council, of which
Spain is a current member. The two
countries are also major partners in trade,
worth a total of 40bn GBP in 2014, including
British goods and services worth 14.6 bn
GBP exported to Spain, and imports from
Spain to the UK worth 26.1bn GBP. Spanish
companies have invested heavily in the UKs
open economy, including Santander, which
employs more than 20,000 people in the
UK; Iberdrola, which owns Scottish Power;
and Ferrovial, which operates Heathrow and
three other airports.
Nearly 300,000 Britons are registered as
residents in Spain and 15 million visitors
came from the UK last year, whilst an
estimated 131,000 Spaniards are resident in
the UK and two million visited in 2014.
The UK and Spain will also enjoy a major
cultural connection next year, which will
mark the 400th anniversary of the deaths of
two of the countries most famous writers,
William Shakespeare and Miguel Cervantes,
who both died in April 1616.
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Hello Shirley here with all the Welcome

Group news.
The
January Dance
was a great
success with
the very entertaining
Angie
McKay and ably
supported
by
Terry
J.
Angie
opened the
evening and
soon
had
everyone
laughing and
singing. Terry J. then took the floor and continued the
entertainment and people were soon up
dancing. Terry J. is back later in the year
for Ladies Day in June. Angie then came
back on as Cher wearing a basque and
fishnets! (I wish I had legs like hers.) A
young man named Paul came in for some
attention and took it all in good part and
some of the older men were quite jealous.
The Race Night, the first one for ages,
was held in aid of MABS and Age Concern.

Thanks to Colin for running it and to Trevis for holding it. Everyone had a great
time and cheques for 300, proceeds of
the evening and a donation from Welcome
funds, were presented to both charities.
Book Swaps & Jigsaws, Magazines
etc. for March are Tuesday 1st and 29th.
10am at the Old ICA Centre on Camposol
B.
Petanca is on Wednesday 2nd March. 2pm
at Marianos, Camposol A. Just 1. For further details contact Les 968 131 880 or
Rosemary 620 105 179.
The March Meeting was held on 27th
February, so the next meeting will be on
2nd April. 2pm at Marianos, Camposol A,
when tickets will be on sale for:
Ladies Day June 15th at The Club House
Camposol C. Includes Cold Buffet, Fashion
Show, Bingo, Various Stalls and Dancing
to Terry J. Tickets 10.
Summer Ball Wednesday June 22nd at
La Cumbre Hotel, Puerto De Mazarrn.
Champagne Reception, 6 Course Meal including drinks followed by Dancing to Rob
Sweeney. Tickets 30. Coach available for
5.
Tickets for previously advertised events:
Annual Treasure Hunt Sunday April
10th. See countryside you havent seen
before. Includes Prizes and Hog Roast.
2pm start. Tickets 9
April 21st Dance with the fantastic PDQ, a
live band with excellent musicians and vocalists. Tickets 8. Chicken and chips 5.
May
18th
Dance
Back
by
popu-
We want to give a warm welcome to all

you folks out there reading this article
which is the first, of which we hope will be
many, from Rios de Vida.
Rios de Vida (Rivers of Life) is a
Spanish Evangelical Christian Church
in Fuente Alamo. Our Sunday morning
services are conducted in Spanish with an
English translation via headsets. Pastor
Gines and his wife Toi, along with the
rest of the congregation, assure you of a
wonderful, heartfelt welcome. Why not
come along and experience the love that
flows in this place as we gather together
in the presence of the Lord?
Be uplifted by the powerful praise and
worship.
Be fed, comforted and guided as we hear
from Gods word.
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lar demand Woody and The Peckers

Ticket 8. Chicken and chips 5.
There are also tickets available for Ladies
Charity Evening on 2nd March. Includes
Fashion Show by MABS, Age Concern
and GoMad, Stalls, Raffle and dancing to
Woody. Tickets 3.
March 23rd Dance with Sandy Fitzpatrick
and Darren Jones. Tickets 8.
Chicken and chips 5.
Please contact Rosemary if you want tickets for these 2 events as the next meeting
takes place after them.
Trips This Year
May 2nd Trip to Sevilla - explore this
beautiful city. 5 day/4 nights, staying
close to the Plaza de Espaa in the 4 star
Hotel Melia Sevilla on B & B basis. Day
trip to Tio Pepe for sherry and brandy tasting with tapas. Also visiting Jerez Horse
Fayre. 350 pp.
June 6th Trip to Cuenca -1 night staying
at 4 star hotel NH Cuidad, Toledo, 7th/8th,
2 nights staying at 4 star Eurostar Hotel,
both on B & B basis. Trip to Aranjuez included. 4 days/3nights. 190pp.
STOP PRESS
On September 12th we travel to Valencia
for the night and then on the 13th travel to
Barcelona for 3 nights. Call Rosemary for
more details
Unless otherwise stated all functions take
place at Marianos, Camposol A.
For further information on the above,
please contact Rosemary on 620 105 179
Email
welcomegroupspain@hotmail.com
Facebook welcomegroupspain or come
to the next meeting.
How many of us are living our life the way

we would truly like to live it? Everything
that has happened in your life so far has
been to prepare you for what you are
going to do tomorrow, so what are you
going to do tomorrow?
Why not come along on Sunday and give
God a try? He loves you. Dont miss
this God-given opportunity to learn more
about Him. You have nothing to lose, and
it may change your life forever.
We have an understanding Heavenly

Father. Your relationship with God may
not be what you would want it to be. You
may have no relationship with Him at all.
He knows where youve been. He knows
your weaknesses, your failings and your
doubts. He understands, He forgives, and
He wants you home.
Our Sunday morning services start at

11.30am at C/Zorrilla No 7, Fuente Alamo
For more information telephone Rachel
(English) on 618 963 976, or Pastors
Gins and Toi (Spanish) on 629 283
080
What are you doing on Sunday morning?
Why not come and join us?
God bless you all.
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Well
we
waited
and
waited
and
eventually
our
lovely
girl
Lucie
gave birth to
9
puppies.
We couldnt
believe
it
as the scan
indicated
4
maybe
5.
Sadly
one
little
pup
didnt make
it, but the
remaining 8 are thriving and Lucie is the
most wonderful mummy. They range from
white and beige through to brown and black
and will be up for adoption soon. Look on
our FB page for further details. Lucie and
2 of the puppies already have homes which
is great news.
We have to take the rough with the smooth

and after the happy news with Lucie we had
to say goodbye to one of our other rescues,
Sophia, our stunning white horse. She was
rescued last September in a dreadful state
having been badly abused. She made such
good progress initially, with fantastic care
from our wonderful equine vet Rodriguez
and the staff at Maipe. She had a mountain
of problems to be dealt with and I take great
comfort that she spend the last 5 months

of her life pain-free and loved. It is ironic
that this happened last week, because
this week Sophias case is being held in
court. Hopefully justice will be done. RIP
beautiful Sophia - gallop free.
We have rehomed one of our donkeys. It is
always hard to say goodbye, but we really
are bursting at the seams with more waiting
to come in! We hope she settles well with
her new companion Isis and wish our
beautiful Ana happiness in her new home.
she had
home.
Dog, donkey,
piglet
or
rabbit; all our
animals have
home checks
before they
are
placed.
This is an
essential
part of our
rehoming
process. Not
only is this a time to ensure the placement
is suitable for the animal, it is also an
opportunity for prospective adopters to ask
any questions.
Well this has been quite an eventful month
and we wouldnt change a thing, (apart
from a win on the lottery!!!). Our animals
are always our priority and thanks to all
your donations we can keep on with our
good work.
We are essentially an equine charity, but a 4

day old piglet was brought to our attention.
How could we refuse! She made herself
at home right away, enjoying a big bowl of
milk and sleeping like a baby! Adorable,
black and tiny meant it wasnt long before
Richard of Winders Specialist Cleaning

has lived and worked in Spain for 10 years
now. When Richard moved to Spain, unlike
many people, he had no need or ambition
to do anything other than use his vast
knowledge and experience gained during
the 20 years he worked in the cleaning,
carpet and sofa industry in Yorkshire for
his father. His work ethic hasnt changed
since moving here and the business is
pretty much the same as it was in the UK.
Winders Specialist Cleanings success
has been achieved by providing a quality
service at competitive rates, standing
out from the crowd because of Richards
extremely hard work and his treating each
job as if it was for his own home.
As usual I will be on Camposol Car Park B

Monday 11.30am-1.30pm or you can drop
donations off at one of our two shops in
Mazarrn Town or Roldan 10.30am-1.30pm.
Thank you
Andrea x
ensure longevity. Although everything can

be cleaned at home Winders Specialist
Cleaning also offer a collection and
delivery service if required.
Richard uses quality imported machinery

with Prochem products which provide
industrial standard treatments and are
market
leaders
in
their
field.
He
specialises
in cleaning oriental
rugs
and
leather
furniture.
Oriental rugs require
a delicate procedure
as they are extremely
fragile and easily
ruined with incorrect
treatment.
Leather
furniture is hardwearing, but requires
correct cleaning to
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Winders Specialist Cleaning not only

offers cleaning of sofas, suites and chairs,
but also interiors of cars, caravans and
boats. Stain and odour removal and
deodorising is included in the price. Stain
guard carpet and fabric protectors are also
available if required.
For further information or details on prices,
contact Richard at Winders Specialist
Cleaning on 636 193 256 or email him at
suelo10@hotmail.com
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The Mazarrn Bahia Alpha Leos

together with their Sponsoring Lions Club
recently held their Wheels for Kiko
fundraising event at Marianos, Camposol
A and we were delighted that Kikos
Parents were able to join us for what was a
very emotional, but fantastic evening and
yes (!) we can confirm that our target sum
to purchase a new lightweight wheelchair
built to spec for Kiko was achieved! Our
local Community have once again provided
their unwaivering support in helping us to
help this young man and a huge #leoroar
goes out to you all. We are currently in
discussions with Kikos family regarding

the build/purchase and will continue to
provide updates.
February saw Leo Club Members, together
with
representatives
of
Camposols
Gardening Groups, plus members from
the Cruz Roja and the local Spanish and
English communities, joining to clear
overgrown foliage from the perimeter area
of Mazarrns Cruz Roja Station. It was a
real joint effort with both nationalities of
all ages working side by side to help out
this crucial local charity that provide their
support and services to our Community - a
#leoroar to everyone who gave up their
Saturday morning to come and help and to
Mr Ken DAngelo, Chairman of Camposol D
Sector Gardening Group, for coordinating
all the helpers. The Leos were one again
kindly supported by Julie Townsend and
Chris Jennings of Compusurf who kindly
paid for and arranged delivery of breakfast
for some hungry Leo Workers that
morning!
Hi there. My name is Pat. Im an elder at

Wellspring Victory Church and Id just
like to share a little of my life story with
you.
my mind - what was so awful about me that

my mother gave me away? Why didnt she
want me? Have I got brothers or sisters
anywhere?
I had a happy but lonely childhood in

Darlington. I had lovely parents (who had
been involved with the Salvation Army),
but I always longed for a brother or a
sister. I was 8 years old when I invited the
Lord Jesus to come into my heart and have
known His loving presence as a reality in
my life for sixty years now.
My parents were wonderful. They loved me

unconditionally. I was theirs and all that
they had was mine. The Bible tells us that
when we know and love the Lord Jesus we
are adopted into Gods family and I know
firsthand what being adopted means
having all the rights, privileges and love of
a natural child. Whenever I told people I
was adopted they used to say You were
a chosen child. Now its wonderful to be a
chosen child in the family of God.
When I was eleven years old I found out for

the first time that I was adopted. This was
really world-shattering to me at the time.
All sorts of doubts and questions came into
When I was eighteen I met this wonderful

man called Duncan. Three years later we
were married and subsequently had our
beautiful son and daughter. Duncans job
moved him around a lot and we ended up
in St Neots in Cambridgeshire where we
started going to an Evangelical Church; both
met with the Lord Jesus in a really powerful
way and our lives changed dramatically. I
went to work in a Christian Bookshop where
I got to hear about peoples problems and
became very much involved in counselling.
We felt called by God into missions and
joined an organisation called Youth With a
Mission where we ran Christian Counselling
Schools for several years, both in the UK
and in Uganda. We were also involved in
setting up counselling ministries which
were run by our ex-students.
After this time we moved back to Darlington
where we ran the Christian Bookshop and
looked after my parents who were then in
their eighties and needed our help. They
never wanted me to look for my birth family
while they were alive, but before he died
my Dad gave me his blessing to do that.
We moved to Spain and years passed.
I made a few attempts to find my family
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The Mazarrn Bahia Leos hold official

meetings 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
but nothing came of it, then last year

we had a free offer from Ancestry.co.uk
for a fortnights trial, so I thought Id
have another look. The problem was that
although I knew my mothers name and that
she was from Hartlepool, I did not know her
date of birth. I prayed about it and the year
1931 just popped into my head. We tried
that and found her straight away. We found
details of her birth, marriage, children and,
sadly, her death four years ago. I then
found an address for my brother Les and
in great fear and trepidation wrote him a
letter.
Wonderfully since then I have been in
contact with my two brothers and two
sisters and numerous nephews and nieces.
I found out that my mother had never
wanted to give me away but her mother
had made her. She had regretted it ever
since and talked about me a lot. I met up in
January with my siblings for the first time.
You can watch these television programmes
of long-lost families being reunited, but
nothing can even begin to touch the
feelings we all experienced that day. It was
wonderful being hugged by brothers and
sisters I hadnt known and yet somewhere
deep down did know like coming home;
the total love and acceptance of family.
It was hard coming away and coming back
to Spain, but we are getting together again
soon. When I was talking to the Lord about
it He said that it was just a little foretaste of
what Heaven was going to be like meeting
up with loved ones again in the Family of
God.
I wonder whether you are lonely, feel
unwanted, unloved or dont feel you
belong. It is so good to belong to our
Church family here at Wellspring. Why
not come along and see what being part of
Gods family is all about?
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When something appears to be too

good to be true it often is.but not
always!
Y o u v e
worked hard
all your life
and youve
consciously
saved
and
built
up
your
nest
egg
over
the
years.
Thats wonderful, but if you simply leave
your money in the bank and expect it to
grow in value, youre probably in for a bit
of a shock. For a long time now, savers
have seen very little return on their bank
accounts and have become accustomed to
returns of less than 2%. When shown investment products where they can achieve
returns in excess of 5%, they understandably become suspicious.
Richards clients are the UK expatriates,
living here on the Costa Blanca and Costa
Clida and one of the priorities (and his
main task) is to make their dwindling funds
begin to work in their favour again.
Many products exist to help clients get a
healthy return on their investment at the
same time protecting their capital from
erosion!
Alaska is between 2 and 3 years old.

She is a friendly girl who loves to mother
the little ones! She weighs almost 40 kilos.
One example is the

Prudential
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funds aim for
a steady and
consistent
growth
of
around 5-7%
through
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by a company who are a household name.
(Remember the Man from the Pru?) They
can even offer a Capital Guarantee on your
investment over a 10 year period. Their
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confirm that these returns were achieved
during last years volatile markets. Maybe
it does seem too good to be true!
However, the Prudential With Profits
fund operates a smoothing feature whereby some of the profits are held back during
the good times (when markets are rising)
and can feed this back in when markets
are struggling ensuring a much steadier
performance.
Richard can assure you that many of his
clients who have taken advantage of this
and many other International Investment
Products provided through deVere are
more than happy with the real return their
savings are now generating!
Bobby was found running between moving cars on a busy road in Aguilas. He is a
young male born approx. December 2013.
On advice from our vet it seems Bobby is
a cross breed with a Ratonero Bodeguero
Andaluz. He is lively and has a lovely nature. He is used to being with other dogs
and loves playing - oh and of course lots
of cuddles!
Financial planning never stops. Your

situation may change and the economic
landscape certainly does. It costs nothing to get a deVere financial health check,
so why not call us and book an hour or
so. You never know, it could truly be a life
changing call.
When something appears to be too
good to be true it often is.but not
always!
If you would like
more
information on the range
of products and
services offered
by
deVere,
please do not
hesitate to contact Richard on
692 352 156 or
email
richard.samuels@devere-spain.es
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
Billy
was
born on 6
Jan
2014.
He is 55cm
to the shoulder,
fully
vaccinated
and microchipped. He
loves to play
and is very
lively. He can
be a little
dominant, although he loves to play with
his canine siblings. Billy is in foster care
and is used to living in a home environment with other dogs.
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Wacky Kart Race

This will be held on March 9th.
Build your own kart and race against the
competition.
For more information, call Pete on 630
528 464
amberjazz@hotmail.co.uk
All 3 have their passports and are ready

to travel.
Please find it in your heart to offer
Billy, Bobby, Alaska or any one of our
lovely woofers their forever home.
They so deserve it!
You can keep up to date with all San Animal news and events by checking our Facebook page San Animal Santuario or if
you have a Twitter account, you can follow
us at @san_animal
Fosterers
We desperately need people who are able
to foster kittens or puppies in their homes,
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Maintenance-Free Fencing At Last!

Are you fed up with maintaining your
garden year after year?
Do you have a swimming pool?
Our pool fencing gives you peace of mind
and keeps out unsupervised visitors from
your pool.
Come and see our superb new range of

Vinyl Fencing.
Our unique range of high quality permanent
and temporary fencing is now available
right here in the Mazarrn region.
Are you interested in becoming a

member of the Lions?
The Lions of Mazarrn Bahia have
members from as far afield as Puerto
Lumbreras who car-share to the meetings
and functions, so if you are from round this
area and interested in finding out about
the Lions please feel free to contact either
Alistair:- Alistair.mcewan1@gmail.com
or Ken:- barum@hotmail.co.uk.
We will be looking to hold a Get to know
the Lions at a local venue near you in the
near future to answer any questions you
Why Vinyl Fencing?

No more painting or replacing your fence
due to normal wear and tear.
Lighter and cheaper than block walls.
Our fencing can be installed in many
different combinations, even on top of
existing walls with no real footings.
It doesnt absorb moisture so it wont
blister, peel, corrode or rot.
Durable all-weather vinyl maintains a fresh
appearance year after year.
It will not fade in direct sunlight.
It is strong and well designed.
The posts are self-supporting and do not
require wood inside to hold them up.
The rails slide through our pre-routed
posts for added strength instead of using
brackets.
Our vinyl fencing comes with a lifetime,
manufacturers warranty
All vinyl materials contain high amounts of
UV-inhibitor and impact modifiers.
This Vinyl Fencing is a great do-it-yourself
system; simple to install by anyone. Parts
simply slide and lock into place for quick
and easy installation. Product available in
a variety of heights and widths.
Installation also available for the non-DIY
may have.
During the final three months of 2015 the
Lions raised 1135 at a Race Night for
MABS who are trying to raise 16,000 for
another hospice room for cancer patients.
This will be an ongoing fundraising project
for the Lions throughout 2016.
We also raised 1320 at a Strides Walk
which helps to send children with Diabetes
away to a camp to have fun whilst learning
how to manage their Diabetes. We have
gone from funding 2 children four years ago
enthusiast.
Vinyl Fencing meets ASTM, CSA and UL
building material standards.
Contact Teresa on 619 483 778 for

more information and where to view this
fabulous new product.
to 10 children last year. All the participants

have given feedback as to how much they
have enjoyed the camp.
During December the Lions ran Operation
Kilo when members of the Lions and the
Leos (our junior branch) collected food
from outside the local supermarket. In
total 9 trolleys of food were handed over
to the Cruz Roja to be handed out to
local people in need. Along with this, 60
presents where also given to the Cruz Roja
for local children.
We already have events planned for this
year starting with:
A Masked Ball on 19th March, at Oscars
on Camposol B.
A Fun Race Night on 20th April at
Marianos, Camposol A. This is not your
usual big screen races, but an audience
participation event; great fun I assure you.
Our Presidents Night and a Charter
Dinner are coming up, along with a
Garden Party in June as well as a Social
Lunch every month. Tickets for all these
events can be obtained from the Lions
stand outside Oscars every Friday from
10am-1pm.
We are looking to spread out to cover a
larger area, so are looking for members
within driving distance of Mazarrn who are
interested in becoming members and to
be able to hold events and help deserving
causes in those areas. Are you interested?
If so, either email Alistair or Ken or come
along to the meetings which are held on
the first Monday of every month at Cats
Bar on Camposol at 5pm.
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Roman Catholic Church

We are in St. Josephs Church (El Saladillo),
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urbanizations (exit 17, RM 3 motorway)
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on
St Francis of Assisi
A learned doctor of the law, seeing such
virtue and constancy in Brother Bernard,
who had endured for so many days such
contempt and such injuries without losing
his temper, said within himself Without
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Many of their clients join ASSSA on
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up to him, he
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Brother Bernard
put his hand
into his bosom
and
taking
out the Rule
of St Francis,
gave it to him
to read. The
doctor,
having
read the Rule, was struck with wonder
and admiration at the sublime perfection
therein prescribed and turning to his
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him as a true friend of God.

Addressing Brother Bernard, he said to
him If it is thy wish to found a convent
in this town in which thou may serve God
according to thy hearts desires, I will help
thee most willingly, for the salvation of my
soul.
Brother Bernard answered I believe that
our Lord has inspired thee with this good
intention, and most willingly do I accept
thy offer, to the honour of Christ.
Then the doctor, with much joy and great
charity, conducted Brother Bernard to his
house and soon after gave to him a place
as he had promised, which he arranged
and furnished at his own expense and
from that moment he became a father to
Brother Bernard.
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Condado de Alhama Urbanisation

is set in a beautiful location beneath the
stunning backdrop of the Carrascoy and
Espua mountains, only a short drive to
the beautiful beaches of Mazarrn and
Bolnuevo and 30 minutes south of the city
of Murcia. The airports at Alicante (1
hrs) and San Javier (30 mins) are easily
accessible with good motorways and there
are train connections at Alhama de Murcia
and Totana. If you are driving from the
Murcia direction or the Almeria direction
on the A7 Motorway, take the Alhama de
Murcia South turning towards Mazarrn
on the RM2/3. If you are coming from
San Javier, follow the Motorway to Fuente
Alamo and continue on the RM2 until the
RM3 which will take you to Condado de
Alhama.
This unique area of Spain is now known

for its micro climate and its great mix of
scenery. Once here, you will fall in love with
its charm, values and beauty and with an
average of 320 days of sunshine a year it
is said to be one of the healthiest climates
in the world.
Condado de Alhama is just off the RM3

Motorway about 15 minutes from Puerto de
Mazarrn, where there are over 30 different
beaches to enjoy, many of which have
been awarded the Blue Flag of excellence
and offering some of the best diving in the
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Mediterranean. Puerto de Mazarrn is a

sporting yacht port with a much improved
marina with bars and restaurants along
a beautiful paseo. Close by is the historic
thermal spa town of Alhama de Murcia,
nestled at the foot of the Sierra Espua,
a pine clad haven for walkers, cyclists and
lovers of the outdoors. The nearby Mar
Menor offers safe, sandy beaches and
non-tidal salt waters, being the largest
salt water lake in Europe, a focal point for
sailing, windsurfing, kite-surfing and water
sports.
Polaris World introduced Murcia to the rest
of Europe with its high class Jack Nicklaus
golf resorts which attracted buyers and
tourists by the thousands to the area
as a destination of culture, golf and fine
living. Condado de Alhama, the largest
of the Polaris World family, is a resort that
is suitable for all ages. It is a place for
relaxation, golf and fine living. Condado
de Alhama has numerous sport facilities
including, golf, tennis, paddleball, basket
ball, squash, 3 football pitches and 21
community swimming pools, each with
a childrens area and playground. The
Jack Nicklaus 18 hole, 72 par Signature
Golf Course is open every day. The
commercial centre Al Kasar is the centre
of the urbanisation with many bars and
businesses including The Condado Club,
The Clover Bar and Condado Invest
Property Sales.
The resort is spread out across a large
area giving everyone that visits the
opportunity to enjoy a peaceful setting. It
is designed around communal landscaped
gardens consisting of 3 bedroom ground
floor apartments, each with private front
gardens and back terraces and 2 bedroom
1st floor apartments with large private roof
terraces. Condado de Alhama is the ideal
place for both full time living and relaxing
holidays.
M & N Property Management

Available on Condado de Alhama for all
your property management needs. From
key-holding to cleaning, rentals, advertising
and a meet-and-greet service, you will find
M & N Property Management focused on
providing a low cost, high quality service
with high customer satisfaction.
They
also cover the surrounding area including
Camposol, Alhama, Puerto de Mazarrn
and Mazarrn Country Club. Mel and
Natalia have lived here for 8 years and are
fully legal and registered with the Murcia
Tourist Office
The Condado Club
Situated next to the sports facilities in the
Jardines area, The Condado Club is a very
popular place to be as it is designed for
families with children as there is a separate
childrens play area. There are two outside
areas, the courtyard and the front seating
area offer sheltered areas out of the sun
where you can relax in the heat of the day.
Condado Invest
This property company specialises in selling
properties on Condado de Alhama and at
the moment has a number of bank releases
from 50,000. Call in to see Andy and the
staff at Condado Invest who will not only
sell you your dream home, but will give you
full after-sales care.
Open Door
The Open Door Christian Centre is a
registered non-profit-making association
in the Al Kasar Centre which will soon be
open during the week for anyone to call in
and have a chat, listen to music and browse
through the range of Christian gifts and
cards. Open Door will be showing films
once a month on a Sunday evening and
they are also licensed for live concerts both
indoors and outdoors.
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Thanks to all of you who attended our trio

of Christmas shows. We were so successful we were even asked to perform to 200
School Children at La Milagrosa in Totana!
We think they liked it, judging from the
amount of cheering and clapping!!!
After our recent AGM we are pleased to
announce our new Chairman is Keith Patrick. Keith has been with Cloud Nine for 2
years and is a well-respected member of
our group; an ideal choice for Chairman.
He also scrubs up well as Widow Twanky!!
As you know, we always like to donate proceeds from our show to various local charities. We are happy to announce our donation of 400 to MABS.
From Cavalli Foundation we wish you all

a very Happy Easter - Easter already upon
us! How time flies!
As you Cavalli friends know, all the
proceeds of our activities go to maintain
the 18 horses and ponies we have at the
centre, plus the five we have in foster
homes, the dogs, the cats, goats and
Although
Cloud Nine
will not be
performing a Spring
show
our
group will be
very active
with various
other commitments.
We will be
taking
a
group
to
perform
at
the Jornado
Cultural in
April in Lorca
and
Mula.
geese. In February we were faced with the

colossal task and expense of worming. That
together with King Orrys forthcoming
castration and Spring vaccinations has just
about emptied the piggy bank. We still
have 5 beautiful boys and girls, horses and
ponies, looking for Godparents to sponsor
them and help take care of them: Pixie,
Maisy, Copito, Magic and Gabriella. You
can see their photos on Cavalli Facebook.
We still have two of the goats, Lolly and
Pops and tortoiseshell pussy, Kitty up for
adoption.
Cavalli Foundation is the only legally

constituted Spanish foundation dedicated
to the Rescue and Rehabilitation of equines
in the Region of Murcia, so we were called
to a meeting with Representative of the
Popular Party (PP), Ms Monica Merono
and the partys Spokesperson to present
amendments which should be made
regarding the new law pertaining to Animal
Rights and Protection. According to the
law, surprisingly enough, only dogs, cats
and ferrets are mentioned. Animal Rights
lawyer Raquel Lopez Teruel found there
to be a huge black hole when it comes to
equines.
This is a cultural day where we will be performing a series of short plays to students
who are studying English. We will also be
performing a Murder Mystery. Watch out
for further details.
We are always on the lookout for new
members both back stage and on stage!
We would love to have you join our fabulous group. For more info please contact
us through our FB page Cloud Nine Drama or our web page www.cloudninedramagroupmurcia.com
being used in Fairground Carousels.

