Costa Cálida Chronicle June 2015

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Date: June 2015
Issue: 7
Volume: XV
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June is really the beginning of summer in

Spain. The local open-air swimming pools will
be opened, bars that have been shut for the
winter will have their shutters up and tables
and chairs out and visitors will be coming from
the inland towns and cities like Madrid.
Take this opportunity to look at the updated
version of The Essential Guide to the Costa
Clida now available at various outlets in
the area. See page 53 for the new More
Information, More Photos, More Colour
booklet which at only 5 is ideal for visitors
and those new to the area.
The better weather and more people about
means that we have to be more vigilant than
usual. Drive carefully, make sure your house
is secure when you go out and if there are
young children around, make sure that your
pool is safe, preferably with a fence round it
and a lockable gate. PALS, the humanity
charity that started on Camposol began
after a child tragically died after falling
into a local pool.
PALS, you will be missed!

This month we would like to welcome Paul
from Clearway Forward and Paco and Esther
from Jardilar El Milagro in Bolnuevo to our
Contributors.
Pauls monthly column will
cover various counselling issues that should
be of interest to many of our readers and Paco
and Esther will be writing about some of the
plants that you can easily grow here in Spain.
Welcome
the
following
new
Please
advertisers:
Maries Bokoa
KP Computers
Piccolo Restaurant
Welcome Back:
C M Constructions
Costa Pool
Cool Solutions
Four Legs Dog Grooming
Luz del Sol
Natural Health
The Vista Bar
Yoga with Adrian
printing extra words, please contact Patti on

646 005 017 to discuss terms.
From all at the
Costa Clida Chronicle

THANK YOU TO OUR
CONTRIBUTORS
Alan Monk TV News
Christine Lawford - Poem
Clive & Rosie Palmer Exploring
Murcia
Dick Handscombe Gardening
George Mitchell Never a Dull
Moment
Ken Whettall Housing Update
Jane Cronin Learning Spanish
Liz Edmiston Property Matters/
Food 4 Thought
Paco & Esther/Jardineria El Milagro
Flower of the Month
Paul Cosco Life Coaching Death
Fears
Sara Millbank Ma Millbanks
Kitchen
Think Spain Spanish News
PALS have now decided to step down as

Please can charity and group contributors,
the forerunner of all the local charities after
try to keep their articles to the permitted
raising thousands of Euros over the past 15
400-500 free words. There are just so
many of you that send in articles each and
years. They helped provide not only a local
every month that to be fair to everyone, we
ambulance, but other medical equipment
have to restrict the number of free words.
including an emergency medical tent that was
If you would like to contribute to the cost of
used during the latest earthquake in Lorca.
DISCLAIMER
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opinions of the editor or publisher and the contents should be viewed as a guideline only. Professional advice should be sought to cover any
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works, service or goods. The publishers endeavour to ensure the contents are correct, but cannot accept responsibility for the effects of errors
or omissions.
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If you are an existing customers and you have some Business News that you would like to
share with our readers then why not email it to us to be included on our Business News page.
Please keep your news to about 50 words and send us an email by 15th of the month,
to costacalidachronicle@gmail.com with Business News in the subject box.
Now Summer is almost here its that

time of year for bringing some colour
to your garden. To help with this,
Jardineria El Milagro Garden Centre
in Bolnuevo are offering 5% discount
on all purchases if you pop along with
their advert from the Costa Clida
Chronicle. Not only can they supply
shrubs and plants, but if youre stuck
for a gift, they have a large selection of
pots and ornaments.
Take Karting Mazarrn advert on page

55 to get 1 off.
Tel 610 949 595
Cool Nights!
Yorkshire Linens best selling anti
allergy summer pillow pair is now in
stock.
Cool Nights is a natural way to a
cooler, healthier and more comfortable
nights sleep. The silver threads woven
into the luxury polycotton casing help
to regulate body temperature by
conducting heat away from the head.
This premium pillow has antibacterial
qualities and tests show up to a 21%
decrease in temperature. Buy yours
now ready for the hot nights!
Try something different!

Karting
Mazarrn behind the Mercadona
shopping centre in Puerto de Mazarrn
is the fun place to go. From June to
September you can have fun with all
the family from 11am until late. There
are cars for all ages from children to
adults and there is even a double kart
available.
Tel 968 595 946 (Mazarrn) 968 193

912 (San Javier)
Solhuse Real Estate Agency is

growing! Due to the high level of
sales in recent months, they are
seeking to expand their team with an
experienced salesperson to work from
their Puerto de Mazarrn office. Must be
able to demonstrate strong previous
sales success (not necessarily in estate
agency), good level of Spanish and
other languages useful, references
required.
For more details of how to apply,
email info@solhuse.com, drop into the
office at Calle Santa Eulalia 1, Puerto de
Mazarrn or call 968 105 333
Blues House, Bolnuevo are pleased

to announce the start of their LIVE
ENTERTAINMENT on Sundays between
6-9pm. The first group to play will be The
Streeters on 7th June, so get your dancing
shoes on and join the party. Enjoy a
drink on the terrace or choose something
to eat from their extensive menu.
Do you have a property in the El

Alamillo/El Alcolar area that you would
like to sell? Best of Spanish in Puerto
de Mazarrn are specialists in coastal
and urban properties on the Costa Clida
and they urgently require apartments
and houses in the above area.
Call 968 598 173 to find out Best of
Spanish flexible sales fees.
Keep Cool this Summer

Call in to T J Electricals on Camposol
B to view all their air conditioning units
and cooling fans before the summer heat
really sets in. The more air conditioning
units you buy, the bigger the discount
you will receive. They will also install
the units for free.
Tel 868 181 121
Tel 654 949 084
Are you looking for a special place to

eat? La Chara in Isla Plana is one of
the best restaurants in the area with
superb food on offer.
Their Menu
Especial is an extensive menu at
21.50 plus IVA to include drink, coffee
and liquors. During the month of June,
you will also receive a free bottle of cava
when booking the Menu Especial for 4
people.
June sees the return of The Vista Bars

BBQ and Live Entertainment every
Sunday from 4pm that was so popular
last year. A great selection of food
including sausages, chicken kebabs,
burgers, pork grill steaks, coleslaw,
salad, potato salad, pasta salad and
chips. So if you fancy good food and
entertainment
during
a
weekend
afternoon, what better place can there
be?
All this for an amazing 5
Tel 968 152 016
Tel 649 219 270
Its that time of year again! Gentle River

Rafting on the Segura River re-starts at
Cieza with La Mariposa and the good
news is its suitable for anyone between
5 and 99 years of age. Bring along
all the family for a fun day out. Price
includes transport from La Mariposa to
Cieza and return, all safety equipment
and guides, snack before departure,
instruction and lunch on return.
Have you got a holiday home here or are

renting out a property and looking for
someone to manage it for you? Home
Management Service cover the whole
of the Mazarrn area and have a 24/7
365 day Emergency Call Out service.
They also have various packages to suit
your requirements.
Tel 968 631 008
Call Home Management Service

on 968 328 074/637 130 784 for a
friendly chat to discuss your needs.
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First and foremost wed like to remind all our

META friends and clients that META Riding
Centre has become Cavalli Foundation
and META Equestrian is now more than just
a riding school and Hacking Out. Its job is
to take in and find homes for horses, ponies,
dogs and other animals that find themselves
lost, abandoned and neglected.
This month we want to introduce you to our
first pre-retirement livery! Sandros is an
ex-show jumper and Isa is his friend. The
owner has decided its time to give Sandros
the best retirement possible after so many
competitions. His sore joints and muscles are
being treated and he now has many years in
front of him to enjoy a huge paddock with
some fun company. Sandros, thanks to
Hannah, is at a Cavalli Foster Home where
he has met up with his old friend Petit again.
He will live here for the time being with Petit
and the boys in Hannahs care. When we
move to the Ranch, Sandros will form part
of the Cavalli Herd and will live in a paradise
paddock.
Although Cavalli Foundation is hoping to

move up to the Ranch in Gebas soon, all the
proceeds of our equestrian activities help
to buy feed, pay the water bill, the vet and
cover all the myriad costs involved in helping
animals and people alike.
Once again, thank you Hannah and family

for being so concerned about equine welfare
and for helping us always! Also, we would like
to express our appreciation to Isa and her
mum Isabel for offering Sandros the best
retirement possible.
We found this beautiful dog in the middle

of the road that goes from Casas Nuevas
to Librilla. Does anybody recognise her? We
have named her Bimba. Shes pregnant and
due to give birth any time. As you all know,
we have 6 other dogs and we are afraid that
both the mother and the babies might be in
danger. We urgently need a safe foster home
for her and her babies. If you can help us,
please get in touch ASASP. Thanks a lot.
At long last we can finally begin to tell you

about Tusa and her foal, King Orry. You
cant imagine how this little mare has fought
to make sure that she survived and that her
foal was born strong and healthy. The photo
is of mother and foal during their first week
together. Today our young foal is quite a
stallion. A big thank you all you people who
have made this miracle possible. Well keep
you up to date with our news reports.
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A few simple tips to help you stay safe online:

INTRODUCTION:
*
Make sure your computer or tablet is

secure.
Installing security software on your

computer or tablet and keeping it upto-date is advisable.
There are many good anti-virus

protection
programmes
available
eg. AVG, Panda, Avira, Avast Norton
and many others. Most of these
programmes are also free.
You should also make sure that the
firewall on your PC is turned on.
EMAIL:
*
You wouldnt give out your personal

information to a stranger in the street,
so dont give it out to strangers on the
internet!
Occasionally people will send emails
to try and access private information
such as bank account details and
passwords. If you are not sure about
the veracity of these emails, simply
contact the Bank or Building Society
before you attempt any reply.
Avoid opening emails from people you

dont know.
Delete them immediately. If you do

open them by accident, dont click on
any links.
If it is an important message the

person will contact you again.
FACEBOOK & OTHER SOCIAL NETWORKS:

*
There are a lot of myths about social

networking sites.
Many people believe that Facebook,

Twitter and other social networking
sites are mainly for children.
Figures show that over 50% of the

people on these networks are aged 35
and over.
The big myth is that its risky and

people will steal your personal details.
Its no more risky than using email

and viewing other Internet websites.
Its difficult to use? Its not. It can be

great fun.
Remember to use a common sense

approach.
Dont give out too much personal

information and consider keeping
your profile closed, allowing only
family and friends to view your news
and photos.
PASSWORD SECURITY:
Password tips.
*
Whether creating an email address or

shopping online, choose a password
that is memorable and not easy for
someone to guess.
The best type of password uses a

combination of lower case letters,
capital letters and numbers. This
makes it a lot more difficult for
internet baddies to work out what it
would be.
If necessary, change your password

regularly.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS:
Be wary of free offers such as screensavers,
software, games or music.
Never download illegal software, music or
videos. Ask yourself whether the offer is
realistic.
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!
Anti-virus and anti-spyware tools can detect
malware - programmes that might be
malicious.
If you keep them running in the background
they will detect malware hidden in email
attachments and files you download from the
web as soon as you try to open them.
ONLINE SHOPPING:
Online shopping is convenient and can save
you money, but its not quite the same as
shopping in the high street. Its essential
to make sure that youre dealing with a

reputable and established business. Look
for the padlock symbol either next to the
address or at the bottom of the webpage.
Another tip is to look at the web address. A
secure site will start with https://. The s
indicates its a secure site.
Used safely and sensibly, the internet
can help people get more out of their PC,
laptop, tablet or smartphone.
REGULAR BACKUPS:
It is a racing certainty that at some point, your
PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone will suffer
some kind of problem that means that you
will not be able to access your data, music,
photos etc. It is always a wise precaution to
make a backup of your important data and
information on a regular basis. There are
numerous ways that this can be achieved for
all devices:
The most obvious is to use a 2nd hard drive on
your computer. However this can be as much
of a problem as not doing a backup in the first
place. Ideally your backup should be remote
from your device, ie. on a separate hard
drive, on another device, or using one of the
cloud storage facilities. These cloud storage
facilities usually offer about 10 megabytes of
free storage which is generally sufficient for
most people.
Cloud storage is simply a system of placing
your data onto a server that is totally remote
from your location. An examples of this type
of facility is iCloud that is owned by Apple, but
many other companies have other systems.
However, users who have larger amounts of
data can purchase more storage space for a
fee. This type of backup storage is ideal for
individuals, small and large businesses.
Look on the internet for Cloud Storage to
see the options available.
So enjoy your time on the Internet and
stay safe!
Remember that you can always call
into Don Tcnico for further advice and
assistance.
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Ruth Rendell, Baroness Rendell of

Babergh, CBE was born on 17th February 1930 in London and died on 2nd May
this year after suffering a stroke in January. Her mother, Ebba Kruse, was born in
Sweden and brought up in Denmark; her
father, Arthur Grasemann, was English. As
a result of spending Christmas and other
holidays in Scandinavia, Rendell learned
Swedish and Danish. Rendell met her husband, Don Rendell when she was working
as a newswriter. They married in 1953,
divorced in 1975 but remarried two years
later.She was appointed a CBE in 1996 and
a life peer as Baroness Rendell of Babergh, in 1997 and sat in the House of
Lords for the Labour Party.
Ruth Rendell won many awards during
her lifetime, including the Crime Writers
Association Gold Dagger for 1976s best
crime novel with A Demon in My View.
She was also the winner of the 1990 Sunday Times Literary award, as well as the
Crime Writers Association Cartier Diamond Dagger. In 1996 she was awarded
the CBE and in 1997 became a Life Peer.
Rendells
best-known
creation,
Chief
Inspector Wexford, was the
hero of many
popular police stories,
some
of
them
successfully
adapted for
TV, but she
also generated a separate brand of
crime fiction that explored deeply into the

psychological background of criminals and
their victims, many of them mentally afflicted or otherwise socially isolated. This
theme was developed further in a third series of novels, written under her pseudonym Barbara Vine.
was the cold

fear and awful dread that
touched everyone in Kingsmarkham.
Rendell wrote two unpublished novels before the 1964 publication of From Doon
with Death,the first mystery to feature
Chief Inspector Reginald Wexford.
The Vault
Aug 2011
The 24th book
to feature the
classic crimesolving detective, Chief Inspector Wexford.
Wolf to the
Slaughter
Nov 2009
Anita Margolis
has vanished.
Dark and exquisite, Anitas
character
is
as mysterious
as her disappearance.
There was no
body, no crime
- nothing more
concrete than
an anonymous
letter
and
the intriguing
name of Smith.
According to headquarters, it wasnt to be
considered a murder enquiry at all.
With the letter providing them with only
one questionable lead to follow, Wexford
and his sidekick Inspector Burden are
compelled to make enquiries. They soon
discover Anita is wealthy, flighty, and thoroughly immoral. The straight-laced Burden
has a very clear idea of what happened to
her, but Wexford has his own suspicions...
No More Dying Then Jan 2010
The 6th book to feature
the
classic
crime-solving detective, Chief Inspector
Wexford.
On a stormy February
afternoon, little Stella Rivers disappears
- never to be seen
again. There were no
clues, no demands
and no traces and
there was nowhere
else for Wexford and
his team to look.
All that remained
The impossible
has happened.
Chief Inspector
Reginald Wexford has retired from the
crime force. He
and his wife,
Dora, now divide their time
between Kingsmarkham and
a coach house
in Hampstead,
belonging
to
their
actress
d a u g h t e r,
Sheila.Wexford
takes
great
pleasure in his
books, but, for all the benefits of a more
relaxed lifestyle, he misses being the hand
of the law.
A chance meeting in a London street, with
someone he had known briefly as a very
young police constable, changes everything. Tom Ede is now a Detective Superintendent and is very keen to recruit Wexford as an adviser on a mysterious murder
case.The bodies of two women and a man
have been discovered in the old coal hole
of an attractive house in St Johns Wood.
None of the corpses carry identification,
but the mans jacket pockets contain a
string of pearls, a diamond and a sapphire
necklace as well as other jewellery valued
in the region of 40,000.
To Wexford, this is definitely a case worth
coming out of retirement for. He is intrigued
and excited by the challenge, but unaware
that this new investigative role will bring
him into extreme physical danger...
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Missions Trip To The Kisumu Orphanage

Kenya
Wellspring Victory Church is part of
a worldwide organisation called Victory
Churches International. A large and very
important part of that organisation is Victory
Childrens Homes, which runs many
orphanages throughout the world.
Early in 2013, Victory took over a run down,
almost derelict orphanage in Kisumu, Kenya.
The 160 children were sleeping up to six in a
bed on filthy, flea-ridden mattresses. There
was no clean water, the sewage system was
backed up and the children received just one
very small meal every other day; mostly rice
with the occasional tiny piece of cabbage.
In February this year we, Pete and Belinda
Green, who have lived on Camposol for over
10 years, spent a month working at the
orphanage and were grateful to be able to
share just a little of our experience.
We travelled by train from Alhama to
Barcelona and then flew via Amsterdam and
Nairobi to Kisumu. The Lord was with us all
the way as our journey went without a hitch.
On arrival we were met by Pastors Luke and
Susan who run the church at the orphanage
and the homes director Patricia, a Canadian.
The first thing that struck us as we travelled
from the airport in the back of the pick-up
truck was the total, abject poverty. Very few
of the roads had tarmac and the houses and
shops were constructed of mud or sheets of
corrugated iron, usually with straw roofs.
There were cows everywhere. The people

were living hand to mouth, literally not
knowing where tomorrows meal was coming
from, yet they were full of joy and laughter.
We were welcomed everywhere we went
and very quickly grew to love these precious
people.
Just before we left Spain, 30 Christians had
been dragged from a bus in the north of
the country and murdered, so it was a real
blessing to find full In Your Face Christianity
evident everywhere we went. There were
scriptures and texts on numerous cars,
lorries, buses, buildings, t-shirts and shop
fronts. Often people we passed in the street
were singing a well-known worship song.In
the supermarket, worship music was being
played over the speaker system and there
were Bibles, Christian books, CDs and DVDs
making up a large percentage of everything
else on sale. As I went through the checkout
the lad who was packing my bag was singing
that old favourite, How Great Though Art.
Even in the airport lounge the music being
played was Christian worship songs.
After settling in we were shown around the
orphanage and I must admit to being shocked
and disappointed at the conditions - basic to
say the least; many windows without glass,
bare concrete floors, very basic food, dirty
dusty roads. The list goes on, but later on
we were teamed up with Millie, one of the
Kenyan social workers and I expressed my
concerns to her. Her reply was very direct.
Dont bring your western ideas here, she
said. This place is the Ritz. These kids have
clean clothes on their backs and three meals
a day in their stomachs. They drink clean
water and sleep in clean beds. They go to
school and if they get sick they get taken to
the doctor or the hospital. The kids on the
other side of that gate get none of that. They
are also being taught about the love of Jesus.
These kids are blessed.
I was put in my place and after being there

for a while and experiencing how the children
lived in the slum villages around the home,
I could see where she was coming from.
Children were dying in the villages because
their families could not afford a doctor. Many
would have lived had they been living in the

home
We quickly realised that we were not there to

westernise the Kenyan nation. We were there
to help these kids grow up in a safe, healthy,
loving environment, to see that they received
an education so that they could break free of
the awful poverty trap. We were there to give
them hope, to let them know that they have a
Heavenly Father who loves them.
I have hardly begun to scratch the surface

of our experiences in Kisumu. There are so
many heart-warming, inspirational stories
to tell, but I cannot close without giving
heartfelt thanks to all you folk out there who
have supported us in our fund raising for
the orphanage, both people from within the
church and many from outside - you know
who you are. Its not just the money that
matters. What matters just as much is that
those precious little ones know that someone
somewhere cares about them; something
many of them have not experienced before in
their short, little lives. You have given them
hope. You have changed many little lives
forever. Thank you for caring.
It was a tough month both physically
and emotionally.
Was it a life-changing
experience? Definitely! Would we go back?
Tomorrow!
Again, thank you for caring.
God bless.
Pete & Belinda Green
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Our last article looked at a number of

individual buildings in the centre of Murcia
City which could be described as having some
modern architectural value. This continues
that theme, though concentrating on several
municipal buildings (including a bridge!) and
two open spaces.
Ayuntamiento and Annex

This impressive building faces the flower
beds before the road and Ro Segura, near
the Puente Viejo. Its faade is a mixture of
styles with carved flower decorations in the
stonework, a horn of plenty and colonnades.
It is painted in yellow/beige and a light
terracotta. It covers three floors and has a
large entrance door/area with the inevitable
balcony above, on to which open feature
windows. This neoclassic construction dates
from 1848 and it was built on what had
once been the site of an Arab Palace. If you
are able to get inside, you will find a grand
entrance area with a feature staircase rising
up to the first floor. There are large columns
around the staircase and an abundance of
stained glass windows. It is all very ornately
decorated with some fine chandeliers.
The Town Hall also has an annex, added in

1998, opposite the Cathedral in the square
behind. This annex has been built in a very
modern style, in brick and sandstone, which,
in some senses, is entirely out of place in such
a historic core. However, its style is intended
to reflect the Cathedral rather than to distract
attention from it.
La Convalecencia
This building overlooks the Ro Segura on one
side and is a short but very pleasant walk past
the Ayuntamiento and Bishops Palace in the
riverside gardens by the main road. Today
it is University Offices, though the present
building, constructed in 1915 in a renaissance
like style, is, as its name might suggest, on
the site of a former hospital (for priests) and
garden. It is unmistakeably modern in style
with the two side blocks of the building, of
five windows width, separated by a central

tower which is slightly recessed.
Above
the entrance doors of the central tower are
windows with a balcony on both the first
and second floors and without a balcony
on the third floor, above which rises a small
tower like structure with coloured blocks at
the top and a wind vane/spire topping it all
off. The building is also decorated with small
castellations and turrets.
Jardin
de
Floridablanca
In
front
of
the
Iglesia
del
Carmen,
just over the
river from the
Ayuntamiento,
are
the
Floridablanca
Gardens. The
gardens
are
not particularly
extensive and
are of a simple
rectangular
shape.
They
nevertheless
form a very
pleasant oasis
in the urban environment and there are
plenty of seats in them on which to sit if you
wish. These were the first public gardens to
be opened in Spain and are said to exhibit the
philosophy of a Moorish garden design with
flower beds in line and the sound of running
water, an avenue of poplars and a rose garden
with over 1,400 bushes. There are rubber
trees planted in 1914 and a jacaranda said to
be the oldest in any garden in Murcia. Some
of the root systems are visible above ground
and are extremely impressive! The gardens
are named after the Count of Floridablanca
who was a Prime Minister of King Charles III
and King Charles IV.
Pasarela del Malecn
At the beginning of the Malecn, you can
hardly fail to notice the curved footbridge
which is supported by steel wires on just one
side, from a large mast-like structure which
is itself on an island in the Ro Segura. The
mast is said to be 30 metres high with 45
steel ropes supporting the footbridge which
was opened in 1997. It is held that the
whole structure represents a lighthouse on a
quay. We have been assured that the bridge,
known as the Pasarela del Malecn, is the sole
structure of its kind in the world.
The Mercado Vernicas

This building dates from the beginning of
the 20th Century, having been designed by
the well-known architect, Pedro Crdan, but
with some later reconstruction. It has been
described to us as being of eclectic, mixed,

but modern style and you will notice the
prominence of columns on the outside. The
stonework at the top of the faade is quite
pointed at the front, but noticeably more
rounded around the side. The grand entrance
at the front end is arched with small turreted
towers to the sides and in the centre where
there is also a coat of arms. At the very sides
of the front are two further turreted towers.
To the sides of the entrance are four small
pillared windows. Altogether the building
certainly has its own distinctive style! Inside,
the market is on two floors with an escalator
link between them. There has been a market
in this area since the 15th Century.
Plaza de Las Flores

This pleasant square is surrounded by typical
Murcian houses from the beginning of the
Iron railed balconies and
20th Century.
protruding windows abound. Look around at
the surrounding buildings. There is a variety
of colours, materials and styles. One building
has white windows which project out on one
side and balconies overlooking a taller building
to the left. The balconies have brown vases
underneath. Another building has decorative
tiles on both sides of projecting windows and
on the underside of the roof overhang.
Murcian Regional Artisan Centre
This modern building houses a very large
exhibition area with a multitude of craft
products within it glass, boxes, wood items,
pictures, tiles, jewellery and a whole range
of other artisan products which you can
look at and even purchase if you wish. The
ceramic items in particular are often very
brightly coloured with animals and people
in traditional Murcian style. You ascend to
the higher levels of the centre by sloping
walkways which seem to go on for ever! It
is located on Calle Francisco Rabal by the
Jardin del Salitre. It is open from Tuesday to
Saturday 10am-2pm, and 4.30pm-8.30pm.
Those who exhibit in this enormous space
will be officially registered with the relevant
Murcian body and there will be many prize
winning objects among the various exhibits.
Part taken from Exploring Murcia
Murcia City, by Clive and Rosie Palmer.
Clive and Rosie have written several guide
books on towns and regions in Murcia
which are available, from www.lulu.com,
clive.palmer5@btinternet.
or
contact
com. Exploring Murcia, Days Out and
Exploring Murcia Cartagena are
available to buy from the Costa Clida
Chronicle office on Camposol B, Best Wishes
(who also stock other of their books), or
phone Patti on 968 433 978.
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The Beacon of
Light meetings
are
every
Wednesday
from 7pm with
weekly
guest
mediums which
usually finish at
approximately
8.30pm.
As
always
the
evenings
end
On
the
Saturdays of
25th April and
2nd May we
participated
in Mazarrn
Town Halls
promotion
of
local
charities, in
Mazarrn
Town and in
the Port of
Mazarrn.
We did this in
conjunction
with
their
S o c i a l
Services department, with whom we work
very closely. The objective was to make
the general public aware of what we do
and how it benefits the local community.
Charity organisations are, as such, quite
a new concept in Spanish culture.
It
was mostly the work of the Church
to provide such aid and assistance in
the past.
The increasing number of
humanitarian charities has mainly come
about because of El Crisis. A number
with a friendly chat and a cup of tea and

biscuits.
All our meetings are funded by donations
given during the evening. Our Early
Healing sessions start at 6pm.
The Beacon of Light guest mediums
for June are:
Wednesday June 3rd - Gail Ross
Wednesday June 10th - Debbie Blevins
Wednesday June 17th - Annette Rogers
of Spanish charities were represented at

the event, including Spains Red Cross, La
Cruz Roja, who supply aid and assistance
in a variety of ways throughout our area,
one of which is to provide a rescue team
at all the major beaches along the coast.
These promotional days will probably be
scheduled every few months or so. Thanks
to everyone who participated in this very
successful initiative.
We appeal, as always, for shampoo,
toiletries like toothpaste and shower gel,
nappies and sanitary towels. Many, many
thanks to all of you who are generously
supporting this long-running appeal. Our
clients are so grateful to receive these
extras on top of the food they are given.
We are coming into the holiday season
now and if after your holiday you have any
left over suntan cream, shampoo, shower
gel, the sort of thing that you cannot take
with you and would be discarding them in
the rubbish bin, please think of us and put
the items in a bag and place them in our
Charity Bins at Quick Save on Camposol
Commercial Centre B, or The Tea Pot,
Puerto de Mazarrn. We thank you in
anticipation.
Wednesday June 24th - Anna-Marie

