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CONTENTS 4 NEWS 5 GASP 6 NEWS 8 NEWS 10 NEWS 10 PLAZA AWARDS 12 NEWS IN SPANISH 13 NEWS IN SPANISH 14 NEWS IN SPANISH 22 BLUEMOON COMPUTER 29 GA BOWLS 30 GA BOWLS 34 EASY HORSE CENTRE 44 SHOP BUS TIMES 45 TOM DALEY 46 TOURIST INFO 46 GA TRAIN 56 SANDRA’S COOKBOOK 58 PETS IN SPAIN 58 K9 59 PICTURE GALLERY 60 NEW HEALTH RULES 62 GA VET 63 IN THE CLOT 64 FRIENDS OF GA 65 LOCAL FORUMS 66 WORDSEARCH 67 SUDOKU 68 GA MAP 69 GA MAP 70 LOCAL BUS TIMES 71 LOCAL BUS TIMES
Hello everyone After a lovely visit to our family in England for a week last month, we do realise why we live in the sun..... Last month here on Gran Alacant the Monte Mar Bowls Club held the Santa Pola Mixed Rinks Event, which is a very prestiges event where clubs come from far and wide even from the UK to bowl, it is the 7th time this competition has been held here and is sponsored by the Santa Pola Council. This year there were 32 teams taking part instead of the 24 last year also the competition was extended from 3 days to 4. There will be a write up and pictures taken by Camila about this event in next months magazine. In October The Gran Alacant and Santa Pola Theatre Group (GASP) will be performing a play by Alan Ayckborn in the Life Resort, see their advert on page 5. Please go along and give them your support, you are sure to have an enjoyable evening,. They are always looking for new members too, so if you are interested please give them a call. Dont forget you can pick up a bargain on Sunday 21st October on the stalls outside the Council Offices. Our prize wordsearch winners were:Angela White and Miriam Sollar Have a good month Sandra & Barry Our little dog from the front cover has hidden herself away in the magazine, can you find her? Last month she was beside the trailer on page 34..
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We at your Gran Alacant Advertiser continue to bring you all of the news, including that from our Gran Alacant Councillor, Loreto Cascales, as we have since May 2005. It is our perogative at the magazine, NOT to update this 2005 picture, as we all looked a great deal younger!!! TAXIS FROM AIRPORT A young couple were walking past us, dragging suitcases and looking lost. When we asked them if we could help they said a grumpy airport taxi driver had dumped them as he could not find the address they gave him. (Av Carabasi, Costa Hispania). A common event, but not a very good advert for new holidaymakers coming for a break on our urbanisation.
Is it any wonder that unlicensed drivers are sent to pick them up to make sure they arrive at the correct location. --------------------------------------The school on Gran Alacant is still expanding with extra pupils this year, making the addition of two mobile classrooms necessary. However, for the first time, the numbers in the Santa Pola schools has decreased. The Councillor for Education, Training and Employment, Mary Jose Catala, confirmed the statements made last week by Pepe CĂscar, (which we reported on last month), indicating that the second school in Gran Alacant will be one of the first to be constructed in the province of Alicante. The site reserved for the new school is nearly opposite the farmacia. The age group will be the same as the school down the hill. --------------------------------------You may have noticed that in this
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years Santa Pola fiestas it was decided not to include the bull running through the streets of Santa Pola. The Department of Fiestas de Santa Pola Town Hall, in consensus with the support of the festive entities, took the decision to remove the bull running being held on the night of August 31 and to allocate the cost of this event to social assistance for needy families. In the past year there had been in Spain a 10% increase in accidents in this type of event and there was a very recent death of a 16 year old boy in Huesca. Ana Blasco said that "the event of the heifer costs the Town Hall about 14,000 euros, to which must be added the cost of municipal work, so that increases to about 18,000 in total. The money it would cost is to be allocated entirely to the Department of Social Services to help needy families in these hard times of crisis.
The feedback to this decision has been very favourable. --------------------------------------There is now a bus service between the Elche hospital and Santa Pola. "this is a much needed service for Santapoleros, already offered in some places after the efforts of Mayor Miguel Zaragoza a few years ago, but due to its high demand it was necessary to expand. Starting Thursday, August 23, all services stop at the entrance of the hospital.�
THE GRAN ALACANT AND SANTA POLA THEATRE GROUP (GASP) PRESENT "ROUND AND ROUND THE GARDEN" BY ALAN AYCKBORN.
In a Sussex summer garden, something scandalous lies in wait. Norman is determined to take sister-in-law Annie away for the weekend. But, will wife Ruth find out? And what about nice-butdim Vet, Tom, who has hopes of Annie - or does he? Will he ever be brave enough to make his feelings known? Will Mother ever leave her bed? Is the cat really always ill, or just attention seeking? Is Reg really a human sat-nav? Will Ruth ever wear her glasses? All these questions, and more, will be answered hilariously on Sunday 14th and Monday 15th October at the Salon de Actos, Sunday 14th & Monday 15th Santa Pola Life Resort, Gran Alacant at 7:30pm. Tickets only â‚Ź5, to include a drink at the interval. Reservations: phone 966 181 113, 966 181 194 or 628 774 461 or email gasptheatre@hotmail.co.uk
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Antonio Perez wanted to thank the cooperation and understanding of SUBUS Group, especially Victor Galan, and to the Department of Transportation of the City of Elche". The cost of the ticket for the journey between Santa Pola and Elche or vice versa is 1.45 euros, which will rise to 1.50 in September with the VAT increase. You can buy a voucher for 10 trip journey downgrade to 1.15 euros and there are discounts of 30% for people over 65 years, and for many families ranging between 20% and 50% This service has been asked for by Gran Alacant residents and next month we will try to get the bus times for you from GA to Santa Pola, to catch the hospital bus. --------------------------------------An email to the magazine: Dear Sandra & Barry, What a disappointment, we went to the monthly car boot sale on sunday in the car park outside the medical centre, as we did last month and again there were about six stalls and no people. The stalls were all manned by Spanish apart from two. Where are all the English that like car boots, the stall holders were all very sad that there were few customers. It´s a matter of if we don't use it we will loose it, so come on all you booters get up there and make a show. Maybe it needs to be advertised more as many people don't realise its even on, maybe this is where the Gran Alacant Advertiser could help by putting it in the magazine each month with the date in the "Whats On". I for one will be sorry to see it stop as i have bought several bargains over the last few months. Regards Valerie Haynes ---------------------------------------
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An email to the magazine:
Barry & Sandra, Please could raise this point with Loreto at your monthly meeting. We had a communal bin outside house Calle Noruega 22/5, which has been moved to join 2 other bins outside the junction of Calle Noruega 22/calle Belgica 47, making 3 bins in one place. It was much needed there, and the 3 bins are constantly full, but not to the expense of our bin!! Everyday since it has been moved, people still put their rubbish at the ‘empty space’ ! we then take it to the Bin rather than leave it to be broken open by cats etc. ‘Our bin’ (outside house Calle Noruega 22/5) is used by people on Calle Beligica, Calle Luxemborgo, by walking down the ‘little road’ by the first crossroads on Calle Belgica, they are then getting to the empty space and leaving the rubbish! They have a long walk to another bin. Please can we have our bin back, but not at the expense of the 3 bins! Thank you Barry & Sandra for raising this! Best Regards
Tracey
Loreto said that the single bin of the three was never full, but the two together were always over full, so the empty bin has been moved to the overflow ones.