We keep our fingers crossed that our
opinions will be seriously considered when
this 2016 law is finally drawn up and
presented for vote.
For information about Cavalli events and
activities, sponsorship and Easter Camp
you can contact us on telephone 636
172 198 email infocavallifoundation@
gmail.com or on Facebook.
Whilst the work forges ahead on the
Ranch, the Cavalli Pony Club is organising
their last Easter camp at META Centre with
an Easter bonnet competition, search for
Easter eggs and lots of fun and games:Friday 18th, Saturday 19th and Sunday
20th March. The following week will be full
of horsey activities, hacks, Pony Club days
and lessons.
Cavalli Foundation
La Costera de Alhama
Nr Los Ventorrillos
Murcia
Veronica Campillo Knowles, President of
Cavalli, argued that equines are living,
feeling beings that suffer from the cruel
treatment they might receive just as any
other animal and should not be classified
as cattle.
She also pointed out that
something ought to be done to stop ponies
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(Torrevieja) and the British Embassy in
Madrid. Additionally they operate a prison
visiting service once a month in Alicante.
For more info visit
www.samaritansinspain.com
CEO Lynda Brettle comments that it is a
great credit to all the dedicated and loyal
volunteers who are both listeners and
charity shop workers that we have been
able to cope with the increased call rate
during the year.
Recruitment
Samaritans in Spains General Manager
Stephen Baker says We are starting the
year with a bumper increase in people
looking to volunteer and who will undergo
training shortly at the Punta Prima Centre.
Our next project is to establish a call
centre in the Gran Alacant/Alicante area
and later in 2016 we hope to build listening
teams on Costa Blanca North (Javea) and
the Costa Clida (Mazarrn). Readers in
any of those areas who are interested to
learn more are asked please in the first
instance to contact me for an informal, noobligation chat.
Email General Manager
stephenrbaker@outlook.com
The Samaritans now have a fundraising

group Friends of Samaritans who
organise events for us and are also most
grateful to the many supporters who
help us such as Sunshine Radio, Iceland
Overseas and many others who are listed
on our website - and we will always
welcome more!
Peter Higginson, Managing Director of the
Global Car Centre Group SL, one of the
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MEL is a 6
year old boy
who is happy
to sleep inside or outside as long
as he has
a bed and
shelter. Mel
does like an
active
life
and loves to
go for a run,
but
always
comes back. This boy loves a fuss and is
very affectionate without being in your
face. He is great with other dogs
C A S S I E
is the gorgeous sister
of Carly and
the smaller
of the two.
Like her sister she is
good on the
lead
and
used to dogs
of all shapes
and
sizes.
Both girls will be small even when fully
grown. Cassie is a really sweet little girl
waiting for her forever home. She will have
had all her puppy vaccinations.
CARLY this
beautiful
puppy is now
12
weeks
old.
She
was left at
the bins on
Camposol
along
with
her equally
gorgeous sister. Carly is used to being
with lots of other dogs, big and small and
is not fazed at all. She walks on a lead and
has had all her puppy vaccinations.
LARRY is a 6 year old Mastine cross, lovable, playful, loves to go for a quick run
and lives happily outside. We need to find
a place for this boy by mid-May as Aunt-
We are busy preparing for our Spring/

Summer Fashion Show which will take
place at a new venue, The Club House,
Camposol C, on Monday 11th April at 3pm.
Please come along and support this event,
have some fun and buy some good quality
summer outfits at very low prices, whilst at
the same time helping people in need. All
the garments are from donations, so if you
have any good quality summer clothing,
shoes, handbags, jewellery etc. you could
donate please bring them to our Mazarrn
shop, Port shop or to one of our drop-off
points.
Friday of each month it is at the Table Top

Market at Camposol B. For collection of
larger items, or to confirm where the van
will be, please call Badr on 603 389 006.
Our van is at Mazarrn Country Club the

second and last Monday of each month
11am-1pm, at the car park on the Camposol
A Commercial Centre every Tuesday from
11am-1pm and on the second and last
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ie Sherlie is returning to UK in June and

needs to home Larry before she leaves. If
anyone can find a space for this lovable old
boy Larry, we would be more than grateful
and happy knowing he was safe and well
cared for. He is fully vaccinated chipped
and castrated. He can travel outside of
Spain if need be.
All adoptions are subject to a home
check.
MILO Has
Gone International
This
fabulous
boy,
who had the
most horrendous start in
life, has now
been offered
a home in America. We rescued him from
the Perrera at deaths door, but due to the
loving care and patience of Jan Stevens
he has turned into one gorgeous boy. We
cant wait to see his updates.
Happy Endings
Deedee, Dafne, Darcy, Tilly, Zac, Bella,
Lucy, Polly, Chester, Petra and Perla
all homed UK
Milo - USA
Bertie - Spain
We are always in need of the following items

which we distribute to our clients, both on
aid days and in cases of emergency:
FOOD
Milk
Cooking oil
Sugar
Flour
Pasta
Rice
Lentils
Biscuits
Dehydrated Vegetable soup
Tinned tuna
Tinned vegetables
Tinned fruit
Cheese triangles
Powdered baby milk
Colacao
HYGIENE PRODUCTS
Shampoo
Shower gel
Soap
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Deodorant
Clothes washing
detergent
Razors
Sanitary towels
Nappies
Baby wipes
These items can be dropped off at our
collection bins at: the English Butchers
on Camposol A; Quick Save, Camposol B;
Furniture Plus, Piramid Center, Puerto de
Mazarrn and various other places. Please
call 634 357 137 for details or email
madmazarron@live.com
We thank you for your continued support.

We are always amazed and grateful for
the generosity shown by you in helping us
achieve our aim to help the less fortunate
in our area. Together we can and do make
a difference in Mazarrn.
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Jaen and the Sierra Cazorla (Part 2)

Nestled in the greenery of the Sierra
Cazorlas is the pretty white village of
Castril. Feeling like an adventure, Weetabix
and I set off on the 25km drive from our
holiday cottage along the mountain road.
As we approached Castril, I could see the
castle, streets and stunning white houses
set against the backdrop of the mountain
and forest.
We arrived in
the centre of
the town and
easily found a
parking space
on the hill.
We
walked
into the old
village centre
where there
is a castle
(guided tours
via the small
tourist office
only at set
times)
and
wandered
around
the
village
and
the
pretty
c o b b l e d
streets.
All
that walking was making me hungry, so we
decided to sit down in front of a traditional
looking Meson advertising a Menu de
Degustacin (tasting menu) for 14.
Humanists
of
Murcia
AGM
The
4th
AGM of the
Humanists
of
Murcia
took place in
Bar Puente,
La Majada,
following the
last
Easy
Rambling.
The walk followed a meandering course
around the pueblo and passed Ricardos
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Wandering into the dimly lit bar, several

heads swivelled around to check out the
stranger, but the hostess assured me that
the Menu was fine for one person (helped
by hungry canine). In fact, there was so
much food that I ended up feeding half the
village dogs at the table and Weetie would
have declared it the best dog food ever
after sharing stew, slices of homemade
pt, sliced meats and scrambled eggs
with wild mushrooms. Sadly, she never got
a chance to taste the cheesecake!
We did seem to cause a little bit of a
stir, being the only diner in front of the
restaurant surrounded by about 5 dogs.
An elderly gentleman from the village
passed by, and said hello. Five minutes
later, he passed by again, wished us Buen
Proveche! and asked if I was enjoying my
food. The third time he stopped to talk he
asked me where I was from, what I was
doing in Castril and proceeded to give me
the history of the village. At that point I
gave in and asked him to sit down for a
chat, if only to save his shoe leather and
legs!!
After eating all that delicious food, we
drove down the hill and out of the village to
try and find the Pasarela Cerrada; a walk
along the river over a wooden walkway
and suspension bridge. It proved to be
well signed and all was well until I left
Weetie snuffling in the woods on one side
of the suspension bridge (which had small
cattle grids either side to prevent animals
crossing) and briefly went to investigate
casa. Oh no it didnt, oh yes, it did!
the
tunnel
on the other
side. Coming
out of the
tunnel, I was
confronted
with the sight
of a small
white
dog
standing
in
the middle of
the
bridge,
although
how she got
there I do not
know. Afraid
to go forward
or back once
the
bridge
had
started
to move, she
was
happy
to be picked up and carried back to terra
firma, poor thing.
Castril was a superb day out and I am
hoping to go back and see more of this
lovely area. The countryside was stunning,
the people friendly and dogs were
permitted in the cottages. What more
does the independent traveller need!
Liz Edmiston
OwnersAway Property Rentals
Management
Contact Liz on + 34 691 977 107
info@ownersaway.com
www.ownersaway.com
&
change is that Barrie takes the blundering

bank vault keys from Deryck.
The Humanists would like to thank
Deryck for his work as Treasurer and hope
that he enjoys his holiday in Switzerland.
The annual subscription remains at an
affordable 5 per annum. Trevor takes
control of the Discussion Group, Vincent
continues with the Philosophers and Annie
wheals the date stamp for the Library;
oh and she also heads up the Darwinian
Gardeners for another harvesting.
There were around 30 people attending

the meeting including a token catholic and
El Papa who kept an
eye on proceedings.
The front row had
Vivien, looking lovely
as always and Carole
and Avril to put the
committee off their
script.
However,
the
script
was
pretty boring and
uncontroversial
as
there was no voting
and the Committee
was
surprisingly
returned
without
comment. The only
The Walking Groups continue with Jon

and Audrey (Proper and Easy) with John
and Rhian helping out. Mike run (Surely
struggle with: Ed) the Almeria bunch.
That is not entirely fair as the Almeria
Group have had a very successful revival
and on the January walk they outnumbered
the sluggish Murcia people.
Finally, a big thanks to our Chairman John
B for another 12 months of outstanding
leadership and lemons.
For more information on the Humanists
of Murcia and any of their programmes go
to http://humanists.bolnuevo.com/
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Calle Sobrija 2248

Sector D
Camposol
Erma Bombeck knew both the joys and
sadness of having children. Some years
ago she wrote, I see children as kites.
You spend a lifetime trying to get them off
the ground. You run with them until youre
both breathless - they crash - they hit the
rooftop - you patch and comfort, adjust
and teach. You watch them lifted by the
wind and assure them that someday theyll
fly. Finally they are airborne - they need
more string and you keep letting it out,
but with each twist of the ball of twine,
there is a sadness that goes with joy.
The kite becomes more distant and you
know it wont be long before that beautiful
creature will snap the lifeline that binds
you together and will soar as it is meant
to soar; free and alone. Only then do you
know that you did your job. Experiences
of loss make us feel like we are nobody.
Massive Fines For Estate Agents

Advertising
Properties
Without
Energy Performance Certificates By
Catalonian Government
The Generalitat de Catalunya Catalonian
Government (north of Valencia), through
the Catalan Consumer Agency (ACC )
has officially published (12th January
2016) that disciplinary proceedings have
started against 42 Real Estate Agencies
for advertising properties without having
the obligatory Energy Performance
Certificates (EPC).
We are waiting
to receive confirmation if these fining
processes are also to be extended to the
property owners.
Do you remember what it was like to leave

your child at the nursery for the first time,
then school, college and finally university?
It really felt like a huge loss for the family
and that reminds me that I heard the
one about the pub near the University,
a favourite of the students. As Parents
Weekend approached, they posted a sign
that said, Bring your parents to lunch.
Well pretend we dont know you.
One of the local churches countered with
a signboard that read, Bring your parents
to church. Well pretend we do know you.
We are somebody.
We are Gods
children, Jesus friends and for us
Jesus gave his life.
We celebrate His life, every Sunday and
together we can say. We are St Nicholas
Church, the body of Christ. We are one
because we all share the same belief. Our
vision is: The Oneness of All Believers.
obligatory EPC, in violation of the law and

the rights of consumers.
In some cases, estate agents have been
advertising that the certificate is pending,
as an excuse to avoid the obligation,
but authorities said that the 42 fining
processes started subsequently after the
agencies failed to demonstrate that the
certificate was being processed, according
to sources of the ACC.
Please visit the official information at
the Government website following this
link http://bit.ly/1Q94D1m
Please be aware that ultimately the
responsibility of having an Energy
Performance Certificate (EPC) is down
to the owner of the property (fines
depend on the kind of infraction: marketing
without an EPC, falsifying an EPC or not
using a competent technician to issue the
document).
You have the right to choose a technician
to have your EPC done, so please contact
Martinez de la Casa Architects and
we will provide you with your propertys
Come and join us and help us to achieve

our aim.
March
Services
@
10.30am
Sunday 6th Songs of Praise
(Mothering Sunday)
Sunday 13th Holy Communion
Sunday 20th Morning Prayer
(Palm Sunday)
Friday 25th Holy Communion
(Good Friday)
Sunday 27th Holy Communion
(Easter Sunday)
Anyone
wishing
to
contact
St
Nicholas Church, please call us on:
English Branch 665 302 019
German Branch 968 978 961
Reminder
We are holding a Flower Festival the
weekend of 4/5th June in the church
grounds - something for all the family.
Come and visit us. A warm welcome is
promised for all.
EPC guaranteed within a strict 48 hours

deadline after our survey; a prompt and
trouble free service for only 121 inclusive
of IVA, official registration with the
authorities and the registration tax. The
same fixed price applies to any size build
and is valid for 10 years.
Only Martinez de la Casa Architects
can guarantee all services within a stated
deadlines and fixed prices. With over 4,000
clients in SE Spain, including the most
reputable law firms and Estate Agents,
Martinez de la Casa are considered one
of the most prominent and respectable
architecture practices.
They also offer
unbeatable discounts services combining
your EPC with Final de Obra Certificates
or Certificates of Antiquity/Retrospective
Licences for pools (190 + IVA) and
extensions (270 + IVA).
For all enquiries or to arrange an
appointment please call 665 810 411 or
visit www.martinezdelacasa.com to
see an impressive ever-growing list of over
150 testimonials by different clients.
The Public
inspections
advertised
Department informs that

found
these
agencies
properties
without
the
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Hi All
Our next events for the coming few months,
although more events are planned.
Monday March 28th Easter Table Top
Sale and Childrens Egg Hunt
This is always a very popular yearly event
and, as always, will be held in the Taberna
grounds (weather permitting) on Easter
Monday. This event starts at 3pm and
table set-ups can start at 1.30-2pm for
our 3pm start. There will be various stalls
including tombola, cakes and a variety of
goods including our usual raffle.
Everyone welcome.
Tuesday April 26th Granada - 3 night/4

day staying in a 4 star Hotel at a cost of
155 members and 165 non-members.
Included in this is breakfast and a day trip
to Malaga. This trip is now sold out, but
if you wish to join a reserve list then
please give us a ring as sometimes we
do have last minute cancellations.
Tuesday Sept 27th Tarragona & Barcelona

This promises to be a fantastic trip. We
have organized a 4 day 3 night break,
staying in Tarragona at a 4 star Hotel. The
trip includes your breakfast and a full day
in Barcelona sightseeing - all this for 160
members and 170 non-members. We
will be starting a list of persons wanting
to go, although we can only assure your
place with a 50 deposit which we will start
collecting in March.
Monday May 16th Caravaca & Calasparra

We have arranged a trip to the restaurant
at the Santuario de la Esperanza for a
Menu del Dia with wine, beer and water
throughout the meal. This was so good
In order to exist as a charity and carry

out voluntary work in the community Age
Concern relies heavily on organisations
which make generous donations to
supplement our own fundraising. We
when we went in December that we

decided to organise it again. The scenery
should be quite beautiful by then. Before
we go to Calasparra we will be calling into
Caravaca del La Cruz for a little sightseeing
and coffee etc. It is market day on Monday
in Caravaca so for those that like markets,
this is something extra! The cost for this is
20 members & 23 non-members
are very grateful to Rosemary and the

Welcome Group for their continuing
support. Last month they held a Race
Night and the proceeds were shared
between Age Concern and MABS. We
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday
2nd March
Talking Shop Social at Camposol Cultural Centre,

1.30pm
Tuesday
15th March
Open Day at Bar La Sal, on the marina,

Puerto de Mazarrn
11am-1pm
Come and discover volunteering
Friday
25th March
Table Top Sale at Camposol B sector

10am to 1pm
Wednesday
30th March
Menu del Dia at Viggos,

Puerto de Mazarrn
You can make enquiries for any of the

above trips and functions by ringing Linda
968 956 278 or Shirley 968 956 070
Email mccsocialclub@yahoo.co.uk
received 300 each! Many thanks to

everyone involved it was great fun and
an opportunity for a flutter. If you havent
tried it yet look out for the next Race
Night you wont be disappointed.
Age Concern is always on the lookout for
new volunteers and there will be an Open
Day in Puerto de Mazarrn at Bar La Sal
(where we hold the Black & White Ball) to
discuss, on a one-to-one basis, what we
do and how you can help. No care work is
involved, but we do need people to visit
and provide company for those in need.
You may be willing to take someone to the
doctor or hospital (but not as a translator)
come and find out on Tuesday 15th
March from 11am to 1pm at Bar La Sal.
Information from:
Camposol Cultural Centre Wed/Thu 10am-1pm, Friday 12.30pm-2pm
Advice & Info 634 310 216
Lifeline 634 325 408
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Regrettably, this did not comply

with the Spanish Law regarding
the Voluntary Sector which states
A Voluntary Association must be
adequately insured for the activity it
performs.
This was brought to our attention in
September 2015, by the Head of the
As we are now well into the New Year the

usual annual task of pruning the Palm trees
along the dual carriageway is in progress.
Each year the trees get a bit taller, whilst
most of us in the working party seem
to get a bit shorter! Unfortunately, the
cooperation from the Council last year
ended after the elections, so many of the
tasks we were hoping they would continue
to be responsible for have fallen back to
us.
Another bit of officialdom that has cropped
up is that in order to be able to purchase
and use weed spray, it is now necessary
for us to attend an official course and hold
the appropriate certificate. As there is
currently a long waiting list to attend the
course the weeds might need chopping
down before anyone can become legally
qualified to spray them!
Mazarrn Guardia Civil/Red Cross, after

which a massive search was launched for
an Insurance Company that would offer
the appropriate policy to cover FAST
Responders in the performance of their
duties. Many Spanish, European and
Worldwide Insurance Companies were
approached, both in the Professional and
the Voluntary Sector, as well as Insurance
Brokers, Legal Representatives, and
even the British Consulate, unfortunately
without result. Therefore, the Committee
has decided to terminate the operation of
FAST in its present form and the FAST
Constitution will be complied-with in
relation to the winding-up process.
However,
we
are
investigating
possibility of continuing to offer our support

and assistance within the boundaries of
the Spanish Law. A meeting was held on
Tuesday 23rd February for those wanting to
be part of the new FAST2016, which we
will report on next month.
To all who supported the original FAST
in its short life, to our Responders, to our
Support Team and to the members of our
Committee, who stayed loyal when the
going got tough, we would like to say the
biggest heart-felt thank you. God bless
you and, please, be careful out there.
The FAST Committee
the
watering, etc. are few, so please contact

us if you can offer some assistance. We
meet every Tuesday morning for a couple
of hours and each extra pair of hands
makes a great difference.
Thanks to all those who stop and contribute
to our bucket collections whilst we are out
working. Whilst our weekly count never
seems to compare to the sums collected
by the other sector gardening groups,
we are often amazed by the generous
contributions some of our residents
and a few local traders make. B Clean
Community Group Scheme currently has
about 75 members who subscribe regularly
to a fund which pays for the ongoing costs
of our sectors upkeep. Without these funds
B Clean would not be able to function.
We hope more will join the scheme and
subscribe just 5 a month to help us keep
Camposol looking great. Please contact
Colin or Helen for details
Come to our monthly meetings held

on the last Tuesday of each month
at Trevis Bar 4-5pm and tell us what
improvements you would like to see
happen on or near your poligono.
Colin (Treasurer) 727 770 944
Email BartonCC@aol.com
HELEN (Secretary) 968 199 506
Email helenwhite522@gmail.com
You might have seen on local social media

that there has been much ado about the
Green Waste Bins over the past few
months, especially those which are located
on the Lower Commercial Centre car park.
The message is simple:
If the bin is full, take your green waste
to the Eco Park. Please do not offload
your waste onto the tarmac and expect
others to clear up after you.
We are sorry to have to announce that
Sandy, our treasured Treasurer, has had to
retire from the role. Since our formation
it has been our privilege to have had the
benefit of her knowledge of Camposol and
its many organizations, many of which she
is involved with. She has been a stalwart
member of our group and we owe her
many thanks for her hard work and for the
guidance she has given over the years.
We now have Colin Barton to thank for
agreeing to take on the role of Treasurer.
We are also sad to have lost some of
our working party members who have
returned to the UK. This increases our
continuing need for willing volunteers!
The numbers coming forward to give help
with the planting, weeding, litter clearing,
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A Statement From FAST

FAST synonymous with The reason why
some people have chosen to come and
live in Camposol. This fantastic voluntary
organisation is known by all in Camposol
and beyond and in its 4 years of existence
it has given care, support and medical
assistance to residents and visitors alike.
Semana Santa In Mazarrn

There will be a full programme of events
for Holy Week.
Sunday March 6th - Schedule of liturgical
events and other acts, among which will
be the presentation of Mariana Isabel
Ballesta Lopez to be held in the cloister
of the Centro Parroquial. The result of the
Triptych VII National Photography Contest
will be presented with prizes for the XVI
Lenten Short Story Contest and the VI
National Photography Contest Francisco
Garcia Jorquera. The exhibition of
photographs will remain open until March
31st.
will be the procession of the Holy Burial