For further information please phone
620 877 326
email
beacon.of.light.murcia@gmail.com
http://beaconoflightmurcia.webs.
com
Facebook Beacon of Light Murcia
We are looking forward to our Summer

Garden Party on Saturday13th June. Call
Denise 666 305 780 or Anne 634 108
695 for details.
We are also planning for our next Fashion
Show in October, so if you have any good
quality ladies winter garments you no
longer require, again, please think of us.
Our bi-annual Ladies Fashion Show
helps us to raise a lot of money for our
charity (and helps our supporters to have
a much looked forward to afternoon too!)
We thank you for your continued support
for our worthwhile cause.
Thanks for
helping us to MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
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excuses people actually come up with! I know

its frustrating when you find an abandoned
animal and no-one will help. Every animal
charity I know is stacked to the top with
abandoned animals. We are all trying our
best, so please dont criticize us. Try and help
us its far more rewarding!
Humanists of Murcia Walk

Seventeen walkers (finally) met up at the
Bar With No Name** in El Pareton and
after the two dogs arrived (no jokes about
which old dogs, please), the group set off
west into the, not frequently, travelled area
of Los Rojas, ably led by Audrey. After
many twists and turns, fields, reservoirs
and plastic tents full of eating grapes, the
walkers arrived somewhere where there
were no living souls about.
What
a
month!
We
have
been
forced to take
in five pups I say forced,
b e c a u s e
they assume
because
we
are a charity
we should be
responsible
for
any
animals that
they
dont
want!! They
dont
give
a
gnats
whisker
for
the
animals
were already
caring for and feeding on a daily basis. One
was dumped outside the home of one of
our helpers at only about a week old. The
other four were in a box in a sack outside
our shop. They were born the day before
they were dumped! It has taken three of us
to bottle-feed them all at a cost of over 200
for the milk!! Now thankfully theyre ready
for their new homes. Huge thanks to Amanda
and Jody for stepping up to bottle feed when
no-one else would. Its amazing how many
Please remember we are a DONKEY

rescue, with 27 to care for, so funds and
space are limited. However we always
try and help with all animals.
the pererra awaiting their paperwork so I can

start the ball rolling. A stroke of luck - we
have homed them straight away. A Spanish
family will take the horse and the donkey,
now named Orlando, has been adopted by
Caron and David Betts. Once hes castrated
he will move to his new home. All this was
done via Facebook, so do catch up with us
there.
We have also managed to find forever homes
for two of our dogs this month. Tamara will
live in the UK, but holiday here on Camposol
and Holly will also live on Camposol. Good
luck guys - looking forward to the updates.
This month saw the last of our Guinea Pigs
to their new homes. We hope that the new
extended families will be happy together.
Good luck and a big thank you from me and
everyone associated with the charity.
Im on Camposol B carpark opposite the petrol
station every Monday 11.30am-1.30pm, to
collect any items you no longer need. Larger
items can be collected, so please think of the
donkeys when youre having a clear out.
Our new website is under construction! We
are so excited. Until next month keep cool.
This month we have managed to home a

horse and donkey, these 2 poor souls are in
The walk was fantastic, the scenery

varied; hills in the background, flowers
everywhere, sun and a slight breeze.
Only one moment of doubt as to which
direction to go, but Audrey consulted with
her assistant, Rick and the walk continued
down the rambla. A good steady pace and
a little over 3 hours and it was back at the
cars.
Lunch was in Restaurante Maria Josafas in
El Pareton. If you are hungry and have
not eaten for 3 days, this is the place to
go, but if you have any drinks before the
meal, which are not included in the Menu
del Dia rate, PLEASE, PLEASE pay for them
early. Someone who will remain nameless
but who lives in the mountains of Morata,
did not pay his 3 until after the caf and
Maria Josafa was not best pleased. Lots
of food, more choice than last time, good
cask red wine. Colette will tell you about
the bottle of white.
Andrea
** Breaking News: The Bar With No

Name in El Pareton HAS A NAME!! But we
are not going to tell you what it is, yet.
Los Rojos is a ruined settlement, which was
inhabited by one of the few communities
of communists in Murcia. They thrived on
the land growing their veggies and led a
peaceful life until the Civil War. They were
considering moving out of the area when
a company of Moorish troops ambushed
them. The soldiers proceeded to shoot the
men and have pleasure with the women.
They burned the houses to the ground with
all the children inside.
There was one blue tractor raking the soil
between almond trees. On the return leg,
the group passed 60 feet below him on
a track and he managed to knock large
boulders down the hill nearly taking out 3
Humanists.
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Legality Of Properties And Granting Of

Deeds In Camposol
This article has been written to help
property owners in Camposol, in response
to the amount of information received from
several sources in the last few weeks and
the number of people who have contacted us
with their concerns.
It has been a long time since we heard
the first whispers about JUMASA going
into liquidation. The legal and financial
situation of the company is also well known,
with a huge number of court cases and
embargoes affecting any property in their
name. Therefore, anyone who purchased
a property from them must check the
current legal status of the property at the
Land Registry in order to avoid unexpected
surprises in the future.
Regarding the above, there could be one of
the following situations:
1. Properties purchased as a resale
from a private seller or directly
from the builder and where
a deed was granted, but for
whatever reason the property
was not fully registered at the
Land Registry and therefore is
not registered under the name of
the current owner.
You need to register these properties

under the name of the current owner
as a matter of urgency and also check
out any charges that may affect the
property. It is very likely that the
property is affected by an embargo
placed on it while it was registered in
the name of JUMASA. You need to act
quickly.
2. Properties purchased by way of
a private contract where there is
no restriction preventing them

obtaining a public deed and
registering the property at the
Land Registry under the name of
the current owner.
You need to contact a lawyer to
get the deeds and register these
properties in the name of the current
owner as a matter of urgency, plus
you must check out any charges that
may affect the property. It is very
likely that the property is affected
by an embargo placed on it while it
was registered under the name of
JUMASA. You need to act quickly.
3. Properties purchased by private
contract where the deeds were
recently granted and therefore
the property is subject to several
embargoes placed on it while it
was registered under the name
of JUMASA.
You need to contact your lawyer to
remove the embargoes from your
property.
4. Properties bought by way of
private contract which do not
have a building licence and
therefore it has not been possible
to get them registered at the
Land Registry, even though
these properties were completed
and are now occupied by their
owners.
This means that the property does
not exist at the Land Registry and
the plot on which it is built remains
registered in the name of JUMASA.
Every case must be evaluated
individually but all is not lost and
there are methods to legalise the
property and therefore get it fully
registered at the Land Registry in

the name of the current owners. If
we were unable to make the property
legal, there is always a way to get
the plot registered in the name of
the owners and then act to make it
legal and thus register the property,
this makes sure that the property
remains safe while we undertake
the legal process. In this case the
legal status of the property must be
checked as it is very likely that we
will find it has an embargo against it,
which will be placed on the property
when it is registered.
Nevertheless, when there are embargoes
affecting your properties it is very
important to obtain your deeds and get
them registered at the Land Registry to
show that the property was purchased
before the embargo took place. This is a
matter of urgency. Once the property is
fully registered in your name, then it is also
urgent to act through the so called terceria
de dominio. We need to highlight that this
process is not necessarily costly as there is
not always a court action required, it can be
resolved through negotiation between both
parties and by demonstrating in some way
that the property was purchased before the
date of the embargo. Most of the time the
issuer of the embargo is able to cancel it on
an amicable basis which as a consequence
significantly reduces the costs involved.
Finally, and with regards to the rumours
about JUMASA, it is important to say that the
best advice is to resolve the problem before
the company starts the liquidation process,
but you also need to know that even if the
company does go into liquidation, all is
not lost. It just makes the situation more
complicated as you then need to take part
in a court process. However, you have the
same rights to your property as you had
previous to the liquidation proceedings so
your position can be defended by way of the
legal process.
Nevertheless, you should contact your
lawyer if you have any doubts at all about
the legal status of your property. He/she
will be able to apply for a nota simple and
assess the situation accordingly and then
advise you if there is any legal action that
needs to be taken.
In conclusion, please seek qualified,
professional, legal advice and always
make sure you deal with certified lawyers.
Would you consider medical treatment from
someone who only pretended to be a doctor?
Do not allow any non-qualified individuals to
manage your wealth.
At Corral & Alcaraz Law Firm we will be more
than pleased to assist you.
Celso Rodriguez-Corral
Member Nr.71399 of the Bar Association of
Madrid
Barrister & Partner at Corral Alcaraz Law
Firm
Lawyers, Barristers & Accountants
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NEST - Tuesday 30th June - Elche Parque

Horticultural & Photographic Outing
Meet 10am at Alhama de Murcia train station
- promptly in time to buy tickets and board
the train.
There is an optional visit to the Jardin del

Cura which has palm trees that are hundreds
of years old, as well as other amazing sights
and water features with gorgeous ducks
and turtles. You pay your own fares and for
your own drinks (bring a picnic), plus the
entrance fees for the options you choose
in Elche (options include a tourist train ride
around Elche, climbing the Cathedral to the
panoramic viewpoint, and the entrance to the
Jardin del Cura). We will have our picnic in the
beautiful gardens soon after arrival. The cost
of the outing is 5 each.
This outing will give you a taste of the
excellent air-conditioned train system to
and beyond Murcia and show you the main
features of Elche.
It is a great photoopportunity, so bring your cameras! Trains
run every hour and most people will return
together at around 4 or 5pm, but youre free
to choose when to return to Alhama or Totana
stations.
Well take a train to Elche and wander round

the green gardens and centre of old Elche.
Over a period of days a song kept coming

to mind from the old Disney film Dumbo the
elephant; you know, the one where the lyrics
are quite clever as the singers are severely
doubting the likelihood of an elephant flying.
I have seen a Horse Fly and a Diamond Ring

and so on... you know the one!
Thinking about how we respond to things we
find hard to believe, I was in a todo shop
the other day and an advertisement caught
my eye. This was for a USB cigarette lighter.
Aside from the obvious dangers of a red hot
heat source on your desk around your cables
and papers, I wondered at how unlikely this
was. Like the flying elephant, had I not
seen it, perhaps I would have found it hard
to believe and yet someone had spent time
designing and manufacturing this thing. It
just didnt make sense.
Please book in advance by texting/calling 679

002 147 or emailing natureespunatrails@
gmail.com with names and telephone
numbers of everyone coming. Please await
confirmation youre booked in.
Looking forward to seeing you all! Its a lovely
way to meet new people and make new
friends!
Sometimes we are told things, or see things

which appear to be really amazing, unlikely,
fanciful or foolish, or perhaps something
just doesnt make sense? The Bible is full of
accounts which at first seem amazing, foolish
or fanciful and really unlikely. To believe
something amazing or out of the ordinary,
sometimes we need more facts, or perhaps
just the assurance of someone we trust who
has more knowledge. The Bible allows for
this as we are dealing with God and might
expect things to be extraordinary and beyond
our experience. Casting doubt on it of course
might be considered foolish, unless we have
looked into it for ourselves.
You can find us most Sunday evenings on

Camposol B in the Cultural Centre at 5.30pm,
or check the website to see what we will be
doing each week.Come and join us. We offer
something a bit different. Sit around and chat
over a cup of tea or coffee and learn about
God and what He can do for YOU.
We also hold monthly social events in Los
Almagros. Look out for the posters, or go to
our website for details
http://open-door.wix.com/open-door
If you would like to be informed of our events
and be added to our mailing list, email
opendoorgettogether@gmail.com
Paul said about some people in the Bible

that they received the message with great
eagerness and examined the Scriptures every
day to see if what Paul said was true - Acts
17 v 11 ....good advice.
Los Almagros
Fuente Alamo
GPS:3745 57.77 North. 1 15 56.95 West
Ken 646 705 403
Carol 655 141 721
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Kosovo Mitrovica is a divided city.

Officially part of Kosovo, the City houses
the majority of Albanian Muslims in the
south and Orthodox Serbs in the north
(who still want to belong to Serbia and not
as they see it, the breakaway republic of
Kosovo.)
Its the bridge across the River Ibar that is
the symbol of Kosovos ongoing divide. Just
weeks before I was there, violent clashes
took place. Vehicles were set on fire and
tear gas used. The Serb community ripped
up tarmac on the north side to prevent
vehicles from crossing and on the bridge
itself, they blocked it with not barbed wire
or such like but by laying grass and pot
plants. Utterly bizarre indeed. Its now
known as the Peace Park.
Immediately on crossing the bridge, it

all changes.
The Serb side, backed by Belgrade and
Russia.
One evening we headed to a small caf. I

hadnt eaten a cooked meal in days and the
food was excellent. A three egg omelette
with cheese and side salad, washed down
with two fresh coffees. The bill? Approx
1.50. The prices just go to show, how
poor Mitrovica is. Charge anymore I was
told and no-one would come and eat.
I wandered the side streets in the north; a
very Slavic/Russian feel. Serb and Russian
flags flutter everywhere and literally
metres away, a large billboard showcases
photos of not only Putin and Belarus
dictator Lukashenka, but also the smiling
face of the very man who was tried for war
crimes against the Albanians - Slobodan
Milosevic. Very provocative if youre an
Albanian Id imagine.
I first met Esat outside the Mosque one
evening. Blasting out from speakers
high up on the Minaret, I was drawn
in by the mesmerising and haunting
sounds of the Islamic Call to Prayer
the Adhan.
Did it bother Esat that I was a non-believer?

No, not one bit, he told me. What did
he think of the killing of non-Muslims by
fanatics in the Middle East? Wrong, he
said unequivocally.
I had the confidence to engage Esat in
topics such as atheism, womans rights,
homosexuality and alcohol. He answered
all my questions without prejudice. If
ever there was to be a face of a moderate
inclusive Islam with no hatred for anyone,
Esat is yer man. If only more people, of
all religions were like him, then our world
would be a safer and more just place to
live in. He asked me, if he could get an
official copy in English, would I read the
Koran? I told him I would and am therefore
currently reading the Koran whilst on my
travels. Heavy stuff!
Naturally I spent much time down by the
blocked bridge where most officials were
happy enough to talk, just as long as I
didnt use their names.
I was in Mitrovica for a week and quickly

came to realise, its all very complicated
indeed. The breakup of Yugoslavia, the
Balkan wars, the Kosovo war and declaring
independence from Serbia, all very much
alive here.
The Albanian side.where folks are
Muslims and are backed by NATO and are
very friendly towards the USA and UK. Yes,
you read that right!
friendly Islam. Subsequently I attended

the Mosque on many occasions; sometimes
with Esat, sometimes by myself. Beautiful
and peaceful inside, it was obvious I wasnt
a Muslim, yet no-one batted an eye lid and
I was made very welcome.
Esat, is a devout Muslim who adheres

strictly to his religion, praying five times
per day. Firstly, please dont be picturing
the Middle East here and put out of your
mind any pictures of old men with beards
or the Taliban. This is modern inclusive and
Who is ultimately in charge here? I

asked a friendly female Albanian police
officer. You guys? The Serb police on the
other side of the bridge? Or the NATO
peacekeepers?
Good question she replied. Yet after
much contemplation, wasnt able to give a
definitive answer.
Will the bridge be cleared? I asked a
Kosovo policeman who was a Serb.
No idea, he said. Then added quietly,
Who would want to clear it anyway? Not
me. North Mitrovica is Serbia, not Kosovo.
Its all rather peaceful here, I said at
11pm one night to a NATO solider standing
on the Serb side.
Dont kid yourself. It can kick off at a
moments notice, he replied while never
taking his eyes off a group of five men who
were walking our way.
All this in the same City, divided by a bridge
thats blocked off by grass and pot plants.
One City, yet in many ways, two Cities, or
even two countries inside one City?
Mitrovica. A really complicated place
to get your head around.
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Advance Moves Reports On Spanish

Housing Market
International removals company Advance
Moves has reported a resurgence in
the Spanish housing market throughout
2014 and with continued growth forecast
throughout 2015.
The Murcian based removals company

that is well known as the market leader in
both the UK to Spain and the Spain to UK
removals sector has seen continued strong
demand for their household removal
services between the two countries. It
appears that with the UK housing market
becoming continually more active and the
added factor of the weakening of the euro
against the strong pound, this has meant
a lot more UK residents have been able
to sell up and are moving to Spain where

their pound suddenly goes a lot further.
This, combined with the lower prices of
houses within Spain from the recession,
has fuelled the market.
The increased workload for Advance

Moves has not stopped there, as many
British expats and Spanish residents who
are now able to sell their houses in Spain
are using Advance Moves to move their
effects to the UK. As a result, Advance
Moves have had to expand their fleet
of vehicles both in their Spanish and UK
depots to cope with the increased demand.
Further details of services provided by

Advance Moves can be found at
www.advancemoves.com or by calling
0034 968 654 667.
It is not just the increased activity of the

housing market that has pushed up demand
for Advance Moves removals services;
Hibiscus
Family Malvaceae
Originates from Asia
Advance Moves are the only Spanish

removals company that are members of
the British Association of Removers (BAR),
the Road Haulage Association (RHA) and
they also hold a Spanish Transport Licence
(Tarjeta de transporte). With highly
trained staff, a fleet of modern vehicles
and state of the art containerised and barcoded storage facilities in both countries,
Advance Moves are set for another busy
year.
hours of strong sunlight so that the poison

does not evaporate before taking effect.
If you want your Hibiscus to survive the
winter, you need to cover the tips if it is
not a very big plant and avoid irrigation
unless the soil is very dry and the days are
getting warmer.
Most notable is that the Hibiscus is easy

to care for because it only needs sun and a
little attention to look beautiful. In addition
to its bright colours, it is a plant with many
medicinal properties.
Watering must be to demand; that is,
provided the substrata or soil is dry, water
it well. It is also very important to fertilize
it once a week with liquid fertilizer or
powder mixed with water, for improving
the flowering as the Hibiscus has rapid
absorption and assimilation.
Pests can often attack the Hibiscus,
particularly the aphid (green fly), which
Visit Jardilar El Milagro in Bolnuevo to

see their wonderful selection of plants to
brighten up your garden this summer.
Tel 610 949 595
can be removed with insecticide which on
contact and ingestion, is not dangerous to
bees. You may find it easier to remove
the sticky insects if before fumigation you
vigorously clean the plant with a hose
down. Whenever you fumigate, avoid the
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CALLING ALL SEAFARERS
The summer
is almost here
and its time
to set sail
on our blue
waters
for
yet
another
season
of
fine
sailing
and
motor
boating.
No
doubt
your
vessel
has
been cleaned
and prepared
in dry dock and any mechanical problems
rectified. The electrics and fuel symptoms
have been checked and the engine has
been fully serviced ready to embark on your
adventures afloat, but, one thing thats as
important as all this preparation, is having
adequate Marine Insurance!
Hi from Bob with all the latest news from

Welcome.
First though;
hasnt summer
come
early
this
year?
Its
time to start
enjoying the
great
outdoors again,
but if you like
your television, maybe
the
programmes will
get back to
normal now
that the election is out of
the way. It did get a bit boring watching all
those politicians promising the earth, but
without the slightest intention of delivering
anything. Im starting to get political now, so
I think Id better get on with it!
Our April Dance saw the lovely Shirelle and
also the popular Paul Christie. The dance
floor was full as usual right from the word go
and this was yet another fabulous Welcome
night out.
Fingers crossed that it wont be necessary, but

its so important to have the right insurance
cover for any unforeseen eventualities that
may occur during your times at sea or in
dock. Your vessel, of course, needs to have
sufficient cover in case of damage perhaps
to the hull or the engine, but dont forget
theres all the equipment and accessories
too; the trailer, personal belongings, nautical
assistance, vandalism, theft, loading and
unloading from trailers and very importantly,
third parties both on board and off that could
be affected in case of injury or accident and
optional medical cover. It is even possible,
depending on the reason, to contract a
replacement vessel whilst yours is in dock!
will include mandatory public liability as well

as voluntary liability and all the many other
covers, some of which are standard and
some optional. Liberty Seguros also gives
coverage to foreign flag vessels as long as
they are based in a Spanish port.
Liberty Seguros can even insure your boat

according to the Institute Yacht Clauses.
Enter Liberty Seguros, the expats number
one choice for all types of insurance including
marine. Whether its a motor launch,
speedboat, jet ski, canoe, yacht or super
yacht, Liberty Seguros can tailor-make a
policy to fulfill your every desire. There are
many different types of cover available that
Dont take risks. Be sure you take the

best decision on your insurance needs and
call Liberty Seguros on 902 255 258, or
visit www.libertyexpatriates.es for more
information.
Weve
just
come
back
from
our
3-Night Trip
to the old city
of Cordoba. If
youve
never
been there, put
it on your bucket list you
wont be disappointed. We
went especially for the Patio Of The Flowers festival, an annual event where all the
patios of the houses in the old city centre are
dressed with all kinds of colourful blooms and
is indeed a sight to behold. People come from
all over Spain and further afield just to see
this wonderful spectacle and we came away
filled with awe. We also had a day out to the
lovely city of Ubeda; A great hotel, good
company and can we go again, please?
Day on Wednesday November 11th when

well be going to Benidorm for the outdoor
market and in the afternoon to the Rich Bitch
show as seen on the TV show Benidorm. Get
your name down now to avoid disappointment. Tickets are just 15 inc Rich Bitch.
Forthcoming Events:
Ladies Day on June 17th at The Club House,
where there will be the usual stalls, fashion show, bingo, cold buffet and dancing to
Woody - all at just 10.
July Danceis on 22nd outside at Marianos,
Camposol A. This will feature Dan Davy and
Darren Jones, who are putting on a special
Showtime evening.
Get your tickets now,
as this will sell out
quickly. Tickets 8.
August
Dance
is
again outside at Marianos, Camposol A and
we will be entertained
by Terry J. and the
lovely Christine. Tickets 8. Funds this
evening are for Age
Concern.
Liberty Seguros have over 200 brokers who

can advise you on the right cover for your
type of vessel, thus ensuring you are well
covered for the unexpected.
Liberty Seguros has a wide range of products
to cover all your needs including: car, home,
life, pet, marine, personal accidents and
liability, commercial and more.
Be Liberty.
Be safe.
Our Salamanca Trip in September and 3

coaches for our Christmas Shopping Trip
To Gibraltar are now fully booked, but
there are still tickets available for Christmas in Benidorm, leaving our area on
December 23rd for 4 nights full-board at
Hotel Helios, close to all attractions and Levante beach. Tickets 250 including Gala
Christmas Day Lunch and all coach travel. Also available are tickets for 2016 Valentines Weekend in Benalmadena, staying 3 nights half-board at Hotel Mac Puerto.
More details later, but including 2 trips at just
170.
Book/Jigsaw Swap dates for June are 2nd,
16th and 30th.
For further details, call Jo on 669 457 985.
Petanca is on Wednesday June 3rd. 1 for
members and 2 for non-members.
Call Les on 968 131 880 for more details.
There is no monthly meeting in June, but
Rosemary can always be contacted through
the usual channels if you want to reserve tickets for any of our events. The next monthly
meeting will be on July 4th, where tickets will
be on sale for our October 1st Dance where
we are thrilled to have Andy McBride and Co
with their fantastic live Rod Stewart and the
Faces plus others.The best Rod Stewart on
the Costas.
For full details of all our events, call Rosemary on 620 105 179
Email welcomegroupspain@hotmail.com
www.welcomegroupspain.com
Facebook welcomegroupspain
Names are being taken now for Ladies
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The CRA Committee had two members

resign this month; Jackie Drewe and Ernie
Prior.
Jackie Drewe has spent the last 5 years
fighting for the Residents of Camposol and
will be sadly missed. Both Ernie Prior and
Jackie leave with our best wishes for the
future. The CRA has replacements in the
pipeline, but still need more committee
members in view of the work that needs
to be done. We have a very busy schedule
for the remainder of this year.
We have been involved in the run up for
For the past several years, residents on D7

have had to drive over a bad dip in a section
of road by the community car and trailer
park. This section collected mud which made
driving conditions dangerous and hazardous
to pedestrians. Work started on this section in
April and is now completed. The dip has been
levelled out and the residents are very happy.
Our thanks to all the agencies and the road
team that were involved with this section.
The D11/16/21 project has started with the
first phase completing the trench on D16
and D21. Palms and plants for this area have
been kindly donated by a resident and our
volunteers and residents will do the planting.
After all the planting has been completed,
gravel will be spread to enhance the new
garden.The second phase on D11 will start
this month clearing the trench and tidying the
area.
the Elections and the CRA held meetings

with each of the parties to see what the
future holds. In the meantime progress
is still being made within the Camposol
urbanisation with lighting works continuing,
road repairs ongoing and street signs still
being put in place.
The CRA is also getting involved in
providing childrens facilities, which is long
overdue. The CRA is looking for business
sponsors and volunteers to undertake
much of the work. Donations of equipment
will also be gratefully accepted. We have
4 local businessmen interested and lots of
new map for D sector will also be on show and

the little bridge to the map will have a new
coat of paint. Planting new plants on the slope
on this section will start next month. A few
residents have sponsored a tree. Would
you like to sponsor one for your sector?
Across the other side of the dual carriageway,
our volunteers have weeded and cleared
the Lady D and Jubilee Gardens and mature
palms have been planted on both gardens
and had a great make-over. These gardens
are a great place to stop and have a rest or
picnic for the family.
Plans for the near future, is the roundabout
on Calle Piteras D23. This roundabout was
damaged by the flooding last year and the
residents have approached the Gardening
Group to tidy up the roundabout and gravel
the area.
local volunteers willing to help.

Another activity that the CRA is about
to undertake is that of resurrecting
the Camposol Fiesta with more of an
international and family theme. This is
being run in conjunction with two local
Spanish business men, Antonio Hernandez
Benitez and Oscar Sanchez. Again
volunteers required for this event to be
probably run in early September 2015.
Information available from
info@cracamposol.com or
www.camposol.com
we have waited several years.