Loreto phoned the bin men who said they will clear the area now and again if people dump their rubbish by the bin that is no longer there, but could not put another bin in the place. They will not pick up any rubbish left on a regular basis, it is up to the people to use the bins, not dump the rubbish in the roadway.
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Talking about rubbish!!! Remember we spoke about 750 euro fines being issued for letting your dog foul and not picking it up, and dumping green rubbish by the bins, on the roads and pavements. In 2 months there has been a total of 7,000 euro of fines issued.
Ever wondered what work is taking place on the right of the N332 from
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To help with the dumping of garden rubbish, the council is to set up the start of an eco park on Gran
New eco park site entrance. Turn around just before the lighthouse Alacant. It will be sited just before the lighthouse at the top of the hill turning down a small roadway on the right between the telephone masts and council buildings. It will initially be manned in the mornings and a gate will be opened to let you in with your car, to off load your garden waste. Hopefully, in time, the area will be expanded. -------------------------------------We are still having a few stories told to us about how unhelpful some receptionists are at the health clinic. Is it just a few isolated stories or is there a problem there. Any comments??????? You can either email or telephone us at the magazine, email address and telephone number on the front of the magazine. ---------------------------------------
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Gran Alacant to Santa Pola at the electricity station?? IBERDROLA will accrue an investment of more than â‚Ź 6 million in the construction of the new transformer substation of Santa Pola, which will allow them to distribute electricity to approximately 100,000 points of supply in the area. The CEO of Energy of the Generalitat Valenciana, Antonio Cejalvo, visited the works of this installation accompanied by the deputy mayor of the town, Incarnation Mendiola, the Councillor for Infrastructure, Loreto Serrano, director IBERDROLA Distribution Valencia and Murcia, Francisco Raga, and the CEO of the Company in the Community, Julian Bolinches. The new substation, which will replace the existing power distribution facility that is located on the same site, incorporates cutting edge technology that will facilitate an increase in installed capacity and a decrease in land occupied. With the new plans for the Santa Pola area, which includes the golf course, all of this increased infastructure has to take place to cope with the extra housing, roads, lighting etc. ---------------------------------------
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The Town Hall has been given a quote of 1,000 euro to repair the damage caused by vandals to the fountain on the roundabout at the bottom of the maxcoop hill. The Town Hall will try to use their own workmen to help keep the repair bill down. --------------------------------------There are a few problems at the moment with youths stoning cars, the local bus and the tourist train!! We would hope that if the parents of these idiots knew they would punish them, What mindless kids they are.
Work on the new market stopped for a while as talks took place over extra funds being required as the project was going over the projected costs. This has now been resolved and the site, hopefully, will be ready before Christmas. --------------------------------------The area by the school which has been prepared for car parking is attracting loads of dog fouling, causing bad smells. Hopefully just right for big 750 euro fines!!!!! more news next month!!!!!!!!!!
from Ian Robertson (Luton ) the Plaza member who each year, organises these awards.
Just a few weeks ago we presented the fourth annual Gran Alacant restaurant awards ..this years winners were Tres Besos ( best restaurant) and Not Just Desserts (best breakfast). Mark from Alicante Holiday Villas ...the sponsors of the awards was on hand to present the winners with their trophies .
For Not Just Desserts it was the second year in succession they had picked up the award ...regular advertisers in the Gran Alacant Advertiser you can book Sunday lunches, obtain packed lunches for the beach or pop in and sample their award winning breakfast.
For Tres Besos it was a hard fought victory with the winners of the best restaurant award for the two previous years (Los Belgas) pushing them all the way...Tres Besos is well worth a visit trust me !!
Voting took place via Alicante Holiday Villas web site and I'm pleased to say that they are sponsoring the awards for the second time ...full details will be available in next months issue of the Gran Alacant Advertiser...please show your support for our fantastic restaurants in Gran Alacant and take a little time out and place your vote ....you may win a prize just for voting.
Last but not least I would like to thank Barry and Sandra from this magazine for their support for the awards which are now entering their fifth year .....every year they support and encourage local businesses and charities.
Full details on how to vote will be available in this magazine and on Alicante Holiday Villas web site from next month.
