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August 2016
Issue: 9
Volume: XVI
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Costa Clida Chronicle Sales 619 199 407
DEAR READERS
As most of you are probably aware,

our office on Camposol B had to close
due to the lease on the property rented
by Holmes & Pegg ending and no
satisfactory solution could be agreed
between them and Masa. We have
managed to relocate and hopefully we
will be in situ very shortly. Compusurf
have very kindly said that we can
distribute any extra August magazines
from their office on Camposol B;
otherwise the distribution will be the
same as normal.
Please bear with us while everything is

sorted out and if you have any queries
about where and when to pay money
if you usually come into the office to
see Martine, please call either 619 199
407 or 618 451 798. Any calls made
to our landline 968 970 680 will be
diverted to 646 005 017.
When everything is finalized we will
put the information on the blog www.
costacalidachronicle.blogspot.
com/
and
the
website
www.
costacalidachronicle.com
We would like to welcome the following

new advertisers:
Welcome
Man With a Van
Oven Cleaning Specialist
PC Doctor
Welcome Back
Kidease
The Solar Light Centre
We have been asked to mention to

dog owners the importance of cleaning
up after your dog when taking it for
a walk. During this hot weather it is
even more important to keep the smell
and flies down. If you are prepared
and take a plastic bag and scoop with
you whenever you take your dog for
a walk it is easy to pick up anything
left behind by your dog and place it in
a nearby bin. There are some lovely
walks around, but many of these are
spoilt by thoughtless dog owners. Flies
are automatically attracted to faeces
and they can then land on us or food,
potentially spreading various diseases.
Flies love the hot weather and food, so
dog owners Please Pick Up.
On that note, we wish you all a fabulous
August!
From all at the
Costa Clida Chronicle
THANK YOU
TO OUR
CONTRIBUTORS
Alan Monk TV News
Clive & Rosie Palmer Exploring
Murcia
Dick Handscombe Gardening
George Mitchell Never a Dull
Moment
Ken Whettall Housing Update
Jane Cronin Learning Spanish
Jardineria El Milagro - Flower of
the month
Liz Edmiston Out & About
N332 Driving Information
Sara Millbank Ma Millbanks
Kitchen
Think Spain Spanish News
As is normal at this time of year a
few of the local businesses are taking

a well-earned break, so please dont
think that they have closed! They will
be open again in September. Bear in
mind that the coastal towns will all be
much busier during August as many
Spanish spend their holidays by the
sea, so your favourite bar or restaurant
may be a lot more crowded and noisier
than usual. The Spanish tend to eat
from 2pm for lunch and not before
10pm in the evening, so it might be
better to avoid those times if you want
to be served reasonably quickly.
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Old Farmhouses SL - August

Holidays
Our office in Fuente Alamo will be open
by appointment only during August, but
as we realise that some prospective
buyers like to take advantage of the
holidays to find a bargain property, we
will be available to arrange viewings on
618 407 779 or 636 529 085 or email
farmhouses@oldfarmhouses.es
Due to the end of the lease on the

premises and being unable to negotiate
with Masa, Holmes and Pegg have
had to close their office on Camposol B.
They are still very much in business and
are looking for suitable accommodation.
In the meantime they can be contacted
on the following numbers:
0034 968 199 290
0034 637 773 323
0034 637 773 332
Keep Your Cool This Summer and

Save 20% Off Cotton Bedding!
100% Cotton bedding will help you to
keep cool and have a comfortable night
of good restful sleep during these hot
nights. Wake up fresh with our ranges
of cotton quilt sets, sheets, pillowcases
and cool nights pillows. Quote Cool
Summer at checkout and save 20%
off all 100% cotton bedding products
and Cool Nights Pillow pairs.
*Only available at Yorkshire Linen in
Puerto de Mazarrn for the month of
August.
Tel 968 595 946
Tim at Kwik Fix has just returned

after completing a City & Guilds course
in the UK and is now fully qualified in
refrigeration and air-conditioning of
vehicles. If your A/C is not working
as well as you would like, contact Tim
on 968 972 006 or 634 317 310 to
arrange an appointment. Tim will help
you keep your cool whilst you are
travelling!!
We all know how hot it can be in our

kitchens during August, so spare a
thought for those in restaurant kitchens
and understand why Carole and the
Elliots team take a complete break in
August. They will all be back together,
with smiles on their faces, ready to
serve you delicious meals in September.
If you want to book a table for early
September, go to www.elliots.es or
call 968 158 499
Ken Sherwood Mechanics, would

like to point out that throughout
the month of August until the week
beginning 5th September, they will be
operating summer hours - 8am-2pm.
We apologise for any inconvenience
caused. Please book in advance for
our courtesy cars as they are always in
demand during the summertime.
We hope you all have a lovely Summer.
Thank you, Ken, Lindsey and Phil.
Tel 679 646 859
ISS are taking a well earned break

during August, but will be back to
"business as normal" on 1st September.
Wishing you all an enjoyable August.
See you in a month.
Solhuse Real Estate Agency realize

that post referendum sellers and
buyers alike have many questions. The
British economy has always maintained
its presence as a respected nation
across the world of commerce and a
predictable GBP drop will stabilize as
the political upheavals settle down to
business as normal. Many Brits have
chosen the Costa Clida as a favourite
holiday or investment destination, for
its guaranteed climate & access to and
from the UK.
Solhuse will provide free advice without
obligation, on strategies for marketing &
how to achieve a sale for your property.
Camposol Heating & Maintenance

SL (CHM)
Due to circumstances beyond our
control, please note that we are no
longer operating from our office on
Camposol B. It is however, business
as usual and all contact numbers
remain unchanged. We are reviewing
the situation and may seek alternative
space in the Autumn.
Call 968 199 184/Mobile 646 965
082/Teresa Hicks 619 483 778
Email camposolheating@gmail.com
Look out for the August special deal at

TJ Electricals on Camposol B. Buy one
of their special packages and get 20%
off the cheaper of the two items! They
are also donating 5% of everything
sold on Saturdays to charity. FAST will
benefit from this generous gesture for
the month of August.
Tel 868 181 121
For those with visitors this month,

Kidease hire cots, high chairs, car
seats, strollers etc for the younger
members of the family and even z-beds
for those extra visitors. They can meet
you at the airport (Alicante and Murcia)
with car/booster seats to ensure that
your journey is safe and legal.
The Salon on Camposol Sector C2 would

like to welcome Sharn to their team.
Sharn is a fully qualified beautician &
nail technician ITEC level 2 & 3. The
Salon offers all beauty treatments to
make this your best summer.
Please note that MABS Mazarrn do

not have a meeting during August.
There are no other events either, but
there will be plenty to advertise in Sept/
Oct.
Tel 690 230 538
Tel 691 916 717 for your appointment
MABS Mazarrn 620 422 410
Maura Hillen, Homeowners Champion,

Receives Honorary MBE
The
leader
of
an
association
representing
owners
of
illegal homes
in Andalucia
has
been
appointed
an honorary
Member
of
the
Most
Excellent
Order
of
the
British
E m p i r e
(MBE),
for
services
to
the
British
community
in Spain.
for more action to resolve outstanding

cases and to increase the legal security for
future buyers.
Maura Hillen MBE, president of AUAN,
said I am very pleased and delighted to
accept this award, not only for myself, but
on behalf of every member of AUAN who
has also played no small part in defending
the rights of homeowners in Spain, most
especially committee members, past and
present, and those that came before me
as president of AUAN. This award is a
recognition and vindication of their efforts
and perseverance as much as it is of mine.
Mrs Hillen is also Councillor for Tourism &
International Relations in Albox, Almeria
and a Deputy Mayor.
The award to Mrs Maura Hillen, an Irish

national, reflects her work as President
and spokesperson of Abusos Urbanisticos
Almanzora No! (AUAN), which campaigns
for the legalisation of homes in the
Almanzora Valley, where thousands of
properties mostly British owned - have
lacked a final habitation certificate since
they were built some 10 to 15 years ago.
Under Maura Hillens leadership, AUAN

which in English translates to No to Urban
Planning Abuse in Almanzora lobbies the
Spanish authorities at local, regional and
national level for the legalisation of homes,
to get them properly connected to water
and electricity, with mitigation of the costs
of doing so and information and support
for affected home owners. AUAN has
some 500 members, mostly British but
also Belgian and Irish nationals.
The British Ambassador to Spain, Simon
Manley, said Since 2008, Maura Hillen MBE
has made a tireless contribution towards
resolving the property problems that
affect thousands of British homeowners
in Spain. I am very pleased that Her
Majesty The Queen has approved this
honour, which recognises her dedication
and resilience. Under her leadership, AUAN
is a professionally-run, well-respected
organisation that has secured expert
legal advice and in turn proposed realistic
solutions to the Spanish regional and
national authorities. In March last year,
the Criminal Code was modified following
proposals from AUAN that judges take into
account that most owners purchased in
good faith, and that compensation should
be paid prior to any demolition. That was
a significant step forward in reforming
a legal system that AUAN argued had
failed adequately to recognise the rights
of homeowners or compensate for their
losses.
I know Maura intends to keep campaigning
Whilst I was in the UK recently I went into

a Christian bookshop to browse
I came across a DVD called War Room
and also a book of the same name and I
bought both.
I read the book first and was hooked, so
I watched the DVD which I found very
inspiring.
Did you know, or are you aware, that
prayer is a very powerful weapon?
This story teaches us how our prayer life
can be more effective in our lives. The
film is a compelling faith drama filled not
only with sadness, but also with humour. I
What Should I Do In Case Of A Car

Accident?
Summer is now here in beautiful, sunny
Spain. With temperatures soaring its a
great feeling, although a tad hot at times
for all expats that live and work in this
tranquilo environment; tranquilo that
is until the influx of tourists from many
countries around the world, especially from
Britain and the rest of Europe.
Now, more than other times during the

year, one needs to be even more careful
than ever on the roads. With all these extra
cars and drivers, who are perhaps more
used to driving on the left, an increase in
the risk of traffic accidents is inevitable.
1. Make sure your tyre pressures are
correct by checking them at least
once a month.
2. Check your cars radiator level is

topped up; the last thing you want
is for your car to overheat and have
to wait for a breakdown truck on the
edge of a busy motorway!
3. It is illegal to run out of screen wash,
so make sure this is topped up too.
4. Driving with flip-flops or shoes with
no back is not permitted.
5. All seat belts must be worn
and young children need safety
harnesses.
would say it is a must see film.

All of us have gone through difficult and
challenging times in our lives, maybe
through illness, loss of a job, rejection, or
the loss of a loved one. Who do we turn to
in these circumstances in all our dilemmas?
Well I would of course say prayer, or reach
out to ask someone to pray for you.
Of course you too could purchase this War
Room DVD which tells you everything you
would want to know about prayer and how
to pray. We would be more than willing to
let you borrow our copy.
not just Christians, but anyone who has a

need.
Do you need prayer?
Can we help you?
We meet every Sunday morning at the
Cultural Centre on Camposol B at 1030am. We serve communion each week.
We are registered with the Free Methodist
Organisation and have charitable status.
For any information please ring Pastor
Ralph Locke on 968 199 622 or mobile
618 720 181.
As a church we pray for many people;
6. Using mobile phones are a definite

no no, including texting, which is
probably worse than speaking.
Should the unthinkable happen, here are
some tips that everyone, from a new driver
to an experienced one, should remember in
the case of an accident:
a. Stay calm and wear the reflective
vest
b. Get to a safe area near the accident
scene, turn on your emergency
flashers and use the two triangles
at the front and rear of your vehicle.
c. Make sure everyone is okay and call
112, if necessary.
d. When it is safe, take pictures of the
vehicles involved, damage, road
signs, etc.
e. Get
statements
and
contact
information from any witnesses.
f.
Complete the accident report: write

down the other drivers licence
number, insurance details, vehicle
information and phone number.
Remember it has to be signed by both
drivers and reported within seven
days; If you need road assistance,
call immediately Liberty Seguros
Free Phone Number, 900 101 369,
where you will be attended in your
own language.
Liberty Seguros Car Insurance is tailormade with you in mind and is perfect for
Expats in Spain. It offers total coverage
to the driver and passengers in case of an
accident, as well as roadside assistance
from kilometre zero. It also includes help
with legal defence, bail bonds and even a
courtesy car as standard. You can select a
vehicle repair shop of your choice should
you ever need one and good drivers will be
rewarded with no-claims discounts of up to
65%.
Liberty Seguros brokers, with many
years of experience, can give you in-depth
information about the different policies on
offer and advise you on the best cover to
suit your family, be it in English, Spanish,
German, Dutch or Scandinavian.
With Liberty Seguros you will always
be in safe hands. With over 175,000
international clients and over 300 brokers,
Liberty Seguros is the leading expatriate
insurance provider in Spain, with a wide
range of products to protect all that really
matters.
So, call Liberty Seguros on 902 255 258
for further information, or visit
www.libertyexpatriates.es to find out
the name of your nearest broker.
Happy holidays!
Well, the summer is really here and it is

very hot indeed! Our dear ladies will not
be doing the Table Top Sale on Camposol
B until September. Most other charities
have done the same. In the meantime, we
are still collecting bric-a-brac in readiness.
We would also like to ask you all to sort
out any broken jewellery or odd earrings
you may have to donate. Our dear friend
Susan in Camposol is very kindly making
new jewellery and is very good at it!
Sadly, Arthur is now suffering from illhealth and is awaiting specialist treatment,
so for the time being we will have to
suspend the visits to the families in need
until his treatment is completed.
We
hope and pray this will not be too long,
Have you ever been?

Do you know?
Well, we are getting near the end, for

the time being anyway, of that great
topic the recent and undefined past
tense.
The definition doesnt exactly
trip off the tongue, but I hope that those
who have been reading these articles do
actually know what I mean which is an
achievement in itself.
Of course our first aim should always be
to learn Spanish that is of practical use,
so I thought we could tackle an everyday
kind of question using our new tense and
think about possible answers. Obviously I
dont know who you mix with or what kind
of conversations you have, so Ive gone
for a typical conversation gambit which
we might all say or be faced with at some
time.
Has estado en Inglaterra?
Have you been to England?
Has estado alguna vez en Gales?
Have you ever been to Wales?
Has visitado Madrid?
Have you visited Madrid?
Has visto la Alhambra?
Have you seen the Alhambra Palace?
These are the kinds of things we ask people
when we are getting to know them as we
try to establish common ground.
Of course there is another variation to
these questions which you will commonly
use and hear. In English it is Do you know
? Which in Spanish is Conoces ?
I might say to a Spanish person Has
estado en Inglaterra? or Conoces
Inglaterra? These two questions really
10
270 885. We will be at our church The

Olive Branch on a Sunday mornings from
10.30am-12 noon.
We will keep you updated and thank you all
for your donations and support. God Bless
our families and all of you lovely people
who help us on a regular basis.
Marge and Arthur
so for now, as we have no storage, we are

unable to take donations other than brica-brac ready for September. If you have
any donations, please contact us on 659
amount to the same thing.

Here we are using the verb conocer which
we have translated as know, but means
this in the sense of to be familiar with.
This is different from the verb saber which
means to know facts.
We can be familiar with places, people and
also tunes, films or books; all of which
would require the verb conocer, whereas
to know statistics, directions or any other
kind of information requires the verb
saber, as in that long-standing favourite,
no s (I dont know).
Going back to the question above about
Madrid, here are some possible responses.
This example is more realistic for us as I
know most of you have been to England
many times.
Has estado en Madrid?
Conoces Madrid?
S, he estado en Madrid.
Yes, Ive been to Madrid.
S, conozco Madrid.
Yes, I know Madrid.
Hace mucho fro.

Its very cold.
(Both statements are true, depending on
the time of year.)
He estado en la autova pero no he
visitado la ciudad.
Ive been on the motorway, but I havent
visited the city.
He estado en el aeropuerto pero no
conozco la ciudad.
Ive been in the airport, but I dont know
the city.
No, no he estado en Madrid.
No I havent been to Madrid.
No he estado nunca en Madrid.
I have never been to Madrid.
No conozco Madrid.
I dont know Madrid.
(Now for that essential phrase aimed at
improving diplomatic and
neighbourly relations!)
Pero me encantara visitar Madrid
algn da!
But I would love to visit Madrid some day!
He estado ah muchas veces.

Ive been there many times.
He estado ah una vez.
Ive been there once.
Jane Cronins Step by Step Spanish

articles are available as e-books at www.
janecronin.eu where you can also obtain
Janes Step by Step Internet Spanish
course.
He estado ah varias veces.

Ive been there several times.
Me encanta.
I love it.
(This is the diplomatic response when
talking to people from Madrid!)
Hace mucho calor.
Its very hot.
11
Id
just
spent a week
chilling
out
in a little
cottage
in
northern
Slovakia.
At 8.30am I
drove south,
destination
B a n s k a
Bystrica,
a
town
which
sits
in a valley
surrounded
by
the
Lower Tatra
Mountains.
With a population of around 75,000 it
seems smaller, especially in the centre.
Being wonderfully pedestrianised in the old
town, I parked my car a mile or so away
and headed through the narrow cobbled
streets to the main square which you see
here.
Founded
by
German
settlers,
its
architecturally easy to see that it once
belonged to the Kingdom of Hungary.
The central square oozes style, grandiose
buildings, traditional restaurants and cafs,
but my favourite building is the old rather
unassuming church at the far end of the
square. It dates back to the year 1303.
Remarkable!
During WW11, Banska Bystrica was at
the centre of anti-Nazi resistance in the
region. After fierce fighting, it was briefly
occupied by the German army, before being
liberated by the Red Army. Sorry, but it
sticks in my throat every time I have to use
that phrase liberated by the Red Army.
Theres a huge gleaming Soviet memorial
which actually stands at one end of this
12
picturesque square. Today, there are mixed

feelings about it, but its nowhere near
as controversial as the Soviet memorial
in central Budapest which I wrote about
previously.
the Black Forest. In 1993, UNESCO quite

rightly classified Banska Stiavnica as a
world heritage site.
I found myself a little caf and sat down

with my coffee/sticky cake and took the
opportunity to get myself back on-line for
the first time in a week. I trolled through
dozens of emails, more than half of them
junk, caught up on what was happening out
in the big bad world, the football scores and
took a depressing look at the stock markets.
Suddenly, out of the corner of my eye,
I noticed an old dear who was looking
somewhat disapprovingly my way. She
was screwing up her nose. Did I smell? No
cant be; Id had a shower before I left my
cottage that morning and had had a bath
every night. I shrugged it off, but it wasnt
until I left the caf later that I sniffed my
jacket and worked it out. I may have been
bodily clean but my clothes after a week
in a little cottage were saturated with the
smell of my open log fire. I was humming.
So what? I rather liked it. I smelled like a
mix of paprika and smoked cheese. Lovely!
I headed back to my hire car, double
checked my road map and then drove the
fifty kilometres to a town that I simply
adore. Banska Stiavnica, population
10,000. I first came here around ten years
ago and keep coming back.
The town was initially based on mining,

with the first inhabitants setting up camp in
the third-century BC. Through the centuries
it was populated primarily by Slovaks and
also skilled German settlers. Throughout
the late Middle Ages, the town became the
major producer of silver and gold in the
Kingdom of Hungary. With that industry
long gone, Banska Stiavnica which is
stuffed full of museums, traditional crafts,
churches and chapels, is a town known for
its rich cultural and historical heritage. Not
a Starbucks, Subway or McDonalds in sight!
I simply wandered the streets for a couple
of hours, with a smile on my face. It really
is exquisite and could so easily have been
hundreds of years ago.
Why do I like it so much?

Does it boast a load of exciting modern
stimulating things to do? Trendy bars
and full on night life? Most definitely not.
I simply love the chocolate box, almost
fairy-tale feel of this medieval town. It is
so very hard to believe it was once part of
communist Czechoslovakia. Its easy to kid
yourself whilst standing in its tiny cobbled
streets that youre in a Germany town near
I slowly walked the three kilometres to my

accommodation Id checked into earlier; an
idyllic rustic farmhouse on the outskirts of
town. Built in the 1800s its now converted
into a pension. Upstairs, my room boasted
wooden beams and lace curtains, whilst
later down in the restaurant I was served
up platefuls of hearty country-style food.
Pitch black and deftly quiet both inside and
out, I slept well that night.
In the morning whilst sipping a brew
from the comfort of my own room, which
joy of joys had its own kettle, I decided,
being in the vicinity, I simply had to go on
a visit. It had been a few years since Id
had the pleasure. A twenty minute drive
cross country, sits the spa village of Sklene
Teplice. It boasts its own, totally natural
underground thermal cave where the
therapeutic waters are 42C - Ill tell you all
about that next month.
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BBQ Recipes
Part of the Spanish experience is eating
outside and mainly food from the barbeque.
With the lovely weather and encouraging
the men to pick up the cooking tools, its a
relaxing way to dine. Below are a few more
of my favourite recipes and as ever are
easy to do with a little bit of preparation
so you can relax with your guests. I always
make my own burgers so I know exactly
what is in them and they taste so much
better than shop ones if I do say so myself.
I always fry them first to seal them which
will save them breaking up on the BBQ.
Below is also a sauce to coat the food with
which is very easy to do!
Buen Apetito
Easy BBQ Sauce
One Serving
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves of garlic
cup dark brown sugar
1 cup of tomato sauce
2 tbsp dark soy sauce
Salt and pepper
Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium
heat. Stir in the onion, garlic, brown sugar
and cook until onion is tender and sugar
has melted. Mix in ketchup and soy sauce.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and
simmer 10 minutes.
Honey and Mustard Prawn Skewers

3 limes cut into 8 wedges
3 lemons cut into 8 wedges
18 large prawns
2 tbsp clear honey
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 pinch dried red chilli flakes crushed
2 tbsp chopped coriander

2 tsp lime zest
2 tsp caster sugar
Finely chop the onion and crush the
garlic. Finely chop the white part of the
lemongrass then place in a large bowl
with the chicken, onion, breadcrumbs,
garlic, coriander, lime zest and sugar. Mix
together and then shape into burgers. Cool
in fridge for 1 hour before cooking on the
BBQ. Serve in a bun with lettuce, mint and
coriander.
Home Made Beef Burgers
500g minced beef
1 large onion
100g bread crumbs
1 egg
Mixed herbs
1 tsp tomato sauce
Beef stock cube
Mustard powder
Salt and Pepper
Olive oil
If using long wooden skewers for the

kebabs soak them in water for 20 minutes
first. Skewer the lemons, limes and prawns
on the sticks allowing 3 to 4 prawns per
stick. Mix the honey, mustard and chilli
flakes and pour over the kebabs and grill
for 3 to 4 minutes.
Lime Chicken Burgers
1 onion
1 clove garlic
1 lemongrass
400g minced chicken
60g white breadcrumbs
Chop onions and fry until golden brown. In

a large bowl mix together bread crumbs,
mince and cooked onions. Add salt and
pepper, mixed herbs and tomato sauce and
mustard powder. Add the stock cube by
sprinkling and mix in well. Finally add the
egg to blend and then make the mixture
into burger shapes. Fry in Olive oil for
about five minutes each side on a medium
heat and finish on the BBQ, this saves the
burgers breaking up.
Spicy Chicken
Buy 1 or 2 pkt of Fajita mix powder. Place in
a bowl and mix around the chicken portions
or legs, do not add water as the juice from
the chicken will make it stick to the skin.
Coat all over and leave to marinate if not

cooking straight away.
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An Alien Affair, An Alien Rescue & An

