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Gary
in the
New
Forest.
Check
out
her full story
on
Andreas
Animal Rescue
page
on
Facebook and
dont forget to
like our page
at the same
time!
A n o t h e r
memorable
story of 2015
is the recovery
of our longest
s e r v i n g
resident Lola.
She was the
first donkey I
rescued
and
was found to
have
major
problems with
her
stomach
and
ended
up
spending
several days in
our wonderful
equestrian hospital in Alicante having major
surgery. At times it was touch and go, but
after extensive care and a long recovery,
our strong, beautiful girl pulled through.
I really want to give a mention to all our
wonderful veterinary staff at Centro
Policiinico Veterinario Raspeig San
Vicente in Alicante and Paco and his
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Anthony
Horowitz
was
born
in Paddington,
London, into a
wealthy Jewish
family.
He was an
overweight
and
unhappy child
and
spent
much of his
time reading
books from
his
fathers
library.
At
the age of
8,
Horowitz was sent
to
Orley
Farm, a boarding preparatory school in Harrow, Middlesex. There, he entertained his
peers by telling them the stories he had read.
Horowitz described his time in the school as
a brutal experience, recalling that he was
often beaten by the headmaster. At age 13
he went on to Rugby School, and discovered
a love for writing.
Horowitz is the author of the number one
bestselling Alex Rider books and The Power of
Five series. He has enjoyed huge success as
a writer for both children and the highly acclaimed Sherlock Holmes novel, The House
of Silk. He was also chosen by the Ian Fleming estate to write the new James Bond novel.
Horowitz has won numerous awards, including the Bookseller Association/Nielsen Author
of the Year Award, the Childrens Book of the
Year Award at the British Book Awards and
the Red House Childrens Book Award. In
2014 Anthony was awarded an OBE for Services to Literature. He has also created and
written many major television series, including Injustice, Collision and the award-winning Foyles War.
Stormbreaker - 2000
The book begins with Alex Rider learning that
his uncle and adopted parent Ian Rider, has
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been killed in
a car crash.
Alex
breaks
into Ians office, discovering evidence
of his uncles
double
life
before being
knocked out.
After
waking up, Alex
meets
MI6
head
Alan
Blunt and his
deputy, Tulip
Jones. They
reveal
the
truth
about
his uncles job
and
explain
that they had
sent Ian to investigate Herod Sayle, a wealthy
Lebanese businessman who had developed a
revolutionary new computer, the Stormbreaker.
Eaglestrike
2003
Whilst
on
holiday
in
the South of
France
with
his friend Sabina
Pleasure,
Alex
Rider
runs
into the assassin Yassen
Gregorovich,
w
h
o
killed Alexs
uncle in the
first
novel
Stormb r e a k e r.
When
the
Pleasures
holiday home
explodes in a supposed gas leak, Alex suspects Yassen is involved and sneaks on to his
yacht. He comes incredibly close to shooting
Yassen, but Yassen out thinks him, captures
him and enters him in a bullfight as punishment. After escaping, Alex calls a number he
found on Yassens mobile phone and hears pop
star Damian Crays voice. He tells MI6 about
this, but Alan Blunt, head of the MI6 refuses
to follow up on it.
R a v e n s
Gate 2005
R a v e n s
Gate is the
first
book
in The Power
of Five series.
Fourteen-year-old
Matt
Freeman and his
friend
Kelvin,
break
into a warehouse
late
at night to
steal electrical
equipment, but are
caught by the
one security
guard in the
building. Matt is shocked and confesses, but
Kelvin sneaks up behind the guard and stabs
him in the back leaving him to die. Matt tries
to get help, but the police come, arrest Matt
and Kelvin and take the wounded man to
hospital. In the station, Kelvin blames Matt
for the mans stabbing and Matt is taken by
police. He wakes up in the hospital dying of
thirst. In a sudden trance, Matt stared hard at
a glass of water, smells burning, and stares
in amazement when the water and the glass
explodes even though he is ten feet away. He
went back to sleep thinking it was just an odd
dream
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the vehicle.
Driving license.
ITV card or technical status document
of the vehicle.
An appointment at the traffic office.
The new provisional holder is deemed as the
subject of any obligations corresponding to
the holder of the vehicle.
Final Transfer Of The Vehicle
The intended permanent vehicle owner must
apply for the final transfer of the vehicle within
a 90 day period. The intended permanent
owner must submit the same documentation
as above, but with two additions:
Certificate of liquidation or exemption
from inheritance tax.
Declaration
of
heirs,
or
will,
accompanied by a certificate of wills,
or document stating the award of the
vehicle.
You must also request a printed official form
that will facilitate the transfer of the vehicle by
the traffic department on behalf of the state.
If the applicant is a minor or incapacitated,
the documentation must also include the
additional data and signature of the legal
guardian or representative. You will also have
to pay the fees for the transfer.
If the applicant is an individual and a Spanish
national, the National Identity Document
(DNI) can be used in place of the driving
license.