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Pasamos junto a una pareja joven que estaba caminando arrastrando sus maletas y con cara de perdidos. Cuando les preguntamos si les podíamos ayudar nos dijeron que un taxista malhumorado les había dejado allí, ya que no encontraba la dirección a la que tenían que ir (Av. Carabasi, Costa Hispania). Un hecho habitual que daña la imagen de nuestras urbanizaciones ante los turistas. Dadas las circuntancias es posible que se tenga que recurrir a conductores sin licencia para asegurarse de llegar al destino correcto. --------------------------------------Retomando el tema de la educación el colegio de Gran Alacant se sigue expandiendo con necesidad de añadir dos aulas móviles. Por primera vez la cantidad de alumnos en los colegios de Santa Pola ha disminuido. El Concejal de Educación y Empleo, Mary Jose Catala, ha confirmado las declaraciones hechas la semana pasada por Pepe Císcar, con el que hablamos el mes pasado, indicando que el segundo colegio en Gran Alacant será el primero que se construirá en la provincia de Alicante. El terreno reservado para el nuevo colegio está enfrente de la farmacia. Los alumnos que asistirán a este colegio serán de las mismas edades que el colegio de abajo. --------------------------------------Puede que hayas notado que este año, en las fiestas de Santa Pola no han incluido las corridas de toros a través de las calles del pueblo. El Dpto. de Fiestas del Ayto. de Santa Pola, en concenso con el apoyo de las entidades festivas, tomó la decisión de eliminar las corridas de toros que se solían festejar la noche del 31 de Agosto. Por otro lado el dinero ahorrado en esta actividad se invertirá en asistencia social para familias necesitadas en esta época de crisis. En el pasado año ha habido un incremento
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del 10% de accidentes en este tipo de eventos, como recientemente la muerte de un joven de 16 años en Huesca. Ana Blasco dijo que “el evento taurino le cuesta al Ayto. unos 14.000€ a los que hay que añadir el coste de los trabajos municipales, ascendiendo hasta los 18.000€ en total”. Como hemos comentado antes este dinero se empleará para ayudas sociales, --------------------------------------Ahora hay un servicio de autobuses que conectan el Hospital de Elche con Santa Pola. “Este es un servicio muy necesitado por los santapoleros, tras los esfuerzos del Alcalde Miguel Zaragoza los pasados años y debido a su gran demanda han ampliado el servicio”. Antonio Perez quiso agradecer la cooperación y el esfuerzo de la compañía SUBUS, especialmente a Victor Galan y al dpto. de Transporte de la Ciudad de Elche. Todos los servicios salen de Santa Pola y llegan a la entrada del Hospital con un coste de 1.50€ debido a la subida del IVA. Se puede comprar un ticket con 10 viajes que baja el precio por trayecto a 1,15€, además de descuentos del 30% para los mayores de 65 años y para las familias se pueden solicitar descuentos que varían entre un 20% y un 50%. Este servicio se ha solicitado por los residentes de Gran Alacant y el mes que viene intentaremos publicar los horarios de las conexiones entre las líneas G.Alacant y Santa Pola con el servicio Santa Pola y Elche. ------------------------------------Un email que nos ha llegado: Queridos Barry y Sandra, Estamos decepcionados ya que fuimos al rastro este domingo y nos quedamos perplejos ante la falta de interés que hay por este mercadillo. Se celebra una vez al mes enfrente del centro de salud y por desgracia sólo hay unos pocos puestos, la
mayoría de ellos son españoles. ¿Dónde están todos los ingleses interesados en este tipo de actividad? Si no apoyamos el evento, se dejará de hacer. Es posible que necesite anunciarse un poco más para darse a conocer. A lo mejor el Gran Alacant Advertiser podría ayudarnos al respecto publicando una pequeña sección en la revista. Me daría pena ver que este mercadillo se dejara de hacer ya que en estos últimos meses he conseguido varias gangas! Saludos Valeria Haynes --------------------------------------Barry & Sandra, Por favor comentadle este problema a Loreto en vuestra reunión mensual. Teníamos un contendor de basura comunitario en C/ Noruega 22/5 que ha sido trasladado al cruce de C/Noruega 22 con C/ Bélgica 47 con otros dos contenedores, de manera que los tres estan juntos. Desde este cambio, las tres basuras tienen un buen uso, pero por desgracia el hueco que ha quedado en C/Noruega 22 sigue siendo mal utilizado por algunos vecinos ya que depositan allí su basura. Por lo cual nosotros tenemos que moverla para evitar problemas de suciedad. Por favor, ¿nos pueden devolver nuestro contenedor? Gracias, Saludos Tracey Loreto dice que el contenedor se movió porque no estaba nunca lleno, en cambio los otros dos estaban rebosando continuamente y por eso se ha trasladado el primer contenedor.
Loreto ha hablado con los de recogida de basura y se han comprometido a recoger y limpiar la zona de vez en cuando, no van a reponer el contenedor, tampoco recogerán bolsas de basura que se dejen de forma habitual, los residentes tienen que depositar su basura en el contenedor más cercano y no dejarla en la calle. Hablando de basura, ¿se acuerdan de las multas de 750€ que están siendo emitidas a quien no recoge los excrementos de sus perros y a quien deposite restos de jardín fuera de los contenedores? En los dos últimos meses han emitido un total de 7.000€ en multas. La decisión es tuya.
------------------------------------Para ayudar con el tema de los restos de jardín, el Ayuntamiento va a abrir un eco parque en Gran Alacant. Estará situado justo antes del faro, entre los postes de teléfono y los edificios municipales. En principio abrirá por las mañanas, se podrá pasar con el coche para dejar los residuos. Esperamos que con el tiempo la zona se expanda. -------------------------------------Hemos estado recibiendo algunos comentarios negativos sobre la atención de los recepcionistas del centro de salud. ¿Son sólo unos pocos casos aislados o hay un verdadero problema? Si quiere dejar un comentario al respecto puede enviarnos un email o llamarnos, la información está en la portada de la revista. ---------------------------------------Se han preguntado que está pasando con las obras en la estación eléctrica de la N332 (entre Gran Alacant y Santa Pola)? Iberdrola ha acumulado una inversión de más de 6millones de euros en la construcción del nuevo transformador de Santa Pola, lo cual les permitirá distribuir electricidad a aprox. 100.000 puntos de suministro en la zona. El Director Ejecutivo del dpto. de Energía de la Generalitat Valenciana, Antonio Cejalvo, visitó las obras de la instalación acompañado por la Diputada Encaración Mendiola, la Concejala de Infraestructura Loreto Serrano, el Director de Iberdrola de Valencia y Murcia, Francisco Raga y el Director Ejecutivo de la Compañía de la Comunidad, Julian Bolinches. La nueva subestación, la cual sustituirá el actual distribuidor de energia, está situada en el mismo recinto e incorpora tecnología de ultima generación que facilitará un incremento en la capacidad de distribución y un descenso en el terreno ocupado. Con los nuevos planes para Santa Pola está incluido un campo de golf, toda esta infraestructura es necesaria para el futuro. --------------------------------------El Ayuntamiento ha recibido un presupuesto de 1000€ para reparar los daños causados por el vandalismo a la
Las noticias en español en la página siguiente.
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fuente de la rotonda. El Ayto, intentará utilizar a sus trabajadores para mantener los costes bajos. --------------------------------------Hay más problemas referentes al vandalismo: últimamente hay jóvenes que apedrean coches, buses e incluso el tren turista que recorre la zona! Es una pena que los padres de estos idiotas no estén al tanto de sus actos para castigarles. --------------------------------------El trabajo en el mercado se ha inmovilizado durante un tiempo. Mientras tanto, sigue habiendo reuniones sobre los
fondos adicionales que requiere el proyecto, ya que los costes empezaban a sobrepasar lo establecido inicialmente. Esto ya se ha resuelto, y con suerte estará acabado antes de Navidad. --------------------------------------Hay una zona junto al colegio que se preparó como aparcamientos de coches, pero esta siendo usado como zona de paseo de perros. Por lo tanto hay malos olores y excrementos por toda la zona. ¡A ver si aplican las multas de 750€! ¡Más noticias el mes que viene!
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We are easy to find in El Altet. From Gran Alacant turn off the N332 signposted El Altet. Over the roundabout. Over the traffic lights and we are on the right, before the next roundabout.