Alien Warning are three consecutive
books, in order of publication, that add up
to a SciFi Trilogy.
The author, Gordon Mackay, initially

started writing the first book whilst
studying with the Open University and
was in the Royal Air Force as an aircraft
technician. He worked on aircraft such as
the, Vulcan, Shackleton, Tristar, Nimrod
and Tornado. His chosen studies were
biology, medical & nursing. The older of his
two girls was born with a heart defect that
eventually ended her days at the young
age of twelve. Gordon earned himself a
BSc and is halfway to diplomas in both
Nursing & Psychology. Those University
subjects, and others - with his aeronautical
engineering knowledge, play a large part
in his published books. Together, they
add up to an action-packed, humorous,
romantic (with-adult-content) story of
alien-abduction and the imminent dangers
that threaten planet Earth, especially those
who live on it. The underlying theme of the
trilogy is alien-abduction and an action
packed storyline that makes it difficult to
put down the books.
Gordon resides in Southern Spain with his

wife, Phyllis, and are about to take up golf,
especially as both hail from St Andrews.
FORE!
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An
Alien
Affair
Scott,
the
hero in all
three books,
is abducted
from Skye.
He
has
a l r e a d y
been taken
several times
before, but
cannot recall
anything
about
the
previous
events.
He
has to fight
for his life as
well as that of the UFOs crew. The moon is
visited and another species, The Greys,
make an appearance that proves to be lifethreatening to the extreme. It ends with a
battle in space, but who will win, & how?
An
Alien
Rescue
The
story
continues
with
the
returningto-home
crew getting
abducted
by
the
Greys after
repositioning
Scott
back
to his wildcamping
site on the
Isle of Skye.
They
are
about to leave Earths solar system when
a Grey ship ambushes their ship. They
want the human, Scott, for their own
Earth-dominating plans and intend using
the abducted crew-members as bait to

trap him. Earth and Mars, plus travel to
a Mothership, is included in this bumper
book of rescue and courage. Martian
secrets unfold as the story progresses, as
does that of Earth.
An
Alien
Warning
Scott returns
to
Earth,
the
planet
he
once
referred
to
as his home,
but following
his
final
abduction
he now lives
happily
on
a n o t h e r
planet
in
a n o t h e r
s o l a r s y s t e m ,
many light-years away. He has a new
family and home, but his presence is
required back on Earth. He has to warn a
Government of forecasted disasters that
will affect every living thing on Earth.
Other previously abducted individuals are
carrying out the same orders to inform
other Governments. The Greys, however,
have their own plan to destroy Earth, by
re-enacting a surface-altering event from
the distant past. While this is happening,
several groups of radicalised terrorists are
planning to carry out their own heinous
acts of evil. Those who live on Earth are
unknowingly facing extinction on a grand
scale.
Gordons books are available as Ebooks
from www.amazon.co.uk & www.
amazon.es
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We hope youre having a good summer

and keeping your pets safe. Watch out for
those hot pavements and roads and please
dont take your dog out in the car if you
have to leave him in there. Remember
dogs die in hot cars!
As usual we have been busy fund-raising
and receiving requests for veterinary help
for your poorly pets and rather pleasing,
requests from the Spanish to neuter their
pets; a step in the right direction.
We have a lovely big girl this month. She
hasnt been ill, but had rather too many
litters for her kind owners to re-home.
They heard about us and sent us a quote

from the vet and this fetching photo of
Betty who has now been spayed with
help from MAMAS so she wont have any
more Romeos hanging around her house!
Can We Help You
Our charity was set up with two main aims:
The first is to try and ensure that animals
receive prompt medical help when needed
and do not suffer unduly. If you are finding
it difficult to get the money together for
some treatment your pet needs, please
contact us. We may be able to help.
Our second aim is to assist with neutering
so that your pets can have quality lives
without the worry of unwanted litters and
puppies.
If you have taken on or rescued a new
dog or cat and would like it treated please
contact us. We can also provide this service
where a feral population is getting out of
control and becoming a nuisance to you.
Again we can possibly help.
Donations
We welcome any donation large or small,
as every item has a value to us.
We are always short of smaller household
items and working electrical goods, so if
7,140.00 Boost For The MABS Respite

Room
On a hot sultry day in June a team of
intrepid MABS volunteers took their place
on the Tee at the Exclusively Peraleja
Charity Golf Competition.
H o s t e d
by
the
E xc l u s i ve l y
Peraleja SL
Bespoke
Properties
and played
at
the
Seveveriano
Ballesteros
designed
course
at
the Peraleja
Golf Resort,
Av i l l e s /
Sucina
the
boys made
a
valiant
effort, but sadly were no match for
the regulars. However, the substantial
BBQ afterwards soon made up for their
disappointment.
This annual Charity event has raised
thousands of Euros for many varied
charities and this year MABS Cancer
Support Group were invited to attend
and receive the proceeds.
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MABS would like to thank Chris and

Vee Hardwidge, Liz McReynolds, Nicola
Murdoch and Brenda Jubber for their hard
work in organising the event including the
fantastic auction and raffle. Thanks to the
staff in the restaurant, the golfers who
played in the competition and everyone
who came along to support the event
MABS are truly grateful to you all.
Exclusively Peraleja requested that the

monies raised at the event should be put
towards the running costs of the MABS
Respite Room which provides Respite
Care for patients who would benefit for a
little rest and relaxation following cancer
treatment or dignified end of life care when
a cure cannot be found.
you dont need it just drop it off at the

shop or Camposol.
Camposol Drop-off Point
Every Tuesday we are on Camposol B
car park 10am-12pm opposite the petrol
station. We can collect items from you
there or arrange collection if needed.
Furniture Sales
We advertise on Murcia Today under
MAMAS Resales, or check out our website
mazarronanimalmedi-aid.co.uk where
there is a link to show furnishings for sale.
Shop Location
The shop is in Puerto de Mazarrn, just past
the Mercadona/Lidl shopping centre. Go
down the hill past Consum supermarket.
Turn left immediately between Consum
and Oclock Bar. Drive up that road and we
are the third turning on the left (Calle San
Juan).
Please contact us if you need help on 666
186 037 or call at the shop.
Email
mazarronanimalmedi-aid@
hotmail.com
Were Here to Help
practical support to people who have been

diagnosed with cancer. Although legally
registered, MABS does not receive any
Local or Regional Government funding.
All the services we provide are paid for
through donations and fundraising events.
Volunteers are always needed in the Murcia

area Mazarrn; San Javier; Calasparra
and Fortuna. If you would like to find out
more, email us on mabsvolunteers@
gmail.com to find out more.
MABS Cancer Support Group is a

registered Charity providing help and
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What an amazing couple of weeks we

have experienced recently - days have
passed that have left many experiencing
the elation of being winners and of course
the downside is that just as many folk are
having to deal with the disappointment of
losing. From national populations to teams
and individuals, battles have been lost
and won and the winning and the losing
have brought out the best and the worst in
people. The reason is that everyone likes
winning and no-one likes to lose anything.
On the football pitch nations were fighting
for glory as France and Portugal battled it
out for national pride. At Silverstone on
that same Sunday, Hamilton and Rosberg
fought for those precious points to boost
their position on the scoreboard and Andy
Murray was also fighting hard to win the
Wimbledon Mens Singles title.
Post Brexit in the UK, millions are picking

over the bones of the vote to leave the
European Union, Political leaders are
rising and falling in the turmoil and the
uncertainty of the future ahead and in
reality no-one really knows what will
happen next as the UK and Europe enters
into uncharted territory. The winners are
celebrating and the losers are struggling
with their loss, trying to deal with the
bitterness that can so easily spring up in
our hearts when things dont go our way.
This is before the Rio Summer Olympics
even start, where again thousands of
athletes will try and prove that they are
the best in the world and that they are
winners and not losers.
How many times have you heard the words
spoken over you during your lifetime?
Never mind it was the taking part that
was the important thing. But every one
of us took part to win, not to lose!!
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Winning is in our make-up. Its in our

blood and if we are honest, we all want to
be on the winners rostrum receiving the
trophy and the victory crown.
Every day of our lives brings us the
opportunity to win or to lose. We make
decisions all the time that promote us to
the winners lounge or the losers shower.
Often the opportunity to go down the
track of winning or losing is outside of our
control when things like sickness affects
our lives. This brings other elements into
play and our winning or losing is not just
about getting well or not, its about how we
deal with the situation that has messed up
our lives, our retirement and our plans for
the future. The concept of losing but still
winning is hard to understand, but even in
times of desperate personal situations we
have the opportunity to climb up onto the
winners rostrum, raise that trophy high
in the air and crack open the magnum of
champagne!
In the Bible, our Christian lives are likened
to running a race and Scripture assures
us that all who run and finish that race of
faith will receive a glorious winners prize eternity with our Heavenly Father. Thats a
prize worth winning.
Sadly, many will miss out on this amazing
reward, because living a life of faith and
trust in God seems totally alien to the
majority living in this so-called modern
world. We trust absolutely in all of our
natural senses and do not need faith
when we can see, touch, hear, smell and
taste things, but to trust in God who we
cannot see; thats different. Faith is having
assurance and confidence in God. Its a
spiritual conviction of reality. I liken it to
a supernatural sense which enables us to
see the invisible things of God.
Why do we need faith to believe in

things we can see?
To stand and believe in faith that there is
a God who truly loves us more than we
can understand means that we have to
look past what our natural senses are
showing us and trust God with our lives
when we encounter situations where there
is nothing else to hold on to but Him.
The Apostle Paul, as he nears the end of
his physical life, writes in 2 Timothy 4: 6
8, For I am already being poured out
like a drink offering and the time for my
departure is near. I have fought the good
fight. I have finished the race. I have kept
the faith. Now there is in store for me the
crown of righteousness, which the Lord,
the righteous Judge, will award to me on
that day and not only to me, but also to
all who have longed for His appearing.
Have you got faith for the race of life?
Its a win/win situation for now and for
eternity. Dont just be satisfied with where
you are at. You could stay there forever!
Look forward and keep your eyes fixed on
the winning tape and your heavenly Father
will be cheering you on all the way to the
rostrum.
Find out more about living a faith-filled life
at Wellspring Victory Church, Puerto de
Mazarrn. We meet each Sunday morning
at 11am.
More info at
www.wellspringvictorychurch.com
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At the time of writing we are well into July

and whoever controls the heating knob
has turned it up to FULL! Temperatures
are approaching 40C, hot sticky nights
and tempers on edge on the streets with
ALL of Madrid at the coast! Hey - its only
six weeks and far more preferable than 3
months of cold, wet, ice and snow in the
UK.
New foster dog arrives this week our
third. Its hard to let them go, but we
know we are helping in a very small way.
Consider fostering if you cannot take on a
full commitment to a four legged friend.
I am not going to get into an in/out Brexit
debate, but just to say what a mess.
No plan, no leaders of government or
opposition. Europe must be smiling at the
utter mess.
TV News
Summer always seems to be a quiet time
for news and new developments in the TV
world, so rather than repeat the issues of
the last few months I thought I would try
to give a simple guide to UK TV reception
in Spain.
For domestic use there are three ways
to get TV signals to television screens:
normal TV antenna, satellite dish and
internet feed.
Satellite
transmissions
are
the
primary way to receive UK TV. Signals
are beamed up to a satellite and then
broadcast back down to earth to an area
called the footprint. In simple terms the
satellite transmission is pointed at a central
location and the further away from that
location you get the weaker the signals get
and the bigger the satellite dish is needed
to get enough signal to decode to a TV
picture. In the case of UK TV, the centre
of transmission is Birmingham and by the
time it gets to Southern Spain the signals
are very weak and hence the need for huge
dishes seen on many UK owned properties.
With the right equipment TV reception
is good. There are two satellite systems in
operation FREESAT and SKY.
FREESAT channels are uncoded and open
for everyone to receive, whereas SKY code
theirs and subscriptions, in one form or
another, are needed to open the channels.
The last way to receive UK TV is from an
internet connection. This is a relatively
new way to watch UK TV, but I predict it
will be the only way in 10 or so years time.
(Satellites just cost so much to build/

launch and maintain and the mobile phone
companies want the TDT frequencies used
at present for TV transmissions)
Internet TV is in its infancy and there are
lots of different ways to receive it, but as
a general rule, reliable inclusive packs will
cost a subscription. These need not be
huge, but the systems must be maintained.
One of the big problems in Spain is getting
a fast enough, reliable and consistent
internet supply. Improvements are being
made continually and it will come to all, but
not every internet supply is at present good
enough to watch TV.
Rainbow Satellites have an inclusive
internet TV package that is easy to use with
no computer or geek operator needed to
watch an inclusive pack of TV, films and box
sets.
That is a simple guide to TV in Spain. It is
a specialised subject, so if you are thinking
of installing a system, get a reliable expert
in to discuss both your requirements and
possible solutions.
Thats it for this month I am returning to
the pool with a glass of wine and enjoying
the reason I live in Spain warm relaxation.
Article sponsored by Rainbow Satellites
the company for all your TV needs in the
Murcia region of Southern Spain. Contact
us for free friendly advice.
Email rainbowsats@gmail.com
Tel (0034) 686 358 475
Our website www.rainbowsats.org has
some good basic advice on TV in Spain.
Spain has a nationwide digital TV service

with reception from a normal TV antenna
just like your TV antenna on your
chimney back in the UK where it is called
FREEVIEW in Spain it is called TDT. These
transmissions from transmitters dotted
all over the country have a fairly short
range (which is why we cannot receive

the UK signals and in Spain transmit some
20 odd TV channels BUT all in Spanish
no UK channels. Having said that TDT
does have dual language facility where if
a programme is bought in from abroad
and many are, including films, the original
language is available alongside the Spanish
dubbed version. If you just install TDT, you
will, most of the time, be able to find an
English language programme/film, but the
choice is limited.
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Bi-lingual
Evangelical
Church
in
Fuente Alamo
Do you ever wonder what us Christians see
in all this God stuff?
Do you ever ask yourself What have they
got that I havent?
Do you ever sit and think what it would
be like to have a personal relationship with
Jesus?
Doesnt something deep inside you
occasionally stir your curiosity and perhaps
tempt you to find out a bit more?
During our lives we strive to bring a
level of excellence to our job, our home
and whatever we do in our leisure time,
whether it is sport or maybe something
more creative. We plan for the future and
do our best to provide for our families and
those we love.
Many reading this article may think Well
Ive done all that. All Ive got to do now
Barcelona
My recent short break to Barcelona was
amazing, and fulfilled another of my
bucket list wishes; to visit the Sagrada
Familia.
The drive from the Mazarrn area is around

6 hours plus stopping time and we left at
6am, arriving in the village of Pontons at
1pm after a couple of quick coffee breaks.
I was staying south of the city, so to stay in
Barcelona itself, allow another 40 minutes
or so for the journey.
Pontons was a sleepy rural village of 482
inhabitants about 35km from Sitges and
55kms from the city, in the wonderful
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is sit back and relax, but there is a much

richer future awaiting you if you invite
Jesus into your life.
None of us knows what lies ahead and if
you travel alone, the road can seem long
and daunting, with little to look forward
to and few opportunities for excitement.
With Jesus alongside, the rest of your life
becomes an adventure, whilst bringing a
sense of calm that brings reassurance,
wisdom that brings confidence and faith
that brings strength.
Spending time with Jesus may change
your outlook on life and the way that you
see the world around you. It will make you
a happier, more joyful person if you let it.
The path to a personal relationship with
Jesus is not always easy. You may feel that
this isnt for you. You may be holding on to
guilt, bitterness, grief, resentment, anger,
green countryside close to the mountains.

I stayed in a suite in the rural Hotel el
Moli, which was basically a glorified hotel
room with double bedroom and one twin
bedroom with a bathroom and small
hallway.
The day before we arrived I discovered that
there was no kitchen, sending everyone
into a panic - we thought we were going
self-catering!!
un-forgiveness, disappointment; so many

things, but He understands. He loves you
and your brokenness can be used to bring
you into the intimacy with your heavenly
Father that your heart desires.
Maybe God is waiting for you to make
the first move.
The best way to get somewhere in life is to
find someone else whos going the same
way and join them. Why not come along
on Sunday morning? Youll be made most
welcome.
Our Sunday morning services start at
11.30am at C/Zorrilla No 7, Fuente Alamo.
For more information telephone Rachel
(English) on 618 963 976 or Pastors
Gins and Toi (Spanish) on 629 283 080
God bless you all.
rooms were, there was a top floor common

room for guests to use, complete with TV,
fridge and coffee maker, so things started
to look up from a beer chilling perspective.
Our first full day was spent visiting two of
the most famous monasteries in the area,
at Santa Creus and Poblet. The first visit
to Santa Creus was voted the best, with a
pretty village and several bars adding to
the score. The visit is approx an hour and
can be with or without a tour guide.
Luckily the camping spirit kicked in and we

bought an electrical cool box which would
plug in to car and mains and it became our
fridge for the week. On arrival we found
that in the old part of the hotel where our
Next was on to lunch in the mountain

town of Mont Blanc, a walled town in the
mountains. Here we enjoyed a stroll and
lunch in a wonderful restaurant for less
than 10 a head. Then we drove back for a
siesta after all that good food.
The whole area is very green and beautiful,
with traditional stone Masias scattered
across the countryside and rolling hills. If
you enjoy walking, eating good food, green
countryside, outdoor pursuits and culture,
then it is definitely the area to visit.
Liz Edmiston
OwnersAway
Property
Rentals
&
Management
Contact Liz on + 34 691 977 107
info@ownersaway.com
www.ownersaway.com
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World Water Week 28th August to 2nd

September
This important event in Stockholm is the
annual focal point for the globes water
issues. It is organized by SIWI. This year,
the theme is Water for Sustainable
Growth. It is also the 20th jubilee of the
Stockholm Junior Water Prize. In 2015,
over 3,000 individuals and close to
300 convening organizations from 130
countries participated in the event.
2016 is a critical year for addressing the

role of water in the post-2015 development
agenda. That agenda has been developed
through two pivotal events:
1. The adoption of the Sustainable
Development Goals (SDG) by the UN
General Assembly, charting the worlds
development course through 2030.
2. A new global climate agreement
adopted by COP 21 in Paris with important
implications for water related mitigation
and adaptation to climate change. 2015
was also the year of world summits on
disaster risk reduction and finance for
development. These events have profound
importance
for
water
development,
stewardship and management.
Experts,
practitioners,
decisionmakers, business innovators and young
professionals from a range of sectors and
countries come to Stockholm to network,
exchange ideas, foster new thinking and
develop solutions to the most pressing
water-related challenges of today.
Water is key to our future prosperity

and together we can achieve a water
wise world.
The 2016 World Water Week programme
consists of more than 140 events of
different formats and covering a range of
subjects. During the 90-minute convenor
events, the most relevant topics relating
to Water for Sustainable Growth
will be discussed i.e. Financing, 2030
Agenda, Integrity, Gender issues, Climate
Change, Energy, Sanitation, Food, Conflict
Resolution, Water Management.
Plant of the month of August is the

Citronella (cymbopogom citratus) par
excellence. Its strong lemon fragrance can
be used to keep away flies and mosquitoes;
something much needed at this time of
year.
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Informed by the World Water Development

Report 2016, the UN focused on water
and jobs at World Water Day in March
2016 as one of the key future water issues
- making a contribution to better the lives
of millions of people by maintaining and
creating meaningful jobs related to water
and wastewater development, service
provision, protection and management.
The World Water Week in Stockholm
will echo and follow up on the UN water
and jobs theme, but do so in the broader
context of sustainable growth and thus
directly and indirectly contribute to the
(proposed) SDG 8 to promote sustained,
inclusive and sustainable growth, full and
productive employment and decent work
for all. The theme will address sustainable
growth for all by focusing on inclusiveness
in terms of the societal and human
dimensions in all regions of the world.
The word Citronella describes the tropical

tree and fragrant grass, as well as the oil
that is extracted from the grass. Citronella
Oil is very popular around the world as an
all natural mosquito and tick repellant
and a number of sprays, candles, and
other products feature it prominently.
The
Citronella,
also
known
as
lemon grass, is well
known for its great
medicinal properties
as well as for use
in the kitchen, as it
is highly digestible.
Citronella
can
help with various
complaints
as
it
is
antispasmodic,
c a r m i n a t i ve ,
febrifuge, analgesic,
While the primary focus will be the water

for sustainable growth, World Water
Week will also follow up more generally
on the implementation of the water related
SDGs and the new climate agreement.
Firmly placed at the intersection between
policy, research and practice World Water
Week is also a natural place for exploring
new ideas and perspectives in the area of
water and sustainable growth between a
diverse set of actors.
Founded in 1991, the Stockholm
International Water Institute (SIWI)
provides and promotes water wise
solutions for sustainable development
in five thematic areas: water governance,
transboundary water management, climate
change and water, the water-energy-food
nexus and water economics.
In
June
2016
SIWIs
four-year
partnership with Botswanas Department
of Water Affairs, spanning from capacity
building to the development of a
water pricing strategy, was awarded a
certificate of excellence by the countrys
government. Botswana is a semi-arid
country set to experience increasing
water scarcity. In the capital Gaborone,
water restrictions have had to be
instituted because of water shortages and
national water agencies account for their
performance to stakeholders (such as
farmers associations, agricultural training
and research institutes, local councillors,
and mining companies) and incorporate
their views into annual work plans. It is
an unusual event participants interact
directly with the Minister and directors of
water agencies.
Information from
www.worldwaterweek.org
antiseptic,
astringent,
antibacterial,
antifungal and can be used as an
antidepressant, sedative or tonic.
Citronella can be found as a potted plant
during the summer months and it seeds
all year. The time to plant it out is in late
spring. The seeds can be planted in very
well drained soil in both the ground and
pots.
Organic manure is recommended and it
should also be fumigated whenever you
can and can be grown with plants that we
use in the kitchen. Citronella does not
usually want a lot of water and always try
to check the soil before watering, hence
the importance of good drainage where it
is planted.
By Jardineria El Milagro
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100 Years Helping Those In Need!
the UN. Lions are given consultant status

with the UN Economic and Social Council.
1956: The Detroit Lions Club gives 6-yearold Stevie Wonder a Christmas gift a drum
set.
1957: Lions launch youth programmes,
including the very successful Leo Clubs.
1968:
Lions
Clubs
International
Foundation (LCIF) established. US$826
million in grants awarded todate.
1917: Founded by Melvin Jones a Chicago

businessmen.
1925: Helen Keller charges Lions with
becoming knights of the blind in the
crusade against darkness.
1930: Lion George Bonham paints a cane
white with a wide red band to aid the visually
impaired.
1939: Detroit Uptown Lions Club
found first school to train dog guides for
visually impaired, starting dog
guides
programme worldwide.
1944: The Worlds First Eye Bank is
created in New York City. Today, most eye
banks are Lions-sponsored.
1945: Lions assist in drafting the United
Nations Charter, starting a lasting bond with
The 4 Pups these lovely babies are 5

months old. They were abandoned without their mother at 4 weeks old. From left
to right; girl boy girl - boy. They are
ready to travel within Europe.
1973: One millionth member joins.

