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Transcript of Sol Times Newspaper issue 244 Costa Calida Edition
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2 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
MurciaThe Guardia Civil Murcia has arrested a person in Cieza for distributing illegal
pharmaceuticals from a public establishmentThe agents seized 2000 doses of drugs from Russia which after being analyzed
by the Agencia Espantildeola de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios (Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products) has determined that these are products that are prohibited from importation and distribution to Spain and the European Union and which are harmful to health
The Civil Guard began research to detect the marketing and unlawful distribution of pharmaceuticals in Cieza were able to locate a public establishment and clearly identify the person who ran it
The illegal products were antibiotics analgesics antidepressants muscle relaxants and antiseptics among others and came from Russia
After obtaining all necessary evidence 2000 doses of medication were seized and sent to the Agencia Espantildeola de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios for analysis which subsequently issued a technical report determining that the products tested represent a serious risk to public safety due to not being authorized for introduction into Spain and European Union as well as posing a serious threat to public health
Disciplinary proceedings will also be taken for the smuggling of tobacco of Russian origin which was found during the inspection of the premises
The person arrested is EP a Russian national 40 years old and resident in CiezaThe following effects were seized2000 doses of antibiotics analgesics antidepressants muscle relaxants and
antiseptics etc amp 102 packets of tobacco
cartagenaThe Spokesperson for the Grupo Municipal Socialista Caridad Rives claims that the
PP has removed the Servicio de Urgencias from the Centro de Salud of Portmaacuten leaving only the service of an ambulance to take residents to the nearest emergency services which is more than 25 minutes distance
She spoke at a meeting of the Plataforma por la Sanidad Puacuteblica de Cartagena (Platform for Public Health Cartagena) at which were also the Concejal Socialista de La Unioacuten Pedro Loacutepez Milaacuten the Secretario General de UGT Local Fulgencio Andreu and other representatives
Caridad Rives recalls that during a very busy summer and high demand by holidaymakers from Cartagena lsquoThe Minister Palacios said the Health Centre and the Emergency Department would remain because it was a special point of contact
She stated that over 550 residents of Atamariacutea who experienced a medical emergency in the afternoon often travel to the Health Centre at Portmaacuten because it is the closest lsquoYesterday neither the Centro de Salud nor the Area Management Health II nor the focal point of La Union were able to confirm what would happen to the Emergency Department It is said that the Mayor Francisco Bernabeacute calmed protests by saying that a solution would be sought yet still they have removed the afternoon emergency
local NEWS UPDaTE carersquo
calpeResidents in Calpe have been massively overcharged for their rubbish disposal Following legal advice Calpe Ayuntamiento has ended the 25 year contract it had
with waste company Colsur and has negotiated a deal with Acciona to transport rubbish to El Campello
The fraud came to light when the first load of rubbish was weighed at the El Campillo site Despite the first collection being made in the summer when the number of holidaymakers in the town swelled the refuse figures the first weighing proved to be a fraction of the previous readings ndash 233 tons down to 76 tons per day
Calpersquos Mayor Ximo Tur believed that the figures were erroneous and the weighbridge at Colsurrsquos Calpe depot proved to be not functioning correctly yet there is still more discrepancy than can be accounted for
Colcurrsquos owner Angel Fenoll features in the Brugal corruption case along with Calpersquos former Mayor Javier Morato are only 2 of the 11 people including councillors who are involved in this case
alteaBronze medal winning diver Tom Daley has been taking a well-deserved break in
a villa in Altea He has been out and about signing autographs to the delight of the British residents lucky enough to meet him
However 18 year old Tom canrsquot seem to get away from the water ndash he has been pictured by the Sun newspaper posing on a sun lounger ndash in the pouring rain
calpeCar drivers in Calpe can now save up to 50 on parking charges As long as they park in a lsquoblue zonersquo and have a special residentrsquos card displayed in
the bottom right hand side of the windscreen a 50 discount is available The ticket machines take all coinage but have been adapted to give changeThe special lsquoresidents Cardrsquo is available from the Citizens Advice Office at the
Ayuntamiento and can be obtained with proof of payment of the motor vehicle tax (IVTM) between Monday and Thursday 8am to 5pm Friday 8am to 5pm and Saturday 10am to 1pm
MorairaTwo assistants in a florists shop had a very lucky escape when an elderly man confused
the brake and the accelerator and crashed his car into the window of a florists shopIt seems he was trying to park alongside the kerb and became disorientated The
assistants had only moments before both been working in the window and had just finished putting the final pieces on a floral bridal display at the shop in Calle Tosquetas when the car came crashing through the plate glass window
One assistant was slightly shocked the other was slightly injured by flying glass The shop window and display were ruined
The car had to be removed by crane but there was no damage other than to the shop window and the display The driver was said to be very embarrassed and apologetic
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orihuela costaA scam believed to originate in Merseyside has re-
appeared along the CostasIt comprises of a caller on the phone purporting to be
from the computer company Windows They ring saying that the victimrsquos computer is putting out messages which are affecting other computers They then persuade the victim to install a programme to rectify the fault They then talk them through the process before asking for a large sum of money to be sent for this service
The scammers are thought to come from all over the globe and speak English though not always fluently
Anyone contacted in this way should ignore the scammers
MurciaThe Consejera de Sanidad y Poliacutetica Social Mariacutea
Aacutengeles Palacios said that lsquothe Sanidad Regional will continue to assist migrants with irregular papers minors pregnant women and the chronically ill
She was speaking at a press conference to explain the state regulations on insurance and health care to immigrants without a residence permit She said that lsquoa circular will be sent to all Health Centres in the region to clarify these assumptionsrsquo
The Murcia Health Service (SMS) serves 1378000 people who have a Tarjeta Sanitaria Individual of which 177359 are immigrants Most of them 155234 have a residence permit so they have full guaranteed health care and 20165 have Personal Health Card which have irregularities
The Minister pointed out that lsquoof the 20000 citizens without residence permits about 6000are children who maintain full attendance 2800 suffer a chronic disease and 11000 have not any health problem and of these approximately 6000 have not requested treatment over the past year and about 5000 have been treated at the SMS for acuteness conditions
The Minister reported that SMS provides health care to about 2800 illegal immigrants elderly and chronic pathology like tuberculosis diabetes AIDS or hypothyroidism among others However she added lsquothere are about 400 people in the last year have had no contact with our health servicesrsquo
She confirmed that lsquothose with chronic diseases and without a residence permit may continue to receive assistance as at present with the same benefits as those who have regularized their situationrsquo
The new insurance system pursuant to Royal Decree-Law 162012 she pointed out lsquois intended to comply with the recommendations of the Court of Accountsrsquo
The objective of the rule change is not a revenue-raising measure it is a measure to encourage regulation of the situation of these people to comply with European legislationrsquo said Palacios
The Minister informed that to access the full assurance with Personal Health Card is a lsquomustrsquo for a residence permit in Spain but it is also possible to make payment of the annual fee of 710 euros or to receive insurance through existing conventions with other countries
The Minister said that the report of the Court of Auditors shows that these are some 676000 Europeans who have a Health Insurance Card in Spain without a right to it which has meant the spending by the NHS of 917 million euros in 2009
The purpose of the new measures is to improve the ratios of third party billing
WilDfirES makE 2012 oNE of ThE moST Tragic SUmmErS oN rEcorD
The wildfires that have ravaged the Spanish countryside over the past few months have made the summer of 2012 one of the most tragic in decades with ten fatalities 100000 hectares razed by fire and serious ecological damage done to national parks like the Parque Nacional de Garajonay on the island of La Gomera in the Canaries
The latest data released by the Ministry of Agriculture Food and the Environment (MAGRAMA) shows that between January 1st and August 26th wildfires had destroyed 153000 hectares of woodland three times the amount lost to fires over the same period in 2011
There have also been many more individual fires this year - 12000 in the first eight months of the year compared with 10518 over the same months last year
The scant rainfall and high temperatures this summer especially during July and August have been the greatest allies of the wildfires most of which were caused by human carelessness although the number of fires started deliberately like those in Cortes de Pallaacutes and Andillawhich destroyed in the region of 50000 hectares has also increased significantly
Wildfires have caused considerable damage to protected areas this year in particular the Garajonay National Park (La Gomera) Cabantildeero (Ciudad Real) and nature reserves in Alto Tajo (Guadalajara) and Fragas do Eume (La Coruntildea)
Between August 4th and 8th the forest fire that swept across La Gomera forcing the evacuation of a quarted of the islandrsquos population devastated around 4100 hectares - 11 of the islandrsquos surface area - 900 of which were part of the Garajonay national park where tropical rainforest that had not been burned for over a century was destroyed
Summer 2012 began with two of the most serious
wildfires Spain has seen this summer - the ones in Cortes de Pallaacutes and Andilla both in the Valencian Community - where 50000 hectares were razed between June 28th and July 17th Two people were arrested and charged with starting the fires deliberately An army pilot died trying to put out the fire
The wildfires that broke out on July 22nd in Alt Empordagrave and La Jonquera (Girona) were especially tragic destroying almost 14000 hectares of woodland and claiming the lives of four French people
On August 19th the most serious fire in a decade in terms of woodland damage broke out in Castilla y Leoacuten burning to the ground 11700 hectares of forest in Castrocontrigo in the province of Leoacuten
In Campo de Borja and Aranda (Zaragoza) 3500 hectares have been razed 300 of them in the Moncayo nature reserve
An environmental warden and a volunteer firefighter died trying to extinguish the fire that burned in Torre de les Maccedilanes (Alicante) between 12th and 14th of August and a member of the Military Emergency Unit (UME) died fighting the flames in the Sierra de Gata (Caacuteceres)
Hundreds of firefighters backed up by emergency military personnel and 31 planes and helicopters continue to battle a huge blaze near Marbella The huge wildfires have destroyed properties on Spainrsquos Costa del Sol over the past few days and altough they have been mostly halted officials say pockets remain In the hills north of Marbella patches of land are still smouldering and large areas have been turned black by the flames The blaze has already cost one life and forced over 5000 people many of them holidaymakers to be evacuated
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Hunt for next of kin of gas explosion expat
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autHorities are searcHing for relatives of a BritisH
man killed By a gas explosion in His spanisH
apartment
The British and Spanish authorities are searching for the next of kin of a 64-year-old British expatriate who died in a Costa del Sol hospital on Sunday after suffering third-degree burns in a gas explosion in the Spanish resort of Torremolinos
Shocked neighbours called the emergency services to the apartment of David Carney who worked as a sound and lighting engineer at The Salon Varieacuteteacutes an English-speaking theatre at
3am when they heard what has been described as a ldquoterrible boomrdquo
Investigators believe that a faulty domestic gas cylinder exploded when the victim lit a cigarette after arriving home following a night out with friends
Medics rushed Mr Carney to Malagarsquos Carlos Haya Hospitalrsquos intensive care unit where he was sedated and put on a ventilator before he passed away on Sunday lunchtime
To date neither the local British Consulate nor friends and colleagues have been able to trace the victimrsquos next of kin
ldquoWersquore having real problems as we donrsquot have the names of Davidrsquos ex-wife four
children or sister We need to find a next of kin to make arrangements for Davidrsquos body which is currently in the Malaga coronersrsquo officerdquo said Linda Barnett MBE president of the theatre where he worked for several years
ldquoWe urge anyone who has any details to contact the Consulate on +34 91 3334 2194 He was a much-loved member of our team and he will be greatly missed by everyonerdquo she added
Spanish police say that whilst the explosion caused extensive damage to the building in which Mr Carney lived no other apartments needed to be evacuated and no one else was injured
spanisH inflation
picks up to 27 in august
Inflation in Spain picked up to an annualised 27 percent in August from 22 percent in July the second consecutive month that the rate has risen provisional statistics published on Thursday showed
The national Institute of Statistics (INE) did not provide details stating only that the result was due principally to a rise in fuel prices
Inflation had been slowing for several months but accelerated again in June to 18 percent The rate reached 35 percent in April 2011 its highest level since since October 2008
Final figures are to be published on September 12
aNDalUSia rEqUESTS 1bN EUroS from
SPaNiSh govErNmENTSpainrsquos Andalusia has become the latest region
to request a financial lifeline from the central government
The region had asked for 1bn euros (pound791m) worth of aid to be granted immediately said Susana Diaz a senior politician from the region
Valencia Murcia and Catalonia have requested bailouts in recent weeks
Meanwhile Spain said that it will immediately inject 45bn euros into Bankia the lender that the government was forced to part-nationalise in June
Bankia was created in 2010 from a merger of seven troubled regional savings banks but was rescued this summer when it was on the verge of collapse
ldquoBy this measure we restore the grouprsquos regulatory capital while the restructuring plan is completed and guarantee the security of deposits and the grouprsquos access to all possible sources of financingrdquo Spainrsquos bank bailout fund said
5SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012wwwsoltimescom
refusing medical attention to foreigners lsquocriminal offencersquo
The worldrsquos largest tomato fight saw 40000 people painting the town red - literally - in Buntildeol (Valencia) last week
As is the case every August for the last 67 years trucks carrying over 120 tonnes of ripe tomatoes unloaded their cargo in the town whilst tourists
and residents waited for the firework to go off to signal the start of the internationally-renowned fiesta
the TomatinaParticipants cannot start throwing tomatoes until the rocket is launched
and have to stop once the second signal is given with another firework an hour later
This is one of the lsquofive golden rulesrsquo of the fiesta which includes lsquono ripping off or throwing T-shirtsrsquoOld hands at the Tomatina knew to
wear goggles to avoid being suddenly blinded by a squashed tomato and to
wear T-shirts that they would not expect to put on again
Some very creative participants had hollowed out watermelons and used these as helmets
Others started out wearing fancy dress - costumes included pink rabbits Samurai fighters chefs with tall white hats karate fighters and Spanish traditional garb
Around 4000 young people came from Japan for the fiesta and Japanese reporters covered the event
Thousands more came from China South korea Australia Argentina Brazil Latvia Germany and France
By the end of the tomato fight as is always the case the streets looked like a massacre had occurred - they were literally flooded with bright red juice
The tomato pulp lsquoriverrsquo is usually deep enough that visitors can actually swim down the street as shown by the girl in the photograph
Portable showers are always set up so everyone can rinse off the tomato pulp although some opted to strip off and jump in the nearby river
In the lead-up to the big fight - which has always happened on the last Wednesday in August since 1945 - live music concerts discos parties and parades went on for several days until dawn
The Tomatina which came about during a protest when a group of young lads began hurling fruit and veg at market stallholders has been officially recognised as a Festival of International Tourist Interest for the last 10 years
TomaTiNa TUrNS
bUntildeol rED
PHO
TOS A
LBERTO SA
IZ_A
P
baNco cam To axE 1773 jobS
aS orDErED by EUroPEaN commiSSioNsaBadell Bank Has
announced tHat 1773 joBs will go mostly
staff from tHe cam BankA total of 441 redundancies will
affect its affiliate groupsThe European Commission has
ordered the CAM bank recently acquired by Banco Sabadell to axe 2231 jobs in exchange for its adjudication of the entity the only way it can be saved
Since there have recently been 128 redundancies another 1773 will have to be made
Banco Sabadell says it will try to soften the impact with transfers and early retirement of employees where possible but has not yet been able to give full details
All the job cuts will affect what is now called Banco CAM with 1332 of these in branches and of this total 329 in central offices and call centres
The EC also ordered Banco CAM to close 450 branches of which 360 have yet to shut down
Sabadell has pledged to keep all jobs in the province of Alicante and to maintain the 111 early-retiree names on the payroll
In these cases the staff had their hours cut and are claiming the corresponding portion of their retirement pension with the salary for their reduced hours paid until they reach State retirement age
Although they no longer work for the company they are still on the payroll and receiving the shortfall in their pensions that matches the hours they are recorded as working
Around 603 employees of Banco CAM who are aged 55 and over may be given early retirement although their social security contributions will only be paid until they are 61
Unions have criticised this since in similar situations the social security cover is until age 64 but Sabadell says they are only now allowed to do so until the age of 61 by law because of the governmentrsquos labour reform
Other staff may be offered jobs in Banco Sabadell branches where these are available although it could mean moving house
Further meetings will be held on a daily basis and the redundancy notice will become official next week
Doctors in the Valencia region say they may face criminal proceedings and possibly jail if they adhere to the health ministryrsquos instructions to cease to treat foreigners who do not lsquoqualifyrsquo
The Spanish Penal Code means that refusal to assist a person whose life or health is in danger is a crime and applies not only to medics but also to the general public
This is in addition to all medical professionalsrsquo code of ethics
A total of 140 doctors in the Comunidad Valenciana of which 31 are in the province of Alicante have lodged a conscientious objection and say they will continue treating their existing patients whether or not they have residence rights jobs or are
lsquoin the systemrsquoFrom Saturday September 1 the Royal
Decree ndash the equivalent of a bill of law ndash number 162012 will come into force meaning all non-EU foreigners who do not have an up-to-date visa or residence permit ndash which will include those who have lost their jobs ndash or EU foreigners with no social security cover due to being early retirees not working and not on the dole or any kind of sick or maternity pension ndash will no longer be entitled to free healthcare on the State
Doctors have asked whether this means that they will have to start treating these people outside office hours from Saturday onwards or whether it means that from September 1 terminally-ill patients can no longer be visited at home
maDriD mETro craSh lEavES 18 hUrT
18 people were injured today when a train on the Madrid underground bumped the platform at the end of the line emergency services report
The accident occurred at 1925hrs when the driver failed to stop in time as he was coming into the terminal at Priacutencipe Piacuteo station the limit of the Oacutepera-Priacutencipe Piacuteo line
Nine of the injured passengers have been taken to nearby health centres for a check-up and six of those have been taken to Hospital Cliacutenico and another three to Hospital la Concepcioacuten
The other nine were attended to by ambulance at the scene and two of these have been taken to the 12 de Octubre hospital in the city
None of the passengers is said to be seriously hurt and although firefighters rushed to the scene of the accident they did not have to intervene
This is the second time in August that a crash in similar circumstances has been reported on the Madrid metro
Sport
6 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
news flashLUFTHANSA CABIN
CREW BEGIN STRIkE
The union representing cabin staff at the German airline Lufthansa has started planned strike action at Frankfurt
airport------------------------
ABRAMOVICH WINS Uk COURT
BATTLEChelsea owner Roman Abramovich wins pound3bn breach of trust and contract case brought by exiled Russian oligarch Boris Berezovsky at London
court------------------------JULIAN ASSANGE PREDICTS lsquoUP TO A yEARrsquo OF LIVING
IN EMBASSyJulian Assange has predicted that he will remain inside an embassy in London for ldquosix to 12 monthsrdquo The Wikileaks founder is in Ecuadorrsquos embassy fighting extradition to Sweden over sexual
assault claims------------------------
LONDON METROPOLITAN
UNIVERSITy STUDENTS FEAR DEPORTATION
More than 2000 students potentially face removal after a university had its licence to teach and recruit students from outside the EU
revoked------------------------
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hUgE WilDfirE rEachES marbElla iN SoUThErN SPaiNA huge wildfire is approaching the wealthy resort of
Marbella on Spainrsquos Costa del Sol where the authorities have evacuated thousands of people
Flames reached the Elviria area on the edge of Marbella early on Friday
About 1000 people have been evacuated from the edge of Marbella about 3300 from Ojen and others from a camp site at Alpujata Spanish media report
They include at least 300 British expats sent to evacuation centres the Uk embassy told the BBC
Marbella is famous for its up-market hotels and villas - it is a favourite haunt of wealthy foreigners
Overnight the fire spread rapidly through a 12km (eight-mile) coastal strip not far from holiday resorts
Two people have suffered serious burns and some homes have been engulfed by the fire
The Costa del Sol is one of Spainrsquos most popular holiday destinations and home to a large British expatriate community
The British embassy says it is working closely with the Spanish authorities and consular staff have been deployed to assist those affected
Much of Spainrsquos countryside was left tinder-dry this summer by a prolonged heatwave There have been major wildfires in northern Catalonia - near the Pyrenees - and on La Gomera in the Canary Islands
The wind speed has dropped since Thursday and the air is more humid so there are hopes that the Costa del Sol blaze
can be contained soon
More than 250 firefighters are battling the fire helped by 17 aircraft dropping water to douse it Spainrsquos El Pais news website says
The fire started on Thursday afternoon in the Sierra Negra area of Coin near Malaga
and has now affected an area of some 1000 hectares (2471 acres)
Part of the AP-7 highway was cut temporarily but other roads are unaffected It is not yet clear how many homes have been damaged or destroyed
Four regional health authorities take a stand against ana Matoacutersquos lsquobackward-Moving policiesrsquo Regional health authorities in four
of Spainrsquos autonomous states have boycotted a summit in Valladolid in protest over the central governmentrsquos lsquobackward-movingrsquo policies
From Saturday September 1 an estimated 153000 foreign and Spanish patients will lose their entitlement to healthcare on the State because they are not lsquopaying into the systemrsquo through being unable to find work
This is in order to save the heath service 500 million euros but doctors insist that it goes against the Spanish Constitution and flouts several laws
And over 400 types of medication will no longer be funded by the ministry of health led by Ana Matoacute meaning those who use them will have to pay full price
Contributions to prescriptions have increased for everyone depending
upon income and pensioners now have to pay 10 per cent of the non-prescription cost of medication rather than as until recently receiving them free of charge
She called an informal summit meeting yesterday of regional health ministers but those of Andaluciacutea Asturias the Canary Islands and the Basque Country did not attend
They have put together a joint written manifesto condemning what they consider as lsquobackward-movingrsquo policies and calling for lsquodialoguersquo between the central government and medical institutions
The manifesto also calls for Matoacute to lsquorespect the decision-making powersrsquo of Spainrsquos 17 federal communities since they consider that the contributions made by these may in fact increase quality and efficiency in the health service
It adds that no economic policies
should lsquoimpose a social and financial model based upon restricting fundamental and basic rightsrsquo such as healthcare nor involve privatising any aspect of it
And lsquoloss of principles of equity cohesion and fairnessrsquo could cause the lsquosocial political and professional supportrsquo of the current health service to lsquocrackrsquo
Doctors consider they could be guilty of the criminal offence of omitting to provide assistance if they do not treat immigrants without visas or foreigners and Spaniards who do not pay Social Security
They also consider that not treating certain infectious or contagious conditions - everything ranging from the common cold or influenza to tuberculosis Legionnairersquos disease or HIV - may spark public alarm and outcry as diseases spread out of control
Ten people have been arrested after a massive group of people decided to occupy a branch of La Caixa bank in El Puerto de Santa Mariacutea (Caacutediz) last Tuesday They are part of the Andaluciacutea workersrsquo union (Sindicato Andaluz de Trabajadores or SAT) who staged a supermarket sweep in Mercadona and Carrefour in Eacutecija (Sevilla) and Arcos de la Frontera (Caacutediz) earlier this month filling up trolleys with staple foodstuffs to give to residents with no income
Those who escaped arrest ndash several hundred of them ndash say they will arrange a peaceful demonstration outside the townrsquos National Police station SATrsquos spokesman Diego Cantildeamero says all protests are peaceful and there will be no violence
Staff at the occupied bank said the manager did not make any attempt at resistance and that the demonstrators were treated lsquoexquisitelyrsquo
7SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012wwwsoltimescom
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camposolBack by popular demand
Ricky Lavazza from the Costa Del Sol
and also the very talented Karen Noble
Tickets 9euroTel Rosemary on 620 105 179
to book your tickets
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Price from 1040euroFor more information tel Rosemary 620 105 179
spanisH drivers Hit By lsquocouncil stealtH taxrsquo
indeBted town councils across spain are targeting motorists in a Bid to raise revenue mucH to tHe
disgust of disgruntled residentsRemoval of free parking zones and
an increase in fines for minor traffic infractions have all dubbed ldquotaxation by stealthrdquo by protest groups according to a report in this weeks Telegraph
The latest measures to be unveiled in towns and cities across the north-eastern region of Catalonia include the removal of free parking bays The biggest outcry has been in Tarragona a city south of Barcelona where since the start of July the council has re-allocated 3700 parking spaces forcing residents to pay for parking where they could previously leave their car for free
ldquoItrsquos a blatant attempt by city authorities to raise revenuerdquo said Amanda Casas a spokesman for Plataforma Stop Parquiacutemetres a local protest group formed to fight against the installation of more parking meters ldquoAnd the underhand way they are going about it is shamefulrdquo she said
The citizens have mounted a campaign boycotting the blue zone lsquopay and displayrsquo areas and painting over the lines
The council which insists the measure is ldquopart of an effort to improve traffic flow in the cityrdquo and not to generate revenue reported that the backlash has already resulted in widespread vandalism of ticketing machines costing an estimated euro18000 so far and extra police have been called in to tackle the problem
Similar measures introduced in resorts across the coast including popular holiday destinations of Lloret de Mar and Blanes have created similar outrage A recent report estimated that more than half of Spainrsquos 8116 town councils were indebted to the point of bankruptcy as they struggle to pay the bill for vast overspending when credit was cheap during Spainrsquos boom years
Motorists are also complaining of the increase in traffic fines for
speeding and other infractions insisting that revenue collection is the main objective rather than safety concerns
Organisations representing motorists argue that radar speed traps and unmarked mobile Civil Guard units are increasingly placed not in accident black spots or where speed is a risk factor but in areas most likely to generate fines
One Madrid driver complained that she had been fined for not turning on headlights when driving through a short and well lit tunnel through the capital ldquoIt was surely an easy way to generate euro60 and nothing to do with any risk posedrdquo she said
But itrsquos not just motorists who are feeling targeted
In Madrid Metro passengers are bracing themselves for yet another hike in prices as the city hall announced an increase of two per cent on the cost of a monthly ticket raising it from euro5130 to euro5220 from September 1
This follows an increase of 11pc by Madridrsquos transport network four months ago The cost of the fare to the airport has more than doubled in a year to 5 euros for a ticket from the centre to Barajas terminals
It has also cut the number of entrances to the Madrid metro stations in a bid to save costs closing access points at some of the capitals busiest stations ldquoWe are paying more for services and yet getting lessrdquo one passenger commented as she struggled with shopping bags outside the now closed entrance at Rios Rosas station complaining that the alternative station access point is a three minute walk away across two busy roads
Book your 2013 cruiseby 15th September and save
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SeptemberthurSday 6th September at The Arches Los Alcazares ndash Late Summer Fayre Ziggyrsquos fashion show entertainment and stalls Starts at 1pm
tueSday 11th September charity market at La Zona Bar Los Alcazares 10am - 1pm
tueSday 18th September General meeting at Las Claras 12 noon
Friday 28th September Friendship Group ndash Chicken Scratch At Cafeacute Golf San Javier at 12 for 1230
OctOberFriday 5th OctOber Night at the Proms Puerto 3 restaurant Los Alcazares 730pm euro11 including supper with wine
tueSday 9th OctOber charity market at La Zona Bar Los Alcazares 10am - 1pm
Saturday 13th OctOber Night of the Proms at Lo Monte hotel Pilar de la Horadada starting at 730 pm euro7 bring your own food and drink but bar and food available if required
tueSday 16th OctOber General meeting at Las Claras 12 noon
Friday 26th OctOber Friendship Group ndash Crown Jewels at The Arches Los Alcazares at 12 for 1230
NOvemberWedNeSday 7th NOvember ndash Elainersquos Quiz with a Difference at Olympia Restaurant Mil Palmeras at 7 pm euro11 which includes chicken and chips
tueSday 13th NOvember charity market at La Zona Bar Los Alcazares 10am -1pm
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Friday 30th NOvember - menu del dia at Puerto 3 Los Alcazares Christmas lunch for the Friendship Group 1pm
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Please come and support SpiritualMurciarsquos next Coffee Morning on 21st September at 11am It is being hosted by The Circle of Potential a thursday morning circle on Mazarron Country Club whorsquoll explain what they are all about and lead everyone into a Dreamwalk of Expanision The morning will begin with refreshments and home-make cakes allowing time for networking amongst like-minded people Everyone can bring lsquonearly newrsquo items to swop on the exchange and swop table For each item you bring you will receive a paper token to take something you might like instead Everyone is asked to take back their items if they are left There will be a SpiritualMurcia promotion table for members to display their leaflets and business cards Refreshments will cost a euro each and there will be a raffle a euro a ticket to help raise funds for SpiritualMurcia website and advertising
Thankyou for taking the time to help support SpiritualMurcia in its expansion
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the welsh sing for alzheimerrsquos
fun amp fundraisinGA Community Day was held at Mar Menor Golf Resort on 20th August when
HELP Murcia Mar Menor raised euro192 from the tombola prize stall and games for the children The main aim of the day was for the children to have some fun which they certainly did
The writing of children is never more amusing than when they are trying to be serious That is the premise of a series of books written by teacher and author Peter Jeffcock who lives for as much of the year as possible in his home in San Miguel de Salinas a lifestyle ruined only by returning to England to teach during term time The three books in the lsquoA Pis of Cakrsquo series are packed full of hilarious misunderstandings spelling errors and general molestations of the English language that range from the very sweet to the very rude
Did you know for example that there was a law in the 1970s that demanded sexy quality for women Or that one of Henry the Eightrsquos wives was called katherine of Arrogance Did you realise that lsquoat the start of the industrial revelation they carried coal on bhajis that floated on the canalsrsquo Perhaps you were already aware that small rocks that fly through space are called haemorrhoids or that in the far north of Russia there is a cold desolate place called Suburbia
All of these remarkable facts are to be found in the series of books And the revelations go on were you truly aware that a trapezium is a circus act or that bitchy men can be used to mend a leaking roof And did you really know that the type of snowman typified by the yeti is otherwise known by the term lsquoa bomb in a bullrsquo
yes thatrsquos life ndash or Sailor V as the French say In a childrsquos world slavery is the opposite of sweet an octopus is supposed to have ten tickles but in fact only has eight and Einsteinrsquos first name was Frank
There are three books in the series
Joan of arc was noahrsquos wife
A Pis of Cak Another Pis of Cak and A Third Pis of Cak All are available on Amazon kindle at very low prices and all are guaranteed to amuse and entertain you whilst giving you a new perspective from which to view the world I shall end this article here ndash leaving you wanting more Indeed as you will discover when you read these books in all good pieces of writing it is best to end on a coat hanger
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ThE BEACON
OF LighT
Centre for Spiritual
Awareness
Due to unforseen circumstances with the air-conditioning etc we are closeed for August and will
re-open on 5th September
OUr gUEST MEDiUMS FOr FOLLOWiNg
DaTESSeptember 5th
Sammy Fitzsimmons September 12th
Morag Bullock September 19th
Marilyn WebbSeptember 26th James Mc ArthurSeptember 27th James Mc Arthur
Workshop (by reservation only)For more info please
call 620 877 326www
beaconoflightmurciawebscom
emailbeaconoflight
murciagmailcomHealing is available after the service by request
Funding for the meetings will be raised by donations
collected during the evening
We would like to extend a warm welcome to you to join us at our meetings held
everyWednesday from
7pm - approx 830pm
At the old school House canadas
del Romero
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We offer a high level of commission petrol allowance and mobile phone plus the opportunity to work for the best weekly ldquoGood News Paperrdquo in the area
In last weekrsquos column I briefly outlined what EFT is and identified some of the areas in which EFT has proven to be highly effective enabling us to have a happier and healthier life This week I will be addressing questions with regard to how it works
How does EFT workThe common explanation of how EFT works and that which is adopted by many holistic
practitioners relies on the belief in our bodyrsquos own lsquoenergy systemrsquo derived from Chinese medicine It is thought that the energy our bodyrsquos energy known across various cultures as chi prana life force etc runs through meridians or channels throughout our body When we are unwell unable to cope with everyday problems or over-react to situations it is said that the energy is out of balance in the body EFT works to restore the balance in the meridian system in relation to a specific problem or issue
Is there a more scientific explanation of how it worksYes there is EFT uses a procedure called lsquotappingrsquo and taps on acupressure points which
in turn stimulates the mechanoreceptors in our skin These points or meridian points as they are more commonly known have a high concentration of mechanoreceptors and free nerve endings When tapping on these points a signal is generated which is then transmitted to specific locations in the brain such as the amygdala hippocampus and other structures where emotional problems are thought to lsquoresidersquo This signal then disrupts established patterns by enhancing the secretion of serotonin one of the lsquofeel-goodrsquo hormones
The Russian psychotherapist Oksana Korsunova further suggests that tapping on the meridian points combined with the mental focus on the issue being dealt with helps to balance the activity of sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems These nervous systems relate to the lsquofight or flightrsquo response so necessary to early man and the subject of much imbalance to modern man
To sum up EFT works with the bodyrsquos own energy system for which there is a scientific explanation When this energy system is blocked or out of balance our emotional life could be compared to that of a car that is in desperate need of a tune up After all our body is our vehicle for life
As with a car engine a build-up of dirt and grime can clog the engine causing all sorts of other damge Similarly the build-up of emotional disturbances we collect as humans can and often does result in physical pain EFT is a safe and effective form of treatment to restore the bodyrsquos natural balance
When did you last have your vehicle serviced
This column has been brought to you by Personal Wellness Practitioner Drew Ryder BSC Psych Hons IIHHT ThAT MAAMET an experienced
practitioner of EFT and other disciplines wwwdrewrydercom
Call 968 978 876 660 326 194
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Unclog tense stressed skin (telltale signs are a sallow look blocked pores and dryness) with natural oils herbs and mixeshellip
Add 1 drop each of lemon grapefruit and bergamot essential oils to a basin of hot water
Immerse your face cloth then wring out until it stops dripping ndash still heavy with aromatic water open it our over your palms and using a press and release action compress face and neck
Repeat several times breathing deeply to quench body and soul
Treat dull skin to a brightening mask ndash it helps rebalance it beautifully Mash five strawberries with a tablespoon of honey and another of cream but judge tour mix carefully ndash it mustnrsquot be too runny
Slather onto skin and relax for 10-15 minutes before rinsing away with a herbal or floral skin tonic
Sensitive skin Use raspberries instead
Treat yourself to a gel-filled mask- it makes the fastest complexion booster
Warm it in water and pop over moisturiser to nourish your skin or chill it in the fridge and slip it over a spritz of toner to de-puff and energise
De-stress and hydrate your skin throughout the day with a soothing toner
Add three drops of rose essential oil to a spray bottle filled with mineral water Use it after cleansing and twice day over make-up
To ease stressed skin around the eyes soak a flannel in ice cold milk wring out and lay over eyes for five minutes while you sit propped against pillows
Meditate and deep breathe at the same time for double the benefits
Tense tight and grey skin can be brightened and relaxed with a post-cleansing oil massage
bull Rub a favourite skin oil between your palms hold your hands over your face and breathe in the aroma before sweeping the oil from your nose to temples a few times
De-Stress BeautifullyEvery bit of us from hair to toes mind to skin
gets stressed from time to time Feeling overly strung out has a knock on effect and leaves us looking and feeling less than fabulous Here are a few ideas to help you calm down and regain your usual serene and lovely self
bull Next using the palms of your hands work from your collarbone to your chin using long strokes
bull From chin to ears pinch all along your jaw line using your thumbs and the knuckles of your index finger
bull Now using index fingers massage upwards along your laughter lines and out across your cheeks
bull Massage your forehead by stroking upwards in high arcs towards your hairline really concentrating on those frown lines between your eyes
bull Finish by pressing firmly with your middle fingers from the start of your brows along the brow bone around the eyes over cheekbones to your nose
bull Leave the oil on your skin for a while or leave it do wonderful things overnight
Soothe tense uptight hands Zap a little aromatherapy hand cream in the microwave for 10 seconds then smooth it on (check heat first) before covering with clingfilm unwrap silky-soft hands in just five minutes
A stressed body doesnrsquot always need relaxing ndash invigorating works too Forget scrubs ndash use a creamy body wash and a rough little glove Start at your toes and briskly move up using circular movements Rinse off pat almost dry then smooth on a zingy wake-up body lotion Dead easy and so feel good
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chocolaTE may ProTEcT ThE braiN from STrokEaND ThiS TimE iTrsquoS ThE milk variETyEating chocolate may reduce the long term
risk of stroke research has shown
Men who consumed moderate amounts of chocolate each week were less likely to suffer a stroke over a period of 10 years than those who ate none
The difference was small but significant Study participants who ate the most chocolate equivalent to about one third of a cup of chocolate chips reduced their stroke risk by 17 per cent A total of 37103 Swedish men aged 49 to 75 took part in the study
Their diets were assessed with food questionnaires which asked how often they ate chocolate The menrsquos progress was then followed for 10 years during which researchers recorded 1995 cases of a first stroke
Previous studies have shown that chocolate may help prevent diabetes control blood pressure and protect against heart disease Healthy antioxidant plant chemicals called flavonoids are thought to explain the health benefits
Dr Susanna Larsson from the karolinska Institute in Stockholm who led the latest research reported in the journal Neurology said lsquoThe beneficial effect of chocolate consumption on stroke may be related to the flavonoids in chocolate
lsquoFlavonoids appear to be protective against cardiovascular disease through antioxidant
anti-clotting and anti-inflammatory properties Itrsquos also possible that flavonoids in chocolate may decrease blood concentrations of bad
cholesterol and reduce blood pressure
lsquoInterestingly dark chocolate has previously been associated with heart health benefits but about 90 per cent of the chocolate intake
in Sweden including what was consumed in our study is milk chocolatersquo
The men who ate the largest quantities consumed a modest 63g of chocolate per
week This is about a third of a cup-full of chocolate chips
or just a little more than a Mars bar which weighs 58 grams
Put into context the 17 per cent risk reduction amounted
to 12 fewer strokes per 10000 participants over 10 years or 100000
ldquoperson yearsrdquo
The research was followed up by a larger analysis of data from five studies in Europe and the US that included 4260 stroke cases This showed that people eating the most chocolate were 19 per cent less likely to have a stroke than those consuming the least
For every increase in chocolate consumption of about 50 grams per week stroke risk decreased by about 14 per cent
In their paper the scientists said further studies were needed before any
recommendations could be given about chocolate consumption They added lsquoBecause chocolate is high in sugar saturated fat and calories it should be consumed in moderationrsquo
moST PoPUlar SPorTS SUPPlEmENT baNNED iN briTaiNfEarS iT may havE lEThal SiDE-EffEcTSA sports supplement popular
with fitness fanatics has been banned in Britain because of fears it may have lethal side-effects The drink Jack3D contains a stimulant known as DMAA (dimethylamylamine) that has been linked to high blood pressure headaches vomiting
stroke and even a deathThe Ukrsquos medicines
watchdog MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency) has ruled it is unlicensed and all other DMAA containing products need to be removed from the market to protect public safety The decision follows similar
warnings around the world including in the US and Australia where a man died after buying DMAA online
Jack3d is said to boost energy concentration and metabolism But DMAA most commonly used as a workout aid or dietary supplement can have a physiological effect on the body by narrowing the arteries and raising the heart rate said the MHRA This has been linked to suspected adverse drug reactions worldwide ranging from shortness of breath to heart attacks
An MHRA spokesperson said lsquoJack3d is mainly bought over the internet although it is also available in sports stores specialising in work out products
lsquoIf we find a shop selling it we will send them a written reminder asking them to remove it from their shelves If they ignore this then our enforcement officers will move in and begin legal action It is the most popular sports supplement in the Uk because it is a stimulant that allows you to work out for longer But it is for people who are really into their fitness your average person who goes to the gym once or twice a week is unlikely to have ever used itrsquo
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USING A MOBILE PHONE TABLET
OR LAPTOP BEFORE GOING TO BED LEADS
TO SLEEP TROUBLES
ACCORDING TO NEW RESEARCH
Researchers at the Lighting Research Centre which is part of New yorkrsquos Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have discovered that two or more hours of exposure to backlit devices such as a smartphone or tablet suppresses melatonin
This suppression can lead to trouble sleeping at night especially in teenagers
Mariana Figueiro director of the LRCrsquos Light and Health Program who led the team on this piece of research said ldquoOur study shows that a two-hour exposure to light from self-luminous electronic displays can suppress melatonin by about 22 per cent
ldquoStimulating the human circadian system to this level may affect sleep in those using the devices prior to bedtimerdquo
Consequently she recommends dimming the brightness on backlit devices to minimize melatonin suppression But other similar pieces of research go a step further and urge people to have a total break from all devices for several hours before going to sleep
However most people I know cannot resist checking their emails social networks and news feeds throughout the evening
At the end of last year car company Volkswagen agreed to turn off email to workers with Blackberry devices in a bid to help with their employeesrsquo work-life
balance
The business agreed to only push emails to German staff 30 minutes before they are due to start work and stop them 30 minutes after they are due to finish work
While I am not sure this is practical for most companies which operate globally and around the clock or even necessary it is up to us as individuals to learn from comprehensive research and amend our behaviour accordingly
For instance how many people do you know still use an alarm clock Most people now tend to rely upon their phones iPods or tablet devices to wake them up
While it makes sense to make use of the increasing number of shiny devices we have cluttering up our bedside table this simple act of setting your mobile phone alarm each night often leads to a game being played a work email being checked or a tweet being posted simply by the device being in your hands
The return of the good old fashioned alarm clock combined with a decent amount of discipline in a bid to let ourselves actually get some proper rest before the whole digital cycle begins again is whatrsquos necessary to preserve our health in a world which never seems to switch off
The key could be to talk alot but not to gossip and criticise others A study of 250 centenarians published in the journal Aging found they tended to be optimistic and expressed emotions freely by talking openly to friends and family However they lsquosuppressed the urge to talk ill of othersrsquo said researchers from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New york
how to haVe a healthy retirement
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Autokolor the car repair specialist has just moved in to a specially equipped unit on the Catral Industrial estate Offering a range of services including accident and damage repairs they can carry out insurance work and give free estimates for work which you might wish to carry out Keeping your car looking good maintains your vehicles value
If you need help with your paintwork this is where Autokolor are the people to go to They have a fully approved and legal low bake spray booth for a longer lasting quality re-spray They can even carry out a full re-spray if required Flaking paint and lacquer is a common problem due to the amount of sun in the area this can also be fixed at Autokolor If your alloy wheels are looking a bit tired then even they can be brightened plus you could have a Jewelultra Diamondbrite paint protection coating which seals your paintwork giving your vehicle that showroom appearance for many years to come
If your car suffers from those annoying little dents but the paintwork is still intact Autokolorrsquos paintless dent removal process could be just the answer They also repair bumpers and other plastic parts which need attention
These days ITV is becoming more comprehensive and one of the things that John at Aotokolor has noticed is that headlamps are being picked up on The sun tends to make the headlight cover less transparent Autokolor have a treatment which solves the problem and restores the transparency saving you the expense and hassle of having to replace them
With nine years experience working in the business in Spain John has based his business on technical excellence plus has very good customer relations so much so that a huge amount of his business is gained via personal recommendations Call into the office and you will see an array of favourable comments from satisfied customers about the service they have received from Autokolor Smaller repairs can even be carried out at your own home
You can contact Autokolor on 966 077 626 which is the office number or 666 607 075 (mobile) Alternatively you can email them on autokoloreshotmailcom
The garage is situated in Catral near to the motorway Take the second turn off sighnposted to Catral from the AP7 motorway travelling from Torrevieja and drive towards the town centre At the first roundabout take the right turn and the endof that road turn right and then first left Autokolor is on the right Give them a call today for a free no obligation estimatehellipyou will not be disappointed
autokolorhelp you keep your car lookinG Good
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weird amp wonderful newsbUTTErfliES lsquomorE
ENDaNgErED ThaN TigErSrsquobUmblEbEES bEETlES aND
bUTTErfliES arE aT grEaTEr riSk of
ExTiNcTioN ThaN lioNS aND TigErS
accorDiNg To a global STUDy by ThE Zoological
SociETy of loNDoN
The biggest study of invertebrates ever conducted found that one in five is at risk of dying out this can affect humans by threatening crops and food supplies
Prof Jonathan Baillie the director of conservation at the Zoological Society said insects slugs and snails may not be as glamorous as lions or dolphins but are just as important to providing the food we eat and the countryside we love
ldquoThese critters form the basis of many of the essential benefits that nature provides earthworms recycle waste nutrients coral reefs support a myriad of life forms and bees help pollinate cropsrdquo he said ldquoIf they disappear humans could soon followrdquo
In Britain critically endangered invertebrates include species of bumblebee that keep the countryside full of flowers and freshwater pearl mussels that filter the water in
our rivers The society blamed pollution loss of habitat and climate change for killing off invertebrates and urged the public to take action by demanding that food is farmed in a more sustainable way and growing insect-friendly plants in their garden
Previous international studies have focused on groups of animals such as mammals and birds As invertebrates make up 97 per cent of species the International Union for the Conservation of Nature the UN body in charge of ensuring that animals do not become extinct asked the society to lead a new study More than 12000 species from giant squid to midges were studied around the world There are 15 million known invertebrates although eight million species are thought to exist even if not yet discovered
Prof Baillie said scientists were shocked by the results
ldquoWe knew that roughly one fifth of vertebrates and plants were
threatened with extinction but it was not clear if this
was representative of the small spineless creatures that make up the majority of life on the planetrdquo he said ldquoThe initial findings in this report indicate that 20 per cent of all species may be
threatenedrdquoThe most threatened
group are freshwater invertebrates because of
the invasive signal crayfish from America Dams and pollution from
nitrates used in fertilisers on fields have also played a part
Marine species including foods such as shrimp squid and crab are most at risk of ocean acidification which threatens shell-building molluscs and coral
Insects on land are being driven out by human development such as cities and pollution caused by cars and factories All species are in danger from further habitat loss caused by climate change
Prof Baillie said that invertebrates help store carbon at the bottom of the ocean filter water decompose waste pollinate important crops and are an essential part of the food ldquowebrdquo ultimately feeding hundreds of millions of people
Even pests have a place in the ecosystem he said ldquoWe ignore the loss of invertebrates at our peril as they provide many of the ecosystem services from which humans benefitrdquo
16 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
raJoy defends Vat
increase The President of the Government Mariano Rajoy met
at Moncloa Palace with the President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy to analyse the situation of the European Union and the Eurozone as well as the measures that the Spanish Government has implemented to reduce the public deficit and meet the commitments made by the country to its European partners
During the joint press conference offered by the two leaders after their meeting on Tuesday Mariano Rajoy stressed that the Government will continue making reforms to reduce the deficit and will continue restructuring the financial system ldquoThe challenge is to generate economic activity to grow to create jobs and from then on things will get better That is the main priority of the Government during this term of office It is difficult but it can be donerdquo he said
As regards the financial reform he announced that the capital needs of Spanish banks will be less than the maximum amount of 100 billion euros of aid that its European partners are prepared to loan to Spain He also explained that the increase in public debt is only temporary
Mariano Rajoy reiterated to Herman Van Rompuy the need to involve Member States and European institutions to ensure the stability of the markets and of the Euro as well as to set a clear course for the European Union to follow in order to meet future challenges In his opinion ldquothis course inevitably involves greater integration of European economies and achieving an economic and monetary unionrdquo
In this respect the President of the Government recalled that Spain has already presented a proposal on a banking union and fiscal union ldquoIt is very important for us to have a banking union by December a sole supervisory body and a deposit guarantee fund It is very important for us to be able to proceed to the direct recapitalisation of the banks by European institutions It is also very important that we resolve the problems of the Eurozone as quickly as possible particularly those that affect doubts surrounding
the Eurordquo he said
Rajoy brought up the statements made by the President of the European Central Bank (ECB) Mario Draghi and those made by other international bodies that consider it unacceptable for there to be differentials between the risk premiums in Europe that do not correspond to the basics of the economy
ldquoThe risk premium remains very high but I believe that very significant steps have been taken to enhancing the irreversibility of the Euro and I believe that at this time European leaders in all countries are telling all those who want to listen that the Euro is a serious currency an irreversible currency and that there is no going back on the European integration processrdquo he said
On another note according to La Moncloa Rajoy denied that Spain is negotiating the conditions for a bailout with Europe ldquothe Government has not made any request to this effectrdquo
The President of the Government and the President of the European Council also tackled the situation of Greece Mariano Rajoy considers that if Greece or any other country pulls out of the Eurozone this would be a collective disaster ldquoit would not only be a Greek problem but rather a collective disaster for Europe as a whole one which we should in no way allow to happenrdquo
Mariano Rajoy stressed that central government will not ignore the problems of the autonomous regions and will help Catalonia which has requested access to the Autonomous Region Liquidity Fund
ldquoWe will help Catalonia in the same way as we help the rest of the autonomous regions What is important starting with central government and continuing with the autonomous regions and local councils is to meet our commitments to public deficit and public debtrdquo he pointed out
ARTICLE COURTESy OF WWWkyEROCOM
Q I have received a letter from the tax office demanding I pay non resident income tax and that I must pay up for the last four years I have never made any income from my property What is this all about
A Our government needs to collect to correct its deficit If you are a NON RESIDENT of Spain and own a property you MUST FILE a non-resident income tax return even if you do not rent out your property Do not confuse with rates (IBI) which is generally paid by direct debit
Towards the end of 2011 the Spanish tax authorities decided to clamp down on non-resident property owners who have not been paying this non-resident income tax They have created a special task force dedicated to pursue non -residents not paying this tax
Every year normally using s fiscal representative you should be filing a non-resident hypothetical income tax return (shortly wealth tax also) If you are not paying this tax it is necessary that you take control of the situation by contacting the tax authorities your solicitor or your tax advisor
If you have doubts regarding if you are already paying this tax it is probably because you are not as it requires the presentation of a tax form etc
The good news is that1 The tax is not generally a very high amount 2 If you have not been paying by law they cannot demand payment for more than four years
back taxes Our advice Start paying the tax because if you do not they will be contacting you with the
risk of you not actually being hear to receive their letter etc
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Michael Davies is a Spanish Abogado and has been practicing law in Almeriacutea since 1993 He is member of the Law societies of Almeriacutea and Madrid and has offices in Mojacar and Almeria High Street
ldquono GoinG back on the euro or european inteGrationrdquo says raJoy
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy says the countryrsquos new wave of austerity measures are necessary to maintain the state welfare system Rajoy made the remarks to an audience gathered for a party speech in the north-west a u t o n o m o u s community of Galicia He said the governmentrsquos value-added tax hike was a painful but necessary measure
Mariano Rajoy Spanish Prime Minister said ldquoToday a painful measure was enforced The VAT hike I am aware this is a sacrifice that arrives at a very difficult moment for many Spaniards But I will tell you one thing We adopted this measure because it was essential It was the only one we could take to maintain public services whilst state revenues fallrdquo
The decision to increase the countryrsquos VAT rate is part of a raft of austerity measures designed to remove 65 billion Euros from the public deficit by 2014 The hike leaves small businesses worrying about their future and cash-strapped consumers counting their pennies Everyday living costs like heating phone bills and clothes are all made more expensive Some larger companies say they will not pass the higher cost on to their customers That has smaller businesses concerned that they will not be able to compete as they are unable to squeeze margins in the same way as the big firms SOURCE CCTVCOM
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Office in Bolnuevo (near Farmacia) next to Cafe Colonia
Have you ever stood on a railway bridge and seen the how the rails disappearing into the distance seem to meet on the horizon
This is called lsquogeometric perspectiversquo and it was Euclid that came up with the geometric interpretation that parallel lines meet at infinity - or the horizon
Letrsquos imagine we are on a straight street of parallel terrace houses the lines through their roofs windows fences pavement etc will all meet on a point on the horizon
So we first draw a horizon line across the paper - this will be eye-level and therefore if we are standing will be about 5rsquo 3rdquo above the ground perhaps and everything that is above eye-level will be above this line
In the attached sketch I have drawn a narrow imaginary street and even people in it to show that assuming they are roughly the same height as me our eyes are all at the same lsquoeyersquo level - the horizon
The point where all the lines meet is called the lsquovanishing pointrsquo and when we come to drawing outdoors we will find there are many vanishing points - all generally meeting on the horizon of course - because roads donrsquot tend to go in straight lines and we may be seeing 2 roads anyway
Here is a photo taken in Venicersquos Saint Markrsquos square that shows it well despite the building not being perfectly straight and the slight lsquobarrelrsquo effect of the camera lens
And then there is lsquoaerial perspectiversquo - a phrase first coined by Leonardo da Vinci who examined how objects became bluer and hazier with distance saying ldquoThus if one is to be five times as distant make it five times bluerrdquo
This photo in the mountains above Alicante clearly demonstrates this which is due to the water vapour in the air and the way it refracts light
Foreshortening is a continuation of perspective and is a term used when something coming towards us looks shorter than it actually is
As I said last week the thigh bone is the longest bone in the human body
but if we are drawing someone with their knee towards us the thigh becomes wider than its length and in this sketch of mine with model Vita it almost disappears completely
This leads us on to drawing the human form but first we will go on location to draw amp observe the effects of perspective first hand and the next studio lesson will be on portraiture
Martin the artistrsquos 6 week observational art course will run on Mondays starting on October 1st from 10am to 1pm in his studio in Rojales and costs 30euro with materials provided
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business focuscreatinG a business bank is the bold moVe needed for Growth
AS THE DENIZENS OF WHITEHALL AND
WESTMINSTER CONTINUE TO PUZZLE OVER BRITAINrsquoS
ROCky GROWTH TRAJECTORy THEy WOULD DO WELL TO
LISTEN TO THE RISING CHORUS COMING FROM BUSINESSES
ACROSS THE LANDThat message is clear
businesses are optimistic growing exports and creating jobs but need bolder action from the heart of government to sustain that growth over time Put simply companies want nothing less than a new-model economy for Britain with a business-friendly environment and strong financing options for growth and expansion
So if our political class truly wants to be bold on growth it should announce this autumn that it is creating a British Business Bank Together with a major programme of infrastructure investment a business bank would be the cornerstone of an economy that is more sustainable more dynamic and more competitive than the Britain of today
The case for a business bank grows clearer with each passing day Although many companies say their order books are full and they need financing in order to
fulfil customersrsquo requests the overall stock of lending to small- and medium-sized firms continues to shrink Companies that are less than five-years-old often at the point of a major growth spurt are more likely to have loan applications declined Independent inquiries show there is real lsquodiscouraged demandrsquo among businesses who are keen to expand but too scared to even approach the bank for help Relationships and trust between lenders and businesses damaged at the start of the financial crisis will take years if not decades to repair
The situation bears all the classic hallmarks of a market failure If therersquos one thing that politicians and economists of both the Left and the Right agree on itrsquos that governments can and should intervene where market failures exist And thatrsquos precisely where we stand in Britain when it comes to business finance an abject long-standing and worsening market failure
This is not entirely the fault of high-street banks - they are being squeezed by ever-tighter regulatory structures and higher capital requirements so theyrsquore
taking fewer risks and sticking to the clients they know If I were sat on the board of a major Uk bank Irsquod probably act in precisely the same way as Irsquod be protecting the interests of shareholders and the bank itself
The trouble is in a world where politicians and banks look after themselves therersquos no one championing the interests of the new dynamic and fast-growing companies that will create the jobs technologies and wealth of the future Thatrsquos where a business bank comes in
A British Business Bank would act as a first port of call for businesses seeking finance Working closely with high-street banks alternative lenders sources of equity finance and others it would ensure that most businesses actually get the working capital they need It would only lend directly to young andor high-growth companies unable to obtain finance through the commercial banking system
Some might argue that the government already has a number of plans including the Funding for Lending scheme to boost business access to finance yet this scheme like those that preceded it has a fatal flaw its dependence on
the infrastructure of existing banks An increasingly risk-averse and balance sheet focussed commercial banking culture is unlikely to provide the seed-corn funding for tomorrowrsquos growth businesses even if it will lend cash to long-standing business customers By contrast a business bank would be able to start afresh with a can-do attitude a stronger appetite for risk and the patient debt capital that many companies need to become the next global champion
Despite the best intentions of politicians to do the right thing in the interest of the country they are going to be frustrated by vested interests reflected in Whitehall Already I can hear the chorus of Treasury civil servants claiming that a business bank would be too difficult to set up too risky to operate and anti-competitive They are wrong on all counts Itrsquos time for businesspeople and our politicians to stand up to the prophets of deadweight displacement and dissuasion and set the record straight Setting up a new bank will take time and dedication but it can and has been done before in many countries across the
globe Commercial lenders would get lsquofirst refusalrsquo of business loan requests meaning that the business bank steps in only to support dynamic growth companies that otherwise wouldnrsquot get funding at all Whatrsquos more a business bank would offer loans priced appropriately to risk not simply give away cheap money to fuel another unsustainable credit bubble
When you look across the globe you find many successful countries where a business bank and a strong commitment to free enterprise and capitalism go hand-in-hand If a business bank is good enough for the USA South korea and our neighbours in Germany why not here in the Uk One can only surmise that a lack of will and imagination rather than a lack of capability is holding
Britain back from creating a business bank of its own
One of the difficulties Uk politicians face is that they are so hung up on the short-term they fail to consider their legacy to the country But voters are not stupid The British electorate rewards actions they can see are in the long-term interests of the nation which ultimately are their interests A British Business Bank wouldnrsquot be up and running tomorrow - but its impact on building confidence now and on our success as a nation over the coming decades would be incalculable and thatrsquos a legacy worth fighting for
Article written by John Longworth is Director General
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Manufacturing output across the 17-country eurozone shrank again in August according to a widely-watched survey The MarkitCIPS Purchasing Managersrsquo Index (PMI) showed the regionrsquos manufacturing sector contracted despite factories cutting prices Markitrsquos final PMI was 451 above Julyrsquos three-year low of 440 However it was the 13th month in a row that the figure was below the 50 mark indicating continued contraction
The latest figures from China showed its manufacturing activity fell too to a nine-month low in August adding to fears that its economy is slowing faster than estimated Chinarsquos PMI fell to 492 the lowest
reading since November 2011
Meanwhile in the UK the downturn in manufacturing unexpectedly eased last month as domestic orders boosted output with its PMI rising to a four-month high of 495 in August from a downwardly revised 452 in July
PMI is a key gauge of manufacturing activity and a reading below 50 shows contraction
The new chief executive of the British Bankersrsquo Association (BBA) has pledged to restore trust in UK banking Speaking on his first day in the job Anthony Browne told press sources ldquoI want to restore banking as a normal sector of the economy playing its part in economic growthrdquo
Mr Browne said the BBA the leading trade body for the bank sector would work to regain public trustrdquoIt (banking) is in a pretty low place Hopefully it canrsquot get lowerrdquo he said
Mr Browne said the BBA which was in charge of collating the data used to set Libor - a key bank lending rate which became discredited after revelations of manipulation by banks - would do everything it could to fix the issue
The head of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has called on the European Central Bank to take action on the eurozone crisis
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The Commissionrsquos plans to give the ECB the power to oversee all banks is intended as a first step towards a full European banking union The EU executive body is due to publish its detailed proposals on banking supervision on September 12
ldquoThe ECB has itself said it does not have the potential to supervise the European Unionrsquos 6000 banks in the foreseeable futurerdquo Schaeuble told German radio expressing scepticism about the timeframe envisaged in the Commission proposals
ldquoI have doubts that this (banking supervision) can come so fastrdquo he said adding that a distinction should be drawn between smaller banks and systemically relevant institutions
ldquoWith the bigger systemically relevant banks there is a chance that direct supervision by the ECB could be realised in a foreseeable period of timerdquo Schaeuble said
EU Commissioner Michel Barnierrsquos plan would rob national supervisors of much of their authority leaving them with routine tasks such as consumer protection But euro zone countries must approve the proposal before it becomes law
Schaeuble said euro zone finance ministers might consider the Commission proposals on September 15
Despite the presence of some 6000 banks in the European Union the vast majority are small and relatively insignificant and more than 90 percent of all assets are held by only around 200 institutions analysts say
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The Show Group Torrevieja has lost their home of twenty years and is now searching for a new rehearsal venue It is with great sadness that the Show Group has had to say farewell to the homely comfort of Los Arcos where they have rehearsed and performed throughout their long history
The Show Group Torrevieja is one of the oldest theatre groups in Torrevieja and during their twenty year history they have been entertaining residents and tourists with their energy packed shows During their long existence The Show Group have performed well loved musicals pantomimes original musical comedies murder mysteries and several variety shows and have also raised well over 50000 Euro for local charities
The Show Group are proud of their fund raising record and the money they have been able to give to a wide range of local charities The group members nominate different charities to support every year and then work hard to produce live shows
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The group want to find a new venue in Torrevieja that they can make their new home They need a venue for their twice weekly rehearsals and maybe even for their performances so that they can continue enchanting and entertaining audiences for the forthcoming years
If anyone has space and facilities to help the group be re-homed for their rehearsals could you contact Jan on 96 618 9741 or 647 579 068 or Sandy on 96 671 3614
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The Office for the Urbanisations led by Councillor Jeff Wiszniewski (PIPN ndash Partido Independiente por las Nacionalidades) and his team are pleased to send you our fourth information update giving you information on events and activities happening throughout San Fulgencio and the Urbanisations
We hope you find it informative and encourage you to visit us in the Office on Calle Madrid Urb Marina or ring us on 966 443 002 if you have any further enquiries
coNvErSaTioN claSSESEnglish Spanish Conversation Classes
will be starting up again in the Social Centre of Urb Marina on Monday the 3rd of September at 6pm
Concejalia de Urbanizaciones working with Help Vega Baja
The Association Help Vega Baja is a charity providing help to the English speaking population of the Southern Costa Blanca They help people of all ages and with all types of problems and provide assistance all year round to anyone in their time of need including a
24 hour emergency line
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On Monday the 3rd of September between 2pm and 4pm the Concejalia de Urbanizaciones headed by Councillor Jeff Wiszniewski has organised an Open Day in the Social Centre on Urbanisation Marina San Fulgencio
Please try and make time to come along and see the wonderful work that Help Vega Baja do and the services that they provide
SPaNiSh claSSES for ExTraNjEroSBetween now and the 16th of
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you can register here at the Office for the Urbanisations in Calle Madrid
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1frac12 kg pork spare ribs
1 x 1ltr carton apple juice
200g mango chutney
1 small red onion roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves
1 red chilli roughly chopped
Juice of 1 lime
methodPlace the ribs in a saucepan pour in the
apple juice and add water to cover the meat Bring to the boil and simmer for 40 mins drain off the liquid and transfer the ribs to a roasting tin
Preheat the oven to 200degC (400degF gas 6) and prepare the barbecue In a food processor whizz the mango chutney together with the onion garlic chilli and lime juice to make the basting sauce
Drizzle two thirds of the sauce over the ribs and roast in the oven for 15 mins Brush the remaining sauce onto the ribs and finish cooking on the barbecue (or under a grill) for 10-15 mins until sticky and slightly caramelised
Serve with salad coleslaw and baked potatoes
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coconut cream sugar lime juice and rum (if using) Slash through the skin of the chicken breasts and place in a non-metallic dish
Pour the coconut marinade all over cover and marinate for at least 1 hr overnight if possible
Preheat the barbecue Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook over a medium heat for 20-25 mins turning regularly to cook evenly the chicken is cooked when the juices run clear after the thickest part is pierced
Meanwhile rub 1 tbsp sunflower oil onto the corn on the cobs and barbecue or grill for 15 mins turning until lightly charred and tender Serve with barbecued corn plus vegetable rice and a coriander garnish
surf and turf kebabs with Garlic butterthis tasty marinated kebab recipe will satisfy both meat and fish craVinGs
allow time for marinatinGinGredients400g steak (such as ribeye) cubed
6 tbsp sundried tomato peri-peri marinade
150g raw tiger prawns peeled
4 cherry tomatoes
40g softened butter
2 garlic cloves crushed
3 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley and chives)
methodPreheat the barbecue toss the steak with 4 tbsp marinade in
one bowl and the prawns with 2 tbsp marinade in another Set aside for 30 mins
thread the steak and prawns alternately onto 4 skewers (pre-soaked if theyrsquore bamboo) and finish each one with a cherry tomato
Mash the butter with the garlic and herbs Place in a pan on the side of the grill to melt Cook the kebabs over a high heat for 3-4 mins each side until the prawns are pink and cooked through and the steak is done to your liking
to serve drizzle with the butter and accompany with new potatoes and a salad of poppy seeds and carrot and cucumber ribbons
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Great food at Great prices
La Alfoquia Plaza Santa Ana (Opposite the Old Station)
Great food at Great prices
Tel 633 684 855
Raciones Tostadas Tapas Hamburgers and much much more
for example chicken amp
chipsjUST euro5
open everyday 930am - 11pm (except monday) Kitchen open 930am - 4pm 7 - 11pm
cantildea with a tapas ONLy euro1
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eat in or take away
piZZaseat in or take away
tuesday - sunday from 7pm
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Open Mon - Sat 8am - 24pmSun 10am - 17pm Spanish Tel 950 430 145 English Tel 647 730 103wwwmesondeirenecom
NEW SMOkiNg CONSERvATORY
NOW OPEN
MENU dEL diA OPEN EvERY MONdAY4 COUrSES WiTH WiNE amp COFFEE Monday-Saturday inclusive Lunch 1pm - 4pm
MENU dEL NOChE4 COUrSES WiTH WiNE amp COFFEE Everyday 7pm - 11pm
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dAiLY ROAST COOkiNgMon roast Lamb Shank Tues rabbit in garlic amp beerWed roast Pork Knuckle Thurs roast Pork LoinFri roast Lamb Shank Sat amp Sun roast Lamb Shank amp Pork Knuckle
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Irene
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they are a Christmas favourite in most households but families might find their traditional tin of Quality Street going empty a tad quicker this year tins of the chocolates have been shrunk just before the Christmas period when sales of the sweets are at their highest
Food giant nestle who produce the sweets have been criticised for failing to reduce the price of the chocolates prompting campaigners to describe the move as a hidden price rise the purple tins have been reduced in size by 18 per cent - from 1kg to 820g
a report in trade magazine the Grocer said lsquothe Christmas shrink ray has struck again and this year it is nestle pulling the trigger lsquothe tins are being sold by tesco for pound5 the same price as last yearrsquos larger tins though nestle claimed the recommended selling price was lowerrsquo
the move is part of a trend amongst confectionary manufacturers to reduce product sizes in order counter rising production costs
other Christmas favourite Cadburyrsquos Roses were
reduced from 975g to 850g by manufacturer kraft last year while the american company also cut heroes from 950g to 800g
Some of Britainrsquos most popular confectionary items have been affected by size reductions including smaller chocolate bars such as Mars and Dairy Milk Packets of Bassettrsquos liquorice allsorts have been reduced from 215g to 190g while bags of Bassettrsquos Jelly Babies Maynards wine Gums and haribo have also been reduced in weight
Consumer watchdog which accused confectionary companies of lsquotreating customers like idiotsrsquo
a spokesman for nestle said lsquothe recommended retail price of our standard tin has reduced proportionally greater than the reduction of the weight ensuring consumers are getting more for their money the price shopkeepers sell Quality Street at is at their sole discretion the tin size weight is now in line with similar products in the market who reduced weight in previous yearsrsquo
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LiTE BiTE MENUSERvEd 12PM-9PM
allpremierleaGue
footballliVe
ladies friendly
dartswed 8pm
all welcome
allpara-
olympic Games shown
take-awayfood
aVailableuntil 8pm
SaXON REaL aLE ON TaP - ONLy 240euro PER PINTblackthorn cider amp tinto Verano on tap
ESTRELLa ONLy 2euro PER PINTOpen Every Day 12pm - Late
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BOOk ThE vENUE FOr yOUr PriVaTE ParTiES WEDDiNgS aND birTHDayS ETC
hellipa recent recipe feature in Sol Times required lsquopreserved lemonrsquo however we have failed to find a source to supply this wonderful ingredient locally So herersquos the recipe so that you can make your ownMany Moroccan and Middle Eastern recipes
call for preserved lemons ndash basically lemons that have been pickled in salt and their own
juices itrsquos quite easy to do though takes at least three weeks before the lemons are ready to use
Get preservinghelliptheyrsquoll last for up to a year without refrigeration too
MAkES ONE LARGE JARINGREDIENTS
250g coarse sea salt12 lemons unwaxed 6 juiced 6 quartered but still joined at the bottom8 black peppercorns
3 star anise3 bay leaves
METHODPack a little salt into each lemon and squash back into shape Wedge them into a large sterilised jar layering with salt bay leaves peppercorns and star anise as
you goTo sterilise wash in hot soapy water rinse and put in the oven
at 140Cfan 120Cgas 1 for 15 minutes
Pour over the lemon juice (if therersquos not enough liquid to fill top with water) then
sealGive the jar a turn every few days to
redistribute the salt and leave for 4-6 weeks
Preserved Lemons
itrsquos Quality not QuantityQuality street accused of short changing us with fewer chocolates
CREME DE LA CREMEThe nationrsquos number one premium ice cream brand
Carte DrsquoOr has taken inspiration from traditional
French cuisine and the culinary expertise of great
French chefs to create a range of indulgent new ice
creams Carte DrsquoOr Signature Using only the finest
ingredients Carte DrsquoOr brings a refined touch of
luxury to ice cream with delicious new flavours from
Cregraveme Brucirclee to Tarte aux Pommes making them the
perfect indulgent dessert
6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5
Burger amp Pasta Menu PLUS Kids Menuopen monday - Friday 8am til late saturday amp sunday 9am til late
Cafeacute Bar
LA ALFOQUIA ZURGENA
ice cream parlour now open
this friday - disco amp karaokenow
showinG horse
racinG daily
music dancinG amp karaoke
SatUrdaynightS
the BeStPizzas in town
eat in or take away
30 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
SchOOl (CURRICULUM - USED) bOOkS Plus material is
Urgently NEEDEDbull PENS BLUE BLACK amp RED bull PENCILS NORMAL amp COLOURING bull FELT-TIP PENS bull SCISSORS bull RULERSbull SELLOTAPEbull RUBBERSbull GLUE STICKS (Pritt-Stick)bull A4 LOOSE PAPER ie Photocopier Paperbull A4 NOTEPADS SQUARED (UK are RuledLined)bull CASH DONATIONS also gratefully received
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calle los arcos 7 03170ciudad Quesada
email blancasalessoltimescom
costa blancachristine 902 750 190 (ext 330)
andy 693 803 409 or mark 693 775 347
costa calidamar menorrosemary - 647 379 795Classifieds - Paulette 902 750 190 - 950 121 936
email calidasalessoltimescom
sol times
wwwsoltimescom 31SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012
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are drop off points for soltimesmarket tavern amp cm construction
Private or trade LETTErS TO EDiTOr FOr birTHDayS Or aNNOUNCEMENTS
Drop your details into them and we will print them in the next edition of the paper
(puerto de Mazarron) (Camposol A)
euro350
homemade pies amp
Full menu also available
mon - sat 10 - 3
includes bread amp butter
or toast
Full english breakfast
Camposol sector atel 699 518 535
sunday lunChesFrom 1245pm onwards
2 menus 450euro or 650euroBooKinG adVisaBle
entertainment quiz monday From 9pm
General KnowledGe quiz tues amp thurs From 9pm
mon From 9pm
thursday marKet day speCial Sausage or Bacon Sandwich or a Beefburger only 2euro each
KaraoKeFriday 7
septemBer
with Bernie maC
lsquoparty party peoplersquo
PALS EvENTS 201222th - 30th September
SpONSOred bike ride from lsquoCamposol to Madrid amp Backrsquo Party for the riders and
everyone else at TJrsquos Camposol B - Sunday 30th September6th OctOber
caFe cONcert 2012The 6th and largest live music show on the Costa Calida from
mid afternoon till midnight 5euro12th OctOber
aNNual beach bbQ at bOlNuevO All food and drink included still only 13euro Tickets essential
Bring your own chairs and table16th NOvember
cOach tO Garrucha market Lunch at Bedar and a visit to Iceland on the way home
25euro incl lunchSuNday 9th december
palS aNNual chriStmaS diNNer daNce at the Costa Hotel in Mazarron - Music by John Lindo Trio and
Food and Drink included 2750euro18th march
3 NiGhtS Full bOard iN hOtel heliOS beNidOrm
Coach included 125euro Great value29th april
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ThE Ex-SERviCEMENrsquoS ASSOCiATiON OF MAZARRON diSTRiCT(ESAMD) are meeting on 19th September at the Vista Bar Camposol A 730PM - The function is open to all members of ESAMD and invited guestsFor more information please contact the Social Secretary on 968 437 074 or 618 591 298 Any Ex Service personnel wishing to join should contact the Membership Secretary on 629 818 611
BOOk SigNiNgS WiTh
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el alamillo plaza ~ pto de mazarrondetails amp reservations 968 595 864
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Christineamp Fish and Chips euro6
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RA
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saturday 8th septbarrington
new sunday menu
summer selection
in loVinG memoryBRiAN
SNELgROvEPassed away19th August
After a Long illnessLove Always
Margaret
gEORgiAhAPPY 12Th BiRThdAY
From Mum Matt Abbie harry Freddie Nana grandad Uncle Paul Auntie Zoey and
Alfie x x
iSABELLEhAPPY 25Th BiRThdAY
from Mum dad and Sophie
xxxx
JAMEShAPPY 40Th
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friends in SpainPARTY ON
32 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
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See our main advert on the news pages
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musician
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jewellery
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electricians
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doors
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Mantildeanas
simply doors espana(Quesada)
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home care services
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all locKS To WorK oF 1 KeY eXTra SecUriTY WinDoWS amp DoorS
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locksmith
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emaillocksrushotmailcouk
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bull Retractable Awningsbull Toldo Plano (Glorieta)bull Balcony Blinds
bull Vertical Blinds bull Window Blindsbull New Coversbull Repairs
At least 150 Colours To Choose From
from la Marina to San Javier
Care serviCesProviding Support and Care for
people who want to remain independent at home
Professional Personal Trustworthy Flexible amp Friendly Call 665 309 709
Pa CabLES various cables for speakers mic14 jack to jack etc35euro Tel966 184 813D E S K T O P PCWindows xP15 gig processor1 gig ddr memory80 gig HDdvd rom100euro Tel 966 184 813rENaULT CLiO RHD on Irish plate central locking 3 door hatch Good runner 250euroTel966 184 813STaiNLESS STEEL inset sink with Roco mixer tap 780 x 430 Right hand drainer Good condition Camposol area Tel676028725SiNgEr SEWiNg MaCHiNE Antique in Oak Cabinet 80 years old 300euro Tel 679 767 854 OVEr 40 composite and PVC doors fully installed from only euro595 Tel Simply Doors on 966 718 738 or call at
a1 Groupcomplete Garden maintenance
amp property servicesWe cover mazarron amp
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our showroom at Calle Azul Ciudad quesada see our main ad on page 144000 ViNyL Records 60rsquos 70rsquos and 80rsquos 50 cents each Tel 679 767 854SiNgLE Aluminium ladder 25 mtrs 20euro Tel 679 767 854PHiLiPS PHONE fax copier answer machine with manual 25euro Tel 679 767 854
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builder handyman
handy manNeed a job done give me a call
good rates CALL MARk
MOB 691 920 288hOME 966 184 813
enGlish personal trainer
CV WEigHTS COrE MUSCLE TraiNiNg
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or 0044 7716 358 138
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personal trainer
call soltimesclassiFied902 750 190
ext 330
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removals cont
LWb SPriNTEr van going from South to North
of the UK amp back every 2 weeks
based near Murcia Airport Tel 610 846 260 0044
7519 186 355 or email vanman
hotmailcouk
VaNTaSTiC 35 tonne removals or any handyman amp van service Also Spain-UK tel 693 251 562 e mail davendoncaolcom
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BARgAiN BARgAiNONlY euro160000 ONO
This is a unique Spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath Open plan living areas
kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop
courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool Mountain views Possible bamp b
for sale massiVe detatched cortiJo with 50m2 workshop
20mins from moJacar
build 256 msup2 Terrace 100msup2 Plot 1200 msup2TELEPHONE 649 186 107
email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom
linen mills express
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PROFESSiONALamp ExPERiENCEd
MAN amp LARgE vAN FOR hiRE
LOCAL dELivERiES PiCk UPS amp REMOvALS
CALL ROBBiE 644 131 825
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we shift most thingsAnthony Foster
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Playa FlamencaMob 616820232 0044 7976367559
tony-fosterlivecouk
property For sale
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Based in Mar Menor Murcia Spain UK Spain North amp South of UK
3 LWB Vans Twice a monthTel 0044 7783 222251
0034 634 360 846
property For sale cont
3 bedrooms 1 with balcony 2 bathrooms Fully Equipped Kitchen Large Living amp Dining room Wonderful Sun Terrace Solarium Satellite TV Furnished Communal
Pool 104 M2 build 110 M2 Plot euro105000
QUaD TOWNHOUSEDONtildea PEPa
aTTaCHED TOWNHOUSE DONtildea PEPa
3 bedrooms 1 with balcony 2 bathrooms Fully Equipped Kitchen Large Living amp Dining room W Double glazed Terraces Wonderful Sun Terrace Solarium Satellite TV
Furnished Communal Pool 104 M2 build 110 M2 Plot euro129000
TOWNHOUSETOrrEMENDO
2 bedrooms amp Family bathroom built on 3 Levels Spacious LivingDining room american Style Kitchen Solarium amp Terrace gated Complex Stunning Views of
the Lake great Value euro59000
228 m2 detached villa constructed on an 800 m2 plot 4 large double bedrooms one large family bathroom
and one en suite large living dinning room fully fitted separate kitchen and a utility room with toilet and basinLow maintenance front garden 8 x 4 m2 swimming pool and bbQ area There is a long drive with ample parking
and also a shaded area that covers two cars recently reduced to 360000 euros no offers considered
DETaCHED ViLLaCiUDaD QUESaDa
TEL 693 806 409
RENTAL PROPERTiES URgENTLY REqUiREd
in Cabo RoigVillamartin Orihuela Costa amp Costa Calida
We have clients enquiring in this area
ContactCASASOL REAL ESTATE TEL 965 325 601
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NOVEMbEr TELEPHONE 965 326 920666 847 648
34 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
wanted cars for cashbest prices paidspanish enGlish
anythinG consideredtelephone
tim on 662 211 993CASH CASH
CASHSame day collection
From 1euroto 10000euro
Call Phil 607 848 332
We pay instant cash same day for cars vans bikes quads
caravans trailersabsolutley anything
CARS4
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Cars vans bikes Damaged or Scrap
Reliable Cars bought for Cash bangers4cashyahoocouk
603 100 692
ldquoREADERS Of A SENSITIvE DISPOSITION MAy fIND SOME Of THE ADS IN THIS SECTION
OffENSIvErdquoALL VEHICLES
Cars Motorhomes 4x4rsquos Boats Vans Trailers Quads Classics
FOR CASH
699 805 995Telephone
WANTEDvehicles wanted
car parts
aLL VEHiCLE rEPairS servicing small bodywork repairs ITV and paperwork needs Ken Sherwood British Mechanic - Tel 679 646 859 (Costa Calida area only)
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For re-registration of cars motorbikes and motor homes
contact graham SheltonWho after re-registering over
1000 vehicles will put you on the right side of the road
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bodywork amp paint specialistfully leGalwork Guaranteedlatest paint technolGycourtesy cars aVailableplastic weldinG (bumpers)same day serVice for minor damaGeheadlamps refurbished
ken brooks 645 162 808654 907 247behind the sunday Zoco marketctra de benijofar bull san miguel de salinasfinca Garroferos bull nave 8 bull algorfa 03169email rapidrepairs2668yahoocouk
approved insurance repairers
promotion for december sun damageheadlamps
20 discount
JiG facilities
vehicles registration
ldquoRE-PLATErdquoMATE
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Donrsquot take a chanceDonrsquot break the Law
Let us take the hassle away from you and
re-register your vehicle on to Spanish plates
490euro plus Road Tax plus co2 emission if applicable
WE PROMISE TO BEAT ANY GENUINE QUOTATION
For a full service contact
Alan 662 249 159 wwwreplatematecostablancacom
Turn your old or unwanted CAR into CASH We will dispose of in our Authorised Depollution End of
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Also buyers of COPPER BRASS ALUMINIUM LEAD
STAINLESS STEEL
TEL 645 094 339 950 064 763
JT METALRECYCLING
house amp Garden clearances skips suppliedWANTED
CARS VANS LORRIES TRACTORS
TRAILERS PLANT MACHINERY Spanish or English
we also take fridGes washinG
machines microwaVes all electrical
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ViewpointDear Mr Little Tiny GeckoI am so very sorry about your tail When I saw you clinging to the tiles above the
water line of the pool I knew that you being a gecko are quite at home on vertical and even upside down surfaces but swimming pools are subject to sudden tsunami-like surges especially when a human several thousand times your own size enters the pool and I was afraid that you might get washed inIt was for that reason that I suggested that
you step onto the proffered log and accept a lift on the log to a place of security from drowning I had not intended that you jump on the log run across my hand and jump into the waterAs you scampered across the surface of the
pool and back to your preferred spot on the wall you assured me that you were perfectly able to walk on water I fear you are mistaken ndash have you heard of that treacherous thing called
Surface Tension It makes water seem deceptively safe and solid to small geckos until it suddenly gives way and they plummet to the
b o t t o m never more to rise
As a great admirer of the Gecko race and their chosen diet of small insects I was extremely anxious that you should not suffer this terrible fate and for that reason I had to insist that you accept my offer of a lift on the log The terrible miscalculation that lead me to
nip your tail with the log is a mistake that will forever haunt my conscience My best effort of atonement was to catch your tail as it wriggled across the pool and put it near the pile of rocks that I believe to be your homeI fear that a tail lost once is a tail lost forever
but should you know of a good reconstructive surgeon I will be happy to bear the cost of a tail replacement operation When we eventually reached accord and I
placed you gently on the plant by the pool pump I could hardly bear the expression of reproach on your little face Believe me I felt your pain not to mention the embarrassment of only being three quarters of the gecko you once wereI hope you will accept this letter as a public
apology for my clumsiness and that you and many of your friends and family will continue to live in our garden and eat our flies for many years to come Yours with deepest apologies Josby Jos biggs
josbiggshotmailcouk
i am so Very sorry
in 2010 lance corporal Johno lee accumulated pound800 in lsquoillegal parkingrsquo fines which resulted in a visit from bailiffs to enforce collection lance corporal lee had received massive injuries whilst on patrol in afghanistan and had almost lost his life having been resuscitated twice in the rescue helicopter taking him to the field hospital
he was eventually repatriated to england where he received extensive medical treatment in an effort to save his leg but after eight operations the surgeons had no choice but to amputate
after an extended stay in hospital Johno was released and he was
determined to rebuild his shattered life and not unreasonably applied to the local authority - nottinghamshire county council - for a disabled parking permit his request was turned down on three occasions on the basis that he was young and could get better Yep thatrsquos what they said he had lost a leg but he could get better
under pressure from the barrage of adverse publicity the councilrsquos service director paul Mckay ordered a review of the case and the original decision was eventually overturned no doubt there were mutterings of lsquolessons learnedrsquo and the usual meaningless rhetoric
then last year in support of the charity pilgrim bandits Johno signed up to become the first amputee to cover a 100mile crossing of the sahara in five days the department of works and pensions got wind of it and informed him that if he succeeded then he could be stripped of his disability benefits and his mobility vehicle which he relies on every day
the justification for this according
to a dwp spokeswoman was because the disability living allowance benefits are designed for those who are unable to do things such as walking washing or dressing themselves and in view of Johno leersquos intended trek there was it seemed a certain logic to this
a certain logic that is if you ignore the extent of his injuries how he came by them in his countryrsquos service the fact that this will be one hell of an achievement if he makes it and the impact and example it will set for other disabled amputees and certain logic of course if you are a pen pushing jobs-worth moron - which seems to be part of the work description for certain officials in the civil service
Johnorsquos own reaction was more low key when he said lsquothere are people out there much worse than me irsquove survived so i will take it but so often - and i experienced this - when you actually return home you find not everyone is so supportiversquo
he was spot on thererecently prime Minister david
cameron told soldiers in afghanistan that britain lsquorespects and reveresrsquo by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom
prime Minister is not directly to blame for the karl boon fiasco i hope that he directly intervenes and makes damn sure that matters are put right in short order also heads of departments should be summoned and receive a tongue lashing from the pM but i doubt that will happen
these are not isolated cases and when such incidences occur here is what should happen -
a personal and abject apology should be delivered in person by the official responsible for such cold hearted idiocy ndash even if this means embarrassing ministers this should be done with the full power of the media present so that the person or persons responsible are named and shamed they should also receive official warnings from their employers - the british government
Just whorsquos side are they on
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channelled as it is through the valleys of the sierra alhamilla the light northerly breeze never caresses alqueria it leaves the village breathless in the searing cauldron of the alquerian valley this climatic anomaly is known locally as la sarteacuten the fryingpan several of the village boys demonstrated the suitability of the name by frying an egg on the bonnet of rodriquezrsquos white mercedes this was much to the annoyance of the mill owner and the delight of the village scamps the scallywags hastily dispersed as the ranting puffing rodriquez appeared
with temperatures in the mid-forties there was no relief from the oppressive heat Houses remained shuttered while air conditioning units whirred and rattled alqueria was too exhausted to squabble overheated dogs slept restlessly in whatever shade they could find panting tongues lolling the village was quiet calm holding its breath until evening the stillness of the day emphasised the smallest sound sending a slammed door or a dogrsquos bark resonating through the streets the brightness of the day hurt the eyes while cooking odours hung in the still air
inside the dwellings of alqueria a struggle to stay cool was being waged inside or out it was too hot to move too hot to talk even too hot to think this is just as well as the thinking process eludes most of alqueriarsquos inhabitants at the best of times the young men thought the answer lay in consuming vast quantities of cold lager the young ladies used the opportunity to wear their skimpiest outfits which caused the young men to drink even more lager the older and wiser stayed near the stone flagged ground floors inanimate and semi-conscious the affluent newcomers however splashed in their pools luxuriating in the cool chlorinated water
one group of youngsters enjoyed the air conditioning of an emergency ambulance after swimming in the riacuteo verde not only did they contract the usual foot fungus but also a strange puce tint to the skin which emitted a faint glow antonio poyato in
order to keep his precious remitroot crop irrigated diverted the Hill peoplersquos water supply all the taps ran dry and beer was drunk as an alternative
as the sun sets so alqueria begins to cool pigeons return to the rooftops and the canine population becomes animated in their evening search for food voices are heard in the streets as the village comes to life once more invigorated by their enforced inactivity the people of alqueria return to their belligerent selves with renewed determination
those who sacrifice themselves to keep us safe promising to shield wounded soldiers from welfare cuts and that they would not suffer financially as a result of welfare reforms Fine words but then fast forward to august 2012
sapper karl boon who lost a leg in a taliban rocket-propelled grenade attack in 2010 has been stripped of his pound54-a-week living allowance because lsquohe can now walk about 400 yards unaidedrsquo and according to the dwp is no longer disabled enough although karl himself has said that there are times when he is unable to even reach his own front door unfortunately he now has to wait ten months before he can apply again and it begs the question how many limbs must you lose in order to receive a disablement benefit
the welfare reforms were designed to discourage malingerers and to wheedle out cheats and fraudsters anyone with half a brain can see the difference between work shy con artists and ex-service men and women with devastating war injuries but apparently not at the dozy dwp
cameronrsquos sentiments and noble sounding assurances all seem a little hollow right now and although the
36 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
PaUSE for ThoUghTWhat a fantastic Summer of sport wersquove had with
such a spectacularly successful Olympics and now the Paralympics which promise if anything to be even more amazing I wonder how many younger and fitter than I have as a result felt inspired to start some form of training And I wonder too how many like me find themselves regretting not having worked harder at some sport when they had the opportunity For in my youth I was a fairly able half-miler but was never prepared to hurt myself nor spend more time or effort than was absolutely necessary in training - there always seemed better more frivolous things to do with my time So I and doubtless many others like me spent much of the Olympics reflecting on what might have been For unless the IOC were to include events for the lsquodecrepitsrsquo the lsquohas-beensrsquo and the lsquowell past itsrsquo no amount of training or determination could ever see me in contention for future medals
But actually it would seem that there really is a medal still available for the likes of me For in his letter to the Christians in Corinth St Paul likens the Christian life to that of an athlete preparing to compete in the games He points out that if unlike me in my youthful pretence at athletic prowess an athlete is serious in his ambition to win then he must work at his training and adhere rigorously to his diet to be in peak condition And he further explains that the prize for successful completion of the Christian marathon of life is no mere laurel crown but one that endures through eternity So here we are then all is not lost for us oldies though we do have a pretty serious regime of diet and training of prayer and lifestyle to attend to which if wersquore really serious could perhaps start in meeting the rest of the team at one of the available Churches in the area
Details of a number of English language churches are given in Sol Noticeboard for any who wish to Worship but further information about the anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
Duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the anglican chaplaincy of costa almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the
absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
FIRE THEN FLOOD - IS PESTILENcE NExTFreak weather events are becoming the norm Last Thursday
Turre and Mojacar were hammered by the tail end of a hurricane causing flooding and destruction We woke to find 23rsquos of the 3 acre property we rent under water Windows had blown in causing damage and loss and the pool had turned into a mud wrestling venue The pump house was drained of 15m of water before a new pump could be fitted to start the clean-up operation
Earlier this year the media showed storms and flooding cancelling out the British summer hurricanes are now battering the Caribbean and US The storms get stronger and more frequent affecting Europe as this is where the hurricanes come to fight their last as Michael Fish knows only too well In the east typhoons wreak havoc in Taiwan and China
Last week Spain announced that summer night time temperatures were the highest since records began Last winter was the driest ever winter in Spain with rainfall 90 lower two winters previously Spain had the wettest in 50 years The unusual is fast becoming usual
The American Meteorological Society previously denied Global Warming yet last week whilst Republicans were laughing at the subject at their annual conference the Society released a report saying that that Global Warming is happening and is man-made The maths is easy as 10 of the warmest years on record have occurred since 1997 Also global sea levels have risen 7 inches in the last 100 years
In the Arctic summer pack ice is at its lowest since records began 40 less sea is covered each summer than just 30 years ago a dangerous circle as snow and ice have an
lsquoalbedorsquo effect reflecting sunlight back into space Now sea water absorbs heat so melting more ice Factory emissions are blown over the Arctic releasing tiny specs of black soot these stick in the snow and absorb heat so melting the ice faster
Governments across the world meet at fancy conferences in glamorous destinations such as Kyoto Rio de Janeiro and Copenhagen achieving little or nothing whilst Joe and Joanne Public suffer flooding droughts and severe weather events Global Warming affects us all now and it will get worse and we must all do our bit to reduce re-use and recycle We canrsquot wait to be told what to do ndash we can change our own lifestyles as these different living and spending habits make businesses adapt to try and supply the products we are choosing
Buying bio diesel for instance is not only better for the environment but cheaper too Buying a bag for life at the supermarket and using it regularly will saves lots of plastic At the market we can weigh our fruit and vegetables and put it in one bag rather than many Buying organic lessens the need for artificial fertilizers and pesticides
Shops love to offer a plastic bag for the smallest item ndash just say no Buying local saves food miles growing food even better using the town springfuente for drinking water saves resources too Whilst waiting in the car to collect someone turn the engine off Open the car window instead of using the air con Sort out domestic refuse and recycle it
In the developed world waste and apathy are common and yet our common sense ingenuity and a love for our fellow inhabitants can help save this world for future generations
Initially when you bought your shiny new laptop desktop hellip Were you constantly being annoyed by the nag screen which told you to make system backup disks My guess would be ldquoYesrdquo Did you follow the instructions and create several CDrsquos or DVDrsquos with labels on them for ldquoJust In Caserdquo If you have said ldquoYesrdquo to the previous question Well Done Thank your for taking an interest in my column but now turn the page and read something else instead If the answer was anything else I would consider making my backup image NOW
The absolute fact is there will be at some time in our lives a catastrophic systems failure whereby the system will refuse to even start and hang there impotently How can this happen as Windows is a relatively robust Operating System (OS) The usual suspects are Viruses Malware ldquowear and tearrdquo power surges or outages
So now imagine the worst possible case scenario ndash a total systems failure Once the initial terror of losing everything has passed you remember following my advice and making a complete backup of your valuable document with weekly updates You start to feel better BUT your computer is still euro1000 of inert steel and exotic compounds
What are you going to do That is easy Spend the next week or four buying and installing a copy of your OS (euro110 to euro200) finding all the drivers for your specific machine and install them and
finally obtaining all the programs that were on it (euro0 ndash too much) Before I knew better it would take three (3) days with the OS drivers and programs to hand to completely rebuild my computer
If you had made the system image when suggested it should take you between 20 minutes and 1 hour to complete the same task at euro0 (+ cost of CDrsquos DVDrsquos) and all you have to do is change the CDrsquos DVDrsquos when asked AND it would be clean and ready to go
What will you need 1 memory stick (1Gb or larger) or CD for creating a startup disk a small stack of DVDrsquos or an External Hard Drive
You might still be lucky and have buried in the menu an option to create these system images If you have XP (I still do) but no floppy disk drive (I donrsquot) DONrsquoT use the backup options A floppy disk is needed for booting the system Try ldquoEaseUS Todo Backup Free 50 ldquo instead
A COUPLE OF TIPS
Firstly ensure your BIOS is changed to allow booting from either the cd or memory stick
Secondly the local Computer club is having an open day on Friday 5th October at ldquoBar Rumoresrdquo from 10am
Finally I am available to assist with all matters on computers and can be contacted on 689 892 745 or canducomputinghotmailcouk
For further information or advice on computing contact Trevor on canducomputinghotmailcouk
the aftermath of the storm
wwwsoltimescom 37SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012
sport
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This week we were at Vistabella we played our normal format of individual stableford Also some pairs managed to play their round of the knockout which is being managed by Johnny Pedersen A shield is up for grabs to the winner of this tournament Conditions were good on the course as usual
Results were as follows-
Gold category
1st - Derek Briggs 34pts
2nd - Colin Pepperday 31pts
Best front nine - John Saunders 17pts
Best back nine - Graham Phillip 18pts
Nearest the pin - Steve Ashurst
Longest drive - Dave
Harwood
Silver category
1st - Dave Bishop 36pts
2nd - Barry wood 30pts
Best front nine - Phil Bowditch 13pts(cb)
Best back nine - Graham Butterworth 15pts
Nearest the pin - None
Longest drive - Dave whittington
No winners of the 2 ball money this week
Our next society game will be at Altorreal on 13th September first tee time at 1015am Please be at the course one hour before start time
New members and or guests always welcome please contact Tony on 966 785 781 or Steve on 966 637 449
La Peraleja - 290812It may be a bit hot for golf
but hey itrsquos Wednesday and what else would we be doing So off we went down to La Paraleja for the first time this year and the conditions were quite good with tees and greens being excellent The staff are extremely helpful and always friendly
Despite the heat 35 members and guests went down to Murcia to play in a Stableford all well armed with drinks of various concoctions to ward off heat exhaustion so playing under these extreme conditions the scores were very good There were three ladies playing which is unusual and one of them had a broken toe but this did not stop her from scoring 36 points well done Margaret