If the applicant is a person of foreign
nationality, there are other processes to
consider. If a Green Card is in force, that must
also be presented, or, failing that, the official
Identity of the country of origin (for citizens of
other Member States of the European Union,
the other States party to the Agreement on
the European Economic Area and the Swiss
Confederation) or Passport or Certificate
of Citizenship if you are a citizen of a third
country with the Foreigner Identification
Number (NIE). You may also have to produce
the original document attesting to your
home in Spain if you are not registered with
foreign identity documents (e.g. certificate
of ownership, lease, or police census card or
certificate).
If the new owner is a legal entity or company,
rather than an individual, you will also be
required to produce the following:
Original Tax identification card (CIF).
Original ID, passport, identity card
and NIE
Original document attesting to power
to act on behalf of the company
(available from the www.dgt.es
website)
The process seems a very complicated one,
especially given the time frame in which it
must be completed, but the process is also
a standard administrative procedure and so
your advisor or lawyer will be able to advise
you further. Always obtain advice from
registered, legal representatives in Spain if
there is any doubt.
Our associates at PSI Consultants offer legal
and fiscal advice for a range of different topics
including wills, power of attorney, notarial
services and more. Visit the website for more
details
psiconsultants.es
Tel 966 730 104
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What is IPTV?
Internet Protocol Television is a system
whereby digital television services are
delivered over the Internet using Internet
Protocol.
The video channels and programmes
are delivered to the television through a
broadband connection, instead of being
delivered through the conventional cable
or broadcast formats. The video streams
are encoded into a series of Internet
Protocol packets and then carried out
through the public Internet which can be
December Walk
Mike led a very good walk on mostly level
wide paths with only two little hills; just right
for someone who had recently broken his
pelvis, someone who had had a varicose vein
removed and someone who had his denture
repaired!
The
discussion
centred
round
another
quote
from Keynes When the facts change, I
change my mind. What do you do?
It started with a quiz How Humanist are
you? There were no absolute answers, but
the percentages were based on the answers
selected by most humanists.
To see the Quiz Questions, go to the BHA web
site at
https://humanism.org.uk/humanism/
how-humanist-are-you/
There was agreement that there are no
gods. There is only one life and one should
make the most of it by making decisions
that promote pleasure and happiness and
prevent human suffering taking account of
one anothers needs and interests. It was also
agreed that superstition and the supernatural
are myths. The discussion and debate was
centred on questions 2, 6 and 9 of the quiz.
The problem of trying to find a definition of
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on
St Francis of Assisi
Bernard called St Francis and thus
addressed him Brother Francis, I am
disposed in heart wholly to leave the world
and to obey thee in all things as thou shalt
command me.
St Francis
s a i d ,
Bernard,
we
must
take counsel
of the Lord
Jesus Christ
and
pray
to Him that
He
may
be
pleased
to
show
us what is
His will. St
F r a n c i s
took up the
Missal, then,
having made
the sign of the holy cross, he opened it
three times.
The first place which he lit upon was at the
answer of Christ to the young man who
asked of him the way to perfection: If thou
wilt be perfect, go, sell all that thou hast
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The
you
all
For example:
Your clubs can be insured for up to 3,000
as a result of accidental damage or robbery,
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from
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Woody. 3.
March 23rd Dance with Sandy Fitzpatrick
and Darren Jones. 8. Chicken and chips 5.
2016 Trips:
May 2nd Explore Sevilla - 5 days/4 nights
trip staying at the 4 star Hotel Melia Sevilla
close to the Plaza de Espana, on a B & B basis.
Day trip to Tio Pepe for sherry and brandy
tasting with tapas included. Also visiting Jerez
Horse Fayre. 350 pp.
Apples - manzanas
The Apple Tree is a deciduous tree in
the
rose
family
best
known
for
its
sweet,
pomaceous
fruit.
It
is
cultivated worldwide as a fruit tree. In the
wild, Apples grow readily from seeds.
However, like most perennial fruits,
Apples are ordinarily propagated asexually
by grafting. Apple Blossom is produced in
spring simultaneously with the budding of
the leaves and are produced on spurs and
some long shoots. The fruit matures in late
summer or autumn and varieties exist with
a wide range of sizes.
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Apples
An Apple a day keeps the doctor away, thats
what our Grandma use to say to us and I
guess the saying meant you had at least one
piece of fruit a day! Apples are used a lot
in cooking and not just for desserts. Sunday
roast pork would not be complete without
Apple Sauce and Apples add a lovely
touch to any salad. Toffee Apples are great
at any childrens party or BBQ for dessert,
but much easier to do Chocolate Apples as
all you need to do is melt the chocolate, put
a stick in a clean Apple and coat it! There
are so many recipes to choose from, but I
have selected some easy ones for you to
try. The crumble cake saves having to make
custard and is ideal to take out for a quick
snack. My favourite is the Apple, Sausage
and Leek Pie (or Sausage Surprise as I call
it) which I make regularly and is very quick
and easy to do for busy people, especially if
you buy the pastry!