1985: LCIF awards its first Major
Catastrophe Grant of US$50,000 for
earthquake relief in Mexico.
1986: Mother Teresa accepts the Lions
Humanitarian Award.
2003: Through Sight First, Lions and The

Carter Center record their 50 millionth river
blindness treatment.
2004: Lions raise US$15 million for South
Asia tsunami relief..
2007: The FT ranks LCIF as best nongovernmental organization worldwide to
partner with.
2010: The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
contributes US$5 million to the One Shot:
One
Life campaign, Lions raise US$10
million+ to support measles efforts over the
next two years.
2011: Lions help administer 148 millionth
dose of Mectizan to treat river blindness.
1990: Sight First project raised over $415

million dollars to help eradicate major causes
of blindness.
2013: LCIF partners with the GAVI Alliance

to protect millions of children from measles
and rubella. LCIF commits US$30 million for
immunizations, matched by US$30 million
from UK Government and Bill & Melinda
Gates Foundation, bringing the total to
US$60 million.
1995: LCIF partners with The Carter

Center, to combat river blindness in Africa
and Latin America.
2014: Lions launch the Centennial Service

Challenge, a global initiative to serve 100
million people around the world.
2002: Lions charter two clubs in China, the

nations first voluntary membership group
since the 1950s.
2017: June- now 1.4 million members in

200+ countries, ready to celebrate their
100th anniversary.
Winston
is a lovely,
middle aged
gentleman.
Winston
weighs
approximately
40 kilos and
at a guess is
part Pointer.
We think he
is about 6 or
7 years old.
He enjoys human company and just wants
to have his own person to love.
sananimal.org or whatsapp 676 276

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1987: Lions opened to Women Members.
You can keep up to date with all San Animal news and events by checking in on
our Facebook page San Animal Santuario or if you have a Twitter account, you
can follow us at @san_animal
Please find it in your heart to offer

Winston, Rosie, a puppy or any one of
our lovely woofers their forever home;
they so deserve it!
Rosie is about 4 months old. She and her
sister were abandoned next to a bin. Rosie is the little one in the bed.
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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@
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We have visited Bullas on many

occasions over the last 10 years and
have always found it both welcoming and
offering a variety of interesting things
to do perhaps the craft and artisan
market, the Zacatin, held on the first
Sunday of the month, the fascinating
Wine Museum, or the Museum now to
be found in the former house of one of
Bullas prominent citizens of many years
ago, Don Pepe Marsilla, to mention but
three. Today, Bullas is undoubtedly well
known for its wine, having obtained its
own Denominacin de Origen in 1994,
but what is the history of this small town
K n o w n
settlement
goes
back
some 5000
years when
Neolithic
(New Stone
Age) people
left remains
at
various
places
in
the locality.
S i m i l a r l y,
in
the
subsequent
Bronze Age,
there
is
evidence of the Argaric people, who then
dominated the south east of the Iberian
Peninsula. The Romans, too, left their
mark with the most impressive of local
remains from Los Cantos showing that
its inhabitants did not lack for luxury and
comfort a statue of the God of Wine
Bacchus.
When
Roman
control began to
crumble, Bullas and
its surrounds almost
certainly became a
depopulated frontier
zone
between
the
Byzantine
area
centred
on
Cartagena
and
the
Visigoths,
with their major
town and bishopric
at Begastri, just
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in the hilly interior of Murcia? Like so

many of the places in this part of the
world it is both diversifying and varied.
outside the present Cehegin.

When
the Moors invaded at the start of the 8th
Century, while the two towns of Mula
and Begastri are named in the Treaty of
Teodmiro of 713, nothing of significance
seems to have existed in the area
between. Indeed, it was only around the
10th to 12th Centuries that a settlement
developed at Bullas during a period of
prosperity for the region under the Moors.
On the dominant El Castellar hill to the
south of Bullas are the remains of a
Moorish castle of the time, with another,
small castle in the town itself. In the
mid-12th Century, there may have been a
collection of houses by this small castle in
the Plaza Vieja, together with a mosque
and nearby cemetery. Today, the only
remains of the castle are stone blocks
incorporated in houses in Calle Peseta.
In the cellars of some of these houses
are remains of the old town walls.
When the Christian Reconquest arrived

in the mid-13th Century, Mula was given
authority over Bullas, whose Arab
population joined an uprising in 1264.
Continued on page 31
The
19th
C e n t u r y,
h o w e v e r,
seems
to
have
had
more than
its fair share
of setbacks.
1801
saw
a
major
snowfall
decimating
crops
and
v a r i o u s
epidemics,
including
dysentery
in 1821, followed.
In 1855, in less
than 6 summer weeks, 120 inhabitants
died from cholera and another 163
from the same cause in 1885, when
the inhabitants of Mula tried to stop
the people of Bullas using the waters
of the Rio Mula in consequence.
In
1887, chickenpox, cholera and smallpox
killed over 400! Incredibly, Bullas still
continued to develop and in mid-century
was recorded as having 966 houses of
two floors, six mills and an olive oil mill,
four brandy factories, one tile factory and
two inns.
downs. At the beginning of the century,

vines were devastated by disease and
there was even a revolt against local
taxes in 1916-17, but the Caravaca to
Murcia railway began construction in
1922, being completed in 1932, although
it is now closed and its track a walking
and cycling route known as the Via
Verde. Bullas even became renowned
nationally when one of its sons, Diego
Flomesta Moya, was the sole survivor
of a battle in Morocco in 1921, but he
starved to death when he refused to
tell his Moroccan captors the location of
the Spanish cannons. He is said to be
the only Bullas native who has a street
named after him in Murcia City.
In the Spanish Civil War, Bullas was in
the Republican zone. Of the 2,000 who
were mobilised from the town, about
one-tenth failed to return. Subsequently,
the towns population fell by over 1000
between 1935 and 1940 with substantial
outmigration thereafter. It was in the
1960s that economic revival began
with a new drinking water and sewerage
system established. Since then, the path
has been generally upwards, even if the
first recorded royal visit in the towns
history, of King Juan Carlos, followed
the economic damage caused by heavy
snowfall in the 1980s! Today, agriculture
and especially the wine industry, remain
very important, but the economy has
diversified somewhat with numerous
local crafts also in evidence. Even so,
in very recent years, Bullas, like many
similarly situated places has found it has
a battle to retain its population given its
size, location and limited industrial base.
Thus, while the years between 1981 and
2011 saw a slow but consistent growth
from 9,666 to 12,244 inhabitants, the
period to 2015 has seen a reversal with
a fall to 11,753. However, this in no
way detracts from the towns charm and
offering to the visitor and it is well worth
a good look.
Part taken from Exploring Murcia
Bullas, by Clive and Rosie Palmer.
Clive and Rosie have written several
guide books on towns and regions in
Murcia which are available, from www.
lulu.com, or contact clive.palmer5@
btinternet.com. Exploring Murcia,
Days Out and Exploring Murcia
Cartagena are available to buy from
the Costa Clida Chronicle office on
Camposol B, Best Wishes (who also stock
other of their books), or phone Patti on
646 005 017
The 20th Century also had its ups and
Continued from page 30

Thereafter, Christian settlers came and
the Arab population disappeared, some
heading to the area around Granada which
was still under the Moors control. Along
with Caravaca and Mula, Bullas then
passed under the control of the Knights
Templar. If, in 1347, it was decreed that a
new castle should be built in Bullas, this
regrettably did not foresee the ravages
of pestilence which decimated the area
so badly, that even in 1593, only three
families were recorded as living in Bullas.
Things seem to have picked up in the 17th
Century with the population recorded
as 170 in 1660 despite the ravages of
plague and floods in mid-century. From
1444, Bullas had been under the control
of Cehegin, but gained its independence
in 1689, flourishing to the extent that the
population grew to around 3400 by the
end of the 18th Century. New buildings
were constructed at this time such as the
Church, the Town Hall and the Prison,
with perhaps no more than 25 families
being significant landowners.
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Bullas - www.bullas.es T: 968 652 244

Tues Market
The Wine Museum is hosting the exhibition
of Roman Amphoras with the Phoenician as
well as Ceramics Argricas (Bronze Age) from
the archaeological site of La Bastida, Totana.
There are magnificent reproductions made by
the pottery studio Hernndez Potters, the 7th
generation of this family potter, working the
clay in the purest traditional style, following
the techniques of their ancestors. Among the
works found, in addition to amphorae and
pieces argricas, are murals, rustic and wall
tiles, kitchen utensils, ornaments for patios and
gardens. Visit the Hernndez Potters at www.
hernandezalfareros.com
11.15am from La Baslica-Santuario De La Vera

Cruz.
Cehegn - www.turismocehegin.es T: 968
723 550 Wed Market
Begastri
The Archaeological See of Begastri is opened for
tours on Saturdays and Sundays at 10.10am,
11.15am and 12.20pm. Cost per person is 2.
You can see a video presentation followed by a
guided tour to see the remains of the Iberian
culture before the IV century B.C. The guided
tour on the 2nd Saturday of each month will be
in English.
Free Family Nature Walk to The Argos
Reservoir, from top to bottom on Sunday 27th
August.
Artisan Market (10am-2pm) Sunday 7th August

Free Guided Tour Sunday 7th August 11am
from Tourist Office
Bullas from 7pm for 50 minutes showing
important part of the local culture at the end
of the 19th century. You can see the faades
of the principal houses that were built in
this time and visit inside the clock tower.
Caravaca www.turismocaravaca.org T:
968 702 424 Mon Market
Free Guided Tour - Conoce Los Tesoros De
Caravaca De La Cruz Thursday 18th August
Taking its name from the hill beside a tiny

hamlet, the reservoir is surrounded by the
cultivated land of Cehegn. The walk is 5km, is
classed as easy and will take about 3 hours. The
meeting point is Explanada Centro Tecnolgico
del Mrmol. From there, drive your own car to
the start of the walk. Children under 14 years of
age must be accompanied by an adult. (No more
than two children per adult). Each walker must
provide their own drinks and snacks. The tour
will be in Spanish.
Christian Fellowship WELCOME HOUSE

A different way of doing church
https://sites.google.com/site/
casawelcome2013
Many of us know the experience of being

asked to take on a task that seems much too
demanding for us. Were afraid of failure, make
excuses.
Something Wonderful (Mark 3:1319)

Who, me, Lord?
Yes, you. Im calling you.
But what youre asking of me is too difficult.
I dont have the skills or the training. I cant
possibly succeed at this!
Abraham was old, Jacob insecure, Leah

unattractive, Joseph abused, Moses stuttered,
Gideon was poor, Samson co-dependent,
Rahab - immoral, David had an affair, Elijah
was suicidal, Jeremiah - depressed, Jonah reluctant, Naomi - a widow, John the Baptist
- eccentric to say the least, Peter - impulsive
and hot-tempered, Martha worried a lot, the
Sound familiar?
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Coto De Las Maravillas

The newly reopened Eco Park named Tourism
Activity Park Coto de las Maravillas offers
paintballing, horse riding, assault course, a
Quidditch pitch as well as many others activities
for all ages. There is also a campsite within the
park and refreshments are available in the bar.
The park is open throughout the weekends.
For entry at other time please telephone 691
200 353 for more information or go to www.
cotodelasmaravillas.com
Summer Activities
There will be many summer activities throughout
August. Please telephone 968 723 509 for more
information.
12th 15th August Fiesta in El Chaparral
14th - 19th August Fiestas in Canara
Both fiestas will celebrate with fair, concerts and
live music.
Santiago Leo
Cehegin Tourist Office
Moratalla www.ayuntamientomoratalla.
net T: 968 730 208 Sat Market
Tour of the Castle Saturday 13th August 12.30pm 2
Free Tour of Villa Santiaguista Saturday
13th August 11.30am/12.30pm from Tourist
Office (1hr)
Samaritan woman - several failed marriages,

Zacchaeus was unpopular, Thomas doubted,
Paul had poor health, and Timothy was timid.
The 12 men Jesus asked to be His apostles could
have offered lots of reasons why they were not
fit to serve. They were common men with no
special standing in the eyes of the world, yet
when Jesus called, they came:
When Jesus calls us to follow Him, Hes not
looking for the smartest or the strongest or the
most brave. He doesnt check our rsum, or
call our list of references.
Scripture is full of stories of women and men
who were used powerfully by God despite their
lack of experience or expertise. How about you?
Is God asking you to accept an assignment that
seems far beyond your comfort zone? Are you
afraid that you might fail? Are you afraid that
you might succeed?
Take heart those whom Jesus chose to be His
closest companions who carried on his work,
changed the world not because of themselves,
but because of the One who empowered them.
They were part of something wonderful.
Thank you for these thoughts taken from NIV
Womens Devotional Bible
If you would like to contact us regarding
anything we have publicised or may be planning
in the future, or just for a chat our contact
details are:
lynda.spain@hotmail.co.uk
derek.tycymru@talktalk.net
Tel 633 447 937
Welcome House can be found at 3A Campillio
y Suertes, Cehegin
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We wish to take the opportunity this month

to thank those people who have made
donations in order for us to achieve our goal
and help those dogs we are able to rescue
to find a permanent home. Also thanks to
all our volunteers who dedicate their time
in the shop and at the fund raising events
we hold throughout the year.
contact please contact Tony on 618 034

921
for forever homes for these puppies when

they are old enough to leave their mother.
Freya, the bitch we recently took out of

the Perrera because she was pregnant,
gave birth to 7 healthy puppies, (see
photo below). She and the puppies are
doing well and are currently being looked
after in our kennels, so we will be looking
There is a vast amount of paper work

involved, trips to the vets for neutering,
inoculations etc which takes time and
money. ALL monies we are able to raise
from our shop in Puerto de Mazarron and
our fund raising events including the Table
Top Sales at Nico and Sonias Bar from
11am on the first Saturday of the month
and Camposol A Commercial Centre every
Thursday go towards our cause. We are
always in need of good quality items of
bric-a-brac, clothing, furniture and bedding
to sell in our shop.
We had 7 dogs reserved to go to Germany

on Friday 5th August, but we hope to
have a few more dogs reserved by that
date. We would especially like to thank
the dedicated team who work with the
Mazarrn Perrera who not only prepare
the dogs for transportation, but comfort,
walk and generally look after these dogs
whilst they are in the Perrera. More dogs in
the Perrera are awaiting placements in our
kennels or with foster homes. As and when
dogs go to Germany we are able to take
more dogs out of the Perrera and prepare
them for transportation. If you can spare
a few hours a week helping our team to
walk the dogs at the Perrera to keep them
healthy and have some positive human
Nathan reminds me that I claim I am richer

than Bill Gates. While Bills billions cause
him all sorts of heartache I dont lose any
sleep over my wealth at all. Thinking about
our situation recently has nudged Carol
and me into getting a will - probably about
time and with recent world events; Trump,
Brexit and now Boris as Foreign Secretary,
Dads Armys Were all doomed springs to
mind, altogether giving us a sense of the
inevitable shortness of life.
The will form basically had the same
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If you have any items that need picking up,

eg several bags or large items, please call
Anne on 634 338 674
If you can dedicate some of your time
helping out in the shop please contact
Cathy on 639 604 628.
We thank you for your continued support.
spacing for the answers to each question.

The assets bit took a couple of seconds
and one line, but the beneficiaries section
was totally inadequate and we had to start
on a separate sheet. With eight children it
reminded me of the saying Where theres
a will theres a relative. By the way, each
of these eight have very sound arguments
for their being the only beneficiary, but
we have ignored that and are going to let
them fight it out, which is far more sporting
dont you think? Middle names, dates of
birth - Carol remembers these better than
me for some reason; also married names.

It was quite a chore.
Funeral plan, some life cover and now
the will! All that effort and while we are
arguably better prepared to leave this life
despite all these efforts we are not even
slightly prepared for the next.
Peter tells us that God In his great
mercy has given us new birth into a
living hope through the resurrection of
Jesus Christ from the dead, AND, into
an inheritance that can never perish,
spoil or fade. This inheritance is kept
in heaven for you. 1 Peter 1 v 3, 4.
Richer than Bill Gates without a doubt. I
wonder if Bill has prepared for eternity.
Have you?
You can find us on Condado de Alhama in
the Al Kasar Centre. Come and join us. We
offer something a bit different. Sit around
and chat over a cup of tea or coffee and
learn about God and what He can do for
YOU.
Further details, planned get-togethers and
opening times for the Christian Centre are
on the website http://open-door.wix.
com/open-door
For information of our events and be
added to our mailing list please email
opendoorgettogether@gmail.com
Christian Centre 615 543 106
Ken 646 705 403
Carol 655 141 721
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE We Help

People
We are ever thankful for the generosity of
people in the area. Your support enables
us to continue to help the less fortunate
whose lives are eased somewhat with not
only the food we provide for them, but also
the clothing, furniture, bedding and even
basic toiletries.
(type mad.mazarron in the search box at

the top of the Facebook page).
Last month we took delivery of almost 4000

kilos of food from El Banco de Alimentos
de la Region de Murcia (The Murcia Region
Food Bank) for whom we are authorised
distributors. This was gratefully received on
behalf of our clients and will be distributed
during the months to come. We currently
have over 200 people registered and we
provide over 60 bags of food every month
as well as other essential items.
Could we once again appeal for toiletries

such as toothpaste, shampoo, shower gel
and sanitary towels please? Baby wipes
and other baby products are also welcome
to enable us to give these items to our
families on our aid days. These items can
all be left at our various pick-up points and
donation bins. These are all listed on our
Facebook page mentioned above.
Both our shops are closing for the month

of August as the temperatures soar, but
our dedicated volunteer transport team
and outreach team are still working hard
as always. If you have any donations for
us, please call Badr on 603 389 006
Could we once again ask our supporters

and the readers of this article to LIKE us
on our Facebook page? News of all the
aid days, shop opening times, events and
photos can be seen there on https://
www.facebook.com/mad.mazarron
We were thrilled to be involved with the

Summer Fte on Camposol A where some
of our donated clothes were modelled
by the lovely ladies there. Many thanks
to Marge, one of our founding members,
for her on-going and truly indispensable
support. A great time was had by all and
Well the summer is truly here with high

temperatures and long sunny days, but it
has not stopped our regulars from coming
along and enjoying their morning at
Forget Me Not we must not forget our
volunteers, as we couldnt function without
them; a BIG thank you to all.
We would also like to take this opportunity

to thank Marjorie and Mike Drummond
who raised a fabulous 160 for Forget
Me Not from a Golf Tournament that was
held at Camposol Golf Club and also to the
Golf Club who donated 30 from their Quiz
Night.
The Forget Me Not Volunteers organised
a fabulous lunch to celebrate 4th July
when everyone took a little something
for the lunch table. Trevis Bar came up
trumps again and donated a tray of mixed
sandwiches and we send a big thank you to
Trevis; you are always so generous. This
was very much enjoyed by all.
Something we forgot to mention in last
months piece and I apologise for this,
which was to thank Age Concern and Mags
for letting us join forces in the festivities
at the Street Party of 1st June. It was an
enormous success.
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we raised some well needed funds too.

Well done to all involved!
Thank you to all our generous donators,

supporters and especially to our caring and
kind-hearted volunteers who give their
time selflessly in order to improve the lives
of others.
If you would like more information about
what we do, or would like to get involved
please get in touch via Facebook, email
madmazarron@live.com or call 634
357 137
Also, last but not least, thank you to the

Leos who have been volunteering over the
last few weeks and are doing a sterling job.
Again, if anyone feels that they could spare
a couple of hours on a Monday morning or
additional help on our Friday Table Top
Sale, you will be very welcome, or just pop
in for a cup of tea or coffee and see how
we work.
Forget Me Not meets at the Cultural
Centre on Camposol B 10.30am-1.30pm
every Monday.
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Noahs ARC
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Part I
Full of excitement and expectation and
after weeks of meetings and planning, the
famous five met up to organise the jam
sandwiches and pop needed before their
summer adventure.
Sorry, this is not Enid Blytons Famous
Five story, but the yachts, Lotti, Berti,
Ganty, Gemini J and Baltic Moon from
the SAMM Cruising Group with their 18
crew members and their cruise to Ibiza
and Formentera.
I n s t e a d
of
jam
sandwiches
and
pop,
Lotti packed
aboard four
trolley loads
of
water,
wine,
beer
and
food;
e n o u g h
for
four
people
on
a two week
sail.
With
each
crew
m e m b e r
bringing
a
frozen
homemade
dish
with
them, they
would only need to top up with some fresh
meat, vegetables and fruit mid-cruise.
Starting from 3 different marinas, San
Pedro, Torrevieja and Thomas Maestre
and because two boats had somewhat
inexperienced owner/skippers and crews,
the plan was to sail to Calpe on June 8th
and across to the islands on June 9th in
flotilla. Both legs are around 62 nautical
miles and about 12 hours depending on
the weather. Once on the islands each boat
could go its own way and meet up again
for a birthday celebration after a week and
then at the end for the return crossing.
Baltic Moon, restricted by the bridge
opening times at Thomas Maestre, left a
day early for Santa Pola. An early start was
needed for the others, so at 5am on the 8th,
Lotti, Berti and Gemini J left San Pedro
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and found a
favourable
wind which
gave a great
sail
until
9am
when
it dropped,
so
they
motored on
until
3pm
then a final
fast
sail
to
Calpe,
arriving
at
6pm.
62
miles at an
average
of
just
under
5 knots - perfect. Ganty had also left
Torrevieja at 5am, so arrived earlier and
secured a berth for the night, but there was
none for Baltic Moon, so she continued to
Morayra. The other three anchored behind
the Punta de Ifach Rock which turned out
to be a bad decision as nobody had any
sleep due to a bad swell all night.
5am the next morning was when the the

plan went wrong. Ganty called to report
their engine would not start and Baltic
Moon called with battery problems so
both were stuck for the day. Lotti, Berti
and Gemini J weighed anchor to find the
bay blocked by a large fishing fleet, but
managed to thread their way through
them to start their crossing. Oh the joys
of boating!
The highlight of the day was encountering
a pod of about 30 small dolphins or perhaps
porpoise, the largest group any of us had
ever seen. They spent 20 minutes playing
around the three boats, diving under,
swimming on their
backs and leaping
clear of the water; a
great experience. We
arrived in Cala Saona
on Formentera after
12 hours, had dinner
then crashed out
absolutely shattered
after
36
hours
without sleep.
Next morning, we
on
Lotti
inflated
the tender, fitted
the outboard, which
had been tested as part of our pre-trip

preparations and set off for Sabina town to
check the forecast and watch a Euro 2016
match. After 10 minutes the outboard
died and could not be re-started. I cant
remember which of the colourful names
we decided to call the outboard thereafter!
All three boats left at 4pm and had a nice
sail to Porroig bay on Ibiza for another
peaceful night. We heard that Ganty and
Baltic Moon had crossed during the day.
Saturday was another lazy morning then
we on Lotti and Berti had a great sail at
speeds of up to 6 knots to Cala Tarida,
passing through the channel between
Ibiza and the small Islote Vendranell en
route. Shortly after we arrived there was
a wedding on the beach, then around
8pm we saw how the rich and famous
live. A massive, metallic grey, super yacht
anchored across the mouth of the bay so
its helicopter could land on the helipad and
disgorge the owner. Ten minutes later the
boat left slowly and gracefully disappeared
into the dusk. Baltic Moon joined Gemini
J in Porroig and Ganty, whose crew had
traced the source of their engine problems
to a loose connection, went to marina
Bonifach in Ibiza town where there was
another wedding being held on the beach obviously a popular idea on Ibiza.
Sunday we two continued on to Cala Basa
and, with a calm sea, were able to slip
through the shallow channel between Isla
Conejera and Ibiza, arriving at 1.30pm
so some crew could go ashore to watch
the Grand Prix. We again were joined by
Gemini J and after it got dark another
super yacht was guided in to a safe
anchorage by its tender. Ganty stayed
in Ibiza town and Baltic Moon, with reoccurring battery problems went to San
Antonio marina.
On Monday we and Berti set out early for
Cala Salada where we, on Lotti, enjoyed
a Full English brunch. All boats, except
Ganty, made their way to San Antonio
marina during the day for the planned
get-together to celebrate the birthday of
Gemini Js skipper. After the meal the
adventurous ones stayed out to see some
of San Antonios infamous night life, rolling
home, no doubt due to the affects of being
on a rocking boat for a while, in the early
hours.
Tuesday Lotti left San Antonio to sail the
15 miles to Cala Portinatx, a really beautiful
little bay and meet Ganty who was coming
anti-clockwise round Ibiza. A very hard
sail beating into 18-23knot winds and 1.5
meter swells took 6 hours. Dinner, then
ashore to a bar for the skipper, but bed
for the crew as he had worked us so hard.
More photos can be viewed with the article
on www.costacalidachronicle.com
(to be continued next month)
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The Los Palacios group would like to say

a big thank you to all who took part and
endeavoured to make this, our first fte, a
huge success.
Most importantly we want to give an

enormous thank you to all of our generous
sponsors and to all of the volunteers for
working so hard on the day.
A very special Muchas Gracias to our
Ayuntamiento and Local Police for their
help and assistance and a very special
thank you to the sound engineer for his
hard work.
It was a very difficult, stressful event to

organise, but without the help given freely
by so many people it would not have been
possible.
To all our businesses, volunteers, stall
holders and acts who performed, a huge
This summer
at
Cavalli
is
already super
exciting.
Lois and Libby,
sisters
from
Hong
Kong, came
over for their
holidays with
their grandparents and
family from
Scotland
absolutely
desperate to
ride and be with horses. Lois had found
Cavalli Foundation Facebook page and
was thrilled to be here in the midst of our
great animal family. She and Libby are
now riding really well, but are also totally
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involved with Cavalli life, looking after the

ponies, feeding Little Miss Dottie who is
a favourite and generally enjoying themselves. They brought their cousins, Emily and Nieve, to a Cavalli Pony Morning
and they proudly performed for all, the
Carrousel they had learnt. The other Cavalli kids are dying to see Lois and Libby
again because they want to learn some
words in Mandarin!
We are so
happy
to
have our Belgian sisters,
Rani
and
Jade, with us
again. This
is their 6th
summer riding at Cavalli.
Both
sisters suffer
from a rare
disease and
cant
ride
at home in
Belgium because of studies, doctors visits and basically their illness, so Cavalli for them is
the best place on earth! Rani is planning
some amazing fund raising campaigns and
has asked to be a Cavalli Volunteer.
This years summer camps will be made up
of Norwegians, Swiss, Dutch, British and
Spanish kids - a truly international venue!
What about the horses!
Weve had our first summer colic. Sandros wasnt too good so out came our vet,
Jos. Lois was a perfect helper, whilst Libby lent a hand feeding the others. Happy
to say all are now well and looking forward
to meeting our summer visitors.
Very important item!
Veteran show jumper Said urgently needs
a home where he can be loose in a paddock. Said, now retired from show jump-
grateful thank you to you all.