One tale related in the bar later was that if your tee goes behind you then it must be a good shot but there is always an exception to the rule as was demonstrated on one tee one shot did go a long way down the middle with the tee falling behind but the next tee shot went up in the air and landed only 50 metres ahead and still the tee landed behind work that out The scores on the day were
Golf Division 1st Padraig OrsquoBrien 38pts 2nd Peter Morris 36pts and 3rd Brian
Coultate 31pts
Silver Division 1st John B Henderson 32pts 2nd John Feathestone 29pts and 3rd Stan Earl 27pts
Bronze Division 1st Andy Hadgraft 39pts 2nd Margaret OrsquoBrien 36pts and 3rd Chris Nield 31pts
NTPs Hole 2 Brian Coultate hole 8 in 2 shots Peter Morris hole 13 in 3 shots Carl Peden hole 16 Chris Nield
2s club was shared between Carl Peden Stan Earl David wightman Peter Savidge and Padraig OrsquoBrien
Best Guest John Clark 40pts
The popular Free Game Draw was won by Darren Barker and the Free Draw kindly donated by The Tavern was not won so will be rolled over to the next meeting
Our next outings are to El Plantio on the 12 September and Roda on the 26th September For further information go to our website httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
Gail Coultate
Society Correspondent
Lo Crispin Golf Society
httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
The Members Golf Society Match Report for villaMartin 29th August 2012
Yet another scorching hot day greeted the 24 Members and 3 guests to the excellent track of villaMartin It is hard to understand why this course has an unsavoury reputation and it can only be assumed that those that give it the bad rap arenrsquot golfers or are living 10 years in the past The fairways are excellent and the greens were even better than excellent
The excellence of the course was obviously supported by some of the scores that came in today with 3 breaking Par one achieving Par and others just one or two points over their handicaps The MatchHandicap Secretary better known as the ldquoLaughing Assassinrdquo has had a field day with cutting of handicaps
The prizes today were once again donated by The Chuckle Brothers (John Eyre and Colin Marsden) and the Nearest to the Pins prizes were donated by Peter (I wanna be in the Gold category) Wells A very very big thank you to you all your support to the Society is tremendous
The spoils in the Silver Division today went to Mick Kennedy in 3rd place with 34 points and how nice it
was to see the lsquoold stagerrsquo himself Peter mason take 2nd spot with 36 points and the winner of the Silver was Ian ldquoSharkierdquo Parkinson with an excellent 38 points
The Gold Division 3rd place went to the Society Captain Alan Rickers with 35 points Theo Boelhouwer came in 2nd place with what normally would be the winning score of 38 points but was upstaged by his Match play partner Steve Higgins who had the best score of the day with 41 points
The Best visitor award went to J Lozano
Our next match is on 5th September 2012 at La Finca and if anyone fancies a game with us just book in on our website at wwwtmgsorg or call the Match Secretary on 966 719 604
We also will be starting our Monday games on 10th September 2012 at villaMartin Again check the website for further information and please feel free to join us
Gold Category winners L ndash R ldquoFlying Dutchmanrdquo Theo Boelhouwer Steve ldquoElvisrdquo Higgins and Captain Alan Rickers
After last weeks initial start to back to training ready for the new season it is back to the Miguel University to start training at the home ground Last week brought a bit of a shock to the system to a few of the players after the 2 month summer break not like 2 weeks in the UK if you are lucky
The training from now on is on Tuesday and Thursday at 2000 with the juniors coming back when they have started back at school Everyone is looking forward to getting back to some real rugby training and not
just the fitness side like last and getting stuck in to the rucking and mauling It will also be very interesting to see how the Spanish refs interpret the new laws as well after seeing the pros even falling foul of them at the weekend with the 5 second rule at the ruck etc
This coming weekend we will be televising all live rugby matches for the new season at the rugby bar in Rojales The Steakhouse used to be Tylers Bar Pro 12 on Friday at 2000 Cardiff Blues v Edinburgh followed by the 4 Nations at 1200
on Saturday with Australia v South Africa and Aviva Premiership on Sunday at 1530 Saints v Exeter Chiefs so come along to the only designated rugby bar in the area and join the Costa Blanca Rugby Supporters Club as well
I am back at the Moncayo Market on Saturdayrsquos with all of the rugby branded gear and clubinternational shirts etc so see you down there as well and get your playing gear before the season starts from 0900 to 1330
So if you are interested
dig out those rugby boots and come along and see for yourself what it is like New players are always welcome no matter what age or skill level you are
If you would like more information about what is going on in the club you can contact the club by phoning myself Garry on 692 767 242 and for the juniors contact Oscar on 600 871 606 (Spanish)
So come along and join in the fun at a club with a great friendly atmosphere
the members Golf society
fairwayZ Golf society
lo crispin Golf society
itV orihuela rfc traininG back to normal
38 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
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Murphyrsquos on Park Golf Society at Campoamor August 2012
For the first months meeting 16 players headed for the established course at Campoamor
Unfortunately we were charged euro25 per person more than the agreed price which we were told was due to tax reason even though the new taxes donrsquot take effect until 010912 and then we discovered that the greens were in poor condition and as a result of these events it will be some time before we return to this courseThe winners on the day were as follows Category 11st Noel Dempsey - 34 points2nd George McIntyre - 27
pointsCategory 21st Barney Hickey - 26 points2nd Billy Davidson ndash 26 pointsBest Guest - John Fogerty ndash 32 points
Nearest the Pins ndash Pearse McMurray and Mike Dolan
After the game we returned to Murphyrsquos on the Park for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Janet and Hilary
The next society meeting venue is Captains Day an Alenda on 270912 and new members and guests are welcome
Call Tony Conwell on 644312696 or better still call in the bar which is in Calle San Policarpo near Park of Nations in Torrevieja
Report by Tony Conwell
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at Las Colinas 30th August 2012
For this monthrsquos meeting a group of 33 players visited the established course at Las Colinas taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good condition but due to hollow tining we had to play the back nine holes twice BUT to make things interesting we played the second circuit from the BLACK COMPETITION TEES which made scoring difficult on the day
There were some good scores on the day with the winners as follows1st ndash Gavin Parke - 36 points2nd ndash Dave Mason - 35 points3rd ndash Mike Probert - 32 points4th ndash Ian Allison ndash 32 points5th ndash Julie Blinston ndash 31
points
Best Front 9 ndash D Bensley - 20 points
Best Back 9 ndash J Coffman - 16 points
Nearest Pins ndash M Probert (3)Gavin Parke (2) and Dave Mason
After the game we returned to the Lo Marabu which is located at Dona Pepa Quesada for a welcome meal prepared by the bar and the prize presentation
Our next official society meeting is at La Peraleja on 27th September 2012 and we also have an interim game at Bonalba on 13th September 2012
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at La Finca August 2012
For the first months meeting a small group of golfers headed for the established course at La Finca taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good conditionThe winners on the day were as follows1st Stevie Dunn ndash 39 points2nd S Floody ndash 28 points3rd George watts ndash 26 pointsNearest the Pin - GuestLongest Drive ndash George watts
Stevie watts has had his
handicap adjusted from 24 to 21 based on the above excellent performance
After the game we returned to the Hideaway bar which is based at Via Park II Playa Flamenca for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Terri and Mark
The next society meeting venue is to be held at Villamartin on 9th September 2012 and new members and guests are welcome
Alternatively call Terri Hudson on 603181436 or better still call in the bar
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
hideaway Golf society
lo marabu Golf society
murphyrsquos on park Golf society
TUESDAY 28TH AUGUSTTHE RAY BATTISTR
MEMORIAL TROPHYToday was the Second
anniversary of the Ray Battiste Memorial Trophy which was held at his favourite course ALENDA which was in immaculate condition with lovely holding greens It has to be the best course in the area at the present time we had a very good turn out and some very good scores to honour Raywinning the Trophy and First place in Category Two with a score of 37 points on count back from Geoff Wild ( hard luck Geoff ) was Malcolm woods Congratulations In third place was Mick Hithersay on Count back with 35 points
In Category One First place was taken by Rodney Smith with a score of 36 points Second was Les Yates with
35 points and Ivie Davies was 3rd with 34 points Dave Jones took the Nearest the Pin on Holes 3 amp 5 with Ron Chambers on Hole 16 John Trailor won the Longest Drive with D Jones the best Guest with 36 pointsTuesday 11th September we will be back at our home course Vistabella Tee off 0900am Be at the course for 0830am
After the game we returned to the St Jamesrsquos Gate pub for the presentation and refreshments kindly supplied by Sonia with our thanks Anyone who would like to join our small Society or would just like a game whilst on holiday give Ron a ring on 678-849-142
Photo- Malcolm woods being presented with the Trophy by Rocket Ron
st Jamesrsquos Gate Gs RODS AND REELS This week was the last
week before the new season commences and the club held an open match on a local water Although still very muddy on the water line overall the venue fished well As can be seen from the results varying methods were used and all worked pretty well
Top rods on the day1st Terry (Swing Eacutem)
Screen fishing the whip using maggot for bleak then changing to the feeder using corn with 1650 kilo s
2nd Lenny (Excultural Attachee) Bolton fishing the feeder using pellet with 1324 kilo s
3rd Bill (The Master) Reade fishing the waggler using pellet with 1134 kilo s
NOTEClub subs have to be paid
prior to the AGM on the 30092012 Failure to do so will mean the joining fee will have to be paid again
PLEASE NOTE The club has some
vacancies at present if you are interested in joining please contact Derek Swann on 966 729 293 or 603 535 771
ABBEY ANGLING RESULTSSupplied by Terry ScreenThe 2nd round of the winter
League was fished this week on the 28th August
with the water now going down it is leaving over a metre and half of soft gungy mud making access to the waters edge messy and quite difficult
with no wind on the water the fish were reluctant to feed everyone was praying
for the wind to get up and right on queue at 115pm the wind started to blow with a vengeance which prompted the fish to start to feed but the weights were not great
1st Dave (Yours Truly) Hoare with 7360kg fishing the pole using corn and the whip for bleak using maggot
2nd Alan (The Chairman) Reid with 6280kg fishing the feeder using corn
3rd Alan (The Emperor) Roscoe with 6100kg also fishing the feeder using corn
All details are available on our website wwwabbeyanglingcom or from the Match Secretary Terry Screen on 965 328 368 also anyone needing pole or rod repairs can contact me on the above number
ANGLERS TOGETHERThe objective of Anglers
Together has been reached ( which was to introduce anglers to each other ) Now that newcomers to Spain are few and far between we have decided that monthly meetings are serving no useful purpose and the friendships that have been made over the past 4 years are now firmly established
we will continue to provide information through our email address if contacted but there will be no membership renewals in May
Thanks to all past members for their support
Email anglerstogetherhotmailcom
TIGHT LINESDAvE HOARE
maGGots end
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week
Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3
- Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9
- Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen
Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart
Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith H
cap 9 score 50 Next week Tuesday
4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
el plantio 2 Golf society
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Last Sunday Torry played their first home game of the season at the vicente Garcia against near neighbours Crevillente who included in their side ex-Torry players Dani Meseguer Tremino Micro and most notably Carrasco Torry entered the game buoyed by their 3-1 victory at CD Acero in their first game of the season while Crevillente had shared the spoils in a thrilling 3-3 draw at home against Novelda
Torry were without ex-Crevillente marksman Gasch who was out through injury Torry have been trying to sign another forward to supplement their attacking options and thought they had got their man in the shape of much travelled burly striker Bauti but he had a change of mind I hope they are still looking because I think there are still plenty of strikers around looking for a club
The Torry line up was Manolo Vicente Boix Pedro Loacutepez Jorge Rafa Dani (Abel min 78) Burguillos Luis Carlos (Josemi min 68) Inarejos Ernesto and Joseacute Manuel (Manu Amores min 45)
On a warm sunny early evening the game kicked off in front of a decent crowd of around the 600 mark including quite a few holidaymakers keen for a bit of live football action Torry started like a train and in the first 20 minutes carved open Crevillente time and time again but only had a single goal on the electronic scoreboard to show for their efforts This was scored in the 16th minute by Jorge from a downward header
from a free-kick by Ernesto Leading up to this Rafa had hit the post from a curling effort inside the box from a corner and their keeper had been called into action to make a number of good saves
After 20 minutes Burguillos played Inarejos in and he lifted the ball past his man in the area who handled the ball and a penalty was awarded Up stepped Ernesto to curl his spot-kick towards the right hand corner of the net Their keeper went the right way and pulled off a brilliant save palming the ball wide for a corner After this Torry started to lose their momentum after their whirlwind start and Crevillente started to get back into the game After 41 minutes the Crevillente right-back got his marching orders for a second bookable offence after again body checking Inarejos
Just before the break Ernesto clipped the crossbar from a free-kick just outside the box Torry made one change at half-time taking off Jose Manuel who had sustained a head injury in the first-half and brought on Manu Amores After 51 minutes the numerical advantage that Torry had enjoyed was no more when Rafa was dismissed for a second bookable offence The game was now pretty even and both sides created half-chances which they didnrsquot take until after 61 minutes Ernesto beat their keeper from long range with a dipping shot to make it 2-0 to Torry After 70 minutes Crevillente pulled one back when Carrasco prodded home a loose ball from a corner from close range
to set up a nervous last 20 minutes for the Torry fans
The momentum was now with Crevillente and a guilt edged chance fell to the opposition 2 minutes later when one of their forwards headed wide from only 2 yards out After 83 minutes a Crevillente defender received a straight red for hacking down Burguillos And it was now 10 against 9 Towards the end Torry were awarded another penalty after a Manu Amores pass inside the box was deliberately hand-balled Inarejos stepped up to take it this time but his shot towards the bottom left hand corner lacked any real power and their keeper pulled off another great save
The final whistle went with Torry victorious winning another 3 points which has taken them to the top of the table and would you believe 2 points clear after only 2 games For Torry bookings were received by Inarejos Jorge vicente and Pedro
The matchball was sponsored by the Torry Army and a re-introduced matchday programme produced by the football club was on sale which provided a good pre-match read
Torry are away to Novelda next Sunday If you want to go and watch the game the Torry Army have booked a coach Pop into the Torry Army office in San Luis or ring Pat on 966 786 352 or 688 698 894 to book a seat
Darrylldinho following his adopted team in Spain get off to the perfect start
Tuesday 25th saw us back at Font del Llop due to a high noon change from El Plantio due to hollow tinning 20 hours earlier Our thanks to Font del Llop for getting us out to play at the last moment
very warm day and not sure if we would have managed without buggies but did find the course in very good condition except for some hollow tinning taking place on some of the greens on the back 9
Results on the day for our normal Stableford Competition saw in Category 1
1st Spence Andrews with 35 points not sure how he
did it because he only flew in the night previous and had not had time to adjust from the rain of the UK to the heat we are experiencing here at the moment 2nd Paul Hurrell 33 points 3rd Roy Middleton 31
Category 2 1st Peter Kerr 34 points 2ndBrian Coombes 33 and 3rdBradley Kerr 30
Nearest the Pins Hole 8 Paul Hurrell Hole 17 Alan Darby No body managed the 12th and the longest drive on hole 18 went to vic Souter However it should be mentioned that Paul Hurrell with his new driver was within probably 15 mtrs of the waterrsquos edge but not on the fairway sorry Paul must
try harderAfter the game we returned
to El Raso Restaurant for the results and a little Tapas many thanks to MarioKaty and Staff for looking after us
Our next games are La Torre on Tuesday 14thSeptember for a 10am 1sttee time and then we have our big day at El Plantio on the 3rdOctober for a shot gun start for the par 3 course at 9am followed by an 18 hole Stableford Competition starting at 11am
For more information on our Club call David Winder on 626 774 157 or email him at
davidwindertorregolfgmailcom Our picture for the winners and some guests taken after our game at El Raso Restaurant
we would also wish to remind all that the football season with CD MONTESINOS kicks off on Sunday 16thSeptember at 1800 hours with a home game at the CDMontesinos Olympic Stadium
Cup Tournament semi-finals by Sue Ward
what a fantastic week it was for petanca on the Orihuela Costa
The weather may be hot and humid but the petanca players had to keep their cool and play their socks off (what are socks) to win a place in the finals of the Summer League Cup Tournament
If anyone wanted to know why the summer league was dubbed lsquothe friendly gamesrsquo then they only had to be at the 2 semi-finals that took place this week They were played with good humour amusing banter and willing spirits
First to play on Monday were Laguna Vista Diablos vs Peacocks1 All was level after the 4 triples leaving all to play for in the deciding doubles Nervous tension began to creep in to both sides both teams dropping points however Laguna Vista Diablos managed to scrape through with a 4 - 3 win In true petanca spirit both teams descended upon the bar afterwards A very good end to a very good evening A woollen doll was presented by Peacocks to Laguna Vista Diablos to be played for every time these 2 teams meet
wednesday saw the other nail biting thrilling semi at Via park 2 between Los Bandidos and Amapolas
These 2 teams last met only 2 weeks ago in the league and Amapolas had a comfortable 6 - 1 win would tonight be any different Oh Yes
After the closely fought triples Amapolas were 3 - 1 up then came the 3 doubles and Los bandidos won the 1st 13 - 4 and then the 2nd 13 - 3 the gap had closed so the result rested on the last doubles match
It was 2100 hrs the street lights were on darkness had fallen the coche was barely visible but still the 2 pairs played on surrounded by hordes of excited spectators and a score of 12 - 12 Both sides took the lead and then lost it Unfortunately there had to be a winner and the cookie didnrsquot crumble Los bandidosrsquos way their last ball just - only just - failing to reach its target Amapolas won 4 games to 3 well done to them
The overwhelming consenus was that the 5 games were well worthy of a grand final let alone a semi
The final will be played on Wednesday 26th September 2012 at Restaurant El Altos de Dolores where it is hoped that all summer league players will attend Good luck to both teams
Sue ward
fc torreVieJa ndash torry Go top of the leaGue
torreGolfeu at font del llop
casa manuel summer petanca leaGue
el plantio 2 Golf society
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3 - Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9 - Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith Hcap 9 score 50
Next week Tuesday 4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
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MurciaThe Guardia Civil Murcia has arrested a person in Cieza for distributing illegal
pharmaceuticals from a public establishmentThe agents seized 2000 doses of drugs from Russia which after being analyzed
by the Agencia Espantildeola de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios (Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products) has determined that these are products that are prohibited from importation and distribution to Spain and the European Union and which are harmful to health
The Civil Guard began research to detect the marketing and unlawful distribution of pharmaceuticals in Cieza were able to locate a public establishment and clearly identify the person who ran it
The illegal products were antibiotics analgesics antidepressants muscle relaxants and antiseptics among others and came from Russia
After obtaining all necessary evidence 2000 doses of medication were seized and sent to the Agencia Espantildeola de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios for analysis which subsequently issued a technical report determining that the products tested represent a serious risk to public safety due to not being authorized for introduction into Spain and European Union as well as posing a serious threat to public health
Disciplinary proceedings will also be taken for the smuggling of tobacco of Russian origin which was found during the inspection of the premises
The person arrested is EP a Russian national 40 years old and resident in CiezaThe following effects were seized2000 doses of antibiotics analgesics antidepressants muscle relaxants and
antiseptics etc amp 102 packets of tobacco
cartagenaThe Spokesperson for the Grupo Municipal Socialista Caridad Rives claims that the
PP has removed the Servicio de Urgencias from the Centro de Salud of Portmaacuten leaving only the service of an ambulance to take residents to the nearest emergency services which is more than 25 minutes distance
She spoke at a meeting of the Plataforma por la Sanidad Puacuteblica de Cartagena (Platform for Public Health Cartagena) at which were also the Concejal Socialista de La Unioacuten Pedro Loacutepez Milaacuten the Secretario General de UGT Local Fulgencio Andreu and other representatives
Caridad Rives recalls that during a very busy summer and high demand by holidaymakers from Cartagena lsquoThe Minister Palacios said the Health Centre and the Emergency Department would remain because it was a special point of contact
She stated that over 550 residents of Atamariacutea who experienced a medical emergency in the afternoon often travel to the Health Centre at Portmaacuten because it is the closest lsquoYesterday neither the Centro de Salud nor the Area Management Health II nor the focal point of La Union were able to confirm what would happen to the Emergency Department It is said that the Mayor Francisco Bernabeacute calmed protests by saying that a solution would be sought yet still they have removed the afternoon emergency
local NEWS UPDaTE carersquo
calpeResidents in Calpe have been massively overcharged for their rubbish disposal Following legal advice Calpe Ayuntamiento has ended the 25 year contract it had
with waste company Colsur and has negotiated a deal with Acciona to transport rubbish to El Campello
The fraud came to light when the first load of rubbish was weighed at the El Campillo site Despite the first collection being made in the summer when the number of holidaymakers in the town swelled the refuse figures the first weighing proved to be a fraction of the previous readings ndash 233 tons down to 76 tons per day
Calpersquos Mayor Ximo Tur believed that the figures were erroneous and the weighbridge at Colsurrsquos Calpe depot proved to be not functioning correctly yet there is still more discrepancy than can be accounted for
Colcurrsquos owner Angel Fenoll features in the Brugal corruption case along with Calpersquos former Mayor Javier Morato are only 2 of the 11 people including councillors who are involved in this case
alteaBronze medal winning diver Tom Daley has been taking a well-deserved break in
a villa in Altea He has been out and about signing autographs to the delight of the British residents lucky enough to meet him
However 18 year old Tom canrsquot seem to get away from the water ndash he has been pictured by the Sun newspaper posing on a sun lounger ndash in the pouring rain
calpeCar drivers in Calpe can now save up to 50 on parking charges As long as they park in a lsquoblue zonersquo and have a special residentrsquos card displayed in
the bottom right hand side of the windscreen a 50 discount is available The ticket machines take all coinage but have been adapted to give changeThe special lsquoresidents Cardrsquo is available from the Citizens Advice Office at the
Ayuntamiento and can be obtained with proof of payment of the motor vehicle tax (IVTM) between Monday and Thursday 8am to 5pm Friday 8am to 5pm and Saturday 10am to 1pm
MorairaTwo assistants in a florists shop had a very lucky escape when an elderly man confused
the brake and the accelerator and crashed his car into the window of a florists shopIt seems he was trying to park alongside the kerb and became disorientated The
assistants had only moments before both been working in the window and had just finished putting the final pieces on a floral bridal display at the shop in Calle Tosquetas when the car came crashing through the plate glass window
One assistant was slightly shocked the other was slightly injured by flying glass The shop window and display were ruined
The car had to be removed by crane but there was no damage other than to the shop window and the display The driver was said to be very embarrassed and apologetic
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orihuela costaA scam believed to originate in Merseyside has re-
appeared along the CostasIt comprises of a caller on the phone purporting to be
from the computer company Windows They ring saying that the victimrsquos computer is putting out messages which are affecting other computers They then persuade the victim to install a programme to rectify the fault They then talk them through the process before asking for a large sum of money to be sent for this service
The scammers are thought to come from all over the globe and speak English though not always fluently
Anyone contacted in this way should ignore the scammers
MurciaThe Consejera de Sanidad y Poliacutetica Social Mariacutea
Aacutengeles Palacios said that lsquothe Sanidad Regional will continue to assist migrants with irregular papers minors pregnant women and the chronically ill
She was speaking at a press conference to explain the state regulations on insurance and health care to immigrants without a residence permit She said that lsquoa circular will be sent to all Health Centres in the region to clarify these assumptionsrsquo
The Murcia Health Service (SMS) serves 1378000 people who have a Tarjeta Sanitaria Individual of which 177359 are immigrants Most of them 155234 have a residence permit so they have full guaranteed health care and 20165 have Personal Health Card which have irregularities
The Minister pointed out that lsquoof the 20000 citizens without residence permits about 6000are children who maintain full attendance 2800 suffer a chronic disease and 11000 have not any health problem and of these approximately 6000 have not requested treatment over the past year and about 5000 have been treated at the SMS for acuteness conditions
The Minister reported that SMS provides health care to about 2800 illegal immigrants elderly and chronic pathology like tuberculosis diabetes AIDS or hypothyroidism among others However she added lsquothere are about 400 people in the last year have had no contact with our health servicesrsquo
She confirmed that lsquothose with chronic diseases and without a residence permit may continue to receive assistance as at present with the same benefits as those who have regularized their situationrsquo
The new insurance system pursuant to Royal Decree-Law 162012 she pointed out lsquois intended to comply with the recommendations of the Court of Accountsrsquo
The objective of the rule change is not a revenue-raising measure it is a measure to encourage regulation of the situation of these people to comply with European legislationrsquo said Palacios
The Minister informed that to access the full assurance with Personal Health Card is a lsquomustrsquo for a residence permit in Spain but it is also possible to make payment of the annual fee of 710 euros or to receive insurance through existing conventions with other countries
The Minister said that the report of the Court of Auditors shows that these are some 676000 Europeans who have a Health Insurance Card in Spain without a right to it which has meant the spending by the NHS of 917 million euros in 2009
The purpose of the new measures is to improve the ratios of third party billing
WilDfirES makE 2012 oNE of ThE moST Tragic SUmmErS oN rEcorD
The wildfires that have ravaged the Spanish countryside over the past few months have made the summer of 2012 one of the most tragic in decades with ten fatalities 100000 hectares razed by fire and serious ecological damage done to national parks like the Parque Nacional de Garajonay on the island of La Gomera in the Canaries
The latest data released by the Ministry of Agriculture Food and the Environment (MAGRAMA) shows that between January 1st and August 26th wildfires had destroyed 153000 hectares of woodland three times the amount lost to fires over the same period in 2011
There have also been many more individual fires this year - 12000 in the first eight months of the year compared with 10518 over the same months last year
The scant rainfall and high temperatures this summer especially during July and August have been the greatest allies of the wildfires most of which were caused by human carelessness although the number of fires started deliberately like those in Cortes de Pallaacutes and Andillawhich destroyed in the region of 50000 hectares has also increased significantly
Wildfires have caused considerable damage to protected areas this year in particular the Garajonay National Park (La Gomera) Cabantildeero (Ciudad Real) and nature reserves in Alto Tajo (Guadalajara) and Fragas do Eume (La Coruntildea)
Between August 4th and 8th the forest fire that swept across La Gomera forcing the evacuation of a quarted of the islandrsquos population devastated around 4100 hectares - 11 of the islandrsquos surface area - 900 of which were part of the Garajonay national park where tropical rainforest that had not been burned for over a century was destroyed
Summer 2012 began with two of the most serious
wildfires Spain has seen this summer - the ones in Cortes de Pallaacutes and Andilla both in the Valencian Community - where 50000 hectares were razed between June 28th and July 17th Two people were arrested and charged with starting the fires deliberately An army pilot died trying to put out the fire
The wildfires that broke out on July 22nd in Alt Empordagrave and La Jonquera (Girona) were especially tragic destroying almost 14000 hectares of woodland and claiming the lives of four French people
On August 19th the most serious fire in a decade in terms of woodland damage broke out in Castilla y Leoacuten burning to the ground 11700 hectares of forest in Castrocontrigo in the province of Leoacuten
In Campo de Borja and Aranda (Zaragoza) 3500 hectares have been razed 300 of them in the Moncayo nature reserve
An environmental warden and a volunteer firefighter died trying to extinguish the fire that burned in Torre de les Maccedilanes (Alicante) between 12th and 14th of August and a member of the Military Emergency Unit (UME) died fighting the flames in the Sierra de Gata (Caacuteceres)
Hundreds of firefighters backed up by emergency military personnel and 31 planes and helicopters continue to battle a huge blaze near Marbella The huge wildfires have destroyed properties on Spainrsquos Costa del Sol over the past few days and altough they have been mostly halted officials say pockets remain In the hills north of Marbella patches of land are still smouldering and large areas have been turned black by the flames The blaze has already cost one life and forced over 5000 people many of them holidaymakers to be evacuated
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Hunt for next of kin of gas explosion expat
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autHorities are searcHing for relatives of a BritisH
man killed By a gas explosion in His spanisH
apartment
The British and Spanish authorities are searching for the next of kin of a 64-year-old British expatriate who died in a Costa del Sol hospital on Sunday after suffering third-degree burns in a gas explosion in the Spanish resort of Torremolinos
Shocked neighbours called the emergency services to the apartment of David Carney who worked as a sound and lighting engineer at The Salon Varieacuteteacutes an English-speaking theatre at
3am when they heard what has been described as a ldquoterrible boomrdquo
Investigators believe that a faulty domestic gas cylinder exploded when the victim lit a cigarette after arriving home following a night out with friends
Medics rushed Mr Carney to Malagarsquos Carlos Haya Hospitalrsquos intensive care unit where he was sedated and put on a ventilator before he passed away on Sunday lunchtime
To date neither the local British Consulate nor friends and colleagues have been able to trace the victimrsquos next of kin
ldquoWersquore having real problems as we donrsquot have the names of Davidrsquos ex-wife four
children or sister We need to find a next of kin to make arrangements for Davidrsquos body which is currently in the Malaga coronersrsquo officerdquo said Linda Barnett MBE president of the theatre where he worked for several years
ldquoWe urge anyone who has any details to contact the Consulate on +34 91 3334 2194 He was a much-loved member of our team and he will be greatly missed by everyonerdquo she added
Spanish police say that whilst the explosion caused extensive damage to the building in which Mr Carney lived no other apartments needed to be evacuated and no one else was injured
spanisH inflation
picks up to 27 in august
Inflation in Spain picked up to an annualised 27 percent in August from 22 percent in July the second consecutive month that the rate has risen provisional statistics published on Thursday showed
The national Institute of Statistics (INE) did not provide details stating only that the result was due principally to a rise in fuel prices
Inflation had been slowing for several months but accelerated again in June to 18 percent The rate reached 35 percent in April 2011 its highest level since since October 2008
Final figures are to be published on September 12
aNDalUSia rEqUESTS 1bN EUroS from
SPaNiSh govErNmENTSpainrsquos Andalusia has become the latest region
to request a financial lifeline from the central government
The region had asked for 1bn euros (pound791m) worth of aid to be granted immediately said Susana Diaz a senior politician from the region
Valencia Murcia and Catalonia have requested bailouts in recent weeks
Meanwhile Spain said that it will immediately inject 45bn euros into Bankia the lender that the government was forced to part-nationalise in June
Bankia was created in 2010 from a merger of seven troubled regional savings banks but was rescued this summer when it was on the verge of collapse
ldquoBy this measure we restore the grouprsquos regulatory capital while the restructuring plan is completed and guarantee the security of deposits and the grouprsquos access to all possible sources of financingrdquo Spainrsquos bank bailout fund said
5SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012wwwsoltimescom
refusing medical attention to foreigners lsquocriminal offencersquo
The worldrsquos largest tomato fight saw 40000 people painting the town red - literally - in Buntildeol (Valencia) last week
As is the case every August for the last 67 years trucks carrying over 120 tonnes of ripe tomatoes unloaded their cargo in the town whilst tourists
and residents waited for the firework to go off to signal the start of the internationally-renowned fiesta
the TomatinaParticipants cannot start throwing tomatoes until the rocket is launched
and have to stop once the second signal is given with another firework an hour later
This is one of the lsquofive golden rulesrsquo of the fiesta which includes lsquono ripping off or throwing T-shirtsrsquoOld hands at the Tomatina knew to
wear goggles to avoid being suddenly blinded by a squashed tomato and to
wear T-shirts that they would not expect to put on again
Some very creative participants had hollowed out watermelons and used these as helmets
Others started out wearing fancy dress - costumes included pink rabbits Samurai fighters chefs with tall white hats karate fighters and Spanish traditional garb
Around 4000 young people came from Japan for the fiesta and Japanese reporters covered the event
Thousands more came from China South korea Australia Argentina Brazil Latvia Germany and France
By the end of the tomato fight as is always the case the streets looked like a massacre had occurred - they were literally flooded with bright red juice
The tomato pulp lsquoriverrsquo is usually deep enough that visitors can actually swim down the street as shown by the girl in the photograph
Portable showers are always set up so everyone can rinse off the tomato pulp although some opted to strip off and jump in the nearby river
In the lead-up to the big fight - which has always happened on the last Wednesday in August since 1945 - live music concerts discos parties and parades went on for several days until dawn
The Tomatina which came about during a protest when a group of young lads began hurling fruit and veg at market stallholders has been officially recognised as a Festival of International Tourist Interest for the last 10 years
TomaTiNa TUrNS
bUntildeol rED
PHO
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baNco cam To axE 1773 jobS
aS orDErED by EUroPEaN commiSSioNsaBadell Bank Has
announced tHat 1773 joBs will go mostly
staff from tHe cam BankA total of 441 redundancies will
affect its affiliate groupsThe European Commission has
ordered the CAM bank recently acquired by Banco Sabadell to axe 2231 jobs in exchange for its adjudication of the entity the only way it can be saved
Since there have recently been 128 redundancies another 1773 will have to be made
Banco Sabadell says it will try to soften the impact with transfers and early retirement of employees where possible but has not yet been able to give full details
All the job cuts will affect what is now called Banco CAM with 1332 of these in branches and of this total 329 in central offices and call centres
The EC also ordered Banco CAM to close 450 branches of which 360 have yet to shut down
Sabadell has pledged to keep all jobs in the province of Alicante and to maintain the 111 early-retiree names on the payroll
In these cases the staff had their hours cut and are claiming the corresponding portion of their retirement pension with the salary for their reduced hours paid until they reach State retirement age
Although they no longer work for the company they are still on the payroll and receiving the shortfall in their pensions that matches the hours they are recorded as working
Around 603 employees of Banco CAM who are aged 55 and over may be given early retirement although their social security contributions will only be paid until they are 61
Unions have criticised this since in similar situations the social security cover is until age 64 but Sabadell says they are only now allowed to do so until the age of 61 by law because of the governmentrsquos labour reform
Other staff may be offered jobs in Banco Sabadell branches where these are available although it could mean moving house
Further meetings will be held on a daily basis and the redundancy notice will become official next week
Doctors in the Valencia region say they may face criminal proceedings and possibly jail if they adhere to the health ministryrsquos instructions to cease to treat foreigners who do not lsquoqualifyrsquo
The Spanish Penal Code means that refusal to assist a person whose life or health is in danger is a crime and applies not only to medics but also to the general public
This is in addition to all medical professionalsrsquo code of ethics
A total of 140 doctors in the Comunidad Valenciana of which 31 are in the province of Alicante have lodged a conscientious objection and say they will continue treating their existing patients whether or not they have residence rights jobs or are
lsquoin the systemrsquoFrom Saturday September 1 the Royal
Decree ndash the equivalent of a bill of law ndash number 162012 will come into force meaning all non-EU foreigners who do not have an up-to-date visa or residence permit ndash which will include those who have lost their jobs ndash or EU foreigners with no social security cover due to being early retirees not working and not on the dole or any kind of sick or maternity pension ndash will no longer be entitled to free healthcare on the State
Doctors have asked whether this means that they will have to start treating these people outside office hours from Saturday onwards or whether it means that from September 1 terminally-ill patients can no longer be visited at home
maDriD mETro craSh lEavES 18 hUrT
18 people were injured today when a train on the Madrid underground bumped the platform at the end of the line emergency services report
The accident occurred at 1925hrs when the driver failed to stop in time as he was coming into the terminal at Priacutencipe Piacuteo station the limit of the Oacutepera-Priacutencipe Piacuteo line
Nine of the injured passengers have been taken to nearby health centres for a check-up and six of those have been taken to Hospital Cliacutenico and another three to Hospital la Concepcioacuten
The other nine were attended to by ambulance at the scene and two of these have been taken to the 12 de Octubre hospital in the city
None of the passengers is said to be seriously hurt and although firefighters rushed to the scene of the accident they did not have to intervene
This is the second time in August that a crash in similar circumstances has been reported on the Madrid metro
Sport
6 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
news flashLUFTHANSA CABIN
CREW BEGIN STRIkE
The union representing cabin staff at the German airline Lufthansa has started planned strike action at Frankfurt
airport------------------------
ABRAMOVICH WINS Uk COURT
BATTLEChelsea owner Roman Abramovich wins pound3bn breach of trust and contract case brought by exiled Russian oligarch Boris Berezovsky at London
court------------------------JULIAN ASSANGE PREDICTS lsquoUP TO A yEARrsquo OF LIVING
IN EMBASSyJulian Assange has predicted that he will remain inside an embassy in London for ldquosix to 12 monthsrdquo The Wikileaks founder is in Ecuadorrsquos embassy fighting extradition to Sweden over sexual
assault claims------------------------
LONDON METROPOLITAN
UNIVERSITy STUDENTS FEAR DEPORTATION
More than 2000 students potentially face removal after a university had its licence to teach and recruit students from outside the EU
revoked------------------------
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hUgE WilDfirE rEachES marbElla iN SoUThErN SPaiNA huge wildfire is approaching the wealthy resort of
Marbella on Spainrsquos Costa del Sol where the authorities have evacuated thousands of people
Flames reached the Elviria area on the edge of Marbella early on Friday
About 1000 people have been evacuated from the edge of Marbella about 3300 from Ojen and others from a camp site at Alpujata Spanish media report
They include at least 300 British expats sent to evacuation centres the Uk embassy told the BBC
Marbella is famous for its up-market hotels and villas - it is a favourite haunt of wealthy foreigners
Overnight the fire spread rapidly through a 12km (eight-mile) coastal strip not far from holiday resorts
Two people have suffered serious burns and some homes have been engulfed by the fire
The Costa del Sol is one of Spainrsquos most popular holiday destinations and home to a large British expatriate community
The British embassy says it is working closely with the Spanish authorities and consular staff have been deployed to assist those affected
Much of Spainrsquos countryside was left tinder-dry this summer by a prolonged heatwave There have been major wildfires in northern Catalonia - near the Pyrenees - and on La Gomera in the Canary Islands
The wind speed has dropped since Thursday and the air is more humid so there are hopes that the Costa del Sol blaze
can be contained soon
More than 250 firefighters are battling the fire helped by 17 aircraft dropping water to douse it Spainrsquos El Pais news website says
The fire started on Thursday afternoon in the Sierra Negra area of Coin near Malaga
and has now affected an area of some 1000 hectares (2471 acres)
Part of the AP-7 highway was cut temporarily but other roads are unaffected It is not yet clear how many homes have been damaged or destroyed
Four regional health authorities take a stand against ana Matoacutersquos lsquobackward-Moving policiesrsquo Regional health authorities in four
of Spainrsquos autonomous states have boycotted a summit in Valladolid in protest over the central governmentrsquos lsquobackward-movingrsquo policies
From Saturday September 1 an estimated 153000 foreign and Spanish patients will lose their entitlement to healthcare on the State because they are not lsquopaying into the systemrsquo through being unable to find work
This is in order to save the heath service 500 million euros but doctors insist that it goes against the Spanish Constitution and flouts several laws
And over 400 types of medication will no longer be funded by the ministry of health led by Ana Matoacute meaning those who use them will have to pay full price
Contributions to prescriptions have increased for everyone depending
upon income and pensioners now have to pay 10 per cent of the non-prescription cost of medication rather than as until recently receiving them free of charge
She called an informal summit meeting yesterday of regional health ministers but those of Andaluciacutea Asturias the Canary Islands and the Basque Country did not attend
They have put together a joint written manifesto condemning what they consider as lsquobackward-movingrsquo policies and calling for lsquodialoguersquo between the central government and medical institutions
The manifesto also calls for Matoacute to lsquorespect the decision-making powersrsquo of Spainrsquos 17 federal communities since they consider that the contributions made by these may in fact increase quality and efficiency in the health service
It adds that no economic policies
should lsquoimpose a social and financial model based upon restricting fundamental and basic rightsrsquo such as healthcare nor involve privatising any aspect of it
And lsquoloss of principles of equity cohesion and fairnessrsquo could cause the lsquosocial political and professional supportrsquo of the current health service to lsquocrackrsquo
Doctors consider they could be guilty of the criminal offence of omitting to provide assistance if they do not treat immigrants without visas or foreigners and Spaniards who do not pay Social Security
They also consider that not treating certain infectious or contagious conditions - everything ranging from the common cold or influenza to tuberculosis Legionnairersquos disease or HIV - may spark public alarm and outcry as diseases spread out of control
Ten people have been arrested after a massive group of people decided to occupy a branch of La Caixa bank in El Puerto de Santa Mariacutea (Caacutediz) last Tuesday They are part of the Andaluciacutea workersrsquo union (Sindicato Andaluz de Trabajadores or SAT) who staged a supermarket sweep in Mercadona and Carrefour in Eacutecija (Sevilla) and Arcos de la Frontera (Caacutediz) earlier this month filling up trolleys with staple foodstuffs to give to residents with no income
Those who escaped arrest ndash several hundred of them ndash say they will arrange a peaceful demonstration outside the townrsquos National Police station SATrsquos spokesman Diego Cantildeamero says all protests are peaceful and there will be no violence
Staff at the occupied bank said the manager did not make any attempt at resistance and that the demonstrators were treated lsquoexquisitelyrsquo
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spanisH drivers Hit By lsquocouncil stealtH taxrsquo
indeBted town councils across spain are targeting motorists in a Bid to raise revenue mucH to tHe
disgust of disgruntled residentsRemoval of free parking zones and
an increase in fines for minor traffic infractions have all dubbed ldquotaxation by stealthrdquo by protest groups according to a report in this weeks Telegraph
The latest measures to be unveiled in towns and cities across the north-eastern region of Catalonia include the removal of free parking bays The biggest outcry has been in Tarragona a city south of Barcelona where since the start of July the council has re-allocated 3700 parking spaces forcing residents to pay for parking where they could previously leave their car for free
ldquoItrsquos a blatant attempt by city authorities to raise revenuerdquo said Amanda Casas a spokesman for Plataforma Stop Parquiacutemetres a local protest group formed to fight against the installation of more parking meters ldquoAnd the underhand way they are going about it is shamefulrdquo she said
The citizens have mounted a campaign boycotting the blue zone lsquopay and displayrsquo areas and painting over the lines
The council which insists the measure is ldquopart of an effort to improve traffic flow in the cityrdquo and not to generate revenue reported that the backlash has already resulted in widespread vandalism of ticketing machines costing an estimated euro18000 so far and extra police have been called in to tackle the problem
Similar measures introduced in resorts across the coast including popular holiday destinations of Lloret de Mar and Blanes have created similar outrage A recent report estimated that more than half of Spainrsquos 8116 town councils were indebted to the point of bankruptcy as they struggle to pay the bill for vast overspending when credit was cheap during Spainrsquos boom years
Motorists are also complaining of the increase in traffic fines for
speeding and other infractions insisting that revenue collection is the main objective rather than safety concerns
Organisations representing motorists argue that radar speed traps and unmarked mobile Civil Guard units are increasingly placed not in accident black spots or where speed is a risk factor but in areas most likely to generate fines
One Madrid driver complained that she had been fined for not turning on headlights when driving through a short and well lit tunnel through the capital ldquoIt was surely an easy way to generate euro60 and nothing to do with any risk posedrdquo she said
But itrsquos not just motorists who are feeling targeted
In Madrid Metro passengers are bracing themselves for yet another hike in prices as the city hall announced an increase of two per cent on the cost of a monthly ticket raising it from euro5130 to euro5220 from September 1
This follows an increase of 11pc by Madridrsquos transport network four months ago The cost of the fare to the airport has more than doubled in a year to 5 euros for a ticket from the centre to Barajas terminals
It has also cut the number of entrances to the Madrid metro stations in a bid to save costs closing access points at some of the capitals busiest stations ldquoWe are paying more for services and yet getting lessrdquo one passenger commented as she struggled with shopping bags outside the now closed entrance at Rios Rosas station complaining that the alternative station access point is a three minute walk away across two busy roads
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the welsh sing for alzheimerrsquos
fun amp fundraisinGA Community Day was held at Mar Menor Golf Resort on 20th August when
HELP Murcia Mar Menor raised euro192 from the tombola prize stall and games for the children The main aim of the day was for the children to have some fun which they certainly did
The writing of children is never more amusing than when they are trying to be serious That is the premise of a series of books written by teacher and author Peter Jeffcock who lives for as much of the year as possible in his home in San Miguel de Salinas a lifestyle ruined only by returning to England to teach during term time The three books in the lsquoA Pis of Cakrsquo series are packed full of hilarious misunderstandings spelling errors and general molestations of the English language that range from the very sweet to the very rude
Did you know for example that there was a law in the 1970s that demanded sexy quality for women Or that one of Henry the Eightrsquos wives was called katherine of Arrogance Did you realise that lsquoat the start of the industrial revelation they carried coal on bhajis that floated on the canalsrsquo Perhaps you were already aware that small rocks that fly through space are called haemorrhoids or that in the far north of Russia there is a cold desolate place called Suburbia
All of these remarkable facts are to be found in the series of books And the revelations go on were you truly aware that a trapezium is a circus act or that bitchy men can be used to mend a leaking roof And did you really know that the type of snowman typified by the yeti is otherwise known by the term lsquoa bomb in a bullrsquo
yes thatrsquos life ndash or Sailor V as the French say In a childrsquos world slavery is the opposite of sweet an octopus is supposed to have ten tickles but in fact only has eight and Einsteinrsquos first name was Frank
There are three books in the series
Joan of arc was noahrsquos wife
A Pis of Cak Another Pis of Cak and A Third Pis of Cak All are available on Amazon kindle at very low prices and all are guaranteed to amuse and entertain you whilst giving you a new perspective from which to view the world I shall end this article here ndash leaving you wanting more Indeed as you will discover when you read these books in all good pieces of writing it is best to end on a coat hanger
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ThE BEACON
OF LighT
Centre for Spiritual
Awareness
Due to unforseen circumstances with the air-conditioning etc we are closeed for August and will
re-open on 5th September
OUr gUEST MEDiUMS FOr FOLLOWiNg
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Sammy Fitzsimmons September 12th
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In last weekrsquos column I briefly outlined what EFT is and identified some of the areas in which EFT has proven to be highly effective enabling us to have a happier and healthier life This week I will be addressing questions with regard to how it works
How does EFT workThe common explanation of how EFT works and that which is adopted by many holistic
practitioners relies on the belief in our bodyrsquos own lsquoenergy systemrsquo derived from Chinese medicine It is thought that the energy our bodyrsquos energy known across various cultures as chi prana life force etc runs through meridians or channels throughout our body When we are unwell unable to cope with everyday problems or over-react to situations it is said that the energy is out of balance in the body EFT works to restore the balance in the meridian system in relation to a specific problem or issue
Is there a more scientific explanation of how it worksYes there is EFT uses a procedure called lsquotappingrsquo and taps on acupressure points which
in turn stimulates the mechanoreceptors in our skin These points or meridian points as they are more commonly known have a high concentration of mechanoreceptors and free nerve endings When tapping on these points a signal is generated which is then transmitted to specific locations in the brain such as the amygdala hippocampus and other structures where emotional problems are thought to lsquoresidersquo This signal then disrupts established patterns by enhancing the secretion of serotonin one of the lsquofeel-goodrsquo hormones
The Russian psychotherapist Oksana Korsunova further suggests that tapping on the meridian points combined with the mental focus on the issue being dealt with helps to balance the activity of sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems These nervous systems relate to the lsquofight or flightrsquo response so necessary to early man and the subject of much imbalance to modern man
To sum up EFT works with the bodyrsquos own energy system for which there is a scientific explanation When this energy system is blocked or out of balance our emotional life could be compared to that of a car that is in desperate need of a tune up After all our body is our vehicle for life
As with a car engine a build-up of dirt and grime can clog the engine causing all sorts of other damge Similarly the build-up of emotional disturbances we collect as humans can and often does result in physical pain EFT is a safe and effective form of treatment to restore the bodyrsquos natural balance
When did you last have your vehicle serviced
This column has been brought to you by Personal Wellness Practitioner Drew Ryder BSC Psych Hons IIHHT ThAT MAAMET an experienced
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Unclog tense stressed skin (telltale signs are a sallow look blocked pores and dryness) with natural oils herbs and mixeshellip
Add 1 drop each of lemon grapefruit and bergamot essential oils to a basin of hot water
Immerse your face cloth then wring out until it stops dripping ndash still heavy with aromatic water open it our over your palms and using a press and release action compress face and neck
Repeat several times breathing deeply to quench body and soul
Treat dull skin to a brightening mask ndash it helps rebalance it beautifully Mash five strawberries with a tablespoon of honey and another of cream but judge tour mix carefully ndash it mustnrsquot be too runny
Slather onto skin and relax for 10-15 minutes before rinsing away with a herbal or floral skin tonic
Sensitive skin Use raspberries instead
Treat yourself to a gel-filled mask- it makes the fastest complexion booster
Warm it in water and pop over moisturiser to nourish your skin or chill it in the fridge and slip it over a spritz of toner to de-puff and energise
De-stress and hydrate your skin throughout the day with a soothing toner
Add three drops of rose essential oil to a spray bottle filled with mineral water Use it after cleansing and twice day over make-up
To ease stressed skin around the eyes soak a flannel in ice cold milk wring out and lay over eyes for five minutes while you sit propped against pillows
Meditate and deep breathe at the same time for double the benefits
Tense tight and grey skin can be brightened and relaxed with a post-cleansing oil massage
bull Rub a favourite skin oil between your palms hold your hands over your face and breathe in the aroma before sweeping the oil from your nose to temples a few times
De-Stress BeautifullyEvery bit of us from hair to toes mind to skin
gets stressed from time to time Feeling overly strung out has a knock on effect and leaves us looking and feeling less than fabulous Here are a few ideas to help you calm down and regain your usual serene and lovely self
bull Next using the palms of your hands work from your collarbone to your chin using long strokes
bull From chin to ears pinch all along your jaw line using your thumbs and the knuckles of your index finger
bull Now using index fingers massage upwards along your laughter lines and out across your cheeks
bull Massage your forehead by stroking upwards in high arcs towards your hairline really concentrating on those frown lines between your eyes
bull Finish by pressing firmly with your middle fingers from the start of your brows along the brow bone around the eyes over cheekbones to your nose
bull Leave the oil on your skin for a while or leave it do wonderful things overnight
Soothe tense uptight hands Zap a little aromatherapy hand cream in the microwave for 10 seconds then smooth it on (check heat first) before covering with clingfilm unwrap silky-soft hands in just five minutes
A stressed body doesnrsquot always need relaxing ndash invigorating works too Forget scrubs ndash use a creamy body wash and a rough little glove Start at your toes and briskly move up using circular movements Rinse off pat almost dry then smooth on a zingy wake-up body lotion Dead easy and so feel good
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chocolaTE may ProTEcT ThE braiN from STrokEaND ThiS TimE iTrsquoS ThE milk variETyEating chocolate may reduce the long term
risk of stroke research has shown
Men who consumed moderate amounts of chocolate each week were less likely to suffer a stroke over a period of 10 years than those who ate none
The difference was small but significant Study participants who ate the most chocolate equivalent to about one third of a cup of chocolate chips reduced their stroke risk by 17 per cent A total of 37103 Swedish men aged 49 to 75 took part in the study
Their diets were assessed with food questionnaires which asked how often they ate chocolate The menrsquos progress was then followed for 10 years during which researchers recorded 1995 cases of a first stroke
Previous studies have shown that chocolate may help prevent diabetes control blood pressure and protect against heart disease Healthy antioxidant plant chemicals called flavonoids are thought to explain the health benefits
Dr Susanna Larsson from the karolinska Institute in Stockholm who led the latest research reported in the journal Neurology said lsquoThe beneficial effect of chocolate consumption on stroke may be related to the flavonoids in chocolate
lsquoFlavonoids appear to be protective against cardiovascular disease through antioxidant
anti-clotting and anti-inflammatory properties Itrsquos also possible that flavonoids in chocolate may decrease blood concentrations of bad
cholesterol and reduce blood pressure
lsquoInterestingly dark chocolate has previously been associated with heart health benefits but about 90 per cent of the chocolate intake
in Sweden including what was consumed in our study is milk chocolatersquo
The men who ate the largest quantities consumed a modest 63g of chocolate per
week This is about a third of a cup-full of chocolate chips
or just a little more than a Mars bar which weighs 58 grams
Put into context the 17 per cent risk reduction amounted
to 12 fewer strokes per 10000 participants over 10 years or 100000
ldquoperson yearsrdquo
The research was followed up by a larger analysis of data from five studies in Europe and the US that included 4260 stroke cases This showed that people eating the most chocolate were 19 per cent less likely to have a stroke than those consuming the least
For every increase in chocolate consumption of about 50 grams per week stroke risk decreased by about 14 per cent
In their paper the scientists said further studies were needed before any
recommendations could be given about chocolate consumption They added lsquoBecause chocolate is high in sugar saturated fat and calories it should be consumed in moderationrsquo
moST PoPUlar SPorTS SUPPlEmENT baNNED iN briTaiNfEarS iT may havE lEThal SiDE-EffEcTSA sports supplement popular
with fitness fanatics has been banned in Britain because of fears it may have lethal side-effects The drink Jack3D contains a stimulant known as DMAA (dimethylamylamine) that has been linked to high blood pressure headaches vomiting
stroke and even a deathThe Ukrsquos medicines
watchdog MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency) has ruled it is unlicensed and all other DMAA containing products need to be removed from the market to protect public safety The decision follows similar
warnings around the world including in the US and Australia where a man died after buying DMAA online
Jack3d is said to boost energy concentration and metabolism But DMAA most commonly used as a workout aid or dietary supplement can have a physiological effect on the body by narrowing the arteries and raising the heart rate said the MHRA This has been linked to suspected adverse drug reactions worldwide ranging from shortness of breath to heart attacks
An MHRA spokesperson said lsquoJack3d is mainly bought over the internet although it is also available in sports stores specialising in work out products
lsquoIf we find a shop selling it we will send them a written reminder asking them to remove it from their shelves If they ignore this then our enforcement officers will move in and begin legal action It is the most popular sports supplement in the Uk because it is a stimulant that allows you to work out for longer But it is for people who are really into their fitness your average person who goes to the gym once or twice a week is unlikely to have ever used itrsquo
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USING A MOBILE PHONE TABLET
OR LAPTOP BEFORE GOING TO BED LEADS
TO SLEEP TROUBLES
ACCORDING TO NEW RESEARCH
Researchers at the Lighting Research Centre which is part of New yorkrsquos Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have discovered that two or more hours of exposure to backlit devices such as a smartphone or tablet suppresses melatonin
This suppression can lead to trouble sleeping at night especially in teenagers
Mariana Figueiro director of the LRCrsquos Light and Health Program who led the team on this piece of research said ldquoOur study shows that a two-hour exposure to light from self-luminous electronic displays can suppress melatonin by about 22 per cent
ldquoStimulating the human circadian system to this level may affect sleep in those using the devices prior to bedtimerdquo
Consequently she recommends dimming the brightness on backlit devices to minimize melatonin suppression But other similar pieces of research go a step further and urge people to have a total break from all devices for several hours before going to sleep
However most people I know cannot resist checking their emails social networks and news feeds throughout the evening
At the end of last year car company Volkswagen agreed to turn off email to workers with Blackberry devices in a bid to help with their employeesrsquo work-life
balance
The business agreed to only push emails to German staff 30 minutes before they are due to start work and stop them 30 minutes after they are due to finish work
While I am not sure this is practical for most companies which operate globally and around the clock or even necessary it is up to us as individuals to learn from comprehensive research and amend our behaviour accordingly
For instance how many people do you know still use an alarm clock Most people now tend to rely upon their phones iPods or tablet devices to wake them up
While it makes sense to make use of the increasing number of shiny devices we have cluttering up our bedside table this simple act of setting your mobile phone alarm each night often leads to a game being played a work email being checked or a tweet being posted simply by the device being in your hands
The return of the good old fashioned alarm clock combined with a decent amount of discipline in a bid to let ourselves actually get some proper rest before the whole digital cycle begins again is whatrsquos necessary to preserve our health in a world which never seems to switch off
The key could be to talk alot but not to gossip and criticise others A study of 250 centenarians published in the journal Aging found they tended to be optimistic and expressed emotions freely by talking openly to friends and family However they lsquosuppressed the urge to talk ill of othersrsquo said researchers from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New york
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Autokolor the car repair specialist has just moved in to a specially equipped unit on the Catral Industrial estate Offering a range of services including accident and damage repairs they can carry out insurance work and give free estimates for work which you might wish to carry out Keeping your car looking good maintains your vehicles value
If you need help with your paintwork this is where Autokolor are the people to go to They have a fully approved and legal low bake spray booth for a longer lasting quality re-spray They can even carry out a full re-spray if required Flaking paint and lacquer is a common problem due to the amount of sun in the area this can also be fixed at Autokolor If your alloy wheels are looking a bit tired then even they can be brightened plus you could have a Jewelultra Diamondbrite paint protection coating which seals your paintwork giving your vehicle that showroom appearance for many years to come
If your car suffers from those annoying little dents but the paintwork is still intact Autokolorrsquos paintless dent removal process could be just the answer They also repair bumpers and other plastic parts which need attention
These days ITV is becoming more comprehensive and one of the things that John at Aotokolor has noticed is that headlamps are being picked up on The sun tends to make the headlight cover less transparent Autokolor have a treatment which solves the problem and restores the transparency saving you the expense and hassle of having to replace them
With nine years experience working in the business in Spain John has based his business on technical excellence plus has very good customer relations so much so that a huge amount of his business is gained via personal recommendations Call into the office and you will see an array of favourable comments from satisfied customers about the service they have received from Autokolor Smaller repairs can even be carried out at your own home
You can contact Autokolor on 966 077 626 which is the office number or 666 607 075 (mobile) Alternatively you can email them on autokoloreshotmailcom
The garage is situated in Catral near to the motorway Take the second turn off sighnposted to Catral from the AP7 motorway travelling from Torrevieja and drive towards the town centre At the first roundabout take the right turn and the endof that road turn right and then first left Autokolor is on the right Give them a call today for a free no obligation estimatehellipyou will not be disappointed
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weird amp wonderful newsbUTTErfliES lsquomorE
ENDaNgErED ThaN TigErSrsquobUmblEbEES bEETlES aND
bUTTErfliES arE aT grEaTEr riSk of
ExTiNcTioN ThaN lioNS aND TigErS
accorDiNg To a global STUDy by ThE Zoological
SociETy of loNDoN
The biggest study of invertebrates ever conducted found that one in five is at risk of dying out this can affect humans by threatening crops and food supplies
Prof Jonathan Baillie the director of conservation at the Zoological Society said insects slugs and snails may not be as glamorous as lions or dolphins but are just as important to providing the food we eat and the countryside we love
ldquoThese critters form the basis of many of the essential benefits that nature provides earthworms recycle waste nutrients coral reefs support a myriad of life forms and bees help pollinate cropsrdquo he said ldquoIf they disappear humans could soon followrdquo
In Britain critically endangered invertebrates include species of bumblebee that keep the countryside full of flowers and freshwater pearl mussels that filter the water in
our rivers The society blamed pollution loss of habitat and climate change for killing off invertebrates and urged the public to take action by demanding that food is farmed in a more sustainable way and growing insect-friendly plants in their garden
Previous international studies have focused on groups of animals such as mammals and birds As invertebrates make up 97 per cent of species the International Union for the Conservation of Nature the UN body in charge of ensuring that animals do not become extinct asked the society to lead a new study More than 12000 species from giant squid to midges were studied around the world There are 15 million known invertebrates although eight million species are thought to exist even if not yet discovered
Prof Baillie said scientists were shocked by the results
ldquoWe knew that roughly one fifth of vertebrates and plants were
threatened with extinction but it was not clear if this
was representative of the small spineless creatures that make up the majority of life on the planetrdquo he said ldquoThe initial findings in this report indicate that 20 per cent of all species may be
threatenedrdquoThe most threatened
group are freshwater invertebrates because of
the invasive signal crayfish from America Dams and pollution from
nitrates used in fertilisers on fields have also played a part
Marine species including foods such as shrimp squid and crab are most at risk of ocean acidification which threatens shell-building molluscs and coral
Insects on land are being driven out by human development such as cities and pollution caused by cars and factories All species are in danger from further habitat loss caused by climate change
Prof Baillie said that invertebrates help store carbon at the bottom of the ocean filter water decompose waste pollinate important crops and are an essential part of the food ldquowebrdquo ultimately feeding hundreds of millions of people
Even pests have a place in the ecosystem he said ldquoWe ignore the loss of invertebrates at our peril as they provide many of the ecosystem services from which humans benefitrdquo
16 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
raJoy defends Vat
increase The President of the Government Mariano Rajoy met
at Moncloa Palace with the President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy to analyse the situation of the European Union and the Eurozone as well as the measures that the Spanish Government has implemented to reduce the public deficit and meet the commitments made by the country to its European partners
During the joint press conference offered by the two leaders after their meeting on Tuesday Mariano Rajoy stressed that the Government will continue making reforms to reduce the deficit and will continue restructuring the financial system ldquoThe challenge is to generate economic activity to grow to create jobs and from then on things will get better That is the main priority of the Government during this term of office It is difficult but it can be donerdquo he said
As regards the financial reform he announced that the capital needs of Spanish banks will be less than the maximum amount of 100 billion euros of aid that its European partners are prepared to loan to Spain He also explained that the increase in public debt is only temporary
Mariano Rajoy reiterated to Herman Van Rompuy the need to involve Member States and European institutions to ensure the stability of the markets and of the Euro as well as to set a clear course for the European Union to follow in order to meet future challenges In his opinion ldquothis course inevitably involves greater integration of European economies and achieving an economic and monetary unionrdquo
In this respect the President of the Government recalled that Spain has already presented a proposal on a banking union and fiscal union ldquoIt is very important for us to have a banking union by December a sole supervisory body and a deposit guarantee fund It is very important for us to be able to proceed to the direct recapitalisation of the banks by European institutions It is also very important that we resolve the problems of the Eurozone as quickly as possible particularly those that affect doubts surrounding
the Eurordquo he said
Rajoy brought up the statements made by the President of the European Central Bank (ECB) Mario Draghi and those made by other international bodies that consider it unacceptable for there to be differentials between the risk premiums in Europe that do not correspond to the basics of the economy
ldquoThe risk premium remains very high but I believe that very significant steps have been taken to enhancing the irreversibility of the Euro and I believe that at this time European leaders in all countries are telling all those who want to listen that the Euro is a serious currency an irreversible currency and that there is no going back on the European integration processrdquo he said
On another note according to La Moncloa Rajoy denied that Spain is negotiating the conditions for a bailout with Europe ldquothe Government has not made any request to this effectrdquo
The President of the Government and the President of the European Council also tackled the situation of Greece Mariano Rajoy considers that if Greece or any other country pulls out of the Eurozone this would be a collective disaster ldquoit would not only be a Greek problem but rather a collective disaster for Europe as a whole one which we should in no way allow to happenrdquo
Mariano Rajoy stressed that central government will not ignore the problems of the autonomous regions and will help Catalonia which has requested access to the Autonomous Region Liquidity Fund
ldquoWe will help Catalonia in the same way as we help the rest of the autonomous regions What is important starting with central government and continuing with the autonomous regions and local councils is to meet our commitments to public deficit and public debtrdquo he pointed out
ARTICLE COURTESy OF WWWkyEROCOM
Q I have received a letter from the tax office demanding I pay non resident income tax and that I must pay up for the last four years I have never made any income from my property What is this all about
A Our government needs to collect to correct its deficit If you are a NON RESIDENT of Spain and own a property you MUST FILE a non-resident income tax return even if you do not rent out your property Do not confuse with rates (IBI) which is generally paid by direct debit
Towards the end of 2011 the Spanish tax authorities decided to clamp down on non-resident property owners who have not been paying this non-resident income tax They have created a special task force dedicated to pursue non -residents not paying this tax
Every year normally using s fiscal representative you should be filing a non-resident hypothetical income tax return (shortly wealth tax also) If you are not paying this tax it is necessary that you take control of the situation by contacting the tax authorities your solicitor or your tax advisor
If you have doubts regarding if you are already paying this tax it is probably because you are not as it requires the presentation of a tax form etc
The good news is that1 The tax is not generally a very high amount 2 If you have not been paying by law they cannot demand payment for more than four years
back taxes Our advice Start paying the tax because if you do not they will be contacting you with the
risk of you not actually being hear to receive their letter etc
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Michael Davies is a Spanish Abogado and has been practicing law in Almeriacutea since 1993 He is member of the Law societies of Almeriacutea and Madrid and has offices in Mojacar and Almeria High Street
ldquono GoinG back on the euro or european inteGrationrdquo says raJoy
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy says the countryrsquos new wave of austerity measures are necessary to maintain the state welfare system Rajoy made the remarks to an audience gathered for a party speech in the north-west a u t o n o m o u s community of Galicia He said the governmentrsquos value-added tax hike was a painful but necessary measure
Mariano Rajoy Spanish Prime Minister said ldquoToday a painful measure was enforced The VAT hike I am aware this is a sacrifice that arrives at a very difficult moment for many Spaniards But I will tell you one thing We adopted this measure because it was essential It was the only one we could take to maintain public services whilst state revenues fallrdquo
The decision to increase the countryrsquos VAT rate is part of a raft of austerity measures designed to remove 65 billion Euros from the public deficit by 2014 The hike leaves small businesses worrying about their future and cash-strapped consumers counting their pennies Everyday living costs like heating phone bills and clothes are all made more expensive Some larger companies say they will not pass the higher cost on to their customers That has smaller businesses concerned that they will not be able to compete as they are unable to squeeze margins in the same way as the big firms SOURCE CCTVCOM
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OBSERVATIONAL ART COURSE
Office in Bolnuevo (near Farmacia) next to Cafe Colonia
Have you ever stood on a railway bridge and seen the how the rails disappearing into the distance seem to meet on the horizon
This is called lsquogeometric perspectiversquo and it was Euclid that came up with the geometric interpretation that parallel lines meet at infinity - or the horizon
Letrsquos imagine we are on a straight street of parallel terrace houses the lines through their roofs windows fences pavement etc will all meet on a point on the horizon
So we first draw a horizon line across the paper - this will be eye-level and therefore if we are standing will be about 5rsquo 3rdquo above the ground perhaps and everything that is above eye-level will be above this line
In the attached sketch I have drawn a narrow imaginary street and even people in it to show that assuming they are roughly the same height as me our eyes are all at the same lsquoeyersquo level - the horizon
The point where all the lines meet is called the lsquovanishing pointrsquo and when we come to drawing outdoors we will find there are many vanishing points - all generally meeting on the horizon of course - because roads donrsquot tend to go in straight lines and we may be seeing 2 roads anyway
Here is a photo taken in Venicersquos Saint Markrsquos square that shows it well despite the building not being perfectly straight and the slight lsquobarrelrsquo effect of the camera lens
And then there is lsquoaerial perspectiversquo - a phrase first coined by Leonardo da Vinci who examined how objects became bluer and hazier with distance saying ldquoThus if one is to be five times as distant make it five times bluerrdquo
This photo in the mountains above Alicante clearly demonstrates this which is due to the water vapour in the air and the way it refracts light
Foreshortening is a continuation of perspective and is a term used when something coming towards us looks shorter than it actually is
As I said last week the thigh bone is the longest bone in the human body
but if we are drawing someone with their knee towards us the thigh becomes wider than its length and in this sketch of mine with model Vita it almost disappears completely
This leads us on to drawing the human form but first we will go on location to draw amp observe the effects of perspective first hand and the next studio lesson will be on portraiture
Martin the artistrsquos 6 week observational art course will run on Mondays starting on October 1st from 10am to 1pm in his studio in Rojales and costs 30euro with materials provided
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business focuscreatinG a business bank is the bold moVe needed for Growth
AS THE DENIZENS OF WHITEHALL AND
WESTMINSTER CONTINUE TO PUZZLE OVER BRITAINrsquoS
ROCky GROWTH TRAJECTORy THEy WOULD DO WELL TO
LISTEN TO THE RISING CHORUS COMING FROM BUSINESSES
ACROSS THE LANDThat message is clear
businesses are optimistic growing exports and creating jobs but need bolder action from the heart of government to sustain that growth over time Put simply companies want nothing less than a new-model economy for Britain with a business-friendly environment and strong financing options for growth and expansion
So if our political class truly wants to be bold on growth it should announce this autumn that it is creating a British Business Bank Together with a major programme of infrastructure investment a business bank would be the cornerstone of an economy that is more sustainable more dynamic and more competitive than the Britain of today
The case for a business bank grows clearer with each passing day Although many companies say their order books are full and they need financing in order to
fulfil customersrsquo requests the overall stock of lending to small- and medium-sized firms continues to shrink Companies that are less than five-years-old often at the point of a major growth spurt are more likely to have loan applications declined Independent inquiries show there is real lsquodiscouraged demandrsquo among businesses who are keen to expand but too scared to even approach the bank for help Relationships and trust between lenders and businesses damaged at the start of the financial crisis will take years if not decades to repair
The situation bears all the classic hallmarks of a market failure If therersquos one thing that politicians and economists of both the Left and the Right agree on itrsquos that governments can and should intervene where market failures exist And thatrsquos precisely where we stand in Britain when it comes to business finance an abject long-standing and worsening market failure
This is not entirely the fault of high-street banks - they are being squeezed by ever-tighter regulatory structures and higher capital requirements so theyrsquore
taking fewer risks and sticking to the clients they know If I were sat on the board of a major Uk bank Irsquod probably act in precisely the same way as Irsquod be protecting the interests of shareholders and the bank itself
The trouble is in a world where politicians and banks look after themselves therersquos no one championing the interests of the new dynamic and fast-growing companies that will create the jobs technologies and wealth of the future Thatrsquos where a business bank comes in
A British Business Bank would act as a first port of call for businesses seeking finance Working closely with high-street banks alternative lenders sources of equity finance and others it would ensure that most businesses actually get the working capital they need It would only lend directly to young andor high-growth companies unable to obtain finance through the commercial banking system
Some might argue that the government already has a number of plans including the Funding for Lending scheme to boost business access to finance yet this scheme like those that preceded it has a fatal flaw its dependence on
the infrastructure of existing banks An increasingly risk-averse and balance sheet focussed commercial banking culture is unlikely to provide the seed-corn funding for tomorrowrsquos growth businesses even if it will lend cash to long-standing business customers By contrast a business bank would be able to start afresh with a can-do attitude a stronger appetite for risk and the patient debt capital that many companies need to become the next global champion
Despite the best intentions of politicians to do the right thing in the interest of the country they are going to be frustrated by vested interests reflected in Whitehall Already I can hear the chorus of Treasury civil servants claiming that a business bank would be too difficult to set up too risky to operate and anti-competitive They are wrong on all counts Itrsquos time for businesspeople and our politicians to stand up to the prophets of deadweight displacement and dissuasion and set the record straight Setting up a new bank will take time and dedication but it can and has been done before in many countries across the
globe Commercial lenders would get lsquofirst refusalrsquo of business loan requests meaning that the business bank steps in only to support dynamic growth companies that otherwise wouldnrsquot get funding at all Whatrsquos more a business bank would offer loans priced appropriately to risk not simply give away cheap money to fuel another unsustainable credit bubble
When you look across the globe you find many successful countries where a business bank and a strong commitment to free enterprise and capitalism go hand-in-hand If a business bank is good enough for the USA South korea and our neighbours in Germany why not here in the Uk One can only surmise that a lack of will and imagination rather than a lack of capability is holding
Britain back from creating a business bank of its own
One of the difficulties Uk politicians face is that they are so hung up on the short-term they fail to consider their legacy to the country But voters are not stupid The British electorate rewards actions they can see are in the long-term interests of the nation which ultimately are their interests A British Business Bank wouldnrsquot be up and running tomorrow - but its impact on building confidence now and on our success as a nation over the coming decades would be incalculable and thatrsquos a legacy worth fighting for
Article written by John Longworth is Director General
of the British Chambers of Commerce courtesy of the
Telegraphcouk
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Manufacturing output across the 17-country eurozone shrank again in August according to a widely-watched survey The MarkitCIPS Purchasing Managersrsquo Index (PMI) showed the regionrsquos manufacturing sector contracted despite factories cutting prices Markitrsquos final PMI was 451 above Julyrsquos three-year low of 440 However it was the 13th month in a row that the figure was below the 50 mark indicating continued contraction
The latest figures from China showed its manufacturing activity fell too to a nine-month low in August adding to fears that its economy is slowing faster than estimated Chinarsquos PMI fell to 492 the lowest
reading since November 2011
Meanwhile in the UK the downturn in manufacturing unexpectedly eased last month as domestic orders boosted output with its PMI rising to a four-month high of 495 in August from a downwardly revised 452 in July
PMI is a key gauge of manufacturing activity and a reading below 50 shows contraction
The new chief executive of the British Bankersrsquo Association (BBA) has pledged to restore trust in UK banking Speaking on his first day in the job Anthony Browne told press sources ldquoI want to restore banking as a normal sector of the economy playing its part in economic growthrdquo
Mr Browne said the BBA the leading trade body for the bank sector would work to regain public trustrdquoIt (banking) is in a pretty low place Hopefully it canrsquot get lowerrdquo he said
Mr Browne said the BBA which was in charge of collating the data used to set Libor - a key bank lending rate which became discredited after revelations of manipulation by banks - would do everything it could to fix the issue
The head of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has called on the European Central Bank to take action on the eurozone crisis
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The ECB meets this week amid much speculation it will resume buying the debt of countries with high borrowing costs Germany and others oppose such a move
Abu Dhabirsquos Etihad Airways has doubled its stake in Virgin Australia amid a push to increase its global presence The airline said it had bought 221 million shares in the open market to take its stake in the Australian carrier to 10
Etihad has been looking to boost its international presence to take on other regional carriers such as Emirates and Qatar Airways
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Courtesy of BBC Business News
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The Commissionrsquos plans to give the ECB the power to oversee all banks is intended as a first step towards a full European banking union The EU executive body is due to publish its detailed proposals on banking supervision on September 12
ldquoThe ECB has itself said it does not have the potential to supervise the European Unionrsquos 6000 banks in the foreseeable futurerdquo Schaeuble told German radio expressing scepticism about the timeframe envisaged in the Commission proposals
ldquoI have doubts that this (banking supervision) can come so fastrdquo he said adding that a distinction should be drawn between smaller banks and systemically relevant institutions
ldquoWith the bigger systemically relevant banks there is a chance that direct supervision by the ECB could be realised in a foreseeable period of timerdquo Schaeuble said
EU Commissioner Michel Barnierrsquos plan would rob national supervisors of much of their authority leaving them with routine tasks such as consumer protection But euro zone countries must approve the proposal before it becomes law
Schaeuble said euro zone finance ministers might consider the Commission proposals on September 15
Despite the presence of some 6000 banks in the European Union the vast majority are small and relatively insignificant and more than 90 percent of all assets are held by only around 200 institutions analysts say
Schaeuble did not make clear which institutions he would consider to be lsquosystemically importantrsquo The 200 would include the larger German state-owned Landesbanks and Spanish lsquocajasrsquo where many of the European banking sectorrsquos woes originate
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euro129000
Tel 693 806 409
Calle Mayor 2 Algorfa 03169
Tel 966 443 242
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Tel 968 698 173
Los DolsesCommercial Centre
Tel 966 443 550
Fuente Alamo Office
Algorfa Office
Villamartin Office
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466 CLlanos Bedar(Next to the Miramar Restaurant)
Open Monday-Friday 1000am-330pm
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bathroom modern apartment situated in a traditional Spanish village just over 20
minutes to the coast
OLv508
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5 mins to town with all amenities Fully legal with escritora
must be viewedBargain Price - only 65000euro To view or for more details 609 199 394
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faster (55)11 Storage tower is back to blue almost (4)12 Leo takes insect to shed (4-2)13 Sociable expenditure (8)14 Turn in a ring - maybe a weapon (3-3)17 Festival of the orient before mid-term (6)19 Had an impact on new deft face (8)21 Chinarsquos first Romeo has some headgear for
Kings (6)23 Stepped back
into mud or trash (4)
24 Funny Mel enters instant part-payment (10)
26 Fast train starts to move at great lick entering Vienna (6)
27 increases guns with meat destruction (8)
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4 Music group playing eastern texts (6)
5 S rossi returns with empty cross cutters (8)6 Open clue to provide wealth (8)8 Sign of hearing an instrument (6)15 Hellish plant surrounded by broken nail (8)16 grasping grasping - i left in a grasping sort of
way (8)172 Switch value - what you get for your money
abroad (84)18 Some characters from rhodes sail for
European city (6)20 Eve hit out at rob (6)22 Number of men in etymology (6)25 Come across flesh we hear (4)
ACROSS1 People of faith (9)6 Male reproductive cell (5)9 Entrails (7)10 Scented (7)11 anagram of ldquoDesertsrdquo (7)12 Homosexual woman (7)13 Committing an act of treachery (9)15 bearskin (5)16 Empower (5)19 Disaster (9)22 Capuchin monkey (7)23 Slid (7)25 a loose african menrsquos tunic (7)26 artistrsquos studio (7)27 abominable snowmen (5)28 Homesick (9)
dOWN1 Constructed (5)2 Merciful (7)3 The joined continents of Europe and
asia (7)4 Made easier to bear (5)5 Limelight (9)6 Husbands and wives (7)7 Strange or rare objects (7)8 Mislead (9)13 Fortunately (9)14 added into a group (9)17 Putting money into your account (7)18 issues an injunction (7)20 A fire-breathing monster of Greek
mythology (7)21 barking in a high-pitched tone (7)23 Large amounts (5)24 an order of classical greek
architecture (5)
standard crossword cryptic crossword
if yoursquore GoinG throuGh hell keep GoinG winston churchill
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The Show Group Torrevieja has lost their home of twenty years and is now searching for a new rehearsal venue It is with great sadness that the Show Group has had to say farewell to the homely comfort of Los Arcos where they have rehearsed and performed throughout their long history
The Show Group Torrevieja is one of the oldest theatre groups in Torrevieja and during their twenty year history they have been entertaining residents and tourists with their energy packed shows During their long existence The Show Group have performed well loved musicals pantomimes original musical comedies murder mysteries and several variety shows and have also raised well over 50000 Euro for local charities
The Show Group are proud of their fund raising record and the money they have been able to give to a wide range of local charities The group members nominate different charities to support every year and then work hard to produce live shows
and entertainment that will raise much needed cash for their chosen causes Over the years money has been raised for all sections of the local population
The group want to find a new venue in Torrevieja that they can make their new home They need a venue for their twice weekly rehearsals and maybe even for their performances so that they can continue enchanting and entertaining audiences for the forthcoming years
If anyone has space and facilities to help the group be re-homed for their rehearsals could you contact Jan on 96 618 9741 or 647 579 068 or Sandy on 96 671 3614
the show Group torreVieJa are homeless
The Office for the Urbanisations led by Councillor Jeff Wiszniewski (PIPN ndash Partido Independiente por las Nacionalidades) and his team are pleased to send you our fourth information update giving you information on events and activities happening throughout San Fulgencio and the Urbanisations
We hope you find it informative and encourage you to visit us in the Office on Calle Madrid Urb Marina or ring us on 966 443 002 if you have any further enquiries
coNvErSaTioN claSSESEnglish Spanish Conversation Classes
will be starting up again in the Social Centre of Urb Marina on Monday the 3rd of September at 6pm
Concejalia de Urbanizaciones working with Help Vega Baja
The Association Help Vega Baja is a charity providing help to the English speaking population of the Southern Costa Blanca They help people of all ages and with all types of problems and provide assistance all year round to anyone in their time of need including a
24 hour emergency line
As well as giving comprehensive information they also host a number of support groups provide a team of hospital visitors hire out Orthopaedic Equipment have registers of drivers translators carers and so much more
On Monday the 3rd of September between 2pm and 4pm the Concejalia de Urbanizaciones headed by Councillor Jeff Wiszniewski has organised an Open Day in the Social Centre on Urbanisation Marina San Fulgencio
Please try and make time to come along and see the wonderful work that Help Vega Baja do and the services that they provide
SPaNiSh claSSES for ExTraNjEroSBetween now and the 16th of
September you can register for Spanish classes for foreigners which will take place in the Social Centre
you can register here at the Office for the Urbanisations in Calle Madrid
There will be a meeting on the 17th of September at 6pm in the Social Centre
conceJaliacutea de las urbaniZaciones
The inn aT The greenThe inn aT The green
622 400 321677 617 434
wwwtheinnatthegreencouk
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Great Food Superb ValueWe serve a wide range of food from lite bites to home-cooked
favouritesServed from 11am- 9-30pm
EVEry Day
friday 9pmwoody
saturday 9pmnikki Gee
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Open MOn tO Sat 9aM - lateCall 610 641 567
WHErE ArE WEAs you approach Albox from Arboleas at the BP lights bear right into Avda Lepanto 100m up we are opposite Ferreteria Lepanto APSA and the car parkEntrance also on the Baza Road just up from the lights on the right hand side
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hiGh-flaVour barbecue mealssticky manGo spare ribs
a fabulously fruity sticky ribs barbecue recipeinGredients
1frac12 kg pork spare ribs
1 x 1ltr carton apple juice
200g mango chutney
1 small red onion roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves
1 red chilli roughly chopped
Juice of 1 lime
methodPlace the ribs in a saucepan pour in the
apple juice and add water to cover the meat Bring to the boil and simmer for 40 mins drain off the liquid and transfer the ribs to a roasting tin
Preheat the oven to 200degC (400degF gas 6) and prepare the barbecue In a food processor whizz the mango chutney together with the onion garlic chilli and lime juice to make the basting sauce
Drizzle two thirds of the sauce over the ribs and roast in the oven for 15 mins Brush the remaining sauce onto the ribs and finish cooking on the barbecue (or under a grill) for 10-15 mins until sticky and slightly caramelised
Serve with salad coleslaw and baked potatoes
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caribbean coconut chicken
Get a taste of international cuisine with this simple hiGh-flaVour chicken recipe allow extra time for marinatinG
inGredients 1 red chilli diced 1 green chilli diced 1 x 250ml carton coconut cream 40g light brown soft sugar Juice of 1 lime 2 tbsp rum (optional) 4 chicken breasts 8 mini corn on the cobs
methodMix the diced chilli with the
coconut cream sugar lime juice and rum (if using) Slash through the skin of the chicken breasts and place in a non-metallic dish
Pour the coconut marinade all over cover and marinate for at least 1 hr overnight if possible
Preheat the barbecue Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook over a medium heat for 20-25 mins turning regularly to cook evenly the chicken is cooked when the juices run clear after the thickest part is pierced
Meanwhile rub 1 tbsp sunflower oil onto the corn on the cobs and barbecue or grill for 15 mins turning until lightly charred and tender Serve with barbecued corn plus vegetable rice and a coriander garnish
surf and turf kebabs with Garlic butterthis tasty marinated kebab recipe will satisfy both meat and fish craVinGs
allow time for marinatinGinGredients400g steak (such as ribeye) cubed
6 tbsp sundried tomato peri-peri marinade
150g raw tiger prawns peeled
4 cherry tomatoes
40g softened butter
2 garlic cloves crushed
3 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley and chives)
methodPreheat the barbecue toss the steak with 4 tbsp marinade in
one bowl and the prawns with 2 tbsp marinade in another Set aside for 30 mins
thread the steak and prawns alternately onto 4 skewers (pre-soaked if theyrsquore bamboo) and finish each one with a cherry tomato
Mash the butter with the garlic and herbs Place in a pan on the side of the grill to melt Cook the kebabs over a high heat for 3-4 mins each side until the prawns are pink and cooked through and the steak is done to your liking
to serve drizzle with the butter and accompany with new potatoes and a salad of poppy seeds and carrot and cucumber ribbons
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Raciones Tostadas Tapas Hamburgers and much much more
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tuesday - sunday from 7pm
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they are a Christmas favourite in most households but families might find their traditional tin of Quality Street going empty a tad quicker this year tins of the chocolates have been shrunk just before the Christmas period when sales of the sweets are at their highest
Food giant nestle who produce the sweets have been criticised for failing to reduce the price of the chocolates prompting campaigners to describe the move as a hidden price rise the purple tins have been reduced in size by 18 per cent - from 1kg to 820g
a report in trade magazine the Grocer said lsquothe Christmas shrink ray has struck again and this year it is nestle pulling the trigger lsquothe tins are being sold by tesco for pound5 the same price as last yearrsquos larger tins though nestle claimed the recommended selling price was lowerrsquo
the move is part of a trend amongst confectionary manufacturers to reduce product sizes in order counter rising production costs
other Christmas favourite Cadburyrsquos Roses were
reduced from 975g to 850g by manufacturer kraft last year while the american company also cut heroes from 950g to 800g
Some of Britainrsquos most popular confectionary items have been affected by size reductions including smaller chocolate bars such as Mars and Dairy Milk Packets of Bassettrsquos liquorice allsorts have been reduced from 215g to 190g while bags of Bassettrsquos Jelly Babies Maynards wine Gums and haribo have also been reduced in weight
Consumer watchdog which accused confectionary companies of lsquotreating customers like idiotsrsquo
a spokesman for nestle said lsquothe recommended retail price of our standard tin has reduced proportionally greater than the reduction of the weight ensuring consumers are getting more for their money the price shopkeepers sell Quality Street at is at their sole discretion the tin size weight is now in line with similar products in the market who reduced weight in previous yearsrsquo
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hellipa recent recipe feature in Sol Times required lsquopreserved lemonrsquo however we have failed to find a source to supply this wonderful ingredient locally So herersquos the recipe so that you can make your ownMany Moroccan and Middle Eastern recipes
call for preserved lemons ndash basically lemons that have been pickled in salt and their own
juices itrsquos quite easy to do though takes at least three weeks before the lemons are ready to use
Get preservinghelliptheyrsquoll last for up to a year without refrigeration too
MAkES ONE LARGE JARINGREDIENTS
250g coarse sea salt12 lemons unwaxed 6 juiced 6 quartered but still joined at the bottom8 black peppercorns
3 star anise3 bay leaves
METHODPack a little salt into each lemon and squash back into shape Wedge them into a large sterilised jar layering with salt bay leaves peppercorns and star anise as
you goTo sterilise wash in hot soapy water rinse and put in the oven
at 140Cfan 120Cgas 1 for 15 minutes
Pour over the lemon juice (if therersquos not enough liquid to fill top with water) then
sealGive the jar a turn every few days to
redistribute the salt and leave for 4-6 weeks
Preserved Lemons
itrsquos Quality not QuantityQuality street accused of short changing us with fewer chocolates
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6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5
Burger amp Pasta Menu PLUS Kids Menuopen monday - Friday 8am til late saturday amp sunday 9am til late
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LA ALFOQUIA ZURGENA
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this friday - disco amp karaokenow
showinG horse
racinG daily
music dancinG amp karaoke
SatUrdaynightS
the BeStPizzas in town
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ThE Ex-SERviCEMENrsquoS ASSOCiATiON OF MAZARRON diSTRiCT(ESAMD) are meeting on 19th September at the Vista Bar Camposol A 730PM - The function is open to all members of ESAMD and invited guestsFor more information please contact the Social Secretary on 968 437 074 or 618 591 298 Any Ex Service personnel wishing to join should contact the Membership Secretary on 629 818 611
BOOk SigNiNgS WiTh
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in loVinG memoryBRiAN
SNELgROvEPassed away19th August
After a Long illnessLove Always
Margaret
gEORgiAhAPPY 12Th BiRThdAY
From Mum Matt Abbie harry Freddie Nana grandad Uncle Paul Auntie Zoey and
Alfie x x
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from Mum dad and Sophie
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friends in SpainPARTY ON
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20mins from moJacar
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3 bedrooms 1 with balcony 2 bathrooms Fully Equipped Kitchen Large Living amp Dining room Wonderful Sun Terrace Solarium Satellite TV Furnished Communal
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QUaD TOWNHOUSEDONtildea PEPa
aTTaCHED TOWNHOUSE DONtildea PEPa
3 bedrooms 1 with balcony 2 bathrooms Fully Equipped Kitchen Large Living amp Dining room W Double glazed Terraces Wonderful Sun Terrace Solarium Satellite TV
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TOWNHOUSETOrrEMENDO
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tim on 662 211 993CASH CASH
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CARS4
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603 100 692
ldquoREADERS Of A SENSITIvE DISPOSITION MAy fIND SOME Of THE ADS IN THIS SECTION
OffENSIvErdquoALL VEHICLES
Cars Motorhomes 4x4rsquos Boats Vans Trailers Quads Classics
FOR CASH
699 805 995Telephone
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35SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012wwwsoltimescom
ViewpointDear Mr Little Tiny GeckoI am so very sorry about your tail When I saw you clinging to the tiles above the
water line of the pool I knew that you being a gecko are quite at home on vertical and even upside down surfaces but swimming pools are subject to sudden tsunami-like surges especially when a human several thousand times your own size enters the pool and I was afraid that you might get washed inIt was for that reason that I suggested that
you step onto the proffered log and accept a lift on the log to a place of security from drowning I had not intended that you jump on the log run across my hand and jump into the waterAs you scampered across the surface of the
pool and back to your preferred spot on the wall you assured me that you were perfectly able to walk on water I fear you are mistaken ndash have you heard of that treacherous thing called
Surface Tension It makes water seem deceptively safe and solid to small geckos until it suddenly gives way and they plummet to the
b o t t o m never more to rise
As a great admirer of the Gecko race and their chosen diet of small insects I was extremely anxious that you should not suffer this terrible fate and for that reason I had to insist that you accept my offer of a lift on the log The terrible miscalculation that lead me to
nip your tail with the log is a mistake that will forever haunt my conscience My best effort of atonement was to catch your tail as it wriggled across the pool and put it near the pile of rocks that I believe to be your homeI fear that a tail lost once is a tail lost forever
but should you know of a good reconstructive surgeon I will be happy to bear the cost of a tail replacement operation When we eventually reached accord and I
placed you gently on the plant by the pool pump I could hardly bear the expression of reproach on your little face Believe me I felt your pain not to mention the embarrassment of only being three quarters of the gecko you once wereI hope you will accept this letter as a public
apology for my clumsiness and that you and many of your friends and family will continue to live in our garden and eat our flies for many years to come Yours with deepest apologies Josby Jos biggs
josbiggshotmailcouk
i am so Very sorry
in 2010 lance corporal Johno lee accumulated pound800 in lsquoillegal parkingrsquo fines which resulted in a visit from bailiffs to enforce collection lance corporal lee had received massive injuries whilst on patrol in afghanistan and had almost lost his life having been resuscitated twice in the rescue helicopter taking him to the field hospital
he was eventually repatriated to england where he received extensive medical treatment in an effort to save his leg but after eight operations the surgeons had no choice but to amputate
after an extended stay in hospital Johno was released and he was
determined to rebuild his shattered life and not unreasonably applied to the local authority - nottinghamshire county council - for a disabled parking permit his request was turned down on three occasions on the basis that he was young and could get better Yep thatrsquos what they said he had lost a leg but he could get better
under pressure from the barrage of adverse publicity the councilrsquos service director paul Mckay ordered a review of the case and the original decision was eventually overturned no doubt there were mutterings of lsquolessons learnedrsquo and the usual meaningless rhetoric
then last year in support of the charity pilgrim bandits Johno signed up to become the first amputee to cover a 100mile crossing of the sahara in five days the department of works and pensions got wind of it and informed him that if he succeeded then he could be stripped of his disability benefits and his mobility vehicle which he relies on every day
the justification for this according
to a dwp spokeswoman was because the disability living allowance benefits are designed for those who are unable to do things such as walking washing or dressing themselves and in view of Johno leersquos intended trek there was it seemed a certain logic to this
a certain logic that is if you ignore the extent of his injuries how he came by them in his countryrsquos service the fact that this will be one hell of an achievement if he makes it and the impact and example it will set for other disabled amputees and certain logic of course if you are a pen pushing jobs-worth moron - which seems to be part of the work description for certain officials in the civil service
Johnorsquos own reaction was more low key when he said lsquothere are people out there much worse than me irsquove survived so i will take it but so often - and i experienced this - when you actually return home you find not everyone is so supportiversquo
he was spot on thererecently prime Minister david
cameron told soldiers in afghanistan that britain lsquorespects and reveresrsquo by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom
prime Minister is not directly to blame for the karl boon fiasco i hope that he directly intervenes and makes damn sure that matters are put right in short order also heads of departments should be summoned and receive a tongue lashing from the pM but i doubt that will happen
these are not isolated cases and when such incidences occur here is what should happen -
a personal and abject apology should be delivered in person by the official responsible for such cold hearted idiocy ndash even if this means embarrassing ministers this should be done with the full power of the media present so that the person or persons responsible are named and shamed they should also receive official warnings from their employers - the british government
Just whorsquos side are they on
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channelled as it is through the valleys of the sierra alhamilla the light northerly breeze never caresses alqueria it leaves the village breathless in the searing cauldron of the alquerian valley this climatic anomaly is known locally as la sarteacuten the fryingpan several of the village boys demonstrated the suitability of the name by frying an egg on the bonnet of rodriquezrsquos white mercedes this was much to the annoyance of the mill owner and the delight of the village scamps the scallywags hastily dispersed as the ranting puffing rodriquez appeared
with temperatures in the mid-forties there was no relief from the oppressive heat Houses remained shuttered while air conditioning units whirred and rattled alqueria was too exhausted to squabble overheated dogs slept restlessly in whatever shade they could find panting tongues lolling the village was quiet calm holding its breath until evening the stillness of the day emphasised the smallest sound sending a slammed door or a dogrsquos bark resonating through the streets the brightness of the day hurt the eyes while cooking odours hung in the still air
inside the dwellings of alqueria a struggle to stay cool was being waged inside or out it was too hot to move too hot to talk even too hot to think this is just as well as the thinking process eludes most of alqueriarsquos inhabitants at the best of times the young men thought the answer lay in consuming vast quantities of cold lager the young ladies used the opportunity to wear their skimpiest outfits which caused the young men to drink even more lager the older and wiser stayed near the stone flagged ground floors inanimate and semi-conscious the affluent newcomers however splashed in their pools luxuriating in the cool chlorinated water
one group of youngsters enjoyed the air conditioning of an emergency ambulance after swimming in the riacuteo verde not only did they contract the usual foot fungus but also a strange puce tint to the skin which emitted a faint glow antonio poyato in
order to keep his precious remitroot crop irrigated diverted the Hill peoplersquos water supply all the taps ran dry and beer was drunk as an alternative