We have received numerous requests by our
members who do not reside here permanently
to be able to donate via the banking system;
we are therefore providing the following
information so that this is possible:
Camposol D Sector Gardening/Community
Group
Bank of Santander
Account No: ES87 0049 4578 31 2710005429
Please use as a reference your name followed
by Donation
Groups Finance:
April
Accounts
Income
1186.55
Expense (projects etc.)
2418.06
Balance at Bank
30/04/2015
3356.34
Cash in Hand 30/04/2015
562.74
Bank Account
3919.08
For more information please visit the D

Community website
http://sectordcommunity.yuku.com
Ken DAngelo
Chair of D Community Group
Planting trees and shrubs on the approach

into D on the dual carriageway have been
completed, followed by weed clearing and
spreading of gravel to protect the planting. A
Major road works have started on the Dual

Carriageway in to and out of D sector, on D20.
The carriageway will be closed on one side
as the other side is worked on. We hope that
the road will be completed soon, as holiday
makers will be arriving and our residents will
have a good route in and out of D for which
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We Now Know Where We Live!

Thanks to all those on B Sector who willingly
assisted in fitting up all of the new and long
awaited Street Signs.Thanks also to Bob
Halsey who supplied all the screws needed
to fix them in place. Thanks also to all who
helped deliver our Publicity Leaflets, inviting
residents to join our Community Scheme.
Sadly, the response has not been as brisk as
we had hoped, but we remain optimistic as
funds continue to trickle in. Money received
through subscriptions and other donations is
the only way we can continue with the task of
keeping B Sector looking great. If you havent
seen our Leaflet and/or would like to know
more about the scheme, please contact us.
(Details below)
Current Progress
We are currently in the process of clearing
the scrubland and hope to get these areas
gravelled before the really hot weather comes.
The road leading on from B Sector entrance
to the Rambla will soon be completed and the
road leading from the Dual Carriageway B4
to B7 is currently being worked upon. Thanks
to Jacqueline Rees for her kind offer of a
donation towards paying for the Bobcat to
clear the area opposite B4.
of Camposol relating to the upkeep and

maintenance of the Public areas.
In the
Autumn, depending on receipt of more funds,
we hope to complete clearing the scrubland,
lay membrane and gravel the remaining
length of the road continuing on from B7
ending at the B9 roundabout.
Before and After Photos
owners. Again, unbelievable, but

there is something we can do about it!
Not
only
is
this
activity
UNACCEPTABLE AND ILLEGAL it is also downright DANGEROUS!
Please be assured that we are aiming
to identify those responsible and we
will present any evidence to the local
police.
Summer Break
We will cease the working schedule and
monthly meetings at the end of June until
the cooler weather returns in the autumn.
A few of us will be keeping a watchful eye
on watering and weeding as necessary.
Volunteers welcome!
Sandy (Treasurer) 968986030
Email sanandstu@gmail.com
Helen (Secretary) 968199506
Email helenwhite522@gmail.com
Recent activity around the sector
Illegal Withdrawals and Deposits!

How sad it is that we find ourselves having to
post either of these following notices!
We have had meetings with the PP and

PSOE party candidates to discuss the needs
2. Our Working Party and the majority

of sensible residents are getting
increasingly irritated by having to
clean up piles of dog excrement left
by thoughtless and irresponsible
Senseless activity carried out by mindless idiots

A few of the recently planted trees may
not have survived the winter, but we are
monitoring their progress and have been
assured by Pedro at the Garden Centre that
any trees failing to thrive will be replaced.
1. Three plant pots, complete with

plants, have been stolen from the
area surrounding the Joyce Stewart
Commemorative Seat outside the CRA
Cabin. Unbelievable and sadly, there
is little we can do but replace them.
FORTHCOMING
EVENTS
Wednesday
3rd June
Social at Camposol Cultural Centre 1.30pm

Come and join us for tea and a chat
Friday 26th
June
Table Top Sale at Camposol B Sector
Tuesday
30th June
Menu del Dia at Restaurant Peyma, Puerto de Mazarrn

(near tourist info office)
Wednesday
19th August
Welcome Dance for Age Concern at Marianos, Camposol

A. 2 acts. Tickets from the Welcome Meeting 1st Saturday of
the month, Marianos or tel 620 105 179
8
Entrance
5 Food
(optional)
Wednesday
9th
September
Black & White Ball at Bar Puerto de Mazarrn Marina.

Karen Noble & Terry Jay. Includes cava on arrival and buffet
supper.
A chance to wear something smart, black & white!
15
10
Transport
Camposol/
MCC 5
Tickets from:
Camposol Cultural Centre Wed/Thu 10am to 1pm, Friday 12.30 to 2pm
Telephone: 634 310 215
Other areas: 634 336 484
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Mazarrns Seven Blue Flags

The beach of El Mojon joins Rihuete, Puerto,
Baha-La Reya, Nares, Grande-Castellar and
Alamillo to fly the blue flag awarded by the
European Foundation for Environmental
Education.
Beaches
In response to the many requests from people
who own dogs that frequented the beaches of
the municipality, the City Council has decided
to have three defined points along the coast
for this purpose.
The Mayor of Mazarrn, Francisco Garcia said,

This is very good news for the town because
it improves the projection of our coast.
The exact points are:

Playa de las Cobaticas (between Bolnuevo
and Percheles) is difficult to access, but has
extraordinary beauty. It is one kilometre
long and 30 metres wide with sandy soil
interspersed with boulders and gravel.
Sierra de Las Moreras Beach (next to the
boulevard) is 500 metres long by 60 metres
wide and has a nice golden soil and coarse
sand.
Gachero Beach (between El Alamillo and
Rihuete) is an urban and stony beach that
combines the hard sand with boulders.
To be awarded a Blue Flag, beaches must

meet certain requirements such as giving the
public information on sensitive shorelines,
natural ecosystems and protected species
and display information about the Blue Flag
Campaign.
They must promote excellent
water quality, environmental management,
safety and services.
Improving The Beaches For Summer

Chemical toilets have been removed and
replaced by other systems connected to the
main drainage system. This action responds
to the goal of providing optimal sanitary
conditions to meet the quality criteria for Blue
Flags and Q for Quality Tourism.
Using these beaches with pets requires

compliance with rules of conduct:
Potentially dangerous dogs must be muzzled.
Owners are obliged to collect the droppings
and deposit them in the rubbish bins provided.
Owners must carry up-to-date documentation
of the animal.
Breach of the rules could result in a fine which
can range from 750 to 3000.
Programme of Guided Tours
There have been 10 guided tours, one of
which unfortunately was suspended due to the
weather. Total users until 10th May was 240;
of which 67 participated in hiking activities
and 173 in cultural. The most popular route is
that of the Mazarrn mines.
Olympic games. There will be a historical tour

through a medieval fair.
F20 Photographic Exhibition Traditions
In The Peoples University
This exhibition in the Cultural Centre of
Mazarrn will run until June 21st.
Director of the Peoples University of Mazarrn,
Jose Maria Lopez Ballesta, said The images
that are on display at this exhibition express
the encounter between us, as ethnographic
observers and a host of events, ephemeral or
incidental appearance, but which, however,
participate in the construction of a story in the
form of images, of Mazarrn and its people.
Opening Hours:
10am-2pm and 5pm-9pm
San Isidro Fiesta
Musical performances and a giant paella were
part of the festivities in San Isidro with the
traditional Mass and procession in honour
of the patron. After the religious ceremony
began, the procession was led by the Band of
Drums and Bugles of the Parish of San Jos.
The evening ended with music by local group
Los Luisos.
Saturday was the Day of Fitness with the
participation of Bahiasur and La Acea gyms,
along with the School of Dance, Antonio Jara.
In the evening the musical Feeling took
place. The musical bingo was courtesy of
Zaira Salons.
Motor Disfrutan De La XXXIII Subida
Automovilstica Baha De Mazarrn
The best drivers in the regional and national
circuit participated in this event, billed as
the best of Spain in its category. The Mayor
of Mazarrn, Francisco Garcia, was present
together with the Vice President of Automobile
Federation of Murcia, Daniel Lopez.
A large crowd was strategically placed in
the RM-332 to witness this classic regional
motorsports event. Julian Borrallo from AC
Totana with BRC 05 EVO finally took first
place. In second place was his teammate
Jos F. Benitez Atmos EVO 6 and third,
Raul Avellaneda marble Speed Car GT. The
winner in the tourism class was the Renault
5 GT Turbo piloted by the president of the
Federation of Murcia, Alfonso Castillo.
Rihuete Beach and Mazarrn Paseo will

have 655 metres of prefabricated concrete
walkways, taking away the wooden walkways,
allowing easy access for persons with limited
mobility.
New drains have been installed in El Alamillo,
Rihuete, The Paseo and Mazarrn Bay, Junta
de los Mares, La Pava Nares, Castellar and
Bolnuevo.
INFOCOSTA has been installed, which consists
of a floating observation and weather station
with a webcam for local information of the
water temperature, direction of the waves,
temperature and relative humidity in the
air, speed, wind direction and atmospheric
pressure.
There are also three walkers available to
facilitate amphibious chairs which are meant
for all those who have mobility difficulties and
are perfect to navigate the sandy soil.
Coastal Services Guide To Dogs On
June 20th walk is to Cala Salitrona.

All tours are guided and have appropriate
liability insurance, offering all the guarantees.
They will last 2-4hrs, with varying difficulty
depending on the route.
June 6th visit the Historic Route of
Mazarrn including a visit to the Town Hall,
Castle of Velez and Mazarrn Mines
June 21st Guided Tour exclusively to visit
Mazarrn Mines.
Registration at www.visitamazarron.es or
the Tourist Office, Plaza Toneleros, Puerto de
Mazarrn.
Departure 11am (Mines 10am/ walks 9am)
Youth Summer Camp In Nerpio
The activity is scheduled from 20th-26th July
and is aimed at children and adolescents up
to 17 years.
The price of the activity is 255.
The expedition includes a large number of
outdoor activities with scavenger hunts, water
games, astronomy workshops and traditional
In the Rallysprint, Francisco Gimnez Pititos

and Miguel Angel Lazaro, AC Lorca with a
Renault Megane came first.
The awards ceremony was held at the
Buccaneers Plaza de Playa Grande in a
ceremony presided by the Mayor of Mazarrn,
Francisco Garcia, who was accompanied by
Councilman Services, Juan Miguel Muoz
Blaya.
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Firstly a very big thank you to Ladies

Chatterbox Sew and Sew group who raised
a wonderful sum for Forget Me Not at their
Open Day and were able to donate 355.50.
A wonderful effort.
We had a celebration to commemorate VE
Day some 70 years ago, with various games
and a sing-song with old time favourites
We
had
a
speedy
and
productive
AGM at the
Golf Club with
a
surprise
at
the
beginning;
Our Chairman
John
was
presented
with
a
Preguntas
y
Mas
Achievement
A w a r d
for
Green
F i n g e r s
hard
work
to improve our environment! The meeting
included John being re-elected as Chair
which was received with enthusiasm. The

morning was rounded off with a buffet lunch
of the time including corned beef sandwiches!
A great time was had by all and thanks to all
who contributed to the day.
6th May saw the first running of the Dorothy
Kay Memorial Mile Run around Camposol.
Many runners, old, young and not so young
took part and with final figures yet to be
calculated, it looks like a sum in excess of
1000 was raised. Thanks to all who raised
money and also to all the helpers including
supported by a re-elected committee, with

Mark, our Joint Project Manager being elected
to Vice Chairman.
The past year has been our best for projects
(thanks to Adrian, Ken and Mark!), bringing
vast benefit to Camposol C with new potted
shrubs and trees to replace the inevitable
casualties. Unfortunately this comes with a
heavy watering burden. Please if you have
any time to adopt a small area near your
home by regularly watering the plants and
occasionally weeding, we would be extremely
grateful. Alternatively, you may wish to care
for one of the new trees in memory of a loved
one and take over its watering etc. by tying
a distinctive ribbon around it to show its
adoption.
The coming year must be one of consolidation
as we need to maintain what is already
installed and improve areas and untidy
verges. New street signs have been put up
and we approached the Leos to build an
insect hotel near the Rambla; thanks going
to Grant of Blue Sky Furniture for his time
and tools! The Monday maintenance team
continue street weeding and spraying while
Wednesdays volunteers have weeded, spread
gravel and watered. Full bottles of water left
behind the Welcome Wall when you pass by
are always appreciated! Using these makes a
FAST, Cruz Roja, Ayuntamiento de Mazarrn

and Black Bull.
Forget Me Not meets every Monday morning
at Camposol Cultural Centre to give relief to
carers of people with long term conditions
such as dementia and stroke recovery.
Further details are available on our Facebook
site, our website
www.forgetmenotmazarron.es
or
by
calling 660 442 845 or 626 734 922
huge difference to our teams watering time

at the moment, so please keep them coming!
Camposol C Sector has so many kind people
who give their time, donations of both
money and plants, snacks and drinks for the
workers. Their generosity of spirit makes C
such a great place to live and visit on holiday!
If you would like to volunteer to help us in
any way and meet new friends, just get in
touch via phone or email. We offer the bonus
of free breakfasts on Wednesdays and the
satisfaction of knowing you are keeping fit
while making a huge difference to the place
you have chosen to live or spend holidays.
Each time visitors return here, they notice
how lovely the improvements are and always
let us know as they pass!
Tickets for the Street Party/Barbeque, 7pm
on 27th June, with entertainment from Pitu
(many thanks to Oscars Bar who is sponsoring
this) are now available for a donation of 6
each, from John on 634 325 427. Please
bring your own extras/salads & chairs/tables.
Details of this and other information about
our group can be found on the chalkboards,
Facebook and our website http://www.
greenfingersgardenandsocialgroup.
com/
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We have just had another very busy month

for Forget Me Not members, volunteers and
carers.
MCC Social Clubs events are open to

everyone, with our members having
priority if ticket numbers are limited.
This month we have a Coach Trip on Tuesday
16th June. We leave Mazarrn Country Club at
9am, then pick-up by Marianos Restaurant at
Camposol A 5 or 10 minutes later. At 10am
we take a tour of La Union Mining Park with
an English speaking guide. Most of the tour
is on the Mining Parks mini train. Next we
have free time to visit the town of La Union
before boarding our coach to go for lunch, a
3 course Menu del Da with drinks and coffee.
FAST News
We begin by saying a Very Big Thank You
to those who assist FAST; to the many
businesses, the public and all those people
involved in the running of this organisation:
Those who donate anonymously

Greenfingers Gardening Group who kindly
donated 180
The Bingo Players with John and Rosemary, at

Tels Bar, Camposol A, who have donated the
amazing sum of 3,500 over the past 2 years
We expect to be home by 4.30pm. At the

time of writing we had 3 seats remaining at
21 for our members and 23 for everyone
else.
As a group we are always looking to give our
members memorable, value for money day
trips and events. The second half of 2015
will be no exception with at least two further
day trips being finalized and a fantastic Mini
Break to Crdoba sold out, finishing off the
year with our renowned Christmas Dinner
Dance.
These are to name just a few. All donations

are gratefully received.
FAST would not exist without your support.
The FAST Spring Fayre in April at Marianos
was another great success! In case you
missed this, the final amount raised came
to 3,175.56. Well done and thank you to
everyone who came through the doors! The
Traders, as always, were very happy, with
bookings already made for our next Fayre.
Thank you to all those businesses who so
generously donated when approached by
Chuck and Gordon, supplying some wonderful
prizes. Thank you to Glen Olney for supplying
the sound system. One of our newer
Responders, Carl Thomas did a grand job on
the microphone showing another talent not
seen before! Thank you to Mariano and staff
for their help as always. Special thanks to all
the FAST Members who worked so hard prior
to, during and after this event, which could
not have happened without you!! Looking
forward to the Christmas FAST Fayre on
Saturday 28th November. Put the date in your
diary NOW!
The FAST Spring Dance at Marianos went
really well, raising a great sum of 402.
Thanks go to Barrington and everyone who
helped support this event.
Full details of all our future activities and how

you can join the MCC Social Club are on our
website www.mccsocialclub.com and on
our notice boards around Mazarrn Country
Club. Free to contact us if you need any
other information about the social club or if
you have ideas for events you would like us to
organize on behalf of our members.
To purchase tickets for any of our forthcoming
events call Bill on 968 956 185, Hazel on
968 956 026, Linda on 968 956 278 or
email us at info@mccsocialclub.com.
The FAST AGM was held on Friday 24th April

at the Camposol Cultural Centre.
Four years ago on 1st June 2011 FAST began.
Thank you to all those old and original
Members for coming up with this wonderful
idea for Camposol. You should, rightly so, feel
extremely proud.
We ALWAYS need VOLUNTEERS!
We will NEVER have enough!
If you can help, either as a Responder or
Supporter please contact FAST. There are
many Responders on duty for 60 hours or
more each month to keep this service running.
Please help FAST to keep helping you!
Remember!
FAST Stalls on 2nd and last Friday each month
on Camposol B where books (3 for 1), info
and tickets for events can be obtained. Chat
to the FAST Members have your Blood
Pressure checked too! We will be pleased to
see you.
In a Medical Emergency Call 112
Then call FAST on 968 970 626
www.fastcamposol.com
secretary@fastcamposol.com
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appearance of Clifford J and Julia who were

persuaded out of retirement to perform songs
from South Pacific, Don Quixote, and Les
Miserables. They also ended the concert in
rousing fashion with some very upbeat dance
On Tuesday, 12th May commencing 12.30pm

we performed songs from South Pacific at
Caf BuenaVista to a fully booked house
where there was standing room only. That is
a date we will all remember for a very long
time.
numbers.
Masquerade Musical Theatre is a small
group of ladies who love singing songs from
the musicals and raising money for charity.
If that is something you think you would
enjoy doing, then maybe we are the chorus
for you. Please contact Ray, our MD, on 968
154 559 if you would like more information.
We rehearse at the Camposol Culture Centre
on Sector B every Monday commencing at
4.30pm.
Were we nervous, un poco, but a great time

was had by all present and in the process
100 was raised for Forget Me Not, a very
worthy charity in much need of our support.
Our next performance will be at El Saladillo

on Wednesday, 17th June when all funds
raised will be for the Memorial Gardens on
Camposol Sector A; another very worthy
cause.
One of the highlights of the concert was the
Maybe we will see you there?
Wow! Someone has really turned the

temperature up over the last couple of weeks
as we race to try and complete all the heavy
work we have scheduled before summer
really arrives.
During May the Memorial Park was our
main focus in preparation for the annual Well
Dressing Ceremony that took place on 30th
May. Both ends of the park have been weeded
and the area around the Well refreshed with
new plants.
Our group would like to say a big thank you
to Alan who whilst not a member of the
gardening group yet (!!), has painted and
tiled the benches provided by the council in
the Memorial Park area and in total Alan
has now completed twelve of the benches in
various locations which all look fantastic.
to the circle in memory of loved ones who are

no longer with us in a beautiful rose garden
setting.
Camposol
residents
interested
in
having a plaque fitted to the Circle of
Remembrance should initially contact
the gardening group on
https://www.facebook.com/groups/52
8564140617103/?fref=ts
In our Central Park area, all the stone has
now been laid and an additional plant bed has
been created, designed to disguise the green
bins on the edge of the carpark.
The team have now moved onto the area
immediately outside the doctors surgery
which has always been well maintained,
but looked a little dull and boring. Now four
trees have been planted and four raised rock
gardens are being created to provide colour
and interest. Hopefully all the work will be
completed within the next two weeks.
Peoples Park has also received a facelift
during a recent Sunday working party. Whilst

it looks so much better, this area will be work
in progress for the next twelve months. New
paths and a planting scheme are all planned.
To help ensure the roads and footpaths are
looking their best, we have invested in three
additional weed spraying back packs. We use
the more expensive pet friendly weed-killer
to ensure animals are not harmed. Assistance
with providing the odd tank of water would
be greatly appreciated by the sprayers should
they run out whilst on your street.
The Palm Troopers will be starting to trim
all the Pine and Palm trees in the communal
areas for the second time this year. We have
over 400 trees that need pruning!
We would like to thank all residents for their
ongoing support. Volunteers give their time
freely to help improve our home, so please
continue to support us in whatever way you
can. Your kind words of encouragement mean
a lot to us and continued financial support
really helps us make a difference.
The Circle of Remembrance also in the

Memorial Park has now been completed.
Feedback from our Facebook page and the
PYM site has been amazing. Everyone feels
we have really produced something to be
proud of. People can now have a plaque fitted
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We seem to have been waiting a very long

time for the Summer to arrive, when we
enjoy the sunshine in this glorious climate in
this part of Spain, but the first performance
by Masquerade Musical Theatre under our
new director was here before we knew it.
Firstly apologies for no TV News in May, but

as many readers are aware I was in hospital
for the publishing deadline severe chest
infection but all is well now. Nothing but
praise for all the staff and facilities at Hospital
Santa Lucia in Cartagena. I even found the
food quite acceptable, even if the salt-free
diet took some getting used to. Thanks to
all friends who looked after house garden and
pets during my stay. The dogs were really
pleased to have me return!Apart from that,
all is well at the Rainbow House, although the
May temperatures into the 30s have meant
an early start to the daily watering! Mum
Monk has also been in hospital in Plymouth,
but is also now out and at her superb care
home, Greenacres.
TV News
The main TV news has to be the further
weakening of the satellite TV signals
during May.
There have not been any
announcements to this effect, but the
signals are definitely reduced; that is on top
of the reductions we always see as the air
temperature warms up in the summer. Down
on the furthest points south and towards the
west, Puerto de Mazarrn being notable, 1.35
dishes are barely pulling on the mainstream
FREESAT signals (BBC/ITV/4/5) and even the
1.45s are often struggling. Being right on
the edge of enough signal for a picture, it can
even be critical where you live in a location.
Just a 100m separation can make a difference
between watching TV or not. It is also critical
Hello again, its Connor back again. I was

wondering what I was going to write for this
months article as there is no further news of
the Navy. However I turned 16 this month
and I thought that was a pretty good thing
to write about.
A lot of you reading this were probably at
the party and I would like to thank everyone
who came for attending; it was an amazing
evening. My birthday was a very interesting
to have the best equipment in perfect order.

Two identical looking installations can have
reception or not, simply due to the equipment
tolerances in manufacture and the differences
in signals over just a short distance.
So you have lost UK TV or you are thinking
of installing it what do you do?
The first and most critical choice is that of an
experienced competent installer! There are
many about, but there are also some not so
good. Ask friends and neighbours who they
use dont just be led by a glossy advert!
Next, and it really does depend on location,
get the biggest dish installed you can, or
go for Internet TV. Dish wise, you really do
need a 1.80 Portuguese prime focus dish with
a decent LNB, decent cable and a digibox
with an A1 tuner, especially the further
south and west you live. Heading north and
east, you may get away with a smaller dish,
but this is where the experienced installer
will advise you. It will also depend on your
viewing requirements FREESAT or SKY
and whilst many of the SKY channels have
a stronger signal, at the time of writing,
the new G satellite is being tested and is
rumoured to be eventually taking most of the
SKY transmissions with new signal strengths
similar to the existing FREESAT ones, or even
weaker. This may be an issue to view SKY
and those SPORTS channels.
needed, it really is time to consider Internet

TV.
This does not require any satellite
dish, but does need good Internet. This has
been a problem in Spain in the past, but is
rapidly improving with most providers now
supporting Internet TV. The downside is
probably that all easy use no computer in the
circuit TV will carry a subscription, but this
can be very reasonable with a good channel
selection and the bonus of such things as
movie packs. There are various trade tricks
to make Internet TV an acceptable way to
view, so again use your installer for best
advice. Also ensure you get either a trial
period, or a money back offer if your Internet
proves to be unreliable for TV.
Finally, if you are new to Spain and just buying
a property and UK TV is important to you it
is not all sunshine and outdoor living! Winters
are chilly dark evenings! Just ensure a UK TV
installation will be possible at the property by
either installing a HUGE dish, or by having
good reliable Internet available.
Article sponsored by Rainbow Satellites,
the company for all your TV needs in the
Murcia region of southern Spain.
rainbowsats@gmail.com
Tel (0034) 686 358 475
Look at our website www.rainbowsats.org
for good basic information on all aspects of
TV in Spain.
With all that uncertainty and the HUGE dishes
day which started when I got out of bed at

around 10am which is later than normal,
despite what my parents may tell you!
Unfortunately I was up before Nathan, so I
did some maths. I would probably have been
able to skip a day of school had my maths
exam not been a week later, but it was, so I
had to do some studying.
Eventually everyone was up and awake
(there is a difference) and then I opened all
of my exciting presents and cards. I got my
awesome new Bluetooth headphones from
Mum and Dad which are ridiculously amazing
and a cool new T-shirt from Nathan. I also want
to thank everyone for their gifts and cards. I
really appreciate it. The party started at 7pm
and people started arriving at about 6pm
which was good because I am very impatient.
had eaten and the fire had died down it was

time for some games.......the first game was
not quite as bad and embarrassing as the
second game. The first game was musical
chairs which, even if you are an adult, is still
amusing. Of course I didnt win, but its not
about winning its about taking part.....kind
of! The second game was considerably more
embarrassing - the game of putting your
head in a bucket of water to get an apple.
This may seem ridiculous (which it is) and
there are no winners. Its just absolutely
hilarious watching somebody fail miserably at
this, which most of us did.
The evening was a great success and I am

sure that everyone who came enjoyed
themselves and thanks to everyone for
making the evening one to remember.
The BBQ was on and people all had plenty
to drink. The fire was lit a bit later to get
rid of the very unpopular flies and there was
live music playing by the fire. After everyone
I will write to you again next month to tell

you all how my Navy medical and fitness tests
went. Thank you all for reading.
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Lemons
We have the biggest Lemon tree in our
garden and, at least 10 months of the year,
it is full of big, yellow, tasty lemons! We were
so excited when we moved in and I couldnt
wait to start cooking with them. After doing
loads of pancakes with freshly squeezed
lemon juice on and a few lemon meringue
pies, I ran out of ideas. Then my friend gave
me a Lemoncello (below) recipe and I was
away! Someone else recommended cutting
the lemons up into cubes and freezing them.
This has worked brilliantly as it gives you an
ice cube and a slice of lemon at the same
time. I have tried the recipes below and the
carrots are a favourite in our house. Has all
these recipes cleared our lemons? No, I still
take several crates full to the shop to give
them away to our customers!!!
Buen Apetito
Salt and pepper

500g gnocchi
Medium bunch asparagus
50g parmesan cheese (grated)
Lemoncello
10 lemons
1 (750-ml) bottle vodka
3 cups water
2 cups sugar
Peel and slice carrots and cook until just

firm. Melt butter in pan until just runny, add
juice from the lemons and stir. Add carrots
and stir until coated with sauce. Serve
immediately.
Using a vegetable peeler, remove the peel

from the lemons in long strips (reserve
the lemons for another use). Using a small
sharp knife, trim away the white pith from
the lemon peels; discard the pith. Place the
lemon peel in a 2-quart container. Pour the
vodka over the peel and cover with plastic
wrap. Steep the lemon peel in the vodka for
4 days at room temperature. Stir the water
and sugar in a large saucepan over medium
heat until the sugar dissolves; about 5
minutes. Cool completely. Pour the sugar
syrup over the vodka mixture. Cover and let
stand at room temperature overnight. Strain
the Limoncello through a mesh strainer.
Discard the peel. Transfer the Limoncello in
bottles. Seal the bottles and refrigerate until
cold; at least 4 hours and up to 1 month.
Lemon Curd
2 large egg yolks
1/3 cup + 2tsp granulated sugar
1 ounces lemon juice (from 1-2 lemons)
1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
Pinch of salt
4 tblsp unsalted butter, softened
Gnocchi and Asparagus in Sage and

