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Costa Clida Chronicle

Date: September 2017
Issue: 10
Volume: XVII
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DEAR READERS We would like to express our D & B Costa Clida

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the sudden loss of her husband
Alan, Lions President. Our thoughts
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are with Janice during this very sad
time. WELCOME BACK
Cavalli
TO OUR
If you are looking for something to Hidalgo Construction
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for one of the many charities in
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Kevins Flysceens
CONTRIBUTORS
the area? Andreas Animal Rescue KitchensPlus 1
Charity has two shops; one in Nash Warren Antrim Loonnah - Birding
Mazarrn Town and the other in Prime Property Murcia Clive & Rosie Palmer Exploring
Roldan. The shop in Mazarrn Town Sooty & Son Murcia
is desperate for help. No experience The Solar Light Centre
Dean Cowell Northwest Murcia
is necessary, but if you could spare
News
4 hours one morning a week, you After a number of burglaries being
could meet new friends and help this reported recently we have contacted Dave Bass Formula I Report
charity out at the same time. See a number of our advertisers to give Gavin Man in a Hat DIY Questions
their article on Page 41 for more advice on how to make your house & Answers
details. safer. Look on pages 56-58 for more
information. George Mitchell Never a Dull
This months feature is about Re- Moment
Vamping (pages 42-47) after the Dont forget that if you have taken Jane Cronin Learning Spanish
long hot summer and visitors. You some good photos whilst out and Kathy Howarth Alternative
might get some ideas and advice about with your visitors, send them Therapy
from some of our advertisers. in to us at costacalidachronicle@
gmail.com to be considered for Ken Whettall Housing Update
It was difficult getting out and the Costa Clida Chronicle 2018 Mel Lay - Health
about during August with such hot Calendar. All photos will be on the Mike Smith Cruising with Mike
temperatures and so many visitors, website where you can vote for your
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the following advertisers: N332 Driving Information
From all of us at the Richard Samuels Financial Column
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Should I Stay Or Should I Go? By that would apply after Brexit. Many breath. So far it seems that Theresa May
Richard Samuels, International Financial lawyers argue that British expats living is outlining that British nationals living
Adviser, Blacktower Financial Management abroad in the EU at the time of Brexit abroad should have their rights cemented,
Since it was announced that Britain would have individual acquired rights but again, we shall have to see how these
would be leaving the EU over a year ago, under international law. negotiations pan out.
expats and those travelling to Spain have Brits who have already exercised their Perhaps the best advice for British Expats
been left a little in the dark about what right to live in EU states can expect who intend to stay in Spain would be to
to expect. With negotiations now in full to keep that right after Brexit. One ensure you have got your Padron and
swing, it is confusing to pin down whats important point though; this only applies Residencia in place which will surely
actually happening and how it affects to people who have started expat life in strengthen your position as to your rights
Brits abroad. the EU before Brexit. as a Spanish Resident regardless of
In short; after Britain leaves, the ability Brexit.
for Britons to live and work in EU nations A review of your financial position would
will depend on new agreements the UK be a sensible option in view of the above
negotiates with those nations. or if you would like advice on any of the
What will happen to Citizens Rights above issues you can contact me on
post Brexit? richard.samuels@blacktowerfm.com.
Citizens rights are the rights and
protections offered to all EU citizens, For further information call
including free movement and residence, Richard Samuels, International
equal treatment and a wide range of Financial Adviser,
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held by about 1.2 million British nationals Mob 692 352 156
on the continent. Email richard.samuels@blacktowerfm.
In the opening session of article 50 talks com
Soft or Hard Brexit? earlier this year, the two sides confirmed
Whether the UK opts for a soft or hard they would prioritise the question of The above information was correct at
Brexit will set a precedent for how the rest citizens rights. the time of preparation and does not
of the procedure will be handled. At one The British government has yet to provide constitute investment advice and you
extreme, a hard (or clean) Brexit could documents regarding the 3.1 million EU should seek advice from a professional
involve quitting the EU without a deal in citizens living in the UK, but initial talks adviser before embarking on any financial
place. This would mean no compromise have prompted concerns that Britain will planning activity.
on issues like the free movement of make an underwhelming opening bid.
people, leaving the EU single market and The EU wants all rights currently enjoyed Blacktower Financial Management
trading with the EU as if it were any other by EU nationals in the UK and British Ltd is authorised and regulated in the
country outside Europe, based on World nationals on the continent and in Ireland, UK by the Financial Conduct Authority
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membership with the EU single market in from the EU. the Financial Services Commission

return for a degree of free movement. As with much of the results of Brexit, its (FSC) and is registered with both the
What really matters is whether the very much a case of wait-and-see-what- DGS and CNMV in Spain.
UK aims for the kind of Brexit the EU happens with most expats holding their
approves of as residency rights wont
be fully guaranteed until the European
Parliament votes to approve the final deal.
What will happen to freedom of

movement post-Brexit?
It has been announced by UK government
ministers that the free movement of
people between the EU and UK will end
in March 2019. There has been notable
worry over what could happen to expats
in Spain should freedom of movement be
denied.
Former attorney general, Dominic

Grieve QC, argued that Brexit would
see British citizens living in EU countries
becoming illegal immigrants overnight
if Britain doesnt maintain some form
of free movement after Brexit. For
example, Spain could ask British retirees
to pay for their own healthcare, or curb
access to healthcare services outright.
However, it has been reported that expats
would enjoy significant legal protections

Cloud Nine Drama are busy in sale for CINDERELLA! Get your fairy meets her Prince!
rehearsals for another PANTOMIME... godmother down to Primark to sort out
oh yes we are! your ball gown. See if you can outdo the Watch out for further details on ticket
Ugly Sisters, beware of Baroness Hardup sales and dates of performances coming
This time we invite you to the ball as long and her sharp tongue, cheer for Buttons soon!!
as youre home before the clock strikes and his love of Cinderella and finally
12!!! Yes folks! Tickets will soon be on shout hurray when Cinderella finally
What role does diet and exercise play high blood pressure, high cholesterol, Proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins,
in senior health? strokes, memory problems, osteoporosis, minerals and water are all essential nutrients
A good and healthy diet has numerous certain cancers, skin, hair and nail diseases that make up most cells and tissues in the
potential benefits in the health of seniors. and visual problems are examples of human body. These essential components
conditions which can be impacted by diet. need to be provided in moderation through
Heart disease, vascular disease, diabetes, the diet for maintenance of good health.
A balanced diet consisting of protein, fats,

fruits and vegetables, whole grains and
fibre is generally recommended. Although
the quality of food is important, its quantity
should not be overlooked. A large portion of
a very healthy diet can still lead to a high
caloric intake. Moderate portion sizes to
achieve daily caloric goals of 1500 to 2000
are generally advised.
Avoiding empty calories is also important

such as sugary and processed foods which
contain little nutrition. These are foods
which lack good nutritional value, are
always high in processed fats, corn oils and
palm oils and are high in calories. Examples
include fizzy drinks, crisps, biscuits, cakes,
doughnuts and alcohol.
Special dietary restrictions for certain

conditions are also important to follow.
Restricted salt and fluid intake for people
with heart failure or kidney disease, or
carbohydrate controlled diet for people
with diabetes are general examples of such

guidelines.
Regular exercise 3-5 times a week for at

least 30 minutes is strongly advised for
seniors. An effective exercise is one which
would increase the heart rate adequately
to about 75% of maximum heart rate. A
persons maximum heart rate is roughly
calculated by subtracting age from the
number 220.
Walking, swimming and exercise machines

are generally safe and can help achieve
these goals. Balance exercises, flexibility
exercises and resistance exercises can also
be beneficial.
As a general precaution, if symptoms such as

chest pain or tightness, shortness of breath
or dizziness occur during or after exercising,
it is important for the individual to stop the
exercise and notify their physician promptly.
(Refs Medicinenet)
Mel Lay is an Accredited Cambridge

Weight Plan Consultant and is qualified to
help people with serious medical conditions
to lose weight safely.


In August, Please come along and support their efforts Please come along and support these
1 Perrera and maybe find yourself a bargain. Any events.
dog went donations and unwanted saleable items
to Germany can also be brought to the stall. We would like to thank Ibex Insurance
and 7 were and Avalon Europe as supporters of
re-homed T h e JJ Puppies Rescue Association and
locally so we Mazarrn Helping The Perrera Dogs Group.
would like to Perrera is
thank these situated Our Charity Shop in the Puerto de Mazarrn
families for opposite is always in need of donations of furniture,
giving these Mazarrn toys, bric-a-brac, clothing or any items
dogs forever Country Club considered saleable to raise funds for
homes. On 6th September we will be just off the rescuing and rehoming abandoned dogs.
sending 6 Perrera dogs to new homes in motorway We always need volunteers in our Charity
the UK and a further 6 dogs will be going to f r o m Shop, so if you would like to join our team,
Germany on 8th September. We thank the Camposol to please call Cathy on 639 604 628.
Fosterers of these dogs who are helping Mazarrn. If you feel you would like to join
to socialise and prepare them for a home the team and help walk and socialise the It takes a degree of effort and funds to
environment prior to transporting them dogs, please call Sharon on 602 671 807 realize this worthwhile cause and we thank
and to give them a better chance in life. or come along and have a chat to the ladies all our Volunteers and Supporters who give
at the Table Top Stall on Thursdays. us their time and effort.
We are now preparing more reserved dogs
for our October transportation. This is a We have two fund raising events this
continuous operation made possible by the month.
continued efforts of all the volunteers of On 14th September we have a Spiritual/
the Helping the Perrera Dogs Group. Psychic Fayre at Marianos Camposol A.
Their fund-raising Table Top Stall on
Camposol A Car Park on Thursday Market On the 27th September there will be a Quiz
Days provides much needed funds to help Night at Caf BuenaVista Bar, Puerto de
rescue abandoned dogs from the Perrera. Mazarrn.
Do I Want To Change? the style and things like the syntax, as perform miraculous healings. Who would
opposed to sin tax (pun intended). So, if not want Him to return some day?
Unaccustomed as I am.... is normally you are still with me and have got beyond
said at the beginning of a speech, such the heading Wellspring Victory Church, It is easy to see why those of bad intent
as best man etc. at a wedding - this could please read on. were worried when Jesus was around, for
equally apply to the writer of this article He seemed to be able to read someones
and this is not an excuse, but a reason why Lets start by looking at how we all perceive character without effortand is this a clue
seasoned writers could wince on reading what we call religion, or maybe it would be to why some dont believe, or dont want
this; not so much for the content, but better to simplify it to belief if we dont to believe in Jesus, God or the Bible?
believe there is a God, then obviously we
cant ask him for help in time of need for Perhaps a guilt feeling plays a part and
instance. if we were to go to church, we would be
condemned for our sins and rejected?
Most people, if asked, would probably Quite the opposite! Jesus never turned
say they believe that a man named Jesus away anyone who came to Him genuinely
did live around 2000 years ago and was wanting to start their life afresh, pledging
crucified by the Romans for no crime, but not to repeat errors of the past.
just to placate the local religious leaders,
the Pharisees who were intent on keeping Of course we do have to want to change,
their strict laws and customs and very but this doesnt mean we cant enjoy
opposed to change and others who made ourselves.
money from selling fake potions or setting
up dubious money-making stalls in the If you have got to this part of the page
churches and temples. Jesus was against and are still curious about the Bible, God,
all this and in the eyes of the Romans, was Jesus, anything regarding faith, wanting
a disruptive influence on the population to start afresh, talk to someone who wont
they were ruling over, making the rulers judge you, or even to see if believers
lives difficult; in fact they were going to set are normal, please call in or give us a
Him free at one stage. ring. We meet every Sunday at 11am at
Casasol, Avenida de Don Narciso Yepes in
We at Wellspring dont have all the Puerto de Mazarrn. You can phone us on
answers, but we do believe that the Gospel 607 382 033 or visit our website www.
writers, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John wellspringvictorychurch.com
did record a true account of events of the
period when Jesus was living and He did


Over this long hot summer Cavalli laminitic to be transported far. Jupiter is rescued from
volunteer and expert horsewoman, Jacqui, in Albox and has spent the past 5 years a fire caused
has spent weeks visiting homeless ponies, happily living loose with Roja, but now he intentionally
Sophie and Daisy, with their temporary needs a paddock in a loving, caring home by their
foster care family patiently coaxing them not too far from Albox where he can end owner in
to accept a head collar and then be led. his days peacefully. Is there anyone out which many
This needed loads of patience to build up there who can take in Jupiter and love other animals
their trust until one day she succeeded him? died. They
and that very afternoon Jacqui and Cavalli are almost
Foundation President, Veronica, walked 2 years old.
them calmly and quietly through the They are
lemon orchards to the Centre where they used to dogs,
joined the big Cavalli family, much to the but shy with
excitement of the other 18 horses and strangers
ponies already in residence. although once
they have
built up a
relationship (seem to prefer ladies!) they
love belly rubs and offer their faces for
cuddles and kisses.
Good news
Chin Chin We are helping to promote a very
whose show interesting course Introduccion a la
j u m p i n g Etologa Sensitiva that will help us to
days ended get to know the very nature of our horses
b e c a u s e and sort out the problems we might have
of acute in our day-to-day dealings with them. The
Our horsey activities, whether lessons, arthritic pain organisers of the course have generously
camps, pony club sessions or horse is only 10 or offered to donate to Cavalli Foundation
assisted therapy, now finance the health 11 years old. for the care of our equines, 10% of the
and welfare of 20 equines, 4 goats, 4 His young inscription takings.
chickens, 5 dogs, 2 cats, 15 geese and owner didnt
Dotty the pot-bellied pig. Our animal want him
family teach people about themselves, to come to
about nature and respect for others and an unhappy
their differences, apart from all the fun and end so she
games we organise between us. contacted
us. We have
A couple of months ago we told you about an English lady looking for a quiet horse
Roja needing to be rehomed. Happily she to do gentle riding. She adopted an old
has found a loving home in Italy. Jupiter rescue horse a while ago, but she wanted
who shared her paddock has not been so a horse she can ride and Chin Chin is just After almost 2 years of doctors
fortunate. He is an old rescue horse who the job. appointments, stays in hospital, and
suffers from chronic laminitis. His papers investigations Ive been given the rather
say hes 21, but both vet and farrier agree Also looking for homes: disheartening diagnosis PLS (Primary
that he is more like 30, too old and too Rosita and Marinita, 2 pot-bellied pigs, Lateral Sclerosis in one of its many
variations). There is no treatment and
no medication that I can tolerate, so its a
question of DIY measures and alternative
remedies.
First is Horse Assisted Therapy. I get

my old eventer, Ecolo, from his paddock,
groom him, tack him up and we ride
together for about 20 minutes. It does us
both the world of good. It makes him feel
as if hes got a job to do, helps to stimulate
his appetite and muscle up. It makes me
feel on top of the world again, very tired,
but happy and with aspirations for the
future. Anyone feeling down in the dumps
and in need of something to motivate them
can come along to Cavalli and join me in
my DIY therapy sessions.
Email incavallifoundation@gmailcom
or visit our Fb page
Tel 00 34 636 172 198
Cavalli Foundation
Los Ventorrillos
La Costera de Alhama


Everyone is given free choice in this to dismiss the subject of hell is to dismiss What choice will you make, HEAVEN
life. a core teaching of Jesus. The doctrine of OR HELL?
We are free to choose what we do and hell is not one developed by Paul, Peter, or
where we go. John. It was taught by Jesus himself. Come and join us at Camposol Cultural
Centre. We are there each Sunday
Who gave us this freedom of choice? This would be to dismiss the presence of a morning at 10.30am. You can be assured
God our Creator. loving God and the privilege of free choice. of a good welcome.
You see, we are free to either love God or
There are many Christians and non- not. He invites us to love Him. He urges We serve communion every week and are
Christians alike who talk about heaven. us to love Him. He came so that we might registered with the Free Methodist Church
Most people believe that when they die love Him, but in the end the choice is yours and have charity status.
they go straight to heaven. and mine.
If you need to ask for more information
None of us likes speaking about the God explains the benefits, outlines the please ring Pastor Ralph and Margaret
alternative hell do we? In intellectual promises and articulates very clearly the Locke on 968 199 622 or 618 720 181
circles the topic of hell is regarded as consequences, but in the end He leaves
primitive and foolish and not logical, but the choice to us.
Learning Reiki health. amazing energy through you and this ability
The start of lasts throughout your lifetime. There is no
your Reiki Each chakra has a different colour, sound, time limit to Reiki, but regular practice will
journey will symbol and function. Its all about energy. always give you more confidence in what
just take a Do you ever stop to think why you chose you are doing.
few hours, the blue t-shirt rather than the red one to
but will wear? Maybe your body needs the energy Reiki yourself, your partner, your dog, a
last you a vibration of blue! glass of water or a plate of food, seeds
lifetime. before you plant them anything that has
This ancient energy will benefit.
healing art
is one of Congratulations - your Reiki journey has
the simplest begun!
techniques
to learn and Kathy Howarth
to practise, Reiki & Karuna Ki Master Teacher
but do not Access Consciousness Bars Practitioner
be fooled
by this
simplicity!
Reiki energy
encompasses the body, mind and spirit
and can achieve incredible results on a
physical, emotional or spiritual level truly
holistic! Emotional triggers can lead to physical dis-
ease and we examine some of those too,
The first level course will take you through building up our understanding of the body/
the history of Reiki and introduce you to mind/spirit picture.
how our physical bodies function. We look
at chakras our energy centres begin our Then we get to the really good stuff!
journey into how energy blocks can lead After the attunement to Reiki your own
to disease and how energy flowing freely energy channels are open and the Reiki
can improve our physical and emotional begins to flow. You are able to channel the


Hello to you all for a great fun morning of Wild Water a live four piece band, Fakers Quo; a night
River Rafting. Very quickly we realised for all you head bangers. Also that night we
John here that worrying about getting wet wasnt a will have The Best of British - songs from
problem, as within minutes we where all some of the greatest bands from the UK to
July and August have been two of the hottest rather damp. It was a brilliant trip run by get you dancing. Tickets 10
months we have experienced in our part of a very professional organization. I would
Spain, so I hope you all have managed to recommend it to everyone. Ladies Evening Wednesday 4th October
keep cool and well hydrated. at 7pm
Fashion show, Stalls, Bingo, Raffle and
This month I would like to pay tribute to the Dancing to the ladies favourite Woody.
many volunteers without whom Welcome Tickets 5
would not be able to operate. Each month
on the morning of the dance these wonderful October Dance Wednesday 18th at
people gather at Marianos to organise the 7.30pm
room for the evenings entertainment. This This is a night not to be missed. All the
involves erecting the stage, which consists way from Benidorm, three tributes to great
of many parts, all of which need screwing artistes Neil Diamond, Rod Stewart and The
together; sorting out the lighting and sound Eagles. Tickets 12
system and arranging the tables in the
correct positions for the audience. It is some November Dance Wednesday 15th at
task only for them all to return the following 7.30pm
morning to disassemble and store the lot The finalist from Stars In Their Eyes Rob
ready for the next dance. The numbers of Saturday 2nd September Welcome Lewis will be wowing us with his tribute to
volunteers has dwindled recently, so more Meeting 2pm at Marianos, Camposol A Phil Collins supported by the very talented
volunteers are always welcome. There are when you will be able to purchase tickets for Sandy Fitz.
also volunteers who help run the Petanca all upcoming events and trips and also food Get ready to dance the night away. Tickets
and Book Swap among other things, so a tickets where applicable. 12
very big thank you to you lovely people.
Your help is much appreciated. There is no membership to the Welcome Welcome Christmas Party Wednesday
Group, all events and trips are open to 6th December
everyone. Get into the Christmas spirit with this night
Contact Steve on 697 960 590 of entertainment starring the fantastic
Email welcomegroupspain@yahoo.com Showaddywaddy Legends and supported by
Facebook The Welcome Group Spain for the wonderful Angie McKay. Tickets 12
information or to book your places.
Trips
Petanca Wednesday 6th September at
2pm with Peter Pont. Almeria & Mini Hollywood - Sunday 8th
October
Book Swap - Tuesday 5th and 19th September 3 nights at the 3* Hotel Nuevo Torreluz in
at 10am on Camposol B opposite the MABS the centre on Almeria. Included is a day
house on the main dual carriageway. trip to Mini Hollywood which includes lunch.
There will also be a visit to the Old Town
Upcoming Events Mojacar. 165 pp
The beginning of August saw us take a September Dance Wednesday 20th at
group of very mixed ages and abilities up 7.30pm Ladies Shopping Trip to Benidorm
to the town of Blanca and the River Seguro In a tribute to the late Rick Parfitt we present Wednesday 8th November
Get some early Christmas shopping at
the market and the old town shops. Price
includes coach travel and an afternoon Drag
Show (not for the faint hearted!) with the
very funny and very lovely Levi G from
Channel 4s TV show Bargain Brits in the
Sun. Tickets 17 (Also open to the men!).
One for your diaries for next year (and

places are going fast), is a trip in May to
Barcelona for the Formula 1 Grand Prix.
At the moment we have managed to secure
a hotel right in the heart of the city, on the
famous Rambla. It will include coach travel
from the surrounding areas of Mazarrn to
Valencia with an overnight stay, then onto
Barcelona to our hotel for three nights all
on a B & B basis. Includes coach from the
city centre to and from the F1 track for the
Friday practice, Saturdays qualifying and
Sundays race day. Prices for the track
tickets do vary according to age and where
you want to be. Plus there is a discount if we
book our tickets before November.
We are just waiting to hear back from
the hotels on the final prices for the
accommodation.


out Private Health Insurance because; is Without a doubt taking out Private Health
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HEALTH? wellbeing.
A Private Health Insurance allows the Improve your health by taking out an
insured to have immediate access to ASSSA policy.
necessary medical facilities, avoiding the
long waiting lists with GPs and specialists
or for diagnostic tests and surgery, also
adapting to the timetable of each client.
You also have the advantage to choose the

medical clinic you attend and the doctor
you see, amongst the multiple options
from ASSSAs medical directory.
Another advantage is that if hospitalised

you have a private room with a bed for an
accompanist.
Furthermore, there exists the possibility of

Is there anything more important a second medical opinion and preventive
than HEALTH? medicine by carrying out a yearly medical
Society is more and more interested in check-up.
looking after its health because a good
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see information on a daily basis on social offers a unique Health Insurance with a
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illnesses, many people decide to take
Roman Catholic Church Padre Pio on a road and he asked him to know [that you
We are in St. Josephs Church (El Saladillo), save his sick father. Joes father suddenly didnt mention
near Camposol and Mazarrn Country Club recovered after the dream. In order to in confession].
urbanizations (exit 17, RM 3 motorway). thank Padre Pio, Joe decided to travel
down to see him in person. After waiting I said, Well
Schedule of Masses: four days, Joe managed to go to Padre Father, I cant
Every Saturday: Mass is at 4.30pm (in Pio for confession. Joe described the r e m e m b e r
English) meeting; This is what did it really, when anything else.
Every Sunday: Mass according to the Padre Pio saw me.
extraordinary form (in Latin) is at 4.30pm Padre Pio went
He said Well your father is all right then. on to describe
Schedule of Confessions: an incident with
Saturday from 3.15-4:20pm (also on It shattered me really because I never had a girl in the park
request). been down in San Giovanni Rotondo before when I was first
and yet I posed in my mind a question to in the army.
The Life Of Saint Padre Pio him. I was saying Was it you, was it you? I then said to
Joe Greco had a dream in which he met Padre Pio, Yes Father, it all comes back
He replied, In the to me and Im afraid I forgot to tell it in
dream, in the dream. confession. Im so ashamed.
Well, I started I got up to go and Padre Pio said, There

shaking. I was scared is something else you have forgotten, and
stiff to tell you the there was a slight smile on his face.
truth. I said, Yes
Father, in the dream, I said, Oh no Father, truly there is nothing
Father. else I can remember. I thought it was
about some sin and he said Look in your
I told him my sins and pocket.
before he gave me
absolution he said to I took my rosary beads out [of my pocket]
me Now then, there and gave them to him. He blessed them
is something else you and gave them back to me and that was it.