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TS 295 WONDERFUL VILLA ON LARGE 635sqm PLOT. 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHROOMS, LARGE LOUNGE WITH OPEN DINING ROOM, FULLY FITTED KITCHEN, SUN LOUNGE, AIR CONDITIONING UNITS, LARGE SOLARIUM AND TERRACE. OUTSIDE, THERE ARE MATURE GARDENS AND A LARGE 10M X 5M SWIMMING POOL WITH ROMAN STEPS. A PAVED DRIVEWAY LEADS TO THE DOUBLE GARAGE. PRICE €349,000
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TS150 THIS HOUSE IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION, 3 BEDROOMS (MAIN BEDROOM HAS BALCONY AND EN-SUITE BATHROOM), 2 BATHROOMS PLUS SEPARATE TOILET, GOOD SIZED LOUNGE/DINER, LARGE KITCHEN, UTILITY ROOM, LOVELY GARDENS, SOLARIUM, LOVELY VIEWS, COMMUNAL SWIMMING POOL. PRICE REDUCED TO €189,000
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TS 298 WONDERFUL 2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHROOMS DUPLEX. OPEN LOUNGE/DINING AREA, GALERIA AND LARGE SOLARIUM. NICE FRONT. VERY SHORT WALK TO THE “CARABASI” BARS AND RESTAURANTS. COULD BE USED AS A COMMERCIAL PROPERTY. PRICE REDUCED TO 121,000€
TS 282 BEAUTIFUL VILLA ON THE FRONT LINE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH LOVELY OPEN VIEWS. 3 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHROOMS (2 EN-SUITE), GOOD SIZED LOUNGE/DINER, FULLY FITTED KITCHEN, PRETTY GARDENS AROUND THE VILLA, STORAGE SPACE, PRIVATE PARKING, LOVELY PATIO AREA AND SUN LOUNGE, AIR CONDITIONING AND CENTRAL HEATING. PRICE REDUCED TO 229,000€
TS 307 LOVELY 2/3 BEDROOM, 2 BATHROOM TERRACED HOUSE WITH VERY LARGE UNDERBUILD. LOUNGE/DINING AREA, TERRACE TO THE FRONT OF THE HOUSE AND A PRIVATE ROOF SOLARIUM. LOVELY VIEWS FROM THE SOLARIUM OF THE COMMUNAL GARDENS AND LARGE SWIMMING POOL. SHORT WALK TO BARS AND RESTAURANTS. MUST BE SEEN. PRICE 115,000€
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MONTEMAR BOWLS AND SOCIAL CLUB (Sponsored by Super Valu)
Internal Sunset League After eight weeks these are the final placings: First the team of Lynne & Colin Armitage and Harry Dobson who finished on 14 points. Second were the team of Val & Ted Hyman and Jim Ure who had 12 points. Third were the team of Babs & John Caiger and Jan Soars who also had 12 points but had fewer overall shots.
â‚Ź75 towards our charitable fund. The winners of the event were the team
Charity event winners from La Siesta, John & Mary Moss and Chas & Sheila Chorley, well played to them. Sunset League Winners Charitable Mini Tournament On Monday 17th September, we held a mini-tournament to partly sponsor Sheri Fletcher of Javea Green, who later
Sheri Fletcher receiving her sponsorship from Janet Gatward the club's Vice Captain this year represents Spain in Australia. A creditable sum of â‚Ź175 was raised towards her expenses. We also raised
Before the start of the above event a Spider took place and this was won by Denise Ashbury who received a box of chocolates.
Santa Pola Mixed Rinks Tournament. On Tuesday 18th September this four day tournament was opened by Lola Gadea the Deputy Lord Mayor of Santa Pola who are our sponsors for this
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Please visit our web site at www.montemarbowls.com for more info about our Bowls and Social Club. New members are always welcome.
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event. Lola, the Deputy Mayor, gave an opening address where she welcomed us all to this annual competition. She particularly thanked all those involved in
Guadalquiver river. Our second day was a visit to Cordoba. We were taken to the historical area where we visited the Jewish centre and the most awe inspiring Mesquite.
Last but not least our third day was very busy. In the morning we were taken to an equestrian centre in Jerez de La Frontera where we watched a dressage show. It is amazing how those large horses can be so dainty on their feet.
organising and setting up the event and hoped that all the competitors would enjoy the day and the facilities of Montemar bowls club, the Rincon and those of Santa Pola. Councillor Loreto Cascales translated into English. Social Events On the club's social side at the end of August, a sausage and mash evening was held by the Monte Mar swimming pool. This was a very enjoyable evening and the entertainer was brilliant.
At the beginning of this month about 50 club members also enjoyed a trip to Andalucia staying in a good hotel just outside of Seville. We had a day trip in Seville where I am sure the ladies enjoyed the many shoe and dress shops. Some of us had a bus trip around Seville and we ended the day on a boat trip on the
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In the afternoon we visited the Tio Pepe Bodega which was interesting and finished the tour tasting sherry. All in all a most enjoyable trip.
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WANTED for The Easy Horse care Rescue Centre
PLEASE REMEMBER After our initial deliveries to over 100 outlets, we do top up during the month at:-
“Euronics”,“Quicksave” and the “Phoenix Restaurant”.
The Easy Horse care Rescue Centre in Rojales are looking for support in the way of donated goods furniture, brica Brac etc. Or just want to give to this worthwhile charity. It was founded in 2008 with the mission of rescuing mistreated horses, ponies and donkeys in the Alicante region of Spain, Books, clothes, furniture, bikes, bric a brac and large furniture items can be collected
If you go to the website at www.easyhorsecare.net you can see the work these people carry out for the welfare of horses in the area.
Please contact Vicky for collection or donation of goods. Tel: 636 062 000
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If you help someone when they're in trouble, they will remember you when they're in trouble again.
HERE & ON PAGES 36 37 38 & 39 Welcome to the area of Gran Alacant that includes the ComMercial Centre. As you leave the N332 to come on to Gran Alacant this area is on your right. Our advertisers in this area are:COCINARTE, EURONICS, HOMEFINDERS, and on page 3 GRANNET
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The wife left a note on the fridge:
"It's not working, I can't take it anymore! Gone to stay at my mother's." I opened the fridge, the light came on and the beer was cold. I have no idea what in the hell she was talking about............ the fridge works fine. WOMEN, who can understand them?
NEW to GRAN ALACANT
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La Marina..La Marina..La Marina..La Marina..La Marina..La Marina
The DENTAL PRACTICE and CUTS R US are on the La Marina Urbanisation and Almarcha are in the La Marina village.