Lemon Butter
80g salted butter
2 cloves of garlic
1 bunch of fresh sage
1 lemon
Boil a large pan of salted water. Meanwhile

heat a frying pan and add the butter. Add
garlic and sage and cook for 1 minute. Add
lemon juice and zest and seasoning. Remove
from heat. Place gnocchi and asparagus into
boiling water and cook for 2-3 minutes until
the gnocchi rises to the top of the water.
Strain well and gently tip into frying pan
and gently toss together without reheating.
Serve with sprinkled parmesan.
Lemon Carrots
Several Carrots
50g butter
2 fresh lemons
Choose a small saucepan. Place the egg

yolks and sugar in the pan and whisk until
well blended. Turn the heat on mediumlow under the saucepan and stir in the
lemon juice, lemon zest and salt. Cook over
medium-low heat, stirring constantly, for
a couple of minutes. Stir in the butter, 1
tablespoon at a time and continue to cook
until very thick, glossy and opaque. (You
may find that you get a foamy white top
layer that doesnt seem to want to blend in.)
Peel the outer skin of the mango, then with

a knife carefully cut the flesh away from the
stone. Chop the flesh and divide between
four dessert glasses. Pour over the mango
juice. Lightly whip the cream until it holds
its shape, fold in 4 tbsp of lemon curd and
gently scoop on top of the flesh. Drizzle
remaining lemon curd over the mixture.
Lemon Drop Scones
115g whole meal flour
1 tsp baking of powder
tsp salt
25g fructose
1 egg
2 lemons
6 tbsp skimmed milk
15g butter
In the bowl, mix the flour, baking powder and
salt together. Add the butter, fructose and
beaten egg. Grate the rind from the lemons
and squeeze the juice into the mixture. Add
some milk a bit at a time to the mixture until
it makes a thick batter. Finally add the rind
to the mixture. Cook on a griddle or grease
a tray and heat in the oven until really hot
and then drop the mixture in spoonfuls and
cook oven 220C immediately. Drop scones
are best eaten hot, but can also be eaten
cold with butter.
Lemon Frozen Yogurt
6 lemons
100g caster sugar
142ml pot whipping cream
200g low fat vanilla or plain yogurt
Scrub the lemons, cut off the tops and scoop
the flesh and juice into a saucepan, but
remove pips and heat gently with the sugar.
Simmer for 2 minutes, then remove from
heat and allow to cool. Stir in cream. Whisk
in yogurt and turn into a rigid container and
freeze for 2 hours. Remove from freezer and
break up the ice crystals. Scoop into lemon
shells and return to freezer until solid.
Mango and Lemon Brulee

2 mangos
225ml mango juice
300ml double cream
6 tbsp lemon curd
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Cloud Nine proudly presents An Evening

of Variety.
Come to the Cabaret and meet Lord
Pubics Heir.
Join in the resistance with a bit
of AlloAllo.
Consume a tad too much brandy atThe
Birthday Party.
Yes, folks an evening of sketches,music
and comedy to tickle your funny bone!
Dates
Friday 5th June -20.00hrs
Saturday 6th June -20.00hrs
At La Molata Social Centre, Los Muoces,
15mins fromCamposol,Alhama,Totana and
Mazarrn.
Tickets 5 from rumajordan@hotmail.
com and The Teapot, Puerto de Mazarrn
(next to Mercadona)
Proceeds to local charities.
For
further
information
on
Cloud
Nine Drama please go to www.
cloudninedramagroup.com or see our
Face book page Cloud Nine Drama.
Look at me! Im on my knees,

Searching, for my husbands keys.
He said...! I just dont understand.
A minute ago they were in my hand
His wallet, watch, glasses, keys!

It happens every day.
My darling little stress head
Has always been this way.
Today my husbands scratching his head.
I know theres somethings wrong?
He said! I put my wallet, right here!
And now, the ruddy things gone
He said! You know what it looks like.
Its brownish leather, and square (really!)
So, I moved his books, where hed put it.
Thats right.! His wallet was there!
Forgetting this and losing that
I know its nothing new,
But travelling miles to get to a gig
And only taking one shoe! (Oh yes!)
Yes! This really happened!
I suppose you have to laugh.
At least he remembered his underpants,
But his flip flops did look daft.
Today he lost a brain cell!
There are three and should be four.
Then he caught the little beggar
Dancing around the floor!
Do you think his lack of brain cells
Is giving us a clue
As to why he keeps on losing things?
Ill leave that up to you!
From his ever so loving wife!!!
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The Lemon (limon) is a small evergreen tree

originally developed as a cross between the
lime and the citron and are thought to have
originated in China or India, having been
cultivated in these regions for about 2,500
years. Their first introduction to Europe was
by Arabs who brought them to Spain in the
11th century.
Lemons are more sensitive to cold than all
other citrus trees and they need protection
from frost. They require full sunlight and
can tolerate a range of soils, including poor
soil. They can make good house plants in a
container with adequate drainage and room
for growth. Most Lemon trees are perpetual
trees, which means that there should be a
continuous supply of Lemons and flowers.
bags in the freezer. Dried Lemon zest should

be stored in a cool and dry place in an airtight
glass container.
Lemons should be juiced at room temperature
or placed in a bowl of warm water for several
minutes. Rolling them under the palm of your
hand on a flat surface will also help to extract
more juice. For Lemon zest, make sure that
you use fruit that is organically grown as most
conventionally grown fruits will have pesticide
residues on their skin. Make sure not to
remove too much of the peel as the white pith
underneath is bitter and should not be used.
Trouble Losing Weight?

A healthy lifestyle is easier to achieve when
you have support. If you struggle to diet on
your own then we have the answer. Healthy
sustainable weight loss isnt just about
controlling what you eat; it is also about
support and motivation and making a change
to your ongoing lifestyle activities which
includes exercise.
We are offering a weekly weigh-in and shapeup class. You follow the diet that best suits
your lifestyle. We will offer the discipline of a
weekly weigh-in, plus we are trained in both
nutrition and exercise, so can give advice on
both aspects which when brought together
will help you to achieve your goals. You dont
just get a weigh-in, but a 30 minute exercise
routine too. You will burn body fat with the
right exercise intensity. It is an interval
workout enabling you to exercise at the right
Tonsillitis - gargle every 2 hours for at least

30 seconds with the freshly squeezed juice
of 1 Lemon. Tilt the head back to allow the
antibacterial and antiviral properties of the
juice to flow into the back of the throat. You
can swallow the juice when you have finished
gargling thereby benefiting from an immuneboosting vitamin C shot.
Lemon juice is traditionally used in the
UK in pancakes, especially on Shrove
Tuesday.
Lemons are rich in Vitamin C and were

used to protect against scurvy. The major
producers of Lemons are the USA, Italy,
Spain, Greece, Israel and Turkey.
One of the tricks to finding a good quality
Lemon is to find thin-skinned ones, since
those with thicker peels will have less flesh
and therefore are less juicy. Choose Lemons
that are heavy for their size with finely
grained peel. They should be fully yellow
as those that have green tinges will be
more acidic due to the fact that they have
not fully ripened. Lemons will stay fresh at
room temperature, away from exposure to
sunlight, for about one week. If stored in the
refrigerator crisper, they will keep for about
four weeks. Lemon juice can be stored in ice
cube trays and freezing. Store them in plastic
of 1 Lemon in a glass of lukewarm water

every 2 hours. Add the juice of 1 Lemon and
1 teaspoon (5ml) of sea salt to 1 cup (250ml)
lukewarm water. Gargle three times a day for
1 minute to diminish the burning sensation.
As a Cleaning Agent
As my sister was told on How Clean is Your
House, halved Lemon dipped in salt or baking
powder is used to brighten copper cookware.
She said that she preferred to have the lemon
in her Gin & Tonic!
Medicinal Uses For Lemons

Colds -the healing power of Lemons works
both internally, by supplying Vitamin C to
your defence cells and externally, through the
application of its antiviral properties to the
virus on the mucous membranes in the nose
and throat.
Sore Throat - drink freshly squeezed juice
The exercise workout caters for all levels,

even if you have not exercised for years,
or are a regular attendee at classes or the
gym. We also do a body measure and body
stat recording which is regularly updated so
that you can see the progress you are making
in changing your body, not just in the weight
you are losing.
Group support and encouragement is
what it is all about. Share experiences,
discuss meal and recipe ideas, celebrate
achievements and have fun while you work
towards your goals. Even small changes can
make a huge impact on how you look and feel
and having the support of others along the
way will help you to stick with it.
weigh-in
and
shape-up
The oil of Lemon peel can be used as a wood

cleaner and polish, where its solvent property
is employed to dissolve old wax, fingerprints
and grime.
Lemon oil can also be used as a nontoxic insecticide.
Thursday 4th June at 11am - cost 5 per

session
level whatever your level of fitness.
Weekly
In the kitchen, Lemon juice can deodorize,

remove grease, bleach stains, and disinfect.
When mixed with baking soda, it removes
stains from plastic food storage containers.
starting
Dont forget CDA Gym is now open. There is

no joining fee. You can decide on membership
terms from daily, weekly, monthly through to
annual.
We are different at CDA Fitness
We offer advice, support and encouragement
in a friendly non-intimidating environment.
Come and have a chat with us and see what
we have to offer. We have a variety of daily
exercise classes - something suitable for
everyone. All ages and levels of fitness are
catered for in a fun, relaxed environment.
Look out for some new classes being
introduced during the coming months.
CDA Fitness, Camposol B
Tel 634 304 087
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Dear Editor
We would like to say a big Thank You
to Harry (aka Harry-oke) and Julie on
Camposol A who donated boxes of
costumes to Cloud Nine Drama recently.
The outfits belonged to their son who used
to perform as a Drag Queen many years
ago in the UK, but as he has given this up,
he no longer needs them. We will make
good use of them.
Kind regards
Pat Hunt and members of Cloud Nine
Drama
So, what has changed?

Anything goes; children on the whole do not
attend Sunday school. They are taught from
a multi faith perspective, which leaves the
youth of today somewhat confused to which
faith they should choose.
We are inundated with news of wars, Ebola,
famine, contaminated water, 9/11, etc etc, so
many ask Where is God? He is still there
watching us destroy ourselves. People in
general say that is what the root cause is and
point the finger at religion.
We need to get back to a belief in the

Lord. He loves us all, He is our Creator
and is waiting for you.
God sent His Son Jesus Christ who was
crucified on a cross for our sins, which enabled
us to have the freewill gift of Salvation. Please
do not miss this opportunity to know where
you will spend eternity. Dont leave this
decision until tomorrow; it may be too late!
Come and join us. We meet every Sunday
morning at 10.30am at the Cultural Centre
on Sector B in Camposol. All are welcome.
We are registered with the Free Methodist
Organisation and we have charitable status.
Communion is served every Sunday.
For more information, contact Pastor Ralph
and Margaret Locke on 968 199 622 or 618
720 181
Growing up in the 1950s in a Christian home

I was taken to Sunday school, which I loved,
being with other children learning about
Jesus. Most children went to Sunday school
in this era, sometimes so as their parents
could have a peaceful Sunday. Most children
and adults knew who Jesus was; children
who all had an assembly at School and an RE
Christian lesson.
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they will come out to visit YOU!
Blue Sky Terrace Furniture is built by hand,
so if its a bar on your roof terrace, a stylish
day-bed to chill out on, a corner lounger and
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pets, they will discuss different options and
show you designs to suit you and your home.
Hello from all at Chatterbox.

At the time of going to press we have not
yet been on our trip to Cartagena, so will let
you all know how it went in the next issue.
The June meeting is a Fashion Show at
Torrevieja courtesy Of Style Fashions.
Diane has ranges from Jaques Vert, Eastex
and Debenhams to name a few. She also
has a selection of handbags, shoes and
jewellery. There will be time after the show
to try clothes on. All this will be followed
by a traditional cream tea. There are still
places left for this trip, but you need to
be quick. If you would like to join us on
what promises to be a great day, please
get in touch with Gill on 635 960 865 or
email gilldutton@icloud.com. The date
for this trip is Thursday 11th JUNE. We
leave the bottom Camposol B car park at
10.30am. Price is 16 for members and
18 for non-members. This includes coach,
A 50% deposit is required upon placing

an order, with final balance payable on
completion/delivery. All furniture takes
between 7-14 days to make. Blue Sky
Terrace Furniture have lots of creative and
unique ideas, so please take a look at their
Facebook page Blue Sky Terrace Furniture
fashion show and tea.

The autumn programme is almost finalised
with some great talks and demonstrations
planned. To start the season we are going to
have an Open Day. This will show what we
like to do at Chatterbox. We meet every
second Thursday of the month. If you would
like to join a really fun and informative
group then come along to the Open Day
in September (date in the next issue).
Sew & Sew
We said goodbye to its leader Sue Smith
as she returned to England. The group is
now run by Karen Dobinson and a team of
supporters. The group continues to produce
some excellent work which was evident at
the Sew & Sew Craft Sale in April. The
group raised 355.50 for Forget Me Not.
There are still some outstanding raffle prizes
-Yellow Ticket 79, 01, 118. Green Ticket 5,
19, 211.If you have one of these tickets
Remember, we come to you - enjoy the

sunshine - relax with Blue Sky Terrace
Furniture.
you can collect your prize from Camposol

Cultural Centre on Sector B Mondays from
2.30-4pm when Sew & Sew meet. (Thank
you to everyone who donated prizes for this
event.)This is a great group with boundless
experience in sewing, knitting, crochet
and crafts. Beginners welcome as there is
always someone to help.
Book Club next meeting is Thursday 4th
June
Family History Group is Thursday 26th
June
Both of these groups meet at Camposol
Cultural Centre 2-4pm
Happy chatting and see you next month
Chris Leiper 968 199 441
Anne Patrick 618 410 274
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Paggys New home

This Bodeguera puppy was found tied up and
abandoned out in the countryside. Despite
every attempt to find her a new home,
none was forthcoming and by now her new
owners had become very attached to her and
couldnt bear to see her suffer any more,
so it was arranged with help from MAMAS
that she would obtain all the paperwork and
medication necessary for travelling. Now
Paggy will soon be going with her new family
to start a new life in England.
This is just one of the examples of the kind of

help MAMAS provides each month alongside
our policy of helping with the neutering of
dogs and cats.
We Need Your Help
Everything we do is reliant on your generous
donations and the purchases you make from
our shop.
Donations
Every item has a value and our sales range
from a few cents for a trinket to many euros
for a piece of furniture, so dont bin it,
donate it. We are always short of smaller
household items and electrical goods, so if
you dont need it, just drop it off at the shop
(Mon to Sat 10am-2pm)
Purchases
Why not call in the shop and see what we
have? You might find a bargain and you will
be helping MAMAS at the same time. Every
euro we take goes directly to help the charity
as we all give our time freely.
This month we have seen the temperatures

soar!!! Summer has arrived and we dont
seem to have a Spring anymore.
www.mazarronanimalmedi-aid.co.uk
50/50 Service
For larger items such as furniture, white goods
etc, we will collect them, display and promote
them and sell them at the best possible price
for you. Then receive 50% of the selling price
and you are also helping MAMAS.
Location
Our shop is in Puerto de Mazarrn, just past
the Mercadona/Lidl shopping centre towards
the port. Turn left onto the road immediately
between Consum and OClock Bar. Drive up
that road and we are in the third turning on
the left (Calle San Juan) opposite the park on
your right.
Drop-Off Point
Every Tuesday we are on Camposol B Sector
car park 10am-12pm. We can collect items
from you there or arrange collection if needed.
Tel 666 186 037 or call at the shop
mazarronanimalmedi-aid@hotmail.com
Furniture Sales
We advertise on Murcia Today under MAMAS
Resales, or check out our website where there
is a link to show furnishings for sale
Helping You Helping Animals

Registered Charity No 9537/1a
breaking to see.
who has a disability. His wife is very ill and

he is having to wash all the familys clothes
by hand. If anyone is thinking of changing
their kitchen and have a washing machine to
donate, please contact us.
We welcomed back our lovely Eileen, who

brought along her friend Maureen who was
visiting from Scotland. Maureen was quite
overwhelmed by what she saw, but was
hands-on and a great help to us. Lynette
also came along and was delighted to see the
chickens she donated, really thriving. They
laid 46 eggs this week!!! Now this lovely
family will be able to add a little to their
meagre income.
Now that the weather is really hot, we dont

need any clothes, but we always need food
and toiletries. There is a shopping trolley at
our Table-Top Sale on Camposol B where we
will be happy to receive your donations of
food and toiletries.
God Bless all you lovely people who support
this worthwhile charity. You really do help.
Thank you all.
Arthur and Marge
Drop off Points
The Dog Bowl, Fuente Alamo - Marian &
Lesley
Fortnightly Table Top Sale, Camposol Sector B
Robbos Golf Shop, San Javier - Neil & Nikki
Robinson
Time Out, San Javier - Gary & Sue
It has been another very busy month and

praise the Lord, we have received good
donations from Nadines fund raising and
our many regular friends who recognise the
real need in this area for food and toiletries.
Sadly, some of the elderly people in the
families have serious medical conditions and
live in such impoverished homes. Its heart
The
ladies
from
The
Olive
Branch
Christian
Fellowship, who work
so hard in all weathers,
have once again raised
much needed funds
on the Table-Top Sale
on Camposol B. This
has enabled us to buy
washing liquid for the
families for the next
visit. We are looking
for a washing machine
in good condition for
Andreas,
a
lovely
Spanish family man
Arthur & Marge 659 270 885/689 653 987

Email arthurlaws@hotmail.com
swaptearsforsmilesspain@yahoo.com
www.swaptearsforsmiles.wix.com/
swap-tears-4-smiles
w w w . f a c e b o o k . c o m /
swaptearsforsmiles-spain
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Not so much eating out but more

beautifying myself recently as the body
took a bit of a batttering with food and
wine consumption over the last month.
The Salon sorted me out good and proper
with my hair. Thought Id start at the top
and work my way down! Thank you ladies
I know they were unsure about chopping
so much off my natural curls, but it looks
amazing; much easier to manage and lots
of compliments from people. M
It was then off to The Beauty Palace
with my Mothers Day Pamper Package
voucher kindly purchased by my 2 cats.
This included a choice of 3 treatments
and I decided upon a mini pedicure,
shellac polish and mini facial. Enjoyment
personified. I was so impressed I booked
a full manicure and shellac polish for the
following week. I am now easy to spot
around Camposol with my green sparkly
fingers and nails. Thanks Gemma. M
In last months Costa Calida Chronicle I
saw that Vivienne at The Fuschia Clinic
was having a demonstration of some super
duper product dubbed Botox in a Bottle so
thought Id pop along and see what all the
fuss was about. Well, I can honestly say
its unbelievably impressive; so much so
that I have warned friends and family they
may not recognize me out and about when
Im wearing it! Thanks Vivienne. Oh and
the Dreamweave Mascara I also picked
up whilst there is the best mascara I have
come across. M
A huge recommendation for Piccolo on

Camposol. Although only open for a few
weeks at the time of writing, it has certainly
been receiving great feedback. 4 of us
went, ordering 2 different starters and 3
different main courses between us and the
quality, presentation, the service and the
price was excellent. Well done! Every table
was taken and a great atmosphere. Just
one problem theres so much choice
on the menu meaning we will just HAVE to
return regularly to work our way through
the menu. M
I would like to say a massive thanks to
Martin at Anchor Landscapes. A friend
has a holiday home and hasnt visited
since October, but had family coming to
stay. I popped in the day before to check
everything was OK and was horrified to
find weeds had taken over and palm trees
were overgrown etc. A neglected garden
is not the impression you want to give to
your family. After a call to Martin, he reorganised his week to get the work done
before they arrived. What a star Martin! My
friends also are eternally grateful and their
family were blissfully unaware of the panic
24 hours earlier. M
If you are looking for Travel Insurance, try
IBEX Insurance. They have just moved
into the Business Centre on Camposol A.
The girls in the office are very helpful and
will explain all the terms and conditions of
whichever insurance you choose. Their
rates were excellent for our holiday to
Greece, so give them a call, or visit the
IBEX office. P
Having just moved house there is a lot of

work to do to make the new house our
own. S & D Builders have been excellent,
turning up on time and when agreed, doing
the work to a high standard and keeping to
the arranged schedule and price. Steven
works with Spanish tradesmen who know
the Spanish materials and they work
together as a good team. P
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This month the ADAPT Ramblers took in the

beautiful scenery around the Embalsa de la
Pedrera, also known as The Blue Lake, near to
the little town of Torremendo.
owned by Jenni and Derek Ray. Jenni was our

guide for the walk which was very interesting,
very pretty and a little challenging in parts.
We were accompanied by Jennis dogs who
had great fun dipping in the water and
chasing rabbits.
of our members to sell their wares, arts,

(from the painting class?) crafts etc. and also
a few invited charity associations with their
details and information.
Twenty six ADAPT members took part in the

9km trek which took about two and a half
hours with a couple of stops to regroup. It
was a hot day and so we fully deserved the
cold drinks and scones at the end of the walk.
The Rambling Group is just one of many
groups within ADAPT Association and
everyone is invited to attend the next meeting
which will be ADAPT Open Day at The
Pensionista Hogar in Lo Pagan.
Group leader, Pete Holmes arranged the
meeting at the Casa La Pedrera which is a
television Grand Designs house and
is
Open Day 6th June

The
June
meeting
of
ADAPT
Association will be an Open Day when
non-members are invited to see what we are
all about and maybe like the idea of being
part of an association which aims to integrate
with our Spanish friends while enjoying a
great social life.
Within the association we have a Language
Conversation
group,
Metal
Detecting,
Luncheon groups, Out and About and many,
many more as well as projects such as
Pantomime, Carnival and Christmas Choir.
There will be a few tables set aside for some
MABS Murcia Mar Menor Events List

Life Climb Snowdon
6th June
Donna Walsh, a MABS patient & volunteer
is climbing Snowdon and needs all the
sponsors she can get. Sponsor form
available in the shop.
Ladies Day at Royal Ascot
Thursday 18th June from 2pm
Time Out, San Javier
Best hat & best dressed competition
Booking essential at this very popular
event
White Night
Saturday 20th June
La Finca Restaurant, La Manga Club
Booking essential contact La Finca
directly to book.
Summer Garden Party
Thursday 25th June from 2pm
Casa Familiar, Los Urrutias
Fabulous afternoon incl bake off, music,
stalls etc
Party in the Park
Sunday 27th September from 2.30pm
More details to follow, but this event was

a total sell out last year so get your tickets
as soon as they go on sale.
Like our Facebook page to be kept up to
date with all of our fundraising events.
w w w . f a c e b o o k . c o m /
mabsmurciamarmenor
Volunteers Meetings are normally held
on the 1st Wednesday of every second
month at Rodas Bar, Roda 11am for
11.15am. If you are interested in helping
MABS and would like to know more,
come along to the meeting or phone our
Volunteer Co-ordinator, Sylvia on 634 353
575.
Share & Care Group is held on the 3rd
Friday of the month at the Cancer Centre
11am-1pm. This is an informal get
together for anyone affected by cancer.
Newly diagnosed, cancer survivor, family
or friends and indeed anybody affected by
cancer or bereaved is welcome to come for
a coffee and a chat and to meet others in a
similar situation.
For more information please call Anne 693
795 247 or MABS centre 868 171 035.
Our meeting place is a light, airy hall within

the Pensionista building, next to Castelar
College, Lo Pagan where you can browse in a
relaxed social atmosphere and maybe enjoy a
coffee in the cafeteria.
The Open Day on Saturday June 6th will be
from 10am until about 12.00 noon. (Mas o
menos).
Further information can be found on the
website adaptsanpedro.com
Book Stall at The Arches Bar, Los

Narejos, Los Alcazares EVERY Saturday
10am-1pm.
Book
donations
always
welcome.
Charity Shop, Avenida de la Union, San
Javier is open Mon-Fri 10am-2pm. Good
quality second hand clothing, furniture and
bric-a-brac. Donations gratefully received.
Ring 968 950 917 or Vicki Kemp, Shop
Manager 615 016 035.
Cancer Centre, Urb Foque, Avenida Mar
Menor, San Javier is open Mon-Fri 10am2pm. Drop in for information, or help for
anything related to cancer. A volunteer is
always available to make you a coffee and
take the time to talk.
Call 868 171 035
Cancer does not discriminate and
neither do MABS.
We help anyone of any nationality
affected by cancer.
HELPLINE 693 275 779
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A Hat Trick For Spangles

Spangles Ladies Harmony Chorus
has done it again! For the third time in
succession, they have become Barbershop
Champions of Spain, gaining their third
gold medal.
We are all delighted with our third

championship win and I am especially
proud of the chorus, because this was
my last assignment as Musical Director of
Spangles and they pulled out all of the
stops said Gail, who returns to live in the
UK in May. I couldnt have wished for a
better farewell.
Gail joined the chorus as Assistant Musical
Director in January 2008 and took over
the role of Musical Director in September
the same year. Since then, she and her
management team have worked tirelessly
to ensure that the chorus continues to
improve and move forward. Starting in
2004 with just five ladies, the chorus
now boasts more than 40 members and
continues to grow.
This couldnt have been achieved without

the specialist coaching we received and
the dedication of each and every member
of the chorus to achieve excellence
commented Gail, who hands over her baton
to two joint chorus directors, Dawn Ritch
and Wendy Grant, who will be supported by
the Assistant Musical Director, Liz Lewis. I
know that I am leaving the chorus in good
hands and I look forward to watching their
continued progress from afar.
Spangles welcomes new members
so, if youre looking to make new
friends and enjoy singing, why not
visit Spangles when they rehearse at
Las Claras? They meet every Thursday
from 10am to 1pm.
Please call Lyn on 968574 987 or Anthea
on 968334527to book Spangles or to
find out how to join, or visit the website
www.spangleschorus.com
Led by Musical Director, Gail Grainger, the

chorus travelled to Benalmdena, Mlaga to
compete on Saturday 18th April. Spangles
first won gold in San Pedro del Pinatar in
2011, then again in Benalmdena in 2013.
Choruses are not allowed to compete in the
year following a win, so their next chance
of a medal was at this years convention,
organised by the Spanish Association of
Barbershop Singers (SABS).
Photographers:
Walsh
Eric
Ideler
and
Donna
The past years hard work paid dividends

in Benalmdena, with
Spangles sweeping
the board, not only
winning the contest,
but scooping up the
trophies for highest
scores in singing,
presentation
and
music.
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On Thursday 14th May HELP Murcia Mar