Buen Apetito
Apple, Sausage and Leek Pie
8 pork sausages
3 leeks
1 apple
1 tbsp plain flour
1 tbsp grainy mustard
200ml stock
375g pack ready-rolled short crust pastry
1 egg
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&
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Even
when
circumstances hang a
sign on our calendar
saying BAD DAY the
creator enables us to
thank Him for the gift
of life and to receive
each day with joy.
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ber) certainly enabled more people to participate than usual. What is most definitely
without doubt a record, was the fact that
this outing had three leaders (one of whom
was not able to walk!)
On the north side of the Sierra de Ricote and
starting from the forestry car park above La
Bermeja (altitude approximately 600 metres
above sea level) we climbed steadily uphill
for about an hour. As the low cloud dissipated it was decided to detour to the fire
lookout at La Linuesa (altitude 944 metres)
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was to find,
but our guide
showed
us
the way.
We
continued on near
the
castle
and the natural erosion
that formed
the Jurassic
dolomites,
over a couple of walls
to Las Toriles, which
is close to a
place to enclose cattle.
Natural erosion has carved the castle and
it was a real spectacle for everyone, especially for lovers of photography. It also offered us the necessary protection against
the wind that whips up to the summit.
Sheltered in the cliffs, we had lunch before
wandering around the grounds discovering their secrets, like an animal pen where
the owner took refuge when sleeping or
hunting. There was evidence of mountain
goats as there were droppings and the typical smell. In the cenajos where water had
been dripping, stalactites hung down.
The summit awaited us with the wind and
the sun, encouraging us to face the chimney which leads to
the summit ridge at
1427 metres of Pico
del Buitre.
Suddenly, a curious
winged vision appeared as Ravens
flew together. These
birds are slowly disappearing from our
skies due to a drug
used in local livestock. The strong
wind had cleared the
skies and the view
was superb enabling
us to identify various landmarks, including the home of
our friends Paul and
Paqui, Mojarra.
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To
our
minds,
one
of the most
fascinating
of
Murcias
landscapes is
known as the
Badlands,
or sometimes
the
lunar
landscape of
Gebas, not far
from Alhama
de Murcia. If
you take the
road to Pliego
and
Mula
from Alhama,
very quickly
after passing
the sign which tells you that you have left the
village of Gebas, you come to some casas
rurales and a restaurant on the right of the
road. The side-road you take off the Pliego
road, itself goes past this restaurant. After
turning right on to it, the side-road almost
immediately bends round and runs past the
other side of the restaurant, before ultimately
going down into Gebas itself.
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cemetery! You then follow a good, but nonasphalted track to the left. A few yards
further on, the path forks and you head
along the right hand, main branch which goes
between two pylons. A little further on, the
track again divides, with the cemetery to the
right and the Barrancos de Gebas signed to
the left and with the viewpoint (the Mirador)
some 1.8 kilometres distant.
At least you
now know just how much further you are
going to have to walk! There is also a second
sign almost immediately after the first which
tells you that the area is of geomorphological
(ie landscape) interest and has a protected
flora and fauna.
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Fosterers
We desperately need people who are able to
foster kittens or puppies in their homes, often
at short notice. We also need fosterers able
to take in adult dogs who arent coping well
in kennels.
Volunteers
We are always looking for volunteers to
help out with the animals - for dog walking,
feeding and/or playing and grooming.
Please contact Lorna by email at lorna@
sananimal.org or whatsapp 676 276 199
Events:
Looking forward to March we will be
holding a Wacky Race build your own kart
and race against the competition. Further
details coming soon!
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The Beacon
of
Light
m e e t i n g s
are
every
Wednesday
from 7pm with
weekly guest
m e d i u m s
which usually
finish
at
approximately
8.30pm.
As
always
the
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Tilly
A lovely small gentle Podenco girl rescued
from the local Perrera, very thin and cold.
Born around 1/5/2015 she is a shy girl but
very good with other dogs. Tilly is good in the
car and on a lead, spayed and fully vaccinated
Three
girls
given
up
by
Auntie
S h e r l i e s
n e i g h b o u r,
they
are
approx
9
weeks
old,
lovely chunky
girlies.
We
think Dad is
a Bodaguiro
and Mum is
definitely
a
Happy Endings
Ada, Rolie, Ralfie, Harriet, Hettie, Hector &
Fudge all in UK.
Poppy, Gabi & Zak in Spain.