Holy Saturday - March 26th - 11pm Solemn Easter Vigil in the Church of San
Jos.
Easter Sunday - March 27th - Mass in the
Parish Church.
La Ruta Del Aperitivo of The Fiestas
de San Jos 7th-20th March
A number of bars and restaurants will
offer a special tapa and drink for a
nominal amount. A list of participating
establishments will be available from
Mazarrn Ayuntamiento. The passports
are available to the general public at
the Department of Celebration and
participating establishments. The bar or
restaurant voted top by customers will
receive recognition from the municipality.
Customers who complete the required
number of stamps can be entered into a
draw to be held on Sunday March 20th.
Entries must be delivered to the Tourist
Office before 6pm on Sunday 20th March.
New Courses For Certificates In
Professional Transport And Garden
Both include internships in companies of
80 hours.
Saturday March 19th after Mass at the

Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, the
Easter proclamation will take place with
the highlight, the musical La Pasin.
La Virgen De Las Penas Protagoniza

El Cartel For Semana Santa in Puerto
De Mazarrn
March 18th after the Mass at 7pm Pedro
Chico Marn will officiate the opening
speech that will announce all events
planned until Easter Sunday. Fernando
Angulo will be named as Nazarene of the
year.
Palm Sunday - March 20th - 12.30pm Procession will depart from the chapel of
San Anton to San Isidro. Holy Mass in the
Church of San Jose.
Easter Monday - March 21st A musical
at the Church of San Jos
Holy Tuesday - March 22nd - Procession
of Cristo
Holy Wednesday - March 23rd - Mass
for The Last Supper at 7pm and from
8pm - Procession through the streets of
Mazarrn.
Holy Thursday - March 24th- 10pm
- Procession of Nuestro Padre Jesus
Nazareno.
Good Friday - March 25th - 6pm - Prayers
for the Death of Jesus and at 10pm there
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Garden
The course starts on March 22nd for
obtaining Certified Professional Activities
Auxiliary Nurseries and Garden Centers
Garden. It caters exclusively to the longterm unemployed over 45 years. It will
last 330 hours and will provide content
necessary for the formation of agricultural
labourers in general and horticulture,
gardening, nurseries and garden centres.
The deadline for applications is March 7th.
Transport
April 1st will be the start of the course
for
obtaining
Certified
Professional
Organization
Transportation
and
Distribution. It will last 420 hours and
will offer the necessary training for
heads of carrier traffic, transport agents
and transport planning, administrative
employees of transport services in general
and logistics technicians.
The deadline for submitting applications
is March 11th.
More information and registration for both
courses at at CIME, Constitution Avenue,
65th Mazarrn.
Tel 968 592 767
www.cimemazarron.es
IV Competition Called The Artistic
Almazjoven young soul
This is for young artists in the form of
narrative, poetry and photography. Open
deadline is April 8th.
their creations on the city, its history,

its landscapes and everything related to
Mazarrn.
The prizes are 600 per category, divided
into a first prize of 300, second 200 and
100 for third in the form of gift voucher
to redeem at local stores in Mazarrn.
The deadline for submission of entries is
Friday April 8th.
All information, documentation and the

competition rules from the Youth Council
(Municipal Pavilion The Acea)
Email juventud@mazarron.es
Tel 968 591 810
Another activity planned by the Youth
Council is an intensive preparation for
obtaining title B1-PET English. It will be
held at the IES Domingo Valdivieso from
4th15th April.
Dive Show in London
This show was on from 11th-14th February
and is considered one of the most
important in the world. Mazarrn region
showed its seabed exhibits to increase
diving tourism to the Costa Clida all
year round, especially to Cabo de PalosHormigas Islands, Cartagena-La Azoha,
Aguilas and Mazarrn.
The campaign to promote diving
includes attending trade fairs, promoting
the Costa Clida in leading
British
magazines showing 300 days of sunshine
a year, crystal clear waters, an average
temperature of 20C, great marine
biodiversity and high environmental
rating, with three areas classified as
SCI (Sites of Community Importance),
SPAMI (Specially Protected Areas of
Mediterranean Importance) and a marine
reserve.
During his stay in London, the regional
delegation visited The Telegraph Outdoor
Adventure and Travel Show, dedicated
to adventure tourism; and the Triathlon
Show, focused on sports swimming,
cycling and athletics.
This is an initiative to support and

encourage young creators of the
municipality. The activity has been
presented by the Mayor of Youth, Patricio
Snchez and the Municipal Technician,
Francisco Saez. The conditions of the
contest are a short story, poetry and
photography to have Mazarrn as the
thematic core. Participants can base
At the end of March, membership

renewal time comes round again. Our
Camposol
Kitty
Kitty
(CKK) got off
to a brilliant
start for 2016
by
holding
the
first
fundraising
event.
Lots
of fun and
laughter was
had with DJ
Eddie B, with
his stand-up
bingo,
quiz
and we also
danced the night away with the fabulous
G Man (Byron) a big thank you Eddie and
Byron for giving your time.
Thank you
to the Trevi Bar and staff who worked
hard behind that bar! A raffle produced
some fantastic hampers with lots of
goodies made by our very own Yvonne.
Now for the fantastic bit - we raised
1000, which without your support could
not have been achieved. Thank You!!
membership year runs from 1st April

end of March and is great value at only
5 a head, so for those who are already
members, dont forget to renew and
we welcome any new members to the
Mazarrn Country Club Events Group.
Future events for 2016:
8th March 2016 Shopping Trip To La
Zenia Boulevard
6th April we are still waiting (closed until
mid Feb) to confirm a meal at the lovely
restaurant Rebate.
21st April we will celebrate the Queens
90th Birthday with a meal in the Salon at
MCC
22nd May Sunday Lunch at Crystals
Restaurant, Campoamor
21st June - Mojacar and Lunch at Bedar
16th July - Pool Party at MCC
9th August we are awaiting confirmation
of booking for Eduardos Restaurant at Villa
Martin
you will be very surprised at.

Since the start of May 2015 until the end of
January 2016 Camposol Kitty Kitty have
Trapped 72 cats:
18 were re-homed
13 were euthanized due to infectious
diseases
33 boys were castrated
26 girls were spayed
We have spent 9361 in vets bills
alone
The typical process after capture:
We always check for a chip.
We carry out a blood test for Lukaemia/
Feline Aids - 24.
September/October we are planning a

3 Day Trip to Segovia/Salamanca and
Toledo dates to be confirmed
November 7th 3 Night Trip to Las
Piramides, Fuengirola which will include
a half day shopping trip to La Caada in
Marbella
December possibly a 2 Night Trip to
Gibraltar
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.
Bye for now.
Jennie Iredale
Mazarrn Country Club Events Secretary
If the cat tests negative we then Spay

- 100 (120 if the girl is pregnant) or
Castrate - 50.
We treat for fleas and worms - 10
ALL cats are given a full health check
and treated for any skin conditions or
infections.
In less than one year we have made a
massive impact, but need your help to
keep the population down and manage the
population of cats who keep the rats and
mice down.
Please
note
new
email
is
camposolkittykitty@aol.com which is
the same address for any donations via
PayPal. The Gmail address is no longer
used.
Following on from our success we are

pleased to announce our forthcoming
fundraiser:
Benidorm Trip (market optional) on
Wednesday 16th April. Only 10. Pick
up 9am and return at 8pm. Come and
grab your tickets for a fun day out with
the Kitty Kitty crew. Tickets available
from Maureen Gritt 628 147 915 or
11am-1pm every Saturday at Trevi Bar.
We thought that everyone would like
to read our latest stats since we formed
Camposol Kitty Kitty which we are sure
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Where does
the
time
go?
March
already and
a n o t h e r
birthday
looming for
me they
come far too
quickly now!
We still have
a couple of
events
to
confirm with
the venues
which
are
c l o s e d
until
midFebruary but this years events are looking
good.
Welcome Wall and help improve our area

whilst enjoying a bit of fresh air (very fresh
at the moment!) and making new friends in
the process! C is looking better each year
because of all this hard labour, but also
because of the donations you generously
give, either regularly to our scheme or just
in the buckets; a huge thank you.
Our Maintenance Team this month has

continued their rota of weeding, spraying,
cleaning and watering as part of the
programme covering Camposol C Sector
North. They also cleared a huge amount of
silt and mud washed onto the roads by the
sudden Spring storms.
The Volunteers have been weeding and
watering all the plants and planters, laying
another 15 tonnes of gravel above the
top roundabout on the dual carriageway
and trimming all the palms along the dual
carriageway all strenuous tasks, so if
you are nearby when our thirsty group
are working in your road and would like
to offer them a drink, that would be really
welcome!
We would like to appeal to anyone who
would like to join our slowly growing band
of Wednesday morning volunteers, either

on a regular or occasional basis always
rewarded with a free breakfast! Please
contact us if you can spare a bit of time
and energy, or just turn up at 9am at the
Hello ladies, I do hope everyone who was

here for the February meeting with the
lovely Annette enjoyed the workout!
We also had a brief AGM. Chris outlined
the purpose of the group. She asked
for help with meetings, teas etc. We
are looking for some new committee
members. We would welcome any ideas
for trips, talks or anything you think
would improve Ladies Chatterbox so
please dont hesitate to tell us.
The March Meeting will see us helping

the ladies of the outlying villages who
are registered with MAD Charity. We
are going to give the ladies gift bags
full of lovely toiletries as we are Ladies
Chatterbox we thought it would be
nice to treat these ladies. We will meet
at 2pm-4pm on March 10th at Camposol
Cultural Centre. There is a gentleman
coming to help with any questions about
computers and iPads.
We are going to Licour 43 on March
15th. Partners are welcome on this trip.
18 members/20 non-members. This
includes the tour.
La Zenia Shopping on April 20th. 10
members/12 non-members.
Garrucha Market and Mojacar June
17th. 10 members/12 non-members.
We hope to see you all at the next
meeting. If you need any information
on these trips or anything concerning
chatterbox please call Chris Lieper 675
123 098 or ask to join our Facebook
page.
Ladies Chatterbox meet second
Thursday of the month at Camposol
Cultural Centre 2pm-4pm
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On a sadder note, we have had yet

another two ornaments stolen; a pair
of handsome gnomes which were donated
by a resident and had been left behind the
post boxes opposite the Welcome Wall.
Please everyone keep eyes and ears open
for these, and the lowlife thieves.
Please check chalkboards, Facebook and
website for any more news http://www.
greenfingersgardenandsocialgroup.
com/
Book Club is every first Thursday, same

venue 2pm-4pm.
Ladies Sew & Sew meet every Monday,
same venue 2-4.30pm
We enjoy a wide variety of sewing abilities.
From beginners to more experienced
sewers, demonstrations enable members
to explore and broaden their skill base
ranging from dress making, patchwork,
quilting, appliqu, cross stitch, tapestry,
lace making, knitting & crochet.
Running up to Christmas & Three Kings
celebrations we filled Shoe Boxes with
gifts for children aged 3-16. These were
donated to HP who Help People Homeless
& Poor in the local area. In January
this was followed up by a visit from HP
representatives Joy & John who showed
photos of the children enjoying their gifts.
With kind donations of wool, this spurred
some members to get busy knitting
squares to make blankets. These too will
be donated to local families in need.
Our regular Craft Fayres at the Cultural
Centre enable us to raise funds & make
donations to local charities and during
the year we have trips to local markets,
material & accessory shops to explore
and purchase whats available to pursue
our hobby. Januarys trip was to Lorca
on the train where members enjoyed the
shopping followed by lunch.
Since the New Year Ladies Sew & Sew
has welcomed 12 new members swelling
numbers to 49. Some of our members
are not permanently based here and its
a pleasure to see returning faces. If our
group is of interest to you please come
along on a Monday afternoon to see what
were about.
For further information contact Karen
Dobinson 696 668 084
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What all pool owners should understand regarding BOE-A-2013-10580

Swimming Pool Law Spain
Are you responsible for a Communal
Pool, Hotel Pool or Spa? You need to
understand your responsibilities
Article 1
Objective
This Royal Decree aims to establish the basic criteria and technical health of the air
and water quality of outdoor pools with the
purpose of protecting the health of users
from possible risks, physical, chemical or
microbiological arising from the use of the
public pool.
If you are the custodian of a swimming
pool - Hotel, Communal, Rented Property
with pool etc. - used by the public (not
March has crept up on us with the lighter

mornings and evenings as spring comes
to Southern Spain although this morning
heading to work the car dashboard gave
me a possible ice warning and showed
2! So far it has been a dry mild winter and
I think the garden and wild life are quite
confused, but nature always seems to sort
itself out. The terrapins have been almost
hibernating and not eating, but the fish in
the pond have continued to wait for their
food each morning throughout the winter
- not sleeping in the deeper water as they
do most years - how they do it I do not
know, but they know the time of day and
they know I am approaching the pond with
frantic surface flapping as I open the fish
food container!
TV NEWS
Well BBC3 has gone online only a move
I believe towards my previous predictions
that all TV will be online within 15 or so
years. If you do want to watch BBC3 you
will need a UK ip address through your
internet provider or a VPN (makes your
computer equipment look like it is in the
UK), although the BBC have said that for
the iplayer service they are going to track
and block such schemes, so I expect that
will apply to BBC3 as well. When will the
bill radio and TV without frontiers that
is in Brussels become law and allow all
EU residents to view any nationalities TV
anywhere in the EU? When the Murdochs
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family members), then you are also responsible for the quality of the pool water
and surrounding areas with regard to public Health & Safety.
monitor and control the amount of any

chemical used and the water quality every
second the system is in use, administering
chemicals in small amounts as required.
Water quality has to be strictly maintained

within limits set by the Spanish Law - these
are very similar to international regulations
agreed elsewhere to ensure public health.
Watermaid have been supplying these

systems since 2004
The nature of the regulation requires this

type of pool be controlled automatically
with the correct amount of chemicals being administered as required in small
amounts. To do this practically it has to be
done by an automatic system.
For no obligation information or clarification Watermaid can supply you with a full
translation of the law, or you may access
it in Spanish from this link: http://www.
balneariosurbanos.es/comunicacion/
wp-content/uploads/2013/10/RealDecreto-742-2013-27092013-BOEA-2013-10580.pdf
It is not permitted to administer chemicals

directly into the pool. The chemicals must
be administered via the filtration system.
This is done using automated systems that
For guidance, email

info@watermaid-europe.com
http://www.watermaid-europe.com
stop blocking the bill I suspect!
the boxes, with recording schedules being

able to be set by any box and recordings
being watched by any box. This is a real
advance in TV viewing and I await testing
one soonest. I am not sure when they will
be on the general market.
Channel WATCH has become channel

W and is showing many of the BBC3
programmes (but on subscription TV only)
and includes the late broadcast of the same
days Eastenders and a weekend omnibus
we can provide W and all other pay
channels inc SPORT at very reasonable
rates just ask!
Back to BBC3 and internet TV - I am
convinced both regular antenna and satellite
transmissions will cease in the not too
distant future. The mobile phone companies
want all the TV transmission frequencies
and satellite TV is just too expensive. Once
the majority of TV viewers in a country have
decent fast reliable broadband, all other
forms of TV transmission will cease. If we
think the advances in TV/mobile phones etc
has exploded in recent years, then watch
this space for the advances in the next 10
years. Having said that, SKY are just testing
their new satellite box system that will fill
the gap in technology time and is a real
advance. It will require a change of LNB on
the dish and a new central hub box that
will have a massive hard drive for recording.
It will have its own WIFI system feeding
satellite boxes around the house (or by
cat5e/6 cable) that will not need to be
connected to the dish. It will, I understand,
allow 4 programme recordings at one time
whilst watching any other channel on any of
Still getting lots of reports from clients who

are having problems with FREESATPLUS
recording boxes recording twice or not
at all, or odd channels not scheduled!
The frequency that controls all this is now
very weak down here. The only answer is
to maximise that signal and if that is not
possible then a bigger dish. If you are having
problems, call us in for a look. It does not
apply to SKYPLUS as this uses a different
frequency that is now stronger down here!
You can always contact us for free friendly
advice on all things TV in southern Spain.
Email rainbowsats@gmail.com
Tel (0034) 686 358 475
www.rainbowsats.org
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Herbs for the garden or allotment A bakers dozen for starters by Dick
Handscombe
Since I first had a personal garden 74 years
ago at the age of five, herbs of one sort
or another always featured. From memory
the first were almost non-destructible
horseradish, chives and dandelions; the
latter to add to wartime salads and to feed
my pet rabbit.
While living in Spain we have an allotment
to supplement the garden, plus an olive
grove, but I can still recall the herbs that
grew well in the UK and they now feature
in the Mediterranean style holistic garden
around the house. Knowing that space is
a premium, a bakers dozen are described
below. Why a bakers dozen? Well my first
Saturday job was to count up piles of 960
farthings and bag them for the bank at my
fathers bake house and shop and every
thirteenth bag was my pocket and birthday
money, in the same way that in those days
a thirteenth donut or roll was free.
So to the herbs:
Comfrey - consuelda - (perennial)

a must. One can harvest several
crops a year to put in bucket of
water for a month to produce a
handy ecological fertilizer. We also
wrap each seed potato in a couple
of leaves, add some to the compost
heap as an accelerator and use as a
poultice on a strained knee or ankle,
or a gouty toe.
Mint
menta/hierbabuena
(perennial) Best planted in a large
sunken pot to control the expansive
roots. Added to the boiling water
adds a good touch to your new
potatoes. Also useful for mint sauce
and an infusion is better than a
mug of tea or coffee for a Saturday
night hangover. Interesting for the
range of leaf colours scents and
flavours. At one point there were
The plant of the month for March is the

Hydrangea Macrophylla hortensia
which is the most common. It can grow
well in this area with no problem from the
frost. It is safe down to -3C, but below
that it would suffer from the frost, but with
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fifteen varieties of mint, including

chocolate, strawberry and ginger
flavoured ones in our garden.
Stevia stevia - (perennial) The
leaves are very sweet and a great
replacement for sugar. We have just
dried some of our leaves for the
winter months.
Garlic ajo - (annual) The healthiest
vegetable/herb of them all, from our
experience.
Chives cebollino - (perennial) A
row looks ornamental and a good
addition to salads.
Horseradish - rbano picante (perennial) Grow a couple of plants
in the ground or large sunken pot.
Can add zest to trout and meat
dishes and grated root can increase
ones metabolism after a gluttonous
meal. If you look at the labels on
Horseradish sauce bottles you will be
surprised by the small percentage of
horseradish included and the range
of other ingredients, so grow it
yourself.
Sage sabio - (perennial) Obviously
used for sage and onion stuffing.
An infusion is good for gums.
The common culinary sage is just
one of over 800 varieties of sage
or salvias. Collecting them is an
interesting hobby. To understand
what is available, have a look at
the catalogue of photographs and
descriptions on the website of
Robbins salvias.
Purslane - verdolaga - (annual, but
can self-seed for continuity) An
interesting addition to salads.
Rocket - rcula - (annual) Adds a
spicy taste to salads.
Basil - albahaca - (annual) Each year
we grow a selection of the annual
seeds from the interesting and long
a good last winter pruning the problem can

be corrected so that the plant does not die.
The Hydrangea is very strong and will
produce good blooms in spring, being one
of the most beautiful plants that we have
in our garden, patio or balcony as it can be
adapted to the space
by pruning. Always
remember that the
Hydrangea
needs
shade with lots of
light and does not like
the strong midday
sun,
especially
in summer.
It is
necessary to moisten
the leaves and should
be planted in a good
substrata containing
peat and fertilizer. It
helps to add acidic
fertilizer to the plants
list offered by Chiltern seeds. Great

with chopped tomatoes and salads.
Perilla perilla - (annual but easily
self-seeds for continuity) A good
looking purple leaved plant. Dry
the leaves in the autumn and an
infusion is useful for Spring hay
fever. Reputed to be useful for panic
attacks such as the Sunday morning
you find that slugs have eaten all the
lettuces overnight!
Parsley - perejil - (generally an
annual, but some varieties will over
winter) Great with fish dishes and
infusions useful for cystitis.
Good King Henry (perennial) A
broad leaved perennial alternative
to spinach, being full of vitamins and
minerals.
That
should
get you off to
a
productive
start. There are
many more. We
list forty that
we
regularly
use for cooking
and
various
preventive
health measures
in the popular
book
Living
Well from Our
Mediterranean
G a r d e n
available from Amazon Books and The Book
Depository.
I hope these words have stimulated a
few actions, but just a couple of words of
warning; most annual herbs are best when
not grown in full sun all day long as they can
soon go to seed.
Dick Handscombe
www.gardenspain.com
Facebook
Gardening
in
Handscombe
Spain
every 15 days or use Nitrophoska for slow

release. The iron chelate is super important
when the first yellowing leaves appear. The
pruning of the Hydrangea is best after
the winter and always remember that the
flowers will take on the stems of last year so
these should only be cut a little.
Paco and Esther will advise you which are
the best plants for your garden.
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Offences That Could Result In Fines and

Points Off Your Licence
Many of these offences seem obvious
to many of us, but it is useful to know
what is regarded as an offence, despite
the fact that many appear to be ignored
by the police. If you do get caught you
will be fined and possibly have points
deducted from your licence.
Insecure Animals
Having an animal in the vehicle that could
interfere with the driver can result in a fine,
so a dog loose on the front seat etc is not
allowed. Carrying animals which are not
properly restrained is dangerous to them
too. The same applies for cases, cages and
boxes with the animal inside. They must be
properly secured.
Fine: 80
Fine: 200
Indicators are designed to tell other road
users of our intentions! If we fail to use our
indicators, we are posing a risk as other road
users will be unaware of our intentions.
Failing to Respect the Priority of
Pedestrians
Pedestrians take precedence and failing to
respect this can result in a fine and, depending
on the potential risk to those pedestrians, the
possible loss of 4 points.
Fine: 200
Pedestrians are the most vulnerable of all

road users. Facing a potential collision with
a vehicle, the pedestrian will always come
worse off, so they need the most protection.
Animals are unpredictable, especially in

environments they are unsure of or not used
to. If loose, they could interfere with the
drivers ability or visibility.
Using Your Mobile Phone Whilst Driving
Using your mobile phone when driving
carries a fine, even if you are holding it on
speaker; you are still holding and using
your mobile. You are not allowed to wear
any kind of headphone or headset. Even
the popular single-ear Bluetooth headsets
are not permitted when you are driving. The
police and others communicate by Bluetooth
headsets when they are patrolling on their
motorbikes, but the difference is that these
headsets are built into the helmet and do not
go into the ears.
Fine: 200 and the loss of 3 points
Distractions are one of the main contributing
factors to road traffic collisions. The drivers
attention is distracted from the most
important function, driving the car. Even the
distraction for a second can be deadly, when
the vehicle is moving.
Failing to Carry the Correct Emergency
Equipment
The mandatory equipment you must carry are
two warning triangles, a reflective vest and
spare wheel, along with the tools to change
it. It is no longer mandatory for you to carry
spare bulbs or a spare set of spectacles, if you
wear them, although it is advisory to do so.
Fine: 80
Warning triangles and high visibility vests
save lives in the event of vehicle occupants
having to leave the vehicle and move about
the carriageway. Having an emergency wheel
is also essential to ensure you can continue
with your journey in the event getting a
puncture.
Failing to Indicate
Turning through a junction without
appropriate signals also carries a fine.
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the
If the flow of normal traffic become congested,

then it may be necessary for traffic to use
more than one lane. Causing any other vehicle
to deviate from its course speed or direction
means that you have become a hazard, which
is dangerous in itself.
Failing to Maintain a Safe Distance
Driving behind a vehicle without maintaining
the correct and safe distance varies with
weather and road conditions.
Driving too close to the vehicle in front
reduces your reaction time and your overall
stopping distance, making it more likely
that you will collide with that vehicle if they
have to react to something in front. In wet
conditions, the gap should be at least doubled
and considerably lengthened in the event of
cold and icy conditions.
Using Radar Detectors
Using radar inhibitors can see you lose up
to 6,000 and 6 points. Some GPS devices
have information which tells you where fixed
radars and cameras are located. As this
information is provided freely by the DGT
with the intention of slowing traffic in these
areas, devices which give this sort of fixed
data information are permitted.
Failing to Give Way