From the Team at Los Palacios
Mia, Beryl, Harry and Alan
ing, is 24 and
has arthritis.
At the moment
hes
in box livery
at a riding
club up the
road
and
isnt
working at all
- the worst
scenario for
arthritis.
Hes gentle,
perfect with
children and
can still be
ridden quietly. If anybody would
like to adopt Said and give him love and
attention in these later years of life, or
even offer him a temporary respite in a
field until we can find him a permanent
home, please do get in touch. If he isnt
rehomed soon he will have to be put down.
Last but not least, a piece of advice
which I pass on from experience.
If your day starts off on a bad note and
you feel down, theres nothing better for
you than giving your horse a good groom
and having a nice ride together. You forget your problems and everything takes
on a new perspective. At Cavalli we have
some great horses and ponies just dying to
put a smile on your face.
The new Cavalli T-shirts have arrived but
theyre selling like hot cakes!
Contact us on Facebook.
Cavalli
META Riding Centre
Los Ventorrillos
La Costera de Alhama.
Tel (00 34) 636 172 198
infocavallifoundation@gmail.
Email
com
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Bruxism: (Grinding of teeth during sleep)

A sleep disorder treated by Dentists.
After calling for an appointment because
you think you need a filling the dentist may
take a look at your mouth and say: You
probably suffer from a sleep disorder.
You may have had headaches for several

years that you did not attribute to your
mouth which may be a consequence of the
disorder Bruxism. What gives it away is
a wear on your teeth possibly caused by
clenching and grinding your teeth, a habit
unconsciously performed whilst sleeping.
Usually, when I have to give a diagnosis
of Bruxism, patients look at me as if Im
crazy. The involuntary habit of grinding and
clenching teeth without chewing, affects
between 15% and 20% of the population.
People who have the condition of Bruxism
often also experience headaches and aches
in the muscles of mastication, neck, teeth
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sharpens as Hypertrophy prolongs time

and pressure.
and ears.
Why does Bruxism occur?
Even today we do not know exactly why this
disorder occurs, but we know that it has
multiple triggers. Mainly it is associated with
stress and sleep disturbances or somnias
and although these factors are unclear its
sufficient to say that the clenching and
tooth grinding are signs and symptoms
of part of a pathological entity. However,
this often happens in the same family; a
pattern of wear and squeaking persists
suggesting that Bruxism has a genetic
component although the investigations are
still inconclusive.
Does Bruxism happen when you grind
your teeth regularly?
The big problem with Bruxism is that
every time you press or grind your teeth
the active muscles of mastication produce
three situations:
Hypertrophy Muscles (increased muscle

size by increasing the size of their fibres).
This increases the force which they are able
to tighten, so wear and erosions on teeth
A break or crack in some muscle fibres

producing contractures in the shoulders,
neck or facial muscles causing pain and
discomfort.
The mandibular joint (between the jaw
and head) causes pain and sounds when
opening and closing the mouth. Dislocation
and ear disorders like Tinnitus may develop.
Clenching Your Teeth When Sleeping
If you push and grind your teeth during
the day this is primary Bruxism. If
clenching occurs whilst sleeping at night,
you will suffer secondary Bruxism at night.
Studies show physiology of sleep in order
to discover this disorder.
Bruxism is the relationship between sleep

physiology which is a topic for another
article. It is believed that an imbalance
between direct and indirect neural pathways
of the basal ganglia (a group of structures
linked to the thalamus-mass of grey
matter in the fore brain relaying sensory
information) occurs in the base of the brain
and affects co-ordination of movement.
In other words there are a number of
phenomena during phases of sleep that
end up generating tooth clenching.
Occlusion Splint
Treatment of Bruxism is an entity produced
by many factors. Today there is no
specific strategy to manage Bruxism, but
treatment is usually with the use of a splint
occlusion or occlusal plate. Originally this is
built as a device that is placed between the
upper and lower teeth to prevent or slow
down wear and abrasions on the teeth. It
places the jaw in a relaxed position, which
allows muscle recovery and Hypertrophy
resulting in a decrease in pressure.
The diagnosis and treatment of Bruxism
is simple. Remember, its always better to
be safe than sorry, consult your trusted
Dentist.
LG Dental, San Pedro del Pinatar/Indent,
Fuente Alamo
British Furniture Retailer DFS Comes

To Spain
Britains leading sofa expert, DFS has
opened a store on Spanish soil. Following
in the footsteps of many UK ex-pats, the
sofa retailer has set up home in San Javier
near Murcia on the Costa Clida.
DFS has taken over an existing furniture

retail business, housed in the exact same
spot, but has bought with it over 45 years
of furniture expertise. Theyve combined
their knowledge and passion for furniture
with the local experience of the previous
retailers management team to bring
quality and stylish furniture to the Spanish
market.
furniture, so if youre looking for full

furniture package solutions, to kit out your
whole home, or one-off pieces then DFS
could be the best place to start.
So whats the DFS difference?

Many of DFSs extensive range of sofas
are produced by their own design team
and made in their three UK factories and
two wood mills by local craftspeople. There
are hundreds of ranges, colours and fabrics
to choose from and they all come with a 10
year free guarantee on frame and frames
springs.
DFS has its own specialist delivery teams
covering the Murcia and Alicante region
who will install your furniture for you.
They can also provide quotes to deliver
anywhere in mainland Spain.
Our offer is simple: great quality

furniture at excellent value for money.
We are also able to offer people with a UK
residence our award-winning interest-free
credit, as we understand how spreading
the cost of furnishing a new home can help
makes things that little more comfortable.
Pop in and visit the store at Ctra de San
Pedro Pinatar 81, 30730 San Javier, Murcia,
Spain or visit the website
www.dfs.co.uk/spain
Tel 968 334 194
The store now offers a large range of
DFS Chief Executive Ian Filby says

Were delighted to have an official home
in Spain. Weve been helping expats and
holiday home owners to create homes in
Spain for a while now so its great to finally
have a showroom for people to visit.
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Espinosa, the president of the charity and

the committee of AFACMUR.
Local Masons Donate to AFACMUR

On 6th July the Luz De Murcia Lodge
presented a cheque to AFACMUR
(Asociacin de Familiares de Nios Con
Cncer de la Regin de Murcia) from the
money raised by the Past Master David
Searle and members of the lodge, during
his year in office.
We are extremely grateful for the donation

from your members. Please thank them
for their continued support; it is really
appreciated.
Paul Eburne responded on behalf of David
Searle, who was unable to attend, saying
It was a pleasure for the Lodge members
to be able to help such a worthwhile
charity.
The total amount raised was 3960 which

was split between HAH Help at Home
Murcia and AFACMUR, a charity helping
families of children with cancer in Murcia.
Pictured
are
Michael
Maloney
&
Paul
BREXIT was the main topic when Sara

Munsterhjelm, Vice Consul in Alicante,
visited ADAPT to give an informative
talk on the role of the British Consulate in
Spain.
High on the agenda were the concerns of

British Expats since the Referendum.
no need to
panic,
that
n o t h i n g
w o u l d
immediately
change and
certainly not
for at least
two
years.
While it is
impossible to
speculate at
the moment
S a r a
informed
us that the
S p a n i s h
P r i m e
Minister has said that he will respect the
outcome.
Concerns about Healthcare, Passports,

Residency, Work Permits and Spending
Power were addressed in a questions and
answers session and Sara, who has worked
for 8 years at the Consulate, explained to us
just what support can and cannot be given
by the British Consulate. She informed
us that advice can be obtained from the
British Consulate Alicante website.
Other items on the agenda were interesting
facts about the difference between the
British Consulate and the British Embassy,
Emergency Passports, Registering Births
and Deaths and Arrests and Imprisonment
in Spain.
Information on ADAPT association can be
obtained at www.adaptsanpedro.com
Sara reassured everyone that there was
Eburne, members of the Lodge presenting

a cheque for 1980 to Francisco Palzon
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A 51 year old man died on 15th July when

his light aircraft crashed near the San
Javier air strip near Cartagena. The plane
burst into flames and firefighters were
unable to save the man who had died
instantly.
Permission has been granted for Summer
Street Markets to be held in various areas
of Cartagena including Los Urrutias (Thur),
and Islas Minores (Fri) and Los Nietos
(Sun). These markets will be open from
9.30am-2pm until 15th September.
Treasure Hunt Salinas, San Pedro del
Pinatar until 31st August
Tues to Sun 9am-3pm
This takes place on the beach and dunes of
the National Park at San Pedro. Find what
gems are washed up by the sea.
Tel 868 049 941/692 925 970

Evening Lemon Colour Run in Los
Alcazares 7th August -15
Fun run getting covered in coloured paint
with musical entertainment and a T-shirt.
More information from Tourist Office. Los
Alcazares 9.30am-2pm Mon-Fri.
Free Cycling Tour of Los Alcazares
Friday 12th & 26th Aug - 8.30pm from
Sports Centre
More information from Tourist Office, Los
Alcazares.
Tel 968 575 756
Arqua
Archaeology
Museum
in
Cartagena open 10am-9pm until 15th
October. 3 entry.
Free guided tour of exhibits on Saturdays
6.30pm
Artisan Market at Santiago de Ribera
Stalls for this market are set up on the sea
front every evening from 7pm until 28th
August.
La Huerta y El Mar Festival, Los

Alcazares 13th 24th August Tapas
and Music and Artisan Stalls 14th-24th from
8.30pm. Tickets from 3 for main events.
Flamenco Festival at La Union 3rd 13th

August
Competitions for Flamenco Dance, Music
and Singing. Lots of bars and tapas. Entry
to the main attractions is by ticket only.
3rd August 10pm Preview Free
4th August 10pm Opening Speeches &
Performances from 2015 Free
5th August 11pm Manuel Cuevas & El
Cabrero 38/25/15
6th August 11pm Flamenco Cameron
de la Isla 50/30/20
7th August 11pm Flamenco Jos
Enrique Morente & Pitingo 50/30/20
8th August 11pm Flamenco Rancapino
Chico & Farruquito 60/38/25
9th August 11pm Singer Antonio Reyes
& Jos Merc
10th/11th/12th August 10pm Semi-finals
17.40 (32.30 for 3 nights)
14th August 10pm 60.20/33.40/20.50
For more information, go to the Tourist
Office La Union 10am-1pm Mon-Fri.
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Petition Calls for UK to Guarantee

Pensioners Healthcare
The Brexit petition on the UK governments
website calls for British authorities to
commit to healthcare arrangements for its
retired citizens living in EU member States,
including Spain.
The petition, which has only just been
launched, has netted 3,340 signatures, but
it needs 10,000 before the UK government
is obliged to respond and 100,000 before it
is required to debate the issue in Hansard.
It is gradually finding its way around social
networks.
Currently, in Spain, any British national in

receipt of a State pension from the UK or
over State retirement age is entitled to use
the medical services free of charge, with
prescriptions payable at discounted rates up
to a maximum of 8 a month. The British
government pays Spain 4,200 a year per
head to cover, or at least help towards the
bulk of, its pensioners healthcare in Spain.
Knowing they were covered by the joint
arrangement, few pensioners bought health
insurance when they moved to Spain. Whilst
insurance to fund private healthcare in the
UK meant better quality and quicker service
with no waiting lists, Spains health service
ranks second from top in Europe and waiting
lists are very short compared with those of
Britains NHS. Some have chosen private
health insurance so they can attend clinics
run by northern Europeans who are more
likely to speak English fluently, but those
who have never had the need and have
aged since they resettled in Spain know
they would be unable to afford prohibitive
premiums due to pre-existing conditions
suffered since emigrating or, even if they are
healthy, merely because of their age.
Non-pensioners from EU countries living in
most regions in Spain are able to access free
healthcare if they have been registered as
a resident since before April 2012 and earn
less than 100,000 a year.
Gibraltar Calls for Second Brexit/
Bremain Referendum
96% of its voters backed Remain. The
enclave is in talks with Scotland, since the
Chief Ministers of each say it is unfair that
their people should be forced out of the
single market and free movement agreement
without their consent.
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There are concerns about Spains continued

threats that the Rock would not be able to
enjoy free movement of workers unless it
agreed to joint sovereignty. The advantages
of being within the EU are enormous for
Gibraltars inhabitants. Gibraltar is exempt
from the Common Agricultural Policy
(CAP), the application of intra-state IVA,
the Customs Union and the Common Trade
Policy (CTP).
Gibraltar has been British for 303 years
and in 2002 the people living there
overwhelmingly rejected a potential joint
sovereignty agreement, saying they want to
remain British.
Petition Online For Government to Allow
Joint UK-Spanish Nationality to Brits
Following Brexit
A petition on Change.org is calling for the
Spanish government to allow dual nationality
to Brits living in Spain after 10 years of
residence. The petition, which gathered
over 3,000 signatures in its first two days,
points out that a Brexit could leave British
nationals living in Spain in legal limbo, which
may lead to many deciding they had no
choice but to become Spanish.
Although Spain allows dual nationality to
anyone from its former colonies including the
Latin American countries, the Philippines,
Equatorial Guinea, Portugal and Andorra,
citizens from anywhere else have to renounce
their nationality of birth in order to obtain
a Spanish passport. Britain, by contrast,
allows Spaniards living there to become dual
UK and Spanish citizens after five years.
To obtain Spanish nationality, applicants
need to have lived in Spain for 10 years
and take a cultural test, which covers brief
outlines of the political structure, famous
people, basic geography and day-to-day law.
The law on joint nationality could easily be
changed, since a new ruling last year means
that anyone, anywhere in the world, who
can trace their direct ancestry back to the
Sephardic Jews deported from Spain during
the Inquisition in 1492, is automatically
entitled to joint Spanish citizenship.
Barcelona Bans Segways On Seafront
Barcelona city council has banned Segways
and other similar vehicles from the seafront
until October 1st. The promenade between
the Hotel Vela and the C/ Marina is now
pedestrian-only. The
move
has
proven
unpopular with the
companies
which
hire
out
Segways.
They say they never
cause problems with
pedestrians on the
esplanade
because
they run guided tours
with
experienced
instructors.
Fines of up to 90 are
applied for offenders,
or to the hire company
if the user is not the owner, which also means

the companies will be liable for customers
behavior.
Riding these vehicles in a dangerous or
inconsiderate fashion - including breaking
the speed limit - will attract fines of up to
1,125.
It is not clear whether the seafront ban on
personal mobility vehicles also includes
mobility scooters, although some vehicles
may be allowed, but legal requirements such
as proper working lights and public liability
insurance are likely to be applied.
In Benidorm, mobility scooter hire firms are
now required to ask for proof of disability
before letting customers rent them and,
without this proof, only let them be used by
customers of a certain age.
Spanish Airlines Want To Scrap Passport
Control At Departure Gates
Airlines operating in Spain have urged the
Ministry of Transport to scrap the requirement
for passengers to show their passports or
national ID cards at the departure gates,
in order to speed up the boarding process.
They have also called for more human and
financial resources to be employed to make
searches, checks and general handling
quicker, especially at passport control where
queues tend to build up in summer.
Spain is one of just four countries within
the 26 nations in the Schengen zone, along
with Italy, Portugal and the Czech Republic,
where passports or ID cards have to be
shown at the boarding gates, and this slows
proceedings down by an average of five
minutes even on flights which are not busy.
Passengers flying into Spain from the UK,
however, would still need to show their
passports at the boarding gates and continue
to do so when flying from Spain to the UK at
passport control before exiting the building,
since Britain is not in the passport-free
Schengen zone.
Tuberculosis Outbreak At Castelln
Primary School
Three children in reception class have been
found to be carriers, although only one of
them so far has developed the disease,
according to regional health authorities.
Pupils were tested after a child was admitted
to Castelln General Hospital in May, where
he remains in isolation.
Eight In 10 Spaniards Seek Flexible
Working Hours To Spend Quality Time
With Their Pets
Four in 10 Spaniards take some of their
annual leave from work to spend time with
a brand-new pet and help them settle in and
as many as 80% have asked their bosses for
more flexible hours so they can have quality
time with their pets. A quarter of pet-owners
said they would even change their job to
ensure they could work their office hours
around their pet. 40% say they think of
their pets more often than they think of their
partners and actually love them more than
their other halves!
Ex-Servicemens
Ex-S
Servic
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ns
n
s Association
Assoc
As
ociation
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The
Mazarrn
Baha
Alpha
Leos have been keeping fit this month!
It all started with the normal kick about with
a football and has flourished into martial arts
and weekly tennis! Martial Arts classes take
place at Colina Roja with Jose and Tennis is
practiced at Marianos on Camposol A with
our very own Leo Leader Pete and the

always amazing Colin Thackwell and Ida
Halton. We are also very lucky and grateful
to have received a donation of rackets and
balls from the local tennis club. #LeoRoar
of 200 from the Los Palacios gardening

group.
Another
massive
#LeoRoar
The Leos continue supporting Forget
Me Not for a few hours every Monday
and are truly loving every moment!
Saturday 16th July the Leos set up stall in the

car park on Camposol A for the Los Palacios
Summer Fte. A fantastic day was had by
all, playing games, selling cakes and raising
money! We would like to say a special thank
you to the Leos that volunteered and ended
up covered from head to toe in raw egg! At
the end of the night we were given a total
The
Mazarrn Baha Alpha Leos
hold official meetings at 7pm on the
1st and 3rd Friday of every month at
the Camposol Cultural Centre. The
group is open to children aged 12-18.
For more information contact Bella Doyle
(Leo Club Advisor) at bellamandy@
yahoo.co.uk
The Hotel Playa Grande in Puerto de

Mazarrn was the setting for the second of
the four One Night In Vegas fundraising
concerts organised by the charity Helping
Hands for 2016.
Guests were treated to performances by

three top European Tribute Artistes, JJ
Jones (Neil Diamond), Andy Wood (Tom
Jones) and Simon Patrick (Elvis).
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Hosted by Sound and Lighting Engineer,

Malcolm Rushton, the event was a
complete sell out and included a fine Raffle
with over 20 prizes, many donated by
the charitys sponsors Furniture Plus. A
magnificent 1,516 was raised, all of which
will go directly to support the work of the
charity in rescuing, healing and re-homing
abandoned and ill-treated dogs. Helping
Hands also help people in emergency
situations wherever possible.
Helping Hands wish to thank to all those

who supported the event and are now
looking forward to their next event in
Mazarrn on 23rd September at Marianos
Restaurant, Camposol A featuring the
amazing Bella Luna, tickets for which are
now on sale at Mister Print or Furniture
Plus.
The third of the One Night in Vegas
concerts takes place at the magnificent
Valle del Este Golf and Spa Resort in Vera,
tickets for which are already selling fast.
Further information can be obtained by
calling Linda on 634 456 701.
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I read this and smiled. Its about three

people trying to come up with a definition
of success.
expects us to succeed. He gave Adam

instructions and the only way failure could
enter his life was if Adam disobeyed them.
The first said, Id consider myself a

success if I could talk personally with the
Pope in the Vatican.
There it is: success is obeying God!

What has God told you to do?
If youre still not sure, ask Him.
Stay in His presence until He tells you.
The second said, Id consider myself

a success if, while talking with him, his
hotline rang and he ignored it.
The third said, Id consider myself a
success if, while Im talking to him, his
hotline rang and he answered it and he
said, Its for you!
What Would Success Be For You?