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CHARITIES:
Age Concern
Mazarrn 634 310 216
Alcoholics Anonymous
Mazarrn 646 290 420
Cabo De Palos 968 545 181
Costa Blanca Samaritans
www.costablancasamaritans.com
Ex Servicemens Association Mazarrn
District
629 818 611
FAST
Camposol 968 970 626
rabt.val@hotmail.com
Forget Me Not
Camposol 647 142 071
GO maD
Mazarrn 634 321 161
HAH Help at Home
San Javier 968 134 978/633 673 034
Help Murcia Mar Menor
Los Alczares 968 570 059
Helping Hands
contact@helpinghands.org.es
Lions Club Mazarrn Baha
Mazarrn 636 746 959
MABS Mar Menor 693 275 779
MABS Mazarrn 620 422 410
MABS NW Murcia
mabsmurcianw@gmail.com
PALS (Protection & Life Saving)
Mazarrn 626 460 465
San Animal
676 276 199
Samaritans Spain
900 523 100
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 610 623 152
Camposol Residents Association
Camposol 634 364 739
info@cracamposol.com
Culture Vultures
Mazarrn 968 599 031
Darwinian Gardeners
darwiniangardeners@gmail.com
Ex-Servicemens Association
Mazarrn 629 818 611
Forget Me Not
forgetmenot@bolnuevo.com
Friends & Buddies
Camposol 968 163 758
Harlequin Rock Choir
Camposol 628 149 840
Humanists of Murcia
www.bolnuevo.com/social/
Evolutionists
Ladies Chatterbox
Camposol 968 199 418/619 575 463
Lo Pagan Radio Control Club
968 170 870
Los Palacios
Camposol A Post Box A512
www.lospalacios-gardeners.com
Magenta Ladies Harmony Choir
636 417 454
Masquerade Musicals
masquerademusicals@gmail.com
Mazarrn Bay Bridge Club
602 539 830/616 849 517
Mazarrn Country Club Events Club
968 956 126
Mazarrn Country Club Social Club
609 900 476
Mazarrn Ladies Circle
692 992 117/602 659 252
Mazarrn Leos
ANIMAL ORGANISATIONS:
ACTIN
968 163 529
Andreas Animal Rescue
Fuente Alamo 690 906 565
Camposol Kitty Kitty
Camposolkittykitty@gmail.com
Cavalli Foundation
Alhama de Murcia 636 172 198
infocavallifoundation@gmail.com
Cruz Azul
Los Alcazares 693 017 616
Easy Horse Care
Rojales 652 021 980
Equipo Bastet
Alcantarilla
adopcionesbastet@gmail.com
Galgos del Sol
Murcia
galgosdelsol@hotmail.com
JJs Puppy Rescue
Mazarrn 618 034 921
John Kemps Puppies
La Pinilla, Fuente Alamo 646 737 230
Little Starfish Dog Rescue
littlestarfish@doglover.com
MAMAS
Mazarrn 666 186 037
MARA
Mula 685 311 599
Noahs ARC
Mazarrn 699 352 818
Pto de Mazarrn shop 634 364 553
Camposol shop 634 332 335
PAPS
San Javier 968 370 800
Pets in Spain
San Fulgencio/La Marina
info@petsinspain.info
San Animal
lorna@sananimal.org
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Hi All
We are still recovering from our fantastic
Christmas Party at the Costa Hotel on 11th
December. Everyone had a brilliant time with
the sumptuous food and the drinks flowing,
most of the night. Terry Jay did a fantastic job
of entertaining us with his music. He really
got everyone up dancing all night long.
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due
to
unforeseen
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Parade Of Floats
The School of Dance Antonio Jara made a
structure of Imperial China to win first prize
of 1,500 in the parade of floats of the Fiestas
Patronales de la Pursima 2015. Second prize
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fiesta or Valencia Las Fallas? We have earmarked Liquor 43 for April/May. With these
newer trips we thought it would be nice to
include partners. Again your feedback would
be appreciated.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday
6th January
Friday
8th January
Tuesday
19th January
Wednesday
27th January
Friday
29th January
Information from:
Camposol Cultural Centre
Wed/Thu 10am-pm
Friday 12.30-2pm
Telephone 634 310 216
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Dear Editor
We would like to say a big Thank you, to all
the members of the Harlequins Rock Choir,
for their wonderful concert performance,
at Marianos restaurant, on the evening of
Thursday 26th November, to raise money and
collect items of clothing, bedding, household
goods and food, for poor and needy families
in the Mazarrn area.
Additional thanks should also go to the Alpha
Leos, who helped to relieve those attending
the concert, of all the goods they had brought
in lieu of an admission charge.
The raffle and donations, on the night,
exceeded 700, plus other donations,
bringing the total to over 1000, making the
evening a tremendous success.
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Source: ADICAE
FACTS
On 9th May 2013 the Spanish Supreme
Court issued its first ruling declaring all
floor clauses null and void in mortgage
agreements, as the clause was agreed
with a lack of transparency.
The Spanish Supreme Court dictated two
new more rulings also in May reassuring
what was stated on 9th May 2013 ruling
as well as introducing a further one
stating that banks have now to refund
retrospectively the borrowers with all the
Conclusions
Clients must request these mortgage floor
clauses to be removed from their deeds and
claim back the money paid in excess as a
consequence of the abusive clause.
Getting your money back is possible, and 90%
of courts are ruling in favour of consumers
when claiming the floor clause to be removed
and interest returned retrospectively from 9th
May 2013.