Failing to give way to another vehicle when
that vehicle has priority and forcing them to
brake or manoeuvre sharply will result in a
fine and the loss of points.
Junctions can be very dangerous places.
Vehicles which have priority and are already
moving, mix with other vehicles trying to
join the flow, but generally at lower speeds.
Forcing any vehicle to deviate from its course,
speed or direction creates a hazard which is
dangerous and can easily cause an accident.
Driving on a Motorway in a Prohibited
Vehicle
These include horses or a hand-drawn vehicle,
cycles or mopeds and also vehicles carrying
an insecure load which can fall or compromise
the stability of the vehicle.
Fine: 200
Motorways are designed for fast and safe
traffic. Although speed can be a contributing
factor to incidents on the roads, motorways
are designed to be safer at higher speeds
than normal roads, with long sweeping curves
and flat, straight sections. Vehicles which
are unable to reach a minimum threshold
of speed are banned because as traffic is
moving faster, reaction and stopping times
are increased and if a slower vehicle is in the
path of one moving at high speed there is less
time to deal with that hazard.
Not Driving in the Right Hand Lane
Not driving in the right-hand, normal driving
lane, whether it hinders other traffic or not
and irrespective of the number of lanes
available, can result in a fine.
Fine: 200
The normal driving lane in Spain is the
right-hand lane. The law says that we must
drive as far to the right as possible, including
the slow lane normally used by slow-moving
lorries.
Unnecessarily Lane Changing
Changing lanes without respecting a vehicle
already in that lane and zigzagging between
lanes may qualify as reckless driving and can
result in as much as a 500 fine and the loss
of 6 points.
Fine: 200
Radar speed detectors are aimed at reducing

casualties through detection. Anything which
inhibits the safe operating of the roads is
potentially deadly.
Programming Your GPS Whilst Driving
It is perfectly legal to use GPS navigation
devices in your vehicle, but you are not
allowed to touch them when you are driving.
Set your journey before you leave. If you
go wrong, most devices will recalculate the
route, so leave it alone until you are stopped
safely.
Distractions are one of the main contributing
factors to road traffic accidents. Even the
distraction for a second can be deadly, when
the vehicle is moving at the same time.
Failing To Maintain the Proper Position
In The Vehicle
This can refer to passengers with their feet
on the dashboard, drivers with their arms
out the window, or any other situation where
proper posture is not maintained.
Fine: 80
In the event of impact, the injuries sustained
by a person with their feet on the dashboard
are nothing less than horrific. The same
goes for instances where limbs have been
lost or severely injured on account of them
protruding from the vehicle. Seats in a vehicle
are designed to give maximum protection and
comfort, and not being correctly positions
poses a risk and can hinder visibility by the
driver.
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Beans
A friend of mine is vegetarian and is always
asking me for recipes without meat so she
can cook something different. What better
reason than to look at Beans in cooking
and add a few recipes for you, Jan? There
are many varieties you can buy in cans
or dried, but remember, if cooking from
packets do this very slowly and add some
salt to stop splitting. Dried beans can be
frozen once cooked and then added to any
dish towards the end for maximum flavour.
Below are some favourites and some not
so well known, but all easy as usual. The
chilli is very popular in our house and I
usually make a big pot and then freeze
into portions to be defrosted when I am
too busy to cook. I usually buy different
coloured peppers to add to the dish rather
than just red and I always add mushrooms,
but these are optional.
Buen Apetito
Pasta and Kidney Bean Soup

1 can chopped tomatoes
2 tbsps extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for
serving
1 tbsp butter
3 ounces pancetta or bacon, finely chopped
(optional for meat eaters)
1 medium onion, finely diced (about 1 cup)
6 cloves garlic, grated
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried red pepper flakes
1 quart chicken broth/veg stock
2 cans dark red kidney beans
2 bay leaves
1 cup small pasta such as shells, ditali, or
elbows
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Pour the tomatoes into a medium bowl
and set aside. Heat olive oil and butter in
a large saucepan over medium-high heat
until butter is melted. Add pancetta or
bacon (if using) to pan and cook, stirring
constantly about 2 minutes. Reduce heat
to medium and add onion, garlic, oregano,
and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring
constantly until softened but not browned,
about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and their
juice, chicken broth/veg stock, kidney
beans, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil over
high heat then reduce to a bare simmer.
Cook for 20 minutes, adding pasta to soup
for the last 5 to 10 minutes (see package
directions). Season to taste with salt and
pepper. Discard bay leaves, serve, drizzling
each serving with extra-virgin olive oil at
the table.
Chilli Con Carne
1 tbsp oil
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1 large onion
1 red pepper (or half red, green and yellow)
2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
1 heaped tsp hot chilli powder (or 1 level
tbsp if you only have mild)
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
500g lean minced beef
1 beef stock cube
400g can chopped tomatoes
tsp dried marjoram
1 tsp sugar
2 tbsp tomato pure
410g can red kidney beans
Mushrooms (optional)
Add the oil to pan and heat. Add the onions
and cook. Add the garlic, peppers, chilli
powder, paprika and ground cumin. Give it
a good stir, then leave it to cook for another
5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add minced
beef and stir until brown. Crumble 1 beef
stock cube into 300ml hot water. Pour this
into the pan with the mince mixture. Add
chopped tomatoes and marjoram, sugar
and add a good shake of salt and pepper.
Add tomato pure and stir the sauce well.
Simmer it gently for 20 minutes. Drain
and rinse red kidney beans in a sieve and
stir them into the chilli pot. Bring to the
boil again, and add chopped mushrooms
if using and simmer for further 5 minutes.
Serve with soured cream and plain boiled
long grain rice.
Black Bean and Rice
Salt
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cups long-grain rice
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large green or red pepper,
2 medium cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 x 15oz cans black beans, undrained
1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 bay leaves
Freshly ground black pepper
tsp ground cumin
In a medium saucepan, combine 4 cups of
water with 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp of the oil.
Bring to a boil. Stir in the rice, cover and
reduce heat to low. Cook for 20 minutes
or until the rice is tender. Meanwhile, in a
saucepan, heat the remaining 2 tbsp oil
over medium heat. Saut the onion, green
pepper, and garlic until softened, about 5
minutes. Add the beans, broth, vinegar,
bay leaves, black pepper, cumin, and 1
tsp salt. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce
heat to low and let simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove the bay leaves. Spoon the beans
over the rice. Serve warm.
Bean and Corn Salad with Avocados

2 small heads lettuce, cut into bite-size
pieces
1 cup corn kernels (cut from 1 to 2 ears, or
frozen and thawed)
2 avocados, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 x 15.5oz can pinto beans, rinsed
red onion, thinly sliced
cup fresh coriander
cup extra-virgin olive oil
cup fresh lime juice
tsp ground cumin
Salt and black pepper
x 9oz bag tortilla chips
In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, corn,
avocados, beans, onion, and coriander. In
a small bowl, whisk together the oil, lime
juice, cumin, tsp salt, and tsp pepper.
Drizzle dressing over the salad and gently
toss. Serve with the tortilla chips.
Mexican Eggs and Beans
2oz dried chorizo, diced
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped (remove seeds
for less heat)
1 x 14oz can no-salt-added pinto beans,
drained and rinsed
3 scallions, sliced
6 large eggs plus 2 egg whites
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup crushed baked tortilla chips
3/4 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1 avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced
2 tbsp low-fat sour cream
Cook the chorizo in a large non-stick pan
over medium heat until it just begins to
brown, about 3 minutes. Add the bell
pepper and jalapeno and cook, stirring
occasionally, until they begin to sizzle,
about 5 minutes. Add the beans and half of
the scallions and cook, stirring occasionally,
until heated through, about 4 minutes.
Whisk the whole eggs and egg whites with
1/4 cup water and 1/8 tsp each salt and
pepper in a bowl. Add to the pan and cook
until just beginning to set, about 2 minutes.
Add the chips, cheese, half of the cilantro
and the remaining scallions and continue
cooking, stirring, until the eggs are just set,
about 3 more minutes.
Divide the eggs among plates and top with
the avocado, sour cream and remaining
cilantro.
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Bean (haba) is a common name for

large plant seeds of several genera of
the family Fabaceae or Leguminosae which
are used for human or animal food.
Bean is now applied generally to
many other related plants such as
Soy Beans, peas, chickpeas, vetches,
and lupins. Bean is sometimes used as a
synonym of pulse, an edible legume, though
the term pulses is more correctly reserved
for leguminous crops harvested for their dry
grain. Leguminous crops harvested green
for food, such as snap peas and snow peas,
are not considered beans, and are classified
as vegetable crops.
The word Bean is also sometimes used to
refer to the seeds or pods of plants that are
not in the legume family, but which bear a
superficial resemblance to true Beans, such
as Coffee Beans, Castor Beans, Cocoa
Beans and Vanilla Beans, which resemble
Bean pods.
Beans are a summer crop that need warm

temperatures to grow. Maturity is typically
5560 days from planting to harvest. As the
Bean pods mature, they turn yellow and

dry up, and the Beans inside change from
green to their mature colour.
Some raw Beans contain a harmful tasteless
toxin that must be removed by cooking. Red
and Kidney Beans are particularly toxic,
but other types also pose risks of food
poisoning. A recommended method is to
boil the Beans for at least ten minutes;
undercooked Beans may be more toxic
than raw Beans. Cooking Beans, without
bringing them to the boil, for example in
a slow cooker at a temperature well below
boiling, may not destroy the toxins.
Many edible Beans, including Broad
Beans and Soy Beans, contain a type of
sugar molecule also found in cabbage. An
enzyme is necessary to properly digest
these sugar molecules and this digestion
process produces flatulence-causing gases.
As sugar dissolves in water, another method
of reducing flatulence associated with
eating Beans is to drain the water in which
the Beans have been cooked. The most
well-known Beans are Runner Beans
and Broad Beans which are normally just
We have had a busy month at MAMAs. We

have received some very nice furniture,
which although second hand has been
cherished and would look good in a main
house or a rental. We have beautiful suites
and large lounge display cabinets, many
beds and bric-a-brac. Come along and visit
us and bring any bits and pieces (eg small
working electrical items) you no longer
use or you want to update. If its furniture,
you can arrange to have it collected or
see Richard the big chief on Tuesdays on
Camposol B car park (opposite the Petrol
Station) 10am-12pm. You can drop small
items off with him. Furniture can also be
found in classifieds on the Murcia Today
site. There are sometimes items for sale on
Facebook as well.
which we are working on with the Spanish.
MAMAs can help you financially with a

veterinary bill. If you have rescued a dog or
cat and are finding the bills difficult to pay,
email us with details of the animal, a quote
from Pacos or Huellas vets and a photo, or
call in to the shop with the animals details.
We have a committee meeting every month
and your request will be considered. We are
particularly pleased to help with sterilization
We feature one of our requests every

month and this month we have Nip. He is a
lively little chap who along with his brother
Tuck, were seen in the garden of an empty
house and only fed once or twice a week! A
neighbour who could stand no more, spotted
the owner and offered help by making sure
they had water and food. The puppies owner
has never been seen again! The puppies got
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boiled before eating, although the Spanish

love young Broad Beans eaten raw.
Baked Beans are known on occasion to
cause a considerable increase in flatulence.
Baked Beans is a dish containing beans,
sometimes baked but, despite the name,
usually stewed, in a sauce. Most canned
Baked Beans are made from Haricot
Beans, in a tomato and sugar sauce, often
used as part of a full English breakfast. They
can be eaten hot or cold straight from the
can as they are fully cooked. The British
Dietetic Association allows Baked Beans
to be advertised as contributing to the
recommended daily consumption of 5-6
vegetables per person. It has been proven
that consumption of Baked Beans lowers
cholesterol levels.
Pinto Beans are a light brown Bean with
red streaks. Regardless of their beige colour,
whenever cooked, the Beans turn brownish
pink and are a high-quality yet economical
source of protein. The Pinto Beans are a
versatile addition to tasty dishes, such as
burritos or chilli and are found in a lot of
Spanish dishes, especially soup.
Our shop is in Puerto de Mazarrn, just

past the Mercadona/Lidl shopping centre
down towards the port, past Consum
supermarket on your left. Turn left into the
road immediately between Consum and the
OClock Bar. We are in the third turning on
the left (Calle San Juan) opposite the park
on your right. We are open 10am-2pm every
day except Sundays.
We as volunteers help as much as we can
towards peoples requests for assistance and
we are always looking for new volunteers.
We particularly need a good strong delivery
person who could give one morning a week
(or more!).
out of the garden and made their way to

their friendly feeders and made themselves
at home! Despite having three of their own
dogs, a cat and a foster dog, they took these
little guys in. Its always a pleasure to help in
circumstances like these. Nip and Tuck will
be looking for a permanent mum and dad
when they have been neutered.
Tel 666 186 037
mazarronanimalmedi-aid@hotmail.com
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MAMAs - Were Here To Help
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Zika Virus
A fourth case of the tropical Zika virus has
been detected in Spain, this time in the Murcia
Region in a man who recently travelled to an
affected country. He was treated at the Rafael
Mndez hospital in Lorca and his test results
revealed he is positive for the infection,
which is passed on through Aedes Aegypti
mosquitoes which are only found in tropical
climates. The four cases in Spain have been
in Latin Americans who have recently been to
their country of origin. All four patients are
said to be in good health and none of them
have been hospitalised.
Sooner or later, cases which originated in
Spain will probably start to appear. The virus
is nothing to worry about unless the affected
person is pregnant, when it is believed to
be linked to brain deformities in the foetus.
Symptoms are similar to the flu, including
aching, tiredness and headaches, joint pain
and conjunctivitis. It cannot be transmitted
person-to-person, but the presence of tiger
mosquitoes last summer in Spain means
public health authorities are concerned the
Aedes Aegypti flies may find their way to
Europe
National Counterfeit Cash Racket Busted
Spains largest counterfeit banknote factory
has been raided and a countrywide racket
broken up in the province of Toledo, just south
of Madrid.
Two men were arrested after a villa in the town

of Bargas was searched, with every room set
up as a different part of the production line
one for printing, one for cutting and copying
the hologram, and one for drying the printed
notes. They had enough equipment to allow
them to print up to 2 million in 50 notes.
195,000 was confiscated during the police
raid.
Vitaldent Directors Arrested
13 members of the board of directors of
one of Spains largest dentist chains have
been arrested. They were said to have been
demanding their branches pay them in cash,
stashing it in tax havens in Switzerland and
Luxembourg and then using it to buy luxury
cars and other assets without declaring it to
the tax authorities.
Vitaldent was launched in 1997 and has over
350 branches throughout Spain. 36 top-ofthe-range cars and a million-euro private jet
were seized as well as 15 dental surgeries
raided. Some of the cash was used to buy 124
properties, which have also been embargoed.
The suspects bank accounts will be frozen
and shares and securities held in two SICAV
ultra-high net-worth funds totalling around 5
million are likely to be blocked.
Vitaldents owner, Ernesto Colman, had been

planning to shut the business and abscond,
leaving more than 3,500 branch staff and an
estimated seven million customers high and
dry. The way Vitaldents clinics are run has no
connection to the operation, and its highlyexperienced and qualified staff are in no way
linked to the fraud.
Water Bills
Tap water in Murcia is the most expensive in
the country and in Valladolid it is the cheapest.
Differences of up to 454 a year in tariffs
(349%) have been detected by FACUAConsumers in Action, meaning water bills are
a postcode lottery.
Including all the extra charges covering
supply network maintenance, drainage and
water purifying treatment, a typical water
bill in Spain for a consumption of 10 cubic
metres is 17.52, but this falls to 10.82 in
Valladolid and rises to 29.35 in Murcia City.
None of these prices includes IVA or the
standing charge for renting and maintenance
of meters.
Lawyer Calls For Town Names Honouring
Franco To Be Changed
A lawyer has filed legal action against the
mayors of 11 towns in Spain with names
that pay tribute to dictator Francos era for
not having changed them. These include:
gueda del Caudillo (Salamanca), Alberche
del Caudillo (Toledo), Guadiana del Caudillo
(Badajoz), Llanos del Caudillo (Ciudad Real),
Bembzar del Caudillo (Crdoba), Queipo
de Llano (Sevilla), San Leonardo de Yage
(Soria), Alcocero de Mola (Burgos), Quintanilla
de Onsimo (Valladolid), Villafranco del
Guadalhorce (Mlaga) and Villafranco del
Guadiana (Badajoz).
Ranz argues that keeping these town names
is in breach of the Law of Historic Memory,
in particular Article 15 which requires public
authorities to take all necessary steps to
remove coats of arms, insignias, plaques or
any other mention which could be considered
a tribute to the armed conflict, military
uprising, Civil War or the dictatorship which
lasted until 1975.
Spanish Potholers Survive 22-Hour
Ordeal
7 potholers stuck down a cave in the French
Pyrnes for a whole day and night have been
rescued unharmed. Six men and one woman,
aged between 30 and 50, were part of a tour
group of 15 in the Herran area in the border
zone when a huge rock fall left them trapped
180 metres below the surface.
They became stuck in the grotto after a rocky
wall collapsed inside the cave in the Pyrnes
directly due south of Toulouse. The water level
rose sharply due to
torrential rainfall and
high winds battering
southern
France
and northern Spain,
leaving the potholers
fearing they would
drown
underground.
It took 18 hours to get
the climbers out.
Dogs Allowed On
Madrid Metro
Dogs on leads are now
allowed on all public
transport in the Greater
Madrid region, subject
to a maximum of one
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animal per person and so-called dangerous

breeds being muzzled.
Only small pets in closed baskets, guide dogs,
or therapy dogs in schooling accompanied
by their trainers with reflective coats were
previously allowed on the Metro. Now, ordinary
family pets can accompany their owners free
of charge on the metro and outer suburban
lines, but they must be microchipped and
registered on the dog census of their local
council. Leads must be no longer than 50
centimetres (17.5) and passengers with
dogs must ride on the last coach of the train.
They cannot use the moving escalators for
safety reasons, but are permitted to use fixed
staircases and lifts.
Dogs must not ride the metro during the rush
hours but there are no hourly restrictions at
weekends, bank holidays or during July and
August. Owners are responsible for ensuring
their dogs do not inconvenience other
passengers. All excrement must be cleared up
immediately.
The Minting Of 500 Notes
A move to withdraw 500 notes from
circulation would be supported by Spains
government, says acting minister for the
economy Luis de Guindos (PP).
It would be an appropriate step to take in
the fight against money laundering and
everything to do with corruption. Any type
of money, irrespective of currency, format or
denomination, should fulfil three functions to
be considered viable:
It should be a unit of accounting, a deposit of
value and a method of payment.
Very few shops or other traders are willing
to give change for 500 notes. Banknotes
most likely to be forged tend to be of higher
denominations.
Payment in cash involving 500 notes is likely
to be one that the tax authorities need to
know about.
Council Employee Skipped Work For Six
Years
A Cdiz-based council employee who did not
go to work for six years has been fined the
sum of one years annual salary net of tax.
Joaqun Garca, now 69 and retired, was put
in charge of overseeing the construction of
a sewage plant in the south-western coastal
city but was never seen on the premises by
those who sat in the offices next door to him.
His six-year absence was discovered when he
became due for a commemorative plaque for
long service after 20 years as a civil servant.
He was moved by the local authority to a
public-sector-run water board as a result
of these political differences, but there was
literally no work to do when he got there.
Garca says he believed he was effectively
being constructively dismissed, but that he
was afraid to speak out because, if he got
fired, he would never have found another
job due to his age and would be left without
a salary to feed his family. None of Garcas
other colleagues had seen him in six years
and thought he had left.
Fernando Alonso To Marry
Formula 1 twice-world champion Fernando
Alonso and his long-term girlfriend Lara
lvarez will marry before the end of the year.
The couple became engaged over Christmas
during their two-month stay in Dubai, one of
the two locations, along with the Maldives,
which they are considering for the wedding.
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2016 Off To A Great Start For HAH Mar

Menor
Thanks to Sue Kirkpatrick who decided
that HAH Mar Menor would be the chosen
charity during her year as Captain of the
Sierra Golf Society.
During 2015, various events were organised
and the money raised was dedicated to
HAH. On 20th January, Heather McElvey,
Area Care-Co-ordinator, along with founders
of the charity, Lesley & Paul Eburne, visited
the Pereleja Golf Club where a fantastic
donation of 700 was handed to them,

by Sue, and the Club Chairman, Mr. Brian
Spring.
this donation which will go a long way to

continue to help people in our community
who are struggling to cope following illness.
Lesley explained to the visiting committee

exactly what HAH does, and has done for
over 600 clients in the past 5 years, how
the Volunteers work together as a team and
outside Nurses, Physios, Counsellors etc.
are brought in for expert advice and home
visits.
She said We are delighted to receive
Subject to resources, we will assess and

help wherever possible for 3 months. This
service is FREE and enables the clients time
to make permanent provision if necessary.
We have to limit the time as currently our
care services are working on average 150
hours per month.
Heather said We also loan out FREE,
mobility equipment for up to 3 months to
our clients, again, subject to availability.
Sue thanked HAH representatives for
coming and said she was delighted to be
able to support HAH in the very worthwhile
work they do.
If you would like to become a HAH

volunteer, giving a little time when you can,
please contact helpathomespain@gmail.
com or call Lesley on 968 134 978.
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For
the
San
Pedro
Carnival
this
year ADAPT played the role of Crusaders.
speakers within the Spanish community, this

is a wonderful opportunity to be involved
in Spanish customs.
This year the theme was Crusaders and everwilling members braved the cold February
weather to take part.

Marching proudly
and brandishing their weapons, they put on
a fine display and were well practised with
a fearsome drill and sword fighting amongst
each other and occasionally with the crowds
of onlookers who lined the streets all the way
from the start to the port at Lo Pagan.
When you consider that ADAPT Association
is in the main made up of mostly retired
participants, they are to be applauded that
they were awarded 3rd Prize.
Well Done ADAPT!!
ADAPT meetings take place in the Pensionista
building next to Castelar College, Lo Pagan on
the first Saturday of the month at 10.30am.
New members are always welcome.
Each year ADAPT are honoured to be invited

by the Town Hall of San Pedro to take part
in the Carnival. As the main focus of the
association is the integration of English
Ludvig is around 4
years old and sadly
in need of a new
home as his owner
needs to move back
to Norway. Ludvig is
neutered, vaccinated
and chipped, great
with dogs and is a
very confident happy cat. He will suit
someone who wants
a companion as he is
a very calm boy and
loves nothing more than curling up on a lap
and getting stroked.
Gorgeous George is
in desperate need of a
new home. He is a 6
month old, white and
cream Galgo cross. He
is great with other dogs
and loves children.
website
size when fully grown.

Please call 645 469 253 for more information on any of the above pets.
To advertise an animal for adoption please
email info@petsinspain.com
To view more animals for adoption go to
www.petsinspain.com
Jasper is around 15
weeks old and looking
for his forever home.
He is in excellent health,
house trained and has

had his first puppy
vaccination. Jasper is
great with other dogs
and will be medium
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Jet is 15 weeks old

and looking for a forever home. He has
been in foster since
he was 6 weeks old
and is in excellent
health. He has had
his
first
vaccination, is house trained
and good with other
dogs. Jet will be medium size when fully
grown.
For more information see the

at www.adaptsanpedro.com
MABS recently opened a hospice suite at

a 24/7 residential care home for cancer
patients in the Murcia region. The suite
is a fabulous home-from-home so that
the patient will still have all their home
comforts as well as 24/7 medical care.
It even has a separate bed for a family
member or friend to stay with them. This
facility has been a long time in planning
then acquiring a suitable hospice suite.
It is available for both respite and end of
life enabling cancer patients to have the
dignity they deserve.
All of this costs an awful lot of money
every month so MABS have decided
to hold a Hospice Fundraiser where
everything raised on the night will go
directly towards the running costs of
the hospice. This event will be a Dinner
Dance which will be held on Saturday
30th April at Casa Club La Serena in Los
Alcazares who have created a superb
menu. Music is by The Geckos and they
will have a photo booth for some crazy
photos plus a great raffle. The cost will
be 22.50 with all proceeds going to the
hospice.
mabsmurciamarmenor
This is sure to be a fantastic night. Rooms
will be available at the hotel next door.
Please ask for information.
Friday 11th March Spring Market 11am3pm at La Zona, Los Alcazares.
Lots of stalls offering great value fashion,
shoes, bags, crafts, cards, homeware,
accessories, skin care & make up, home
bakes plus many more. Plus a handpicked selection of high quality, previously
loved fashion, shoes & accessories.
If you would like a stall please email
mabsdonnawalsh@gmail.com
Like our Facebook page to be kept
up to date with all of our fundraising
www.facebook.com/
events
mabsmurciamarmenor
Volunteers Meetings are held on
the first Wednesday of every month at
Rodas Bar, Roda 11am for 11.15am. If
you are interested in helping MABS and
would like to know more, come along to
the meeting or phone our Volunteer Coordinator, Sylvia on 634 353 575.
Tickets are available from the MABS

shop in San Javier or you can email the
event organiser mabsdonnawalsh@
gmail.com or send a message via the
Facebook page www.facebook.com/
Share & Care Group is held on 3rd Friday

of the month at Vintage Restaurant, San
Javier 11am-1pm. This is an informal get
together for anyone affected by cancer;
newly diagnosed, cancer survivor, family
HELP Helping The Needy

HELP Murcia Mar Menor held a charity
lunch on Thursday 4th February at Galindas
Restaurant La Puebla, near Torre Pacheco.
This was the second year that the charity

has held this event and this year it was
bigger and better than ever.
or friends and indeed anybody affected

by cancer or bereaved.
Come for a
coffee and a chat and to meet others in
a similar situation. For more information
please call Anne 693 795 247 or the
MABS Centre 868 171 035.
Book Stall at The Arches Bar, Los
Alcazares EVERY Saturday 10am-1pm.
Book donations always welcome.
Charity Shop, Avenida de la Union, San
Javier is open Monday-Friday 10am2pm. Good quality second hand clothing,
furniture and bric-a-brac. Donations
gratefully received. Ring 968 191 300
during shop hours.
Information
Centre,
Urb
Foque,
Avenida Mar Menor, San Javier is open
Tuesday & Friday 10am-2pm. Drop in for
information or help for anything related
to cancer. A volunteer is always available
to make you a coffee and take the time to
talk. Ring 868 171 035.
Cancer does not discriminate and
neither do MABS
We help anyone of any nationality
affected by cancer.
HELPLINE 693 275 779 anytime.
Once again each guest was asked to

donate 5kg of non-perishable food to help
families in need in the village. A total of
92 people attended the lunch from HELP
MMM, NOSMO, HELP Friendship Group
and representatives from the local Caritas
group. A massive 700kg of food was
donated and this will go to help feed 50
plus families in the village.
It was explained by Janneke Chambers, a
resident of La Puebla and member of HELP
MMM that these people have no work,
are unable to claim any money from the
State and receive very little help from the
Government.
This
donation
of
food
will go some way to
easing their plight
for a short time she
said.
statuette as a memento of the day.