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British Ambassador To Spain Sets concern in Spain and has a serious impact Travel Agents (ABTA) and other industry
Out UK Government Clampdown On on Spanish hoteliers. The recent measures representatives to present further data on
Fraudulent Sickness Claims announced by the British Government show the volume and costs of claims, which will
British Ambassador to Spain, Simon how seriously we take this issue and our help inform further action from government
Manley recently wrote to key stakeholders determination to clamp down on loop holes and industry to tackle the issue.
in the Spanish tourism industry informing and fraudulent claims. 18 million British
them of the steps taken by the UK tourists visit Spain each year and whilst The UK package holiday industry, in
government to tackle fraudulent sickness the vast majority of holiday makers will not conjunction with Spanish hoteliers, is
claims; an issue which has had a serious make false claims, these recent measures also taking a firm stance and tightening
impact both on hoteliers in Spain and the will help clamp down on those who do. As up their own internal processes and fraud
UK package holiday industry. our travel advice says, making a false screening programmes, some of which
claim could result in legal proceedings have already resulted in claims lacking
Ambassador Simon Manley said The issue in the UK or in Spain. merit being challenged in a court of law
of fraudulent sickness claims rightly caused and holidaymakers being prosecuted. For
The Ambassador stressed the seriousness example, a UK court recently dismissed
with which the British Government and a claim by a British family who had been
package holiday industry are treating false encouraged to submit a claim on a no-
claims and set out the steps that have win no-fee basis by unscrupulous claims
been taken and legal measures put in management companies alleging that they
place to put an end to this unethical and had fallen ill with gastroenteritis during
illegal practice. an all-inclusive holiday to Gran Canaria in
2013. Having ruled the claim implausible
The letter laid out the recent announcement due to lack of medical evidence and
by the British Ministry of Justice to because no mention of illness had been
implement changes to law that will close made to hotel staff or tour representatives
the loopholes which have allowed these at the time, the judge ordered the couple
fraudulent claims to happen. The system to pay the tour operator thousands in legal
of fixed recoverable costs have been costs.
extended to cover claims arising abroad, The Ambassador concluded that, although
limiting the legal costs that are paid out the vast majority of holidaymakers will not
and making the costs of defending a claim make false claims, the British Government
predictable to tour operators. The Civil continues to warn travellers that those
Justice Council (which is sponsored by the submitting false claims could face legal
British Ministry of Justice and is responsible action in the UK or in Spain.
for modernising the civil justice system)
is reviewing how low value personal Visit http://www.gov.uk/fco for British
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Well thats summer gone for another year may or may not have picked up the If you have an android type box or are
and we will have our coastal towns and changes - it will depend on the criteria set thinking of internet TV then ask us for a
villages back to ourselves for another on the boxes last scan - but again it can be free no-obligation demonstration - you will
10 months! I think most of the residents worth doing anyway once in a while. see the content and ease of use. You will
along the coast have a moan in August need good stable internet supply, but that
about how busy it is (how can it take 40 SKY boxes do not need any upgrade/scan, seems to be getting better by the day in
minutes to get from Puerto de Mazarron as internet type boxes do not. Spain with most suppliers.
to Bolnuevo?!!), but it is the lifeblood of Last month we said we would look at the
our area. Nature seems to turn the hot tap types of internet box available - Android, If you are moving to Spain (or moving
down on 1st September and we all get back Kodi, Firestick and all the non-subscription house), get Rainbow Satellites to look
to some sort of normality - whatever that type boxes can really be placed under one at your proposed purchase before finally
is! group heading. They can all receive TV signing to ensure UK TV facilities will be
in one form or another, but are all often available there. So often a purchase is
The Rainbow household is all in good subject to having a UK IP address - and made and then the new owner finds that
shape with the foster dog Serena still in Spain most of us have a Spanish IP TV is just not possible - there is not a right
looking for her forever home - she needs address. to view foreign TV in any country other
a loving no children local home anyone than the one it was intended for.
(???), then we can start to rehome one They are not the easiest device to use
more. (especially for non-computer geeks!), Article sponsored by Rainbow Satellites,
can change their operational procedure the TV company for all your viewing needs
TV News overnight (so get to grips with it today and in the region of Murcia. Contact Trevor or
There have been some changes to the tomorrow it all changes) and are not really Alan for free friendly advice.
FREESAT channel bundle over the past intended to watch everyday mainstream Email rainbowsats@gmail.com
weeks and one of the main changes is TV, but can be great for the odd programme Tel (0034) 686 358 475 or like us on
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official FREESAT boxes should have picked are familiar with - select, say, BBC1 and
up the changes automatically although one watch BBC1. Someone in the background
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changes then perform a FREESAT scan (or and ensures the systems are running as
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up any changes missed. library sets of films and TV box sets.
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Kathy Reichs her Montreal lab, Dr Kathy Reichs has the National Police Services Advisory
From teaching FBI agents how to detect brought her own dramatic work experience Board in Canada. She is a Professor in
and recover human remains, to separating to her mesmerising forensic thrillers. For the Department of Anthropology at the
and identifying commingled body parts in years she consulted to the Office of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Chief Medical Examiner in North Carolina,
and continues to do so for the Laboratoire A native of Chicago, Kathy divides her
de Sciences Judiciaires et de Mdecine time between Charlotte and Montreal. Her
Lgale for the province of Qubec. first novel Dj Dead catapulted her to
fame when it became a New York Times
Kathy Reichs has travelled to Rwanda bestseller, a Sunday Times bestseller and
to testify at the UN Tribunal on Genocide won the 1997 Ellis Award for Best First
and helped exhume a mass grave in Novel. All eleven of her novels have been
Guatemala. As part of her work, she international bestsellers. She is also a
aided in the identification of war dead producer of the chilling hit TV series Bones.
from World War II, Korea, and Southeast
Asia. Kathy Reichs has served on the Many of her novels feature Dr Temperance
Board of Directors and as Vice President Brennan.
of the American Academy of Forensic
Sciences and is currently a member of Two Nights
Meet Sunday Night, a woman with physical
and psychological scars, and a killer
instinct. Sunnie has spent years running
from her past, burying secrets and building
a life in which she needs no one and feels
nothing, but a girl has gone missing,
lost in the chaos of a bomb explosion
and the family needs Sunnies help.
Is the girl dead?

Did someone take her?
If she is out there, why doesnt she want
to be found?
Its time for Sunnie to face her own

demons because they might just
lead her to the truth about what
really happened all those years ago.
Deja Dead
This is the first of Kathy Reichs novels to
feature Temperance Brennan, Director of
Forensic Anthropology in Quebec.
The dismembered body of a woman is found

in a bag in the grounds of an abandoned
monastery. Dr Temperance Brennan has
been researching the disappearance of
various women in the city. She takes
matters into her own hands, but in doing
this she puts various people close to her in
danger as she is convinced that there is a
serial killer at work.
Bones Never Lie

This is the 17th Temperance Brennan novel
by Kathy Reichs.
For a decade, Temperance Brennan has

been haunted by the one who got away.
The killer of young women.

The monster and the one who has now
come back.
Feeding on fear, grief and rage.
Killing again. Killing girls.
Brennan is getting closer, but is the killer

coming for Temperance?


Proverbs 18: 24 Sometimes other priorities require their Lets remember that God longs for all of
There are friends who destroy each attention us to know Him as our very best friend.
other, but a real friend sticks closer Sometimes those we feel closest to move Lets ask Him to help us offer a taste of
than a brother. away and we long for friends who stick His friendship to someone today.
Friendships are one of Gods blessings in around whenever we need them.
life and I thank God for each of my friends. Why dont you let us extend a hand of
Weve spilled out so much laughter and Each one of us has a Forever Friend. friendship to you or anyone you know; you
shed some tears together over the years. Whatever our distressing circumstances or will be made to feel very welcome. Come
Friends are true gifts and I hope to bless heartaches, this friend knows all about us along and join us at St Nicholas Church on
them with faithful friendship as well. and loves us unconditionally. Camposol.
He is never busy, always available, and
Stop and think for a minute about why we always kind. September Services on Sundays @
love our earthly friends. He never moves away. 10.30am Calle Sobrija 2248, Sector D,
Is it the ease with which we can call them He is the only Friend who promises (with Camposol
anytime, day or night? power to follow through) that He will use
Is it the fact that before we even mention all things for the good of His children in 3rd - Songs of Praise
a need, they have already taken care of it? conforming us to Christ. 10th - Holy Communion
Maybe they are just plain fun to be with. 17th - Morning Prayer
I hope and pray that you recognize Him as 24th - Holy Communion
In our darkest days of overwhelming such a Friend and that you enjoy lots of
circumstances with no easy solutions, even time with Him. His name is Jesus, and He English Branch 665 302 019
though friends offer welcome comfort, they stays close forever. Our relationship with German Branch 968 978 961
cant always change our situation for the Him is one sticky friendship we cannot live
better. without!
EMERGENCY NUMBER: 112 (ask for Quirurgico De Dia: 968 201 115 900 750 750
English speaking) Rafael Mendez: 968 445 500 Iberdrola: 901 202 020
Ambulance Service (Ambulancia): 061 USP San Carlos Murcia: 968 365 000 Telefonica: (English speaking) 1004
Local Police (Policia Municipal): Virgin de la Arrixaca: 968 396 500
092 TRANSPORT:
Civil Guard (Guardia Civil): Cartagena: Alicante Airport: 966 919 100, 966 919
062 Naval del Mediterrneo: 968 327 400 000 or 966 919 400
National Police (Policia Nacional): 091 San Javier Airport: 968 570 070 or 968
Medical Centre Murcia (emergencies): San Javier: 172 000
061 Los Arcos: 968 570 050
Fire Brigade (Bomberos): 080 Renfre Trains: 902 240 505
Red Cross (24 Hours): 901 222 222 Caravaca: Cartagena Train Station: 902 432 343
Sea Rescue (Salvamento Martimo): Hospital Comarcal del Noroeste: 968 709 Murcia Train Station: 902 432 343
Cartagena 900 202 202 or 968 529 100
594 Cartagena Bus Station: 968 505 656

CRISIS NUMBERS: Murcia Bus Station: 968 292 211
FAST for emergencies on Camposol Battery & Abuse: 900 100 009
Phone 112 first, then call 968 970 626 Samaritans: 902 883 535 LOST CREDIT CARDS
American Express: 900 814 500
HOSPITALS CONSULATES: Mastercard: 900 971 231
Murcia: British Consulate, Alicante: 965 216 022 Diners Club:900 801 331
De Molina: 968 644 030 Visa: 900 991 124
General reina Sofia: 968 359 000 EMBASSIES:
Morales Meseguer: 968 360 900 United Kingdom: 17 146 300 LOST SPANISH MOBILE PHONE:
Nuestra Seora del Rosell: 968 325 United States: 915 872 200 Vodafone: 607 123 000
000 Ireland: 914 364 093 Orange Espaa: 656 001 470
Orto-Hospital S.I.: 968 220 815 Canada: 914 233 250 Telefnica Movistar: 1485
Australia: 913 536 Happy Movil: 902 007 599
600 Yoigo: 622 622 622
South Africa: 914
363 780
New Zealand: 915
230 226
Germany: 915 57 90
00
SERVICES:
Aguas de Murcia:
968 278 000
Correos: 902 197
197
Gas Natural Murcia:


DRamblers Walking Group feel free to check http://dramblers.com (depending on which walk you do) and
Although the walk group has not been out for more information. after the walk we go for a Menu del Dia
walking during the summer break, our at one of the many local restaurants. This
recce team has been out updating the free makes it a nice social day out for our group
walk maps and adding a few more walks to of walkers.
the free map selection on the DRamblers
website. These are available to download
by all.
The DRamblers are a group of likeminded

walkers from Camposol and the local area
that enjoy walking around the local scenic
areas. We have a varied number of walks Our recce team checks out numerous
We expect to restart our group walks at all around the Murcia area. All the walks areas locally for new walks that comprise
the end of September when the weather take place on a Friday and are within a of easy to moderate walks.
isnt as hot, so if you are interested in radius of 55 minutes from Camposol.
taking part in walks around the area then They take 2 hours or more to complete steveclassico@hotmail.com
Our regular Maintenance Team have growth on some of our yuccas and the Please get in touch if you have any
continued with street cleaning, watering large palm trees with the help of Mikey unwanted gifts which you would like
and weeding with particular attention to Moo Fry - All Seasons Garden Services to donate for our raffles; they are
recent large weeds appearing during the (thank you!), but much of their time is always appreciated.
warm weather. The whole sector has also spent watering, using our little van and
been sprayed this month with pet-friendly trailer. The very hot & humid weather Once more we have experienced
weed killer. continues so please think of your own another demoralising month of thefts
plants and those planted near your casa Three young palm trees have disappeared
The Wednesday Volunteers have been by our volunteers. These temperatures plus a large stone bench has been stolen
planting, weeding and pruning the massive and winds can be devastating, so if you from the corner of the Rambla Road near
would like to adopt a tree, please choose the bridge. Please, if you see anyone
one (or however many you wish!) planted spoiling the backbreaking hard work which
either along the roads or near the different the team and volunteers have put in,
features we have, and let us know. Just speak to us. We will keep all contact in
tie a ribbon or tape on it to designate it as strict confidence.
yours. Total responsibility for its watering
and care will pass to you and you can A huge thank you must go to the really kind
watch it flourish knowing its because of people who donate to our bucket, together
you! Trees could be adopted as a way of with those who are members of our
remembering a special someone, perhaps? Maintenance Scheme and of course those
who have worked on individual areas near
Yet another 14 tons of gravel have been their own homes. Without your support and
spread over the Petanca court on Calle that of our volunteers, Camposol C would
Castillo Mayorazgo and the overgrown definitely not look as nice and it all makes
vegetation has been cleared at the a huge difference. Thanks must also go to
roundabout near the Golf Club driving residents who have donated plants. They
range to make the area safer for motorists. are always appreciated; thank-you.
We are always pleased to see new Further information and details of our social
volunteers on Wednesday morning (9am events can be found on our chalkboards or
at the Welcome Wall) and this month we contact John, our Chairman, on 634 325
welcome Chris, so if you would like to join 427
us, your efforts are always rewarded with More information is on Facebook and our
a free breakfast. It is a good way to make website
new friends and get some muscle definition www.greenfingersgardenandsocialgroup.
at the same time! com/

Our shop in Puerto de Mazarron is due to clothes this month to 50 cents and 20 We have our Christmas Party booked
re-open after the August break on Tuesday cents per item, so come and get yourself at The Golf Club on Camposol for 22nd
5th September. a bargain. December, so please come along and
support this event. The details will be
We have Our plans for the Well Child programme made available shortly.
made the is progressing and we have a dentist from
necessary Canteras who will provide reduced fee care Our shop will be opened Tuesdays, Fridays
r e p a i r s for the families we help, together with an and Saturdays from 10am-1pm. The
and re- optician who is also prepared to sign up number to call is 634 321 161.
arrangements to our programme for a reduced price.
during last We are also in touch with a person for For donations and pick-ups please call
m o n t h s the testing of hearing. We will be liaising Graham on 603 389 006, or email
closure and with Father Carlos and our Out Reach madmazarron@live.com
we are looking Coordinator Jenni through Social Services
forward to who are assisting and supporting on a We thank you for your continued support in
some cooler daily basis, many families who would most our efforts to Make A Difference to many
w e a t h e r. benefit from this scheme. We will inform families who are less fortunate in our area.
We will be all our supporters as we progress with this
reducing project through our Facebook page and the
our summer magazine articles.
FAST (First Aid Support Team) is FAST on 968 970 626, give your name, We are planning a trip to Licor43 and
a group of volunteers who reside on address and a brief description of the La Zenia shopping and also other trips.
Camposol near Mazarrn and respond emergency.
to medical emergencies for Camposol President Baz Hamilton is in discussions
residents and visitors alike. We are looking to replace our number 2 with the Mazarrn emergency services to
vehicle as it is now 10 years old, so we will ensure FAST are operating within the local
At the time of writing this article there be spending a lot of the money donated guidelines. He has also been in touch with
are 7 new recruits being trained by our by the businesses, residents and visitors the British Consul in Alicante giving an
in-house instructors. The training team to Camposol. account of what we do on Camposol.
led by our President Barry (Baz) Hamilton
will instruct the new recruits in Life Saving The FAST nurses have not been out every If you would like to get in touch with FAST
Techniques and First Aid. Monday as it has been so hot, but dont please email recruitment@fast2016.org
worry, the pretty one will soon be back! or secretary@fast2016.org or visit us
For the last few months we have not been (Must get her to have a shave!) at the Cultural Centre, Camposol B every
able to provide the 24 hour cover that we Tuesday 10am-12pm
had in the past. We have had Responders T h e
that have returned to the UK or stopped President of What have you done today to make

responding for other reasons. We are CST/FAST you feel proud?
always looking for new recruits who can presented a
spare a few hours to help the good people certificate of
of Camposol. Our cover of 12 hour duties appreciation
can now be split to suit Responders and voucher
availability. It is very rewarding and you to Patricia
get to meet a great group of people. We (Paddy) and
are all good friends and meet regularly for John Snell
training and social events. Why not come at a training
along and give it a try? No previous first aid session at
experience is required. We have amongst the Cultural
our group of Supporters and Responders; Centre. John
ex-police, army, navy, teachers, engineers and Paddy
and social workers. They come from all have now left
walks of life. Camposol for
the UK after being here for 14 years. They
When our numbers have increased will be sorely missed by FAST as they were
we hope to be able to give 24-7 cover staunch supporters of this organisation
again. since its inception. Their talents have been
invaluable. During their time with FAST,
In July, FAST responded to 11 calls of John compiled the Responder monthly duty
which 3 needed an ambulance. roster and was our official photographer.
He was also Matron to the FAST nurses
If you require medical emergency as well as collecting as a nurse. Patricia
assistance on Camposol, you should (Paddy) was Secretary, Publicity Officer
call 112 first and ask for someone who and FAST Responder and recently a
can speak your language. You should then supporter helping at the bookstall.
explain the problem to them and then call

Aguilas www.aguilas.org Tel 968 493 the Dark) won the contest and was awarded countries in Europe, where the body that
285 Sat Market 3,600 and Concha Fernndez Gonzlez came coordinates is the European Association of
Every Sunday Antique & Collectable second with El Ro de Los Suicidas (The River Young Cards (EYCA). It allows users access
Market near the Railway Station. From 10am of Suicides) and won 2,400. There were to accommodation, transport, culture,
over 850 entrants, many from America and leisure or sport. It is also an effective tool
Saturday 2nd September Los Cuarentones Latin America. for information, mobility, culture and youth
Principales @ Plaza Antonio Cortijos. 10pm participation.
La Casa Del Mar Exhibition by Jos
Sunday 3rd September 3 hr Free Theatrical Manuel Pealver at Casa del Mar building More information about the EYCA from www.
Tour of Aguilas (in Spanish). 10.30am from in Plaza del Mar until 10th September carnejovenmurcia.es or call 968 204 300
Tourist Office Tues-Fri from 10pm-1am and Sat & Sun from
11am-2pm and from 10pm-1am. New Fishing Laws
Saturday 9th & 23rd September 1hr Free Fishing will not be allowed at any time of the
Guided Tour of Historical Aguilas (in Nono Garca Exhibition La Espera at day on the beaches that have a Q Quality
Spanish). 11am from Tourist Office Casas Consistoriales - until 30th September Flag, Blue Flag or are canine beaches:
Mon-Sat from 10am-2pm and Wed-Fri from Mojn, Gachero, Rihuete, Puerto, Bahia, La
Sunday 17th September Free Railways 5.30-8pm. Nono Garca, born in Mula was Reya, Nares, Moreras, Covaticas, Percheles,
Guided Tour 10am. Pre-book at Tourist awarded the Montblanc Prize with his selection Alamillo, Castellar and Bolnuevo, except for
Office at the II International Biennial of Watercolor the following where it will be allowed from
Fabriano in Italy. June 1st to September 30th 10pm-7am:
Sunday 24th September Free Guided Tour Alamillo beach between the beginning of the
of Historical Aguilas (in English). 11am The Mobile App La Linea Verde Reports canine beach and the pedestrian crossing in
from Tourist Office Nearly 2,000 Incidents front of the Blue Flags poster.
La Linea Verde began in 2013 and 79% of Castellar beach between the beginning of the
Alhama de Murcia http://turismo. the reports have already been processed. canine beach and the playground located in
alhamademurcia.es/ Tel 968 633 512 The most commonly reported incidences are the vicinity of the hotel.
Tues Market related to lighting, pavements, roads, parks Bolnuevo beach between the first-aid station
There are some fabulous walks in the Sierra and gardens and solid urban waste. next to the campsite and the Rambla de las
Espua National Park. Moreras.
Go to http://turismo.alhamademurcia.es To download the La Linea Verde APP, access Playa Negra, La Isla Beach, La Ermita Beach,
and click on Paths of Sierra Espua. You Google Play or APP Store on your Smartphone La Pava Beach, Rincon Beach and Piedra Mala
will find full details of all walks available and a (Android/iOS). The download is free. The user Beach.
map that you can download. selects the municipality in which it wants to
communicate the incident. The procedure is From 1st October to 31st May fishing will
Saturday 2nd September Free 45min Tour very fast and simple. be allowed for 24 hours on all the above,
of Archaelogical Museum Los Baos in provided there is no bather less than 30
Spanish. 11am To relay an incident, click on the Notify your metres from the fishing area. You must have
incident button. A dropdown with different a fishing license or federative license.
Sunday 24th Sept 1hr Tour of Alhama types of incidents appears on the screen.
Castle (in English) 3 (children 2) 11am. Select the one you want to communicate. The Library in Puerto De Mazarrn
Meet at Museum de Los Baos The APP automatically detects the exact Expands Opening Hours During Summer
coordinates in which the malfunction is Months
Sunday 17th September Free Theatrical located. Attach a photo of the incident and Until September 20th, the library will remain
Tour of Alhama (in Spanish) 11am from observation on it and press the submit button. open until 9pm
Tourist Office. Pre-booking essential Town Hall staff will send you notification on Located in Avenida Costa Clida, opening
your mobile phone once there is a change in hours will be:
Lorca www.lorcaturismo.es Tel 968 the status of the incident. Monday to Friday 8.30am-2pm & 4pm-9pm
441 914 - Thurs Market
1st/5th/6th/7th/8th/12th/13th/14th/15th September Via Verde de Mazarrn Free Guided Tours in Mazarrn area.
- Two tours, 10 (children 4) The total investment made for the Visit the Tourist Office or www.
1. Visit to San Patricio and Las Tres Plazas, refurbishment of the old Totana-Cartagena visitamazarron.es for full details of all tours.
accompanied by a guide to discover the railway line and its La Pinilla-Mazarrn branch
surroundings of the Plaza de Espaa, Plaza was 1.34 million (the works have been co- Open Water Swimming Competition in
del Cao and Plaza de las Barandillas, financed with ERDF funds from the European Bolnuevo 17th September
as well as newly restored interior of the Commission). 300 swimmers will compete in three races;
Old Collegiate of San Patrick. 11am from 1.5km, 4km & 8.5km 9am.
Tourist Office. The soil has been conditioned with cement To register, go to www.crono3.es
2. Visit to La Lorca Burguesa to see the and polymer, after repairing the land. Signage
beautiful corners of historical city centre, has been erected, as well as handrails. 12 Puerto Lumbreras - Tel 968 436 153
paying special attention to the emblematic rest areas have been created with three eco- 2nd/6th/9th/13th/30th September - Visit
buildings. Finish at Las Alamedas, tasting counters and tree-planting with about 1,600 Astronomical Observatory Station 9pm -
typical local food. 7.30pm from Centro de pine trees and carob trees. 1 hour including a walk along astronomical
Visitantes route (take torch!)
Mazarrn Will Host Of One of The Tests 2.50 (children under 10 years free). Book at
Saturday 9th September Free Guided Tour for The Cup Of Spain For Adapted Cycling Tourist Office.
of Historical Lorca in Spanish. 8.30pm from On October 21st at Avenida Jos Alarcn
Tourist Office. Booking essential. Palacios, fans and the general public will enjoy Totana www.totana.es Tel 968 418 153
a weekend featuring disabled sportsmen. Wed Market
Saturday 23rd September - Theatrical Saturdays & Sundays in September - Guided
Guided Visit of Castle 11am from Centro The office for the sporting event will be located Visit to La Bastida 3.40 9am/7pm. Book at
de Visitantes at Hotel Playasol from Friday October 20th. Tourist Office
Mazarrn www.mazarron.es Tel 968 594 European Youth Card Saturday 23rd September 1hr Panoramic
426 Sat Market The EYCA has now been extended to include Tour of the most emblematic places of the
Miguel Snchez Robles Was The Winner those from 31-36 years. This is a personal Sanctuary of La Santa. Walk through the
Of The XXXIII Tales Villa De Mazarrn and non-transferable document that is valid gardens and see the fountain and Virgen
His story entitled La Vida a Ciegas (Life in throughout the national territory and in 42 Blanca. 10.30am