as the sun sets so alqueria begins to cool pigeons return to the rooftops and the canine population becomes animated in their evening search for food voices are heard in the streets as the village comes to life once more invigorated by their enforced inactivity the people of alqueria return to their belligerent selves with renewed determination
those who sacrifice themselves to keep us safe promising to shield wounded soldiers from welfare cuts and that they would not suffer financially as a result of welfare reforms Fine words but then fast forward to august 2012
sapper karl boon who lost a leg in a taliban rocket-propelled grenade attack in 2010 has been stripped of his pound54-a-week living allowance because lsquohe can now walk about 400 yards unaidedrsquo and according to the dwp is no longer disabled enough although karl himself has said that there are times when he is unable to even reach his own front door unfortunately he now has to wait ten months before he can apply again and it begs the question how many limbs must you lose in order to receive a disablement benefit
the welfare reforms were designed to discourage malingerers and to wheedle out cheats and fraudsters anyone with half a brain can see the difference between work shy con artists and ex-service men and women with devastating war injuries but apparently not at the dozy dwp
cameronrsquos sentiments and noble sounding assurances all seem a little hollow right now and although the
36 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
PaUSE for ThoUghTWhat a fantastic Summer of sport wersquove had with
such a spectacularly successful Olympics and now the Paralympics which promise if anything to be even more amazing I wonder how many younger and fitter than I have as a result felt inspired to start some form of training And I wonder too how many like me find themselves regretting not having worked harder at some sport when they had the opportunity For in my youth I was a fairly able half-miler but was never prepared to hurt myself nor spend more time or effort than was absolutely necessary in training - there always seemed better more frivolous things to do with my time So I and doubtless many others like me spent much of the Olympics reflecting on what might have been For unless the IOC were to include events for the lsquodecrepitsrsquo the lsquohas-beensrsquo and the lsquowell past itsrsquo no amount of training or determination could ever see me in contention for future medals
But actually it would seem that there really is a medal still available for the likes of me For in his letter to the Christians in Corinth St Paul likens the Christian life to that of an athlete preparing to compete in the games He points out that if unlike me in my youthful pretence at athletic prowess an athlete is serious in his ambition to win then he must work at his training and adhere rigorously to his diet to be in peak condition And he further explains that the prize for successful completion of the Christian marathon of life is no mere laurel crown but one that endures through eternity So here we are then all is not lost for us oldies though we do have a pretty serious regime of diet and training of prayer and lifestyle to attend to which if wersquore really serious could perhaps start in meeting the rest of the team at one of the available Churches in the area
Details of a number of English language churches are given in Sol Noticeboard for any who wish to Worship but further information about the anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
Duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the anglican chaplaincy of costa almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the
absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
FIRE THEN FLOOD - IS PESTILENcE NExTFreak weather events are becoming the norm Last Thursday
Turre and Mojacar were hammered by the tail end of a hurricane causing flooding and destruction We woke to find 23rsquos of the 3 acre property we rent under water Windows had blown in causing damage and loss and the pool had turned into a mud wrestling venue The pump house was drained of 15m of water before a new pump could be fitted to start the clean-up operation
Earlier this year the media showed storms and flooding cancelling out the British summer hurricanes are now battering the Caribbean and US The storms get stronger and more frequent affecting Europe as this is where the hurricanes come to fight their last as Michael Fish knows only too well In the east typhoons wreak havoc in Taiwan and China
Last week Spain announced that summer night time temperatures were the highest since records began Last winter was the driest ever winter in Spain with rainfall 90 lower two winters previously Spain had the wettest in 50 years The unusual is fast becoming usual
The American Meteorological Society previously denied Global Warming yet last week whilst Republicans were laughing at the subject at their annual conference the Society released a report saying that that Global Warming is happening and is man-made The maths is easy as 10 of the warmest years on record have occurred since 1997 Also global sea levels have risen 7 inches in the last 100 years
In the Arctic summer pack ice is at its lowest since records began 40 less sea is covered each summer than just 30 years ago a dangerous circle as snow and ice have an
lsquoalbedorsquo effect reflecting sunlight back into space Now sea water absorbs heat so melting more ice Factory emissions are blown over the Arctic releasing tiny specs of black soot these stick in the snow and absorb heat so melting the ice faster
Governments across the world meet at fancy conferences in glamorous destinations such as Kyoto Rio de Janeiro and Copenhagen achieving little or nothing whilst Joe and Joanne Public suffer flooding droughts and severe weather events Global Warming affects us all now and it will get worse and we must all do our bit to reduce re-use and recycle We canrsquot wait to be told what to do ndash we can change our own lifestyles as these different living and spending habits make businesses adapt to try and supply the products we are choosing
Buying bio diesel for instance is not only better for the environment but cheaper too Buying a bag for life at the supermarket and using it regularly will saves lots of plastic At the market we can weigh our fruit and vegetables and put it in one bag rather than many Buying organic lessens the need for artificial fertilizers and pesticides
Shops love to offer a plastic bag for the smallest item ndash just say no Buying local saves food miles growing food even better using the town springfuente for drinking water saves resources too Whilst waiting in the car to collect someone turn the engine off Open the car window instead of using the air con Sort out domestic refuse and recycle it
In the developed world waste and apathy are common and yet our common sense ingenuity and a love for our fellow inhabitants can help save this world for future generations
Initially when you bought your shiny new laptop desktop hellip Were you constantly being annoyed by the nag screen which told you to make system backup disks My guess would be ldquoYesrdquo Did you follow the instructions and create several CDrsquos or DVDrsquos with labels on them for ldquoJust In Caserdquo If you have said ldquoYesrdquo to the previous question Well Done Thank your for taking an interest in my column but now turn the page and read something else instead If the answer was anything else I would consider making my backup image NOW
The absolute fact is there will be at some time in our lives a catastrophic systems failure whereby the system will refuse to even start and hang there impotently How can this happen as Windows is a relatively robust Operating System (OS) The usual suspects are Viruses Malware ldquowear and tearrdquo power surges or outages
So now imagine the worst possible case scenario ndash a total systems failure Once the initial terror of losing everything has passed you remember following my advice and making a complete backup of your valuable document with weekly updates You start to feel better BUT your computer is still euro1000 of inert steel and exotic compounds
What are you going to do That is easy Spend the next week or four buying and installing a copy of your OS (euro110 to euro200) finding all the drivers for your specific machine and install them and
finally obtaining all the programs that were on it (euro0 ndash too much) Before I knew better it would take three (3) days with the OS drivers and programs to hand to completely rebuild my computer
If you had made the system image when suggested it should take you between 20 minutes and 1 hour to complete the same task at euro0 (+ cost of CDrsquos DVDrsquos) and all you have to do is change the CDrsquos DVDrsquos when asked AND it would be clean and ready to go
What will you need 1 memory stick (1Gb or larger) or CD for creating a startup disk a small stack of DVDrsquos or an External Hard Drive
You might still be lucky and have buried in the menu an option to create these system images If you have XP (I still do) but no floppy disk drive (I donrsquot) DONrsquoT use the backup options A floppy disk is needed for booting the system Try ldquoEaseUS Todo Backup Free 50 ldquo instead
A COUPLE OF TIPS
Firstly ensure your BIOS is changed to allow booting from either the cd or memory stick
Secondly the local Computer club is having an open day on Friday 5th October at ldquoBar Rumoresrdquo from 10am
Finally I am available to assist with all matters on computers and can be contacted on 689 892 745 or canducomputinghotmailcouk
For further information or advice on computing contact Trevor on canducomputinghotmailcouk
the aftermath of the storm
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This week we were at Vistabella we played our normal format of individual stableford Also some pairs managed to play their round of the knockout which is being managed by Johnny Pedersen A shield is up for grabs to the winner of this tournament Conditions were good on the course as usual
Results were as follows-
Gold category
1st - Derek Briggs 34pts
2nd - Colin Pepperday 31pts
Best front nine - John Saunders 17pts
Best back nine - Graham Phillip 18pts
Nearest the pin - Steve Ashurst
Longest drive - Dave
Harwood
Silver category
1st - Dave Bishop 36pts
2nd - Barry wood 30pts
Best front nine - Phil Bowditch 13pts(cb)
Best back nine - Graham Butterworth 15pts
Nearest the pin - None
Longest drive - Dave whittington
No winners of the 2 ball money this week
Our next society game will be at Altorreal on 13th September first tee time at 1015am Please be at the course one hour before start time
New members and or guests always welcome please contact Tony on 966 785 781 or Steve on 966 637 449
La Peraleja - 290812It may be a bit hot for golf
but hey itrsquos Wednesday and what else would we be doing So off we went down to La Paraleja for the first time this year and the conditions were quite good with tees and greens being excellent The staff are extremely helpful and always friendly
Despite the heat 35 members and guests went down to Murcia to play in a Stableford all well armed with drinks of various concoctions to ward off heat exhaustion so playing under these extreme conditions the scores were very good There were three ladies playing which is unusual and one of them had a broken toe but this did not stop her from scoring 36 points well done Margaret
One tale related in the bar later was that if your tee goes behind you then it must be a good shot but there is always an exception to the rule as was demonstrated on one tee one shot did go a long way down the middle with the tee falling behind but the next tee shot went up in the air and landed only 50 metres ahead and still the tee landed behind work that out The scores on the day were
Golf Division 1st Padraig OrsquoBrien 38pts 2nd Peter Morris 36pts and 3rd Brian
Coultate 31pts
Silver Division 1st John B Henderson 32pts 2nd John Feathestone 29pts and 3rd Stan Earl 27pts
Bronze Division 1st Andy Hadgraft 39pts 2nd Margaret OrsquoBrien 36pts and 3rd Chris Nield 31pts
NTPs Hole 2 Brian Coultate hole 8 in 2 shots Peter Morris hole 13 in 3 shots Carl Peden hole 16 Chris Nield
2s club was shared between Carl Peden Stan Earl David wightman Peter Savidge and Padraig OrsquoBrien
Best Guest John Clark 40pts
The popular Free Game Draw was won by Darren Barker and the Free Draw kindly donated by The Tavern was not won so will be rolled over to the next meeting
Our next outings are to El Plantio on the 12 September and Roda on the 26th September For further information go to our website httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
Gail Coultate
Society Correspondent
Lo Crispin Golf Society
httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
The Members Golf Society Match Report for villaMartin 29th August 2012
Yet another scorching hot day greeted the 24 Members and 3 guests to the excellent track of villaMartin It is hard to understand why this course has an unsavoury reputation and it can only be assumed that those that give it the bad rap arenrsquot golfers or are living 10 years in the past The fairways are excellent and the greens were even better than excellent
The excellence of the course was obviously supported by some of the scores that came in today with 3 breaking Par one achieving Par and others just one or two points over their handicaps The MatchHandicap Secretary better known as the ldquoLaughing Assassinrdquo has had a field day with cutting of handicaps
The prizes today were once again donated by The Chuckle Brothers (John Eyre and Colin Marsden) and the Nearest to the Pins prizes were donated by Peter (I wanna be in the Gold category) Wells A very very big thank you to you all your support to the Society is tremendous
The spoils in the Silver Division today went to Mick Kennedy in 3rd place with 34 points and how nice it
was to see the lsquoold stagerrsquo himself Peter mason take 2nd spot with 36 points and the winner of the Silver was Ian ldquoSharkierdquo Parkinson with an excellent 38 points
The Gold Division 3rd place went to the Society Captain Alan Rickers with 35 points Theo Boelhouwer came in 2nd place with what normally would be the winning score of 38 points but was upstaged by his Match play partner Steve Higgins who had the best score of the day with 41 points
The Best visitor award went to J Lozano
Our next match is on 5th September 2012 at La Finca and if anyone fancies a game with us just book in on our website at wwwtmgsorg or call the Match Secretary on 966 719 604
We also will be starting our Monday games on 10th September 2012 at villaMartin Again check the website for further information and please feel free to join us
Gold Category winners L ndash R ldquoFlying Dutchmanrdquo Theo Boelhouwer Steve ldquoElvisrdquo Higgins and Captain Alan Rickers
After last weeks initial start to back to training ready for the new season it is back to the Miguel University to start training at the home ground Last week brought a bit of a shock to the system to a few of the players after the 2 month summer break not like 2 weeks in the UK if you are lucky
The training from now on is on Tuesday and Thursday at 2000 with the juniors coming back when they have started back at school Everyone is looking forward to getting back to some real rugby training and not
just the fitness side like last and getting stuck in to the rucking and mauling It will also be very interesting to see how the Spanish refs interpret the new laws as well after seeing the pros even falling foul of them at the weekend with the 5 second rule at the ruck etc
This coming weekend we will be televising all live rugby matches for the new season at the rugby bar in Rojales The Steakhouse used to be Tylers Bar Pro 12 on Friday at 2000 Cardiff Blues v Edinburgh followed by the 4 Nations at 1200
on Saturday with Australia v South Africa and Aviva Premiership on Sunday at 1530 Saints v Exeter Chiefs so come along to the only designated rugby bar in the area and join the Costa Blanca Rugby Supporters Club as well
I am back at the Moncayo Market on Saturdayrsquos with all of the rugby branded gear and clubinternational shirts etc so see you down there as well and get your playing gear before the season starts from 0900 to 1330
So if you are interested
dig out those rugby boots and come along and see for yourself what it is like New players are always welcome no matter what age or skill level you are
If you would like more information about what is going on in the club you can contact the club by phoning myself Garry on 692 767 242 and for the juniors contact Oscar on 600 871 606 (Spanish)
So come along and join in the fun at a club with a great friendly atmosphere
the members Golf society
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Murphyrsquos on Park Golf Society at Campoamor August 2012
For the first months meeting 16 players headed for the established course at Campoamor
Unfortunately we were charged euro25 per person more than the agreed price which we were told was due to tax reason even though the new taxes donrsquot take effect until 010912 and then we discovered that the greens were in poor condition and as a result of these events it will be some time before we return to this courseThe winners on the day were as follows Category 11st Noel Dempsey - 34 points2nd George McIntyre - 27
pointsCategory 21st Barney Hickey - 26 points2nd Billy Davidson ndash 26 pointsBest Guest - John Fogerty ndash 32 points
Nearest the Pins ndash Pearse McMurray and Mike Dolan
After the game we returned to Murphyrsquos on the Park for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Janet and Hilary
The next society meeting venue is Captains Day an Alenda on 270912 and new members and guests are welcome
Call Tony Conwell on 644312696 or better still call in the bar which is in Calle San Policarpo near Park of Nations in Torrevieja
Report by Tony Conwell
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at Las Colinas 30th August 2012
For this monthrsquos meeting a group of 33 players visited the established course at Las Colinas taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good condition but due to hollow tining we had to play the back nine holes twice BUT to make things interesting we played the second circuit from the BLACK COMPETITION TEES which made scoring difficult on the day
There were some good scores on the day with the winners as follows1st ndash Gavin Parke - 36 points2nd ndash Dave Mason - 35 points3rd ndash Mike Probert - 32 points4th ndash Ian Allison ndash 32 points5th ndash Julie Blinston ndash 31
points
Best Front 9 ndash D Bensley - 20 points
Best Back 9 ndash J Coffman - 16 points
Nearest Pins ndash M Probert (3)Gavin Parke (2) and Dave Mason
After the game we returned to the Lo Marabu which is located at Dona Pepa Quesada for a welcome meal prepared by the bar and the prize presentation
Our next official society meeting is at La Peraleja on 27th September 2012 and we also have an interim game at Bonalba on 13th September 2012
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at La Finca August 2012
For the first months meeting a small group of golfers headed for the established course at La Finca taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good conditionThe winners on the day were as follows1st Stevie Dunn ndash 39 points2nd S Floody ndash 28 points3rd George watts ndash 26 pointsNearest the Pin - GuestLongest Drive ndash George watts
Stevie watts has had his
handicap adjusted from 24 to 21 based on the above excellent performance
After the game we returned to the Hideaway bar which is based at Via Park II Playa Flamenca for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Terri and Mark
The next society meeting venue is to be held at Villamartin on 9th September 2012 and new members and guests are welcome
Alternatively call Terri Hudson on 603181436 or better still call in the bar
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
hideaway Golf society
lo marabu Golf society
murphyrsquos on park Golf society
TUESDAY 28TH AUGUSTTHE RAY BATTISTR
MEMORIAL TROPHYToday was the Second
anniversary of the Ray Battiste Memorial Trophy which was held at his favourite course ALENDA which was in immaculate condition with lovely holding greens It has to be the best course in the area at the present time we had a very good turn out and some very good scores to honour Raywinning the Trophy and First place in Category Two with a score of 37 points on count back from Geoff Wild ( hard luck Geoff ) was Malcolm woods Congratulations In third place was Mick Hithersay on Count back with 35 points
In Category One First place was taken by Rodney Smith with a score of 36 points Second was Les Yates with
35 points and Ivie Davies was 3rd with 34 points Dave Jones took the Nearest the Pin on Holes 3 amp 5 with Ron Chambers on Hole 16 John Trailor won the Longest Drive with D Jones the best Guest with 36 pointsTuesday 11th September we will be back at our home course Vistabella Tee off 0900am Be at the course for 0830am
After the game we returned to the St Jamesrsquos Gate pub for the presentation and refreshments kindly supplied by Sonia with our thanks Anyone who would like to join our small Society or would just like a game whilst on holiday give Ron a ring on 678-849-142
Photo- Malcolm woods being presented with the Trophy by Rocket Ron
st Jamesrsquos Gate Gs RODS AND REELS This week was the last
week before the new season commences and the club held an open match on a local water Although still very muddy on the water line overall the venue fished well As can be seen from the results varying methods were used and all worked pretty well
Top rods on the day1st Terry (Swing Eacutem)
Screen fishing the whip using maggot for bleak then changing to the feeder using corn with 1650 kilo s
2nd Lenny (Excultural Attachee) Bolton fishing the feeder using pellet with 1324 kilo s
3rd Bill (The Master) Reade fishing the waggler using pellet with 1134 kilo s
NOTEClub subs have to be paid
prior to the AGM on the 30092012 Failure to do so will mean the joining fee will have to be paid again
PLEASE NOTE The club has some
vacancies at present if you are interested in joining please contact Derek Swann on 966 729 293 or 603 535 771
ABBEY ANGLING RESULTSSupplied by Terry ScreenThe 2nd round of the winter
League was fished this week on the 28th August
with the water now going down it is leaving over a metre and half of soft gungy mud making access to the waters edge messy and quite difficult
with no wind on the water the fish were reluctant to feed everyone was praying
for the wind to get up and right on queue at 115pm the wind started to blow with a vengeance which prompted the fish to start to feed but the weights were not great
1st Dave (Yours Truly) Hoare with 7360kg fishing the pole using corn and the whip for bleak using maggot
2nd Alan (The Chairman) Reid with 6280kg fishing the feeder using corn
3rd Alan (The Emperor) Roscoe with 6100kg also fishing the feeder using corn
All details are available on our website wwwabbeyanglingcom or from the Match Secretary Terry Screen on 965 328 368 also anyone needing pole or rod repairs can contact me on the above number
ANGLERS TOGETHERThe objective of Anglers
Together has been reached ( which was to introduce anglers to each other ) Now that newcomers to Spain are few and far between we have decided that monthly meetings are serving no useful purpose and the friendships that have been made over the past 4 years are now firmly established
we will continue to provide information through our email address if contacted but there will be no membership renewals in May
Thanks to all past members for their support
Email anglerstogetherhotmailcom
TIGHT LINESDAvE HOARE
maGGots end
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week
Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3
- Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9
- Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen
Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart
Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith H
cap 9 score 50 Next week Tuesday
4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
el plantio 2 Golf society
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Last Sunday Torry played their first home game of the season at the vicente Garcia against near neighbours Crevillente who included in their side ex-Torry players Dani Meseguer Tremino Micro and most notably Carrasco Torry entered the game buoyed by their 3-1 victory at CD Acero in their first game of the season while Crevillente had shared the spoils in a thrilling 3-3 draw at home against Novelda
Torry were without ex-Crevillente marksman Gasch who was out through injury Torry have been trying to sign another forward to supplement their attacking options and thought they had got their man in the shape of much travelled burly striker Bauti but he had a change of mind I hope they are still looking because I think there are still plenty of strikers around looking for a club
The Torry line up was Manolo Vicente Boix Pedro Loacutepez Jorge Rafa Dani (Abel min 78) Burguillos Luis Carlos (Josemi min 68) Inarejos Ernesto and Joseacute Manuel (Manu Amores min 45)
On a warm sunny early evening the game kicked off in front of a decent crowd of around the 600 mark including quite a few holidaymakers keen for a bit of live football action Torry started like a train and in the first 20 minutes carved open Crevillente time and time again but only had a single goal on the electronic scoreboard to show for their efforts This was scored in the 16th minute by Jorge from a downward header
from a free-kick by Ernesto Leading up to this Rafa had hit the post from a curling effort inside the box from a corner and their keeper had been called into action to make a number of good saves
After 20 minutes Burguillos played Inarejos in and he lifted the ball past his man in the area who handled the ball and a penalty was awarded Up stepped Ernesto to curl his spot-kick towards the right hand corner of the net Their keeper went the right way and pulled off a brilliant save palming the ball wide for a corner After this Torry started to lose their momentum after their whirlwind start and Crevillente started to get back into the game After 41 minutes the Crevillente right-back got his marching orders for a second bookable offence after again body checking Inarejos
Just before the break Ernesto clipped the crossbar from a free-kick just outside the box Torry made one change at half-time taking off Jose Manuel who had sustained a head injury in the first-half and brought on Manu Amores After 51 minutes the numerical advantage that Torry had enjoyed was no more when Rafa was dismissed for a second bookable offence The game was now pretty even and both sides created half-chances which they didnrsquot take until after 61 minutes Ernesto beat their keeper from long range with a dipping shot to make it 2-0 to Torry After 70 minutes Crevillente pulled one back when Carrasco prodded home a loose ball from a corner from close range
to set up a nervous last 20 minutes for the Torry fans
The momentum was now with Crevillente and a guilt edged chance fell to the opposition 2 minutes later when one of their forwards headed wide from only 2 yards out After 83 minutes a Crevillente defender received a straight red for hacking down Burguillos And it was now 10 against 9 Towards the end Torry were awarded another penalty after a Manu Amores pass inside the box was deliberately hand-balled Inarejos stepped up to take it this time but his shot towards the bottom left hand corner lacked any real power and their keeper pulled off another great save
The final whistle went with Torry victorious winning another 3 points which has taken them to the top of the table and would you believe 2 points clear after only 2 games For Torry bookings were received by Inarejos Jorge vicente and Pedro
The matchball was sponsored by the Torry Army and a re-introduced matchday programme produced by the football club was on sale which provided a good pre-match read
Torry are away to Novelda next Sunday If you want to go and watch the game the Torry Army have booked a coach Pop into the Torry Army office in San Luis or ring Pat on 966 786 352 or 688 698 894 to book a seat
Darrylldinho following his adopted team in Spain get off to the perfect start
Tuesday 25th saw us back at Font del Llop due to a high noon change from El Plantio due to hollow tinning 20 hours earlier Our thanks to Font del Llop for getting us out to play at the last moment
very warm day and not sure if we would have managed without buggies but did find the course in very good condition except for some hollow tinning taking place on some of the greens on the back 9
Results on the day for our normal Stableford Competition saw in Category 1
1st Spence Andrews with 35 points not sure how he
did it because he only flew in the night previous and had not had time to adjust from the rain of the UK to the heat we are experiencing here at the moment 2nd Paul Hurrell 33 points 3rd Roy Middleton 31
Category 2 1st Peter Kerr 34 points 2ndBrian Coombes 33 and 3rdBradley Kerr 30
Nearest the Pins Hole 8 Paul Hurrell Hole 17 Alan Darby No body managed the 12th and the longest drive on hole 18 went to vic Souter However it should be mentioned that Paul Hurrell with his new driver was within probably 15 mtrs of the waterrsquos edge but not on the fairway sorry Paul must
try harderAfter the game we returned
to El Raso Restaurant for the results and a little Tapas many thanks to MarioKaty and Staff for looking after us
Our next games are La Torre on Tuesday 14thSeptember for a 10am 1sttee time and then we have our big day at El Plantio on the 3rdOctober for a shot gun start for the par 3 course at 9am followed by an 18 hole Stableford Competition starting at 11am
For more information on our Club call David Winder on 626 774 157 or email him at
davidwindertorregolfgmailcom Our picture for the winners and some guests taken after our game at El Raso Restaurant
we would also wish to remind all that the football season with CD MONTESINOS kicks off on Sunday 16thSeptember at 1800 hours with a home game at the CDMontesinos Olympic Stadium
Cup Tournament semi-finals by Sue Ward
what a fantastic week it was for petanca on the Orihuela Costa
The weather may be hot and humid but the petanca players had to keep their cool and play their socks off (what are socks) to win a place in the finals of the Summer League Cup Tournament
If anyone wanted to know why the summer league was dubbed lsquothe friendly gamesrsquo then they only had to be at the 2 semi-finals that took place this week They were played with good humour amusing banter and willing spirits
First to play on Monday were Laguna Vista Diablos vs Peacocks1 All was level after the 4 triples leaving all to play for in the deciding doubles Nervous tension began to creep in to both sides both teams dropping points however Laguna Vista Diablos managed to scrape through with a 4 - 3 win In true petanca spirit both teams descended upon the bar afterwards A very good end to a very good evening A woollen doll was presented by Peacocks to Laguna Vista Diablos to be played for every time these 2 teams meet
wednesday saw the other nail biting thrilling semi at Via park 2 between Los Bandidos and Amapolas
These 2 teams last met only 2 weeks ago in the league and Amapolas had a comfortable 6 - 1 win would tonight be any different Oh Yes
After the closely fought triples Amapolas were 3 - 1 up then came the 3 doubles and Los bandidos won the 1st 13 - 4 and then the 2nd 13 - 3 the gap had closed so the result rested on the last doubles match
It was 2100 hrs the street lights were on darkness had fallen the coche was barely visible but still the 2 pairs played on surrounded by hordes of excited spectators and a score of 12 - 12 Both sides took the lead and then lost it Unfortunately there had to be a winner and the cookie didnrsquot crumble Los bandidosrsquos way their last ball just - only just - failing to reach its target Amapolas won 4 games to 3 well done to them
The overwhelming consenus was that the 5 games were well worthy of a grand final let alone a semi
The final will be played on Wednesday 26th September 2012 at Restaurant El Altos de Dolores where it is hoped that all summer league players will attend Good luck to both teams
Sue ward
fc torreVieJa ndash torry Go top of the leaGue
torreGolfeu at font del llop
casa manuel summer petanca leaGue
el plantio 2 Golf society
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3 - Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9 - Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith Hcap 9 score 50
Next week Tuesday 4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
40 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012
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orihuela costaA scam believed to originate in Merseyside has re-
appeared along the CostasIt comprises of a caller on the phone purporting to be
from the computer company Windows They ring saying that the victimrsquos computer is putting out messages which are affecting other computers They then persuade the victim to install a programme to rectify the fault They then talk them through the process before asking for a large sum of money to be sent for this service
The scammers are thought to come from all over the globe and speak English though not always fluently
Anyone contacted in this way should ignore the scammers
MurciaThe Consejera de Sanidad y Poliacutetica Social Mariacutea
Aacutengeles Palacios said that lsquothe Sanidad Regional will continue to assist migrants with irregular papers minors pregnant women and the chronically ill
She was speaking at a press conference to explain the state regulations on insurance and health care to immigrants without a residence permit She said that lsquoa circular will be sent to all Health Centres in the region to clarify these assumptionsrsquo
The Murcia Health Service (SMS) serves 1378000 people who have a Tarjeta Sanitaria Individual of which 177359 are immigrants Most of them 155234 have a residence permit so they have full guaranteed health care and 20165 have Personal Health Card which have irregularities
The Minister pointed out that lsquoof the 20000 citizens without residence permits about 6000are children who maintain full attendance 2800 suffer a chronic disease and 11000 have not any health problem and of these approximately 6000 have not requested treatment over the past year and about 5000 have been treated at the SMS for acuteness conditions
The Minister reported that SMS provides health care to about 2800 illegal immigrants elderly and chronic pathology like tuberculosis diabetes AIDS or hypothyroidism among others However she added lsquothere are about 400 people in the last year have had no contact with our health servicesrsquo
She confirmed that lsquothose with chronic diseases and without a residence permit may continue to receive assistance as at present with the same benefits as those who have regularized their situationrsquo
The new insurance system pursuant to Royal Decree-Law 162012 she pointed out lsquois intended to comply with the recommendations of the Court of Accountsrsquo
The objective of the rule change is not a revenue-raising measure it is a measure to encourage regulation of the situation of these people to comply with European legislationrsquo said Palacios
The Minister informed that to access the full assurance with Personal Health Card is a lsquomustrsquo for a residence permit in Spain but it is also possible to make payment of the annual fee of 710 euros or to receive insurance through existing conventions with other countries
The Minister said that the report of the Court of Auditors shows that these are some 676000 Europeans who have a Health Insurance Card in Spain without a right to it which has meant the spending by the NHS of 917 million euros in 2009
The purpose of the new measures is to improve the ratios of third party billing
WilDfirES makE 2012 oNE of ThE moST Tragic SUmmErS oN rEcorD
The wildfires that have ravaged the Spanish countryside over the past few months have made the summer of 2012 one of the most tragic in decades with ten fatalities 100000 hectares razed by fire and serious ecological damage done to national parks like the Parque Nacional de Garajonay on the island of La Gomera in the Canaries
The latest data released by the Ministry of Agriculture Food and the Environment (MAGRAMA) shows that between January 1st and August 26th wildfires had destroyed 153000 hectares of woodland three times the amount lost to fires over the same period in 2011
There have also been many more individual fires this year - 12000 in the first eight months of the year compared with 10518 over the same months last year
The scant rainfall and high temperatures this summer especially during July and August have been the greatest allies of the wildfires most of which were caused by human carelessness although the number of fires started deliberately like those in Cortes de Pallaacutes and Andillawhich destroyed in the region of 50000 hectares has also increased significantly
Wildfires have caused considerable damage to protected areas this year in particular the Garajonay National Park (La Gomera) Cabantildeero (Ciudad Real) and nature reserves in Alto Tajo (Guadalajara) and Fragas do Eume (La Coruntildea)
Between August 4th and 8th the forest fire that swept across La Gomera forcing the evacuation of a quarted of the islandrsquos population devastated around 4100 hectares - 11 of the islandrsquos surface area - 900 of which were part of the Garajonay national park where tropical rainforest that had not been burned for over a century was destroyed
Summer 2012 began with two of the most serious
wildfires Spain has seen this summer - the ones in Cortes de Pallaacutes and Andilla both in the Valencian Community - where 50000 hectares were razed between June 28th and July 17th Two people were arrested and charged with starting the fires deliberately An army pilot died trying to put out the fire
The wildfires that broke out on July 22nd in Alt Empordagrave and La Jonquera (Girona) were especially tragic destroying almost 14000 hectares of woodland and claiming the lives of four French people
On August 19th the most serious fire in a decade in terms of woodland damage broke out in Castilla y Leoacuten burning to the ground 11700 hectares of forest in Castrocontrigo in the province of Leoacuten
In Campo de Borja and Aranda (Zaragoza) 3500 hectares have been razed 300 of them in the Moncayo nature reserve
An environmental warden and a volunteer firefighter died trying to extinguish the fire that burned in Torre de les Maccedilanes (Alicante) between 12th and 14th of August and a member of the Military Emergency Unit (UME) died fighting the flames in the Sierra de Gata (Caacuteceres)
Hundreds of firefighters backed up by emergency military personnel and 31 planes and helicopters continue to battle a huge blaze near Marbella The huge wildfires have destroyed properties on Spainrsquos Costa del Sol over the past few days and altough they have been mostly halted officials say pockets remain In the hills north of Marbella patches of land are still smouldering and large areas have been turned black by the flames The blaze has already cost one life and forced over 5000 people many of them holidaymakers to be evacuated
Sport
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Hunt for next of kin of gas explosion expat
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TO ITELEG
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autHorities are searcHing for relatives of a BritisH
man killed By a gas explosion in His spanisH
apartment
The British and Spanish authorities are searching for the next of kin of a 64-year-old British expatriate who died in a Costa del Sol hospital on Sunday after suffering third-degree burns in a gas explosion in the Spanish resort of Torremolinos
Shocked neighbours called the emergency services to the apartment of David Carney who worked as a sound and lighting engineer at The Salon Varieacuteteacutes an English-speaking theatre at
3am when they heard what has been described as a ldquoterrible boomrdquo
Investigators believe that a faulty domestic gas cylinder exploded when the victim lit a cigarette after arriving home following a night out with friends
Medics rushed Mr Carney to Malagarsquos Carlos Haya Hospitalrsquos intensive care unit where he was sedated and put on a ventilator before he passed away on Sunday lunchtime
To date neither the local British Consulate nor friends and colleagues have been able to trace the victimrsquos next of kin
ldquoWersquore having real problems as we donrsquot have the names of Davidrsquos ex-wife four
children or sister We need to find a next of kin to make arrangements for Davidrsquos body which is currently in the Malaga coronersrsquo officerdquo said Linda Barnett MBE president of the theatre where he worked for several years
ldquoWe urge anyone who has any details to contact the Consulate on +34 91 3334 2194 He was a much-loved member of our team and he will be greatly missed by everyonerdquo she added
Spanish police say that whilst the explosion caused extensive damage to the building in which Mr Carney lived no other apartments needed to be evacuated and no one else was injured
spanisH inflation
picks up to 27 in august
Inflation in Spain picked up to an annualised 27 percent in August from 22 percent in July the second consecutive month that the rate has risen provisional statistics published on Thursday showed
The national Institute of Statistics (INE) did not provide details stating only that the result was due principally to a rise in fuel prices
Inflation had been slowing for several months but accelerated again in June to 18 percent The rate reached 35 percent in April 2011 its highest level since since October 2008
Final figures are to be published on September 12
aNDalUSia rEqUESTS 1bN EUroS from
SPaNiSh govErNmENTSpainrsquos Andalusia has become the latest region
to request a financial lifeline from the central government
The region had asked for 1bn euros (pound791m) worth of aid to be granted immediately said Susana Diaz a senior politician from the region
Valencia Murcia and Catalonia have requested bailouts in recent weeks
Meanwhile Spain said that it will immediately inject 45bn euros into Bankia the lender that the government was forced to part-nationalise in June
Bankia was created in 2010 from a merger of seven troubled regional savings banks but was rescued this summer when it was on the verge of collapse
ldquoBy this measure we restore the grouprsquos regulatory capital while the restructuring plan is completed and guarantee the security of deposits and the grouprsquos access to all possible sources of financingrdquo Spainrsquos bank bailout fund said
5SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012wwwsoltimescom
refusing medical attention to foreigners lsquocriminal offencersquo
The worldrsquos largest tomato fight saw 40000 people painting the town red - literally - in Buntildeol (Valencia) last week
As is the case every August for the last 67 years trucks carrying over 120 tonnes of ripe tomatoes unloaded their cargo in the town whilst tourists
and residents waited for the firework to go off to signal the start of the internationally-renowned fiesta
the TomatinaParticipants cannot start throwing tomatoes until the rocket is launched
and have to stop once the second signal is given with another firework an hour later
This is one of the lsquofive golden rulesrsquo of the fiesta which includes lsquono ripping off or throwing T-shirtsrsquoOld hands at the Tomatina knew to
wear goggles to avoid being suddenly blinded by a squashed tomato and to
wear T-shirts that they would not expect to put on again
Some very creative participants had hollowed out watermelons and used these as helmets
Others started out wearing fancy dress - costumes included pink rabbits Samurai fighters chefs with tall white hats karate fighters and Spanish traditional garb
Around 4000 young people came from Japan for the fiesta and Japanese reporters covered the event
Thousands more came from China South korea Australia Argentina Brazil Latvia Germany and France
By the end of the tomato fight as is always the case the streets looked like a massacre had occurred - they were literally flooded with bright red juice
The tomato pulp lsquoriverrsquo is usually deep enough that visitors can actually swim down the street as shown by the girl in the photograph
Portable showers are always set up so everyone can rinse off the tomato pulp although some opted to strip off and jump in the nearby river
In the lead-up to the big fight - which has always happened on the last Wednesday in August since 1945 - live music concerts discos parties and parades went on for several days until dawn
The Tomatina which came about during a protest when a group of young lads began hurling fruit and veg at market stallholders has been officially recognised as a Festival of International Tourist Interest for the last 10 years
TomaTiNa TUrNS
bUntildeol rED
PHO
TOS A
LBERTO SA
IZ_A
P
baNco cam To axE 1773 jobS
aS orDErED by EUroPEaN commiSSioNsaBadell Bank Has
announced tHat 1773 joBs will go mostly
staff from tHe cam BankA total of 441 redundancies will
affect its affiliate groupsThe European Commission has
ordered the CAM bank recently acquired by Banco Sabadell to axe 2231 jobs in exchange for its adjudication of the entity the only way it can be saved
Since there have recently been 128 redundancies another 1773 will have to be made
Banco Sabadell says it will try to soften the impact with transfers and early retirement of employees where possible but has not yet been able to give full details
All the job cuts will affect what is now called Banco CAM with 1332 of these in branches and of this total 329 in central offices and call centres
The EC also ordered Banco CAM to close 450 branches of which 360 have yet to shut down
Sabadell has pledged to keep all jobs in the province of Alicante and to maintain the 111 early-retiree names on the payroll
In these cases the staff had their hours cut and are claiming the corresponding portion of their retirement pension with the salary for their reduced hours paid until they reach State retirement age
Although they no longer work for the company they are still on the payroll and receiving the shortfall in their pensions that matches the hours they are recorded as working
Around 603 employees of Banco CAM who are aged 55 and over may be given early retirement although their social security contributions will only be paid until they are 61
Unions have criticised this since in similar situations the social security cover is until age 64 but Sabadell says they are only now allowed to do so until the age of 61 by law because of the governmentrsquos labour reform
Other staff may be offered jobs in Banco Sabadell branches where these are available although it could mean moving house
Further meetings will be held on a daily basis and the redundancy notice will become official next week
Doctors in the Valencia region say they may face criminal proceedings and possibly jail if they adhere to the health ministryrsquos instructions to cease to treat foreigners who do not lsquoqualifyrsquo
The Spanish Penal Code means that refusal to assist a person whose life or health is in danger is a crime and applies not only to medics but also to the general public
This is in addition to all medical professionalsrsquo code of ethics
A total of 140 doctors in the Comunidad Valenciana of which 31 are in the province of Alicante have lodged a conscientious objection and say they will continue treating their existing patients whether or not they have residence rights jobs or are
lsquoin the systemrsquoFrom Saturday September 1 the Royal
Decree ndash the equivalent of a bill of law ndash number 162012 will come into force meaning all non-EU foreigners who do not have an up-to-date visa or residence permit ndash which will include those who have lost their jobs ndash or EU foreigners with no social security cover due to being early retirees not working and not on the dole or any kind of sick or maternity pension ndash will no longer be entitled to free healthcare on the State
Doctors have asked whether this means that they will have to start treating these people outside office hours from Saturday onwards or whether it means that from September 1 terminally-ill patients can no longer be visited at home
maDriD mETro craSh lEavES 18 hUrT
18 people were injured today when a train on the Madrid underground bumped the platform at the end of the line emergency services report
The accident occurred at 1925hrs when the driver failed to stop in time as he was coming into the terminal at Priacutencipe Piacuteo station the limit of the Oacutepera-Priacutencipe Piacuteo line
Nine of the injured passengers have been taken to nearby health centres for a check-up and six of those have been taken to Hospital Cliacutenico and another three to Hospital la Concepcioacuten
The other nine were attended to by ambulance at the scene and two of these have been taken to the 12 de Octubre hospital in the city
None of the passengers is said to be seriously hurt and although firefighters rushed to the scene of the accident they did not have to intervene
This is the second time in August that a crash in similar circumstances has been reported on the Madrid metro
Sport
6 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
news flashLUFTHANSA CABIN
CREW BEGIN STRIkE
The union representing cabin staff at the German airline Lufthansa has started planned strike action at Frankfurt
airport------------------------
ABRAMOVICH WINS Uk COURT
BATTLEChelsea owner Roman Abramovich wins pound3bn breach of trust and contract case brought by exiled Russian oligarch Boris Berezovsky at London
court------------------------JULIAN ASSANGE PREDICTS lsquoUP TO A yEARrsquo OF LIVING
IN EMBASSyJulian Assange has predicted that he will remain inside an embassy in London for ldquosix to 12 monthsrdquo The Wikileaks founder is in Ecuadorrsquos embassy fighting extradition to Sweden over sexual
assault claims------------------------
LONDON METROPOLITAN
UNIVERSITy STUDENTS FEAR DEPORTATION
More than 2000 students potentially face removal after a university had its licence to teach and recruit students from outside the EU
revoked------------------------
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hUgE WilDfirE rEachES marbElla iN SoUThErN SPaiNA huge wildfire is approaching the wealthy resort of
Marbella on Spainrsquos Costa del Sol where the authorities have evacuated thousands of people
Flames reached the Elviria area on the edge of Marbella early on Friday
About 1000 people have been evacuated from the edge of Marbella about 3300 from Ojen and others from a camp site at Alpujata Spanish media report
They include at least 300 British expats sent to evacuation centres the Uk embassy told the BBC
Marbella is famous for its up-market hotels and villas - it is a favourite haunt of wealthy foreigners
Overnight the fire spread rapidly through a 12km (eight-mile) coastal strip not far from holiday resorts
Two people have suffered serious burns and some homes have been engulfed by the fire
The Costa del Sol is one of Spainrsquos most popular holiday destinations and home to a large British expatriate community
The British embassy says it is working closely with the Spanish authorities and consular staff have been deployed to assist those affected
Much of Spainrsquos countryside was left tinder-dry this summer by a prolonged heatwave There have been major wildfires in northern Catalonia - near the Pyrenees - and on La Gomera in the Canary Islands
The wind speed has dropped since Thursday and the air is more humid so there are hopes that the Costa del Sol blaze
can be contained soon
More than 250 firefighters are battling the fire helped by 17 aircraft dropping water to douse it Spainrsquos El Pais news website says
The fire started on Thursday afternoon in the Sierra Negra area of Coin near Malaga
and has now affected an area of some 1000 hectares (2471 acres)
Part of the AP-7 highway was cut temporarily but other roads are unaffected It is not yet clear how many homes have been damaged or destroyed
Four regional health authorities take a stand against ana Matoacutersquos lsquobackward-Moving policiesrsquo Regional health authorities in four
of Spainrsquos autonomous states have boycotted a summit in Valladolid in protest over the central governmentrsquos lsquobackward-movingrsquo policies
From Saturday September 1 an estimated 153000 foreign and Spanish patients will lose their entitlement to healthcare on the State because they are not lsquopaying into the systemrsquo through being unable to find work
This is in order to save the heath service 500 million euros but doctors insist that it goes against the Spanish Constitution and flouts several laws
And over 400 types of medication will no longer be funded by the ministry of health led by Ana Matoacute meaning those who use them will have to pay full price
Contributions to prescriptions have increased for everyone depending
upon income and pensioners now have to pay 10 per cent of the non-prescription cost of medication rather than as until recently receiving them free of charge
She called an informal summit meeting yesterday of regional health ministers but those of Andaluciacutea Asturias the Canary Islands and the Basque Country did not attend
They have put together a joint written manifesto condemning what they consider as lsquobackward-movingrsquo policies and calling for lsquodialoguersquo between the central government and medical institutions
The manifesto also calls for Matoacute to lsquorespect the decision-making powersrsquo of Spainrsquos 17 federal communities since they consider that the contributions made by these may in fact increase quality and efficiency in the health service
It adds that no economic policies
should lsquoimpose a social and financial model based upon restricting fundamental and basic rightsrsquo such as healthcare nor involve privatising any aspect of it
And lsquoloss of principles of equity cohesion and fairnessrsquo could cause the lsquosocial political and professional supportrsquo of the current health service to lsquocrackrsquo
Doctors consider they could be guilty of the criminal offence of omitting to provide assistance if they do not treat immigrants without visas or foreigners and Spaniards who do not pay Social Security
They also consider that not treating certain infectious or contagious conditions - everything ranging from the common cold or influenza to tuberculosis Legionnairersquos disease or HIV - may spark public alarm and outcry as diseases spread out of control
Ten people have been arrested after a massive group of people decided to occupy a branch of La Caixa bank in El Puerto de Santa Mariacutea (Caacutediz) last Tuesday They are part of the Andaluciacutea workersrsquo union (Sindicato Andaluz de Trabajadores or SAT) who staged a supermarket sweep in Mercadona and Carrefour in Eacutecija (Sevilla) and Arcos de la Frontera (Caacutediz) earlier this month filling up trolleys with staple foodstuffs to give to residents with no income
Those who escaped arrest ndash several hundred of them ndash say they will arrange a peaceful demonstration outside the townrsquos National Police station SATrsquos spokesman Diego Cantildeamero says all protests are peaceful and there will be no violence
Staff at the occupied bank said the manager did not make any attempt at resistance and that the demonstrators were treated lsquoexquisitelyrsquo
7SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012wwwsoltimescom
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and also the very talented Karen Noble
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to book your tickets
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The Jazz Singer Show(Neil Diamond Tribute)
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spanisH drivers Hit By lsquocouncil stealtH taxrsquo
indeBted town councils across spain are targeting motorists in a Bid to raise revenue mucH to tHe
disgust of disgruntled residentsRemoval of free parking zones and
an increase in fines for minor traffic infractions have all dubbed ldquotaxation by stealthrdquo by protest groups according to a report in this weeks Telegraph
The latest measures to be unveiled in towns and cities across the north-eastern region of Catalonia include the removal of free parking bays The biggest outcry has been in Tarragona a city south of Barcelona where since the start of July the council has re-allocated 3700 parking spaces forcing residents to pay for parking where they could previously leave their car for free
ldquoItrsquos a blatant attempt by city authorities to raise revenuerdquo said Amanda Casas a spokesman for Plataforma Stop Parquiacutemetres a local protest group formed to fight against the installation of more parking meters ldquoAnd the underhand way they are going about it is shamefulrdquo she said
The citizens have mounted a campaign boycotting the blue zone lsquopay and displayrsquo areas and painting over the lines
The council which insists the measure is ldquopart of an effort to improve traffic flow in the cityrdquo and not to generate revenue reported that the backlash has already resulted in widespread vandalism of ticketing machines costing an estimated euro18000 so far and extra police have been called in to tackle the problem
Similar measures introduced in resorts across the coast including popular holiday destinations of Lloret de Mar and Blanes have created similar outrage A recent report estimated that more than half of Spainrsquos 8116 town councils were indebted to the point of bankruptcy as they struggle to pay the bill for vast overspending when credit was cheap during Spainrsquos boom years
Motorists are also complaining of the increase in traffic fines for
speeding and other infractions insisting that revenue collection is the main objective rather than safety concerns
Organisations representing motorists argue that radar speed traps and unmarked mobile Civil Guard units are increasingly placed not in accident black spots or where speed is a risk factor but in areas most likely to generate fines
One Madrid driver complained that she had been fined for not turning on headlights when driving through a short and well lit tunnel through the capital ldquoIt was surely an easy way to generate euro60 and nothing to do with any risk posedrdquo she said
But itrsquos not just motorists who are feeling targeted
In Madrid Metro passengers are bracing themselves for yet another hike in prices as the city hall announced an increase of two per cent on the cost of a monthly ticket raising it from euro5130 to euro5220 from September 1
This follows an increase of 11pc by Madridrsquos transport network four months ago The cost of the fare to the airport has more than doubled in a year to 5 euros for a ticket from the centre to Barajas terminals
It has also cut the number of entrances to the Madrid metro stations in a bid to save costs closing access points at some of the capitals busiest stations ldquoWe are paying more for services and yet getting lessrdquo one passenger commented as she struggled with shopping bags outside the now closed entrance at Rios Rosas station complaining that the alternative station access point is a three minute walk away across two busy roads
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SeptemberthurSday 6th September at The Arches Los Alcazares ndash Late Summer Fayre Ziggyrsquos fashion show entertainment and stalls Starts at 1pm
tueSday 11th September charity market at La Zona Bar Los Alcazares 10am - 1pm
tueSday 18th September General meeting at Las Claras 12 noon
Friday 28th September Friendship Group ndash Chicken Scratch At Cafeacute Golf San Javier at 12 for 1230
OctOberFriday 5th OctOber Night at the Proms Puerto 3 restaurant Los Alcazares 730pm euro11 including supper with wine
tueSday 9th OctOber charity market at La Zona Bar Los Alcazares 10am - 1pm
Saturday 13th OctOber Night of the Proms at Lo Monte hotel Pilar de la Horadada starting at 730 pm euro7 bring your own food and drink but bar and food available if required
tueSday 16th OctOber General meeting at Las Claras 12 noon
Friday 26th OctOber Friendship Group ndash Crown Jewels at The Arches Los Alcazares at 12 for 1230
NOvemberWedNeSday 7th NOvember ndash Elainersquos Quiz with a Difference at Olympia Restaurant Mil Palmeras at 7 pm euro11 which includes chicken and chips
tueSday 13th NOvember charity market at La Zona Bar Los Alcazares 10am -1pm
tueSday 20th NOvember General meeting at Las Claras 12 noon
Friday 30th NOvember - menu del dia at Puerto 3 Los Alcazares Christmas lunch for the Friendship Group 1pm
ticketS available FrOm JOaN mitchell 868 185 685 Or 678 135 467 JaNice clark ON 968 134 355 Or the OFFice 968 570 059
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Please come and support SpiritualMurciarsquos next Coffee Morning on 21st September at 11am It is being hosted by The Circle of Potential a thursday morning circle on Mazarron Country Club whorsquoll explain what they are all about and lead everyone into a Dreamwalk of Expanision The morning will begin with refreshments and home-make cakes allowing time for networking amongst like-minded people Everyone can bring lsquonearly newrsquo items to swop on the exchange and swop table For each item you bring you will receive a paper token to take something you might like instead Everyone is asked to take back their items if they are left There will be a SpiritualMurcia promotion table for members to display their leaflets and business cards Refreshments will cost a euro each and there will be a raffle a euro a ticket to help raise funds for SpiritualMurcia website and advertising
Thankyou for taking the time to help support SpiritualMurcia in its expansion
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the welsh sing for alzheimerrsquos
fun amp fundraisinGA Community Day was held at Mar Menor Golf Resort on 20th August when
HELP Murcia Mar Menor raised euro192 from the tombola prize stall and games for the children The main aim of the day was for the children to have some fun which they certainly did
The writing of children is never more amusing than when they are trying to be serious That is the premise of a series of books written by teacher and author Peter Jeffcock who lives for as much of the year as possible in his home in San Miguel de Salinas a lifestyle ruined only by returning to England to teach during term time The three books in the lsquoA Pis of Cakrsquo series are packed full of hilarious misunderstandings spelling errors and general molestations of the English language that range from the very sweet to the very rude
Did you know for example that there was a law in the 1970s that demanded sexy quality for women Or that one of Henry the Eightrsquos wives was called katherine of Arrogance Did you realise that lsquoat the start of the industrial revelation they carried coal on bhajis that floated on the canalsrsquo Perhaps you were already aware that small rocks that fly through space are called haemorrhoids or that in the far north of Russia there is a cold desolate place called Suburbia
All of these remarkable facts are to be found in the series of books And the revelations go on were you truly aware that a trapezium is a circus act or that bitchy men can be used to mend a leaking roof And did you really know that the type of snowman typified by the yeti is otherwise known by the term lsquoa bomb in a bullrsquo
yes thatrsquos life ndash or Sailor V as the French say In a childrsquos world slavery is the opposite of sweet an octopus is supposed to have ten tickles but in fact only has eight and Einsteinrsquos first name was Frank
There are three books in the series
Joan of arc was noahrsquos wife
A Pis of Cak Another Pis of Cak and A Third Pis of Cak All are available on Amazon kindle at very low prices and all are guaranteed to amuse and entertain you whilst giving you a new perspective from which to view the world I shall end this article here ndash leaving you wanting more Indeed as you will discover when you read these books in all good pieces of writing it is best to end on a coat hanger
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ThE BEACON
OF LighT
Centre for Spiritual
Awareness
Due to unforseen circumstances with the air-conditioning etc we are closeed for August and will
re-open on 5th September
OUr gUEST MEDiUMS FOr FOLLOWiNg
DaTESSeptember 5th
Sammy Fitzsimmons September 12th
Morag Bullock September 19th
Marilyn WebbSeptember 26th James Mc ArthurSeptember 27th James Mc Arthur
Workshop (by reservation only)For more info please
call 620 877 326www
beaconoflightmurciawebscom
emailbeaconoflight
murciagmailcomHealing is available after the service by request
Funding for the meetings will be raised by donations
collected during the evening
We would like to extend a warm welcome to you to join us at our meetings held
everyWednesday from
7pm - approx 830pm
At the old school House canadas
del Romero
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We offer a high level of commission petrol allowance and mobile phone plus the opportunity to work for the best weekly ldquoGood News Paperrdquo in the area
In last weekrsquos column I briefly outlined what EFT is and identified some of the areas in which EFT has proven to be highly effective enabling us to have a happier and healthier life This week I will be addressing questions with regard to how it works
How does EFT workThe common explanation of how EFT works and that which is adopted by many holistic
practitioners relies on the belief in our bodyrsquos own lsquoenergy systemrsquo derived from Chinese medicine It is thought that the energy our bodyrsquos energy known across various cultures as chi prana life force etc runs through meridians or channels throughout our body When we are unwell unable to cope with everyday problems or over-react to situations it is said that the energy is out of balance in the body EFT works to restore the balance in the meridian system in relation to a specific problem or issue
Is there a more scientific explanation of how it worksYes there is EFT uses a procedure called lsquotappingrsquo and taps on acupressure points which
in turn stimulates the mechanoreceptors in our skin These points or meridian points as they are more commonly known have a high concentration of mechanoreceptors and free nerve endings When tapping on these points a signal is generated which is then transmitted to specific locations in the brain such as the amygdala hippocampus and other structures where emotional problems are thought to lsquoresidersquo This signal then disrupts established patterns by enhancing the secretion of serotonin one of the lsquofeel-goodrsquo hormones
The Russian psychotherapist Oksana Korsunova further suggests that tapping on the meridian points combined with the mental focus on the issue being dealt with helps to balance the activity of sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems These nervous systems relate to the lsquofight or flightrsquo response so necessary to early man and the subject of much imbalance to modern man
To sum up EFT works with the bodyrsquos own energy system for which there is a scientific explanation When this energy system is blocked or out of balance our emotional life could be compared to that of a car that is in desperate need of a tune up After all our body is our vehicle for life
As with a car engine a build-up of dirt and grime can clog the engine causing all sorts of other damge Similarly the build-up of emotional disturbances we collect as humans can and often does result in physical pain EFT is a safe and effective form of treatment to restore the bodyrsquos natural balance
When did you last have your vehicle serviced
This column has been brought to you by Personal Wellness Practitioner Drew Ryder BSC Psych Hons IIHHT ThAT MAAMET an experienced
practitioner of EFT and other disciplines wwwdrewrydercom
Call 968 978 876 660 326 194
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Unclog tense stressed skin (telltale signs are a sallow look blocked pores and dryness) with natural oils herbs and mixeshellip
Add 1 drop each of lemon grapefruit and bergamot essential oils to a basin of hot water
Immerse your face cloth then wring out until it stops dripping ndash still heavy with aromatic water open it our over your palms and using a press and release action compress face and neck
Repeat several times breathing deeply to quench body and soul
Treat dull skin to a brightening mask ndash it helps rebalance it beautifully Mash five strawberries with a tablespoon of honey and another of cream but judge tour mix carefully ndash it mustnrsquot be too runny
Slather onto skin and relax for 10-15 minutes before rinsing away with a herbal or floral skin tonic
Sensitive skin Use raspberries instead
Treat yourself to a gel-filled mask- it makes the fastest complexion booster
Warm it in water and pop over moisturiser to nourish your skin or chill it in the fridge and slip it over a spritz of toner to de-puff and energise
De-stress and hydrate your skin throughout the day with a soothing toner
Add three drops of rose essential oil to a spray bottle filled with mineral water Use it after cleansing and twice day over make-up
To ease stressed skin around the eyes soak a flannel in ice cold milk wring out and lay over eyes for five minutes while you sit propped against pillows
Meditate and deep breathe at the same time for double the benefits
Tense tight and grey skin can be brightened and relaxed with a post-cleansing oil massage
bull Rub a favourite skin oil between your palms hold your hands over your face and breathe in the aroma before sweeping the oil from your nose to temples a few times
De-Stress BeautifullyEvery bit of us from hair to toes mind to skin
gets stressed from time to time Feeling overly strung out has a knock on effect and leaves us looking and feeling less than fabulous Here are a few ideas to help you calm down and regain your usual serene and lovely self
bull Next using the palms of your hands work from your collarbone to your chin using long strokes
bull From chin to ears pinch all along your jaw line using your thumbs and the knuckles of your index finger
bull Now using index fingers massage upwards along your laughter lines and out across your cheeks
bull Massage your forehead by stroking upwards in high arcs towards your hairline really concentrating on those frown lines between your eyes
bull Finish by pressing firmly with your middle fingers from the start of your brows along the brow bone around the eyes over cheekbones to your nose
bull Leave the oil on your skin for a while or leave it do wonderful things overnight
Soothe tense uptight hands Zap a little aromatherapy hand cream in the microwave for 10 seconds then smooth it on (check heat first) before covering with clingfilm unwrap silky-soft hands in just five minutes
A stressed body doesnrsquot always need relaxing ndash invigorating works too Forget scrubs ndash use a creamy body wash and a rough little glove Start at your toes and briskly move up using circular movements Rinse off pat almost dry then smooth on a zingy wake-up body lotion Dead easy and so feel good
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chocolaTE may ProTEcT ThE braiN from STrokEaND ThiS TimE iTrsquoS ThE milk variETyEating chocolate may reduce the long term
risk of stroke research has shown
Men who consumed moderate amounts of chocolate each week were less likely to suffer a stroke over a period of 10 years than those who ate none
The difference was small but significant Study participants who ate the most chocolate equivalent to about one third of a cup of chocolate chips reduced their stroke risk by 17 per cent A total of 37103 Swedish men aged 49 to 75 took part in the study
Their diets were assessed with food questionnaires which asked how often they ate chocolate The menrsquos progress was then followed for 10 years during which researchers recorded 1995 cases of a first stroke
Previous studies have shown that chocolate may help prevent diabetes control blood pressure and protect against heart disease Healthy antioxidant plant chemicals called flavonoids are thought to explain the health benefits
Dr Susanna Larsson from the karolinska Institute in Stockholm who led the latest research reported in the journal Neurology said lsquoThe beneficial effect of chocolate consumption on stroke may be related to the flavonoids in chocolate
lsquoFlavonoids appear to be protective against cardiovascular disease through antioxidant
anti-clotting and anti-inflammatory properties Itrsquos also possible that flavonoids in chocolate may decrease blood concentrations of bad
cholesterol and reduce blood pressure
lsquoInterestingly dark chocolate has previously been associated with heart health benefits but about 90 per cent of the chocolate intake
in Sweden including what was consumed in our study is milk chocolatersquo
The men who ate the largest quantities consumed a modest 63g of chocolate per
week This is about a third of a cup-full of chocolate chips
or just a little more than a Mars bar which weighs 58 grams
Put into context the 17 per cent risk reduction amounted
to 12 fewer strokes per 10000 participants over 10 years or 100000
ldquoperson yearsrdquo
The research was followed up by a larger analysis of data from five studies in Europe and the US that included 4260 stroke cases This showed that people eating the most chocolate were 19 per cent less likely to have a stroke than those consuming the least
For every increase in chocolate consumption of about 50 grams per week stroke risk decreased by about 14 per cent
In their paper the scientists said further studies were needed before any
recommendations could be given about chocolate consumption They added lsquoBecause chocolate is high in sugar saturated fat and calories it should be consumed in moderationrsquo
moST PoPUlar SPorTS SUPPlEmENT baNNED iN briTaiNfEarS iT may havE lEThal SiDE-EffEcTSA sports supplement popular
with fitness fanatics has been banned in Britain because of fears it may have lethal side-effects The drink Jack3D contains a stimulant known as DMAA (dimethylamylamine) that has been linked to high blood pressure headaches vomiting
stroke and even a deathThe Ukrsquos medicines
watchdog MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency) has ruled it is unlicensed and all other DMAA containing products need to be removed from the market to protect public safety The decision follows similar
warnings around the world including in the US and Australia where a man died after buying DMAA online
Jack3d is said to boost energy concentration and metabolism But DMAA most commonly used as a workout aid or dietary supplement can have a physiological effect on the body by narrowing the arteries and raising the heart rate said the MHRA This has been linked to suspected adverse drug reactions worldwide ranging from shortness of breath to heart attacks
An MHRA spokesperson said lsquoJack3d is mainly bought over the internet although it is also available in sports stores specialising in work out products
lsquoIf we find a shop selling it we will send them a written reminder asking them to remove it from their shelves If they ignore this then our enforcement officers will move in and begin legal action It is the most popular sports supplement in the Uk because it is a stimulant that allows you to work out for longer But it is for people who are really into their fitness your average person who goes to the gym once or twice a week is unlikely to have ever used itrsquo
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USING A MOBILE PHONE TABLET
OR LAPTOP BEFORE GOING TO BED LEADS
TO SLEEP TROUBLES
ACCORDING TO NEW RESEARCH
Researchers at the Lighting Research Centre which is part of New yorkrsquos Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have discovered that two or more hours of exposure to backlit devices such as a smartphone or tablet suppresses melatonin
This suppression can lead to trouble sleeping at night especially in teenagers
Mariana Figueiro director of the LRCrsquos Light and Health Program who led the team on this piece of research said ldquoOur study shows that a two-hour exposure to light from self-luminous electronic displays can suppress melatonin by about 22 per cent
ldquoStimulating the human circadian system to this level may affect sleep in those using the devices prior to bedtimerdquo
Consequently she recommends dimming the brightness on backlit devices to minimize melatonin suppression But other similar pieces of research go a step further and urge people to have a total break from all devices for several hours before going to sleep
However most people I know cannot resist checking their emails social networks and news feeds throughout the evening
At the end of last year car company Volkswagen agreed to turn off email to workers with Blackberry devices in a bid to help with their employeesrsquo work-life
balance
The business agreed to only push emails to German staff 30 minutes before they are due to start work and stop them 30 minutes after they are due to finish work
While I am not sure this is practical for most companies which operate globally and around the clock or even necessary it is up to us as individuals to learn from comprehensive research and amend our behaviour accordingly
For instance how many people do you know still use an alarm clock Most people now tend to rely upon their phones iPods or tablet devices to wake them up
While it makes sense to make use of the increasing number of shiny devices we have cluttering up our bedside table this simple act of setting your mobile phone alarm each night often leads to a game being played a work email being checked or a tweet being posted simply by the device being in your hands
The return of the good old fashioned alarm clock combined with a decent amount of discipline in a bid to let ourselves actually get some proper rest before the whole digital cycle begins again is whatrsquos necessary to preserve our health in a world which never seems to switch off
The key could be to talk alot but not to gossip and criticise others A study of 250 centenarians published in the journal Aging found they tended to be optimistic and expressed emotions freely by talking openly to friends and family However they lsquosuppressed the urge to talk ill of othersrsquo said researchers from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New york
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Autokolor the car repair specialist has just moved in to a specially equipped unit on the Catral Industrial estate Offering a range of services including accident and damage repairs they can carry out insurance work and give free estimates for work which you might wish to carry out Keeping your car looking good maintains your vehicles value
If you need help with your paintwork this is where Autokolor are the people to go to They have a fully approved and legal low bake spray booth for a longer lasting quality re-spray They can even carry out a full re-spray if required Flaking paint and lacquer is a common problem due to the amount of sun in the area this can also be fixed at Autokolor If your alloy wheels are looking a bit tired then even they can be brightened plus you could have a Jewelultra Diamondbrite paint protection coating which seals your paintwork giving your vehicle that showroom appearance for many years to come
If your car suffers from those annoying little dents but the paintwork is still intact Autokolorrsquos paintless dent removal process could be just the answer They also repair bumpers and other plastic parts which need attention
These days ITV is becoming more comprehensive and one of the things that John at Aotokolor has noticed is that headlamps are being picked up on The sun tends to make the headlight cover less transparent Autokolor have a treatment which solves the problem and restores the transparency saving you the expense and hassle of having to replace them
With nine years experience working in the business in Spain John has based his business on technical excellence plus has very good customer relations so much so that a huge amount of his business is gained via personal recommendations Call into the office and you will see an array of favourable comments from satisfied customers about the service they have received from Autokolor Smaller repairs can even be carried out at your own home
You can contact Autokolor on 966 077 626 which is the office number or 666 607 075 (mobile) Alternatively you can email them on autokoloreshotmailcom
The garage is situated in Catral near to the motorway Take the second turn off sighnposted to Catral from the AP7 motorway travelling from Torrevieja and drive towards the town centre At the first roundabout take the right turn and the endof that road turn right and then first left Autokolor is on the right Give them a call today for a free no obligation estimatehellipyou will not be disappointed
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weird amp wonderful newsbUTTErfliES lsquomorE
ENDaNgErED ThaN TigErSrsquobUmblEbEES bEETlES aND
bUTTErfliES arE aT grEaTEr riSk of
ExTiNcTioN ThaN lioNS aND TigErS
accorDiNg To a global STUDy by ThE Zoological
SociETy of loNDoN
The biggest study of invertebrates ever conducted found that one in five is at risk of dying out this can affect humans by threatening crops and food supplies
Prof Jonathan Baillie the director of conservation at the Zoological Society said insects slugs and snails may not be as glamorous as lions or dolphins but are just as important to providing the food we eat and the countryside we love
ldquoThese critters form the basis of many of the essential benefits that nature provides earthworms recycle waste nutrients coral reefs support a myriad of life forms and bees help pollinate cropsrdquo he said ldquoIf they disappear humans could soon followrdquo
In Britain critically endangered invertebrates include species of bumblebee that keep the countryside full of flowers and freshwater pearl mussels that filter the water in
our rivers The society blamed pollution loss of habitat and climate change for killing off invertebrates and urged the public to take action by demanding that food is farmed in a more sustainable way and growing insect-friendly plants in their garden
Previous international studies have focused on groups of animals such as mammals and birds As invertebrates make up 97 per cent of species the International Union for the Conservation of Nature the UN body in charge of ensuring that animals do not become extinct asked the society to lead a new study More than 12000 species from giant squid to midges were studied around the world There are 15 million known invertebrates although eight million species are thought to exist even if not yet discovered
Prof Baillie said scientists were shocked by the results
ldquoWe knew that roughly one fifth of vertebrates and plants were
threatened with extinction but it was not clear if this
was representative of the small spineless creatures that make up the majority of life on the planetrdquo he said ldquoThe initial findings in this report indicate that 20 per cent of all species may be
threatenedrdquoThe most threatened
group are freshwater invertebrates because of
the invasive signal crayfish from America Dams and pollution from
nitrates used in fertilisers on fields have also played a part
Marine species including foods such as shrimp squid and crab are most at risk of ocean acidification which threatens shell-building molluscs and coral
Insects on land are being driven out by human development such as cities and pollution caused by cars and factories All species are in danger from further habitat loss caused by climate change
Prof Baillie said that invertebrates help store carbon at the bottom of the ocean filter water decompose waste pollinate important crops and are an essential part of the food ldquowebrdquo ultimately feeding hundreds of millions of people
Even pests have a place in the ecosystem he said ldquoWe ignore the loss of invertebrates at our peril as they provide many of the ecosystem services from which humans benefitrdquo
16 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
raJoy defends Vat
increase The President of the Government Mariano Rajoy met
at Moncloa Palace with the President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy to analyse the situation of the European Union and the Eurozone as well as the measures that the Spanish Government has implemented to reduce the public deficit and meet the commitments made by the country to its European partners
During the joint press conference offered by the two leaders after their meeting on Tuesday Mariano Rajoy stressed that the Government will continue making reforms to reduce the deficit and will continue restructuring the financial system ldquoThe challenge is to generate economic activity to grow to create jobs and from then on things will get better That is the main priority of the Government during this term of office It is difficult but it can be donerdquo he said
As regards the financial reform he announced that the capital needs of Spanish banks will be less than the maximum amount of 100 billion euros of aid that its European partners are prepared to loan to Spain He also explained that the increase in public debt is only temporary
Mariano Rajoy reiterated to Herman Van Rompuy the need to involve Member States and European institutions to ensure the stability of the markets and of the Euro as well as to set a clear course for the European Union to follow in order to meet future challenges In his opinion ldquothis course inevitably involves greater integration of European economies and achieving an economic and monetary unionrdquo
In this respect the President of the Government recalled that Spain has already presented a proposal on a banking union and fiscal union ldquoIt is very important for us to have a banking union by December a sole supervisory body and a deposit guarantee fund It is very important for us to be able to proceed to the direct recapitalisation of the banks by European institutions It is also very important that we resolve the problems of the Eurozone as quickly as possible particularly those that affect doubts surrounding
the Eurordquo he said
Rajoy brought up the statements made by the President of the European Central Bank (ECB) Mario Draghi and those made by other international bodies that consider it unacceptable for there to be differentials between the risk premiums in Europe that do not correspond to the basics of the economy
ldquoThe risk premium remains very high but I believe that very significant steps have been taken to enhancing the irreversibility of the Euro and I believe that at this time European leaders in all countries are telling all those who want to listen that the Euro is a serious currency an irreversible currency and that there is no going back on the European integration processrdquo he said
On another note according to La Moncloa Rajoy denied that Spain is negotiating the conditions for a bailout with Europe ldquothe Government has not made any request to this effectrdquo
The President of the Government and the President of the European Council also tackled the situation of Greece Mariano Rajoy considers that if Greece or any other country pulls out of the Eurozone this would be a collective disaster ldquoit would not only be a Greek problem but rather a collective disaster for Europe as a whole one which we should in no way allow to happenrdquo
Mariano Rajoy stressed that central government will not ignore the problems of the autonomous regions and will help Catalonia which has requested access to the Autonomous Region Liquidity Fund
ldquoWe will help Catalonia in the same way as we help the rest of the autonomous regions What is important starting with central government and continuing with the autonomous regions and local councils is to meet our commitments to public deficit and public debtrdquo he pointed out
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Q I have received a letter from the tax office demanding I pay non resident income tax and that I must pay up for the last four years I have never made any income from my property What is this all about
A Our government needs to collect to correct its deficit If you are a NON RESIDENT of Spain and own a property you MUST FILE a non-resident income tax return even if you do not rent out your property Do not confuse with rates (IBI) which is generally paid by direct debit
Towards the end of 2011 the Spanish tax authorities decided to clamp down on non-resident property owners who have not been paying this non-resident income tax They have created a special task force dedicated to pursue non -residents not paying this tax
Every year normally using s fiscal representative you should be filing a non-resident hypothetical income tax return (shortly wealth tax also) If you are not paying this tax it is necessary that you take control of the situation by contacting the tax authorities your solicitor or your tax advisor
If you have doubts regarding if you are already paying this tax it is probably because you are not as it requires the presentation of a tax form etc
The good news is that1 The tax is not generally a very high amount 2 If you have not been paying by law they cannot demand payment for more than four years
back taxes Our advice Start paying the tax because if you do not they will be contacting you with the
risk of you not actually being hear to receive their letter etc
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ldquono GoinG back on the euro or european inteGrationrdquo says raJoy
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy says the countryrsquos new wave of austerity measures are necessary to maintain the state welfare system Rajoy made the remarks to an audience gathered for a party speech in the north-west a u t o n o m o u s community of Galicia He said the governmentrsquos value-added tax hike was a painful but necessary measure
Mariano Rajoy Spanish Prime Minister said ldquoToday a painful measure was enforced The VAT hike I am aware this is a sacrifice that arrives at a very difficult moment for many Spaniards But I will tell you one thing We adopted this measure because it was essential It was the only one we could take to maintain public services whilst state revenues fallrdquo
The decision to increase the countryrsquos VAT rate is part of a raft of austerity measures designed to remove 65 billion Euros from the public deficit by 2014 The hike leaves small businesses worrying about their future and cash-strapped consumers counting their pennies Everyday living costs like heating phone bills and clothes are all made more expensive Some larger companies say they will not pass the higher cost on to their customers That has smaller businesses concerned that they will not be able to compete as they are unable to squeeze margins in the same way as the big firms SOURCE CCTVCOM
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Have you ever stood on a railway bridge and seen the how the rails disappearing into the distance seem to meet on the horizon
This is called lsquogeometric perspectiversquo and it was Euclid that came up with the geometric interpretation that parallel lines meet at infinity - or the horizon
Letrsquos imagine we are on a straight street of parallel terrace houses the lines through their roofs windows fences pavement etc will all meet on a point on the horizon
So we first draw a horizon line across the paper - this will be eye-level and therefore if we are standing will be about 5rsquo 3rdquo above the ground perhaps and everything that is above eye-level will be above this line
In the attached sketch I have drawn a narrow imaginary street and even people in it to show that assuming they are roughly the same height as me our eyes are all at the same lsquoeyersquo level - the horizon
The point where all the lines meet is called the lsquovanishing pointrsquo and when we come to drawing outdoors we will find there are many vanishing points - all generally meeting on the horizon of course - because roads donrsquot tend to go in straight lines and we may be seeing 2 roads anyway
Here is a photo taken in Venicersquos Saint Markrsquos square that shows it well despite the building not being perfectly straight and the slight lsquobarrelrsquo effect of the camera lens
And then there is lsquoaerial perspectiversquo - a phrase first coined by Leonardo da Vinci who examined how objects became bluer and hazier with distance saying ldquoThus if one is to be five times as distant make it five times bluerrdquo
This photo in the mountains above Alicante clearly demonstrates this which is due to the water vapour in the air and the way it refracts light
Foreshortening is a continuation of perspective and is a term used when something coming towards us looks shorter than it actually is
As I said last week the thigh bone is the longest bone in the human body
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business focuscreatinG a business bank is the bold moVe needed for Growth
AS THE DENIZENS OF WHITEHALL AND
WESTMINSTER CONTINUE TO PUZZLE OVER BRITAINrsquoS
ROCky GROWTH TRAJECTORy THEy WOULD DO WELL TO
LISTEN TO THE RISING CHORUS COMING FROM BUSINESSES
ACROSS THE LANDThat message is clear
businesses are optimistic growing exports and creating jobs but need bolder action from the heart of government to sustain that growth over time Put simply companies want nothing less than a new-model economy for Britain with a business-friendly environment and strong financing options for growth and expansion
So if our political class truly wants to be bold on growth it should announce this autumn that it is creating a British Business Bank Together with a major programme of infrastructure investment a business bank would be the cornerstone of an economy that is more sustainable more dynamic and more competitive than the Britain of today
The case for a business bank grows clearer with each passing day Although many companies say their order books are full and they need financing in order to
fulfil customersrsquo requests the overall stock of lending to small- and medium-sized firms continues to shrink Companies that are less than five-years-old often at the point of a major growth spurt are more likely to have loan applications declined Independent inquiries show there is real lsquodiscouraged demandrsquo among businesses who are keen to expand but too scared to even approach the bank for help Relationships and trust between lenders and businesses damaged at the start of the financial crisis will take years if not decades to repair
The situation bears all the classic hallmarks of a market failure If therersquos one thing that politicians and economists of both the Left and the Right agree on itrsquos that governments can and should intervene where market failures exist And thatrsquos precisely where we stand in Britain when it comes to business finance an abject long-standing and worsening market failure
This is not entirely the fault of high-street banks - they are being squeezed by ever-tighter regulatory structures and higher capital requirements so theyrsquore
taking fewer risks and sticking to the clients they know If I were sat on the board of a major Uk bank Irsquod probably act in precisely the same way as Irsquod be protecting the interests of shareholders and the bank itself
The trouble is in a world where politicians and banks look after themselves therersquos no one championing the interests of the new dynamic and fast-growing companies that will create the jobs technologies and wealth of the future Thatrsquos where a business bank comes in
A British Business Bank would act as a first port of call for businesses seeking finance Working closely with high-street banks alternative lenders sources of equity finance and others it would ensure that most businesses actually get the working capital they need It would only lend directly to young andor high-growth companies unable to obtain finance through the commercial banking system
Some might argue that the government already has a number of plans including the Funding for Lending scheme to boost business access to finance yet this scheme like those that preceded it has a fatal flaw its dependence on
the infrastructure of existing banks An increasingly risk-averse and balance sheet focussed commercial banking culture is unlikely to provide the seed-corn funding for tomorrowrsquos growth businesses even if it will lend cash to long-standing business customers By contrast a business bank would be able to start afresh with a can-do attitude a stronger appetite for risk and the patient debt capital that many companies need to become the next global champion
Despite the best intentions of politicians to do the right thing in the interest of the country they are going to be frustrated by vested interests reflected in Whitehall Already I can hear the chorus of Treasury civil servants claiming that a business bank would be too difficult to set up too risky to operate and anti-competitive They are wrong on all counts Itrsquos time for businesspeople and our politicians to stand up to the prophets of deadweight displacement and dissuasion and set the record straight Setting up a new bank will take time and dedication but it can and has been done before in many countries across the
globe Commercial lenders would get lsquofirst refusalrsquo of business loan requests meaning that the business bank steps in only to support dynamic growth companies that otherwise wouldnrsquot get funding at all Whatrsquos more a business bank would offer loans priced appropriately to risk not simply give away cheap money to fuel another unsustainable credit bubble
When you look across the globe you find many successful countries where a business bank and a strong commitment to free enterprise and capitalism go hand-in-hand If a business bank is good enough for the USA South korea and our neighbours in Germany why not here in the Uk One can only surmise that a lack of will and imagination rather than a lack of capability is holding
Britain back from creating a business bank of its own
One of the difficulties Uk politicians face is that they are so hung up on the short-term they fail to consider their legacy to the country But voters are not stupid The British electorate rewards actions they can see are in the long-term interests of the nation which ultimately are their interests A British Business Bank wouldnrsquot be up and running tomorrow - but its impact on building confidence now and on our success as a nation over the coming decades would be incalculable and thatrsquos a legacy worth fighting for
Article written by John Longworth is Director General
of the British Chambers of Commerce courtesy of the
Telegraphcouk
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Manufacturing output across the 17-country eurozone shrank again in August according to a widely-watched survey The MarkitCIPS Purchasing Managersrsquo Index (PMI) showed the regionrsquos manufacturing sector contracted despite factories cutting prices Markitrsquos final PMI was 451 above Julyrsquos three-year low of 440 However it was the 13th month in a row that the figure was below the 50 mark indicating continued contraction
The latest figures from China showed its manufacturing activity fell too to a nine-month low in August adding to fears that its economy is slowing faster than estimated Chinarsquos PMI fell to 492 the lowest
reading since November 2011
Meanwhile in the UK the downturn in manufacturing unexpectedly eased last month as domestic orders boosted output with its PMI rising to a four-month high of 495 in August from a downwardly revised 452 in July
PMI is a key gauge of manufacturing activity and a reading below 50 shows contraction
The new chief executive of the British Bankersrsquo Association (BBA) has pledged to restore trust in UK banking Speaking on his first day in the job Anthony Browne told press sources ldquoI want to restore banking as a normal sector of the economy playing its part in economic growthrdquo
Mr Browne said the BBA the leading trade body for the bank sector would work to regain public trustrdquoIt (banking) is in a pretty low place Hopefully it canrsquot get lowerrdquo he said
Mr Browne said the BBA which was in charge of collating the data used to set Libor - a key bank lending rate which became discredited after revelations of manipulation by banks - would do everything it could to fix the issue
The head of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has called on the European Central Bank to take action on the eurozone crisis
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The ECB meets this week amid much speculation it will resume buying the debt of countries with high borrowing costs Germany and others oppose such a move
Abu Dhabirsquos Etihad Airways has doubled its stake in Virgin Australia amid a push to increase its global presence The airline said it had bought 221 million shares in the open market to take its stake in the Australian carrier to 10
Etihad has been looking to boost its international presence to take on other regional carriers such as Emirates and Qatar Airways
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Courtesy of BBC Business News
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SCHAEUBLE REJECTED ON MONDAy A EUROPEAN COMMISSION PLAN TO GIVE THE EUROPEAN
CENTRAL BANk SWEEPING POWERS TO MONITOR ALL EURO ZONE BANkS SAyING IT SHOULD
INSTEAD FOCUS ONLy ON SySTEMICALLy IMPORTANT INSTITUTIONS
The Commissionrsquos plans to give the ECB the power to oversee all banks is intended as a first step towards a full European banking union The EU executive body is due to publish its detailed proposals on banking supervision on September 12
ldquoThe ECB has itself said it does not have the potential to supervise the European Unionrsquos 6000 banks in the foreseeable futurerdquo Schaeuble told German radio expressing scepticism about the timeframe envisaged in the Commission proposals
ldquoI have doubts that this (banking supervision) can come so fastrdquo he said adding that a distinction should be drawn between smaller banks and systemically relevant institutions
ldquoWith the bigger systemically relevant banks there is a chance that direct supervision by the ECB could be realised in a foreseeable period of timerdquo Schaeuble said
EU Commissioner Michel Barnierrsquos plan would rob national supervisors of much of their authority leaving them with routine tasks such as consumer protection But euro zone countries must approve the proposal before it becomes law
Schaeuble said euro zone finance ministers might consider the Commission proposals on September 15
Despite the presence of some 6000 banks in the European Union the vast majority are small and relatively insignificant and more than 90 percent of all assets are held by only around 200 institutions analysts say
Schaeuble did not make clear which institutions he would consider to be lsquosystemically importantrsquo The 200 would include the larger German state-owned Landesbanks and Spanish lsquocajasrsquo where many of the European banking sectorrsquos woes originate
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(8)9 get away from some blokersquos cap easily (6)10 Tie dimples all over the place - donrsquot go any
faster (55)11 Storage tower is back to blue almost (4)12 Leo takes insect to shed (4-2)13 Sociable expenditure (8)14 Turn in a ring - maybe a weapon (3-3)17 Festival of the orient before mid-term (6)19 Had an impact on new deft face (8)21 Chinarsquos first Romeo has some headgear for
Kings (6)23 Stepped back
into mud or trash (4)
24 Funny Mel enters instant part-payment (10)
26 Fast train starts to move at great lick entering Vienna (6)
27 increases guns with meat destruction (8)
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pluck feathers (44)
4 Music group playing eastern texts (6)
5 S rossi returns with empty cross cutters (8)6 Open clue to provide wealth (8)8 Sign of hearing an instrument (6)15 Hellish plant surrounded by broken nail (8)16 grasping grasping - i left in a grasping sort of
way (8)172 Switch value - what you get for your money
abroad (84)18 Some characters from rhodes sail for
European city (6)20 Eve hit out at rob (6)22 Number of men in etymology (6)25 Come across flesh we hear (4)
ACROSS1 People of faith (9)6 Male reproductive cell (5)9 Entrails (7)10 Scented (7)11 anagram of ldquoDesertsrdquo (7)12 Homosexual woman (7)13 Committing an act of treachery (9)15 bearskin (5)16 Empower (5)19 Disaster (9)22 Capuchin monkey (7)23 Slid (7)25 a loose african menrsquos tunic (7)26 artistrsquos studio (7)27 abominable snowmen (5)28 Homesick (9)
dOWN1 Constructed (5)2 Merciful (7)3 The joined continents of Europe and
asia (7)4 Made easier to bear (5)5 Limelight (9)6 Husbands and wives (7)7 Strange or rare objects (7)8 Mislead (9)13 Fortunately (9)14 added into a group (9)17 Putting money into your account (7)18 issues an injunction (7)20 A fire-breathing monster of Greek
mythology (7)21 barking in a high-pitched tone (7)23 Large amounts (5)24 an order of classical greek
architecture (5)
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The Show Group Torrevieja has lost their home of twenty years and is now searching for a new rehearsal venue It is with great sadness that the Show Group has had to say farewell to the homely comfort of Los Arcos where they have rehearsed and performed throughout their long history
The Show Group Torrevieja is one of the oldest theatre groups in Torrevieja and during their twenty year history they have been entertaining residents and tourists with their energy packed shows During their long existence The Show Group have performed well loved musicals pantomimes original musical comedies murder mysteries and several variety shows and have also raised well over 50000 Euro for local charities
The Show Group are proud of their fund raising record and the money they have been able to give to a wide range of local charities The group members nominate different charities to support every year and then work hard to produce live shows
and entertainment that will raise much needed cash for their chosen causes Over the years money has been raised for all sections of the local population
The group want to find a new venue in Torrevieja that they can make their new home They need a venue for their twice weekly rehearsals and maybe even for their performances so that they can continue enchanting and entertaining audiences for the forthcoming years
If anyone has space and facilities to help the group be re-homed for their rehearsals could you contact Jan on 96 618 9741 or 647 579 068 or Sandy on 96 671 3614
the show Group torreVieJa are homeless
The Office for the Urbanisations led by Councillor Jeff Wiszniewski (PIPN ndash Partido Independiente por las Nacionalidades) and his team are pleased to send you our fourth information update giving you information on events and activities happening throughout San Fulgencio and the Urbanisations
We hope you find it informative and encourage you to visit us in the Office on Calle Madrid Urb Marina or ring us on 966 443 002 if you have any further enquiries
coNvErSaTioN claSSESEnglish Spanish Conversation Classes
will be starting up again in the Social Centre of Urb Marina on Monday the 3rd of September at 6pm
Concejalia de Urbanizaciones working with Help Vega Baja
The Association Help Vega Baja is a charity providing help to the English speaking population of the Southern Costa Blanca They help people of all ages and with all types of problems and provide assistance all year round to anyone in their time of need including a
24 hour emergency line
As well as giving comprehensive information they also host a number of support groups provide a team of hospital visitors hire out Orthopaedic Equipment have registers of drivers translators carers and so much more
On Monday the 3rd of September between 2pm and 4pm the Concejalia de Urbanizaciones headed by Councillor Jeff Wiszniewski has organised an Open Day in the Social Centre on Urbanisation Marina San Fulgencio
Please try and make time to come along and see the wonderful work that Help Vega Baja do and the services that they provide
SPaNiSh claSSES for ExTraNjEroSBetween now and the 16th of
September you can register for Spanish classes for foreigners which will take place in the Social Centre
you can register here at the Office for the Urbanisations in Calle Madrid
There will be a meeting on the 17th of September at 6pm in the Social Centre
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hiGh-flaVour barbecue mealssticky manGo spare ribs
a fabulously fruity sticky ribs barbecue recipeinGredients
1frac12 kg pork spare ribs
1 x 1ltr carton apple juice
200g mango chutney
1 small red onion roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves
1 red chilli roughly chopped
Juice of 1 lime
methodPlace the ribs in a saucepan pour in the
apple juice and add water to cover the meat Bring to the boil and simmer for 40 mins drain off the liquid and transfer the ribs to a roasting tin
Preheat the oven to 200degC (400degF gas 6) and prepare the barbecue In a food processor whizz the mango chutney together with the onion garlic chilli and lime juice to make the basting sauce
Drizzle two thirds of the sauce over the ribs and roast in the oven for 15 mins Brush the remaining sauce onto the ribs and finish cooking on the barbecue (or under a grill) for 10-15 mins until sticky and slightly caramelised
Serve with salad coleslaw and baked potatoes
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Get a taste of international cuisine with this simple hiGh-flaVour chicken recipe allow extra time for marinatinG
inGredients 1 red chilli diced 1 green chilli diced 1 x 250ml carton coconut cream 40g light brown soft sugar Juice of 1 lime 2 tbsp rum (optional) 4 chicken breasts 8 mini corn on the cobs
methodMix the diced chilli with the
coconut cream sugar lime juice and rum (if using) Slash through the skin of the chicken breasts and place in a non-metallic dish
Pour the coconut marinade all over cover and marinate for at least 1 hr overnight if possible
Preheat the barbecue Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook over a medium heat for 20-25 mins turning regularly to cook evenly the chicken is cooked when the juices run clear after the thickest part is pierced
Meanwhile rub 1 tbsp sunflower oil onto the corn on the cobs and barbecue or grill for 15 mins turning until lightly charred and tender Serve with barbecued corn plus vegetable rice and a coriander garnish
surf and turf kebabs with Garlic butterthis tasty marinated kebab recipe will satisfy both meat and fish craVinGs
allow time for marinatinGinGredients400g steak (such as ribeye) cubed
6 tbsp sundried tomato peri-peri marinade
150g raw tiger prawns peeled
4 cherry tomatoes
40g softened butter
2 garlic cloves crushed
3 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley and chives)
methodPreheat the barbecue toss the steak with 4 tbsp marinade in
one bowl and the prawns with 2 tbsp marinade in another Set aside for 30 mins
thread the steak and prawns alternately onto 4 skewers (pre-soaked if theyrsquore bamboo) and finish each one with a cherry tomato
Mash the butter with the garlic and herbs Place in a pan on the side of the grill to melt Cook the kebabs over a high heat for 3-4 mins each side until the prawns are pink and cooked through and the steak is done to your liking
to serve drizzle with the butter and accompany with new potatoes and a salad of poppy seeds and carrot and cucumber ribbons
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La Alfoquia Plaza Santa Ana (Opposite the Old Station)
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Raciones Tostadas Tapas Hamburgers and much much more
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tuesday - sunday from 7pm
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Poligono industrial Albox Near the iTv garage
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they are a Christmas favourite in most households but families might find their traditional tin of Quality Street going empty a tad quicker this year tins of the chocolates have been shrunk just before the Christmas period when sales of the sweets are at their highest
Food giant nestle who produce the sweets have been criticised for failing to reduce the price of the chocolates prompting campaigners to describe the move as a hidden price rise the purple tins have been reduced in size by 18 per cent - from 1kg to 820g
a report in trade magazine the Grocer said lsquothe Christmas shrink ray has struck again and this year it is nestle pulling the trigger lsquothe tins are being sold by tesco for pound5 the same price as last yearrsquos larger tins though nestle claimed the recommended selling price was lowerrsquo
the move is part of a trend amongst confectionary manufacturers to reduce product sizes in order counter rising production costs
other Christmas favourite Cadburyrsquos Roses were
reduced from 975g to 850g by manufacturer kraft last year while the american company also cut heroes from 950g to 800g
Some of Britainrsquos most popular confectionary items have been affected by size reductions including smaller chocolate bars such as Mars and Dairy Milk Packets of Bassettrsquos liquorice allsorts have been reduced from 215g to 190g while bags of Bassettrsquos Jelly Babies Maynards wine Gums and haribo have also been reduced in weight
Consumer watchdog which accused confectionary companies of lsquotreating customers like idiotsrsquo
a spokesman for nestle said lsquothe recommended retail price of our standard tin has reduced proportionally greater than the reduction of the weight ensuring consumers are getting more for their money the price shopkeepers sell Quality Street at is at their sole discretion the tin size weight is now in line with similar products in the market who reduced weight in previous yearsrsquo
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hellipa recent recipe feature in Sol Times required lsquopreserved lemonrsquo however we have failed to find a source to supply this wonderful ingredient locally So herersquos the recipe so that you can make your ownMany Moroccan and Middle Eastern recipes
call for preserved lemons ndash basically lemons that have been pickled in salt and their own
juices itrsquos quite easy to do though takes at least three weeks before the lemons are ready to use
Get preservinghelliptheyrsquoll last for up to a year without refrigeration too
MAkES ONE LARGE JARINGREDIENTS
250g coarse sea salt12 lemons unwaxed 6 juiced 6 quartered but still joined at the bottom8 black peppercorns
3 star anise3 bay leaves
METHODPack a little salt into each lemon and squash back into shape Wedge them into a large sterilised jar layering with salt bay leaves peppercorns and star anise as
you goTo sterilise wash in hot soapy water rinse and put in the oven
at 140Cfan 120Cgas 1 for 15 minutes
Pour over the lemon juice (if therersquos not enough liquid to fill top with water) then
sealGive the jar a turn every few days to
redistribute the salt and leave for 4-6 weeks
Preserved Lemons
itrsquos Quality not QuantityQuality street accused of short changing us with fewer chocolates
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perfect indulgent dessert
6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5
Burger amp Pasta Menu PLUS Kids Menuopen monday - Friday 8am til late saturday amp sunday 9am til late
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this friday - disco amp karaokenow
showinG horse
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saturday 8th septbarrington
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amp property servicesWe cover mazarron amp
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MOB 691 920 288hOME 966 184 813
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hotmailcouk
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kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop
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20mins from moJacar
build 256 msup2 Terrace 100msup2 Plot 1200 msup2TELEPHONE 649 186 107
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3 LWB Vans Twice a monthTel 0044 7783 222251
0034 634 360 846
property For sale cont
3 bedrooms 1 with balcony 2 bathrooms Fully Equipped Kitchen Large Living amp Dining room Wonderful Sun Terrace Solarium Satellite TV Furnished Communal
Pool 104 M2 build 110 M2 Plot euro105000
QUaD TOWNHOUSEDONtildea PEPa
aTTaCHED TOWNHOUSE DONtildea PEPa
3 bedrooms 1 with balcony 2 bathrooms Fully Equipped Kitchen Large Living amp Dining room W Double glazed Terraces Wonderful Sun Terrace Solarium Satellite TV
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TOWNHOUSETOrrEMENDO
2 bedrooms amp Family bathroom built on 3 Levels Spacious LivingDining room american Style Kitchen Solarium amp Terrace gated Complex Stunning Views of
the Lake great Value euro59000
228 m2 detached villa constructed on an 800 m2 plot 4 large double bedrooms one large family bathroom
and one en suite large living dinning room fully fitted separate kitchen and a utility room with toilet and basinLow maintenance front garden 8 x 4 m2 swimming pool and bbQ area There is a long drive with ample parking
and also a shaded area that covers two cars recently reduced to 360000 euros no offers considered
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in Cabo RoigVillamartin Orihuela Costa amp Costa Calida
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34 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
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tim on 662 211 993CASH CASH
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CARS4
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603 100 692
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Cars Motorhomes 4x4rsquos Boats Vans Trailers Quads Classics
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personals
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telephone 600 726 221 965 687 976
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cars For sale
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wanted
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600 726 221 965 687 976
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12 Twinport93000 kms