Could you spare a few hours once a week to
help raise funds to allow us to continue the
work of helping the poor and needy in the
Murcia area? If so, for further information
about HELP MMM contact our office in Los
Alcazares on 968 570 059
Rosalia Sanz gave

a short speech of
acceptance on behalf
of Caritas to express
their gratitude for
the donation and
then
presented
Doreen
Sykes,
head fundraiser of
HELP MMM, with a
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Happy Birthday to us!

Forget Me Not celebrates its second
birthday this month, as one of the newest
charitable organisations in the area. The
time seems to have flown by since a
sizeable group of people got together to
consider the possibility and logistics of
providing respite support for carers in the
Mazarrn area.
As so often happens this soon became a

much smaller group of dedicated members
and supporters, who have worked hard to
promote Forget Me Not and have enabled
it to become the expanding and successful
charity it is today. To come along to our
regular Monday morning sessions at the
Cultural Centre, Camposol, is a very heart
-warming experience for all involved,
whether they are the people suffering from
health issues, or the helpers looking after
them.
along, Monday morning has now become

something of a social experience, where
new friendships have been formed and
the opportunity to just sit and chat with
other carers has proved invaluable. This
is not to forget the support we have had
from all you lovely people out there in
the community who have donated to our
cause, both in cash and in items that
we can sell on the Table Top Sales every
second and third Friday on Camposol B.
We need and appreciate that support to
enable us to expand Forget Me Not, as
we are supporting more people now than
ever.
For the carers bringing their loved ones
Monday mornings are not everyones

favourite time of the week, but you
wouldnt think so if you came along to
the Cultural Centre to see us. We recently
looked at all things Scottish to celebrate
Burns Night and sat down to haggis, neeps
and tatties for lunch! We also had great
fun decorating (and eating!) cup cakes for
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St Valentines Day and if blow football ever

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If you have a few hours to spare to help us,
please pop along to the Camposol Cultural
Centre any Monday morning even if you
are not really a people person we always
appreciate help in the background and
with Table Top Sales and fund raising.
Long-term illness, or dementia, can
affect any one of us at anytime, and
well all appreciate support if it does.
This years Dorothy Kay Memorial Mile
in May will soon be upon us, so watch out
for further information and application
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various outlets locally. If you own a local
business and would like to help us with
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ACTIN catch up for 2016

A little late but plenty has been going on
behind the scenes.
The gorgeous Mutley crew, 8 dogs rescued
last summer have left our care and some have
gone to adoptions already and the others are
under the wing of a UK rescue, where they
will be found perfect homes. Its always
difficult when we have to rescue and we
are very grateful to many of the supporting
rescues who have managed to help us in
times of need. However, as you can see, we
still have many in our care and residence fees
and veterinary costs are as regular as ever.
Throughout 2015 we had many ups and

downs; the downs as any other charity
experience are usually short-lived and the
ups make up for it. Our Presidents accident
in September, left the small but dedicated
ACTIN team to rally and fund raise and keep
everything ticking over. Our President, nearly
back on both feet after breaking her leg, is
planning for ACTIN to get on track with its
aims, although behind the scenes we have
been able to achieve some excellent progress.
The authorities have always been one of the

major sticking points with animal welfare
We had a blessed month in January and we

would like to say a great big thank-you to
you lovely people in Camposol. Sue and her
friend are knitting jumpers for all the children.
in Spain and now in collaboration with

DeAnimals lawyer, there is some fantastic
work being achieved. ACTINs lawyer is
now travelling to many regions of Spain and
delivering courses in animal welfare law to the
authorities; policemen, Seprona, judges and
other lawyers. ACTIN has so far sponsored
6 policemen to undertake these courses and
has sponsored two conferences in February
and April, being delivered by DeAnimals to
relevant authorities and lawyers. A supporter
from the United States supports this valuable
work and is enabling us to move forward far
more quickly than we could ever have dreamt.
Spanish media is now reporting far more
about cruelty and the cases that are being
won, simply because there is now so much
more awareness in the community and
acceptance by the authorities that cruelty
needs to be dealt with has increased too.
Our own case of the container dogs still

continues in appeal and as with all of the
cases, (some are only coming to fruition
now from 2012), we expect this to take
time. The ultimate achievement will be that
hunters will not be able to keep their dogs
in such conditions again. We are pleased to
say that the dogs in the container have better
If you wish to help ACTIN:

You can sponsor or donate to keep our dogs
safe in residences, or even consider foster or
adoption.
You can sponsor a member of authority, such
as a police officer, to take one of the legal
courses helping towards making Spain a safer
place for animals.
You can join as a member for a small
subscription which goes towards our legal
funding to keep our lawyer able to continue
her fantastic work.
Email admin@actin-spain.com
www.actin-spain.com
financial donation this week which means we

can buy sardines and tuna to add to the rice
and pasta.
Some of the jumpers have already been given

and the children are delighted. Sue and David
also donated a washing machine for the lady
who was in desperate need. Thank you Lord
that hearts are being opened in this area.
May you all benefit from Gods blessings in
your lives.
Our ladies (and Colin) from the Olive Branch

have done a wonderful job on the Table Top
Sales and raised money for this worthwhile
charity. Their contribution will pay for next
weeks food. We are always grateful for your
good quality bric-a-brac items and if you
are able to help, please contact us on the
numbers below.
We are still praying for another washing

machine and a television for the family with
children who have so little. Blankets and
duvets are also needed. Thank you for the
We are humbled by your kindness and thank

you once again.
Love and blessings.
Marge and Arthur
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conditions and are protected by the nature of

the case.
Drop off Points

Fortnightly Table Top Sale - Camposol Sector
B
Robbos Golf Shop, San Javier - Neil & Nikki
Robinson
Time Out, San Javier -Gary & Sue
Arthur & Marge 659 270 885/689 653 987
Email arthurlaws@hotmail.com
Email swaptearsforsmilesspain@yahoo.
com
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swap-tears-4-smiles
w w w . f a c e b o o k . c o m /
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This was the 14th time the swim has taken

place and again the weather was kind to
the 16 swimmers who braved the waves
in front of a crowd of 350. The event was
attended by Cruz Roja and indeed two of
the swimmers were from that organisation,
which PALS are proud to support and the
CAF ambulance was prominent in case of
any unforeseen accident.
Although PALS are drawing to a close, the

annual swim will go on with PALS current
committee members organising and
deciding the disposal of funds raised. The
amount received was 3,100 which was
down on previous years, due to two people
collecting money for another cause without
reference to any PALS permission. We
are sure that this was not anything other
than enthusiasm from the two individuals,
but what a shame that PALS last event
should be marred in this fashion.
The PALS committee have decided to call
it a day and although we will continue to
receive donations, we will not be organising
any more events. After 15 years and raising
250,000, we think we have served out our
purpose. Meetings are currently in hand to
decide the destination of the current funds,
but rest assured they will be for local use
in the Mazarrn area. We will of course
publish the final purchase(s) we make and
will publish consolidated accounts for the
whole period of PALS existence.
centre on Camposol (the only such medical

centre on any urbanisation in Spain). We
were also responsible for the installation
of a kitchen at the Camposol Cultural
Centre, sold hundreds of Tell the Doctor
books and were instrumental in organising
the CAF fund for the ambulance used by
Cruz Roja locally. PALS achieved all this
with the support of many people who have
enjoyed their trips, cruises, dances and
events. We thank you one and all and
also thank those who were on the various
PALS committees throughout the years
and the press including the Costa Clida
Chronicle for helping to publicise and
record all events.
PALS have always tried to maintain

transparency in our accounts which have
been available on a month by month basis
for public scrutiny. These accounts were
not just profit and loss sheets, but detailed
where each cent was obtained showing
the cost of each event, the administration
costs and the amount received and the net
figures. We hoped that this would inspire
others to do the same and we hope that
other charities will follow that example.
In addition to the donations we made
to 112, Cruz Roja and the Saluds to
include emergency tents, inshore rescue
craft, defibrillators and other lifesaving
equipment, PALS helped kick-start FAST
and Forget me Not, we have represented
the cause of the Mazarrn expats to
the British Consul and Embassy and
throughout
have
maintained
cordial
contact with the various administration
at the Ayuntamiento. PALS were in the
forefront of the need to provide a medical
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At last, the final money received from the

annual PALS New Years Day Swim at
the Bahia Beach in Puerto de Mazarrn.
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The World Economic Forum predicted in

2014 that it would take until 2095 to achieve
Global Gender Parity. Then one year later
in 2015, they estimated that a slowdown in
the already glacial pace of progress meant
the gender gap wouldnt close entirely until
2133.
Everyone - men and women - can pledge to
take a concrete step to help achieve Gender
Parity more quickly - whether to help
women and girls achieve their ambitions,
call for gender-balanced leadership, respect
and value difference, develop more inclusive
and flexible cultures or root out workplace
bias. Each of us can be a leader within our
own spheres of influence and commit to
take pragmatic action to accelerate Gender
Parity.
Commit To Take Action To Accelerate

Gender Parity
Globally, with individuals pledging to move
from talk to purposeful action - and with
men and women joining forces - we can
collectively help women advance equal
to their numbers and realize the limitless
potential they offer economies the world
over.
International Womens Day events
are held worldwide on March 8th. Various
women, including political, community
and business leaders, as well as leading
educators, inventors, entrepreneurs and

television personalities, are invited to
speak at various events on the day. Such
events may include seminars, conferences,
luncheons, dinners or breakfasts. The
messages given at these events often focus
on various themes such as innovation,
the portrayal of women in the media, or
the importance of education and career
opportunities.
Many students in schools and other
educational settings participate in special
lessons, debates or presentations about
the importance of women in society, their
influence and issues that affect them. In
some countries school children bring gifts
to their female teachers and women receive
small presents from friends or family
members. Many workplaces make a special
mention about International Womens
Day through internal newsletters or
notices, or by handing out promotional
material focusing on the day.
Much progress has been made to protect
and promote womens rights in recent
times. However, nowhere in the world can
women claim to have all the same rights
and opportunities as men, according to the
UN. The majority of the worlds 1.3 billion
absolute poor are women. On average,
women receive between 30% and 40% less
pay than men for the same work. Women
also continue to be victims of violence,
with rape and domestic violence listed as
significant causes of disability and death
among women worldwide.
The first International Womens Day

was on March 19th 1911. The inaugural
event, which included rallies and organized
meetings, was a big success in countries

such as Austria, Denmark, Germany and
Switzerland. March 19th was chosen because
it commemorated the day that the Prussian
King promised to introduce votes for
women in 1848. The promise gave hope for
equality, but it was a promise that he failed
to keep. The International Womens Day
date was moved to March 8th in 1913.
The UN drew global attention to womens
concerns in 1975 by calling for an
International Womens Year. It also
convened the first conference on women
in Mexico City that year. The UN General
Assembly then invited member states
to proclaim March 8th as the UN Day for
Womens Rights and International
Peace in 1977. The day aimed to help
nations worldwide eliminate discrimination
against women. It also focused on helping
women gain full and equal participation in
global development.
Increasingly, International Womens
Day is a time to reflect on progress made,
to call for change and to celebrate acts of
courage and determination by ordinary
women who have played an extraordinary
role in the history of their countries and
communities.
See more at http://www.unwomen.
org/en/news/in-focus/internationalwomens-day#sthash.ND46UB9J.dpuf
The International Womens Day logo
is in purple and white and features the
symbol of Venus, which is also the symbol
of the female. The faces of women of all
backgrounds, ages, and nations are also
seen in various promotions, such as posters,
postcards and information booklets, on
International Womens Day.
Various
messages and slogans that promote the
day are also publicized during this time of
the year.
BBC Radio 3 reflects International
Womens Day on 8th March with a day
of programming focusing on women
composers and women in music.
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The campaign theme this year is Pledge

For Parity Worldwide, so that women can
continue to contribute to social, economic,
cultural and political achievement. Progress
towards Gender Parity has slowed in
many places.
This month we thought that we would

look at a few books written by some
famous people about their very public
lives.
Leonard
by
William Shatner
Leonard Nimoy
and
William
Shatner
first
crossed
paths
as actors on the
set of The Man
from
UNCLE.
Little did they
know that their
next roles, in
a new sciencefiction television
series
called
Star Trek, would
shape their lives
in ways no-one
could have anticipated. In seventy-nine
television episodes and six feature films,
they grew to know each other more than
most friends could ever imagine.
Over the course of half a century, Shatner
and Nimoy saw each other through personal
and professional highs and lows. In this
powerfully emotional book which Shatner
refers to as My Fifty-Year Friendship With
A Remarkable Man, he tells the story of a
man who was his friend for five decades,
recounting anecdotes and untold stories
of their lives on and off set, as well as
gathering stories from others who knew
Nimoy well, to present a full picture of a
rich life.
As much a biography of Nimoy as a story

of their friendship, Leonard is a uniquely
heartfelt book written by one legendary
actor in celebration of another.
We wish to take the opportunity this month

to thank those people who have made
donations in order for us to achieve our goal
and help those dogs we are able to rescue
to find a permanent home. Also thanks to
all our volunteers who dedicate their time
in the shop and at the fund raising events
we hold throughout the year.
No transportation of dogs to Germany
took place last month, but we have been
concentrating our efforts to prepare them
for this month. We were however able to
home and foster some from the Perrera
dogs so we would especially like to thank
the dedicated team who work with the
Mazarrn Perrera to succeed in not only
preparing the dogs for transportation,
but for comforting, walking and generally
looking after these dogs whilst they are
in the Perrera. If you feel you would like
to have an opportunity to foster one of
our Perrera dogs for home environment
socialising prior to them going to Germany,
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A b s o l u t e
Pandemonium
a
n
Autobiography
by Brian Blessed
There is no one
quite like Brian
Blessed.
Hes
an actor, film
star,
trained
u n d e r t a k e r,
u n l i k e l y
diplomat, secret
r o m a n t i c ,
m a r t i a l
artist
and
m o u n t a i n e e r.
Hes
also
a
brilliant storyteller who will - and you must
brace yourself - simply leap out of the
pages at you.
Absolute Pandemonium will take
you on a riotous journey from Brians
childhood, growing up the son of a miner
in Goldthorpe, to finding fame in Z-Cars.
Youll see Brian falling for Katharine
Hepburn on the set of The Trojan Women,
suffering wires strapped round his private
parts as he was hoisted into the heavens
on Flash Gordon, almost causing an
international incident when meeting the
Emperor and Empress of Japan and getting
the role of Boss Nass on Star Wars Episode
I: The Phantom Menace.
Brian takes secret revenge on headmistress
Mrs Jarman and her very big bottom,
punches Harold Pinter, loves and hates
Peter OToole, woos his beautiful wife
Hildegard Neil and braves the shocking
death toll on cosy TV drama My Family
and Other Animals. This is a funny, warmhearted, life-affirming, LOUD and unique
memoir from a much-loved figure.
please call Tony on the telephone number

below.
The End of an
Earring by Pam
St Clement
In
January
2012, one of
Eastenders
longest-serving
and best-loved
characters
breathed
her
last
when
Pat
Butcher
succumbed
to
cancer.
Pams
mother
died when she
was
a
baby,
leaving her with a father whose life
didnt really have space for a child. Pat
had an itinerant childhood, with various
stepmothers and foster families, before an
advertisement in The Lady took 11-yearold Pamela to the farm in Devon that
was to become her true home, with the
aunts who became her surrogate parents.
She discovered her love of animals
there, alternated with life at The Warren
boarding school in West Sussex, where she
discovered her passion for acting.
On leaving school, Pam moved to London
and worked on stage and television
throughout the sixties and seventies,
before her first appearance on EastEnders
in 1986 and the offer of a permanent
role a few months later. Pam recalls her
involvement in the Womens Movement
of the 1970s, her lifelong love of animals
and the worries about her weight that have
dogged her since her teenage years.
This incredibly warm memoir reveals the
woman behind the popular Eastenders
character, a woman who, apart perhaps
from her earrings, couldnt be more
different from Pat.
We are always in need of volunteers to

help man our shop in Puerto de Mazarrn,
so if you can dedicate some of your time
for that please contact Cathy on 639 604
628.
On the first Saturday of every month we
will be having a Table Top Sale in Nico
& Sonias Bar in Puerto de Mazarrn, so
please come along and support us.
If you think you could spare a few hours

a week helping our team to walk the dogs
at the Perrera to keep them healthy and
have some positive human contact, please
contact Tony on 618 034 921.
We are always in need of good quality

items of bric-a-brac, clothing, furniture
and bedding; anything suitable to sell in
our shop in order to raise the necessary
funds for our voluntary dedicated team
to continue their role in supporting this
worthwhile cause. If you have any items
that need picking up like several bags or
a lot of items and for whatever reason
you are unable to get them to our shop,
please call Anne on 634 338 674 and we
will endeavor to pick them up from your
house.
Mothers Day Quiz

1. When does Mothering Sunday
take place in the UK?
2. Mothers Day is celebrated around
the world at different times. When
does it occur in the USA?
3. Who was the guitarist and leader
of the 60s group The Mothers of
Invention?
4. According to the saying, what is the
mother of invention?
5. In which Indian city did Mother
Theresa found her missionary?
6. Which 1930s radio star had the
catchphrase Can you hear me,
mother?
7. What is the proper name for Mother

of Pearl?
8. Which groups 4th studio album was
entitled Atom Heart Mother?
9. What name was shared by Spocks
mother and an 80s pop group?
10. Who were the writers of the sitcom, It Aint Half Hot Mum?
11. What drink is known as Mothers
Ruin?
John the Baptist?

15. What is meant by a Mother Lode?
16. Who was the mother of Queen
Elizabeth I?
17. What did Old Mother Hubbard find
in her cupboard?
18. What was the name of the Greek
King of Thebes who fell in love with
his mother?
12. Who had a number 2 hit in June

1977 with Ma Baker?
19. Who painted the picture entitled

Arrangement in Grey and Black:
The Artists Mother?
13. Who was the famous mother of Liza

Minelli?
20. Who played the music hall character

Old Mother Riley?
14. In the bible who was the mother of
15. The principal vein of gold or silver
7. Nacre.
14. Elizabeth.
6. Sandy Powell.
13. Judy Garland.
5. Calcutta.
12. Boney M.
4. Necessity.
11. Gin.
3. Frank Zappa.
10. Jimmy Perry & David Croft.
2. Second Sunday in May.
9. TPau.
1. The fourth Sunday in Lent.

QUIZ ANSWERS
8. Pink Floyd.
20. Arthur Lucan.

19. Better known as Whistlers Mother
it was painted by James McNeill
Whistler.
18. Oedipus.
17. Nothing, it was bare.
16. Anne Boleyn.
ore.
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Places to visit for your Special Mothers Day Meal
Each year I do repeat myself by saying;

This is the best celebration for a Christian
because it is a time that we can say Its
Friday but Sunday is coming.
In the bible the book of John, chapter 16

verse 3 says For God so loved the World
that He gave His one and only Son, so that
everyone who believes in Him shall not
perish but have eternal life and in verse
17 it says God sent His son into the world
not to judge the world, but to save the
world through Him.
Jesus Christ hung on a cruel cross and

was crucified.
Just for a moment think of the sacrifice

of Jesus.
He died and was laid in a tomb, but He

arose and ascended to heaven to sit on the
right hand of the Father.
He gave up His life for us, because He

loves us that much. He extended His arms
and died a cruel death for us. Hallelujah
what a Saviour.
Irregular Past Participles
verbs and make a simple change with

them.
The ar ending becomes ado and the
er and ir endings become ido.
Well this year Easter is early, so already

in the shops there will be lots of chocolate
eggs and many Easter cards.
We are now continuing our quest to learn

how to talk about the recent past in Spanish
and a few other things besides by forming
the Past Participle of verbs. There are
actually quite a few things to say about
all of this which will take a few articles.
Whilst the picture is still incomplete you will
probably have all sorts of questions, but if
you wait you may well find them answered
as we go along.
So for this month we will just talk about the
formation of the Past Participle and give
a few examples at the end of the sorts of
sentences we are aiming at so that youre
not left completely in the dark.
We saw last month that in the case of

regular verbs, (that is most of them), we
take the two letter endings off our infinitive
This gives us, for example:

To speak hablar; spoken hablado
To drink beber; drunk bebido
To sleep dormer; slept dormido
Now this is very simple indeed, but there
are a few irregular verbs as well to think
about. Happily they are very common, so
we tend to get to know them quite quickly.
Here are some of them:
Abrir - to open; abierto - opened
Escribir - to write; escrito - written
Decir - to say/to tell; dicho - said/told
Hacer - to make/to do; hecho - made/
done
Morir - to die; muerto - died
Ver - to see/to
watch; visto - seen/
watched
Volver - to return;
vuelto -returned
I feel I can go no
further without given
you actual examples
of how these things
are used, on the
understanding
that more will be
explained next time,
particular regarding
the translation of
have and has in
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Please think that Easter is not about

chocolate, but Gods love extended out to
us His Creation. He loves you.
Want to learn more?
Come and join The Olive Branch
Christian Fellowship. We meet every
Sunday morning at the Cultural Centre on
Camposol B at 10.30am. We are registered
with the Free Methodist Church and have
charity status. We serve communion each
week.
For more information contact Ralph and
Margaret Locke on 968 199 622 or 618
720 181
these sentences.
Here we go:
He hablado con mi vecino.
I have spoken to my neighbour.
Has escrito una carta.
You have written a letter
Ha dormido bien.
He has slept well.
Hemos visto la pelcula.
We have seen the film.
Habis vuelto de vacaciones.
You have come back from holiday.
Han bebibo mucha cerveza.
They have drunk a lot of beer.
Before next month, practise forming some
more Past Participles. Here are some
verbs we have already learnt to get you
started. They are all regular so you should
do them in a jiffy: trabajar, cocinar,
bailar, aprender, comer, firmar, visitar,
tener, comprar, conducir, ir, cambiar.
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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We thought this may interest some of your
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We recently had to say goodbye to Suki who
we adopted 14 years ago when Patti and
Bob Benn managed the original Noahs ARC.
Mary and Roy Cheshire

Casas del Algibe
Dear Editor
We have just completed a course of
treatment with a new dentist to us, who
was mentioned in the February issue of your
magazine.
Paola, of Fescodent, has a very well
equipped surgery based in Cehegin. Paola
is gentle, very thorough and keeps you
informed in perfect English of all the
procedures. She is the best dentist that
we have ever received treatment from
and would recommend her without any
reservations.
Phyl Robinson
Dear Editor
We are not sure how old she really was

as she already had two white kittens that
were homed by some people on Camposol,
so she had a good long life for a feral cat.
Have you experienced friends turning on

you in some way, either by their behaviour
or something they said about you or to you?
There is never a good time to discover that
the people with whom you have spent a lot
of time, have let you down.
At the first Easter, Jesus knew the nature of
mankind and knew how some of his friends
were about to behave. This, of course didnt
make it easier for him to live through, on
top of which, he was fully aware that he was
On February 9th a group of 20 from Culture