How to Delay Dementia Partners can be arranged for Mondays, but

The University of East Anglia has been no partners are needed for Thursdays when
carrying out a study on people in the more Duplicate Bridge is played, but with
Eastern area of the UK. The research a more relaxed atmosphere when there is
involved 3,547 men and women. It is discussion on how to improve ones game.
alleged that if people play at least 3
hours of the card game Bridge a week, There is a mixture of nationalities; Spanish,
(Mondays), then dementia can be delayed English, French, Dutch, Norwegian and
by 17 minutes a year. If they play twice a there is even a Welshman!
week, (Mondays and Thursdays), the delay
can be as much as 43 minutes. Go to the website http://www.
bridgewebs.com/mazarrnbay/ (There
To be able to benefit from this analysis, is no spelling mistake), for more details.
come along to the Mazarrn Bay Bridge
Club (MMBC) at the Playa Grande Hotel, Phil Carter (President for current
Puerto de Mazarrn on the road between Duplicate Bridge is played on Mondays at year) 602 539 830 or email
the Puerto and Bolnuevo. 9.30am and on Thursday at the same time. mazarronbaybridgeclub@hotmail.com
Are book lovers and members of have had the pleasure of meeting a couple The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper
reading clubs geeks??? of their favourite people the scripturients. by Phaedra Patrick
The word geek is a slang term originally They have revealed to us what takes place Sam and Chester: How a .. by Jo
used to describe eccentric or non- in their scriptoriums. Scripturient? Bailey-Merritt
mainstream people; in current use, the Old word for a person who has a passion The Little Shop of Happy Ever After by
word typically connotes an expert or for writing - an author. Jenny Colgan
enthusiast or a person obsessed with a Scriptorium? The Keeper of Lost things by Ruth
hobby or intellectual pursuit. Just a cooler word for the authors office/ Hogan
work place. Forgotten Women by Freda Lightfoot
Geeks or not, The Japanese Lover by Isabelle Allende
members Can one read too much become The Hidden Legacy by G J Minett
of reading bibliobibuli? Perhaps, but, the group have
clubs are decided for next meeting to give free Our next meeting is September 7th at 2pm
fond of choice of reading between the following: in The Cultural Centre, Camposol B.
reading and The Sixth Window by Rachel Abbott
though the The Kicking the Bucket List by Cathy For further information about the group
inglenook at Hopkins and its activities, please contact Chris
winter time The Forgotten Summer and The Olive Leiper on 968 199 441
is generally Farm, both by Carol Drinkwater chrisleiper1944@gmail.com
considered A Place Called Winter by Patrick Gale

the best Dominium by C J Samson
place to The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes
read, do not discharge a sunbed on the
beach in summer time when you want to
savour a good book.
Summer or winter, a librocubicultarist does

not care as he/she prefers to read in bed.
This word is a product of the Latin liber
book and cubiculum sleeping chamber.
A true book lover cannot resist buying
books. Often, however, we run short of
time to read these books and we commit
tsundoku! Tsundoku means, the act of
leaving a book unread after buying it;
typically piling it up together with other
such unread books.
Reading gives you a lot of different

experiences and perhaps the most
harrowing is hamartia, which refers to
a fatal flaw in the story that leads to a
beloved characters downfall. This may
cause the reader to turn finifugal, meaning
forgetting the ending of a book that
dissatisfied him/her.
Camposol Reading Groups members

At the time of writing, the Camposol events and trips this year. It is the profits to Cartagena for the Romans and
Fiesta team are busy with the final from these events and trips that provided Carthaginians Parade. This is a fabulous
preparations and the final touches for the an excellent 3 day Fiesta for everyone to event, steeped in history and tradition.
Camposol Fiesta which was held on 25th- enjoy. A special thank you to all of our Reserve your ticket at the Friday Fiesta
27th August. Watch out for the October wonderful volunteers helping throughout Stall on Camposol B outside the Quality
issue of the Costa Clida Chronicle where the year. Restaurant 10.30am-12.30pm
you will find Fiesta photos, results of the
Grand Prize Draw as well as competition We have agreed to organise a yearly Fiesta How to contact us:
results. and will continue to fundraise with more The Camposol Fiesta has its own
cultural trips, weekend breaks away as Facebook group. Search for Camposol
The Camposol Fiesta team wishes to well as holding local evening events. Fiesta 2017 and click join.
thank all of our supporters and sponsors Email camposolfiesta2017@gmail.com
in their involvement in our fundraising Our first fundraiser is an evening trip Visit us on our Friday Fiesta Stall
Hi everyone Market followed by lunch at the Sanctuary 27.

de Esperanza at Calasparra Included in this cost is a bus from both
I hope you are all coping with the heat; yet Everyone always looks forward to this MCC and Camposol
another really hot summer. fantastic meal - Menu - 3 starters (you get
all of them), main course choice of lamb
Everyone is now looking forward to our or salmon followed by dessert and coffee.
trips. Drinks are included throughout the meal.
Events This is a great value trip at 25 for

members and 27 non-members.
21st September - Tarragona
We have organized a 4 day trip staying in 1st December - Christmas Party at Hotel
a centrally situated 4* Hotel on a B & B Costa Costa, Mazarrn Town
basis. This is for the Santa Tecla Fiesta This will be the usual banquet style meal;
(human towers and big head parade) 6 starters (all of them), main course,
and on our last day we will be calling into dessert and coffee. There will be wine,
Cambrils on the way home. This should beer, soft drinks and water throughout
prove to be another fantastic trip. the meal. We will of course be doing our
grand Christmas Draw which includes 3 top 2018 Events
Cost is 175 pp for members and 185 pp prizes and various hampers amongst lots We will be going to the Orihuela
for non-members (single room supplement of other fantastic prizes. Medieval Market (one of the largest in
applies). Spain). This will be a fantastic day out
There is a possibility of a day trip to Entertainment is by Terry Jay by popular which also includes lunch. The date for this
Barcelona included in the trip. demand. is usually end of January or beginning of
February. Date still to be confirmed by the

Sunday October 29th - Cehegin Artisan Tickets - members 25 and non-members Ayuntamiento. Cost TBA
Wednesday March 7th - Shopping Trip to

The Sales
Day trip to Ikea and Condomina for the
sales.
Tickets for this trip will be on sale from 1st
September
April - Easter Monday Table Top Sale

and Childrens Egg Hunt
More details and trips to follow in

2018
For tickets and info please ring Shirley on

968 956 070 or Ruth on 968 956 118 or
email mccsocialclub@yahoo.co.uk
Our website is now up and running so

lots of information and photos of previous
events and of course our last trip. If you
wish to make any comments you can do so
on the blog on
www.mazarronccrsocialclub.com
Please read our T & Cs on our website.


Golfo You can also donate at the shop, Mon-Sat we are in the third turning on the left (Calle
This poor 10am until 2pm. San Juan) opposite the park on your right.
little dog had
a blockage in Cash Furniture Sales
its bladder Dont forget that jar of loose change on the If you are looking for replacement furniture
which was shelf! We can count it up and bank it. we advertise a small selection on Murcia
making his Today under MAMAS Charity, but there is
life very Purchases much more available in the shop.
difficult and Why not call in the shop and see what we
he needed have? You might find a bargain and you Check out our website where there is a link
an urgent will be helping MAMAS at the same time. to show furnishings for sale.
operation Every euro we take goes directly to help Go to mazarronanimalmedi-aid.co.uk
to remove the charity as we all give our time freely.
a cyst. With help from MAMAS this was Camposol Drop-Off Point
arranged asap and he is now making a full Collection Service Every Tuesday we are on Camposol B
recovery. For larger items we have a van available car park 10am-12pm opposite the petrol
for collection. Just contact us and we will station. We can collect items from you
We Need Your Help arrange a mutually convenient time to call there or arrange collection if needed.
In order to carry on with our work we and collect.
need:- Please contact us if you need help:
Donations Location Tel 666 186 037 or call at the shop
You may donate anything from a single Our shop is in Puerto de Mazarrn - go Email mazarronanimalmedi_aid@zoho.
item up to a house clearance. At the past the Mercadona/Lidl shopping centre com.com
moment we are desperately short of small towards the port. Just down the hill you
household items so dont throw anything will see Consum supermarket on your left. Helping You Helping Animals
away; just drop it off at the shop or on Turn left onto the road between Consum Registered Charity No 9537/1a
Camposol B car park on Tuesdays. and OClock Bar. Drive up that road and
Saturday 9th September - Fun afternoon Members 8 (non-members 10) & Spencers) Christmas shopping.
and Evening Trip to see the Gay Pride at Members 185 pp two sharing a double
Benidorm. Tuesday 31st October - Halloween Party room (non-members 200 pp)
Coach leaving 1pm, returning late. Night Dinner and Dance - fancy dress Single room members 260 (non-members
Pick up at MCC Taberna 1pm and optional. 280)
Camposol at 1.10pm. In the New Salon on MCC - 7.30pm start. Deposit required at time of booking. 95
Members 12 (non-members 14) Members 17.50 (non-members 20) pp double room & 130 single room.
Saturday 23rd September - Evening Thursday 2nd November - 4 Nights Trip New Years Eve Gala Night
Trip to see the Romans and to the wonderful Las Piramides Hotel in In the new salon on MCC.
Carthaginian parade through the Fuengirola half board. Entertainment by Paul Christie cabaret act.
beautiful historic city of Cartagena. Included in the price are two optional Gala Menu details to follow.
Pick up 4pm at Taberna, Camposol 4.10pm. trips to Malaga and Gibraltar (Marks Members 50 (non-members 55)
Non-refundable deposit of 20 required
due to limited spaces.
Friday 18th May 2018 - 3 nights Trip to

Granada B&B at spectacular Dario Comfort
2* Hotel in the heart of the historic City of
Granada. Day trip to Malaga optional.
Please be advised due to the location
bus will drop us off 300 metres from
hotel
Members 215 pp sharing a room (non-

members 230)
Members 280 pp single room (non-
members 295)
Deposit 110 pp double room 160 per
single room.
More information from:

Tony 968 956 418
Vivian 968 956 050
Angela 968 956 414
Sue at Tuesday morning market on MCC.
On first Friday of the month we will be at
Rudys, Camposol C 10am-12pm.
www.countryclubeventsgroup.org/

CRA

August was a hard month due to the hot enjoy our Mondays as much as our clients us to sell at our sales. If you have any items
weather. I think that we all suffered and enjoy being with us that you think that we could sell at our next
melted. However, here at Forget Me Not Jumble Sale, please drop the items into
we still enjoyed our Mondays albeit in a Forget Me Not is a self-funded registered the Cultural Centre on any Monday from
gentler manner! charity and we rely on local donations. 10.30am-1.30pm, or bring them along to
the next Jumble Sale. Due to storage we
Forget Me Not offers free respite care One of our fund-raising events is our really need bric-a-brac and small household
for people with dementia or a long term monthly Jumble Sale which takes place on goods as these both sell really well!
illness/medical condition. We understand the first Saturday of each month. The next
that carers need a break too sometimes one is on Saturday 2nd September. Entry Forget Me Not always welcome any new
and this is where Forget Me Not can help. is free and doors open at 10.30am and we members. Please just come along and
We meet at the Camposol Cultural Centre finish at 1pm. Refreshments are available have a chat.
every Monday from 10.30am-1.30pm. We at a small charge. Forget Me Not thanks
have qualified nurses with us all the time all those of you that come along to our See you at our Jumble Sale on Saturday
and are happy to have a chat with anyone bargain Jumble Sales and we also thank 2nd September and again on Saturday
needing advice. Our team of trained carers all of the local people who donate items for 7th October.
The new season of Ladies Chatterbox when you can be assured of a fascinating returns at 4.30pm.
begins on 14th September at 2pm in the talk on Spain and Spanish Culture. Members 10 and 12 for guests.
Cultural Centre, Camposol B. All ladies
are welcome and subscriptions are 10 Thursday 12th October - Gardeners Future events include Christmas Lunch
for the year, or 2 for a meeting to come Question Time and a Sing Along Group at Casa Nonos and Christmas Party
and see if you like us. Our aim is to create Meeting, an Evening Visit to see the
a friendly atmosphere to chat and make Tuesday 17th October Ladies Lunch at Christmas Belen in Cartagena, a Shopping
new friends or catch up with old ones, to La Caleta, Puerto de Mazarron. Trip to La Zenia for January sales, more
inform, entertain and amuse you with our Coach leaves from Camposol at 1.30pm Lunches out and a 3 Day Mini Break
programme. We meet every 2nd Thursday Tickets available in September. A deposit To Cordoba, Ronda And Sevilla; more
of the month. is required. details at the September meeting.
We have an exciting and varied programme Tuesday 14th November - Guided Trip To Its going to be a very busy year, so come
of speakers, lunches out, sightseeing Murcia to see the 15th Century Waterwheel and join us, old friends and new.
trips and mini breaks and Thursday and Museum, followed by free time in
14th September is our Enrolment Day Murcias Cathedral Square for lunch, tapas Contact Chris Leiper on 968 199 441/602
(although you can join at any meeting) and or Cathedral visit. 409 742
we are pleased to have Antonio back again Coach leaves Camposol at 10am and
We are pleased to announce the popular event at Bar Sal overlooking Day Trip to Garrucha - Friday 6th October
opening of Age Concerns new Drop- the harbour in Puerto de Mazarrn on For just 10 per person visit the local market
in-Centre with effect from Monday 11th Wednesday 6th September. At 17.50 per in Garrucha and the many shops including
September. person this is a night not to be missed. the Salvador Artisan Shoe Outlet. Menu
We will be open 10am-1.30pm Monday to Music will be provided by Melodee Duo. The del Dia is available at many of the lovely
Friday. Please join us for a tea or coffee at evening includes a light supper; your choice sea front cafs and bars. A coach will pick
Calle Valencia 12, Camposol A. of fish or meat is required when purchasing up from the Puerto de Mazarrn, Mazarrn
your tickets. Country Club and Camposol.
Black and White Ball
There are only a few tickets left for this Tickets New Years Day Swim 2018
These are available This will be held at Bahia Beach, Puerto de
from the new Drop- Mazarrn.
In-Centre. Sponsorship forms available by phoning
Camposol and Local 634 33 6484
District enquiries
please phone 634 Age Concern is available at Calle Valencia
344 589 12, Camposol A for ticket purchases and
Puerto de Mazarrn enquiries from Monday 11th September
enquiries please 10am-1pm.
phone 634 336 484
Enquiries telephone 634 344 589 (10am to
Table Top Sale - 4pm Mon- Fri)
Camposol B Events telephone 634 336 484 (10am to
Friday 15th and 29th 4pm Mon-Fri)
September Equipment Loan 634 306 927 (10am to
4pm Mon-Fri)

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By the mid- was obtained and, on 7th September 1572, that the spectre of the plague arose every
dle of the there were celebrations in the streets of few years in Mazarrn from the 16th to
16th Century Mazarrn with bull running, minstrels, the 18th Centuries, but one particularly se-
moves for trumpeters and other diversions. vere epidemic was in 1648. When news
Mazarrn to came from Cartagena of the plagues pres-
gain its inde- Mazarrn was by now a vastly different ence, access to Mazarrn was immedi-
pendence place from that at the beginning of the 16th ately restricted and journeys to Cartagena
from Lorca Century. When the Kings representative banned on pain of being ejected from the
were strong- visited the town in mid-1565 he had found town, but, by mid-June, the plague was
ly afoot with a population of perhaps 1,700. Five resi- in Mazarrn. It became an offence to
the Marquis- dents at this time were recorded as being have any sufferer from the plague in your
es of Vlez captives in Algeria! house, or to hide a death. The houses of
and Villena those thought to have been in contact with
and the Ge- Inevitably, the future was not as straight- the disease or to be suffering from it, were
noese who forward as many would have hoped. Alum boarded up and the individuals concerned
were di- prices began to fall almost as soon as the banished into the heights of the Sierra de
recting the grant of independence had been obtained Piedramala for quarantine. Their clothes
profitable and it is said that decline was already a and belongings were burnt, but this was
alum trade, at the helm. Complaints were fact of life as soon as 1588. It is said that not all.
made to the king in the late 1540s over when the Marqus de Los Vlez visited Al-
the injustices and indifference suffered by mazarrn in 1620, he described an area Another form of plague also afflicted the
Almazarrn at Lorcas hands. No doubt which was decayed and poor where there area from time to time locusts. Prayers,
there was some exaggeration in all of this, had existed, 100 years previously, one of processions and masses took place, to-
but feelings were intensified in 1562 and the most profitable mining operations in gether with journeys being made to Mur-
1563 when the Lorca Council tried to ex- Spain. He commented on how the estates cia itself to bring water blessed by San
tract further taxes from Almazarrn and of his predecessors were now idle, the Gregorio to water the fields. Mazarrns
made demands also from the Vlez and walled fortifications which had been built major locust plagues coincided in the 17th
Villena estates. It was decided to petition to protect the main part of the town were Century with the reign of Philip IV (1621-
the Court in Madrid for independence from in ruins, and the population had halved. 1665). Unfortunately, this was also a
Lorca. It all became quite fraught. Lorca, period of economic crisis, which, given
not wishing to lose an important revenue In any event, by the start of the 17th Cen- everything else faced by the people of
source, counter-petitioned. In the end, tury, Mazarrn was a moderately sized Mazarrn, made times exceptionally hard.
a judge was appointed to look into the town with two fortifications built by the Their livelihoods depended on their crops,
matter and travelled to the area. During respective Marquises (the Castillo of the some fishing, the production of red ochre
his investigations, much attention seems Marqus de Los Vlez is the single survi- (almagra) and little else. At this time it is
to have been given to promises made by vor) and a wall encircling the main hous- said that snails, the fruit of the Algarrobo
Mazarrns leaders about their prepared- es and churches of San Andrs and San and hemp seeds became important dietary
ness to build defensive works (town walls, Antonio. By the middle of the century, elements hard times indeed!
watchtowers etc) against pirate incursions Mazarrn was recorded as having around
if granted independence. 1,496 inhabitants, making it the 20th larg- If the 17th Century left a lot to be desired
est city in Murcia. However, it was around from the point of view of the ordinary in-
The out- mid-century that those twin evils of pirates habitant of Mazarrn, there is one story
come was from North Africa and plague returned to of particular interest to those of us from
success for haunt the district. One account tells how, the British Isles. It appears that, on 16th
Mazarrn. in 1640, both the castles in the town lacked November 1650, the Chief Justice Officer
H o w e v e r, munitions. In the summer of 1643, there in Lorca was notified of an English ship
there was a were almost daily rumours of raiders from with considerable contraband being at
sting in the Algeria, while, in 1652, reliable informa- Puerto de Mazarrn. It was said that
tail! The tion was said to indicate that eight Turkish the relevant official in Mazarrn had act-
document and other armed vessels were preparing in ed beyond his powers to seize the goods.
granting the Oran for a raid on Mazarrn. A Commission of Investigation was dis-
town inde- patched to Mazarrn where an English
pendence sailor who spoke some Spanish (surely
from Lorca something of a rarity!) complained bit-
was read terly about the theft of the merchandise
out in the cloths, linen, rugs and other broadly sim-
town square ilar items. The whole affair then became
and a first very heated and, through the hostility of
town council the Mazarrn inhabitants, the Committee
elected on ended up having to cease its investigation
22nd February 1565. The new town was and flee back to Lorca. Complaints were
to be known as the Villa de Almazarrn. then made by the Committee to the King,
However, to finalise independence, a large though it would seem that those involved
amount of money had to be paid to the in Mazarrn got away with their actions!
king in instalments and despite the ap-
parent prosperity of the alum trade, the Based upon extracts from the book Ex-
inhabitants of Mazarrn were extremely ploring Murcia Mazarrn by Clive
poor. So, from 1565, Mazarrn set about Bubonic plague was a constant threat at and Rosie Palmer, who have written sev-
raising the money to confirm its independ- this time as well. It was easily transmitted eral guide books on towns and regions in
ence. It was not without its problems. through maritime travel and the proximity Murcia. All the books can be viewed at and
Money disappeared en-route to Madrid of Cartagena, a city which suffered espe- obtained from www.lulu.com, or contact
and in Madrid. However, finally, the grant cially badly, did not help here. It is said clive.palmer5@btinternet.com.


Male drivers Double the risk than pollutant emissions, the devices intended target and remember, they are kilometres
women to reduce them and also a large part of per hour. Most signs are the same as in the
A combined report between the Fundacin the security systems that are shipped and UK, but a blue square is a recommended
Eduardo Barreiros and the Universidad are controlled electronically. maximum.
Politcnica de Madrid (UPM) has concluded
that men, behind the wheel, are double The process started almost three years All vehicle occupants must wear a
the risk than women. ago with the publication of the European seatbelt. If there are only 2 seatbelts
directive 2014/45/UE, which the Spanish in the back, only 2 people can sit there.
The report presented an investigation on Government hopes to have transposed Seatbelts must be worn properly too, not
the differences in accidents and incidents into legislation, via Royal Decree, before under the arm.
involving men and women in Spain and this summer, but it has been accelerated
was based on comparable ratios of the and reinforced as a result of the so-called Children are not allowed to sit in the
proportionality of the census of drivers, dieselgate, the scandal surrounding front seat. Children under 1.35 metres,
and based on the total population (using Volkswagen, and the doubts that have irrespective of their age, must sit in the
DGT and INE data). awakened in the behaviour of other back. They must also be in an approved
manufacturers. restraint suitable for them. The only
For the preparation of the report, 200,000 exception is when there arent any rear
claims produced over ten years have Although the changes still have to seats, like a sports car, or when the seats
been analysed, revealing very significant overcome pitfalls, numerous security are already occupied by smaller children.
differences in driving between men and systems under electronic control will
women. be reviewed, such as the stability Spain has a much lower alcohol limit than
programme, the airbags or the seatbelt many other countries. The best advice if
Women respect the norm more often, do pre-tensioners. youre driving is dont drink at all. The
not assume as many risky behaviours For these inspections to make sense, same applies to drugs, but if youre on
as men and that translates into fewer manufacturers must allow access prescription medication be careful as
accidents and fewer victims. Therefore the to the vehicles switchboard and these can sometimes affect your driving.
mortality rate per million drivers is more share information about those systems.
than twice as high in men as in women. In Never use your mobile when driving. That
addition, the injury caused by an accident New Rules for Pickup Trucks goes for any device. You are allowed to
involving one or two male drivers is also New rules came into force in Spain in July. use your phone as a GPS sat nav, but
double. Men are also attributed to 44.5% you mustnt touch it when youre driving.
more serious injuries. Pickup vehicles are characterised, in the Programme it before you set off and stop
main, as being a vehicle that has an area in a safe, convenient and legal place if you
The most frequent types of accidents in on its body where merchandise can be have to change it.
males are the knocking down, rollovers carried, normally in an open top area.
and frontal collisions, caused by hasty Pickup vehicles have been classified up Some traffic lights have filter arrows. If
acceleration and lack of patience, to now as a type of commercial vehicle the light is red but the filter arrow pointing
enthused by speed. In women, distraction with four wheels or more, designed and right is orange, you are allowed to turn
and not allowing a safety distance are constructed for the carriage of goods. right, just remember to give way to traffic
more common. However, despite men The cab is not integrated in the rest of the already on the main road.
taking more risks, they also perceive bodywork and with a maximum of 9 seats,
dangerous situations better. In general, including the driver. When exiting a roundabout, always exit
they are in breach of speed limits and from the right-hand lane, irrespective of
often permitted alcohol and drug rates. It is defined in the scope of the directive how many lanes there are unless signs or
They are the ones who incur the most as: A vehicle whose maximum mass is not signals say otherwise.
in voluntary imprudence. In the case of more than 3,500 kg, where the seating
consumption of alcohol and/or narcotics, positions and the loading area are not Traffic police vehicles have blue lights
they even increase the risk fivefold over located in a single compartment. From a illuminated all the time. If you see these
that posed by women. technical point of view, the configuration, blue lights it doesnt mean pull over or
use and performance of a pickup stop. They use flashing red lights to stop
Stricter ITV controls from 2018 vehicle are within the realm of those of you, or flashing white lights from the
The mandatory vehicle safety vest, a passenger vehicle and not those of a front.
the Inspeccin Tcnica de Vehculos, commercial vehicle.
or ITV, the Spanish equivalent to the If you get into difficulties or an emergency,
MOT, will become much stricter from Top 10 Tips for Driving in Spain dial 112 from any phone. The operators
2018, especially in elements relating to In Spain we drive on the right. It speak many languages, including English,
might seem like and are there to help. Try to identify
an obvious thing exactly where you are before you phone,
to say, but many as this will make it easier for help to find
people do forget. In you.
fact, the law says
we should drive as Nothing to Hide, Nothing to Fear
far to the right as After the Barcelona terrorist attack,
possible, so dont now, more than ever, please dont
go hogging lanes. use social medias to warn other
Also, remember, we drivers about our check points. You
go anticlockwise on never know who is reading your info.
roundabouts.
We keep working for your safety every
Speed limits are a day, 24 hours a day.
maximum, not a