Menor held its Spring Fashion Show
around the pool at the Caravan Club in San
Javier. Despite the extreme temperature of
over 40 degrees, the afternoon was a great

success and raised over 700 for the charity.
Many thanks go to the staff of Luis Lounge
who provided afternoon tea and some
much-needed shade, as well as making a
donation. A big thank you to all the models
who maintained their cool and very elegantly
displayed some wonderful outfits, many of
which had been donated by local dress shops
Looking Good Boutique, Honeys Boutique,
Solo and Vivir. All gave items to be sold during
the show as well as giving discount vouchers
to be used in the future. Thanks to all of you.
Tricia Brister of HELP MMM acted as MC
having largely organised the show as well
as washing and ironing many of the items
for sale. Finally thanks must also go to all
the HELP volunteers who manned the stalls,
sold tickets and generally made the show so
successful.
Summer is just around the corner what

a good time to have a Body Balance.
June is a good time to do some exercise to
get rid of those winter excess pounds and
dust off those winter blues. Sometimes, try
as we might, those extra pounds just will not
shift. There could be underlying problems
relating to this. Our nervous system is in
tune with our brain which, in turn, is in tune
with our muscles. By testing certain muscles,
between us, we can ascertain if there is a
breakdown in the meridian system and, after
ascertaining where a chink in the circuit has
occurred, the bodys system will give us lots
of information on how any problem(s) can be
fixed.
Problems
can
occur
from
emotional,
nutritional, environmental and structural
reasons. These circuit breakages can result
in many symptoms, including weight gain,
weight loss, digestive problems, depression,
back ache, headaches, skin irritations,
aches and pains, tiredness, moodiness,
lack of concentration, food allergies, thyroid

imbalance - and the list goes on. Many
people suffer from food intolerances, but
when a problem is identified and rectified,
these food intolerances can be reversed.
At Natural Health we treat the body as a
whole and, quite often, when one problem
is fixed, a domino effect can occur as the
rest of the symptoms could have been
compensations. We look for the priority and
deal with that first. A monthly balance can
keep a person in top-top condition as our
body is changing all of the time.
Come and see me or ring and we can have
a chat.
Sandra Ramsay
Tel 634 312 081
Kinesiology ASK Foundation
Kinesiology (Dip) SNHS
Holistic Nutrition (Dip) - SNHS
Page 48
Another Success For HAH At La Zona Bar,

Los Narejos
We are so grateful to everyone who donated

some fantastic bargains for us to auction
and everyone who came along to support
us.
Thanks also to all the hardworking
team of volunteers, Joanne for hosting and
auctioneering and the staff and Kaz for their
excellent food and service.
A Brilliant Night With HAH and The
Campoverde Reef Band
Saturday May 16h was celebrated in style at
the Don Lorenzo Bar Restaurant, Estrella,
Los Urrutias. HAH volunteers, friends and
neighbours came along to a sold-out concert
by the fantastic 6 piece Campoverde Reef
Band and wow, what a great band! Music for
all tastes soon had the dance area packed as
everyone soon got in the swing.
Tuesday May 12th welcomed a packed house

at La Zona Bar for the 5th Annual HAH, Mar
Menor Auction. The sun shone and the
volunteers were ready along with Joanne
Scott, auctioneer for the day. Bidding for 100
donated items started at 2.30pm and Joanne
soon had everyone in stiches with her quips.
There was a short break half way through
and then on for the rest of the bargains.
Finishing, around 5pm, a staggering amount
of 704 was raised for HAH.
concerned for making this such a memorable

evening and to our Maggie for the loose
change collection.
Our next event is Rocking In Roda Picnic
on Sunday June 14th. Only 5 a ticket (bring
your own picnic) No Drink Or Barbecues
Please. We have a great line up to entertain
you including: Kenny, Vinnie Mack, Vanessa,
Countryfyde with guest appearance by the
Chipettes, Suzy G and The Streeters. Concert
starts at 3.45pm for 4pm - chairs and tables
and food available.
For tickets call 603 517 770, or come to La
Zona Bar Los Narejos (opposite Consum) on
Thursday afternoon, 2.30-4pm. Dont leave
it too late as this is always a sell-out (300
tickets) event.
HAH
are
extremely
proud
of
their
achievements to date, having helped over
400 people in the community and spent over
10,000 hours caring for people struggling to
cope, but we need more volunteers. Please
can you help, especially on the respite/care
side? Maybe a couple of hours occasionally to
suit you? REMEMBER, you may need help
one day!!
If you can offer any help, please email
helpathomespain@gmail.com,
or
call
Lesley on 968 134 978. For further details,
visit our website www.helpathome.es
At half time, a superb buffet, all freshly

made by Jo and Simon from Don Lorenzo
was served and what a variety; something
to suit everyone. At
only 7.50 a ticket,
what great value; to
be entertained by such
a wonderful band and
enjoy a great buffet
and atmosphere.
HAH
would
like
to thank everyone
Lesley
Eburne,
HAH
Founder/Manager
thanked everyone for attending and said
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ANIMAL ORGANISATIONS:
ACTIN
968 163 529
Andreas Animal Rescue
Fuente Alamo 690 906 565
Cavalli Foundation
Alhama de Murcia 636 172 198
infocavallifoundation@gmail.com
Cruz Azul
Los Alcazares 693 017 616
Easy Horse Care
Rojales 652 021 980
Equipo Bastet
Alcantarilla
adopcionesbastet@gmail.com
Galgos del Sol
Murcia
galgosdelsol@hotmail.com
JJs Puppy Rescue
Mazarrn 618 034 921
John Kemps Puppies
La Pinilla, Fuente Alamo 646 737 230
MAMAS
Mazarrn 666 186 037
MARA
Mula 685 311 599
Noahs ARC
Mazarrn 699 352 818
Pto de Mazarrn shop 634 364 553
Camposol shop 634 332 335
PAPS
San Javier 968 370 800
Pets in Spain
San Fulgencio/La Marina
info@petsinspain.info
CHARITIES:
Age Concern
Mazarrn 634 310 216
Alcoholics Anonymous
Mazarrn 646 290 420
Cabo De Palos 968 545 181
Costa Clida Samaritans
www.costablancasamaritans.com
FAST
Camposol 968 970 626
rabt.val@hotmail.com
Forget Me Not
GO maD
Mazarrn 634 321 161
HAH Help at Home
San Javier 968 134 978/633 673 034
Help Murcia Mar Menor

Los Alczares 968 570 059
Helping Hands
contact@helpinghands.org.es
Lions Club Mazarrn Baha
Mazarrn 636 746 959
MABS Mar Menor 693 275 779
MABS Mazarrn 620 422 410
MABS NW Murcia
mabsmurcianw@gmail.com
PALS (Protection & Life Saving)
Mazarrn 626 460 465
Samaritans Spain
902 883 535
Swap Tears for Smiles
Mazarrn 659 270 885
CHURCHES:
Beacon of Light
Caadas del Romero 620 877 326
Mass in English
Pastrana, Mazarrn 628 824 555
Olive Branch Christian Fellowship
Camposol 618 720 181/968 199 622
Open Door
Los Almagros 646 705 403/655 141 721
Puerto Lumbreras Church
619 945 283
St Nicholas Church
Camposol 968 970 637/636 099 679
Welcome House
Cehegin 633 447 937
Wellspring Victory Church
Mazarrn 620 599 270
GROUPS:
ADAPT
San Pedro 966 189 402
Arts & Cultural Association of Murcia
655 421 120
Camposol Bridge Club
968 130 583
Camposol B Clean
968 199 506
Camposol C Greenfingers
634 325 427
Camposol D Community
606 874 193
Camposol & District Model Club
647 259 914
Caring for Carers
San Javier 968 185 008/667 587 187
Classic Car Club
634 135 214

Cloud Nine Drama
644 400 123
Country Music
Camposol Residents Association
info@cracamposol.com
Culture Vultures
Mazarrn 968 599 031
Darwinian Gardeners
darwiniangardeners@gmail.com
Ex-Servicemens Association
Mazarrn 629 818 611
Forget Me Not
forgetmenot@bolnuevo.com
Friends & Buddies
Harlequin Rock Choir
Humanists
www.bolnuevo.com/social/
Evolutionists
Ladies Chatterbox
Camposol 968 199 418/619 575 463
Los Palacios
Camposol A Post Box A512
www.lospalacios-gardeners.com
Magenta Ladies Harmony Choir
636 417 454
Mazarrn Country Club Social Club
609 900 476
Mazarrn Leos
654 874 563
Model Club
647 269 914
Spangles Harmony Chorus
Los Alcazares 968 334 527/968 423 525
Stamp Collecting
guentherohly@web.de
Team Harmony
968 959 257/650 077 882
Teatro Canovero
Las Canovas 968 151 149
Welcome Group
Camposol, Mazarrn 620 105 179
If you would like details of your club or
organization included on this page, please
send an email to costacalidachronicle@
gmail.com
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June 6th-20th Charity Tennis

Tournament
@ Baha Sport Centre (Pto. de
Mazarrn)
Adults and Childrens Tennis and Padel
competitions
Only 5 entry proceeds 50/50 MABS
Mazarrn and Napal Earthquake
Appeal
Tuesday 30th June Volunteers

Meeting
@ Trevi Bar, Camposol B 11.30am
All welcome
DONT FORGET TO VISIT OUR NEW
SHOP IN TOTANA
LOADS OF BARGAINS!!!!
Forthcoming Events
MABS Race for Life - 25th October
MABS Christmas Fayre - T.B.A.
Book Sales every 3rd Friday

@ Camposol B Commercial Centre
Event tickets on sale at the Book Stall
10am-1pm
or from MABS Information Centre,
Camposol B
or by Calling 620 582 418
MABS Charity Shop donations
always needed and very welcome
Regular Events
Keep watching the press or our Notice
Board for more events
Saturday 13th June - MABS Shield

Open Golf Competition
@ The Club House, Camposol
Pinehurst format teams of 4
Trophies for Winners & Nearest Pin &
Longest Drive
To enter visit Camposol Club de Golf
Craft Group every Tuesday from

1.30pm
@ MABS Information Centre
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Mini Gardens Within Gardens by Dick

Handscombe, Spains best known expatriate
gardening author, gardening in Spain for 27
years.
dont need a large garden to do this. Any

house with land on four sides, even if only
four to six metres on one or two sides, lends
itself to five distinct gardens; one on each side
and a fifth under a covered terrace. The latter
can be attractive all year round with shade
from the high sun in the summer and the
warmth of the low winter sun. Ours is shown
in the photograph and four mini gardens
themselves, with a number of smaller microgardens sprouting out from there.
Success in having a number of integrated
mini-gardens is much influenced by ones
choices of choosing what to have in each area
and how you separate them. Possible types of
mini-garden include the following:
*
Most gardens in Spain and indeed in all

Mediterranean regions of the world benefit
from the garden around the house being
designed as a series of interesting minigardens, preferably each with its own soul
and style, but integrated into an overall
holistic landscape that enables great living
and garden wanders all the year round.
If you have visited Andalucia you will

remember the mini-gardens of the Viana
Palace in Cordoba and on a larger scale, the
gardens of the Alhambra in Seville, but you
The Pool Garden surrounded by

shrubs and trees to give privacy and
a sense of being in a natural glade
when cooling off or sunbathing. Also
this is a good way of hiding the pool
away during the non-pool months. So
many gardens are dominated by a
pool in the most prominent spot in the
garden where it adds no real interest.
Indeed when we wrote Your Garden
in Spain the then purist editor
wanted us the leave out the chapter
on swimming pools and Jacuzzis.
The Grotto Garden with the main

feature a grotto with a natural or
imitation spring and pool, plus a
collection of moisture and shade
loving plants inside. We recently
suggested that a friend use an ancient
rock-built mule shed in this way.
The Lily Garden glowing with masses

of lilies during late spring and summer.
The Green House and Potting Shed

Garden for those who like to grow
plants from seeds and cuttings.
The Herb Garden which can be

interesting and relaxing all the year
round as well as yielding continuous
harvests of useful culinary and
medicinal herbs.
The Vineyard with grapes growing

on walls and over arches or covered
walkways.
The
Citrus
Garden
perfumed
continuously by the flowers of a
perpetual flowering and fruiting lemon
tree.
The Monastery Garden designed as

a mini cloister.
The Wild Garden of natural herbs,

shrubs and trees allowed to grow fairly
wild like a miniature LArbarda garden
that can be visited near Pedreguer in
the Alicante region.
The Patio Garden surrounded by

four walls or fences.
A Summer Flower Garden.
A Winter Flower Garden.
The Water Garden with fountains

and fish ponds.
The Cacti And Succulent Garden.
The Mini Orchard.
The Vegetable Garden planted in

raised beds or containers.
The Courtyard Garden as found in

many old farm or estate houses.
The Rockery Garden.
The Drive Garden treating either

side of the drive as a unique minigarden itself.
The Poultry Garden with an

interesting collection of old breed
chickens.
The TURTLE GARDEN arranged a

pond with a central island which is the
home to a family of turtles.
The Aviary Garden with a collection

of exotic birds.
The Oasis Garden mainly planted

with palms.
The Copse Garden in which one can

wander under and round a collection
of trees with a dense leaf cover with
perhaps a central glade. Yes the glade
could be another mini-garden in itself.
The Sheltered Winter Garden for

sitting out in the winter.
The Restaurant Garden under

shade growing climbers on wires
or growing over a gazebo. We were
amazed when wandering around Cuba
with our rucksacks a dozen years
ago how some wonderful gardens
were squeezed into the narrow space
between adjacent houses. At times
this was only three or four metres
wide, but made romantic with plants
on the two walls and overhead and
some housed legal private restaurants
with a half or full dozen of tables.
The Carob Garden with flower and

shrub beds surrounding a well pruned
carob tree. Indeed it could be around
any deep shaded tree; ours just
happens to be an old carob that we
inherited.
The Water Plant Garden around a

pond.
The Dessert Garden with plants

planted through sand or stone
chippings laid over black plastic.
As we say in
our
writings
and
talks,
there
is
so
much creativity
required
in
creating
a
master plan for
your
garden
before
one
thinks
about
what plants to
buy and plant.
We
strongly
belief that if
you came to
Spain for the
sunny weather,
one should get out to enjoy it in a garden
that was designed to draw one outside to live
in it in preference to the house for much of
the year. Our books, especially Your Garden
in Spain and How To Use Less Water In
Your Garden, will help you on your way.
Dick Handscombe
www.gardenspain.com
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Scared to dip your toe in the water?

I am reliably informed by my lovely sister
that the pool is 21 and by next week
should be warm enough to use. As I sit
here in England with the rain pouring down
on me I need to explain thats not quite
what I meant.
As a firm, Sovereign Wealth can buy and
sell shares for you, but for most (including
myself) the risks of direct share dealing
are too high. If you have the nerve for it I
admire you greatly, but for me a collective
investment is a much better option.
Previously I have written about Unit Trusts
and OEICs and so this month I thought I
would introduce a personal favourite, the
investment trust.
What is an investment trust?
An investment trust is a public limited
company whose shares are quoted on
the stock market. It pools the money
of individual investors and employs
professional fund managers to invest in
a wide range of different companies. This
means that even if someone only has
a small amount to invest, they can gain
exposure, cost-effectively, to a diversified
and professionally run portfolio of shares.
An investors risk is spread much more
than if they were reliant on the success of
just one company. If the companies the
fund managers invest in do well, the value
of the investment trust will grow and so
should the value of the shares in it. As well
as investing in companies both in the UK
and abroad, investment trusts can invest
in property, bonds and cash.
How can investment trusts help you?
Whatever an individuals plans for the
future, investment trusts can provide a
low-cost and flexible way to invest.
First time investors: A global trust

can be an ideal first investment, as
long as an individual can commit
the money for at least five years.
It provides an instant spread of risk
across some of the major world
stock markets.
Investing for income: Incomepaying trusts can be a sensible
choice for people approaching
retirement or already retired and
who would like to supplement their
pension. Over time, the income
from these trusts has the potential
to outpace inflation.
Saving for retirement: Individuals
can invest in an investment trust
through a personal pension or selfinvested personal pension (SIPP).

The type of trust chosen will depend
on how close they are to retirement
and how much risk they are willing
to accept.
one.
*
Low charges: Investment trusts

incur running costs, such as the
fee they pay the manager, dealing
charges when investments are
bought or sold, directors fees and
administration costs. These costs
are paid directly by the trust, not
from investors holdings, though
they reduce the return you earn
on your investment. Running costs
vary, but are typically lower than
those of unit trusts or open-ended
investment companies (OEICs).
Long-term
planning:
When
an investment trust is launched,
shares are issued to investors to
raise funds for investment. As
the number of shares is fixed, the
managers know how much they will
have to invest. Investment trusts
are therefore known as closedended. In contrast, unit trusts
and OEICs change in size as they
create or cancel units or shares,
depending on whether investors are
buying or selling. Investment trusts
therefore have the advantage that
their managers do not need to sell
investments to meet withdrawals,
which means they can invest for the
long term with greater confidence.
Ability to borrow: Investment

trusts can borrow money or
gear their portfolios, to make
additional investments on top of
shareholders funds. This enhances
performance if returns exceed
the cost of borrowing, and is one
reason investment trusts have
historically outperformed other
collective investments over the long
term. However, in a falling market,
gearing will magnify the negative
impact on performance.
Are there different types of investment

trusts?
Each investment trust has an objective,
with some aiming to maximise capital
growth and others aiming for income while
some may strike a balance between the
two. All will clearly specify their investment
objective to potential shareholders.
*
Global generalists: These are

larger trusts investing in a wide
range of companies on a global
basis. Often viewed as a first step
into investment trusts, they provide
a
cost-effective
ready-made
portfolio.
UK: Focusing on UK investments

only, these can aim for income,
capital growth or a combination of
both.
Country
and
sector
specialists: Investing in specific
geographical areas, such as the
Far East, Europe or Latin America,
these are likely to be more volatile
than global trusts as they do not
invest as widely although they
could provide greater returns. Other
trusts may invest in sectors such as
smaller companies, property and
financials.
What
makes
investment
trusts
different?
Though similar to other types of collective
investments, such as unit trusts and
OEICs, investment trusts offer some
unique advantages.
*
Independent directors: Every

investment trust has its own
independent board of directors that
sets its investment objective.
Professional
investment
managers: The board appoints
the manager to make decisions
regarding which shares to buy
and sell. The board monitors the
performance of the trust and, if
they believe performance is not
up to scratch, it can dismiss the
manager and replace it with a new
I have only scratched the surface of

investment trusts. If you would like to
know more you can either contact us now
or wait for Part 2 which will be along next
month.
If you have any queries or concerns,
feel free to contact Sovereign Wealth
Financial Advice on +34 968 972 432.
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Shirley and Valentine are brother and

sister and were found next to a bin on La
Marina. They are around 9 weeks old, very
affectionate and good with other cats.
Yogi is a little Teckel x

terrier and is around 8
months old. He is great
with other dogs, cats
and children and is still
very much a puppy so
is very playful. He is
a good boy, but being
a puppy he will need
someone who can give
him the time to train.
These
2
brothers are
around
14
weeks
old
and in need of
new homes.
Pablo is a
ginger point
Siamese and
his
brother
Charlie is a
Snowshoe.
They
are
currently in a
foster home
with
other
cats,
dogs
and children.
Lexy
is
around 1 year
old and was
abandoned in
our vets. We
placed
her
in a foster
home with 3
other
small
dogs
and
she is great
with
them
and
loves
nothing more than to be cuddled. She has
been sterilized and will make a wonderful
companion.
Call 645 469 253 for any of the above pets
To view more animals for adoption go
to www.petsinspain.com
To advertise an animal for adoption
email info@petsinspain.info
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Registered Charity N 8.714/1

Helping The Perrera Dogs
Further to the last months article we are
very proud to let you all know that we have
been able to send 8 more puppies and dogs
from the Perrera to new homes in Germany
on 17th April. A further 12 puppies and
dogs are awaiting their transportation and
documentation checks to be transported
on 29th May. Our heartfelt thanks go to
all the volunteers who make this happen
and especially the German Association
Calle Sobrija 2248

Sector D
Camposol
Jam sandwiches and a bottle of water (or

for the posh ones, squash!). We were ready
for summer. It wasnt the freedom of playing
outside, because we did that all year round.
No, it was the thought of our special picnics
that meant summer had arrived, for us
children. Yes, we had basic things to eat,
but picnics with your friends promised so
much more! The first priority was where
to go. We could go round the road, about
ten minutes walk away, to the rec. (It
wasnt till much later we knew the correct
name was recreation grounds.) This gave
us the swings and roundabout on which to
play with lots of grass to have a game of
rounders or tennis. For both of the activities
we relied on two of our mates who owned
scuffed but serviceable tennis rackets. Just
living in Wimbledon did not mean you had
one of these in your possession!
We could just stay close to home and cross
the street to our own park. Our road had
houses just one side with the park opposite.
This also had the usual play equipment,
but with the addition of a stream running
through the grounds. This would become
for us a great river which we, as intrepid
explorers, would have to cross, all the
while fighting off savages and crocodiles.
Finally we made it to the other bank, still
holding our picnics in string shopping bags.
Obviously, by this time, the jam had oozed
out making the bread a pretty, but soggy,
pink. Any child will tell you that until your
sandwiches had been swung through the
air, thrown on the ground and often sat on,
were just ordinary and could have been
eaten indoors, but these were our special
for providing the infrastructure to help

us achieve this. Every ones a winner!!
Especially the dogs.
We achieve this because there is a
team of people who are dedicated
and you can support them every
Thursday by coming along and buying
or donating something to our Table
Top Event on Camposol Commercial
Centre A.
We also need volunteers to help us man
rations and tasted so lovely. Dont worry,

they were always well wrapped, to withstand
this rough treatment. Our Mums must have
been so clever to guess what would happen
to our food, or was it just that they could
look from the bedroom windows to see what
we were doing!
The huge mountain was climbed and then
rolled down again. It didnt matter to us it
just being an old public bomb shelter, dug
out of a bank, then later grassed over. It
was adventure and fun. Funny how we slept
so well after this! Weary, grubby but very
happy, we would troop back to tell our Mums
all, (well almost all) that we had enjoyed
that day. This would be repeated throughout
the summer months. Bliss!
What heralds summer for us on
Camposol?
The overcrowded car parks, or the longer
supermarket queues?
The appearance of white bodies, rapidly
imitating lobsters.
Maybe the frantic cleaning of spare rooms,
to accommodate visitors?
It could be one or all of these things, but
I love those special visitors who arrive on
Sunday mornings in our church. They may
only be visiting for a week or two, or for the
whole of summer, but their arrivals are as
welcome as those first swallows. We greet
each other as long lost friends, as we are, and
catch up on the winter months happenings.
This happens again in the winter when our
other wanders return. I believe having such
a fluid church family adds to that special
feeling during our services. Many folk are
regulars all year and much appreciated, but
it does show us that the Christian family can
be both flexible and united at the same time.
Whenever you join our worship, we assure
our shop in the Puerto de Mazarrn. It is

open from Monday to Saturday, so if you
feel that you would like to be involved in
our worthwhile and much needed charity
and help in any way you feel you can,
please contact Cathy on 639604628.
If you would like to become involved
directly in volunteering to help the Perrera
team please call Tony on 618034921.
Many thanks!!
WeDoItAll4TheDogs
you will be very welcome and wanted. We

cannot promise you a soggy jam sandwich,
but do stay for tea, coffee and biscuits and
of course a friendly chat.
Hope to see you on Sunday.
God bless
Rev Maureen
June Services
7th Holy Communion/Anniversary
Church Blessing
14th Songs of Praise
21st Morning Prayer
28th Holy Communion
All Sunday services at 10.30am
Tuesdays 4pm Bible/Prayer Group
As well as these services, we offer Wedding
Blessings, Holy Baptisms, Confirmation
and Funerals. We also have a Pastoral
Care Group throughout the year, with
people will to listen, talk and help anyone
sick or in need. This Pastoral Care is in
complete confidence.
For further information please contact:
Rev Maureen Kent 968 970 637/636 099
679
Rev Bill Coyle 636 143 260
Rev Eberhard Klute 968 138 764 (German
Branch)
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39 words of 3 letters or more.
BARN OWL
BIRD
BLACKBIRD
CHICKEN
CROW
DUCK
EAGLE
FLAMINGO
GOOSE
OSTRICH
PARTRIDGE
PEACOCK
PHEASANT
QUAIL
ROBIN
SEAGULL
SPARROW
SWAN
THRUSH
TURKEY
VULTURE
Answers on page 94
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For the first time ever, a river beach, A