However, we cannot advise at present to
claim with retroactive effect from the date
your mortgage was signed, despite some
Law Firms advising their clients to claim
(in) all (the) past overcharged interest
rates (overcharged to) be reimbursed in
accordance with the (by the sound of the)
latest recommendations received from the
EU Supreme Court of Justice. The scenario
can change in the future and it may be the
Spanish Supreme Court of Justice will agree
with the EU Court of Justice, but at present it
is only clear that the amount to be reimbursed
can only run from 9th May 2013 as per the
ruling issued by the Supreme Court.
We will be more than pleased to help you in
order to claim the nullity of your floor clause
as well as to claim the refund of the interests
overpaid paid on your mortgage contract.
Please feel free to send us a copy of your
mortgage deed and we will find out for you
if you are affected by a floor clause, without
any obligation.
We find it worth pursuing as you will enjoy
paying a much lower interest rate in your
mortgage and save you hundreds of euros
every year. Euribor is now about 0.15%
and expected to be at a low rate for at least
another two years.
We hope this information is useful and should
you have any additional question, please do
not hesitate to contact us.
Always seek professional advice from your
Law Firm.
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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Wendy Jung
It is with great sadness that Samaritans
in Spain have to announce that their much
valued and long-serving volunteer and
Board Member Wendy Jung died in UK on
26th November.
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With
electricity
bills
being
distributed
across Southern Spain,
thousands of expatriates will receive an
unwelcome reminder of the high cost
of electricity in the country. A private
swimming pool is considered by many to be a
necessary luxury in the hot Spanish summers,
but the cost of running a pool in Spain can be
astronomical.
The cost of electricity here in Spain is
amongst the highest in Europe. Only
Denmark, Germany, Italy and Ireland pay
more for their electricity. Budget-conscious
consumers across Spain are increasingly
looking for ways to save money and reduce
juego al golf.
No pasa nada is more of a set phrase
that doesnt change in any way, although we
could say Nada pasa en este pueblo.
Nothing happens in this village.
When we put the negative word at the
beginning of a sentence we do so for the sake
of emphasis.
No voy al cine nunca. is simply a
statement of fact, whereas Nunca voy al
cine. sounds more like a strong complaint
or strong statement against visiting cinemas!
There is another way of emphasizing the
idea of never which would translate for us
as never ever or never more and that is
nunca jams.
Peter Pan, who you will
remember lived (or lives, I beg your pardon)
in Never Never Land, in Spanish lives in El
Pas de Nunca Jams.
www.ecopoolsaver.com
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ians films.
Priscilla
Cilla
Maria
Veronica
White OBE (27th May 1943 1st August
2015), known by her stage name Cilla Black,
was an English singer, television presenter
and actress. She died after a fall in her villa
in Estepona, Spain. The day after her funeral,
the compilation album The Very Best of Cilla
Black went to number one on the UK Albums
Chart as her first number one album.
Jules Bianchi (3rd August 1989 17th July
2015) was a French motor racing driver who
drove for Marussia F1 in the FIA Formula One
World Championship. On 5th October 2014,
during the Japanese Grand Prix, Bianchi lost
control of his Marussia in very wet conditions
and collided with a recovery vehicle.
Omar Sharif born Michel Dimitri Chalhoub (10th April 1932 10th July 2015) was
an Egyptian actor. He began his career in
his native country in the 1950s, but is best
known for his appearances in both British and
American productions.
Sir Terence David John Terry Pratchett, OBE (28th April 1948 12th March 2015)
was an English author of fantasy novels, especially comical works. Pratchett suffered
from Alzheimers disease.
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Lee Kuan Yew, GCMG, CH, SPMJ; born Harry Lee Kuan Yew (16th September 1923
23rd March 2015), informally known by his initials LKY, was the first Prime Minister of Singapore, governing for more than three decades from 1959 to 1990, including through
Singapores independence from Malaysia in
1965.
Pantomime
Theyve done it again!
Another
sell out over 3 performances for the
annual ADAPT Pantomime.
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PRESS RELEASE
It
Looked
A Lot Like
Christmas
Spangles
L a d i e s
Harmony
C h o r u s
always looks
forward to a
busy festive
season and
this
year
was
no
exception.
They
sung
at
the
HAH (Help
at
Home
Mar Menor) Christmas Fair and they
sang for AMMA (Alzheimers Mar Menor
Association) at Iceland in San Javier on
12th December. They were delighted to
sing for the first time for the residents of
the Residencia Lozar in Pozo Aledo on 17th
December.
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HAH
Christmas
Dinner
Dance
A
Resounding Success
Saturday November 28th at 7.30pm was the
time for the start of the 2nd HAH Dinner
Dance which was held at the fabulous 525
hotel in Los Alcazares and what a night! As
always this event was SOLD OUT very early
and although another table was added on,
we still had a waiting list, so sorry to those
that were disappointed! An excellent 3 course
dinner with glass of wine was served very
efficiently and quickly by the 525 team and
then it was time to dance!
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services sector.
The appointment reflects Ms. Botns
services to the UK during her time as CEO
of Santander UK from December 2010 until
September 2014, when she was appointed
Executive Chairman of the Santander Group,
the largest bank in the Eurozone by market
capitalisation, which is based in Spain and
has a meaningful market share in 10 core
countries in Europe and the Americas.