HELP! them for gone as far afield as Scotland, Germany

We need more volunteers for our Mazarrn 6 months. and of course Spain. Its always hard to
Shop. No experience required, just a They look say goodbye to the dogs, but I am so happy
willingness to work one morning per week amazing and they have found their forever homes.
(4 hours), help sort, tidy and price donations thank you
and keep the shop looking good. Its a great to Natalie
way to meet new people, practice your Wright for
Spanish (though Spanish is not essential) taking them
and help support our charity. on. Happy
days Rubio
Now for a grumble! Its not aimed at you and Rafael.
my lovely supporters but at the system.
This is so typical and having to sort it out Blossom
for 5 donkeys in August was a complete the mule is
nightmare. Paperwork, heat, opening making good
hours, holidays, why isnt anything straight progress
forward? too. She
was rescued
We were informed about 5 donkeys in last month
the Pererra, weeks ago. All we wanted having spent
to do was get them out and give them a 20 years with We are working very hard towards our
chance, but oh no, it took 2 weeks to get her owner goal of 100,000 for more land with our
the first piece of paperwork to get them and was in GoFundMe Appeal. With the additional
passported and microchipped! The Pererra a very sorry land we will be able to provide permanent
opens 11am-3pm during August, so in state with, sanctuary to donkeys, mules, ponies
addition to running 2 shops, looking after arthritis, and animals that have been mistreated
in excess of 20 equines and numerous laminitus, or injured and have to remain with the
dogs, coping with emergency call outs s k i n charity permanently. At the moment we
and vet runs, that window for the Pererra conditions have in excess of 20 equines in permanent
was almost impossible to work with. We a n d care with several more in livery and many
eventually got the first piece of paperwork, associated more waiting to come in, but, we do not
but we needed another piece of paper for problems. have the space. Please take a look at our
the transportation. Again at the mercy of H o w e v e r, page and consider making a donation;
holidays, lunch breaks and the heat and I with injections, lotions and potions, diet, a www.gofundme.com/andreas-animal-
was tired and grumpy!! It seemed to take comfortable bed and stable and proper TLC rescue-needs-help
so long, but we now have them in AAR care this girl is doing well. If anyone would like
- 3 males and 2 females. to help sponsor this dear old girl, it would I will be on Camposol B car park every
help us. She really is a darling. Donate via Monday 11.30am-1.30pm to collect any
Take a look at our FB page and see the Paypal andreasanimalrescuemurcia@ unwanted goods. All your donations are
sheer happiness and fun Rubio and Rafael hotmail,com very gratefully received. You can also
are having. They have been rehomed to drop off at either of our shops in Roldan or
Portugal and these boys are so happy. Thank We said goodbye to India, Zante, Gerry, Mazarrn Town.
you so much to Jane Durrant for fostering Freddie and Rubi last month. They have Thank you, Andrea x

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Another World Properties combine
traditional values of honesty and integrity with Continued on page 44


Canvas covers will normally only last a couple
Continued from page 42
of seasons, so if you need to replace yours,
own and everyone is happy! All properties are Kruger Canopies have been making these
registered with the Murcian Tourist Board. and other shades for over 8 years. Their
experience means that you can choose the
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Prime Property Murcia, Bolnuevo are

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Call into their office to have a chat about your
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Could you have done with more outside

living space with better/more shade? Erecting a pagoda to give shade during the
This summer has been particularly hot and summer months is an option if you do not
shade outside was at a premium. Maybe have room for natural shade. These can
you feel that putting a lovely tree with large be made-to-measure or bought locally from
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Does your pool now look a bit tired?
As this summer was so hot, no doubt your
pool had a lot of use. The sun can cause a lot
of problems to your pool and there are often
earth tremors that can result in cracks to the
actual pool and also to the surrounding tiled
area. Now is the time to sort it rather than
leave it until next season when the problem
may well have got worse.
Polite notice from Pool Covers Spain

Now that the overnight temperature is
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of your swimming pool water will also drop.
Now is the time to start putting your pool
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Watermaid Europe SL are experts in finding

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Call Watermaid now to make your pool look
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Once your pool is up to scratch, it is time to
invest in a pool cover. WS Cover provide solar
and winter made-to-measure pool covers, so
call them now to make the most of the extra
hours of sun during September/October. WS
Cover also make made-to-measure awnings.
Does your house need re-decorating?

Has your nice paintwork now got grubby
finger marks on it? Places that might need
touching up are stairways and doorways
which get the most use.
D & B Costa Clida are specialist in Glass

Fibre Wallpaper which is imported from the
Netherlands. They also rent out scaffolding;
small and wide with a height from 2-8.2
metres. They are also there for all your
paintwork, inside and outside.
For all your interior and exterior painting and

decorating, put your trust in RJB Decorating,
the longest established legal, English painter
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friendly and reliable, see the difference a
real professional can make to your home.
Please call Martin for a professional opinion
on how to improve your dcor.
Do your curtains/furniture need a re-

vamp?
The sun can take its toll on furnishings
especially after the summer we have just had.
Curtain Call can help you complete the
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will new curtains from their range of over
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conditioning service and sell products to bathrooms the logical choice for your home. additional ones at competitive prices.
help prevent your leather from drying and
cracking which is common in Spain. They KitchensPlus1 (page 67) in San Pedro Does Your Oven and/or BBQ Need a
are also available for builders cleans, patios del Pinatar specialise in kitchen design Thorough Clean?
and deckings and professional cleaning and improvements. If you do not want to After the constant use of your oven or BBQ
for private and commercial boats and cars. totally redesign your kitchen, how about just over the summer, now is the time to get
changing the doors and/or the work surface? the professionals in! If you have rented a
This can give your kitchen a totally new look property out during the last few months the
without costing you a fortune. best solution to make your oven look as new
Call 968 184 235 is to have it professionally cleaned.
Paul the Plumber has been working in A greasy dirty oven will produce smoke and
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depending on the size of the job. With over 35 your oven clean by investing in a regular
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Within our region we have very mixed possession of cash. Sometimes a solution
communities and age groups though is that Debit Cards may eventually be
Cruise Companies operate ships to accepted though often down to the powers
suit most requirements. Several lines of persuasion.
offer reasonably priced packages with
ships departing from Barcelona, Valencia, Despite the negatives mentioned, Cruises
Alicante and Cartagena. English and are a fantastic source of relaxation, or the
Spanish are normally the main languages opportunity of letting ones hair down if so
on board. Local travel agents offer inclined. First class dining and entertainment
deals, often including free transfer and facilities on board, offer opportunities for
are inclusive of port taxes and drink visiting wonderful places - thoroughly
packages, but read the small print to recommended, but discuss with the Travel
ascertain precise details. Agent as to the Cruise Line most suited to
your individual requirements. The smaller one, also on permanent
The usual price quoted is based on two standby, is for the retrieval of yachts or
persons in a double cabin and from bitter A recent visitor in Cartagena was AIDA cruisers in difficulty. The one pictured here
experience, the controversial single Stella, I pictured from the city walls. is bringing a broken down craft back to
supplement on the majority of ships is port which I witnessed a week previously.
a pitfall, sometimes resulting in the cost This latter safety boat also performs
almost being doubled for a single passenger. emergency evacuations from ships at sea
Various lines have differing percentages as and although cruise vessels have medical
an additional supplement, with some and hospital facilities on board, it is
now offering the option of single cabins, occasionally necessary to remove the sick
but the cost is still in excess of prices or injured person for hospitalisation. Rest
advertised. assured, even when at sea safety and
medical care is excellent.
When booking direct with the Cruise Line or
through a Travel Agent, check that Credit
and Debit Cards are accepted in payment.
However, be aware that on board, Debit
Cards are not accepted by most lines. Its
Credit Card or payment by cash only for
opening the necessary on-board account. In case of anyone being a little nervous of
This has been a source of grief personally the safety at sea factor when cruising, I
on many occasions as I do not and have included two pictures of Safety
refuse to be, a holder of a Credit Card. Boats based at Cartagena and at the
Furthermore, reluctant to carry large majority of ports. The larger is the tug
amounts of cash, including that obtained safety vessel permanently on standby in
from ATMs in various ports, probably the case of emergency with any ship, be it a
most risky place to be is on a Cruise in cruise or cargo vessel.
Send your questions to Every time I cook bacon the damn thing primary source of detection.
costacalidachronicle@gmail.com goes crazy. How do I stop it?
before the 15th of the month and Gavin I hope this helps.
will do his best to point you in the right Rita
direction in the following months issue. Gavin
Hi Rita
Hello Gavin Become a vegetarian? Im kidding. Its Not sure if youll need to come and look
quite simple really. You have the wrong at this, but I have a problem with my
I have a problem with my smoke alarm. type of smoke detector. You have what washing machine. Its suddenly started
is known as an shaking when it spins. Can you help?
ionisation detector
which sees white Mags
smoke. This is what
bacon gives off when Hey Mags
its cooking. You need
an optical detector Thank you for your question. Whilst Im
as it sees black not a washing machine engineer, I may
smoke, or, to put it be able to help. Have you recently moved
simply, everything the machine? If so, then check that the
else that would burn machine is flat. Use a spirit level as this
in a normal house. may help. When a drum is wonky then it
Ionisation detectors bounces around in the frame. If its not
are actually quite this then I would call in a specialist.
dangerous as a

Many people think that a priest is someone on my desk. I dont push religion. I am interested in
who has gone from university to theological people and hope that I understand where
college and has little experience of the real I was asked to sit in on an interview a they are coming from. God is love. No
world. I want to explain something of my trainee direct entrant probation officer was more to say; everything flows from that.
background so you may understand that I to have with a man caught stealing ladies
am not from that mould. Far from it underwear from washing lines. I sat at the You will find
back of her office thinking Please dont me dressed
I have worked all my life and never ask the question I know you are going in my finery
accepted a penny from the Church. Yes, to ask. She did. A mature, no-nonsense at the Bar
I am an ordained priest in the Church lady. Why do you do it? He answered in Alandalus,
of England. A Non-Stipendiary Minister, a matter-of-fact voice To wear them of Calasparra
or Self Supporting as we are now called course! I always pin a ten bob note on the on the
(I dont like that term as sounds like a line for every item. How I managed not to s e c o n d ,
stocking!). fall off my chair trying not to laugh I will f o u r t h
never know! and fifth
I started my working life briefly in a Sundays of
bank, then after total boredom moved I then spent 40 years working with the month at
to Cadbury Brothers as a trainee sales children and families; some happy times; 11am and/or
rep. - got fat eating samples! From there mainly tough. I have met and supported at the end of
I became a Tele Ad sales manager on an parents who have tried against all the my mobile 634 386 179. If you are shy,
evening newspaper. odds to care for their children and parents email me at ahrea2@yahoo.co.uk
who have inflicted unimaginable horrors.
At the grand age of 23 I went to work as a I have been delighted in approving foster Bye for now and God bless
Housefather in a childrens home, halved carers and in recommending prospective
my salary and decided I wanted to spend adopters to the courts. Rev Andrew
my life helping people. Sounds very pious! From the age of 23 I was a lay minister
and came to ordination late in life.
Then I attended Liverpool University to
train as a probation officer. I remember Now here I am in Calasparra waiting to
sitting in my office during the miners help people. For goodness sake give me a
strike, interviewing a guy who had been ring or send an email. I will listen to you
caught shoplifting. I asked why. He replied and smile, then tell you all my problems
that he wanted to give presents of food to and a week later we will stagger into the

his wife so that she would have sex with sunlight and head for the nearest bar.
him. Bit weird in the flicker of the candle

As co-ordinator for the WARM walking terminate in Caravaca in the same way as Other Rights of Way
group Im occasionally asked about how to the Camino de Santiago de Compostela. If A rambla is a river bed that is normally
find new routes, so I thought that I would a long route has an E after its name then dry, but can quickly become a death trap
pass on some of the things that Ive learned, it forms part of a European path eg. GR7-E4 if theres a flash flood. People are killed in
in case it can be of help. runs between Andorra and Gibraltar. ramblas every year so be aware of weather
and ground conditions if you intend to
When my husband and I first came The signs walk along one. Ramblas are public rights
to Murcia, we discovered leaflets with for these of way and were used traditionally for
descriptions of local walks in various Town routes can communication between populations, so
Halls (Ayuntamientos). Other material is be anywhere they are an excellent place to walk. If its
available from the visitor centres that you on posts, deep you may not have phone coverage. It
find in the Regional and Natural Parks such trees, rocks, may also be a very hot place with little shade
as El Valle and Sierra Espua. The leaflets buildings during the summer months.
show maps of the paths (senderos) that you have to
have been officially adopted. You can also go keep your V e r e d a ,
online to Wikiloc for more. eyes open. C a a d a
This winter, or Va
The official routes are classified into 3 six of us Pecuaria
categories according to their length; GR, PR got lost on (see photo)
and SL: a new route on a map, are
because the also public
GR - Grandes Recorridos (long; more than signs were rights of way.
50km and marked in red and white stripes). on rocks and Traditionally
PR - Pequeos Recorridos (less than 50km hidden under they were
and marked in yellow and white stripes see the snow! Generally I would advise that if drovers
photo) youre doing recces in unknown terrain, you roads that
SL Senderos Locales (local; less than should go with company and carry essential were used for
10km, marked in green and white stripes). equipment (food, water, whistle, boots, the seasonal
Local Town Halls and other groups often mark sticks, adequate clothing, sticks, GPS or transfer of
other routes in a range and combination of equivalent, maps etc.) Dont separate from livestock
colours. one another and remember that mobile b e t w e e n
phone coverage isnt always available. The summer and
Obviously you dont have to walk the full snow recce (although at one point we were winter pastures or the market place.
length of any route. In the summer when its trying work out which cave we might have
too hot to go very far, well often leave home to shelter in overnight) has since become When walking on routes that youve put
early in the morning and walk for an hour, another amusing anecdote in our repertoire. together yourself which may not be within
then retrace our footsteps, just to learn the Wed pondered the idea of eating the the network of official routes, its also useful
path. I record the route on a phone App youngest should we get desperate she to know about the MP stones that you
and Martin writes notes about the various would of course have the most tender meat, see in the public mountains. The letters
decision points or any landmarks to follow. but she soon put us right with a Youd have stand for Monte Pblico and each one is
Occasionally, at points of confusion, we may to catch me first!. It was certainly true that numbered and recorded electronically in a
erect a small cairn of stones. After a while, she could run much faster than the rest of national register. Each stone is a marker on
we started combining routes and adding in us! the boundary and the public side is the one
little bits that weve discovered for ourselves opposite the letters (i.e. the lettered side
either on the ground or from walking maps. may be private land).
We try to create a circular itinerary and to

walk in both directions - you also notice If you are anywhere near the Ricote Valley
different things when following the same then I can recommend a book that may be
path in the opposite direction. Weve learned useful:
a lot of routes from our Spanish friends
or other explorers of whatever nationality Rutas por las Sierras de Ricote y del Oro
and recently took advantage of the plastic (Routes in the Sierras of Ricote and El Oro)
streamers hanging from woodland trees that by Hctor Manuel Quijada Guillamn and
mountain bikers had used to mark one of Jess Castao Molina, published March 2014
their new trails. by NATURSPORT Ediciones
On the official ISBN 978-84-96396-60-9, D.L. (Depsito
leaflets, each Legal) MU-322-2014
route has Walking Maps: in Murcia theres an
its own code excellent place to buy maps if you can find It is written in both Spanish and English and
number. For it! covers 17 routes (walk and/or bike) and
instance, the Ministerio de Fomento, Centro Nacional de describes the history, geology, biology plus
GR251 runs Informacin Geogrfica, Plaza de Las Balsas, lots of other interesting info.
from Yecla 1, 1st floor, 30004 Murcia.
to Caravaca The Tourist Information centres have a city I hope that all this rambling (no pun
de la Cruz map and can help you to locate the square. intended!) hasnt put anybody off finding
(see photo Its sort of between the Cathedral and the new routes and that youve found something
of typical University de la Merced, not too far from helpful. Despite the snow adventure, our
d o u b l e - Plaza de Cetina. The building is on the corner years of exploring have brought us the
barred cross of the square and upstairs is an Aladdins richest of memories, a lot of laughs and
sign). It cave of maps. The best scale for walking is wonderful friendships. Get out there and do
forms part 1:25000. Go to the reception desk and get some of your own exploration. Were living
of a whole a plan of how the numbering system works in a paradise which has an incomparable
network of itll help a lot when youre looking for the richness of diversity of flora, fauna, history,
Pilgrims map(s) that you want. architecture and language. I could go on!
paths that Murcia is a photographers dream!

Despite the fact that our walking season but unfortunately it had broken! However, estal building that we passed on our re-
hasnt started officially, Martin said and everyone kept their nerve and all inched turn. Sadly though, not once was the lunar
now for something completely different safely along the ledge. eclipse apparent!
and on Monday 7th August, he took us on a
Full Moon Walk in the beautiful area near Peoples motivations for going on WARM
to the Rambla de Perea and the Fuente de walks are varied. The magical atmo-
Caputa, not far from Mula. sphere demanded slow appreciation and
so this was by no means an energetic
On the administrative front were still await- route (though we do have them too!) Af-
ing a reply from the Comunidad Autnoma terwards, sitting together in the darkness
de la Regin de Murcia. Our application to on the rocks by the stream, enjoying a
be registered as a non-profit making or- cool beer and picnic, the atmosphere just
ganisation was submitted for approval in seemed to embody the contentment and
the middle of June and well have to wait satisfaction of sharing the experience.
at least until September before receiving a The thunder, lightening and rain just three
reply. Hopefully all the documentation will hours previously had cast a little doubt Hopefully, you can make out the photos
comply with their criteria and well then be over the sensibility of the excursion. How- it was dark!
able to apply for the CIF (Certificado de ever, locally there had been very little rain
Identificacin Fiscal - legal identification and the opportunity to observe the partial For those on the mailing list, more photos
number for the club) which will allow us lunar eclipse was too good to miss. can be seen on the WARM Facebook page.
to buy affordable insurance for the group.
Until were in a position to buy the insur- As the skies The next WARM walks will be on:
ance weve decided to get everyone to sign darkened Saturday 9th September Casa Forestal La
a Disclaimer form before doing any route further and Mahoma
(an Hoja de Descarga Voluntaria de Re- we reached Saturday 16th September Rio Chicamo
sponsibilidades y Aceptacin de Riesgo). more secure
footing, we Full details of future outings will be sent
Martins Full Moon Walk were able to automatically to those who are already on
This was look about the WARM mailing list, normally a fort-
over rocky us, trying night ahead. If anyone would like their
t e r ra i n , to identify email address to be added please contact
ducking un- the constel- me (Jessica) on Warm2005@gmail.com
der pine lations with
branches, a phone
trying to App and the
avoid their shiny build-
roots and by ings of the
torchlight we pueblos that
managed to we could
manoevre make out under the moonlight. We fol-
our way to lowed an open camino up to the high ridge
the tricky that looks down over
bit! After a the RM15, the res-
bit of clam- ervoir El Ciervo, and

bering over the rear of Mula Cas-
the shiny tle. In previous years
boulders in this latter has been
the rambla floodlit at night, but
(and with a surprising background murmur sadly this year it isnt
of the water) and not a few ouches, we (due to a dispute be-
encountered a dead-end. It did actually tween the Town Hall
appear like the end, but previous recces and the owners).
had taught us that there is a narrow ledge Next time youre on
under the cliff beside the 5 metre high wa- the RM15 look up
terfall, where we could squeeze by. The and you should be
mountaineering cable in the rock face nor- able to make out the
mally gives a welcome sense of security, white ex-casa-for-

September dials down the heat to make cehegineando, bands festival, religious Sunday 10th September - Free Guided
your much-loved outdoor events more ceremonies and more than 100 private Tour of Historic Mula. 11.30am from
welcoming. Theres always an inviting rented marquees in Recinto Ferial. Dont Tourist Office
choice of entertainment throughout your miss the Free Festibando by Azcar
region to inspire and rejuvenate your spirit. Moreno, Celtas Cortos, King frica, MURCIA
Stay informed online with the Chronicle Natalia, Wichy de Maya, Moy Gomar, Ana www.turismodemurcia.es
and the relevant tourist office websites. Mena, Sofa Mateos, Manu Garca, and T: 968 358 749
more, scheduled for the 12th. Check with
BULLAS the tourist office website for specific event YECLA
www.bullas.es dates/times. www.turismo.yecla.es
T: 968 652 244 T: 968 754 104
Sunday 3rd September Zacatin Market Saturday 16th Explore The History And Yecla Free Jazz Festival 15th 20th
Heritage of the Old Quarter on a tour September
Sunday 3rd September Free Urban And which visits the Archaeological Museum, Friday 15th - Concierto De Yoko,
Cultural Development Guided Walk Main Street, the Church of La Concepcin Rokavieja Y Combo Calada @ Recinto
showing Bullas of the early twentieth and the Casa Jaspe. After this you can also Feria de Septiembre
century. 11am/12pm/1pm visit the school of wine in the Palacio de la Saturday 16th - Concierto De Marlon @
Tercia. The tour is in Spanish (there are Recinto Feria de Septiembre
CALASPARRA info boards in English on many buildings), Concierto De Sole Gimnez @ Recinto
www.turismocalasparra.es lasts approx. 2 hours and you should wear del antiguo cuartel de la Guardia Civil
T: 968 745 325 comfy walking shoes. Meet 11.30am. Sunday 17th - Concierto De Fangoria @
Lest We Forget: the Murcia branch of the Real de la Feria
Royal British Legion is now established. The Archaeological See of Begastri is Monday 18th Concierto Jvenes
Murcia.secretary.rbl@gmail.com opened for tours on Saturdays and Sundays Clsicos Del Son @ Recinto del antiguo
at 10.10am, 11.15am and 12.20pm. 2 cuartel de la Guardia Civil
Fiesta until 9th September per person. The tour begins with a video Tuesday 19th Espectculo El Patio
Thursday 7th September - Nuria Ferg presentation followed by a guided tour De Mi Casa @ Recinto del antiguo
in the Main Square @ Sanctuary de to see the remains of the Iberian culture cuartel de la Guardia Civil
Esperanza, Calaspara 11pm before the IV century BC. Wednesday 20th - Espectculo El Auto
De Papa @ Recinto del antiguo cuartel
Saturday 9th September Mocadades de la Guardia Civil
Sinfonico joins the Association Band of
Music to close the 2017 Fiesta @ Auditorio Saturday 16th September Guide of
Cine Rosales. 10pm Archaeological Museum and San
Cayetano Market where you can savour
CARAVACA some of the local produce. 11am from the
www.turismocaravaca.org Museum 4
T: 968 702 424
Friday 1st September - the renowned RTVE
choir perform a selection of religious and
secular music in the Basilica-Sanctuary.
More info from the Tourist Centre.
Sunday 17th September Free Walk to The Eco Park (Tourism Activity Park) Coto
Caravaca from Basilica-Sanctuary de las Maravillas has activities for all the
visiting various churches and historic family with a choice of paintballing, horse
buildings. 11.15am riding, an assault course, a Quidditch pitch
as well as much more for all ages. There
Open through to 1st December 2017: a is also a campsite within the park and
Renaissance Art Exhibition entitled refreshments are available in the bar. The
Signum is staged at the Antigua Iglesia park is open throughout each weekend.
de la Compania de Jesus, the former For more info and entry at other times
church in the old city centre. Dating from please telephone 691 200 353 or access Saturday 23rd September 8km Free
the 15th and 16th centuries, there are some www.cotodelasmaravillas.com Walk Amongst the Vines of the Wine
spectacular works of art on display. Route with wine tasting from Bodegas
JUMILLA Barahonda. 9.15am (check with Tourist
CEHEGN www.jumilla.org Office point of departure)
www.turismocehegin.es T: 968 780 237
T: 968 723 550 Sunday 24th September Free Guided
Saturday 2nd September heralds Fiestas MORATALLA Tour of Historic Yecla with the chance to
in honour of the Virgen de las Maravillas www.ayuntamientomoratalla.net taste some of the local tapas. 11am from
and begins with an opening speech in Sala T: 968 730 208 Basilica of La Purism.
Camelot by Ana Carrasco, a professional Saturdays & Sundays in September
rider from Cehegin; celebration of visit Castillo Fortaleza of Moratalla Saturday 30th September Guide of the
Huertanos day (Orchards); and 10.30am-2pm & 4.30pm-6pm 2 Olives of Yecla. 3
procession of the Virgin. Book at Tourist Office
Friday 8th to 14th a full programme MULA

of entertainment including concerts, www.mula.es
childrens activities, exhibitions, dancing, T: 968 661 501
bullfights, 3rd edition of the tapas tour Sunday 10th September Artisan Market

Christian Fellowship WELCOME HOUSE

A different way of doing church
https://sites.google.com/site/
casawelcome2013
Recently we took part in a Treasure Hunt

during our Sunday gathering and we didnt
even need to leave our seats, however we
did have to change the venue at the very
last minute as Alfonso had a lay in after a
late evening the day before!
No matter, it just added to the adventure

and everyone got to see Jean and
Andrewss cabin in the making.
Our subject was everyday sayings that

actually have been taken from scripture.
Everyone took part and gave us clues to
their particular saying, while we puzzled
over the answers.
The point is that non-Christians and

Christians alike often quote scripture
without even realising it.
I challenge you to think of something you

might often say like eat drink and be
merry or a leopard doesnt change his
spots and I will be surprised if you cant
find it in scripture.
The Bible is full of hidden treasures and

is as relevant in our everyday lives today
as it was when it was written over two
thousand years ago.
In Matthew 13, Jesus talks about Gods

kingdom being like hidden treasures. You
might have to dig before you can find it
and even give up everything you have to
get it.