Vultures went by coach to the ballet. The
Victor Ullate Company from Madrid were
performing four pieces at the Teatro Guerra
in Lorca. The highlight of the evening was
the performance of Bolero which everyone
enjoyed immensely.
going to be put to death for them. It was quite

amazing really that despite all that is going
on around him Jesus remained focussed
and determined to go through with the plan
of salvation. Under the circumstances you
would expect Jesus to demand his right to
a fair trial, a lawyer, rebuttal witnesses,
innocent until proven guilty, not having to
suffer off-therecord physical abuse. Jesus
forgoes all of his rights because he knows
his sacrifice is the only hope for mankind.
The next event will be the ballet on April 7th

at the Congress Hall in Murcia. The Spanish
National Ballet will be performing Alento y
Zagun this is flamenco style ballet.
Provided at least 20 people would like to go,
there will be a coach to the theatre. The
coach will pick up at the Maypu Restaurant
near Naura, in Mazarrn, Camposol Sector
A and the poligono at Alhama de Murcia.
If you would be interested, please contact
culturevultures.mazarron@gmail.com
or call Annie on 968 599 031
Annie
Goodness, we will barely give way in a queue

of traffic if we think someone is pushing in.
Gods ways are so much in a different league
from ours and this is demonstrated clearly
for us at Easter. Abandoned and disowned
by his friends and sacrificed to defeat Satan,
maybe we should see past the chocolate and
bunnies and actually appreciate what Jesus
was doing?
...who, being in very nature God, did not
consider equality with God something to
be used to his advantage; rather, He made
Himself nothing by taking the very nature
of a servant, being made in human likeness
and being found in appearance as a man,
he humbled himself by becoming obedient
to death even death on a cross! Philippians
2 V 6-8
You can find us 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 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 email
opendoorgettogether@gmail.com
Los Almagros
Fuente Alamo
GPS: 3745 57.77 North.
West
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I wonder if like me you sometimes get

frustrated when, whilst reading something,
a character is brought into a story very
briefly and then nothing else is said about
them and yet they were a very important
part of the story.
painted by a very dear friend. There is a

tree just jutting out on one edge of the
painting and it always makes me feel
I need to look around the corner to see
what else is there and of course I can only
imagine.
I always wonder, Well what was that

about? What happened to them?
What about that young servant girl who

told her mistress that if her master was to
visit the prophet Elisha he would be able to
be healed of his leprosy?
His name was Naaman and he was healed
Similarly, we have a picture on our wall, of

a lake with surrounding trees and shrubs,
and returned home. You can imagine the

jubilation, but what of the servant girl; we
hear nothing else about her. She played
her part and if it were not for her, Naaman
might not have been healed. She had
every reason not to help her master. She
had been taken captive from Israel and
made a slave, yet she showed compassion
and love.
On the other hand Elishas servant saw the
situation as a way of extorting gifts from
Naaman. Read about it in 2 Kings: 5
Its brought home to me that God
sometimes gives us minimal facts because
He wants us to look further. Like my
picture; work things out for ourselves and
put our trust in Him alone. He shows us
we have a choice in our decision-making.
Note we are told of the folly of Elishas
servant Gehezi, but not even the name of
the servant girl. However, you can be sure
that the Lord honoured her for her faith.
Her master had been healed.
Tel 633 447 937

Lynda.spain@hotmail.co.uk
Dereck.tycymru@talktalk.net
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After a very mild, dry winter, the almond

blossom has already gone and the apricots
have now come into flower. Lets hope that
March does not turn out to be a cold month
with snow and ice. The olive trees have
been pruned and the land flooded ready
for new spring growth, so hopefully we will
see some good crops later in the year and
some lovely spring days during March.
Tambores
This
year
Easter
or
S e m a n a
Santa
is
early,
with
Thursday
24th
and
Friday
25th
March being
the
main
S p a n i s h
S e m a n a
Santa fiesta
days.
The
tamboristas
are already
practicing for
the
Easter
celebrations and for those of you who have
not heard these incredibly noisy drums, you
are in for an experience! Many, from small
children to adults, dress up in colourful
robes with peaked hoods, drumming on
specially made drums called tambores.
This tradition is carried out in many parts
of Spain, especially in Northwest Murcia,
including Mula, Cehegin and Moratalla,
where groups of tamboristas compete in
annual competitions.
Enjoy the special fiesta days during March

and check at your local tourist office to find
out what is on in your town during Semana
Santa.
Artisan Markets
These are held on Sundays in various
towns in Northwest Murcia and show local
craftsmen at work.
The stalls include
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homemade crafts and food including local

cheese and wine.
Sunday 6th March Bullas

Sunday 13th March Mula
Sunday 20th March Caravaca &
Sanctuary de Esperanza, Calasparra
Sunday 27th March Cehegin
Cehegin Scene
The VIII Ruta de la Tapa y el Cctel de
Cehegn runs until 13th March. 33 bars,
restaurants and cafs are taking part in
this years Tapas Route. Each venue offers
a tapa and drink or cocktail for 2.50.
Collect your card from the Cehegin Tourist
Office and get 15 stamps from different
bars etc to enter a draw for a weekend stay
for 6 people at Rio Quipar House.
Free Family Walk in Cehegin Sunday
March 27th
Arroyo de Burete this walk will take you
along the river to the foot of the Burete
Mountains.
Departure:
9am
from
the
Marble
Technology Centre.
Will go by car to the start of the route.
Children under 14 must be accompanied
by an adult; maximum 2 children per adult.
Each participant must bring their own
lunch.
Registration and reservations from the
Tourist Office 968 723 550
International
Womens
Day
in
Calasparra
There will be a musical show in the Plaza
de la Corredera on Sunday March 13th at
11am to mark International Womens
Day. Among the acts will be Sonia and Ciller
in a homage to the women of Calasparra
and there will be an entertaining section
for children. There will also be a raffle to
raise funds for a wheelchair for young
Paula Abay who is affected by microcefalia
and epilepsy.
S e m a n a
Santa
in
Caravaca
T
h
e
Proclamation
of
Easter
2016 will be
delivered
on
Sunday
March
13th
after
the
c e l e b ra t i o n
of
the
Eucharist
at midnight
by
Juan
Fernndez
Robles
at
the
Parish
Church of El
Salvador in
Caravaca.
Rutus Senderistas, Caravaca 13th
March
Gavilan
The walk will start at Templete at 7.30am
and will take approx 2-3 hours. This
7.5km walk is regarded as hard difficulty.
To reserve a place, please contact the
Concejala de Deportes in Caravaca.
www.sporttia.com
Tel 968 703 563
PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma)

An innovated and revolutionary advance on
Dentistry comes to Fescodent. This is the
PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma).
Although blood is mainly a liquid (called
plasma), it also contains small solid
components of red cells, white cells, and
platelets. The platelets are best known
for their importance in clotting the blood.
Platelets also contain hundreds of proteins
called growth factors which are very
important in the healing of injuries and
regenerating the gum and bone.
We can use the PRP in three states: liquid,

gel or membrane.
our bodies cells.

Increased Consistency
The PRP promotes the increase of collagen
and elastin. This generates a greater
consistency, firmness and reduces sagging
in the skin of the patient.
Hydratation
PRP ensures a high level of skin hydration.
The Benefits:
Oral Surgery:
After an extraction the PRP reduces
inflammation and pain and it also helps to
heal the gum and the bone faster and with
better quality. Patients under Bifosfonate
treatments have less chance of a bone
necrosis.
Wrinkle Reduction
The PRP attenuates the wrinkles in the
infiltrated areas and the facial expression
lines lose their depth.
Implants:
We put the PRP all over the implants just
before we put them into the bone to improve
the implants integration with the bone and
reduce the possibility of losing the implants.
Anti-Aging:
The ability of PRP to activate tissue
regeneration can counteract degenerative
changes in the skin, improving the tone and
skin elasticity.
Age is considered an important determinant

of periodontal disease, which is the main
cause of tooth loss in adulthood. Elderly
patients are mostly subject to systemic
diseases which influence the response to
surgical treatment in terms of coagulation
and tissue repair. The improvement in
quality of life of aging patients in recent
decades has determined a growing request
for elective treatments and devices which
now include PRP.
Production
Of
Hyaluronic Acid
It
stimulates
the
natural production of
Hyaluronic Acid by
Call in to Fescodent in Cehegin to discuss

PRP and Paola will explain why this
treatment is recommended during certain
dental procedures.
Tel 968 077 396 for opening hours
Skin Luminosity
PRP will improve the look and feel of the
skin.
PRP is plasma with many more platelets

than normally found in blood.
How do we get the PRP?

Firstly we take some blood from the patient
and then we put this blood in a centrifuge
to get the plasma and platelets (PRP). The
increased concentration of platelets is then
combined with the remaining blood.
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If you go to Cehegin, do so when you can also

visit the towns Archaeological Museum.
Entry when we last visited in November
2015 was free and the museum opened
between 10am and 1.30pm every day. The
museum is near to the top of the town in
the main square off Calle Mayor, opposite
one of Cehegins best known features
the houses on stilts. The museum is itself
housed in historic buildings. One of these,
through the entrance to which you go into
the museum, is the Casa del Consejo (the
Council House), inaugurated in the reign of
King Charles II (1661-1700). To the right is
the Palacio de los Farjado, dating from the
18th Century. Originally, this building had a
further part protruding from todays faade
in an L shape, which was itself attached
to fortifications. All of this, however, was
demolished in 1957-58.
As you enter the Cehegin Museum, you

will see several highly decorative religious
wall mosaic plaques as well as a jade
representation of a Chinese Imperial vessel
used on the Yellow River in a glass case. The
first room in the museum proper is devoted
to prehistoric finds. One exhibit is an axe
from Begastri dated to the Chalcolithic
era, around 4500-3500 BC. This shows
occupation of the site well before the
Iberians and Romans. Other finds include
pieces of stonework, bone items, objects
of personal adornment, arrowheads and
fragments of decorated ceramics.
For
those
with a strong
disposition,
there
are
exhibits from
the Cueva de
las Canteras
f r o m
Chalcolithic
times. These
i n c l u d e
numerous
axe
heads
as well as
s e v e r a l
skulls! One
f u r t h e r
treasure
found
in
some
of
these caves is prehistoric art, dating from
the end of the Neolithic period into the
Bronze Age. You will see from the photos in
the relevant display case that they include
representations of human figures including
archers and animals. A second part of the
room concerns itself with the Iberian phase
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with a number of exhibits such as pots,

items of personal adornment and votive
offerings. Several large ceramic containers
are exhibited and although they are clearly
of Iberian make, they nevertheless exhibit a
strong Greek influence.
Of
course,
t
h
a
t
remarkable
settlement
of
Begastri
itself began
life as an
Iberian town
and you will
see a case
of
exhibits
dedicated
to Begastri
Iberico.
It
appears that
the
Iberian
settlement
had a time
of splendour
in the 4th and
3rd Centuries BC as is shown by the ceramic
and metal items found. Items displayed
include plates, large earthenware jars,
cooking pots and amphorae with painted
decorations in geometric shapes, as well as
weaving weights and spindle whorls.
From this room, you pass on to the Roman
period. It was in the 2nd Century BC that
the Romans established themselves in the
Iberian city. Nevertheless, it seems clear
that the Iberian way of life continued to
some extent. The stone sculpture of the
Dama de Cehegin (the Lady of Cehegin),
dated to the 3rd Century AD, has obvious
similarities to Iberian sculptures of 500
years previously. While this was displayed
in the Cehegin Museum when we were
there, the original is normally found in the
Archaeological Museum in Murcia City.
Continuing on, you will see part of a mosaic
and ceramic items from Roman times, and,
in another room, numerous Roman finds
from Begastri. There are various types of
Roman pottery from Italy, Southern France
and North Africa, as well as Spain itself.
In addition, note the two Roman altars
recovered from Begastri and the various
coins. Very many Roman coins have been
recovered from Begastri, especially from
the 2nd to the 4th Centuries AD the time
of the Roman towns greatest splendour.
Another important item displayed is the
tomb of Adam (sarcofago de Adan) or at
least fragments from it. This is regarded
as a significant example of early Christian
art in Begastri with Adam portrayed next
to a serpent in a tree. It is believed to
date from the first half of the 4th Century
AD. Among a host of other Roman items
displayed are lamps, the stone sculpture of
the torso of a Roman woman in a toga and
objects from the everyday life of Begastris
inhabitants bronze personal ornaments, a
bronze arrow head, fragments of a necklace
etc. In addition, other items displayed,
such as weaving weights, flutes, dice, and
buttons, attest to a normal range of activity
in a town.
Arguably, however, Begastri had its time
of greatest splendour during the period
of Visigoth rule, when it was the seat of a

Bishop. The Cehegin Museum contains
many items from this period brooches,
a coin with the effigy of King Recaredo,
ceramics and kitchen utensils. There is also
the celebrated bronze cross. The similarity
of the one found here to other bronze items,
its themes and the nature of its letters,
dates it to the 6th or 7th Centuries.
Another room in the museum deals with

the time when the Moors established their
new settlement on the present site of
Cehegin.
Among items displayed is the
Tesorio de Alquipir, a very significant find
of coins consisting of some 200 dirhams
believed to have been hidden some time
after 1228. Otherwise, there are various
pots from Islamic times, some of which are
very ornately decorated. The next room
in the tour covers the Christian medieval
period. There are numerous items to be
seen from excavations which took place
at la Torre del Pozo, such as coins and
ceramics.
Similarly, the historic houses
in which the Archaeological Museum is
itself located have yielded treasures, for
example glazed earthenware and decorated
plates and bowls spanning the 15th to the
17th Centuries, the hilt of a medieval sword
and a variety of medieval coins. Restoration
of the church at the top of the hill above
the Museum, Santa Maria de Magdalena,
uncovered many historic items including
funeral plaques, plates and bowls from the
16th and 17th Centuries, and belt buckles
and a pair of shoes from the same period!
One section of the Archaeological
Museums exhibits came as a great
surprise to us two rooms full of geological
specimens including many fossils! These
exhibits come from all over the world but
with some from the area around Cehegin.
Finally, another room has a large exhibition
of historic domestic plates, including
decorated dinner services. These are of
varied origin, including some from the
Fabrica de la Amistad of Cartagena. Others
come from a factory established in southern
Spain in the early 19th Century by an
Englishman, Charles Pickman.
Article by Clive and Rosie Palmer who
have written several guide books on towns
and regions in Murcia which are available,
from www.lulu.com, or contact clive.
palmer5@btinternet.com.
Exploring
Murcia, Days Out
and Exploring
Murcia Cartagena are available to buy
from the Costa Clida Chronicle office on
Camposol B, Best Wishes (who also stock
other of their books), or phone Patti on
646 005 017.
In the month of January we were treated

to two walks in the Ricote area, both well
led by Jessica and Martin.
four legged friendly Schnauzer, were ready

to go after a short wait for the person who
lived just down the road!
The first was on January 16th, when 14

walkers ventured out into the cold wind.
Our route took us up to the Casa Forestal
at Cuesta Alta in the Campo de Ricote
and from there we joined the footpath of
the Forestales which descends slowly,
winding its way down the north eastern
side of Serra de Ricote. The path goes
through pine woods and is accompanied
with views across to the sierra de Oro and
the Rambla de Benito a 100 metres below
us. After descending along this path we
joined a small track that cut across country
towards the Colada de Patrax where we
picked up the old drovers road to the
ruined esparto factory at the side of the
Rambla de Benito, just above the town of
Abarn. At this point we managed to find
a sunny spot out of the wind to enjoy a
snack before the second half of our route.
The route took us up single file tracks

through the forest to the saddle of the
mountain where the views opened out
towards Carrascoy in the distance, with
the semi-desert landscape of Yechar in
the foreground. Behind us we had our last
glimpses of the valley stretching away
to the Sierra de Oro, which we would
eventually see again some hours later
on our return. We continued down a long
forest track to the base of the Sierra with
stunning views all around us and about an
hour later we entered into the Estrecho
del Moro. We then followed a hidden
track, through the woods, that more or
less ran parallel to a barranco. We enjoyed
plenty of exercise as we went up and down
the contours heading towards the plains
of Ardal and eventually we left the woods
behind and came out on the wide open
plains and clear blue skies and sunshine.
To finish off a very pleasant and sociable

ramble we retired to La Taberna for
well-earned refreshments and food. The
stragglers finally left the bar sometime
after 5pm to carefully wind their way
home.
This was a perfect place for our picnic

before we ascended the mountain again
towards the saddle of El Caballo and the
final leg, which was a leisurely stroll down
a narrow forest footpath to the car park.
It was so leisurely that one of our party
decided to do some somersaults to impress
us, although he claimed he tripped!
If you would like to join us on one of
our interesting walks please contact
warm2005@gmail.com for details of
future walks.
The second walk on 30th January, started at

the edge of the pine forest in the Sierra de
Ricote at La Bermeja. It was a cool morning
with the winter sun struggling to break
through the mist covering the heights of
the Sierra, but all 16 walkers, plus Rita our
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Our return followed the Rambla upstream

towards the village of Churrara and we
walked through an interesting geological
landscape with steep cliffs and fascinating
areas of severe erosion exposing several
different types of rock formations. As we
approached the sharp outline of Cuchillo,
an adjoining sharp crested rocky hill, we
exited the rambla by a severely eroded
footpath and made our way back to the
starting point.
I was in a car, being driven from the

Turkish city of Gaziantep, 60 miles to the
Syrian border. My driver gave me his view
on the current refugee situation and war in
nearby Syria.
Big problem here now; many Arabs, he
said with a heavy heart.
Does that bother you? You are all Muslims
and they are in need of help.
Muslims yes, but Turks and Arabs very
different and we are not so rich a country.
Turkey has its own problems. We help
these people, but we cant do it for ever.
The rich West must help more. Britain
must help more.
I agree.
On we drove. Turkey has a huge border

with Syria; over 900km in length and if
the civil war and flood of refugees wasnt a
headache enough, they are very concerned
about Islamic State fighters coming across
the border undetected. Currently, Turkey
is building a four metre high wall in the
Gaziantep province to help deter this.
To the east, they are also constructing a
similar wall in the border town of Nusaybin,
but much of the border, especially in vast
rugged countryside, is very porous indeed.
On top of all that, Turkey is dealing with
western and often British citizens wanting
to come to Syria to fight for IS. We have
even seen teenage girls making the trip.
Not only is Turkey trying to stop IS
coming into Turkey, they are trying
to stop radicalised westerners from
passing through and joining IS. No
wonder the main roads in and around the
Turkish/Syria border are being chillingly
referred to as highways to Jihad.
inside the Gaziantep region of Turkey. I

had also been told to be very careful on the
streets of Gaziantep as the kidnapping of
a Westerner and driving them back across
the border into Syria was not out of the
question.
Around one hundred metres from the
border, my driver pulled over and stopped.
I got out of the car and looked across at the
border walls and gates, all locked up; for
good it would seem. No-one was around
and it was eerily quiet. Suddenly I felt
chilled that on the other side of that wall
was Syria, a country not only in the midst
of a brutal civil war, but a place where the
evils that are Islamic State are operating.
We
drove
on and soon
arrived at a
huge refugee
c a m p .
Turkey has
a l r e a d y
taken in over
1.5
million
S y r i a n
refugees, a
quarter
of
which
are
living
in
camps.
It
seemed
to
stretch
as
far as the
eye
could
see;
just
one gigantic
tented area,
surrounded
by security
and
razor
wire.
Were
we going to
get in? We tried, but not a chance. Only
with prior written permission from the
Turkish government would allow that. I
cant even begin to think of the paper work
involved there.
Outside the camp, with the aid of my
Turkish driver who spoke Arabic, I chatted
with some Syrian men.
How long have you been here? I asked a
man in his sixties.
What a situation Turkey finds itself in.

Some say they will have to build secure
fences the entire 900km length.
I have it on authority that there are
already IS cells operating quietly from
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Four years.
We
left
everything;
our
houses,
possessions and friends, another told me.
How are conditions in the camp?

We are treated very well here and are
very grateful to Turkey.
We just want the war in Syria to end. We
just want to go back to our homeland.
Do you really think the war will end? I
asked tentatively.
When it was just rebels against Assad,
there was a possibility of peace, but now,
with IS and other militant groups.no I
cant see peace coming to Syria any time
soon.
I didnt even want to ask if they had lost
family, for I was told in advance that its
almost a certainty that everyone in this
camp would have experienced bloodshed
and death. They all looked well fed and
clean, were friendly towards me, yet many
had a haunted look in their eyes. I couldnt
even begin to imagine what these people
had witnessed and been through in the
bloodbath that is Syria.
The Turkish people have been very
accommodating thus far, but patience
within much of Turkish society, is waning.
The vast majority of refugees dont live in
camps but in shanty town type scenarios
which are popping up on the outskirts
of many Turkish towns and villages.
Petty crime is growing, while rubbish
and sanitation are a huge issue. In the
Gaziantep region alone, there are an
estimated 400,000 refugees.
There are already IS fighters in South
Turkey and it pains me to say this, but
I think its only a matter of time before
they make their way quietly across the
Schengen borders and into the EU. Then
they will be free to wander the rest of
Europe at will!
The Hungarian government have recently
received much criticism for their handling
of refugees and some of the criticism is
just, but consider this - there has been no
vetting and no collecting of peoples details.
They are just marching across borders
into Hungary/Croatia and Slovenia. Are
IS fighters/sympathisers amongst these
unfortunate souls who are from war-torn
countries and have crossed into Hungary
and beyond? From what Ive learned and
been told, it wouldnt surprise me one bit.
Schengen has always concerned me,
but now, considering whats going on in
Syria and other places, surely it is time
for a serious grownup rethink on the EU
Schengen idea of open borders - a serious
rethink without labelling those who distrust
Schengen as racist.
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Hi again to everyone from all here at Don

Tecnico. It is nice to be back with you all
again. In this article I would like to discuss
Printers. It seems that there are many
people who are having problems deciding on
which printer to purchase, how to get the best
out of their existing printer and should they
risk using compatible cartridges or stick to
the manufacturers own brand.
usually cheaper, but can be slower and offers

lower-quality text printing than lasers.
Cost
It is generally accepted that the cost of printers
is normally quite low; the manufacturers
probably only making a very small profit on
each machine. However, where they do make
a much bigger profit is on the sale of their ink.
WiFi or Not?
Another consideration will be whether to
have a conventionally wired machine or a
WiFi machine. There are advantages and
disadvantages to each.
First and foremost, you will need to decide

what it is you will be using your printer for.
Will you be carrying out a lot of printing?
Will you want to do photo-copying or scan
documents, photos etc into your PC?
If you only do very small amounts of printing
and are not worried about the other two
functions, then all you will need is a machine
that only prints, such as the HP D1460. If you
carry out scanning and photo-copying then
you will obviously need to look at the All-InOne printers. This is where the minefield can
really start!
To start with there is a wide choice of
manufacturers to choose from: Epson,
Canon, HP, Samsung, Kyocera, Brother and
Dell to name but a few.
Do you need colour or mono?