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Tel: 966 797 119 659 728 128
IN THE VILLAGE
Tel: 966 797 119 or 659 728 128
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Royal British Legion-Gran Alacant Branch BR 3606
The Gran Alacant Branch will now meet on the First Tuesday of the month, 1900 to 2100 Bar Sioux Restaurant. New members always welcome, you do not need to be ex-forces to join us.
The Royal British Legion spends ÂŁ1.25 Million each week on the Welfare of Serving amd Ex-Serving members of HM Armed forces, Partners and Dependents. Come along and support this very worthwhile cause and have some fun as well.
The next Branch meetings will be Oct 2nd & Nov 6th (AGM) at Bar Sioux 1900 for 1930 Further details from - Robin 96 669 5423 or Brian 639 917 971. Email secretarybr3606@gmail.com
My mate asked me: "What is the shortest race in the Olympics?" After thinking for a few minutes, I came up with an answer: "Chinese," I replied
THE GRAN ALACANT SHOPPING BUS
which drops off and picks up, all around Gran Alacant :-
Mornings start at 09.30 from shopping centre, and every 30 minutes until 13.30 ending also at shopping centre. Afternoon: Shopping centre from 17.30 to 18.30 From Don Pueblo 18.50 and finish at shopping centre a 19.00
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GB Olympic diving medalist Tom Daley arrives at Alicante airport.
One of our many readers, Margaret Yeates was on the same flight from Exeter to Alicante when Tom was also on board. Tom was on hand to sign autographs and have his picture taken. Well done Tom!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
and thank you Margaret!!!!
My Husband And I Divorced Over Religious Differences. He Thought He Was God, and I Didn't.
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TIMETABLE & ROUTE FOR THE GRAN ALACANT TOURIST TRAIN
DON’T FORGET every 3rd Sunday in the month all of the bargain stalls set up on the car park outside the Council Office in GA There is a Mass held at the library on Gran Alacant Every Sunday at 12.30pm
Hi to everybody in Santa Pola or in the Costa Blanca. More fiestas in October, but as the temperature, the atmosphere about fiestas is cooling down. Anyway you can still show your friends and relatives the parades in: Crevillent, Rafal, Planes, Callosa d’en Sarria, Campello and Calpe . There are also local fiestas in Jalon, Polop or pilgrimages like the well-known in Benejuzar “el Pilar” And the popular “ Abel Anton – Gran Alacant race on the 14th. This is all for now
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“Personal Trainer Alicante” Rich Draper Personal Trainer / Entrenador Personal 619420005 Movil 961138039 / 966181173 Oficina
www.personal-trainer-alicante.es
NINE PAGES OF BUSINESSES ALL SITUATED AT THE “CARABASI COMPLEX” (the bus and the GA train both stop outside this complex)
Pool Constructions & Repairs No Middle man. The worker is also the BOSS!
POOL PRICES 6 x 3 = €8,900 8 x 4 = €9,500 10 x 5 = €10,350
Viktor 66 3332 111 (Spanish & Russian)
Alex 669 397 896 (English)
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PHOENIX BAR
The in place to be........Tel: 966698364
All your Sporting Action shown Live Every Thursday is Quiz Night plus Open the Box
Full Internet Access with printing facilities.
“Coach trips booked all year round”
BAR OPEN every Day & Night from 1pm
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT OCTOBER 6th Singer/comedian ------------------darts, cards, dominos, games always available at the bar
New Years Eve Party
incl Gourmet Buffet and Entertainment with Justin Sane Tickets only 5€ each. Limited spaces.
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NEW OFFICE AT CARABASI COMPLEX
a subsiduary of Olimpo Construction & Reforms. open 10am-1pm and 5.30pm-8.30pm
Offering our services since 2005, now with the opening of our office, we want to be closer to you in Avda. NORUEGA 214, Local 25. CC CARABASI COMPLEX (next to the restaurant TRES BESOS)
Ofreciendo nuestros servicios desde 2005, ahora con la apertura de nuestra oficina, queremos estar más cerca de ti en Avda. NORUEGA. 214, Local 25. CARABASI COMPLEX (junto al restaurante Tres besos)
In our small exhibition you will find Kitchens, Tile, Blinds, Pools, LED Lighting, Air Conditioning, Balustrade, Mosquito nets, Gates, Solar Energy, Facade Cladding, Painting and MUCH MORE come visit. Maintenance: Pool, air conditioning, osmosis filter, houses and gardens.
En nuestra pequeña exposición podrás encontrar Cocinas, Azulejos, Toldos, Piscinas, Iluminación LED, Aire Acondicionado, Balaustrada, Mosquiteras, Puertas, Energía Solar, Revestimientos de Fachadas, Pintura y MUCHO MAS .VEN A VISITARNOS. Mantenimientos: Piscinas, Aire Acondicionado, Filtro de Osmosis, Casas y Jardines.
We carry out: • Masonry • Plumbing • Electricity • Carpentry • Pools • Kitchens • Air conditioning
Realizamos trabajos de: •Albañilería •Fontanería •Electricidad •Carpintería •Piscinas •Cocinas •Aire acondicionado
• Heating • Gardening • Solar Energy • Awnings • Painting • Metalworks • LED Lighting
Alex: 669 397 896
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•Jardinería •Energía Solar •Toldos •Pintura •Trabajos metálicos •Iluminación LED •Calefacción
Julián: 660 65 18 27 & Javier: 651 518 693
QUALITY PRICE AND SERVICE OUR GUARANTEE
TRADITIONAL BRITISH DINING AT ITS BEST. Aquarius food can also be served to you at neighbouring bars “Cork n Bottle”, “Next Door”, & “Oceans”
Wi fi - T.V. - Views - Printing - Air Con - Weatherproof outside terrace A rumour going around that Aquarius food is the BEST on the Costa. Well you canʼt stop people talking!!!
GOSSIP COLUMN
BULLETIN!!
As you know, we specialise in great Fish n Chips. But we now have something for everyone.
OLD FAVOURITES ARE BACK
IT’s BACK!!