We are Gods treasure, but long ago in the
garden of Eden we were lost to sin, but
John 3:16 tells us that God loved us so
much that He sent His one and only son to
die for us that we might be saved. Jesus
paid the price for us because God wanted
to welcome us back into His kingdom, so
we now have the opportunity of once again
being Gods treasure.
In another verse, Jesus talks about storing

your treasures in heaven, not here on
earth; Matthew 6:19
After all theres no pockets in a shroud!
If you would like to contact us regarding

anything we have publicised or may be
planning in the future, or just for a chat
our contact details are:
lynda.spain@hotmail.co.uk
derek.tycymru@talktalk.net
Tel: 633 447 937
Welcome House can be found at 3A

Campillio y Suertes, Cehegin.

It is with the on their faces; a real friend to everyone. your ticket early.
greatest regret He really will be sadly missed by all the
that we have Lions and our supporters. We are also having a Race Night at
to announce Marianos, Camposol A on 21st September.
that our new The 8 entry includes a chicken & chips
President, Alan supper. Come and join us for what
Aldrich has promises to be a fun filled evening. This
unexpectedly is NOT BIG SCREEN horse racing. You can
passed away own a horse, appoint your own jockey and
after a short bet on your own horse. It is really good
illness. Alan fun!!!! Tickets will be available from our
was a very Table Top Stall outside Oscars, Camposol
prominent B on Friday mornings or by ringing 622
and popular 467 497
member of the
Lions for 9 On November 3rd we have an event with a
years and his difference. Come and join us at Marianos,
wife Janice is Camposol A for an evening with hypnotist
also a member. Ed Temples. Again tickets available from
In order to carry on the Table Top Stall our Friday Table Top Stall.
Alan had several plans for fundraising in as Alan would like, we really do need more
his year as President and we as a club will items to sell. Please contact us on 968 If you would like to join us, just come
do our best to see that his hopes and plans 956 410 if you have any items that you no along and participate in one of our monthly
for the year can be realised. His duties will longer need and we can arrange collection. meetings (1st Monday of the month at Cats
be carried out by our Vice President, Tom All items sold go towards what Lions do Bar, Camposol A) and you can find out first-
Harrison and retiring President Andrew best; Helping Those In Need. hand how YOU can make a difference!
Brown.
Events More information can be obtained by visiting
Many of you will remember Alan from our We are looking forward to 14th September our website www.lionsmazarron.org
Friday Table Top Stall. He often sounded when we have the annual Lions Garden
like the perfect market trader and had Party. Please ring 605 112 205 for your
many customers leaving with a huge smile ticket. Places are limited so please buy
Insurance is great when you need to selling you three years cover, but the guaranteed because God has promised it.
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Personal rant - they claim they are inheritance until the redemption of
All-in-all insurance is a gamble. Many those who are Gods possession to
of my friends do not insure their house. the praise of his glory Ephesians 1v
Those without mortgages argue that over 13,14
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the Al Kasar Centre. Come and join us. We
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bad stuff happening; it is only there to and chat over a cup of tea or coffee and
compensate for the consequences. You learn about God and what He can do for
are not better protected with insurance YOU.
just maybe, if you are fortunate, better
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all the time. on the website.
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How To Reduce Being A Victim Of of your entrances? Main rear/front door (does it have at least
Burglary Is visibility blocked by brick walls, trees, 2 locks?)
Due to a recent increase in burglaries, shrubs?
Camposol residents have formed Night
Patrol Teams. Teams are looking out for
burglars/suspicious behaviour and working
with the Local Police and Guardia Civil.
The more barriers the bigger the

Trim hedges to 1 metre from the ground deterrent.
and tree branches 2 metres above the This method is known as the onion peeling
ground, thus providing a 1 metre window. technique - the more layers the better the
At night, are entrances to your house and protection.
Successful operations have seen crime- grounds well lit?
free nights and these Patrols will continue Install an alarm that is monitored by a
alongside other undercover procedures. central monitoring centre who will call the
Intelligence information on local known police if you are burgled.
criminals and drug addicts has been
forwarded to the police.
Top Tips
In simple terms, look at your property as a
burglar would.
From the road, can you obtain good sight

Install dusk-to-dawn
lights all around your
property, especially
if no street lights.
Passive infrared Secure your own property and look at
lights are not to be absent neighbours properties. Remove
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level white lighting. Wash the terrace down etc to make it look
Ensure access to lived in.
your property is
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that are lockable.
Remember, if something looks suspicious
Look at how many to you it most probably is.
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Gate to terrace and will send you a message prior to
Front reja door (does authorisation, so keep a check on your
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It has been an incredibly hot summer customers, supporters and donators. Bless
for all. It is always a challenge keeping you all for your kindness.
food stored in readiness for delivering
to our dear families when it is so hot. Drop off Point
Nevertheless, we have been truly blessed
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big thank-you to the Harlequin Choir who
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September and we welcome all our regular
So summers been, the barbies have been The average costs for kennel fees over the
cooking away, its still hot and our rescue last few months has been some 5,850 and
and homing teams have been doing sterling vets and medication a further 4,700 each
work. In July we rescued 13 dogs and homed month, so if you can help in any way we and
19 - 12 to the UK, 1 to Norway and the rest our dogs will be very grateful. Donations
to homes in Spain. All are settling in to their or sponsorship can be made through our
forever homes and doing well. At the time website www.noahsarcmurcia.com, our
of writing (mid-August) we have rescued a Facebook page at NoahsArc Mazarron or in
further 8 and homed 4. We currently have either of our shops in Camposol and Puerto
68 dogs in kennels. de Mazarrn.
Our van runs Monday, Wednesday and Friday
for the collection of any unwanted furniture,
bric-a-brac, clothes, books etc. house
clearances and to deliver items purchased in
our shops. We can also arrange Ecoparque
runs and movement of furniture for a
Take a look at our website or Facebook page
donation. Just pop into our Camposol shop
for some of the older girls and boys still
or phone to arrange an appointment.
waiting to give you their love.
Rescue phone 699 352 818
Ways to Help
Camposol Shop 634 332 335
If you would like to offer a permanent or
Mon to Fri 10am-2pm. Sat 9.30am-1.30pm

foster home please get in touch. Details of
Puerto de Mazarrn Shop 634 364 553
our dogs needing your help can be found on
Mon to Sat 10am-2pm
our website or Facebook page.
In July Ella was found abandoned in a

garden, confused and unhappy. She is a
beautiful Labrador cross around two months
old and in good health. She is currently in
kennels, but if you can offer her a home
please get in touch.
Buster has been with us a lot longer. He

is a gorgeous lively lad that loves to play
and is great with children and other dogs.
A Labrador cross, he is four years old. He
has been with us in kennels for the last two
and a half years and would love to find a
permanent or foster home.

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Bi-lingual Evangelical Church in Fuente Invite Him into your life and feel the You need to find the Lord.
Alamo difference.
Im not talking about happiness here. Im
Christians Have More Fun. A recent survey in Australia interviewed talking about real, deep-seated joy. I could
If youre not a Christian or not a regular 1,000 people in the latter years of their give you 50 and make you happy, but once
reader of our article, does the heading lives and asked them, What would you do youve spent it, it would all be forgotten.
surprise you? differently if you had your time again? Real joy lasts for ever.
Doesnt it conform to your image of a
Christian? The most popular answer was Spend less For certain, life is good when you are happy,
Perhaps it isnt it what you expect from a time working and more with friends and but real, deep-seated joy is experienced
church? family. when others are happy because of you.
Arent Christians supposed to be bound The second was Have more fun! Are you bringing joy into the lives of others?
by lots of rules and regulations? Dont You could just cling on to who you are and
they have to wear dowdy clothes and live As we journey through life we make many not allow the Lord to change you, but youll
insular, dull lives? mistakes and if were smart we learn from never know what you are missing.
them. We can learn from our own mistakes.
Nothing could be further from the truth. We can learn from other peoples mistakes, Join us on Sunday morning. Come and
We believe in a God who loves us, who but the worst mistake we can make is not experience the love and joy found with
wants the best for us. He did not put us to learn at all. those who know the Lord. Have some fun.
on this earth to be miserable! He can fill Dont make the mistake of not having Lighten up.
your life with joy. You really ought to give fun.
Him a try. Our Sunday morning services start at
God wants you to have some fun. True joy is not connected to your 11.30am at Calle Espinar 13, Fuente Alamo.
circumstances; it is connected to your
We live in a world that doesnt offer much heart. For more information telephone Rachel
joy. Where do you look to for the source of your (English) on 618 963 976 or Pastors Gins
Have you watched the news recently? joy? Is it the TV? The media? If so you and Toi (Spanish) on 629 283 080
God wants you to lighten up a little. need to find another source.
-IR Verb Endings In Present Simple Now for the ending changes which indicate just stick with: viven means they live and
who is the person or persons are who live. that will be just fine!
We are still working on our Present Simple These are as follows:
Tense of verbs and the changes that they There are of course many other standard
make depending on which group they fall o imos ir verbs that behave in the same way;
into. es s for example:
e en escribir (to write)
To understand how the present simple abrir (to open)
tense works we have to divide verbs into You will notice that these are not recibir (to receive)
three categories: dramatically different from the -er verb
1. Standard verbs which follow simple endings. In fact there are only two forms If you remember we saw in the last article
regular patterns. (1st and 2nd persons plural) which vary. I that occasionally the first person singular
2. Root-changing verbs which also follow like to think that ir verbs have a slight (I) form does its own thing. This also
regular patterns. identity problem. They are inclined to copy happens with some standard -ir verbs: for
3. Irregular verbs of which there are only er verbs and the drop of a hat. example:
four. salir (to go out)
Now lets put our example verb together: The first person I go out is salgo, but the
We are currently still in category 1 and we rest of the verb is completely regular.
have looked at the changes made to ar Vivo Vivimos Likewise conducir (to drive) - conduzco
and er ending verbs. In this article we Vives Vivs (I drive)
will look at standard ir ending verbs, Vive Viven or (to hear) - oigo (I hear)
which will mean that one main category will or makes some other minor spelling
have been dealt with. I cant resist reminding you what this all adjustments although it remains a standard
means, just in case you are losing the plot: verb.
Lets take a common ir verb Vivir which vivo (I live)
means to live. Remember that the first vives (you live when theres only one I see Ive got rather carried away this
thing we must always do is separate the you) month, so you will be sad to know we
ending ir from the root Viv. This is a vive (he lives, she lives, it lives, and the havent got time to discuss or any further.
basic procedure that we need to get into more formal - you live)
the habit of doing whenever we are dealing vivimos (we live) Hasta el mes que viene!
with verbs. vivs (you live when theres more than
one you) Jane Cronins Step by Step Spanish
As we have seen with our previous standard viven (they live or more rarely the more articles are available as e-books at www.
verbs, the root Viv will not vary, so we can formal you, when theres more than one janecronin.eu where you can also obtain
repeat it for all six changes. you to be formal to). Janes Step by Step Internet Spanish
course.
Viv Viv Now you can understand why its not terribly
Viv Viv convenient to repeat all of that every time!
Viv Viv Just in case that last one has upset you,

Four Years Of Devoted Care Comes To the work Sue started. Though we knew it was coming, we are
An End totally devastated now Sue has finally left
With great sadness, Cruz Azul Murcia Sue taught us well and left us in a good us, said Cruz Azul president, Lyn Baines.
announced the loss of their founder member position to carry on her dream said one We will ensure Cruz Azul goes from
and Vice President, Sue Thomason. Sue volunteer. strength to strength because thats exactly
had known she had cancer for some what Sue wanted. We intend to pursue her
months and knew she would not survive it, dream.
but she was a determined lady who worked
stoically until her very last days, putting Sue wasnt one for fuss and she didnt
her all into saving the animals she loved. want a funeral service. She wanted peace
for herself and peaceful lives for the
Sue joined Lyn Baines in July 2013 to form animals she cared about so much. She
the charity Cruz Azul, whose aims are to had expected a long future working with
help people on reduced or low incomes Cruz Azul and requested that instead of
to care for their pets and to promote attending a pointless ceremony, if anyone
responsible pet ownership in the Murcia would like to pay their respects for the
region. During those four years, Cruz work she accomplished, the best thing
Azul also developed their trap, neuter and they could do for her is make a donation to
return programme for feral cats. Sue was Cruz Azul to help all the volunteers move
instrumental in helping local urbanizations into the future she is sadly missing.
reduce their feral cat colonies by giving not
only her experience, but also providing the You can do this via PayPal to info@
essential traps to supporters of this work. Apart from the day-to-day management of cruzazulmurcia.com
the Cruz Azul Centre and her work for
Renowned for her extensive retail the trap, neuter, return programme, Sue Rest in Peace, dear Sue. We continue the
experience, Sue single-handedly set up was well known in the animal rescue arena work you started.
and managed the Cruz Azul Donation as being caring and supportive of both
Centre in San Javier. The Cruz Azul people and animals. She was often the one Cruz Azul Murcia is a registered charity
Centre has become very popular and getting up every three hours to hand-rear (No. 11.720/1a) and exists to provide
has gained a reputation for quality items abandoned pups and kittens at her house veterinary care for the sick and injured
and prices. It is the main fundraiser for until they were found new homes. She also pets of people in need and to promote
the charity. Sue gathered a network of welcomed dogs to her home to test their responsible pet ownership. If you or
volunteers to support her and, though cat friendliness before being adopted. Sue someone you know needs help, or
not unexpected, they are devastated at went above and beyond. you would like to volunteer or donate,

the loss of their team manager and dear please call 693 017 617 or visit www.
friend. They are determined to continue cruzazulmurcia.com

Cabo de Palos Market Sun Real del Puerto in the Marina at 9pm lasting Wednesday 13th September - Free Guided
approx 1hr. Book your tickets at www. Boat Trip (in English) from La Manga
Cartagena cartagenapuertodeculturas.com or from to Santiago de Ribera 12.15pm Booking
www.cartagena.es any of the Cartagena Puerto de Culturas essential at Tourist Office
Tel 968 128 800 Market Mon Museums.
Roman & Carthaginian Fiesta 15th 24th Friday 1st & 8th September Historical Visit Friday 15th October - Endurance Swim
September to Roman Theatre Museum (in Spanish) Mar Menor 500 mtr/1,500 mtr/6,000
This fiesta is one of the most famous in the 11am from La Muralla Punica 13 mtr starting in La Manga crossing over to
Murcia region. Angel Mateo Charris designed Santiago de Ribera. For more information
this years poster featuring an elephant that Saturday 2nd, 9th & 16th September go to www.endurancesport.es/
symbolizes the Carthaginian army. Nocturnal Visit to Roman Theatre 9pm swimmarmenor
12 (9th 10)
Thursday 21st September is designated as a San Pedro del Pinatar
holiday in Cartagena Thursday 7th September - Discover the www.sanpedroturismo.com
Roman Theatre Museum & Guided Tel 968 182 301 Market Thurs
Every Saturday in September, enjoy Family Route of Historic Cartagena 11am from Sunday 3rd September - Endurance Swim
Activities in the majestic Roman Theatre La Muralla Punica 13 Mar Menor 500 mtr/1,500 mtr/6,000
in Cartagena. This will be during the Roman mtr. For more information go to www.
and Carthaginian Fiesta. For children 6-12 Thursday 7th September Free Cinema in endurancesport.es/swimmarmenor
years, they can learn about the 2nd Punic Archaeological Museum The Year 78AD
War and dress up in period costumes. 11pm. (in Spanish) 9.45pm Sunday 3rd September - Free 2hr Bird
Tickets for 4 available from the Roman Watching, especially Flamingos. 6pm
Theatre Museum. Thursday 14th September Free Cinema from Las Salinas Visitors Centre. Booking
in Archaeological Museum Pompeii (in essential at Tourist Office. Take binoculars,
Spanish) 9.45pm food & water.
La Union Friday 8th September Free 3hr Full Moon

www.ayto-launion.com Walk 8pm from Molino de Quintn. Booking
Tel 868 049 941/692 925 970 Market essential at Tourist Office. Take food &
Tues water.
Tues Sun in September Free Guided
Tour of Mining Park 6-8pm. Book at Sunday 24th September Free 3hr Walk
Tourist Office along the Beach 10am from La Charca
de Coterillo Car Park. See birds from the
Los Alcazares observatories and the flora, fauna and small
Sunday 1st October - Endurance Swim reptiles that will be identified along the paths
Mar Menor 500 mtr/1,500 mtr/6,000 that cross the pine forest.
mtr starting from Isla Perdiguera. For more
information go to www.endurancesport. Torre Pacheco
es/swimmarmenor www.torrepacheco.es
Tel 968 579 937
San Javier Organised Dog Walking
www.murciaturistica.es/en/san_ Start keeping fit and take your dog on some
Sounds of the Sea javier/ organized dog walks.
Join an Evening Cruise With Music during Tel 968 172 041 Market Thurs Friday 1st September Parque de los Patos,
September around Cartagena Port. Tickets Balsicas 6pm

cost 12 pp and leaves from the Escala Santiago de Ribera 968 571 704 - Friday 8th September Plaza Ayuntamiento,
Market Wednesday Torre Pacheco 6pm
Saturday 9th September Plaza de la
Iglesia, Roldan 6pm
Sunday 10th September Parque de los
Pinos, Dolores de Pacheco 10.30am
Sunday 24th September Free 1hr

Guided Tour to the Windmill & Ermita del
Pasico 10.30am (English)/12pm (Spanish)
from Molino del Pasico. Booking at Tourist
Office
IFEPA Antiques Exhibition Friday 29th

September Sunday 1st October. Tickets 5
(3 with discount) (see page 67 for more
details)

XV Antiques Fair At IFEPA, Torre Madrid, Asturias, Cantabria, La Rioja, and Saturday and 11am-8.30pm on
Pacheco Aragon, etc. There will also be exhibitors Sunday.
From Friday September 29th to Sunday from other countries, such as France and
October 1st the IFEPA Trade Fair and the UK. The ticket price is 5 but 3 if you present
Exhibition Centre in Torre Pacheco will the discount ticket at the box office.
once again be the host venue for lovers The Antiques Fair will show visitors the More information at www.ifepa.es
of antiques, vintage and retro items. It wonders of the antique world including
is a must visit for those interested in furniture, lamps, fans, armchairs,
unique and unusual pieces, affordable dressers, tableware, telephones, plates,
collectibles, art and antiques. mirrors, typewriters, thimbles, perfumes,
toys, books, silver, jewellery, crystal,
The IFEPA team has been organizing dolls, shawls, nails, posters, sticks etc.
this event for the past 15 years in which can be purchased direct from the
collaboration with the company Llobregat seller. Items will be sold with a certificate
Serveis Firals, which was responsible for of purchase and delivery can be arranged
introducing this type of fair to Spain after if needed. There will be a huge range of
it being so successful in France. From the items and prices to attract collectors,
outset this fair has been well received professionals, amateurs and antique
and, according to information provided lovers.
by AFE-Association of Spanish Trade
Fairs, it is one of the most visited fairs in As in previous years, one of the exhibited
the country. pieces will be raffled and visitors can
participate by filling in their details at
This year approximately 100 companies the entrance hall. In addition there will
will participate, occupying an area of be several free workshops for visitors, on
15,000 square metres of exhibition space. painting, cloth printing, etc. To register
The exhibitors come from practically for these workshops take a look at the
all the autonomous communities, website www.desembalajemurcia.
predominantly the Valencian Community, com
but also from Andalusia, Murcia, Castilla
La Mancha, Catalonia, Castile and Leon, Opening hours are 11am-9pm on Friday

Calling All Singers! SABS Harmony teaching tracks and music; just go to great weekend, with a chance to make
College Now In Its Third Year the website www.sabs.es and click new friends as you sing together. Yes its
on the Harmony College tab for full quite hard work, but such fun too. On
Do you like to sing alone in the shower or information. the closing afternoon, everyone will get a
with friends? chance to perform to an invited audience
Are you in a choir and looking for Singers of all ages will be very welcome of family and friends.
something a little different to enjoy as a and can enjoy singing in a mens, ladies
group? and mixed chorus. You will learn two a Lyn goes on to remind us of the relaxation
cappella songs during the weekend. time Get to know your new friends better
Maybe you have never sung in a group at the Afterglows at the end of each day.
before? Whatever the problem we can We will be based at the Hotel Costa Narejos This is a very unique time when people
help you! in the lovely resort of Los Alczares in get together to chat and sing.
Murcia. The Hotel Costa Narejos is by the
In just one weekend, this coming October beach and you can bring your family if Full details of the SABS Harmony
2017, the Spanish Association of you would like to. College can be found at http://
Barbershop Singers (SABS) offers a www.sabs.es/cm2/music-search/
unique opportunity to singers everywhere harmony-college-2017 or email
to learn a cappella four-part harmony. registrations@sabs.es to find out how
you can become involved in this very
If you like to sing and have never tried special weekend. Places are limited and
this before, you will love it! are being snapped up fast, so please
make sure you register today. We dont
If you are an old hand, there will definitely want you to be disappointed!
be something new to learn from fabulous
champion quartet, PZAZZ, who are being SABS - committed to encouraging
flown in from the UK, especially to work barbershop singing throughout Spain,
and play with us. Portugal and the Canary Islands.
Put the date October 6th - 8th in your

diary now and enjoy this special SABS is very keen to spread the joy of
weekend! learning a cappella (singing without a
Its not too late to sign up and get your backing track) throughout Spain.
We had a wonderful
time at our last
event which is open
to everyone who
likes to sing said
SABS President,
Lyn Baines, Its a

MABS Mar Menor

Eden Hair & Beauty located on the and the music was supplied by DJ Keith was a great evening and I would like
Condado de Alhama resort held a Fashion Hayter Silver Dollar Disco. to thank everyone who supported it
Show Extravaganza with Grafeeti fashion both the businesses and our clients.
at their Salon in Al Kasar on Sunday 20th The hair and
August. make-up for Eden Hair
the show & Beauty is
The audience was treated to a contemporary was created the premier
dance display from Vogue Dance School by Melissa Hair and
before the models demonstrated the Croarkin one Beauty Salon
collection of Grafeeti clothes by Carmen of the Eden on Condado
Wright. Hair stylists de Alhama in
and Michelle a their luxury
member of the premises in
Eden Beauty Al Kasar. It
team ably is a popular
provided the l o c a l
commentary. business
Guests were w h i c h
able to has been
purchase the open for 3
clothes following the show. years. They
offer the full
Eden Hair & Beauty had joined with local range of hair care including cuts, blow
businesses in the Al Kasar Town Centre, dries and colour and offer Wella products.
amongst these Bokao Family Bar offered
The range included beach, day and evening special cocktails and El Rincon offered an Eden Beauty includes comprehensive
wear for both children and adults and the excellent Fashion Show 3 course menu beauty treatments such as manicures,
clothes are available to purchase ongoing del noche, allowing clients to dine whilst pedicures, massages and facials and
from Eden Hair & Beauty. The show also watching the red carpet activity. this family business offers quality
included accessories from Jackies Bags. products in a luxury salon environment.
Leeanne Croarkin owner of Eden Hair
A fully fitted red carpet was provided and Beauty said This evening gave Give Eden a call on 620 072 536 to make
by Condado Property Management & us the chance to show our clients some your appointment and experience the
Handymen to provide glamour to the superb clothes and to showcase the hair luxury salon experience.
runway. Photography was by Tina Hayter and make-up services we can provide. It www.condadohairandbeauty.com
The Mazarrn Bahia Alpha Leos spent up of the Camposol B evening area prior of the Los Palacios Gardening Group who
the majority of the last month finalising to the event & litter-picked the Fiesta A helped the Leos weed the area for the
their preparations for this years Camposol Sector daytime area at the end of each Under 12s Treasure Hunt, also to D Sector
Fiesta. morning. Gardening Group & the other volunteers
who helped us set up the various Leo areas
Our dear friend Jane Taylor came to the & finally to the Leos Parents Committee
Leos in early Spring this year asking for & Leo family members who helped to run
an increase in childrens events & activities the many day & evening activities.
throughout the Fiesta weekend & together
with the support of Jackie Drewe & Sue September sees the end of the long school
Tinkler of the Fiesta Committee plus our summer break & Leo Club Members will
good friend Colin Thackwell of Forget Me have a quieter month as they prepare to
Not the Leos did everything possible to return to their studies. The new school
honour her wish a huge #leoroar goes year will not only see some of the younger
out to Jackie, Sue & Colin plus the members Leos entering ESO (Secondary), but also
The Fiesta marked the return of the land a few of the older & long standing Leos
train to Camposol! The daytime CompuTrain will be changing schools as they enter
was sponsored by Julie Townsend & Bachillerato (6th Form) or take up other
Chris Jennings of Compusurf who kindly further education courses. We wish these
donated all takings to the Leos Community Club Members all the very best in their
Projects Fund our thanks and a big chosen career paths.
#leoroar for their continued support.
The Mazarrn Bahia Alpha Leos hold
During the Fiesta, Club Members ran or official meetings at 7pm on the 1st & 3rd
assisted in a total of 20 different activities Fridays of the month in the Camposol
over the weekend for which they made Cultural Centre. The Club is open to
a grand total of 28 signs! In addition to children aged 12-18 years. For more
running their daytime stall activities, plus information contact Gina Barker (Lions/
the evening Chill Out Area & Childrens Leo Club Advisor) at mazarronleos@
Train Ride, the Leos assisted in the set- gmail.com