Calzada in Puente Caldelas, in Galicia has
won a Blue Flag. The beach has been created
on the banks of a clean and safe river to give
those who do not live near the coast the
chance to lie on the sand and take a dip in
the water.
Worlds Largest Cruise-Liner Will Use
Barcelona As A Base
The Allure of the Seas has docked in
Barcelona, from where it will run weekly
trips throughout the summer, bringing a
cash injection of 27 million to the Spanish
economy. The Royal Caribbean passenger
ship, has space for up to 6,318 tourists and
was last seen in Mlaga in April.
From Barcelona, Allure will visit Palma de
Mallorca, Marseille, La Spezia (Florence and
Pisa), Civitavecchia (Rome), the island of
Capri and Mlaga between now and October,
when it will run Caribbean cruises over the
winter.
Banco Sabadells Takeover
Banco Sabadells purchase of British TSB has
been approved by the European Commission.
The takeover will involve a buy-out of all of
the Lloyds Banking Groups shares in the
firm, meaning it will be 81.23% owned by the
Spanish corporation in Sabadell, Barcelona.
Lloyds TSB was one of the banks propped
up by the UK government at the start of
the financial crisis, having received a cash
injection of 17bn pounds (nearly 24bn) in
2008, allowing it to acquire the HBOS Group
which was on the verge of bankruptcy. This
gave rise to Lloyds Banking Group, one of the
largest financial services firms in Europe.
Lloyds and the UK financial services
authorities had promised Brussels it would
separate and later sell off, part of its highstreet retail banking sector in Britain under
the brand of TSB and since last June it has
sold a significant slice of its shares in TSB
through a public share offer and later sales
of share capital on the London stock market.
Lloyds Banking Group will no longer have any
shares in TSB after the Sabadell takeover.
This also means Banco Sabadell, which
recently purchased the ailing CAM bank in
Spain, will enter the UK banking market for
the first time.
Fire in Pego-ValldEbo
Costa Blancas worst fire in over 20 years
flared up again on the hottest day in May
in the Valencia region after a farmer in
the ValldEbo ignored warnings about the
ongoing drought and extreme heat and lit a
bonfire, which raged out of control.
At least 50 homes in Pego had to be evacuated
and two members of the Armed Forces
Emergency Unit were injured. Two homes on
the outskirts of Pego also burnt down. One
owner said he and his family tried to tackle
the blaze in their house with hosepipes, but
the flames beat them and they had to run
for their lives. The blaze wiped out 1,715

hectares and 20% of Pegos land has been
reduced to ashes.
Spain May Take 9.1% Of Europes
Asylum Seekers
Spain could agree to take in around 1,500
migrants in light of the series of tragedies
in the Mediterranean, where thousands of
Africans, desperate to escape their native
lands, have drowned whilst attempting
crossings.
Europe receives 6% of the worlds would-be
refugees. The UK receives 0.45% of Europes
asylum seekers, below average and among
the lowest on the continent and turns down
seven in 10 applications. The plan is to find
homes for 20,000 asylum seekers in Europe
and countries which agree to the fixed quota
will be given extra funding to offset the cost
to the taxpayer of refugees settling in and
being given food, shelter, language tuition
and job training.
Driving and Parking Fines Go Up 80%
Between the years 2000 and 2006, a total of
16 million fines were handed out, compared
to nearly double 29 million from 2007 to
2013. 92% of drivers consider parking and
traffic fines to be a clear way of making more
money, since they do not believe driving
standards can have got worse to such a
degree or car-owners have suddenly become
more careless about parking. Parking fines
have rocketed from around 40 in 2006 to
between 200 and 300 in 2012. 85% of
drivers in Spain believe parking fines are a
stealth tax, and only 11% believe speed
cameras are set up for safety reasons.
70% pay their fines before the deadline to
take advantage of lower amounts, since
they believe they would never win if they
appealed.
Free Wi-Fi With No Limits In All Spains
Airports
Airport governing body AENA has agreed to
allow free Wi-Fi in all its terminals in Spain,
with unlimited use. Spains 46 passenger
airports and two heliports will offer the
service from around October, in response
to an expos in the media late last year
showing how internet connections in Spanish
terminals were among the worst in the
developed world.
Spanish Wine Makers Seek World
Domination
A wine merchant in Spain is about to become
the third-largest on the planet thanks to an
investment of 40 million.
Europe. In Spain, first-time mums aged 40

or more accounted for 5.1% of all women
who gave birth in 2013. Spains number of
teenage mothers was below average at 3.5%
of the total.
The risk to a mothers health is greater if
she is under 20, because her body is not
fully formed enough to bear the burden of
pregnancy and labour and this risk multiplies
for mothers under 15.
Paternity leave in Spain, as opposed to
maternity leave, is among the lowest in the
world at 2.14 weeks.
Stag and Hen Parties In Granada
Bars and hotels in Granada are starting to
ban hen and stag parties in a city that was
recently reported to be the most popular in
Spain for pre-wedding celebrations.
Granada, world-famous for the UNESCO
Moorish palace, the Alhambra, is also a
regular short-break destination for other
attractions such as its Arab-style souks with
stalls and tiny shops selling arts, crafts,
textiles and jewellery. Head of Granadas
hostelry federation Antonio Garca says hen
and stag weekends are ruining the citys
reputation as a tourism destination.
Jane Goodall Slams Mallorca Chimpanzee
Deaths
British primate expert Jane Goodall has
joined numerous charities and members of
the public in condemning the unnecessary
deaths of two chimpanzees who escaped
from a Mallorca zoo.
Adn and Eva managed to pull down the bars
of their cage and escape. Eva was shot by
police when she was walking quietly along a
pavement, with no attempt to catch her alive
safely and humanely and her partner Adn
was found dead the following day, having
drowned in a sewage plant.
Sa Coma Zoo has come under the spotlight
recently, with animals kept in very poor
conditions and in cages which are too small
and which they could easily open.
Man Survives Being Stung By 700 Bees
Julin
Perancho
Snchez,
85,
from
Salamanca, had been out for a walk in the
rural outskirts of his village, La Serrana,
where over 5,000 bee hives had been set up.
A swarm of bees began to attack him and he
tried to escape, but not before being stung
by several hundred of them. It took nurses at
Salamancas Virgen de la Vega hospital over
an hour and a half to remove the stings left
behind by the bees.
Flix Sols Avantis, based in the Valdepeas

wine region, is already present in 110
countries. Its Via
Albal is probably one
of its most famous
tipples, and the firm is
currently the biggest
in Spain. The firm
produces 200 million
litres of wine per
year and expects to
increase this to 300
million.
First-Time Mothers
Over 40
One in 20 first-time
mums in Spain are in
their 40s the secondhighest number in
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Blue-Flag Beaches
Beaches in Spain have been awarded a
record 678 European Blue Flags, of which
101 are for its ports. One in five Spanish
beaches now bears this quality kite-mark.
All regions have seen an increase in numbers
of Blue Flags, which denote excellent quality
and safety of water, cleanliness, facilities in
general including toilets and lifeguards and
ease of access for disabled people.
Death Fears
Irene Cara was lying to us when she sang
Fame! Im gonna live forever. The fact
is, she isnt and neither are we. We are all
going to die.
This scares me and I would venture to say
that for the vast majority of you reading
this, it scares you as well. Fear of death is an
anxiety disorder which creeps into your mind
on a regular basis and becomes a part of your
stream of fears. Anxiety can make you jumpy
and afraid of your own shadow and is intense
and recurring. We are fearful of something
that we can do nothing about.
There are four types of death fears:
Fear of pain.
Fear of the unknown.
Fear of non-existence.
Fear of eternal punishment.
It can also be a combination of all four.
Supposedly women are more fearful than
men. Religion offers a little peace, but no-one
has worked out a solution on how to cheat
death.
All this is actually very natural; after all,
you are designed to stay alive, as many of
our fears are born from an overactive fight
or flight response, which under normal
circumstances could keep us alive in an
emergency situation. Ever see an animal stop
in its tracks, stare and run like hell? That is
fight or flight at work.
The same applies to our thoughts and how

they work. You are ready for flight, but there
is nothing going on, so we land up with
intense fears of death and not a lot we can
do about it. There are the obvious reasons

for wanting to keep the party going and stay
alive, such as your family, kids, loved ones,
sunny days, ice cream, quiz nights at Tels
and Cats bars etc. We grow really attached
to these things and the people in our lives.
We cannot imagine not having them..... ever.
Our fear of death means the end of you
and the end of all you know, but let me
share with you my thoughts on life, not
death, to show you why you should fear
it less.
As you know, people are born of the same
stuff that makes up the stars and the universe.
We are but a very small part of that whole
thing. People have somehow successfully
divorced themselves from nature. The truth
is that all life is equally valuable and fleeting.
Life comes to be, then replenishes itself by
destroying what came before it.
Live in the moment; rejoice because we
are given another day. Fear stops us from
living fully. Dont allow anxiety and negative
thoughts to always interrupt you and your
pursuit of dreams and goals. Focus on your
life, not the end of that life.
Is death scary? Yes it can be, but if you
live your life to its fullest, you can have had
a good life. Focus on the journey, not the
destination because the journey is all we
really have.
Lack of control over your thoughts strengthens
your anxiety. As negative thoughts get
stronger, your anxiety gets stronger too. You
They and We verb forms

We took a big step in our last lesson, because
we found out how to form sentences in the
third person singular, that is he or she
forms and found that this really wasnt too
painful! We have tiene (he/she has), vive
(he/she lives) habla (he/she speaks) and so
on.
were you, just accept it!)
I can now tell you something else equally

painless which I think will also have you
jumping for joy. There is a tremendously
simple way of making these same sentences
refer to they. All you have to do is add one
letter; this time the letter n to the singular
form, so therefore we now have tienen (they
have) viven (they live) hablan (they speak).
As English speakers we naturally tend to think
that an s should be involved in a plural, but
with verbs, this is not the case.
That is not all! Nosotros has a feminine form

which is nosotras.
We use nosotros when the we are all male
or male and female mixed, whereas we use
nosotras only when all the members of we
are female. This means that men never use
the word nosotras (just think about that
one!) and if you are heterosexual couple
talking about yourselves you also will always
use nosotros.
We have actually dealt with four, out of the

six, verb forms in the present tense. We
havent explained all the whys and wherefores
in a lot of detail, but we have made some big
strides as far as getting the general gist is
concerned. I find that many people at this
stage are particularly keen to find out how to
say we. This is slightly less straightforward
in that we cant always build it directly on to
what we already know. On the other hand, it
is what a lot of people need, so Ive decided
to take an overall look at it.
We refer to we as first person plural; in
other words we really means more than one
I. (I wouldnt think about this too deeply if I
Overcoming anxiety might be easier in some

cases than others. In milder cases, the advice
given here would probably help, but in other
cases, you might need professional help for
overcoming it. Lastly, talk to someone you
can really trust. Talk to them about your fears
about death and what you can do to lessen
your fear. Listen to what the person has to
say. Dont lose hope and overcome your fear
of death, I want you to be happy, be happy
you are alive!
Anthony Paul Cosco
Counsellor Life Coach
Tel 629 661 862
clearwayforward@outlook.com
www.clearwayforward.net
that exist, so I hope they are enough to be

going on with.
Now lets look at the actual word that

translates we; in other words the plural of
yo. This word is nosotros. It is a bit of
a mouthful Im afraid, so I do apologise on
behalf of the Spanish language, but it isnt
actually difficult to pronounce or anything.
Something else we can rely on is that in the

present tense, all we verb forms end in
mos. Time for some examples which will
hopefully put us all out of our misery:
We
We
We
We
We
We
We
We
We
need to learn to control your thoughts.

Limit alcohol and caffeine which can aggravate
anxiety and trigger panic attacks.
Welcome humour - a good laugh goes a long
way.
Maintain a positive attitude and make an
effort to replace negative thoughts with
positive ones.
Learn what triggers your anxiety - look for
the pattern.
When you go to bed at night and first thing in
the morning, think about the good things that
are happening to you.
Start the day with several minutes of positive
affirmations. Tell yourself how you would like
your day to be. Use positive, cheering and
motivating words.
If watching the news fills you with anxiety turn off the TV!
have tenemos
want queremos
live vivimos
can - podemos
prefer - preferimos
go - vamos
speak hablamos
are - somos (who, what)
are - estamos (how, where)
Finally, just to get this back into focus and in

the unlikely event that I might have confused
you, how does this fit in with the word
nosotros?
Nosotros and nosotras are what we call
personal subject pronouns and behave in
exactly the same way as yo, t, l and ella
(I, you, he and she); that is, they are basically
optional. They are used to be emphatic or
express a contrast, but otherwise are not
essential to a sentence. However, they are
very useful words for language learners
because on the spur of the moment you might
remember the correct verb form, but you can
always make sure they know who you mean
by pointing to yourself and your companion
and saying nosotros we!
Jane Cronins Step by Step Spanish
articles are available as e-books at www.
janecronin.eu where you can also obtain
Janes Step by Step Internet Spanish
course.
I know that these are just a few examples,

but they give us a clue of the thousand more
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Treasure Hunt
Wednesday 13th May saw the First Annual
MABS Murcia Northwest Car Treasure
Hunt.
We started off from the apartments car
park on Valle del Sol, staggering the starts
for the 8 cars of 29 people that participated.
The route took us via Calasparra, Valentine,
Embalse de Argos, Canara and then back
towards Calasparra, ending the Treasure
Hunt at The Sanctuary. Each car had 40
pieces of information to collect and a quiz
covering such topics as Spanish driving
laws, Spanish general knowledge and of
course pirates (it being a Treasure Hunt
after all!).
The route took on average just under 2

hours and the hunters were met at the
finish line where they exchanged their
answers for a burger. Everyone had a great
Just a Big Fish

I guess most folk know the story of Jonah
and the whale.
We were chatting on
Tuesday and discovered scripture says
nothing about a whale, just a big fish. The
problem is, we all get hung up with things
in a story that arent always the important
factor, therefore missing the point. There
are only 4 chapters in the book, but they
left me thinking, to my shame, Im rather
like Jonah.
The winners were The Muppets and Diane

King was presented with the prodigious
Treasure Hunt plaque.
We would like to thank everyone who took
part, the raffle prize donators, David and
Debbie from Simply Art who designed
and made the plaque and Inside Out, San
Javier who funded the plaque. The total
raised was 257.
time and the afternoon quickly passed,

ably assisted by music, conversation and
a few bevies, whilst the organisers marked
the question papers.
Jonah was a prophet, (not that I profess to

being a prophet), but it seems to me that
he was not only disobedient to God, but he
was trying to run away from God. Then,
even when God saved him from the belly of
the fish, after he capitulated and agreed to
go to Nineveh as God asked, the message
he took was very half hearted. He then
got angry with God because things didnt
go the way he thought they should.
A note for your diaries:

The MABS Summer Ball will be held at
La Daya, Calasparra on Wednesday 19th
August with a disco fever theme. Watch
this space for further information next
month.
Debra
trelowarth30@gmail.com
preparing for something I have said, that

will do and of late I have questioned,
is there is any point if folk are just not
interested. However, God never gives up on
us and always shows us the way forward.
This week we have been truly blessed by
a couple who gave us an answer to our
prayers. They donated a TV to Welcome
House. This means we are now able to
present everything much more clearly.
I must admit there have been times when

I can identify with Jonah.
Although a
prophet, hes no hero. It appeared anything
would do so long as he did it, but the whole
time God was working in and around Jonah
to accomplish His purpose in Jonahs life.
Its a story of faith and dependency on
God and along with the weeks events I
have been greatly encouraged, but also
challenged.
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.
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Once again the weather has surprised us

all; first of all the extreme temperatures in
the middle of May and then thunderstorms
and heavy rain. The apricot harvest will
be in full swing, so hopefully the rains do
not cause any problems there.
Many of the local walking groups will finish
for the summer, but there will still be some
organized walks in many of the towns in
Northwest Murcia. Check with your local
Town Hall or Tourist Office to find out
details. We still struggle to get information
from the Tourist Offices, except for Cehegn
where Santi regularly sends in as much
information as he can each month.
Cehegn Highlights In June
In the 3rd week of June we celebrate Fiestas
in honour of San Antonio. There will be live
music, foam party, mobile disco. There will
also be traditional local speciality of Migas,
sardines, bacon sandwiches, tocinada and
a lot of fun.
Valentin celebrates its festivities in honour
of Saint John during the last week of June,
when everybody will be able to enjoy
running of bulls, processions, music,
dancing spectacles, childrens activities,
contests of the traditional local speciality
Migas and much more.
Begastri
The Archaeological Site of Begastri is open
for visitors on Saturdays and Sundays from
10am-2pm. You will be able to see a video
presentation followed by a guided tour
to see the remains of the Iberian culture
before the IV century B.C. The guided tour
on the 2nd Saturday of each month will be
in English.
The Begastri on the hill of Cabecico Roenas,

is about 3km from the town of Cehegn,
in which Iberians, Romans and Visigoths
settled. Excavation and reconstruction
of the walls and other areas of the city is
being carried out and they have also built
a visitors shelter with interpretation of its
history. It is one of the most important
late Roman sites in the Iberian Peninsula.
You can witness the presence of Iberian
culture from the 4th Century BC. In the
1st Century AD, the Begastri became a
gifted classical city with public buildings
including a forum, amphitheater, temples,
shrines, gyms and spas. Towards the end
of the 3rd Century AD, Imperial Rome began
to crumble under the pressure exerted
by northern barbarians in the Roman
frontiers. Vandals, Suevos and Alanos,
crossed the Pyrenees during the conquest
of the mainland. With the destruction of
Carthage, the capital moved to Orihuela
and Begastri achieved great splendor
becoming Episcopal.
Coto De Las Maravillas
The newly reopened Eco Park named
Tourism Activity Park Coto de las
Maravillas, offers paintballing, horse riding,
an assault course and a Quidditch pitch, as
well as many others activities for all ages.
There is also a campsite within the park
and refreshments are available in the bar.
The park is open throughout the weekends.
For entry at other time please telephone
691 200 353 for more information.
Car Boot Sale
The next car boot sale will not be until after
the summer, on September 20th. Details will
be in the August edition of the Chronicle.

Any further enquiries please contact the
Cehegin Tourist Office located in front of
the Town Hall on 968 723 550 or visit our
tourist website www.turismocehegin.es
Santiago Leo
Cehegin Tourist Office
21st June Free Guided Tour of Caravaca
11.15am
We will visit the Baslica-Santuario de la
Vera Cruz and continue through the streets
of the Medieval Quarter to the Plaza del
Arco, past the Church of El Salvador, Calle
Mayor and Church of the Jesuits, ascend
to the old town of Caravaca to reach the
Plaza del Hoyo, then go down to the Plaza
del Temple, where we will end the visit.
Please wear comfortable shoes and coats
if the weather is not warm and sunny.
It will take approximately 1hrs and then
you can visit the Craft Market and enjoy
discounts at various dining options in
Caravaca.
Advance booking required
Monday to Saturday
Tourist Office 968 702 424
info@caravaca.org
Caravaca Football 7s League
Monday-Thursday 8.45pm-11.30pm
For more information:
Tel 968 703 563
departes@caravacdelacruz.es
www.deportes.caravaca.org
Caravaca Municipal Swimming Pool
will open for the summer on Saturday
23rd June. Opening hours will be Mon-Fri
12.45-7.45pm (2 adults/1.50 children)
and Sat/Sun/Fiestas 11am-7.45pm (2.50
adults/2 children)
Tel 968 707 970
Guided Tour Of The Site Of Begastri

On 20th June there will be a guided tour,
leaving Cehegn at 11am. We should return

at about 3pm. Price is 2 (under 8s free).
Reservations 968 723 550
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The apricot pups, dumped in the MARA

kennels in an apricot crate. These beautiful
puppies are now about 4 months old and are
German Shepherd cross. They are beautiful,
friendly, sociable loving bundles of fun. Very
playful. We have 2 boys and 2 girls.
For more information regarding these puppies
please call Anne on 605 349 959.
The Tiny Pups

These little adorable puppies are going to
be very small. Currently in foster care after
being dumped near an urbanisation, they are
currently about 6 weeks old and are eating
normal puppy food. They are very friendly,
loving guys who wag their tails all the time.

If you are looking for a dog that will be very
small, then these puppies would be perfect. 3
boys and 1 girl.
For more information please call Keith on
628 811 187or 628 811 188.
We have a number of dogs looking for forever
homes and/or foster homes. If you can help,
please call Keith for more information.
Recently a small older male Jack Russell was

left in our kennels. He is a very friendly chap
who asks for nothing more than some food
and love.
If you would like to know more about this dog
please call Keith.
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Unfortunately heavy rain forced us to postpone our scheduled walk for 7 days. However, this did not prevent us from meeting
at Bar Rincon de Carlos, to taste the tapas
that we had planned to eat anyway ... a
real taste treat. We were joined by Snr Fulgencio, who in an improvised literary gathering, told us about his new novel In The
Shadow Of A Black Angel and gave us
some copies, which certainly made up for
our suspended walk.
The following Sunday the sun shone for us

and we finally enjoyed the Rambla of Murtas. We started off with a brief explanation of the current environment which was
devastated by a terrible fire in 1994. Set in
the ground below a ruined country home
was a curious cave-like pigsty where wild
asparagus grew. Back on the road our attention is drawn to a huge Aleppo pine still
stained black from the fire. Pablo was so
entranced that he hugged the trunk as if to
guard it causing much laughter among the
group. The sound of nightingales could be
heard as they dived in and out of the lush
greenery of the ravine. We soon found the
Myrtle bush reminding us of the ancient
civilisations and old ways enjoyed by the
Muslim people who trod these paths.
The Rambla curved as in the dance of the

seven veils as she slowly revealed her
charms. The strata showed us that it was
once a river millions of years ago as the
bed is littered with fossils; Cretaceous life
trapped forever in the rocks and stones including Nerineas, corals, sea urchins, tylostomas, ammonites, nummulites and a
pair of impressive crassotreas, the second
found by Jesus Navarro. The walls of the
Rambla looked like Gruyere cheese with
holes of varying sizes, made by wasps,
kestrels, owls or badgers, using the strata
to excavate galleries for their nests and
burrows.
Spring was evident with the renewal of
several plants. We saw many species including Orobancheamethystea. One could
imagine diving into the

waters
that
once made up
this
ancient
sea, but we
enjoyed
the
thousands of
different flowers
around
us and filled
our walk with
aroma
and
warmth with
white flashes
yellow, pink,
mauve,
that
recreated
the
unique
impressionist world of Raquel Taraborelli. We saw
white rockrose, false Romero, rosemary
and thyme, wild gladiolus, siemprevivas,
coronillas, albaidas, ononis and an endless
batch of small wildflowers, as we move
through a Garden of Eden in our little corner of Moratalla.
rior of the abandoned farmhouse. Further

on Elizabeth found a wonderful rock.
We return to our cars along the track that

runs alongside the singular Terrace of
Socovos, full of green young crops. As a
farewell, a peregrine falcon flew over us
searching for any possible prey.
We said goodbye to the Rambla of Murtas,

promising to return and enjoyed a rich and
well deserved meal at the Montebenamor
Restaurant in Moratalla.
Neil found a Moorish Jaguarzo (Cistus
salviifolius), a rare Jara, which attests to
the importance of this place. Mariano also
discovered a green and blue and clearly
different thyme which we noted was a winter tomilla or thymus hyemalis.
As we stared at the sky, we saw a deep

blue cortijodel arrayan, hanging as an unlikely natural watchtower or castle echoing the past and inviting us to scale up its
viewpoint. We attacked the almost vertical hard climb up this unique landscape
and the effort was certainly worthwhile
with spectacular views over the landscape.
Mavi, as a specialist in the subject, explained the strong and unusual construction of some of the walls of the farmhouse,
which has some arches that show the importance of the building in the past. We
then rested, taking beautiful photos and finally we investigated the interior and exte-
Discovering
Moratalla
is
a hiking group
run by Moratalla Tourist Office.
The cost is 10
per walk which
covers
insurance and must
be booked in
advance. There
is an optional
meal at the
end in one of
the many and
varied regional
restaurants and
bars for 15.
Our
guides
Cristina & Jesus
are highly knowledgeable about the history and biology of the area and as such are
very informative. If you like adventurous
hiking, enjoy heights and untamed countryside and an opportunity to perfect your
Spanish then come and join us.
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We tossed a coin and ended up in the Mexican,

called Mi Mejico and were not disappointed!
Despite a busy Saturday night crowd, we
waited only a few minutes for a table and the
waiters were hopping around like jumping
beans keeping all the clients happy.
enchiladas, which came with a selection of

sauces. Our waiter warned me that one of
the dips was very spicy, but here in Spain
that usually equates to a slight tingle on the
tongue. This time however he was right and
the spicy tomato sauce was VERY hot! (so
much so that the next day I did regret eating
the whole bowlful - enough said!)
There was a wide choice of starters and we

went for the mixed platter of wraps and
For our main courses we went for a selection

of dishes.
The steak burritos were very
good, with lovely tender meat and plenty of
vegetables. Washed down with Mexican beer,
all in all a delicious meal. I love Mexican food
and Mi Mejico certainly did not disappoint, so
we will definitely be paying a return visit the
next time we visit the city.
The Lions Club of Mazarrn recently

enjoyed taking forty people to Caravaca de
Cruz to enjoy in a marvellous day of the
Wine Horses celebration.
value. Tickets are 20 to include the lunch

at Caadas and are on sale at both of
Oscars bars and at The Lions stall on
Fridays.
Pick up points:
8.30am Condado de Alhama
8.45am Camposol
9am Mazarrn Country Club
9.20am Puerto de Mazarrn Bus Station
It was a wonderful day and everyone was

thrilled to witness the beautifully decorated
horses and enjoy enjoy all the music played
by hundreds of musicians accompanied by
dancers and finally the King and Queen
riding on two beautiful Arab horses.
We continue to support the collection

of plastic tops for Little Eva to have her
ongoing treatment. We are delighted there
is now a great progress in her recovery,
so please do not discard your plastic tops
in the rubbish. You can give them to any
Mazarrn Lions member, or bring them
to our Friday stall on Camposol B. Thank
you. We are grateful for all the help and
support from our local community.
You can find Mi Mejico in the Plaza Cristo

del Rescate, just off Calle Simon Garcia. If
you stand in front of the Cathedral, take the
pedestrian walkway to the right hand side
and then turn right when you reach the road,
which takes you to Calle Simon Garcia. Turn
left down this street and you will come to the
plaza.
Tel 968 210 631 for bookings and look out for
that spicy dip!
Rating: (out of 5)
Quality
Service
Value for Money
Location / setting
:
:
:
:
over a million members in 46,000 clubs.

Make a difference in your community come and join us.
Forthcoming Events:
8th June - Trip to Aguilas 20
18th June - Garden Party/Barbecue
(bring your own drink) 8
23rd June- Visit To The Chocolate
Factory & The Palms Of Elche 15
If you are interested in joining the Lions
please contact Nigel Barker on 605 111
205, or any Lion, or email mazarron.
lions@gmail.com. Visit us at our stall
every Friday outside Oscars, Camposol B
Tel 696 827 525
Join us in making a difference as a

Lion.Join our women and men members
who are working together to strengthen
our community; a worldwide network of
On a recent overnight stay in Murcia City, the

kids and I fancied something a little different
from our usual favourite haunts. We were
staying in a hotel just a few hundred metres
from the Cathedral and walking around the
corner we found to our delight both a Mexican
AND an Indian restaurant.
The Lions are going to be having another

excursion on June 8th to Aguilas. We will
have our guide Antonio who is a mine of
information. We will be going to the train
station and outer buildings then on to the
town centre for a coffee break view and
talk about the buildings.We will then go to
Calabardina to see some of the old fishing
houses and afterwards return to Oscars
at Caadas Social Centre for a meal
and drinks. If you have been before you
will know it is both delicious ad wonderful
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Activities at the Social Centre at Caadas del

Romero and Oscars on Camposol B continue
to flourish and grow and they really are now a
great place for meeting up with friends whilst
at the same time learning Spanish, getting to
know the culture and history of the local area
and taking part in Spanish cookery lessons.
and on 19 May, 50 was donated to FAST.