12.30pm - 5.30pm See our NEW starters & desserts The FIRST and BEST Sunday Carvery. Choice of 4 meats, then eat all you want from our fresh vegetable counter. NEW ALSO served Angie’s Beef stew. PLUS the very popular TAKEAWAY
Liver & bacon, Sausage & mash, Stew, Bubble & squeak, Shepherds pie & more
PERSONAL ADS COLUMN WANTED 50 Hungry people
EVENING RESTAURANT gs from 5pm - Closed Sunday evenin 3 course set menus ALWAYS WATCH OUR BOARDS start at €7.50 for menu changes and news
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9oz SIRLOIN STEAKS served with chips or jackets, garden peas, onion rings and salad...€11.95
MAIN MENU
Fish n chips, Steaks, Smokey Mac, Gammon, Curry, Lasagne, Chilli, Vegetarian options, Childrens menu, and lots more
Fish n chips FU start at LLY €4.95 LIC ST EN OC COD, and PEAS be upon you always SE K D B ED AR FOR TAKE AWAYS AND ENQUIRIES
MAC’S ADVICE COLUMN
PHONE: 966 699 601 or see us upstairs at Carabasi
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PHOENIX RESTAURANT The in in place place to to be........Tel: be........Tel: 966698364 966698364 The
REAKFAST BBREAKFAST om 2.25€ frfrom 2.25€ Freshly --Freshly ooked, ccooked, ll English aall English roducts pproducts
FULL EVENING FULLMENU EVENING MENU Revised Wide range to Classic choose & Bistrofrom. menu Take away plusmenu now available NEW dishes for you to try.
Open from 10.00am till 10.00pm Everyday. Food served ALL Day & Night
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Tapas, Burgers, sandwiches omelettes, & snacks.
Christmas Lunch Menu Available with Bookings now being taken. New Years Day Lunch Carvery incl seasonal trimings – Book Yours Now
€7.90
ALIENS ARE COMING TO EARTH ON FRIDAY AND THEIR MISSION IS TO ABDUCT ALL GOOD LOOKING AND SEXY PEOPLE. YOU WILL BE SAFE, BUT I'M JUST EMAILING YOU TO SAY GOODBYE.
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Monday 15th October Come and join us to celebrate 966 695 830 our 1st Birthday. Complimentary food & Cava Music & Dancing with Tony Hall Fun starts at 9pm. ALL WELCOME FOOD AT MOLLY’S Choose from our popular steaks, ribs, burgers, chicken, RANCH STYLE SPORT All Major sporting events shown on BIG screen ENTERTAINMENT Wednesday to Saturday “Terryoke Experience” Sundays, music from 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s Opening times Monday & Tuesday 5pm til late Wednesday to Fridays 4pm til late Saturday & Sunday 2pm til late Food served till 10-30pm Terry & Linda would like to thank all their customers and staff, and friends for their support in our 1st year. Many thanks to Barry & Sandra at the GA Magazine.
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EAT IN or TAKE AWAY Open from 1pm
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ORIGINAL ITALIAN PIZZA’s EVERY DAY U SPECIAL MEN onion bhaji any curry from our menu with rice or chips 1/2 san miguel or glass of wine 10€
EVERY THURSDAY bruschetta ribs with chips & salad 1/2 san miguel or glass of wine 12€
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Money cannot buy happiness, but it’s more comfortable to cry in a Rolls than on a bicycle. Lady’s coffee morning starts Tuesday 09.30 till 12.00 h. and the Fatclub on Wednesday 12.30 till 15.00
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A recipe from
Sandra’s Cookbook
which you can read online at:- www.sandrascookbook.com compiled by Sandra Bonathan (not Sandra from this magazine)
Almond Ice Cream A pure white, luxuriously creamy ice cream. So easy, so simple and oh so tasty! Make sure you use a good quality almond extract. If you like, you can swirl in some chopped toasted nibbed almonds at the end but we like it smooth. Is it necessary to have a machine? Yes, I think it is, to get the best, smooth, professional result. If you like decent ice cream, a machine need not be expensive these days. Ingredients
1x 300g tub of full fat cream cheese. Cold milk (can be anything, full fat or skimmed) ½ cup sugar 1 tsp almond extract Method Empty the cheese into a jug.Fill the cheese carton with cold milk, add to jug. Add sugar and extract and gently whisk till smooth (just by hand with a small whisk or fork). Freeze in machine according to manufacturers instructions. Try not to eat it all by yourself...
www.sandrascookbook.com
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Tech Support: 'I need you to right-click on the Open Desktop'. Customer: 'OK'.. Tech Support: 'Did you get a pop-up menu?'. Customer: 'No'. Tech Support: 'OK. Right-Click again. Do you see a pop-up menu?' Customer: 'No'. Tech Support: 'OK, sir. Can you tell me what you have done up until this point?'. Customer: 'Sure. You told me to write 'click' and I wrote 'click''.
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Pets In Spain is a website dedicated to the re-homing of abandoned and unwanted animals on the Costa Blanca. Whether you are looking to adopt an animal, advertise an animal or if you simply want to know more about taking care of your pet in Spain, please take a look at our site. To view more animals for adoption go to: www.petsinspain.info If you would like to advertise an animal email: info@petsinspain.info When Linda was found someone had painted her body orange and daubed spots of black paint on top to make her look like a leopard. She is now fully recovered from her ordeal and has learnt to love people again. She is approx 2 years old, vaccinated and gets on well with other dogs. Call: 652 480 986 Betty is about 18 months old and weighs just 6 kilos. She is a very happy little girl and always pleased to see you. Betty would make a great family pet or even a great companion for someone that is on their own, shealso gets on well with other dogs, is vaccinated, chipped, and spayed. Call: 679 077 618
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Cross is about 10 weeks old and was found in the campo along with her brother Dumbo. They were both very thin and needed a lot of care but are getting on ok now and available for adoption.
Call: 659 274 573. Aragon is a really good-natured, lovable dog. He's a very handsome mix breed, approx 58cm tall and 2 years old. Friendly and trusting, he loves his walks and responds well to commands, and would make a great family pet. Call: 966 769 137
picture GALLERY LA MATERA restaurant in Santa Pola
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Last month we carried an article from the Farmacia telling us of new regulations. Below, we have information in changes to the health system out here in Spain, which the health centre has been good enough to supply us with. CONSIDERATIONS RD 16/2012 RD 16/2012 fifth final provision, Article 7, Section 5:
The nationals of a member state of the European Union or another State party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area will be required to apply in person to the foreign office of the province where intend to stay or take up residence or, failing that, to the Police Station, for entry in the Central Registry of Foreigners. Such request is OBLIGATORY and MUST be made within three months from the date of entry into Spain, effectively you will immediately be issued a certificate of residency which will contain the name, nationality and address of the registrant, NIE number and date of registration. Every citizen of a member state of the European Union or another State party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area have the right of residence in the territory of Spanish State for a period exceeding three months if:
a) You are a worker . b) Has for himself and members of his family, enough resources so as not become a burden on the social assistance in Spain during the period of residence and sickness insurance covering all risks in Spain .