August/September is generally a quiet pine trees chatting between themselves.

month in the birding world as most of our They continually call to each other making
summer residents have finished breeding sure they keep in touch and are alert
and the frenetic activity associated with to any dangers. If you listen to some
raising a family has been completed. recordings it shouldnt take too long to
Migration will shortly be underway, but start recognising some of the more familiar
the majority will still be enjoying a break calls of Crested, Coal and Great Tits as
and feeding up before starting their epic they all have distinctive songs. However,
journeys to wintering grounds further they do have quite a range of calls, so
south. concentrate on the most noticeable and
distinctive ones first. Great Tits particularly
It is also a quiet time for me, as I avoid have a huge repertoire, but they have a
the excessive heat of the day that deters noticeable metallic tone to their voice and
me from spending much time out with the a very striking and fairly common call
binoculars, but I do a few early morning which sounds like chichipan, chichipan,
walks before it gets too hot. This normally chichipan. Once learnt you will always
means that I head into the pine woods on recognise it.
the shady northern side of my local sierra
for a bit of exercise and to see what is My particular
happening with our local woodland birds. favourite in Other common birds of the pine woods
this family is are Crossbills, Jays and the ubiquitous
The common species I encounter in the Crested Woodpigeon. Crossbills are a stout looking
the pine woods tend to be from the Tit Tit (Herreillo Finch with a large head and a bill which
family, but the species mix is a little bit Capuchino), is crossed over at the tips, as its name
different from the UK. Crested Tits are because of suggests. This is an adaptation that allows
abundant and Coal, Long tailed and Great its perky it to open pine cones to get to the seeds,
Tits fairly common. However, a familiar appearance its principal diet, as it hangs acrobatically
bird to Northern Europeans, the Blue Tit, and busy close to the cones. It is most often seen
is scarce. In the North West of Murcia it behaviour. It in noisy family groups and usually towards
occurs in some of the cooler places and I is resident the tops of the trees. The males are an
have seen them in parts of Moratalla and here and attractive reddish colour and the females,
a site on the Va Verde near Bullas. In a fairly as is often the case in the avian world, are
my own patch I have only seen them on c o m m o n quite drab and a dull greenish colour.
a handful of occasions in the 12 years I woodland bird in mainland Europe, but is
have been here. It seems a bit surreal to largely absent from Great Britain except Jays are always close by as I walk through
get excited about seeing a Blue Tit when in Scottish pine forests, principally in the the woods and normally let me know they
they have been such a common everyday Cairngorms. are about with their noisy and hoarse
bird for much of my life. It is also fairly scream kschaach, quite a contrast to
common in much of the Iberian Peninsula, Its close relative, the Coal Tit (Carbonero their striking appearance, normally seen
but in our corner of South East Spain it Garrapinos), is another very busy character as they fly away in an explosion of black,
is scarce, probably because of the dry as it searches for insects and seeds in the white, blue and rosey-brown.
desert-like landscapes that predominate in tree tops. If you see it well, the markings
Murcia. around the head are quite distinctive,
especially the white stripe on the back of
The best way to find Tits is by their songs its head. A bit like a Mohican!
and calls as they flit around the tops of the Continued on page 71

and summer are a uniform colour without for this reason I think it is a good beginners
spots. In winter they have very small spots, bird of prey. It is also fairly common in
in contrast to the Common Starling which areas with suitable habitat, especially
has very striking and noticeable spots. It in the North West of the region, where
is also possible to see Common Starlings there is a good mixture of woodland and
here in Murcia, as some birds migrate agricultural land, which it favours. It feeds
south to spend the winter with us, so why on small to medium sized birds, lizards,
not give Starlings a second look in winter small mammals and occasionally insects.
and see if you can spot both species? It is generally migratory and breeds here
in the summer. However, there are always
a few individuals that overwinter down by
the coast, thus saving a long journey to
Sub-Saharan Africa where the majority of
our birds spend the winter months.
If anybody wishes to comment or has

a query, please contact me on mdoh@
Changing the theme completely, I was btinternet.com
driving near my house recently when I
noticed a murmuration of Starlings, a
large group flying tightly in formation
and changing direction rapidly over the
adjoining field. It was very impressive
formation flying; better than any aerial
display by the Red Arrows or its Spanish The Booted
equivalent, La Patrulla guila! As I pulled Eagle (guila
over to watch them, I thought that it Calzada) the
was a bit strange to see a murmuration Starlings
on a bright summer morning! Normally, w e r e
it is an activity that occurs in winter at driving off
dusk; the time when Starlings arrive at is a striking
their communal roosts and can involve l o o k i n g
thousands and thousands of birds at the bird. It is
larger roost sites. However, as I continued a little bit
watching, it soon became apparent that smaller than
their behaviour was a response to a threat, a Buzzard,
as they were mobbing a Booted Eagle that but with the
was flying very low over the field. The good light
tightly packed group was flying at the conditions
Eagle and turning at the last moment, here it
continually driving the confused bird away appears to
from them. The Eagle was twisting and me larger,
turning to avoid them and defend itself, so size can
but was totally outgunned by the group be a bit
action, so once again David beat Goliath. deceptive.
This bird was
The Starlings that are resident here are a a light phase, but there are individuals that
totally different species from our familiar have darker plumage and from underneath
Common Starlings (Estornino Pinto) it appears white with the rear half of the
of Northern Europe. They are Spotless wings and the wing tips a contrasting black

Starlings (Estornino Negro) and although (see photo). If you have a good view, it can
they look very similar, the adults in spring be one of the easier Eagles to identify and

Digital Tax Applied To Tablets, Pen- request to transport the iconic piece to been fuelled by bond purchases and rock-
Drives, Blank CDs and All Other London turned down. bottom interest rates and low interest rates
Recording Equipment mean mortgages in the Eurozone have been
Royalties for audio-visual artistes will be paid Botns yacht Adix, owned by Banco Santander, at their lowest-ever in the last five or six
through an additional tax on technology. with a British insignia, was impounded off years; a huge help to improving the health of
the coast of Pianottoli Caldarello on Corsica household finance.
Mobile telephones with recording functions on July 31st 2015 and Tte dune Jeune
will be taxed with an extra 1.10 on the Femme was seized by customs officers from The ECB could begin to make major monetary
purchase price, whilst USB pen-drives and France. policy decisions as early as this autumn,
external hard drives by 24 cents. although at present inflation is too low for
The painting is considered Spanish national any drastic interest hikes. At 1.3%, it still
Tablets will be taxed at 3.15 at the point of heritage and that any moveable property sits way below the Eurozone target of 2%
sale; video, DVD, cassette and CD recorders within this category automatically falls within and is frequently the result of a weakened
by 5.45 and all other external recording State ownership it cannot be removed from economic structure.
devices by 6.45. Tablets, laptops or desktop Spanish territory without permission.
computers will not be levied twice if they Spain, one of the weakest Eurozone
have more than one recording function. Botn could end up in jail for up to four years economies during the crisis, grew 0.9% in the
and fined up to 100m, and he is likely to second quarter of 2017 as a result of higher
Blank CDs, cassettes, DVDs and video forfeit ownership of the picture without consumer spending and increases in exports
tapes will attract a tax of 8-28 cents, whilst compensation. The Picasso was taken to and making it one of the fastest-growing in
printers will be levied at 4.50-5.25 and CD Madrids Reina Sofa Museum, where it the 19 common-currency nations. Figures
recording devices by between 33 cents and remains until the court case is resolved. from the National Institute of Statistics (INE)
1.86. suggest Spains economy is now back to
Lion Kept As Family Pet in Catalunya where it was prior to the recession in 2008.
18m Boost For IT Training For Young House
Jobseekers A Costa Brava couple keeps the lion as a pet Forecasts for Spains growth this year sit
Training in IT, internet and general technology in their back yard and its perfectly legal, at 1.6% and it looks as though it will meet
for young jobseekers will be provided free assures their local council. its target as exports are on the up and
thanks to a government initiative. This will The grown-up wild feline was adopted from unemployment is down.
up the total budget towards employment a circus by the animal-loving pair when he
creation to 24.1m, which will benefit job- was three months old and is completely Spains seasonal employment, temporary job
hunters in 14 of Spains 17 autonomously- domesticated, according to Mayor of Sant and minimum wage-paying culture continues,
governed regions. Jaume de Llierca (Girona), Jordi Cargol. meaning many of the new positions created
are only three or six months long and, in
With todays modern job market demanding The couple does not have a licence to keep a high number of cases, less than a week,
up-to-date IT and online skills, many older their unusual pet, but with Cargols help, with long periods on the dole in between.
workers do not have the knowledge to they have applied to the regional government This is particularly the case for areas which
compete and even young adults straight from and it is now just a case of waiting for the rely heavily on summer tourism for their
school or college may have already been left paperwork to arrive. economy, such as the east and south coast
behind if they have been unable to find work, and the islands.
given the fast-paced changes in technology Simba mostly lives in a securely-fenced patio
and software and the growing use of social alongside the family home in the countryside, EU and Eurozone growth speeds up as
media for professional means. but he also wanders more or less freely into UKs slows down
the house. Meanwhile, within the EU, but outside the
Specialist IT jobs, including programme Eurozone, UK economic growth has slackened
design and trouble-shooting are among Eurozone Growth Takes Off As Recession up with the last six months having been the
those roles which, even with nearly one in Declared Officially Over weakest in five years.
five working-aged adults out of a job, are Now Greece is recovering and Spains
very difficult to fill and are some of the best- economy is growing again albeit the job Although the British service sector grew by
paid, most-exportable and offer the most market and family finances still have a long 0.5%; the only element that fuelled any
flexible conditions. way to catch up economic recuperation growth at all, the manufacturing industry has
in the 19 countries which use the common shrunk by 0.4% and that of construction by
Spanish Banking Tycoon Could Face Jail currency is on the up again at last. 0.9%.
For Smuggling Picasso Painting
Botn, 81, one-time chairman of Bankinter, Eurostat figures say year-on-year growth The GDP as a whole only increased by 0.3%
vice-chair of Banco Santander and uncle of stands at 2.1%, with the economy increasing in the second quarter of 2017, albeit this was
the latters CEO for the British arm of the at 0.5% in the first quarter of 2017 and 0.6% up on the first quarters 0.2%, but per capita,
company, Ana Patricia Botn, bought the in the second quarter. GDP growth was just 0.1% or, once changes
painting Tte dune Jeune Femme (1906) in population had been taken into account,
around 40 years ago, but in 2012 had his Jobless figures in the 19 nations are said to be only a third of the gross figure.
at their lowest-ever
since the continents Whilst the European Unions and the
real nose-dive in 2009 Eurozones economies are showing fast
and the International growth and picking up strength, the UK is
Monetary Fund (FMI) showing a reverse trend. GDP has continued
has already reported to grow for the last 18 quarters, but this
that Italy, Germany, growth is now well below that of Europe and
France and Spain are less than a third of that of Spain.
doing better than they
had originally believed. The Overall Picture For 2017 Is Grim
The downside to this This is largely due to falling investment,
is that the European reduced consumer spending through austerity
Central Bank (BCE) and wage stagnation and a falling pound
may now review its sterling which, although it has encouraged
monetary policies, exports, means UK imports, which far exceed
since growth has exports, are now more expensive.


Hohenschonhausen the GDR; it didnt officially exist. Today, Despite huge human rights violations
With close links with the Soviet KGB, the Hohenschonhausen remains surrounded against their own people for decades, the
PLO in Palestine, Assads regime in Syria, by walls, metal gates, watchtowers and Stasi walk free.
Castro and Idi Amin, the East German surveillance cameras. It looks like a bleak Where are they today?
Ministry for State Security described Victorian workhouse. Its depressing Many of course are retired and have slipped
themselves as the sword and shield of just walking up to the gate. Ive been in away with fat pensions, into the shadows.
the party. Commonly known as the Stasi, KGB prisons in former Soviet states, but Some write books, trying to re-write
they were both feared and hated by East Hohenschonhausen, controlled by the history, claiming they did nothing wrong.
Germans. psychopathic Stasi, is on a different level Others, the younger ones, are employed
altogether. by todays democratic German state. They
The Stasis job was to keep the are police chiefs and judges.
communist party in power at all costs.
They had 100,000 regular employees and You couldnt make this up could you?
used hundreds of thousands of their own
citizens to spy on and inform on others. It Only guided tours are allowed inside the
is estimated that the Stasi had files on 6 actual prison, yet a press pass was waiting
million of its own people. They turned the for me at reception and I was told I could
GDR into a living Orwellian nightmare. wander at will, by myself. Off I headed into
the quadrangle between the buildings. A
Ordinary citizens were understandably memorial stone is placed in the centre.
terrified of the Stasi, terrified of that It commemorates not just those who
knock on the door in the dead of suffered here, but the millions of victims of
night communist ideology the world over.
There were numerous Stasi remand You werent locked up in

prisons, but Hohenschonhausen was Hohenschonhausen for real crimes such
the headquarters. Initially used as a as theft or robbery or murder; this was a
Soviet internment camp after WW11, political prison. You ended up here because
the conditions in the basement were you were seen as an enemy of socialism
horrendous. The damp cold cells contained by trying to escape to the west, or for
a wooden bed and a bucket for a toilet. Lack criticism of the regime.
of hygiene and inadequate food resulted
in the deaths of almost 1,000 people. The famous Nazi hunter Simon Wiesenthal
Political prisoners were incarcerated even said that the Stasi were Worse than
for years without legal proceedings. A the Gestapo. So, when the wall came
lightbulb burned 24/7. Signed confessions down and the GDR crumbled, it was time
were taken after days of sleep deprivation, for justice yes? No! To this very day, not
being made to stand still for hours, or after one, not one single Stasi officer who
being detained in freezing cold water cells. worked here was ever been prosecuted.
In 1951, the Russians handed over Why on earth were those responsible
control to the Stasi who then imprisoned not put on trial? Inside, I made my way along the corridors.
countless thousands more for almost I was told that when the GDR collapsed, It was deathly quiet as no tours were
forty years. Built in what was a once a there was a kind of amnesty; a huge taking place at the time. I went inside the
totally restricted area of East Berlin, this mistake in my view, which in itself amounts
prison wasnt even on street maps in to a crime against humanity. Continued on page 75

I ended up in the Press Officers room.

Andre is an extremely intelligent and
actual cells, laid out as they had been pre-
passionate man. We talked at length for
1989. The entire place had an air of utter
over an hour, especially about his desire
desperation. This happened in not just the
for promoting and keeping this place alive,
GDR but all over the Soviet bloc, all when
despite pressure from ex-Stasi officers
I was a teenager and living in freedom in
who want it closed down.
the UK.
Surely, its time to move on from well
The physical
documented Nazi crimes and learn about
violence used
what was happening in communist states
in the 1950s,
up until 1990. However, many just dont
gave way to
want to know. The Russians, in particular,
sophisticated
do not want to know or even acknowledge
physiological
this.
interrogation.
The job of the
I urge anyone who is remotely interested,
Stasi was to
next time they visit Berlin, ignore the Cold
break you,
War tourist traps at Checkpoint Charlie and
mentally and
come to Hohenschonhausen. This prison
they did - they
only closed its doors in Oct 1990.
broke your
soul. No-one
Next month An interview with an ex-
conducted
Stasi officer
interrogations
like the Stasi
and they
often lasted
m o n t h s ,
eventually
breaking the person and forcing them to
give incriminating statements against
themselves and others on the outside. It
must have been utter dejection to have
been in here.
I walked for around two hours and could

only hear the sound of my own footsteps. I
studied the various cells, the interrogation
rooms and the command centre.
Surveillance cameras were everywhere. I
learned that where multiple people were
held, these cells had been wired with
listening devices. It really must have been
a madhouse. This subject may well be
my passion, but it was a really sobering
journey.
Eventually I ended up in the basement and

came face to face with a padded cell. Pitch

black 24/7, you would literally lose your
mind being locked in there. I had to get
out, see the sky and get some air. In the
courtyard, I sat on a railing for ten minutes
and stared at the sky. I needed more time
in here and decided I would return, but for
now, that was enough.
A permanent exhibition is housed in a

separate building. Through intricately
detailed original documents, video footage
and interviews, it paints a true picture
of everyday life inside. A video of a
recent interview with former Stasi guard
Siegfried Ratiazick was shown on a loop.
He was totally unrepentant about his job.

ANIMAL ORGANISATIONS: CHARITIES: Classic Car Club

ACTIN Age Concern 634 135 214
968 163 529 Mazarrn 634 312 516 Cloud Nine Drama
Andreas Animal Rescue Alcoholics Anonymous 644 400 123
Fuente Alamo 690 906 565 Mazarrn 646 290 420 Country Music
Camposol Kitty Kitty Cabo De Palos 968 545 181 Camposol 610 623 152
Camposolkittykitty@gmail.com Costa Blanca Samaritans Camposol Reading Group
Cavalli Foundation www.costablancasamaritans.com 968 199 441
Alhama de Murcia 636 172 198 FAST Camposol Residents Association
infocavallifoundation@gmail.com Camposol 968 970 626 Camposol 634 364 739
Cruz Azul rabt.val@hotmail.com info@cracamposol.com
Los Alcazares 693 017 616 Forget Me Not Culture Vultures
Dog Rescue Calasparra Camposol 647 142 071 Mazarrn 968 599 031
dogsrescuecalasparra@gmail.com HAH Help at Home Darwinian Gardeners
Easy Horse Care San Javier 968 134 978/633 673 034 darwiniangardeners@gmail.com
Rojales 652 021 980 Help Murcia Mar Menor Ex-Servicemens Association
Equipo Bastet Los Alczares 968 570 059 Mazarrn 629 818 611
Alcantarilla Helping Hands Forget Me Not
adopcionesbastet@gmail.com contact@helpinghands.org.es forgetmenot@bolnuevo.com
Galgos del Sol Lions Club Mazarrn Baha Friends & Buddies
Murcia Mazarrn 628 001 942 Camposol 968 163 758
galgosdelsol@hotmail.com MABS Mar Menor 693 275 779 Harlequin Rock Choir
JJs Puppy Rescue MABS Mazarrn 620 422 410 Camposol 628 149 840
Mazarrn 618 034 921 MABS NW Murcia Humanists of Murcia
John Kemps Puppies mabsmurcianw@gmail.com www.bolnuevo.com/social/
La Pinilla, Fuente Alamo 646 737 230 MAD Evolutionists
Little Starfish Dog Rescue Mazarrn 634 357 137 Ladies Chatterbox
littlestarfish@doglover.com Samaritans Spain Camposol 968 199 418/619 575 463
Los Infiernos 900 525 100 Lo Pagan Radio Control Club
San Javier 633 357 309 Swap Tears for Smiles 968 170 870
MAMAS Mazarrn 659 270 885 Los Palacios
Mazarrn 666 186 037 Camposol A Post Box A512
MARA CHURCHES: www.lospalacios-gardeners.com
Mula 685 311 599 Beacon of Light Magenta Ladies Harmony Choir
Noahs ARC Caadas del Romero 620 877 326 636 417 454
Mazarrn 699 352 818 Mass in English Mazarrn Bay Bridge Club
Pto de Mazarrn shop 634 364 553 Pastrana, Mazarrn 628 824 555 602 539 830/616 849 517
Camposol shop 634 332 335 Olive Branch Christian Fellowship Mazarrn Country Club Events Club
PAPS Camposol 618 720 181/968 199 622 968 956 418
San Javier 968 370 800 Open Door Mazarrn Country Club Social Club
Pets in Spain Los Almagros 646 705 403/655 141 968 956 070
San Fulgencio/La Marina 721 Mazarrn Ladies Circle
info@petsinspain.info Puerto Lumbreras Church 692 992 117/602 659 252
San Animal 619 453 283 Mazarrn Leos
lorna@sananimal.org Rios de Vida 654 874 563

Fuente Alamo 618 963 978 Model Club
St Nicholas Church 647 269 914
Camposol 634 143 260 SAMM
The Rockin Vicar www.sailing marmenor.com
Calasparra 634 386 179 Spangles Harmony Chorus
Welcome House Los Alcazares 968 334 527/968 423
Cehegin 633 447 937 525
Wellspring Victory Church Stamp Collecting
Mazarrn 620 599 270 guenther.ohly@web.de
Teatro Canovero
GROUPS: Las Canovas 968 151 149
ADAPT Welcome Group
San Pedro 966 189 402 Camposol, Mazarrn 697 960 590
Arts & Cultural Association of Murcia
655 421 120 If you would like details of your club or
Camposol Bridge Club organization included on this page, please
968 130 583 send an email to costacalidachronicle@
Camposol B Clean gmail.com
968 199 506
Camposol C Greenfingers
634 325 427
Camposol D Community
606 874 193
Camposol & District Model Club
647 259 914
Caring for Carers
San Javier 968 185 008/667 587 187


Name Location Price Courses Starters Main Dessert Drink Coffee Available
Amapola Bolnuevo 15,00 3 3 3 yes btle wine no Tues-Sun

Restaurant
Bar Yan Calasparra 6,50 3 4 14 yes 1 drink or Mon-Fri

dessert
B o m b a y Calasparra 10,00 3 5 any yes no no Everyday

Indian main
Curry Mahal Puerto de 5,95 1 chicken/ no no no Everyday

Mazarrn beef
Curry Mahal Puerto de 9,95 5 4 chicken/ yes yes or Everyday

Mazarrn beef dessert
Hotel/ Calasparra 10,00 salad + 3 4 6 yes 1 drink yes Mon-Fri

Restaurante
Argos
La Chara Isla Plana 10,00 3 4 4 yes 1 drink or Tues - Fri

plus iva dessert
La Mariposa Gebas 9,00 4 4 4 yes no yes exc Weds

(12,00
Sun)
Piccolo Camposol B 9,95 salad +2 4 4 no 1 drink yes Everyday
Q u a l i t y Camposol B 9,95 3 5 any no 1 drink no Everyday

Indian main
Spice Villa Camposol B From 3 5 chicken/ no yes no Everyday

5,95 lamb
T o t a n a Totana 9,00 salad + 3 4 3 yes 1 drink yes Mon-Fri

Tennis
Club
Tropic Anas Camposol A 6,00 2 4 10 opt 1 drink no Everyday
Viggos Pto de 10,00 4 3 3 yes 1 drink or Mon-Sat

Mazarrn dessert

RED Entertainment
ORANGE Special menus GREEN Charity & non-profit making events
PURPLE Market, exhibitions, leisure & meetings BLACK Fiestas & important events
Please refer to the relevant advert or editorial for more details of events
Every Day Exhibition by Jos Manuel Pealver @ Casa del Mar, Mazarrn (until 10th Sept)
Exhibition by Nono Garcia @ Casas Consistoriales, Mazarrn (until 30th Sept)
The Glory of the Renaissance Exhibition @ Calasparra (until Nov 2017)
Free Guided Tour of Mining Park, La Union 6-8pm (exc Mon)
Breakfasts @ Tropic Anas, Camposol A from 3.50 (9am-12pm)