2 ownersFull service history
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Rear head restraintsRed
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Wanted dead or aLiVe
donrsquot chucK it
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(working or not working)
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611 611 858
35SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012wwwsoltimescom
ViewpointDear Mr Little Tiny GeckoI am so very sorry about your tail When I saw you clinging to the tiles above the
water line of the pool I knew that you being a gecko are quite at home on vertical and even upside down surfaces but swimming pools are subject to sudden tsunami-like surges especially when a human several thousand times your own size enters the pool and I was afraid that you might get washed inIt was for that reason that I suggested that
you step onto the proffered log and accept a lift on the log to a place of security from drowning I had not intended that you jump on the log run across my hand and jump into the waterAs you scampered across the surface of the
pool and back to your preferred spot on the wall you assured me that you were perfectly able to walk on water I fear you are mistaken ndash have you heard of that treacherous thing called
Surface Tension It makes water seem deceptively safe and solid to small geckos until it suddenly gives way and they plummet to the
b o t t o m never more to rise
As a great admirer of the Gecko race and their chosen diet of small insects I was extremely anxious that you should not suffer this terrible fate and for that reason I had to insist that you accept my offer of a lift on the log The terrible miscalculation that lead me to
nip your tail with the log is a mistake that will forever haunt my conscience My best effort of atonement was to catch your tail as it wriggled across the pool and put it near the pile of rocks that I believe to be your homeI fear that a tail lost once is a tail lost forever
but should you know of a good reconstructive surgeon I will be happy to bear the cost of a tail replacement operation When we eventually reached accord and I
placed you gently on the plant by the pool pump I could hardly bear the expression of reproach on your little face Believe me I felt your pain not to mention the embarrassment of only being three quarters of the gecko you once wereI hope you will accept this letter as a public
apology for my clumsiness and that you and many of your friends and family will continue to live in our garden and eat our flies for many years to come Yours with deepest apologies Josby Jos biggs
josbiggshotmailcouk
i am so Very sorry
in 2010 lance corporal Johno lee accumulated pound800 in lsquoillegal parkingrsquo fines which resulted in a visit from bailiffs to enforce collection lance corporal lee had received massive injuries whilst on patrol in afghanistan and had almost lost his life having been resuscitated twice in the rescue helicopter taking him to the field hospital
he was eventually repatriated to england where he received extensive medical treatment in an effort to save his leg but after eight operations the surgeons had no choice but to amputate
after an extended stay in hospital Johno was released and he was
determined to rebuild his shattered life and not unreasonably applied to the local authority - nottinghamshire county council - for a disabled parking permit his request was turned down on three occasions on the basis that he was young and could get better Yep thatrsquos what they said he had lost a leg but he could get better
under pressure from the barrage of adverse publicity the councilrsquos service director paul Mckay ordered a review of the case and the original decision was eventually overturned no doubt there were mutterings of lsquolessons learnedrsquo and the usual meaningless rhetoric
then last year in support of the charity pilgrim bandits Johno signed up to become the first amputee to cover a 100mile crossing of the sahara in five days the department of works and pensions got wind of it and informed him that if he succeeded then he could be stripped of his disability benefits and his mobility vehicle which he relies on every day
the justification for this according
to a dwp spokeswoman was because the disability living allowance benefits are designed for those who are unable to do things such as walking washing or dressing themselves and in view of Johno leersquos intended trek there was it seemed a certain logic to this
a certain logic that is if you ignore the extent of his injuries how he came by them in his countryrsquos service the fact that this will be one hell of an achievement if he makes it and the impact and example it will set for other disabled amputees and certain logic of course if you are a pen pushing jobs-worth moron - which seems to be part of the work description for certain officials in the civil service
Johnorsquos own reaction was more low key when he said lsquothere are people out there much worse than me irsquove survived so i will take it but so often - and i experienced this - when you actually return home you find not everyone is so supportiversquo
he was spot on thererecently prime Minister david
cameron told soldiers in afghanistan that britain lsquorespects and reveresrsquo by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom
prime Minister is not directly to blame for the karl boon fiasco i hope that he directly intervenes and makes damn sure that matters are put right in short order also heads of departments should be summoned and receive a tongue lashing from the pM but i doubt that will happen
these are not isolated cases and when such incidences occur here is what should happen -
a personal and abject apology should be delivered in person by the official responsible for such cold hearted idiocy ndash even if this means embarrassing ministers this should be done with the full power of the media present so that the person or persons responsible are named and shamed they should also receive official warnings from their employers - the british government
Just whorsquos side are they on
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channelled as it is through the valleys of the sierra alhamilla the light northerly breeze never caresses alqueria it leaves the village breathless in the searing cauldron of the alquerian valley this climatic anomaly is known locally as la sarteacuten the fryingpan several of the village boys demonstrated the suitability of the name by frying an egg on the bonnet of rodriquezrsquos white mercedes this was much to the annoyance of the mill owner and the delight of the village scamps the scallywags hastily dispersed as the ranting puffing rodriquez appeared
with temperatures in the mid-forties there was no relief from the oppressive heat Houses remained shuttered while air conditioning units whirred and rattled alqueria was too exhausted to squabble overheated dogs slept restlessly in whatever shade they could find panting tongues lolling the village was quiet calm holding its breath until evening the stillness of the day emphasised the smallest sound sending a slammed door or a dogrsquos bark resonating through the streets the brightness of the day hurt the eyes while cooking odours hung in the still air
inside the dwellings of alqueria a struggle to stay cool was being waged inside or out it was too hot to move too hot to talk even too hot to think this is just as well as the thinking process eludes most of alqueriarsquos inhabitants at the best of times the young men thought the answer lay in consuming vast quantities of cold lager the young ladies used the opportunity to wear their skimpiest outfits which caused the young men to drink even more lager the older and wiser stayed near the stone flagged ground floors inanimate and semi-conscious the affluent newcomers however splashed in their pools luxuriating in the cool chlorinated water
one group of youngsters enjoyed the air conditioning of an emergency ambulance after swimming in the riacuteo verde not only did they contract the usual foot fungus but also a strange puce tint to the skin which emitted a faint glow antonio poyato in
order to keep his precious remitroot crop irrigated diverted the Hill peoplersquos water supply all the taps ran dry and beer was drunk as an alternative
as the sun sets so alqueria begins to cool pigeons return to the rooftops and the canine population becomes animated in their evening search for food voices are heard in the streets as the village comes to life once more invigorated by their enforced inactivity the people of alqueria return to their belligerent selves with renewed determination
those who sacrifice themselves to keep us safe promising to shield wounded soldiers from welfare cuts and that they would not suffer financially as a result of welfare reforms Fine words but then fast forward to august 2012
sapper karl boon who lost a leg in a taliban rocket-propelled grenade attack in 2010 has been stripped of his pound54-a-week living allowance because lsquohe can now walk about 400 yards unaidedrsquo and according to the dwp is no longer disabled enough although karl himself has said that there are times when he is unable to even reach his own front door unfortunately he now has to wait ten months before he can apply again and it begs the question how many limbs must you lose in order to receive a disablement benefit
the welfare reforms were designed to discourage malingerers and to wheedle out cheats and fraudsters anyone with half a brain can see the difference between work shy con artists and ex-service men and women with devastating war injuries but apparently not at the dozy dwp
cameronrsquos sentiments and noble sounding assurances all seem a little hollow right now and although the
36 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
PaUSE for ThoUghTWhat a fantastic Summer of sport wersquove had with
such a spectacularly successful Olympics and now the Paralympics which promise if anything to be even more amazing I wonder how many younger and fitter than I have as a result felt inspired to start some form of training And I wonder too how many like me find themselves regretting not having worked harder at some sport when they had the opportunity For in my youth I was a fairly able half-miler but was never prepared to hurt myself nor spend more time or effort than was absolutely necessary in training - there always seemed better more frivolous things to do with my time So I and doubtless many others like me spent much of the Olympics reflecting on what might have been For unless the IOC were to include events for the lsquodecrepitsrsquo the lsquohas-beensrsquo and the lsquowell past itsrsquo no amount of training or determination could ever see me in contention for future medals
But actually it would seem that there really is a medal still available for the likes of me For in his letter to the Christians in Corinth St Paul likens the Christian life to that of an athlete preparing to compete in the games He points out that if unlike me in my youthful pretence at athletic prowess an athlete is serious in his ambition to win then he must work at his training and adhere rigorously to his diet to be in peak condition And he further explains that the prize for successful completion of the Christian marathon of life is no mere laurel crown but one that endures through eternity So here we are then all is not lost for us oldies though we do have a pretty serious regime of diet and training of prayer and lifestyle to attend to which if wersquore really serious could perhaps start in meeting the rest of the team at one of the available Churches in the area
Details of a number of English language churches are given in Sol Noticeboard for any who wish to Worship but further information about the anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
Duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the anglican chaplaincy of costa almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the
absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
FIRE THEN FLOOD - IS PESTILENcE NExTFreak weather events are becoming the norm Last Thursday
Turre and Mojacar were hammered by the tail end of a hurricane causing flooding and destruction We woke to find 23rsquos of the 3 acre property we rent under water Windows had blown in causing damage and loss and the pool had turned into a mud wrestling venue The pump house was drained of 15m of water before a new pump could be fitted to start the clean-up operation
Earlier this year the media showed storms and flooding cancelling out the British summer hurricanes are now battering the Caribbean and US The storms get stronger and more frequent affecting Europe as this is where the hurricanes come to fight their last as Michael Fish knows only too well In the east typhoons wreak havoc in Taiwan and China
Last week Spain announced that summer night time temperatures were the highest since records began Last winter was the driest ever winter in Spain with rainfall 90 lower two winters previously Spain had the wettest in 50 years The unusual is fast becoming usual
The American Meteorological Society previously denied Global Warming yet last week whilst Republicans were laughing at the subject at their annual conference the Society released a report saying that that Global Warming is happening and is man-made The maths is easy as 10 of the warmest years on record have occurred since 1997 Also global sea levels have risen 7 inches in the last 100 years
In the Arctic summer pack ice is at its lowest since records began 40 less sea is covered each summer than just 30 years ago a dangerous circle as snow and ice have an
lsquoalbedorsquo effect reflecting sunlight back into space Now sea water absorbs heat so melting more ice Factory emissions are blown over the Arctic releasing tiny specs of black soot these stick in the snow and absorb heat so melting the ice faster
Governments across the world meet at fancy conferences in glamorous destinations such as Kyoto Rio de Janeiro and Copenhagen achieving little or nothing whilst Joe and Joanne Public suffer flooding droughts and severe weather events Global Warming affects us all now and it will get worse and we must all do our bit to reduce re-use and recycle We canrsquot wait to be told what to do ndash we can change our own lifestyles as these different living and spending habits make businesses adapt to try and supply the products we are choosing
Buying bio diesel for instance is not only better for the environment but cheaper too Buying a bag for life at the supermarket and using it regularly will saves lots of plastic At the market we can weigh our fruit and vegetables and put it in one bag rather than many Buying organic lessens the need for artificial fertilizers and pesticides
Shops love to offer a plastic bag for the smallest item ndash just say no Buying local saves food miles growing food even better using the town springfuente for drinking water saves resources too Whilst waiting in the car to collect someone turn the engine off Open the car window instead of using the air con Sort out domestic refuse and recycle it
In the developed world waste and apathy are common and yet our common sense ingenuity and a love for our fellow inhabitants can help save this world for future generations
Initially when you bought your shiny new laptop desktop hellip Were you constantly being annoyed by the nag screen which told you to make system backup disks My guess would be ldquoYesrdquo Did you follow the instructions and create several CDrsquos or DVDrsquos with labels on them for ldquoJust In Caserdquo If you have said ldquoYesrdquo to the previous question Well Done Thank your for taking an interest in my column but now turn the page and read something else instead If the answer was anything else I would consider making my backup image NOW
The absolute fact is there will be at some time in our lives a catastrophic systems failure whereby the system will refuse to even start and hang there impotently How can this happen as Windows is a relatively robust Operating System (OS) The usual suspects are Viruses Malware ldquowear and tearrdquo power surges or outages
So now imagine the worst possible case scenario ndash a total systems failure Once the initial terror of losing everything has passed you remember following my advice and making a complete backup of your valuable document with weekly updates You start to feel better BUT your computer is still euro1000 of inert steel and exotic compounds
What are you going to do That is easy Spend the next week or four buying and installing a copy of your OS (euro110 to euro200) finding all the drivers for your specific machine and install them and
finally obtaining all the programs that were on it (euro0 ndash too much) Before I knew better it would take three (3) days with the OS drivers and programs to hand to completely rebuild my computer
If you had made the system image when suggested it should take you between 20 minutes and 1 hour to complete the same task at euro0 (+ cost of CDrsquos DVDrsquos) and all you have to do is change the CDrsquos DVDrsquos when asked AND it would be clean and ready to go
What will you need 1 memory stick (1Gb or larger) or CD for creating a startup disk a small stack of DVDrsquos or an External Hard Drive
You might still be lucky and have buried in the menu an option to create these system images If you have XP (I still do) but no floppy disk drive (I donrsquot) DONrsquoT use the backup options A floppy disk is needed for booting the system Try ldquoEaseUS Todo Backup Free 50 ldquo instead
A COUPLE OF TIPS
Firstly ensure your BIOS is changed to allow booting from either the cd or memory stick
Secondly the local Computer club is having an open day on Friday 5th October at ldquoBar Rumoresrdquo from 10am
Finally I am available to assist with all matters on computers and can be contacted on 689 892 745 or canducomputinghotmailcouk
For further information or advice on computing contact Trevor on canducomputinghotmailcouk
the aftermath of the storm
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This week we were at Vistabella we played our normal format of individual stableford Also some pairs managed to play their round of the knockout which is being managed by Johnny Pedersen A shield is up for grabs to the winner of this tournament Conditions were good on the course as usual
Results were as follows-
Gold category
1st - Derek Briggs 34pts
2nd - Colin Pepperday 31pts
Best front nine - John Saunders 17pts
Best back nine - Graham Phillip 18pts
Nearest the pin - Steve Ashurst
Longest drive - Dave
Harwood
Silver category
1st - Dave Bishop 36pts
2nd - Barry wood 30pts
Best front nine - Phil Bowditch 13pts(cb)
Best back nine - Graham Butterworth 15pts
Nearest the pin - None
Longest drive - Dave whittington
No winners of the 2 ball money this week
Our next society game will be at Altorreal on 13th September first tee time at 1015am Please be at the course one hour before start time
New members and or guests always welcome please contact Tony on 966 785 781 or Steve on 966 637 449
La Peraleja - 290812It may be a bit hot for golf
but hey itrsquos Wednesday and what else would we be doing So off we went down to La Paraleja for the first time this year and the conditions were quite good with tees and greens being excellent The staff are extremely helpful and always friendly
Despite the heat 35 members and guests went down to Murcia to play in a Stableford all well armed with drinks of various concoctions to ward off heat exhaustion so playing under these extreme conditions the scores were very good There were three ladies playing which is unusual and one of them had a broken toe but this did not stop her from scoring 36 points well done Margaret
One tale related in the bar later was that if your tee goes behind you then it must be a good shot but there is always an exception to the rule as was demonstrated on one tee one shot did go a long way down the middle with the tee falling behind but the next tee shot went up in the air and landed only 50 metres ahead and still the tee landed behind work that out The scores on the day were
Golf Division 1st Padraig OrsquoBrien 38pts 2nd Peter Morris 36pts and 3rd Brian
Coultate 31pts
Silver Division 1st John B Henderson 32pts 2nd John Feathestone 29pts and 3rd Stan Earl 27pts
Bronze Division 1st Andy Hadgraft 39pts 2nd Margaret OrsquoBrien 36pts and 3rd Chris Nield 31pts
NTPs Hole 2 Brian Coultate hole 8 in 2 shots Peter Morris hole 13 in 3 shots Carl Peden hole 16 Chris Nield
2s club was shared between Carl Peden Stan Earl David wightman Peter Savidge and Padraig OrsquoBrien
Best Guest John Clark 40pts
The popular Free Game Draw was won by Darren Barker and the Free Draw kindly donated by The Tavern was not won so will be rolled over to the next meeting
Our next outings are to El Plantio on the 12 September and Roda on the 26th September For further information go to our website httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
Gail Coultate
Society Correspondent
Lo Crispin Golf Society
httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
The Members Golf Society Match Report for villaMartin 29th August 2012
Yet another scorching hot day greeted the 24 Members and 3 guests to the excellent track of villaMartin It is hard to understand why this course has an unsavoury reputation and it can only be assumed that those that give it the bad rap arenrsquot golfers or are living 10 years in the past The fairways are excellent and the greens were even better than excellent
The excellence of the course was obviously supported by some of the scores that came in today with 3 breaking Par one achieving Par and others just one or two points over their handicaps The MatchHandicap Secretary better known as the ldquoLaughing Assassinrdquo has had a field day with cutting of handicaps
The prizes today were once again donated by The Chuckle Brothers (John Eyre and Colin Marsden) and the Nearest to the Pins prizes were donated by Peter (I wanna be in the Gold category) Wells A very very big thank you to you all your support to the Society is tremendous
The spoils in the Silver Division today went to Mick Kennedy in 3rd place with 34 points and how nice it
was to see the lsquoold stagerrsquo himself Peter mason take 2nd spot with 36 points and the winner of the Silver was Ian ldquoSharkierdquo Parkinson with an excellent 38 points
The Gold Division 3rd place went to the Society Captain Alan Rickers with 35 points Theo Boelhouwer came in 2nd place with what normally would be the winning score of 38 points but was upstaged by his Match play partner Steve Higgins who had the best score of the day with 41 points
The Best visitor award went to J Lozano
Our next match is on 5th September 2012 at La Finca and if anyone fancies a game with us just book in on our website at wwwtmgsorg or call the Match Secretary on 966 719 604
We also will be starting our Monday games on 10th September 2012 at villaMartin Again check the website for further information and please feel free to join us
Gold Category winners L ndash R ldquoFlying Dutchmanrdquo Theo Boelhouwer Steve ldquoElvisrdquo Higgins and Captain Alan Rickers
After last weeks initial start to back to training ready for the new season it is back to the Miguel University to start training at the home ground Last week brought a bit of a shock to the system to a few of the players after the 2 month summer break not like 2 weeks in the UK if you are lucky
The training from now on is on Tuesday and Thursday at 2000 with the juniors coming back when they have started back at school Everyone is looking forward to getting back to some real rugby training and not
just the fitness side like last and getting stuck in to the rucking and mauling It will also be very interesting to see how the Spanish refs interpret the new laws as well after seeing the pros even falling foul of them at the weekend with the 5 second rule at the ruck etc
This coming weekend we will be televising all live rugby matches for the new season at the rugby bar in Rojales The Steakhouse used to be Tylers Bar Pro 12 on Friday at 2000 Cardiff Blues v Edinburgh followed by the 4 Nations at 1200
on Saturday with Australia v South Africa and Aviva Premiership on Sunday at 1530 Saints v Exeter Chiefs so come along to the only designated rugby bar in the area and join the Costa Blanca Rugby Supporters Club as well
I am back at the Moncayo Market on Saturdayrsquos with all of the rugby branded gear and clubinternational shirts etc so see you down there as well and get your playing gear before the season starts from 0900 to 1330
So if you are interested
dig out those rugby boots and come along and see for yourself what it is like New players are always welcome no matter what age or skill level you are
If you would like more information about what is going on in the club you can contact the club by phoning myself Garry on 692 767 242 and for the juniors contact Oscar on 600 871 606 (Spanish)
So come along and join in the fun at a club with a great friendly atmosphere
the members Golf society
fairwayZ Golf society
lo crispin Golf society
itV orihuela rfc traininG back to normal
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Murphyrsquos on Park Golf Society at Campoamor August 2012
For the first months meeting 16 players headed for the established course at Campoamor
Unfortunately we were charged euro25 per person more than the agreed price which we were told was due to tax reason even though the new taxes donrsquot take effect until 010912 and then we discovered that the greens were in poor condition and as a result of these events it will be some time before we return to this courseThe winners on the day were as follows Category 11st Noel Dempsey - 34 points2nd George McIntyre - 27
pointsCategory 21st Barney Hickey - 26 points2nd Billy Davidson ndash 26 pointsBest Guest - John Fogerty ndash 32 points
Nearest the Pins ndash Pearse McMurray and Mike Dolan
After the game we returned to Murphyrsquos on the Park for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Janet and Hilary
The next society meeting venue is Captains Day an Alenda on 270912 and new members and guests are welcome
Call Tony Conwell on 644312696 or better still call in the bar which is in Calle San Policarpo near Park of Nations in Torrevieja
Report by Tony Conwell
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at Las Colinas 30th August 2012
For this monthrsquos meeting a group of 33 players visited the established course at Las Colinas taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good condition but due to hollow tining we had to play the back nine holes twice BUT to make things interesting we played the second circuit from the BLACK COMPETITION TEES which made scoring difficult on the day
There were some good scores on the day with the winners as follows1st ndash Gavin Parke - 36 points2nd ndash Dave Mason - 35 points3rd ndash Mike Probert - 32 points4th ndash Ian Allison ndash 32 points5th ndash Julie Blinston ndash 31
points
Best Front 9 ndash D Bensley - 20 points
Best Back 9 ndash J Coffman - 16 points
Nearest Pins ndash M Probert (3)Gavin Parke (2) and Dave Mason
After the game we returned to the Lo Marabu which is located at Dona Pepa Quesada for a welcome meal prepared by the bar and the prize presentation
Our next official society meeting is at La Peraleja on 27th September 2012 and we also have an interim game at Bonalba on 13th September 2012
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at La Finca August 2012
For the first months meeting a small group of golfers headed for the established course at La Finca taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good conditionThe winners on the day were as follows1st Stevie Dunn ndash 39 points2nd S Floody ndash 28 points3rd George watts ndash 26 pointsNearest the Pin - GuestLongest Drive ndash George watts
Stevie watts has had his
handicap adjusted from 24 to 21 based on the above excellent performance
After the game we returned to the Hideaway bar which is based at Via Park II Playa Flamenca for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Terri and Mark
The next society meeting venue is to be held at Villamartin on 9th September 2012 and new members and guests are welcome
Alternatively call Terri Hudson on 603181436 or better still call in the bar
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
hideaway Golf society
lo marabu Golf society
murphyrsquos on park Golf society
TUESDAY 28TH AUGUSTTHE RAY BATTISTR
MEMORIAL TROPHYToday was the Second
anniversary of the Ray Battiste Memorial Trophy which was held at his favourite course ALENDA which was in immaculate condition with lovely holding greens It has to be the best course in the area at the present time we had a very good turn out and some very good scores to honour Raywinning the Trophy and First place in Category Two with a score of 37 points on count back from Geoff Wild ( hard luck Geoff ) was Malcolm woods Congratulations In third place was Mick Hithersay on Count back with 35 points
In Category One First place was taken by Rodney Smith with a score of 36 points Second was Les Yates with
35 points and Ivie Davies was 3rd with 34 points Dave Jones took the Nearest the Pin on Holes 3 amp 5 with Ron Chambers on Hole 16 John Trailor won the Longest Drive with D Jones the best Guest with 36 pointsTuesday 11th September we will be back at our home course Vistabella Tee off 0900am Be at the course for 0830am
After the game we returned to the St Jamesrsquos Gate pub for the presentation and refreshments kindly supplied by Sonia with our thanks Anyone who would like to join our small Society or would just like a game whilst on holiday give Ron a ring on 678-849-142
Photo- Malcolm woods being presented with the Trophy by Rocket Ron
st Jamesrsquos Gate Gs RODS AND REELS This week was the last
week before the new season commences and the club held an open match on a local water Although still very muddy on the water line overall the venue fished well As can be seen from the results varying methods were used and all worked pretty well
Top rods on the day1st Terry (Swing Eacutem)
Screen fishing the whip using maggot for bleak then changing to the feeder using corn with 1650 kilo s
2nd Lenny (Excultural Attachee) Bolton fishing the feeder using pellet with 1324 kilo s
3rd Bill (The Master) Reade fishing the waggler using pellet with 1134 kilo s
NOTEClub subs have to be paid
prior to the AGM on the 30092012 Failure to do so will mean the joining fee will have to be paid again
PLEASE NOTE The club has some
vacancies at present if you are interested in joining please contact Derek Swann on 966 729 293 or 603 535 771
ABBEY ANGLING RESULTSSupplied by Terry ScreenThe 2nd round of the winter
League was fished this week on the 28th August
with the water now going down it is leaving over a metre and half of soft gungy mud making access to the waters edge messy and quite difficult
with no wind on the water the fish were reluctant to feed everyone was praying
for the wind to get up and right on queue at 115pm the wind started to blow with a vengeance which prompted the fish to start to feed but the weights were not great
1st Dave (Yours Truly) Hoare with 7360kg fishing the pole using corn and the whip for bleak using maggot
2nd Alan (The Chairman) Reid with 6280kg fishing the feeder using corn
3rd Alan (The Emperor) Roscoe with 6100kg also fishing the feeder using corn
All details are available on our website wwwabbeyanglingcom or from the Match Secretary Terry Screen on 965 328 368 also anyone needing pole or rod repairs can contact me on the above number
ANGLERS TOGETHERThe objective of Anglers
Together has been reached ( which was to introduce anglers to each other ) Now that newcomers to Spain are few and far between we have decided that monthly meetings are serving no useful purpose and the friendships that have been made over the past 4 years are now firmly established
we will continue to provide information through our email address if contacted but there will be no membership renewals in May
Thanks to all past members for their support
Email anglerstogetherhotmailcom
TIGHT LINESDAvE HOARE
maGGots end
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week
Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3
- Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9
- Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen
Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart
Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith H
cap 9 score 50 Next week Tuesday
4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
el plantio 2 Golf society
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Last Sunday Torry played their first home game of the season at the vicente Garcia against near neighbours Crevillente who included in their side ex-Torry players Dani Meseguer Tremino Micro and most notably Carrasco Torry entered the game buoyed by their 3-1 victory at CD Acero in their first game of the season while Crevillente had shared the spoils in a thrilling 3-3 draw at home against Novelda
Torry were without ex-Crevillente marksman Gasch who was out through injury Torry have been trying to sign another forward to supplement their attacking options and thought they had got their man in the shape of much travelled burly striker Bauti but he had a change of mind I hope they are still looking because I think there are still plenty of strikers around looking for a club
The Torry line up was Manolo Vicente Boix Pedro Loacutepez Jorge Rafa Dani (Abel min 78) Burguillos Luis Carlos (Josemi min 68) Inarejos Ernesto and Joseacute Manuel (Manu Amores min 45)
On a warm sunny early evening the game kicked off in front of a decent crowd of around the 600 mark including quite a few holidaymakers keen for a bit of live football action Torry started like a train and in the first 20 minutes carved open Crevillente time and time again but only had a single goal on the electronic scoreboard to show for their efforts This was scored in the 16th minute by Jorge from a downward header
from a free-kick by Ernesto Leading up to this Rafa had hit the post from a curling effort inside the box from a corner and their keeper had been called into action to make a number of good saves
After 20 minutes Burguillos played Inarejos in and he lifted the ball past his man in the area who handled the ball and a penalty was awarded Up stepped Ernesto to curl his spot-kick towards the right hand corner of the net Their keeper went the right way and pulled off a brilliant save palming the ball wide for a corner After this Torry started to lose their momentum after their whirlwind start and Crevillente started to get back into the game After 41 minutes the Crevillente right-back got his marching orders for a second bookable offence after again body checking Inarejos
Just before the break Ernesto clipped the crossbar from a free-kick just outside the box Torry made one change at half-time taking off Jose Manuel who had sustained a head injury in the first-half and brought on Manu Amores After 51 minutes the numerical advantage that Torry had enjoyed was no more when Rafa was dismissed for a second bookable offence The game was now pretty even and both sides created half-chances which they didnrsquot take until after 61 minutes Ernesto beat their keeper from long range with a dipping shot to make it 2-0 to Torry After 70 minutes Crevillente pulled one back when Carrasco prodded home a loose ball from a corner from close range
to set up a nervous last 20 minutes for the Torry fans
The momentum was now with Crevillente and a guilt edged chance fell to the opposition 2 minutes later when one of their forwards headed wide from only 2 yards out After 83 minutes a Crevillente defender received a straight red for hacking down Burguillos And it was now 10 against 9 Towards the end Torry were awarded another penalty after a Manu Amores pass inside the box was deliberately hand-balled Inarejos stepped up to take it this time but his shot towards the bottom left hand corner lacked any real power and their keeper pulled off another great save
The final whistle went with Torry victorious winning another 3 points which has taken them to the top of the table and would you believe 2 points clear after only 2 games For Torry bookings were received by Inarejos Jorge vicente and Pedro
The matchball was sponsored by the Torry Army and a re-introduced matchday programme produced by the football club was on sale which provided a good pre-match read
Torry are away to Novelda next Sunday If you want to go and watch the game the Torry Army have booked a coach Pop into the Torry Army office in San Luis or ring Pat on 966 786 352 or 688 698 894 to book a seat
Darrylldinho following his adopted team in Spain get off to the perfect start
Tuesday 25th saw us back at Font del Llop due to a high noon change from El Plantio due to hollow tinning 20 hours earlier Our thanks to Font del Llop for getting us out to play at the last moment
very warm day and not sure if we would have managed without buggies but did find the course in very good condition except for some hollow tinning taking place on some of the greens on the back 9
Results on the day for our normal Stableford Competition saw in Category 1
1st Spence Andrews with 35 points not sure how he
did it because he only flew in the night previous and had not had time to adjust from the rain of the UK to the heat we are experiencing here at the moment 2nd Paul Hurrell 33 points 3rd Roy Middleton 31
Category 2 1st Peter Kerr 34 points 2ndBrian Coombes 33 and 3rdBradley Kerr 30
Nearest the Pins Hole 8 Paul Hurrell Hole 17 Alan Darby No body managed the 12th and the longest drive on hole 18 went to vic Souter However it should be mentioned that Paul Hurrell with his new driver was within probably 15 mtrs of the waterrsquos edge but not on the fairway sorry Paul must
try harderAfter the game we returned
to El Raso Restaurant for the results and a little Tapas many thanks to MarioKaty and Staff for looking after us
Our next games are La Torre on Tuesday 14thSeptember for a 10am 1sttee time and then we have our big day at El Plantio on the 3rdOctober for a shot gun start for the par 3 course at 9am followed by an 18 hole Stableford Competition starting at 11am
For more information on our Club call David Winder on 626 774 157 or email him at
davidwindertorregolfgmailcom Our picture for the winners and some guests taken after our game at El Raso Restaurant
we would also wish to remind all that the football season with CD MONTESINOS kicks off on Sunday 16thSeptember at 1800 hours with a home game at the CDMontesinos Olympic Stadium
Cup Tournament semi-finals by Sue Ward
what a fantastic week it was for petanca on the Orihuela Costa
The weather may be hot and humid but the petanca players had to keep their cool and play their socks off (what are socks) to win a place in the finals of the Summer League Cup Tournament
If anyone wanted to know why the summer league was dubbed lsquothe friendly gamesrsquo then they only had to be at the 2 semi-finals that took place this week They were played with good humour amusing banter and willing spirits
First to play on Monday were Laguna Vista Diablos vs Peacocks1 All was level after the 4 triples leaving all to play for in the deciding doubles Nervous tension began to creep in to both sides both teams dropping points however Laguna Vista Diablos managed to scrape through with a 4 - 3 win In true petanca spirit both teams descended upon the bar afterwards A very good end to a very good evening A woollen doll was presented by Peacocks to Laguna Vista Diablos to be played for every time these 2 teams meet
wednesday saw the other nail biting thrilling semi at Via park 2 between Los Bandidos and Amapolas
These 2 teams last met only 2 weeks ago in the league and Amapolas had a comfortable 6 - 1 win would tonight be any different Oh Yes
After the closely fought triples Amapolas were 3 - 1 up then came the 3 doubles and Los bandidos won the 1st 13 - 4 and then the 2nd 13 - 3 the gap had closed so the result rested on the last doubles match
It was 2100 hrs the street lights were on darkness had fallen the coche was barely visible but still the 2 pairs played on surrounded by hordes of excited spectators and a score of 12 - 12 Both sides took the lead and then lost it Unfortunately there had to be a winner and the cookie didnrsquot crumble Los bandidosrsquos way their last ball just - only just - failing to reach its target Amapolas won 4 games to 3 well done to them
The overwhelming consenus was that the 5 games were well worthy of a grand final let alone a semi
The final will be played on Wednesday 26th September 2012 at Restaurant El Altos de Dolores where it is hoped that all summer league players will attend Good luck to both teams
Sue ward
fc torreVieJa ndash torry Go top of the leaGue
torreGolfeu at font del llop
casa manuel summer petanca leaGue
el plantio 2 Golf society
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3 - Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9 - Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith Hcap 9 score 50
Next week Tuesday 4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
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Hunt for next of kin of gas explosion expat
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autHorities are searcHing for relatives of a BritisH
man killed By a gas explosion in His spanisH
apartment
The British and Spanish authorities are searching for the next of kin of a 64-year-old British expatriate who died in a Costa del Sol hospital on Sunday after suffering third-degree burns in a gas explosion in the Spanish resort of Torremolinos
Shocked neighbours called the emergency services to the apartment of David Carney who worked as a sound and lighting engineer at The Salon Varieacuteteacutes an English-speaking theatre at
3am when they heard what has been described as a ldquoterrible boomrdquo
Investigators believe that a faulty domestic gas cylinder exploded when the victim lit a cigarette after arriving home following a night out with friends
Medics rushed Mr Carney to Malagarsquos Carlos Haya Hospitalrsquos intensive care unit where he was sedated and put on a ventilator before he passed away on Sunday lunchtime
To date neither the local British Consulate nor friends and colleagues have been able to trace the victimrsquos next of kin
ldquoWersquore having real problems as we donrsquot have the names of Davidrsquos ex-wife four
children or sister We need to find a next of kin to make arrangements for Davidrsquos body which is currently in the Malaga coronersrsquo officerdquo said Linda Barnett MBE president of the theatre where he worked for several years
ldquoWe urge anyone who has any details to contact the Consulate on +34 91 3334 2194 He was a much-loved member of our team and he will be greatly missed by everyonerdquo she added
Spanish police say that whilst the explosion caused extensive damage to the building in which Mr Carney lived no other apartments needed to be evacuated and no one else was injured
spanisH inflation
picks up to 27 in august
Inflation in Spain picked up to an annualised 27 percent in August from 22 percent in July the second consecutive month that the rate has risen provisional statistics published on Thursday showed
The national Institute of Statistics (INE) did not provide details stating only that the result was due principally to a rise in fuel prices
Inflation had been slowing for several months but accelerated again in June to 18 percent The rate reached 35 percent in April 2011 its highest level since since October 2008
Final figures are to be published on September 12
aNDalUSia rEqUESTS 1bN EUroS from
SPaNiSh govErNmENTSpainrsquos Andalusia has become the latest region
to request a financial lifeline from the central government
The region had asked for 1bn euros (pound791m) worth of aid to be granted immediately said Susana Diaz a senior politician from the region
Valencia Murcia and Catalonia have requested bailouts in recent weeks
Meanwhile Spain said that it will immediately inject 45bn euros into Bankia the lender that the government was forced to part-nationalise in June
Bankia was created in 2010 from a merger of seven troubled regional savings banks but was rescued this summer when it was on the verge of collapse
ldquoBy this measure we restore the grouprsquos regulatory capital while the restructuring plan is completed and guarantee the security of deposits and the grouprsquos access to all possible sources of financingrdquo Spainrsquos bank bailout fund said
5SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012wwwsoltimescom
refusing medical attention to foreigners lsquocriminal offencersquo
The worldrsquos largest tomato fight saw 40000 people painting the town red - literally - in Buntildeol (Valencia) last week
As is the case every August for the last 67 years trucks carrying over 120 tonnes of ripe tomatoes unloaded their cargo in the town whilst tourists
and residents waited for the firework to go off to signal the start of the internationally-renowned fiesta
the TomatinaParticipants cannot start throwing tomatoes until the rocket is launched
and have to stop once the second signal is given with another firework an hour later
This is one of the lsquofive golden rulesrsquo of the fiesta which includes lsquono ripping off or throwing T-shirtsrsquoOld hands at the Tomatina knew to
wear goggles to avoid being suddenly blinded by a squashed tomato and to
wear T-shirts that they would not expect to put on again
Some very creative participants had hollowed out watermelons and used these as helmets
Others started out wearing fancy dress - costumes included pink rabbits Samurai fighters chefs with tall white hats karate fighters and Spanish traditional garb
Around 4000 young people came from Japan for the fiesta and Japanese reporters covered the event
Thousands more came from China South korea Australia Argentina Brazil Latvia Germany and France
By the end of the tomato fight as is always the case the streets looked like a massacre had occurred - they were literally flooded with bright red juice
The tomato pulp lsquoriverrsquo is usually deep enough that visitors can actually swim down the street as shown by the girl in the photograph
Portable showers are always set up so everyone can rinse off the tomato pulp although some opted to strip off and jump in the nearby river
In the lead-up to the big fight - which has always happened on the last Wednesday in August since 1945 - live music concerts discos parties and parades went on for several days until dawn
The Tomatina which came about during a protest when a group of young lads began hurling fruit and veg at market stallholders has been officially recognised as a Festival of International Tourist Interest for the last 10 years
TomaTiNa TUrNS
bUntildeol rED
PHO
TOS A
LBERTO SA
IZ_A
P
baNco cam To axE 1773 jobS
aS orDErED by EUroPEaN commiSSioNsaBadell Bank Has
announced tHat 1773 joBs will go mostly
staff from tHe cam BankA total of 441 redundancies will
affect its affiliate groupsThe European Commission has
ordered the CAM bank recently acquired by Banco Sabadell to axe 2231 jobs in exchange for its adjudication of the entity the only way it can be saved
Since there have recently been 128 redundancies another 1773 will have to be made
Banco Sabadell says it will try to soften the impact with transfers and early retirement of employees where possible but has not yet been able to give full details
All the job cuts will affect what is now called Banco CAM with 1332 of these in branches and of this total 329 in central offices and call centres
The EC also ordered Banco CAM to close 450 branches of which 360 have yet to shut down
Sabadell has pledged to keep all jobs in the province of Alicante and to maintain the 111 early-retiree names on the payroll
In these cases the staff had their hours cut and are claiming the corresponding portion of their retirement pension with the salary for their reduced hours paid until they reach State retirement age
Although they no longer work for the company they are still on the payroll and receiving the shortfall in their pensions that matches the hours they are recorded as working
Around 603 employees of Banco CAM who are aged 55 and over may be given early retirement although their social security contributions will only be paid until they are 61
Unions have criticised this since in similar situations the social security cover is until age 64 but Sabadell says they are only now allowed to do so until the age of 61 by law because of the governmentrsquos labour reform
Other staff may be offered jobs in Banco Sabadell branches where these are available although it could mean moving house
Further meetings will be held on a daily basis and the redundancy notice will become official next week
Doctors in the Valencia region say they may face criminal proceedings and possibly jail if they adhere to the health ministryrsquos instructions to cease to treat foreigners who do not lsquoqualifyrsquo
The Spanish Penal Code means that refusal to assist a person whose life or health is in danger is a crime and applies not only to medics but also to the general public
This is in addition to all medical professionalsrsquo code of ethics
A total of 140 doctors in the Comunidad Valenciana of which 31 are in the province of Alicante have lodged a conscientious objection and say they will continue treating their existing patients whether or not they have residence rights jobs or are
lsquoin the systemrsquoFrom Saturday September 1 the Royal
Decree ndash the equivalent of a bill of law ndash number 162012 will come into force meaning all non-EU foreigners who do not have an up-to-date visa or residence permit ndash which will include those who have lost their jobs ndash or EU foreigners with no social security cover due to being early retirees not working and not on the dole or any kind of sick or maternity pension ndash will no longer be entitled to free healthcare on the State
Doctors have asked whether this means that they will have to start treating these people outside office hours from Saturday onwards or whether it means that from September 1 terminally-ill patients can no longer be visited at home
maDriD mETro craSh lEavES 18 hUrT
18 people were injured today when a train on the Madrid underground bumped the platform at the end of the line emergency services report
The accident occurred at 1925hrs when the driver failed to stop in time as he was coming into the terminal at Priacutencipe Piacuteo station the limit of the Oacutepera-Priacutencipe Piacuteo line
Nine of the injured passengers have been taken to nearby health centres for a check-up and six of those have been taken to Hospital Cliacutenico and another three to Hospital la Concepcioacuten
The other nine were attended to by ambulance at the scene and two of these have been taken to the 12 de Octubre hospital in the city
None of the passengers is said to be seriously hurt and although firefighters rushed to the scene of the accident they did not have to intervene
This is the second time in August that a crash in similar circumstances has been reported on the Madrid metro
Sport
6 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
news flashLUFTHANSA CABIN
CREW BEGIN STRIkE
The union representing cabin staff at the German airline Lufthansa has started planned strike action at Frankfurt
airport------------------------
ABRAMOVICH WINS Uk COURT
BATTLEChelsea owner Roman Abramovich wins pound3bn breach of trust and contract case brought by exiled Russian oligarch Boris Berezovsky at London
court------------------------JULIAN ASSANGE PREDICTS lsquoUP TO A yEARrsquo OF LIVING
IN EMBASSyJulian Assange has predicted that he will remain inside an embassy in London for ldquosix to 12 monthsrdquo The Wikileaks founder is in Ecuadorrsquos embassy fighting extradition to Sweden over sexual
assault claims------------------------
LONDON METROPOLITAN
UNIVERSITy STUDENTS FEAR DEPORTATION
More than 2000 students potentially face removal after a university had its licence to teach and recruit students from outside the EU
revoked------------------------
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hUgE WilDfirE rEachES marbElla iN SoUThErN SPaiNA huge wildfire is approaching the wealthy resort of
Marbella on Spainrsquos Costa del Sol where the authorities have evacuated thousands of people
Flames reached the Elviria area on the edge of Marbella early on Friday
About 1000 people have been evacuated from the edge of Marbella about 3300 from Ojen and others from a camp site at Alpujata Spanish media report
They include at least 300 British expats sent to evacuation centres the Uk embassy told the BBC
Marbella is famous for its up-market hotels and villas - it is a favourite haunt of wealthy foreigners
Overnight the fire spread rapidly through a 12km (eight-mile) coastal strip not far from holiday resorts
Two people have suffered serious burns and some homes have been engulfed by the fire
The Costa del Sol is one of Spainrsquos most popular holiday destinations and home to a large British expatriate community
The British embassy says it is working closely with the Spanish authorities and consular staff have been deployed to assist those affected
Much of Spainrsquos countryside was left tinder-dry this summer by a prolonged heatwave There have been major wildfires in northern Catalonia - near the Pyrenees - and on La Gomera in the Canary Islands
The wind speed has dropped since Thursday and the air is more humid so there are hopes that the Costa del Sol blaze
can be contained soon
More than 250 firefighters are battling the fire helped by 17 aircraft dropping water to douse it Spainrsquos El Pais news website says
The fire started on Thursday afternoon in the Sierra Negra area of Coin near Malaga
and has now affected an area of some 1000 hectares (2471 acres)
Part of the AP-7 highway was cut temporarily but other roads are unaffected It is not yet clear how many homes have been damaged or destroyed
Four regional health authorities take a stand against ana Matoacutersquos lsquobackward-Moving policiesrsquo Regional health authorities in four
of Spainrsquos autonomous states have boycotted a summit in Valladolid in protest over the central governmentrsquos lsquobackward-movingrsquo policies
From Saturday September 1 an estimated 153000 foreign and Spanish patients will lose their entitlement to healthcare on the State because they are not lsquopaying into the systemrsquo through being unable to find work
This is in order to save the heath service 500 million euros but doctors insist that it goes against the Spanish Constitution and flouts several laws
And over 400 types of medication will no longer be funded by the ministry of health led by Ana Matoacute meaning those who use them will have to pay full price
Contributions to prescriptions have increased for everyone depending
upon income and pensioners now have to pay 10 per cent of the non-prescription cost of medication rather than as until recently receiving them free of charge
She called an informal summit meeting yesterday of regional health ministers but those of Andaluciacutea Asturias the Canary Islands and the Basque Country did not attend
They have put together a joint written manifesto condemning what they consider as lsquobackward-movingrsquo policies and calling for lsquodialoguersquo between the central government and medical institutions
The manifesto also calls for Matoacute to lsquorespect the decision-making powersrsquo of Spainrsquos 17 federal communities since they consider that the contributions made by these may in fact increase quality and efficiency in the health service
It adds that no economic policies
should lsquoimpose a social and financial model based upon restricting fundamental and basic rightsrsquo such as healthcare nor involve privatising any aspect of it
And lsquoloss of principles of equity cohesion and fairnessrsquo could cause the lsquosocial political and professional supportrsquo of the current health service to lsquocrackrsquo
Doctors consider they could be guilty of the criminal offence of omitting to provide assistance if they do not treat immigrants without visas or foreigners and Spaniards who do not pay Social Security
They also consider that not treating certain infectious or contagious conditions - everything ranging from the common cold or influenza to tuberculosis Legionnairersquos disease or HIV - may spark public alarm and outcry as diseases spread out of control
Ten people have been arrested after a massive group of people decided to occupy a branch of La Caixa bank in El Puerto de Santa Mariacutea (Caacutediz) last Tuesday They are part of the Andaluciacutea workersrsquo union (Sindicato Andaluz de Trabajadores or SAT) who staged a supermarket sweep in Mercadona and Carrefour in Eacutecija (Sevilla) and Arcos de la Frontera (Caacutediz) earlier this month filling up trolleys with staple foodstuffs to give to residents with no income
Those who escaped arrest ndash several hundred of them ndash say they will arrange a peaceful demonstration outside the townrsquos National Police station SATrsquos spokesman Diego Cantildeamero says all protests are peaceful and there will be no violence
Staff at the occupied bank said the manager did not make any attempt at resistance and that the demonstrators were treated lsquoexquisitelyrsquo
7SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012wwwsoltimescom
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spanisH drivers Hit By lsquocouncil stealtH taxrsquo
indeBted town councils across spain are targeting motorists in a Bid to raise revenue mucH to tHe
disgust of disgruntled residentsRemoval of free parking zones and
an increase in fines for minor traffic infractions have all dubbed ldquotaxation by stealthrdquo by protest groups according to a report in this weeks Telegraph
The latest measures to be unveiled in towns and cities across the north-eastern region of Catalonia include the removal of free parking bays The biggest outcry has been in Tarragona a city south of Barcelona where since the start of July the council has re-allocated 3700 parking spaces forcing residents to pay for parking where they could previously leave their car for free
ldquoItrsquos a blatant attempt by city authorities to raise revenuerdquo said Amanda Casas a spokesman for Plataforma Stop Parquiacutemetres a local protest group formed to fight against the installation of more parking meters ldquoAnd the underhand way they are going about it is shamefulrdquo she said
The citizens have mounted a campaign boycotting the blue zone lsquopay and displayrsquo areas and painting over the lines
The council which insists the measure is ldquopart of an effort to improve traffic flow in the cityrdquo and not to generate revenue reported that the backlash has already resulted in widespread vandalism of ticketing machines costing an estimated euro18000 so far and extra police have been called in to tackle the problem
Similar measures introduced in resorts across the coast including popular holiday destinations of Lloret de Mar and Blanes have created similar outrage A recent report estimated that more than half of Spainrsquos 8116 town councils were indebted to the point of bankruptcy as they struggle to pay the bill for vast overspending when credit was cheap during Spainrsquos boom years
Motorists are also complaining of the increase in traffic fines for
speeding and other infractions insisting that revenue collection is the main objective rather than safety concerns
Organisations representing motorists argue that radar speed traps and unmarked mobile Civil Guard units are increasingly placed not in accident black spots or where speed is a risk factor but in areas most likely to generate fines
One Madrid driver complained that she had been fined for not turning on headlights when driving through a short and well lit tunnel through the capital ldquoIt was surely an easy way to generate euro60 and nothing to do with any risk posedrdquo she said
But itrsquos not just motorists who are feeling targeted
In Madrid Metro passengers are bracing themselves for yet another hike in prices as the city hall announced an increase of two per cent on the cost of a monthly ticket raising it from euro5130 to euro5220 from September 1
This follows an increase of 11pc by Madridrsquos transport network four months ago The cost of the fare to the airport has more than doubled in a year to 5 euros for a ticket from the centre to Barajas terminals
It has also cut the number of entrances to the Madrid metro stations in a bid to save costs closing access points at some of the capitals busiest stations ldquoWe are paying more for services and yet getting lessrdquo one passenger commented as she struggled with shopping bags outside the now closed entrance at Rios Rosas station complaining that the alternative station access point is a three minute walk away across two busy roads
Book your 2013 cruiseby 15th September and save
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SeptemberthurSday 6th September at The Arches Los Alcazares ndash Late Summer Fayre Ziggyrsquos fashion show entertainment and stalls Starts at 1pm
tueSday 11th September charity market at La Zona Bar Los Alcazares 10am - 1pm
tueSday 18th September General meeting at Las Claras 12 noon
Friday 28th September Friendship Group ndash Chicken Scratch At Cafeacute Golf San Javier at 12 for 1230
OctOberFriday 5th OctOber Night at the Proms Puerto 3 restaurant Los Alcazares 730pm euro11 including supper with wine
tueSday 9th OctOber charity market at La Zona Bar Los Alcazares 10am - 1pm
Saturday 13th OctOber Night of the Proms at Lo Monte hotel Pilar de la Horadada starting at 730 pm euro7 bring your own food and drink but bar and food available if required
tueSday 16th OctOber General meeting at Las Claras 12 noon
Friday 26th OctOber Friendship Group ndash Crown Jewels at The Arches Los Alcazares at 12 for 1230
NOvemberWedNeSday 7th NOvember ndash Elainersquos Quiz with a Difference at Olympia Restaurant Mil Palmeras at 7 pm euro11 which includes chicken and chips
tueSday 13th NOvember charity market at La Zona Bar Los Alcazares 10am -1pm
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Please come and support SpiritualMurciarsquos next Coffee Morning on 21st September at 11am It is being hosted by The Circle of Potential a thursday morning circle on Mazarron Country Club whorsquoll explain what they are all about and lead everyone into a Dreamwalk of Expanision The morning will begin with refreshments and home-make cakes allowing time for networking amongst like-minded people Everyone can bring lsquonearly newrsquo items to swop on the exchange and swop table For each item you bring you will receive a paper token to take something you might like instead Everyone is asked to take back their items if they are left There will be a SpiritualMurcia promotion table for members to display their leaflets and business cards Refreshments will cost a euro each and there will be a raffle a euro a ticket to help raise funds for SpiritualMurcia website and advertising
Thankyou for taking the time to help support SpiritualMurcia in its expansion
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the welsh sing for alzheimerrsquos
fun amp fundraisinGA Community Day was held at Mar Menor Golf Resort on 20th August when
HELP Murcia Mar Menor raised euro192 from the tombola prize stall and games for the children The main aim of the day was for the children to have some fun which they certainly did
The writing of children is never more amusing than when they are trying to be serious That is the premise of a series of books written by teacher and author Peter Jeffcock who lives for as much of the year as possible in his home in San Miguel de Salinas a lifestyle ruined only by returning to England to teach during term time The three books in the lsquoA Pis of Cakrsquo series are packed full of hilarious misunderstandings spelling errors and general molestations of the English language that range from the very sweet to the very rude
Did you know for example that there was a law in the 1970s that demanded sexy quality for women Or that one of Henry the Eightrsquos wives was called katherine of Arrogance Did you realise that lsquoat the start of the industrial revelation they carried coal on bhajis that floated on the canalsrsquo Perhaps you were already aware that small rocks that fly through space are called haemorrhoids or that in the far north of Russia there is a cold desolate place called Suburbia
All of these remarkable facts are to be found in the series of books And the revelations go on were you truly aware that a trapezium is a circus act or that bitchy men can be used to mend a leaking roof And did you really know that the type of snowman typified by the yeti is otherwise known by the term lsquoa bomb in a bullrsquo
yes thatrsquos life ndash or Sailor V as the French say In a childrsquos world slavery is the opposite of sweet an octopus is supposed to have ten tickles but in fact only has eight and Einsteinrsquos first name was Frank
There are three books in the series
Joan of arc was noahrsquos wife
A Pis of Cak Another Pis of Cak and A Third Pis of Cak All are available on Amazon kindle at very low prices and all are guaranteed to amuse and entertain you whilst giving you a new perspective from which to view the world I shall end this article here ndash leaving you wanting more Indeed as you will discover when you read these books in all good pieces of writing it is best to end on a coat hanger
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ThE BEACON
OF LighT
Centre for Spiritual
Awareness
Due to unforseen circumstances with the air-conditioning etc we are closeed for August and will
re-open on 5th September
OUr gUEST MEDiUMS FOr FOLLOWiNg
DaTESSeptember 5th
Sammy Fitzsimmons September 12th
Morag Bullock September 19th
Marilyn WebbSeptember 26th James Mc ArthurSeptember 27th James Mc Arthur
Workshop (by reservation only)For more info please
call 620 877 326www
beaconoflightmurciawebscom
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murciagmailcomHealing is available after the service by request
Funding for the meetings will be raised by donations
collected during the evening
We would like to extend a warm welcome to you to join us at our meetings held
everyWednesday from
7pm - approx 830pm
At the old school House canadas
del Romero
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In last weekrsquos column I briefly outlined what EFT is and identified some of the areas in which EFT has proven to be highly effective enabling us to have a happier and healthier life This week I will be addressing questions with regard to how it works
How does EFT workThe common explanation of how EFT works and that which is adopted by many holistic
practitioners relies on the belief in our bodyrsquos own lsquoenergy systemrsquo derived from Chinese medicine It is thought that the energy our bodyrsquos energy known across various cultures as chi prana life force etc runs through meridians or channels throughout our body When we are unwell unable to cope with everyday problems or over-react to situations it is said that the energy is out of balance in the body EFT works to restore the balance in the meridian system in relation to a specific problem or issue
Is there a more scientific explanation of how it worksYes there is EFT uses a procedure called lsquotappingrsquo and taps on acupressure points which
in turn stimulates the mechanoreceptors in our skin These points or meridian points as they are more commonly known have a high concentration of mechanoreceptors and free nerve endings When tapping on these points a signal is generated which is then transmitted to specific locations in the brain such as the amygdala hippocampus and other structures where emotional problems are thought to lsquoresidersquo This signal then disrupts established patterns by enhancing the secretion of serotonin one of the lsquofeel-goodrsquo hormones
The Russian psychotherapist Oksana Korsunova further suggests that tapping on the meridian points combined with the mental focus on the issue being dealt with helps to balance the activity of sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems These nervous systems relate to the lsquofight or flightrsquo response so necessary to early man and the subject of much imbalance to modern man
To sum up EFT works with the bodyrsquos own energy system for which there is a scientific explanation When this energy system is blocked or out of balance our emotional life could be compared to that of a car that is in desperate need of a tune up After all our body is our vehicle for life
As with a car engine a build-up of dirt and grime can clog the engine causing all sorts of other damge Similarly the build-up of emotional disturbances we collect as humans can and often does result in physical pain EFT is a safe and effective form of treatment to restore the bodyrsquos natural balance
When did you last have your vehicle serviced
This column has been brought to you by Personal Wellness Practitioner Drew Ryder BSC Psych Hons IIHHT ThAT MAAMET an experienced
practitioner of EFT and other disciplines wwwdrewrydercom
Call 968 978 876 660 326 194
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Unclog tense stressed skin (telltale signs are a sallow look blocked pores and dryness) with natural oils herbs and mixeshellip
Add 1 drop each of lemon grapefruit and bergamot essential oils to a basin of hot water
Immerse your face cloth then wring out until it stops dripping ndash still heavy with aromatic water open it our over your palms and using a press and release action compress face and neck
Repeat several times breathing deeply to quench body and soul
Treat dull skin to a brightening mask ndash it helps rebalance it beautifully Mash five strawberries with a tablespoon of honey and another of cream but judge tour mix carefully ndash it mustnrsquot be too runny
Slather onto skin and relax for 10-15 minutes before rinsing away with a herbal or floral skin tonic
Sensitive skin Use raspberries instead
Treat yourself to a gel-filled mask- it makes the fastest complexion booster
Warm it in water and pop over moisturiser to nourish your skin or chill it in the fridge and slip it over a spritz of toner to de-puff and energise
De-stress and hydrate your skin throughout the day with a soothing toner
Add three drops of rose essential oil to a spray bottle filled with mineral water Use it after cleansing and twice day over make-up
To ease stressed skin around the eyes soak a flannel in ice cold milk wring out and lay over eyes for five minutes while you sit propped against pillows
Meditate and deep breathe at the same time for double the benefits
Tense tight and grey skin can be brightened and relaxed with a post-cleansing oil massage
bull Rub a favourite skin oil between your palms hold your hands over your face and breathe in the aroma before sweeping the oil from your nose to temples a few times
De-Stress BeautifullyEvery bit of us from hair to toes mind to skin
gets stressed from time to time Feeling overly strung out has a knock on effect and leaves us looking and feeling less than fabulous Here are a few ideas to help you calm down and regain your usual serene and lovely self
bull Next using the palms of your hands work from your collarbone to your chin using long strokes
bull From chin to ears pinch all along your jaw line using your thumbs and the knuckles of your index finger
bull Now using index fingers massage upwards along your laughter lines and out across your cheeks
bull Massage your forehead by stroking upwards in high arcs towards your hairline really concentrating on those frown lines between your eyes
bull Finish by pressing firmly with your middle fingers from the start of your brows along the brow bone around the eyes over cheekbones to your nose
bull Leave the oil on your skin for a while or leave it do wonderful things overnight
Soothe tense uptight hands Zap a little aromatherapy hand cream in the microwave for 10 seconds then smooth it on (check heat first) before covering with clingfilm unwrap silky-soft hands in just five minutes
A stressed body doesnrsquot always need relaxing ndash invigorating works too Forget scrubs ndash use a creamy body wash and a rough little glove Start at your toes and briskly move up using circular movements Rinse off pat almost dry then smooth on a zingy wake-up body lotion Dead easy and so feel good
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chocolaTE may ProTEcT ThE braiN from STrokEaND ThiS TimE iTrsquoS ThE milk variETyEating chocolate may reduce the long term
risk of stroke research has shown
Men who consumed moderate amounts of chocolate each week were less likely to suffer a stroke over a period of 10 years than those who ate none
The difference was small but significant Study participants who ate the most chocolate equivalent to about one third of a cup of chocolate chips reduced their stroke risk by 17 per cent A total of 37103 Swedish men aged 49 to 75 took part in the study
Their diets were assessed with food questionnaires which asked how often they ate chocolate The menrsquos progress was then followed for 10 years during which researchers recorded 1995 cases of a first stroke
Previous studies have shown that chocolate may help prevent diabetes control blood pressure and protect against heart disease Healthy antioxidant plant chemicals called flavonoids are thought to explain the health benefits
Dr Susanna Larsson from the karolinska Institute in Stockholm who led the latest research reported in the journal Neurology said lsquoThe beneficial effect of chocolate consumption on stroke may be related to the flavonoids in chocolate
lsquoFlavonoids appear to be protective against cardiovascular disease through antioxidant
anti-clotting and anti-inflammatory properties Itrsquos also possible that flavonoids in chocolate may decrease blood concentrations of bad
cholesterol and reduce blood pressure
lsquoInterestingly dark chocolate has previously been associated with heart health benefits but about 90 per cent of the chocolate intake
in Sweden including what was consumed in our study is milk chocolatersquo
The men who ate the largest quantities consumed a modest 63g of chocolate per
week This is about a third of a cup-full of chocolate chips
or just a little more than a Mars bar which weighs 58 grams
Put into context the 17 per cent risk reduction amounted
to 12 fewer strokes per 10000 participants over 10 years or 100000
ldquoperson yearsrdquo
The research was followed up by a larger analysis of data from five studies in Europe and the US that included 4260 stroke cases This showed that people eating the most chocolate were 19 per cent less likely to have a stroke than those consuming the least
For every increase in chocolate consumption of about 50 grams per week stroke risk decreased by about 14 per cent
In their paper the scientists said further studies were needed before any
recommendations could be given about chocolate consumption They added lsquoBecause chocolate is high in sugar saturated fat and calories it should be consumed in moderationrsquo
moST PoPUlar SPorTS SUPPlEmENT baNNED iN briTaiNfEarS iT may havE lEThal SiDE-EffEcTSA sports supplement popular
with fitness fanatics has been banned in Britain because of fears it may have lethal side-effects The drink Jack3D contains a stimulant known as DMAA (dimethylamylamine) that has been linked to high blood pressure headaches vomiting
stroke and even a deathThe Ukrsquos medicines
watchdog MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency) has ruled it is unlicensed and all other DMAA containing products need to be removed from the market to protect public safety The decision follows similar
warnings around the world including in the US and Australia where a man died after buying DMAA online
Jack3d is said to boost energy concentration and metabolism But DMAA most commonly used as a workout aid or dietary supplement can have a physiological effect on the body by narrowing the arteries and raising the heart rate said the MHRA This has been linked to suspected adverse drug reactions worldwide ranging from shortness of breath to heart attacks
An MHRA spokesperson said lsquoJack3d is mainly bought over the internet although it is also available in sports stores specialising in work out products
lsquoIf we find a shop selling it we will send them a written reminder asking them to remove it from their shelves If they ignore this then our enforcement officers will move in and begin legal action It is the most popular sports supplement in the Uk because it is a stimulant that allows you to work out for longer But it is for people who are really into their fitness your average person who goes to the gym once or twice a week is unlikely to have ever used itrsquo
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USING A MOBILE PHONE TABLET
OR LAPTOP BEFORE GOING TO BED LEADS
TO SLEEP TROUBLES
ACCORDING TO NEW RESEARCH
Researchers at the Lighting Research Centre which is part of New yorkrsquos Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have discovered that two or more hours of exposure to backlit devices such as a smartphone or tablet suppresses melatonin
This suppression can lead to trouble sleeping at night especially in teenagers
Mariana Figueiro director of the LRCrsquos Light and Health Program who led the team on this piece of research said ldquoOur study shows that a two-hour exposure to light from self-luminous electronic displays can suppress melatonin by about 22 per cent
ldquoStimulating the human circadian system to this level may affect sleep in those using the devices prior to bedtimerdquo
Consequently she recommends dimming the brightness on backlit devices to minimize melatonin suppression But other similar pieces of research go a step further and urge people to have a total break from all devices for several hours before going to sleep
However most people I know cannot resist checking their emails social networks and news feeds throughout the evening
At the end of last year car company Volkswagen agreed to turn off email to workers with Blackberry devices in a bid to help with their employeesrsquo work-life
balance
The business agreed to only push emails to German staff 30 minutes before they are due to start work and stop them 30 minutes after they are due to finish work
While I am not sure this is practical for most companies which operate globally and around the clock or even necessary it is up to us as individuals to learn from comprehensive research and amend our behaviour accordingly
For instance how many people do you know still use an alarm clock Most people now tend to rely upon their phones iPods or tablet devices to wake them up
While it makes sense to make use of the increasing number of shiny devices we have cluttering up our bedside table this simple act of setting your mobile phone alarm each night often leads to a game being played a work email being checked or a tweet being posted simply by the device being in your hands
The return of the good old fashioned alarm clock combined with a decent amount of discipline in a bid to let ourselves actually get some proper rest before the whole digital cycle begins again is whatrsquos necessary to preserve our health in a world which never seems to switch off
The key could be to talk alot but not to gossip and criticise others A study of 250 centenarians published in the journal Aging found they tended to be optimistic and expressed emotions freely by talking openly to friends and family However they lsquosuppressed the urge to talk ill of othersrsquo said researchers from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New york
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Autokolor the car repair specialist has just moved in to a specially equipped unit on the Catral Industrial estate Offering a range of services including accident and damage repairs they can carry out insurance work and give free estimates for work which you might wish to carry out Keeping your car looking good maintains your vehicles value
If you need help with your paintwork this is where Autokolor are the people to go to They have a fully approved and legal low bake spray booth for a longer lasting quality re-spray They can even carry out a full re-spray if required Flaking paint and lacquer is a common problem due to the amount of sun in the area this can also be fixed at Autokolor If your alloy wheels are looking a bit tired then even they can be brightened plus you could have a Jewelultra Diamondbrite paint protection coating which seals your paintwork giving your vehicle that showroom appearance for many years to come
If your car suffers from those annoying little dents but the paintwork is still intact Autokolorrsquos paintless dent removal process could be just the answer They also repair bumpers and other plastic parts which need attention
These days ITV is becoming more comprehensive and one of the things that John at Aotokolor has noticed is that headlamps are being picked up on The sun tends to make the headlight cover less transparent Autokolor have a treatment which solves the problem and restores the transparency saving you the expense and hassle of having to replace them
With nine years experience working in the business in Spain John has based his business on technical excellence plus has very good customer relations so much so that a huge amount of his business is gained via personal recommendations Call into the office and you will see an array of favourable comments from satisfied customers about the service they have received from Autokolor Smaller repairs can even be carried out at your own home
You can contact Autokolor on 966 077 626 which is the office number or 666 607 075 (mobile) Alternatively you can email them on autokoloreshotmailcom
The garage is situated in Catral near to the motorway Take the second turn off sighnposted to Catral from the AP7 motorway travelling from Torrevieja and drive towards the town centre At the first roundabout take the right turn and the endof that road turn right and then first left Autokolor is on the right Give them a call today for a free no obligation estimatehellipyou will not be disappointed
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accorDiNg To a global STUDy by ThE Zoological
SociETy of loNDoN
The biggest study of invertebrates ever conducted found that one in five is at risk of dying out this can affect humans by threatening crops and food supplies
Prof Jonathan Baillie the director of conservation at the Zoological Society said insects slugs and snails may not be as glamorous as lions or dolphins but are just as important to providing the food we eat and the countryside we love
ldquoThese critters form the basis of many of the essential benefits that nature provides earthworms recycle waste nutrients coral reefs support a myriad of life forms and bees help pollinate cropsrdquo he said ldquoIf they disappear humans could soon followrdquo
In Britain critically endangered invertebrates include species of bumblebee that keep the countryside full of flowers and freshwater pearl mussels that filter the water in
our rivers The society blamed pollution loss of habitat and climate change for killing off invertebrates and urged the public to take action by demanding that food is farmed in a more sustainable way and growing insect-friendly plants in their garden
Previous international studies have focused on groups of animals such as mammals and birds As invertebrates make up 97 per cent of species the International Union for the Conservation of Nature the UN body in charge of ensuring that animals do not become extinct asked the society to lead a new study More than 12000 species from giant squid to midges were studied around the world There are 15 million known invertebrates although eight million species are thought to exist even if not yet discovered
Prof Baillie said scientists were shocked by the results
ldquoWe knew that roughly one fifth of vertebrates and plants were
threatened with extinction but it was not clear if this
was representative of the small spineless creatures that make up the majority of life on the planetrdquo he said ldquoThe initial findings in this report indicate that 20 per cent of all species may be
threatenedrdquoThe most threatened
group are freshwater invertebrates because of
the invasive signal crayfish from America Dams and pollution from
nitrates used in fertilisers on fields have also played a part
Marine species including foods such as shrimp squid and crab are most at risk of ocean acidification which threatens shell-building molluscs and coral
Insects on land are being driven out by human development such as cities and pollution caused by cars and factories All species are in danger from further habitat loss caused by climate change
Prof Baillie said that invertebrates help store carbon at the bottom of the ocean filter water decompose waste pollinate important crops and are an essential part of the food ldquowebrdquo ultimately feeding hundreds of millions of people
Even pests have a place in the ecosystem he said ldquoWe ignore the loss of invertebrates at our peril as they provide many of the ecosystem services from which humans benefitrdquo
16 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
raJoy defends Vat
increase The President of the Government Mariano Rajoy met
at Moncloa Palace with the President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy to analyse the situation of the European Union and the Eurozone as well as the measures that the Spanish Government has implemented to reduce the public deficit and meet the commitments made by the country to its European partners
During the joint press conference offered by the two leaders after their meeting on Tuesday Mariano Rajoy stressed that the Government will continue making reforms to reduce the deficit and will continue restructuring the financial system ldquoThe challenge is to generate economic activity to grow to create jobs and from then on things will get better That is the main priority of the Government during this term of office It is difficult but it can be donerdquo he said
As regards the financial reform he announced that the capital needs of Spanish banks will be less than the maximum amount of 100 billion euros of aid that its European partners are prepared to loan to Spain He also explained that the increase in public debt is only temporary
Mariano Rajoy reiterated to Herman Van Rompuy the need to involve Member States and European institutions to ensure the stability of the markets and of the Euro as well as to set a clear course for the European Union to follow in order to meet future challenges In his opinion ldquothis course inevitably involves greater integration of European economies and achieving an economic and monetary unionrdquo
In this respect the President of the Government recalled that Spain has already presented a proposal on a banking union and fiscal union ldquoIt is very important for us to have a banking union by December a sole supervisory body and a deposit guarantee fund It is very important for us to be able to proceed to the direct recapitalisation of the banks by European institutions It is also very important that we resolve the problems of the Eurozone as quickly as possible particularly those that affect doubts surrounding
the Eurordquo he said
Rajoy brought up the statements made by the President of the European Central Bank (ECB) Mario Draghi and those made by other international bodies that consider it unacceptable for there to be differentials between the risk premiums in Europe that do not correspond to the basics of the economy
ldquoThe risk premium remains very high but I believe that very significant steps have been taken to enhancing the irreversibility of the Euro and I believe that at this time European leaders in all countries are telling all those who want to listen that the Euro is a serious currency an irreversible currency and that there is no going back on the European integration processrdquo he said
On another note according to La Moncloa Rajoy denied that Spain is negotiating the conditions for a bailout with Europe ldquothe Government has not made any request to this effectrdquo
The President of the Government and the President of the European Council also tackled the situation of Greece Mariano Rajoy considers that if Greece or any other country pulls out of the Eurozone this would be a collective disaster ldquoit would not only be a Greek problem but rather a collective disaster for Europe as a whole one which we should in no way allow to happenrdquo
Mariano Rajoy stressed that central government will not ignore the problems of the autonomous regions and will help Catalonia which has requested access to the Autonomous Region Liquidity Fund
ldquoWe will help Catalonia in the same way as we help the rest of the autonomous regions What is important starting with central government and continuing with the autonomous regions and local councils is to meet our commitments to public deficit and public debtrdquo he pointed out
ARTICLE COURTESy OF WWWkyEROCOM
Q I have received a letter from the tax office demanding I pay non resident income tax and that I must pay up for the last four years I have never made any income from my property What is this all about
A Our government needs to collect to correct its deficit If you are a NON RESIDENT of Spain and own a property you MUST FILE a non-resident income tax return even if you do not rent out your property Do not confuse with rates (IBI) which is generally paid by direct debit
Towards the end of 2011 the Spanish tax authorities decided to clamp down on non-resident property owners who have not been paying this non-resident income tax They have created a special task force dedicated to pursue non -residents not paying this tax
Every year normally using s fiscal representative you should be filing a non-resident hypothetical income tax return (shortly wealth tax also) If you are not paying this tax it is necessary that you take control of the situation by contacting the tax authorities your solicitor or your tax advisor
If you have doubts regarding if you are already paying this tax it is probably because you are not as it requires the presentation of a tax form etc
The good news is that1 The tax is not generally a very high amount 2 If you have not been paying by law they cannot demand payment for more than four years
back taxes Our advice Start paying the tax because if you do not they will be contacting you with the
risk of you not actually being hear to receive their letter etc
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ldquono GoinG back on the euro or european inteGrationrdquo says raJoy
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy says the countryrsquos new wave of austerity measures are necessary to maintain the state welfare system Rajoy made the remarks to an audience gathered for a party speech in the north-west a u t o n o m o u s community of Galicia He said the governmentrsquos value-added tax hike was a painful but necessary measure
Mariano Rajoy Spanish Prime Minister said ldquoToday a painful measure was enforced The VAT hike I am aware this is a sacrifice that arrives at a very difficult moment for many Spaniards But I will tell you one thing We adopted this measure because it was essential It was the only one we could take to maintain public services whilst state revenues fallrdquo
The decision to increase the countryrsquos VAT rate is part of a raft of austerity measures designed to remove 65 billion Euros from the public deficit by 2014 The hike leaves small businesses worrying about their future and cash-strapped consumers counting their pennies Everyday living costs like heating phone bills and clothes are all made more expensive Some larger companies say they will not pass the higher cost on to their customers That has smaller businesses concerned that they will not be able to compete as they are unable to squeeze margins in the same way as the big firms SOURCE CCTVCOM
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Office in Bolnuevo (near Farmacia) next to Cafe Colonia
Have you ever stood on a railway bridge and seen the how the rails disappearing into the distance seem to meet on the horizon
This is called lsquogeometric perspectiversquo and it was Euclid that came up with the geometric interpretation that parallel lines meet at infinity - or the horizon
Letrsquos imagine we are on a straight street of parallel terrace houses the lines through their roofs windows fences pavement etc will all meet on a point on the horizon
So we first draw a horizon line across the paper - this will be eye-level and therefore if we are standing will be about 5rsquo 3rdquo above the ground perhaps and everything that is above eye-level will be above this line
In the attached sketch I have drawn a narrow imaginary street and even people in it to show that assuming they are roughly the same height as me our eyes are all at the same lsquoeyersquo level - the horizon
The point where all the lines meet is called the lsquovanishing pointrsquo and when we come to drawing outdoors we will find there are many vanishing points - all generally meeting on the horizon of course - because roads donrsquot tend to go in straight lines and we may be seeing 2 roads anyway
Here is a photo taken in Venicersquos Saint Markrsquos square that shows it well despite the building not being perfectly straight and the slight lsquobarrelrsquo effect of the camera lens
And then there is lsquoaerial perspectiversquo - a phrase first coined by Leonardo da Vinci who examined how objects became bluer and hazier with distance saying ldquoThus if one is to be five times as distant make it five times bluerrdquo
This photo in the mountains above Alicante clearly demonstrates this which is due to the water vapour in the air and the way it refracts light
Foreshortening is a continuation of perspective and is a term used when something coming towards us looks shorter than it actually is
As I said last week the thigh bone is the longest bone in the human body
but if we are drawing someone with their knee towards us the thigh becomes wider than its length and in this sketch of mine with model Vita it almost disappears completely
This leads us on to drawing the human form but first we will go on location to draw amp observe the effects of perspective first hand and the next studio lesson will be on portraiture
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business focuscreatinG a business bank is the bold moVe needed for Growth
AS THE DENIZENS OF WHITEHALL AND
WESTMINSTER CONTINUE TO PUZZLE OVER BRITAINrsquoS
ROCky GROWTH TRAJECTORy THEy WOULD DO WELL TO
LISTEN TO THE RISING CHORUS COMING FROM BUSINESSES
ACROSS THE LANDThat message is clear
businesses are optimistic growing exports and creating jobs but need bolder action from the heart of government to sustain that growth over time Put simply companies want nothing less than a new-model economy for Britain with a business-friendly environment and strong financing options for growth and expansion
So if our political class truly wants to be bold on growth it should announce this autumn that it is creating a British Business Bank Together with a major programme of infrastructure investment a business bank would be the cornerstone of an economy that is more sustainable more dynamic and more competitive than the Britain of today
The case for a business bank grows clearer with each passing day Although many companies say their order books are full and they need financing in order to
fulfil customersrsquo requests the overall stock of lending to small- and medium-sized firms continues to shrink Companies that are less than five-years-old often at the point of a major growth spurt are more likely to have loan applications declined Independent inquiries show there is real lsquodiscouraged demandrsquo among businesses who are keen to expand but too scared to even approach the bank for help Relationships and trust between lenders and businesses damaged at the start of the financial crisis will take years if not decades to repair
The situation bears all the classic hallmarks of a market failure If therersquos one thing that politicians and economists of both the Left and the Right agree on itrsquos that governments can and should intervene where market failures exist And thatrsquos precisely where we stand in Britain when it comes to business finance an abject long-standing and worsening market failure
This is not entirely the fault of high-street banks - they are being squeezed by ever-tighter regulatory structures and higher capital requirements so theyrsquore
taking fewer risks and sticking to the clients they know If I were sat on the board of a major Uk bank Irsquod probably act in precisely the same way as Irsquod be protecting the interests of shareholders and the bank itself
The trouble is in a world where politicians and banks look after themselves therersquos no one championing the interests of the new dynamic and fast-growing companies that will create the jobs technologies and wealth of the future Thatrsquos where a business bank comes in
A British Business Bank would act as a first port of call for businesses seeking finance Working closely with high-street banks alternative lenders sources of equity finance and others it would ensure that most businesses actually get the working capital they need It would only lend directly to young andor high-growth companies unable to obtain finance through the commercial banking system
Some might argue that the government already has a number of plans including the Funding for Lending scheme to boost business access to finance yet this scheme like those that preceded it has a fatal flaw its dependence on
the infrastructure of existing banks An increasingly risk-averse and balance sheet focussed commercial banking culture is unlikely to provide the seed-corn funding for tomorrowrsquos growth businesses even if it will lend cash to long-standing business customers By contrast a business bank would be able to start afresh with a can-do attitude a stronger appetite for risk and the patient debt capital that many companies need to become the next global champion
Despite the best intentions of politicians to do the right thing in the interest of the country they are going to be frustrated by vested interests reflected in Whitehall Already I can hear the chorus of Treasury civil servants claiming that a business bank would be too difficult to set up too risky to operate and anti-competitive They are wrong on all counts Itrsquos time for businesspeople and our politicians to stand up to the prophets of deadweight displacement and dissuasion and set the record straight Setting up a new bank will take time and dedication but it can and has been done before in many countries across the
globe Commercial lenders would get lsquofirst refusalrsquo of business loan requests meaning that the business bank steps in only to support dynamic growth companies that otherwise wouldnrsquot get funding at all Whatrsquos more a business bank would offer loans priced appropriately to risk not simply give away cheap money to fuel another unsustainable credit bubble
When you look across the globe you find many successful countries where a business bank and a strong commitment to free enterprise and capitalism go hand-in-hand If a business bank is good enough for the USA South korea and our neighbours in Germany why not here in the Uk One can only surmise that a lack of will and imagination rather than a lack of capability is holding
Britain back from creating a business bank of its own
One of the difficulties Uk politicians face is that they are so hung up on the short-term they fail to consider their legacy to the country But voters are not stupid The British electorate rewards actions they can see are in the long-term interests of the nation which ultimately are their interests A British Business Bank wouldnrsquot be up and running tomorrow - but its impact on building confidence now and on our success as a nation over the coming decades would be incalculable and thatrsquos a legacy worth fighting for
Article written by John Longworth is Director General
of the British Chambers of Commerce courtesy of the
Telegraphcouk
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Manufacturing output across the 17-country eurozone shrank again in August according to a widely-watched survey The MarkitCIPS Purchasing Managersrsquo Index (PMI) showed the regionrsquos manufacturing sector contracted despite factories cutting prices Markitrsquos final PMI was 451 above Julyrsquos three-year low of 440 However it was the 13th month in a row that the figure was below the 50 mark indicating continued contraction
The latest figures from China showed its manufacturing activity fell too to a nine-month low in August adding to fears that its economy is slowing faster than estimated Chinarsquos PMI fell to 492 the lowest
reading since November 2011
Meanwhile in the UK the downturn in manufacturing unexpectedly eased last month as domestic orders boosted output with its PMI rising to a four-month high of 495 in August from a downwardly revised 452 in July
PMI is a key gauge of manufacturing activity and a reading below 50 shows contraction
The new chief executive of the British Bankersrsquo Association (BBA) has pledged to restore trust in UK banking Speaking on his first day in the job Anthony Browne told press sources ldquoI want to restore banking as a normal sector of the economy playing its part in economic growthrdquo
Mr Browne said the BBA the leading trade body for the bank sector would work to regain public trustrdquoIt (banking) is in a pretty low place Hopefully it canrsquot get lowerrdquo he said
Mr Browne said the BBA which was in charge of collating the data used to set Libor - a key bank lending rate which became discredited after revelations of manipulation by banks - would do everything it could to fix the issue
The head of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has called on the European Central Bank to take action on the eurozone crisis
ldquoIt has to be a credible signalrdquo Angel Gurria
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Courtesy of BBC Business News
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SCHAEUBLE REJECTED ON MONDAy A EUROPEAN COMMISSION PLAN TO GIVE THE EUROPEAN
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INSTEAD FOCUS ONLy ON SySTEMICALLy IMPORTANT INSTITUTIONS
The Commissionrsquos plans to give the ECB the power to oversee all banks is intended as a first step towards a full European banking union The EU executive body is due to publish its detailed proposals on banking supervision on September 12
ldquoThe ECB has itself said it does not have the potential to supervise the European Unionrsquos 6000 banks in the foreseeable futurerdquo Schaeuble told German radio expressing scepticism about the timeframe envisaged in the Commission proposals
ldquoI have doubts that this (banking supervision) can come so fastrdquo he said adding that a distinction should be drawn between smaller banks and systemically relevant institutions
ldquoWith the bigger systemically relevant banks there is a chance that direct supervision by the ECB could be realised in a foreseeable period of timerdquo Schaeuble said
EU Commissioner Michel Barnierrsquos plan would rob national supervisors of much of their authority leaving them with routine tasks such as consumer protection But euro zone countries must approve the proposal before it becomes law
Schaeuble said euro zone finance ministers might consider the Commission proposals on September 15
Despite the presence of some 6000 banks in the European Union the vast majority are small and relatively insignificant and more than 90 percent of all assets are held by only around 200 institutions analysts say
Schaeuble did not make clear which institutions he would consider to be lsquosystemically importantrsquo The 200 would include the larger German state-owned Landesbanks and Spanish lsquocajasrsquo where many of the European banking sectorrsquos woes originate
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The Show Group Torrevieja has lost their home of twenty years and is now searching for a new rehearsal venue It is with great sadness that the Show Group has had to say farewell to the homely comfort of Los Arcos where they have rehearsed and performed throughout their long history
The Show Group Torrevieja is one of the oldest theatre groups in Torrevieja and during their twenty year history they have been entertaining residents and tourists with their energy packed shows During their long existence The Show Group have performed well loved musicals pantomimes original musical comedies murder mysteries and several variety shows and have also raised well over 50000 Euro for local charities
The Show Group are proud of their fund raising record and the money they have been able to give to a wide range of local charities The group members nominate different charities to support every year and then work hard to produce live shows
and entertainment that will raise much needed cash for their chosen causes Over the years money has been raised for all sections of the local population
The group want to find a new venue in Torrevieja that they can make their new home They need a venue for their twice weekly rehearsals and maybe even for their performances so that they can continue enchanting and entertaining audiences for the forthcoming years
If anyone has space and facilities to help the group be re-homed for their rehearsals could you contact Jan on 96 618 9741 or 647 579 068 or Sandy on 96 671 3614
the show Group torreVieJa are homeless
The Office for the Urbanisations led by Councillor Jeff Wiszniewski (PIPN ndash Partido Independiente por las Nacionalidades) and his team are pleased to send you our fourth information update giving you information on events and activities happening throughout San Fulgencio and the Urbanisations
We hope you find it informative and encourage you to visit us in the Office on Calle Madrid Urb Marina or ring us on 966 443 002 if you have any further enquiries
coNvErSaTioN claSSESEnglish Spanish Conversation Classes
will be starting up again in the Social Centre of Urb Marina on Monday the 3rd of September at 6pm
Concejalia de Urbanizaciones working with Help Vega Baja
The Association Help Vega Baja is a charity providing help to the English speaking population of the Southern Costa Blanca They help people of all ages and with all types of problems and provide assistance all year round to anyone in their time of need including a
24 hour emergency line
As well as giving comprehensive information they also host a number of support groups provide a team of hospital visitors hire out Orthopaedic Equipment have registers of drivers translators carers and so much more
On Monday the 3rd of September between 2pm and 4pm the Concejalia de Urbanizaciones headed by Councillor Jeff Wiszniewski has organised an Open Day in the Social Centre on Urbanisation Marina San Fulgencio
Please try and make time to come along and see the wonderful work that Help Vega Baja do and the services that they provide
SPaNiSh claSSES for ExTraNjEroSBetween now and the 16th of
September you can register for Spanish classes for foreigners which will take place in the Social Centre
you can register here at the Office for the Urbanisations in Calle Madrid
There will be a meeting on the 17th of September at 6pm in the Social Centre
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hiGh-flaVour barbecue mealssticky manGo spare ribs
a fabulously fruity sticky ribs barbecue recipeinGredients
1frac12 kg pork spare ribs
1 x 1ltr carton apple juice
200g mango chutney
1 small red onion roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves
1 red chilli roughly chopped
Juice of 1 lime
methodPlace the ribs in a saucepan pour in the
apple juice and add water to cover the meat Bring to the boil and simmer for 40 mins drain off the liquid and transfer the ribs to a roasting tin
Preheat the oven to 200degC (400degF gas 6) and prepare the barbecue In a food processor whizz the mango chutney together with the onion garlic chilli and lime juice to make the basting sauce
Drizzle two thirds of the sauce over the ribs and roast in the oven for 15 mins Brush the remaining sauce onto the ribs and finish cooking on the barbecue (or under a grill) for 10-15 mins until sticky and slightly caramelised
Serve with salad coleslaw and baked potatoes
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methodMix the diced chilli with the
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Pour the coconut marinade all over cover and marinate for at least 1 hr overnight if possible
Preheat the barbecue Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook over a medium heat for 20-25 mins turning regularly to cook evenly the chicken is cooked when the juices run clear after the thickest part is pierced
Meanwhile rub 1 tbsp sunflower oil onto the corn on the cobs and barbecue or grill for 15 mins turning until lightly charred and tender Serve with barbecued corn plus vegetable rice and a coriander garnish
surf and turf kebabs with Garlic butterthis tasty marinated kebab recipe will satisfy both meat and fish craVinGs
allow time for marinatinGinGredients400g steak (such as ribeye) cubed
6 tbsp sundried tomato peri-peri marinade
150g raw tiger prawns peeled
4 cherry tomatoes
40g softened butter
2 garlic cloves crushed
3 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley and chives)
methodPreheat the barbecue toss the steak with 4 tbsp marinade in
one bowl and the prawns with 2 tbsp marinade in another Set aside for 30 mins
thread the steak and prawns alternately onto 4 skewers (pre-soaked if theyrsquore bamboo) and finish each one with a cherry tomato
Mash the butter with the garlic and herbs Place in a pan on the side of the grill to melt Cook the kebabs over a high heat for 3-4 mins each side until the prawns are pink and cooked through and the steak is done to your liking
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they are a Christmas favourite in most households but families might find their traditional tin of Quality Street going empty a tad quicker this year tins of the chocolates have been shrunk just before the Christmas period when sales of the sweets are at their highest
Food giant nestle who produce the sweets have been criticised for failing to reduce the price of the chocolates prompting campaigners to describe the move as a hidden price rise the purple tins have been reduced in size by 18 per cent - from 1kg to 820g
a report in trade magazine the Grocer said lsquothe Christmas shrink ray has struck again and this year it is nestle pulling the trigger lsquothe tins are being sold by tesco for pound5 the same price as last yearrsquos larger tins though nestle claimed the recommended selling price was lowerrsquo
the move is part of a trend amongst confectionary manufacturers to reduce product sizes in order counter rising production costs
other Christmas favourite Cadburyrsquos Roses were
reduced from 975g to 850g by manufacturer kraft last year while the american company also cut heroes from 950g to 800g
Some of Britainrsquos most popular confectionary items have been affected by size reductions including smaller chocolate bars such as Mars and Dairy Milk Packets of Bassettrsquos liquorice allsorts have been reduced from 215g to 190g while bags of Bassettrsquos Jelly Babies Maynards wine Gums and haribo have also been reduced in weight
Consumer watchdog which accused confectionary companies of lsquotreating customers like idiotsrsquo
a spokesman for nestle said lsquothe recommended retail price of our standard tin has reduced proportionally greater than the reduction of the weight ensuring consumers are getting more for their money the price shopkeepers sell Quality Street at is at their sole discretion the tin size weight is now in line with similar products in the market who reduced weight in previous yearsrsquo
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hellipa recent recipe feature in Sol Times required lsquopreserved lemonrsquo however we have failed to find a source to supply this wonderful ingredient locally So herersquos the recipe so that you can make your ownMany Moroccan and Middle Eastern recipes
call for preserved lemons ndash basically lemons that have been pickled in salt and their own
juices itrsquos quite easy to do though takes at least three weeks before the lemons are ready to use
Get preservinghelliptheyrsquoll last for up to a year without refrigeration too
MAkES ONE LARGE JARINGREDIENTS
250g coarse sea salt12 lemons unwaxed 6 juiced 6 quartered but still joined at the bottom8 black peppercorns
3 star anise3 bay leaves
METHODPack a little salt into each lemon and squash back into shape Wedge them into a large sterilised jar layering with salt bay leaves peppercorns and star anise as
you goTo sterilise wash in hot soapy water rinse and put in the oven
at 140Cfan 120Cgas 1 for 15 minutes
Pour over the lemon juice (if therersquos not enough liquid to fill top with water) then
sealGive the jar a turn every few days to
redistribute the salt and leave for 4-6 weeks
Preserved Lemons
itrsquos Quality not QuantityQuality street accused of short changing us with fewer chocolates
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6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5
Burger amp Pasta Menu PLUS Kids Menuopen monday - Friday 8am til late saturday amp sunday 9am til late
Cafeacute Bar
LA ALFOQUIA ZURGENA
ice cream parlour now open
this friday - disco amp karaokenow
showinG horse
racinG daily
music dancinG amp karaoke
SatUrdaynightS
the BeStPizzas in town
eat in or take away
30 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
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euro350
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Full menu also available
mon - sat 10 - 3
includes bread amp butter
or toast
Full english breakfast
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sunday lunChesFrom 1245pm onwards
2 menus 450euro or 650euroBooKinG adVisaBle
entertainment quiz monday From 9pm
General KnowledGe quiz tues amp thurs From 9pm
mon From 9pm
thursday marKet day speCial Sausage or Bacon Sandwich or a Beefburger only 2euro each
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septemBer
with Bernie maC
lsquoparty party peoplersquo
PALS EvENTS 201222th - 30th September
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aNNual beach bbQ at bOlNuevO All food and drink included still only 13euro Tickets essential
Bring your own chairs and table16th NOvember
cOach tO Garrucha market Lunch at Bedar and a visit to Iceland on the way home
25euro incl lunchSuNday 9th december
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BOOk SigNiNgS WiTh
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RA
A
saturday 8th septbarrington
new sunday menu
summer selection
in loVinG memoryBRiAN
SNELgROvEPassed away19th August
After a Long illnessLove Always
Margaret
gEORgiAhAPPY 12Th BiRThdAY
From Mum Matt Abbie harry Freddie Nana grandad Uncle Paul Auntie Zoey and
Alfie x x
iSABELLEhAPPY 25Th BiRThdAY
from Mum dad and Sophie
xxxx
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friends in SpainPARTY ON
32 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
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photography
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See our main advert on the news pages
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limousine hire
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Email lennymitchelllivecouk
musician
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electricians
businesses For sale
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Mantildeanas
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garden services
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home care services
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all locKS To WorK oF 1 KeY eXTra SecUriTY WinDoWS amp DoorS
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from la Marina to San Javier
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Pa CabLES various cables for speakers mic14 jack to jack etc35euro Tel966 184 813D E S K T O P PCWindows xP15 gig processor1 gig ddr memory80 gig HDdvd rom100euro Tel 966 184 813rENaULT CLiO RHD on Irish plate central locking 3 door hatch Good runner 250euroTel966 184 813STaiNLESS STEEL inset sink with Roco mixer tap 780 x 430 Right hand drainer Good condition Camposol area Tel676028725SiNgEr SEWiNg MaCHiNE Antique in Oak Cabinet 80 years old 300euro Tel 679 767 854 OVEr 40 composite and PVC doors fully installed from only euro595 Tel Simply Doors on 966 718 738 or call at
a1 Groupcomplete Garden maintenance
amp property servicesWe cover mazarron amp
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our showroom at Calle Azul Ciudad quesada see our main ad on page 144000 ViNyL Records 60rsquos 70rsquos and 80rsquos 50 cents each Tel 679 767 854SiNgLE Aluminium ladder 25 mtrs 20euro Tel 679 767 854PHiLiPS PHONE fax copier answer machine with manual 25euro Tel 679 767 854
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builder handyman
handy manNeed a job done give me a call
good rates CALL MARk
MOB 691 920 288hOME 966 184 813
enGlish personal trainer
CV WEigHTS COrE MUSCLE TraiNiNg
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or 0044 7716 358 138
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personal trainer
call soltimesclassiFied902 750 190
ext 330
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removals cont
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of the UK amp back every 2 weeks
based near Murcia Airport Tel 610 846 260 0044
7519 186 355 or email vanman
hotmailcouk
VaNTaSTiC 35 tonne removals or any handyman amp van service Also Spain-UK tel 693 251 562 e mail davendoncaolcom
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BARgAiN BARgAiNONlY euro160000 ONO
This is a unique Spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath Open plan living areas
kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop
courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool Mountain views Possible bamp b
for sale massiVe detatched cortiJo with 50m2 workshop
20mins from moJacar
build 256 msup2 Terrace 100msup2 Plot 1200 msup2TELEPHONE 649 186 107