As CEO she led the transformation of
Santander UK following the merger of Abbey
National, Alliance & Leicester and Bradford
& Bingley building societies and oversaw the
steady growth of the business to its current
position where it has around 860 branches
across the UK, serves 14 million customers
and employs 20,000 people.
The British Ambassador to Spain, Simon
Manley, said I am delighted that Ana Botn
has received this honour, reflecting her
exceptional contributions to the UK economy
and society. The United Kingdom welcomes
foreign investors - large and small - that wish
to expand overseas, for the opportunities that
it offers to those companies and the benefits
that it brings to our country. In particular,
Ms. Botn positioned Santander as a major
provider of lending for small and mediumsized UK businesses, complementing the UK
governments wider efforts to boost overseas
trade under the newly launched Exporting is
GREAT campaign.
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Entertainment
Singers or Musicians will perform Burns songs
such as:My Luve is Like a Red Red Rose
Rantin, Rovin Robin
John Anderson, my jo
Ae Fond Kiss and Then We Sever
There may be moving recitals of a Burns poem
such as:
Tam o Shanter
Holy Willies Prayer
To a Louse
Address to the Unco Guid
For a that and a that.
The immortal memory
The Life Of Robert Burns
His literary genius, his politics, his highs and
lows, his human frailty and - most importantly
- his nationalism will be explored with sparkling
wit, painting a colourful picture of Scotlands
beloved Bard.
The speaker may conclude with a heart-felt toast
- To the Immortal Memory of Robert Burns!
Toast to the Lassies
The humorous highlight of any Burns Night
comes in this toast, which is designed to praise
the role of women in the world today. This should
be done by selective quotation from Burns
works and should build towards a positive note.
The toast concludes with To the Lassies!
Burns Readings
This may start with a reply to the Toast to the
Lassies, followed with a note of thanks from the
chair.
Auld Lang Syne closes the proceedings.
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the
had
this
was
Benji
has
been
in
a
foster home
with us for
quite a while.
His
owner
sadly passed
away and his
owners wife
was
taken
into a care
home. Benji
is around 5
years old and
is great with
other dogs and cats. He is one of the most
gentle dogs we have had and will make a
wonderful companion.
Angel is a
stunning
4
month
old
Snowshoe
S i a m e s e
and in need
of
a
new
home.
She
is good with
other cats, is
very
loving
and
enjoys
cuddles and
kisses.
Dino
is
a
2 year old
p o d e n c o
cross and has
been waiting
in
kennels
for a home
for over 8
months. He is
such a gentle
boy, weighs
around
15
kilos,
is
neutered and
is great with
other dogs.
Sheba is a 2
year old long
haired female
cat
who
was
thrown
out on the
streets when
her
owner
moved
to
M a d r i d .
Sheba
is
friendly and
she is very
devoted
to
the
people
who feed her.
If you are interested in any of the above pets,
please call 645 469 253
To advertise an animal for adoption please
email info@petsinspain.info
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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
Every Mon
Every Tue
Every Wed
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Every Fri
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Live Music @ Hotel Restaurante Argos, Ctra Caravaca, Calasparra 8pm (food available)
MABS MMM Book Sale @ The Arches, Los Alczares 10am-1pm
HELP MMM Sale of up-market clothes @ The Arches, Los Alczares 10am-1pm
Every Sun
JANUARY 2016
Friday 1
Tuesday 5
Wednesday 6
Thursday 7
Friday 8
Saturday 9
Sunday 10
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Monday 11
Tuesday 12
Friday 15
Stevie Ts Morning Quiz on the Road @ Bar Med, El Alamillo, Pto de Mazarrn 8pm
MABS Murcia NW Outdoor Market Stall @ Calle Segura, Calasparra 9-1pm
Mazarrn Bahia Leo Club @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 7-9pm (12-18 year olds).
Saturday 16
Sunday 17
Tuesday 19
Stevie Ts Morning Quiz on the Road @ Bar Med, El Alamillo, Pto de Mazarrn 8pm
Saturday 23
Sunday 24
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Monday 25
Burns Night
Guided Walk/4 Course Lunch inc beer/wine @ La Mariposa, Gebas 12
Burns Night @ Tropic Anas, Camposol A
Tuesday 26
Australia Day
Ladies Chatterbox Group Trip to Alhama Market & Afternoon Tea 16 (19 non-members)
Friday 29
Saturday 30
Sunday 31
FEBRUARY
Monday 1
Tuesday 2
La Candelaria, Beniel
Welcome Book Swap @ Camposol B 10am-12pm
Stamp Collectors Meeting @ Biblioteca, Pto de Mazarrn 6pm
HAH Volunteers Meeting @ Las Claras, Los Narejos 10.30am
Wednesday 3
Friday 5
Saturday 6
MABS MMM Volunteers Meeting @ Centro Civico, Roda Bar, Roda 11.15am
Age Concern Talking Shop Social @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 1.30-3.30pm
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Cruising
If cruising is your choice, pop in and get a
quote for any cruise, up to 2017. There are
a few cruising companies which have chosen
Alicante as a point for embarking, making it
even easier for those of us who live in this
area.