Breakfasts @ Lizs Caf, Camposol B from 9am
Breakfasts @ The Diner & Bar, Camposol B
Food Served between 9.30am-9.30pm @ The Diner & Bar, Camposol B
Special 5 Course Lunch @ Curry Mahal, Pto de Mazarrn 9.95
Menu de Degustacin @ El Mojon, Gebas - tapas selection sharer for 2 inc wine
11.95 (exc Mon & Tues)
Earlybird 5 Course Menu @ Curry Mahal, Pto de Mazarrn 9.95 6-8pm
5 Course Menu del Noche @ Curry Mahal, Pto de Mazarrn 11.95
Menu del Noche @ Bombay Indian, Calasparra 12
Earlybird Menu @ Spice Villa, Camposol B 12.50 inc btl wine for 2 6-8pm
Earlybird Menu @ Quality Indian, Camposol B 12.95 6-8pm
Age Concern Drop-In Centre @ Calle Valencia 12, Camposol A. 10am-1.30pm

(exc Sat & Sun) From 11th Sept
Every Mon Mazarrn Bay Bridge Club @ Pto de Mazarrn 9.30am

Los Palacios Garden & Community Group Working Party @ Camposol A 10am
Yoga with Lisa @ Yoga Shala Studio, Isla Plana 10.30am
Ladies Chatterbox Sew and Sew @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 2.15pm
Yoga with Lisa in Spanish @ Yoga Shala Studio, Isla Plana 8pm
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
Every Tue Camposol B Clean Working Party @ Camposol B 8.30-10.30am

Camposol D Sector Community Group Working Party @ Camposol D

Mazarrn Bowls Club Roll Up Day 10am (from 12th Sept)
Market @ Mazarrn Country Club
Computer Clinic @ Tropic Anas, Camposol A 1-3pm
MCC Residents Library Open @ Mazarrn Country Club 2-4pm
Guitar Group @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 4-7pm
English/Spanish Language Exchange @ Isla Plana Social Centre 6-9pm
Menu de 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

Making a Difference for Collections @ Camposol A 10am-12pm
Every Wed Mar Menor Golf Society Competition

Camposol C Gardening Group Clean Up @ Camposol C 9am
Spanish Lessons for Beginners @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 10am
RC Sailing Mar Menor Meeting 10.30am
Spanish Lessons - Intermediate @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 11am
Beginners Spanish Lessons (organised by CRA) @ Camposol Cultural Centre 1.30-2.30pm
Advanced Spanish Lessons (organised by CRA) @ Camposol Cultural Centre
2.45-3.45pm
Mazarrn AA Group @ Meeting Room adjacent to Caada de Gallego Church 5.30pm
Tai Chi @ Caf Buenavista, Pto de Mazarrn 5pm
Beacon of Light Meetings @ Caadas del Romero 7pm
Yoga with Lisa @ Yoga Shala Studio, Isla Plana 8pm
Tapas & Wine Night @ Tropic Anas, Camposol A 2 Tapas & Glass of Wine for
5 (until 13th Sept)
MABS Mazarrn Craft Group @ MABS Centre, Camposol B 11.30am

HAH Mar Menor Book & DVD Club 2.30-4.30pm
Every Thu Camposol Market @ Camposol A

Mazarrn Bay Bridge Club @ Pto de Mazarrn 9.30am
Pranayama/Yoga Nigra/Meditation Practice @ Yoga Shala Studio, Isla Plana 10am
Mazarrn Bowls Club Roll Up Day 10am (from 14th Sept)
Spangles Ladies Barbershop Harmony Chorus Rehearsals @ Los Alcazars 10am
Folk & Blues Club @ Camposol 1pm
MCC Residents Library Open @ Mazarrn Country Club 2-4pm
Los Amigos de Mazarrn FC Meeting @ Camposol 4pm
Yoga in Spanish with Lisa @ Yoga Shala Studio, Isla Plana 8pm
Line Dancing/Intermediate onwards @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B
Happy Thursday 2 x 1 Lunch @ Amapola, Bolnuevo 28 per cpl inc btl wine for 2
Happy Thursday 2 x 1 Dinner @ Amapola, Bolnuevo 30 per cpl inc btl wine for 2
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
Every Fri Solar Light Centre @ Camposol B Market

Friday Art Group @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 9.45am-12.30pm
Spanish Lessons/Beginners @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 10am
Los Palacios Gardening/Community Group Book Stall @ Camposol A
10.30am-12.30pm
Spanish Lessons/Intermediate @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 11am
10 Pin Bowling/Camposol C Greenfingers Garden Group @ Totana 4pm
Fish & Chips @ Viggos, Pto de Mazarrn

Mixed Grill Night @ Tropic Anas, Camposol A
MABS Mazarrn booking events etc outside Compusurf, Camposol B 11am
Every Sat The Archaeological See of Begastri Tours @ Cehegn

10.10am/11.15am/12.20am 2
Visit Castillo Fortaleza of Moratalla 10.30am-2pm & 4.30pm-6pm 2

Tourism Activity Park Coto de las Maravillas Open, Cehegn

Harlequin Rock Choir @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 1.15pm
MABS MMM Book Sale @ Los Alczares 10am-2pm

HELP MMM Sale of up-market clothes @ Los Alczares 10am-1pm
JJs Puppy Rescue Table Top Sale @ Pto de Mazarrn
Every Sun Solar Light Centre @ El Zoco Market

Antique Market @ Aguilas 10am-1pm
Visit Castillo Fortaleza of Moratalla 10.30am-2pm & 4.30pm-6pm 2
The Archaeological See of Begastri Open @ Cehegn 10.10am/11.15am/12.20am 2
Tourism Activity Park Coto de las Maravillas Open, Cehegn
2 Course Sunday Lunch @ Tropic Anas, Camposol A inc a drink 6

3 Course Sunday Roast @ Liz Caf, Camposol B 10 inc a drink
Live Entertainment @ Blues House, Bolnuevo from 6pm (from 3pm on 1st October)
San Animal Santuario Dog Walking @ Aguilas

Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre Open Day @ Rojales 1-4pm
SEPTEMBER La Vuelta de Espaa (Started 19th August. Finishes 10th September in Madrid)
Friday 1 Fiesta del Polvorin, Archena
Historical Visit to Roman Theatre Museum, Cartagena (in Spanish) 11am

Visit to San Patricio and Las Tres Plazas, Lorca 11am
Walk with Your Dog @ Parque de los Patos, Balsicas 6pm
Visit to La Lorca Burguesa 7.30pm
Costa Calida Country Music Club/Ros McQuillan @ Camposol A 4 7.45pm
RTVE Choir @ Basilica-Sanctuary, Caravaca
MABS Murcia NW Outdoor Market Stall @ Calle Segura, Calasparra 9am-1pm

Mazarrn Bahia Leo Club @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 7-9pm
Noahs ARC Party Night/The Geckos @ Camposol C 10 inc supper & wine 7.30pm
Saturday 2 ADAPT Meeting @ Pensionista Centre, Lo Pagan 10.30am

Free 45min Tour of Archaelogical Museum Los Baos, Alhama in Spanish 11am
San Javier Golf Pay Day 11am-12pm
Welcome Meeting @ Camposol A 2pm
Visit Astronomical Observatory Station @ Puerto Lumbreras 2.50 9pm
Nocturnal Visit to Roman Theatre, Cartagena 9pm 12
Cheese & Wine Night @ Tropic Anas, Camposol A (Lite Bite Menu Optional)
Los Cuarentones Principales @ Plaza Antonio Cortijos, Aguilas 10pm

JJs Puppy Rescue Table Top Sale @ Pto de Mazarrn
Forget Me Not Jumble Sale @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 10.30am-1pm
RBL Murcia Branch Quiz (2) & Curry (8) Night @ Bombay Indian,
Calasparra 7pm
Sunday 3 Artisan Market @ Bullas 9am-2pm

Free Urban And Cultural Development Guided Walk 11am/12pm/1pm
Endurance Swim Mar Menor, San Pedro del Pinatar
3hr Free Theatrical Tour of Aguilas (in Spanish) 10.30am
Mazarrn FC v CD Bullense (away)
Music Quiz @ Bar Salud, Camposol B 6pm

Free 2hr Bird Watching in San Pedro del Pinar 6pm
Mara Bang Band @ Blues House, Bolnuevo from 6pm
Monday 4 San Javier Golf Individual Stableford Qualifier 9.20am
Mazarrn Bahia Lions @ Camposol A 5pm
Tuesday 5 River Rafting/4 Course Lunch @ La Mariposa, Gebas inc

transport/guide/safety equip
San Javier Golf Society Competition 9.20am
Welcome Book Swap @ Avda de los Cavachos Camposol B
10am-12pm (opposite MABS Centre)
Stamp Collectors Meeting @ Biblioteca, Pto de Mazarrn 6pm
HAH Volunteers Meeting @ Las Claras, Los Narejos 10.30am
Wednesday 6 Romeria del Nio de las Uvas, Jumilla
Day Trip to Benidorm with Viajes Dragontours 19

Los Nietos Golf Day in Fuente Alamo
Free Guided Tour in Spanish of Bullas 11am/12pm/1pm
Press Conference for Huertas de Bombas @ Municipal Center of Sta Maria
de Gracia, San Antonio 12pm
Welcome Petanca @ Camposol A 2pm
Panel Discussion for Huertas de Bombas @ Real Casino of Murcia 7.30pm
MABS MMM Volunteers Meeting @ Centro Civico, Roda Bar, Roda 11.15am
Age Concern Talking Shop Social @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 1.30-3.30pm
Age Concern Black & White Ball/Melodee Duo @ Pto de Mazarrn
17.50 inc supper
Thursday 7 Visit to San Patricio and Las Tres Plazas, Lorca 11am
Discover the Roman Theatre Museum & Guided Route of
Historic Cartagena 11am 13
Camposol Reading Group @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 2pm
Free Cinema in Archaeological Museum, Cartagena The Year 78AD
(in Spanish) 9.45pm
Nuria Ferg in the Main Square @ Sanctuary de Esperanza, Calaspara 11pm

Friday 8 Virgen de la Consolacin, Molina de Segura

Fiestas Patronales, Calasparra and Pliego
Virgen de las Maravillas, Cehegn (until 14th)
Virgen del Buen Suceso, Cieza
Virgen de las Huertas, Lorca
Downhill Cycling/4 Course Lunch @ La Mariposa, Gebas

39 inc bike/guide/safety equip
Kayaking/4 Course Lunch @ La Mariposa, Gebas inc transport to lake/equip
Historical Visit to Roman Theatre Museum, Cartagena (in Spanish) 11am

Walk with Your Dog @ Plaza Ayuntamiento, Torre Pacheco 6pm

Free 3hr Full Moon Walk in San Pedro del Pinar 8pm
Making a Difference Table Top Sale @ Camposol B 10am2pm

FAST Book Stall @ Camposol B
Saturday 9 Trip to Huerto de las Bombas Battle with Viajes Dragontours

15 inc paella/beer/refreshments
Mazarrn CC Events Group Trip to Gay Pride, Benidorm
12 (14 non-members)
WARM Walk Casa Forestal La Mahoma
Walk with Your Dog @ Plaza de la Iglesia, Roldan 6pm
Free Guided Tour of Historical Lorca in Spanish 8.30pm
Chinese Menu Night @ Tropic Anas, Camposol A
Mocadades Sinfonico joins the Association Band of Music @ Auditorio

Cine Rosales, Calasparra. 10pm
Sunday 10 Artisan Market @ Mula

Free Guided Tour of Historic Mula 11.30am
Walk with Your Dog @ Parque de los Pinos, Dolores de Pacheco 10.30am
Final of Super Moto Championship @ Pontevedre, NW Spain
Mazarrn FC v Jumilla (home)
Highway 61 @ Blues House, Bolnuevo from 6pm

Byron G Man Sax @ Bar Salud, Camposol B 8.30pm
Monday 11 Age Concern New Drop In Centre Opening @ Calle Valencia 12,
Camposol A from 10am
Tuesday 12 Feria de Murcia, Murcia

Wednesday 13 Day Trip to Tabarca Island by Boat with Viajes Dragontours 32

General Meeting of Sailing Association Mar Menor @ Los Narejos 11am
Free Guided Boat Trip from La Manga to Santiago de Ribera
12.15pm (in English)

MABS Murcia NW Volunteers Meeting @ 5pm
ESAMD Dinner @ Mazarrn 7.30pm
Thursday 14 Feria, Yecla

Ladies Chatterbox Group @ The Cultural Centre, Camposol B 2pm
Free Cinema in Archaeological Museum Pompeii (in Spanish) 9.45pm
Mazarrn Bahia Lions Garden Party

Friday 15 Roman & Carthaginian Fiesta, Cartagena (until 24th Sept)
Endurance Swim Mar Menor from La Manga to Santiago de Ribera

Yecla Free Jazz Festival (until 20th see NW Murcia News on P52)
MABS Murcia NW Outdoor Market Stall @ Calle Segura, Calasparra 9am-1pm

MABS Mazarrn Book Sale @ MABS Office, Camposol B 9am-1pm
Age Concern Table Top Sale @ Camposol B Commercial Centre
MABS MMM Share & Care Group @ San Javier 11am-1pm
Saturday 16 Artisan Market @ Paseo de las Comunidades Autnomos, Pto de Mazarrn 10am-2pm
Guide of Archaeological Museum and San Cayetano Market, Yecla 4 11am
Explore The History & Heritage of Cehegin 11.30am
RC Sailing Mar Menor 2 Day Competition in Valencia
WARM Walk Rio Chicamo
Rack of Lamb Menu Night @ Tropic Anas, Camposol A
Sunday 17 Open Water Swimming Competition in Bolnuevo

Artisan Market @ Caravaca
Ruta del Ferrocarril (Railway Route) with Aguilas Tourist Information Centre
Artisan Market @ Sanctuary de la Esperanza, Calasparra 10am-6pm
Free Theatrical Tour of Alhama (in Spanish) 11am
Free Walk to Caravaca from Basilica-Sanctuary 11.15am
Welcome House Harvest Festival @ Calasparra 11am
Mazarrn FC v El Esparragal (home)
The Geckos @ Blues House, Bolnuevo from 6pm
Tuesday 19 Day Trip with Viajes Dragontours Grape Stomping/Wine Tasting

in Jumilla 29
Welcome Book Swap @ Avda de los Cavachos Camposol B
10-12pm (opposite MABS Centre)
HELP MMM General Meeting @ Las Claras, Los Narejos 11.30am
Wednesday 20 Fiestas de Carthagines y Romanos

Feria y Fiestas, Lorca and Mula
Welcome House Card Crafting Class @ Cehegn 11am

Welcome Dance/Fakers Quo @ Camposol A 10 7.30pm
Thursday 21 International Day of Peace

Straight Down The Middle Golf Society Competition
MCC Residents Social Club 4 Day Trip to Tarragona
175 (185 non-members) inc 4 Star Hotel/Breakfast
Scott James @ Bar Salud, Camposol B 8.30pm
Mazarrn Bahia Lions Race Night /Chicken & Chips @ Camposol A 8
Friday 22 Autumnal Equinox
Trip to see Roman Battle in Cartagena with Viajes Dragontours 26
Saturday 23 8km Free Walk Amongst the Vines of the Wine Route, Yecla 9.15am
1hr Panoramic Tour of Sanctuary of La Santa, Totana 10.30am
Theatrical Guided Visit of Lorca Castle 11am
Fiesta Camposol Trip to Romans & Carthaginians, Cartagena 12 4pm
Mazarrn CC Events Group Trip to Romans & Carthaginians, Cartagena
8 (10 non-members)

Sunday 24 Artisan Market @ Plaza del Castillo, Cehegin 10am

Free 3hr Walk along the Beach at San Pedro del Pinatar 10am
Free Guided Tour of Historic Yecla
Free 1hr Guided Tour to the Windmill & Ermita del Pasico,
Torre Pacheco 10.30am
1hr Tour of Alhama Castle (in English) 5 (children 2) 11am
Mazarrn FC v Cartagena FC (away)
Colt 45 @ Blues House, Bolnuevo from 6pm
Monday 25 Guided Walk followed by 4 Course Lunch inc beer/wine @

La Mariposa, Gebas 12
Tuesday 26 Downhill Cycling/4 Course Lunch @ La Mariposa, Gebas

Fuente Old Guards Golf Society Competition
Monthly B Clean Meeting @ Camposol B 4pm
MABS Mazarrn Volunteer Meeting @ Camposol B 11.30am
Wednesday 27 San Cosme y San Damin, Abarn
MABS Mar Menor Party in the Park/Food 4.30pm @ Centro Civico,

Roda 2pm for 2.30pm.
Thursday 28 Kayaking/4 Course Lunch @ La Mariposa, Gebas inc transport to lake/equip
Friday 29 World Heart Day
Antiques Fair @ IFEPA, Torre Pacheco 11am-9pm 5 (3 disc)

Open Door 4 Day Seminar Starts @ Los Almagros from 3pm
Age Concern Table Top Sale @ Camposol B

Making a Difference Table Top Sale @ Camposol B 10am2pm
FAST Book Stall @ Camposol B
HELP MMM Charity Market @ Los Alcazres 11am-1pm
Saturday 30 Guide of the Olives of Yecla. 3

Antiques Fair @ IFEPA, Torre Pacheco 11am-9pm 5 (3 disc)
Paella Night @ Tropic Anas, Camposol A
OCTOBER
Sunday 1 Artisan Market @ Bullas 9am-2pm

Endurance Swim Mar Menor starting from Isla Perdiguera, Los Alcazares

Antiques Fair @ IFEPA, Torre Pacheco 11am-8.30pm 5 (3 disc)
Mazarrn FC v AD Alquerias (home)
The Streeters @ Blues House, Bolnuevo from 3pm
Monday 2 Mazarrn Bahia Lions @ Camposol A 5pm
Tuesday 3 Stamp Collectors Meeting @ Biblioteca, Pto de Mazarrn 6pm
HAH Volunteers Meeting @ Las Claras, Los Narejos 10.30am
Wednesday 4 Welcome Ladies Evening/Fashion Show/Raffle/Bingo/Woody @

Camposol A 7pm 5
MABS MMM Volunteers Meeting @ Centro Civico, Roda Bar, Roda 11.15am
Age Concern Talking Shop Social @ Camposol Drop In Centre, Calle Valencia 12,
1.30-3.30pm
Thursday 5 Camposol Reading Group @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 2-4pm
Friday 6 Murder Mystery Night @ La Mariposa, Gebas

Spanish Association of Barbershop Singers (SABS) learn Capella in Los Alcazares
(6th 8th Sept)
Age Concern Day Trip to Garrucha/Market 10

MABS Mazarrn Tea Party @ Avda Mar Azul 1, Bolnuevo 8 3pm

Dear Editor of seconds and the robber disappeared information magazine. Your magazine is
straight away without us seeing him. the best Ive seen so far. All important
Recently, in the Market Square in Mazarrn Please check under your wheels before information can be found with a clear
Town, someone put a sharp spike under driving away. description; no better way to make a
the back wheel of our car. As we drove magazine. Thank you.
forward the car tyre immediately deflated Yours
and in the few seconds it took to get out I wish you and your publication a long stay
of the car and open the boot, some low Jean Robinson and that you remain in Spain for a long
life reached in through the front open time.
window and stole a bag which contained Dear Ladies and Gentlemen
a considerable amount of money due to us Im from Germany and I have lived in Best regards
having just been to the bank to make a Condado de Alhama for 6 months. I
withdrawal. This all happened in a matter would like to thank you for your excellent Alfons Schneider
Breakfast with milk. The right way to make a cup of

I have been thinking about how wonderful tea would fill volumes, so we will go on to
it is to get to know a country by starting the other ingredients. A traditional English
your visit with an amazing breakfast. breakfast, a fry-up, would offer you
eggs, bacon (back-bacon), mushrooms,
We live in Spain and the typical breakfast tomatoes, fried bread and baked beans.
you might have in the local bar, would Obviously this will give you lots of energy
usually consist of a lovely piece of freshly for sight-seeing the rest of the day!
toasted bread, served with olive oil, grated
fresh tomato, salt and pepper to taste In Scandinavia, butter, cheese, ham,
and a steaming cup of coffee and milk. If liver pat, pickles, cucumber, tomato and
you are especially lucky, you might have raw bell pepper (paprika in Swedish) are
a large glass of freshly squeezed orange standard breakfast sandwich toppings
juice to complete your breakfast. put on top of bread (usually dark, slightly
sweet bread), or cracker-like crisp bread.
Example of sandwiches: bread spread Further afield and more exotic:
with liver pat topped with pickles, or In Japan, a favourite breakfast is a bowl of
bread spread with butter and topped with steaming hot rice, with a raw egg dropped
cheese, pepper and cucumber. Hard-boiled on top, perhaps served with some seaweed
eggs, sometime eaten with caviar, are also on the side. This is suprisingly tasty when
a staple, as is smoked salmon and fresh you give it a chance! Also a hot cup of miso
soft cheese. soup, some grilled fish and a few pickles
complete the meal, along with a cup of
green tea.
What happens in England? First of all, you In Turkey and many Arabic countries
would have a lovely cup of tea, usually the tastes run more to chick-pea spread
(hummus), yoghurt, black olives, sharp
cheeses like feta, fresh tomatoes and
onions. Black tea is the favourite here, all
accompanied with freshly baked bread,
fresh cream and wild honey.
There are so many other countries to visit

and wonderful breakfast options to try. Let
Dragontours organize your holiday and
let yourself be enchanted by the worlds
gastronomy.
Come in to see us for more information

and for all your travel needs on Camposol
In France, big breakfasts are not the norm. A, or email info@dragontours.net
Caf au lait and a croissant, usually eaten
on the run, is the favourite. Tel 968 199 021
In Germany, people prefer cold meats See you soon!!

sausages, ham and so on and cheese,
with bread rolls, usually not toasted.
There is a tremendous variety of breads
available; brown, white, with various seeds
- all very tasty. Also jam, butter and fruit
can be added to the table. Coffee is the
preferred drink.


Autumn is on its way. time was had by all and Wedding Anniversary in
As always August has been a much quieter many thanks to Barbara and Scotland on 12th August. A
month in Mazarrn Bowls Club, with Gordon. celebratory dinner was held
no competitions as many members had at Brian and Sheilas bowls
visitors or had returned to the UK for the The hotly contested Club club in Scotland.
summer. Championships start in
September and, following The Club roll-up sessions
The heat wave during July and August the return to morning roll- are on Tuesday and
took its toll on some members. However, ups, there will be a Fun Thursday mornings from
during August there was a good turnout Competition followed by a 12th September. Full details
for the evening roll-ups on Tuesdays and BBQ for members, organized can be found on the website
Thursdays. The members found it was by Colin Appleton. at Mazarronbowlsclub.
quite a novelty bowling across the rink to webs.com or from the
try and prolong the life of the bowls mat. Later in the month the Secretary, Sue Hattrell at
Annual Mazarrn Trophy mazarronbc@live.co.uk
A Garden Party for members and their will be played.
friends was held in August at Barbara
and Gordon Totteys house on Camposol Two bowls members, Brian
D. Harry Male, was Master of Ceremonies and Sheila Robertson,
and supplied the Music and Quiz. A good celebrated their Golden
Its been a quiet two months for the RC we will have the opportunity to welcome even with the smallest C rig, our models
Sailing Group with many members competitors from other Spanish clubs. are on the limit and the wise skipper may
spending time away from home avoiding well call it a day to avoid damage. As an
the heat. Our regular Wednesday meetings Last month we looked briefly at the example, in the group photograph while
recommence on September 6th with casual method of control available to the model others are sailing with full A rig, No 80s
sailing giving members the opportunity to yacht skipper. This month we consider skipper has selected B rig in anticipation of
share information and advice on setting up the answer to another frequently asked increasing wind speed.
their boats. Competition for the Autumn question How do they achieve stability
trophy begins in earnest the following week when the wind increases!
and continues until the end of October.
There are a large number of radio controlled

The effect of the wind on the sails is yacht kits around in todays market and if
balanced by a fin (or foil) with a streamlined your interest is solely in building, sailing
September 16th will see three of our weight on the end. On our International and enjoying a semi-scaled model then
members competing for the 4th Trofeo One Metre (IOM) yachts the fin is normally you are spoilt for choice. If however you
Asociation de Vela R/C, a two day event made of carbon fibre and its size and the have an interest in competition at any level
to be held at the Marina Real Juan Carlos maximum weight of the attached ballast then you should ideally choose a design
1st in Valencia. We wish Mike, Terry and are both governed by the class rules. While which is raced at your local club. In either
Stuart all the best as, once again, they it isnt possible to reef our small sails to case why not come along and talk to us?
take on some of the top Spanish skippers. cope with increasing wind speed, the class We can usually arrange for the loan of a
rules allow for three rigs and suits of sails. boat for anyone seriously wishing to try
Over the weekend of November 4th/5th, the Most hull designs can carry the full sail out the hobby.
RC Sailing Group will be hosting the first area (A) rig up to 7 or eight knots wind Contact us via our website at www.
Trofeo de Murcia. As the only registered speed and the reduced second (B) rig up rcsailingmarmenor.com or email
Radio Controlled Yacht Group in the Region to around 14 knots. At 20 knots however, rcsailinggroup@gmail.com

The monthly Stapleford Competition was a cooling breeze which must have suited Well done Terry! The Handicap Secretary
played on 26th July at Camposol. most of the competitors including Society is rubbing his hands anticipating pruning of
Winner, (see photo), Terry Haggerty with the Handicap.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, 39pts, which was the same as guest Steve
with no society committee members Parsons, with 4 more than the Overall The society game in September will be on
present and no paperwork available, the Runner-Up, Brian McAlister with 35pts, Thursday 21st at Roda. Straight Down
members who played should thank Clive followed in 3rd position by George Bricknal the Middle is always ready to welcome
Hathaway for collecting the money and with 34pts. new members and guests. For details,
re-organizing the order of play and one please email Secretary Peter Smithson at
other member who helped organize with 99unitedred@gmail.com or call 968
tee times & buggies etc with the new 045 475
reception caddie master.
This course in the view of the majority of

members is improving all the time and
we at Straight Down the Middle should
use this well maintained venue again in
the future due to the reasonable deals
available.
The game was played on a hot day with
Its Vuelta time again! (until 10th 4 difficult stages to be covered in the Watch this space next month for the
September in Madrid) very North, before the finish in Madrid. results and photographs of the coverage of
All you cycling fans will have been watching the Alhama finish.
the action on TV for the past 10 days, with The most exciting aspect of this years race
big interest for the Murcia Region. After the is the riders who were on the start line on
start of the first stage in Nimes (France) 19 August. Starting
with a time trial and a further 2 days in with British interest
Andorra, the race travelled down the East were Chris Froome
coast, with stages from Orihuela-Cumbre (Sky Team), Adam
del Sol, Caravaca-Alhama de Murcia and Blythe (Aqua Blue
Lorca-Calar Alto. Sport), Adam Yates
and Simon Yates
(Orica-Scott) and
Ian Stanard (Sky).
High contenders of

other Nationalities
are Romain Bardet
(AG2R), Fabio
Aru (Astana),
Alberto Contador
( Tr e k- S e g a f r e d o ) ,
Vincenzo Nibali
(Bahrain-Merida)
and Warren Barguil
(Team Sunweb)
At the time of this publication La Vuelta
will have moved to the South Coast, With so many
covering the whole length of Andalusia possible winners,
and taking in the highest point on the Chris Froome and the
European mainland, the Sierra Nevada. viewing public will
have a very exciting
race for 3 weeks.
If you have had

enough of the intense
heat on the coast and
fancy a break inland
to see a different
part of Spain whilst
enjoying the pomp
and ceremony and La
Vuelta atmosphere,
now is the time!