God equipped us to be successful and He
Tiger is 4
months old
and we have
been looking
after him for
3 weeks. We
rescued him
from serious
neglect.
He
came
to our door
bleeding and
in a very
poor state, so we took him from his Spanish
owner, who was happy to be relieved from
the responsibility of caring for him. He
would not even consider veterinary care
or incur any expense necessary as a result
of his accidentally losing three of his toes.
His treatment by Happy Pets is complete
and he is learning well to manage with
his disabled
foot.
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Here are 2
cuties
Icle
and Pickle,
two
little
girls
about
2
months
old rescued
There are no secrets of success. Just

do these three things and youll succeed
anywhere:
(1) Speak His word over your life.
(2) Think about it constantly.
(3) Obey His instructions.
If you do, youll be a success at whatever
you do.
time and you are thinking of taking that

first step again, then please come and join
us. You never know you might like it. A
warm welcome waits.
August Services on Sunday @ 1030
Calle Sobrija 2248, Sector D, Camposol
7th Songs of Praise
14th Holy Communion
21st Morning Prayer
28th Holy Communion
Anyone wishing to contact the church,
please call us on:
English Branch 665 302 019
German Branch 968 978 961.
If you havent been to church in a long
from Gypsies. They have had their first

vaccinations and been wormed. They are
really sweet little girls.
Sally is a
lovely little
girl of approx
4
months,
housetrained
a
n
d
vaccinated.
She is great
with
other
dogs, walks
well
on
and off the
lead and is
housetrained
- a perfect
little pet.
Mimi
a
stunning
Pointer mix
girl
was
abandoned
at the Golf
Club in a
fruit box with
her brother
Snoop Dog
who has found his forever home. Mimi is

a lively girl and would suit a family who
like to go walking. She is good with other
dogs, on and off a lead and is approx 3
months old. She has been vaccinated.
Maddison
will be a big
gorgeous
boy.
He is
a great dog
who
loves
to play. He
looks
the
part without
b e i n g
aggressive.
We rescued
him
from
the Perrera
because he was too lovely to leave behind.
Maddison would suit an energetic family.
He is fully vaccinated, micro chipped and
neutered.
All adoptions would be subject to a home
check. If you are interested in any of
these lovely dogs please call Sue Jones on
649 302 281
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Hi Shirley here with the latest report.

This year The Welcome Group is taking a
break until September. You can still contact
Rosemary for further information on future
events; details at the bottom of the page.
the stalls, stall holders, Kath and Ang

for looking after the entrance tickets and
Brian for taking all the photographs. The
entertainment was provided by Terry J who
soon had everyone up dancing and singing
along.
In June we had The Ladies Day which was

held at The Club House, Camposol. There
were 160 ladies who had a great afternoon
and thoroughly enjoyed themselves with
an excellent buffet and superb bar service.
The Fashion Show, clothes provided
by Age Concern, MAD and MABs, was a
great success and there were plenty of
bargains to be bought afterwards. Thanks
to Pat Hankinson for doing a brilliant job
compering and keeping the models in order.
Thanks also go to Yvonne for organising
www.welcomegroupspain.com/.
The 6 course meal, which included wine,
beer and water, was excellent and served
very promptly. The music was provided
by Rob Sweeney, who did a very good job
and soon had nearly everybody dancing (I
couldnt as I was too full!) All too soon the
coaches arrived to take everyone home,
tired, but having had an enjoyable evening.
Next Book Swaps are on 6th & 20th
September at 10am, when you can
exchange books, jigsaws and magazines.
This is held on Camposol B, in the old ICA
centre on the dual carriageway.
We also had the Summer Ball which was

held at The Hotel La Cumbre in Puerto
de Mazarrn. I think this was the best
one held there so far. Over 200 people
attended, the majority wearing their best
bib and tucker, as they used to say. The
room and tables looked as lovely as ever
in pink and white. The views from the
terraces must be some of the best locally
and this is where the champagne reception
took place and where the photos were
taken. These photos can be viewed on the
Welcome website
Next Petanca game is on 7th September at

2pm in Marianos courtyard, Camposol A,
Camposol. Price 1. For further information
ring Les on 968 131 880 or Rosemary on
620 105 179.
Next Welcome Meeting is on 3rd
September, 2pm at Marianos when tickets
will be on sale for:
September Dance on 22nd featuring for
the first time in the area, Ges Rogers Union
Gap. These tickets are selling fast at 10
Chicken and chips 5.
October Dance on 19th featuring Vice
Verse Her. Tickets 8.
Chicken and Chips 5.
November Dance on 16th featuring the
Starbeats. Tickets 8.
Chicken and Chips 5.
New Years Eve with 3 acts, Rob Sweeney,
Christine and Terry J. A night to celebrate
with your friends. Includes an excellent
buffet. Tickets 20.
All events take place at Marianos,

Camposol A unless otherwise stated.
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Future Trips
September 12th-16th 5 days/4 nights.
Valencia 1 night, Barcelona 3 nights; both
on a B & B basis. Price includes excursions.
375 pp.
4
days/3nights
November
3rd-6th
Benalmadena and day trip to Gibraltar on
HB basis 200 pp.
November 24th-28th 5 days/4 nights Madrid
City centre, includes day out to a Palace
and Valley of the Fallen, a Day at the Races
and Shopping on Black Friday. B & B basis.
350 pp.
Nearly all trips are fully booked, but
Rosemary does have waiting lists as
cancellations do occur.
Please contact Rosemary on 620 105 179
Email
welcomegroupspain@hotmail.com,
www.welcomegroupspain.com/
Facebook welcomegroupspain
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Answers on page 98
Why is it so important?
If you do not make a will the inheritance
process will be much longer, complicated,
expensive and in the worst scenario, your
inheritors will need to start proceedings.
The Tax Office will require more official
documents to complete the inheritance
process.
Your inheritors will also need more legal
assistance to take care of these matters
while they are suffering your loss.
In addition, there is a new European
regulation regarding these matters that
increases the importance of signing a
will. This is the UE Regulation 650/2012
which came into force on 17th August
2015 that states if you are living in Spain
permanently the Notary must include a
clause in your will saying that you choose
your national law as the applicable one to
your inheritance process. It must be noted
that this regulation affects everyone even
if you made a will before this regulation
came into force.
What should I do if I have signed
my Spanish will before this new
Regulation came into effect?
You need to check your will to see if you
stated to choose your national law in
your will. If you can see this clause in
the document you can relax; your will is

completely effective in Spain. However,
it is more than likely this clause does not
exist in your will and you will need to sign
a new one to include this clause.
If I have not chosen my national law
as the applicable one to my inheritance
process, how could this affect me?
It is strongly recommend that you speak
to a Lawyer as soon as possible. They will
expertly check your existing will to check if
you have chosen your national law or not.
If it is not there and you wish this to be
added, they can arrange for you to amend
your existing will.
We can deal with your situation in your

behalf. We are expert lawyers who are
used to dealing with these matters. If you
find yourself in this situation and you would
like us to check you will for you, please
contact us. If you need more information
on these matters, please call and make an
appointment. Always make sure you deal
with certified lawyers who are a member
of the BAR.
Corral & Alcaraz Law Firm
Lawyers, Barristers & Accountants
As you may know, the British (for

example) regulation and the Spanish one
are dissimilar. The main difference is that
the Spanish must follow the legitimacy
rules, while if you are British, you are free
to name as heir the person(s) you choose.
It means that if you have not chosen your
preferred law and you are married with
children and you have named as heir your
husband/wife in order he/she will be the
whole owner of your property, you should
know that this is not going to happen after
your death. According to the Spanish
law, your husband/wife only can use the
property (he/she will have a life interest
on the property), but the children will be
the owners in equal parts. As a user of
the property, your wife/husband cannot
sell the property or modify it without the
agreement of all the owners.
The situation is more complicated if you
want to leave your assets in Spain to
a friend, or just to one of your children.
That is not possible in Spain. A relative
will always take president because of the
Spanish legitimacy rules, so unless your
relative renounces in your friend/childs
favour, your will wont become effective.
Important
Matters
You
Should
Consider Before Signing A Spanish
Will, Even If You Have An Existing Will
It is likely that you have never thought
about making a will when you are
considering buying a property in Spain.
Your focus is probably more on buying
the correct property at the right price
and enjoying all the benefits of living in
the sun. However, if you buy a property
in Spain you should bear in mind that you
will need to make a will regarding your
Spanish property. This is vital, not only for
you but also for your inheritors.
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Condado de Alhama market is on

evenings from 6pm, just outside
security gate beside Al Kasar.
dont excite me too much but I
my way over for a roast chicken!
Saturday
the main
Markets
do make
have the rate of 15 for adults and 12 for

children aged 4 to 12. There is also have a
bus from Condado on Thursdays priced at
10. Diversity can now issue electronic
tickets for these.
Our fiesta is on the weekend of 13th to

15th August. We have tried in vain to get
a programme but its normally a good
weekend!
If you are crazy enough to play golf in

this heat, the Alhama Signature Course in
Condado is the jewel in the crown and sorts
the men from the boys. There are many
places to enjoy a drink and watch the sun
going down including The Condado Club,
The Clover and Skye Bar and Pizzeria.
Terra Natura Water Park and Zoo

Diversity offer the cheapest tickets by
selling the group rate. You dont need to
travel with the other families, but you can
Loneliness should I fail.

I have seen the face of terror; felt the
stinging cold of
Fear; and enjoyed
The sweet taste of a moments love.
I have cried, pained and hoped ..
But more of all, I have lived times others
would say
Were best forgotten.
At least someday I will be able to say
That I was proud of what I was
A Soldier!
By Mike Edmans
Soldier
I was that which other did not want to be.
I went where others feared to go
And did what other failed to do.
I asked nothing from those who gave
nothing,
And reluctantly accepted the thought of
eternal
In the event of a medical emergency on

Condado phone 112 then security mobile
0034 629 101 672, who will guide
ambulance to you. Security now have the
defibrillators from the old CPR team.
Please be organised and know where your
passport and EHIC card are.
If the patient has pre-existing conditions
write them down - Google into Spanish.
Have medication nearby that the patient
takes.
The majority of the time security and the
ambulance crew will not speak English.
Be Prepared!
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Roman Catholic Church

We are in St. Josephs Church (El Saladillo),
near Camposol and Mazarrn Country Club
urbanizations (exit 17, RM 3 motorway).
Schedule of Masses:
Every Saturday: Mass is at 4.30pm (in
English)
Every Sunday: Mass according to the
extraordinary form (in Latin) is at 4.30pm
Schedule of Confessions:
Saturday from 3.15-4:20pm
request).
(also
on
How St Francis, Walking One Day With

Brother Leo, Explained To Him What
Things Are Perfect Joy
One day in winter, as St Francis was going
with Brother Leo from Perugia to St Mary of
the Angels and was suffering greatly from
the cold, he called to Brother Leo, who was
walking on before him, and said to him:
Brother Leo, if it were to please God that
the Friars Minor should give, in all lands,
Benefits of Having Pedicures

Ok so Summer is finally here and its time
to bare our feet after their being squashed
into boots all winter.
a
great
example of
holiness and
edification,
write down
and
note
c a r e f u l l y,
that
this
would not be
perfect joy.
A
little
further
on,
St Francis
called to him
a
second
time:
O Brother Leo, if the Friars Minor were
to make the lame to walk, if they should
make straight the crooked, chase away
demons, give sight to the blind, hearing to
the deaf, speech to the dumb and, what
is even a far greater work, if they should
raise the dead after four days, write that
this would not be perfect joy.
and provides nail care and foot and calf

massage. If youre not changing your toe
nail polish regularly you may miss a toe
nail fungus hiding under your old chipped
polish.
1. Receiving a regular pedicure can

help to detect early signs of corns,
bunions or infections.
2. Clipping, cutting and cleaning of
the toe nails prevents them from
growing inwards, which can cause
infection.
3. The elimination of dirt and bacteria
from your feet will also prevent nail
diseases, disorders and foot odours.
Oh dear! I hear you say. You might have
dry skin, unkempt nails and chipped polish.
Well all this can be rectified with regular
Pedicures, which include other benefits to
make you feel lighter on your feet.
A Pedicure is a cosmetic treatment for
the feet and toe nails, that cleans your feet
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Shortly after, he cried out again:

O Brother Leo, if the Friars Minor knew
all languages; if they were versed in all
science; if they could explain all Scripture;
if they had the gift of prophecy and could
reveal, not only all future things, but
likewise the secrets of all consciences
and all souls, write that this would not be
perfect joy.
After proceeding a few steps farther, he
cried out again with a loud voice:
O Brother Leo, thou little lamb of God!
if the Friars Minor could speak with the
tongues of angels; if they could explain
the course of the stars; if they knew the
virtues of all plants; if all the treasures of
the earth were revealed to them; if they
were acquainted with the various qualities
of all birds, of all fish, of all animals, of
men, of trees, of stones, of roots, and
of waters write that this would not be
perfect joy.
(to be continued)
attractive feet.
5. The most enjoyable part of the
pedicure is the massage as this
helps promote circulation and helps
relieve tension in the calves and the
feet.
6. A good pedicure can be very
relaxing and helps relieve stress
and can be therapeutic.
Pedicures are a great way to provide
basic care for your feet and vital to our
overall health, so come on ladies and gents
treat your feet.
4. Exfoliation or removal of dead

skin cells prevents the cells from
accumulating and causing bunions
or corns. The removal of dead skin
from your feet, especially your
heels encourages new cell growth
which creates smoother and more
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Toby
is
an
8 month old
Podenco/Maneto
cross.
His
build is small
and long like a
Daschund
and
he wont grow
any bigger. He
is good with
other dogs and
children,
very
friendly and in
excellent health.
Alice
is
an
a d o r a b l e ,
friendly
little
pup,
she
is
around
5
months old and
is great with
other dogs, cats
and
children.
She
is
very
affectionate
and
will
be
small/medium
size when fully
grown.
Panda is around 2 years old and is a

sweet, affectionate little girl who weighs
just 7 kilos. She is great with other dogs,
negative for Mediterranean diseases and
has been sterilised. She could do with a
garden that has a little shade as she is
albino and the sun is bright for her eyes.
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Little Luis is
around 9 weeks
old
and
was
found
covered
in fleas, had
ear mites and
conjunctivitis.
Hes been to
the vets and is
now fighting fit
and ready for a
new home. He is
good with other
cats and dogs and loves a cuddle.
Call 645 469 253 for more information on
the above pets.
To advertise an animal for adoption please
email info@petsinspain.com
To view more animals for adoption go to
www.petsinspain.com
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Part 1
Where to take it
Irresponsible disposal of rubbish can create
as many problems as illegal dumping of
rubbish.
How many people dump items that could
have gone in the recycling bins into the
general rubbish bins?
How many times have you gone to put
your rubbish in the bins only to nd it full
of cardboard boxes, plastics or garden
waste?
Make-up remover pads, baby wipes,

household cleaning wipes, many of which
advertisers encourage us to ush away
after use, do not break down in water;
much better to bin them.
The incorrect disposal of cooking oil by
tipping it down the sink can cause problems
in the sewers, especially if there has also
been the incorrect disposal of wipes down
the toilet. Cooking fats and oils that have
been poured down the sink, then solidify
and form a fatberg, blocking sewers and
causing sewerage back-ups; not a nice
thing to deal with. Furthermore, fatbergs
provide food for rats and cockroaches thus
assisting their breeding.
The rubbish bin areas on Camposol are not

the place to dump unwanted furniture or
household items. Dumping of these items
can attract vermin and provide a breeding
ground for cockroaches and other insects.
There are a number of garden waste
skips and recycling points provided on
Camposol. There is also an Ecoparque
within a 10 minute drive as well as a
Mobile Collection service.
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L a r g e
household
items can be
taken to the
Ecoparque
or
left
adjacent to
your closest
G a r d e n
Waste Skip
or
phone
the
Mobile
Collection
service
on
968
333
294
to
a r r a n g e
collection.
Building materials/rubble
taken to the Ecoparque
must
be
Garden Waste Skips:

Sector A: C/Andalucia and C/La Corua
Sector B: Lower Car Park, C/Jara
Sector C: C13 C/Aljibe and C11 C/Aljibe
Sector D: D7 C/Robles and D38 C/
Esparraquera
Main Recycling Points:
Sector A: Commercial area
Sector B: Lower Car Park, C/Jara
Sector C: C12 Avda de los Covachos and
C/Aljibe close to Golf Club
Oil recycling point is on Sector B,
Lower Car Park, C/Jara
Ecoparque:
Hours: 7am2pm
and
5pm-7pm
Monday
to
Friday
and
7am-12pm
S a t u r d a y.
T
h
e
Ecoparque
is on the
RM-332,
Mazarrn-guilas Road, by Las Pedreras
Viejas.
We all have a duty of care over our waste,
even after it has left our home or premises.
If you or your business pay someone to
remove your waste a man with a van,
builders, gardeners or other tradespeople
- make sure you know where your
waste will go.
Next month, well be talking about ytipping.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday
7th September
Black & White Ball Puerto de Mazarrn

SOLD OUT
Wednesday
14th September
Clients Social
1pm-3.30pm at Camposol Cultural Centre
Wednesday
28th September
Menu del Dia at Restaurant Peyma,

Puerto de Mazarrn
Friday
30th September
Table Top Sale at Camposol B,

Commercial Centre
Fiona Killick and Jackie Drewe

Sponsored by Los Palacios, B Clean,
Green Fingers and TopC Turvy
Gardening Groups
A
Age
Conce
Concern
nce
cern
c
rn
We will be closed for the month of August, but can be contacted

for urgent matters as below:
Telephone: 634 344 589
Events: 634 336 484
The pruning of the palm trees along

Avenida De Los Covachos was completed
within 3 days. This included pruning trees
on all six roundabouts in the sector.
The team also toured around the sector
collecting donated concrete ornaments,
the main one being a large ornate fountain
which we have erected in the triangle. Its
a pity we dont have a power and water
supply to the fountain as it would be quite
spectacular.
Hi everyone
This year is going so quickly. Were now
into August and hopefully over the worst
of the heat. We are now looking forward to
our Tarragona mini break as it promises to
be a really fantastic trip.
We helped a resident along Calle Babinas

clear away a small mountain of builders
rubble from the area directly in front of his
house, which will enable him to plant up
the area.
We met with residents who have requested
group assistance in the supply of gravel.
Two of the three residents are prepared to
lay the gravel themselves. The third one
would like the group to lay the gravel. The
total requirement is 20 tons.
We look favourably on projects where the
local residents want to be actively involved,
as this frees up the Gardening Group to
improve other areas.
You will be aware now that our new
website is up and running; much more
contemporary and user friendly.
We
managed to rectify the issue of the
insurance cover of the group van and trailer
Garrucha Market With Lunch 18th

November
Tickets are now on sale for the trip to
Garrucha market with a Menu del Dia members 20 and non-members 22. We
will pick up at MCC on the top roundabout
at 9.55am, MCC flag roundabout 10am
and Marianos Camposol at 10.05am.
facility. We are currently endeavouring to

secure liability insurance for the volunteers
when they are out and about. The new
website allows residents to request projects
by completing a simple online form which
will be automatically sent to a nominated
committee member for further evaluation
and discussion. One resident has come
up with a very good idea - The Lamp Post
Club. We will be having further discussions
with the resident and asking residents to
join the club - adopt the area between
lamp posts to create mini-gardens and
generally improve their local environment.
The group will contribute towards the
purchase of plants etc. More info online at
http://camposoldcommunity.com
Gordon
Vice Chair
D Community & Gardening Group
dvicechair1@outlook.com
Details and cost TBA.

Mystery Trip With Lunch 17th May
Details and cost TBA.
4 Days Benalmadena 25th April
Itinerary
1st Day - Leaving Country Club and
Marianos (time TBC) calling into Frigiliana
(voted the prettiest village in Spain),
arriving at our hotel mid-afternoon.
2nd Day - is a free day with lots to see in
Benalmadena. If you wish to visit Malaga
or anywhere else along the coast it is very
easy on the train.
3rd Day - trip to Nerja and the caves (the
caves additional cost).
Tarragona & Barcelona 27th September

Our 4 day mini break to Tarragona and
full day trip to Barcelona is fully booked,
although if you wish to put your name on
the waiting list we will try to accommodate
you. We usually have a few cancellations
due to unforeseen circumstances.
4th Day - depart hotel in the morning for a

visit to Mijas and on to Rio Frio for lunch
(included).
Christmas Party 2nd December
Our Christmas Party will be held at the
Hotel Costa, Mazarrn Town with their
fantastic banquet style meal and drinks
throughout the meal and our grand
Christmas raffle with some fantastic
prizes. This year we will be providing a
free coach from the Country Club as well
as Camposol (Marianos). There will of
course be entertainment provided by the
fantastic Terry Jay. Tickets members 25
and non-members 27.
Future Events
Liquor 43 With Lunch 12th January
10 (members only). Spaces are going fast
so get your name down on the provisional
list asap.
Twin/double bedded room (single room

supplement).
Members 170, nonmembers 185 pp. For tickets and info
please ring Sue on 968 956 155 or Shirley
968 956 070 or email mccsocialclub@
yahoo.co.uk
Our website is now up and running, so
lots of information and photos of previous
events and of course our last trip. If you
wish to make any comments you can do so
on the blog.
Please visit us on
www.mazarronccrsocialclub.com
La Union Mines With Lunch 21st February
Despite the fact that the Gardening Group

and Road Team officially stood down for
summer, there is still quite a bit of activity
around the sector. The Road Team was out
around the sector doing minor repairs on
several roads and a couple of hours was
spent in the campo, collecting a ton of
rocks to border the Calle Alcivaras project.
A second trip to collect another ton was
arranged to complete the bordering.
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Enrolment Period For Swimming Courses

And Summer Sports
Applications from the Department of Sports,
located in the Municipal Pavilion La Acea.
Swimming Courses for children 3 to 15
years (those over 15 can also apply) from
August 16th to 31st at Siglo XXI College,
Puerto de Mazarrn. 25/30. You can just
go swimming for 2.
Nautical and Other Activities (sailing,
surfing and kayaking) for over 6 years,
tennis lessons for children from 5 years to
take place at the sports complex of Bahia,
classes will also be open for table tennis for
all ages in the pavilion La Acea and sailing
lessons, windsurfing, paddle surfing and
kayaking, organized by the Grimpola y Baha
Surf school.
More information on all activities and prices
from the Sports Department Monday to
Friday from 9am-2pm or by calling 968 581
852.
First Regional Campus Beach Soccer
Mazarrn will host the first beach soccer
campus in the Region of Murcia during
August. Playas de Mazarrn Club will hold the
campus in the afternoons from 5pm-7pm for
the youngest category and the older children
from 7pm-9pm.
Registration at the Department of Sports,

located in the Municipal Pavilion La Acea,
and event information from the Sports
Department and the Tourist Office in Puerto
de Mazarrn.
Prominent figures from national beach
football will visit the campus to encourage its
participants. Mazarrn has been outstanding
recently in beach soccer with their successful
participation of local teams in the recent
Championship held in Cadiz.
More Than 100 Activities For The Public

This Summer
There will be sport, guided tours, cultural
events, concerts, theatre at la Playa de La
Isla showing classics like Cinema Paradiso,
Life is Beautiful and Mamma Mia from
10pm and a large childrens programme
during August and September.
thermal baths constructed by Romans in the

1st century A.D were re-used in the Islamic
period and by the Spa Hotel of the 19th
century.
For arranged visits in English for groups
please, contact the Museum on 968 630 776
museoarqueologico@alhamademurcia.
es
www.museoalhamademurcia.es
El Muelle Pesquero will host The Spring Music

Festival and the Paseo de La Sal will host
social dance shows for charity in which the
public will be invited to dance Latin rhythms
like salsa and bachata. La Ermita and the
viewpoint of Bahia will include monologues,
poetry readings, wine tastings and concerts
by local groups.
Free Theatrical Visit In English Thursday

11th & 25th August 9pm from Archaeological
Museum Los Baos about 1 hour
There will also be the usual guided walks

around the area.
Lorca www.lorcaturismo.es
441 914 - Thurs Market
All information on routes and dates can be

found on www.martinezbus.com
Guided Tour Of The Historic City Most

days during August 3 - 12.30pm from
Tourist Office 45 minutes
Local Buses
There is a local bus service that covers
Mazarrn, Puerto de Mazarrn, El Alamillo
and Bolnuevo and another service that
covers Lorca, La Hoya, Mula, Pliego, Alhama,
Totana, Mazarrn and Puerto de Mazarrn.
Go to www. martinexbus.com for full
details.
Aguilas www.aguilas.org Tel 968 493
285 Sat Market
There is an antique and collectables market
on Sundays from 10am until about 1pm at
the Plaza de Mercadona.
Dramatized Tour of Aguilas Saturday 6th
August from Tourist Office
Free Guided Tour of The Historic Centre
in Spanish Saturday 13th & 27th August 11am from the Tourist Office. Lasts about
1hrs.
Guided Visit to Alhama Castle Thursday