Day Trips to Sales
We have our new schedule set up, beginning
with a Sales Shopping Extravaganza on
Wednesday January 13th for just 15.
Festivals
Trips include the Aguilas Carnival on
February 7th, when we will have a reserved
seat to enjoy the parade; the first of the 4
that Aguilas puts on for this crazy festival.
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hole as a birdie!
The
Nearest
the Pin Winner
was
Tony
Rootes.
The numbers
are
swelling
for
6th
Fe b r u a r y
Presentation
Dinner, so if
you
havent
got
your
tickets
yet,
you had better
hurry as time
is short.
It is with great sadness that I have to
report the passing of Dave Robinson, who
died suddenly the day before our game at
Aguilon.
A man who loved his golf and always played
with a smile, he will be sadly missed by
all. The game at Aguilon was played in his
memory.
The committee would like to wish all
members and their families a Very Happy
& Prosperous New Year
Geoff Sharp
hatters45@msn.com
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Captains Drive In
The Captains Drive In to celebrate the
inauguration of the new Captain, Steve Dixon,
took place on 24th December. Unfortunately
Steve has suffered a broken arm and could
not drive off, therefore his Vice Captain Des
Bunn had to step in and drive off for him.
Steve had been taking bets for charity on how
far Des would drive the ball and this was won
by Bob Evans and 142 was raised for FAST.
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FOR SALE
Professional wax compact heater/spatulas/
strips/lotion etc & new pot of wax. 65 ono.
Hedge cutter (new replacement in Nov) 35
with guarantee.
Work Bench as new 45
Orbegozo dehumidifier as new 100 ONO
Tel 968 974 053
Wooden table and 6 chairs (rope seat effect)
85
Clothes dryer 40
A-ladder extends to single ladder 25
Wooden rocking chair dark oak, ex cond 35
with cushion
Lounger (mesh effect) never used 40
Tel 618 896 406
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2015 in Figures
As we enter the New Year, Id like to take a
little time to share with you some of key facts
and figures that defined the OwnersAway
Rentals Business in 2015. For those readers
who have been following us since the
beginning in 2007, when the business was
made up of half a dozen inland fincas cared
for by Yours Truly, it makes for interesting
(and scary) reading to see how far we have
come in the last 8 years!
for the current government, or a coalitiontype government with a 2nd party that is
pro-business. This will give the growing
economy stability and encourage more
confidence in the property market, so all
things considered, the New Year is looking
likely to be even better than the last.
We would like to take this opportunity
to wish everyone a Healthy and
Prosperous New Year.
Kenneth Whettall
Commercial Director
Fuente Alamo Real Estate/Murcia Coast
& Country Properties
Info@fuentealamorealestate.com
Tel 0034 968 598 173
time.
Rentals
&
In association with Costa Clida International Radio and www.angloINFO.com
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968
968
968
968
703
078
199
332
473
754
237
058
Architects:
Martinez de la Casa (19)665 810 411
Bars, Cafs & Restaurants:
968 002 264
Bar Canara (30)
Bar Med (72)
968 595 864
968 103 300
Bar La Llana (60)
Bar Yan (32)
666 999 518
Blues House (71)
968 150 967
Caf Buenavista (70)
868 088 140
968 705 406
Cafeteria Plaza (31)
El Rincon del La Tapa (32)
645 894 808
Elliots (69)
968 158 499
Hotel La Cumbre (53) 968 594 861
Hotel/Restaurante Argos (31)
968 720 707
La Chara (65)
968 152 016
La Mariposa (57)
968 631 008
La Pasteleria (73)
629 079 523
La Taverna de Juan Chara (70)
968 152 530
La Vida (55)
625 917 425
Lizs Caf (24)
696 724 123
Mamma Mia (41)
968 153 049
Restaurante Palenque (23)
968 153 086
Sartaj (70)
968 115 260
The Arches (60)
653 081 341
The Roving Diner (81) 676 217 059
Totana Tennis Club (73)968 421 804
699 060 472
Tropic Anas (75)
Viggos (70)
Builders/Building Services
Aluminium Exposure (7)686 733 844
CM Constructions (81) 659 159 948
CRS Builders (43)
968 153 347
Crystal Design (19)
680 386 142
Fuente Building Services (35)
696 744 982
665 951 600
Home Space (14)
JD Roofing & Building (44)