Other conditions are:
- Demonstrate sufficient resources not to become a burden on the social assistance in Spain. - Demonstrate that you have health insurance ( this case it applies to pensioners of those countries that have an agreement with the Spanish State)
What has changed: - Previously being on the local census was enough to access the Social security System From now on to enjoy the benefits of the public health system it is necessary to hold the insured status, indicating Article 3 section 2 a) Being self employed person or worker paying into the the Spanish Social Security. b) Hold the status of pensioner Social Security system.
c) Being a recipient of any other provision of social security, including benefit and unemployment benefit.
d) Have exhausted the benefit or unemployment benefit and appear inscribed at the appropriate office as unemployed and not crediting the insured status by any other title.
e) In those cases that do not meet any of the assumptions previously established, persons of Spanish nationality, or some Member States of the European Union, European Economic Area or Switzerland, residing in Spain, and foreigners holding a permit to residence in Spanish territory, may hold the
status of ¨ insured ¨ providing they do not exceed a certain income limit. And not having an income beyond certain regulations. Then, who is affected by the RD?
- Foreigners not resident in our country, ie tourists and residents in these cases may have a European Health Card (EHIC), which in below is limited to periods of up to 6 months, and only entitles attention for life-threatening emergencies. - Foreign residents whose income exceeds the limit determined regulations.
- In both cases foreign retirees whose home countries have agreement with the Social Security (England, Holland, Germany, France, etc..), for example, the British government has an agreement that pays ÂŁ3,500 per resident and month, so the retired English resident has the same rights as the Spanish.
In short, any alien living in our country for more than three months, MUST apply for a residence permit, for which they must demonstrate: - They have private insurance
- They have sufficient resources to avoid being a burden to the Spanish State
The only exception to the rule are retirees whose home countries have an agreement with the Spanish State.
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NO BONES?? BONES! MY DOG ONLY EATS LOOKS GOOD, YOUR VET DON’T E? DON’T KNOW NUFFINK!
…THERE WILL ALWAYS BE A KNOWALL WHO FINKS IS MORE OF A VET THAN YOU.
ARE YOU A QUALIFIED VET? DID YOU STUDY A CAREER, AND SO ON?
I SWEAR IT’S REAL!!
I’LL TELL YOU WAT: I FINK MY HUSBAND IS A TO GROPER AND TRIESGHT ER. MOLEST MY DAU WAT SHOULD I DO??
SOMETIMES YOU FEEL THEY THINK YOU ARE A CATHOLIC PRIEST, DUE TO “CONFESSION SACRAMENT”
MMM, NO, BUT I DEFINITIVELY THINK HE LOOKS FUNNY. WHAT SHOULD I DO? SHOULD I GIVE HIM A QUARTER OF AN ASPIRIN, OR SWEET SOMETHING LIKE LORD!! THAT…?
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IS IT THE VET? LOOK, I’M CALLING BECAUSE MY TOBY LOOKS A BIT FUNNY…
BUT… HAS HE VOMITED? SOME DIARRHOEA? COUGHING? SNEEZING??
YES, HELLO…
THEY RING YOU AT LUDICROUS HOURS, FOR CRAZY LITTLE THINGS WHICH PROBABLY WON’T MAKE THEM CALL THE DOCTOR UNTIL SEVERAL MONTHS LATER, PROBLEM. EVEN IF IT’S THE OCTOGENARY GRANNY WHO IS SUFFERING THE
BEFORE YOU PUT YOUR HANDS ON MY KOOKIE…
NTLY: YOU WONDER CONSTA “DO THEY ASK THESE SILLY QUESTIONS TO THEIR DOCTOR, TOO?”
Comic strip taken from Madrid Small Animal Vets Association Magazine. “Standard English” translation and additional text by Sergio Reina Esteban col nº 747. Very special thanks to Mrs Maureen Ostins.
YEAH, RIGHT!
EAT BONES, YOUR DOG MUSTN’T VER Y BECAUSE THEY ARE DANGEROUS! PRODUCE AN MAY Y THE OBSTRUCTION, INTESTINAL BLAH, BLAH, BLAH…
YOU MAY SPEND AGES TRYING TO EXPLAIN SOMETHING, BUT…
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Tel: 966 698 569 Liliana Aldeguer Cerdán 793 English translation by Sergio Reina Esteban col 747
WHAT’S THAT? IN THE
In my previous articles I’ve shown you a few birds that need a close examination to positively identify them, many are Spanish specialities and quite rare back home in the UK, but here’s a nice and easy bird for you to look out for, there are usually a few pairs on the main pool in the Clot, and they are also well-known in Britain. There are more in Spain during the winter months as Northern birds very wisely come south for some sun, but they are present throughout the year as well.
It’s easy at first glance to realise why this duck is called a Shoveler, or Pato cuchara (Spoon Duck) in Spanish. You just cannot miss that enormous spatulate beak, which is a clever way of saying that it’s got a conk like a dinner plate, and by that’s the main reason for its success as a breeding bird – it is a very widespread duck indeed, and can be found on all Mark Etheridge continents except for Australia and Antarctica. It has very little competition in its feeding method, which is to use that beak to sift through the mud at the bottom of shallow pools and extract the small invertebrates that live there, as well as being ideal for just skimming the surface where flies and beetles dwell. The beak is equipped with small, comb-like structures called lamellae on the edge of the bill that act like sieves, which gives them an advantage over other ducks, with which they do not have to compete for food resources during most of the year.
CLOT?
My pictures show the male in all his finery, and the female – as is usual with most duck species – a rather insignificant brown bird that you could well miss if it weren’t for the size of her hooter and her bright orange legs. They don’t seem to mind each other’s facial adornments however, and a pair will stay together throughout the year, sometimes loosely associating with other Shoveler couples, but not in large flocks like other duck species. They are very quiet ducks unlike the common quacking Mallard, in fact they are quite undemonstrative altogether and even the male courtship consists of a simple bobbing motion of the head and some low-volume grunts, these probably as a result of the effort of waving that heavy bill up and down.
It is not an endangered species given the wide distribution of the world population which is about 4 million birds, but like just about every other duck species it is frequently hunted and there is also the danger of lead poisoning to these birds from discarded shotgun pellets. See you next month.
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FERAL (animals) FRIENDS OF GRAN ALACANT & nearby areas There are many Vet bills/animals in need. You can help by: Sponsor an animal for an amount per month or puntual donations.
GRAND PRIZE DRAW FOR X-MAS & 3 KINGS !!! Each Ticket (number) at 1€
This year we will have 4 to 5 Prizes, to be notified in next month´s magazine, in forums & different businesses of G.A. (Advance: one of them will be a 1 or 2 days Trip (Benidorm, Granada, Valencia, worth up to 95€) with & Sponsored in part by www.gandiatours.com. A Spanish X-mas Hamper, dinner for 2, etc.) Sponsored by different G.A. businesses. SPONSORS PLEASE CONTACT THE ORG. A.S.A.P. Note: Numbers sold will be back-stamped by the Org. There will be up to 800 tickets for sale.