18th August 7pm from Archaeological
Museum Los Baos 1 hrs.
Tel 968
Guided Tour Of The Historic City to

include Lorca Burguesa every day
during August 8 - 11am for the City Tour &
7.30pm for Lorca Burguesa (to include food).
Free Guided Tour to see Lorca Monument
Saturday 13th & 27th August 7.30pm from
Tourist Office
Visit to the Theatre La Dago Roja
Saturday 6th & 20th August 3 - 7.30pm
from Tourist Office
Mazarrn www.mazarron.es Tel 968 594
426 Sat Market Mazarrn Town & Sun
Market Puerto de Mazarrn
Mazarrn Walks
There will be some organised walks
around Mazarrn during July. Visit www.
visitamazarron.com
and
www.
murciaturistica.es for more details.
Children Attend Summer School

60 children from 4 to 12 are attending
Summer Schools in La Caadica in Mazarrn
and Baha in Puerto de Mazarrn. There are
30 beds in each centre and the children
are cared for by teachers and monitors
from 9.30am to 1.30pm Monday to Friday.
Students are taught the basic criteria of
literacy and social values and basic standards
of education and health as well as having fun.
Alhama de Murcia http://turismo.

alhamademurcia.es/ Tel 968 633 512
Tues Market
Dear Editor
given free every year for this event). We

cannot thank him enough.
missed my apologies as there were so

many.
This year 2700.10 was raised. Thanks

to Tels and Cats Bar for allowing us to
use facilities (receipts in bars). Special
thanks to all the helpers without whom
this could not take place - Carol Shipley,
Gill Malcolm, Sarah Taylor, Kath and Pat
Baker, Ray Baker, Chris and Julie, John
and Rosemary. If there is anybody I have
Last but not least, thanks to all donators of

fabulous raffle prizes. I am always amazed
at the generosity of local people for this
event which hopefully will be held again
next year.
A yearly Charity event for Help For Heroes

was again held on A sector Camposol on
23rd June; another sell out event with
people having to bring their own chairs to
attend as all existing ones were taken.
The event included tombola, BBQ, giant
raffle, entertainment by Woody and the
forever generous Bernie Mac (services
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Free Tour of Archaeological Museum

Every Tuesday in August - 11am
This 45 minute tour in Spanish is designed
for individuals or small groups. The guided
tour tells the history of the Archaeological
Museum Los Baos. The remains of the
Totana www.totana.es Tel 968 423 902

Wed Market
Saturdays and Sundays in August - Tours
of Bastida in Totana 3 (special rate
2) 10am and 12pm.For more information,
contact the Tourist Office.
Alan Shipley
This month, all the donated trees and

plants have been planted, the new planters
along the dual carriageway have been
potted up, any dead Polygala bushes have
been replaced, potholes along the dual
carriageway have been repaired and a
donated stone table has been assembled
in front of the bench at the junction of
Calle Puerto Lumbreras and the dual
carriageway. Project Manager Ken and his
wife Lyn are now in the UK for 3 months
and we look forward to their return in
September. His help with our watering
Summer is heating up and the ferals are

mainly staying out of the way and using
the heat of the day to sleep. A few kittens
are about, but compared to the same
time last year there are very few, which
is a good for everyone and of course the
welfare of the community cats here.
During August CKK will only be trapping
cats under certain circumstances (sickness
etc) mainly due to the extreme heat
getting trapped can cause cats extreme
stress and as cats cannot sweat they can
easily become over heated and collapse.
Some of the ferals have had kittens and
are nursing, so we cannot risk potentially
taking a mummy away from her kittens for
any length of time.
A year ago a
small kitten
was
found
crying
in
the road on
Camposol B
with his leg
completely
out
of
shape
and
obviously in
pain. A kind
lady
took
him in for
the night but
was unable
to keep him.
He was seen
by our vets and it was discovered that his
leg was not broken, but had severe nerve
damage and possibly the leg would have to
be removed. One of the CKK ladies offered
to foster Bandit and he was funded via
private donations from all over the world.
After lots of specialists tests and a couple
burden is missed! If you have any spare

time, please give the plants near your casa
some water, too. Every area is suffering
in these high temperatures. May we also
politely request that dog owners pick up
any mess their pets leave behind? It only
takes two minutes to deposit a bag in the
bin and will keep the area smell and poofree; thanks.
Thanks also to those who have kindly
offered much needed drinks to the
Maintenance Team workers, despite the
fact we may have woken some of them our apologies! Our team begins sweeping,
spraying and cleaning an hour earlier on
Mondays during Summer because of the
relentless heat and humidity. Its hard to
clean streets silently!
the wonderful Barrington, are available

now. Please support us as it promises to
be another great night!
Also, a reminder about our Christmas
Meal and Dance on 9th December
with Cassie Kennedy. Further info can
be found either on our chalkboards,
Facebook and our website http://www.
greenfingersgardenandsocialgroup.
com/ or contact John, our Chairman on
634 325 427
Tickets at 6 each, for our Autumn Social

at the Golf Club on 23rd September with
of operations
the
team
of
carers/
surgeons
and physios
managed to
save his leg
and in June
this
year,
after a year
in
foster
and approx
1500
he
travelled
to his new
home
in
Germany
with 4 legs
intact! Whilst he will always be disabled,
he is able to use the damaged leg and gets
around just fine. We are so happy to have
accomplished this for a lovely local boy!
Please call 628 147 915 for tickets (this

number is NOT a general number for CKK).
Please remember we have a bin located in
the Noahs ARC shop on Camposol B for
any food donations for the cats.
Thank you for your continued support.
Alison
After the heat of the summer subsides

we will be looking for more volunteers,
particularly on Camposol A and B where
we will start to target certain areas
methodically. We will need people to
help with daily feeding at the stations,
assisting with trapping and vet dropoffs/pick-ups. If anyone is interested
in offering volunteering please email
camposolkittykitty@aol.com
We are running another popular day trip to
Benidorm on Weds 14th September, which
will take in the market and give you a free
day to explore Benidorm and maybe the old
town for a spot of lunch and a wander along
the paseo. Tickets 16 (leave Camposol
9am sharp and depart Benidorm 6pm to
arrive back on Camposol around 8pm).
All proceeds to the neutering programme
of stray and feral cats in the local area.
First of all, thanks to all who give to our

buckets (lucky 13th July was a record
for us!) and donated unwanted pots
and plants. So many people arriving in
Camposol on holiday have noticed the
marked difference since their previous
visit. Each Euro helps with planting and
landscaping.
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Its well and truly hot now and August

sees one of our busiest months in Puerto
de Mazarrn. A great evening was had by
all at our Summer Pool Party on MCC
and thanks to the Gekkos for some great
music.
Below are our events for the remainder of
2016.
1st September Jamaican Delights
starting at 5pm; an early evening of
great Jamaican food and music by Rickie
Alexander, held on the lovely Paseo on
Mazarrn Country Club. Members 13 and
non-members 15. A great value evening
(remember to bring your own tables,
chairs and drinks).
24th
September
Romans
and
July was a very busy month for FAST2016

responders, some covering more than 8
shifts of 12 hours.
Training in CPR was also carried out this

month provided by a training company
authorised by the Murcian Heath Authority, so we will have a few more authorised responders. There were a few days
and nights that we were still unable to
cover. We still need more responders
and supporters. It is a very rewarding
thing to be involved in, and a great
bunch of people.
If you call the FAST2016 number and
there is no responder on duty there is a
helpful recorded message. Remember to
call 112 in an emergency.
Carthaginians Fiesta - enjoy a night

to remember in Cartagena, taking in the
atmosphere at one of the biggest fiestas of
the year locally. The coach will leave MCC
at 5.30pm and leave Cartagena approx.
12.30am to return. Members 7.50 and
non-members 9.
4th October - our very popular Picnic on
the Paseo at MCC with music by Scott
James.
November 7th 3 night trip to Fuengirola
which will include, by popular demand, a
day trip to Gibraltar. As this is proving to
be a popular trip, we are asking for 75
non-refundable deposit, per person, on
reservation. Members 150 per person
(2 people sharing) in a double room, non-
Our new trainer who will be authorised by

the Murcian Health Authority, Baz Hamilton
is busy getting ready to join the training
team.
Thanks to Paula Klages for decorating the
tile that will be placed outside the Club
Social. The FAST2016 team received the
plaque from Antonio Hernandez Benitez.
We are very grateful and our thanks go to
the following groups and businesses:
On Tuesday 12th July we were presented
with a cheque for 650 by the Camposol
Golf Association.
There are a lot of people to thank this

month for their continuing hard work and
support for this valuable service on this
great urbanisation Camposol:
Our in-house training team, John Scott,
Debbie and Mike Bell.
Val Caffin who held the fort for the group
while we reformed.
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members 170 per person. Members in

single room 195, non-members 215.
As I write, there are three double rooms
available and one single.
Includes all
transfers.
For more information, contact Tony 968
956 418, Vivien 968 956 050 or Jennie
868 124 651
Email mcceventsgroup@gmail.com
Website www.countryclubeventsgroup.
org
Look forward to seeing you all soon.
Bye for now.
Jennie Iredale
Mazarrn
Country
Secretary
Club
cause. (They unfortunately are not available for marriage, although they have been
propositioned!)
There is a
trip organised
to
Alicante
Castle
and
Spanish Galleon on 23rd
S e p t e m b e r.
Tickets
are
available from
the
bookstall on the
second
and
last
Friday
each month
outside T.J.
Electrical
(Euronics).
Contact us on
968 970 626
for emergencies.
Admin num-
On Saturday 16th we were presented with

a donation of 200 from Vinny at Another World Properties while we were at
the Los Palacios Garden Fte. While there
Debbie carried out blood pressure checks
for passers by. We also had a recruitment
stand where we explained what we did on
Camposol and of course tried to encourage
more volunteers to join us.
ber 634 309 899

Email recruitment@fast2016.org
Our website www.fast2016.org is worth
a visit as there is a wealth of information
including more health tips.
What have you done today to make
you feel proud?
Look out for the FAST2016 Health

Awareness Day in September - lots of
information on how to stay young and
beautiful. This will be held at the Cultural
Centre. The FAST nurses cannot help with
this information, but the FAST nurses will
be out on Mondays collecting for this great
Events
British Deputy Ambassador nnd Consul

Listen To EU Referendum Concerns
In a meeting on Tuesday 19th July local
British residents had the chance to put
their concerns about the outcome of the
recent EU Referendum to the Deputy
Ambassador, Tim Hemmings, and Consul
for Alicante, Sarah-Jane Morris. The British
Embassy representatives promised to
keep them up to date with developments
concerning the UKs exit from the European
Union.
The meeting discussed the practical
implications of the referendum outcome and
was hosted by the provincial government
of Alicante. Local government officials,
hoteliers and legal specialists spoke to the
recently appointed Mr Hemmings about the
key issues facing British nationals in Spain
after the EU membership referendum. The
meeting
also
heard
the
views
of
representatives from local English speaking
associations.
Tim Hemmings reassured British residents

that they would Not experience any
immediate changes in their circumstances.
Recognising the high number of Brits living
in the Valencia region, he explained that the
rights of both British and Spanish citizens
to live, work and study in each others
countries had not changed and the UK would
remain a full member of the EU until exit
negotiations were completed. The Deputy
Ambassador emphasized the strong trade
and investment links between the UK and
Spain and said that the UKs relationship
with Spain would remain close after the
UKs exit from the EU.
Alicante Consul Sarah-Jane Morris added,
We are committed to listening to the
concerns of British nationals in Spain,
following the referendum.
It is also
important that we keep British nationals upto-date with any changes as we negotiate
our exit from the EU.
More information on what the EU
Referendum means for British nationals
travelling and living in Europe is available
on the UK government website at
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/
advice-for-british-nationals-travellingand-living-in-europe
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Kevin and I were invited out for fish and

chips, courtesy of Fuente Old Guard Golf
Society. Our charity had been nominated
to receive a donation of 250, which is a
fantastic amount and goes a long way to
helping our donkeys. Unfortunately Kevin
couldnt make it, so I dragged along our
Secretary Chris and we were treated to
great hospitality from Gerry-Mac and
Susan. This donation helps immensely
towards the costs of the donkeys hoofs
manicure, their teeth, various medical
problems and their general wellbeing with
food, water and shelter.
It is really important we keep our profile
at the forefront which is why we have 2
shops; one in Roldan and the other in
Mazarrn Town. We stock a great range
of clothes, shoes, furniture, books, cds,
dvds, soft furnishings, bedding, English
greeting cards and a whole host of brica-brac.
We also pride ourselves in the rehoming

of dogs and they go as far afield as Czech
Republic, Germany, France, UK, Holland
and a first - Canada! How amazing is that!
Our beautiful Galgo Serena will be making
her trip sometime in September to a very
different way of life in Canada and will be
missed by us all.
are
still
waiting
for
their forever
homes. They
are
both
adorable,
v e r y
friendly, love
everyone
and
are
small!! Take
a look at
our FB page
and you will
see what I
mean!
further with the numerous requests our

charity receives.
Court proceedings are under way for two of
our ponies, Maya and Dinky Doo and also
for Narlia our gorgeous girl who lost her
fight for life a few weeks ago. At the very
least the perpetrators will be fined with
possibly a custodial sentence, which would
make us so happy. The appalling state of
all these animals was so distressing and
the suffering these defenseless animals
have endured is beyond me. However,
the before and after photos of Maya and
Dinky Doo are what make it all worthwhile
and Maya is now in pony heaven with her
lush green grass.
A
s
mentioned
in previous
articles the
stable door is firmly bolted. We are
way over-subscribed with our equines and
have more waiting to come in. We are still
desperately searching for a secure piece of
land with a casita on to enable us to help
Two of our ponies have also moved on

to pastures new (there is a pun there
somewhere!!!) I have been assured they
are loving the lush, green grass and I
am sure those bellies will be looking very
rotund!!
As usual I will be on Camposol B Car Park

on Mondays 11.30am-1.30pm when you
can drop off any donations. Visit our shops
in Roldan or Mazarrn Town opposite the
Medical Centre, where donations can also
be dropped off 10.30am-2pm.
Gini and her last remaining puppy Reggi
Andrea x
Schuller Kitchens Brexit Beater

I am sure that you all will have many questions on the implications of our Brexit vote
and the decision taken to leave the European Union, so I would like to pre-empt current
concerns and to re-assure you with my own
view.
which can be fitted at any time during the

year to suit your budget requirements and
time scales.
Schuller - Turning Negative To Positive!!
Take a second look at the words below and

consider what you see:
OPPORTUNITYISNOWHERE
Lets face it, the only thing that is certain right

now is that no-one seems to know the timescales for our exit from the EU or it seems, if
the decision to leave is final.
Every situation presents an opportunity
to turn a negative into a positive!
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In this climate of uncertainty some of you

may see opportunity is nowhere, while
others will see opportunity is now here!
At the German Kuchen studio we are offering a Schuller opportunity direct from the
manufacturer, giving you a genuine 1.40 to
the pound on all kitchens ordered in August
For your free consultation call Nick Maltby on

636 306 711
(Offer ends 31st August 2016)
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The Hazards of Heat

High summer temperatures may be a
welcome change for those looking to relax
on the beach this summer, but higher
temperatures pose an often hidden risk,
especially to vehicles and road safety.
The most vulnerable parts of the vehicle
in extreme temperatures are tyres, brakes
and shock absorbers, all of which are crucial
to keeping a moving vehicle under control
and stopping safely. Driving with tyres with
low pressure increases the probability of a
blowout by up to 60%, shortens its life by
up to 15% and increases fuel consumption
by up to 7%.
Remember not to exceed the maximum

permitted load, not only for the vehicle, but
also for the tyres. Weight should be evenly
distributed, with heavier items nearest the
ground and as near to the centre of the
vehicle as possible, maintaining a centre
of gravity wherever possible. Once loaded,
remember to adjust the tyre pressure as
per the manufacturers recommendations
and increase the pressure once the vehicle
is unloaded.
Never carry loose items in the interior
of the vehicle as these could become
projectiles in the event of heavy braking
or a collision and can seriously injure the
occupants of the car.
Europe-wide forces throughout the year,

including an exchange programme run
through the European Police College,
where information and knowledge on
practices and operations are shared
through the continent.
Guardia Officer Invents Life Saving
Device
A Guardia Civil traffic officer, Jorge Torre
Sarmiento, assisted by a marketing and
design expert, Roberto Prez Marijun,
has invented a device which should speed
up the time in which other road users are
advised of the presence of a disabled or
broken down vehicle, thus saving lives.
If carrying a protruding load, remember

not to exceed the permitted dimensions,
use a V20 warning sign on the rear and
make sure that lights and number plates
remain unobstructed at all times.
With the intense external heat, the engine

loses up to 15% power and potentially
even more as it drives the cooling and air
conditioning systems.
If the brakes overheat, this in turn can
increase consumption of brake fluid and
can cause a phenomenon known as
fading, which reduces the ability to slow
the vehicle down.
In order to reduce these factors and keep
your vehicle at its optimum, make sure
you frequently check tyres, brakes, shock
absorbers, oil, brake and coolant levels.
The battery, lights and air conditioning
should all be checked regularly, especially
before a long journey. If this seems like a
daunting task, you can always call into your
local maintenance garage and ask them
to do the checks for you. Many garages
already offer a comprehensive summer
service, although many drivers dont
realise that this is equally as important as
a winter service.
Aside from the safety aspects of the
vehicle, one common maintenance call
during summer is for the failure of air
conditioning units. Experts say that these
should be checked at least once a year
and before the summer, as for most of the
cooler months the units lay dormant and
can fail over time without being noticed.
Sometimes, the presence of an unpleasant
odour is an indicator of a failure of the
air conditioning. Air conditioning that is
working too hard can not only increase
the mechanical strain. An average air
conditioning unit will cool the vehicles
interior to around 22C and cooling the air
to 20C will increase fuel consumption by
up to 20%.
It is important to ensure that your vehicle
is correctly loaded before a summer trip.
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European Police Patrolling in Spain

Once Again
Officers
from
the
French
National
Gendarmerie have joined colleagues
from the Guardia Civil in Spain as part
of the summer tourism operations aimed
at maintaining a safer environment for
international and domestic tourists in the
country.
French officers have been welcomed to the
Alicante town of Altea, amongst some of
the most popular tourist destinations for
French visitors. The Spanish Government
has implemented the 2016 plan, which has
proved a huge success in previous years,
not only because foreign visitors feel more
at ease when they see their own national
police, but shared intelligence through
the European-wide collaboration has been
proven to lead to a reduction in organised
crime across the continent.
In addition to the European assistance,

Spain also strengthens the presence of its
own security services in the tourist-rich
towns, including relocating officers from
the Guardia Civil and the police and the
opening of specially adapted offices where
tourists can be dealt with in their own
native language. The Valencia regional
police also increase controls in tourist
areas and so with the collaboration of all
forces, not only is security increased, but
the impact and risk of crime decreases.
The
Guardia
Civil
collaborates
with
When a vehicle becomes disabled, due

to an incident or break down, the driver
will often put on hazard lights, attempt to
restart the vehicle, call for assistance from
their breakdown or insurance service, put
on a high visibility vest, go to the boot
and place warning triangles on the road
advising of the presence of the disabled
vehicle. This process can take 8-10
minutes, during which time the vehicle is
left in a vulnerable position, presenting a
potential hazard to other road users and
the vehicles occupants.
In order to try to alleviate this problem
of vulnerability, made worse at night time
or when the vehicle has no power for the
hazard lights, the officer has invented
a device called Help-Flash which can
be used as a first indicator of a hazard
whilst the correct procedure of laying out
triangles is being carried out.
Jorge Torre Sarmiento has a number of
successful patents to his name, such as
a girolina, a device that allows young
children and the elderly to sharpen pencils
without any effort; a device for Formula
1 engineering teams to change tyres in
a matter of minutes by removing all of
the bolts at the same time and a set of
tweezers for a specific type of clothing.
Help-Flash is a small emergency light,
powered by a conventional battery,
which emits a flashing light visible for up
to a kilometre away. It is activated by a
magnetic support and can also be used
as a flashlight. Stored in the glove box,
the device can be activated in seconds
and placed on the exterior of the vehicle,
allowing the driver to then place warning
triangles and make the vehicle occupants
secure.
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Menu
Men
Me
M
en
e
enu
nu d
del
ell D
e
Diia
Dia
ia
Name
Location
Calasparra
Bar Yan
Bar/Restaurante
Llana
La
Puerto De
San Pedro
Price
6,50
Courses
Starters
Main
Dessert
Drink
Coffee
Available
14
yes
1 drink
or dessert
Mon-Fri
From
10
salad + 3
yes
1 drink
yes
Mon-Fri
10,00
salad + 3
yes
1 drink
yes
Tues-Sat
Cafe Buenavista
El Alamillo
Elliots
Bolnuevo
9,50
yes
no
yes
Mon-Sat
La Chara
Isla Plana
9,00
yes
1 drink
or dessert
Tue-Sat
La Mariposa
Gebas
9,00
yes
no
yes
Thurs-Tues
La Taberna De Juan
Chara
Isla Plana
10,50
yes
no
or dessert
Mon-Sat
Los Balcones
Caadas
Del Romero
10,00
salad + 3
yes
1 drink
yes
Tues-Sat
Mamma Mia
Pto
de
Mazarrn
10,50
yes
1 drink
yes
Mon-Sat
Piccolo
Camposol B
9,95
salad +2
no
1 drink
no
Everyday
Quality Indian
Camposol B
9,95
a n
main
no
no
no
Everyday
R e s t a u r a n t e
Sagitario
Puerto de
Mazarron
9,00
yes
1 drink
no
Mon-Fri
Spice Villa
Camposol B
From
5,95
chicken/
lamb
no
yes
no
Everyday
Totana Tennis Club
Totana
9,00
salad + 3
yes
1 drink
yes
Mon-Fri
Tropic Anas
Camposol A
6,00
10
opt
1 drink
no
Everyday
Viggos
Pto
de
Mazarrn
10,00
yes
1 drink
or dessert
Mon-Sat
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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
Arqua Archaeological Museum in Cartagena open 10am-9pm (until 15/10) 3

Treasure Hunt on the Beach @ Las Salinas, San Pedro Del Pinatar 9am-3pm (exc Mon)
Guided Tour of Lorca Historic City 8 11am (during August)
Guided Tour of Lorca Burguesa 8 inc food 7.30pm (during August)
Artisan Market @ Santiago de la Ribera from 7pm (until 28/8)
Summer Night Market @ Pto de Mazarrn from 8pm (until mid Sept)
Breakfasts @ Tropic Anas, Camposol A from 3.50 9am-12pm
Breakfasts @ Lizs Caf, Camposol B (from 9am)
Breakfasts @ The Condado Club, Condado de Alhama 10am-12.30pm
Breakfasts @ Skye Bar and Pizzeria, Condado de Alhama 10am-12pm
Afternoon Teas @ Skye Bar and Pizzeria, Condado de Alhama 2-6pm
Menu del Noche @ Caf Buenavista, Pto de Mazarrn from 7 inc a drink (Tues-Sat)
Earlybird Menu @ Spice Villa, Camposol B 12.50 inc btl wine for 2 6-8pm
Terrace Open for Pizza/Grilled Meats from Wood Oven @ Mamma Mia,
Pto de Mazarrn (evening)
Every Mon
Mazarrn Bay Bridge Club @ Pto de Mazarrn 9.30am