Both charities are extremely grateful for the
donations.
Antonio, who is in charge of the Social Centre,
also runs regular cultural trips and events
and in May there was an event so popular
that it sold out so early and another of the
same was organised. This was the Local
Cheese Day, when a local farmer from El
Pareton came to Caadas del Romero and
made cheese. There was the opportunity of
tasting different local and traditional cheeses,
accompanied by wine and a raffle.
Also in May the visit to Puerto Lumbreras was
well received. The day included trips to see
The Cave House Museum, real Cave Houses,
a Medieval Castle and a Cave house caf/bar.
From the proceeds of these events, a donation

is made to various charities each month. On
7th May, 50 was handed over to JJ Puppies
June
sees
us
being
educated
on
The
History
of
Wine.
Part 1 will be a visit to a Bodega, where
we will learn how they make the wine,
visit some vineyards and taste 3 different
wines.
After that we will have lunch at
Bullas before returning to Camposol.
Schedule of Masses:
Every Saturday Mass is at 4.30pm (in
English)
Every Sunday Mass according to the
extraordinary form (in Latin) is at 4.30pm
Schedule of Confessions:
Saturday from 3.15-4.20pm (Also
request)
Sundays from 3.15-4.20pm
Fr. Octavio Carpena 676 219 445
Fr.Carlos Prats 628 824 555
on
Rmisch-Katholische Kirche
Traditionelle Lateinische Messe
Confessions
le samedi (de
3 heures 15
4 heures
20)
et
le
dimanche
avant
la
messe.
Jeden Sonntag in des Hlgn. Josephs Kirche

(El Saladillo, in der Nhe der Siedlung
Camposol, Ausfahrt 17, RM 3), um 16.30
Uhr.
Beichte
Jeden Samstag von 15.15 bis 16.20 Uhr,
und
Jeden Sonntag vor der Messe.
glise Catholique Romaine:
Messe latine (forme extraordinaire du rite
romain). Le dimanche lglise Saint Joseph
(San Jos, El Saladillo, prs du Camposol,
sortie 17 autoruoute RM3), 4 heures 30.
ST
Jean
M a r i e
Vianney ...
The Cure of
Ars Patron
Saint
of
P a r i s h
Priests and
Confessors
(6)
In
Heaven,
faith
and
hope
will
exist no more
for the mist which obscures our reason will
be dispelled.
But love; oh we shall be inebriated with it!
We shall be drowned, lost in that ocean of
divine love, annihilated in that immense
charity of the Heart of Jesus! So that charity
is a foretaste of Heaven - St Jean Vianney
Part 2 we will be visiting an old Victorian

house from the rich class of society in Bullas
200 years ago. It belonged to a wine family,
where they also used to produce the wine.
We will then have a trip around the historical
town of Bullas before enjoying lunch back at
Caadas.
Dates at time of going to print were to be
confirmed.
Please contact Antonio direct for further
information.
Check out the Whats On pages in the
Costa Clida Chronicle each month for
dates and times of events. Spanish Lessons
are only 2 and to join in the History Group is
only 1 and its all in a good cause.
If you want to join in and learn a little more
about the area in which you live whilst also
helping the local charities, come and join in
everyone is welcome.
Tel 680 753 819
socialcultural@outlook.es
Saint Jean Marie Baptist Vianney because of

your love of God you showed great charity
towards your neighbour. You could not
preach on the Love of God without burning
tears of love. During your last years, it
seemed as though you could not talk about
any thing else or live for anything else. Thus
you sacrificed yourself to your neighbour by
consoling, absolving and sanctifying them
to the limits of your strength. Your charity
inspires me to greater love of God, a love
which is shown more by acts then by words.
Help me to love my neighbour generously
as Christ loves them. O most holy Saint
John Vianney, you were a priest who was
outstanding in pastoral zeal. May priests
today be filled with that zeal, faithful to their
calling, refreshed in their labours by the Holy
Spirit, supported by their fellow workers and
appreciated by those whose lives they touch.
Dear Cur of Ars, pray for us, but especially
for all priests!
Holy Priest of Ars, I have confidence in your
intercession. Pray for me during this novena
especially for... (mention silently your special
intentions).
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.
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RED Entertainment
GREEN Charity & non-profit making events
ORANGE Special menus
BLACK Fiestas & important events
PURPLE Market, exhibitions, leisure & meetings
Please refer to the relevant advert or editorial for more details of events
Every Day
Photographic Exhibition @ Cultural Centre, Mazarrn 10am-2pm & 5-9pm (until 21st)
Caravaca Swimming Pool Open from 23rd 12.45-7.45pm (Mon-Fri)
11am-7.45pm (Sat & Sun)
Full English Breakfast @ The Vista Bar, Camposol A from 3 (from 10am)
Breakfasts @ Tropic Anas, Camposol A from 3.50 (from 9am-12pm)
Breakfasts @ Lizs Caf, Camposol B (from 9am)
Happy Hour @ The Vista Bar, Camposol A (5-7pm)
Menu del Noche @ Caf Buenavista, Pto de Mazarrn from 7 inc a drink (Tues-Sun)
3 CourseMenu del Noche @ Elliots, Bolnuevo 14
Earlybird Menu @ Spice Villa, Camposol A 12.50 inc btl wine for 2 (6-8pm)
Every Mon
Ab Fab 9am/Legs, Bums & Tums 10am/Zumba 11am/Aqua Aerobics 11.30am/

Bokwa 12.30pm @ CDA Fitness Studio, Camposol B 9am
Yoga with Adrian @ Marianos, Camposol A 9am 5
Mazarrn Bay Bridge Club @ Hotel Playa Grande, Pto de Mazarrn 9.30am
Camposol D Sector Community Group Working Party @ Camposol D
Gentle Yoga with Mari Carmen @ Bolnuevo 10am
Dancercize with Zizi @ The Arches, Los Alczares 12pm
Ladies Chatterbox Sew & Sew @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 2.30-4.30pm
Masquerade Musical Theatre Meeting @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 4.30pm
Yogalates 5.30pm/Kettlebells 6.30pm @ CDA Fitness Studio, Camposol B
Quiz Night @ Bar Los Riales, Calasparra 8pm (teams of 4+) 2pp
Caravaca Football 7s League 8.45-11.30pm
Forget Me Not Respite Care @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 10.30am-1.30pm
GOmaD collections @ Mazarrn Country Club (opp Community Centre) 11am-1pm
Andreas Animal Rescue Collection @ Car Park, Camposol B 11.30am-1.30pm
HELP MMM Bingo @ La Zona Bar, Los Alczares 1/game 2pm
MABS MMM Fun Quiz @ La Rosa Bar, San Cayetano 9pm
Camposol B Clean Working Party @ Commercial Centre, Camposol B
8.30am-10.30am
Thai Chi Fit 9am/Stretch & Go 9am/Circuits 10am/Pilates 11am @
CDA Fitness Studio, Camposol B
Spanish Lessons @ Caf Buenavista, Pto de Mazarrn 9am-2pm
Computer Clinic @ Tropic Anas, Camposol A 1-3pm
Spanish Cookery Lesson/Lunch/Wine/Beer @ Caadas del Romero
Social Centre 7 1pm
Beginner Spanish Lessons @ Oscars, Camposol B 2 4-5pm & 5-6pm
Guitar Group @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 4-7pm
Zumba @ The Arches, Los Alczares, 4.30pm
Boxercise 5pm/Body Combat 5.30pm/ Spinning 6.30pm/Aqua Aerobics 6.30pm @
CDA Fitness Studio, Camposol B 5pm
Every Tue
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Football Training (ages 4-17) @ El Pareton 6-7pm

English/Spanish Conversation Group @ Neighbourhood Association Bar,
Isla Plana 6pm
Learn to Ballroom Dance with Jacqui @ The Arches, Los Alczares 7pm
Friends & Buddies Meeting @ The Club House, Camposol C 8pm
Evening Menu @ Amapola, Bolnuevo 18pp inc btl wine for 2
Spring into Summer Menu @ La Vida, El Pareton
Menu de Noche @ Tropic Anas, Camposol A
Karaoke with Lynden B @ The Arches, Los Alczares
MAMAS Collection/Book Stall @ Camposol B Car Park 10am-12pm
GOmaD Collections @ Camposol A 11.30am-1pm
MABS Mazarrn Craft Workshop @ MABS Centre, Camposol B from 1.30pm
Every Wed
Yoga with Adrian @ Marianos, Camposol A 9am 5

Yoga Fitness/Rise & Cycle 9am/Aerobic Body Tone 10am /Vitality Circuits /
Zumba 11am/Aqua Aerobics 11.30am & 12.30am @ CDA Fitness Studio, Camposol B
Gentle Yoga with Mari Carmen @ Bolnuevo 10am
C Gardening Group Clean Up @ Camposol C (near Sensol Golf Office) 9am
Camposol Bridge Club, Duplicate Bridge @ Trevi Bar, Camposol B 9.30am
Dancercize with Zizi @ The Arches, Los Alczares 11am
SAMM International One Metre Club @ CAR, Los Alcazares 11am
Line Dancing with Lyn @ The Arches, Los Alczares 3pm
Yoga @ Caf Buenavista, Pto de Mazarrn 3.30-5pm
History Group @ Oscars, Camposol B 1 4pm
Chi Kung @ Caf Buenavista, Pto de Mazarrn 5-6pm
Body Pump 5pm/Suspension Training 6pm/Spinning 6.30pm @
CDA Fitness Studio, Camposol B 5pm
Mazarrn AA Group @ Meeting Room adjacent to Caada de Gallego Church 5.30pm
Spanglish Degustacion Lunch with Wine/Beer @ Caadas del Romero
Social Centre 10
Steak Night @ La Vida, El Pareton from 9.95 inc glass of wine
3 Course Dinner, 2 for 1 @ Amapola, Bolnuevo 28 per cpl inc btl wine for 2
Burger or Platter Night @ Tropic Anas, Camposol A
MABS MMM Art Workshop @ Caf Golf, San Javier, 2 10am-12pm

PALS for booking events etc @ Bistro Ratatouille, Pto de Mazarrn 1-3pm
HAH Book & DVD Club @ La Zona Bar, Los Narejos 2.30-4.30pm
Age Concern for tickets etc @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 10am-1pm
Every Thu
Camposol Market @ Camposol A

Step n Tone 9am/Rebound/Kettles 10am/Easy Spin/Weigh In &
Shape Up 11am
@ CDA Fitness Studio, Camposol B 9am
Shabby Chic Furniture/Chalk Paint/Upcycling/Handpainting @
Caf Buenavista,
Pto de Mazarron 10.30am
Spanish Cookery Lesson/Lunch/Wine/Beer @ Caadas del Romero
Social Centre 7 1pm
Mazarrn Ladies Circle @ Hotel Playa Grande, Pto de Mazarrn 1.30pm
Painting Lessons @ Caf Buenavista, Pto de Mazarrn 2-4pm
Practical Spanish Lessons @ Oscars, Camposol B 2 4pm
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Los Amigos de Mazarrn FC Meeting @ The Club House, Camposol C 4pm

Zumba 5pm/Circuits 6.30pm @ CDA Fitness Studio, Camposol B 5pm
Tour de Espaa @ CDA Fitness Studio, Camposol B 5.30pm
Fun Quiz @ The Vista Bar, Camposol A 6pm (Curry/Rice/Naan/
Poppadom opt 3)
Spring into Summer Menu @ La Vida, El Pareton
Age Concern for tickets etc @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 10am-1pm
JJs Puppy Rescue Table Top Sale @ Lower Car Park, Camposol A 11am-1pm
Andreas Animal Rescue Collection @ Mazarrn Country Club 11.30am-1pm
HAH Book/Card Stall @ La Zona Bar, Los Narejos 2-4pm
Legs, Bums n Tums/Power Walk 9am/Pilates 10am/Bokwa 11am @
Mazarrn Bay Bridge Club @ Hotel Playa Grande, Pto de Mazarrn 9.30am
Camposol Bridge Club/Duplicate Bridge @ Trevi Bar, Camposol B 9.30am
Walk with Dramblers Walking Group
Friday Art Group @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 9.45am-12.30pm
Book Stall/Camposol A Gardening @ Car Park Camposol A 10.30am-12.30pm
SAMM International One Metre Club @ CAR, Los Alcazares 2pm
Yoga @ Caf Buenavista, Pto de Mazarrn 3.30-5pm
10 Pin Bowling/Camposol C Greenfingers Garden Group @ Totana 4pm
Spinning @ CDA Fitness Studio, Camposol B 5pm
Meditation and Pranayama @ Caf Buenavista, Pto de Mazarrn 5-6.30pm
English/Spanish/French/German Language Exchange @ Caf Buenavista,
Pto de Mazarrn 6-8pm
Every Fri
Spanglish Degustacion Lunch with wine/beer @ Caadas del Romero

Social Centre 10
Fish & Chips/Quiz @ La Vida, El Pareton from 5.50 (quiz from 9pm)
Fish & Chips @ The Vista Bar, Camposol A 6.50 (2-7pm)
Mixed Grill Night @ Tropic Anas, Camposol A 10
Romantic Friday @ Amapola, Bolnuevo 19pp inc btl wine for 2
Fish& Chips @ Viggos, Pto de Mazarrn
MABS Mazarrn booking events etc outside Compusurf, Camposol B 11am
GOmaD Donations @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B/Costa Clida Radio 12.30-2pm
Age Concern booking events etc @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 12.30-2pm
Spinning/Interval Training 10am/Pump 11am/Pilates Ball 12pm @
Vegetarian Cookery Workshop @ Caf Buenavista, Pto de Mazarrn 11am-1.30pm
Tourism Activity Park Coto de las Maravillas Open, Cehegn
Harlequin Rock Choir Meeting @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 1.30pm
Guided Tour of Moratalla
Every Sat
Steak Night @ La Vida, El Pareton from 9.95 inc glass of wine

Gourmet Dinner @ Amapola, Bolnuevo 25pp inc btl wine for 2
MABS MMM Book Sale @ The Arches, Los Alczares 10am-1pm
HELP MMM Sale of up-market clothes @ The Arches, Los Alczares 10am-1pm
PALS for booking events @ Trevi Bar, Camposol B 11am-1.30pm
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Every Sun
Car Boot Sale @ Venta Romero, Cuevas de Reyllo 9am-2pm

Tourism Activity Park Coto de lasMaravillas Open, Cehegn
Sunday Lunch @ Tropic Anas, Camposol A from 6 inc a drink
Sunday Roast @ Lizs Caf, Camposol B from 6.50
Traditional Sunday Lunch @ La Vida, El Pareton from 7.50
3 Course Sunday Lunch @ Elliots, Bolnuevo 10
Spanglish Degustacion Lunch with Wine/Beer @ Caadas del Romero
Social Centre 10
Meat Carvery/Vegetable Buffet @ La Mariposa, Gebas from 10.50
Special Sunday Lunch @ Amapola, Bolnuevo
BBQ/Live Entertainment @ The Vista Bar, Camposol A 5 from 4pm
Live Music @ Blues House, Bolnuevo 6-9pm
Harlequin Rock Choir Dance/Karaoke Night @ Marianos, Camposol A
from 8pm
HELP MMM Car Boot @ Autocine, Los Narejos 8.30am-12.30pm
Open Day @ Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre, Rojales 1-4pm
JUNE
Monday 1
Fiestas Trinitario-Berberiscas, Torre Pacheco

PALS Monthly Meeting @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 11.15am
Bonkers Bank Holiday Night @ Tropic Anas, Camposol A 4
Tuesday 2
Ladies Harmony Group, Cehegin

Welcome Book Swap @ ICA Medical Centre, Camposol B 10am-12pm
Stamp Collectors Meeting @ Biblioteca, Pto de Mazarrn 6pm
Los Amigos de Mazarrn Player of the Year/Buffet/Music @
The Club House, Camposol B 12 (15 non-members)
HAH Volunteers Meeting @ Centro Civico, Roda 11am (opt menu del dia)
Wednesday 3 Welcome Petanca @ Marianos, Camposol A 2pm
MABS MMM Volunteers Meeting @ Rodas Bar, Roda 11.15am

Age Concern Talking Shop Social @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 1.30-3.30pm
Thursday 4
Los Nietos/Novo Cathargo Golf Society Competion @ Mar Menor, 35 9.30am

Ladies Chatterbox Book Club @Cultural Centre, Camposol B 2-4pm
Friday 5
Cloud Nine Evening of Variety @ La Molata Social Centre 8pm 5

Costa Clida Country Music Club/Red Strokes @ Marianos,
Camposol A from 7.45pm
Karaoke & Disco with BJ @ La Mariposa, Gebas
The Geckos @ The Vista Bar, Camposol A
Bon Jovi Tribute @ Oscars, Camposol B
MABS Murcia NW Outdoor Market Stall @ Calle Segura, Calasparra 9am-1pm
Mazarrn Bahia Leo Club @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 7-9pm
Saturday 6
Historic Tour of Mazarrn with Mazarrn Town Hall 9am
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ADAPT Open Day @ El Pensionista, Lo Pagan 10am-12pm

Cloud Nine Evening of Variety @ La Molata Social Centre 8pm 5
Cornish Pasties Night @ Tropic Anas, Camposol A
Liverpool Band Beatles Tribute @ Oscars, Camposol B
Martin Ross @ La Mariposa, Gebas
MABS Mar Menor Life Climb in Snowdon by Donna Walsh (Sponsorship Available)
MABS Mazarrn Tennis Tournament @ Bahia Sports Centre,
Pto de Mazarrn (until 20th) 5 Entry
Sunday 7
Artisan Market @ Bullas

Stuart Howarth at Welcome House @ Cehegn 11am
The Streeters @ Blues House, Bolnuevo 6-9pm
Monday 8
Lions Club of Mazarrn Bahia Trip to Aguilas/Calabardina & Lunch @

Caadas del Romero Social Centre 20
Tuesday 9
Murcia Day
Downhill Cycling/4 Course Lunch @ La Mariposa, Gebas 35
inc bike/guide/safety equip
Wednesday 10
General Meeting of SAMM @ CAR Infanta Cristina, Los Narejos 11am
ESAMD Dinner/Dance/Martin Ross @ Costa Hotel, Mazarrn
MABS Murcia NW Volunteers Meeting @ 5pm
Thursday 11
Trip to Tabarca Island with ViajesDragontours 32

Ladies Chatterbox Group Trip to Torrevieja Fashion Show &
Cream Tea 16/18
ACTIN Summer Fayre @ Marianos, Camposol A 10am-2.30pm
San Onofre y San Antonio, Alguazas (and 13th)
Friday 12
Red Tops @ Oscars, Camposol B

GOmAD Table Top Sale @ Camposol B Commercial Centre 10am2pm
FAST Book Stall @ Camposol B Commercial Centre
Guided Tour in English of Archaeological Site of Begastri @ Cehegn
2 11am-3pm
Culture Vultures Trip to Pink Floyd Tribute Concert @ Cartagena 11pm
Saturday 13
Gammon Night @ Tropic Anas, Camposol A

Rod Stewart Tribute @ La Mariposa, Gebas
Blondie Tribute @ Oscars, Camposol B
GOmaD Summer Garden Party
MABS Mazarrn Open Shield Golf Tournament @ Camposol Golf Club
Sunday 14
Diabetes Week
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Artisan Market @ Mula

Discover Moratalla Walk - El Sabinar (por el Cordel de Cehegn) - Ctjo. Del Salero
Rod Stewart Tribute/BBQ @ The Vista Bar, Camposol A 5 from 4pm
HAH Rocking in Roda 5 from 4pm
Monday 15
Week of San Antonio Fiesta, Cehegn
Tuesday 16

Mazarrn Country Club Social Club Trip to La Union Mining Park/
La Union/Lunch 21/23
HELP MMM General Meeting @ Las Claras, Los Narejos 11.30am
Wednesday 17
Trip to Benidorm Market with Viajes Dragontours 19 (16 Children)
Welcome House Card Class @ Cehegn 11am
Welcome Ladies Day/Buffet/Woody @ The Club House, Camposol C
10 2.30pm
Masquerade Musical Theatre Performance in aid of A Sector Memorial
Gardens @ El Saladillo
Thursday 18
Lions Club of Mazarrn Bahia Garden Party/BBQ 8 (bring your own drink)
MABS MMM Royal Ascot Ladies Day @ Time Out, San Javier from 2pm
Friday 19
Fathers Day Discount of 25% on all Mens Treatments @

Janes Salon, Bolnuevo
Camposol Golf Association Summer Ball/Martin Ross/Meal/btl wine pp
@ Amapola Restaurant, Bolnuevo 25
Jonno @ The Vista Bar, Camposol A
Gene Pitney & Roy Orbison Tribute @ Oscars, Camposol B
MABS MMM Share & Care Group @ MABS Cancer Centre 11am-1pm
MABS Mazarrn Book Sale @ Commercial Centre, Camposol B
Saturday 20
Artisan Market on the Paseo, Pto de Mazarrn 10am-2pm

Fathers Day Discount of 25% on all Mens Treatments @
Janes Salon, Bolnuevo
Fathers Day Special Weekend/Elvis/4 Course Meal/Accomm/Bfast/
Sun Lunch @ La Mariposa, Gebas 99 per cpl
Guided Walk with Mazarrn Town Hall to Cala Salitrona 9am
Guided Tour of Site of Begastri, Cehegin 11am 2 (children free)
Not your normal BBQ Night @ Tropic Anas, Camposol A
Los Duques @ Oscars, Camposol B
MABS MMM White Night @ La Finca Restaurant, La Manga
Sunday 21
Summer Solstice
Fathers Day (UK)
Artisan Market @ Caravaca
Ruta del Ferrocarril (Railway Route) with Aguilas Tourist
Information Centre
Artisan Market @ Sanctuary de la Esperanza, Calasparra 10am-6pm
Guided Tour of Mazarrn Mines with Mazarrn Town Hall 10am
Free Guided Tour of Caravaca 11.15am
Jonno @ Oscars, Camposol B
Monday 22
Week of Saint John Fiesta, Cehegn
Tuesday 23
Moros y Cristianos, Santomera

Opening of Caravaca Municipal Swimming Pool for Summer
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Lions Club of Mazarrn Bahia Trip to Chocolate Factory/Palms of Elche 15

Wednesday 24
San Juan y San Pedro, Fortuna and San Pedro del Pinatar
Welcome Summer Ball/Rob Sweeny/6 Course Meal/Drinks @
La Cumbre Hotel, Pto de Mazarrn 27
Thursday 25
River Rafting on Segura River/4 Course Lunch @ La Mariposa, Gebas 65

inc transport/guide/safety equip
Straight Down the Middle Golf Competion @ Aguilon Golf
Fuente Old Guard Golf Captains Day @ Hacienda Golf
MABS MMM Summer Garden Party @ Casa Familiar, Los Urrutias from 2pm
Friday 26
Club de Golf Competition

Ladies Chatterbox Family History Group @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 2-4pm
Troopers Swing Band @ Oscars, Camposol B
GOmAD Table Top Sale @ Camposol B Commercial Centre 10am2pm
HELP MMM Charity Market @ La Zona Bar, Los Alcazres 11am-1pm
Age Concern Table Top Sale @ Camposol B
FAST Book Stall @ Camposol B Commercial Centre
Saturday 27
Armed Forces Day

C Gardening Group BBQ/Street Party/Pitu Camposol C 6
Paella Night with a Difference @ Tropic Anas, Camposol A
Karaoke & Disco with BJ @ La Mariposa, Gebas
Chess Band - Queen Tribute @ Oscars, Camposol B
Monday 29
San Pedro, Blanca

Start of Wimbledon (until 12th July)
Tuesday 30
NEST Elche Parque Horticultural /Photographic Outing. Meet 10am

Alhama Train Station
Camposol B Clean Meeting @ Trevi Bar, Camposol B 4pm
Age Concern Menu del Dia @ Restaurante Peyma, Pto de Mazarrn 10
MARA Lunch Club/Andy Jones @ Restaurante Santuario 15 from 7pm,

3 Course inc wine & coffee
JULY
Wednesday 1 Los Nietos Golf Society Competion @ Roda 40 10.30am
MABS MMM Volunteers Meeting @ Rodas Bar, Roda 11.15am
Age Concern Talking Shop Social @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 1.30-3.30pm
Thursday 2

Friday 3
The Geckos @ The Vista Bar, Camposol A

Rolling Stones Tribute @ Oscars, Camposol B
Pitu @ La Mariposa, Gebas
Saturday 4
Welcome Meeting @ Marianos, Camposol A 2pm

Rod Stewart Tribute @ Oscars, Camposol B
Sunday 5
Artisan Market @ Bullas
Monday 6
PALS Monthly Meeting @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 11.15am
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Our final night before the summer break will

be on Friday 5th June.
regulars favourite artistes, so we are pleased

to announce that he will again provide the live
music on that night.
Over the couple of years we have been in

operation, Red Strokes has become one of our
but so many people leave here to avoid the

heat, that it is not feasible to do this. We will
resume on Friday 4th September when a new
name to this area will be appearing Tex Mex
Kowboys.
The Costa Clida Country Music group meet
on the 1st Friday of each month (except July/
August) at Marianos, Camposol A, starting at
7.45pm. Normally a line dance, then a partner
dance, is taught, before the live music starts
at 9pm. Marianos has a huge dance floor
- large enough to accommodate all types of
dancing at the same time.
If you enjoy Country Music and a friendly night
out,come along -youll be made welcome.
See our Facebook page if you need more
information.
In previous years we tried to keep going

during the summer months of July and August,
after snorkelling in the crystal-clear water

or taking a swim and sun-bathing on the
well-equipped beach. The best loved meals
are made with the freshest fish try the
Tabarcan Caldero, fish and rice stew, served
with garlic sauce. If your tastes are less
exotic, try a salad, grilled sea bass, or even a
hamburger. There is something for everyone
on the island.
June With Dragontours

Tabarca Island And Benidorm
On June 11th, Dragontours will lead a trip to

Tabarca Island, a paradise just a 30 minute
boat ride away from the coast. If you are
looking for a relaxing day out, with myriad
possibilities for sports, gastronomy and even
learning a bit more of Spanish history with
none of the hassle, come along with us.
The island has a fascinating past and there
are still many historical buildings, including
a church and an abandoned prison. At one
time Tabarca Island served as a hideaway
for Barbary (North African) pirates who raided
the Spanish mainland during much of the
16th and 17th centuries. Finally, populated by
order of King Charles III in the 18th century,
the island still boasts constructions from
that time. The Governors house has been
converted into a small but lovely hotel.
The whole area is a world-heritage site for
underwater flora and fauna. Scuba diving is

strictly restricted to those who obtain special
permission, but snorkelling is encouraged
and worthwhile, as the water is incredibly
clear. Fish are abundant, as are various sorts
of algae. The best known is Posidonia and
much of the island is made up of the spongy
accumulation of this plant. Around the island
is found the largest prairie of Posidonia,
proof of the healthy clean water found here.
Dont miss out on this relaxing and interesting

day out.
On Tabarca Island you can find many bars

and restaurants to make the day complete,
On June 17th, join us for the first of our

summer excursions to Benidorm. Enjoy the
market one of the largest on the coasts.
Take a stroll along the seafront. Take the
grandkids to the theme park Terra Mitica or
to the wonderful wild water park, Aqualandia.
We can provide you with tickets for all of
these and more options.
Book on info@dragontours.net, or pop in

and see us in our office on Camposol A.
Tel 968 199 021
We hope to see you soon
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Page 83
Things are warming up

On Wednesday 22nd April it was the turn of
Paraleja Golf to be visited by the Straight
Down the Middle Golf Society, for their
monthly Stapleford competition.
John Taylor and Mike Laycock, in first place.