FUND RAISING SALES:
This year we will most likely set up at the second hand market, by the Health C.& Library access area, which is every 3rd Sunday of each month. PLEASE ADOPT ONE OF THE ANIMALS RESCUED
Adult male rescued in acute urgency, very gentle - would you give him a loving home as he can´t stay in Vet Hospital any longer.
Due to lack of funds we are only attending extreme urgencies, please donate!!!! Foster Homes & Volunteers Needed. Litter, food & material accepted (except Generic Markets brand food. Aldi is OK). For info contact feralfriends.ga@gmail.com 697 574 199 (except Sundays)
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Take time to log on to these local Forums, to watch everyday discussions about Gran Alacant and the surrounding areas. Join in the general discussions, or just read and learn more about the area. There are direct links from these sites to our magazine website.
Gran Alacant Social Blog And Gossip Site ….. it’s like ‘Facebook’ but a little different. Just register (free), your account is then immediately activated and you will be logged into ‘Gasbags’. Gasbags Social Network provides you with an instant ‘Community’. Members can edit their profile, post events, news and gossip, send and receive private messages, create photo galleries and groups, invite and share with friends and a lot, lot more. LOG ON TO www.gasbags.us
Visit www.lamarinaforum.com for information, friendship and lots more - a social club in your home!
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FILL IN THE COUPON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE, WITH THE SECRET NAMES HIDDEN IN THE WORDSEARCH, WHICH ARE NOT IN THE WORD LIST. CUT IT OUT & TAKE IT TO LOS BELGAS BEFORE THE 20TH OF THE MONTH. ON THE NIGHT OF THE 20TH THE DRAW WILL TAKE PLACE FOR 2 winners, each to receive a free menu del dia at Los Belgas.
WORDSEARCH
Hairdressing
in Spanish & English THE HIDDEN WORDS ENGLISH & SPANISH FOR THE LOS BELGAS PRIZE IS....
--------------------------------------------------MY NAME & Tel no.
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SUDOKU
Difficulty rating: easy
To solve the puzzle each 3 x 3 box, each row and each column must contain all the numbers 1 to 9.
While the rules of this logic puzzle may be simple, there are numerous strategies to help you solve Sudoku. For hints and information visit www.sudoku.org.uk Difficulty rating: medium
DOODLE AREA
ANSWERS ON GRAN ALACANT MAP PAGE
Difficulty rating: hard
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A map to help you find places of interest, and the locaton of all of CARABASI BARS COMPLEX (DOWN THE HILL) *CASANOVA *PHOENIX RESTAURANT, *PHOENIX BAR *OCEAN 11 *MOLLY MALONE *YELLOW SUBMARINE *HISPANIA, *SANDHILLS *AQUARIUS *GOURMET *LOS BELGAS *SIMPLE SPANISH MORTGAGES *OLIMPO
PLAZA MAYOR
VET GA EXOTICS DARBYʼS CHIPPY EL RINCON & MONTE MAR TAVERNA TIMES SQUARE SAFFRON HOLE IN THE WALL RUMOURS
PROPOSED SITE OF THE NEW CHURCH
TOP-UP DELIVERY POINT Euronics
HOMEFINDERS /SOLEIL
SCHOOL
SEZAVU
THURSDAY M
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PETANC AND CHILDRENS PLAY AREA
5 1
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GA BOWLS CLUB
EURONICS ELECTRICAL
ALLOTMENTS
F.C. RENT A CAR COCINARTE GRANNET BOTTOM FLOOR OF THE GA COMMERCIAL CENTRE
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PROPOSED SITE FOR A NEW HEALTH CENTRE,
BLUE AREAS SUCH AS “SPORTS CENTRE” & BROWN AREAS SUCH AS THE “SCHOOL” are reserved for Council amenities, and are NOT for housing
CHIROPODY & PHYSIOTHERAPY
SUDOKU SOLUTIONS HARD EASY
MEDIUM
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our advertisers on Gran Alacant. Get your business on our map. PARK
TOP-UP DELIVERY POINT Phoenix
NOT JUST DESSERTS PATAGONIA no.2 STEAK HOUSE
DENTIMAR
MARKET
DRAGON 2
THE ONE PERSONAL FITNESS CENTRE
TOURIST INFORMATION
1 MAXCOOP SUPERMARKET 2 SUPERVALU SUPERMARKET 3 MERCADONA SUPERMARKET 4 MEDICAL CENTRE G.A. COUNCILLOR MUNICIPAL OFFICES LIBRARY 5 THURSDAY MARKET 6 POST OFFICE 7 SCHOOL
PETANC AND CHILDRENS PLAY AREA
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TOP-UP DELIVERY POINT Quicksave SPORTS CENTRE
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INNUENDO
GA farmacia
G.A. SERVICES & SOL COMPUTERS FRICANDO
THE CURIOUS CAT BOOK STORE
PATAGONIA no.6 STEAK HOUSE
IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Aquagest 24hr..(water co.)...902 250 170 Aeropuerto..............................966 919 000 Ayuntamiento-Gran Alacant. ............966 697 749 Alicante Bus Station...............965 130 700 Alicante Train Station.............902 240 202 Bomberos (Fire).....................085 Biblioteca (Library)..................966 692 773 Butano gas..............................966 672 222 Guardia Civil............................062 Guardia Civil............................965 411 290 Iberdrola..(electric co.)............901 202 020
Library GA............................ 966 697 110 Local Police...........................092 Local Police...........................965 411 103 Medical Health Service........966 699 081 National Police......................091 Red Cross (Cruz Roja)........965 416 936 Red Cross emergencies.....112 Rubbish collection.................966 693 955 Suma......................................965 292 000 Taxi sited at ALDI...................96 541 11 11 Telefonica..............................1004
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Santa Pola
Alicante
Alicante
Santa Pola
MORE INFO AT:- www.autocaresbaile.es
NEW TIMETABLE from 1st September 2012 to 22nd June 2013
Bus Timetables. Baile buses
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Sundays and Holidays
Saturdays
Santa Pola to airport from Mondays to Fridays
Sundays and Holidays
Saturdays
TILING SPECIALIST (your choice of tiles for the garden or house).
UNDERBUILD CONVERSIONS (you choose what you want. 1, 2, 3 bedrooms or just 1 large room for your own home cinema).
All types of BUILDING WORK undertaken
Coral & Serena terrace extensions. Bring your terrace foreward gives more room
Auroras & Albas Terrace extensions
FROM SMALL TERRACES TO LARGE EXTENSIONS
All work guaranteed! Give SOL a call on 606 818 442 or E-mail solbuilders@hotmail.co.uk