If you only print out documents such as
emails, letters, boarding passes etc then
you will probably only need a monochrome
printer. If photos are your thing then choose
a colour printer.
Key features to look out for include the
underlying printing technology. Inkjet is
The first point is that WiFi printers are usually

slightly more expensive. The sighting of the
machine will need to be considered, as being
too close to some other domestic appliances
may stop the WiFi signal from reaching the
printer. The transfer of information from PC
to printer is slightly slower and it also means
that there is something else that can go
wrong with the machine. However, you will
not have more cable trailing around. If you
wish to print from a WiFi printer from your
tablet, smartphone etc, remember you will
need to download an app from the relevant
App Store.
Ink and Toner For Laser Printers
If one of the big manufacturers made your
printer, they also made a cartridge to go with
it. Their high quality cartridges were designed
for great durability and undeniable precision.
That translates into good print quality, but all
of that comes at a much higher price.
Printers are often sold with small profit
margins because OEMs know that they
will make their largest profit from selling
ink cartridges. For that reason alone, the
big company that made your printer will
claim that you may shorten the life of your
printer by using generic cartridges. This is
simply not true! OEMs charge exorbitant
prices for their cartridges. One of the biggest
controversies surrounding OEM cartridges
is how much ink is left over in the cartridge
when printer models shut down due to low
ink. Some cases have shown that up to 30%
of the expensive ink you paid for is left
over in that dead cartridge you are about to

replace! Its common knowledge throughout
the IT industry that they make huge profits
on new and overpriced OEM cartridges.
Compatible Cartridges
A company simply creates their own version
of the cartridge to work in your printer just
like the OEM cartridge. Some compatibles
are of an inferior quality, but there are plenty
of compatible printer cartridges out there
that are just as good compared to their OEM
counterpart.
Remanufactured Cartridges
These started out as new OEM cartridges, but
instead of throwing a perfectly usable and
durable plastic shell away, another company
has refurbished it to be used again. You can
expect a wide range of quality and price for
both ink and toner cartridges.
Inkjet Printers Ink Drying Up
In our warm climate if the cartridges are left
in-situ without being used, the warm air will
slowly evaporate the liquid content of the ink
leaving behind a slug of thick gloop which
cannot be used to print anything. One solution
is to remove the cartridges and wrap them in
cling-film and place them in the fridge.
Print Quality
Laser printers can print faster than inkjet
printers, which is fine if you print a few pages
at a time, but high volume users will notice a
huge difference.
Laser printers produce perfect sharp black
text. If your print jobs are mostly text with
occasional graphics, laser is the way to go.
Laser printers also handle small fonts and fine
lines far better than inkjet.
Laser printers are better prepared to handle
high-volume print jobs.
Although theyre more expensive initially,
laser toner cartridges print more sheets
relative to their cost than inkjet cartridges
and are less wasteful so work out cheaper in
the long run.
All-In-One laser printers are also available.
Unless your printer is still under warranty, if it
malfunctions in any way and refuses to print
or does not print correctly, there are very
few places that will repair it! This is mainly
because it is very messy and obtaining the
relevant spare parts is nigh on impossible,
unless you can obtain a similar model and
cannibalise it. Even then it is not guaranteed!
Sometimes it is cheaper to get a new
one!
All-In-One printers at Don Tcnico:
Canon PIMA MG 2550 55
Epson Expression XP335 Wifi 72
HP Deskjet 2134 62
Samsung Xpress monochrome laser printer
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Tel 968 594 825
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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
Buy a Cake and receive a tea or coffee free (with voucher) @

La Pasteleria, Pto de Mazarrn
Breakfasts @ Tropic Anas, Camposol A from 3.50 (from 9am-12pm)
Breakfasts @ Lizs Caf, Camposol B (from 9am)
Breakfasts @ The Condado Club, Condado de Ahama (10am-12.30pm)
Light Bites @ The Condado Club, Condado de Ahama (1-5pm)
Menu del Noche @ Caf Buenavista, Pto de Mazarrn from 7 inc a drink (Tues-Sun)
3 Course Menu del Noche @ Quality Indian, Camposol B 12.95 (6-8pm)
3 Course Menu del Noche @ Elliots, Bolnuevo 14 (exc Sun)
Every Mon
Gentle Yoga with Mari Carmen @ Bolnuevo 10am

Yoga with Lisa @ Yoga Shala Studio, Isla Plana 10.30am
Jellybeans Mother & Toddler Group @ The Condado Club,
Condado de Ahama 11am
Ladies Chatterbox Sew n Sew @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 2.30pm
Breakfast & 2 Free Steak Meal when booking overnight stay @
La Mariposa, Gebas 49 per cpl
Platos Combinados Night @ Tropic Anas, Camposol A 6-8.30pm
Forget me Not Respite Care @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 10.30am-1.30pm
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
Camposol D Sector Community Group Working Party @ Camposol D
Spanish Lessons @ Caf Buenavista, Pto de Mazarrn 9am-2pm
Computer Clinic @ Tropic Anas, Camposol A 1-3pm
Petanque @ The Condado Club, Condado de Ahama 3pm
Guitar Group @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 4-7pm
English/Spanish Language Exchange @ Isla Plana Social Centre 6-9pm
Yoga in Spanish with Lisa @ Yoga Shala Studio, Isla Plana 6.30pm
Breakfast & 2 Free Steak Meal with overnight stay @
Menu del Noche @ Tropic Anas, Camposol A
MAMAS Collection/Book Stall @ Camposol B Car Park 10am-12pm
FAST Available for New Volunteers @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 11am
GOmaD Collections @ Camposol A 11am-1pm
Every Wed
Mar Menor Golf Society Competition

C Gardening Group Clean Up @ Camposol C 9am
Gentle Yoga with Mari Carmen @ Bolnuevo 10am
SAMM International One Metre Club 11am
Yoga @ Caf Buenavista, Pto de Mazarrn 3.30pm
Masquerade Musicals Rehearsal @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 4pm
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Every Tue
Chi Kung @ Caf Buenavista, Pto de Mazarrn 5pm

Meditation @ Yoga Shala Studio, Isla Plana 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
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

Shabby Chic Furniture/Chalk Paint/Upcycling/Handpainting @
Caf Buenavista, Pto de Mazarron 10.30am
Spanish Lessons @ The Condado Club, Condado de Ahama 11am
Folk & Blues Club @ Camposol B 1pm
Painting Lessons @ Caf Buenavista, Pto de Mazarrn 2-4pm
Los Amigos de Mazarrn FC Meeting @ Camposol 4pm
Reiki Energy Experience @ Yoga Shala Studio, Isla Plana 5pm
Yoga in Spanish with Lisa @ Yoga Shala Studio, Isla Plana 6.30pm
Breakfast & 2 Free Steak Meal when booking overnight stay @
Every Fri
Age Concern for tickets etc @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 10am-1pm

Little Starfish Dog Rescue Table Top Sale @ Lower Car Park, Camposol A from 10am
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 @ Los Narejos 2-4pm
2 Night Accommodation Special @ La Mariposa, Gebas inc 3 Activities/Lunch/Dinner 159
Solar Light Centre @ Camposol B Market
Friday Art Group @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 9.45am-12.30pm
Dance Fitness with Miles & Shannon @ Bar Med, El Alamillo, Pto de Mazarrn 10am
Book Stall/Camposol A Gardening @ Car Park Camposol A 10.30am-12.30pm
Miles A Weigh Slimming Club @ Bar Med, El Alamillo, Pto de Mazarrn 11am
SAMM International One Metre Club
Yoga @ Caf Buenavista, Pto de Mazarrn 3.30pm
10 Pin Bowling/Camposol C Greenfingers Garden Group @ Totana 4pm
Meditation & Pranayama @ Caf Buenavista, Pto de Mazarrn 5pm
English/Spanish/French/German Language Exchange @
Caf Buenavista, Pto de Mazarrn 6-8pm
Costa Calida Radio Quiz on the Road with Stevie T @
Bar Med, El Alamillo, Pto de Mazarrn 8pm
Mixed Grill Night @ Tropic Anas, Camposol A 10
Fish & Chips @ The Condado Club, Condado de Ahama
19.50 for 2 inc btle wine (5-8pm)
Fish& Chips @ Viggos, Pto de Mazarrn
Fish & Chips Night @ Bar Med, El Alamillo, Pto de Mazarron
FAST @ Camposol B Commercial Centre
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
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The Archaeological See of Begastri Open @ Cehegn 10am-2pm

Yoga in Spanish with Lisa @ Yoga Shala Studio, Isla Plana 10.30am
Vegetarian Cookery Workshop @ Caf Buenavista, Pto de Mazarrn 11am-1.30pm
Tourism Activity Park Coto de las Maravillas Open, Cehegn
Harlequin Rock Choir @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 1.15pm
Free Tours of Moratalla 11.30am from Tourist Office
Menu del Noche/Live Entertainment @ Bar Med, El Alamillo, Pto de Mazarron 12.50
Live Music @ Hotel Restaurante Argos, Ctra Caravaca, Calasparra 8pm (food available)
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 See of Begastri Open @ Cehegn 10am-2pm

Tourism Activity Park Coto de las Maravillas Open, Cehegn
Quiz @ The Condado Club, Condado de Ahama 8pm
2 Course Sunday Lunch @ Tropic Anas, Camposol A 6 inc a drink
Sunday Roast @ Lizs Caf, Camposol B from 6.50
3 Course Sunday Lunch @ Elliots, Bolnuevo 10
Meat Carvery/Vegetable Buffet @ La Mariposa, Gebas from 10.50
3 Course Sunday Roast/Live Music @ The Condado Club, Condado de Ahama
12 (1-6pm)
Traditional Sunday Lunch @ Bar Med, El Alamillo, Pto de Mazarron
Live Entertainment @ Blues House, Bolnuevo from 2.30pm
Open Day @ Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre, Rojales 1-4pm
MARCH
Tuesday 1
Wella Colour Specials @ Janes Salon, Bolnuevo

Full facials during March for only 20 @ Janes Salon, Bolnuevo
Welcome Book Swap @ Camposol B 10am-12pm
Stamp Collectors Meeting @ Biblioteca, Pto de Mazarrn 6pm
HAH Volunteers Meeting @ Las Claras, Los Narejos 10.30am
Wednesday 2
Welcome Petanca @ Camposol A 2pm

Los Nietos Golf Society Game 11am
Welcome Charity Night Supporting MABS, Age Concern & MAD/Woody @
Camposol A 3
MABS MMM Volunteers Meeting @ Centro Civico, Roda Bar, Roda 11.15am
Age Concern Talking Shop Social @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 1.30-3.30pm
Thursday 3
Los Nietos Golf Society Game 12pm 30 inc buggy
Friday 4
Gangsters & Moll Night/Karaoke @ Blues House,

Bolnuevo from 8pm (Fancy Dress Opt)
Saturday 5
Welcome 10 Day Cruise

ADAPT Meeting @ Pensionista de Hogar, San Pedro 10.30am
Mothering Sunday Special/Steve Fisher/overnight stay/3 Meals @
French Night @ Tropic Anas, Camposol A
Dinner & Show feat The Streeters @ Bar Med, El Alamillo, Pto de Mazarron
Special Mothers Day Dinner/Live Music @ Restaurante Amapola, Bolnuevo 20
JJs Table Top Sale in Puerto de Mazarrn
Sunday 6
Mothering Sunday
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MABS Murcia NW Outdoor Market Stall @ Calle Segura, Calasparra 9am-1pm

Mazarrn Bahia Leo Club @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 7-9pm (12-18 year olds).
Artisan Market @ Bullas

Mazarrn FC v Cartagena FC (Home)
ESAMD Mothering Sunday Lunch @ Camposol B 1.30pm
Liturgical events & result of photograph contest (exhibited until 31st March) @
Cloister of the Centro Parroquial, Mazarron
Mothers Day Lunch @ Tropic Anas, Camposol A from 6
Mothers Day Lunch @ Lizs Caf, Camposol B from 6.50
4 Course Mothers Day Lunch @ Hotel Mariposa, Gebas 18
Mothers Day Meal @ Le Carrousel, Pto de Mazarrn
Mothers Day Lunch/Music with Michelle & Friends @
Bar Med, El Alamillo, Pto de Mazarron
Monday 7
Mazarrn Bahia Lions @ Camposol A

Tapas Route in Mazarrn (until March 20th )
Tuesday 8
International Womens Day

River Rafting/Breakfast/Menu del Dia @ Hotel Mariposa, Gebas from 60
MCC Events Group Shopping Trip to La Zenia
Wednesday 9
No Smoking Day
General Meeting of SAMM @ Los Narejos 11am
Inaugural of Ladies Wot Lunch @ Bar Med, El Alamillo, Pto de Mazarron
MABS Murcia NW Volunteers Meeting @ 5pm
Thursday 10
Crufts 125 Year Anniversary (until 13th)

HELP MMM Murder Mystery Night/Meal/ btl Wine @
Santiago de la Ribera 12.50 7.30pm
Friday 11
MAD collections @ Camposol B Commercial Centre

FAST Book Stall @ Camposol B Commercial Centre
MABS MM Spring Market @ La Zona, Los Alcazares 11am-3pm
Saturday 12
Commonwealth Day
Spanish Night @ Tropic Anas, Camposol A

Dinner & Show/ Rod Stewart Tribute @ Bar Med, El Alamillo, Pto de Mazarron
Sunday 13
Artisan Market @ Mula

Mazarrn FC v Jumilla (away)
International Womens Day musical show @ the Plaza de la Corredera,
Calasparra 11am
Rutus Senderistas, Caravaca 7.30am
Monday 14
Guided Walk/4 Course Lunch inc beer/wine @ La Mariposa, Gebas 12

Mazarrn FC Race Night @ Camposol B 3 7.30pm
MAD collections @ Mazarrn Country Club (opp Community Centre) 11am-1pm
Tuesday 15
Mazarrn FC Celebrity Golf Day @ Camposol C

Open Door Meet N Heat/Music @ Los Almagros 7.30pm Bring your own pizza
Age Concern Open Day for new Volunteers @ Pto de Mazarrn 11am-1pm
HAH Chatters @ Centro Civico, Roda 11.30am
HELP MMM General Meeting @ Las Claras, Los Narejos 11.30am
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Wednesday 16 Mazarrn FC Gala Evening/Dinner/Gary Marshall & The Geckos @

Puerto de Mazarrn 40
Welcome House Ladies Coffee Morning/Floral Demonstration @
Campillo y Suertes, Cehegin 11am
Thursday 17
St Patricks Day
St Patricks Celebration/Traditional Irish Dinner/Mick Boyd @
Friday 18
Day Trip to Valencia Fallas with Viajes Dragontours 25

Semana Santa in Mazarrn (see page 36) until March 222nd
Cavalli Pony Club 3 Day Easter Camp @ Meta Centre
MABS Mazarrn Book Sale @ Camposol B Commercial Centre 9am-1pm
MABS MM Care & Share @ San Javier 11am-1pm
Saturday 19
Artisan Market @ Paseo de las Comunidades Autnomos ,

Pto de Mazarrn 10am-2pm
Culture Vultures Trip to Murcia/Ravel (Murcia Symphony Orchestra)
from 12 8pm
Cheese & Wine Night @ Tropic Anas, Camposol A
Dinner/Famous Flamenco Dancing @ Restaurante Amapola, Bolnuevo 25
Soul & Motown Afternoon/Richie Alexander @
Abba Tribute Evening Show with Abba Dabba Doo/Dinner @
Bar Med, El Alamillo, Pto de Mazarrn
San Animal Santuario Wacky Cart Race
Sunday 20
Artisan Market @ Caravaca

Artisan Market @ Sanctuary de la Esperanza, Calasparra 10am-6pm
Ruta del Ferrocarril (Railway Route) with Aguilas Tourist Information Centre
Mazarrn FC v SFC Minerva (home)
Monday 21
World Poetry Day
Tuesday 22
Mazarrn FC Lunch Club
Wednesday 23 Welcome Dance/Sandy Fitzpatrick & Darren Jones @ Camposol A

8 (food opt) 7.30pm
Friday 25
Good Friday
Coach to Lorca Easter Processions with Viajes Dragontours
16 (Seat price depends on Row)
Downhill Cycling/4 Course Lunch @ La Mariposa, Gebas
35 inc bike/guide/safety equip
Age Concern Table Top Sale @ Camposol B Commercial Centre 9am-1pm
GOmaD collections @ Camposol B Commercial Centre
HELP MMM Charity Market @ Los Alcazres 11am-1pm
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HELP MMM Auction @ Los Alcazares from 11am
Saturday 26
Easter Saturday Afternoon Show/Byron G Man Sax @

Bar Med, El Alamillo, Pto de Mazarrn
Evening Dinner Show /The Geckos @ Bar Med, El Alamillo, Pto de Mazarrn
Paella Night @ Tropic Anas, Camposol A
Sunday 27
British Summer Time (clocks go forward)

Easter Sunday
Artisan Market @ Plaza del Castillo, Cehegin 10am
Cehegin Free Walk to Arroyo de Burete 9am
from Marble Technology Centre (take picnic)
Monday 28
Easter Monday
Guided Walk/4 Course Lunch inc beer/wine @ La Mariposa, Gebas 12
MCC Residents Social Club Easter Table Top Sale/Children Egg Hunt @
Mazarrn Country Club 3pm
MAD collections @ Mazarrn Country Club (opp Community Centre) 11am-1pm
HELP MMM Easter Eggstravaganza @ San Pedro 1.30pm
Tuesday 29
Day Trip to Bando de la Huerta Murcia Spring Festival with

Viajes Dragontours 15
Monthly B Clean Meeting @ Camposol B 4pm
MABS Mazarrn Volunteer Meeting @ Camposol B 11.30am
Wednesday 30 Age Concern Menu del Dia @ Viggos, Pto de Mazarrn

Thursday 31

Fuente Old Guards Golf Society Game
APRIL
Friday 1

Saturday 2
ADAPT Meeting @ Pensionista de Hogar, San Pedro 10.30am

Welcome Meeting @ Camposol A 2pm
Mexican Night @ Tropic Anas, Camposol A

Evening Dinner Show/Woody @ Bar Med, El Alamillo, Pto de Mazarrn
Sunday 3
Day Trip to Zacatin Market in Bullas with Viajes Dragontours 18

Artisan Market @ Bullas
Mazarrn FC v CF Molina (away)
Monday 4
Mazarrn Bahia Lions @ Camposol A
Tuesday 5

Stamp Collectors Meeting @ Biblioteca, Pto de Mazarrn 6pm
HAH Volunteers Meeting @ Las Claras, Los Narejos 10.30am
Wednesday 6
Los Nietos Golf Society Game 11am

Welcome Petanca @ Camposol A 2pm
MCC Events Group Lunch
MABS MMM Volunteers Meeting @ Centro Civico, Roda Bar, Roda 11.15am
Age Concern Talking Shop Social @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 1.30-3.30pm
Thursday 7
Culture Vultures Trip to Alento y Zaguan (Modern Ballet)
Friday 8
2 Nights Accommodation/3 Activities/6 meals @ La Mariposa, Gebas 159pp

MAD Table Top Sale @ Camposol B Commercial Centre 10am2pm
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The almond flowers have blown away

and Murcia is getting ready for Spring.
We would be delighted to see you come
into our office in the Commercial Centre,
Camposol A, to plan your perfect short getaway, or a wonderful cruise or far-away
holiday for this or next year.
For the month of March and April we have

also prepared some wonderful excursions
for your delight and we hope you sign up
soon dont miss out.
The streets are filled with parades,
musicians and beautifully dressed people,
taking their flower offerings to the statue

of the Virgin places near the Cathedral in
Valencia.
The many statues, or Fallas, designed

and built during the entire year by
dedicated Falleros groups, are finally
set up (planted) throughout the entire
city to be admired by the thousands of
visitors during this week, only to be burnt
down on the night of March 19th coinciding
with St Josephs Day, the patron Saint of
carpenters. Dragontours will take you on
March 18th for a full
day of participation
in this crazy festival
and to enjoy the
wonderful city of
Valencia.
Now, for all Elvis fans, Benidorm celebrates

a week-long festival in April, culminating
on April 17th at the Benidorm Palace, so
dont miss out on this event. Our trip will
leave early afternoon, take in the show
and then return to Camposol, and the
Mazarrn area.
Get more information on these trips. We
have many different pick up points in
Puerto de Mazarrn, Bolnuevo, Mazarrn
Country Club, Camposol and Condado
de Alhama. Just ask and we will try to
accommodate you.
Look at our web page www.dragontours.
net or follow us on Facebook! Better still,
pop in and see us in the Camposol A
Commercial Centre. Dont forget, we can
take the stress out of your flight bookings,
hotel
reservations,
cruises,
travel
insurance, excursions, tailored made trips,
whatever your travel needs might be.
See you soon!
Tel 968 199 021
This year Easter also

comes in March, so
we suggest you see
the Biblical-Passional
processions in Lorca.
Dragontours
will
help you get tickets
and take you there
on
Good
Friday,
March 25th.
Murcia City celebrates its favourite Spring

Festival on March 29th this year, always the
Tuesday after Easter Sunday and known as
the Bando de la Huerta, a recreation
of the old style of country living, with many
Murcians dressed in the colourful Sunday
finery of old. A great day of fun, with an
interesting parade in the afternoon.
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Mazarrn FCs season stumbled slightly

in February with a 2-0 defeat away to local
rivals Olimpico de Totana and a 1-1 home
draw against CD Algar.
This left Mazarrn in fifth place in the

league, but losing ground on the teams
immediately above them. Injuries and
suspensions to key players did little to
help the cause and central defender Lorca
left the club for disciplinary reasons. With
games coming up against teams in the
lower half of the league it is vital that
Mazarrn keep free from injuries and
suspensions if they are to continue their
push for a second automatic promotion.
On the bright side, the form of strikers
Jose, Willy and Palote has contributed to
Mazarrn being the third highest scorers
in the league and Captain Juan Andreo
continues to be a steadying influence at
the back with a number of Man of the
Match performances.
and at half time. Hot pies and pasties are

also available in the lounge at half time if
pre-ordered at the Los Amigos meetings.
Forthcoming league fixtures:

Sunday 6th March Cartagena FC (home)
Sunday 13th March Jumilla CD (away)
Sunday 20th March SFC Minerva (home)
Sunday 27th March No game (Easter)
Sunday 3rd April CF Molina (away)
For the away game at Jumilla on Sunday
13th March it is proposed that the
supporters coach leaves much earlier
in order that we may have a meal and
a few drinks in Jumilla before the game.
Advance booking is essential so please
email pamada.1130@yahoo.co.uk if you
would like to join us.
Following their successful pre-season BBQ,
Vice President Alan Lyle and his wife Sue
are hosting an end of season Quiz Night
& BBQ on 10th June with proceeds going to
Los Amigos. Tickets are 8 and are very
limited so please email pamada.1130@
yahoo.co.uk as soon as possible.
The February monthly Luncheon Club
outing was to the Restaurante Lo Pagan
in Librilla when around 50 members and
friends enjoyed the usual excellent meal
washed down with copious amounts of
alcohol. The March Luncheon Club is
on Tuesday 22nd March - please email
hairinspain@gmail.com for full details
and availability.
Mazarrns home games are normally

played on Sundays with varying kick off
times. Los Amigos de Mazarrn FC
organise a supporters coach to most away
games. Tickets are 8 for Los Amigos de
Mazarrn FC members and 10 for nonmembers. Full details of all games, date
and kick off times and coach departure
times 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.
Admission is 4 with juveniles free and
you can call into the Supporters Lounge
for a hot drink or beer before the game
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Los Amigos de Mazarrn FC Gala

Evening and Dinner at Hotel la Cumbre,
Puerto de Mazarrn on Wednesday 16th
March. The guest speaker is former
Burnley, Wolves and Huddersfield Town
star, Steve Kindon, aided and abetted on a
night of comedy and mayhem, by comedian
Gary Marshall. The entertainment for the
evening will be rounded off with music
and dancing with the Geckos. The event
is jointly sponsored by Ibex Insurance
and The Club House. Tickets are 40 which
includes a 5 course dinner with local beer,
wine and soft drinks during the dinner, but
at the time of writing there were only a
handful left.
Former Sheffield United, Leeds United,
Queens Park Rangers and England
International Tony Currie will be flying in to
attend the dinner along with ex-Everton,
Manchester United, Stoke City and Bury
star, Mark Higgins. It is hoped that West
Ham United legend Alvin Martin will also
be able to attend as a guest of The Club
House.
Steve Kindon, Gary Marshall and Tony
Currie will be taking part in our Annual
Celebrity Golf Day sponsored by ExPat Pensions at the Camposol Club de
Golf the day before the Gala on Tuesday
15th March. If anyone wishes to take
part, green fees are 25 and buggies are
available at 20 per buggy (10 pp). Email
losamigosdemazarronfc@hotmail.
co.uk for full details.
Also as part of the Gala Week Celebrations
there is a Race Night at Trevi Bar,
Camposol B on Monday 14th March,
sponsored by David S Poole Accountancy
Services Ltd and will begin at 7.30 pm.
Admission by ticket only at 3 (includes
Race Card on entry). Bar snacks will be
available to purchase. You can also be an
owner of a horse for 3 or a jockey for 2
and the winning owners and jockeys in
each race will receive a prize.
Tickets for Gala Dinner and Race Night
available at weekly Los Amigos meetings
at The Club House, Camposol C Thursdays at
4pm, or call Barbara on 627012646, Dave
on 634369639, Gerard on 624320567
or email pamada.1130@yahoo.co.uk
or losamigosdemazarronfc@hotmail.
co.uk
The last Thursday of each month is reserved
for the Members Business Meeting and
open to members only.
Plans are now finalised for the 7th Annual
Los Amigos membership costs just 10

which includes reduced coach travel and
reduced prices to most of our social events
including the monthly Luncheon Club.
For a membership form, more information
and details of all our activities please email
pamada.1130@yahoo.co.uk
Essex boy Tim Bromage was the winner

of the Los Nietos Golf Society monthly
competition for February.
the Month.
After the golf the 23 players were joined
by wives, partners and friends for a
presentation dinner at El Fraile Bar and
Restaurant in Los Nietos.
Playing off a handicap of 25, Tim was one

of only two players under par at Murcias
Altoreal course. He finished with 38
Stableford points, just one clear of Society
Captain Rod Smith, who came out on top
in the one-to-24 handicap category.
Upcoming events are on the first

Wednesday of the month at Saurines de
La Torre (March 2nd), Hacienda del Alamo
(April 6th), Hacienda Riquelme (May 4th)
and Mar Menor (June 1st). The first tee
time each month is 11am and the price
including buggy is 40 for members, 45
for guests.
Winner among the 25-36 handicappers

with 34 points was Alan Walsh, playing off
25.
Nearest the Pin prize winners were David
McBirnie (hole five), Iain Furniss (hole
eight), Anne Geary (hole 10) and Steve
Barlow (hole 17). Barry Geary was Nearest
the Pin with his second shot to the 14th
and Alan McNicol hit the longest drive on
the sixth fairway.
Handicap Secretary Vic Beattie celebrated

his birthday by receiving the Samurai
Sword Trophy as the Captains Player of
2016 started with a busy January with our

re-arranged game at La Serena on 14th and
our scheduled trip to Mar Menor on 28th.
23 and 32 players respectively and the

weather was also kind to us on both
occasions.
New members and guests are always

welcome. To find out more about Los Nietos
Golf Society email crazygolfers55@
gmail.com or call in at El Fraile Bar and
Restaurant.
The Nearest The Pin winners during both

events were Chris Andrews, Neil McFarlane,
Gerry McRobert and Steve Martindale with
the Twos Money rolling over again.
Maybe for the first time, the top place in