email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom
linen mills express
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PROFESSiONALamp ExPERiENCEd
MAN amp LARgE vAN FOR hiRE
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CALL ROBBiE 644 131 825
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we shift most thingsAnthony Foster
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Playa FlamencaMob 616820232 0044 7976367559
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property For sale
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966 718 979 or 902 750 190
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Based in Mar Menor Murcia Spain UK Spain North amp South of UK
3 LWB Vans Twice a monthTel 0044 7783 222251
0034 634 360 846
property For sale cont
3 bedrooms 1 with balcony 2 bathrooms Fully Equipped Kitchen Large Living amp Dining room Wonderful Sun Terrace Solarium Satellite TV Furnished Communal
Pool 104 M2 build 110 M2 Plot euro105000
QUaD TOWNHOUSEDONtildea PEPa
aTTaCHED TOWNHOUSE DONtildea PEPa
3 bedrooms 1 with balcony 2 bathrooms Fully Equipped Kitchen Large Living amp Dining room W Double glazed Terraces Wonderful Sun Terrace Solarium Satellite TV
Furnished Communal Pool 104 M2 build 110 M2 Plot euro129000
TOWNHOUSETOrrEMENDO
2 bedrooms amp Family bathroom built on 3 Levels Spacious LivingDining room american Style Kitchen Solarium amp Terrace gated Complex Stunning Views of
the Lake great Value euro59000
228 m2 detached villa constructed on an 800 m2 plot 4 large double bedrooms one large family bathroom
and one en suite large living dinning room fully fitted separate kitchen and a utility room with toilet and basinLow maintenance front garden 8 x 4 m2 swimming pool and bbQ area There is a long drive with ample parking
and also a shaded area that covers two cars recently reduced to 360000 euros no offers considered
DETaCHED ViLLaCiUDaD QUESaDa
TEL 693 806 409
RENTAL PROPERTiES URgENTLY REqUiREd
in Cabo RoigVillamartin Orihuela Costa amp Costa Calida
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ContactCASASOL REAL ESTATE TEL 965 325 601
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34 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
wanted cars for cashbest prices paidspanish enGlish
anythinG consideredtelephone
tim on 662 211 993CASH CASH
CASHSame day collection
From 1euroto 10000euro
Call Phil 607 848 332
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caravans trailersabsolutley anything
CARS4
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Cars vans bikes Damaged or Scrap
Reliable Cars bought for Cash bangers4cashyahoocouk
603 100 692
ldquoREADERS Of A SENSITIvE DISPOSITION MAy fIND SOME Of THE ADS IN THIS SECTION
OffENSIvErdquoALL VEHICLES
Cars Motorhomes 4x4rsquos Boats Vans Trailers Quads Classics
FOR CASH
699 805 995Telephone
WANTEDvehicles wanted
car parts
aLL VEHiCLE rEPairS servicing small bodywork repairs ITV and paperwork needs Ken Sherwood British Mechanic - Tel 679 646 859 (Costa Calida area only)
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contact graham SheltonWho after re-registering over
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ken brooks 645 162 808654 907 247behind the sunday Zoco marketctra de benijofar bull san miguel de salinasfinca Garroferos bull nave 8 bull algorfa 03169email rapidrepairs2668yahoocouk
approved insurance repairers
promotion for december sun damageheadlamps
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JiG facilities
vehicles registration
ldquoRE-PLATErdquoMATE
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gB
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490euro plus Road Tax plus co2 emission if applicable
WE PROMISE TO BEAT ANY GENUINE QUOTATION
For a full service contact
Alan 662 249 159 wwwreplatematecostablancacom
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Also buyers of COPPER BRASS ALUMINIUM LEAD
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TEL 645 094 339 950 064 763
JT METALRECYCLING
house amp Garden clearances skips suppliedWANTED
CARS VANS LORRIES TRACTORS
TRAILERS PLANT MACHINERY Spanish or English
we also take fridGes washinG
machines microwaVes all electrical
appliances
now fully operational in the reGions of murcia
USEd MOTORBikES Sell Buy amp Repair Transfer on Spanish Reg
home Service Pickup Call Marcel 644 166 347
guardamar
CaLLsoltimesCLaSSiFiED
902 750 190 ExT 330
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car parts
wwwcarpartsinspaincom or telephone 692 930 326
personals
Spring cleaning decluttering moving or just have too much
We are interested in your unwanted items including bric
a brac electricals and small furniture
Also light Removals
Ring bill 676 527 348or Rita 676 527 186
r a i N b O W SaTELLiTES for all your TV needs with clients all over the Murcia Region Contact Matt or Alan 686 358 475 or rainbowsatsterraes
satellite tv
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news pages
swimming pool saFety 610 078 940 965 708 717
Edrsquos mobile Car rEPair
SErViCE
car air conditioninG reGasinG serVice
serVicinG repairs enGine diaGnostics GaraGe serVices
mechanic
call soltimesclassiFied902 750 190
ext 330
LOOKiNg FOr a Car We have a good
selection of LHD
amp rHD vehicles
available for sale
or exchange
telephone 600 726 221 965 687 976
wwwfwreurocarscom
cars For sale
wigs
STEPTOE amp SONWe will take anything you donrsquot
want from cars to clothes electrical items working or not One manrsquos junk is another onersquos
treasure so donrsquot delay call today Tel 634 383 298
wanted
wwwfwreurocarscom 600 726 221 965 687 976
FOrD FOCUS aUTOTiPrONiC
2007 - 5 door hatch16 AutoTiptronic
63000 kms 2 ownersFully serviced
AC PASABS CD
Front fog lightsE windowsmirrors
Remote lockingRear head restraintsOnboard computer
Metallic grey
euro7450wwwfwreurocarscom
600 726 221 965 687 976
OPEL COrSa aUTONov lsquo04 - 5 door hatch
12 Twinport93000 kms
2 ownersFull service history
AC PAS ABSE windowsmirrorsRear luggage cover
Cd playerRemote locking
Rear head restraintsRed
euro5450
european headliGhtsChanging your
headlights for use in Europe
fOR A fREE COMPETITIvE QUOTEwwweuropean-headlightseu
secure indoor parkinG in alhama de murcia
fully insured 24 hour access with 24 hour guards cars from 35euro per month
call 619 500 555 tuxedostoragegmailcom
rENaULT CLiO RHD Irish plate Mot just up good runner Bargain250euroono
secure parking
body work
SCRAP METALPLASTiCgLASS
WhiTE gOOdSALL ELECTRiCALS
FURNiTURETvrsquoS dvdrsquoS ETC
CLOThES
Wanted dead or aLiVe
donrsquot chucK it
irsquoLL taKe it
(working or not working)
euro Cash For house cLearances
SELL iT FAST SELL iT FREE From a pocket watch to a piano
If itrsquos under 300euro you can advertise your items FREE OF ChARgE in the Sol Times Email blancasalessoltimescom
experienced hGV class iii75 ton minibus licencesLooking for work Experienced
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CALL ChRiS TEL 693 559 595
work wanted
Beautician and or
hairdresser wanted
For a Busy salon in
mazarron call
611 611 858
35SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012wwwsoltimescom
ViewpointDear Mr Little Tiny GeckoI am so very sorry about your tail When I saw you clinging to the tiles above the
water line of the pool I knew that you being a gecko are quite at home on vertical and even upside down surfaces but swimming pools are subject to sudden tsunami-like surges especially when a human several thousand times your own size enters the pool and I was afraid that you might get washed inIt was for that reason that I suggested that
you step onto the proffered log and accept a lift on the log to a place of security from drowning I had not intended that you jump on the log run across my hand and jump into the waterAs you scampered across the surface of the
pool and back to your preferred spot on the wall you assured me that you were perfectly able to walk on water I fear you are mistaken ndash have you heard of that treacherous thing called
Surface Tension It makes water seem deceptively safe and solid to small geckos until it suddenly gives way and they plummet to the
b o t t o m never more to rise
As a great admirer of the Gecko race and their chosen diet of small insects I was extremely anxious that you should not suffer this terrible fate and for that reason I had to insist that you accept my offer of a lift on the log The terrible miscalculation that lead me to
nip your tail with the log is a mistake that will forever haunt my conscience My best effort of atonement was to catch your tail as it wriggled across the pool and put it near the pile of rocks that I believe to be your homeI fear that a tail lost once is a tail lost forever
but should you know of a good reconstructive surgeon I will be happy to bear the cost of a tail replacement operation When we eventually reached accord and I
placed you gently on the plant by the pool pump I could hardly bear the expression of reproach on your little face Believe me I felt your pain not to mention the embarrassment of only being three quarters of the gecko you once wereI hope you will accept this letter as a public
apology for my clumsiness and that you and many of your friends and family will continue to live in our garden and eat our flies for many years to come Yours with deepest apologies Josby Jos biggs
josbiggshotmailcouk
i am so Very sorry
in 2010 lance corporal Johno lee accumulated pound800 in lsquoillegal parkingrsquo fines which resulted in a visit from bailiffs to enforce collection lance corporal lee had received massive injuries whilst on patrol in afghanistan and had almost lost his life having been resuscitated twice in the rescue helicopter taking him to the field hospital
he was eventually repatriated to england where he received extensive medical treatment in an effort to save his leg but after eight operations the surgeons had no choice but to amputate
after an extended stay in hospital Johno was released and he was
determined to rebuild his shattered life and not unreasonably applied to the local authority - nottinghamshire county council - for a disabled parking permit his request was turned down on three occasions on the basis that he was young and could get better Yep thatrsquos what they said he had lost a leg but he could get better
under pressure from the barrage of adverse publicity the councilrsquos service director paul Mckay ordered a review of the case and the original decision was eventually overturned no doubt there were mutterings of lsquolessons learnedrsquo and the usual meaningless rhetoric
then last year in support of the charity pilgrim bandits Johno signed up to become the first amputee to cover a 100mile crossing of the sahara in five days the department of works and pensions got wind of it and informed him that if he succeeded then he could be stripped of his disability benefits and his mobility vehicle which he relies on every day
the justification for this according
to a dwp spokeswoman was because the disability living allowance benefits are designed for those who are unable to do things such as walking washing or dressing themselves and in view of Johno leersquos intended trek there was it seemed a certain logic to this
a certain logic that is if you ignore the extent of his injuries how he came by them in his countryrsquos service the fact that this will be one hell of an achievement if he makes it and the impact and example it will set for other disabled amputees and certain logic of course if you are a pen pushing jobs-worth moron - which seems to be part of the work description for certain officials in the civil service
Johnorsquos own reaction was more low key when he said lsquothere are people out there much worse than me irsquove survived so i will take it but so often - and i experienced this - when you actually return home you find not everyone is so supportiversquo
he was spot on thererecently prime Minister david
cameron told soldiers in afghanistan that britain lsquorespects and reveresrsquo by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom
prime Minister is not directly to blame for the karl boon fiasco i hope that he directly intervenes and makes damn sure that matters are put right in short order also heads of departments should be summoned and receive a tongue lashing from the pM but i doubt that will happen
these are not isolated cases and when such incidences occur here is what should happen -
a personal and abject apology should be delivered in person by the official responsible for such cold hearted idiocy ndash even if this means embarrassing ministers this should be done with the full power of the media present so that the person or persons responsible are named and shamed they should also receive official warnings from their employers - the british government
Just whorsquos side are they on
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channelled as it is through the valleys of the sierra alhamilla the light northerly breeze never caresses alqueria it leaves the village breathless in the searing cauldron of the alquerian valley this climatic anomaly is known locally as la sarteacuten the fryingpan several of the village boys demonstrated the suitability of the name by frying an egg on the bonnet of rodriquezrsquos white mercedes this was much to the annoyance of the mill owner and the delight of the village scamps the scallywags hastily dispersed as the ranting puffing rodriquez appeared
with temperatures in the mid-forties there was no relief from the oppressive heat Houses remained shuttered while air conditioning units whirred and rattled alqueria was too exhausted to squabble overheated dogs slept restlessly in whatever shade they could find panting tongues lolling the village was quiet calm holding its breath until evening the stillness of the day emphasised the smallest sound sending a slammed door or a dogrsquos bark resonating through the streets the brightness of the day hurt the eyes while cooking odours hung in the still air
inside the dwellings of alqueria a struggle to stay cool was being waged inside or out it was too hot to move too hot to talk even too hot to think this is just as well as the thinking process eludes most of alqueriarsquos inhabitants at the best of times the young men thought the answer lay in consuming vast quantities of cold lager the young ladies used the opportunity to wear their skimpiest outfits which caused the young men to drink even more lager the older and wiser stayed near the stone flagged ground floors inanimate and semi-conscious the affluent newcomers however splashed in their pools luxuriating in the cool chlorinated water
one group of youngsters enjoyed the air conditioning of an emergency ambulance after swimming in the riacuteo verde not only did they contract the usual foot fungus but also a strange puce tint to the skin which emitted a faint glow antonio poyato in
order to keep his precious remitroot crop irrigated diverted the Hill peoplersquos water supply all the taps ran dry and beer was drunk as an alternative
as the sun sets so alqueria begins to cool pigeons return to the rooftops and the canine population becomes animated in their evening search for food voices are heard in the streets as the village comes to life once more invigorated by their enforced inactivity the people of alqueria return to their belligerent selves with renewed determination
those who sacrifice themselves to keep us safe promising to shield wounded soldiers from welfare cuts and that they would not suffer financially as a result of welfare reforms Fine words but then fast forward to august 2012
sapper karl boon who lost a leg in a taliban rocket-propelled grenade attack in 2010 has been stripped of his pound54-a-week living allowance because lsquohe can now walk about 400 yards unaidedrsquo and according to the dwp is no longer disabled enough although karl himself has said that there are times when he is unable to even reach his own front door unfortunately he now has to wait ten months before he can apply again and it begs the question how many limbs must you lose in order to receive a disablement benefit
the welfare reforms were designed to discourage malingerers and to wheedle out cheats and fraudsters anyone with half a brain can see the difference between work shy con artists and ex-service men and women with devastating war injuries but apparently not at the dozy dwp
cameronrsquos sentiments and noble sounding assurances all seem a little hollow right now and although the
36 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
PaUSE for ThoUghTWhat a fantastic Summer of sport wersquove had with
such a spectacularly successful Olympics and now the Paralympics which promise if anything to be even more amazing I wonder how many younger and fitter than I have as a result felt inspired to start some form of training And I wonder too how many like me find themselves regretting not having worked harder at some sport when they had the opportunity For in my youth I was a fairly able half-miler but was never prepared to hurt myself nor spend more time or effort than was absolutely necessary in training - there always seemed better more frivolous things to do with my time So I and doubtless many others like me spent much of the Olympics reflecting on what might have been For unless the IOC were to include events for the lsquodecrepitsrsquo the lsquohas-beensrsquo and the lsquowell past itsrsquo no amount of training or determination could ever see me in contention for future medals
But actually it would seem that there really is a medal still available for the likes of me For in his letter to the Christians in Corinth St Paul likens the Christian life to that of an athlete preparing to compete in the games He points out that if unlike me in my youthful pretence at athletic prowess an athlete is serious in his ambition to win then he must work at his training and adhere rigorously to his diet to be in peak condition And he further explains that the prize for successful completion of the Christian marathon of life is no mere laurel crown but one that endures through eternity So here we are then all is not lost for us oldies though we do have a pretty serious regime of diet and training of prayer and lifestyle to attend to which if wersquore really serious could perhaps start in meeting the rest of the team at one of the available Churches in the area
Details of a number of English language churches are given in Sol Noticeboard for any who wish to Worship but further information about the anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
Duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the anglican chaplaincy of costa almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the
absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
FIRE THEN FLOOD - IS PESTILENcE NExTFreak weather events are becoming the norm Last Thursday
Turre and Mojacar were hammered by the tail end of a hurricane causing flooding and destruction We woke to find 23rsquos of the 3 acre property we rent under water Windows had blown in causing damage and loss and the pool had turned into a mud wrestling venue The pump house was drained of 15m of water before a new pump could be fitted to start the clean-up operation
Earlier this year the media showed storms and flooding cancelling out the British summer hurricanes are now battering the Caribbean and US The storms get stronger and more frequent affecting Europe as this is where the hurricanes come to fight their last as Michael Fish knows only too well In the east typhoons wreak havoc in Taiwan and China
Last week Spain announced that summer night time temperatures were the highest since records began Last winter was the driest ever winter in Spain with rainfall 90 lower two winters previously Spain had the wettest in 50 years The unusual is fast becoming usual
The American Meteorological Society previously denied Global Warming yet last week whilst Republicans were laughing at the subject at their annual conference the Society released a report saying that that Global Warming is happening and is man-made The maths is easy as 10 of the warmest years on record have occurred since 1997 Also global sea levels have risen 7 inches in the last 100 years
In the Arctic summer pack ice is at its lowest since records began 40 less sea is covered each summer than just 30 years ago a dangerous circle as snow and ice have an
lsquoalbedorsquo effect reflecting sunlight back into space Now sea water absorbs heat so melting more ice Factory emissions are blown over the Arctic releasing tiny specs of black soot these stick in the snow and absorb heat so melting the ice faster
Governments across the world meet at fancy conferences in glamorous destinations such as Kyoto Rio de Janeiro and Copenhagen achieving little or nothing whilst Joe and Joanne Public suffer flooding droughts and severe weather events Global Warming affects us all now and it will get worse and we must all do our bit to reduce re-use and recycle We canrsquot wait to be told what to do ndash we can change our own lifestyles as these different living and spending habits make businesses adapt to try and supply the products we are choosing
Buying bio diesel for instance is not only better for the environment but cheaper too Buying a bag for life at the supermarket and using it regularly will saves lots of plastic At the market we can weigh our fruit and vegetables and put it in one bag rather than many Buying organic lessens the need for artificial fertilizers and pesticides
Shops love to offer a plastic bag for the smallest item ndash just say no Buying local saves food miles growing food even better using the town springfuente for drinking water saves resources too Whilst waiting in the car to collect someone turn the engine off Open the car window instead of using the air con Sort out domestic refuse and recycle it
In the developed world waste and apathy are common and yet our common sense ingenuity and a love for our fellow inhabitants can help save this world for future generations
Initially when you bought your shiny new laptop desktop hellip Were you constantly being annoyed by the nag screen which told you to make system backup disks My guess would be ldquoYesrdquo Did you follow the instructions and create several CDrsquos or DVDrsquos with labels on them for ldquoJust In Caserdquo If you have said ldquoYesrdquo to the previous question Well Done Thank your for taking an interest in my column but now turn the page and read something else instead If the answer was anything else I would consider making my backup image NOW
The absolute fact is there will be at some time in our lives a catastrophic systems failure whereby the system will refuse to even start and hang there impotently How can this happen as Windows is a relatively robust Operating System (OS) The usual suspects are Viruses Malware ldquowear and tearrdquo power surges or outages
So now imagine the worst possible case scenario ndash a total systems failure Once the initial terror of losing everything has passed you remember following my advice and making a complete backup of your valuable document with weekly updates You start to feel better BUT your computer is still euro1000 of inert steel and exotic compounds
What are you going to do That is easy Spend the next week or four buying and installing a copy of your OS (euro110 to euro200) finding all the drivers for your specific machine and install them and
finally obtaining all the programs that were on it (euro0 ndash too much) Before I knew better it would take three (3) days with the OS drivers and programs to hand to completely rebuild my computer
If you had made the system image when suggested it should take you between 20 minutes and 1 hour to complete the same task at euro0 (+ cost of CDrsquos DVDrsquos) and all you have to do is change the CDrsquos DVDrsquos when asked AND it would be clean and ready to go
What will you need 1 memory stick (1Gb or larger) or CD for creating a startup disk a small stack of DVDrsquos or an External Hard Drive
You might still be lucky and have buried in the menu an option to create these system images If you have XP (I still do) but no floppy disk drive (I donrsquot) DONrsquoT use the backup options A floppy disk is needed for booting the system Try ldquoEaseUS Todo Backup Free 50 ldquo instead
A COUPLE OF TIPS
Firstly ensure your BIOS is changed to allow booting from either the cd or memory stick
Secondly the local Computer club is having an open day on Friday 5th October at ldquoBar Rumoresrdquo from 10am
Finally I am available to assist with all matters on computers and can be contacted on 689 892 745 or canducomputinghotmailcouk
For further information or advice on computing contact Trevor on canducomputinghotmailcouk
the aftermath of the storm
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This week we were at Vistabella we played our normal format of individual stableford Also some pairs managed to play their round of the knockout which is being managed by Johnny Pedersen A shield is up for grabs to the winner of this tournament Conditions were good on the course as usual
Results were as follows-
Gold category
1st - Derek Briggs 34pts
2nd - Colin Pepperday 31pts
Best front nine - John Saunders 17pts
Best back nine - Graham Phillip 18pts
Nearest the pin - Steve Ashurst
Longest drive - Dave
Harwood
Silver category
1st - Dave Bishop 36pts
2nd - Barry wood 30pts
Best front nine - Phil Bowditch 13pts(cb)
Best back nine - Graham Butterworth 15pts
Nearest the pin - None
Longest drive - Dave whittington
No winners of the 2 ball money this week
Our next society game will be at Altorreal on 13th September first tee time at 1015am Please be at the course one hour before start time
New members and or guests always welcome please contact Tony on 966 785 781 or Steve on 966 637 449
La Peraleja - 290812It may be a bit hot for golf
but hey itrsquos Wednesday and what else would we be doing So off we went down to La Paraleja for the first time this year and the conditions were quite good with tees and greens being excellent The staff are extremely helpful and always friendly
Despite the heat 35 members and guests went down to Murcia to play in a Stableford all well armed with drinks of various concoctions to ward off heat exhaustion so playing under these extreme conditions the scores were very good There were three ladies playing which is unusual and one of them had a broken toe but this did not stop her from scoring 36 points well done Margaret
One tale related in the bar later was that if your tee goes behind you then it must be a good shot but there is always an exception to the rule as was demonstrated on one tee one shot did go a long way down the middle with the tee falling behind but the next tee shot went up in the air and landed only 50 metres ahead and still the tee landed behind work that out The scores on the day were
Golf Division 1st Padraig OrsquoBrien 38pts 2nd Peter Morris 36pts and 3rd Brian
Coultate 31pts
Silver Division 1st John B Henderson 32pts 2nd John Feathestone 29pts and 3rd Stan Earl 27pts
Bronze Division 1st Andy Hadgraft 39pts 2nd Margaret OrsquoBrien 36pts and 3rd Chris Nield 31pts
NTPs Hole 2 Brian Coultate hole 8 in 2 shots Peter Morris hole 13 in 3 shots Carl Peden hole 16 Chris Nield
2s club was shared between Carl Peden Stan Earl David wightman Peter Savidge and Padraig OrsquoBrien
Best Guest John Clark 40pts
The popular Free Game Draw was won by Darren Barker and the Free Draw kindly donated by The Tavern was not won so will be rolled over to the next meeting
Our next outings are to El Plantio on the 12 September and Roda on the 26th September For further information go to our website httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
Gail Coultate
Society Correspondent
Lo Crispin Golf Society
httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
The Members Golf Society Match Report for villaMartin 29th August 2012
Yet another scorching hot day greeted the 24 Members and 3 guests to the excellent track of villaMartin It is hard to understand why this course has an unsavoury reputation and it can only be assumed that those that give it the bad rap arenrsquot golfers or are living 10 years in the past The fairways are excellent and the greens were even better than excellent
The excellence of the course was obviously supported by some of the scores that came in today with 3 breaking Par one achieving Par and others just one or two points over their handicaps The MatchHandicap Secretary better known as the ldquoLaughing Assassinrdquo has had a field day with cutting of handicaps
The prizes today were once again donated by The Chuckle Brothers (John Eyre and Colin Marsden) and the Nearest to the Pins prizes were donated by Peter (I wanna be in the Gold category) Wells A very very big thank you to you all your support to the Society is tremendous
The spoils in the Silver Division today went to Mick Kennedy in 3rd place with 34 points and how nice it
was to see the lsquoold stagerrsquo himself Peter mason take 2nd spot with 36 points and the winner of the Silver was Ian ldquoSharkierdquo Parkinson with an excellent 38 points
The Gold Division 3rd place went to the Society Captain Alan Rickers with 35 points Theo Boelhouwer came in 2nd place with what normally would be the winning score of 38 points but was upstaged by his Match play partner Steve Higgins who had the best score of the day with 41 points
The Best visitor award went to J Lozano
Our next match is on 5th September 2012 at La Finca and if anyone fancies a game with us just book in on our website at wwwtmgsorg or call the Match Secretary on 966 719 604
We also will be starting our Monday games on 10th September 2012 at villaMartin Again check the website for further information and please feel free to join us
Gold Category winners L ndash R ldquoFlying Dutchmanrdquo Theo Boelhouwer Steve ldquoElvisrdquo Higgins and Captain Alan Rickers
After last weeks initial start to back to training ready for the new season it is back to the Miguel University to start training at the home ground Last week brought a bit of a shock to the system to a few of the players after the 2 month summer break not like 2 weeks in the UK if you are lucky
The training from now on is on Tuesday and Thursday at 2000 with the juniors coming back when they have started back at school Everyone is looking forward to getting back to some real rugby training and not
just the fitness side like last and getting stuck in to the rucking and mauling It will also be very interesting to see how the Spanish refs interpret the new laws as well after seeing the pros even falling foul of them at the weekend with the 5 second rule at the ruck etc
This coming weekend we will be televising all live rugby matches for the new season at the rugby bar in Rojales The Steakhouse used to be Tylers Bar Pro 12 on Friday at 2000 Cardiff Blues v Edinburgh followed by the 4 Nations at 1200
on Saturday with Australia v South Africa and Aviva Premiership on Sunday at 1530 Saints v Exeter Chiefs so come along to the only designated rugby bar in the area and join the Costa Blanca Rugby Supporters Club as well
I am back at the Moncayo Market on Saturdayrsquos with all of the rugby branded gear and clubinternational shirts etc so see you down there as well and get your playing gear before the season starts from 0900 to 1330
So if you are interested
dig out those rugby boots and come along and see for yourself what it is like New players are always welcome no matter what age or skill level you are
If you would like more information about what is going on in the club you can contact the club by phoning myself Garry on 692 767 242 and for the juniors contact Oscar on 600 871 606 (Spanish)
So come along and join in the fun at a club with a great friendly atmosphere
the members Golf society
fairwayZ Golf society
lo crispin Golf society
itV orihuela rfc traininG back to normal
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Murphyrsquos on Park Golf Society at Campoamor August 2012
For the first months meeting 16 players headed for the established course at Campoamor
Unfortunately we were charged euro25 per person more than the agreed price which we were told was due to tax reason even though the new taxes donrsquot take effect until 010912 and then we discovered that the greens were in poor condition and as a result of these events it will be some time before we return to this courseThe winners on the day were as follows Category 11st Noel Dempsey - 34 points2nd George McIntyre - 27
pointsCategory 21st Barney Hickey - 26 points2nd Billy Davidson ndash 26 pointsBest Guest - John Fogerty ndash 32 points
Nearest the Pins ndash Pearse McMurray and Mike Dolan
After the game we returned to Murphyrsquos on the Park for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Janet and Hilary
The next society meeting venue is Captains Day an Alenda on 270912 and new members and guests are welcome
Call Tony Conwell on 644312696 or better still call in the bar which is in Calle San Policarpo near Park of Nations in Torrevieja
Report by Tony Conwell
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at Las Colinas 30th August 2012
For this monthrsquos meeting a group of 33 players visited the established course at Las Colinas taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good condition but due to hollow tining we had to play the back nine holes twice BUT to make things interesting we played the second circuit from the BLACK COMPETITION TEES which made scoring difficult on the day
There were some good scores on the day with the winners as follows1st ndash Gavin Parke - 36 points2nd ndash Dave Mason - 35 points3rd ndash Mike Probert - 32 points4th ndash Ian Allison ndash 32 points5th ndash Julie Blinston ndash 31
points
Best Front 9 ndash D Bensley - 20 points
Best Back 9 ndash J Coffman - 16 points
Nearest Pins ndash M Probert (3)Gavin Parke (2) and Dave Mason
After the game we returned to the Lo Marabu which is located at Dona Pepa Quesada for a welcome meal prepared by the bar and the prize presentation
Our next official society meeting is at La Peraleja on 27th September 2012 and we also have an interim game at Bonalba on 13th September 2012
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at La Finca August 2012
For the first months meeting a small group of golfers headed for the established course at La Finca taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good conditionThe winners on the day were as follows1st Stevie Dunn ndash 39 points2nd S Floody ndash 28 points3rd George watts ndash 26 pointsNearest the Pin - GuestLongest Drive ndash George watts
Stevie watts has had his
handicap adjusted from 24 to 21 based on the above excellent performance
After the game we returned to the Hideaway bar which is based at Via Park II Playa Flamenca for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Terri and Mark
The next society meeting venue is to be held at Villamartin on 9th September 2012 and new members and guests are welcome
Alternatively call Terri Hudson on 603181436 or better still call in the bar
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
hideaway Golf society
lo marabu Golf society
murphyrsquos on park Golf society
TUESDAY 28TH AUGUSTTHE RAY BATTISTR
MEMORIAL TROPHYToday was the Second
anniversary of the Ray Battiste Memorial Trophy which was held at his favourite course ALENDA which was in immaculate condition with lovely holding greens It has to be the best course in the area at the present time we had a very good turn out and some very good scores to honour Raywinning the Trophy and First place in Category Two with a score of 37 points on count back from Geoff Wild ( hard luck Geoff ) was Malcolm woods Congratulations In third place was Mick Hithersay on Count back with 35 points
In Category One First place was taken by Rodney Smith with a score of 36 points Second was Les Yates with
35 points and Ivie Davies was 3rd with 34 points Dave Jones took the Nearest the Pin on Holes 3 amp 5 with Ron Chambers on Hole 16 John Trailor won the Longest Drive with D Jones the best Guest with 36 pointsTuesday 11th September we will be back at our home course Vistabella Tee off 0900am Be at the course for 0830am
After the game we returned to the St Jamesrsquos Gate pub for the presentation and refreshments kindly supplied by Sonia with our thanks Anyone who would like to join our small Society or would just like a game whilst on holiday give Ron a ring on 678-849-142
Photo- Malcolm woods being presented with the Trophy by Rocket Ron
st Jamesrsquos Gate Gs RODS AND REELS This week was the last
week before the new season commences and the club held an open match on a local water Although still very muddy on the water line overall the venue fished well As can be seen from the results varying methods were used and all worked pretty well
Top rods on the day1st Terry (Swing Eacutem)
Screen fishing the whip using maggot for bleak then changing to the feeder using corn with 1650 kilo s
2nd Lenny (Excultural Attachee) Bolton fishing the feeder using pellet with 1324 kilo s
3rd Bill (The Master) Reade fishing the waggler using pellet with 1134 kilo s
NOTEClub subs have to be paid
prior to the AGM on the 30092012 Failure to do so will mean the joining fee will have to be paid again
PLEASE NOTE The club has some
vacancies at present if you are interested in joining please contact Derek Swann on 966 729 293 or 603 535 771
ABBEY ANGLING RESULTSSupplied by Terry ScreenThe 2nd round of the winter
League was fished this week on the 28th August
with the water now going down it is leaving over a metre and half of soft gungy mud making access to the waters edge messy and quite difficult
with no wind on the water the fish were reluctant to feed everyone was praying
for the wind to get up and right on queue at 115pm the wind started to blow with a vengeance which prompted the fish to start to feed but the weights were not great
1st Dave (Yours Truly) Hoare with 7360kg fishing the pole using corn and the whip for bleak using maggot
2nd Alan (The Chairman) Reid with 6280kg fishing the feeder using corn
3rd Alan (The Emperor) Roscoe with 6100kg also fishing the feeder using corn
All details are available on our website wwwabbeyanglingcom or from the Match Secretary Terry Screen on 965 328 368 also anyone needing pole or rod repairs can contact me on the above number
ANGLERS TOGETHERThe objective of Anglers
Together has been reached ( which was to introduce anglers to each other ) Now that newcomers to Spain are few and far between we have decided that monthly meetings are serving no useful purpose and the friendships that have been made over the past 4 years are now firmly established
we will continue to provide information through our email address if contacted but there will be no membership renewals in May
Thanks to all past members for their support
Email anglerstogetherhotmailcom
TIGHT LINESDAvE HOARE
maGGots end
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week
Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3
- Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9
- Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen
Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart
Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith H
cap 9 score 50 Next week Tuesday
4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
el plantio 2 Golf society
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Last Sunday Torry played their first home game of the season at the vicente Garcia against near neighbours Crevillente who included in their side ex-Torry players Dani Meseguer Tremino Micro and most notably Carrasco Torry entered the game buoyed by their 3-1 victory at CD Acero in their first game of the season while Crevillente had shared the spoils in a thrilling 3-3 draw at home against Novelda
Torry were without ex-Crevillente marksman Gasch who was out through injury Torry have been trying to sign another forward to supplement their attacking options and thought they had got their man in the shape of much travelled burly striker Bauti but he had a change of mind I hope they are still looking because I think there are still plenty of strikers around looking for a club
The Torry line up was Manolo Vicente Boix Pedro Loacutepez Jorge Rafa Dani (Abel min 78) Burguillos Luis Carlos (Josemi min 68) Inarejos Ernesto and Joseacute Manuel (Manu Amores min 45)
On a warm sunny early evening the game kicked off in front of a decent crowd of around the 600 mark including quite a few holidaymakers keen for a bit of live football action Torry started like a train and in the first 20 minutes carved open Crevillente time and time again but only had a single goal on the electronic scoreboard to show for their efforts This was scored in the 16th minute by Jorge from a downward header
from a free-kick by Ernesto Leading up to this Rafa had hit the post from a curling effort inside the box from a corner and their keeper had been called into action to make a number of good saves
After 20 minutes Burguillos played Inarejos in and he lifted the ball past his man in the area who handled the ball and a penalty was awarded Up stepped Ernesto to curl his spot-kick towards the right hand corner of the net Their keeper went the right way and pulled off a brilliant save palming the ball wide for a corner After this Torry started to lose their momentum after their whirlwind start and Crevillente started to get back into the game After 41 minutes the Crevillente right-back got his marching orders for a second bookable offence after again body checking Inarejos
Just before the break Ernesto clipped the crossbar from a free-kick just outside the box Torry made one change at half-time taking off Jose Manuel who had sustained a head injury in the first-half and brought on Manu Amores After 51 minutes the numerical advantage that Torry had enjoyed was no more when Rafa was dismissed for a second bookable offence The game was now pretty even and both sides created half-chances which they didnrsquot take until after 61 minutes Ernesto beat their keeper from long range with a dipping shot to make it 2-0 to Torry After 70 minutes Crevillente pulled one back when Carrasco prodded home a loose ball from a corner from close range
to set up a nervous last 20 minutes for the Torry fans
The momentum was now with Crevillente and a guilt edged chance fell to the opposition 2 minutes later when one of their forwards headed wide from only 2 yards out After 83 minutes a Crevillente defender received a straight red for hacking down Burguillos And it was now 10 against 9 Towards the end Torry were awarded another penalty after a Manu Amores pass inside the box was deliberately hand-balled Inarejos stepped up to take it this time but his shot towards the bottom left hand corner lacked any real power and their keeper pulled off another great save
The final whistle went with Torry victorious winning another 3 points which has taken them to the top of the table and would you believe 2 points clear after only 2 games For Torry bookings were received by Inarejos Jorge vicente and Pedro
The matchball was sponsored by the Torry Army and a re-introduced matchday programme produced by the football club was on sale which provided a good pre-match read
Torry are away to Novelda next Sunday If you want to go and watch the game the Torry Army have booked a coach Pop into the Torry Army office in San Luis or ring Pat on 966 786 352 or 688 698 894 to book a seat
Darrylldinho following his adopted team in Spain get off to the perfect start
Tuesday 25th saw us back at Font del Llop due to a high noon change from El Plantio due to hollow tinning 20 hours earlier Our thanks to Font del Llop for getting us out to play at the last moment
very warm day and not sure if we would have managed without buggies but did find the course in very good condition except for some hollow tinning taking place on some of the greens on the back 9
Results on the day for our normal Stableford Competition saw in Category 1
1st Spence Andrews with 35 points not sure how he
did it because he only flew in the night previous and had not had time to adjust from the rain of the UK to the heat we are experiencing here at the moment 2nd Paul Hurrell 33 points 3rd Roy Middleton 31
Category 2 1st Peter Kerr 34 points 2ndBrian Coombes 33 and 3rdBradley Kerr 30
Nearest the Pins Hole 8 Paul Hurrell Hole 17 Alan Darby No body managed the 12th and the longest drive on hole 18 went to vic Souter However it should be mentioned that Paul Hurrell with his new driver was within probably 15 mtrs of the waterrsquos edge but not on the fairway sorry Paul must
try harderAfter the game we returned
to El Raso Restaurant for the results and a little Tapas many thanks to MarioKaty and Staff for looking after us
Our next games are La Torre on Tuesday 14thSeptember for a 10am 1sttee time and then we have our big day at El Plantio on the 3rdOctober for a shot gun start for the par 3 course at 9am followed by an 18 hole Stableford Competition starting at 11am
For more information on our Club call David Winder on 626 774 157 or email him at
davidwindertorregolfgmailcom Our picture for the winners and some guests taken after our game at El Raso Restaurant
we would also wish to remind all that the football season with CD MONTESINOS kicks off on Sunday 16thSeptember at 1800 hours with a home game at the CDMontesinos Olympic Stadium
Cup Tournament semi-finals by Sue Ward
what a fantastic week it was for petanca on the Orihuela Costa
The weather may be hot and humid but the petanca players had to keep their cool and play their socks off (what are socks) to win a place in the finals of the Summer League Cup Tournament
If anyone wanted to know why the summer league was dubbed lsquothe friendly gamesrsquo then they only had to be at the 2 semi-finals that took place this week They were played with good humour amusing banter and willing spirits
First to play on Monday were Laguna Vista Diablos vs Peacocks1 All was level after the 4 triples leaving all to play for in the deciding doubles Nervous tension began to creep in to both sides both teams dropping points however Laguna Vista Diablos managed to scrape through with a 4 - 3 win In true petanca spirit both teams descended upon the bar afterwards A very good end to a very good evening A woollen doll was presented by Peacocks to Laguna Vista Diablos to be played for every time these 2 teams meet
wednesday saw the other nail biting thrilling semi at Via park 2 between Los Bandidos and Amapolas
These 2 teams last met only 2 weeks ago in the league and Amapolas had a comfortable 6 - 1 win would tonight be any different Oh Yes
After the closely fought triples Amapolas were 3 - 1 up then came the 3 doubles and Los bandidos won the 1st 13 - 4 and then the 2nd 13 - 3 the gap had closed so the result rested on the last doubles match
It was 2100 hrs the street lights were on darkness had fallen the coche was barely visible but still the 2 pairs played on surrounded by hordes of excited spectators and a score of 12 - 12 Both sides took the lead and then lost it Unfortunately there had to be a winner and the cookie didnrsquot crumble Los bandidosrsquos way their last ball just - only just - failing to reach its target Amapolas won 4 games to 3 well done to them
The overwhelming consenus was that the 5 games were well worthy of a grand final let alone a semi
The final will be played on Wednesday 26th September 2012 at Restaurant El Altos de Dolores where it is hoped that all summer league players will attend Good luck to both teams
Sue ward
fc torreVieJa ndash torry Go top of the leaGue
torreGolfeu at font del llop
casa manuel summer petanca leaGue
el plantio 2 Golf society
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3 - Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9 - Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith Hcap 9 score 50
Next week Tuesday 4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
40 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012
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refusing medical attention to foreigners lsquocriminal offencersquo
The worldrsquos largest tomato fight saw 40000 people painting the town red - literally - in Buntildeol (Valencia) last week
As is the case every August for the last 67 years trucks carrying over 120 tonnes of ripe tomatoes unloaded their cargo in the town whilst tourists
and residents waited for the firework to go off to signal the start of the internationally-renowned fiesta
the TomatinaParticipants cannot start throwing tomatoes until the rocket is launched
and have to stop once the second signal is given with another firework an hour later
This is one of the lsquofive golden rulesrsquo of the fiesta which includes lsquono ripping off or throwing T-shirtsrsquoOld hands at the Tomatina knew to
wear goggles to avoid being suddenly blinded by a squashed tomato and to
wear T-shirts that they would not expect to put on again
Some very creative participants had hollowed out watermelons and used these as helmets
Others started out wearing fancy dress - costumes included pink rabbits Samurai fighters chefs with tall white hats karate fighters and Spanish traditional garb
Around 4000 young people came from Japan for the fiesta and Japanese reporters covered the event
Thousands more came from China South korea Australia Argentina Brazil Latvia Germany and France
By the end of the tomato fight as is always the case the streets looked like a massacre had occurred - they were literally flooded with bright red juice
The tomato pulp lsquoriverrsquo is usually deep enough that visitors can actually swim down the street as shown by the girl in the photograph
Portable showers are always set up so everyone can rinse off the tomato pulp although some opted to strip off and jump in the nearby river
In the lead-up to the big fight - which has always happened on the last Wednesday in August since 1945 - live music concerts discos parties and parades went on for several days until dawn
The Tomatina which came about during a protest when a group of young lads began hurling fruit and veg at market stallholders has been officially recognised as a Festival of International Tourist Interest for the last 10 years
TomaTiNa TUrNS
bUntildeol rED
PHO
TOS A
LBERTO SA
IZ_A
P
baNco cam To axE 1773 jobS
aS orDErED by EUroPEaN commiSSioNsaBadell Bank Has
announced tHat 1773 joBs will go mostly
staff from tHe cam BankA total of 441 redundancies will
affect its affiliate groupsThe European Commission has
ordered the CAM bank recently acquired by Banco Sabadell to axe 2231 jobs in exchange for its adjudication of the entity the only way it can be saved
Since there have recently been 128 redundancies another 1773 will have to be made
Banco Sabadell says it will try to soften the impact with transfers and early retirement of employees where possible but has not yet been able to give full details
All the job cuts will affect what is now called Banco CAM with 1332 of these in branches and of this total 329 in central offices and call centres
The EC also ordered Banco CAM to close 450 branches of which 360 have yet to shut down
Sabadell has pledged to keep all jobs in the province of Alicante and to maintain the 111 early-retiree names on the payroll
In these cases the staff had their hours cut and are claiming the corresponding portion of their retirement pension with the salary for their reduced hours paid until they reach State retirement age
Although they no longer work for the company they are still on the payroll and receiving the shortfall in their pensions that matches the hours they are recorded as working
Around 603 employees of Banco CAM who are aged 55 and over may be given early retirement although their social security contributions will only be paid until they are 61
Unions have criticised this since in similar situations the social security cover is until age 64 but Sabadell says they are only now allowed to do so until the age of 61 by law because of the governmentrsquos labour reform
Other staff may be offered jobs in Banco Sabadell branches where these are available although it could mean moving house
Further meetings will be held on a daily basis and the redundancy notice will become official next week
Doctors in the Valencia region say they may face criminal proceedings and possibly jail if they adhere to the health ministryrsquos instructions to cease to treat foreigners who do not lsquoqualifyrsquo
The Spanish Penal Code means that refusal to assist a person whose life or health is in danger is a crime and applies not only to medics but also to the general public
This is in addition to all medical professionalsrsquo code of ethics
A total of 140 doctors in the Comunidad Valenciana of which 31 are in the province of Alicante have lodged a conscientious objection and say they will continue treating their existing patients whether or not they have residence rights jobs or are
lsquoin the systemrsquoFrom Saturday September 1 the Royal
Decree ndash the equivalent of a bill of law ndash number 162012 will come into force meaning all non-EU foreigners who do not have an up-to-date visa or residence permit ndash which will include those who have lost their jobs ndash or EU foreigners with no social security cover due to being early retirees not working and not on the dole or any kind of sick or maternity pension ndash will no longer be entitled to free healthcare on the State
Doctors have asked whether this means that they will have to start treating these people outside office hours from Saturday onwards or whether it means that from September 1 terminally-ill patients can no longer be visited at home
maDriD mETro craSh lEavES 18 hUrT
18 people were injured today when a train on the Madrid underground bumped the platform at the end of the line emergency services report
The accident occurred at 1925hrs when the driver failed to stop in time as he was coming into the terminal at Priacutencipe Piacuteo station the limit of the Oacutepera-Priacutencipe Piacuteo line
Nine of the injured passengers have been taken to nearby health centres for a check-up and six of those have been taken to Hospital Cliacutenico and another three to Hospital la Concepcioacuten
The other nine were attended to by ambulance at the scene and two of these have been taken to the 12 de Octubre hospital in the city
None of the passengers is said to be seriously hurt and although firefighters rushed to the scene of the accident they did not have to intervene
This is the second time in August that a crash in similar circumstances has been reported on the Madrid metro
Sport
6 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
news flashLUFTHANSA CABIN
CREW BEGIN STRIkE
The union representing cabin staff at the German airline Lufthansa has started planned strike action at Frankfurt
airport------------------------
ABRAMOVICH WINS Uk COURT
BATTLEChelsea owner Roman Abramovich wins pound3bn breach of trust and contract case brought by exiled Russian oligarch Boris Berezovsky at London
court------------------------JULIAN ASSANGE PREDICTS lsquoUP TO A yEARrsquo OF LIVING
IN EMBASSyJulian Assange has predicted that he will remain inside an embassy in London for ldquosix to 12 monthsrdquo The Wikileaks founder is in Ecuadorrsquos embassy fighting extradition to Sweden over sexual
assault claims------------------------
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UNIVERSITy STUDENTS FEAR DEPORTATION
More than 2000 students potentially face removal after a university had its licence to teach and recruit students from outside the EU
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hUgE WilDfirE rEachES marbElla iN SoUThErN SPaiNA huge wildfire is approaching the wealthy resort of
Marbella on Spainrsquos Costa del Sol where the authorities have evacuated thousands of people
Flames reached the Elviria area on the edge of Marbella early on Friday
About 1000 people have been evacuated from the edge of Marbella about 3300 from Ojen and others from a camp site at Alpujata Spanish media report
They include at least 300 British expats sent to evacuation centres the Uk embassy told the BBC
Marbella is famous for its up-market hotels and villas - it is a favourite haunt of wealthy foreigners
Overnight the fire spread rapidly through a 12km (eight-mile) coastal strip not far from holiday resorts
Two people have suffered serious burns and some homes have been engulfed by the fire
The Costa del Sol is one of Spainrsquos most popular holiday destinations and home to a large British expatriate community
The British embassy says it is working closely with the Spanish authorities and consular staff have been deployed to assist those affected
Much of Spainrsquos countryside was left tinder-dry this summer by a prolonged heatwave There have been major wildfires in northern Catalonia - near the Pyrenees - and on La Gomera in the Canary Islands
The wind speed has dropped since Thursday and the air is more humid so there are hopes that the Costa del Sol blaze
can be contained soon
More than 250 firefighters are battling the fire helped by 17 aircraft dropping water to douse it Spainrsquos El Pais news website says
The fire started on Thursday afternoon in the Sierra Negra area of Coin near Malaga
and has now affected an area of some 1000 hectares (2471 acres)
Part of the AP-7 highway was cut temporarily but other roads are unaffected It is not yet clear how many homes have been damaged or destroyed
Four regional health authorities take a stand against ana Matoacutersquos lsquobackward-Moving policiesrsquo Regional health authorities in four
of Spainrsquos autonomous states have boycotted a summit in Valladolid in protest over the central governmentrsquos lsquobackward-movingrsquo policies
From Saturday September 1 an estimated 153000 foreign and Spanish patients will lose their entitlement to healthcare on the State because they are not lsquopaying into the systemrsquo through being unable to find work
This is in order to save the heath service 500 million euros but doctors insist that it goes against the Spanish Constitution and flouts several laws
And over 400 types of medication will no longer be funded by the ministry of health led by Ana Matoacute meaning those who use them will have to pay full price
Contributions to prescriptions have increased for everyone depending
upon income and pensioners now have to pay 10 per cent of the non-prescription cost of medication rather than as until recently receiving them free of charge
She called an informal summit meeting yesterday of regional health ministers but those of Andaluciacutea Asturias the Canary Islands and the Basque Country did not attend
They have put together a joint written manifesto condemning what they consider as lsquobackward-movingrsquo policies and calling for lsquodialoguersquo between the central government and medical institutions
The manifesto also calls for Matoacute to lsquorespect the decision-making powersrsquo of Spainrsquos 17 federal communities since they consider that the contributions made by these may in fact increase quality and efficiency in the health service
It adds that no economic policies
should lsquoimpose a social and financial model based upon restricting fundamental and basic rightsrsquo such as healthcare nor involve privatising any aspect of it
And lsquoloss of principles of equity cohesion and fairnessrsquo could cause the lsquosocial political and professional supportrsquo of the current health service to lsquocrackrsquo
Doctors consider they could be guilty of the criminal offence of omitting to provide assistance if they do not treat immigrants without visas or foreigners and Spaniards who do not pay Social Security
They also consider that not treating certain infectious or contagious conditions - everything ranging from the common cold or influenza to tuberculosis Legionnairersquos disease or HIV - may spark public alarm and outcry as diseases spread out of control
Ten people have been arrested after a massive group of people decided to occupy a branch of La Caixa bank in El Puerto de Santa Mariacutea (Caacutediz) last Tuesday They are part of the Andaluciacutea workersrsquo union (Sindicato Andaluz de Trabajadores or SAT) who staged a supermarket sweep in Mercadona and Carrefour in Eacutecija (Sevilla) and Arcos de la Frontera (Caacutediz) earlier this month filling up trolleys with staple foodstuffs to give to residents with no income
Those who escaped arrest ndash several hundred of them ndash say they will arrange a peaceful demonstration outside the townrsquos National Police station SATrsquos spokesman Diego Cantildeamero says all protests are peaceful and there will be no violence
Staff at the occupied bank said the manager did not make any attempt at resistance and that the demonstrators were treated lsquoexquisitelyrsquo
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spanisH drivers Hit By lsquocouncil stealtH taxrsquo
indeBted town councils across spain are targeting motorists in a Bid to raise revenue mucH to tHe
disgust of disgruntled residentsRemoval of free parking zones and
an increase in fines for minor traffic infractions have all dubbed ldquotaxation by stealthrdquo by protest groups according to a report in this weeks Telegraph
The latest measures to be unveiled in towns and cities across the north-eastern region of Catalonia include the removal of free parking bays The biggest outcry has been in Tarragona a city south of Barcelona where since the start of July the council has re-allocated 3700 parking spaces forcing residents to pay for parking where they could previously leave their car for free
ldquoItrsquos a blatant attempt by city authorities to raise revenuerdquo said Amanda Casas a spokesman for Plataforma Stop Parquiacutemetres a local protest group formed to fight against the installation of more parking meters ldquoAnd the underhand way they are going about it is shamefulrdquo she said
The citizens have mounted a campaign boycotting the blue zone lsquopay and displayrsquo areas and painting over the lines
The council which insists the measure is ldquopart of an effort to improve traffic flow in the cityrdquo and not to generate revenue reported that the backlash has already resulted in widespread vandalism of ticketing machines costing an estimated euro18000 so far and extra police have been called in to tackle the problem
Similar measures introduced in resorts across the coast including popular holiday destinations of Lloret de Mar and Blanes have created similar outrage A recent report estimated that more than half of Spainrsquos 8116 town councils were indebted to the point of bankruptcy as they struggle to pay the bill for vast overspending when credit was cheap during Spainrsquos boom years
Motorists are also complaining of the increase in traffic fines for
speeding and other infractions insisting that revenue collection is the main objective rather than safety concerns
Organisations representing motorists argue that radar speed traps and unmarked mobile Civil Guard units are increasingly placed not in accident black spots or where speed is a risk factor but in areas most likely to generate fines
One Madrid driver complained that she had been fined for not turning on headlights when driving through a short and well lit tunnel through the capital ldquoIt was surely an easy way to generate euro60 and nothing to do with any risk posedrdquo she said
But itrsquos not just motorists who are feeling targeted
In Madrid Metro passengers are bracing themselves for yet another hike in prices as the city hall announced an increase of two per cent on the cost of a monthly ticket raising it from euro5130 to euro5220 from September 1
This follows an increase of 11pc by Madridrsquos transport network four months ago The cost of the fare to the airport has more than doubled in a year to 5 euros for a ticket from the centre to Barajas terminals
It has also cut the number of entrances to the Madrid metro stations in a bid to save costs closing access points at some of the capitals busiest stations ldquoWe are paying more for services and yet getting lessrdquo one passenger commented as she struggled with shopping bags outside the now closed entrance at Rios Rosas station complaining that the alternative station access point is a three minute walk away across two busy roads
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SeptemberthurSday 6th September at The Arches Los Alcazares ndash Late Summer Fayre Ziggyrsquos fashion show entertainment and stalls Starts at 1pm
tueSday 11th September charity market at La Zona Bar Los Alcazares 10am - 1pm
tueSday 18th September General meeting at Las Claras 12 noon
Friday 28th September Friendship Group ndash Chicken Scratch At Cafeacute Golf San Javier at 12 for 1230
OctOberFriday 5th OctOber Night at the Proms Puerto 3 restaurant Los Alcazares 730pm euro11 including supper with wine
tueSday 9th OctOber charity market at La Zona Bar Los Alcazares 10am - 1pm
Saturday 13th OctOber Night of the Proms at Lo Monte hotel Pilar de la Horadada starting at 730 pm euro7 bring your own food and drink but bar and food available if required
tueSday 16th OctOber General meeting at Las Claras 12 noon
Friday 26th OctOber Friendship Group ndash Crown Jewels at The Arches Los Alcazares at 12 for 1230
NOvemberWedNeSday 7th NOvember ndash Elainersquos Quiz with a Difference at Olympia Restaurant Mil Palmeras at 7 pm euro11 which includes chicken and chips
tueSday 13th NOvember charity market at La Zona Bar Los Alcazares 10am -1pm
tueSday 20th NOvember General meeting at Las Claras 12 noon
Friday 30th NOvember - menu del dia at Puerto 3 Los Alcazares Christmas lunch for the Friendship Group 1pm
ticketS available FrOm JOaN mitchell 868 185 685 Or 678 135 467 JaNice clark ON 968 134 355 Or the OFFice 968 570 059
help murcia mar menor forthcominG eVents
Please come and support SpiritualMurciarsquos next Coffee Morning on 21st September at 11am It is being hosted by The Circle of Potential a thursday morning circle on Mazarron Country Club whorsquoll explain what they are all about and lead everyone into a Dreamwalk of Expanision The morning will begin with refreshments and home-make cakes allowing time for networking amongst like-minded people Everyone can bring lsquonearly newrsquo items to swop on the exchange and swop table For each item you bring you will receive a paper token to take something you might like instead Everyone is asked to take back their items if they are left There will be a SpiritualMurcia promotion table for members to display their leaflets and business cards Refreshments will cost a euro each and there will be a raffle a euro a ticket to help raise funds for SpiritualMurcia website and advertising
Thankyou for taking the time to help support SpiritualMurcia in its expansion
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the welsh sing for alzheimerrsquos
fun amp fundraisinGA Community Day was held at Mar Menor Golf Resort on 20th August when
HELP Murcia Mar Menor raised euro192 from the tombola prize stall and games for the children The main aim of the day was for the children to have some fun which they certainly did
The writing of children is never more amusing than when they are trying to be serious That is the premise of a series of books written by teacher and author Peter Jeffcock who lives for as much of the year as possible in his home in San Miguel de Salinas a lifestyle ruined only by returning to England to teach during term time The three books in the lsquoA Pis of Cakrsquo series are packed full of hilarious misunderstandings spelling errors and general molestations of the English language that range from the very sweet to the very rude
Did you know for example that there was a law in the 1970s that demanded sexy quality for women Or that one of Henry the Eightrsquos wives was called katherine of Arrogance Did you realise that lsquoat the start of the industrial revelation they carried coal on bhajis that floated on the canalsrsquo Perhaps you were already aware that small rocks that fly through space are called haemorrhoids or that in the far north of Russia there is a cold desolate place called Suburbia
All of these remarkable facts are to be found in the series of books And the revelations go on were you truly aware that a trapezium is a circus act or that bitchy men can be used to mend a leaking roof And did you really know that the type of snowman typified by the yeti is otherwise known by the term lsquoa bomb in a bullrsquo
yes thatrsquos life ndash or Sailor V as the French say In a childrsquos world slavery is the opposite of sweet an octopus is supposed to have ten tickles but in fact only has eight and Einsteinrsquos first name was Frank
There are three books in the series
Joan of arc was noahrsquos wife
A Pis of Cak Another Pis of Cak and A Third Pis of Cak All are available on Amazon kindle at very low prices and all are guaranteed to amuse and entertain you whilst giving you a new perspective from which to view the world I shall end this article here ndash leaving you wanting more Indeed as you will discover when you read these books in all good pieces of writing it is best to end on a coat hanger
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ThE BEACON
OF LighT
Centre for Spiritual
Awareness
Due to unforseen circumstances with the air-conditioning etc we are closeed for August and will
re-open on 5th September
OUr gUEST MEDiUMS FOr FOLLOWiNg
DaTESSeptember 5th
Sammy Fitzsimmons September 12th
Morag Bullock September 19th
Marilyn WebbSeptember 26th James Mc ArthurSeptember 27th James Mc Arthur
Workshop (by reservation only)For more info please
call 620 877 326www
beaconoflightmurciawebscom
emailbeaconoflight
murciagmailcomHealing is available after the service by request
Funding for the meetings will be raised by donations
collected during the evening
We would like to extend a warm welcome to you to join us at our meetings held
everyWednesday from
7pm - approx 830pm
At the old school House canadas
del Romero
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We offer a high level of commission petrol allowance and mobile phone plus the opportunity to work for the best weekly ldquoGood News Paperrdquo in the area
In last weekrsquos column I briefly outlined what EFT is and identified some of the areas in which EFT has proven to be highly effective enabling us to have a happier and healthier life This week I will be addressing questions with regard to how it works
How does EFT workThe common explanation of how EFT works and that which is adopted by many holistic
practitioners relies on the belief in our bodyrsquos own lsquoenergy systemrsquo derived from Chinese medicine It is thought that the energy our bodyrsquos energy known across various cultures as chi prana life force etc runs through meridians or channels throughout our body When we are unwell unable to cope with everyday problems or over-react to situations it is said that the energy is out of balance in the body EFT works to restore the balance in the meridian system in relation to a specific problem or issue
Is there a more scientific explanation of how it worksYes there is EFT uses a procedure called lsquotappingrsquo and taps on acupressure points which
in turn stimulates the mechanoreceptors in our skin These points or meridian points as they are more commonly known have a high concentration of mechanoreceptors and free nerve endings When tapping on these points a signal is generated which is then transmitted to specific locations in the brain such as the amygdala hippocampus and other structures where emotional problems are thought to lsquoresidersquo This signal then disrupts established patterns by enhancing the secretion of serotonin one of the lsquofeel-goodrsquo hormones
The Russian psychotherapist Oksana Korsunova further suggests that tapping on the meridian points combined with the mental focus on the issue being dealt with helps to balance the activity of sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems These nervous systems relate to the lsquofight or flightrsquo response so necessary to early man and the subject of much imbalance to modern man
To sum up EFT works with the bodyrsquos own energy system for which there is a scientific explanation When this energy system is blocked or out of balance our emotional life could be compared to that of a car that is in desperate need of a tune up After all our body is our vehicle for life
As with a car engine a build-up of dirt and grime can clog the engine causing all sorts of other damge Similarly the build-up of emotional disturbances we collect as humans can and often does result in physical pain EFT is a safe and effective form of treatment to restore the bodyrsquos natural balance
When did you last have your vehicle serviced
This column has been brought to you by Personal Wellness Practitioner Drew Ryder BSC Psych Hons IIHHT ThAT MAAMET an experienced
practitioner of EFT and other disciplines wwwdrewrydercom
Call 968 978 876 660 326 194
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Unclog tense stressed skin (telltale signs are a sallow look blocked pores and dryness) with natural oils herbs and mixeshellip
Add 1 drop each of lemon grapefruit and bergamot essential oils to a basin of hot water
Immerse your face cloth then wring out until it stops dripping ndash still heavy with aromatic water open it our over your palms and using a press and release action compress face and neck
Repeat several times breathing deeply to quench body and soul
Treat dull skin to a brightening mask ndash it helps rebalance it beautifully Mash five strawberries with a tablespoon of honey and another of cream but judge tour mix carefully ndash it mustnrsquot be too runny
Slather onto skin and relax for 10-15 minutes before rinsing away with a herbal or floral skin tonic
Sensitive skin Use raspberries instead
Treat yourself to a gel-filled mask- it makes the fastest complexion booster
Warm it in water and pop over moisturiser to nourish your skin or chill it in the fridge and slip it over a spritz of toner to de-puff and energise
De-stress and hydrate your skin throughout the day with a soothing toner
Add three drops of rose essential oil to a spray bottle filled with mineral water Use it after cleansing and twice day over make-up
To ease stressed skin around the eyes soak a flannel in ice cold milk wring out and lay over eyes for five minutes while you sit propped against pillows
Meditate and deep breathe at the same time for double the benefits
Tense tight and grey skin can be brightened and relaxed with a post-cleansing oil massage
bull Rub a favourite skin oil between your palms hold your hands over your face and breathe in the aroma before sweeping the oil from your nose to temples a few times
De-Stress BeautifullyEvery bit of us from hair to toes mind to skin
gets stressed from time to time Feeling overly strung out has a knock on effect and leaves us looking and feeling less than fabulous Here are a few ideas to help you calm down and regain your usual serene and lovely self
bull Next using the palms of your hands work from your collarbone to your chin using long strokes
bull From chin to ears pinch all along your jaw line using your thumbs and the knuckles of your index finger
bull Now using index fingers massage upwards along your laughter lines and out across your cheeks
bull Massage your forehead by stroking upwards in high arcs towards your hairline really concentrating on those frown lines between your eyes
bull Finish by pressing firmly with your middle fingers from the start of your brows along the brow bone around the eyes over cheekbones to your nose
bull Leave the oil on your skin for a while or leave it do wonderful things overnight
Soothe tense uptight hands Zap a little aromatherapy hand cream in the microwave for 10 seconds then smooth it on (check heat first) before covering with clingfilm unwrap silky-soft hands in just five minutes
A stressed body doesnrsquot always need relaxing ndash invigorating works too Forget scrubs ndash use a creamy body wash and a rough little glove Start at your toes and briskly move up using circular movements Rinse off pat almost dry then smooth on a zingy wake-up body lotion Dead easy and so feel good
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chocolaTE may ProTEcT ThE braiN from STrokEaND ThiS TimE iTrsquoS ThE milk variETyEating chocolate may reduce the long term
risk of stroke research has shown
Men who consumed moderate amounts of chocolate each week were less likely to suffer a stroke over a period of 10 years than those who ate none
The difference was small but significant Study participants who ate the most chocolate equivalent to about one third of a cup of chocolate chips reduced their stroke risk by 17 per cent A total of 37103 Swedish men aged 49 to 75 took part in the study
Their diets were assessed with food questionnaires which asked how often they ate chocolate The menrsquos progress was then followed for 10 years during which researchers recorded 1995 cases of a first stroke
Previous studies have shown that chocolate may help prevent diabetes control blood pressure and protect against heart disease Healthy antioxidant plant chemicals called flavonoids are thought to explain the health benefits
Dr Susanna Larsson from the karolinska Institute in Stockholm who led the latest research reported in the journal Neurology said lsquoThe beneficial effect of chocolate consumption on stroke may be related to the flavonoids in chocolate
lsquoFlavonoids appear to be protective against cardiovascular disease through antioxidant
anti-clotting and anti-inflammatory properties Itrsquos also possible that flavonoids in chocolate may decrease blood concentrations of bad
cholesterol and reduce blood pressure
lsquoInterestingly dark chocolate has previously been associated with heart health benefits but about 90 per cent of the chocolate intake
in Sweden including what was consumed in our study is milk chocolatersquo
The men who ate the largest quantities consumed a modest 63g of chocolate per
week This is about a third of a cup-full of chocolate chips
or just a little more than a Mars bar which weighs 58 grams
Put into context the 17 per cent risk reduction amounted
to 12 fewer strokes per 10000 participants over 10 years or 100000
ldquoperson yearsrdquo
The research was followed up by a larger analysis of data from five studies in Europe and the US that included 4260 stroke cases This showed that people eating the most chocolate were 19 per cent less likely to have a stroke than those consuming the least
For every increase in chocolate consumption of about 50 grams per week stroke risk decreased by about 14 per cent
In their paper the scientists said further studies were needed before any
recommendations could be given about chocolate consumption They added lsquoBecause chocolate is high in sugar saturated fat and calories it should be consumed in moderationrsquo
moST PoPUlar SPorTS SUPPlEmENT baNNED iN briTaiNfEarS iT may havE lEThal SiDE-EffEcTSA sports supplement popular
with fitness fanatics has been banned in Britain because of fears it may have lethal side-effects The drink Jack3D contains a stimulant known as DMAA (dimethylamylamine) that has been linked to high blood pressure headaches vomiting
stroke and even a deathThe Ukrsquos medicines
watchdog MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency) has ruled it is unlicensed and all other DMAA containing products need to be removed from the market to protect public safety The decision follows similar
warnings around the world including in the US and Australia where a man died after buying DMAA online
Jack3d is said to boost energy concentration and metabolism But DMAA most commonly used as a workout aid or dietary supplement can have a physiological effect on the body by narrowing the arteries and raising the heart rate said the MHRA This has been linked to suspected adverse drug reactions worldwide ranging from shortness of breath to heart attacks
An MHRA spokesperson said lsquoJack3d is mainly bought over the internet although it is also available in sports stores specialising in work out products
lsquoIf we find a shop selling it we will send them a written reminder asking them to remove it from their shelves If they ignore this then our enforcement officers will move in and begin legal action It is the most popular sports supplement in the Uk because it is a stimulant that allows you to work out for longer But it is for people who are really into their fitness your average person who goes to the gym once or twice a week is unlikely to have ever used itrsquo
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USING A MOBILE PHONE TABLET
OR LAPTOP BEFORE GOING TO BED LEADS
TO SLEEP TROUBLES
ACCORDING TO NEW RESEARCH
Researchers at the Lighting Research Centre which is part of New yorkrsquos Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have discovered that two or more hours of exposure to backlit devices such as a smartphone or tablet suppresses melatonin
This suppression can lead to trouble sleeping at night especially in teenagers
Mariana Figueiro director of the LRCrsquos Light and Health Program who led the team on this piece of research said ldquoOur study shows that a two-hour exposure to light from self-luminous electronic displays can suppress melatonin by about 22 per cent
ldquoStimulating the human circadian system to this level may affect sleep in those using the devices prior to bedtimerdquo
Consequently she recommends dimming the brightness on backlit devices to minimize melatonin suppression But other similar pieces of research go a step further and urge people to have a total break from all devices for several hours before going to sleep
However most people I know cannot resist checking their emails social networks and news feeds throughout the evening
At the end of last year car company Volkswagen agreed to turn off email to workers with Blackberry devices in a bid to help with their employeesrsquo work-life
balance
The business agreed to only push emails to German staff 30 minutes before they are due to start work and stop them 30 minutes after they are due to finish work
While I am not sure this is practical for most companies which operate globally and around the clock or even necessary it is up to us as individuals to learn from comprehensive research and amend our behaviour accordingly
For instance how many people do you know still use an alarm clock Most people now tend to rely upon their phones iPods or tablet devices to wake them up
While it makes sense to make use of the increasing number of shiny devices we have cluttering up our bedside table this simple act of setting your mobile phone alarm each night often leads to a game being played a work email being checked or a tweet being posted simply by the device being in your hands
The return of the good old fashioned alarm clock combined with a decent amount of discipline in a bid to let ourselves actually get some proper rest before the whole digital cycle begins again is whatrsquos necessary to preserve our health in a world which never seems to switch off
The key could be to talk alot but not to gossip and criticise others A study of 250 centenarians published in the journal Aging found they tended to be optimistic and expressed emotions freely by talking openly to friends and family However they lsquosuppressed the urge to talk ill of othersrsquo said researchers from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New york
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Autokolor the car repair specialist has just moved in to a specially equipped unit on the Catral Industrial estate Offering a range of services including accident and damage repairs they can carry out insurance work and give free estimates for work which you might wish to carry out Keeping your car looking good maintains your vehicles value
If you need help with your paintwork this is where Autokolor are the people to go to They have a fully approved and legal low bake spray booth for a longer lasting quality re-spray They can even carry out a full re-spray if required Flaking paint and lacquer is a common problem due to the amount of sun in the area this can also be fixed at Autokolor If your alloy wheels are looking a bit tired then even they can be brightened plus you could have a Jewelultra Diamondbrite paint protection coating which seals your paintwork giving your vehicle that showroom appearance for many years to come
If your car suffers from those annoying little dents but the paintwork is still intact Autokolorrsquos paintless dent removal process could be just the answer They also repair bumpers and other plastic parts which need attention
These days ITV is becoming more comprehensive and one of the things that John at Aotokolor has noticed is that headlamps are being picked up on The sun tends to make the headlight cover less transparent Autokolor have a treatment which solves the problem and restores the transparency saving you the expense and hassle of having to replace them
With nine years experience working in the business in Spain John has based his business on technical excellence plus has very good customer relations so much so that a huge amount of his business is gained via personal recommendations Call into the office and you will see an array of favourable comments from satisfied customers about the service they have received from Autokolor Smaller repairs can even be carried out at your own home
You can contact Autokolor on 966 077 626 which is the office number or 666 607 075 (mobile) Alternatively you can email them on autokoloreshotmailcom
The garage is situated in Catral near to the motorway Take the second turn off sighnposted to Catral from the AP7 motorway travelling from Torrevieja and drive towards the town centre At the first roundabout take the right turn and the endof that road turn right and then first left Autokolor is on the right Give them a call today for a free no obligation estimatehellipyou will not be disappointed
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weird amp wonderful newsbUTTErfliES lsquomorE
ENDaNgErED ThaN TigErSrsquobUmblEbEES bEETlES aND
bUTTErfliES arE aT grEaTEr riSk of
ExTiNcTioN ThaN lioNS aND TigErS
accorDiNg To a global STUDy by ThE Zoological
SociETy of loNDoN
The biggest study of invertebrates ever conducted found that one in five is at risk of dying out this can affect humans by threatening crops and food supplies
Prof Jonathan Baillie the director of conservation at the Zoological Society said insects slugs and snails may not be as glamorous as lions or dolphins but are just as important to providing the food we eat and the countryside we love
ldquoThese critters form the basis of many of the essential benefits that nature provides earthworms recycle waste nutrients coral reefs support a myriad of life forms and bees help pollinate cropsrdquo he said ldquoIf they disappear humans could soon followrdquo
In Britain critically endangered invertebrates include species of bumblebee that keep the countryside full of flowers and freshwater pearl mussels that filter the water in
our rivers The society blamed pollution loss of habitat and climate change for killing off invertebrates and urged the public to take action by demanding that food is farmed in a more sustainable way and growing insect-friendly plants in their garden
Previous international studies have focused on groups of animals such as mammals and birds As invertebrates make up 97 per cent of species the International Union for the Conservation of Nature the UN body in charge of ensuring that animals do not become extinct asked the society to lead a new study More than 12000 species from giant squid to midges were studied around the world There are 15 million known invertebrates although eight million species are thought to exist even if not yet discovered
Prof Baillie said scientists were shocked by the results
ldquoWe knew that roughly one fifth of vertebrates and plants were
threatened with extinction but it was not clear if this
was representative of the small spineless creatures that make up the majority of life on the planetrdquo he said ldquoThe initial findings in this report indicate that 20 per cent of all species may be
threatenedrdquoThe most threatened
group are freshwater invertebrates because of
the invasive signal crayfish from America Dams and pollution from
nitrates used in fertilisers on fields have also played a part
Marine species including foods such as shrimp squid and crab are most at risk of ocean acidification which threatens shell-building molluscs and coral
Insects on land are being driven out by human development such as cities and pollution caused by cars and factories All species are in danger from further habitat loss caused by climate change
Prof Baillie said that invertebrates help store carbon at the bottom of the ocean filter water decompose waste pollinate important crops and are an essential part of the food ldquowebrdquo ultimately feeding hundreds of millions of people
Even pests have a place in the ecosystem he said ldquoWe ignore the loss of invertebrates at our peril as they provide many of the ecosystem services from which humans benefitrdquo
16 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
raJoy defends Vat
increase The President of the Government Mariano Rajoy met
at Moncloa Palace with the President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy to analyse the situation of the European Union and the Eurozone as well as the measures that the Spanish Government has implemented to reduce the public deficit and meet the commitments made by the country to its European partners
During the joint press conference offered by the two leaders after their meeting on Tuesday Mariano Rajoy stressed that the Government will continue making reforms to reduce the deficit and will continue restructuring the financial system ldquoThe challenge is to generate economic activity to grow to create jobs and from then on things will get better That is the main priority of the Government during this term of office It is difficult but it can be donerdquo he said
As regards the financial reform he announced that the capital needs of Spanish banks will be less than the maximum amount of 100 billion euros of aid that its European partners are prepared to loan to Spain He also explained that the increase in public debt is only temporary
Mariano Rajoy reiterated to Herman Van Rompuy the need to involve Member States and European institutions to ensure the stability of the markets and of the Euro as well as to set a clear course for the European Union to follow in order to meet future challenges In his opinion ldquothis course inevitably involves greater integration of European economies and achieving an economic and monetary unionrdquo
In this respect the President of the Government recalled that Spain has already presented a proposal on a banking union and fiscal union ldquoIt is very important for us to have a banking union by December a sole supervisory body and a deposit guarantee fund It is very important for us to be able to proceed to the direct recapitalisation of the banks by European institutions It is also very important that we resolve the problems of the Eurozone as quickly as possible particularly those that affect doubts surrounding
the Eurordquo he said
Rajoy brought up the statements made by the President of the European Central Bank (ECB) Mario Draghi and those made by other international bodies that consider it unacceptable for there to be differentials between the risk premiums in Europe that do not correspond to the basics of the economy
ldquoThe risk premium remains very high but I believe that very significant steps have been taken to enhancing the irreversibility of the Euro and I believe that at this time European leaders in all countries are telling all those who want to listen that the Euro is a serious currency an irreversible currency and that there is no going back on the European integration processrdquo he said
On another note according to La Moncloa Rajoy denied that Spain is negotiating the conditions for a bailout with Europe ldquothe Government has not made any request to this effectrdquo
The President of the Government and the President of the European Council also tackled the situation of Greece Mariano Rajoy considers that if Greece or any other country pulls out of the Eurozone this would be a collective disaster ldquoit would not only be a Greek problem but rather a collective disaster for Europe as a whole one which we should in no way allow to happenrdquo
Mariano Rajoy stressed that central government will not ignore the problems of the autonomous regions and will help Catalonia which has requested access to the Autonomous Region Liquidity Fund
ldquoWe will help Catalonia in the same way as we help the rest of the autonomous regions What is important starting with central government and continuing with the autonomous regions and local councils is to meet our commitments to public deficit and public debtrdquo he pointed out
ARTICLE COURTESy OF WWWkyEROCOM
Q I have received a letter from the tax office demanding I pay non resident income tax and that I must pay up for the last four years I have never made any income from my property What is this all about
A Our government needs to collect to correct its deficit If you are a NON RESIDENT of Spain and own a property you MUST FILE a non-resident income tax return even if you do not rent out your property Do not confuse with rates (IBI) which is generally paid by direct debit
Towards the end of 2011 the Spanish tax authorities decided to clamp down on non-resident property owners who have not been paying this non-resident income tax They have created a special task force dedicated to pursue non -residents not paying this tax
Every year normally using s fiscal representative you should be filing a non-resident hypothetical income tax return (shortly wealth tax also) If you are not paying this tax it is necessary that you take control of the situation by contacting the tax authorities your solicitor or your tax advisor
If you have doubts regarding if you are already paying this tax it is probably because you are not as it requires the presentation of a tax form etc
The good news is that1 The tax is not generally a very high amount 2 If you have not been paying by law they cannot demand payment for more than four years
back taxes Our advice Start paying the tax because if you do not they will be contacting you with the
risk of you not actually being hear to receive their letter etc
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ldquono GoinG back on the euro or european inteGrationrdquo says raJoy
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy says the countryrsquos new wave of austerity measures are necessary to maintain the state welfare system Rajoy made the remarks to an audience gathered for a party speech in the north-west a u t o n o m o u s community of Galicia He said the governmentrsquos value-added tax hike was a painful but necessary measure
Mariano Rajoy Spanish Prime Minister said ldquoToday a painful measure was enforced The VAT hike I am aware this is a sacrifice that arrives at a very difficult moment for many Spaniards But I will tell you one thing We adopted this measure because it was essential It was the only one we could take to maintain public services whilst state revenues fallrdquo
The decision to increase the countryrsquos VAT rate is part of a raft of austerity measures designed to remove 65 billion Euros from the public deficit by 2014 The hike leaves small businesses worrying about their future and cash-strapped consumers counting their pennies Everyday living costs like heating phone bills and clothes are all made more expensive Some larger companies say they will not pass the higher cost on to their customers That has smaller businesses concerned that they will not be able to compete as they are unable to squeeze margins in the same way as the big firms SOURCE CCTVCOM
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Have you ever stood on a railway bridge and seen the how the rails disappearing into the distance seem to meet on the horizon
This is called lsquogeometric perspectiversquo and it was Euclid that came up with the geometric interpretation that parallel lines meet at infinity - or the horizon
Letrsquos imagine we are on a straight street of parallel terrace houses the lines through their roofs windows fences pavement etc will all meet on a point on the horizon
So we first draw a horizon line across the paper - this will be eye-level and therefore if we are standing will be about 5rsquo 3rdquo above the ground perhaps and everything that is above eye-level will be above this line
In the attached sketch I have drawn a narrow imaginary street and even people in it to show that assuming they are roughly the same height as me our eyes are all at the same lsquoeyersquo level - the horizon
The point where all the lines meet is called the lsquovanishing pointrsquo and when we come to drawing outdoors we will find there are many vanishing points - all generally meeting on the horizon of course - because roads donrsquot tend to go in straight lines and we may be seeing 2 roads anyway
Here is a photo taken in Venicersquos Saint Markrsquos square that shows it well despite the building not being perfectly straight and the slight lsquobarrelrsquo effect of the camera lens
And then there is lsquoaerial perspectiversquo - a phrase first coined by Leonardo da Vinci who examined how objects became bluer and hazier with distance saying ldquoThus if one is to be five times as distant make it five times bluerrdquo
This photo in the mountains above Alicante clearly demonstrates this which is due to the water vapour in the air and the way it refracts light
Foreshortening is a continuation of perspective and is a term used when something coming towards us looks shorter than it actually is
As I said last week the thigh bone is the longest bone in the human body
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This leads us on to drawing the human form but first we will go on location to draw amp observe the effects of perspective first hand and the next studio lesson will be on portraiture
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business focuscreatinG a business bank is the bold moVe needed for Growth
AS THE DENIZENS OF WHITEHALL AND
WESTMINSTER CONTINUE TO PUZZLE OVER BRITAINrsquoS
ROCky GROWTH TRAJECTORy THEy WOULD DO WELL TO
LISTEN TO THE RISING CHORUS COMING FROM BUSINESSES
ACROSS THE LANDThat message is clear
businesses are optimistic growing exports and creating jobs but need bolder action from the heart of government to sustain that growth over time Put simply companies want nothing less than a new-model economy for Britain with a business-friendly environment and strong financing options for growth and expansion
So if our political class truly wants to be bold on growth it should announce this autumn that it is creating a British Business Bank Together with a major programme of infrastructure investment a business bank would be the cornerstone of an economy that is more sustainable more dynamic and more competitive than the Britain of today
The case for a business bank grows clearer with each passing day Although many companies say their order books are full and they need financing in order to
fulfil customersrsquo requests the overall stock of lending to small- and medium-sized firms continues to shrink Companies that are less than five-years-old often at the point of a major growth spurt are more likely to have loan applications declined Independent inquiries show there is real lsquodiscouraged demandrsquo among businesses who are keen to expand but too scared to even approach the bank for help Relationships and trust between lenders and businesses damaged at the start of the financial crisis will take years if not decades to repair
The situation bears all the classic hallmarks of a market failure If therersquos one thing that politicians and economists of both the Left and the Right agree on itrsquos that governments can and should intervene where market failures exist And thatrsquos precisely where we stand in Britain when it comes to business finance an abject long-standing and worsening market failure
This is not entirely the fault of high-street banks - they are being squeezed by ever-tighter regulatory structures and higher capital requirements so theyrsquore
taking fewer risks and sticking to the clients they know If I were sat on the board of a major Uk bank Irsquod probably act in precisely the same way as Irsquod be protecting the interests of shareholders and the bank itself
The trouble is in a world where politicians and banks look after themselves therersquos no one championing the interests of the new dynamic and fast-growing companies that will create the jobs technologies and wealth of the future Thatrsquos where a business bank comes in
A British Business Bank would act as a first port of call for businesses seeking finance Working closely with high-street banks alternative lenders sources of equity finance and others it would ensure that most businesses actually get the working capital they need It would only lend directly to young andor high-growth companies unable to obtain finance through the commercial banking system
Some might argue that the government already has a number of plans including the Funding for Lending scheme to boost business access to finance yet this scheme like those that preceded it has a fatal flaw its dependence on
the infrastructure of existing banks An increasingly risk-averse and balance sheet focussed commercial banking culture is unlikely to provide the seed-corn funding for tomorrowrsquos growth businesses even if it will lend cash to long-standing business customers By contrast a business bank would be able to start afresh with a can-do attitude a stronger appetite for risk and the patient debt capital that many companies need to become the next global champion
Despite the best intentions of politicians to do the right thing in the interest of the country they are going to be frustrated by vested interests reflected in Whitehall Already I can hear the chorus of Treasury civil servants claiming that a business bank would be too difficult to set up too risky to operate and anti-competitive They are wrong on all counts Itrsquos time for businesspeople and our politicians to stand up to the prophets of deadweight displacement and dissuasion and set the record straight Setting up a new bank will take time and dedication but it can and has been done before in many countries across the
globe Commercial lenders would get lsquofirst refusalrsquo of business loan requests meaning that the business bank steps in only to support dynamic growth companies that otherwise wouldnrsquot get funding at all Whatrsquos more a business bank would offer loans priced appropriately to risk not simply give away cheap money to fuel another unsustainable credit bubble
When you look across the globe you find many successful countries where a business bank and a strong commitment to free enterprise and capitalism go hand-in-hand If a business bank is good enough for the USA South korea and our neighbours in Germany why not here in the Uk One can only surmise that a lack of will and imagination rather than a lack of capability is holding
Britain back from creating a business bank of its own
One of the difficulties Uk politicians face is that they are so hung up on the short-term they fail to consider their legacy to the country But voters are not stupid The British electorate rewards actions they can see are in the long-term interests of the nation which ultimately are their interests A British Business Bank wouldnrsquot be up and running tomorrow - but its impact on building confidence now and on our success as a nation over the coming decades would be incalculable and thatrsquos a legacy worth fighting for
Article written by John Longworth is Director General
of the British Chambers of Commerce courtesy of the
Telegraphcouk
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Manufacturing output across the 17-country eurozone shrank again in August according to a widely-watched survey The MarkitCIPS Purchasing Managersrsquo Index (PMI) showed the regionrsquos manufacturing sector contracted despite factories cutting prices Markitrsquos final PMI was 451 above Julyrsquos three-year low of 440 However it was the 13th month in a row that the figure was below the 50 mark indicating continued contraction
The latest figures from China showed its manufacturing activity fell too to a nine-month low in August adding to fears that its economy is slowing faster than estimated Chinarsquos PMI fell to 492 the lowest
reading since November 2011
Meanwhile in the UK the downturn in manufacturing unexpectedly eased last month as domestic orders boosted output with its PMI rising to a four-month high of 495 in August from a downwardly revised 452 in July
PMI is a key gauge of manufacturing activity and a reading below 50 shows contraction
The new chief executive of the British Bankersrsquo Association (BBA) has pledged to restore trust in UK banking Speaking on his first day in the job Anthony Browne told press sources ldquoI want to restore banking as a normal sector of the economy playing its part in economic growthrdquo
Mr Browne said the BBA the leading trade body for the bank sector would work to regain public trustrdquoIt (banking) is in a pretty low place Hopefully it canrsquot get lowerrdquo he said
Mr Browne said the BBA which was in charge of collating the data used to set Libor - a key bank lending rate which became discredited after revelations of manipulation by banks - would do everything it could to fix the issue
The head of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has called on the European Central Bank to take action on the eurozone crisis
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The ECB meets this week amid much speculation it will resume buying the debt of countries with high borrowing costs Germany and others oppose such a move
Abu Dhabirsquos Etihad Airways has doubled its stake in Virgin Australia amid a push to increase its global presence The airline said it had bought 221 million shares in the open market to take its stake in the Australian carrier to 10
Etihad has been looking to boost its international presence to take on other regional carriers such as Emirates and Qatar Airways
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Courtesy of BBC Business News
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SCHAEUBLE REJECTED ON MONDAy A EUROPEAN COMMISSION PLAN TO GIVE THE EUROPEAN
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INSTEAD FOCUS ONLy ON SySTEMICALLy IMPORTANT INSTITUTIONS
The Commissionrsquos plans to give the ECB the power to oversee all banks is intended as a first step towards a full European banking union The EU executive body is due to publish its detailed proposals on banking supervision on September 12
ldquoThe ECB has itself said it does not have the potential to supervise the European Unionrsquos 6000 banks in the foreseeable futurerdquo Schaeuble told German radio expressing scepticism about the timeframe envisaged in the Commission proposals
ldquoI have doubts that this (banking supervision) can come so fastrdquo he said adding that a distinction should be drawn between smaller banks and systemically relevant institutions
ldquoWith the bigger systemically relevant banks there is a chance that direct supervision by the ECB could be realised in a foreseeable period of timerdquo Schaeuble said
EU Commissioner Michel Barnierrsquos plan would rob national supervisors of much of their authority leaving them with routine tasks such as consumer protection But euro zone countries must approve the proposal before it becomes law
Schaeuble said euro zone finance ministers might consider the Commission proposals on September 15
Despite the presence of some 6000 banks in the European Union the vast majority are small and relatively insignificant and more than 90 percent of all assets are held by only around 200 institutions analysts say
Schaeuble did not make clear which institutions he would consider to be lsquosystemically importantrsquo The 200 would include the larger German state-owned Landesbanks and Spanish lsquocajasrsquo where many of the European banking sectorrsquos woes originate
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(8)9 get away from some blokersquos cap easily (6)10 Tie dimples all over the place - donrsquot go any
faster (55)11 Storage tower is back to blue almost (4)12 Leo takes insect to shed (4-2)13 Sociable expenditure (8)14 Turn in a ring - maybe a weapon (3-3)17 Festival of the orient before mid-term (6)19 Had an impact on new deft face (8)21 Chinarsquos first Romeo has some headgear for
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24 Funny Mel enters instant part-payment (10)
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27 increases guns with meat destruction (8)
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4 Music group playing eastern texts (6)
5 S rossi returns with empty cross cutters (8)6 Open clue to provide wealth (8)8 Sign of hearing an instrument (6)15 Hellish plant surrounded by broken nail (8)16 grasping grasping - i left in a grasping sort of
way (8)172 Switch value - what you get for your money
abroad (84)18 Some characters from rhodes sail for
European city (6)20 Eve hit out at rob (6)22 Number of men in etymology (6)25 Come across flesh we hear (4)
ACROSS1 People of faith (9)6 Male reproductive cell (5)9 Entrails (7)10 Scented (7)11 anagram of ldquoDesertsrdquo (7)12 Homosexual woman (7)13 Committing an act of treachery (9)15 bearskin (5)16 Empower (5)19 Disaster (9)22 Capuchin monkey (7)23 Slid (7)25 a loose african menrsquos tunic (7)26 artistrsquos studio (7)27 abominable snowmen (5)28 Homesick (9)
dOWN1 Constructed (5)2 Merciful (7)3 The joined continents of Europe and
asia (7)4 Made easier to bear (5)5 Limelight (9)6 Husbands and wives (7)7 Strange or rare objects (7)8 Mislead (9)13 Fortunately (9)14 added into a group (9)17 Putting money into your account (7)18 issues an injunction (7)20 A fire-breathing monster of Greek
mythology (7)21 barking in a high-pitched tone (7)23 Large amounts (5)24 an order of classical greek
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The Show Group Torrevieja has lost their home of twenty years and is now searching for a new rehearsal venue It is with great sadness that the Show Group has had to say farewell to the homely comfort of Los Arcos where they have rehearsed and performed throughout their long history
The Show Group Torrevieja is one of the oldest theatre groups in Torrevieja and during their twenty year history they have been entertaining residents and tourists with their energy packed shows During their long existence The Show Group have performed well loved musicals pantomimes original musical comedies murder mysteries and several variety shows and have also raised well over 50000 Euro for local charities
The Show Group are proud of their fund raising record and the money they have been able to give to a wide range of local charities The group members nominate different charities to support every year and then work hard to produce live shows
and entertainment that will raise much needed cash for their chosen causes Over the years money has been raised for all sections of the local population
The group want to find a new venue in Torrevieja that they can make their new home They need a venue for their twice weekly rehearsals and maybe even for their performances so that they can continue enchanting and entertaining audiences for the forthcoming years
If anyone has space and facilities to help the group be re-homed for their rehearsals could you contact Jan on 96 618 9741 or 647 579 068 or Sandy on 96 671 3614
the show Group torreVieJa are homeless
The Office for the Urbanisations led by Councillor Jeff Wiszniewski (PIPN ndash Partido Independiente por las Nacionalidades) and his team are pleased to send you our fourth information update giving you information on events and activities happening throughout San Fulgencio and the Urbanisations
We hope you find it informative and encourage you to visit us in the Office on Calle Madrid Urb Marina or ring us on 966 443 002 if you have any further enquiries
coNvErSaTioN claSSESEnglish Spanish Conversation Classes
will be starting up again in the Social Centre of Urb Marina on Monday the 3rd of September at 6pm
Concejalia de Urbanizaciones working with Help Vega Baja
The Association Help Vega Baja is a charity providing help to the English speaking population of the Southern Costa Blanca They help people of all ages and with all types of problems and provide assistance all year round to anyone in their time of need including a
24 hour emergency line
As well as giving comprehensive information they also host a number of support groups provide a team of hospital visitors hire out Orthopaedic Equipment have registers of drivers translators carers and so much more
On Monday the 3rd of September between 2pm and 4pm the Concejalia de Urbanizaciones headed by Councillor Jeff Wiszniewski has organised an Open Day in the Social Centre on Urbanisation Marina San Fulgencio
Please try and make time to come along and see the wonderful work that Help Vega Baja do and the services that they provide
SPaNiSh claSSES for ExTraNjEroSBetween now and the 16th of
September you can register for Spanish classes for foreigners which will take place in the Social Centre
you can register here at the Office for the Urbanisations in Calle Madrid
There will be a meeting on the 17th of September at 6pm in the Social Centre
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hiGh-flaVour barbecue mealssticky manGo spare ribs
a fabulously fruity sticky ribs barbecue recipeinGredients
1frac12 kg pork spare ribs
1 x 1ltr carton apple juice
200g mango chutney
1 small red onion roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves
1 red chilli roughly chopped
Juice of 1 lime
methodPlace the ribs in a saucepan pour in the
apple juice and add water to cover the meat Bring to the boil and simmer for 40 mins drain off the liquid and transfer the ribs to a roasting tin
Preheat the oven to 200degC (400degF gas 6) and prepare the barbecue In a food processor whizz the mango chutney together with the onion garlic chilli and lime juice to make the basting sauce
Drizzle two thirds of the sauce over the ribs and roast in the oven for 15 mins Brush the remaining sauce onto the ribs and finish cooking on the barbecue (or under a grill) for 10-15 mins until sticky and slightly caramelised
Serve with salad coleslaw and baked potatoes
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inGredients 1 red chilli diced 1 green chilli diced 1 x 250ml carton coconut cream 40g light brown soft sugar Juice of 1 lime 2 tbsp rum (optional) 4 chicken breasts 8 mini corn on the cobs
methodMix the diced chilli with the
coconut cream sugar lime juice and rum (if using) Slash through the skin of the chicken breasts and place in a non-metallic dish
Pour the coconut marinade all over cover and marinate for at least 1 hr overnight if possible
Preheat the barbecue Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook over a medium heat for 20-25 mins turning regularly to cook evenly the chicken is cooked when the juices run clear after the thickest part is pierced
Meanwhile rub 1 tbsp sunflower oil onto the corn on the cobs and barbecue or grill for 15 mins turning until lightly charred and tender Serve with barbecued corn plus vegetable rice and a coriander garnish
surf and turf kebabs with Garlic butterthis tasty marinated kebab recipe will satisfy both meat and fish craVinGs
allow time for marinatinGinGredients400g steak (such as ribeye) cubed
6 tbsp sundried tomato peri-peri marinade
150g raw tiger prawns peeled
4 cherry tomatoes
40g softened butter
2 garlic cloves crushed
3 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley and chives)
methodPreheat the barbecue toss the steak with 4 tbsp marinade in
one bowl and the prawns with 2 tbsp marinade in another Set aside for 30 mins
thread the steak and prawns alternately onto 4 skewers (pre-soaked if theyrsquore bamboo) and finish each one with a cherry tomato
Mash the butter with the garlic and herbs Place in a pan on the side of the grill to melt Cook the kebabs over a high heat for 3-4 mins each side until the prawns are pink and cooked through and the steak is done to your liking
to serve drizzle with the butter and accompany with new potatoes and a salad of poppy seeds and carrot and cucumber ribbons
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tuesday - sunday from 7pm
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Poligono industrial Albox Near the iTv garage
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they are a Christmas favourite in most households but families might find their traditional tin of Quality Street going empty a tad quicker this year tins of the chocolates have been shrunk just before the Christmas period when sales of the sweets are at their highest
Food giant nestle who produce the sweets have been criticised for failing to reduce the price of the chocolates prompting campaigners to describe the move as a hidden price rise the purple tins have been reduced in size by 18 per cent - from 1kg to 820g
a report in trade magazine the Grocer said lsquothe Christmas shrink ray has struck again and this year it is nestle pulling the trigger lsquothe tins are being sold by tesco for pound5 the same price as last yearrsquos larger tins though nestle claimed the recommended selling price was lowerrsquo
the move is part of a trend amongst confectionary manufacturers to reduce product sizes in order counter rising production costs
other Christmas favourite Cadburyrsquos Roses were
reduced from 975g to 850g by manufacturer kraft last year while the american company also cut heroes from 950g to 800g
Some of Britainrsquos most popular confectionary items have been affected by size reductions including smaller chocolate bars such as Mars and Dairy Milk Packets of Bassettrsquos liquorice allsorts have been reduced from 215g to 190g while bags of Bassettrsquos Jelly Babies Maynards wine Gums and haribo have also been reduced in weight
Consumer watchdog which accused confectionary companies of lsquotreating customers like idiotsrsquo