(all pictured).
Unfortunately, due to family commitments,

yours truly was unable to participate in this
event, so I hope to convey some of the details
as near to the truth as possible.
The course was in good condition, although
there are still a few bare patches on a few
of the fairways. The day started with some
members taking their breakfast, in order to
set themselves up for the day and for one of
those it proved to be the fortitude that pushed
him to the front of the list at the 19th hole. It
was for everyone there a pleasure to see the
handicap secretary come in with a score of
35 points and tie with two other members,
Mazarrn Bowls Club continued their quest

on Friday 8th May to improve their position
in the SABA league. Unfortunately it didnt
happen for them against Greenlands BC, but
they will continue undaunted.
Mazarrn have won two matches from
the six already played & with just another
six more to play in this season, we know
from experience that anything can happen.
Their next match was be against San
Luis Wellingtons at home on Friday 29th May.
In my last article I reported that Mazarrn
BC had a few members doing really well in
If it wasnt his breakfast that buoyed him up,

it was probably the fact that his footie team,
Aston Villa has reached the cup final!!!We
are all waiting to see if he now reduces his
handicap by the four points that he does for
all the rest of us!
The Nearest The Pin Winners were John
Brown and Pete Smithson.
Just a reminder to the last group out that
they should try to remember to bring back
to the Clubhouse the NTP score pins, as the
secretary has had to make a special trip to
retrieve the one left behind!
Our June event will be on Thursday June 25th
at Aguilon golf.
Geoff Sharp
hatters45@msn.com
the Champion of Champions competition.

I can now report that two of our members
Mike Chambers & Alan Bentonmanaged
to reach the Mens Pairs Final, but
unfortunately lost 12-22; nevertheless an
excellent achievement.
Another great result came fromHelen
Chambers, as she reached the Ladies
Singles Semi-Final before being beaten
21-15; again a brilliant result.
Well done
Champions.
to
all
of
Mazarrn
BC
Now that the Champion of Champions

competitions are over, its onto the
Spanish
Nationals
for
some
of
our Mazarrn members.
This again
was a huge competition in the bowling
diary (9th to 23rd May), but more
about Mazarrn bowlers achievements in
my next article.
If you are interested in learning to play
bowls, or you are a bowler looking to play
again, then check out Mazarrn Bowls
Club details on the website
www.mazarronbowlsclub.webs.com
Wendy Reynolds
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Alan McNicol
was Nearest
The Pin on
the second
hole
and
Iain Furniss
was Nearest
The Pin with
his
second
shot at the
twelfth.
Next up for the Los Nietos Golf Society

is a trip to La Torre on Wednesday June 1st
(11am, members 40/guests 45).
After the golf

the players
were joined
by
wives,
partners
and friends for a presentation dinner at El
Fraile Bar and Restaurant, Los Nietos.
New members and guests are always

welcome. To find out more, email
crazygolfers55@gmail.com or call in at
El Fraile Bar and Restaurant, Los Nietos.
1st - Len Whalen and Arthur Anthoney with

a creditable 32 points. Well done chaps!
2nd - John Dunbar and Roger Olorenshaw
with 31 points, narrowly beating Ray
Reynolds and Gordon Neilson on count back.
Nearest the Pin

Hole 3 - Mick Madgwick
Hole 8 - Roger Olorenshaw
Hole12 - Martin Hill
Hole14 - Dave Gautier
Hole17 - Peter Coupland.
Society Captain Rod Smith took the

honours at the May meeting of the Los
Nietos Golf Society.
Twenty-two members and one guest made
the trip to the Mar Menor course and
19-handicapper Rod came out on top with
36 Stableford points.
Second, for the second successive month
was Trevor Beechey with 35 points playing
off a handicap of 12.
In third place on 33 points was
13-handicapper
Glyn
Greasley,
the
societys Vice-Captain. Also scoring 33
points was 18-handicapper Dave Tipping,
who picked up the prize for Nearest The
Pin on hole 17.
Los Amigos Golf Society Captain, Dave

Perry, chose Aguilon Golf Course for his
Captains Dayand what a great choice that
was! On a beautiful May morning, 42 LAGS
members and guests departed by luxury
coach from Camposol to the picturesque
Aguilon Golf Course some 60 minutes away.
The journey was again punctuated with
riveting talks on the statistical calculations
required for an accurate handicap and
Spanish
course
etiquette
delivered
entirely in Spanish. Those members not
already asleep during this fascinating
interlude soon found themselves fighting
a losing battle with heavy eyelids.
Roda is the venue on Wednesday July 1st

with the first tee time 10.32am, 40 per
player.
Los Nietos Golf Society is joining Novo
Cathargo GS on Wednesday June 4th at Mar
Menor (9.30am/35).
Surprisingly
was
won
Drummond
the
Plonker
Trophy
by
Vice
Captain,Mick
and
Terry
Adam.
The presentation took place at Black

Bull, Camposol where we had another
great night. Many thanks to all the staff
at Black Bull and Lisa B for the fantastic
entertainment.
We were greeted, as always, in a

warm and friendly manner by our
good friends at Aguilon Golf course.
Now, golf is not a particularly complicated

game, but Captain Dave Perry almost
succeeded in changing all that by initially
introducing a playing format that was,
to the uninitiated, incomprehensible!
Thankfully the format was changed precompetition to a pairs competition, but
some members were still arguing about
whose shot it should have been on the
bus going home! Given the amount of
lager that washed down the BBQ following
the competition, these arguments were,
for the most part, largely incoherent!
On golf courses that Los Amigos Golf
Society play, the most frequently
heard shout is fore.
Today however
was different and fore was replaced
with sorry, preceded with a string of
expletives that Fred Harvey would have
been proud of! Sadly I have to report
that many pairings havent spoken to each
other since this competition!
A fantastic fun day resulted and enormous
gratitude goes to all the team at Aguilon
for making this a memorable Captains
Day.As usual there were some exceptional
performances, although one or two were
exceptionally poor!
Pairs Competition
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April was another busy month for Fuente

Old Guard with Our Annual Doubles
Matchplay Event which took place at
the Hacienda Academy on April 9th. Our
Winners this year were Roger Olorenshaw
and Keith Green who narrowly beat Derek
Hayward and Rik Smith in the final.

Our Stapleford event this month was held
at Condado de Alhama and once again
the weather was at its best. The Overall
Winner this time was Michael Laycock
with 39 points, only beating second placed
Gerry McRobert on countback. Michaels
score was enough to also give him first
place in Division Two while Gerrys score
gave him top spot in Division One. Runnerup in Division One was Peter Court with
33 points and in second place in Division
Two was Dave Barrett with 36 points.
Meanwhile in Division Three the issue was
settled by Allen Evans and his 38 points
with Peter Hansford not far behind as
second with 34 points. Nearest the Pin
Winners were Roger Olorenshaw, Allen
Evans and our guest Keith Buttery. The
Twos Money was gratefully received by
Jeff Brain. Well done Jeff.
just play as a guest, please contact Dave

on 868 082 013. Our next game is
Captains Day at Hacienda del Alamo on
June 25th.
Should anyone wish to join FOGGS or
Altorreal Away Day

22 Camposol Golf Association Members
had an away day at Altorreal on 17th April
which was a huge success. The course was
in excellent condition; the weather was good
with a slight breeze and not too hot, although
the scores did not reflect this for some reason.
Armitage and Muus Swiebel.
Mens Winner was Tony Burns and RunnerUp was Bob Evans.
Ladies Winner was Vron Porter and
Runner-Up was Jenny Hanlon.
Summer Ball
The Summer Ball has now been booked at
the Amapola Restaurant in Bolnuevo on
19th June. We have managed to keep the
price at 25 for the food, a bottle of wine
per person and entertainment. The ever
popular Martin Ross will be entertaining us,
so get your dancing shoes ready. There will
be a coach stopping at the usual places on
Camposol and Mazarrn Country Club for 5
return.
Altorreal have made vast improvements to

the course and are still putting in a lot of
work making it even better. The CGA usually
have another away day in October and we will
probably go back to Altorreal. On our return
to Camposol, 20 of us enjoyed a buffet at the
Trevi Bar. It was disappointing that more of
our members did not take advantage of the
day out, but the feedback from all the people
taking part was good.
Mixed Golf Competition
On Friday 15th May we held a Mixed Pinehurst
4 Ball Competition. 2 scores to count and
3 drives each. 20 players took part. The
weather was kind to us and not too hot
unlike the previous day. The Winning Four
combination was Ada Swiebel, Trevor Andrew,
Dave Hughes and Peter Marshall. Runnersup were Bob Evans, Debbie McLachlan, Sam
After the competition there was a BBQ on

The Club House terrace where the numbers
swelled to 30, mainly due to non-playing
partners. Everyone agreed the BBQ was
excellent.
Donations
The CGA have now presented a cheque for
350 to Help for Heroes.
At the MABS Camposol Golf Charity event
on13th June, we will also be presenting them
with a cheque for 350. On the day we will
be sponsoring a separate Nearest The Pin
on the 11th hole for both ladies and gents.
We are now looking for a suitable occasion to
present a cheque for 350 to FAST.
presented by the Avalon representative:

Overall Winner Steve Dixon 42 points
Runner-Up - Jeronimo Lopez 41 points
Cat. 1 Winner Tony Burns 37 points
Cat. 1 Runner-Up Dave Mitchell - 35 points
Cat. 2 Winner Barry May 35 points on
count back
Cat. 2 Runner-Up Roy Ashcroft 35 points
Ladies Winner Olly Hill 34 points
Ladies Runner-Up Mary Armitage 34
points
The June competition will be on Friday 26th
June.
Costa Clida Ladies League
Final results:
Peraleja 95
Hacienda 98
La Manga 97
Camposol 97 points
This makes Hacienda this years winners in
what was the closest results we have ever
had.
They will be hosting a friendly game
with all the teams mixed in together. After
the game the trophy will be presented to
Hacienda followed by a meal.
We all enjoy our Ladies League encounters
in a competitive, but friendly spirit. If you
are group of Lady Golfers who would like to
be part of our group, you are very welcome
to join us. We play at reciprocal golf courses
at reduced green fees. To participate in the
League you only need a group of 6 ladies. If
you are interested in joining us for next years
season, which starts in September, or would
like more information, please contact Betty
Roberts at bettylloyd1560@hotmail.com.
Club de Golf Competition April

Avalon Funeral Plans yet again very
generously sponsored the April Competition
in which 48 players took part. A thoroughly
enjoyable day was had by all. Prizes were
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on April 16th and 17th, in lovely sunny and

warm conditions with perfect winds on the
Mar Menor, two of the Balaton Groups
experienced skippers and their crew each
provided a morning or afternoon sail of
approximately 2 hours duration on one of
their three 6 metre day sailers to a mix of
novices and people with previous sailing
experience.
These were a great success with 6 of the 10

people immediately requesting to join the
Balaton Group.
The other 7 people, some of whom have left
Spain for a while, will be given their trial sails
as soon as they can be arranged.
For more information on the Balaton Group
please visit their page on the SAMM website
www.sailingmarmenor.com
Perfect Racing Weather
Eleven boats turned out for the third race
day in the SAMM Spring Series, the highest
number so far this season, including new
member Robert James in his Bosun which is

a very old class.
The weather was perfect, warm and sunny
with 5-7 knot NW winds and new race officer
Grahame Gannon, on his first day in the job
got everybody away for the morning race
promptly at 11.40am.
The race was being very closely fought when,
at the end of lap two, disaster stuck when a
marker buoy came adrift forcing the race to
be abandoned.
Most boats got off to a good start in the

afternoon race which was again very hard
fought in stronger 10-12 knot winds from
ESE. The two Sailfish 18s were in close,
often worryingly close, contact for almost all
the race, as were the two Laser 2000s.
Eventually, in such very close racing that only
56 seconds separated the first 5 boats, the
Catamaran Hamour (John Clarke, John
Parker, Graham Lewis) triumphed, with the
Faversham 14 (Dave Belcher, Kevin Powell)
second and Shoestring Tres (Brian Murray,
Vernon OByrne) third.
Interested in joining in then visit the SAMM
website at www.sailingmarmenor.com
SAMM Open Day Balaton Group Trail

Sails
With the conditions on the SAMM Open
Day on April 9th not conducive to sailing, the
improvement in the weather, at last, allowed
the Balaton Group to take the opportunity
to offer the first of the trial sails to some
of the 17 potential new members who had
expressed an interest.
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Mazarrn FC returned to top form just in

time to guarantee a place in the end of season
play-offs. Six successive victories prior to
the last home game of the regular season
saw them finish 4th with a great chance of
achieving promotion back to the Preferente
Autonomica. With nearly all players now
fully recovered from injuries and other
players returning from work commitments,
Mazarrn will have the strongest possible
squad available for the play-offs.
The proposed strike involving Spanish

clubs right down from La Liga to junior
level
threatened to disrupt not only
the final league game at home to CD
Lumbreras, but also the play-off games.
Fortunately, the Spanish Courts suspended
the strike and the two-legged semi-final playoff games against either CD Juvenia or CD
Esparragal were played over the weekends of
23/24 May and 30/31 May with the Final, also
over two legs on the weekends of 6/7 June
and 13/14 June.
substitute and he must now be one of the

hottest properties in the region which is why
it is important that Mazarrn gain promotion
this season if they are to hang on to him.
Mazarrn FCs home games are normally

played on Sundays with varying kick off
times. Admission is 4 with juveniles free.
Los Amigos de Mazarrn FC organise a
supporters coach to most away games(8
for members and 10 for non-members).Full
details of all games, date and kick off times
and coach departure times both home and
away, are advertised in the local media, on
www.mazarronfc.es, on Los Amigos de
Mazarrn FC Facebook page and on posters
throughout Camposol and Mazarrn.
As the football season draws to a close, it has
been an extremely busy year for Los Amigos
de Mazarrn FC. The monthly luncheon club
has gone from strength to strength and the
April outing was a return visit to the Casa
If Mazarrn FC are successful in the play-offs

it will mean a return to the Preferente for the
first time since the 2011/12 season. Whatever
happens it will have been Mazarrns most
successful season since they finished 6th in the
Tercera Division in 2008/09. A lot of the credit
has to go to leading goalscorer Tolo. With one
game remaining in the regular season he had
scored 34 goals, ten more than his leading
rival in the Primera Autonomica. He is also
leading scorer in all four of the leading Murcia
region divisions; the Tercera, Preferente,
Primera and Segunda. His goals came from
just 30 appearances plus one appearance as
Colora in Leiva with over 50 members and

friends in attendance.
A party of 50 travelled to Cartagena on 26th
May for the visit to the Licor 43 Factory and
Museum followed by a Menu del Dia which
alsoserved as the May Luncheon Club outing.
(A full report in next months issue.)
A very successful Quiz Night and Disco was

held at Black Bull, Camposol B on Tuesday
5th May.The food was excellent and Bryan
Wilde, quiz buff
extraordinaire, acted as quiz complier and
questionmaster giving everyone else a chance
of winning!!
The end of season Player of the Year
Function will take place at The Club House,
Camposol Con Tuesday 2nd June. All the
Mazarrn FC players will be in attendance
for the presentation of the Los Amigos de
Mazarrn FC Player of the Year trophy and
the Players Player of the Year trophy. After
a buffet there will be dancing to round off the
evening. Tickets 12 for members and 15
for non-members.Members vote for their
Player of the Match at every game and the
player who has received the most votes at the
end of the season will be awarded the coveted
trophy.
There are still some places left for the outing
to the Motor Racing at the circuit in Cartagena
on 18thJuly. A coach will leave Camposol at
5.15pm in time for the start of racing at 7pm.
It is suggested to take chairs and food for a
picnic during the meeting.
Other events being considered for the coming
months include a 3rd Los Amigos Go Kart
Grand Prix at the circuit in Mazarrn and a
possible visit to the Golf delux Mini Golf in
Los Alcazares. Full details at our weekly Los
Amigos Meetings Thursdays 4pm at The
Club House, Camposol C (last Thursday of
month reserved for members only) or email
pamada.1130@yahoo.co.uk. During July
and early August, meetings are normally
suspended as there is no football and a lot of
members are away. However, some members
still like to pop up to the Golf Club on a
Thursday afternoon for a cool and refreshing
drink. Full details of when the summer break
is will be available in next months edition.
Los Amigos President Gerard Mulligan ends
his two years of office in August and will be
succeeded by Vice President Dave Perks.
August also sees the AGM of Los Amigos
de Mazarrn FC and members who wish to
put their names forward to join the Executive
Committee should contact Secretary Barbara
Marchant for a nomination form.
Membership (10) runs from 1st August each
year.
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From an overseas-market point of view, we

are experiencing high levels of enquiries
from prospective buyers interested in
bargain properties to renovate and sell on.

That kind of buyer ceased to exist after
the crisis of 2008. Weve lost count of
the enquiries coming in from the UK from
those who are freeing-up their pension
pots to finance property purchases in the
area. With stable prices and the prospect
of steady growth in the near future the
Spanish Property market is no longer a
pariah and instead is looking like a safe bet
for building equity.
sales. Recent reports now have that figure

at over 12%, further evidence that the
recovery for indigenous Spanish property
buyers has been sluggish and slow to takeoff compared the pace of the overseas
market. The Spanish and Mediterranean
economies have a very long way to go
compared to the growing pace of most
northern European economies. The British
are still the largest segment and comprise
almost a fifth of all foreign buyers.
Foreign Buyers are a significant segment

of the Spanish Property Market.
Although the local property market is now
growing again, it is still a fraction of the
size compared with 2006/7. Back then
overseas/foreign buyers made up just
a couple of percentage points of total
Kenneth Whettall
Commercial Director
Fuente Alamo Real Estate/Murcia
Coast & Country
Info@fuentealamorealestate.com
Tel 0034 968 598 173
many owners question the need or

expense of blinds and curtains, but
leaving the windows undressed
makes the place feel stark, very
white and not quite finished! Guests
DO notice!
splash of colour at minimal cost.

Make the property more homely
with a few extras.
A Special Touch
Our holiday clients give us really useful
feedback on our customer satisfaction
surveys.
Want to know a few insider secrets from
the rental business?
Here are some hints and tips to help you
make your property stand out from the
crowd with a few special touches.
*
Clients love the property to smell

good! Spanish drains can be a
little unpredictable, but a couple of
strategically placed electronic air
fresheners can really do the trick.
However, clients HATE pot pourri
and scented petals!
Why? Small children try to eat it,
it gathers dust and the scent fades
away very quickly.
As the shutters here are very
effective at keeping out light,
Guests hate bobbly towels and

linens, so have an annual clear out
and get rid of anything past its best.
Candles may look nice, but melt

in the extreme heat, make a mess
when lit and are a fire hazard. If
you have scented candles, consider
snipping the wicks off, or ask guests
NOT to light them and say they are
for decoration only. Wax is hard to
clean off fabrics and other surfaces!
A few bright and simple decorative

items,
good
quality
imitation
plastic plants, wooden bowls, metal
wall decorations and inexpensive
ceramics can be used to add a
Avoid REAL plants in pots unless you

have either a good irrigation system
or a regular watering service. They
simply wont survive the summer
months if left untended and then
start to look tatty, giving your
arrivals the wrong first impression.
A little bit of preparation and thought

means you can add a few special touches
to your holiday home, and make sure that
your guests really feel it is a home from
home.
Liz Edmiston
OwnersAway Property Rentals
Management
Contact Liz on 691 977 107
info@ownersaway.com
www.ownersaway.com
&
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With the Spanish economy turning around,

reinforced by falling unemployment and
the fastest rise in new business start-ups
for many years, its inevitable that the
local property market is showing signs of
recovery. The Spanish are buying again
and in increasing numbers. Many Spanish
Real Estate companies are finally turning a
profit (those that are still in business that
is) and as the massive property over-hang
of new-build apartments and unoccupied
resorts comes down, largely due to the
banks sensibly reducing the prices and
offering realistic mortgage rates, the
market is gathering momentum.
Accommodation
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968 631 008
Accountants:
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Corral & Alcaraz
968 703 473

968 078 754
Legal View
Silvente
Spanish Legal Claims
968 199 237

968 332 058
936 804 563
Airpark Parking:
Airpark Murcia
618 806 989
Architects:
Martinez de la Casa
665 810 411
Banking & Finance:

Sovereign Wealth
968 972 432
Bars, Cafs & Restaurants:

Alandalus
968 459
Amapola
660 328
Bar/Restaurante La Llana 968 103
Bar Yan
666 999
Big Gs
607 920
Blues House
654 949
Caf Buenavista
868 088
Cafeteria Plaza
968 705
Caadas del Romero Social Centre
680 753
El Faro
968 594
Elliots
968 158
La Chara
968 152
La Mariposa
968 631
La Pasteleria
629 079
La Vida
625 917
Lizs Cafe
696 724
Maries Bokao
968 976
Oscars
634 315
Piccolo
968 131
Quality Indian
968 199
Spice Villa
968 199
The Arches
653 081
The Vista Bar
649 219
Totana Tennis Club
968 421
311
092
300
518
914
084
140
406
819
352
499
016
008
523
425
123
493
906
515
198
226
341
270
804
Tropic Anas
Viggos
699 060 472

968 154 102
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646
Camposol British Builder 685
C M Construction
659
Fuente Building Services 696
JD Roofing & Building
630
Kevins Flyscreens
650
S & D Builders
622
Tonys Building Services 647
Woodworks Direct
649
705
225
159
744
269
662
691
119
540
021
025
948
982
994
579
923
952
016
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968 199 156
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693 231 955
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Dr Olivier Houdusse
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672 850 963
Louis Harris
619 712 821
T J Electricals
868 181 121
Entertainment:
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657 596 638
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ASSSA
968 153 396
English Funeral Director

Ibex Insurance
650 631 719

958 595 945
Furniture:
DFS
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968 334 194

968 153 907
Garden Services:
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Jardineria El Milagro
Nick the Tree
622 648 038

610 949 595
634 396 327
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968
The Beauty Palace
968
The Salon
691
The Salon 2
686
158
971
916
354
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828
717
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Alternative Therapies
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La Jaboneria
Natural Health
The Beauty Palace
The Fuschia Beauty Clinic
The Salon
The Salon 2
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661
893
158
823
312
971
439
916
354
241
862
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480
717
232
634
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638
968
619
634
968
630
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T J Electricals
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963
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519
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154
154
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796
678
424
646
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161
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840
605
859
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D & G Garden Furniture
968
DFS
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Furniture Plus
968
Kruger Canopies
968
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334
334
482
590
540
025
773
194
456
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646 705 021
Camposol Heating & Maintenance
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638 893 357
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Costa Clida Transport
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Hardy Removals
696
Lords Removals & Storage608
Mar Menor Removals
696
654
359
180
061
621
667
956
634
872
884
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Don Tecnico
Gafas,es Opticians
German Kutchen Studio
Ink-Spot s
La Pasteleria
T J Electricals
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968
868
636
602
629
868
565
594
300
306
638
079
181
402
825
400
711
382
523
121
Security:
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ADS Locksmiths
Eriks Metal Works
Locksmith Murcia
The Forge
672
600
636
609
618
850
255
050
265
963
963
250
008
899
958
Services:
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Compusurf
968 970
Healthy H20
968 437
Ink-Spot s
602 638
Martinez Del La Casa (Architects)
665 810
Mas Movil
1473*
Repair It, Dont Bin It
646 705
VNBenny
650 078
969
666
270
382
411
403
846
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Sol Pellet
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659 315 130
697 949 519
Spas & Hot Tubs:

Eurospas
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Costa Clida Radio
Espua Adventure
Harlequin Choir
Yogamayga
Yoga with Adrian
634
968
968
628
649
644
304
595
631
149
613
353
087
862
008
840
336
340
Swimming Pool Construction, Cleaning

& Maintenance:
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Costa Pool
669 565 402
Jorge Pools
674 168 000
Khn Pool Service
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Watermaid
646 705 088
Costa Clida Property Serv

968
Ferrandez (Cartagena)
968
Ferrandez (Pto de Maz)
968
Gestoria Cavajal
968
Legal View
968
Professional & Legal Solutions
968
968
Silvente
Translation:
Costa Clida Property Serv
968 199 251
Travel Agents:
Dragon Tours
968 199 021
TV & Satellite:
CTV Aerial & Satellite Systems
600
Compusurf
968
Loco Murcia
671
T J Electricals
868
YPM Satellites
628
Veterinary Clinics:
Clinica Veterinaria Pto Maz 968
Emerg 608
Clinica Veterinaria Sur Este
965
Veterinary Clinic Maskota 968
Emerg 619
218
970
682
181
234
046
666
579
121
045
153 931
466 553
352 438
597 929
378 473
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Albacete
Alicante
Cieza
3. Calasparra
Moratalla
26. Fortuna
27. Blanca
6. Caravaca De
La Cruz
7. Cehegin
Orihuela
A-7
RM-15
N-332
Catral
Archena
Molina de
Segura
16. Mula
Murcia
17. Pliego
Torrevieja
Alcantarilla
C-3315
RM-1
El Berro
La Paca
11. La Torre
RM-2
RM-3
A-7
RM-23
29. Torre
Pacheco
9. Fuente
Alamo
A-91
14. Mazarrn
22. Purias
AP-7
28. San Pedro del Pinatar
19. San Javier

12. Los Alcazares
32. El Paraton
33. Cuesta
5. Caadas del
Las Palas Blanca
Lorca Romero
4. Camposol RM-3
20. Tallante
Vlez Rubio
Pilar De La Horadada
RM-19
1. Alhama
de Murcia
Aledo
21. Totana
A-30
AP-7
8. El Algar 10. La Manga

13. Los Belones
24. Cabo de Palos
32. La Union
25. La Manga Club
Cartagena
2. Bolnuevo 18. Puerto de

Mazarrn
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Vera
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A few simple tips to help you stay safe online:

Make sure your computer or tablet is

Installing security software on your

There are many good anti-virus

You wouldnt give out your personal

Avoid opening emails from people you

Delete them immediately. If you do

If it is an important message the

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FACEBOOK & OTHER SOCIAL NETWORKS:

There are a lot of myths about social

Many people believe that Facebook,

Figures show that over 50% of the

The big myth is that its risky and

Its no more risky than using email

Its difficult to use? Its not. It can be

Remember to use a common sense

Dont give out too much personal

Whether creating an email address or

The best type of password uses a

If necessary, change your password

to make sure that youre dealing with a

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crime fiction that explored deeply into the

was the cold

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