Yoga with Lisa @ Isla Plana Church (outside) 10.30am
Jellybeans Mother & Toddler Group @ The Condado Club,
Condado de Alhama 11am
Ladies Chatterbox Sew and Sew @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 2.15pm
Zumba @ The Arches, Los Alcazares 5pm
Kids Fun on the Terrace @ The Condado Club, Condado de Alhama from 8pm
Yoga with Lisa in Spanish @ Yoga Shala Studio, Isla Plana 8.30pm
Platos Combinados Night @ Tropic Anas, Camposol A 6-8.30pm
Karaoke @ The Arches, Los Alcazares
Every Tue
Camposol B Clean Working Party @ Commercial Centre, Camposol B

8.30am-10.30am
Camposol D Sector Community Group Working Party @ Camposol D
My Weigh, Free Weigh in for Slimmers @ The Arches, Los Alcazares 10am
Free Guided Tour of Archeological Museum, Alhama 11am
Computer Clinic @ Tropic Anas, Camposol A 1-3pm
Petanque @ The Condado Club, Condado de Ahama 3pm
Guitar Group @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 4-7pm
Market @ The Condado Club, Condado de Alhama 5.30-9pm
English/Spanish Language Exchange @ Isla Plana Social Centre 6-9pm
Mazarrn Bowls Club Roll Up Day 6.30pm
Cavalli Foundation 1hr Lesson or Hack 20

Forget me Not Respite Care @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 10.30am-1.30pm
Andreas Animal Rescue Collection @ Car Park, Camposol B 11.30am-1.30pm
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Ballroom for Beginners @ The Arches, Los Alcazares 7pm
Advanced Ballroom @ The Arches, Los Alcazares 8pm
Menu del Noche @ Tropic Anas, Camposol A
Open Mic Night @ The Condado Club, Condado de Alhama from 8pm
Cavalli Foundation Pony Club 9am-1pm 35
MAMAS Collection/Book Stall @ Camposol B Car Park 10am-12pm
FAST Available for New Volunteers @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 11am
Making a Difference Available for Collections @ Camposol A 11am-1pm
Every Wed
Mar Menor Golf Society Competition

Camposol C Gardening Group Clean Up @ Camposol C 9am
SAMM International One Metre Club 11am
Masquerade Musicals Rehearsal @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 4pm
Zumba @ The Arches, Los Alcazares 5pm
Mazarrn AA Group @ Meeting Room adjacent to Caada de
Gallego Church 5.30pm
Chi Kung @ Caf Buenavista, Pto de Mazarrn 6pm
Line Dancing @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 7pm
Tapas Night @ Tropic Anas, Camposol A (2 tapas & a glass of wine 5)
MABS Mazarrn Craft Group @ MABS Centre, Camposol B 11.30am
HAH Mar Menor Book & DVD Club 2.30-4.30pm
Every Thu
Camposol Market @ Camposol A

Summer Street Market, Los Urrutias 9.30am-2pm (until 15/9)
Mazarrn Bay Bridge Club @ Pto de Mazarrn 9.30am
Bokwa @ The Arches, Los Alcazares 10.30am
Spanish Lessons @ The Condado Club, Condado de Alhama 11am
Folk & Blues Club @ Camposol B 1pm
Los Amigos de Mazarrn FC Meeting @ Camposol C 4pm
Mazarrn Bowls Club Roll Up Day 6.30pm
Yoga in Spanish with Lisa @ Yoga Shala Studio, Isla Plana 8.30pm
Little Starfish Dog Rescue Table Top Sale @ Lower Car Park,
Camposol A from 10am
JJs Puppy Rescue Table Top Sale @ Lower Car Park, Camposol A 11am-1pm
Andreas Animal Rescue Collection @ Mazarrn Country Club 11.30am-1pm
HAH Mar Menor Book/Card Stall @ Los Narejos 2-4pm
Every Fri
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Summer Street Market, Islas Minores, Cartagena 9.30am-2pm (until 15/9)

Friday Art Group @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 9.45am-12.30pm
The Solar Light Centre @ Camposol B
Los Palacios Gardening/Community Group Book Stall @
Camposol A 10.30am-12.30pm
SAMM International One Metre Club
10 Pin Bowling/Camposol C Greenfingers Garden Group @ Totana 4pm
English/Spanish/French/German Language Exchange @
Caf Buenavista, Pto de Mazarrn 6-8pm

Fish & Chips @ Viggos, Pto de Mazarrn
Fish & Chips @ Skye Bar and Pizzeria, Condado de Alhama 7.95 (from 12pm)
Mixed Grill Night @ Tropic Anas, Camposol A 10
Fish & Chips @ The Condado Club, Condado de Alhama 22 for 2 inc btl wine
Karaoke @ The Arches, Los Alcazares
Live Entertainment @ The Condado Club, Condado de Alhama
FAST @ Camposol B Commercial Centre
MABS Mazarrn booking events etc outside Compusurf, Camposol B 11am
Every Sat
The Archaeological See of Begastri Tours @ Cehegn

10.10am/11.15am/12.30am 2
Tours of Bastida, Totana 3 10am and 12pm (during August)
Yoga in Spanish with Lisa @ Isla Plana Church (outside) 10.30am
Tourism Activity Park Coto de las Maravillas Open, Cehegn
Harlequin Rock Choir @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 1.15pm
Free Tours of Moratalla 11.30am from Tourist Office
Evening Market @ Condado de Alhama from 6pm
Free tour of Arqua Archaeological Museum, Cartagena 6.30pm (until 15/10)
MABS MMM Book Sale @ The Arches, Los Alczares 10am-2pm
HELP MMM Sale of up-market clothes @ Los Alczares 10am-1pm
JJs Puppy Rescue Table Top Sale @ Pto de Mazarrn 10am
Every Sun
The Solar Light Centre @ El Zoco Market, Junction 745 of AP7

Summer Street Market, Los Nietos 9.30am-2pm (until 15/9)
Antique/Collectables Market @ Plaza de Mercadona, Aguilas 10am-1pm
Tours of Bastida, Totana 3 10am and 12pm (during August)
The Archaeological See of Begastri Open @ Cehegn
10.10am/11.15am/12.30am 2
Tourism Activity Park Coto de las Maravillas Open, Cehegn
Quiz @ The Condado Club, Condado de Alhama
Drink & Tapa @ Mamma Mia, Pto de Mazarrn 3.50 (daytime)
2 Course Sunday Lunch @ Tropic Anas, Camposol A 6 inc a drink
Meat Carvery/Vegetable Buffet @ La Mariposa, Gebas from 10.50
Paella Day @ Caf Buenavista, Pto de Mazarrn
Live Entertainment @ Blues House, Bolnuevo from 6.30pm
Open Day @ Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre, Rojales 1-4pm
Monday 1
Downhill Cycling/4 Course Lunch @ La Mariposa, Gebas

35 inc bike/guide/safety equip
Mazarrn Bahia Lions @ Camposol A 5pm
Tuesday 2
Free Guided Nature Walk to El Parrillar with Mazarrn Ayuntamiento

Andy Jones @ The Arches, Los Alcazares
Zumba @ Hotel La Cumbre, Pto de Mazarrn
HAH Volunteers Meeting @ Las Claras, Los Narejos 10.30am
AUGUST
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Wednesday 3 Steve Clark @ The Arches, Los Alcazares
Flamenco Festival @ La Union (until 13th)
MABS MMM Volunteers Meeting @ Centro Civico, Roda Bar, Roda 11.15am
Thursday 4
Semana de la Juventud, Blanca

River Rafting on Segura River/4 Course Lunch @ La Mariposa, Gebas
65 inc transport/guide/safety equip
Free Guided Nature Walk to Barranco de Algezares with
Mazarrn Ayuntamiento
Open Door Film Night @ Christian Centre, Condado de Alhama 7pm
Brazilia Party with Dancers & Music @ Hotel La Cumbre, Pto de Mazarrn
Natasha Parx @ The Arches, Los Alcazares
Friday 5

Free Guided Historic Tour of Pto de Mazarrn with Mazarrn Ayuntamiento
Live Entertainment (Artiste tbc) @ The Condado Club, Condado de Alhama
MABS Murcia NW Outdoor Market Stall @ Calle Segura, Calasparra 9am-1pm
Mazarrn Bahia Leo Club @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 7-9pm
Saturday 6
ADAPT Meeting @ Pensionista Centre, Lo Pagan 10.30am

Dramatised Tour of Aguilas departing from Tourist Office
Visit to Theatre La Dago Roja, Lorca 3 7.30pm
Special Menu Night @ Tropic Anas, Camposol A
Rosa Cruz (Latin Music) @ Hotel La Cumbre, Pto de Mazarrn
Backyard Session @ The Arches, Los Alcazares
Sunday 7
Artisan Market @ Bullas

Free Guided Tour of Bullas 11am from Tourist Office
Evening Lemon Colour Run @ Los Alcazares 15
Jokers Inc @ Blues House, Bolnuevo from 6.30pm
Tuesday 9

Free Guided Nature Walk to La Almenara with Mazarrn Ayuntamiento
Ricky Patton @ The Arches, Los Alcazares
Wednesday 10 Trip to Benidorm Market with Viajes Dragontours 19

Free Guided Cultural Walk to Mines of Mazarrn with
General Meeting of Sailing Association Mar Menor @ Los Narejos 11am
ESAMD Dinner @ Pto de Mazarrn 8pm
MABS Murcia NW Volunteers Meeting @ 5pm
Thursday 11
Kayaking Tour @ La Mariposa, Gebas from 51

Free Theatrical Visit in English departs from Archaeological
Museum Alhama 9pm
Free Guided Night Nature Walk to Lagrimas de San Lorenzo with
Open Door Get Together @ Christian Centre, Condado de Alhama 7pm
Greg Bannis @ The Arches, Los Alcazares
Cuban Party/Rosa Cruz and Brugal Drinks @ Hotel La Cumbre, Pto de Mazarrn
Friday 12
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Fiesta in El Chaparral 12th -15th

Trip to the Evening Fire Festival in Mojacar with Viajes Dragontours 18
Free Guided Nature/History Tour of Bolnuevo with Mazarrn Ayuntamiento
Free Guided Cycling tour of Los Alcazares 8.30pm

Byron Greenaway @ La Mariposa, Gebas
Andy Windwood @ The Condado Club, Condado de Alhama
MAD Table Top Sale @ Camposol B Commercial Centre 10am2pm
FAST Book Stall @ Camposol B Commercial Centre
Forget Me Not Table Top Sale @ Camposol B Commercial Centre
Saturday 13
La Huerta y El Mar Festival @ Los Alcazares (until 24/8)

Free Guided Tour of Aguilas Historic Centre (in Spanish) from
Tourist Office 11am
Free Guided Tour to Lorca Monument 7.30pm
Guided Tour of Moratalla Castle 2 12.20pm
Free Tour of Villa Santiaguista, Moratalla 11.30am/12.30pm
French Night @ Tropic Anas, Camposol A
Rebecca Holt @ The Arches, Los Alcazares
DBuen Rollo (Spanish Music) @ Hotel La Cumbre, Pto de Mazarrn
Sunday 14
Fiesta in Canara 14th-19th

Artisan Market @ Mula
La Huerta y El Mar Festival (Stalls/Tapas/Music) @ Los Alcazares
(until 24/8) 8.30pm from 3
The Streeters @ Blues House, Bolnuevo from 6.30pm
Monday 15
National Holiday Dia de Asuncin

Feria y Fiestas del Vino, Jumilla
Asuncin de la Virgen, Aguilas
Fiestas de Agosto, Blanca
Asuncion de la Virgen, Mazarrn
Michel Habana @ Hotel La Cumbre, Pto de Mazarrn
Tuesday 16
San Roque Ceuti, Fortuna and Villanueva del Segura

Everley Bros Tribute @ The Arches, Los Alcazares
HELP MMM General Meeting @ Las Claras, Los Narejos 11.30am
Wednesday 17 Free Guided Boat Tour with Mazarrn Ayuntamiento
JJ Soulman @ The Arches, Los Alcazares
Classic Show/Iris Brown @ Hotel La Cumbre, Pto de Mazarrn
Thursday 18
Free Guided Tour of Alhama Castle 7pm (departs Archaeological Museum)

Free Guided Tour of Caravaca 11.15am from La Baslica-Santuario
De La Vera Cruz
Ibizenca Party @ Hotel La Cumbre, Pto de Mazarrn
Suzy G @ The Arches, Los Alcazares
Friday 19

Ed Temple Hypnotist @ The Condado Club, Condado de Alhama
Free Guided Historic Tour of Mazarrn Churches with Mazarrn Ayuntamiento
Free Guided Night Nature Walk with Mazarrn Ayuntamiento
Open Door Chill n Grill Night @ Los Almagros 7pm (bring your own food)
Forget Me Not Table Top Sale @ Camposol B Commercial Centre
MABS Mazarrn Book Sale. @ Camposol B Commercial Centre 9am-1pm
MABS Murcia NW Outdoor Market Stall @ Calle Segura, Calasparra 9am-1pm
MABS MMM Share & Care Group @ San Javier 11am-1pm

Free Guided Nature Walk from Percheles to Calnegre with
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Saturday 20
La Vuelta starts (ends 11th Sept in Madrid)

Artisan Market @ Paseo de las Comunidades Autnomos,
Pto de Mazarrn 10am-2pm
Visit to Theatre La Dago Roja, Lorca 3 7.30pm
Paella Night @ Tropic Anas, Camposol A
Gemma @ The Arches, Los Alcazares
Soulside (English Covers) @ Hotel La Cumbre, Pto de Mazarrn
Sunday 21
Artisan Market @ Caravaca

Ruta del Ferrocarril (Railway Route) with Aguilas Tourist
Information Centre
Artisan Market @ Sanctuary de la Esperanza, Calasparra 10am-6pm
Wildcat @ Blues House, Bolnuevo from 6.30pm
Tuesday 23
Kayaking Tour @ La Mariposa, Gebas from 51

Free Guided Nordic Walk with Mazarrn Ayuntamiento
Abba Duo @ The Arches, Los Alcazares
Wednesday 24 San Bartolom in Beniel, Cieza, Librilla, Moratalla and Ulea

Trip to Benidorm Market with Viajes Dragontours 19
Free Guided Tour of Castillitos with Mazarrn Ayuntamiento
Straight Down the Middle Golf Competition
Woody @ The Arches, Los Alcazares
Thursday 25

Fuente Old Guards Golf Society Competition
Free Guided Nature Walk to Cala Salitrona with
Free Theatrical Visit in English departs from Archaeological
Museum Alhama 9pm
Open Door Live Music Night @ Christian Centre,
Condado de Alhama 7pm
Natasha and Danny @ The Arches, Los Alcazares
Marabang (Rock) @ Hotel La Cumbre, Pto de Mazarrn
Friday 26

Free Guided Nature Walk to Leyendas y Trenecito with
Free Guided Cycling tour of Los Alcazares 8.30pm
Abbadabbadoo @ The Condado Club, Condado de Alhama
Age Concern Table Top Sale @ Camposol B Commercial Centre
FAST Book Stall @ Camposol B Commercial Centre
Making a Difference Table Top Sale @ Camposol B Commercial Centre 10am2pm
HELP MMM Charity Market @ Los Alcazres 11am-1pm
Saturday 27
Free Guided Tour of Aguilas Historic Centre (in Spanish) from

Tourist Office 11am
Free Family Nature Walk to The Argos Reservoir,
Cehegin
Free Guided Tour to Lorca Monument 7.30pm
Greek Night @ Tropic Anas, Camposol A
Duo Nueva Ruta (Pop) @ Hotel La Cumbre, Pto de Mazarrn
Martin Ross @ La Mariposa, Gebas
Terry Jay @ The Arches, Los Alcazares
Sunday 28
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San Agustin, Fuente lamo

Fiestas Patronales, Las Torres de Cotillas
World Water Week (until 2nd Sept)
Artisan Market @ Plaza del Castillo, Cehegin 10am

The Gekkos @ Blues House, Bolnuevo from 6.30pm
Monday 29
Bonkers Night @ Tropic Anas, Camposol A 5 menu
Tuesday 30

Free Guided Nature Walk to Peas Blancas with Mazarrn Ayuntamiento
Monthly B Clean Meeting @ Camposol B 4pm
Dan Morrison @ The Arches, Los Alcazares
Wednesday 31 Free Guided Cultural Walk to Mines of Mazarrn with Mazarrn

Ayuntamiento
Cherry K @ The Arches, Los Alcazares
SEPTEMBER
Thursday 1
Fiesta del Polvorin, Archena

Free Quided Nature Walk to La Almenara with Mazarrn Ayuntamiento
Jamaican Delights with MCC Events Group @ MCC 5pm
(bring tables/chairs/drink) 13 (15 non-members)
Friday 2

Free Guided Boat Tour with Mazarrn Ayuntamiento
Scott James @ La Mariposa, Gebas
Saturday 3
ADAPT Meeting @ Pensionista Centre, Lo Pagan 10.30am

Welcome Meeting @ Camposol A 2pm
Spanish Night @ Tropic Anas, Camposol A
JJs Puppy Rescue Table Top Sale @ Pto de Mazarrn
Sunday 4
Artisan Market @ Bullas

Sailing Association Mar Menor Race Season Starts
Monday 5
Mazarrn Bahia Lions @ Camposol A
Tuesday 6
Romeria del Nio de las Uvas, Jumilla

Welcome Book Swap @ ICA Medical Centre, Camposol B 10am-12pm
Stamp Collectors Meeting @ Biblioteca, Pto de Mazarrn 6pm
Andy Jones @ The Arches, Los Alcazares
HAH Volunteers Meeting @ Las Claras, Los Narejos 10.30am
Wednesday 7 Trip to Benidorm Market with Viajes Dragontours 19

Welcome Petanca @ Camposol A 2pm
Dee @ The Arches, Los Alcazares
MABS MMM Volunteers Meeting @ Centro Civico, Roda Bar, Roda 11.15am
Age Concern Talking Shop Social @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 1.30-3.30pm
Backyard Session @ Blues House, Bolnuevo from 6.30pm
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Mid-Summer Thoughts
We are just half way through the summer
- another hot one. This month I would like
to talk about some wonderful national and
natural parks in Spain.
I
had
the
pleasure
of
visiting
the
very
largest
natural park
in Spain, the
second largest
in Europe, just
a few weeks
ago and have
fallen in love
with it; surely
it will not be
my last visit.
The
Sierra
de
Cazorla,
Segura
y Las Villas,
approximately
214.000 hectares, is found
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in the northern part of

the province
of Jaen, but
also in the
provinces of
Granada and
Albacete.
The town of
Cazorla
is
close to the
entrance to
the park and
seems
to
be
vertical
rather than
horizontal. Walking
from
place
to place is
great exercise, but the
views of the castle, from Moorish times and
the surrounding peaks, where circling buzzards play on thermals, are well worth the
effort. One wonders at the lonely towers
found throughout the park, perched high
on rocky crags, until you realize that the
importance of this area is in the water. Two
very important Spanish rivers are born in
these mountains; the splendid Guadalquivir, which flows majestically and navigable
through Sevilla, until reaching the Atlantic, but there is small, rapid and very cold
water, rushing over rock, through pine and
oak forests and the Segura, which wends
its way east to Guardamar in Alicante and
the Mediterranean. There are many other
smaller rivers and the park has hundreds of
kilometres of beautiful hiking trails; some
more challenging into the hills, others an
easy stroll along one
of the many rivers,
for example along
the River Borosa.
Other villages beckon, like La Iruela,
Arroyo Fro and beyond, into the province of Albacete with
Elche de la Sierra.
Tourism is important,
so hotels and rural
lodgings are plentiful, as are camping
sites. The gastrono-
my is amazing. One surprising thing about

Andaluca, for someone coming from Murcia, is that with each beer or glass of wine,
you receive a tapa, a delectable little dish
of something to eat; an economical way to
have lunch. Order a couple of caas and
your lunch is included in the price!
The town of Cazorla is also famous for its

Blues Festival at the beginning of July and
was the main reason for my visit. Artistes
from New Orleans, Mississippi, Chicago,
New York, Austin, among many others,
converge on this small out-of-the-way town
in the mountains, for 3 days of non-stop
music. Well worth putting into your agenda
for next July. Let Dragontours help you
plan for an Autumn or winter escapade to
one of the lovely spa hotels located in this
park, along with a few excursions in a 4x4,
accompanied by a knowledgeable guide
from the area. This way you are almost
guaranteed a view of some of the elusive
wildlife living in the park from deer, to Valverde lizards, to indigenous mouflons and
myriad bird life.
Some other suggestions for the summer:
Bi-weekly trips to Benidorm and enjoy a
great day out, visiting the market, pubs
and beaches this diverse city has to offer.
Visit the Fuentes del Algar.
Trip to Mojacar on August 12th.
September 20th to Jumilla for our annual
grape-stomping and wine tasting tour.
September 23rd the great battle between
the Carthaginean and Roman forces, for
the fun-packed fiesta in Cartagena.
Keep an eye on our Facebook page, to
keep up with news and latest information.
For all your travel needs email info@dragontours.net
Tel 968 199 021
Pop in and let Dragontours help you plan
your perfect trip.
Camposol A
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They were followed home in 2nd place

by Jeff Perry, who returned a score of
36points.
On 23rd June, 23 members of the Straight

Down the Middle Golf Society gathered at
La Paraleja Golf Course for the monthly
Stapleford competition.
The winner however, was Norrie Bull,

(pictured - hand on heart) with a great
score of 37points.
Member numbers were slightly down as

some had already decided it was getting
too hot, or was it the Brexit vote that
caused them to hurry back to the UK?
Also pictured with Norrie, are the two

Nearest The Pin winners George Bricknal
(left) and John Brown (centre).
We all started from the first tee and

several members immediately found the
water, which didnt help the temperament,
especially when the second was an island
green.
However, at the 19th hole the cards were

checked in and in joint third place were
July Competition, Aguilon

Los Amigos Golf Society July competition
was held at one of the societys favourite
courses, Aguilon. Remarkably the date
seemed to clash with world consultation
day as only 27 members played in the
competition. Approximately one third
of society members were either at the
doctors or the hospital with complaints
as interesting and varied as in-growing
toe nails, tennis elbow, knee and hip
joint problems, sciatica and athletes foot
(which is as close to being an athlete as
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Our August meeting will be at Lorca Resort

Golf Course on Wednesday 24th when all
members and guests are welcome to play.
Pete Smithson and Richard Dixon with a
score of 34points
most will ever get!). Those deemed to

be fit and healthy made their way to the
always immaculate Aguilon golf course.
Geoff Sharp
hatters45@msn.com
performer Eddy Spong with 35 points.