a spokesman for nestle said lsquothe recommended retail price of our standard tin has reduced proportionally greater than the reduction of the weight ensuring consumers are getting more for their money the price shopkeepers sell Quality Street at is at their sole discretion the tin size weight is now in line with similar products in the market who reduced weight in previous yearsrsquo
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hellipa recent recipe feature in Sol Times required lsquopreserved lemonrsquo however we have failed to find a source to supply this wonderful ingredient locally So herersquos the recipe so that you can make your ownMany Moroccan and Middle Eastern recipes
call for preserved lemons ndash basically lemons that have been pickled in salt and their own
juices itrsquos quite easy to do though takes at least three weeks before the lemons are ready to use
Get preservinghelliptheyrsquoll last for up to a year without refrigeration too
MAkES ONE LARGE JARINGREDIENTS
250g coarse sea salt12 lemons unwaxed 6 juiced 6 quartered but still joined at the bottom8 black peppercorns
3 star anise3 bay leaves
METHODPack a little salt into each lemon and squash back into shape Wedge them into a large sterilised jar layering with salt bay leaves peppercorns and star anise as
you goTo sterilise wash in hot soapy water rinse and put in the oven
at 140Cfan 120Cgas 1 for 15 minutes
Pour over the lemon juice (if therersquos not enough liquid to fill top with water) then
sealGive the jar a turn every few days to
redistribute the salt and leave for 4-6 weeks
Preserved Lemons
itrsquos Quality not QuantityQuality street accused of short changing us with fewer chocolates
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perfect indulgent dessert
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MOB 691 920 288hOME 966 184 813
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20mins from moJacar
build 256 msup2 Terrace 100msup2 Plot 1200 msup2TELEPHONE 649 186 107
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property For sale cont
3 bedrooms 1 with balcony 2 bathrooms Fully Equipped Kitchen Large Living amp Dining room Wonderful Sun Terrace Solarium Satellite TV Furnished Communal
Pool 104 M2 build 110 M2 Plot euro105000
QUaD TOWNHOUSEDONtildea PEPa
aTTaCHED TOWNHOUSE DONtildea PEPa
3 bedrooms 1 with balcony 2 bathrooms Fully Equipped Kitchen Large Living amp Dining room W Double glazed Terraces Wonderful Sun Terrace Solarium Satellite TV
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TOWNHOUSETOrrEMENDO
2 bedrooms amp Family bathroom built on 3 Levels Spacious LivingDining room american Style Kitchen Solarium amp Terrace gated Complex Stunning Views of
the Lake great Value euro59000
228 m2 detached villa constructed on an 800 m2 plot 4 large double bedrooms one large family bathroom
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and also a shaded area that covers two cars recently reduced to 360000 euros no offers considered
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34 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
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tim on 662 211 993CASH CASH
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CARS4
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603 100 692
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telephone 600 726 221 965 687 976
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600 726 221 965 687 976
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12 Twinport93000 kms
2 ownersFull service history
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donrsquot chucK it
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611 611 858
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ViewpointDear Mr Little Tiny GeckoI am so very sorry about your tail When I saw you clinging to the tiles above the
water line of the pool I knew that you being a gecko are quite at home on vertical and even upside down surfaces but swimming pools are subject to sudden tsunami-like surges especially when a human several thousand times your own size enters the pool and I was afraid that you might get washed inIt was for that reason that I suggested that
you step onto the proffered log and accept a lift on the log to a place of security from drowning I had not intended that you jump on the log run across my hand and jump into the waterAs you scampered across the surface of the
pool and back to your preferred spot on the wall you assured me that you were perfectly able to walk on water I fear you are mistaken ndash have you heard of that treacherous thing called
Surface Tension It makes water seem deceptively safe and solid to small geckos until it suddenly gives way and they plummet to the
b o t t o m never more to rise
As a great admirer of the Gecko race and their chosen diet of small insects I was extremely anxious that you should not suffer this terrible fate and for that reason I had to insist that you accept my offer of a lift on the log The terrible miscalculation that lead me to
nip your tail with the log is a mistake that will forever haunt my conscience My best effort of atonement was to catch your tail as it wriggled across the pool and put it near the pile of rocks that I believe to be your homeI fear that a tail lost once is a tail lost forever
but should you know of a good reconstructive surgeon I will be happy to bear the cost of a tail replacement operation When we eventually reached accord and I
placed you gently on the plant by the pool pump I could hardly bear the expression of reproach on your little face Believe me I felt your pain not to mention the embarrassment of only being three quarters of the gecko you once wereI hope you will accept this letter as a public
apology for my clumsiness and that you and many of your friends and family will continue to live in our garden and eat our flies for many years to come Yours with deepest apologies Josby Jos biggs
josbiggshotmailcouk
i am so Very sorry
in 2010 lance corporal Johno lee accumulated pound800 in lsquoillegal parkingrsquo fines which resulted in a visit from bailiffs to enforce collection lance corporal lee had received massive injuries whilst on patrol in afghanistan and had almost lost his life having been resuscitated twice in the rescue helicopter taking him to the field hospital
he was eventually repatriated to england where he received extensive medical treatment in an effort to save his leg but after eight operations the surgeons had no choice but to amputate
after an extended stay in hospital Johno was released and he was
determined to rebuild his shattered life and not unreasonably applied to the local authority - nottinghamshire county council - for a disabled parking permit his request was turned down on three occasions on the basis that he was young and could get better Yep thatrsquos what they said he had lost a leg but he could get better
under pressure from the barrage of adverse publicity the councilrsquos service director paul Mckay ordered a review of the case and the original decision was eventually overturned no doubt there were mutterings of lsquolessons learnedrsquo and the usual meaningless rhetoric
then last year in support of the charity pilgrim bandits Johno signed up to become the first amputee to cover a 100mile crossing of the sahara in five days the department of works and pensions got wind of it and informed him that if he succeeded then he could be stripped of his disability benefits and his mobility vehicle which he relies on every day
the justification for this according
to a dwp spokeswoman was because the disability living allowance benefits are designed for those who are unable to do things such as walking washing or dressing themselves and in view of Johno leersquos intended trek there was it seemed a certain logic to this
a certain logic that is if you ignore the extent of his injuries how he came by them in his countryrsquos service the fact that this will be one hell of an achievement if he makes it and the impact and example it will set for other disabled amputees and certain logic of course if you are a pen pushing jobs-worth moron - which seems to be part of the work description for certain officials in the civil service
Johnorsquos own reaction was more low key when he said lsquothere are people out there much worse than me irsquove survived so i will take it but so often - and i experienced this - when you actually return home you find not everyone is so supportiversquo
he was spot on thererecently prime Minister david
cameron told soldiers in afghanistan that britain lsquorespects and reveresrsquo by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom
prime Minister is not directly to blame for the karl boon fiasco i hope that he directly intervenes and makes damn sure that matters are put right in short order also heads of departments should be summoned and receive a tongue lashing from the pM but i doubt that will happen
these are not isolated cases and when such incidences occur here is what should happen -
a personal and abject apology should be delivered in person by the official responsible for such cold hearted idiocy ndash even if this means embarrassing ministers this should be done with the full power of the media present so that the person or persons responsible are named and shamed they should also receive official warnings from their employers - the british government
Just whorsquos side are they on
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channelled as it is through the valleys of the sierra alhamilla the light northerly breeze never caresses alqueria it leaves the village breathless in the searing cauldron of the alquerian valley this climatic anomaly is known locally as la sarteacuten the fryingpan several of the village boys demonstrated the suitability of the name by frying an egg on the bonnet of rodriquezrsquos white mercedes this was much to the annoyance of the mill owner and the delight of the village scamps the scallywags hastily dispersed as the ranting puffing rodriquez appeared
with temperatures in the mid-forties there was no relief from the oppressive heat Houses remained shuttered while air conditioning units whirred and rattled alqueria was too exhausted to squabble overheated dogs slept restlessly in whatever shade they could find panting tongues lolling the village was quiet calm holding its breath until evening the stillness of the day emphasised the smallest sound sending a slammed door or a dogrsquos bark resonating through the streets the brightness of the day hurt the eyes while cooking odours hung in the still air
inside the dwellings of alqueria a struggle to stay cool was being waged inside or out it was too hot to move too hot to talk even too hot to think this is just as well as the thinking process eludes most of alqueriarsquos inhabitants at the best of times the young men thought the answer lay in consuming vast quantities of cold lager the young ladies used the opportunity to wear their skimpiest outfits which caused the young men to drink even more lager the older and wiser stayed near the stone flagged ground floors inanimate and semi-conscious the affluent newcomers however splashed in their pools luxuriating in the cool chlorinated water
one group of youngsters enjoyed the air conditioning of an emergency ambulance after swimming in the riacuteo verde not only did they contract the usual foot fungus but also a strange puce tint to the skin which emitted a faint glow antonio poyato in
order to keep his precious remitroot crop irrigated diverted the Hill peoplersquos water supply all the taps ran dry and beer was drunk as an alternative
as the sun sets so alqueria begins to cool pigeons return to the rooftops and the canine population becomes animated in their evening search for food voices are heard in the streets as the village comes to life once more invigorated by their enforced inactivity the people of alqueria return to their belligerent selves with renewed determination
those who sacrifice themselves to keep us safe promising to shield wounded soldiers from welfare cuts and that they would not suffer financially as a result of welfare reforms Fine words but then fast forward to august 2012
sapper karl boon who lost a leg in a taliban rocket-propelled grenade attack in 2010 has been stripped of his pound54-a-week living allowance because lsquohe can now walk about 400 yards unaidedrsquo and according to the dwp is no longer disabled enough although karl himself has said that there are times when he is unable to even reach his own front door unfortunately he now has to wait ten months before he can apply again and it begs the question how many limbs must you lose in order to receive a disablement benefit
the welfare reforms were designed to discourage malingerers and to wheedle out cheats and fraudsters anyone with half a brain can see the difference between work shy con artists and ex-service men and women with devastating war injuries but apparently not at the dozy dwp
cameronrsquos sentiments and noble sounding assurances all seem a little hollow right now and although the
36 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
PaUSE for ThoUghTWhat a fantastic Summer of sport wersquove had with
such a spectacularly successful Olympics and now the Paralympics which promise if anything to be even more amazing I wonder how many younger and fitter than I have as a result felt inspired to start some form of training And I wonder too how many like me find themselves regretting not having worked harder at some sport when they had the opportunity For in my youth I was a fairly able half-miler but was never prepared to hurt myself nor spend more time or effort than was absolutely necessary in training - there always seemed better more frivolous things to do with my time So I and doubtless many others like me spent much of the Olympics reflecting on what might have been For unless the IOC were to include events for the lsquodecrepitsrsquo the lsquohas-beensrsquo and the lsquowell past itsrsquo no amount of training or determination could ever see me in contention for future medals
But actually it would seem that there really is a medal still available for the likes of me For in his letter to the Christians in Corinth St Paul likens the Christian life to that of an athlete preparing to compete in the games He points out that if unlike me in my youthful pretence at athletic prowess an athlete is serious in his ambition to win then he must work at his training and adhere rigorously to his diet to be in peak condition And he further explains that the prize for successful completion of the Christian marathon of life is no mere laurel crown but one that endures through eternity So here we are then all is not lost for us oldies though we do have a pretty serious regime of diet and training of prayer and lifestyle to attend to which if wersquore really serious could perhaps start in meeting the rest of the team at one of the available Churches in the area
Details of a number of English language churches are given in Sol Noticeboard for any who wish to Worship but further information about the anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
Duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the anglican chaplaincy of costa almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the
absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
FIRE THEN FLOOD - IS PESTILENcE NExTFreak weather events are becoming the norm Last Thursday
Turre and Mojacar were hammered by the tail end of a hurricane causing flooding and destruction We woke to find 23rsquos of the 3 acre property we rent under water Windows had blown in causing damage and loss and the pool had turned into a mud wrestling venue The pump house was drained of 15m of water before a new pump could be fitted to start the clean-up operation
Earlier this year the media showed storms and flooding cancelling out the British summer hurricanes are now battering the Caribbean and US The storms get stronger and more frequent affecting Europe as this is where the hurricanes come to fight their last as Michael Fish knows only too well In the east typhoons wreak havoc in Taiwan and China
Last week Spain announced that summer night time temperatures were the highest since records began Last winter was the driest ever winter in Spain with rainfall 90 lower two winters previously Spain had the wettest in 50 years The unusual is fast becoming usual
The American Meteorological Society previously denied Global Warming yet last week whilst Republicans were laughing at the subject at their annual conference the Society released a report saying that that Global Warming is happening and is man-made The maths is easy as 10 of the warmest years on record have occurred since 1997 Also global sea levels have risen 7 inches in the last 100 years
In the Arctic summer pack ice is at its lowest since records began 40 less sea is covered each summer than just 30 years ago a dangerous circle as snow and ice have an
lsquoalbedorsquo effect reflecting sunlight back into space Now sea water absorbs heat so melting more ice Factory emissions are blown over the Arctic releasing tiny specs of black soot these stick in the snow and absorb heat so melting the ice faster
Governments across the world meet at fancy conferences in glamorous destinations such as Kyoto Rio de Janeiro and Copenhagen achieving little or nothing whilst Joe and Joanne Public suffer flooding droughts and severe weather events Global Warming affects us all now and it will get worse and we must all do our bit to reduce re-use and recycle We canrsquot wait to be told what to do ndash we can change our own lifestyles as these different living and spending habits make businesses adapt to try and supply the products we are choosing
Buying bio diesel for instance is not only better for the environment but cheaper too Buying a bag for life at the supermarket and using it regularly will saves lots of plastic At the market we can weigh our fruit and vegetables and put it in one bag rather than many Buying organic lessens the need for artificial fertilizers and pesticides
Shops love to offer a plastic bag for the smallest item ndash just say no Buying local saves food miles growing food even better using the town springfuente for drinking water saves resources too Whilst waiting in the car to collect someone turn the engine off Open the car window instead of using the air con Sort out domestic refuse and recycle it
In the developed world waste and apathy are common and yet our common sense ingenuity and a love for our fellow inhabitants can help save this world for future generations
Initially when you bought your shiny new laptop desktop hellip Were you constantly being annoyed by the nag screen which told you to make system backup disks My guess would be ldquoYesrdquo Did you follow the instructions and create several CDrsquos or DVDrsquos with labels on them for ldquoJust In Caserdquo If you have said ldquoYesrdquo to the previous question Well Done Thank your for taking an interest in my column but now turn the page and read something else instead If the answer was anything else I would consider making my backup image NOW
The absolute fact is there will be at some time in our lives a catastrophic systems failure whereby the system will refuse to even start and hang there impotently How can this happen as Windows is a relatively robust Operating System (OS) The usual suspects are Viruses Malware ldquowear and tearrdquo power surges or outages
So now imagine the worst possible case scenario ndash a total systems failure Once the initial terror of losing everything has passed you remember following my advice and making a complete backup of your valuable document with weekly updates You start to feel better BUT your computer is still euro1000 of inert steel and exotic compounds
What are you going to do That is easy Spend the next week or four buying and installing a copy of your OS (euro110 to euro200) finding all the drivers for your specific machine and install them and
finally obtaining all the programs that were on it (euro0 ndash too much) Before I knew better it would take three (3) days with the OS drivers and programs to hand to completely rebuild my computer
If you had made the system image when suggested it should take you between 20 minutes and 1 hour to complete the same task at euro0 (+ cost of CDrsquos DVDrsquos) and all you have to do is change the CDrsquos DVDrsquos when asked AND it would be clean and ready to go
What will you need 1 memory stick (1Gb or larger) or CD for creating a startup disk a small stack of DVDrsquos or an External Hard Drive
You might still be lucky and have buried in the menu an option to create these system images If you have XP (I still do) but no floppy disk drive (I donrsquot) DONrsquoT use the backup options A floppy disk is needed for booting the system Try ldquoEaseUS Todo Backup Free 50 ldquo instead
A COUPLE OF TIPS
Firstly ensure your BIOS is changed to allow booting from either the cd or memory stick
Secondly the local Computer club is having an open day on Friday 5th October at ldquoBar Rumoresrdquo from 10am
Finally I am available to assist with all matters on computers and can be contacted on 689 892 745 or canducomputinghotmailcouk
For further information or advice on computing contact Trevor on canducomputinghotmailcouk
the aftermath of the storm
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This week we were at Vistabella we played our normal format of individual stableford Also some pairs managed to play their round of the knockout which is being managed by Johnny Pedersen A shield is up for grabs to the winner of this tournament Conditions were good on the course as usual
Results were as follows-
Gold category
1st - Derek Briggs 34pts
2nd - Colin Pepperday 31pts
Best front nine - John Saunders 17pts
Best back nine - Graham Phillip 18pts
Nearest the pin - Steve Ashurst
Longest drive - Dave
Harwood
Silver category
1st - Dave Bishop 36pts
2nd - Barry wood 30pts
Best front nine - Phil Bowditch 13pts(cb)
Best back nine - Graham Butterworth 15pts
Nearest the pin - None
Longest drive - Dave whittington
No winners of the 2 ball money this week
Our next society game will be at Altorreal on 13th September first tee time at 1015am Please be at the course one hour before start time
New members and or guests always welcome please contact Tony on 966 785 781 or Steve on 966 637 449
La Peraleja - 290812It may be a bit hot for golf
but hey itrsquos Wednesday and what else would we be doing So off we went down to La Paraleja for the first time this year and the conditions were quite good with tees and greens being excellent The staff are extremely helpful and always friendly
Despite the heat 35 members and guests went down to Murcia to play in a Stableford all well armed with drinks of various concoctions to ward off heat exhaustion so playing under these extreme conditions the scores were very good There were three ladies playing which is unusual and one of them had a broken toe but this did not stop her from scoring 36 points well done Margaret
One tale related in the bar later was that if your tee goes behind you then it must be a good shot but there is always an exception to the rule as was demonstrated on one tee one shot did go a long way down the middle with the tee falling behind but the next tee shot went up in the air and landed only 50 metres ahead and still the tee landed behind work that out The scores on the day were
Golf Division 1st Padraig OrsquoBrien 38pts 2nd Peter Morris 36pts and 3rd Brian
Coultate 31pts
Silver Division 1st John B Henderson 32pts 2nd John Feathestone 29pts and 3rd Stan Earl 27pts
Bronze Division 1st Andy Hadgraft 39pts 2nd Margaret OrsquoBrien 36pts and 3rd Chris Nield 31pts
NTPs Hole 2 Brian Coultate hole 8 in 2 shots Peter Morris hole 13 in 3 shots Carl Peden hole 16 Chris Nield
2s club was shared between Carl Peden Stan Earl David wightman Peter Savidge and Padraig OrsquoBrien
Best Guest John Clark 40pts
The popular Free Game Draw was won by Darren Barker and the Free Draw kindly donated by The Tavern was not won so will be rolled over to the next meeting
Our next outings are to El Plantio on the 12 September and Roda on the 26th September For further information go to our website httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
Gail Coultate
Society Correspondent
Lo Crispin Golf Society
httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
The Members Golf Society Match Report for villaMartin 29th August 2012
Yet another scorching hot day greeted the 24 Members and 3 guests to the excellent track of villaMartin It is hard to understand why this course has an unsavoury reputation and it can only be assumed that those that give it the bad rap arenrsquot golfers or are living 10 years in the past The fairways are excellent and the greens were even better than excellent
The excellence of the course was obviously supported by some of the scores that came in today with 3 breaking Par one achieving Par and others just one or two points over their handicaps The MatchHandicap Secretary better known as the ldquoLaughing Assassinrdquo has had a field day with cutting of handicaps
The prizes today were once again donated by The Chuckle Brothers (John Eyre and Colin Marsden) and the Nearest to the Pins prizes were donated by Peter (I wanna be in the Gold category) Wells A very very big thank you to you all your support to the Society is tremendous
The spoils in the Silver Division today went to Mick Kennedy in 3rd place with 34 points and how nice it
was to see the lsquoold stagerrsquo himself Peter mason take 2nd spot with 36 points and the winner of the Silver was Ian ldquoSharkierdquo Parkinson with an excellent 38 points
The Gold Division 3rd place went to the Society Captain Alan Rickers with 35 points Theo Boelhouwer came in 2nd place with what normally would be the winning score of 38 points but was upstaged by his Match play partner Steve Higgins who had the best score of the day with 41 points
The Best visitor award went to J Lozano
Our next match is on 5th September 2012 at La Finca and if anyone fancies a game with us just book in on our website at wwwtmgsorg or call the Match Secretary on 966 719 604
We also will be starting our Monday games on 10th September 2012 at villaMartin Again check the website for further information and please feel free to join us
Gold Category winners L ndash R ldquoFlying Dutchmanrdquo Theo Boelhouwer Steve ldquoElvisrdquo Higgins and Captain Alan Rickers
After last weeks initial start to back to training ready for the new season it is back to the Miguel University to start training at the home ground Last week brought a bit of a shock to the system to a few of the players after the 2 month summer break not like 2 weeks in the UK if you are lucky
The training from now on is on Tuesday and Thursday at 2000 with the juniors coming back when they have started back at school Everyone is looking forward to getting back to some real rugby training and not
just the fitness side like last and getting stuck in to the rucking and mauling It will also be very interesting to see how the Spanish refs interpret the new laws as well after seeing the pros even falling foul of them at the weekend with the 5 second rule at the ruck etc
This coming weekend we will be televising all live rugby matches for the new season at the rugby bar in Rojales The Steakhouse used to be Tylers Bar Pro 12 on Friday at 2000 Cardiff Blues v Edinburgh followed by the 4 Nations at 1200
on Saturday with Australia v South Africa and Aviva Premiership on Sunday at 1530 Saints v Exeter Chiefs so come along to the only designated rugby bar in the area and join the Costa Blanca Rugby Supporters Club as well
I am back at the Moncayo Market on Saturdayrsquos with all of the rugby branded gear and clubinternational shirts etc so see you down there as well and get your playing gear before the season starts from 0900 to 1330
So if you are interested
dig out those rugby boots and come along and see for yourself what it is like New players are always welcome no matter what age or skill level you are
If you would like more information about what is going on in the club you can contact the club by phoning myself Garry on 692 767 242 and for the juniors contact Oscar on 600 871 606 (Spanish)
So come along and join in the fun at a club with a great friendly atmosphere
the members Golf society
fairwayZ Golf society
lo crispin Golf society
itV orihuela rfc traininG back to normal
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Murphyrsquos on Park Golf Society at Campoamor August 2012
For the first months meeting 16 players headed for the established course at Campoamor
Unfortunately we were charged euro25 per person more than the agreed price which we were told was due to tax reason even though the new taxes donrsquot take effect until 010912 and then we discovered that the greens were in poor condition and as a result of these events it will be some time before we return to this courseThe winners on the day were as follows Category 11st Noel Dempsey - 34 points2nd George McIntyre - 27
pointsCategory 21st Barney Hickey - 26 points2nd Billy Davidson ndash 26 pointsBest Guest - John Fogerty ndash 32 points
Nearest the Pins ndash Pearse McMurray and Mike Dolan
After the game we returned to Murphyrsquos on the Park for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Janet and Hilary
The next society meeting venue is Captains Day an Alenda on 270912 and new members and guests are welcome
Call Tony Conwell on 644312696 or better still call in the bar which is in Calle San Policarpo near Park of Nations in Torrevieja
Report by Tony Conwell
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at Las Colinas 30th August 2012
For this monthrsquos meeting a group of 33 players visited the established course at Las Colinas taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good condition but due to hollow tining we had to play the back nine holes twice BUT to make things interesting we played the second circuit from the BLACK COMPETITION TEES which made scoring difficult on the day
There were some good scores on the day with the winners as follows1st ndash Gavin Parke - 36 points2nd ndash Dave Mason - 35 points3rd ndash Mike Probert - 32 points4th ndash Ian Allison ndash 32 points5th ndash Julie Blinston ndash 31
points
Best Front 9 ndash D Bensley - 20 points
Best Back 9 ndash J Coffman - 16 points
Nearest Pins ndash M Probert (3)Gavin Parke (2) and Dave Mason
After the game we returned to the Lo Marabu which is located at Dona Pepa Quesada for a welcome meal prepared by the bar and the prize presentation
Our next official society meeting is at La Peraleja on 27th September 2012 and we also have an interim game at Bonalba on 13th September 2012
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at La Finca August 2012
For the first months meeting a small group of golfers headed for the established course at La Finca taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good conditionThe winners on the day were as follows1st Stevie Dunn ndash 39 points2nd S Floody ndash 28 points3rd George watts ndash 26 pointsNearest the Pin - GuestLongest Drive ndash George watts
Stevie watts has had his
handicap adjusted from 24 to 21 based on the above excellent performance
After the game we returned to the Hideaway bar which is based at Via Park II Playa Flamenca for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Terri and Mark
The next society meeting venue is to be held at Villamartin on 9th September 2012 and new members and guests are welcome
Alternatively call Terri Hudson on 603181436 or better still call in the bar
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
hideaway Golf society
lo marabu Golf society
murphyrsquos on park Golf society
TUESDAY 28TH AUGUSTTHE RAY BATTISTR
MEMORIAL TROPHYToday was the Second
anniversary of the Ray Battiste Memorial Trophy which was held at his favourite course ALENDA which was in immaculate condition with lovely holding greens It has to be the best course in the area at the present time we had a very good turn out and some very good scores to honour Raywinning the Trophy and First place in Category Two with a score of 37 points on count back from Geoff Wild ( hard luck Geoff ) was Malcolm woods Congratulations In third place was Mick Hithersay on Count back with 35 points
In Category One First place was taken by Rodney Smith with a score of 36 points Second was Les Yates with
35 points and Ivie Davies was 3rd with 34 points Dave Jones took the Nearest the Pin on Holes 3 amp 5 with Ron Chambers on Hole 16 John Trailor won the Longest Drive with D Jones the best Guest with 36 pointsTuesday 11th September we will be back at our home course Vistabella Tee off 0900am Be at the course for 0830am
After the game we returned to the St Jamesrsquos Gate pub for the presentation and refreshments kindly supplied by Sonia with our thanks Anyone who would like to join our small Society or would just like a game whilst on holiday give Ron a ring on 678-849-142
Photo- Malcolm woods being presented with the Trophy by Rocket Ron
st Jamesrsquos Gate Gs RODS AND REELS This week was the last
week before the new season commences and the club held an open match on a local water Although still very muddy on the water line overall the venue fished well As can be seen from the results varying methods were used and all worked pretty well
Top rods on the day1st Terry (Swing Eacutem)
Screen fishing the whip using maggot for bleak then changing to the feeder using corn with 1650 kilo s
2nd Lenny (Excultural Attachee) Bolton fishing the feeder using pellet with 1324 kilo s
3rd Bill (The Master) Reade fishing the waggler using pellet with 1134 kilo s
NOTEClub subs have to be paid
prior to the AGM on the 30092012 Failure to do so will mean the joining fee will have to be paid again
PLEASE NOTE The club has some
vacancies at present if you are interested in joining please contact Derek Swann on 966 729 293 or 603 535 771
ABBEY ANGLING RESULTSSupplied by Terry ScreenThe 2nd round of the winter
League was fished this week on the 28th August
with the water now going down it is leaving over a metre and half of soft gungy mud making access to the waters edge messy and quite difficult
with no wind on the water the fish were reluctant to feed everyone was praying
for the wind to get up and right on queue at 115pm the wind started to blow with a vengeance which prompted the fish to start to feed but the weights were not great
1st Dave (Yours Truly) Hoare with 7360kg fishing the pole using corn and the whip for bleak using maggot
2nd Alan (The Chairman) Reid with 6280kg fishing the feeder using corn
3rd Alan (The Emperor) Roscoe with 6100kg also fishing the feeder using corn
All details are available on our website wwwabbeyanglingcom or from the Match Secretary Terry Screen on 965 328 368 also anyone needing pole or rod repairs can contact me on the above number
ANGLERS TOGETHERThe objective of Anglers
Together has been reached ( which was to introduce anglers to each other ) Now that newcomers to Spain are few and far between we have decided that monthly meetings are serving no useful purpose and the friendships that have been made over the past 4 years are now firmly established
we will continue to provide information through our email address if contacted but there will be no membership renewals in May
Thanks to all past members for their support
Email anglerstogetherhotmailcom
TIGHT LINESDAvE HOARE
maGGots end
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week
Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3
- Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9
- Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen
Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart
Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith H
cap 9 score 50 Next week Tuesday
4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
el plantio 2 Golf society
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Last Sunday Torry played their first home game of the season at the vicente Garcia against near neighbours Crevillente who included in their side ex-Torry players Dani Meseguer Tremino Micro and most notably Carrasco Torry entered the game buoyed by their 3-1 victory at CD Acero in their first game of the season while Crevillente had shared the spoils in a thrilling 3-3 draw at home against Novelda
Torry were without ex-Crevillente marksman Gasch who was out through injury Torry have been trying to sign another forward to supplement their attacking options and thought they had got their man in the shape of much travelled burly striker Bauti but he had a change of mind I hope they are still looking because I think there are still plenty of strikers around looking for a club
The Torry line up was Manolo Vicente Boix Pedro Loacutepez Jorge Rafa Dani (Abel min 78) Burguillos Luis Carlos (Josemi min 68) Inarejos Ernesto and Joseacute Manuel (Manu Amores min 45)
On a warm sunny early evening the game kicked off in front of a decent crowd of around the 600 mark including quite a few holidaymakers keen for a bit of live football action Torry started like a train and in the first 20 minutes carved open Crevillente time and time again but only had a single goal on the electronic scoreboard to show for their efforts This was scored in the 16th minute by Jorge from a downward header
from a free-kick by Ernesto Leading up to this Rafa had hit the post from a curling effort inside the box from a corner and their keeper had been called into action to make a number of good saves
After 20 minutes Burguillos played Inarejos in and he lifted the ball past his man in the area who handled the ball and a penalty was awarded Up stepped Ernesto to curl his spot-kick towards the right hand corner of the net Their keeper went the right way and pulled off a brilliant save palming the ball wide for a corner After this Torry started to lose their momentum after their whirlwind start and Crevillente started to get back into the game After 41 minutes the Crevillente right-back got his marching orders for a second bookable offence after again body checking Inarejos
Just before the break Ernesto clipped the crossbar from a free-kick just outside the box Torry made one change at half-time taking off Jose Manuel who had sustained a head injury in the first-half and brought on Manu Amores After 51 minutes the numerical advantage that Torry had enjoyed was no more when Rafa was dismissed for a second bookable offence The game was now pretty even and both sides created half-chances which they didnrsquot take until after 61 minutes Ernesto beat their keeper from long range with a dipping shot to make it 2-0 to Torry After 70 minutes Crevillente pulled one back when Carrasco prodded home a loose ball from a corner from close range
to set up a nervous last 20 minutes for the Torry fans
The momentum was now with Crevillente and a guilt edged chance fell to the opposition 2 minutes later when one of their forwards headed wide from only 2 yards out After 83 minutes a Crevillente defender received a straight red for hacking down Burguillos And it was now 10 against 9 Towards the end Torry were awarded another penalty after a Manu Amores pass inside the box was deliberately hand-balled Inarejos stepped up to take it this time but his shot towards the bottom left hand corner lacked any real power and their keeper pulled off another great save
The final whistle went with Torry victorious winning another 3 points which has taken them to the top of the table and would you believe 2 points clear after only 2 games For Torry bookings were received by Inarejos Jorge vicente and Pedro
The matchball was sponsored by the Torry Army and a re-introduced matchday programme produced by the football club was on sale which provided a good pre-match read
Torry are away to Novelda next Sunday If you want to go and watch the game the Torry Army have booked a coach Pop into the Torry Army office in San Luis or ring Pat on 966 786 352 or 688 698 894 to book a seat
Darrylldinho following his adopted team in Spain get off to the perfect start
Tuesday 25th saw us back at Font del Llop due to a high noon change from El Plantio due to hollow tinning 20 hours earlier Our thanks to Font del Llop for getting us out to play at the last moment
very warm day and not sure if we would have managed without buggies but did find the course in very good condition except for some hollow tinning taking place on some of the greens on the back 9
Results on the day for our normal Stableford Competition saw in Category 1
1st Spence Andrews with 35 points not sure how he
did it because he only flew in the night previous and had not had time to adjust from the rain of the UK to the heat we are experiencing here at the moment 2nd Paul Hurrell 33 points 3rd Roy Middleton 31
Category 2 1st Peter Kerr 34 points 2ndBrian Coombes 33 and 3rdBradley Kerr 30
Nearest the Pins Hole 8 Paul Hurrell Hole 17 Alan Darby No body managed the 12th and the longest drive on hole 18 went to vic Souter However it should be mentioned that Paul Hurrell with his new driver was within probably 15 mtrs of the waterrsquos edge but not on the fairway sorry Paul must
try harderAfter the game we returned
to El Raso Restaurant for the results and a little Tapas many thanks to MarioKaty and Staff for looking after us
Our next games are La Torre on Tuesday 14thSeptember for a 10am 1sttee time and then we have our big day at El Plantio on the 3rdOctober for a shot gun start for the par 3 course at 9am followed by an 18 hole Stableford Competition starting at 11am
For more information on our Club call David Winder on 626 774 157 or email him at
davidwindertorregolfgmailcom Our picture for the winners and some guests taken after our game at El Raso Restaurant
we would also wish to remind all that the football season with CD MONTESINOS kicks off on Sunday 16thSeptember at 1800 hours with a home game at the CDMontesinos Olympic Stadium
Cup Tournament semi-finals by Sue Ward
what a fantastic week it was for petanca on the Orihuela Costa
The weather may be hot and humid but the petanca players had to keep their cool and play their socks off (what are socks) to win a place in the finals of the Summer League Cup Tournament
If anyone wanted to know why the summer league was dubbed lsquothe friendly gamesrsquo then they only had to be at the 2 semi-finals that took place this week They were played with good humour amusing banter and willing spirits
First to play on Monday were Laguna Vista Diablos vs Peacocks1 All was level after the 4 triples leaving all to play for in the deciding doubles Nervous tension began to creep in to both sides both teams dropping points however Laguna Vista Diablos managed to scrape through with a 4 - 3 win In true petanca spirit both teams descended upon the bar afterwards A very good end to a very good evening A woollen doll was presented by Peacocks to Laguna Vista Diablos to be played for every time these 2 teams meet
wednesday saw the other nail biting thrilling semi at Via park 2 between Los Bandidos and Amapolas
These 2 teams last met only 2 weeks ago in the league and Amapolas had a comfortable 6 - 1 win would tonight be any different Oh Yes
After the closely fought triples Amapolas were 3 - 1 up then came the 3 doubles and Los bandidos won the 1st 13 - 4 and then the 2nd 13 - 3 the gap had closed so the result rested on the last doubles match
It was 2100 hrs the street lights were on darkness had fallen the coche was barely visible but still the 2 pairs played on surrounded by hordes of excited spectators and a score of 12 - 12 Both sides took the lead and then lost it Unfortunately there had to be a winner and the cookie didnrsquot crumble Los bandidosrsquos way their last ball just - only just - failing to reach its target Amapolas won 4 games to 3 well done to them
The overwhelming consenus was that the 5 games were well worthy of a grand final let alone a semi
The final will be played on Wednesday 26th September 2012 at Restaurant El Altos de Dolores where it is hoped that all summer league players will attend Good luck to both teams
Sue ward
fc torreVieJa ndash torry Go top of the leaGue
torreGolfeu at font del llop
casa manuel summer petanca leaGue
el plantio 2 Golf society
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3 - Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9 - Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith Hcap 9 score 50
Next week Tuesday 4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
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Marbella on Spainrsquos Costa del Sol where the authorities have evacuated thousands of people
Flames reached the Elviria area on the edge of Marbella early on Friday
About 1000 people have been evacuated from the edge of Marbella about 3300 from Ojen and others from a camp site at Alpujata Spanish media report
They include at least 300 British expats sent to evacuation centres the Uk embassy told the BBC
Marbella is famous for its up-market hotels and villas - it is a favourite haunt of wealthy foreigners
Overnight the fire spread rapidly through a 12km (eight-mile) coastal strip not far from holiday resorts
Two people have suffered serious burns and some homes have been engulfed by the fire
The Costa del Sol is one of Spainrsquos most popular holiday destinations and home to a large British expatriate community
The British embassy says it is working closely with the Spanish authorities and consular staff have been deployed to assist those affected
Much of Spainrsquos countryside was left tinder-dry this summer by a prolonged heatwave There have been major wildfires in northern Catalonia - near the Pyrenees - and on La Gomera in the Canary Islands
The wind speed has dropped since Thursday and the air is more humid so there are hopes that the Costa del Sol blaze
can be contained soon
More than 250 firefighters are battling the fire helped by 17 aircraft dropping water to douse it Spainrsquos El Pais news website says
The fire started on Thursday afternoon in the Sierra Negra area of Coin near Malaga
and has now affected an area of some 1000 hectares (2471 acres)
Part of the AP-7 highway was cut temporarily but other roads are unaffected It is not yet clear how many homes have been damaged or destroyed
Four regional health authorities take a stand against ana Matoacutersquos lsquobackward-Moving policiesrsquo Regional health authorities in four
of Spainrsquos autonomous states have boycotted a summit in Valladolid in protest over the central governmentrsquos lsquobackward-movingrsquo policies
From Saturday September 1 an estimated 153000 foreign and Spanish patients will lose their entitlement to healthcare on the State because they are not lsquopaying into the systemrsquo through being unable to find work
This is in order to save the heath service 500 million euros but doctors insist that it goes against the Spanish Constitution and flouts several laws
And over 400 types of medication will no longer be funded by the ministry of health led by Ana Matoacute meaning those who use them will have to pay full price
Contributions to prescriptions have increased for everyone depending
upon income and pensioners now have to pay 10 per cent of the non-prescription cost of medication rather than as until recently receiving them free of charge
She called an informal summit meeting yesterday of regional health ministers but those of Andaluciacutea Asturias the Canary Islands and the Basque Country did not attend
They have put together a joint written manifesto condemning what they consider as lsquobackward-movingrsquo policies and calling for lsquodialoguersquo between the central government and medical institutions
The manifesto also calls for Matoacute to lsquorespect the decision-making powersrsquo of Spainrsquos 17 federal communities since they consider that the contributions made by these may in fact increase quality and efficiency in the health service
It adds that no economic policies
should lsquoimpose a social and financial model based upon restricting fundamental and basic rightsrsquo such as healthcare nor involve privatising any aspect of it
And lsquoloss of principles of equity cohesion and fairnessrsquo could cause the lsquosocial political and professional supportrsquo of the current health service to lsquocrackrsquo
Doctors consider they could be guilty of the criminal offence of omitting to provide assistance if they do not treat immigrants without visas or foreigners and Spaniards who do not pay Social Security
They also consider that not treating certain infectious or contagious conditions - everything ranging from the common cold or influenza to tuberculosis Legionnairersquos disease or HIV - may spark public alarm and outcry as diseases spread out of control
Ten people have been arrested after a massive group of people decided to occupy a branch of La Caixa bank in El Puerto de Santa Mariacutea (Caacutediz) last Tuesday They are part of the Andaluciacutea workersrsquo union (Sindicato Andaluz de Trabajadores or SAT) who staged a supermarket sweep in Mercadona and Carrefour in Eacutecija (Sevilla) and Arcos de la Frontera (Caacutediz) earlier this month filling up trolleys with staple foodstuffs to give to residents with no income
Those who escaped arrest ndash several hundred of them ndash say they will arrange a peaceful demonstration outside the townrsquos National Police station SATrsquos spokesman Diego Cantildeamero says all protests are peaceful and there will be no violence
Staff at the occupied bank said the manager did not make any attempt at resistance and that the demonstrators were treated lsquoexquisitelyrsquo
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spanisH drivers Hit By lsquocouncil stealtH taxrsquo
indeBted town councils across spain are targeting motorists in a Bid to raise revenue mucH to tHe
disgust of disgruntled residentsRemoval of free parking zones and
an increase in fines for minor traffic infractions have all dubbed ldquotaxation by stealthrdquo by protest groups according to a report in this weeks Telegraph
The latest measures to be unveiled in towns and cities across the north-eastern region of Catalonia include the removal of free parking bays The biggest outcry has been in Tarragona a city south of Barcelona where since the start of July the council has re-allocated 3700 parking spaces forcing residents to pay for parking where they could previously leave their car for free
ldquoItrsquos a blatant attempt by city authorities to raise revenuerdquo said Amanda Casas a spokesman for Plataforma Stop Parquiacutemetres a local protest group formed to fight against the installation of more parking meters ldquoAnd the underhand way they are going about it is shamefulrdquo she said
The citizens have mounted a campaign boycotting the blue zone lsquopay and displayrsquo areas and painting over the lines
The council which insists the measure is ldquopart of an effort to improve traffic flow in the cityrdquo and not to generate revenue reported that the backlash has already resulted in widespread vandalism of ticketing machines costing an estimated euro18000 so far and extra police have been called in to tackle the problem
Similar measures introduced in resorts across the coast including popular holiday destinations of Lloret de Mar and Blanes have created similar outrage A recent report estimated that more than half of Spainrsquos 8116 town councils were indebted to the point of bankruptcy as they struggle to pay the bill for vast overspending when credit was cheap during Spainrsquos boom years
Motorists are also complaining of the increase in traffic fines for
speeding and other infractions insisting that revenue collection is the main objective rather than safety concerns
Organisations representing motorists argue that radar speed traps and unmarked mobile Civil Guard units are increasingly placed not in accident black spots or where speed is a risk factor but in areas most likely to generate fines
One Madrid driver complained that she had been fined for not turning on headlights when driving through a short and well lit tunnel through the capital ldquoIt was surely an easy way to generate euro60 and nothing to do with any risk posedrdquo she said
But itrsquos not just motorists who are feeling targeted
In Madrid Metro passengers are bracing themselves for yet another hike in prices as the city hall announced an increase of two per cent on the cost of a monthly ticket raising it from euro5130 to euro5220 from September 1
This follows an increase of 11pc by Madridrsquos transport network four months ago The cost of the fare to the airport has more than doubled in a year to 5 euros for a ticket from the centre to Barajas terminals
It has also cut the number of entrances to the Madrid metro stations in a bid to save costs closing access points at some of the capitals busiest stations ldquoWe are paying more for services and yet getting lessrdquo one passenger commented as she struggled with shopping bags outside the now closed entrance at Rios Rosas station complaining that the alternative station access point is a three minute walk away across two busy roads
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the welsh sing for alzheimerrsquos
fun amp fundraisinGA Community Day was held at Mar Menor Golf Resort on 20th August when
HELP Murcia Mar Menor raised euro192 from the tombola prize stall and games for the children The main aim of the day was for the children to have some fun which they certainly did
The writing of children is never more amusing than when they are trying to be serious That is the premise of a series of books written by teacher and author Peter Jeffcock who lives for as much of the year as possible in his home in San Miguel de Salinas a lifestyle ruined only by returning to England to teach during term time The three books in the lsquoA Pis of Cakrsquo series are packed full of hilarious misunderstandings spelling errors and general molestations of the English language that range from the very sweet to the very rude
Did you know for example that there was a law in the 1970s that demanded sexy quality for women Or that one of Henry the Eightrsquos wives was called katherine of Arrogance Did you realise that lsquoat the start of the industrial revelation they carried coal on bhajis that floated on the canalsrsquo Perhaps you were already aware that small rocks that fly through space are called haemorrhoids or that in the far north of Russia there is a cold desolate place called Suburbia
All of these remarkable facts are to be found in the series of books And the revelations go on were you truly aware that a trapezium is a circus act or that bitchy men can be used to mend a leaking roof And did you really know that the type of snowman typified by the yeti is otherwise known by the term lsquoa bomb in a bullrsquo
yes thatrsquos life ndash or Sailor V as the French say In a childrsquos world slavery is the opposite of sweet an octopus is supposed to have ten tickles but in fact only has eight and Einsteinrsquos first name was Frank
There are three books in the series
Joan of arc was noahrsquos wife
A Pis of Cak Another Pis of Cak and A Third Pis of Cak All are available on Amazon kindle at very low prices and all are guaranteed to amuse and entertain you whilst giving you a new perspective from which to view the world I shall end this article here ndash leaving you wanting more Indeed as you will discover when you read these books in all good pieces of writing it is best to end on a coat hanger
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We offer a high level of commission petrol allowance and mobile phone plus the opportunity to work for the best weekly ldquoGood News Paperrdquo in the area
In last weekrsquos column I briefly outlined what EFT is and identified some of the areas in which EFT has proven to be highly effective enabling us to have a happier and healthier life This week I will be addressing questions with regard to how it works
How does EFT workThe common explanation of how EFT works and that which is adopted by many holistic
practitioners relies on the belief in our bodyrsquos own lsquoenergy systemrsquo derived from Chinese medicine It is thought that the energy our bodyrsquos energy known across various cultures as chi prana life force etc runs through meridians or channels throughout our body When we are unwell unable to cope with everyday problems or over-react to situations it is said that the energy is out of balance in the body EFT works to restore the balance in the meridian system in relation to a specific problem or issue
Is there a more scientific explanation of how it worksYes there is EFT uses a procedure called lsquotappingrsquo and taps on acupressure points which
in turn stimulates the mechanoreceptors in our skin These points or meridian points as they are more commonly known have a high concentration of mechanoreceptors and free nerve endings When tapping on these points a signal is generated which is then transmitted to specific locations in the brain such as the amygdala hippocampus and other structures where emotional problems are thought to lsquoresidersquo This signal then disrupts established patterns by enhancing the secretion of serotonin one of the lsquofeel-goodrsquo hormones
The Russian psychotherapist Oksana Korsunova further suggests that tapping on the meridian points combined with the mental focus on the issue being dealt with helps to balance the activity of sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems These nervous systems relate to the lsquofight or flightrsquo response so necessary to early man and the subject of much imbalance to modern man
To sum up EFT works with the bodyrsquos own energy system for which there is a scientific explanation When this energy system is blocked or out of balance our emotional life could be compared to that of a car that is in desperate need of a tune up After all our body is our vehicle for life
As with a car engine a build-up of dirt and grime can clog the engine causing all sorts of other damge Similarly the build-up of emotional disturbances we collect as humans can and often does result in physical pain EFT is a safe and effective form of treatment to restore the bodyrsquos natural balance
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This column has been brought to you by Personal Wellness Practitioner Drew Ryder BSC Psych Hons IIHHT ThAT MAAMET an experienced
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Unclog tense stressed skin (telltale signs are a sallow look blocked pores and dryness) with natural oils herbs and mixeshellip
Add 1 drop each of lemon grapefruit and bergamot essential oils to a basin of hot water
Immerse your face cloth then wring out until it stops dripping ndash still heavy with aromatic water open it our over your palms and using a press and release action compress face and neck
Repeat several times breathing deeply to quench body and soul
Treat dull skin to a brightening mask ndash it helps rebalance it beautifully Mash five strawberries with a tablespoon of honey and another of cream but judge tour mix carefully ndash it mustnrsquot be too runny
Slather onto skin and relax for 10-15 minutes before rinsing away with a herbal or floral skin tonic
Sensitive skin Use raspberries instead
Treat yourself to a gel-filled mask- it makes the fastest complexion booster
Warm it in water and pop over moisturiser to nourish your skin or chill it in the fridge and slip it over a spritz of toner to de-puff and energise
De-stress and hydrate your skin throughout the day with a soothing toner
Add three drops of rose essential oil to a spray bottle filled with mineral water Use it after cleansing and twice day over make-up
To ease stressed skin around the eyes soak a flannel in ice cold milk wring out and lay over eyes for five minutes while you sit propped against pillows
Meditate and deep breathe at the same time for double the benefits
Tense tight and grey skin can be brightened and relaxed with a post-cleansing oil massage
bull Rub a favourite skin oil between your palms hold your hands over your face and breathe in the aroma before sweeping the oil from your nose to temples a few times
De-Stress BeautifullyEvery bit of us from hair to toes mind to skin
gets stressed from time to time Feeling overly strung out has a knock on effect and leaves us looking and feeling less than fabulous Here are a few ideas to help you calm down and regain your usual serene and lovely self
bull Next using the palms of your hands work from your collarbone to your chin using long strokes
bull From chin to ears pinch all along your jaw line using your thumbs and the knuckles of your index finger
bull Now using index fingers massage upwards along your laughter lines and out across your cheeks
bull Massage your forehead by stroking upwards in high arcs towards your hairline really concentrating on those frown lines between your eyes
bull Finish by pressing firmly with your middle fingers from the start of your brows along the brow bone around the eyes over cheekbones to your nose
bull Leave the oil on your skin for a while or leave it do wonderful things overnight
Soothe tense uptight hands Zap a little aromatherapy hand cream in the microwave for 10 seconds then smooth it on (check heat first) before covering with clingfilm unwrap silky-soft hands in just five minutes
A stressed body doesnrsquot always need relaxing ndash invigorating works too Forget scrubs ndash use a creamy body wash and a rough little glove Start at your toes and briskly move up using circular movements Rinse off pat almost dry then smooth on a zingy wake-up body lotion Dead easy and so feel good
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chocolaTE may ProTEcT ThE braiN from STrokEaND ThiS TimE iTrsquoS ThE milk variETyEating chocolate may reduce the long term
risk of stroke research has shown
Men who consumed moderate amounts of chocolate each week were less likely to suffer a stroke over a period of 10 years than those who ate none
The difference was small but significant Study participants who ate the most chocolate equivalent to about one third of a cup of chocolate chips reduced their stroke risk by 17 per cent A total of 37103 Swedish men aged 49 to 75 took part in the study
Their diets were assessed with food questionnaires which asked how often they ate chocolate The menrsquos progress was then followed for 10 years during which researchers recorded 1995 cases of a first stroke
Previous studies have shown that chocolate may help prevent diabetes control blood pressure and protect against heart disease Healthy antioxidant plant chemicals called flavonoids are thought to explain the health benefits
Dr Susanna Larsson from the karolinska Institute in Stockholm who led the latest research reported in the journal Neurology said lsquoThe beneficial effect of chocolate consumption on stroke may be related to the flavonoids in chocolate
lsquoFlavonoids appear to be protective against cardiovascular disease through antioxidant
anti-clotting and anti-inflammatory properties Itrsquos also possible that flavonoids in chocolate may decrease blood concentrations of bad
cholesterol and reduce blood pressure
lsquoInterestingly dark chocolate has previously been associated with heart health benefits but about 90 per cent of the chocolate intake
in Sweden including what was consumed in our study is milk chocolatersquo
The men who ate the largest quantities consumed a modest 63g of chocolate per
week This is about a third of a cup-full of chocolate chips
or just a little more than a Mars bar which weighs 58 grams
Put into context the 17 per cent risk reduction amounted
to 12 fewer strokes per 10000 participants over 10 years or 100000
ldquoperson yearsrdquo
The research was followed up by a larger analysis of data from five studies in Europe and the US that included 4260 stroke cases This showed that people eating the most chocolate were 19 per cent less likely to have a stroke than those consuming the least
For every increase in chocolate consumption of about 50 grams per week stroke risk decreased by about 14 per cent
In their paper the scientists said further studies were needed before any
recommendations could be given about chocolate consumption They added lsquoBecause chocolate is high in sugar saturated fat and calories it should be consumed in moderationrsquo
moST PoPUlar SPorTS SUPPlEmENT baNNED iN briTaiNfEarS iT may havE lEThal SiDE-EffEcTSA sports supplement popular
with fitness fanatics has been banned in Britain because of fears it may have lethal side-effects The drink Jack3D contains a stimulant known as DMAA (dimethylamylamine) that has been linked to high blood pressure headaches vomiting
stroke and even a deathThe Ukrsquos medicines
watchdog MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency) has ruled it is unlicensed and all other DMAA containing products need to be removed from the market to protect public safety The decision follows similar
warnings around the world including in the US and Australia where a man died after buying DMAA online
Jack3d is said to boost energy concentration and metabolism But DMAA most commonly used as a workout aid or dietary supplement can have a physiological effect on the body by narrowing the arteries and raising the heart rate said the MHRA This has been linked to suspected adverse drug reactions worldwide ranging from shortness of breath to heart attacks
An MHRA spokesperson said lsquoJack3d is mainly bought over the internet although it is also available in sports stores specialising in work out products
lsquoIf we find a shop selling it we will send them a written reminder asking them to remove it from their shelves If they ignore this then our enforcement officers will move in and begin legal action It is the most popular sports supplement in the Uk because it is a stimulant that allows you to work out for longer But it is for people who are really into their fitness your average person who goes to the gym once or twice a week is unlikely to have ever used itrsquo
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USING A MOBILE PHONE TABLET
OR LAPTOP BEFORE GOING TO BED LEADS
TO SLEEP TROUBLES
ACCORDING TO NEW RESEARCH
Researchers at the Lighting Research Centre which is part of New yorkrsquos Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have discovered that two or more hours of exposure to backlit devices such as a smartphone or tablet suppresses melatonin
This suppression can lead to trouble sleeping at night especially in teenagers
Mariana Figueiro director of the LRCrsquos Light and Health Program who led the team on this piece of research said ldquoOur study shows that a two-hour exposure to light from self-luminous electronic displays can suppress melatonin by about 22 per cent
ldquoStimulating the human circadian system to this level may affect sleep in those using the devices prior to bedtimerdquo
Consequently she recommends dimming the brightness on backlit devices to minimize melatonin suppression But other similar pieces of research go a step further and urge people to have a total break from all devices for several hours before going to sleep
However most people I know cannot resist checking their emails social networks and news feeds throughout the evening
At the end of last year car company Volkswagen agreed to turn off email to workers with Blackberry devices in a bid to help with their employeesrsquo work-life
balance
The business agreed to only push emails to German staff 30 minutes before they are due to start work and stop them 30 minutes after they are due to finish work
While I am not sure this is practical for most companies which operate globally and around the clock or even necessary it is up to us as individuals to learn from comprehensive research and amend our behaviour accordingly
For instance how many people do you know still use an alarm clock Most people now tend to rely upon their phones iPods or tablet devices to wake them up
While it makes sense to make use of the increasing number of shiny devices we have cluttering up our bedside table this simple act of setting your mobile phone alarm each night often leads to a game being played a work email being checked or a tweet being posted simply by the device being in your hands
The return of the good old fashioned alarm clock combined with a decent amount of discipline in a bid to let ourselves actually get some proper rest before the whole digital cycle begins again is whatrsquos necessary to preserve our health in a world which never seems to switch off
The key could be to talk alot but not to gossip and criticise others A study of 250 centenarians published in the journal Aging found they tended to be optimistic and expressed emotions freely by talking openly to friends and family However they lsquosuppressed the urge to talk ill of othersrsquo said researchers from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New york
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Autokolor the car repair specialist has just moved in to a specially equipped unit on the Catral Industrial estate Offering a range of services including accident and damage repairs they can carry out insurance work and give free estimates for work which you might wish to carry out Keeping your car looking good maintains your vehicles value
If you need help with your paintwork this is where Autokolor are the people to go to They have a fully approved and legal low bake spray booth for a longer lasting quality re-spray They can even carry out a full re-spray if required Flaking paint and lacquer is a common problem due to the amount of sun in the area this can also be fixed at Autokolor If your alloy wheels are looking a bit tired then even they can be brightened plus you could have a Jewelultra Diamondbrite paint protection coating which seals your paintwork giving your vehicle that showroom appearance for many years to come
If your car suffers from those annoying little dents but the paintwork is still intact Autokolorrsquos paintless dent removal process could be just the answer They also repair bumpers and other plastic parts which need attention
These days ITV is becoming more comprehensive and one of the things that John at Aotokolor has noticed is that headlamps are being picked up on The sun tends to make the headlight cover less transparent Autokolor have a treatment which solves the problem and restores the transparency saving you the expense and hassle of having to replace them
With nine years experience working in the business in Spain John has based his business on technical excellence plus has very good customer relations so much so that a huge amount of his business is gained via personal recommendations Call into the office and you will see an array of favourable comments from satisfied customers about the service they have received from Autokolor Smaller repairs can even be carried out at your own home
You can contact Autokolor on 966 077 626 which is the office number or 666 607 075 (mobile) Alternatively you can email them on autokoloreshotmailcom
The garage is situated in Catral near to the motorway Take the second turn off sighnposted to Catral from the AP7 motorway travelling from Torrevieja and drive towards the town centre At the first roundabout take the right turn and the endof that road turn right and then first left Autokolor is on the right Give them a call today for a free no obligation estimatehellipyou will not be disappointed
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weird amp wonderful newsbUTTErfliES lsquomorE
ENDaNgErED ThaN TigErSrsquobUmblEbEES bEETlES aND
bUTTErfliES arE aT grEaTEr riSk of
ExTiNcTioN ThaN lioNS aND TigErS
accorDiNg To a global STUDy by ThE Zoological
SociETy of loNDoN
The biggest study of invertebrates ever conducted found that one in five is at risk of dying out this can affect humans by threatening crops and food supplies
Prof Jonathan Baillie the director of conservation at the Zoological Society said insects slugs and snails may not be as glamorous as lions or dolphins but are just as important to providing the food we eat and the countryside we love
ldquoThese critters form the basis of many of the essential benefits that nature provides earthworms recycle waste nutrients coral reefs support a myriad of life forms and bees help pollinate cropsrdquo he said ldquoIf they disappear humans could soon followrdquo
In Britain critically endangered invertebrates include species of bumblebee that keep the countryside full of flowers and freshwater pearl mussels that filter the water in
our rivers The society blamed pollution loss of habitat and climate change for killing off invertebrates and urged the public to take action by demanding that food is farmed in a more sustainable way and growing insect-friendly plants in their garden
Previous international studies have focused on groups of animals such as mammals and birds As invertebrates make up 97 per cent of species the International Union for the Conservation of Nature the UN body in charge of ensuring that animals do not become extinct asked the society to lead a new study More than 12000 species from giant squid to midges were studied around the world There are 15 million known invertebrates although eight million species are thought to exist even if not yet discovered
Prof Baillie said scientists were shocked by the results
ldquoWe knew that roughly one fifth of vertebrates and plants were
threatened with extinction but it was not clear if this
was representative of the small spineless creatures that make up the majority of life on the planetrdquo he said ldquoThe initial findings in this report indicate that 20 per cent of all species may be
threatenedrdquoThe most threatened
group are freshwater invertebrates because of
the invasive signal crayfish from America Dams and pollution from
nitrates used in fertilisers on fields have also played a part
Marine species including foods such as shrimp squid and crab are most at risk of ocean acidification which threatens shell-building molluscs and coral
Insects on land are being driven out by human development such as cities and pollution caused by cars and factories All species are in danger from further habitat loss caused by climate change
Prof Baillie said that invertebrates help store carbon at the bottom of the ocean filter water decompose waste pollinate important crops and are an essential part of the food ldquowebrdquo ultimately feeding hundreds of millions of people
Even pests have a place in the ecosystem he said ldquoWe ignore the loss of invertebrates at our peril as they provide many of the ecosystem services from which humans benefitrdquo
16 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
raJoy defends Vat
increase The President of the Government Mariano Rajoy met
at Moncloa Palace with the President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy to analyse the situation of the European Union and the Eurozone as well as the measures that the Spanish Government has implemented to reduce the public deficit and meet the commitments made by the country to its European partners
During the joint press conference offered by the two leaders after their meeting on Tuesday Mariano Rajoy stressed that the Government will continue making reforms to reduce the deficit and will continue restructuring the financial system ldquoThe challenge is to generate economic activity to grow to create jobs and from then on things will get better That is the main priority of the Government during this term of office It is difficult but it can be donerdquo he said
As regards the financial reform he announced that the capital needs of Spanish banks will be less than the maximum amount of 100 billion euros of aid that its European partners are prepared to loan to Spain He also explained that the increase in public debt is only temporary
Mariano Rajoy reiterated to Herman Van Rompuy the need to involve Member States and European institutions to ensure the stability of the markets and of the Euro as well as to set a clear course for the European Union to follow in order to meet future challenges In his opinion ldquothis course inevitably involves greater integration of European economies and achieving an economic and monetary unionrdquo
In this respect the President of the Government recalled that Spain has already presented a proposal on a banking union and fiscal union ldquoIt is very important for us to have a banking union by December a sole supervisory body and a deposit guarantee fund It is very important for us to be able to proceed to the direct recapitalisation of the banks by European institutions It is also very important that we resolve the problems of the Eurozone as quickly as possible particularly those that affect doubts surrounding
the Eurordquo he said
Rajoy brought up the statements made by the President of the European Central Bank (ECB) Mario Draghi and those made by other international bodies that consider it unacceptable for there to be differentials between the risk premiums in Europe that do not correspond to the basics of the economy
ldquoThe risk premium remains very high but I believe that very significant steps have been taken to enhancing the irreversibility of the Euro and I believe that at this time European leaders in all countries are telling all those who want to listen that the Euro is a serious currency an irreversible currency and that there is no going back on the European integration processrdquo he said
On another note according to La Moncloa Rajoy denied that Spain is negotiating the conditions for a bailout with Europe ldquothe Government has not made any request to this effectrdquo
The President of the Government and the President of the European Council also tackled the situation of Greece Mariano Rajoy considers that if Greece or any other country pulls out of the Eurozone this would be a collective disaster ldquoit would not only be a Greek problem but rather a collective disaster for Europe as a whole one which we should in no way allow to happenrdquo
Mariano Rajoy stressed that central government will not ignore the problems of the autonomous regions and will help Catalonia which has requested access to the Autonomous Region Liquidity Fund
ldquoWe will help Catalonia in the same way as we help the rest of the autonomous regions What is important starting with central government and continuing with the autonomous regions and local councils is to meet our commitments to public deficit and public debtrdquo he pointed out
ARTICLE COURTESy OF WWWkyEROCOM
Q I have received a letter from the tax office demanding I pay non resident income tax and that I must pay up for the last four years I have never made any income from my property What is this all about
A Our government needs to collect to correct its deficit If you are a NON RESIDENT of Spain and own a property you MUST FILE a non-resident income tax return even if you do not rent out your property Do not confuse with rates (IBI) which is generally paid by direct debit
Towards the end of 2011 the Spanish tax authorities decided to clamp down on non-resident property owners who have not been paying this non-resident income tax They have created a special task force dedicated to pursue non -residents not paying this tax
Every year normally using s fiscal representative you should be filing a non-resident hypothetical income tax return (shortly wealth tax also) If you are not paying this tax it is necessary that you take control of the situation by contacting the tax authorities your solicitor or your tax advisor
If you have doubts regarding if you are already paying this tax it is probably because you are not as it requires the presentation of a tax form etc
The good news is that1 The tax is not generally a very high amount 2 If you have not been paying by law they cannot demand payment for more than four years
back taxes Our advice Start paying the tax because if you do not they will be contacting you with the
risk of you not actually being hear to receive their letter etc
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Michael Davies is a Spanish Abogado and has been practicing law in Almeriacutea since 1993 He is member of the Law societies of Almeriacutea and Madrid and has offices in Mojacar and Almeria High Street
ldquono GoinG back on the euro or european inteGrationrdquo says raJoy
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy says the countryrsquos new wave of austerity measures are necessary to maintain the state welfare system Rajoy made the remarks to an audience gathered for a party speech in the north-west a u t o n o m o u s community of Galicia He said the governmentrsquos value-added tax hike was a painful but necessary measure
Mariano Rajoy Spanish Prime Minister said ldquoToday a painful measure was enforced The VAT hike I am aware this is a sacrifice that arrives at a very difficult moment for many Spaniards But I will tell you one thing We adopted this measure because it was essential It was the only one we could take to maintain public services whilst state revenues fallrdquo
The decision to increase the countryrsquos VAT rate is part of a raft of austerity measures designed to remove 65 billion Euros from the public deficit by 2014 The hike leaves small businesses worrying about their future and cash-strapped consumers counting their pennies Everyday living costs like heating phone bills and clothes are all made more expensive Some larger companies say they will not pass the higher cost on to their customers That has smaller businesses concerned that they will not be able to compete as they are unable to squeeze margins in the same way as the big firms SOURCE CCTVCOM
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Have you ever stood on a railway bridge and seen the how the rails disappearing into the distance seem to meet on the horizon
This is called lsquogeometric perspectiversquo and it was Euclid that came up with the geometric interpretation that parallel lines meet at infinity - or the horizon
Letrsquos imagine we are on a straight street of parallel terrace houses the lines through their roofs windows fences pavement etc will all meet on a point on the horizon
So we first draw a horizon line across the paper - this will be eye-level and therefore if we are standing will be about 5rsquo 3rdquo above the ground perhaps and everything that is above eye-level will be above this line
In the attached sketch I have drawn a narrow imaginary street and even people in it to show that assuming they are roughly the same height as me our eyes are all at the same lsquoeyersquo level - the horizon
The point where all the lines meet is called the lsquovanishing pointrsquo and when we come to drawing outdoors we will find there are many vanishing points - all generally meeting on the horizon of course - because roads donrsquot tend to go in straight lines and we may be seeing 2 roads anyway
Here is a photo taken in Venicersquos Saint Markrsquos square that shows it well despite the building not being perfectly straight and the slight lsquobarrelrsquo effect of the camera lens
And then there is lsquoaerial perspectiversquo - a phrase first coined by Leonardo da Vinci who examined how objects became bluer and hazier with distance saying ldquoThus if one is to be five times as distant make it five times bluerrdquo
This photo in the mountains above Alicante clearly demonstrates this which is due to the water vapour in the air and the way it refracts light
Foreshortening is a continuation of perspective and is a term used when something coming towards us looks shorter than it actually is
As I said last week the thigh bone is the longest bone in the human body
but if we are drawing someone with their knee towards us the thigh becomes wider than its length and in this sketch of mine with model Vita it almost disappears completely
This leads us on to drawing the human form but first we will go on location to draw amp observe the effects of perspective first hand and the next studio lesson will be on portraiture
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business focuscreatinG a business bank is the bold moVe needed for Growth
AS THE DENIZENS OF WHITEHALL AND
WESTMINSTER CONTINUE TO PUZZLE OVER BRITAINrsquoS
ROCky GROWTH TRAJECTORy THEy WOULD DO WELL TO
LISTEN TO THE RISING CHORUS COMING FROM BUSINESSES
ACROSS THE LANDThat message is clear
businesses are optimistic growing exports and creating jobs but need bolder action from the heart of government to sustain that growth over time Put simply companies want nothing less than a new-model economy for Britain with a business-friendly environment and strong financing options for growth and expansion
So if our political class truly wants to be bold on growth it should announce this autumn that it is creating a British Business Bank Together with a major programme of infrastructure investment a business bank would be the cornerstone of an economy that is more sustainable more dynamic and more competitive than the Britain of today
The case for a business bank grows clearer with each passing day Although many companies say their order books are full and they need financing in order to
fulfil customersrsquo requests the overall stock of lending to small- and medium-sized firms continues to shrink Companies that are less than five-years-old often at the point of a major growth spurt are more likely to have loan applications declined Independent inquiries show there is real lsquodiscouraged demandrsquo among businesses who are keen to expand but too scared to even approach the bank for help Relationships and trust between lenders and businesses damaged at the start of the financial crisis will take years if not decades to repair
The situation bears all the classic hallmarks of a market failure If therersquos one thing that politicians and economists of both the Left and the Right agree on itrsquos that governments can and should intervene where market failures exist And thatrsquos precisely where we stand in Britain when it comes to business finance an abject long-standing and worsening market failure
This is not entirely the fault of high-street banks - they are being squeezed by ever-tighter regulatory structures and higher capital requirements so theyrsquore
taking fewer risks and sticking to the clients they know If I were sat on the board of a major Uk bank Irsquod probably act in precisely the same way as Irsquod be protecting the interests of shareholders and the bank itself
The trouble is in a world where politicians and banks look after themselves therersquos no one championing the interests of the new dynamic and fast-growing companies that will create the jobs technologies and wealth of the future Thatrsquos where a business bank comes in
A British Business Bank would act as a first port of call for businesses seeking finance Working closely with high-street banks alternative lenders sources of equity finance and others it would ensure that most businesses actually get the working capital they need It would only lend directly to young andor high-growth companies unable to obtain finance through the commercial banking system
Some might argue that the government already has a number of plans including the Funding for Lending scheme to boost business access to finance yet this scheme like those that preceded it has a fatal flaw its dependence on
the infrastructure of existing banks An increasingly risk-averse and balance sheet focussed commercial banking culture is unlikely to provide the seed-corn funding for tomorrowrsquos growth businesses even if it will lend cash to long-standing business customers By contrast a business bank would be able to start afresh with a can-do attitude a stronger appetite for risk and the patient debt capital that many companies need to become the next global champion
Despite the best intentions of politicians to do the right thing in the interest of the country they are going to be frustrated by vested interests reflected in Whitehall Already I can hear the chorus of Treasury civil servants claiming that a business bank would be too difficult to set up too risky to operate and anti-competitive They are wrong on all counts Itrsquos time for businesspeople and our politicians to stand up to the prophets of deadweight displacement and dissuasion and set the record straight Setting up a new bank will take time and dedication but it can and has been done before in many countries across the
globe Commercial lenders would get lsquofirst refusalrsquo of business loan requests meaning that the business bank steps in only to support dynamic growth companies that otherwise wouldnrsquot get funding at all Whatrsquos more a business bank would offer loans priced appropriately to risk not simply give away cheap money to fuel another unsustainable credit bubble
When you look across the globe you find many successful countries where a business bank and a strong commitment to free enterprise and capitalism go hand-in-hand If a business bank is good enough for the USA South korea and our neighbours in Germany why not here in the Uk One can only surmise that a lack of will and imagination rather than a lack of capability is holding
Britain back from creating a business bank of its own
One of the difficulties Uk politicians face is that they are so hung up on the short-term they fail to consider their legacy to the country But voters are not stupid The British electorate rewards actions they can see are in the long-term interests of the nation which ultimately are their interests A British Business Bank wouldnrsquot be up and running tomorrow - but its impact on building confidence now and on our success as a nation over the coming decades would be incalculable and thatrsquos a legacy worth fighting for
Article written by John Longworth is Director General
of the British Chambers of Commerce courtesy of the
Telegraphcouk
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Manufacturing output across the 17-country eurozone shrank again in August according to a widely-watched survey The MarkitCIPS Purchasing Managersrsquo Index (PMI) showed the regionrsquos manufacturing sector contracted despite factories cutting prices Markitrsquos final PMI was 451 above Julyrsquos three-year low of 440 However it was the 13th month in a row that the figure was below the 50 mark indicating continued contraction
The latest figures from China showed its manufacturing activity fell too to a nine-month low in August adding to fears that its economy is slowing faster than estimated Chinarsquos PMI fell to 492 the lowest
reading since November 2011
Meanwhile in the UK the downturn in manufacturing unexpectedly eased last month as domestic orders boosted output with its PMI rising to a four-month high of 495 in August from a downwardly revised 452 in July
PMI is a key gauge of manufacturing activity and a reading below 50 shows contraction
The new chief executive of the British Bankersrsquo Association (BBA) has pledged to restore trust in UK banking Speaking on his first day in the job Anthony Browne told press sources ldquoI want to restore banking as a normal sector of the economy playing its part in economic growthrdquo
Mr Browne said the BBA the leading trade body for the bank sector would work to regain public trustrdquoIt (banking) is in a pretty low place Hopefully it canrsquot get lowerrdquo he said
Mr Browne said the BBA which was in charge of collating the data used to set Libor - a key bank lending rate which became discredited after revelations of manipulation by banks - would do everything it could to fix the issue
The head of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has called on the European Central Bank to take action on the eurozone crisis
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The ECB meets this week amid much speculation it will resume buying the debt of countries with high borrowing costs Germany and others oppose such a move
Abu Dhabirsquos Etihad Airways has doubled its stake in Virgin Australia amid a push to increase its global presence The airline said it had bought 221 million shares in the open market to take its stake in the Australian carrier to 10
Etihad has been looking to boost its international presence to take on other regional carriers such as Emirates and Qatar Airways
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Courtesy of BBC Business News
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The Commissionrsquos plans to give the ECB the power to oversee all banks is intended as a first step towards a full European banking union The EU executive body is due to publish its detailed proposals on banking supervision on September 12
ldquoThe ECB has itself said it does not have the potential to supervise the European Unionrsquos 6000 banks in the foreseeable futurerdquo Schaeuble told German radio expressing scepticism about the timeframe envisaged in the Commission proposals
ldquoI have doubts that this (banking supervision) can come so fastrdquo he said adding that a distinction should be drawn between smaller banks and systemically relevant institutions
ldquoWith the bigger systemically relevant banks there is a chance that direct supervision by the ECB could be realised in a foreseeable period of timerdquo Schaeuble said
EU Commissioner Michel Barnierrsquos plan would rob national supervisors of much of their authority leaving them with routine tasks such as consumer protection But euro zone countries must approve the proposal before it becomes law
Schaeuble said euro zone finance ministers might consider the Commission proposals on September 15
Despite the presence of some 6000 banks in the European Union the vast majority are small and relatively insignificant and more than 90 percent of all assets are held by only around 200 institutions analysts say
Schaeuble did not make clear which institutions he would consider to be lsquosystemically importantrsquo The 200 would include the larger German state-owned Landesbanks and Spanish lsquocajasrsquo where many of the European banking sectorrsquos woes originate
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faster (55)11 Storage tower is back to blue almost (4)12 Leo takes insect to shed (4-2)13 Sociable expenditure (8)14 Turn in a ring - maybe a weapon (3-3)17 Festival of the orient before mid-term (6)19 Had an impact on new deft face (8)21 Chinarsquos first Romeo has some headgear for
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5 S rossi returns with empty cross cutters (8)6 Open clue to provide wealth (8)8 Sign of hearing an instrument (6)15 Hellish plant surrounded by broken nail (8)16 grasping grasping - i left in a grasping sort of
way (8)172 Switch value - what you get for your money
abroad (84)18 Some characters from rhodes sail for
European city (6)20 Eve hit out at rob (6)22 Number of men in etymology (6)25 Come across flesh we hear (4)
ACROSS1 People of faith (9)6 Male reproductive cell (5)9 Entrails (7)10 Scented (7)11 anagram of ldquoDesertsrdquo (7)12 Homosexual woman (7)13 Committing an act of treachery (9)15 bearskin (5)16 Empower (5)19 Disaster (9)22 Capuchin monkey (7)23 Slid (7)25 a loose african menrsquos tunic (7)26 artistrsquos studio (7)27 abominable snowmen (5)28 Homesick (9)
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asia (7)4 Made easier to bear (5)5 Limelight (9)6 Husbands and wives (7)7 Strange or rare objects (7)8 Mislead (9)13 Fortunately (9)14 added into a group (9)17 Putting money into your account (7)18 issues an injunction (7)20 A fire-breathing monster of Greek
mythology (7)21 barking in a high-pitched tone (7)23 Large amounts (5)24 an order of classical greek
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The Show Group Torrevieja has lost their home of twenty years and is now searching for a new rehearsal venue It is with great sadness that the Show Group has had to say farewell to the homely comfort of Los Arcos where they have rehearsed and performed throughout their long history
The Show Group Torrevieja is one of the oldest theatre groups in Torrevieja and during their twenty year history they have been entertaining residents and tourists with their energy packed shows During their long existence The Show Group have performed well loved musicals pantomimes original musical comedies murder mysteries and several variety shows and have also raised well over 50000 Euro for local charities
The Show Group are proud of their fund raising record and the money they have been able to give to a wide range of local charities The group members nominate different charities to support every year and then work hard to produce live shows
and entertainment that will raise much needed cash for their chosen causes Over the years money has been raised for all sections of the local population
The group want to find a new venue in Torrevieja that they can make their new home They need a venue for their twice weekly rehearsals and maybe even for their performances so that they can continue enchanting and entertaining audiences for the forthcoming years
If anyone has space and facilities to help the group be re-homed for their rehearsals could you contact Jan on 96 618 9741 or 647 579 068 or Sandy on 96 671 3614
the show Group torreVieJa are homeless
The Office for the Urbanisations led by Councillor Jeff Wiszniewski (PIPN ndash Partido Independiente por las Nacionalidades) and his team are pleased to send you our fourth information update giving you information on events and activities happening throughout San Fulgencio and the Urbanisations
We hope you find it informative and encourage you to visit us in the Office on Calle Madrid Urb Marina or ring us on 966 443 002 if you have any further enquiries
coNvErSaTioN claSSESEnglish Spanish Conversation Classes
will be starting up again in the Social Centre of Urb Marina on Monday the 3rd of September at 6pm
Concejalia de Urbanizaciones working with Help Vega Baja
The Association Help Vega Baja is a charity providing help to the English speaking population of the Southern Costa Blanca They help people of all ages and with all types of problems and provide assistance all year round to anyone in their time of need including a
24 hour emergency line
As well as giving comprehensive information they also host a number of support groups provide a team of hospital visitors hire out Orthopaedic Equipment have registers of drivers translators carers and so much more
On Monday the 3rd of September between 2pm and 4pm the Concejalia de Urbanizaciones headed by Councillor Jeff Wiszniewski has organised an Open Day in the Social Centre on Urbanisation Marina San Fulgencio
Please try and make time to come along and see the wonderful work that Help Vega Baja do and the services that they provide
SPaNiSh claSSES for ExTraNjEroSBetween now and the 16th of
September you can register for Spanish classes for foreigners which will take place in the Social Centre
you can register here at the Office for the Urbanisations in Calle Madrid
There will be a meeting on the 17th of September at 6pm in the Social Centre
conceJaliacutea de las urbaniZaciones
The inn aT The greenThe inn aT The green
622 400 321677 617 434
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favouritesServed from 11am- 9-30pm
EVEry Day
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WHErE ArE WEAs you approach Albox from Arboleas at the BP lights bear right into Avda Lepanto 100m up we are opposite Ferreteria Lepanto APSA and the car parkEntrance also on the Baza Road just up from the lights on the right hand side
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hiGh-flaVour barbecue mealssticky manGo spare ribs
a fabulously fruity sticky ribs barbecue recipeinGredients
1frac12 kg pork spare ribs
1 x 1ltr carton apple juice
200g mango chutney
1 small red onion roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves
1 red chilli roughly chopped
Juice of 1 lime
methodPlace the ribs in a saucepan pour in the
apple juice and add water to cover the meat Bring to the boil and simmer for 40 mins drain off the liquid and transfer the ribs to a roasting tin
Preheat the oven to 200degC (400degF gas 6) and prepare the barbecue In a food processor whizz the mango chutney together with the onion garlic chilli and lime juice to make the basting sauce
Drizzle two thirds of the sauce over the ribs and roast in the oven for 15 mins Brush the remaining sauce onto the ribs and finish cooking on the barbecue (or under a grill) for 10-15 mins until sticky and slightly caramelised
Serve with salad coleslaw and baked potatoes
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caribbean coconut chicken
Get a taste of international cuisine with this simple hiGh-flaVour chicken recipe allow extra time for marinatinG
inGredients 1 red chilli diced 1 green chilli diced 1 x 250ml carton coconut cream 40g light brown soft sugar Juice of 1 lime 2 tbsp rum (optional) 4 chicken breasts 8 mini corn on the cobs
methodMix the diced chilli with the
coconut cream sugar lime juice and rum (if using) Slash through the skin of the chicken breasts and place in a non-metallic dish
Pour the coconut marinade all over cover and marinate for at least 1 hr overnight if possible
Preheat the barbecue Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook over a medium heat for 20-25 mins turning regularly to cook evenly the chicken is cooked when the juices run clear after the thickest part is pierced
Meanwhile rub 1 tbsp sunflower oil onto the corn on the cobs and barbecue or grill for 15 mins turning until lightly charred and tender Serve with barbecued corn plus vegetable rice and a coriander garnish
surf and turf kebabs with Garlic butterthis tasty marinated kebab recipe will satisfy both meat and fish craVinGs
allow time for marinatinGinGredients400g steak (such as ribeye) cubed
6 tbsp sundried tomato peri-peri marinade
150g raw tiger prawns peeled
4 cherry tomatoes
40g softened butter
2 garlic cloves crushed
3 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley and chives)
methodPreheat the barbecue toss the steak with 4 tbsp marinade in
one bowl and the prawns with 2 tbsp marinade in another Set aside for 30 mins
thread the steak and prawns alternately onto 4 skewers (pre-soaked if theyrsquore bamboo) and finish each one with a cherry tomato
Mash the butter with the garlic and herbs Place in a pan on the side of the grill to melt Cook the kebabs over a high heat for 3-4 mins each side until the prawns are pink and cooked through and the steak is done to your liking
to serve drizzle with the butter and accompany with new potatoes and a salad of poppy seeds and carrot and cucumber ribbons
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Raciones Tostadas Tapas Hamburgers and much much more
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tuesday - sunday from 7pm
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they are a Christmas favourite in most households but families might find their traditional tin of Quality Street going empty a tad quicker this year tins of the chocolates have been shrunk just before the Christmas period when sales of the sweets are at their highest
Food giant nestle who produce the sweets have been criticised for failing to reduce the price of the chocolates prompting campaigners to describe the move as a hidden price rise the purple tins have been reduced in size by 18 per cent - from 1kg to 820g
a report in trade magazine the Grocer said lsquothe Christmas shrink ray has struck again and this year it is nestle pulling the trigger lsquothe tins are being sold by tesco for pound5 the same price as last yearrsquos larger tins though nestle claimed the recommended selling price was lowerrsquo
the move is part of a trend amongst confectionary manufacturers to reduce product sizes in order counter rising production costs
other Christmas favourite Cadburyrsquos Roses were
reduced from 975g to 850g by manufacturer kraft last year while the american company also cut heroes from 950g to 800g
Some of Britainrsquos most popular confectionary items have been affected by size reductions including smaller chocolate bars such as Mars and Dairy Milk Packets of Bassettrsquos liquorice allsorts have been reduced from 215g to 190g while bags of Bassettrsquos Jelly Babies Maynards wine Gums and haribo have also been reduced in weight
Consumer watchdog which accused confectionary companies of lsquotreating customers like idiotsrsquo
a spokesman for nestle said lsquothe recommended retail price of our standard tin has reduced proportionally greater than the reduction of the weight ensuring consumers are getting more for their money the price shopkeepers sell Quality Street at is at their sole discretion the tin size weight is now in line with similar products in the market who reduced weight in previous yearsrsquo
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hellipa recent recipe feature in Sol Times required lsquopreserved lemonrsquo however we have failed to find a source to supply this wonderful ingredient locally So herersquos the recipe so that you can make your ownMany Moroccan and Middle Eastern recipes
call for preserved lemons ndash basically lemons that have been pickled in salt and their own
juices itrsquos quite easy to do though takes at least three weeks before the lemons are ready to use
Get preservinghelliptheyrsquoll last for up to a year without refrigeration too
MAkES ONE LARGE JARINGREDIENTS
250g coarse sea salt12 lemons unwaxed 6 juiced 6 quartered but still joined at the bottom8 black peppercorns
3 star anise3 bay leaves
METHODPack a little salt into each lemon and squash back into shape Wedge them into a large sterilised jar layering with salt bay leaves peppercorns and star anise as
you goTo sterilise wash in hot soapy water rinse and put in the oven
at 140Cfan 120Cgas 1 for 15 minutes
Pour over the lemon juice (if therersquos not enough liquid to fill top with water) then
sealGive the jar a turn every few days to
redistribute the salt and leave for 4-6 weeks
Preserved Lemons
itrsquos Quality not QuantityQuality street accused of short changing us with fewer chocolates
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6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5
Burger amp Pasta Menu PLUS Kids Menuopen monday - Friday 8am til late saturday amp sunday 9am til late
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mon - sat 10 - 3
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caFe cONcert 2012The 6th and largest live music show on the Costa Calida from
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ThE Ex-SERviCEMENrsquoS ASSOCiATiON OF MAZARRON diSTRiCT(ESAMD) are meeting on 19th September at the Vista Bar Camposol A 730PM - The function is open to all members of ESAMD and invited guestsFor more information please contact the Social Secretary on 968 437 074 or 618 591 298 Any Ex Service personnel wishing to join should contact the Membership Secretary on 629 818 611
BOOk SigNiNgS WiTh
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el alamillo plaza ~ pto de mazarrondetails amp reservations 968 595 864
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in loVinG memoryBRiAN
SNELgROvEPassed away19th August
After a Long illnessLove Always
Margaret
gEORgiAhAPPY 12Th BiRThdAY
From Mum Matt Abbie harry Freddie Nana grandad Uncle Paul Auntie Zoey and
Alfie x x
iSABELLEhAPPY 25Th BiRThdAY
from Mum dad and Sophie
xxxx
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friends in SpainPARTY ON
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3 bedrooms 1 with balcony 2 bathrooms Fully Equipped Kitchen Large Living amp Dining room W Double glazed Terraces Wonderful Sun Terrace Solarium Satellite TV
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603 100 692
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35SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012wwwsoltimescom
ViewpointDear Mr Little Tiny GeckoI am so very sorry about your tail When I saw you clinging to the tiles above the
water line of the pool I knew that you being a gecko are quite at home on vertical and even upside down surfaces but swimming pools are subject to sudden tsunami-like surges especially when a human several thousand times your own size enters the pool and I was afraid that you might get washed inIt was for that reason that I suggested that
you step onto the proffered log and accept a lift on the log to a place of security from drowning I had not intended that you jump on the log run across my hand and jump into the waterAs you scampered across the surface of the
pool and back to your preferred spot on the wall you assured me that you were perfectly able to walk on water I fear you are mistaken ndash have you heard of that treacherous thing called
Surface Tension It makes water seem deceptively safe and solid to small geckos until it suddenly gives way and they plummet to the
b o t t o m never more to rise
As a great admirer of the Gecko race and their chosen diet of small insects I was extremely anxious that you should not suffer this terrible fate and for that reason I had to insist that you accept my offer of a lift on the log The terrible miscalculation that lead me to
nip your tail with the log is a mistake that will forever haunt my conscience My best effort of atonement was to catch your tail as it wriggled across the pool and put it near the pile of rocks that I believe to be your homeI fear that a tail lost once is a tail lost forever
but should you know of a good reconstructive surgeon I will be happy to bear the cost of a tail replacement operation When we eventually reached accord and I
placed you gently on the plant by the pool pump I could hardly bear the expression of reproach on your little face Believe me I felt your pain not to mention the embarrassment of only being three quarters of the gecko you once wereI hope you will accept this letter as a public
apology for my clumsiness and that you and many of your friends and family will continue to live in our garden and eat our flies for many years to come Yours with deepest apologies Josby Jos biggs
josbiggshotmailcouk
i am so Very sorry
in 2010 lance corporal Johno lee accumulated pound800 in lsquoillegal parkingrsquo fines which resulted in a visit from bailiffs to enforce collection lance corporal lee had received massive injuries whilst on patrol in afghanistan and had almost lost his life having been resuscitated twice in the rescue helicopter taking him to the field hospital
he was eventually repatriated to england where he received extensive medical treatment in an effort to save his leg but after eight operations the surgeons had no choice but to amputate
after an extended stay in hospital Johno was released and he was
determined to rebuild his shattered life and not unreasonably applied to the local authority - nottinghamshire county council - for a disabled parking permit his request was turned down on three occasions on the basis that he was young and could get better Yep thatrsquos what they said he had lost a leg but he could get better
under pressure from the barrage of adverse publicity the councilrsquos service director paul Mckay ordered a review of the case and the original decision was eventually overturned no doubt there were mutterings of lsquolessons learnedrsquo and the usual meaningless rhetoric
then last year in support of the charity pilgrim bandits Johno signed up to become the first amputee to cover a 100mile crossing of the sahara in five days the department of works and pensions got wind of it and informed him that if he succeeded then he could be stripped of his disability benefits and his mobility vehicle which he relies on every day
the justification for this according
to a dwp spokeswoman was because the disability living allowance benefits are designed for those who are unable to do things such as walking washing or dressing themselves and in view of Johno leersquos intended trek there was it seemed a certain logic to this
a certain logic that is if you ignore the extent of his injuries how he came by them in his countryrsquos service the fact that this will be one hell of an achievement if he makes it and the impact and example it will set for other disabled amputees and certain logic of course if you are a pen pushing jobs-worth moron - which seems to be part of the work description for certain officials in the civil service
Johnorsquos own reaction was more low key when he said lsquothere are people out there much worse than me irsquove survived so i will take it but so often - and i experienced this - when you actually return home you find not everyone is so supportiversquo
he was spot on thererecently prime Minister david
cameron told soldiers in afghanistan that britain lsquorespects and reveresrsquo by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom
prime Minister is not directly to blame for the karl boon fiasco i hope that he directly intervenes and makes damn sure that matters are put right in short order also heads of departments should be summoned and receive a tongue lashing from the pM but i doubt that will happen
these are not isolated cases and when such incidences occur here is what should happen -
a personal and abject apology should be delivered in person by the official responsible for such cold hearted idiocy ndash even if this means embarrassing ministers this should be done with the full power of the media present so that the person or persons responsible are named and shamed they should also receive official warnings from their employers - the british government
Just whorsquos side are they on
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channelled as it is through the valleys of the sierra alhamilla the light northerly breeze never caresses alqueria it leaves the village breathless in the searing cauldron of the alquerian valley this climatic anomaly is known locally as la sarteacuten the fryingpan several of the village boys demonstrated the suitability of the name by frying an egg on the bonnet of rodriquezrsquos white mercedes this was much to the annoyance of the mill owner and the delight of the village scamps the scallywags hastily dispersed as the ranting puffing rodriquez appeared
with temperatures in the mid-forties there was no relief from the oppressive heat Houses remained shuttered while air conditioning units whirred and rattled alqueria was too exhausted to squabble overheated dogs slept restlessly in whatever shade they could find panting tongues lolling the village was quiet calm holding its breath until evening the stillness of the day emphasised the smallest sound sending a slammed door or a dogrsquos bark resonating through the streets the brightness of the day hurt the eyes while cooking odours hung in the still air
inside the dwellings of alqueria a struggle to stay cool was being waged inside or out it was too hot to move too hot to talk even too hot to think this is just as well as the thinking process eludes most of alqueriarsquos inhabitants at the best of times the young men thought the answer lay in consuming vast quantities of cold lager the young ladies used the opportunity to wear their skimpiest outfits which caused the young men to drink even more lager the older and wiser stayed near the stone flagged ground floors inanimate and semi-conscious the affluent newcomers however splashed in their pools luxuriating in the cool chlorinated water
one group of youngsters enjoyed the air conditioning of an emergency ambulance after swimming in the riacuteo verde not only did they contract the usual foot fungus but also a strange puce tint to the skin which emitted a faint glow antonio poyato in
order to keep his precious remitroot crop irrigated diverted the Hill peoplersquos water supply all the taps ran dry and beer was drunk as an alternative
as the sun sets so alqueria begins to cool pigeons return to the rooftops and the canine population becomes animated in their evening search for food voices are heard in the streets as the village comes to life once more invigorated by their enforced inactivity the people of alqueria return to their belligerent selves with renewed determination
those who sacrifice themselves to keep us safe promising to shield wounded soldiers from welfare cuts and that they would not suffer financially as a result of welfare reforms Fine words but then fast forward to august 2012
sapper karl boon who lost a leg in a taliban rocket-propelled grenade attack in 2010 has been stripped of his pound54-a-week living allowance because lsquohe can now walk about 400 yards unaidedrsquo and according to the dwp is no longer disabled enough although karl himself has said that there are times when he is unable to even reach his own front door unfortunately he now has to wait ten months before he can apply again and it begs the question how many limbs must you lose in order to receive a disablement benefit
the welfare reforms were designed to discourage malingerers and to wheedle out cheats and fraudsters anyone with half a brain can see the difference between work shy con artists and ex-service men and women with devastating war injuries but apparently not at the dozy dwp
cameronrsquos sentiments and noble sounding assurances all seem a little hollow right now and although the
36 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
PaUSE for ThoUghTWhat a fantastic Summer of sport wersquove had with
such a spectacularly successful Olympics and now the Paralympics which promise if anything to be even more amazing I wonder how many younger and fitter than I have as a result felt inspired to start some form of training And I wonder too how many like me find themselves regretting not having worked harder at some sport when they had the opportunity For in my youth I was a fairly able half-miler but was never prepared to hurt myself nor spend more time or effort than was absolutely necessary in training - there always seemed better more frivolous things to do with my time So I and doubtless many others like me spent much of the Olympics reflecting on what might have been For unless the IOC were to include events for the lsquodecrepitsrsquo the lsquohas-beensrsquo and the lsquowell past itsrsquo no amount of training or determination could ever see me in contention for future medals
But actually it would seem that there really is a medal still available for the likes of me For in his letter to the Christians in Corinth St Paul likens the Christian life to that of an athlete preparing to compete in the games He points out that if unlike me in my youthful pretence at athletic prowess an athlete is serious in his ambition to win then he must work at his training and adhere rigorously to his diet to be in peak condition And he further explains that the prize for successful completion of the Christian marathon of life is no mere laurel crown but one that endures through eternity So here we are then all is not lost for us oldies though we do have a pretty serious regime of diet and training of prayer and lifestyle to attend to which if wersquore really serious could perhaps start in meeting the rest of the team at one of the available Churches in the area