630 269 994
Kevins Flyscreens (57) 650 662 579
622 691 923
S & D Builders (30)
Tonys Building Services (24)
647 119 952
687 832 992
Toldos Awnings (25)
Woodworks Direct (78) 649 540 016
Car Hire:
Bolnuevo Cars (79)
Cleaning:
Winders Upholstering Cleaning (36)
636 193 256
Computer Repairs/Sales/Servicing:
Compusurf (87)
968 970 666
868 189 677
Cuatro (62)
Don Tecnico (12)
968 594 825
KP Computers (42)
693 231 955
Loco Murcia (51)
968 971 893
640 074 989
MW I.T Services (68)
Dentists:
Centro Odontologico (Cehegin) (30)
968 742 206
Centro Odontologico (Mula) (30)
968 637 576
Clinica Camposol (53) 968 199 111
English Speaking Dentist (31)
968 707 428
Dr Olivier Houdusse (37)
968 153 645
Fescodent (33)
968 077 396
Electricians & Electricals:
AC Services (55)
672
868
Cuatro (62)
KP Computers (42)
693
Louis Harris (37)
619
868
T J Electricals (15)
Entertainment:
Harlequin Choir (74)
RETRO (75)
850
189
231
712
181
963
677
955
821
121
Funeral Plans:
ASSSA (19)
968 153 396
English Funeral Director (63)
650 631 719
958 595 945
Ibex Insurance (49)
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Garden Services:
All Season Gardens (84)640 079 161
Anchor Landscapes (49)622 648 038
Garden Centre 2003 (46)
669 565 402
Home Space (14)
665 951 600
Jardineria El Milagro (10)
610 949 595
Tidy Gardens (10)
619 869 115
Hairdressers & Barbers:
968
Janes Salon (63)
The Beauty Palace (87) 968
691
The Salon (41)
686
The Salon 2 (41)
158
971
916
354
433
828
717
232
Cars Sales:
Specialist Vehicles SL (83)
968 146 158
Chimney Sweep:
Sooty & Son (20)
Furniture:
Cash Clearances (69)
DFS (59)
Furniture Plus (88)
241
092
695
357
354
430
433
828
480
717
232
968
669
968
968
Internet Cafs:
Compusurf (87)
KP Computers (42)
153
046
595
156
396
167
945
583
Kennels/Catteries/Pet Care
Delmonte Catotel (81) 968 168 711
Pet Sitter (62)
690 190 230
Laundrettes:
Los Belones Launderette (61)
968 569 096
Legal Services:
Auna (32)
968 703 473
Corral & Alcaraz (50)
968 078 754
Costa Clida Property Serv (14)
968 199 251
Ferrandez (Cartagena) (57)
968 521 008
Ferrandez (Pto de Maz) (57)
968 154 521
(35)
Gestoria Carvajal
968 154 045
Legal View (81)
968 199 237
Professional & Legal Solutions (7)
968 595 826
Silvente (81)
968 332 058
Spanish Number Plates (28)
966 753 375
Locksmiths:
ADS Locksmiths (27)
600 255 250
Locksmith Murcia (28) 609 265 899
Mechanics:
Decklid Auto Services (47)
626 678
Euro Tyre Totana (13) 968 424
Ken Sherwood Mechanic (49)
679 646
Kwik Fix English Mechanic (81)
968 972
Mobile Car Mechanic Peter (39)
666 161
840
605
859
006
129
Mobility Products:
Freedom Mobility (35) 638 893 357
Motorhomes:
UK Motorhomes Wanted (68)
0044 797 66 2395
Outdoor Living:
CRS Builders (43)
DFS (59)
Furniture Plus (88)
Toldos Awnings (25)
Woodworks Direct (78)
968
968
968
687
649
153
334
482
832
540
347
194
456
992
016
Property Sales:
Aagaard Property (Solhuse
Estate) (37)
968 105
Another World Properties (69)
968 592
968 598
Best of Spanish (17)
Blue Med Invest (11)
968 595
Fuente Alamo Real Estate (77)
968 598
Holmes & Pegg (45)
968 199
Old Farmhouses (66)
968 159
Real
333
679
173
684
173
290
631
667
956
634
872
884
402
825
711
955
523
121
850 963
255 250
733
050
265
963
844
008
899
958
213
595
631
960
969
862
008
354
903
989
929
473
Property Rentals:
La Manga 4 U (61)0044 7921 351298
OwnersAway (18)
691 977 107
Sensol Golf Villa Rentals (27)
968 970 614
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Kitchen Fitters/Suppliers:
German Kutchen Studio (25)
636 306 711
968 184 235
Kitchens Plus1 (59)
Albacete
Alicante
Cieza
3. Calasparra
Moratalla
26. Fortuna
27. Blanca
6. Caravaca De
La Cruz
7. Cehegin
Orihuela
A-7
RM-15
N-332
Catral
Archena
Molina de
Segura
33. Bullas
16. Mula
Murcia
17. Pliego
Torrevieja
Alcantarilla
C-3315
RM-1
El Berro
La Paca
RM-2
RM-3
A-7
RM-23
34.
11. La Torre
28. San Pedro del Pinatar
Roldan
29. Torre 19. San Javier
9. Fuente
Pacheco
Alamo
12. Los Alcazares
32. El Paraton
33. Cuesta
5. Caadas del
Las Palas Blanca
Lorca Romero
4. Camposol RM-3
20. Tallante
Vlez Rubio
A-91
14. Mazarrn
22. Purias
AP-7
Pilar De La Horadada
RM-19
1. Alhama
de Murcia
Aledo
21. Totana
A-30
AP-7
31. guilas
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