Pre-season training began in earnest for Work has continued on improving the European
Mazarrn FC on 25th July when players playing surface at the Estadio Municipal and Cup Final
assembled for the start of the new season. on repairing and replacing the many broken a g a i n s t
Although squad places were still not finalised, seats in the main stand and it is hoped that B e n f i c a
a large number of last seasons successful everything will be in pristine condition for when United
team had indicated that they wished to the first league game of the forthcoming became the
continue for a further year. A number of new season. first English
signings from clubs in a higher division gave team to win
cause for optimism that 2017-2018 would The first pre-season friendly away to 3rd the European
see another challenge for promotion to the Division Churra on 4th August ended in Cup and he
Tercera Division which was narrowly missed a 2-0 defeat, but coach Paco Pliego was has many
after a defeat in the first leg of the play-off encouraged by how the team played after stories to
Semi-Final last season. only being together for just over a week. tell about
The second friendly away to Real Murcia his team
Nacional on 12th August resulted on a 1-0 mates such
win for Mazarrn FC with a goal in the first as George
half scored by Miguel Mena, Other games Best, Bobby
were played on 16th August away to local Charlton and
rivals EMF Fuente Alamo and at home to CF Dennis Law.
Molina on 19th August, but the results were
not known at the time of going to press. They will be joined by Los Amigos UK
Ambassador Tony Currie in the Celebrity
Los Amigos de Mazarrn FC organise a Golf Day to be held at Camposol Club de
supporters coach to most away games at Golf on Monday 26th March. A Race Night
10 for Los Amigos members and 12 for is also planned and more information will be
non-members. Full details of all games, give on this at a later date.
dates and kick off times are advertised in
Sadly, long serving club captain Juan Andreo the local media, on www.mazarronfc. Tickets for the Gala Dinner will be 45
announced that he was hanging up his es, on Los Amigos de Mazarrn FC which includes a five course meal with local
boots. His decision came as a big surprise Facebook page, fb.me/mazarron2016 beer, house wine and soft drinks included
to Los Amigos supporters who had again and on posters at various points throughout during dinner. A limited number of VIP
voted him their Player of the Year last season Camposol and Mazarrn. places are available at 55 which includes
and felt that he still had a few more seasons preferred seating and a VIP Reception with
left under his belt. The news was tempered Match day admission price for the 2017- the celebrities prior to the dinner.
by the fact that Juan Andreo was staying 18 season is 4 with juveniles free.
with the Club as assistant to new Coach Paco Season tickets are on sale at 35 and can The annual
Pliego. Juan was popular with players and be purchased at the weekly Los Amigos Presidents
supporters alike and will hopefully have as meetings from either Gerard or Barbara. B a s h
big an impact off the field as he had on it. has been
Forthcoming Fixtures arranged for
More bad news was that the very popular We d n e s d a y
Chino, who had initially indicated that he 3rd September CD Bullense away 25th October
was re-signing for Mazarrn, decided to 10th September CD Jumilla home at The Club
accept an offer to play in his local city for 17th September CD El Esparragal home H o u s e ,
Real Murcia City. We wish him well for the 24th September Cartagena FC away Camposol
future and he will be sure of a typical Los 1st October AD Alquerias home C with a
Amigos welcome when he plays against M o t o w n
Mazarrn FC at the Estadio Municipal. The 9th Los Amigos de Mazarrn FC theme with
Gala Evening and Dinner at the Hotel la the popular
Cumbre, Puerto de Mazarrn - Tuesday 27th J J Soulman.
March 2018. Tickets are
Comedian 10 for
G a r y members and
Marshall will 12 for non-
act as MC and members
comedian including
and top guest supper.
speaker will
be former Los Amigos de Mazarrn FC weekly
Manchester meetings are held every Thursday at The
U n i t e d Club House, Camposol C at 4 pm with the
goalkeeper exception of the last Thursday of each month
Alex Stepney. which is reserved for the Members Business
Meeting and open to members only. The
After starting AGM was held on Thursday 24th August.
his League
career at Membership for the 2017/18 season has
Millwall, been increased to 20 and members receive
where he a discount on coach travel to away games
made 137 and to nearly all social functions organised
s e n i o r under the Los Amigos banner. Membership
appearances and a brief stay at Chelsea, Alex applications are accepted at the weekly
joined Manchester United in 1966 and made meetings or you can email pamada.1130@
over 400 appearances during his twelve yahoo.co.uk
years at Old Trafford. He played in the 1968

Our July 12th outing which was early in In Second Place Overall was Jack with 28 points.
the month to avoid some of the extreme Stockdale, also with 33 points and his
heat of the Spanish summer attracted score was enough to give him top spot in Nearest the Pin prizes were won by Andy
20 players to the coastal golf resort of La Division Two. Paul, Peter Hansford and Graeme Wilson
Serena. and the 105 Twos Money Pot was won
by Andy Paul, Richard Dixon and Neil
As expected it was a hot sunny day, but McFarlane.
with the course in a fine condition and the
only problem for some of us was that our
garmin watches did not pick up the changes
between the 8th and 10th tees! Undeterred,
Gerry McRobert managed to come in with
33 points to win Division One and was also
Overall Winner which had been decided on
countback.
Runner-Up in Division One was Roger

Olorenshaw with his 31 points score, while
in Division Two our newest member, Dave
Griffiths, took second place also with 31 Our next game is at Aguilon Golf Resort on
points. September 26th.
Meanwhile, in Division Three, Peter Kirke Should anyone wish to join FOGGS or just
was ahead of the rest with another great play as a guest, please contact us by email
display and 32 points scored with Peter at info@fuenteoldguardgolfsociety.
Hansford close behind in Second Place, com
Individual Stableford Qualifier The Gross 2 (for 50) was shared by Chris Payday will be on Saturday 2nd September,
Competition at La Serena Golf, on Taylor and Ty Williams. between 11am and 12pm in the bar area at
Monday 7th August La Serena Golf Clubhouse, Los Alczares.
There was a slightly lower turnout than Recipient of the dreaded Monkey was
usual due to the extremely hot and humid Daz Hancock. For further information on San Javier
weather, so we only had one division. Golf Society, to play as a guest, or to
We have an Individual Stableford Qualifier join, please phone Barry Beale on +34
The conditions didnt prevent some very at La Serena, teeing off at 9.20am on 649 245 889 or look at our website
high scoring however, most notably from Monday 4th September. Full details will be www.sanjaviergolfsociety.co.uk and
Chris Taylor, who came in with 45 points! emailed to all members. Facebook page www.facebook.com/

sanjaviergolfsociety
The winners on the day were:
1st was Chris Taylor with 45 points
2nd - Giovanni Butto with 41 points
3rd - David Archer with 38 points
4th - Shaun Devine with 37 points.
Nearest the Pins were won by Chris Taylor,

Jeff Belt and Ian Lawley.

Formula 1 report No 10 by Dave Bass the start. After a flurry of pit stops Ham for the final 1 hour practice on Saturday
Rolex British GP Silverstone was still leading the Ferrari duo. Alo did morning. Ric stopped on track when he
well to get up to 14th place only to retire on was stuck in 5th gear. Mas after 12 laps
Lap record 1m 33.401s held by M. lap 33 with a loss of power. Again the two feeling unwell returned to the garage and
Webber Red Bull - 2013 Force India drivers were in battle, but this withdrew. A clear session apart from the
This was the 67th British GP, but the 51st time Oco was ahead of Per. Both Ferrari usual spins & offs. Vet was on top with
to be held at this iconic circuit. The first drivers suffered with a puncture. a time of 1m 17.017s smashing the lap
race here was on the 13th May 1950 with record of Barrichello 1m 18.436s way back
King George V1 in attendance and was Ham got his 5th win at this circuit to in 2004. Ri, Bot, Ver & Ham made up
the first race of the newly formed F1 equal J. Clark & A. Prost as well as his the top five.
World Championship. The race was won 3rd consecutive to equal N. Mansell & D.
by Giuseppe Nino Farina driving an 8 Hill. Bot drove extremely well from his 9th Q1 in the afternoon was again warm 26C
cylinder supercharged Alfa Romeo 158. place start to finish in 2nd place and give & sunny. Red Bull worked hard between the
the team their second 1 2 finish of the sessions to get Ric out after his stoppage
FP1 - a typical British start to the weekend season. Ri joined them on the podium in in the morning. Sauber also had a job on
with 14C, chilly and overcast. Only 1 his normal gloomy manner. Ric carved his their hands changing the engine in Eris
reserve driver ran, Giovinazzi who was way through the field from 19th to finish a car. Vet, Ver, Ri, Ham & Ric were the
in the Haas. Vet sampled the shield credible 5th and sadly due to his late tyre top five.
protection system on his installation lap. failure Vet dropped way down in 7th place;
Mas ran over the revised kerbs at turn 9 both Force India drivers in the points and Q2 session also went smoothly. Ham, Vet,
with sparks and bodywork flying over the Mas managed to salvage the final point for Ver, Ri & Bot made up the top five, but
circuit. Bot, Ham, Ver, Ric & Ri were the Williams. out went both Force India cars along with
top five runners. Gro, Kvy & Pal. Vet did a flying lap to
Ham took 1h 21m 27.430s to complete the claim his 48th career pole & second of the
FP2 - the temperature went up a little in 51 laps and recorded the fastest lap with a season with Ri giving the team its third
the afternoon to 17C with Mas back in his 1m 30.621s on lap 48 which is a new lap front row lock out of the season. Hl had a
car. Bot, Ham, Ri, Vet & Ver made up record. 5 place grid drop for having an unscheduled
the top five. gearbox change and Kvy was handed a 3
Formula 1 report N 11 place drop for impeding Str in Q1.
FP3 - Saturday morning was damp and Pirelli Magyar Nagydij. Hungaroring
overcast and down to 15C and the rain It was a hot start for the race on Sunday
came 40 minutes into the session. A few Lap record 1m 19.071s held by M. with the ambient temperature up to 30C.
went out to test on inters for the final few Schumacher Ferrari - 2004 A great battle at the start between the
minutes. Ham, Vet, Bot, Ri & Hl were Work started on this circuit at Mogyorn on leaders until Ver hit the side of Ric taking
the top five drivers. 1st October 1985 and was ready in just 8 the Australian out of the race and causing
months, the quickest build of any Formula a safety car situation for 4 laps. Gro &
Qualifying in the afternoon was damp and 1 circuit. It was also the first GP to be held Hl also had a coming together as did the
cool at just 16 C. A few drivers ventured as it was then behind the Iron Curtain. The two Force India drivers. Ver was given a
out on slicks, but not for long as the rain circuit is situated in a natural valley with 10 second time penalty for causing the
came down again. Ric stopped on track Mogyorn now being the third most visited accident at turn 3. Gro had to pit early with
with a turbo problem bringing out the red venue by tourists after the Danube Bend a slow puncture, but left with a loose wheel
flag for 5 minutes; the end of his qualifying. area and Lake Balaton. This will be the 32nd and had to pull off the circuit. Haas were
The rain stopped just before the end and race to be held here with only 13 of the 31 later fined 5,000 for releasing the car in
Alo did a lap on slicks only to post the being won from pole position. an unsafe condition. di Resta was told to
fastest lap of the session! Ver, Ham, Hl retire the Williams as it was suffering with
& Bot made up the top five. FP1 - a glorious start to the weekend with an oil leak with 10 laps remaining. Hl
an ambient temperature of 21C. There also retired but was classified as his brake
Q2 and it was slick time on the almost were two reserve drivers running in the problem was only 2 laps from the end. Vet
perfect track. Ham, Bot, Vet, Ri & Hl first free practice session, Giovinazzi in won his second GP at this circuit with Ri
were the top five. Then came the top ten the Haas of Magnussen and Celis Jnr in giving Ferrari their first 1 2 finish here
shootout; a fast and furious 12 minutes the Force India of Ocon. Gro hit the wall at since 2004. Bot was suffering with his
saw Ham get his 5th pole position at this turn 9, then Gio crashed heavily at turn 11 tyres and was told to let Ham past as at
with Ri, Vet, Bot & Ver the top five. Bot causing substantial damage to the Haas, that time he was faster and the team hoped
and Ric both had to have new gearboxes resulting in red flags out for 6 minutes. Pal he could catch and pass the Ferrari duo.
giving them 5 place grid penalties. Alo also ran over the kerbs after running wide at As he did not, he allowed his team mate
had new parts fitted to his power unit and turn 4 damaging his front wing and causing back to claim the third step on the podium.
was demoted to the back of the grid. a puncture; another red flag, but it was as Full credit to Ham for being a good team
the session ended, there were a lot of lock player. Alo in his McLaren/Honda posted
The weather was still overcast, but the ups and spins. Ric, Ri, Ham, Ver & Bot the fastest lap with a 1m 23.086s time on
temperature was up to 21C. The race were the top five. lap 55. Mag had a 5 second time penalty
almost started but Pal stopped on the for forcing a driver (Hl) off the circuit
formation lap with a hydraulic pressure FP2 in the afternoon - Mag and Oco dropping him down from 11th to 13th.
problem so the start was aborted meaning were back in their cars. Pal also spent a
they had to have a second formation lap lot of time in the garage as his mechanics Vet now leads the drivers championship
reducing the race to 51 laps. Kvy went repaired the damage from his off in the by 14 points over Ham with Bot only 19
off and on returning crashed into his team morning. Weh hit the wall at turn 11 points further adrift.
mate taking the Spaniard out of the race bringing out the red flags for 10 minutes
and bringing out the safety car for 3 laps. and towards the end of the 90 minute Mercedes lead over Ferrari has been
There was a great battle between Vet & session Pal hit the wall again. Ric, Vet, reduced from 55 to 39 points with Red Bull
Ver for third place which continued until Bot, Ri & Ham were the top five drivers. 134 points adrift in third place.
Vet pitted on lap 18. Kvy was given a
drive through penalty for his incident at FP3 - another warm 27C sunny day bassdave.47@gmail.com

Our August competition was held at La up to him, especially as he finished with Nearest the Pin Prizes:
Torre Golf Resort with 23 members taking what is believed to be a Society record of Hole 3: Nobody reached the green.
part. The unusually low turnout did not 42 points for a Division Three player. Hole 5: Len Whalen at 5.9 metres.
deter us from having a really good game of It was a day to remember as he also won a Hole 9: Terry Pegg at 5.52 metres.
golf using the format of a singles Stableford Nearest the Pin trophy. Hole 11: Phil Linton (of Alamein) at 4.75
competition. metres.
Hole 15: Arthur Anthoney 2.5 metres.
One of our members seemed to feel at Hole 17: Alan Benton at 12.5 metres.
home in the bunkers, some of which are
very large, so much so, we thought he was
conducting his own desert campaign! He
eventually emerged from behind a cloud of
sand with a wry smile of contentment and
a comment similar to, No score.
Fortune favours the brave and shortly after

his desert campaign, the same member
put his drive on the green of a par three
and subsequently won Nearest the Pin.
The story of the day has got to be about

Arthur Anthoney. He fluffed his drive on
Hole 1, recovered to a good position with
his second shot, eventually sinking his putt Division Winners
for a par. From that moment on he never 1st with 37 points: Terry Pegg
wavered. Par followed par with a couple of 2nd with 34 points: Gordon Neilson A well-attended Presentation Evening was
birdies thrown in for good measure. Now 3rd with 42 points: Arthur Anthoney held in the restaurant of Camposol Golf
Arthur is not exactly the tallest chap in the Club where everyone enjoyed an excellent
Society, but on this occasion, we all looked supper meal.
Successful Start for Supermotoland Spain to go, on 10th September, Anthony Anthonys resolve to win the Spanish title
Race Team is determined to finish off the year as in September.
The first half of the 2017 Supermoto Spanish champion.
race season has seen Supermotolands The teams other riders have also produced
riders on the top step of the podium on The European S4 Championship has some great results with podium finishes in
more than one occasion. Anthony Ford- already been decided with Anthony winning the SM2 Class for 16 year old Loris Ford-
Dunn has had a fantastic start to the year the Spanish GP in Albaida, Alicante, before Dunn as well as a great ride at Pontevedre
with overall wins in both the Spanish and travelling to Northern Italy for the final that saw him beating a lot of the more

European Supermoto Championships round of the championship in Busca. The experienced SM Open and SM Master
in the Smroad/S4 class. racing was tight with 6 riders all battling riders in one of the races until a crash in
for the lead in both races and Anthony the tricky damp conditions dropped him
With consistent podium finishes in the finished a close 3rd in both motos to finish down the order. He currently stands in 5th
Spanish Championships, Anthony 3rd overall and once again stand on the place in the SM Promosas Youth Class
went to the 4th round of the Spanish podium at a European championship round. in the Spanish Championships with one
Championship in Pontevedre in North The championship points didnt work out round left to go.
West Spain and in mixed and tricky quite so well for him though as he ended
conditions he put in a dominant display of up 4th in the championship overall; just 10 His father Mat Ford-Dunn, riding in the
riding to win both races which moved him points off the leader and 2 points from 2nd Open Class, has had mixed fortunes with
up to 2nd in the championship standings; position thats how tight the racing was! a podium finish at the start of the year,
only two points off the leader. but then suffering a broken fibula when his
foot caught a trackside marker which has
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Spanish Property Sales are 14% of 14%. Much of that growth came from
higher than last year! the internal market driven by the upturn
In the year to date, the average increase in the local economy. There are however,
in Spanish property sales stands at 14% no figures available to date giving the
according to the Institute for national proportion of foreign buyers in that
statistics (INE) This measures the equation.
amount of property transactions in the
national land registry, probably the most From our own perspective, we have seen
accurate way to measure actual sales and growth in all areas. Ive mentioned many
transmission of property. times in my previous columns that buyers
are not a problem to find, but finding fresh
The greatest increases are recorded and reasonably priced properties is. In the
in Northern provinces with the largest past 2 months we have been fortunate to
population and economic/industrial take on 50% more new instructions than
base. This clearly indicates the market at the comparable time last year. Its easy
is internally driven and is further proof to understand that an agent with 1000
that the Spanish economy is well on the properties for sale will sell more properties
mend as unemployment figures drop and than an agent with say, 100 properties.
many new jobs are being created. Further Choice is everything for todays buyers
evidence of this has been experienced in and as a result of having our largest ever
the Costa Clida and we can all agree that selection of resale properties, our sales
July and August has been a boom year for are up 50% on last year. September and
coastal towns with hardly a parking space October is already looking to be even busier
or restaurant table available. In my 17 than last year with prospective buyers and
years in Spain I have never seen the Costa I always say, September to December is
Clida busier! the busiest time of the year for property
sales. If you have a property for sale you
How has the Costa Clida/Murcia can contact us using the details below.
region fared in the past 8 months?
The answer is not as good as previous Kenneth Whettall
years. In fact last year, Murcia was topping Commercial Director
the table for house sales growth, but this Fuente Alamo Real Estate/Murcia
year we came 21st out of 27 provinces. Coast & Country
In fact several regions popular with Info@fuentealamorealestate.com
overseas buyers found themselves in low Tel 0034 968 598 173
positions. Alicante bucked the trend with
an 18% increase in property sales whilst
Tarragona (Costa Dorada) - Asturias and
Girona came 1st, 2nd and 3rd respectively
on 26%/25%24%, again confirming that
the industrialised regions, rather than the
overseas buyers hotspots are where the
growth is.

Murcia only managed 4% growth in
property sales; well below the average

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Mazarrn Town Remembrance Sunday Lunch
Patron Her Majesty The Queen Rincon/Almetta del Mar in the presence of: RBL Murcia Branch
THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION This is the first year that the RBL Murcia
IN SPAIN Presidente Alcalde SR Branch will be on parade and marching and
The Royal British Legion D. Antonio Perez-Perez our new Standard will be on parade with Bill
Neil Pavitt Defence Attache, Captain Mark Fieldsend, Webb our Standard Bearer. We would really
District Parade Marshall
RN like as many of our members to attend and
Email parademarshal.dns@gmail.com British Consul in Alicante, SRA Sarah Jane support the Poppy Appeal Launch, which
L-Line, 865779784 Morris is the most important time of year for the
Mob,690353984 National Vice Chairman, Una Clemenson RBL and thousands of euros are raised to
Chairman, RBL (DNS), Don Cubbon support our serving military personnel and
DISTRICT NORTH President, RBL Spain District North, Nigel veterans.
2017 Poppy Appeal Launch, Benidorm - Hamilton-Hails
Friday 27th October Secretary (DNS), Chris Wyatt Please let us know if a minibus or coach was
This years Royal British Legion, Poppy Poppy Appeal Co-coordinator, Robin put on, (with the costs equally split for all
Appeal Launch will be held in Benidorm. Hargrave passengers), you would be more likely to
The parade commences at 12pm from Av. Tourism Officer attend.
Mediterraneo and along the seafront to the
roundabout. This is a really big day for the The Launch Ceremony will conclude with a If you require any more information, please
RBL District North Spain and the Murcia formal thank you, where official guests and contact Lynn at murcia.secretary.rbl@
Branch. The Mayor of Benidorm and the ticket holders will be invited to lunch. gmail.com
Civil Authorities have granted the same level
of support and co-operation as they did last Spectators, visitors and guests that wish to Murcia Branch Quiz & Raffle Night
year when approximately 3,000 people lined have lunch must book at the contact details Saturday 2nd September
the route. It is anticipated that the 2017 below, quoting Lunch for the RBL Poppy This will be held at the Bombay Indian
Poppy Launch Appeal, will provide a great Appeal Launch, (3 course buffet without Restaurant in Calasparra. 7pm for 7.30pm.
spectacle and excellent promotion of The drinks 15). Payment can be made in full at Entry 2 per person (max 4 people per
Royal British Legion in Spain. the restaurant on the day. team)
All you can eat buffet 8
Launch Ceremony Hotel Nereo (Andrea) 965 850 707 Contact murcia.secretary.rbl@gmail.
The march will be followed by a Static nereo@servigroup.es com to register a team of 4
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