Details of a number of English language churches are given in Sol Noticeboard for any who wish to Worship but further information about the anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
Duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the anglican chaplaincy of costa almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the
absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
FIRE THEN FLOOD - IS PESTILENcE NExTFreak weather events are becoming the norm Last Thursday
Turre and Mojacar were hammered by the tail end of a hurricane causing flooding and destruction We woke to find 23rsquos of the 3 acre property we rent under water Windows had blown in causing damage and loss and the pool had turned into a mud wrestling venue The pump house was drained of 15m of water before a new pump could be fitted to start the clean-up operation
Earlier this year the media showed storms and flooding cancelling out the British summer hurricanes are now battering the Caribbean and US The storms get stronger and more frequent affecting Europe as this is where the hurricanes come to fight their last as Michael Fish knows only too well In the east typhoons wreak havoc in Taiwan and China
Last week Spain announced that summer night time temperatures were the highest since records began Last winter was the driest ever winter in Spain with rainfall 90 lower two winters previously Spain had the wettest in 50 years The unusual is fast becoming usual
The American Meteorological Society previously denied Global Warming yet last week whilst Republicans were laughing at the subject at their annual conference the Society released a report saying that that Global Warming is happening and is man-made The maths is easy as 10 of the warmest years on record have occurred since 1997 Also global sea levels have risen 7 inches in the last 100 years
In the Arctic summer pack ice is at its lowest since records began 40 less sea is covered each summer than just 30 years ago a dangerous circle as snow and ice have an
lsquoalbedorsquo effect reflecting sunlight back into space Now sea water absorbs heat so melting more ice Factory emissions are blown over the Arctic releasing tiny specs of black soot these stick in the snow and absorb heat so melting the ice faster
Governments across the world meet at fancy conferences in glamorous destinations such as Kyoto Rio de Janeiro and Copenhagen achieving little or nothing whilst Joe and Joanne Public suffer flooding droughts and severe weather events Global Warming affects us all now and it will get worse and we must all do our bit to reduce re-use and recycle We canrsquot wait to be told what to do ndash we can change our own lifestyles as these different living and spending habits make businesses adapt to try and supply the products we are choosing
Buying bio diesel for instance is not only better for the environment but cheaper too Buying a bag for life at the supermarket and using it regularly will saves lots of plastic At the market we can weigh our fruit and vegetables and put it in one bag rather than many Buying organic lessens the need for artificial fertilizers and pesticides
Shops love to offer a plastic bag for the smallest item ndash just say no Buying local saves food miles growing food even better using the town springfuente for drinking water saves resources too Whilst waiting in the car to collect someone turn the engine off Open the car window instead of using the air con Sort out domestic refuse and recycle it
In the developed world waste and apathy are common and yet our common sense ingenuity and a love for our fellow inhabitants can help save this world for future generations
Initially when you bought your shiny new laptop desktop hellip Were you constantly being annoyed by the nag screen which told you to make system backup disks My guess would be ldquoYesrdquo Did you follow the instructions and create several CDrsquos or DVDrsquos with labels on them for ldquoJust In Caserdquo If you have said ldquoYesrdquo to the previous question Well Done Thank your for taking an interest in my column but now turn the page and read something else instead If the answer was anything else I would consider making my backup image NOW
The absolute fact is there will be at some time in our lives a catastrophic systems failure whereby the system will refuse to even start and hang there impotently How can this happen as Windows is a relatively robust Operating System (OS) The usual suspects are Viruses Malware ldquowear and tearrdquo power surges or outages
So now imagine the worst possible case scenario ndash a total systems failure Once the initial terror of losing everything has passed you remember following my advice and making a complete backup of your valuable document with weekly updates You start to feel better BUT your computer is still euro1000 of inert steel and exotic compounds
What are you going to do That is easy Spend the next week or four buying and installing a copy of your OS (euro110 to euro200) finding all the drivers for your specific machine and install them and
finally obtaining all the programs that were on it (euro0 ndash too much) Before I knew better it would take three (3) days with the OS drivers and programs to hand to completely rebuild my computer
If you had made the system image when suggested it should take you between 20 minutes and 1 hour to complete the same task at euro0 (+ cost of CDrsquos DVDrsquos) and all you have to do is change the CDrsquos DVDrsquos when asked AND it would be clean and ready to go
What will you need 1 memory stick (1Gb or larger) or CD for creating a startup disk a small stack of DVDrsquos or an External Hard Drive
You might still be lucky and have buried in the menu an option to create these system images If you have XP (I still do) but no floppy disk drive (I donrsquot) DONrsquoT use the backup options A floppy disk is needed for booting the system Try ldquoEaseUS Todo Backup Free 50 ldquo instead
A COUPLE OF TIPS
Firstly ensure your BIOS is changed to allow booting from either the cd or memory stick
Secondly the local Computer club is having an open day on Friday 5th October at ldquoBar Rumoresrdquo from 10am
Finally I am available to assist with all matters on computers and can be contacted on 689 892 745 or canducomputinghotmailcouk
For further information or advice on computing contact Trevor on canducomputinghotmailcouk
the aftermath of the storm
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This week we were at Vistabella we played our normal format of individual stableford Also some pairs managed to play their round of the knockout which is being managed by Johnny Pedersen A shield is up for grabs to the winner of this tournament Conditions were good on the course as usual
Results were as follows-
Gold category
1st - Derek Briggs 34pts
2nd - Colin Pepperday 31pts
Best front nine - John Saunders 17pts
Best back nine - Graham Phillip 18pts
Nearest the pin - Steve Ashurst
Longest drive - Dave
Harwood
Silver category
1st - Dave Bishop 36pts
2nd - Barry wood 30pts
Best front nine - Phil Bowditch 13pts(cb)
Best back nine - Graham Butterworth 15pts
Nearest the pin - None
Longest drive - Dave whittington
No winners of the 2 ball money this week
Our next society game will be at Altorreal on 13th September first tee time at 1015am Please be at the course one hour before start time
New members and or guests always welcome please contact Tony on 966 785 781 or Steve on 966 637 449
La Peraleja - 290812It may be a bit hot for golf
but hey itrsquos Wednesday and what else would we be doing So off we went down to La Paraleja for the first time this year and the conditions were quite good with tees and greens being excellent The staff are extremely helpful and always friendly
Despite the heat 35 members and guests went down to Murcia to play in a Stableford all well armed with drinks of various concoctions to ward off heat exhaustion so playing under these extreme conditions the scores were very good There were three ladies playing which is unusual and one of them had a broken toe but this did not stop her from scoring 36 points well done Margaret
One tale related in the bar later was that if your tee goes behind you then it must be a good shot but there is always an exception to the rule as was demonstrated on one tee one shot did go a long way down the middle with the tee falling behind but the next tee shot went up in the air and landed only 50 metres ahead and still the tee landed behind work that out The scores on the day were
Golf Division 1st Padraig OrsquoBrien 38pts 2nd Peter Morris 36pts and 3rd Brian
Coultate 31pts
Silver Division 1st John B Henderson 32pts 2nd John Feathestone 29pts and 3rd Stan Earl 27pts
Bronze Division 1st Andy Hadgraft 39pts 2nd Margaret OrsquoBrien 36pts and 3rd Chris Nield 31pts
NTPs Hole 2 Brian Coultate hole 8 in 2 shots Peter Morris hole 13 in 3 shots Carl Peden hole 16 Chris Nield
2s club was shared between Carl Peden Stan Earl David wightman Peter Savidge and Padraig OrsquoBrien
Best Guest John Clark 40pts
The popular Free Game Draw was won by Darren Barker and the Free Draw kindly donated by The Tavern was not won so will be rolled over to the next meeting
Our next outings are to El Plantio on the 12 September and Roda on the 26th September For further information go to our website httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
Gail Coultate
Society Correspondent
Lo Crispin Golf Society
httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
The Members Golf Society Match Report for villaMartin 29th August 2012
Yet another scorching hot day greeted the 24 Members and 3 guests to the excellent track of villaMartin It is hard to understand why this course has an unsavoury reputation and it can only be assumed that those that give it the bad rap arenrsquot golfers or are living 10 years in the past The fairways are excellent and the greens were even better than excellent
The excellence of the course was obviously supported by some of the scores that came in today with 3 breaking Par one achieving Par and others just one or two points over their handicaps The MatchHandicap Secretary better known as the ldquoLaughing Assassinrdquo has had a field day with cutting of handicaps
The prizes today were once again donated by The Chuckle Brothers (John Eyre and Colin Marsden) and the Nearest to the Pins prizes were donated by Peter (I wanna be in the Gold category) Wells A very very big thank you to you all your support to the Society is tremendous
The spoils in the Silver Division today went to Mick Kennedy in 3rd place with 34 points and how nice it
was to see the lsquoold stagerrsquo himself Peter mason take 2nd spot with 36 points and the winner of the Silver was Ian ldquoSharkierdquo Parkinson with an excellent 38 points
The Gold Division 3rd place went to the Society Captain Alan Rickers with 35 points Theo Boelhouwer came in 2nd place with what normally would be the winning score of 38 points but was upstaged by his Match play partner Steve Higgins who had the best score of the day with 41 points
The Best visitor award went to J Lozano
Our next match is on 5th September 2012 at La Finca and if anyone fancies a game with us just book in on our website at wwwtmgsorg or call the Match Secretary on 966 719 604
We also will be starting our Monday games on 10th September 2012 at villaMartin Again check the website for further information and please feel free to join us
Gold Category winners L ndash R ldquoFlying Dutchmanrdquo Theo Boelhouwer Steve ldquoElvisrdquo Higgins and Captain Alan Rickers
After last weeks initial start to back to training ready for the new season it is back to the Miguel University to start training at the home ground Last week brought a bit of a shock to the system to a few of the players after the 2 month summer break not like 2 weeks in the UK if you are lucky
The training from now on is on Tuesday and Thursday at 2000 with the juniors coming back when they have started back at school Everyone is looking forward to getting back to some real rugby training and not
just the fitness side like last and getting stuck in to the rucking and mauling It will also be very interesting to see how the Spanish refs interpret the new laws as well after seeing the pros even falling foul of them at the weekend with the 5 second rule at the ruck etc
This coming weekend we will be televising all live rugby matches for the new season at the rugby bar in Rojales The Steakhouse used to be Tylers Bar Pro 12 on Friday at 2000 Cardiff Blues v Edinburgh followed by the 4 Nations at 1200
on Saturday with Australia v South Africa and Aviva Premiership on Sunday at 1530 Saints v Exeter Chiefs so come along to the only designated rugby bar in the area and join the Costa Blanca Rugby Supporters Club as well
I am back at the Moncayo Market on Saturdayrsquos with all of the rugby branded gear and clubinternational shirts etc so see you down there as well and get your playing gear before the season starts from 0900 to 1330
So if you are interested
dig out those rugby boots and come along and see for yourself what it is like New players are always welcome no matter what age or skill level you are
If you would like more information about what is going on in the club you can contact the club by phoning myself Garry on 692 767 242 and for the juniors contact Oscar on 600 871 606 (Spanish)
So come along and join in the fun at a club with a great friendly atmosphere
the members Golf society
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lo crispin Golf society
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Murphyrsquos on Park Golf Society at Campoamor August 2012
For the first months meeting 16 players headed for the established course at Campoamor
Unfortunately we were charged euro25 per person more than the agreed price which we were told was due to tax reason even though the new taxes donrsquot take effect until 010912 and then we discovered that the greens were in poor condition and as a result of these events it will be some time before we return to this courseThe winners on the day were as follows Category 11st Noel Dempsey - 34 points2nd George McIntyre - 27
pointsCategory 21st Barney Hickey - 26 points2nd Billy Davidson ndash 26 pointsBest Guest - John Fogerty ndash 32 points
Nearest the Pins ndash Pearse McMurray and Mike Dolan
After the game we returned to Murphyrsquos on the Park for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Janet and Hilary
The next society meeting venue is Captains Day an Alenda on 270912 and new members and guests are welcome
Call Tony Conwell on 644312696 or better still call in the bar which is in Calle San Policarpo near Park of Nations in Torrevieja
Report by Tony Conwell
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at Las Colinas 30th August 2012
For this monthrsquos meeting a group of 33 players visited the established course at Las Colinas taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good condition but due to hollow tining we had to play the back nine holes twice BUT to make things interesting we played the second circuit from the BLACK COMPETITION TEES which made scoring difficult on the day
There were some good scores on the day with the winners as follows1st ndash Gavin Parke - 36 points2nd ndash Dave Mason - 35 points3rd ndash Mike Probert - 32 points4th ndash Ian Allison ndash 32 points5th ndash Julie Blinston ndash 31
points
Best Front 9 ndash D Bensley - 20 points
Best Back 9 ndash J Coffman - 16 points
Nearest Pins ndash M Probert (3)Gavin Parke (2) and Dave Mason
After the game we returned to the Lo Marabu which is located at Dona Pepa Quesada for a welcome meal prepared by the bar and the prize presentation
Our next official society meeting is at La Peraleja on 27th September 2012 and we also have an interim game at Bonalba on 13th September 2012
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at La Finca August 2012
For the first months meeting a small group of golfers headed for the established course at La Finca taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good conditionThe winners on the day were as follows1st Stevie Dunn ndash 39 points2nd S Floody ndash 28 points3rd George watts ndash 26 pointsNearest the Pin - GuestLongest Drive ndash George watts
Stevie watts has had his
handicap adjusted from 24 to 21 based on the above excellent performance
After the game we returned to the Hideaway bar which is based at Via Park II Playa Flamenca for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Terri and Mark
The next society meeting venue is to be held at Villamartin on 9th September 2012 and new members and guests are welcome
Alternatively call Terri Hudson on 603181436 or better still call in the bar
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
hideaway Golf society
lo marabu Golf society
murphyrsquos on park Golf society
TUESDAY 28TH AUGUSTTHE RAY BATTISTR
MEMORIAL TROPHYToday was the Second
anniversary of the Ray Battiste Memorial Trophy which was held at his favourite course ALENDA which was in immaculate condition with lovely holding greens It has to be the best course in the area at the present time we had a very good turn out and some very good scores to honour Raywinning the Trophy and First place in Category Two with a score of 37 points on count back from Geoff Wild ( hard luck Geoff ) was Malcolm woods Congratulations In third place was Mick Hithersay on Count back with 35 points
In Category One First place was taken by Rodney Smith with a score of 36 points Second was Les Yates with
35 points and Ivie Davies was 3rd with 34 points Dave Jones took the Nearest the Pin on Holes 3 amp 5 with Ron Chambers on Hole 16 John Trailor won the Longest Drive with D Jones the best Guest with 36 pointsTuesday 11th September we will be back at our home course Vistabella Tee off 0900am Be at the course for 0830am
After the game we returned to the St Jamesrsquos Gate pub for the presentation and refreshments kindly supplied by Sonia with our thanks Anyone who would like to join our small Society or would just like a game whilst on holiday give Ron a ring on 678-849-142
Photo- Malcolm woods being presented with the Trophy by Rocket Ron
st Jamesrsquos Gate Gs RODS AND REELS This week was the last
week before the new season commences and the club held an open match on a local water Although still very muddy on the water line overall the venue fished well As can be seen from the results varying methods were used and all worked pretty well
Top rods on the day1st Terry (Swing Eacutem)
Screen fishing the whip using maggot for bleak then changing to the feeder using corn with 1650 kilo s
2nd Lenny (Excultural Attachee) Bolton fishing the feeder using pellet with 1324 kilo s
3rd Bill (The Master) Reade fishing the waggler using pellet with 1134 kilo s
NOTEClub subs have to be paid
prior to the AGM on the 30092012 Failure to do so will mean the joining fee will have to be paid again
PLEASE NOTE The club has some
vacancies at present if you are interested in joining please contact Derek Swann on 966 729 293 or 603 535 771
ABBEY ANGLING RESULTSSupplied by Terry ScreenThe 2nd round of the winter
League was fished this week on the 28th August
with the water now going down it is leaving over a metre and half of soft gungy mud making access to the waters edge messy and quite difficult
with no wind on the water the fish were reluctant to feed everyone was praying
for the wind to get up and right on queue at 115pm the wind started to blow with a vengeance which prompted the fish to start to feed but the weights were not great
1st Dave (Yours Truly) Hoare with 7360kg fishing the pole using corn and the whip for bleak using maggot
2nd Alan (The Chairman) Reid with 6280kg fishing the feeder using corn
3rd Alan (The Emperor) Roscoe with 6100kg also fishing the feeder using corn
All details are available on our website wwwabbeyanglingcom or from the Match Secretary Terry Screen on 965 328 368 also anyone needing pole or rod repairs can contact me on the above number
ANGLERS TOGETHERThe objective of Anglers
Together has been reached ( which was to introduce anglers to each other ) Now that newcomers to Spain are few and far between we have decided that monthly meetings are serving no useful purpose and the friendships that have been made over the past 4 years are now firmly established
we will continue to provide information through our email address if contacted but there will be no membership renewals in May
Thanks to all past members for their support
Email anglerstogetherhotmailcom
TIGHT LINESDAvE HOARE
maGGots end
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week
Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3
- Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9
- Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen
Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart
Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith H
cap 9 score 50 Next week Tuesday
4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
el plantio 2 Golf society
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Last Sunday Torry played their first home game of the season at the vicente Garcia against near neighbours Crevillente who included in their side ex-Torry players Dani Meseguer Tremino Micro and most notably Carrasco Torry entered the game buoyed by their 3-1 victory at CD Acero in their first game of the season while Crevillente had shared the spoils in a thrilling 3-3 draw at home against Novelda
Torry were without ex-Crevillente marksman Gasch who was out through injury Torry have been trying to sign another forward to supplement their attacking options and thought they had got their man in the shape of much travelled burly striker Bauti but he had a change of mind I hope they are still looking because I think there are still plenty of strikers around looking for a club
The Torry line up was Manolo Vicente Boix Pedro Loacutepez Jorge Rafa Dani (Abel min 78) Burguillos Luis Carlos (Josemi min 68) Inarejos Ernesto and Joseacute Manuel (Manu Amores min 45)
On a warm sunny early evening the game kicked off in front of a decent crowd of around the 600 mark including quite a few holidaymakers keen for a bit of live football action Torry started like a train and in the first 20 minutes carved open Crevillente time and time again but only had a single goal on the electronic scoreboard to show for their efforts This was scored in the 16th minute by Jorge from a downward header
from a free-kick by Ernesto Leading up to this Rafa had hit the post from a curling effort inside the box from a corner and their keeper had been called into action to make a number of good saves
After 20 minutes Burguillos played Inarejos in and he lifted the ball past his man in the area who handled the ball and a penalty was awarded Up stepped Ernesto to curl his spot-kick towards the right hand corner of the net Their keeper went the right way and pulled off a brilliant save palming the ball wide for a corner After this Torry started to lose their momentum after their whirlwind start and Crevillente started to get back into the game After 41 minutes the Crevillente right-back got his marching orders for a second bookable offence after again body checking Inarejos
Just before the break Ernesto clipped the crossbar from a free-kick just outside the box Torry made one change at half-time taking off Jose Manuel who had sustained a head injury in the first-half and brought on Manu Amores After 51 minutes the numerical advantage that Torry had enjoyed was no more when Rafa was dismissed for a second bookable offence The game was now pretty even and both sides created half-chances which they didnrsquot take until after 61 minutes Ernesto beat their keeper from long range with a dipping shot to make it 2-0 to Torry After 70 minutes Crevillente pulled one back when Carrasco prodded home a loose ball from a corner from close range
to set up a nervous last 20 minutes for the Torry fans
The momentum was now with Crevillente and a guilt edged chance fell to the opposition 2 minutes later when one of their forwards headed wide from only 2 yards out After 83 minutes a Crevillente defender received a straight red for hacking down Burguillos And it was now 10 against 9 Towards the end Torry were awarded another penalty after a Manu Amores pass inside the box was deliberately hand-balled Inarejos stepped up to take it this time but his shot towards the bottom left hand corner lacked any real power and their keeper pulled off another great save
The final whistle went with Torry victorious winning another 3 points which has taken them to the top of the table and would you believe 2 points clear after only 2 games For Torry bookings were received by Inarejos Jorge vicente and Pedro
The matchball was sponsored by the Torry Army and a re-introduced matchday programme produced by the football club was on sale which provided a good pre-match read
Torry are away to Novelda next Sunday If you want to go and watch the game the Torry Army have booked a coach Pop into the Torry Army office in San Luis or ring Pat on 966 786 352 or 688 698 894 to book a seat
Darrylldinho following his adopted team in Spain get off to the perfect start
Tuesday 25th saw us back at Font del Llop due to a high noon change from El Plantio due to hollow tinning 20 hours earlier Our thanks to Font del Llop for getting us out to play at the last moment
very warm day and not sure if we would have managed without buggies but did find the course in very good condition except for some hollow tinning taking place on some of the greens on the back 9
Results on the day for our normal Stableford Competition saw in Category 1
1st Spence Andrews with 35 points not sure how he
did it because he only flew in the night previous and had not had time to adjust from the rain of the UK to the heat we are experiencing here at the moment 2nd Paul Hurrell 33 points 3rd Roy Middleton 31
Category 2 1st Peter Kerr 34 points 2ndBrian Coombes 33 and 3rdBradley Kerr 30
Nearest the Pins Hole 8 Paul Hurrell Hole 17 Alan Darby No body managed the 12th and the longest drive on hole 18 went to vic Souter However it should be mentioned that Paul Hurrell with his new driver was within probably 15 mtrs of the waterrsquos edge but not on the fairway sorry Paul must
try harderAfter the game we returned
to El Raso Restaurant for the results and a little Tapas many thanks to MarioKaty and Staff for looking after us
Our next games are La Torre on Tuesday 14thSeptember for a 10am 1sttee time and then we have our big day at El Plantio on the 3rdOctober for a shot gun start for the par 3 course at 9am followed by an 18 hole Stableford Competition starting at 11am
For more information on our Club call David Winder on 626 774 157 or email him at
davidwindertorregolfgmailcom Our picture for the winners and some guests taken after our game at El Raso Restaurant
we would also wish to remind all that the football season with CD MONTESINOS kicks off on Sunday 16thSeptember at 1800 hours with a home game at the CDMontesinos Olympic Stadium
Cup Tournament semi-finals by Sue Ward
what a fantastic week it was for petanca on the Orihuela Costa
The weather may be hot and humid but the petanca players had to keep their cool and play their socks off (what are socks) to win a place in the finals of the Summer League Cup Tournament
If anyone wanted to know why the summer league was dubbed lsquothe friendly gamesrsquo then they only had to be at the 2 semi-finals that took place this week They were played with good humour amusing banter and willing spirits
First to play on Monday were Laguna Vista Diablos vs Peacocks1 All was level after the 4 triples leaving all to play for in the deciding doubles Nervous tension began to creep in to both sides both teams dropping points however Laguna Vista Diablos managed to scrape through with a 4 - 3 win In true petanca spirit both teams descended upon the bar afterwards A very good end to a very good evening A woollen doll was presented by Peacocks to Laguna Vista Diablos to be played for every time these 2 teams meet
wednesday saw the other nail biting thrilling semi at Via park 2 between Los Bandidos and Amapolas
These 2 teams last met only 2 weeks ago in the league and Amapolas had a comfortable 6 - 1 win would tonight be any different Oh Yes
After the closely fought triples Amapolas were 3 - 1 up then came the 3 doubles and Los bandidos won the 1st 13 - 4 and then the 2nd 13 - 3 the gap had closed so the result rested on the last doubles match
It was 2100 hrs the street lights were on darkness had fallen the coche was barely visible but still the 2 pairs played on surrounded by hordes of excited spectators and a score of 12 - 12 Both sides took the lead and then lost it Unfortunately there had to be a winner and the cookie didnrsquot crumble Los bandidosrsquos way their last ball just - only just - failing to reach its target Amapolas won 4 games to 3 well done to them
The overwhelming consenus was that the 5 games were well worthy of a grand final let alone a semi
The final will be played on Wednesday 26th September 2012 at Restaurant El Altos de Dolores where it is hoped that all summer league players will attend Good luck to both teams
Sue ward
fc torreVieJa ndash torry Go top of the leaGue
torreGolfeu at font del llop
casa manuel summer petanca leaGue
el plantio 2 Golf society
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3 - Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9 - Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith Hcap 9 score 50
Next week Tuesday 4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
40 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012
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AUTOMATIC hellipeuro14950bull OPEL aSTra 17 CDTI DIESEL 2010 21000 KMS euro12950bull PEUgEOT 207 SW 16 HDI SPORT 2010 53000KMS euro10950bull MiNi COOPEr 16 AUTOMATIC 2004 92000KMS euro10950bull TOyOTa yariS 14 D4D DIESEL 2008 30000KMSeuro8950bull JEEP CHErOKEE 25TD SPORT 144000 KMS euro7250bull PEUgEOT 1007 14HDI 2005 58000KMSeuro6950bull FOrD FiESTa 13 PETROL 2008 20000KMS euro6950bull PEUgEOT 307 AUTO 16 PETROL 2002 64000KMS
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wednesday 24th octoberat mariano s restaurant
camposolBack by popular demand
Ricky Lavazza from the Costa Del Sol
and also the very talented Karen Noble
Tickets 9euroTel Rosemary on 620 105 179
to book your tickets
WELCOME AUTUMN DANCESwednesday 26th september
show night at mariano s restaurant camposol
The Jazz Singer Show(Neil Diamond Tribute)
Never been performed in this area plusthe Fantastic Nick Gold
A few tickets left
Tickets 9euro
TEL ROSEMARY ON 620 105 179 TO BOOk YOUR TiCkETS
may 2013welcome cruise to the norweGian fjordsMay 11th travel to Madrid for an overnight stay at a central hotel
Fly on the 12th to Copenhagen to pick up the MSC Cruise to the Norwegian Fjords
Cruise for 7 nights around the Fjords
Return journey home Inclusive of all food and drinks on board Cancellation Ins
Price from 1040euroFor more information tel Rosemary 620 105 179
spanisH drivers Hit By lsquocouncil stealtH taxrsquo
indeBted town councils across spain are targeting motorists in a Bid to raise revenue mucH to tHe
disgust of disgruntled residentsRemoval of free parking zones and
an increase in fines for minor traffic infractions have all dubbed ldquotaxation by stealthrdquo by protest groups according to a report in this weeks Telegraph
The latest measures to be unveiled in towns and cities across the north-eastern region of Catalonia include the removal of free parking bays The biggest outcry has been in Tarragona a city south of Barcelona where since the start of July the council has re-allocated 3700 parking spaces forcing residents to pay for parking where they could previously leave their car for free
ldquoItrsquos a blatant attempt by city authorities to raise revenuerdquo said Amanda Casas a spokesman for Plataforma Stop Parquiacutemetres a local protest group formed to fight against the installation of more parking meters ldquoAnd the underhand way they are going about it is shamefulrdquo she said
The citizens have mounted a campaign boycotting the blue zone lsquopay and displayrsquo areas and painting over the lines
The council which insists the measure is ldquopart of an effort to improve traffic flow in the cityrdquo and not to generate revenue reported that the backlash has already resulted in widespread vandalism of ticketing machines costing an estimated euro18000 so far and extra police have been called in to tackle the problem
Similar measures introduced in resorts across the coast including popular holiday destinations of Lloret de Mar and Blanes have created similar outrage A recent report estimated that more than half of Spainrsquos 8116 town councils were indebted to the point of bankruptcy as they struggle to pay the bill for vast overspending when credit was cheap during Spainrsquos boom years
Motorists are also complaining of the increase in traffic fines for
speeding and other infractions insisting that revenue collection is the main objective rather than safety concerns
Organisations representing motorists argue that radar speed traps and unmarked mobile Civil Guard units are increasingly placed not in accident black spots or where speed is a risk factor but in areas most likely to generate fines
One Madrid driver complained that she had been fined for not turning on headlights when driving through a short and well lit tunnel through the capital ldquoIt was surely an easy way to generate euro60 and nothing to do with any risk posedrdquo she said
But itrsquos not just motorists who are feeling targeted
In Madrid Metro passengers are bracing themselves for yet another hike in prices as the city hall announced an increase of two per cent on the cost of a monthly ticket raising it from euro5130 to euro5220 from September 1
This follows an increase of 11pc by Madridrsquos transport network four months ago The cost of the fare to the airport has more than doubled in a year to 5 euros for a ticket from the centre to Barajas terminals
It has also cut the number of entrances to the Madrid metro stations in a bid to save costs closing access points at some of the capitals busiest stations ldquoWe are paying more for services and yet getting lessrdquo one passenger commented as she struggled with shopping bags outside the now closed entrance at Rios Rosas station complaining that the alternative station access point is a three minute walk away across two busy roads
Book your 2013 cruiseby 15th September and save
the vAT increase
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SeptemberthurSday 6th September at The Arches Los Alcazares ndash Late Summer Fayre Ziggyrsquos fashion show entertainment and stalls Starts at 1pm
tueSday 11th September charity market at La Zona Bar Los Alcazares 10am - 1pm
tueSday 18th September General meeting at Las Claras 12 noon
Friday 28th September Friendship Group ndash Chicken Scratch At Cafeacute Golf San Javier at 12 for 1230
OctOberFriday 5th OctOber Night at the Proms Puerto 3 restaurant Los Alcazares 730pm euro11 including supper with wine
tueSday 9th OctOber charity market at La Zona Bar Los Alcazares 10am - 1pm
Saturday 13th OctOber Night of the Proms at Lo Monte hotel Pilar de la Horadada starting at 730 pm euro7 bring your own food and drink but bar and food available if required
tueSday 16th OctOber General meeting at Las Claras 12 noon
Friday 26th OctOber Friendship Group ndash Crown Jewels at The Arches Los Alcazares at 12 for 1230
NOvemberWedNeSday 7th NOvember ndash Elainersquos Quiz with a Difference at Olympia Restaurant Mil Palmeras at 7 pm euro11 which includes chicken and chips
tueSday 13th NOvember charity market at La Zona Bar Los Alcazares 10am -1pm
tueSday 20th NOvember General meeting at Las Claras 12 noon
Friday 30th NOvember - menu del dia at Puerto 3 Los Alcazares Christmas lunch for the Friendship Group 1pm
ticketS available FrOm JOaN mitchell 868 185 685 Or 678 135 467 JaNice clark ON 968 134 355 Or the OFFice 968 570 059
help murcia mar menor forthcominG eVents
Please come and support SpiritualMurciarsquos next Coffee Morning on 21st September at 11am It is being hosted by The Circle of Potential a thursday morning circle on Mazarron Country Club whorsquoll explain what they are all about and lead everyone into a Dreamwalk of Expanision The morning will begin with refreshments and home-make cakes allowing time for networking amongst like-minded people Everyone can bring lsquonearly newrsquo items to swop on the exchange and swop table For each item you bring you will receive a paper token to take something you might like instead Everyone is asked to take back their items if they are left There will be a SpiritualMurcia promotion table for members to display their leaflets and business cards Refreshments will cost a euro each and there will be a raffle a euro a ticket to help raise funds for SpiritualMurcia website and advertising
Thankyou for taking the time to help support SpiritualMurcia in its expansion
a coffee morninG
with a difference
sunloungerseuro175 each or
euro300 for 2
friday 14th september10am to 5pm
fantastic exhibitionof Garden furniture
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the welsh sing for alzheimerrsquos
fun amp fundraisinGA Community Day was held at Mar Menor Golf Resort on 20th August when
HELP Murcia Mar Menor raised euro192 from the tombola prize stall and games for the children The main aim of the day was for the children to have some fun which they certainly did
The writing of children is never more amusing than when they are trying to be serious That is the premise of a series of books written by teacher and author Peter Jeffcock who lives for as much of the year as possible in his home in San Miguel de Salinas a lifestyle ruined only by returning to England to teach during term time The three books in the lsquoA Pis of Cakrsquo series are packed full of hilarious misunderstandings spelling errors and general molestations of the English language that range from the very sweet to the very rude
Did you know for example that there was a law in the 1970s that demanded sexy quality for women Or that one of Henry the Eightrsquos wives was called katherine of Arrogance Did you realise that lsquoat the start of the industrial revelation they carried coal on bhajis that floated on the canalsrsquo Perhaps you were already aware that small rocks that fly through space are called haemorrhoids or that in the far north of Russia there is a cold desolate place called Suburbia
All of these remarkable facts are to be found in the series of books And the revelations go on were you truly aware that a trapezium is a circus act or that bitchy men can be used to mend a leaking roof And did you really know that the type of snowman typified by the yeti is otherwise known by the term lsquoa bomb in a bullrsquo
yes thatrsquos life ndash or Sailor V as the French say In a childrsquos world slavery is the opposite of sweet an octopus is supposed to have ten tickles but in fact only has eight and Einsteinrsquos first name was Frank
There are three books in the series
Joan of arc was noahrsquos wife
A Pis of Cak Another Pis of Cak and A Third Pis of Cak All are available on Amazon kindle at very low prices and all are guaranteed to amuse and entertain you whilst giving you a new perspective from which to view the world I shall end this article here ndash leaving you wanting more Indeed as you will discover when you read these books in all good pieces of writing it is best to end on a coat hanger
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ThE BEACON
OF LighT
Centre for Spiritual
Awareness
Due to unforseen circumstances with the air-conditioning etc we are closeed for August and will
re-open on 5th September
OUr gUEST MEDiUMS FOr FOLLOWiNg
DaTESSeptember 5th
Sammy Fitzsimmons September 12th
Morag Bullock September 19th
Marilyn WebbSeptember 26th James Mc ArthurSeptember 27th James Mc Arthur
Workshop (by reservation only)For more info please
call 620 877 326www
beaconoflightmurciawebscom
emailbeaconoflight
murciagmailcomHealing is available after the service by request
Funding for the meetings will be raised by donations
collected during the evening
We would like to extend a warm welcome to you to join us at our meetings held
everyWednesday from
7pm - approx 830pm
At the old school House canadas
del Romero
Please send your CV to rosemarysoltimescom or call Rosemary on Tel 647 379 795
We are looking for someone special to work with local businesses to help them create more business from the large weekly distribution and
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Are you local to the Camposol and surrounding areas and enjoy meeting new people
Could you sell advertising to new business owners whilst looking
after our loyal base of regular clients
Sol Times needs an outgoing friendly professionalhellipcould this be you
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If you can say yes to the above then we want to meet youWe provide on going training from our head office in Almeria
We offer a high level of commission petrol allowance and mobile phone plus the opportunity to work for the best weekly ldquoGood News Paperrdquo in the area
In last weekrsquos column I briefly outlined what EFT is and identified some of the areas in which EFT has proven to be highly effective enabling us to have a happier and healthier life This week I will be addressing questions with regard to how it works
How does EFT workThe common explanation of how EFT works and that which is adopted by many holistic
practitioners relies on the belief in our bodyrsquos own lsquoenergy systemrsquo derived from Chinese medicine It is thought that the energy our bodyrsquos energy known across various cultures as chi prana life force etc runs through meridians or channels throughout our body When we are unwell unable to cope with everyday problems or over-react to situations it is said that the energy is out of balance in the body EFT works to restore the balance in the meridian system in relation to a specific problem or issue
Is there a more scientific explanation of how it worksYes there is EFT uses a procedure called lsquotappingrsquo and taps on acupressure points which
in turn stimulates the mechanoreceptors in our skin These points or meridian points as they are more commonly known have a high concentration of mechanoreceptors and free nerve endings When tapping on these points a signal is generated which is then transmitted to specific locations in the brain such as the amygdala hippocampus and other structures where emotional problems are thought to lsquoresidersquo This signal then disrupts established patterns by enhancing the secretion of serotonin one of the lsquofeel-goodrsquo hormones
The Russian psychotherapist Oksana Korsunova further suggests that tapping on the meridian points combined with the mental focus on the issue being dealt with helps to balance the activity of sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems These nervous systems relate to the lsquofight or flightrsquo response so necessary to early man and the subject of much imbalance to modern man
To sum up EFT works with the bodyrsquos own energy system for which there is a scientific explanation When this energy system is blocked or out of balance our emotional life could be compared to that of a car that is in desperate need of a tune up After all our body is our vehicle for life
As with a car engine a build-up of dirt and grime can clog the engine causing all sorts of other damge Similarly the build-up of emotional disturbances we collect as humans can and often does result in physical pain EFT is a safe and effective form of treatment to restore the bodyrsquos natural balance
When did you last have your vehicle serviced
This column has been brought to you by Personal Wellness Practitioner Drew Ryder BSC Psych Hons IIHHT ThAT MAAMET an experienced
practitioner of EFT and other disciplines wwwdrewrydercom
Call 968 978 876 660 326 194
Are You In pain physically Or emotionally
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Unclog tense stressed skin (telltale signs are a sallow look blocked pores and dryness) with natural oils herbs and mixeshellip
Add 1 drop each of lemon grapefruit and bergamot essential oils to a basin of hot water
Immerse your face cloth then wring out until it stops dripping ndash still heavy with aromatic water open it our over your palms and using a press and release action compress face and neck
Repeat several times breathing deeply to quench body and soul
Treat dull skin to a brightening mask ndash it helps rebalance it beautifully Mash five strawberries with a tablespoon of honey and another of cream but judge tour mix carefully ndash it mustnrsquot be too runny
Slather onto skin and relax for 10-15 minutes before rinsing away with a herbal or floral skin tonic
Sensitive skin Use raspberries instead
Treat yourself to a gel-filled mask- it makes the fastest complexion booster
Warm it in water and pop over moisturiser to nourish your skin or chill it in the fridge and slip it over a spritz of toner to de-puff and energise
De-stress and hydrate your skin throughout the day with a soothing toner
Add three drops of rose essential oil to a spray bottle filled with mineral water Use it after cleansing and twice day over make-up
To ease stressed skin around the eyes soak a flannel in ice cold milk wring out and lay over eyes for five minutes while you sit propped against pillows
Meditate and deep breathe at the same time for double the benefits
Tense tight and grey skin can be brightened and relaxed with a post-cleansing oil massage
bull Rub a favourite skin oil between your palms hold your hands over your face and breathe in the aroma before sweeping the oil from your nose to temples a few times
De-Stress BeautifullyEvery bit of us from hair to toes mind to skin
gets stressed from time to time Feeling overly strung out has a knock on effect and leaves us looking and feeling less than fabulous Here are a few ideas to help you calm down and regain your usual serene and lovely self
bull Next using the palms of your hands work from your collarbone to your chin using long strokes
bull From chin to ears pinch all along your jaw line using your thumbs and the knuckles of your index finger
bull Now using index fingers massage upwards along your laughter lines and out across your cheeks
bull Massage your forehead by stroking upwards in high arcs towards your hairline really concentrating on those frown lines between your eyes
bull Finish by pressing firmly with your middle fingers from the start of your brows along the brow bone around the eyes over cheekbones to your nose
bull Leave the oil on your skin for a while or leave it do wonderful things overnight
Soothe tense uptight hands Zap a little aromatherapy hand cream in the microwave for 10 seconds then smooth it on (check heat first) before covering with clingfilm unwrap silky-soft hands in just five minutes
A stressed body doesnrsquot always need relaxing ndash invigorating works too Forget scrubs ndash use a creamy body wash and a rough little glove Start at your toes and briskly move up using circular movements Rinse off pat almost dry then smooth on a zingy wake-up body lotion Dead easy and so feel good
12 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
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chocolaTE may ProTEcT ThE braiN from STrokEaND ThiS TimE iTrsquoS ThE milk variETyEating chocolate may reduce the long term
risk of stroke research has shown
Men who consumed moderate amounts of chocolate each week were less likely to suffer a stroke over a period of 10 years than those who ate none
The difference was small but significant Study participants who ate the most chocolate equivalent to about one third of a cup of chocolate chips reduced their stroke risk by 17 per cent A total of 37103 Swedish men aged 49 to 75 took part in the study
Their diets were assessed with food questionnaires which asked how often they ate chocolate The menrsquos progress was then followed for 10 years during which researchers recorded 1995 cases of a first stroke
Previous studies have shown that chocolate may help prevent diabetes control blood pressure and protect against heart disease Healthy antioxidant plant chemicals called flavonoids are thought to explain the health benefits
Dr Susanna Larsson from the karolinska Institute in Stockholm who led the latest research reported in the journal Neurology said lsquoThe beneficial effect of chocolate consumption on stroke may be related to the flavonoids in chocolate
lsquoFlavonoids appear to be protective against cardiovascular disease through antioxidant
anti-clotting and anti-inflammatory properties Itrsquos also possible that flavonoids in chocolate may decrease blood concentrations of bad
cholesterol and reduce blood pressure
lsquoInterestingly dark chocolate has previously been associated with heart health benefits but about 90 per cent of the chocolate intake
in Sweden including what was consumed in our study is milk chocolatersquo
The men who ate the largest quantities consumed a modest 63g of chocolate per
week This is about a third of a cup-full of chocolate chips
or just a little more than a Mars bar which weighs 58 grams
Put into context the 17 per cent risk reduction amounted
to 12 fewer strokes per 10000 participants over 10 years or 100000
ldquoperson yearsrdquo
The research was followed up by a larger analysis of data from five studies in Europe and the US that included 4260 stroke cases This showed that people eating the most chocolate were 19 per cent less likely to have a stroke than those consuming the least
For every increase in chocolate consumption of about 50 grams per week stroke risk decreased by about 14 per cent
In their paper the scientists said further studies were needed before any
recommendations could be given about chocolate consumption They added lsquoBecause chocolate is high in sugar saturated fat and calories it should be consumed in moderationrsquo
moST PoPUlar SPorTS SUPPlEmENT baNNED iN briTaiNfEarS iT may havE lEThal SiDE-EffEcTSA sports supplement popular
with fitness fanatics has been banned in Britain because of fears it may have lethal side-effects The drink Jack3D contains a stimulant known as DMAA (dimethylamylamine) that has been linked to high blood pressure headaches vomiting
stroke and even a deathThe Ukrsquos medicines
watchdog MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency) has ruled it is unlicensed and all other DMAA containing products need to be removed from the market to protect public safety The decision follows similar
warnings around the world including in the US and Australia where a man died after buying DMAA online
Jack3d is said to boost energy concentration and metabolism But DMAA most commonly used as a workout aid or dietary supplement can have a physiological effect on the body by narrowing the arteries and raising the heart rate said the MHRA This has been linked to suspected adverse drug reactions worldwide ranging from shortness of breath to heart attacks
An MHRA spokesperson said lsquoJack3d is mainly bought over the internet although it is also available in sports stores specialising in work out products
lsquoIf we find a shop selling it we will send them a written reminder asking them to remove it from their shelves If they ignore this then our enforcement officers will move in and begin legal action It is the most popular sports supplement in the Uk because it is a stimulant that allows you to work out for longer But it is for people who are really into their fitness your average person who goes to the gym once or twice a week is unlikely to have ever used itrsquo
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Our therapy suite is positioned in a peaceful and relaxing self-contained room on the right hand side of La Vida in Cucador It has disabled access and its own
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retreatcucadorgmailcom
USING A MOBILE PHONE TABLET
OR LAPTOP BEFORE GOING TO BED LEADS
TO SLEEP TROUBLES
ACCORDING TO NEW RESEARCH
Researchers at the Lighting Research Centre which is part of New yorkrsquos Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have discovered that two or more hours of exposure to backlit devices such as a smartphone or tablet suppresses melatonin
This suppression can lead to trouble sleeping at night especially in teenagers
Mariana Figueiro director of the LRCrsquos Light and Health Program who led the team on this piece of research said ldquoOur study shows that a two-hour exposure to light from self-luminous electronic displays can suppress melatonin by about 22 per cent
ldquoStimulating the human circadian system to this level may affect sleep in those using the devices prior to bedtimerdquo
Consequently she recommends dimming the brightness on backlit devices to minimize melatonin suppression But other similar pieces of research go a step further and urge people to have a total break from all devices for several hours before going to sleep
However most people I know cannot resist checking their emails social networks and news feeds throughout the evening
At the end of last year car company Volkswagen agreed to turn off email to workers with Blackberry devices in a bid to help with their employeesrsquo work-life
balance
The business agreed to only push emails to German staff 30 minutes before they are due to start work and stop them 30 minutes after they are due to finish work
While I am not sure this is practical for most companies which operate globally and around the clock or even necessary it is up to us as individuals to learn from comprehensive research and amend our behaviour accordingly
For instance how many people do you know still use an alarm clock Most people now tend to rely upon their phones iPods or tablet devices to wake them up
While it makes sense to make use of the increasing number of shiny devices we have cluttering up our bedside table this simple act of setting your mobile phone alarm each night often leads to a game being played a work email being checked or a tweet being posted simply by the device being in your hands
The return of the good old fashioned alarm clock combined with a decent amount of discipline in a bid to let ourselves actually get some proper rest before the whole digital cycle begins again is whatrsquos necessary to preserve our health in a world which never seems to switch off
The key could be to talk alot but not to gossip and criticise others A study of 250 centenarians published in the journal Aging found they tended to be optimistic and expressed emotions freely by talking openly to friends and family However they lsquosuppressed the urge to talk ill of othersrsquo said researchers from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New york
how to haVe a healthy retirement
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car repair centrebefore
Autokolor the car repair specialist has just moved in to a specially equipped unit on the Catral Industrial estate Offering a range of services including accident and damage repairs they can carry out insurance work and give free estimates for work which you might wish to carry out Keeping your car looking good maintains your vehicles value
If you need help with your paintwork this is where Autokolor are the people to go to They have a fully approved and legal low bake spray booth for a longer lasting quality re-spray They can even carry out a full re-spray if required Flaking paint and lacquer is a common problem due to the amount of sun in the area this can also be fixed at Autokolor If your alloy wheels are looking a bit tired then even they can be brightened plus you could have a Jewelultra Diamondbrite paint protection coating which seals your paintwork giving your vehicle that showroom appearance for many years to come
If your car suffers from those annoying little dents but the paintwork is still intact Autokolorrsquos paintless dent removal process could be just the answer They also repair bumpers and other plastic parts which need attention
These days ITV is becoming more comprehensive and one of the things that John at Aotokolor has noticed is that headlamps are being picked up on The sun tends to make the headlight cover less transparent Autokolor have a treatment which solves the problem and restores the transparency saving you the expense and hassle of having to replace them
With nine years experience working in the business in Spain John has based his business on technical excellence plus has very good customer relations so much so that a huge amount of his business is gained via personal recommendations Call into the office and you will see an array of favourable comments from satisfied customers about the service they have received from Autokolor Smaller repairs can even be carried out at your own home
You can contact Autokolor on 966 077 626 which is the office number or 666 607 075 (mobile) Alternatively you can email them on autokoloreshotmailcom
The garage is situated in Catral near to the motorway Take the second turn off sighnposted to Catral from the AP7 motorway travelling from Torrevieja and drive towards the town centre At the first roundabout take the right turn and the endof that road turn right and then first left Autokolor is on the right Give them a call today for a free no obligation estimatehellipyou will not be disappointed
autokolorhelp you keep your car lookinG Good
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weird amp wonderful newsbUTTErfliES lsquomorE
ENDaNgErED ThaN TigErSrsquobUmblEbEES bEETlES aND
bUTTErfliES arE aT grEaTEr riSk of
ExTiNcTioN ThaN lioNS aND TigErS
accorDiNg To a global STUDy by ThE Zoological
SociETy of loNDoN
The biggest study of invertebrates ever conducted found that one in five is at risk of dying out this can affect humans by threatening crops and food supplies
Prof Jonathan Baillie the director of conservation at the Zoological Society said insects slugs and snails may not be as glamorous as lions or dolphins but are just as important to providing the food we eat and the countryside we love
ldquoThese critters form the basis of many of the essential benefits that nature provides earthworms recycle waste nutrients coral reefs support a myriad of life forms and bees help pollinate cropsrdquo he said ldquoIf they disappear humans could soon followrdquo
In Britain critically endangered invertebrates include species of bumblebee that keep the countryside full of flowers and freshwater pearl mussels that filter the water in
our rivers The society blamed pollution loss of habitat and climate change for killing off invertebrates and urged the public to take action by demanding that food is farmed in a more sustainable way and growing insect-friendly plants in their garden
Previous international studies have focused on groups of animals such as mammals and birds As invertebrates make up 97 per cent of species the International Union for the Conservation of Nature the UN body in charge of ensuring that animals do not become extinct asked the society to lead a new study More than 12000 species from giant squid to midges were studied around the world There are 15 million known invertebrates although eight million species are thought to exist even if not yet discovered
Prof Baillie said scientists were shocked by the results
ldquoWe knew that roughly one fifth of vertebrates and plants were
threatened with extinction but it was not clear if this
was representative of the small spineless creatures that make up the majority of life on the planetrdquo he said ldquoThe initial findings in this report indicate that 20 per cent of all species may be
threatenedrdquoThe most threatened
group are freshwater invertebrates because of
the invasive signal crayfish from America Dams and pollution from
nitrates used in fertilisers on fields have also played a part
Marine species including foods such as shrimp squid and crab are most at risk of ocean acidification which threatens shell-building molluscs and coral
Insects on land are being driven out by human development such as cities and pollution caused by cars and factories All species are in danger from further habitat loss caused by climate change
Prof Baillie said that invertebrates help store carbon at the bottom of the ocean filter water decompose waste pollinate important crops and are an essential part of the food ldquowebrdquo ultimately feeding hundreds of millions of people
Even pests have a place in the ecosystem he said ldquoWe ignore the loss of invertebrates at our peril as they provide many of the ecosystem services from which humans benefitrdquo
16 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
raJoy defends Vat
increase The President of the Government Mariano Rajoy met
at Moncloa Palace with the President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy to analyse the situation of the European Union and the Eurozone as well as the measures that the Spanish Government has implemented to reduce the public deficit and meet the commitments made by the country to its European partners
During the joint press conference offered by the two leaders after their meeting on Tuesday Mariano Rajoy stressed that the Government will continue making reforms to reduce the deficit and will continue restructuring the financial system ldquoThe challenge is to generate economic activity to grow to create jobs and from then on things will get better That is the main priority of the Government during this term of office It is difficult but it can be donerdquo he said
As regards the financial reform he announced that the capital needs of Spanish banks will be less than the maximum amount of 100 billion euros of aid that its European partners are prepared to loan to Spain He also explained that the increase in public debt is only temporary
Mariano Rajoy reiterated to Herman Van Rompuy the need to involve Member States and European institutions to ensure the stability of the markets and of the Euro as well as to set a clear course for the European Union to follow in order to meet future challenges In his opinion ldquothis course inevitably involves greater integration of European economies and achieving an economic and monetary unionrdquo
In this respect the President of the Government recalled that Spain has already presented a proposal on a banking union and fiscal union ldquoIt is very important for us to have a banking union by December a sole supervisory body and a deposit guarantee fund It is very important for us to be able to proceed to the direct recapitalisation of the banks by European institutions It is also very important that we resolve the problems of the Eurozone as quickly as possible particularly those that affect doubts surrounding
the Eurordquo he said
Rajoy brought up the statements made by the President of the European Central Bank (ECB) Mario Draghi and those made by other international bodies that consider it unacceptable for there to be differentials between the risk premiums in Europe that do not correspond to the basics of the economy
ldquoThe risk premium remains very high but I believe that very significant steps have been taken to enhancing the irreversibility of the Euro and I believe that at this time European leaders in all countries are telling all those who want to listen that the Euro is a serious currency an irreversible currency and that there is no going back on the European integration processrdquo he said
On another note according to La Moncloa Rajoy denied that Spain is negotiating the conditions for a bailout with Europe ldquothe Government has not made any request to this effectrdquo
The President of the Government and the President of the European Council also tackled the situation of Greece Mariano Rajoy considers that if Greece or any other country pulls out of the Eurozone this would be a collective disaster ldquoit would not only be a Greek problem but rather a collective disaster for Europe as a whole one which we should in no way allow to happenrdquo
Mariano Rajoy stressed that central government will not ignore the problems of the autonomous regions and will help Catalonia which has requested access to the Autonomous Region Liquidity Fund
ldquoWe will help Catalonia in the same way as we help the rest of the autonomous regions What is important starting with central government and continuing with the autonomous regions and local councils is to meet our commitments to public deficit and public debtrdquo he pointed out
ARTICLE COURTESy OF WWWkyEROCOM
Q I have received a letter from the tax office demanding I pay non resident income tax and that I must pay up for the last four years I have never made any income from my property What is this all about
A Our government needs to collect to correct its deficit If you are a NON RESIDENT of Spain and own a property you MUST FILE a non-resident income tax return even if you do not rent out your property Do not confuse with rates (IBI) which is generally paid by direct debit
Towards the end of 2011 the Spanish tax authorities decided to clamp down on non-resident property owners who have not been paying this non-resident income tax They have created a special task force dedicated to pursue non -residents not paying this tax
Every year normally using s fiscal representative you should be filing a non-resident hypothetical income tax return (shortly wealth tax also) If you are not paying this tax it is necessary that you take control of the situation by contacting the tax authorities your solicitor or your tax advisor
If you have doubts regarding if you are already paying this tax it is probably because you are not as it requires the presentation of a tax form etc
The good news is that1 The tax is not generally a very high amount 2 If you have not been paying by law they cannot demand payment for more than four years
back taxes Our advice Start paying the tax because if you do not they will be contacting you with the
risk of you not actually being hear to receive their letter etc
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Michael Davies is a Spanish Abogado and has been practicing law in Almeriacutea since 1993 He is member of the Law societies of Almeriacutea and Madrid and has offices in Mojacar and Almeria High Street
ldquono GoinG back on the euro or european inteGrationrdquo says raJoy
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy says the countryrsquos new wave of austerity measures are necessary to maintain the state welfare system Rajoy made the remarks to an audience gathered for a party speech in the north-west a u t o n o m o u s community of Galicia He said the governmentrsquos value-added tax hike was a painful but necessary measure
Mariano Rajoy Spanish Prime Minister said ldquoToday a painful measure was enforced The VAT hike I am aware this is a sacrifice that arrives at a very difficult moment for many Spaniards But I will tell you one thing We adopted this measure because it was essential It was the only one we could take to maintain public services whilst state revenues fallrdquo
The decision to increase the countryrsquos VAT rate is part of a raft of austerity measures designed to remove 65 billion Euros from the public deficit by 2014 The hike leaves small businesses worrying about their future and cash-strapped consumers counting their pennies Everyday living costs like heating phone bills and clothes are all made more expensive Some larger companies say they will not pass the higher cost on to their customers That has smaller businesses concerned that they will not be able to compete as they are unable to squeeze margins in the same way as the big firms SOURCE CCTVCOM
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Office in Bolnuevo (near Farmacia) next to Cafe Colonia
Have you ever stood on a railway bridge and seen the how the rails disappearing into the distance seem to meet on the horizon
This is called lsquogeometric perspectiversquo and it was Euclid that came up with the geometric interpretation that parallel lines meet at infinity - or the horizon
Letrsquos imagine we are on a straight street of parallel terrace houses the lines through their roofs windows fences pavement etc will all meet on a point on the horizon
So we first draw a horizon line across the paper - this will be eye-level and therefore if we are standing will be about 5rsquo 3rdquo above the ground perhaps and everything that is above eye-level will be above this line
In the attached sketch I have drawn a narrow imaginary street and even people in it to show that assuming they are roughly the same height as me our eyes are all at the same lsquoeyersquo level - the horizon
The point where all the lines meet is called the lsquovanishing pointrsquo and when we come to drawing outdoors we will find there are many vanishing points - all generally meeting on the horizon of course - because roads donrsquot tend to go in straight lines and we may be seeing 2 roads anyway
Here is a photo taken in Venicersquos Saint Markrsquos square that shows it well despite the building not being perfectly straight and the slight lsquobarrelrsquo effect of the camera lens
And then there is lsquoaerial perspectiversquo - a phrase first coined by Leonardo da Vinci who examined how objects became bluer and hazier with distance saying ldquoThus if one is to be five times as distant make it five times bluerrdquo
This photo in the mountains above Alicante clearly demonstrates this which is due to the water vapour in the air and the way it refracts light
Foreshortening is a continuation of perspective and is a term used when something coming towards us looks shorter than it actually is
As I said last week the thigh bone is the longest bone in the human body
but if we are drawing someone with their knee towards us the thigh becomes wider than its length and in this sketch of mine with model Vita it almost disappears completely
This leads us on to drawing the human form but first we will go on location to draw amp observe the effects of perspective first hand and the next studio lesson will be on portraiture
Martin the artistrsquos 6 week observational art course will run on Mondays starting on October 1st from 10am to 1pm in his studio in Rojales and costs 30euro with materials provided
To book phone Martin on 648 535 165 or email martinmartin-enterpriseseu
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business focuscreatinG a business bank is the bold moVe needed for Growth
AS THE DENIZENS OF WHITEHALL AND
WESTMINSTER CONTINUE TO PUZZLE OVER BRITAINrsquoS
ROCky GROWTH TRAJECTORy THEy WOULD DO WELL TO
LISTEN TO THE RISING CHORUS COMING FROM BUSINESSES
ACROSS THE LANDThat message is clear
businesses are optimistic growing exports and creating jobs but need bolder action from the heart of government to sustain that growth over time Put simply companies want nothing less than a new-model economy for Britain with a business-friendly environment and strong financing options for growth and expansion
So if our political class truly wants to be bold on growth it should announce this autumn that it is creating a British Business Bank Together with a major programme of infrastructure investment a business bank would be the cornerstone of an economy that is more sustainable more dynamic and more competitive than the Britain of today
The case for a business bank grows clearer with each passing day Although many companies say their order books are full and they need financing in order to
fulfil customersrsquo requests the overall stock of lending to small- and medium-sized firms continues to shrink Companies that are less than five-years-old often at the point of a major growth spurt are more likely to have loan applications declined Independent inquiries show there is real lsquodiscouraged demandrsquo among businesses who are keen to expand but too scared to even approach the bank for help Relationships and trust between lenders and businesses damaged at the start of the financial crisis will take years if not decades to repair
The situation bears all the classic hallmarks of a market failure If therersquos one thing that politicians and economists of both the Left and the Right agree on itrsquos that governments can and should intervene where market failures exist And thatrsquos precisely where we stand in Britain when it comes to business finance an abject long-standing and worsening market failure
This is not entirely the fault of high-street banks - they are being squeezed by ever-tighter regulatory structures and higher capital requirements so theyrsquore
taking fewer risks and sticking to the clients they know If I were sat on the board of a major Uk bank Irsquod probably act in precisely the same way as Irsquod be protecting the interests of shareholders and the bank itself
The trouble is in a world where politicians and banks look after themselves therersquos no one championing the interests of the new dynamic and fast-growing companies that will create the jobs technologies and wealth of the future Thatrsquos where a business bank comes in
A British Business Bank would act as a first port of call for businesses seeking finance Working closely with high-street banks alternative lenders sources of equity finance and others it would ensure that most businesses actually get the working capital they need It would only lend directly to young andor high-growth companies unable to obtain finance through the commercial banking system
Some might argue that the government already has a number of plans including the Funding for Lending scheme to boost business access to finance yet this scheme like those that preceded it has a fatal flaw its dependence on
the infrastructure of existing banks An increasingly risk-averse and balance sheet focussed commercial banking culture is unlikely to provide the seed-corn funding for tomorrowrsquos growth businesses even if it will lend cash to long-standing business customers By contrast a business bank would be able to start afresh with a can-do attitude a stronger appetite for risk and the patient debt capital that many companies need to become the next global champion
Despite the best intentions of politicians to do the right thing in the interest of the country they are going to be frustrated by vested interests reflected in Whitehall Already I can hear the chorus of Treasury civil servants claiming that a business bank would be too difficult to set up too risky to operate and anti-competitive They are wrong on all counts Itrsquos time for businesspeople and our politicians to stand up to the prophets of deadweight displacement and dissuasion and set the record straight Setting up a new bank will take time and dedication but it can and has been done before in many countries across the
globe Commercial lenders would get lsquofirst refusalrsquo of business loan requests meaning that the business bank steps in only to support dynamic growth companies that otherwise wouldnrsquot get funding at all Whatrsquos more a business bank would offer loans priced appropriately to risk not simply give away cheap money to fuel another unsustainable credit bubble
When you look across the globe you find many successful countries where a business bank and a strong commitment to free enterprise and capitalism go hand-in-hand If a business bank is good enough for the USA South korea and our neighbours in Germany why not here in the Uk One can only surmise that a lack of will and imagination rather than a lack of capability is holding
Britain back from creating a business bank of its own
One of the difficulties Uk politicians face is that they are so hung up on the short-term they fail to consider their legacy to the country But voters are not stupid The British electorate rewards actions they can see are in the long-term interests of the nation which ultimately are their interests A British Business Bank wouldnrsquot be up and running tomorrow - but its impact on building confidence now and on our success as a nation over the coming decades would be incalculable and thatrsquos a legacy worth fighting for
Article written by John Longworth is Director General
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The latest figures from China showed its manufacturing activity fell too to a nine-month low in August adding to fears that its economy is slowing faster than estimated Chinarsquos PMI fell to 492 the lowest
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Meanwhile in the UK the downturn in manufacturing unexpectedly eased last month as domestic orders boosted output with its PMI rising to a four-month high of 495 in August from a downwardly revised 452 in July
PMI is a key gauge of manufacturing activity and a reading below 50 shows contraction
The new chief executive of the British Bankersrsquo Association (BBA) has pledged to restore trust in UK banking Speaking on his first day in the job Anthony Browne told press sources ldquoI want to restore banking as a normal sector of the economy playing its part in economic growthrdquo
Mr Browne said the BBA the leading trade body for the bank sector would work to regain public trustrdquoIt (banking) is in a pretty low place Hopefully it canrsquot get lowerrdquo he said
Mr Browne said the BBA which was in charge of collating the data used to set Libor - a key bank lending rate which became discredited after revelations of manipulation by banks - would do everything it could to fix the issue
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The Commissionrsquos plans to give the ECB the power to oversee all banks is intended as a first step towards a full European banking union The EU executive body is due to publish its detailed proposals on banking supervision on September 12
ldquoThe ECB has itself said it does not have the potential to supervise the European Unionrsquos 6000 banks in the foreseeable futurerdquo Schaeuble told German radio expressing scepticism about the timeframe envisaged in the Commission proposals
ldquoI have doubts that this (banking supervision) can come so fastrdquo he said adding that a distinction should be drawn between smaller banks and systemically relevant institutions
ldquoWith the bigger systemically relevant banks there is a chance that direct supervision by the ECB could be realised in a foreseeable period of timerdquo Schaeuble said
EU Commissioner Michel Barnierrsquos plan would rob national supervisors of much of their authority leaving them with routine tasks such as consumer protection But euro zone countries must approve the proposal before it becomes law
Schaeuble said euro zone finance ministers might consider the Commission proposals on September 15
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The Show Group Torrevieja has lost their home of twenty years and is now searching for a new rehearsal venue It is with great sadness that the Show Group has had to say farewell to the homely comfort of Los Arcos where they have rehearsed and performed throughout their long history
The Show Group Torrevieja is one of the oldest theatre groups in Torrevieja and during their twenty year history they have been entertaining residents and tourists with their energy packed shows During their long existence The Show Group have performed well loved musicals pantomimes original musical comedies murder mysteries and several variety shows and have also raised well over 50000 Euro for local charities
The Show Group are proud of their fund raising record and the money they have been able to give to a wide range of local charities The group members nominate different charities to support every year and then work hard to produce live shows
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The group want to find a new venue in Torrevieja that they can make their new home They need a venue for their twice weekly rehearsals and maybe even for their performances so that they can continue enchanting and entertaining audiences for the forthcoming years
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The Office for the Urbanisations led by Councillor Jeff Wiszniewski (PIPN ndash Partido Independiente por las Nacionalidades) and his team are pleased to send you our fourth information update giving you information on events and activities happening throughout San Fulgencio and the Urbanisations
We hope you find it informative and encourage you to visit us in the Office on Calle Madrid Urb Marina or ring us on 966 443 002 if you have any further enquiries
coNvErSaTioN claSSESEnglish Spanish Conversation Classes
will be starting up again in the Social Centre of Urb Marina on Monday the 3rd of September at 6pm
Concejalia de Urbanizaciones working with Help Vega Baja
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Juice of 1 lime
methodPlace the ribs in a saucepan pour in the
apple juice and add water to cover the meat Bring to the boil and simmer for 40 mins drain off the liquid and transfer the ribs to a roasting tin
Preheat the oven to 200degC (400degF gas 6) and prepare the barbecue In a food processor whizz the mango chutney together with the onion garlic chilli and lime juice to make the basting sauce
Drizzle two thirds of the sauce over the ribs and roast in the oven for 15 mins Brush the remaining sauce onto the ribs and finish cooking on the barbecue (or under a grill) for 10-15 mins until sticky and slightly caramelised
Serve with salad coleslaw and baked potatoes
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caribbean coconut chicken
Get a taste of international cuisine with this simple hiGh-flaVour chicken recipe allow extra time for marinatinG
inGredients 1 red chilli diced 1 green chilli diced 1 x 250ml carton coconut cream 40g light brown soft sugar Juice of 1 lime 2 tbsp rum (optional) 4 chicken breasts 8 mini corn on the cobs
methodMix the diced chilli with the
coconut cream sugar lime juice and rum (if using) Slash through the skin of the chicken breasts and place in a non-metallic dish
Pour the coconut marinade all over cover and marinate for at least 1 hr overnight if possible
Preheat the barbecue Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook over a medium heat for 20-25 mins turning regularly to cook evenly the chicken is cooked when the juices run clear after the thickest part is pierced
Meanwhile rub 1 tbsp sunflower oil onto the corn on the cobs and barbecue or grill for 15 mins turning until lightly charred and tender Serve with barbecued corn plus vegetable rice and a coriander garnish
surf and turf kebabs with Garlic butterthis tasty marinated kebab recipe will satisfy both meat and fish craVinGs
allow time for marinatinGinGredients400g steak (such as ribeye) cubed
6 tbsp sundried tomato peri-peri marinade
150g raw tiger prawns peeled
4 cherry tomatoes
40g softened butter
2 garlic cloves crushed
3 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley and chives)
methodPreheat the barbecue toss the steak with 4 tbsp marinade in
one bowl and the prawns with 2 tbsp marinade in another Set aside for 30 mins
thread the steak and prawns alternately onto 4 skewers (pre-soaked if theyrsquore bamboo) and finish each one with a cherry tomato
Mash the butter with the garlic and herbs Place in a pan on the side of the grill to melt Cook the kebabs over a high heat for 3-4 mins each side until the prawns are pink and cooked through and the steak is done to your liking
to serve drizzle with the butter and accompany with new potatoes and a salad of poppy seeds and carrot and cucumber ribbons
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Raciones Tostadas Tapas Hamburgers and much much more
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tuesday - sunday from 7pm
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they are a Christmas favourite in most households but families might find their traditional tin of Quality Street going empty a tad quicker this year tins of the chocolates have been shrunk just before the Christmas period when sales of the sweets are at their highest
Food giant nestle who produce the sweets have been criticised for failing to reduce the price of the chocolates prompting campaigners to describe the move as a hidden price rise the purple tins have been reduced in size by 18 per cent - from 1kg to 820g
a report in trade magazine the Grocer said lsquothe Christmas shrink ray has struck again and this year it is nestle pulling the trigger lsquothe tins are being sold by tesco for pound5 the same price as last yearrsquos larger tins though nestle claimed the recommended selling price was lowerrsquo
the move is part of a trend amongst confectionary manufacturers to reduce product sizes in order counter rising production costs
other Christmas favourite Cadburyrsquos Roses were
reduced from 975g to 850g by manufacturer kraft last year while the american company also cut heroes from 950g to 800g
Some of Britainrsquos most popular confectionary items have been affected by size reductions including smaller chocolate bars such as Mars and Dairy Milk Packets of Bassettrsquos liquorice allsorts have been reduced from 215g to 190g while bags of Bassettrsquos Jelly Babies Maynards wine Gums and haribo have also been reduced in weight
Consumer watchdog which accused confectionary companies of lsquotreating customers like idiotsrsquo
a spokesman for nestle said lsquothe recommended retail price of our standard tin has reduced proportionally greater than the reduction of the weight ensuring consumers are getting more for their money the price shopkeepers sell Quality Street at is at their sole discretion the tin size weight is now in line with similar products in the market who reduced weight in previous yearsrsquo
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footballliVe
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hellipa recent recipe feature in Sol Times required lsquopreserved lemonrsquo however we have failed to find a source to supply this wonderful ingredient locally So herersquos the recipe so that you can make your ownMany Moroccan and Middle Eastern recipes
call for preserved lemons ndash basically lemons that have been pickled in salt and their own
juices itrsquos quite easy to do though takes at least three weeks before the lemons are ready to use
Get preservinghelliptheyrsquoll last for up to a year without refrigeration too
MAkES ONE LARGE JARINGREDIENTS
250g coarse sea salt12 lemons unwaxed 6 juiced 6 quartered but still joined at the bottom8 black peppercorns
3 star anise3 bay leaves
METHODPack a little salt into each lemon and squash back into shape Wedge them into a large sterilised jar layering with salt bay leaves peppercorns and star anise as
you goTo sterilise wash in hot soapy water rinse and put in the oven
at 140Cfan 120Cgas 1 for 15 minutes
Pour over the lemon juice (if therersquos not enough liquid to fill top with water) then
sealGive the jar a turn every few days to
redistribute the salt and leave for 4-6 weeks
Preserved Lemons
itrsquos Quality not QuantityQuality street accused of short changing us with fewer chocolates
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mon - sat 10 - 3
includes bread amp butter
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MOB 691 920 288hOME 966 184 813
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7519 186 355 or email vanman
hotmailcouk
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kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop
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property For sale cont
3 bedrooms 1 with balcony 2 bathrooms Fully Equipped Kitchen Large Living amp Dining room Wonderful Sun Terrace Solarium Satellite TV Furnished Communal
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QUaD TOWNHOUSEDONtildea PEPa
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TOWNHOUSETOrrEMENDO
2 bedrooms amp Family bathroom built on 3 Levels Spacious LivingDining room american Style Kitchen Solarium amp Terrace gated Complex Stunning Views of
the Lake great Value euro59000
228 m2 detached villa constructed on an 800 m2 plot 4 large double bedrooms one large family bathroom
and one en suite large living dinning room fully fitted separate kitchen and a utility room with toilet and basinLow maintenance front garden 8 x 4 m2 swimming pool and bbQ area There is a long drive with ample parking
and also a shaded area that covers two cars recently reduced to 360000 euros no offers considered
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TEL 693 806 409
RENTAL PROPERTiES URgENTLY REqUiREd
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tim on 662 211 993CASH CASH
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Cars Motorhomes 4x4rsquos Boats Vans Trailers Quads Classics
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car parts
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contact graham SheltonWho after re-registering over
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ViewpointDear Mr Little Tiny GeckoI am so very sorry about your tail When I saw you clinging to the tiles above the
water line of the pool I knew that you being a gecko are quite at home on vertical and even upside down surfaces but swimming pools are subject to sudden tsunami-like surges especially when a human several thousand times your own size enters the pool and I was afraid that you might get washed inIt was for that reason that I suggested that
you step onto the proffered log and accept a lift on the log to a place of security from drowning I had not intended that you jump on the log run across my hand and jump into the waterAs you scampered across the surface of the
pool and back to your preferred spot on the wall you assured me that you were perfectly able to walk on water I fear you are mistaken ndash have you heard of that treacherous thing called
Surface Tension It makes water seem deceptively safe and solid to small geckos until it suddenly gives way and they plummet to the
b o t t o m never more to rise
As a great admirer of the Gecko race and their chosen diet of small insects I was extremely anxious that you should not suffer this terrible fate and for that reason I had to insist that you accept my offer of a lift on the log The terrible miscalculation that lead me to
nip your tail with the log is a mistake that will forever haunt my conscience My best effort of atonement was to catch your tail as it wriggled across the pool and put it near the pile of rocks that I believe to be your homeI fear that a tail lost once is a tail lost forever
but should you know of a good reconstructive surgeon I will be happy to bear the cost of a tail replacement operation When we eventually reached accord and I
placed you gently on the plant by the pool pump I could hardly bear the expression of reproach on your little face Believe me I felt your pain not to mention the embarrassment of only being three quarters of the gecko you once wereI hope you will accept this letter as a public
apology for my clumsiness and that you and many of your friends and family will continue to live in our garden and eat our flies for many years to come Yours with deepest apologies Josby Jos biggs
josbiggshotmailcouk
i am so Very sorry
in 2010 lance corporal Johno lee accumulated pound800 in lsquoillegal parkingrsquo fines which resulted in a visit from bailiffs to enforce collection lance corporal lee had received massive injuries whilst on patrol in afghanistan and had almost lost his life having been resuscitated twice in the rescue helicopter taking him to the field hospital
he was eventually repatriated to england where he received extensive medical treatment in an effort to save his leg but after eight operations the surgeons had no choice but to amputate
after an extended stay in hospital Johno was released and he was
determined to rebuild his shattered life and not unreasonably applied to the local authority - nottinghamshire county council - for a disabled parking permit his request was turned down on three occasions on the basis that he was young and could get better Yep thatrsquos what they said he had lost a leg but he could get better
under pressure from the barrage of adverse publicity the councilrsquos service director paul Mckay ordered a review of the case and the original decision was eventually overturned no doubt there were mutterings of lsquolessons learnedrsquo and the usual meaningless rhetoric
then last year in support of the charity pilgrim bandits Johno signed up to become the first amputee to cover a 100mile crossing of the sahara in five days the department of works and pensions got wind of it and informed him that if he succeeded then he could be stripped of his disability benefits and his mobility vehicle which he relies on every day
the justification for this according
to a dwp spokeswoman was because the disability living allowance benefits are designed for those who are unable to do things such as walking washing or dressing themselves and in view of Johno leersquos intended trek there was it seemed a certain logic to this
a certain logic that is if you ignore the extent of his injuries how he came by them in his countryrsquos service the fact that this will be one hell of an achievement if he makes it and the impact and example it will set for other disabled amputees and certain logic of course if you are a pen pushing jobs-worth moron - which seems to be part of the work description for certain officials in the civil service
Johnorsquos own reaction was more low key when he said lsquothere are people out there much worse than me irsquove survived so i will take it but so often - and i experienced this - when you actually return home you find not everyone is so supportiversquo
he was spot on thererecently prime Minister david
cameron told soldiers in afghanistan that britain lsquorespects and reveresrsquo by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom
prime Minister is not directly to blame for the karl boon fiasco i hope that he directly intervenes and makes damn sure that matters are put right in short order also heads of departments should be summoned and receive a tongue lashing from the pM but i doubt that will happen
these are not isolated cases and when such incidences occur here is what should happen -
a personal and abject apology should be delivered in person by the official responsible for such cold hearted idiocy ndash even if this means embarrassing ministers this should be done with the full power of the media present so that the person or persons responsible are named and shamed they should also receive official warnings from their employers - the british government
Just whorsquos side are they on
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channelled as it is through the valleys of the sierra alhamilla the light northerly breeze never caresses alqueria it leaves the village breathless in the searing cauldron of the alquerian valley this climatic anomaly is known locally as la sarteacuten the fryingpan several of the village boys demonstrated the suitability of the name by frying an egg on the bonnet of rodriquezrsquos white mercedes this was much to the annoyance of the mill owner and the delight of the village scamps the scallywags hastily dispersed as the ranting puffing rodriquez appeared
with temperatures in the mid-forties there was no relief from the oppressive heat Houses remained shuttered while air conditioning units whirred and rattled alqueria was too exhausted to squabble overheated dogs slept restlessly in whatever shade they could find panting tongues lolling the village was quiet calm holding its breath until evening the stillness of the day emphasised the smallest sound sending a slammed door or a dogrsquos bark resonating through the streets the brightness of the day hurt the eyes while cooking odours hung in the still air
inside the dwellings of alqueria a struggle to stay cool was being waged inside or out it was too hot to move too hot to talk even too hot to think this is just as well as the thinking process eludes most of alqueriarsquos inhabitants at the best of times the young men thought the answer lay in consuming vast quantities of cold lager the young ladies used the opportunity to wear their skimpiest outfits which caused the young men to drink even more lager the older and wiser stayed near the stone flagged ground floors inanimate and semi-conscious the affluent newcomers however splashed in their pools luxuriating in the cool chlorinated water
one group of youngsters enjoyed the air conditioning of an emergency ambulance after swimming in the riacuteo verde not only did they contract the usual foot fungus but also a strange puce tint to the skin which emitted a faint glow antonio poyato in
order to keep his precious remitroot crop irrigated diverted the Hill peoplersquos water supply all the taps ran dry and beer was drunk as an alternative
as the sun sets so alqueria begins to cool pigeons return to the rooftops and the canine population becomes animated in their evening search for food voices are heard in the streets as the village comes to life once more invigorated by their enforced inactivity the people of alqueria return to their belligerent selves with renewed determination
those who sacrifice themselves to keep us safe promising to shield wounded soldiers from welfare cuts and that they would not suffer financially as a result of welfare reforms Fine words but then fast forward to august 2012
sapper karl boon who lost a leg in a taliban rocket-propelled grenade attack in 2010 has been stripped of his pound54-a-week living allowance because lsquohe can now walk about 400 yards unaidedrsquo and according to the dwp is no longer disabled enough although karl himself has said that there are times when he is unable to even reach his own front door unfortunately he now has to wait ten months before he can apply again and it begs the question how many limbs must you lose in order to receive a disablement benefit
the welfare reforms were designed to discourage malingerers and to wheedle out cheats and fraudsters anyone with half a brain can see the difference between work shy con artists and ex-service men and women with devastating war injuries but apparently not at the dozy dwp
cameronrsquos sentiments and noble sounding assurances all seem a little hollow right now and although the
36 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
PaUSE for ThoUghTWhat a fantastic Summer of sport wersquove had with
such a spectacularly successful Olympics and now the Paralympics which promise if anything to be even more amazing I wonder how many younger and fitter than I have as a result felt inspired to start some form of training And I wonder too how many like me find themselves regretting not having worked harder at some sport when they had the opportunity For in my youth I was a fairly able half-miler but was never prepared to hurt myself nor spend more time or effort than was absolutely necessary in training - there always seemed better more frivolous things to do with my time So I and doubtless many others like me spent much of the Olympics reflecting on what might have been For unless the IOC were to include events for the lsquodecrepitsrsquo the lsquohas-beensrsquo and the lsquowell past itsrsquo no amount of training or determination could ever see me in contention for future medals
But actually it would seem that there really is a medal still available for the likes of me For in his letter to the Christians in Corinth St Paul likens the Christian life to that of an athlete preparing to compete in the games He points out that if unlike me in my youthful pretence at athletic prowess an athlete is serious in his ambition to win then he must work at his training and adhere rigorously to his diet to be in peak condition And he further explains that the prize for successful completion of the Christian marathon of life is no mere laurel crown but one that endures through eternity So here we are then all is not lost for us oldies though we do have a pretty serious regime of diet and training of prayer and lifestyle to attend to which if wersquore really serious could perhaps start in meeting the rest of the team at one of the available Churches in the area
Details of a number of English language churches are given in Sol Noticeboard for any who wish to Worship but further information about the anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
Duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the anglican chaplaincy of costa almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the
absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
FIRE THEN FLOOD - IS PESTILENcE NExTFreak weather events are becoming the norm Last Thursday
Turre and Mojacar were hammered by the tail end of a hurricane causing flooding and destruction We woke to find 23rsquos of the 3 acre property we rent under water Windows had blown in causing damage and loss and the pool had turned into a mud wrestling venue The pump house was drained of 15m of water before a new pump could be fitted to start the clean-up operation
Earlier this year the media showed storms and flooding cancelling out the British summer hurricanes are now battering the Caribbean and US The storms get stronger and more frequent affecting Europe as this is where the hurricanes come to fight their last as Michael Fish knows only too well In the east typhoons wreak havoc in Taiwan and China
Last week Spain announced that summer night time temperatures were the highest since records began Last winter was the driest ever winter in Spain with rainfall 90 lower two winters previously Spain had the wettest in 50 years The unusual is fast becoming usual
The American Meteorological Society previously denied Global Warming yet last week whilst Republicans were laughing at the subject at their annual conference the Society released a report saying that that Global Warming is happening and is man-made The maths is easy as 10 of the warmest years on record have occurred since 1997 Also global sea levels have risen 7 inches in the last 100 years
In the Arctic summer pack ice is at its lowest since records began 40 less sea is covered each summer than just 30 years ago a dangerous circle as snow and ice have an
lsquoalbedorsquo effect reflecting sunlight back into space Now sea water absorbs heat so melting more ice Factory emissions are blown over the Arctic releasing tiny specs of black soot these stick in the snow and absorb heat so melting the ice faster
Governments across the world meet at fancy conferences in glamorous destinations such as Kyoto Rio de Janeiro and Copenhagen achieving little or nothing whilst Joe and Joanne Public suffer flooding droughts and severe weather events Global Warming affects us all now and it will get worse and we must all do our bit to reduce re-use and recycle We canrsquot wait to be told what to do ndash we can change our own lifestyles as these different living and spending habits make businesses adapt to try and supply the products we are choosing
Buying bio diesel for instance is not only better for the environment but cheaper too Buying a bag for life at the supermarket and using it regularly will saves lots of plastic At the market we can weigh our fruit and vegetables and put it in one bag rather than many Buying organic lessens the need for artificial fertilizers and pesticides
Shops love to offer a plastic bag for the smallest item ndash just say no Buying local saves food miles growing food even better using the town springfuente for drinking water saves resources too Whilst waiting in the car to collect someone turn the engine off Open the car window instead of using the air con Sort out domestic refuse and recycle it
In the developed world waste and apathy are common and yet our common sense ingenuity and a love for our fellow inhabitants can help save this world for future generations
Initially when you bought your shiny new laptop desktop hellip Were you constantly being annoyed by the nag screen which told you to make system backup disks My guess would be ldquoYesrdquo Did you follow the instructions and create several CDrsquos or DVDrsquos with labels on them for ldquoJust In Caserdquo If you have said ldquoYesrdquo to the previous question Well Done Thank your for taking an interest in my column but now turn the page and read something else instead If the answer was anything else I would consider making my backup image NOW
The absolute fact is there will be at some time in our lives a catastrophic systems failure whereby the system will refuse to even start and hang there impotently How can this happen as Windows is a relatively robust Operating System (OS) The usual suspects are Viruses Malware ldquowear and tearrdquo power surges or outages
So now imagine the worst possible case scenario ndash a total systems failure Once the initial terror of losing everything has passed you remember following my advice and making a complete backup of your valuable document with weekly updates You start to feel better BUT your computer is still euro1000 of inert steel and exotic compounds
What are you going to do That is easy Spend the next week or four buying and installing a copy of your OS (euro110 to euro200) finding all the drivers for your specific machine and install them and
finally obtaining all the programs that were on it (euro0 ndash too much) Before I knew better it would take three (3) days with the OS drivers and programs to hand to completely rebuild my computer
If you had made the system image when suggested it should take you between 20 minutes and 1 hour to complete the same task at euro0 (+ cost of CDrsquos DVDrsquos) and all you have to do is change the CDrsquos DVDrsquos when asked AND it would be clean and ready to go
What will you need 1 memory stick (1Gb or larger) or CD for creating a startup disk a small stack of DVDrsquos or an External Hard Drive
You might still be lucky and have buried in the menu an option to create these system images If you have XP (I still do) but no floppy disk drive (I donrsquot) DONrsquoT use the backup options A floppy disk is needed for booting the system Try ldquoEaseUS Todo Backup Free 50 ldquo instead
A COUPLE OF TIPS
Firstly ensure your BIOS is changed to allow booting from either the cd or memory stick
Secondly the local Computer club is having an open day on Friday 5th October at ldquoBar Rumoresrdquo from 10am
Finally I am available to assist with all matters on computers and can be contacted on 689 892 745 or canducomputinghotmailcouk
For further information or advice on computing contact Trevor on canducomputinghotmailcouk
the aftermath of the storm
wwwsoltimescom 37SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012
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This week we were at Vistabella we played our normal format of individual stableford Also some pairs managed to play their round of the knockout which is being managed by Johnny Pedersen A shield is up for grabs to the winner of this tournament Conditions were good on the course as usual
Results were as follows-
Gold category
1st - Derek Briggs 34pts
2nd - Colin Pepperday 31pts
Best front nine - John Saunders 17pts
Best back nine - Graham Phillip 18pts
Nearest the pin - Steve Ashurst
Longest drive - Dave
Harwood
Silver category
1st - Dave Bishop 36pts
2nd - Barry wood 30pts
Best front nine - Phil Bowditch 13pts(cb)
Best back nine - Graham Butterworth 15pts
Nearest the pin - None
Longest drive - Dave whittington
No winners of the 2 ball money this week
Our next society game will be at Altorreal on 13th September first tee time at 1015am Please be at the course one hour before start time
New members and or guests always welcome please contact Tony on 966 785 781 or Steve on 966 637 449
La Peraleja - 290812It may be a bit hot for golf
but hey itrsquos Wednesday and what else would we be doing So off we went down to La Paraleja for the first time this year and the conditions were quite good with tees and greens being excellent The staff are extremely helpful and always friendly
Despite the heat 35 members and guests went down to Murcia to play in a Stableford all well armed with drinks of various concoctions to ward off heat exhaustion so playing under these extreme conditions the scores were very good There were three ladies playing which is unusual and one of them had a broken toe but this did not stop her from scoring 36 points well done Margaret
One tale related in the bar later was that if your tee goes behind you then it must be a good shot but there is always an exception to the rule as was demonstrated on one tee one shot did go a long way down the middle with the tee falling behind but the next tee shot went up in the air and landed only 50 metres ahead and still the tee landed behind work that out The scores on the day were
Golf Division 1st Padraig OrsquoBrien 38pts 2nd Peter Morris 36pts and 3rd Brian
Coultate 31pts
Silver Division 1st John B Henderson 32pts 2nd John Feathestone 29pts and 3rd Stan Earl 27pts
Bronze Division 1st Andy Hadgraft 39pts 2nd Margaret OrsquoBrien 36pts and 3rd Chris Nield 31pts
NTPs Hole 2 Brian Coultate hole 8 in 2 shots Peter Morris hole 13 in 3 shots Carl Peden hole 16 Chris Nield
2s club was shared between Carl Peden Stan Earl David wightman Peter Savidge and Padraig OrsquoBrien
Best Guest John Clark 40pts
The popular Free Game Draw was won by Darren Barker and the Free Draw kindly donated by The Tavern was not won so will be rolled over to the next meeting
Our next outings are to El Plantio on the 12 September and Roda on the 26th September For further information go to our website httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
Gail Coultate
Society Correspondent
Lo Crispin Golf Society
httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
The Members Golf Society Match Report for villaMartin 29th August 2012
Yet another scorching hot day greeted the 24 Members and 3 guests to the excellent track of villaMartin It is hard to understand why this course has an unsavoury reputation and it can only be assumed that those that give it the bad rap arenrsquot golfers or are living 10 years in the past The fairways are excellent and the greens were even better than excellent
The excellence of the course was obviously supported by some of the scores that came in today with 3 breaking Par one achieving Par and others just one or two points over their handicaps The MatchHandicap Secretary better known as the ldquoLaughing Assassinrdquo has had a field day with cutting of handicaps
The prizes today were once again donated by The Chuckle Brothers (John Eyre and Colin Marsden) and the Nearest to the Pins prizes were donated by Peter (I wanna be in the Gold category) Wells A very very big thank you to you all your support to the Society is tremendous
The spoils in the Silver Division today went to Mick Kennedy in 3rd place with 34 points and how nice it
was to see the lsquoold stagerrsquo himself Peter mason take 2nd spot with 36 points and the winner of the Silver was Ian ldquoSharkierdquo Parkinson with an excellent 38 points
The Gold Division 3rd place went to the Society Captain Alan Rickers with 35 points Theo Boelhouwer came in 2nd place with what normally would be the winning score of 38 points but was upstaged by his Match play partner Steve Higgins who had the best score of the day with 41 points
The Best visitor award went to J Lozano
Our next match is on 5th September 2012 at La Finca and if anyone fancies a game with us just book in on our website at wwwtmgsorg or call the Match Secretary on 966 719 604
We also will be starting our Monday games on 10th September 2012 at villaMartin Again check the website for further information and please feel free to join us
Gold Category winners L ndash R ldquoFlying Dutchmanrdquo Theo Boelhouwer Steve ldquoElvisrdquo Higgins and Captain Alan Rickers
After last weeks initial start to back to training ready for the new season it is back to the Miguel University to start training at the home ground Last week brought a bit of a shock to the system to a few of the players after the 2 month summer break not like 2 weeks in the UK if you are lucky
The training from now on is on Tuesday and Thursday at 2000 with the juniors coming back when they have started back at school Everyone is looking forward to getting back to some real rugby training and not
just the fitness side like last and getting stuck in to the rucking and mauling It will also be very interesting to see how the Spanish refs interpret the new laws as well after seeing the pros even falling foul of them at the weekend with the 5 second rule at the ruck etc
This coming weekend we will be televising all live rugby matches for the new season at the rugby bar in Rojales The Steakhouse used to be Tylers Bar Pro 12 on Friday at 2000 Cardiff Blues v Edinburgh followed by the 4 Nations at 1200
on Saturday with Australia v South Africa and Aviva Premiership on Sunday at 1530 Saints v Exeter Chiefs so come along to the only designated rugby bar in the area and join the Costa Blanca Rugby Supporters Club as well
I am back at the Moncayo Market on Saturdayrsquos with all of the rugby branded gear and clubinternational shirts etc so see you down there as well and get your playing gear before the season starts from 0900 to 1330
So if you are interested
dig out those rugby boots and come along and see for yourself what it is like New players are always welcome no matter what age or skill level you are
If you would like more information about what is going on in the club you can contact the club by phoning myself Garry on 692 767 242 and for the juniors contact Oscar on 600 871 606 (Spanish)
So come along and join in the fun at a club with a great friendly atmosphere
the members Golf society
fairwayZ Golf society
lo crispin Golf society
itV orihuela rfc traininG back to normal
38 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
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Murphyrsquos on Park Golf Society at Campoamor August 2012
For the first months meeting 16 players headed for the established course at Campoamor
Unfortunately we were charged euro25 per person more than the agreed price which we were told was due to tax reason even though the new taxes donrsquot take effect until 010912 and then we discovered that the greens were in poor condition and as a result of these events it will be some time before we return to this courseThe winners on the day were as follows Category 11st Noel Dempsey - 34 points2nd George McIntyre - 27
pointsCategory 21st Barney Hickey - 26 points2nd Billy Davidson ndash 26 pointsBest Guest - John Fogerty ndash 32 points
Nearest the Pins ndash Pearse McMurray and Mike Dolan
After the game we returned to Murphyrsquos on the Park for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Janet and Hilary
The next society meeting venue is Captains Day an Alenda on 270912 and new members and guests are welcome
Call Tony Conwell on 644312696 or better still call in the bar which is in Calle San Policarpo near Park of Nations in Torrevieja
Report by Tony Conwell
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at Las Colinas 30th August 2012
For this monthrsquos meeting a group of 33 players visited the established course at Las Colinas taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good condition but due to hollow tining we had to play the back nine holes twice BUT to make things interesting we played the second circuit from the BLACK COMPETITION TEES which made scoring difficult on the day
There were some good scores on the day with the winners as follows1st ndash Gavin Parke - 36 points2nd ndash Dave Mason - 35 points3rd ndash Mike Probert - 32 points4th ndash Ian Allison ndash 32 points5th ndash Julie Blinston ndash 31
points
Best Front 9 ndash D Bensley - 20 points
Best Back 9 ndash J Coffman - 16 points
Nearest Pins ndash M Probert (3)Gavin Parke (2) and Dave Mason
After the game we returned to the Lo Marabu which is located at Dona Pepa Quesada for a welcome meal prepared by the bar and the prize presentation
Our next official society meeting is at La Peraleja on 27th September 2012 and we also have an interim game at Bonalba on 13th September 2012
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at La Finca August 2012
For the first months meeting a small group of golfers headed for the established course at La Finca taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good conditionThe winners on the day were as follows1st Stevie Dunn ndash 39 points2nd S Floody ndash 28 points3rd George watts ndash 26 pointsNearest the Pin - GuestLongest Drive ndash George watts
Stevie watts has had his
handicap adjusted from 24 to 21 based on the above excellent performance
After the game we returned to the Hideaway bar which is based at Via Park II Playa Flamenca for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Terri and Mark
The next society meeting venue is to be held at Villamartin on 9th September 2012 and new members and guests are welcome
Alternatively call Terri Hudson on 603181436 or better still call in the bar
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
hideaway Golf society
lo marabu Golf society
murphyrsquos on park Golf society
TUESDAY 28TH AUGUSTTHE RAY BATTISTR
MEMORIAL TROPHYToday was the Second
anniversary of the Ray Battiste Memorial Trophy which was held at his favourite course ALENDA which was in immaculate condition with lovely holding greens It has to be the best course in the area at the present time we had a very good turn out and some very good scores to honour Raywinning the Trophy and First place in Category Two with a score of 37 points on count back from Geoff Wild ( hard luck Geoff ) was Malcolm woods Congratulations In third place was Mick Hithersay on Count back with 35 points
In Category One First place was taken by Rodney Smith with a score of 36 points Second was Les Yates with
35 points and Ivie Davies was 3rd with 34 points Dave Jones took the Nearest the Pin on Holes 3 amp 5 with Ron Chambers on Hole 16 John Trailor won the Longest Drive with D Jones the best Guest with 36 pointsTuesday 11th September we will be back at our home course Vistabella Tee off 0900am Be at the course for 0830am
After the game we returned to the St Jamesrsquos Gate pub for the presentation and refreshments kindly supplied by Sonia with our thanks Anyone who would like to join our small Society or would just like a game whilst on holiday give Ron a ring on 678-849-142