Division One and Division Two went to the
same two players with Keith Green in first
place in Division One both times with 36
and 40 points and likewise In Division Two.
Phil Carter came in with 37 and 33 points.
In Division Three, in the meantime, the
winner at La Serena was Dave May with 28
points with Allen Evans taking top spot at
Mar Menor with a points score of 37.
Both events were well supported with
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Our next outing is to Lorca on Thursday

March 31st and if anyone wishes to join
Fuente Old Guard or just play as a guest,
please contact us by email at
info@fuenteoldguardgolfsociety.com
Dave May
Camposol Seniors Badminton, part of

Club de Badminton de Totana, start 2016
in great shape...which is more than can be
said for some of the players!!!
During November and December the club
ran its annual Christmas lottery and we
are pleased to announce that Camposol
residents
Brian
and
Carol
Bridges
(pictured), who purchased tickets at Tels
Bar at the Tuesday Night Quiz, won 530.
Congratulations to you both.
Camposol Seniors section. In Totana

there is a thriving Junior Section with new
kids joining every week and under the
expert guidance of our qualified coaches,
their progress is astounding. We have
a healthy Intermediate Group who are
progressing all the time and following
recent competitions both locally and in a
National Competition in Madrid, the future
looks really bright. Sadly many of the clubs
star players who have been with us for
many years and are truly exceptional, can
no longer represent the club as they are
all trying to find meaningful employment in
the UK! Good luck to all of you!
However, at the recent National Competition
in Madrid, Cesar Fernandez won the Mens
Singles Veterans title. He and his partner
Carolina Lopez won the Mixed Doubles and
Carolina and her partner were runnersup in the Ladies Doubles. It has to be
said however that the Spanish Veterans
category commences at an age which
could see them being the grandchildren of
some of our own veteran players!
On the playing front things have never

looked brighter, particularly for the
CGA Annual General Meeting

This was held on Wednesday 3rd February at
the Golf Club. Only 35 members attended
with 17 apologies. It was the quickest AGM
so far, only lasting 25 minutes. There had
been a poster asking for members to stand
for the Committee up on the notice board for
about a month, but nobody had attached their
names, therefore the existing Committee
agreed to stay on for a further year. The only
very welcome change was Colin Reid agreed
to join this years Committee who are:-
Camposol Seniors, some of whom are

pictured and whose ages range from early
40s to well into their 70s, are regularly
filling the sports hall on a Tuesday evening
com You can buy the tickets at the door

on the night or from a Committee Member.
Supper is from 6.30-7pm and the quiz 8pm.
and Sunday morning. With up to 20 players

turning up regularly, over 30 players on
the books and the Totana Seniors regularly
joining in, the section has never been
stronger.
If you would like to join us, shed a few

pounds, introduce some more exercise
into your life, would like to take up
badminton again after a gap of many years,
or just learn a new skill, why not give it
a go? We are considering establishing
a beginners group, so if you think you
might be interested, why not contact us
on our Facebook page Camposol Seniors
Badminton.
CGA funds and we hope this will encourage

as many of our members as possible to take
advantage of this as it is they who have
contributed to these funds.
January Club de Golf Competition

The Competition was sponsored by Avalon
and their representative together with the
Club Captain Steve Dixon presented prizes to
the following winners:
Overall Winner - Jeronimo Lopez 37 pts
Second - Derek Clark 36 pts
Lloyd Roberts - Chairman

Trevor Andrew - Secretary
Clive Porter - Treasurer
Betty Roberts - Social Secretary
Debbie McLachlan - Member
Colin Reid - Member
The various reports were well received,
especially from our Treasurer who informed
the gathering that we had made quite a
respectful amount from our Social proceedings
which the Committee has decided will be used
in more sponsorship for our members on the
coming social events. It is also a pleasure
to report that we donated 1,050 to our
charities last year from our Charity Events.
This year we have decided to support only
two local charities FAST & MABS.
Charity Quiz 4th March at The Club House
Please come along to this event. Everyone
is welcome and I am sure you will have a
fun night out whilst helping to support the
charities that support us, FAST & MABS. 3
for the Quiz and there will an optional meal of
oven baked Chicken & Potatoes for 5. The
signup sheet is on the notice board in the bar
at The Club House, please sign up as we need
to know numbers and meal requirements, or
you can email Bettylloyd1560@hotmail.
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Summer Ball
We hope this will take place on 1st July, TBA.
Mens Cat 1 (0-19)
1st Mike Dawson 36 pts
2nd Gerry Birley 36 pts
Mens Cat 2 (2028)
1st Roy Ashcroft 32 pts
2nd P Townsend 31 pts
Ladies Cat
1st Penny Sadler 34 pts
2nd Pat Morgan 31 pts
Away Day 8th April
We are planning an Away Day, although no
course has been decided on yet. This event
will be sponsored to our members out of
The Costa Clida Ladies League

We have agreed to have friendly competition
team games with the 3 different golf course
ladies mixed in together. The first of these
games will be scheduled shortly. If you are
group of Lady Golfers who would like to be
part of our group you are very welcome to join
us and then we could resurrect the League.
As we are we will still be playing at reciprocal
golf courses at reduced green fees. If you are
interested in joining us for next years season
or would like more information please email
bettylloyd1560@hotmail.com.
A Lot Has Happened!

Since our last report a great deal has been
happening within the Society.
The presentations followed starting with the

individual monthly awards and some of the
the winners pictured:
On 20th January the members gathered

at Camposol Club de Golf for the monthly
Stapleford competition to play for the
Memorial Cup. The day started off cloudy
and cold, so jumpers and jackets were the
order of the day. It did however brighten up
towards the end of the round and particularly
for Melvyn Appleby, who returned a great
score of 42 points, to win the trophy.
asap.
New
members
are
always
welcome.
Geoff Sharp
hatters45@
msn.com
More photos
from
the
presentation
e v e n i n g
can be seen
with
our
report on the
Costa Clida
Chronicle
website at
www.costacalidachronicle.com/
straight-down-the-middle
There was only one Nearest The Pin winner

and that was Jim Booth.
The Handicap Secretary will again weald his
pen with relish as several members scored
30 points or more.
The Pairs Competition was also played for
and Melvyn and Joe were the winners with a
total score of 72 points.
A special presentation was made to Joe

Chalk as he has decided to vacate the
Secretaries post and let someone else take
on that mantle. Our thanks go to him and
his wife Sylvie for all the hours of work put
in to keep the society wheels oiled.
The Society meeting for March has yet to

be decided and members will be informed
Camposol Golf course is ever improving

thanks to the hard work of the owners and
their staff.
A new trophy was presented to the society
by Howard Lee in memory of Dave Robinson
who passed away recently. The trophy will
be played for in November at Aguilon.
On Saturday 6th February the Society held
its Presentation Evening at the Costa Hotel,
in Mazarrn. It is the first time the society
has held this type of evening and what a
success it turned out to be!
The Costa Hotel laid on a wonderful meal
with plenty to drink. The music was provided
by the effervescent, Woody, who despite
having suffered recently from illness, had
everyone twisting and jiving into the early
hours. The meal over, the raffle was held
with plenty of goodies to go around.
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On Tuesday 9th February the AGM of the

society was held At The Club House,
Camposol C. With the exception of the
Secretarys post all officers were returned
unopposed. Pete Smithson was voted in to
take over as Secretary and we all wish him
the best for the future.
January 2016 competition

Los Amigos Golf Society (LAGS) got
the 2016 season underway with a trip to
the ever popular Aguilon Golf Course. It
was a very early start, meaning everyone
set off south in pitch darkness. The only
redeeming feature of the middle of the
night commencement was the magnificent
sunrise that was witnessed on the journey
- truly spectacular!
Talking of spectacular, Aguilon Golf Course

was
simply
outstanding;
manicured
fairways, sandy well-presented bunkers,
shaved greens that were slick, difficult to
read, but totally consistent and contrasted
with the rugged mountains to one side
and the Mediterranean Sea on the other golfing heaven! Following a number of very
windy days it was a relief that Aguilon was,
for the most part tranquil, so conditions
were in our favour (ish!!!).
9, four-man
teams
set
off from the
1st and 10th
tees with a
format of a
Pinehurst
w i t h
Stableford
scoring;
all
points
to
count.
Between the
coughing
a
n
d
wheezing
f r o m
members
either
just
starting
or
getting over
man-flu, there was some great golf played.
Anton Groen managed to EAGLE the 18th
hole, the most difficult on the golf course.
Brilliant Anton, well done!!
With 134 points the winners were, Gerry
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McRobert,
Roger
Olorenshaw,
John
Tromans and Graham Cooper. Runners-up
were Neil McFarlane, Terry Rooke, Dave
Pugh and Ian Robinson, just two points
behind.
Republic (good). He was astonished as

one of the disguised Storm Troopers (bad)
presented him with a bill for 24 (v bad...
but funny!)
With light sabres at the ready, battle
commenced at the rising of the sun and
it turned out to be a wonderful day for
combat. It would appear that one of the
rebels, Keith Collins (good..ish) aka Dolly
Dealer n2, was playing with a ball that
closely resembled droid BB8 (very good)
as it seemed able to find its own way
into the hole for not one, but two birdies
(suspicious). Keith has since been tarred
and feathered to resemble one of his
birdies (very bad).
Nearest the Pin Winners:

Mick Drummond, Gerry McRobert, Terry
Rooke and Neil McFarlane plus Jeff Brain.
A short presentation after the golf was
followed by a full presentation the following
night. The Dolly Dealers (Fred and Keith)
inexplicably ran out of raffle tickets! The
sold raffle tickets were collected back
in before being resold at five times the
price! This could mean our Dolly Dealers
re-sitting their casino training exams or
having to wear shorter skirts!
The Federations Golf Club (good) at
Paraleja invited the New Republic aka
Los Amigos Golf Society (v good) to
do battle on their course (quite good). At
the dead of night and guided only by the
distant light of the Death Star (v bad) 40
intrepid rebels (good) set off at light speed
for a distant land. Unfortunately the First
Order (bad) had got there first and had
sabotaged the course with magnetic sand
traps, boggy fairways and had their own
double agent caterers in place.
Fred Harvey unwittingly placed his own
First Order of coffee and bacon butties for
himself and his playing partners, believing
these had been provided by the New
Results:
Division 1, Peter Coupland (v good) won
on count-back from Geoff Ewins (also v
good).
Division 2, Dave Gautier (exceptionally
good) won with a score of 36 points.
Division 3, Eddy Spong (v good) won with
27 points, winning on count-back from Rob
Jowett.
Nearest the Pin Winners:
Hole 2 Dave Pugh 9.2 metres
Hole 7 Fred Harvey 5.85 metres
Hole 9 Neil Macfarlane 12.5 metres
Hole 12 Alan Benton 7.56 metres
Hole 16 Dave Gautier 5.1 metres.
The Final Prize of the evening was a
free draw for all members attending the
Presentation Evening. A voucher, donated
in lieu of the Captains Green Fees, for a
round of golf plus buggy for two players
was won by Alan Benton.
Another brilliant day and yet another
excellent
presentation
evening
the
following night.
With the Death Star
destroyed, all Storm Troopers vanquished
and only a handful of members still
chewing baccy (get it?), this was another
great day for Los Amigos Golf Society
aka The New Republic.
the Spanish IOM association and acquired

federation licenses. This license allows
them to qualify and compete in national
and international championship events,
while other members are just as happy
to race at club level only. Whichever is
your preference, you can enjoy some good
competition.
Ladies, has your husband a vague

disposition? Is he shouting at the television
and wanting to lynch politicians?
If any of these symptoms sound familiar,
do not panic, for there is a cure at hand;
just read on. The cure is to get him
urgently down to Lo Pagan to join the R C
Mar Menor Sailing Group. Full recovery
is guaranteed and a prescription can be
given immediately.
International Sailing Federation. We race
to RYA rules; rules which you will soon pick
up. The racing is competitive but always
friendly. You will also meet a great bunch
of friendly guys who have all made a full
recovery! We have some fourteen IOMs
and can help new members source new or
secondhand boats. Both experienced and
beginners are welcome and help is always
at hand to get less experienced members
started. Ladies are also very welcome
whether they want to take part or just
socialize with the other wives that attend
race days. After racing we go for lunch
or coffee and a chat at one of the nearby
excellent beach bars.
The R C Mar Menor Sailing Group has
had a very successful first year running
weekly races and having a number of wellattended Away Days visiting other IOM
clubs up and down the Costas, taking part
in National Regattas and friendly Race
Days. Many of our members have joined
Hope to see you on the water soon.
We are an international one metre radio

controlled sailing club and race every
week. Our venue is the excellent new water
sports facility next to the Lo Pagan fishing
quay. Whilst we welcome all types of boats,
our main racing class is the IOM (one
metre class). The class is recognized by
the Spanish Sailing Federation and by the
So it is simple, get him down to Lo Pagan

quickly and find out what RC Mar Menor
Sailing Group is all about. If you require
any further help you can contact David on
968 170 870 or email Bev or Stuart at
rcsailinggroup@gmail.com.
Take a look at our web site
www.rcsailingmarmenor.com
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As the end of the first quarter of 2016

draws near, we can now take a look at how
the Spanish property market is performing
in the year to date. All data sources seem
to agree that there is very little change
since the end of last year. Actual sales
are still increasing in both new and resale
properties. Prices are generally static, with
a few areas reporting a small increase
and others a small drop. Mortgages are
being issued with relative ease and there
is slight growth in approved applications.
The Murcia Region continues to grow in
popularity and we have seen a real surge
of interest in country property.
One noticeable change however has been
the weakening of the UK pound against the
Euro. From its summer peak of 1.43 to 1
we are now down to around 1.29 to 1, or
approximately 10% less purchasing power
for a British buyer. Of course European
house-hunters from Belgium, Germany,
Holland and other Eurozone countries
dont have to concern themselves with the
constant fluctuation in currencies.
Spain has instructed the Socialist Party

to try and form a coalition government by
early March. Failure to do this could result
in another general election in the early
summer. With such uncertainty in the air,
Spaniards are understandably cautious,
resulting in a very stagnant property
market for them at present.
With our diaries virtually full until well after
Easter, we anticipate a further growth in
sales, even out-performing last years
excellent results.
Kenneth Whettall
Commercial Director
Fuente Alamo Real Estate/Murcia
Coast & Country
Info@fuentealamorealestate.com
Tel 0034 968 598 173
The Spanish economy is very much in

a state of flux due to the failure of the
Partido Popular (who won the election, but
without an outright majority) being unable
to form a government. Now the King of
The New Years Day scramble for bookings

has (thankfully for me!!) given way to a
quieter period after Christmas, as many
people now do not feel inclined to commit
to spending funds whilst their finances are
still recovering from the festive period.
the summer months and are booking out

of peak season.
Liz Edmiston
OwnersAway
Property
Rentals
Management
Contact Liz on 691 977 107
info@ownersaway.com
www.ownersaway.com
&
We now see a steady stream of enquiries

begin around the middle of February,
which lasts almost up to the Easter break.
A spooky silence follows until May, when
the crazy scramble for available units
starts and we are then involved in the job
of completing the worlds largest jigsaw
puzzle of clients, dates and locations and
trying to keep all our clients happy.
One noticeable trend is that our Spanish
clients no longer leave it until June to
book for July and we are seeing a surge
in bookings after Christmas as they realise
that by the end of March all the largest and
most popular units will be fully booked.
Although still a little early to determine
how summer 2016 will shape up, we are
seeing a steady stream of enquiries rather
than one crazy open season for bookings.
In addition, a growing number of clients
are preferring to avoid the intense heat of
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Open Season!
The last 2 years have seen a distinct
change on the way clients book their
summer holidays and although we do take
bookings all year round, the 8 weeks of
July and August remain the peak weeks
for rentals.
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Furniture Plus (100)

968 153 907
Oceans Rattan Furniture (29)
868 813 194
727 734 822

968 334 194
Insurance:
ANRA Consulting (86)
ASSSA (21)
H R Insurance (86)
Ibex (67)
Nash Warren (7)
968
968
669
968
968
Internet Cafs:
Compusurf (99)
KP Computers (48)
968 970 666

693 231 955
979
153
046
595
156
851
396
167
945
583
Kennels/Catteries/Pet Care:
Delmonte Catotel (67)
968 168 711
Pampered Paws (48)
634 302 388
Kitchen Fitters/Suppliers:
German Kitchen Studio (57)
636 306 711
Kitchens Plus1 (55)
968 184 235
Legal Services:
Auna (71)
968 703 473
Corral & Alcaraz (67)
968 078 754
Costa Clida Property Serv (51)
968 199 251
Ferrandez (Cartagena) (45)
968 521 008
Ferrandez (Pto de Maz) (45)
968 154521
968 154 045
Gestoria Carvajal (49)
Legal View (63)
968 199 237
Professional & Legal Solutions (7)
968 595 826
Spanish Number Plates (40)
966 753 375
LS Solicitors (Mar Menor) (52)
968 041 788
LS Solicitors (Los Narejos) (52)
868 106 641
LS Solicitors (Roldan) (52)
968 032 424
Locksmiths:
ADS Locksmiths (43)
Locksmith Alan (32)
600 255 250

609 265 899
Mechanics/Gruas:
AutoTrans 88 (68)
633 810
Decklid Auto Services (51)
626 678
Euro Tyre Totana (13)
968 424
Ken Sherwood Mechanic (67)
679 646
Kwik Fix English Mechanic (37)
968 972
Mobile Car Mechanic Peter (49)
666 161
Mobility Products:
Freedom Mobility (49)
666
840
605
859
006
129
638 893 357
Motorhomes:
UK Motorhomes Wanted (86)
0044 797 66 2395
Outdoor Living:
CRS Builders (91)
968
968
DFS (55)
Furniture Plus (100)
968
Kruger Canopies (51)
968
Leroy Merlin, Cartagena (11)
968
Oceans Rattan Furniture (29)
868
The Roving Diner (89)
676
The Solar Light Centre (7)
968
687
Toldos Awnings (27)
Vinyl Fencing (19)
619
Woodworks Direct (61) 649
153
334
482
590
347
194
456
258
149 800
813 194
217 059
551
832
483
540
464
992
778
016
Painting and Decorating:

Pinturas Acosta (18)
626 960 354
RJB Dcor Painting (24) 699 044 742
Plumbers:
Apache 24/7 Plumbing (43)
674 788 693
Brian Jones & Co (45)
646 705 091
659 761 771
Calida Gas & Oil (67)
Camposol Heating & Maintenance (39)
968 199 184
Paul the Plumber (32)
634 326 804
Printing & Design:
Entorno Grafico (69)
Mister Print (49)
Property Maintenance:
Brian Jones & Co (45)
968 654 007

638 893 357
646 705 021
M Peter Building Company (28)

631 346 419
Property Rentals/Management:
Costa Calida One Stop (77)
968 970 688
680 514 490
La Manga 4 U (52) 0044 7921 351298
M & N Property Management (22)
634 168 285
OwnersAway (43)
691 977 107
Sensol Golf Villa Rentals (35)
968 970 614
Spanish Property Rentals (47)
699 107 072
Property Sales:
Aagaard Property (Solhuse Real Estate)
(39)
968 105 333
Another World Properties (85)
968 592 679
Best of Spanish (25)
968 598 173
690 803 310
Condado Invest (23)
Fuente Alamo Real Estate (45)
968 598 173
680 514 490
Holmes & Pegg (59)
968 199 290
Old Farmhouses (64)
968 159 631
Prime Property Murcia (51)
646 692 471
Removals & Storage:
968 654
Advance Moves (65)
Costa Clida Transport
660 359
Hardy Removals (43)
696 180
Lords Removals & Storage (97)
608 061
Mar Menor Removals (18)
696 621
667
956
634
872
884
Repair/Sale of White Goods:

Cuatro (86)
868 189 677
Repair It (63)
646 705 403
Retail Outlets:
Costa Pool (92)
669 565
Cuatro (86)
868 189
968 594
Don Tecnico (76)
German Kitchen Studio (57)
636 306
La Pasteleria (79)
629 079
Leroy Merlin, Cartagena (11)
968 149
968 199
868 181
We Deliver to Spain (20) (email)
Security:
672
AC Services (64)
ADS Locksmiths (43)
600
Aluminium Exposure (43)
686
Carpenteria Metalica (71)
968
Eriks Metal Works (92) 636
Locksmith Alan (32)
609
968
The Forge (49)
618
402
677
825
711
523
800
Eco Pool Saver (47)

Espua Adventure (87)
Karting Mazarron (2)
Yoga with Lisa (37)
Yogamayga (80)
659
968
634
626
968
Swimming Pool Construction,

Maintenance:
669
Costa Pool (92)
Khn Pool Service (30)
968
Pool Covers Spain (21)
660
Watermaid (41)
646
315
631
451
960
150
130
008
511
354
755
Cleaning &
565
138
080
705
402
638
021
088
Telephone & Mobile Providers:

Compusurf (99)
968 970
KP Computers (48)
693 231
Nevada Netowrks (75)
968 006
Telitec (3)
965 743
666
955
161
473
Translation:
Costa Clida Property Serv (51)
968 199 251
Travel Agents:
Dragon Tours (81)
968 199 021
TV & Satellite:
CTV Aerial & Satellite Systems (39)
600 218 046
Cuatro (86)
868 189 677
EzeTV (75)
968 006 161
ISS (46)
625 187 149
671 682 579
Loco Murcia (85)
Rainbow Satellites (40) 686 358 475
YPM (67)
628 234 045
Upholstery Cleaning:
Winders Specialist Cleaning (12)
636 193 256
Veterinary Clinics:
Clinica Veterinaria PtoMaz (85)
968 153
Emerg 608 466
Clinica Veterinaria Sur Este (54)
965 352
Emerg 609 215
Veterinary Clinic Maskota (8)
968 597
931
553
438
989
929
Emerg 619 378 473

Window Cleaning:
680 514 490
637
121
850 963
255 250
733 844
655 170
050 008
265 899
199 637
963 958
Solar Power:
Freesol (57)
Solar Directa (70)
Sol Pellet (43)
659 232 507

659 315 130
697 949 519
Spas & Hot Tubs:

Eurospas (5)
650 722 905
Sport & Leisure:

Anglo Info (39)
Costa Clida Radio (31)
617 213 969

968 595 862
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Laundrettes:
Los Belones Launderette (52)
968 569 096
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The Longest Established

Date: March 2016

March sees Mothering Sunday, St Patricks

Once again we would like to thank Liz

THANK YOU TO OUR

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FOOD & DRINK

Mothering Sunday Quiz

Price List - All Prices are excluding IVA

x 12,6cm wide x 6,25cm wide x 9,3cm wide

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Easter is early this year, so dont be caught

Llamas Chimeneas in Mazarrn Town

Tel 696 724 123

After 25 years helping clients find a suitable

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Old Farmhouses Murcia SL, Calle

2016 has been an unbelievable time

Spring is almost upon us; a particular time

Its that time of the year again! El Faro,

Curtain Call now have a Facebook page

Dont forget that Healthy H20 not only

The opening of the new Spa at The Beauty

Murcia Security Systems are excited

For Healthy Water and a Healthy Life call

A Fresh New Look For Spring!

A new service by Pampered Paws is now

From 1st March the Bar Med kitchen in

Call them now on 634 302 388 - a few

Tel 968 595 864 to make your reservation.

Our grateful thanks goes to all the Branch

If you would like to know more about The

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Spanish State Visit

Two kilometres of dusty, dirt track to reach the front door.

culture, trade, investment, security and

at Windsor Castle given by The Queen and

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Hello Shirley here with all the Welcome

was held in aid of MABS and Age Concern.

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We want to give a warm welcome to all

lar demand Woody and The Peckers

How many of us are living our life the way

We have an understanding Heavenly

Our Sunday morning services start at

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We have to take the rough with the smooth

comfort that she spend the last 5 months

We are essentially an equine charity, but a 4

Richard of Winders Specialist Cleaning

As usual I will be on Camposol Car Park B

ensure longevity. Although everything can

Richard uses quality imported machinery

Winders Specialist Cleaning not only

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The Mazarrn Bahia Alpha Leos

discussions with Kikos family regarding

Hi there. My name is Pat. Im an elder at

my mind - what was so awful about me that