Nearest the Pin: this competition saw a
first and a last. On hole 12 for the first
time in his playing career Fred Harvey was
nearest the pin, since then weve not heard
the last of it!!!! The full results:
Hole 3: Chris Jowett 2.2m
Hole 8: Roger Olorenshaw 3.82m
Hole 12: Fred Harvey 4.71m
Hole 14: Tony Pickworth 1.09m
Hole 17: Dennis Fisher 1.57m
A
Stableford
competition
was
the
order of the day, teeing off at a hugely
acceptable time of 11am (the society
normally tees off at the crack of dawn
and with the aid of miners helmets!!!).
The usual suspects were to the fore
when the points were totalled up;
Winner Division 1: the always reliable
Gerry McRobert with 36 points (won on
count back from another really consistent
performer, Ray Reynolds).
Winner
Division
2:
the
morally
upstanding and all round good egg, Keith
Davis with 35 points.
Winner Division 3: another consistent
Most members of LAGS take their

performances very seriously. Committee
man Dave Pugh was deeply concerned
after what was, by his own standards,
a poor round. The wooden spoon was
unthinkable and Dave spent two sleepless
night worrying before we put him out of his
misery and awarded it to Jim McCormack
at another great presentation evening at
The Club House, Camposol.
Pugh....
sighs of relief all round eh Dave!!!
June saw the resignations of the Board

of Directors of both local football teams,
Mazarrn FC and CD Bala Azul with
outgoing
Mazarrn
President
Jose
Rodriquez actively seeking a suitable
replacement to take the Club forward. At
the time of writing we have heard that
Mazarrn FC has a new President and that
the team was registered with the Murcia
Federation for the 2016/17 season just
hours before the deadline which is great
news for all its loyal supporters. Full details
will be available in next months edition.
Mazarrn FC has an excellent set up with
junior teams from 5-18 years in addition
to the senior team which will take its place
again in the Preferente Autonomica for the
2016-17 season. With a new President,
a new Coach and probably virtually a
new team, it should once again prove to
be an interesting and, hopefully, exciting
season and, more than ever, the new
administration will need the support of the
Spanish and expat community.
posters on Camposol and Mazarrn.

Los
Amigos
de Mazarrn
FC
received
the
Labor
de
apoyo
al
deporte
(working
to
support sports)
award at the
15th
Gala
of
Sports
Evening
at
Hotel
Playa
Grande.
The
evening
was
organised
by
La Voz and the
Department
of Sport for
Mazarrn and
our
trophy,
sponsored by
Bar
Sienna,
was presented to Treasurer Gerard
Mulligan for our efforts in supporting both
Mazarrn FC and Mazarrn Football Base.
Los Amigos make Mazarrn FC one of
the best supported teams in the league
and they are known as ambassadors
for Mazarrn and the financial support
given to Mazarrn FC and the PreBenjamins was relevant as they were in
attendance with their parents and friends.
Los Amigos were also praised for their
work in integrating with the community in
Mazarrn.
T i c k e t s
for
the
Presidents
Ball
at
Marianos,
Camposol on
Tuesday 27th
September
are
selling
well. Tribute
band Queen
Universe
will be on
stage when
Los Amigos will be celebrating their
10th birthday. Comedian Justin Sane will
also be in attendance with his unique
brand of comedy and a local magician
will be performing close-up tricks at the
tables. Make sure you book early to avoid
disappointment. Tickets 15 including
supper, or 10 without food, on sale at Los
Amigos de Mazarrn FC weekly meetings
or email pamada.1130@yahoo.co.uk
Weekly meetings normally held every
Thursday at The Club House, Camposol C
at 4 pm except the last Thursday of each
month which is reserved for the Members
Business Meeting and open to members
only.
(No official meeting during August)
Los Amigos membership runs from 1st
August for just 10 which includes reduced
coach travel and reduced prices to most
of our social events including the very
successful monthly Luncheon Club.
Los Amigos Luncheon Club went to

Restaurante Hermanos Mandola, Aledo on
28th June and Restaurante Casa del Nono,
Isla Plana on 26th July. Both were well
attended with excellent food and drink!!
For full details of all the monthly Luncheon
Club outings please email Maggie at
hariinspain@gmail.com
Outgoing coach Victor has already taken
four of Mazarrn FCs squad from last
season to his new club CF Molina. Leading
scorer Jose, Palote, Champi and Miguel, who
joined Mazarrn FC in the closing stages
of last season, will be in the opposition
team when Molina meet Mazarrn FC
next season. Juanfran and Juanma have
joined local rivals Olimpico de Totana who
were promoted to the Tercara last season.
We wish them all well and thank them for
their services to Mazarrn FC.
Players normally report for training at the
end of July with the fixtures for 2016-17
announced in August and the new season
beginning in the first week of September.
Mazarrn FCs home games are normally
played on Sundays with varying kick
off times. Amigos de Mazarrn FC
organise a supporters coach to most
away games. Full details of all games on
www.mazarronfc.es, Los Amigos de
Mazarrn FC Facebook page, and on
Mazarrn FC hosted a Veterans Football

Tournament at the end of June with teams
from Cadiz, England, Almeria, Calasparra
and Lorca at the Estadio Municipal.
Almeria won with Mazarrn FC runnersup. The English Veterans Frostoms FC
from Workington came fourth. Over 1000
was raised to help a local child with health
problems.
The month of July is always the quietest

month of the year as far as football in
Mazarrn is concerned, although the
closing stages of the Euro 2016 competition
kept the interest going in some quarters,
unfortunately not for the English expats!!
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With many changes in the Federating body,

to which all Bowls Clubs in Spain have
to belong, the Committee are working
hard to ensure that all members know
exactly what is happening and preparing
timescales for registration and for the Club
Championships and Winter Leagues.
Husband and Wife Team Triumph

The Richard Cooper Trophy, played on
25th June was won by Gillian and Harold
Morris, with another husband and wife
team, Jim and Alex Coughlan the very
worthy runners-up.
This knock out match was played in

blistering heat and at the end both of the
finals couples had played 48 ends!! No
mean feat when you are a pensionista!!
The match was a straight 2 wood knock out
competition, sponsored by Julie Cooper,
whose husband, Richard died suddenly last
June.
Alberto Nez Feijo, the President of

the Xunta de Galicia, and Javier Guilln,
the General Director of La Vuelta, met
before the start of this annual race with
the Mayors of the various Galician towns
through which the 2016 Vuelta passes.
The representatives of each Council
received a commemorative t-shirt of the
event featuring a map of the route of the
seven Galician stages in this years Vuelta.
It was also announced that one thousand
copies of this t-shirt will be available for
sale during the first week of the upcoming
Vuelta. All proceeds will be donated to
the Stop Accidents in Galicia Association.
The event took place in the City of Culture,
Santiago de Compostela.
Summer evening bowling continues with

many of the new members recruited from
the Open Day coming along to practice and
socialise afterwards. These evenings are
becoming a very social occasion, although
the bowling is taken seriously, albeit
friendly. The socialising afterwards leads
to making new friends and acquaintances
for all. The bar is always open to provide
hot and cold snacks and the odd cold beer
and glass of wine!
Trial and with the exception of 6 stages,

is predominantly focused in the North
and North West of Spain, finishing on 11th
September in Madrid.
Stage 20 is the nearest the race will come

to us in Murcia and is on the penultimate
day of the competition in Benidorm. This
stage sees the remaining riders face a
gruelling 184km route featuring a special
category climb, 3 x 2nd category climbs
and a 3rd category climb, ending with a
climb of 22kms, a slope of 1280 metres
and an average gradient of 5.72%.
This years Vuelta features 21 stages,

starting in Ourense, North West Spain (not
far from the Portuguese border) on August
20th with a practically flat 29km Team Time
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After the long balmy summer and, with

the slightly cooler weather in September,
events start again. In September there
will be an EGM to appoint a new Club
Captain and Vice President and then in
October, the Winter Leagues will start on
a Monday and Friday, the interclub triples
competition on a Tuesday and of course,
the Club Championships.
Mazarrn Bowls Club are always at their
home ground on Tuesday and Thursday
evenings from around 6.30pm and we
would love to meet you, so please come
along for a chat and see what goes on.
For further information please contact the
Secretary, Sue Hattrell on mazarronbc@
live.co.uk
or
mazarronbowlsclub.
webs.com
of the action. ITV 4 and Eurosport also

normally cover the highlights.
Even better, experience the excitement

with a day in Benidorm you wont be
disappointed roads are closed off,
hundreds of police on motorbikes with
their sirens and team cars passing through
and crowds of people cheering the riders
on.
If you would like more detailed information
on the routes, you can visit the website
www.lavuelta.com
or
call
Martin
Rutherford on 696 809 527
Covering 3,277km in 23 days and

comprising 22 teams and a total of 198
riders, with only 2 rest days, this is sure to
be another spectacular event, so if youre
bored with sitting around the pool or on
the beach, tune in to any of the major
Spanish TV channels and catch a little bit
June 30th was Captains Day for the

members of Fuente Old Guard and as is
the custom we travelled to the excellent
course of Hacienda Del Alamo where we
could expect an enjoyable days golf.
One and Peter Hansford in Division Three.

The Nearest The Pin winners were Michael
Laycock, Terry McAteer, Rik Smith and Ron
Smart with Ron able to claim the 70 Twos
Money pot.
Finally, Paul Western was presented with

the Captains Award and all the players
were presented with a Captains Day gift.
Following the golf we made the short

distance trip to the Spaniards Inn for our
presentations and an equally enjoyable
fish and chip lunch. We were joined by our
sponsors Avalon and members from our
Captains nominated charity to whom we
later presented the sum of 250.
Autumn Golfing Away Day

The CGA have now booked their golfing
away day for 30th September at Lorca at
a price of 32 including a buggy. The
Committee have decided to sponsor this
event to their members by 7 making the
total cost to members for the golf only
25 with a buggy. We are in the process
of organising a meal for on our return to
Camposol to which non-playing partners
will be welcome. Watch out for the signup
sheet and if you wish to go please put your
names down as soon as possible because
there are only enough tee times that have
been booked for 36 participants. Non-CGA
members are welcome to play, but will
have to pay the full price.
The winning guest was Ron Ewing with

Dave Gautier and Mike Anker sharing the
Secret Pairs prizes.
Our next game is at Altorreal on 25th August

and if anyone would like to join FOGGS or
just play as a guest please contact us by
email at
info@fuenteoldguardgolfsociety.com
popular Hotel Costas Celebration Rooms

in Mazarrn for the Christmas Dinner
The
Dance on Friday 9th December.
price will be kept at 25 for an 8 course
meal, coffee, liquors, wine, beer, water
and soft drinks all the time you are eating
your meal. There will be an optional bus
stopping at all the usual stops on Camposol
and Mazarrn Country Club for 5 a head
return.
Christmas Dinner Dance
The CGA has already booked the ever
Betty Roberts
Charitable Donations
The CGA presented a cheque to FAST for
650 on 12th July at the Camposol Social
Centre where 12 new responders were
taking their final test. This was gratefully
received and we were told that FAST still
needed more responders to come forward
to help spread the load. In order that the
CGA may raise more funds for our chosen
charities, FAST and MABS, we intend to
hold a Charity Quiz Night on Friday 21st
October at Marianos, Camposol A. This
Quiz will be held in conjunction with
the Harlequin Choir. If you are not
keen on taking part in the Quiz you must
come and listen to the Rock Choir. I heard
them recently and they were brilliant; so
professional what a lot of talent. We hope
you will make a note in your diary for this
event and come along so that we can swell
our funds to pass on to our charities next
year.
Back to the golf and the Overall Winner

on the day and winner of Division Two
with 35 points was Phil Carter with Gerry
McRobert and Richard Dixon in second
and third places also with 35 points. The
issue had been decided by the normal
count back system. Gerry, however, with
35 points was clear winner of Division One
and Richard was well ahead in top spot in
Division Three. The Runner-Up places in
these divisions were taken by Dave Gautier
in Division Two, Neil MacFarlane in Division
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Sixteen-handicapper Jason Beese was

the overall winner of the Los Nietos Golf
Societys July competition.
Seventeen members and two guests took
part on a hot sunny afternoon at the Roda
resort. Jason won with 37 Stableford points
and was Nearest the Pin with his second
shot at the eighth hole.
Twenty-six
handicapper
Alan
Walsh
finished third and won the 26-36 handicap
category, plus Nearest the Pin at hole 11.
Fourth placed Mick McGovern was Nearest
the Pin at the 13th.
for a presentation BBQ at El Fraile

Bar and Restaurant in Los Nietos.
The society has a summer break until
September, but new members and guests
are always welcome.
To find out more email crazygolfers55@
gmail.com or call at El Fraile Bar and
Restaurant, Los Nietos.
In second place with 33 points was

23-handicapper Steve Barlow, who won
After
the
golf
the
players
were
joined by wives, partners and friends
Last Race Day of the SAMM Spring

Series 2016
Sunday June 19th marked the last race day
of what has been a memorable SAMM
Spring Season.
The first race started in calm conditions

and, apart from being drenched by spray
from the jet-skiers, was fairly uneventful.
The four laps were completed in 30 minutes
and it was decided to increase the distance
between the buoys for the second as the
wind was beginning to pick up.
It was a closely fought race for the top

three places and the results could have
been different if the regular skippers on
Conny and Sirocco had been around for
the last race day. Each boat was able to
discard their worst three results so that 10
of the 13 counted.
Everybody had a good start and Cuatro

and RS Quba were neck and neck for much
of the race. All was going well until the 2nd
lap when Dos capsized on the downward
leg and retired. The RS Quba and Cuatro
continued to battle it out as Tres gained
on them inch by inch. The increased wind
speed made for an exciting race which was
over in 1 hour.
S A M M
run
these
handicap
races on the
low
points
s y s t e m ,
the winning
boat
being
Shoestring
Cuatro with
17.75 points
including
five
race
wins, second
S i r o c c o
with 27.5 points and third Conny with 29
points. In the chart 16 indicates that the
boat did not compete in that race.
With six members of the Balaton Group

and the regular crew of the Catamaran
away, only four Shoestring Group boats
competed. Dos (Stormin Norman and
Mike Bates); Tres (Tug Wilson, Pat Fleck);
Cuatro (Jack Moss, Di Hardwick and Derek
Howe) and the RS Quba (John Down).
This was Johns first race outing in his new
single hander and he did exceptionally well
getting to grips with his new toy. Some
tweaking is needed to get the best out of
the dinghy and no doubt John has a list of
adjustments to work on.
the one-to-25 handicap category and was

Nearest the Pin at the seventh.
CTD was extremely busy with hundreds

of revellers enjoying a day out on the Mar
Menor and, although it is great for the
kids, our crews wished the jet-skiers would
take more care and show some courtesy
for others.
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Siroccos second place was notable as, for

many races she was sailed single handed
by Julian Pering. Cuatros crew varied
during the season so Jack Moss collected
the trophy.
Results:
Race 1: Tres, Cuatro, Dos, RS Quba
Race 2: Tres, Cuatro, RS Quba
Everybody is looking forward to the

Autumn Series which starts on September
4th.
SAMM Racing Success

The SAMM 2016 Race Series was a great
success with 13 of the planned races being
run; the cancellations only due to other
events at CTD making it impossible to go
ahead.
For more information on SAMM go to

www.sailingmarmenor.com
July saw the Los Reyes Society having

their last event before the summer break.
It may have been a bit on the warm
side, but everyone enjoyed and survived
the proceedings. The venue was the
tremendous Roda Golf Complex which was
prepared to its usual high standard.
Format for the day was 4-man teams doing

a waltz or a one two three scoring set up.
To make this a format where all teams have
a good chance of winning, it is vital that
teams are very balanced handicap wise.
We think we achieved this with there being
only 6 points between the four teams.
The day was sponsored by one of our long
term relationships with Luz del Sol who
provided us with a terrific trophy, the LDS
Waltz Challenge Cup. The winning team
captain, Glenn Shaky Read, led his team
of Karen and Kevin Jones plus Toddi Adams
to a one point win with a score of 68; a
narrow win but well deserved, as were the
performances from the other teams.
Squigley (have you seen his writing) and

Neil MacFarlane with shots so close to the
pin you could see the flagsticks quivering
in anticipation of a smack!!
As mentioned, we are heading into our

summer break, but plans for the Open
Day in October are ploughing ahead.
Many thanks for all those teams already
signed up for the competition. There are
still a number of places left, so get your
4-man team together and contact me for
registration. This is a great day and there
will be so many kids that will have a better
life because of you, so dont hesitate; just
do it.
For more info about our society or to enter
the Open Day, contact
Dave at perry.dave@hotmail.com
As our normal practise, we had Nearest

The Pin contests on par-3 holes. This
month we are delighted to say a big thank
you to Dave and family of Alpha Pools
for the prizes; winners being Royston
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A strong pound is not always good for

an economy; it makes exports expensive
and imports cheaper, causing a balance of
payments deficit. The same principle can
apply to Spanish property sales as I will
explain;
A large proportion of properties for sale in
the area are owned by British expats. After
checking our recent sales, it reveals around
65% of those vendors were repatriating
the proceeds of their property sale back to
the UK. With the exchange rate working in
their favour, many of those vendors were
happy to take a 10-20% reduction on their
property price and still convert their funds
into the same amount of UK pounds that
they would have had if theyd accepted
the full price for their property when the
exchange was at 1.44!
Last year when the pound was very strong,
owners repatriating to the UK were not
only very reluctant to accept an offer,
but a considerable number were actually
increasing the price of their property in
anticipation of a sale which would result
in them having to pay 1.44 for one UK
pound! In effect, buyers, this time last
year, were not getting better prices due
to vendors holding out for the full asking
price.
Post referendum, there has been a

slowdown in forward bookings for
September and October, but presently
there are still many prospective buyers in
rental and hotel accommodation looking to
find their Spanish property bargain. Walkins are a daily occurrence.
August has traditionally been a quiet
month due to holidays, but, as the dust
settles and the initial shock of Brexit fades
away, buyers will return. We anticipate
our diaries for September and October will
eventually begin to fill-up.
Most currency market analysts are
predicting a weaker Euro by the end of the
year, due to an anticipated Italian Banking
crisis and poor productivity figures for 3rd
and 4th quarters. Germany, France and
Italy are suffering particularly and the UK
will see higher growth than most of Europe
according to the IMF.
If you want to take advantage of the
low pound and put your property on
the market for a quick sale, now is a
good time to contact an agent.
Kenneth Whettall
Commercial Director
Fuente Alamo Real Estate/Murcia
Coast & Country
Info@fuentealamorealestate.com
Tel 0034 968 598 173
In August 2015 the UK pound would

buy 1.37! Today it trades at 1.20!
Last year in July the pound had peaked at
1.44 it had been climbing for several
months, falling back to 1.26 in March
2016 prior to the EU Referendum. In the
days leading up to 23rd June, the pound
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markets anticipated the UK would vote to
remain in the EU. The polls predicted
wrongly and the pound fell back to
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Coping With Strong Winds

by Dick Handscombe
Many expat gardeners in Spain have gardens
in exposed positions and have to cope with
regular or occasional strong gusty winds
that dry out the open garden soil and flower
pots, roll pots over and cause damage to
plants, even uprooting or snapping them
off. Such situations include mountain tops
and exposed ridges, narrow valleys, the top
of coastal cliff faces and penthouse terraces.
The gardening problems associated with
such sites were listed as equal fourth
together with the need for gardening with
less water when we did a readership survey
some years ago.
21 Practical Ideas
1. Preserve any windswept trees that
have survived years of storms as
appropriate features of you future
garden. Just cut off any unsightly
and misshapen branches, but think
before you cut out dead branches.
It may be them that adds shape and
atmosphere to the tree.
2. If a small copse of pine or holm oak

or pine trees has survived, keep
them as a valuable windbreak. If
you decide to fell some of the trees
around the outside to create space,
or in the centre to create a woodland
glade, recognise that you might be
changing the aerofoil characteristics
of the copse or even creating a
chimney effect in the centre. If one
or other occurs, the total copse
might be felled in the next gale force
winds, especially if the soil is soft
after heavy rains. The shape and
degree of leaning of natural trees in
the area will give you an idea of the
severity of past gales.
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3. If you have no natural windbreak

consider planting a double row of
one metre high lawsonia, juniper,
taxus or evergreen oak trees. Ensure
that they are well staked and guyed
from day one. If in a very exposed
position re-guy as they grow.
4. An alternative to a screen of trees
is to construct a wall two or three
metres high, but ensure that the
foundations are strong and wider
than the wall so that the wall has
a broad base (e.g. of a metre) and
a narrower top (e.g. 40cms). Basic
urbanisation walls can be blown over
in strong winds.
5. Plant only deep-rooted specimen

trees and ensure that they are
strongly guyed on four sides. Avoid
acacias
and
eucalyptus
trees.
Occasionally one sees amazingly
tall deciduous trees on penthouse
terraces. You will find that their roots
have been trained to cover much of
the terrace and are guyed with thick
wire ropes.
6. Purchase heavy grade earthenware,
ceramic or concrete based pots
and containers. Lighter ones can
overturn,
break
and
damage
treasured plants especially if allowed
to dry out. A combination of strong
winds and blazing sun can easily dry
out even big pots in a day unless
precautions are taken.
7. Seal pots with waterproof paint
or varnish and add planting gel to
the potting compost to reduce the
natural evaporation of water.
8. Construct your main sitting-out
terrace on the downwind side of the
house and a secondary terrace on
the windy side for use on calm days,
especially if that is where you have
the best vistas.
9. Construct Dutch style reinforced
glass windbreaks at strategic points
in the garden that you can sit behind
and still enjoy the best garden views.
Plant some aromatic and colourful
plants downwind of the screen.
10. Similarly, glaze in nayas or covered
terraces on the windy sides of the
house so that you can sit in the sun
and enjoy views on the windiest of
days.
11. Plant plants that grow naturally
as a tight bush or an open tree to
minimise wind damage. Try the
following plants for instance:
12. Consider planting more succulents;
cacti, agaves and aloes that have
strong natural structures. Look
around to see what survives in other
gardens in your area and on local
mountainsides or cliffs.
13. Mulch as much as possible, as
bare earth soon dries out in windy
situations and hoed or raked areas
can be eroded by the wind creating
a parched hard packed and cracked
surface.
14. Install an economic drip irrigation
system to each plant and water at
night.
15. Add features to the garden that will
withstand strong winds if correctly
constructed e.g. rock grottoes,
rocky outcrops, rockeries, terraces
with a stone sundial or bird bath.
If you construct a pond, do so in
a sheltered part of the garden as
strong winds can whip off water
physically and by evaporation.
16. If you have a pool or Jacuzzi, invest
in a strongly constructed cover to
enable them to be used without a
wetsuit or windproof clothing. If you
can afford an all- weather swimming
cover you can also try to grow some
semi-tropical plants inside.
17. Plant internal hedges as internal
windbreaks
and
plant
them
downwind.
18. Low growing plants can be protected
by a semicircle of rocks. One sees
ancient vineyards and melons
protected in this way around the
Mediterranean Costas and Islands.
19. Protect young plants with cloches 7 litre water bottles with the bottom
cut out and held down by canes in
the middle and around the outside
are an inexpensive solution.
20. Develop a Japanese-style garden
using raked areas of gravel,
chippings or sand with artistically
placed rocks as the main features of
the garden rather than plants.
21. If totally demoralised, move to a
more sheltered situation!
Gardening should be a joy as well as a
challenge. Some challenges can eat up
retirement years rather than enhance
them!
I hope these ideas help you to develop
easily maintained and interesting gardens
in potentially hostile situations. Naturally,
what is possible will also be effected by the
depth of soil you have. If shallow, deepen
and enrich where you wish to plant up.
Dick Handscombe
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