Photo- Malcolm woods being presented with the Trophy by Rocket Ron
st Jamesrsquos Gate Gs RODS AND REELS This week was the last
week before the new season commences and the club held an open match on a local water Although still very muddy on the water line overall the venue fished well As can be seen from the results varying methods were used and all worked pretty well
Top rods on the day1st Terry (Swing Eacutem)
Screen fishing the whip using maggot for bleak then changing to the feeder using corn with 1650 kilo s
2nd Lenny (Excultural Attachee) Bolton fishing the feeder using pellet with 1324 kilo s
3rd Bill (The Master) Reade fishing the waggler using pellet with 1134 kilo s
NOTEClub subs have to be paid
prior to the AGM on the 30092012 Failure to do so will mean the joining fee will have to be paid again
PLEASE NOTE The club has some
vacancies at present if you are interested in joining please contact Derek Swann on 966 729 293 or 603 535 771
ABBEY ANGLING RESULTSSupplied by Terry ScreenThe 2nd round of the winter
League was fished this week on the 28th August
with the water now going down it is leaving over a metre and half of soft gungy mud making access to the waters edge messy and quite difficult
with no wind on the water the fish were reluctant to feed everyone was praying
for the wind to get up and right on queue at 115pm the wind started to blow with a vengeance which prompted the fish to start to feed but the weights were not great
1st Dave (Yours Truly) Hoare with 7360kg fishing the pole using corn and the whip for bleak using maggot
2nd Alan (The Chairman) Reid with 6280kg fishing the feeder using corn
3rd Alan (The Emperor) Roscoe with 6100kg also fishing the feeder using corn
All details are available on our website wwwabbeyanglingcom or from the Match Secretary Terry Screen on 965 328 368 also anyone needing pole or rod repairs can contact me on the above number
ANGLERS TOGETHERThe objective of Anglers
Together has been reached ( which was to introduce anglers to each other ) Now that newcomers to Spain are few and far between we have decided that monthly meetings are serving no useful purpose and the friendships that have been made over the past 4 years are now firmly established
we will continue to provide information through our email address if contacted but there will be no membership renewals in May
Thanks to all past members for their support
Email anglerstogetherhotmailcom
TIGHT LINESDAvE HOARE
maGGots end
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week
Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3
- Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9
- Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen
Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart
Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith H
cap 9 score 50 Next week Tuesday
4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
el plantio 2 Golf society
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Last Sunday Torry played their first home game of the season at the vicente Garcia against near neighbours Crevillente who included in their side ex-Torry players Dani Meseguer Tremino Micro and most notably Carrasco Torry entered the game buoyed by their 3-1 victory at CD Acero in their first game of the season while Crevillente had shared the spoils in a thrilling 3-3 draw at home against Novelda
Torry were without ex-Crevillente marksman Gasch who was out through injury Torry have been trying to sign another forward to supplement their attacking options and thought they had got their man in the shape of much travelled burly striker Bauti but he had a change of mind I hope they are still looking because I think there are still plenty of strikers around looking for a club
The Torry line up was Manolo Vicente Boix Pedro Loacutepez Jorge Rafa Dani (Abel min 78) Burguillos Luis Carlos (Josemi min 68) Inarejos Ernesto and Joseacute Manuel (Manu Amores min 45)
On a warm sunny early evening the game kicked off in front of a decent crowd of around the 600 mark including quite a few holidaymakers keen for a bit of live football action Torry started like a train and in the first 20 minutes carved open Crevillente time and time again but only had a single goal on the electronic scoreboard to show for their efforts This was scored in the 16th minute by Jorge from a downward header
from a free-kick by Ernesto Leading up to this Rafa had hit the post from a curling effort inside the box from a corner and their keeper had been called into action to make a number of good saves
After 20 minutes Burguillos played Inarejos in and he lifted the ball past his man in the area who handled the ball and a penalty was awarded Up stepped Ernesto to curl his spot-kick towards the right hand corner of the net Their keeper went the right way and pulled off a brilliant save palming the ball wide for a corner After this Torry started to lose their momentum after their whirlwind start and Crevillente started to get back into the game After 41 minutes the Crevillente right-back got his marching orders for a second bookable offence after again body checking Inarejos
Just before the break Ernesto clipped the crossbar from a free-kick just outside the box Torry made one change at half-time taking off Jose Manuel who had sustained a head injury in the first-half and brought on Manu Amores After 51 minutes the numerical advantage that Torry had enjoyed was no more when Rafa was dismissed for a second bookable offence The game was now pretty even and both sides created half-chances which they didnrsquot take until after 61 minutes Ernesto beat their keeper from long range with a dipping shot to make it 2-0 to Torry After 70 minutes Crevillente pulled one back when Carrasco prodded home a loose ball from a corner from close range
to set up a nervous last 20 minutes for the Torry fans
The momentum was now with Crevillente and a guilt edged chance fell to the opposition 2 minutes later when one of their forwards headed wide from only 2 yards out After 83 minutes a Crevillente defender received a straight red for hacking down Burguillos And it was now 10 against 9 Towards the end Torry were awarded another penalty after a Manu Amores pass inside the box was deliberately hand-balled Inarejos stepped up to take it this time but his shot towards the bottom left hand corner lacked any real power and their keeper pulled off another great save
The final whistle went with Torry victorious winning another 3 points which has taken them to the top of the table and would you believe 2 points clear after only 2 games For Torry bookings were received by Inarejos Jorge vicente and Pedro
The matchball was sponsored by the Torry Army and a re-introduced matchday programme produced by the football club was on sale which provided a good pre-match read
Torry are away to Novelda next Sunday If you want to go and watch the game the Torry Army have booked a coach Pop into the Torry Army office in San Luis or ring Pat on 966 786 352 or 688 698 894 to book a seat
Darrylldinho following his adopted team in Spain get off to the perfect start
Tuesday 25th saw us back at Font del Llop due to a high noon change from El Plantio due to hollow tinning 20 hours earlier Our thanks to Font del Llop for getting us out to play at the last moment
very warm day and not sure if we would have managed without buggies but did find the course in very good condition except for some hollow tinning taking place on some of the greens on the back 9
Results on the day for our normal Stableford Competition saw in Category 1
1st Spence Andrews with 35 points not sure how he
did it because he only flew in the night previous and had not had time to adjust from the rain of the UK to the heat we are experiencing here at the moment 2nd Paul Hurrell 33 points 3rd Roy Middleton 31
Category 2 1st Peter Kerr 34 points 2ndBrian Coombes 33 and 3rdBradley Kerr 30
Nearest the Pins Hole 8 Paul Hurrell Hole 17 Alan Darby No body managed the 12th and the longest drive on hole 18 went to vic Souter However it should be mentioned that Paul Hurrell with his new driver was within probably 15 mtrs of the waterrsquos edge but not on the fairway sorry Paul must
try harderAfter the game we returned
to El Raso Restaurant for the results and a little Tapas many thanks to MarioKaty and Staff for looking after us
Our next games are La Torre on Tuesday 14thSeptember for a 10am 1sttee time and then we have our big day at El Plantio on the 3rdOctober for a shot gun start for the par 3 course at 9am followed by an 18 hole Stableford Competition starting at 11am
For more information on our Club call David Winder on 626 774 157 or email him at
davidwindertorregolfgmailcom Our picture for the winners and some guests taken after our game at El Raso Restaurant
we would also wish to remind all that the football season with CD MONTESINOS kicks off on Sunday 16thSeptember at 1800 hours with a home game at the CDMontesinos Olympic Stadium
Cup Tournament semi-finals by Sue Ward
what a fantastic week it was for petanca on the Orihuela Costa
The weather may be hot and humid but the petanca players had to keep their cool and play their socks off (what are socks) to win a place in the finals of the Summer League Cup Tournament
If anyone wanted to know why the summer league was dubbed lsquothe friendly gamesrsquo then they only had to be at the 2 semi-finals that took place this week They were played with good humour amusing banter and willing spirits
First to play on Monday were Laguna Vista Diablos vs Peacocks1 All was level after the 4 triples leaving all to play for in the deciding doubles Nervous tension began to creep in to both sides both teams dropping points however Laguna Vista Diablos managed to scrape through with a 4 - 3 win In true petanca spirit both teams descended upon the bar afterwards A very good end to a very good evening A woollen doll was presented by Peacocks to Laguna Vista Diablos to be played for every time these 2 teams meet
wednesday saw the other nail biting thrilling semi at Via park 2 between Los Bandidos and Amapolas
These 2 teams last met only 2 weeks ago in the league and Amapolas had a comfortable 6 - 1 win would tonight be any different Oh Yes
After the closely fought triples Amapolas were 3 - 1 up then came the 3 doubles and Los bandidos won the 1st 13 - 4 and then the 2nd 13 - 3 the gap had closed so the result rested on the last doubles match
It was 2100 hrs the street lights were on darkness had fallen the coche was barely visible but still the 2 pairs played on surrounded by hordes of excited spectators and a score of 12 - 12 Both sides took the lead and then lost it Unfortunately there had to be a winner and the cookie didnrsquot crumble Los bandidosrsquos way their last ball just - only just - failing to reach its target Amapolas won 4 games to 3 well done to them
The overwhelming consenus was that the 5 games were well worthy of a grand final let alone a semi
The final will be played on Wednesday 26th September 2012 at Restaurant El Altos de Dolores where it is hoped that all summer league players will attend Good luck to both teams
Sue ward
fc torreVieJa ndash torry Go top of the leaGue
torreGolfeu at font del llop
casa manuel summer petanca leaGue
el plantio 2 Golf society
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3 - Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9 - Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith Hcap 9 score 50
Next week Tuesday 4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
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In last weekrsquos column I briefly outlined what EFT is and identified some of the areas in which EFT has proven to be highly effective enabling us to have a happier and healthier life This week I will be addressing questions with regard to how it works
How does EFT workThe common explanation of how EFT works and that which is adopted by many holistic
practitioners relies on the belief in our bodyrsquos own lsquoenergy systemrsquo derived from Chinese medicine It is thought that the energy our bodyrsquos energy known across various cultures as chi prana life force etc runs through meridians or channels throughout our body When we are unwell unable to cope with everyday problems or over-react to situations it is said that the energy is out of balance in the body EFT works to restore the balance in the meridian system in relation to a specific problem or issue
Is there a more scientific explanation of how it worksYes there is EFT uses a procedure called lsquotappingrsquo and taps on acupressure points which
in turn stimulates the mechanoreceptors in our skin These points or meridian points as they are more commonly known have a high concentration of mechanoreceptors and free nerve endings When tapping on these points a signal is generated which is then transmitted to specific locations in the brain such as the amygdala hippocampus and other structures where emotional problems are thought to lsquoresidersquo This signal then disrupts established patterns by enhancing the secretion of serotonin one of the lsquofeel-goodrsquo hormones
The Russian psychotherapist Oksana Korsunova further suggests that tapping on the meridian points combined with the mental focus on the issue being dealt with helps to balance the activity of sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems These nervous systems relate to the lsquofight or flightrsquo response so necessary to early man and the subject of much imbalance to modern man
To sum up EFT works with the bodyrsquos own energy system for which there is a scientific explanation When this energy system is blocked or out of balance our emotional life could be compared to that of a car that is in desperate need of a tune up After all our body is our vehicle for life
As with a car engine a build-up of dirt and grime can clog the engine causing all sorts of other damge Similarly the build-up of emotional disturbances we collect as humans can and often does result in physical pain EFT is a safe and effective form of treatment to restore the bodyrsquos natural balance
When did you last have your vehicle serviced
This column has been brought to you by Personal Wellness Practitioner Drew Ryder BSC Psych Hons IIHHT ThAT MAAMET an experienced
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Unclog tense stressed skin (telltale signs are a sallow look blocked pores and dryness) with natural oils herbs and mixeshellip
Add 1 drop each of lemon grapefruit and bergamot essential oils to a basin of hot water
Immerse your face cloth then wring out until it stops dripping ndash still heavy with aromatic water open it our over your palms and using a press and release action compress face and neck
Repeat several times breathing deeply to quench body and soul
Treat dull skin to a brightening mask ndash it helps rebalance it beautifully Mash five strawberries with a tablespoon of honey and another of cream but judge tour mix carefully ndash it mustnrsquot be too runny
Slather onto skin and relax for 10-15 minutes before rinsing away with a herbal or floral skin tonic
Sensitive skin Use raspberries instead
Treat yourself to a gel-filled mask- it makes the fastest complexion booster
Warm it in water and pop over moisturiser to nourish your skin or chill it in the fridge and slip it over a spritz of toner to de-puff and energise
De-stress and hydrate your skin throughout the day with a soothing toner
Add three drops of rose essential oil to a spray bottle filled with mineral water Use it after cleansing and twice day over make-up
To ease stressed skin around the eyes soak a flannel in ice cold milk wring out and lay over eyes for five minutes while you sit propped against pillows
Meditate and deep breathe at the same time for double the benefits
Tense tight and grey skin can be brightened and relaxed with a post-cleansing oil massage
bull Rub a favourite skin oil between your palms hold your hands over your face and breathe in the aroma before sweeping the oil from your nose to temples a few times
De-Stress BeautifullyEvery bit of us from hair to toes mind to skin
gets stressed from time to time Feeling overly strung out has a knock on effect and leaves us looking and feeling less than fabulous Here are a few ideas to help you calm down and regain your usual serene and lovely self
bull Next using the palms of your hands work from your collarbone to your chin using long strokes
bull From chin to ears pinch all along your jaw line using your thumbs and the knuckles of your index finger
bull Now using index fingers massage upwards along your laughter lines and out across your cheeks
bull Massage your forehead by stroking upwards in high arcs towards your hairline really concentrating on those frown lines between your eyes
bull Finish by pressing firmly with your middle fingers from the start of your brows along the brow bone around the eyes over cheekbones to your nose
bull Leave the oil on your skin for a while or leave it do wonderful things overnight
Soothe tense uptight hands Zap a little aromatherapy hand cream in the microwave for 10 seconds then smooth it on (check heat first) before covering with clingfilm unwrap silky-soft hands in just five minutes
A stressed body doesnrsquot always need relaxing ndash invigorating works too Forget scrubs ndash use a creamy body wash and a rough little glove Start at your toes and briskly move up using circular movements Rinse off pat almost dry then smooth on a zingy wake-up body lotion Dead easy and so feel good
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chocolaTE may ProTEcT ThE braiN from STrokEaND ThiS TimE iTrsquoS ThE milk variETyEating chocolate may reduce the long term
risk of stroke research has shown
Men who consumed moderate amounts of chocolate each week were less likely to suffer a stroke over a period of 10 years than those who ate none
The difference was small but significant Study participants who ate the most chocolate equivalent to about one third of a cup of chocolate chips reduced their stroke risk by 17 per cent A total of 37103 Swedish men aged 49 to 75 took part in the study
Their diets were assessed with food questionnaires which asked how often they ate chocolate The menrsquos progress was then followed for 10 years during which researchers recorded 1995 cases of a first stroke
Previous studies have shown that chocolate may help prevent diabetes control blood pressure and protect against heart disease Healthy antioxidant plant chemicals called flavonoids are thought to explain the health benefits
Dr Susanna Larsson from the karolinska Institute in Stockholm who led the latest research reported in the journal Neurology said lsquoThe beneficial effect of chocolate consumption on stroke may be related to the flavonoids in chocolate
lsquoFlavonoids appear to be protective against cardiovascular disease through antioxidant
anti-clotting and anti-inflammatory properties Itrsquos also possible that flavonoids in chocolate may decrease blood concentrations of bad
cholesterol and reduce blood pressure
lsquoInterestingly dark chocolate has previously been associated with heart health benefits but about 90 per cent of the chocolate intake
in Sweden including what was consumed in our study is milk chocolatersquo
The men who ate the largest quantities consumed a modest 63g of chocolate per
week This is about a third of a cup-full of chocolate chips
or just a little more than a Mars bar which weighs 58 grams
Put into context the 17 per cent risk reduction amounted
to 12 fewer strokes per 10000 participants over 10 years or 100000
ldquoperson yearsrdquo
The research was followed up by a larger analysis of data from five studies in Europe and the US that included 4260 stroke cases This showed that people eating the most chocolate were 19 per cent less likely to have a stroke than those consuming the least
For every increase in chocolate consumption of about 50 grams per week stroke risk decreased by about 14 per cent
In their paper the scientists said further studies were needed before any
recommendations could be given about chocolate consumption They added lsquoBecause chocolate is high in sugar saturated fat and calories it should be consumed in moderationrsquo
moST PoPUlar SPorTS SUPPlEmENT baNNED iN briTaiNfEarS iT may havE lEThal SiDE-EffEcTSA sports supplement popular
with fitness fanatics has been banned in Britain because of fears it may have lethal side-effects The drink Jack3D contains a stimulant known as DMAA (dimethylamylamine) that has been linked to high blood pressure headaches vomiting
stroke and even a deathThe Ukrsquos medicines
watchdog MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency) has ruled it is unlicensed and all other DMAA containing products need to be removed from the market to protect public safety The decision follows similar
warnings around the world including in the US and Australia where a man died after buying DMAA online
Jack3d is said to boost energy concentration and metabolism But DMAA most commonly used as a workout aid or dietary supplement can have a physiological effect on the body by narrowing the arteries and raising the heart rate said the MHRA This has been linked to suspected adverse drug reactions worldwide ranging from shortness of breath to heart attacks
An MHRA spokesperson said lsquoJack3d is mainly bought over the internet although it is also available in sports stores specialising in work out products
lsquoIf we find a shop selling it we will send them a written reminder asking them to remove it from their shelves If they ignore this then our enforcement officers will move in and begin legal action It is the most popular sports supplement in the Uk because it is a stimulant that allows you to work out for longer But it is for people who are really into their fitness your average person who goes to the gym once or twice a week is unlikely to have ever used itrsquo
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USING A MOBILE PHONE TABLET
OR LAPTOP BEFORE GOING TO BED LEADS
TO SLEEP TROUBLES
ACCORDING TO NEW RESEARCH
Researchers at the Lighting Research Centre which is part of New yorkrsquos Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have discovered that two or more hours of exposure to backlit devices such as a smartphone or tablet suppresses melatonin
This suppression can lead to trouble sleeping at night especially in teenagers
Mariana Figueiro director of the LRCrsquos Light and Health Program who led the team on this piece of research said ldquoOur study shows that a two-hour exposure to light from self-luminous electronic displays can suppress melatonin by about 22 per cent
ldquoStimulating the human circadian system to this level may affect sleep in those using the devices prior to bedtimerdquo
Consequently she recommends dimming the brightness on backlit devices to minimize melatonin suppression But other similar pieces of research go a step further and urge people to have a total break from all devices for several hours before going to sleep
However most people I know cannot resist checking their emails social networks and news feeds throughout the evening
At the end of last year car company Volkswagen agreed to turn off email to workers with Blackberry devices in a bid to help with their employeesrsquo work-life
balance
The business agreed to only push emails to German staff 30 minutes before they are due to start work and stop them 30 minutes after they are due to finish work
While I am not sure this is practical for most companies which operate globally and around the clock or even necessary it is up to us as individuals to learn from comprehensive research and amend our behaviour accordingly
For instance how many people do you know still use an alarm clock Most people now tend to rely upon their phones iPods or tablet devices to wake them up
While it makes sense to make use of the increasing number of shiny devices we have cluttering up our bedside table this simple act of setting your mobile phone alarm each night often leads to a game being played a work email being checked or a tweet being posted simply by the device being in your hands
The return of the good old fashioned alarm clock combined with a decent amount of discipline in a bid to let ourselves actually get some proper rest before the whole digital cycle begins again is whatrsquos necessary to preserve our health in a world which never seems to switch off
The key could be to talk alot but not to gossip and criticise others A study of 250 centenarians published in the journal Aging found they tended to be optimistic and expressed emotions freely by talking openly to friends and family However they lsquosuppressed the urge to talk ill of othersrsquo said researchers from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New york
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Autokolor the car repair specialist has just moved in to a specially equipped unit on the Catral Industrial estate Offering a range of services including accident and damage repairs they can carry out insurance work and give free estimates for work which you might wish to carry out Keeping your car looking good maintains your vehicles value
If you need help with your paintwork this is where Autokolor are the people to go to They have a fully approved and legal low bake spray booth for a longer lasting quality re-spray They can even carry out a full re-spray if required Flaking paint and lacquer is a common problem due to the amount of sun in the area this can also be fixed at Autokolor If your alloy wheels are looking a bit tired then even they can be brightened plus you could have a Jewelultra Diamondbrite paint protection coating which seals your paintwork giving your vehicle that showroom appearance for many years to come
If your car suffers from those annoying little dents but the paintwork is still intact Autokolorrsquos paintless dent removal process could be just the answer They also repair bumpers and other plastic parts which need attention
These days ITV is becoming more comprehensive and one of the things that John at Aotokolor has noticed is that headlamps are being picked up on The sun tends to make the headlight cover less transparent Autokolor have a treatment which solves the problem and restores the transparency saving you the expense and hassle of having to replace them
With nine years experience working in the business in Spain John has based his business on technical excellence plus has very good customer relations so much so that a huge amount of his business is gained via personal recommendations Call into the office and you will see an array of favourable comments from satisfied customers about the service they have received from Autokolor Smaller repairs can even be carried out at your own home
You can contact Autokolor on 966 077 626 which is the office number or 666 607 075 (mobile) Alternatively you can email them on autokoloreshotmailcom
The garage is situated in Catral near to the motorway Take the second turn off sighnposted to Catral from the AP7 motorway travelling from Torrevieja and drive towards the town centre At the first roundabout take the right turn and the endof that road turn right and then first left Autokolor is on the right Give them a call today for a free no obligation estimatehellipyou will not be disappointed
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weird amp wonderful newsbUTTErfliES lsquomorE
ENDaNgErED ThaN TigErSrsquobUmblEbEES bEETlES aND
bUTTErfliES arE aT grEaTEr riSk of
ExTiNcTioN ThaN lioNS aND TigErS
accorDiNg To a global STUDy by ThE Zoological
SociETy of loNDoN
The biggest study of invertebrates ever conducted found that one in five is at risk of dying out this can affect humans by threatening crops and food supplies
Prof Jonathan Baillie the director of conservation at the Zoological Society said insects slugs and snails may not be as glamorous as lions or dolphins but are just as important to providing the food we eat and the countryside we love
ldquoThese critters form the basis of many of the essential benefits that nature provides earthworms recycle waste nutrients coral reefs support a myriad of life forms and bees help pollinate cropsrdquo he said ldquoIf they disappear humans could soon followrdquo
In Britain critically endangered invertebrates include species of bumblebee that keep the countryside full of flowers and freshwater pearl mussels that filter the water in
our rivers The society blamed pollution loss of habitat and climate change for killing off invertebrates and urged the public to take action by demanding that food is farmed in a more sustainable way and growing insect-friendly plants in their garden
Previous international studies have focused on groups of animals such as mammals and birds As invertebrates make up 97 per cent of species the International Union for the Conservation of Nature the UN body in charge of ensuring that animals do not become extinct asked the society to lead a new study More than 12000 species from giant squid to midges were studied around the world There are 15 million known invertebrates although eight million species are thought to exist even if not yet discovered
Prof Baillie said scientists were shocked by the results
ldquoWe knew that roughly one fifth of vertebrates and plants were
threatened with extinction but it was not clear if this
was representative of the small spineless creatures that make up the majority of life on the planetrdquo he said ldquoThe initial findings in this report indicate that 20 per cent of all species may be
threatenedrdquoThe most threatened
group are freshwater invertebrates because of
the invasive signal crayfish from America Dams and pollution from
nitrates used in fertilisers on fields have also played a part
Marine species including foods such as shrimp squid and crab are most at risk of ocean acidification which threatens shell-building molluscs and coral
Insects on land are being driven out by human development such as cities and pollution caused by cars and factories All species are in danger from further habitat loss caused by climate change
Prof Baillie said that invertebrates help store carbon at the bottom of the ocean filter water decompose waste pollinate important crops and are an essential part of the food ldquowebrdquo ultimately feeding hundreds of millions of people
Even pests have a place in the ecosystem he said ldquoWe ignore the loss of invertebrates at our peril as they provide many of the ecosystem services from which humans benefitrdquo
16 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
raJoy defends Vat
increase The President of the Government Mariano Rajoy met
at Moncloa Palace with the President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy to analyse the situation of the European Union and the Eurozone as well as the measures that the Spanish Government has implemented to reduce the public deficit and meet the commitments made by the country to its European partners
During the joint press conference offered by the two leaders after their meeting on Tuesday Mariano Rajoy stressed that the Government will continue making reforms to reduce the deficit and will continue restructuring the financial system ldquoThe challenge is to generate economic activity to grow to create jobs and from then on things will get better That is the main priority of the Government during this term of office It is difficult but it can be donerdquo he said
As regards the financial reform he announced that the capital needs of Spanish banks will be less than the maximum amount of 100 billion euros of aid that its European partners are prepared to loan to Spain He also explained that the increase in public debt is only temporary
Mariano Rajoy reiterated to Herman Van Rompuy the need to involve Member States and European institutions to ensure the stability of the markets and of the Euro as well as to set a clear course for the European Union to follow in order to meet future challenges In his opinion ldquothis course inevitably involves greater integration of European economies and achieving an economic and monetary unionrdquo
In this respect the President of the Government recalled that Spain has already presented a proposal on a banking union and fiscal union ldquoIt is very important for us to have a banking union by December a sole supervisory body and a deposit guarantee fund It is very important for us to be able to proceed to the direct recapitalisation of the banks by European institutions It is also very important that we resolve the problems of the Eurozone as quickly as possible particularly those that affect doubts surrounding
the Eurordquo he said
Rajoy brought up the statements made by the President of the European Central Bank (ECB) Mario Draghi and those made by other international bodies that consider it unacceptable for there to be differentials between the risk premiums in Europe that do not correspond to the basics of the economy
ldquoThe risk premium remains very high but I believe that very significant steps have been taken to enhancing the irreversibility of the Euro and I believe that at this time European leaders in all countries are telling all those who want to listen that the Euro is a serious currency an irreversible currency and that there is no going back on the European integration processrdquo he said
On another note according to La Moncloa Rajoy denied that Spain is negotiating the conditions for a bailout with Europe ldquothe Government has not made any request to this effectrdquo
The President of the Government and the President of the European Council also tackled the situation of Greece Mariano Rajoy considers that if Greece or any other country pulls out of the Eurozone this would be a collective disaster ldquoit would not only be a Greek problem but rather a collective disaster for Europe as a whole one which we should in no way allow to happenrdquo
Mariano Rajoy stressed that central government will not ignore the problems of the autonomous regions and will help Catalonia which has requested access to the Autonomous Region Liquidity Fund
ldquoWe will help Catalonia in the same way as we help the rest of the autonomous regions What is important starting with central government and continuing with the autonomous regions and local councils is to meet our commitments to public deficit and public debtrdquo he pointed out
ARTICLE COURTESy OF WWWkyEROCOM
Q I have received a letter from the tax office demanding I pay non resident income tax and that I must pay up for the last four years I have never made any income from my property What is this all about
A Our government needs to collect to correct its deficit If you are a NON RESIDENT of Spain and own a property you MUST FILE a non-resident income tax return even if you do not rent out your property Do not confuse with rates (IBI) which is generally paid by direct debit
Towards the end of 2011 the Spanish tax authorities decided to clamp down on non-resident property owners who have not been paying this non-resident income tax They have created a special task force dedicated to pursue non -residents not paying this tax
Every year normally using s fiscal representative you should be filing a non-resident hypothetical income tax return (shortly wealth tax also) If you are not paying this tax it is necessary that you take control of the situation by contacting the tax authorities your solicitor or your tax advisor
If you have doubts regarding if you are already paying this tax it is probably because you are not as it requires the presentation of a tax form etc
The good news is that1 The tax is not generally a very high amount 2 If you have not been paying by law they cannot demand payment for more than four years
back taxes Our advice Start paying the tax because if you do not they will be contacting you with the
risk of you not actually being hear to receive their letter etc
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Michael Davies is a Spanish Abogado and has been practicing law in Almeriacutea since 1993 He is member of the Law societies of Almeriacutea and Madrid and has offices in Mojacar and Almeria High Street
ldquono GoinG back on the euro or european inteGrationrdquo says raJoy
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy says the countryrsquos new wave of austerity measures are necessary to maintain the state welfare system Rajoy made the remarks to an audience gathered for a party speech in the north-west a u t o n o m o u s community of Galicia He said the governmentrsquos value-added tax hike was a painful but necessary measure
Mariano Rajoy Spanish Prime Minister said ldquoToday a painful measure was enforced The VAT hike I am aware this is a sacrifice that arrives at a very difficult moment for many Spaniards But I will tell you one thing We adopted this measure because it was essential It was the only one we could take to maintain public services whilst state revenues fallrdquo
The decision to increase the countryrsquos VAT rate is part of a raft of austerity measures designed to remove 65 billion Euros from the public deficit by 2014 The hike leaves small businesses worrying about their future and cash-strapped consumers counting their pennies Everyday living costs like heating phone bills and clothes are all made more expensive Some larger companies say they will not pass the higher cost on to their customers That has smaller businesses concerned that they will not be able to compete as they are unable to squeeze margins in the same way as the big firms SOURCE CCTVCOM
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OBSERVATIONAL ART COURSE
Office in Bolnuevo (near Farmacia) next to Cafe Colonia
Have you ever stood on a railway bridge and seen the how the rails disappearing into the distance seem to meet on the horizon
This is called lsquogeometric perspectiversquo and it was Euclid that came up with the geometric interpretation that parallel lines meet at infinity - or the horizon
Letrsquos imagine we are on a straight street of parallel terrace houses the lines through their roofs windows fences pavement etc will all meet on a point on the horizon
So we first draw a horizon line across the paper - this will be eye-level and therefore if we are standing will be about 5rsquo 3rdquo above the ground perhaps and everything that is above eye-level will be above this line
In the attached sketch I have drawn a narrow imaginary street and even people in it to show that assuming they are roughly the same height as me our eyes are all at the same lsquoeyersquo level - the horizon
The point where all the lines meet is called the lsquovanishing pointrsquo and when we come to drawing outdoors we will find there are many vanishing points - all generally meeting on the horizon of course - because roads donrsquot tend to go in straight lines and we may be seeing 2 roads anyway
Here is a photo taken in Venicersquos Saint Markrsquos square that shows it well despite the building not being perfectly straight and the slight lsquobarrelrsquo effect of the camera lens
And then there is lsquoaerial perspectiversquo - a phrase first coined by Leonardo da Vinci who examined how objects became bluer and hazier with distance saying ldquoThus if one is to be five times as distant make it five times bluerrdquo
This photo in the mountains above Alicante clearly demonstrates this which is due to the water vapour in the air and the way it refracts light
Foreshortening is a continuation of perspective and is a term used when something coming towards us looks shorter than it actually is
As I said last week the thigh bone is the longest bone in the human body
but if we are drawing someone with their knee towards us the thigh becomes wider than its length and in this sketch of mine with model Vita it almost disappears completely
This leads us on to drawing the human form but first we will go on location to draw amp observe the effects of perspective first hand and the next studio lesson will be on portraiture
Martin the artistrsquos 6 week observational art course will run on Mondays starting on October 1st from 10am to 1pm in his studio in Rojales and costs 30euro with materials provided
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business focuscreatinG a business bank is the bold moVe needed for Growth
AS THE DENIZENS OF WHITEHALL AND
WESTMINSTER CONTINUE TO PUZZLE OVER BRITAINrsquoS
ROCky GROWTH TRAJECTORy THEy WOULD DO WELL TO
LISTEN TO THE RISING CHORUS COMING FROM BUSINESSES
ACROSS THE LANDThat message is clear
businesses are optimistic growing exports and creating jobs but need bolder action from the heart of government to sustain that growth over time Put simply companies want nothing less than a new-model economy for Britain with a business-friendly environment and strong financing options for growth and expansion
So if our political class truly wants to be bold on growth it should announce this autumn that it is creating a British Business Bank Together with a major programme of infrastructure investment a business bank would be the cornerstone of an economy that is more sustainable more dynamic and more competitive than the Britain of today
The case for a business bank grows clearer with each passing day Although many companies say their order books are full and they need financing in order to
fulfil customersrsquo requests the overall stock of lending to small- and medium-sized firms continues to shrink Companies that are less than five-years-old often at the point of a major growth spurt are more likely to have loan applications declined Independent inquiries show there is real lsquodiscouraged demandrsquo among businesses who are keen to expand but too scared to even approach the bank for help Relationships and trust between lenders and businesses damaged at the start of the financial crisis will take years if not decades to repair
The situation bears all the classic hallmarks of a market failure If therersquos one thing that politicians and economists of both the Left and the Right agree on itrsquos that governments can and should intervene where market failures exist And thatrsquos precisely where we stand in Britain when it comes to business finance an abject long-standing and worsening market failure
This is not entirely the fault of high-street banks - they are being squeezed by ever-tighter regulatory structures and higher capital requirements so theyrsquore
taking fewer risks and sticking to the clients they know If I were sat on the board of a major Uk bank Irsquod probably act in precisely the same way as Irsquod be protecting the interests of shareholders and the bank itself
The trouble is in a world where politicians and banks look after themselves therersquos no one championing the interests of the new dynamic and fast-growing companies that will create the jobs technologies and wealth of the future Thatrsquos where a business bank comes in
A British Business Bank would act as a first port of call for businesses seeking finance Working closely with high-street banks alternative lenders sources of equity finance and others it would ensure that most businesses actually get the working capital they need It would only lend directly to young andor high-growth companies unable to obtain finance through the commercial banking system
Some might argue that the government already has a number of plans including the Funding for Lending scheme to boost business access to finance yet this scheme like those that preceded it has a fatal flaw its dependence on
the infrastructure of existing banks An increasingly risk-averse and balance sheet focussed commercial banking culture is unlikely to provide the seed-corn funding for tomorrowrsquos growth businesses even if it will lend cash to long-standing business customers By contrast a business bank would be able to start afresh with a can-do attitude a stronger appetite for risk and the patient debt capital that many companies need to become the next global champion
Despite the best intentions of politicians to do the right thing in the interest of the country they are going to be frustrated by vested interests reflected in Whitehall Already I can hear the chorus of Treasury civil servants claiming that a business bank would be too difficult to set up too risky to operate and anti-competitive They are wrong on all counts Itrsquos time for businesspeople and our politicians to stand up to the prophets of deadweight displacement and dissuasion and set the record straight Setting up a new bank will take time and dedication but it can and has been done before in many countries across the
globe Commercial lenders would get lsquofirst refusalrsquo of business loan requests meaning that the business bank steps in only to support dynamic growth companies that otherwise wouldnrsquot get funding at all Whatrsquos more a business bank would offer loans priced appropriately to risk not simply give away cheap money to fuel another unsustainable credit bubble
When you look across the globe you find many successful countries where a business bank and a strong commitment to free enterprise and capitalism go hand-in-hand If a business bank is good enough for the USA South korea and our neighbours in Germany why not here in the Uk One can only surmise that a lack of will and imagination rather than a lack of capability is holding
Britain back from creating a business bank of its own
One of the difficulties Uk politicians face is that they are so hung up on the short-term they fail to consider their legacy to the country But voters are not stupid The British electorate rewards actions they can see are in the long-term interests of the nation which ultimately are their interests A British Business Bank wouldnrsquot be up and running tomorrow - but its impact on building confidence now and on our success as a nation over the coming decades would be incalculable and thatrsquos a legacy worth fighting for
Article written by John Longworth is Director General
of the British Chambers of Commerce courtesy of the
Telegraphcouk
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Manufacturing output across the 17-country eurozone shrank again in August according to a widely-watched survey The MarkitCIPS Purchasing Managersrsquo Index (PMI) showed the regionrsquos manufacturing sector contracted despite factories cutting prices Markitrsquos final PMI was 451 above Julyrsquos three-year low of 440 However it was the 13th month in a row that the figure was below the 50 mark indicating continued contraction
The latest figures from China showed its manufacturing activity fell too to a nine-month low in August adding to fears that its economy is slowing faster than estimated Chinarsquos PMI fell to 492 the lowest
reading since November 2011
Meanwhile in the UK the downturn in manufacturing unexpectedly eased last month as domestic orders boosted output with its PMI rising to a four-month high of 495 in August from a downwardly revised 452 in July
PMI is a key gauge of manufacturing activity and a reading below 50 shows contraction
The new chief executive of the British Bankersrsquo Association (BBA) has pledged to restore trust in UK banking Speaking on his first day in the job Anthony Browne told press sources ldquoI want to restore banking as a normal sector of the economy playing its part in economic growthrdquo
Mr Browne said the BBA the leading trade body for the bank sector would work to regain public trustrdquoIt (banking) is in a pretty low place Hopefully it canrsquot get lowerrdquo he said
Mr Browne said the BBA which was in charge of collating the data used to set Libor - a key bank lending rate which became discredited after revelations of manipulation by banks - would do everything it could to fix the issue
The head of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has called on the European Central Bank to take action on the eurozone crisis
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The ECB meets this week amid much speculation it will resume buying the debt of countries with high borrowing costs Germany and others oppose such a move
Abu Dhabirsquos Etihad Airways has doubled its stake in Virgin Australia amid a push to increase its global presence The airline said it had bought 221 million shares in the open market to take its stake in the Australian carrier to 10
Etihad has been looking to boost its international presence to take on other regional carriers such as Emirates and Qatar Airways
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Courtesy of BBC Business News
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The Commissionrsquos plans to give the ECB the power to oversee all banks is intended as a first step towards a full European banking union The EU executive body is due to publish its detailed proposals on banking supervision on September 12
ldquoThe ECB has itself said it does not have the potential to supervise the European Unionrsquos 6000 banks in the foreseeable futurerdquo Schaeuble told German radio expressing scepticism about the timeframe envisaged in the Commission proposals
ldquoI have doubts that this (banking supervision) can come so fastrdquo he said adding that a distinction should be drawn between smaller banks and systemically relevant institutions
ldquoWith the bigger systemically relevant banks there is a chance that direct supervision by the ECB could be realised in a foreseeable period of timerdquo Schaeuble said
EU Commissioner Michel Barnierrsquos plan would rob national supervisors of much of their authority leaving them with routine tasks such as consumer protection But euro zone countries must approve the proposal before it becomes law
Schaeuble said euro zone finance ministers might consider the Commission proposals on September 15
Despite the presence of some 6000 banks in the European Union the vast majority are small and relatively insignificant and more than 90 percent of all assets are held by only around 200 institutions analysts say
Schaeuble did not make clear which institutions he would consider to be lsquosystemically importantrsquo The 200 would include the larger German state-owned Landesbanks and Spanish lsquocajasrsquo where many of the European banking sectorrsquos woes originate
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euro129000
Tel 693 806 409
Calle Mayor 2 Algorfa 03169
Tel 966 443 242
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Tel 968 698 173
Los DolsesCommercial Centre
Tel 966 443 550
Fuente Alamo Office
Algorfa Office
Villamartin Office
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466 CLlanos Bedar(Next to the Miramar Restaurant)
Open Monday-Friday 1000am-330pm
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bathroom modern apartment situated in a traditional Spanish village just over 20
minutes to the coast
OLv508
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5 mins to town with all amenities Fully legal with escritora
must be viewedBargain Price - only 65000euro To view or for more details 609 199 394
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faster (55)11 Storage tower is back to blue almost (4)12 Leo takes insect to shed (4-2)13 Sociable expenditure (8)14 Turn in a ring - maybe a weapon (3-3)17 Festival of the orient before mid-term (6)19 Had an impact on new deft face (8)21 Chinarsquos first Romeo has some headgear for
Kings (6)23 Stepped back
into mud or trash (4)
24 Funny Mel enters instant part-payment (10)
26 Fast train starts to move at great lick entering Vienna (6)
27 increases guns with meat destruction (8)
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4 Music group playing eastern texts (6)
5 S rossi returns with empty cross cutters (8)6 Open clue to provide wealth (8)8 Sign of hearing an instrument (6)15 Hellish plant surrounded by broken nail (8)16 grasping grasping - i left in a grasping sort of
way (8)172 Switch value - what you get for your money
abroad (84)18 Some characters from rhodes sail for
European city (6)20 Eve hit out at rob (6)22 Number of men in etymology (6)25 Come across flesh we hear (4)
ACROSS1 People of faith (9)6 Male reproductive cell (5)9 Entrails (7)10 Scented (7)11 anagram of ldquoDesertsrdquo (7)12 Homosexual woman (7)13 Committing an act of treachery (9)15 bearskin (5)16 Empower (5)19 Disaster (9)22 Capuchin monkey (7)23 Slid (7)25 a loose african menrsquos tunic (7)26 artistrsquos studio (7)27 abominable snowmen (5)28 Homesick (9)
dOWN1 Constructed (5)2 Merciful (7)3 The joined continents of Europe and
asia (7)4 Made easier to bear (5)5 Limelight (9)6 Husbands and wives (7)7 Strange or rare objects (7)8 Mislead (9)13 Fortunately (9)14 added into a group (9)17 Putting money into your account (7)18 issues an injunction (7)20 A fire-breathing monster of Greek
mythology (7)21 barking in a high-pitched tone (7)23 Large amounts (5)24 an order of classical greek
architecture (5)
standard crossword cryptic crossword
if yoursquore GoinG throuGh hell keep GoinG winston churchill
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The Show Group Torrevieja has lost their home of twenty years and is now searching for a new rehearsal venue It is with great sadness that the Show Group has had to say farewell to the homely comfort of Los Arcos where they have rehearsed and performed throughout their long history
The Show Group Torrevieja is one of the oldest theatre groups in Torrevieja and during their twenty year history they have been entertaining residents and tourists with their energy packed shows During their long existence The Show Group have performed well loved musicals pantomimes original musical comedies murder mysteries and several variety shows and have also raised well over 50000 Euro for local charities
The Show Group are proud of their fund raising record and the money they have been able to give to a wide range of local charities The group members nominate different charities to support every year and then work hard to produce live shows
and entertainment that will raise much needed cash for their chosen causes Over the years money has been raised for all sections of the local population
The group want to find a new venue in Torrevieja that they can make their new home They need a venue for their twice weekly rehearsals and maybe even for their performances so that they can continue enchanting and entertaining audiences for the forthcoming years
If anyone has space and facilities to help the group be re-homed for their rehearsals could you contact Jan on 96 618 9741 or 647 579 068 or Sandy on 96 671 3614
the show Group torreVieJa are homeless
The Office for the Urbanisations led by Councillor Jeff Wiszniewski (PIPN ndash Partido Independiente por las Nacionalidades) and his team are pleased to send you our fourth information update giving you information on events and activities happening throughout San Fulgencio and the Urbanisations
We hope you find it informative and encourage you to visit us in the Office on Calle Madrid Urb Marina or ring us on 966 443 002 if you have any further enquiries
coNvErSaTioN claSSESEnglish Spanish Conversation Classes
will be starting up again in the Social Centre of Urb Marina on Monday the 3rd of September at 6pm
Concejalia de Urbanizaciones working with Help Vega Baja
The Association Help Vega Baja is a charity providing help to the English speaking population of the Southern Costa Blanca They help people of all ages and with all types of problems and provide assistance all year round to anyone in their time of need including a
24 hour emergency line
As well as giving comprehensive information they also host a number of support groups provide a team of hospital visitors hire out Orthopaedic Equipment have registers of drivers translators carers and so much more
On Monday the 3rd of September between 2pm and 4pm the Concejalia de Urbanizaciones headed by Councillor Jeff Wiszniewski has organised an Open Day in the Social Centre on Urbanisation Marina San Fulgencio
Please try and make time to come along and see the wonderful work that Help Vega Baja do and the services that they provide
SPaNiSh claSSES for ExTraNjEroSBetween now and the 16th of
September you can register for Spanish classes for foreigners which will take place in the Social Centre
you can register here at the Office for the Urbanisations in Calle Madrid
There will be a meeting on the 17th of September at 6pm in the Social Centre
conceJaliacutea de las urbaniZaciones
The inn aT The greenThe inn aT The green
622 400 321677 617 434
wwwtheinnatthegreencouk
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Great Food Superb ValueWe serve a wide range of food from lite bites to home-cooked
favouritesServed from 11am- 9-30pm
EVEry Day
friday 9pmwoody
saturday 9pmnikki Gee
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Open MOn tO Sat 9aM - lateCall 610 641 567
WHErE ArE WEAs you approach Albox from Arboleas at the BP lights bear right into Avda Lepanto 100m up we are opposite Ferreteria Lepanto APSA and the car parkEntrance also on the Baza Road just up from the lights on the right hand side
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hiGh-flaVour barbecue mealssticky manGo spare ribs
a fabulously fruity sticky ribs barbecue recipeinGredients
1frac12 kg pork spare ribs
1 x 1ltr carton apple juice
200g mango chutney
1 small red onion roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves
1 red chilli roughly chopped
Juice of 1 lime
methodPlace the ribs in a saucepan pour in the
apple juice and add water to cover the meat Bring to the boil and simmer for 40 mins drain off the liquid and transfer the ribs to a roasting tin
Preheat the oven to 200degC (400degF gas 6) and prepare the barbecue In a food processor whizz the mango chutney together with the onion garlic chilli and lime juice to make the basting sauce
Drizzle two thirds of the sauce over the ribs and roast in the oven for 15 mins Brush the remaining sauce onto the ribs and finish cooking on the barbecue (or under a grill) for 10-15 mins until sticky and slightly caramelised
Serve with salad coleslaw and baked potatoes
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caribbean coconut chicken
Get a taste of international cuisine with this simple hiGh-flaVour chicken recipe allow extra time for marinatinG
inGredients 1 red chilli diced 1 green chilli diced 1 x 250ml carton coconut cream 40g light brown soft sugar Juice of 1 lime 2 tbsp rum (optional) 4 chicken breasts 8 mini corn on the cobs
methodMix the diced chilli with the
coconut cream sugar lime juice and rum (if using) Slash through the skin of the chicken breasts and place in a non-metallic dish
Pour the coconut marinade all over cover and marinate for at least 1 hr overnight if possible
Preheat the barbecue Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook over a medium heat for 20-25 mins turning regularly to cook evenly the chicken is cooked when the juices run clear after the thickest part is pierced
Meanwhile rub 1 tbsp sunflower oil onto the corn on the cobs and barbecue or grill for 15 mins turning until lightly charred and tender Serve with barbecued corn plus vegetable rice and a coriander garnish
surf and turf kebabs with Garlic butterthis tasty marinated kebab recipe will satisfy both meat and fish craVinGs
allow time for marinatinGinGredients400g steak (such as ribeye) cubed
6 tbsp sundried tomato peri-peri marinade
150g raw tiger prawns peeled
4 cherry tomatoes
40g softened butter
2 garlic cloves crushed
3 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley and chives)
methodPreheat the barbecue toss the steak with 4 tbsp marinade in
one bowl and the prawns with 2 tbsp marinade in another Set aside for 30 mins
thread the steak and prawns alternately onto 4 skewers (pre-soaked if theyrsquore bamboo) and finish each one with a cherry tomato
Mash the butter with the garlic and herbs Place in a pan on the side of the grill to melt Cook the kebabs over a high heat for 3-4 mins each side until the prawns are pink and cooked through and the steak is done to your liking
to serve drizzle with the butter and accompany with new potatoes and a salad of poppy seeds and carrot and cucumber ribbons
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Raciones Tostadas Tapas Hamburgers and much much more
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tuesday - sunday from 7pm
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they are a Christmas favourite in most households but families might find their traditional tin of Quality Street going empty a tad quicker this year tins of the chocolates have been shrunk just before the Christmas period when sales of the sweets are at their highest
Food giant nestle who produce the sweets have been criticised for failing to reduce the price of the chocolates prompting campaigners to describe the move as a hidden price rise the purple tins have been reduced in size by 18 per cent - from 1kg to 820g
a report in trade magazine the Grocer said lsquothe Christmas shrink ray has struck again and this year it is nestle pulling the trigger lsquothe tins are being sold by tesco for pound5 the same price as last yearrsquos larger tins though nestle claimed the recommended selling price was lowerrsquo
the move is part of a trend amongst confectionary manufacturers to reduce product sizes in order counter rising production costs
other Christmas favourite Cadburyrsquos Roses were
reduced from 975g to 850g by manufacturer kraft last year while the american company also cut heroes from 950g to 800g
Some of Britainrsquos most popular confectionary items have been affected by size reductions including smaller chocolate bars such as Mars and Dairy Milk Packets of Bassettrsquos liquorice allsorts have been reduced from 215g to 190g while bags of Bassettrsquos Jelly Babies Maynards wine Gums and haribo have also been reduced in weight
Consumer watchdog which accused confectionary companies of lsquotreating customers like idiotsrsquo
a spokesman for nestle said lsquothe recommended retail price of our standard tin has reduced proportionally greater than the reduction of the weight ensuring consumers are getting more for their money the price shopkeepers sell Quality Street at is at their sole discretion the tin size weight is now in line with similar products in the market who reduced weight in previous yearsrsquo
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hellipa recent recipe feature in Sol Times required lsquopreserved lemonrsquo however we have failed to find a source to supply this wonderful ingredient locally So herersquos the recipe so that you can make your ownMany Moroccan and Middle Eastern recipes
call for preserved lemons ndash basically lemons that have been pickled in salt and their own
juices itrsquos quite easy to do though takes at least three weeks before the lemons are ready to use
Get preservinghelliptheyrsquoll last for up to a year without refrigeration too
MAkES ONE LARGE JARINGREDIENTS
250g coarse sea salt12 lemons unwaxed 6 juiced 6 quartered but still joined at the bottom8 black peppercorns
3 star anise3 bay leaves
METHODPack a little salt into each lemon and squash back into shape Wedge them into a large sterilised jar layering with salt bay leaves peppercorns and star anise as
you goTo sterilise wash in hot soapy water rinse and put in the oven
at 140Cfan 120Cgas 1 for 15 minutes
Pour over the lemon juice (if therersquos not enough liquid to fill top with water) then
sealGive the jar a turn every few days to
redistribute the salt and leave for 4-6 weeks
Preserved Lemons
itrsquos Quality not QuantityQuality street accused of short changing us with fewer chocolates
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6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5
Burger amp Pasta Menu PLUS Kids Menuopen monday - Friday 8am til late saturday amp sunday 9am til late
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LA ALFOQUIA ZURGENA
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this friday - disco amp karaokenow
showinG horse
racinG daily
music dancinG amp karaoke
SatUrdaynightS
the BeStPizzas in town
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ThE Ex-SERviCEMENrsquoS ASSOCiATiON OF MAZARRON diSTRiCT(ESAMD) are meeting on 19th September at the Vista Bar Camposol A 730PM - The function is open to all members of ESAMD and invited guestsFor more information please contact the Social Secretary on 968 437 074 or 618 591 298 Any Ex Service personnel wishing to join should contact the Membership Secretary on 629 818 611
BOOk SigNiNgS WiTh
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in loVinG memoryBRiAN
SNELgROvEPassed away19th August
After a Long illnessLove Always
Margaret
gEORgiAhAPPY 12Th BiRThdAY
From Mum Matt Abbie harry Freddie Nana grandad Uncle Paul Auntie Zoey and
Alfie x x
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from Mum dad and Sophie
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friends in SpainPARTY ON
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20mins from moJacar
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3 bedrooms 1 with balcony 2 bathrooms Fully Equipped Kitchen Large Living amp Dining room Wonderful Sun Terrace Solarium Satellite TV Furnished Communal
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QUaD TOWNHOUSEDONtildea PEPa
aTTaCHED TOWNHOUSE DONtildea PEPa
3 bedrooms 1 with balcony 2 bathrooms Fully Equipped Kitchen Large Living amp Dining room W Double glazed Terraces Wonderful Sun Terrace Solarium Satellite TV
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TOWNHOUSETOrrEMENDO
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tim on 662 211 993CASH CASH
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CARS4
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603 100 692
ldquoREADERS Of A SENSITIvE DISPOSITION MAy fIND SOME Of THE ADS IN THIS SECTION
OffENSIvErdquoALL VEHICLES
Cars Motorhomes 4x4rsquos Boats Vans Trailers Quads Classics
FOR CASH
699 805 995Telephone
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35SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012wwwsoltimescom
ViewpointDear Mr Little Tiny GeckoI am so very sorry about your tail When I saw you clinging to the tiles above the
water line of the pool I knew that you being a gecko are quite at home on vertical and even upside down surfaces but swimming pools are subject to sudden tsunami-like surges especially when a human several thousand times your own size enters the pool and I was afraid that you might get washed inIt was for that reason that I suggested that
you step onto the proffered log and accept a lift on the log to a place of security from drowning I had not intended that you jump on the log run across my hand and jump into the waterAs you scampered across the surface of the
pool and back to your preferred spot on the wall you assured me that you were perfectly able to walk on water I fear you are mistaken ndash have you heard of that treacherous thing called
Surface Tension It makes water seem deceptively safe and solid to small geckos until it suddenly gives way and they plummet to the
b o t t o m never more to rise
As a great admirer of the Gecko race and their chosen diet of small insects I was extremely anxious that you should not suffer this terrible fate and for that reason I had to insist that you accept my offer of a lift on the log The terrible miscalculation that lead me to
nip your tail with the log is a mistake that will forever haunt my conscience My best effort of atonement was to catch your tail as it wriggled across the pool and put it near the pile of rocks that I believe to be your homeI fear that a tail lost once is a tail lost forever
but should you know of a good reconstructive surgeon I will be happy to bear the cost of a tail replacement operation When we eventually reached accord and I
placed you gently on the plant by the pool pump I could hardly bear the expression of reproach on your little face Believe me I felt your pain not to mention the embarrassment of only being three quarters of the gecko you once wereI hope you will accept this letter as a public
apology for my clumsiness and that you and many of your friends and family will continue to live in our garden and eat our flies for many years to come Yours with deepest apologies Josby Jos biggs
josbiggshotmailcouk
i am so Very sorry
in 2010 lance corporal Johno lee accumulated pound800 in lsquoillegal parkingrsquo fines which resulted in a visit from bailiffs to enforce collection lance corporal lee had received massive injuries whilst on patrol in afghanistan and had almost lost his life having been resuscitated twice in the rescue helicopter taking him to the field hospital
he was eventually repatriated to england where he received extensive medical treatment in an effort to save his leg but after eight operations the surgeons had no choice but to amputate
after an extended stay in hospital Johno was released and he was
determined to rebuild his shattered life and not unreasonably applied to the local authority - nottinghamshire county council - for a disabled parking permit his request was turned down on three occasions on the basis that he was young and could get better Yep thatrsquos what they said he had lost a leg but he could get better
under pressure from the barrage of adverse publicity the councilrsquos service director paul Mckay ordered a review of the case and the original decision was eventually overturned no doubt there were mutterings of lsquolessons learnedrsquo and the usual meaningless rhetoric
then last year in support of the charity pilgrim bandits Johno signed up to become the first amputee to cover a 100mile crossing of the sahara in five days the department of works and pensions got wind of it and informed him that if he succeeded then he could be stripped of his disability benefits and his mobility vehicle which he relies on every day
the justification for this according
to a dwp spokeswoman was because the disability living allowance benefits are designed for those who are unable to do things such as walking washing or dressing themselves and in view of Johno leersquos intended trek there was it seemed a certain logic to this
a certain logic that is if you ignore the extent of his injuries how he came by them in his countryrsquos service the fact that this will be one hell of an achievement if he makes it and the impact and example it will set for other disabled amputees and certain logic of course if you are a pen pushing jobs-worth moron - which seems to be part of the work description for certain officials in the civil service
Johnorsquos own reaction was more low key when he said lsquothere are people out there much worse than me irsquove survived so i will take it but so often - and i experienced this - when you actually return home you find not everyone is so supportiversquo
he was spot on thererecently prime Minister david
cameron told soldiers in afghanistan that britain lsquorespects and reveresrsquo by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom
prime Minister is not directly to blame for the karl boon fiasco i hope that he directly intervenes and makes damn sure that matters are put right in short order also heads of departments should be summoned and receive a tongue lashing from the pM but i doubt that will happen
these are not isolated cases and when such incidences occur here is what should happen -
a personal and abject apology should be delivered in person by the official responsible for such cold hearted idiocy ndash even if this means embarrassing ministers this should be done with the full power of the media present so that the person or persons responsible are named and shamed they should also receive official warnings from their employers - the british government
Just whorsquos side are they on
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channelled as it is through the valleys of the sierra alhamilla the light northerly breeze never caresses alqueria it leaves the village breathless in the searing cauldron of the alquerian valley this climatic anomaly is known locally as la sarteacuten the fryingpan several of the village boys demonstrated the suitability of the name by frying an egg on the bonnet of rodriquezrsquos white mercedes this was much to the annoyance of the mill owner and the delight of the village scamps the scallywags hastily dispersed as the ranting puffing rodriquez appeared
with temperatures in the mid-forties there was no relief from the oppressive heat Houses remained shuttered while air conditioning units whirred and rattled alqueria was too exhausted to squabble overheated dogs slept restlessly in whatever shade they could find panting tongues lolling the village was quiet calm holding its breath until evening the stillness of the day emphasised the smallest sound sending a slammed door or a dogrsquos bark resonating through the streets the brightness of the day hurt the eyes while cooking odours hung in the still air
inside the dwellings of alqueria a struggle to stay cool was being waged inside or out it was too hot to move too hot to talk even too hot to think this is just as well as the thinking process eludes most of alqueriarsquos inhabitants at the best of times the young men thought the answer lay in consuming vast quantities of cold lager the young ladies used the opportunity to wear their skimpiest outfits which caused the young men to drink even more lager the older and wiser stayed near the stone flagged ground floors inanimate and semi-conscious the affluent newcomers however splashed in their pools luxuriating in the cool chlorinated water
one group of youngsters enjoyed the air conditioning of an emergency ambulance after swimming in the riacuteo verde not only did they contract the usual foot fungus but also a strange puce tint to the skin which emitted a faint glow antonio poyato in
order to keep his precious remitroot crop irrigated diverted the Hill peoplersquos water supply all the taps ran dry and beer was drunk as an alternative
as the sun sets so alqueria begins to cool pigeons return to the rooftops and the canine population becomes animated in their evening search for food voices are heard in the streets as the village comes to life once more invigorated by their enforced inactivity the people of alqueria return to their belligerent selves with renewed determination
those who sacrifice themselves to keep us safe promising to shield wounded soldiers from welfare cuts and that they would not suffer financially as a result of welfare reforms Fine words but then fast forward to august 2012
sapper karl boon who lost a leg in a taliban rocket-propelled grenade attack in 2010 has been stripped of his pound54-a-week living allowance because lsquohe can now walk about 400 yards unaidedrsquo and according to the dwp is no longer disabled enough although karl himself has said that there are times when he is unable to even reach his own front door unfortunately he now has to wait ten months before he can apply again and it begs the question how many limbs must you lose in order to receive a disablement benefit
the welfare reforms were designed to discourage malingerers and to wheedle out cheats and fraudsters anyone with half a brain can see the difference between work shy con artists and ex-service men and women with devastating war injuries but apparently not at the dozy dwp
cameronrsquos sentiments and noble sounding assurances all seem a little hollow right now and although the
36 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
PaUSE for ThoUghTWhat a fantastic Summer of sport wersquove had with
such a spectacularly successful Olympics and now the Paralympics which promise if anything to be even more amazing I wonder how many younger and fitter than I have as a result felt inspired to start some form of training And I wonder too how many like me find themselves regretting not having worked harder at some sport when they had the opportunity For in my youth I was a fairly able half-miler but was never prepared to hurt myself nor spend more time or effort than was absolutely necessary in training - there always seemed better more frivolous things to do with my time So I and doubtless many others like me spent much of the Olympics reflecting on what might have been For unless the IOC were to include events for the lsquodecrepitsrsquo the lsquohas-beensrsquo and the lsquowell past itsrsquo no amount of training or determination could ever see me in contention for future medals
But actually it would seem that there really is a medal still available for the likes of me For in his letter to the Christians in Corinth St Paul likens the Christian life to that of an athlete preparing to compete in the games He points out that if unlike me in my youthful pretence at athletic prowess an athlete is serious in his ambition to win then he must work at his training and adhere rigorously to his diet to be in peak condition And he further explains that the prize for successful completion of the Christian marathon of life is no mere laurel crown but one that endures through eternity So here we are then all is not lost for us oldies though we do have a pretty serious regime of diet and training of prayer and lifestyle to attend to which if wersquore really serious could perhaps start in meeting the rest of the team at one of the available Churches in the area
Details of a number of English language churches are given in Sol Noticeboard for any who wish to Worship but further information about the anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
Duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the anglican chaplaincy of costa almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the
absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
FIRE THEN FLOOD - IS PESTILENcE NExTFreak weather events are becoming the norm Last Thursday
Turre and Mojacar were hammered by the tail end of a hurricane causing flooding and destruction We woke to find 23rsquos of the 3 acre property we rent under water Windows had blown in causing damage and loss and the pool had turned into a mud wrestling venue The pump house was drained of 15m of water before a new pump could be fitted to start the clean-up operation
Earlier this year the media showed storms and flooding cancelling out the British summer hurricanes are now battering the Caribbean and US The storms get stronger and more frequent affecting Europe as this is where the hurricanes come to fight their last as Michael Fish knows only too well In the east typhoons wreak havoc in Taiwan and China
Last week Spain announced that summer night time temperatures were the highest since records began Last winter was the driest ever winter in Spain with rainfall 90 lower two winters previously Spain had the wettest in 50 years The unusual is fast becoming usual
The American Meteorological Society previously denied Global Warming yet last week whilst Republicans were laughing at the subject at their annual conference the Society released a report saying that that Global Warming is happening and is man-made The maths is easy as 10 of the warmest years on record have occurred since 1997 Also global sea levels have risen 7 inches in the last 100 years
In the Arctic summer pack ice is at its lowest since records began 40 less sea is covered each summer than just 30 years ago a dangerous circle as snow and ice have an
lsquoalbedorsquo effect reflecting sunlight back into space Now sea water absorbs heat so melting more ice Factory emissions are blown over the Arctic releasing tiny specs of black soot these stick in the snow and absorb heat so melting the ice faster
Governments across the world meet at fancy conferences in glamorous destinations such as Kyoto Rio de Janeiro and Copenhagen achieving little or nothing whilst Joe and Joanne Public suffer flooding droughts and severe weather events Global Warming affects us all now and it will get worse and we must all do our bit to reduce re-use and recycle We canrsquot wait to be told what to do ndash we can change our own lifestyles as these different living and spending habits make businesses adapt to try and supply the products we are choosing
Buying bio diesel for instance is not only better for the environment but cheaper too Buying a bag for life at the supermarket and using it regularly will saves lots of plastic At the market we can weigh our fruit and vegetables and put it in one bag rather than many Buying organic lessens the need for artificial fertilizers and pesticides
Shops love to offer a plastic bag for the smallest item ndash just say no Buying local saves food miles growing food even better using the town springfuente for drinking water saves resources too Whilst waiting in the car to collect someone turn the engine off Open the car window instead of using the air con Sort out domestic refuse and recycle it
In the developed world waste and apathy are common and yet our common sense ingenuity and a love for our fellow inhabitants can help save this world for future generations
Initially when you bought your shiny new laptop desktop hellip Were you constantly being annoyed by the nag screen which told you to make system backup disks My guess would be ldquoYesrdquo Did you follow the instructions and create several CDrsquos or DVDrsquos with labels on them for ldquoJust In Caserdquo If you have said ldquoYesrdquo to the previous question Well Done Thank your for taking an interest in my column but now turn the page and read something else instead If the answer was anything else I would consider making my backup image NOW
The absolute fact is there will be at some time in our lives a catastrophic systems failure whereby the system will refuse to even start and hang there impotently How can this happen as Windows is a relatively robust Operating System (OS) The usual suspects are Viruses Malware ldquowear and tearrdquo power surges or outages
So now imagine the worst possible case scenario ndash a total systems failure Once the initial terror of losing everything has passed you remember following my advice and making a complete backup of your valuable document with weekly updates You start to feel better BUT your computer is still euro1000 of inert steel and exotic compounds
What are you going to do That is easy Spend the next week or four buying and installing a copy of your OS (euro110 to euro200) finding all the drivers for your specific machine and install them and
finally obtaining all the programs that were on it (euro0 ndash too much) Before I knew better it would take three (3) days with the OS drivers and programs to hand to completely rebuild my computer
If you had made the system image when suggested it should take you between 20 minutes and 1 hour to complete the same task at euro0 (+ cost of CDrsquos DVDrsquos) and all you have to do is change the CDrsquos DVDrsquos when asked AND it would be clean and ready to go
What will you need 1 memory stick (1Gb or larger) or CD for creating a startup disk a small stack of DVDrsquos or an External Hard Drive
You might still be lucky and have buried in the menu an option to create these system images If you have XP (I still do) but no floppy disk drive (I donrsquot) DONrsquoT use the backup options A floppy disk is needed for booting the system Try ldquoEaseUS Todo Backup Free 50 ldquo instead
A COUPLE OF TIPS
Firstly ensure your BIOS is changed to allow booting from either the cd or memory stick
Secondly the local Computer club is having an open day on Friday 5th October at ldquoBar Rumoresrdquo from 10am
Finally I am available to assist with all matters on computers and can be contacted on 689 892 745 or canducomputinghotmailcouk
For further information or advice on computing contact Trevor on canducomputinghotmailcouk
the aftermath of the storm
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This week we were at Vistabella we played our normal format of individual stableford Also some pairs managed to play their round of the knockout which is being managed by Johnny Pedersen A shield is up for grabs to the winner of this tournament Conditions were good on the course as usual
Results were as follows-
Gold category
1st - Derek Briggs 34pts
2nd - Colin Pepperday 31pts
Best front nine - John Saunders 17pts
Best back nine - Graham Phillip 18pts
Nearest the pin - Steve Ashurst
Longest drive - Dave
Harwood
Silver category
1st - Dave Bishop 36pts
2nd - Barry wood 30pts
Best front nine - Phil Bowditch 13pts(cb)
Best back nine - Graham Butterworth 15pts
Nearest the pin - None
Longest drive - Dave whittington
No winners of the 2 ball money this week
Our next society game will be at Altorreal on 13th September first tee time at 1015am Please be at the course one hour before start time
New members and or guests always welcome please contact Tony on 966 785 781 or Steve on 966 637 449
La Peraleja - 290812It may be a bit hot for golf
but hey itrsquos Wednesday and what else would we be doing So off we went down to La Paraleja for the first time this year and the conditions were quite good with tees and greens being excellent The staff are extremely helpful and always friendly
Despite the heat 35 members and guests went down to Murcia to play in a Stableford all well armed with drinks of various concoctions to ward off heat exhaustion so playing under these extreme conditions the scores were very good There were three ladies playing which is unusual and one of them had a broken toe but this did not stop her from scoring 36 points well done Margaret
One tale related in the bar later was that if your tee goes behind you then it must be a good shot but there is always an exception to the rule as was demonstrated on one tee one shot did go a long way down the middle with the tee falling behind but the next tee shot went up in the air and landed only 50 metres ahead and still the tee landed behind work that out The scores on the day were
Golf Division 1st Padraig OrsquoBrien 38pts 2nd Peter Morris 36pts and 3rd Brian
Coultate 31pts
Silver Division 1st John B Henderson 32pts 2nd John Feathestone 29pts and 3rd Stan Earl 27pts
Bronze Division 1st Andy Hadgraft 39pts 2nd Margaret OrsquoBrien 36pts and 3rd Chris Nield 31pts
NTPs Hole 2 Brian Coultate hole 8 in 2 shots Peter Morris hole 13 in 3 shots Carl Peden hole 16 Chris Nield
2s club was shared between Carl Peden Stan Earl David wightman Peter Savidge and Padraig OrsquoBrien
Best Guest John Clark 40pts
The popular Free Game Draw was won by Darren Barker and the Free Draw kindly donated by The Tavern was not won so will be rolled over to the next meeting
Our next outings are to El Plantio on the 12 September and Roda on the 26th September For further information go to our website httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
Gail Coultate
Society Correspondent
Lo Crispin Golf Society
httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
The Members Golf Society Match Report for villaMartin 29th August 2012
Yet another scorching hot day greeted the 24 Members and 3 guests to the excellent track of villaMartin It is hard to understand why this course has an unsavoury reputation and it can only be assumed that those that give it the bad rap arenrsquot golfers or are living 10 years in the past The fairways are excellent and the greens were even better than excellent
The excellence of the course was obviously supported by some of the scores that came in today with 3 breaking Par one achieving Par and others just one or two points over their handicaps The MatchHandicap Secretary better known as the ldquoLaughing Assassinrdquo has had a field day with cutting of handicaps
The prizes today were once again donated by The Chuckle Brothers (John Eyre and Colin Marsden) and the Nearest to the Pins prizes were donated by Peter (I wanna be in the Gold category) Wells A very very big thank you to you all your support to the Society is tremendous
The spoils in the Silver Division today went to Mick Kennedy in 3rd place with 34 points and how nice it
was to see the lsquoold stagerrsquo himself Peter mason take 2nd spot with 36 points and the winner of the Silver was Ian ldquoSharkierdquo Parkinson with an excellent 38 points
The Gold Division 3rd place went to the Society Captain Alan Rickers with 35 points Theo Boelhouwer came in 2nd place with what normally would be the winning score of 38 points but was upstaged by his Match play partner Steve Higgins who had the best score of the day with 41 points
The Best visitor award went to J Lozano
Our next match is on 5th September 2012 at La Finca and if anyone fancies a game with us just book in on our website at wwwtmgsorg or call the Match Secretary on 966 719 604
We also will be starting our Monday games on 10th September 2012 at villaMartin Again check the website for further information and please feel free to join us
Gold Category winners L ndash R ldquoFlying Dutchmanrdquo Theo Boelhouwer Steve ldquoElvisrdquo Higgins and Captain Alan Rickers
After last weeks initial start to back to training ready for the new season it is back to the Miguel University to start training at the home ground Last week brought a bit of a shock to the system to a few of the players after the 2 month summer break not like 2 weeks in the UK if you are lucky
The training from now on is on Tuesday and Thursday at 2000 with the juniors coming back when they have started back at school Everyone is looking forward to getting back to some real rugby training and not
just the fitness side like last and getting stuck in to the rucking and mauling It will also be very interesting to see how the Spanish refs interpret the new laws as well after seeing the pros even falling foul of them at the weekend with the 5 second rule at the ruck etc
This coming weekend we will be televising all live rugby matches for the new season at the rugby bar in Rojales The Steakhouse used to be Tylers Bar Pro 12 on Friday at 2000 Cardiff Blues v Edinburgh followed by the 4 Nations at 1200
on Saturday with Australia v South Africa and Aviva Premiership on Sunday at 1530 Saints v Exeter Chiefs so come along to the only designated rugby bar in the area and join the Costa Blanca Rugby Supporters Club as well
I am back at the Moncayo Market on Saturdayrsquos with all of the rugby branded gear and clubinternational shirts etc so see you down there as well and get your playing gear before the season starts from 0900 to 1330
So if you are interested
dig out those rugby boots and come along and see for yourself what it is like New players are always welcome no matter what age or skill level you are
If you would like more information about what is going on in the club you can contact the club by phoning myself Garry on 692 767 242 and for the juniors contact Oscar on 600 871 606 (Spanish)
So come along and join in the fun at a club with a great friendly atmosphere
the members Golf society
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Murphyrsquos on Park Golf Society at Campoamor August 2012
For the first months meeting 16 players headed for the established course at Campoamor
Unfortunately we were charged euro25 per person more than the agreed price which we were told was due to tax reason even though the new taxes donrsquot take effect until 010912 and then we discovered that the greens were in poor condition and as a result of these events it will be some time before we return to this courseThe winners on the day were as follows Category 11st Noel Dempsey - 34 points2nd George McIntyre - 27
pointsCategory 21st Barney Hickey - 26 points2nd Billy Davidson ndash 26 pointsBest Guest - John Fogerty ndash 32 points
Nearest the Pins ndash Pearse McMurray and Mike Dolan
After the game we returned to Murphyrsquos on the Park for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Janet and Hilary
The next society meeting venue is Captains Day an Alenda on 270912 and new members and guests are welcome
Call Tony Conwell on 644312696 or better still call in the bar which is in Calle San Policarpo near Park of Nations in Torrevieja
Report by Tony Conwell
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at Las Colinas 30th August 2012
For this monthrsquos meeting a group of 33 players visited the established course at Las Colinas taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good condition but due to hollow tining we had to play the back nine holes twice BUT to make things interesting we played the second circuit from the BLACK COMPETITION TEES which made scoring difficult on the day
There were some good scores on the day with the winners as follows1st ndash Gavin Parke - 36 points2nd ndash Dave Mason - 35 points3rd ndash Mike Probert - 32 points4th ndash Ian Allison ndash 32 points5th ndash Julie Blinston ndash 31
points
Best Front 9 ndash D Bensley - 20 points
Best Back 9 ndash J Coffman - 16 points
Nearest Pins ndash M Probert (3)Gavin Parke (2) and Dave Mason
After the game we returned to the Lo Marabu which is located at Dona Pepa Quesada for a welcome meal prepared by the bar and the prize presentation
Our next official society meeting is at La Peraleja on 27th September 2012 and we also have an interim game at Bonalba on 13th September 2012
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at La Finca August 2012
For the first months meeting a small group of golfers headed for the established course at La Finca taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good conditionThe winners on the day were as follows1st Stevie Dunn ndash 39 points2nd S Floody ndash 28 points3rd George watts ndash 26 pointsNearest the Pin - GuestLongest Drive ndash George watts
Stevie watts has had his
handicap adjusted from 24 to 21 based on the above excellent performance
After the game we returned to the Hideaway bar which is based at Via Park II Playa Flamenca for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Terri and Mark
The next society meeting venue is to be held at Villamartin on 9th September 2012 and new members and guests are welcome
Alternatively call Terri Hudson on 603181436 or better still call in the bar
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
hideaway Golf society
lo marabu Golf society
murphyrsquos on park Golf society
TUESDAY 28TH AUGUSTTHE RAY BATTISTR
MEMORIAL TROPHYToday was the Second
anniversary of the Ray Battiste Memorial Trophy which was held at his favourite course ALENDA which was in immaculate condition with lovely holding greens It has to be the best course in the area at the present time we had a very good turn out and some very good scores to honour Raywinning the Trophy and First place in Category Two with a score of 37 points on count back from Geoff Wild ( hard luck Geoff ) was Malcolm woods Congratulations In third place was Mick Hithersay on Count back with 35 points
In Category One First place was taken by Rodney Smith with a score of 36 points Second was Les Yates with
35 points and Ivie Davies was 3rd with 34 points Dave Jones took the Nearest the Pin on Holes 3 amp 5 with Ron Chambers on Hole 16 John Trailor won the Longest Drive with D Jones the best Guest with 36 pointsTuesday 11th September we will be back at our home course Vistabella Tee off 0900am Be at the course for 0830am
After the game we returned to the St Jamesrsquos Gate pub for the presentation and refreshments kindly supplied by Sonia with our thanks Anyone who would like to join our small Society or would just like a game whilst on holiday give Ron a ring on 678-849-142
Photo- Malcolm woods being presented with the Trophy by Rocket Ron
st Jamesrsquos Gate Gs RODS AND REELS This week was the last
week before the new season commences and the club held an open match on a local water Although still very muddy on the water line overall the venue fished well As can be seen from the results varying methods were used and all worked pretty well
Top rods on the day1st Terry (Swing Eacutem)
Screen fishing the whip using maggot for bleak then changing to the feeder using corn with 1650 kilo s
2nd Lenny (Excultural Attachee) Bolton fishing the feeder using pellet with 1324 kilo s
3rd Bill (The Master) Reade fishing the waggler using pellet with 1134 kilo s
NOTEClub subs have to be paid
prior to the AGM on the 30092012 Failure to do so will mean the joining fee will have to be paid again
PLEASE NOTE The club has some
vacancies at present if you are interested in joining please contact Derek Swann on 966 729 293 or 603 535 771
ABBEY ANGLING RESULTSSupplied by Terry ScreenThe 2nd round of the winter
League was fished this week on the 28th August
with the water now going down it is leaving over a metre and half of soft gungy mud making access to the waters edge messy and quite difficult
with no wind on the water the fish were reluctant to feed everyone was praying
for the wind to get up and right on queue at 115pm the wind started to blow with a vengeance which prompted the fish to start to feed but the weights were not great
1st Dave (Yours Truly) Hoare with 7360kg fishing the pole using corn and the whip for bleak using maggot
2nd Alan (The Chairman) Reid with 6280kg fishing the feeder using corn
3rd Alan (The Emperor) Roscoe with 6100kg also fishing the feeder using corn
All details are available on our website wwwabbeyanglingcom or from the Match Secretary Terry Screen on 965 328 368 also anyone needing pole or rod repairs can contact me on the above number
ANGLERS TOGETHERThe objective of Anglers
Together has been reached ( which was to introduce anglers to each other ) Now that newcomers to Spain are few and far between we have decided that monthly meetings are serving no useful purpose and the friendships that have been made over the past 4 years are now firmly established
we will continue to provide information through our email address if contacted but there will be no membership renewals in May
Thanks to all past members for their support
Email anglerstogetherhotmailcom
TIGHT LINESDAvE HOARE
maGGots end
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week
Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3
- Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9
- Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen
Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart
Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith H
cap 9 score 50 Next week Tuesday
4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
el plantio 2 Golf society
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Last Sunday Torry played their first home game of the season at the vicente Garcia against near neighbours Crevillente who included in their side ex-Torry players Dani Meseguer Tremino Micro and most notably Carrasco Torry entered the game buoyed by their 3-1 victory at CD Acero in their first game of the season while Crevillente had shared the spoils in a thrilling 3-3 draw at home against Novelda
Torry were without ex-Crevillente marksman Gasch who was out through injury Torry have been trying to sign another forward to supplement their attacking options and thought they had got their man in the shape of much travelled burly striker Bauti but he had a change of mind I hope they are still looking because I think there are still plenty of strikers around looking for a club
The Torry line up was Manolo Vicente Boix Pedro Loacutepez Jorge Rafa Dani (Abel min 78) Burguillos Luis Carlos (Josemi min 68) Inarejos Ernesto and Joseacute Manuel (Manu Amores min 45)
On a warm sunny early evening the game kicked off in front of a decent crowd of around the 600 mark including quite a few holidaymakers keen for a bit of live football action Torry started like a train and in the first 20 minutes carved open Crevillente time and time again but only had a single goal on the electronic scoreboard to show for their efforts This was scored in the 16th minute by Jorge from a downward header
from a free-kick by Ernesto Leading up to this Rafa had hit the post from a curling effort inside the box from a corner and their keeper had been called into action to make a number of good saves
After 20 minutes Burguillos played Inarejos in and he lifted the ball past his man in the area who handled the ball and a penalty was awarded Up stepped Ernesto to curl his spot-kick towards the right hand corner of the net Their keeper went the right way and pulled off a brilliant save palming the ball wide for a corner After this Torry started to lose their momentum after their whirlwind start and Crevillente started to get back into the game After 41 minutes the Crevillente right-back got his marching orders for a second bookable offence after again body checking Inarejos
Just before the break Ernesto clipped the crossbar from a free-kick just outside the box Torry made one change at half-time taking off Jose Manuel who had sustained a head injury in the first-half and brought on Manu Amores After 51 minutes the numerical advantage that Torry had enjoyed was no more when Rafa was dismissed for a second bookable offence The game was now pretty even and both sides created half-chances which they didnrsquot take until after 61 minutes Ernesto beat their keeper from long range with a dipping shot to make it 2-0 to Torry After 70 minutes Crevillente pulled one back when Carrasco prodded home a loose ball from a corner from close range
to set up a nervous last 20 minutes for the Torry fans
The momentum was now with Crevillente and a guilt edged chance fell to the opposition 2 minutes later when one of their forwards headed wide from only 2 yards out After 83 minutes a Crevillente defender received a straight red for hacking down Burguillos And it was now 10 against 9 Towards the end Torry were awarded another penalty after a Manu Amores pass inside the box was deliberately hand-balled Inarejos stepped up to take it this time but his shot towards the bottom left hand corner lacked any real power and their keeper pulled off another great save
The final whistle went with Torry victorious winning another 3 points which has taken them to the top of the table and would you believe 2 points clear after only 2 games For Torry bookings were received by Inarejos Jorge vicente and Pedro
The matchball was sponsored by the Torry Army and a re-introduced matchday programme produced by the football club was on sale which provided a good pre-match read
Torry are away to Novelda next Sunday If you want to go and watch the game the Torry Army have booked a coach Pop into the Torry Army office in San Luis or ring Pat on 966 786 352 or 688 698 894 to book a seat
Darrylldinho following his adopted team in Spain get off to the perfect start
Tuesday 25th saw us back at Font del Llop due to a high noon change from El Plantio due to hollow tinning 20 hours earlier Our thanks to Font del Llop for getting us out to play at the last moment
very warm day and not sure if we would have managed without buggies but did find the course in very good condition except for some hollow tinning taking place on some of the greens on the back 9
Results on the day for our normal Stableford Competition saw in Category 1
1st Spence Andrews with 35 points not sure how he
did it because he only flew in the night previous and had not had time to adjust from the rain of the UK to the heat we are experiencing here at the moment 2nd Paul Hurrell 33 points 3rd Roy Middleton 31
Category 2 1st Peter Kerr 34 points 2ndBrian Coombes 33 and 3rdBradley Kerr 30
Nearest the Pins Hole 8 Paul Hurrell Hole 17 Alan Darby No body managed the 12th and the longest drive on hole 18 went to vic Souter However it should be mentioned that Paul Hurrell with his new driver was within probably 15 mtrs of the waterrsquos edge but not on the fairway sorry Paul must
try harderAfter the game we returned
to El Raso Restaurant for the results and a little Tapas many thanks to MarioKaty and Staff for looking after us
Our next games are La Torre on Tuesday 14thSeptember for a 10am 1sttee time and then we have our big day at El Plantio on the 3rdOctober for a shot gun start for the par 3 course at 9am followed by an 18 hole Stableford Competition starting at 11am
For more information on our Club call David Winder on 626 774 157 or email him at
davidwindertorregolfgmailcom Our picture for the winners and some guests taken after our game at El Raso Restaurant
we would also wish to remind all that the football season with CD MONTESINOS kicks off on Sunday 16thSeptember at 1800 hours with a home game at the CDMontesinos Olympic Stadium
Cup Tournament semi-finals by Sue Ward
what a fantastic week it was for petanca on the Orihuela Costa
The weather may be hot and humid but the petanca players had to keep their cool and play their socks off (what are socks) to win a place in the finals of the Summer League Cup Tournament
If anyone wanted to know why the summer league was dubbed lsquothe friendly gamesrsquo then they only had to be at the 2 semi-finals that took place this week They were played with good humour amusing banter and willing spirits
First to play on Monday were Laguna Vista Diablos vs Peacocks1 All was level after the 4 triples leaving all to play for in the deciding doubles Nervous tension began to creep in to both sides both teams dropping points however Laguna Vista Diablos managed to scrape through with a 4 - 3 win In true petanca spirit both teams descended upon the bar afterwards A very good end to a very good evening A woollen doll was presented by Peacocks to Laguna Vista Diablos to be played for every time these 2 teams meet
wednesday saw the other nail biting thrilling semi at Via park 2 between Los Bandidos and Amapolas
These 2 teams last met only 2 weeks ago in the league and Amapolas had a comfortable 6 - 1 win would tonight be any different Oh Yes
After the closely fought triples Amapolas were 3 - 1 up then came the 3 doubles and Los bandidos won the 1st 13 - 4 and then the 2nd 13 - 3 the gap had closed so the result rested on the last doubles match
It was 2100 hrs the street lights were on darkness had fallen the coche was barely visible but still the 2 pairs played on surrounded by hordes of excited spectators and a score of 12 - 12 Both sides took the lead and then lost it Unfortunately there had to be a winner and the cookie didnrsquot crumble Los bandidosrsquos way their last ball just - only just - failing to reach its target Amapolas won 4 games to 3 well done to them
The overwhelming consenus was that the 5 games were well worthy of a grand final let alone a semi
The final will be played on Wednesday 26th September 2012 at Restaurant El Altos de Dolores where it is hoped that all summer league players will attend Good luck to both teams
Sue ward
fc torreVieJa ndash torry Go top of the leaGue
torreGolfeu at font del llop
casa manuel summer petanca leaGue
el plantio 2 Golf society
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3 - Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9 - Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith Hcap 9 score 50
Next week Tuesday 4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
40 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012
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the welsh sing for alzheimerrsquos
fun amp fundraisinGA Community Day was held at Mar Menor Golf Resort on 20th August when
HELP Murcia Mar Menor raised euro192 from the tombola prize stall and games for the children The main aim of the day was for the children to have some fun which they certainly did
The writing of children is never more amusing than when they are trying to be serious That is the premise of a series of books written by teacher and author Peter Jeffcock who lives for as much of the year as possible in his home in San Miguel de Salinas a lifestyle ruined only by returning to England to teach during term time The three books in the lsquoA Pis of Cakrsquo series are packed full of hilarious misunderstandings spelling errors and general molestations of the English language that range from the very sweet to the very rude
Did you know for example that there was a law in the 1970s that demanded sexy quality for women Or that one of Henry the Eightrsquos wives was called katherine of Arrogance Did you realise that lsquoat the start of the industrial revelation they carried coal on bhajis that floated on the canalsrsquo Perhaps you were already aware that small rocks that fly through space are called haemorrhoids or that in the far north of Russia there is a cold desolate place called Suburbia
All of these remarkable facts are to be found in the series of books And the revelations go on were you truly aware that a trapezium is a circus act or that bitchy men can be used to mend a leaking roof And did you really know that the type of snowman typified by the yeti is otherwise known by the term lsquoa bomb in a bullrsquo
yes thatrsquos life ndash or Sailor V as the French say In a childrsquos world slavery is the opposite of sweet an octopus is supposed to have ten tickles but in fact only has eight and Einsteinrsquos first name was Frank
There are three books in the series
Joan of arc was noahrsquos wife
A Pis of Cak Another Pis of Cak and A Third Pis of Cak All are available on Amazon kindle at very low prices and all are guaranteed to amuse and entertain you whilst giving you a new perspective from which to view the world I shall end this article here ndash leaving you wanting more Indeed as you will discover when you read these books in all good pieces of writing it is best to end on a coat hanger
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Due to unforseen circumstances with the air-conditioning etc we are closeed for August and will
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OUr gUEST MEDiUMS FOr FOLLOWiNg
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In last weekrsquos column I briefly outlined what EFT is and identified some of the areas in which EFT has proven to be highly effective enabling us to have a happier and healthier life This week I will be addressing questions with regard to how it works
How does EFT workThe common explanation of how EFT works and that which is adopted by many holistic
practitioners relies on the belief in our bodyrsquos own lsquoenergy systemrsquo derived from Chinese medicine It is thought that the energy our bodyrsquos energy known across various cultures as chi prana life force etc runs through meridians or channels throughout our body When we are unwell unable to cope with everyday problems or over-react to situations it is said that the energy is out of balance in the body EFT works to restore the balance in the meridian system in relation to a specific problem or issue
Is there a more scientific explanation of how it worksYes there is EFT uses a procedure called lsquotappingrsquo and taps on acupressure points which
in turn stimulates the mechanoreceptors in our skin These points or meridian points as they are more commonly known have a high concentration of mechanoreceptors and free nerve endings When tapping on these points a signal is generated which is then transmitted to specific locations in the brain such as the amygdala hippocampus and other structures where emotional problems are thought to lsquoresidersquo This signal then disrupts established patterns by enhancing the secretion of serotonin one of the lsquofeel-goodrsquo hormones
The Russian psychotherapist Oksana Korsunova further suggests that tapping on the meridian points combined with the mental focus on the issue being dealt with helps to balance the activity of sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems These nervous systems relate to the lsquofight or flightrsquo response so necessary to early man and the subject of much imbalance to modern man
To sum up EFT works with the bodyrsquos own energy system for which there is a scientific explanation When this energy system is blocked or out of balance our emotional life could be compared to that of a car that is in desperate need of a tune up After all our body is our vehicle for life
As with a car engine a build-up of dirt and grime can clog the engine causing all sorts of other damge Similarly the build-up of emotional disturbances we collect as humans can and often does result in physical pain EFT is a safe and effective form of treatment to restore the bodyrsquos natural balance
When did you last have your vehicle serviced
This column has been brought to you by Personal Wellness Practitioner Drew Ryder BSC Psych Hons IIHHT ThAT MAAMET an experienced
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Call 968 978 876 660 326 194
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Unclog tense stressed skin (telltale signs are a sallow look blocked pores and dryness) with natural oils herbs and mixeshellip
Add 1 drop each of lemon grapefruit and bergamot essential oils to a basin of hot water
Immerse your face cloth then wring out until it stops dripping ndash still heavy with aromatic water open it our over your palms and using a press and release action compress face and neck
Repeat several times breathing deeply to quench body and soul
Treat dull skin to a brightening mask ndash it helps rebalance it beautifully Mash five strawberries with a tablespoon of honey and another of cream but judge tour mix carefully ndash it mustnrsquot be too runny
Slather onto skin and relax for 10-15 minutes before rinsing away with a herbal or floral skin tonic
Sensitive skin Use raspberries instead
Treat yourself to a gel-filled mask- it makes the fastest complexion booster
Warm it in water and pop over moisturiser to nourish your skin or chill it in the fridge and slip it over a spritz of toner to de-puff and energise
De-stress and hydrate your skin throughout the day with a soothing toner
Add three drops of rose essential oil to a spray bottle filled with mineral water Use it after cleansing and twice day over make-up
To ease stressed skin around the eyes soak a flannel in ice cold milk wring out and lay over eyes for five minutes while you sit propped against pillows
Meditate and deep breathe at the same time for double the benefits
Tense tight and grey skin can be brightened and relaxed with a post-cleansing oil massage
bull Rub a favourite skin oil between your palms hold your hands over your face and breathe in the aroma before sweeping the oil from your nose to temples a few times
De-Stress BeautifullyEvery bit of us from hair to toes mind to skin
gets stressed from time to time Feeling overly strung out has a knock on effect and leaves us looking and feeling less than fabulous Here are a few ideas to help you calm down and regain your usual serene and lovely self
bull Next using the palms of your hands work from your collarbone to your chin using long strokes
bull From chin to ears pinch all along your jaw line using your thumbs and the knuckles of your index finger
bull Now using index fingers massage upwards along your laughter lines and out across your cheeks
bull Massage your forehead by stroking upwards in high arcs towards your hairline really concentrating on those frown lines between your eyes
bull Finish by pressing firmly with your middle fingers from the start of your brows along the brow bone around the eyes over cheekbones to your nose
bull Leave the oil on your skin for a while or leave it do wonderful things overnight
Soothe tense uptight hands Zap a little aromatherapy hand cream in the microwave for 10 seconds then smooth it on (check heat first) before covering with clingfilm unwrap silky-soft hands in just five minutes
A stressed body doesnrsquot always need relaxing ndash invigorating works too Forget scrubs ndash use a creamy body wash and a rough little glove Start at your toes and briskly move up using circular movements Rinse off pat almost dry then smooth on a zingy wake-up body lotion Dead easy and so feel good
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chocolaTE may ProTEcT ThE braiN from STrokEaND ThiS TimE iTrsquoS ThE milk variETyEating chocolate may reduce the long term
risk of stroke research has shown
Men who consumed moderate amounts of chocolate each week were less likely to suffer a stroke over a period of 10 years than those who ate none
The difference was small but significant Study participants who ate the most chocolate equivalent to about one third of a cup of chocolate chips reduced their stroke risk by 17 per cent A total of 37103 Swedish men aged 49 to 75 took part in the study
Their diets were assessed with food questionnaires which asked how often they ate chocolate The menrsquos progress was then followed for 10 years during which researchers recorded 1995 cases of a first stroke
Previous studies have shown that chocolate may help prevent diabetes control blood pressure and protect against heart disease Healthy antioxidant plant chemicals called flavonoids are thought to explain the health benefits
Dr Susanna Larsson from the karolinska Institute in Stockholm who led the latest research reported in the journal Neurology said lsquoThe beneficial effect of chocolate consumption on stroke may be related to the flavonoids in chocolate
lsquoFlavonoids appear to be protective against cardiovascular disease through antioxidant
anti-clotting and anti-inflammatory properties Itrsquos also possible that flavonoids in chocolate may decrease blood concentrations of bad
cholesterol and reduce blood pressure
lsquoInterestingly dark chocolate has previously been associated with heart health benefits but about 90 per cent of the chocolate intake
in Sweden including what was consumed in our study is milk chocolatersquo
The men who ate the largest quantities consumed a modest 63g of chocolate per
week This is about a third of a cup-full of chocolate chips
or just a little more than a Mars bar which weighs 58 grams
Put into context the 17 per cent risk reduction amounted
to 12 fewer strokes per 10000 participants over 10 years or 100000
ldquoperson yearsrdquo
The research was followed up by a larger analysis of data from five studies in Europe and the US that included 4260 stroke cases This showed that people eating the most chocolate were 19 per cent less likely to have a stroke than those consuming the least
For every increase in chocolate consumption of about 50 grams per week stroke risk decreased by about 14 per cent
In their paper the scientists said further studies were needed before any
recommendations could be given about chocolate consumption They added lsquoBecause chocolate is high in sugar saturated fat and calories it should be consumed in moderationrsquo
moST PoPUlar SPorTS SUPPlEmENT baNNED iN briTaiNfEarS iT may havE lEThal SiDE-EffEcTSA sports supplement popular
with fitness fanatics has been banned in Britain because of fears it may have lethal side-effects The drink Jack3D contains a stimulant known as DMAA (dimethylamylamine) that has been linked to high blood pressure headaches vomiting
stroke and even a deathThe Ukrsquos medicines
watchdog MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency) has ruled it is unlicensed and all other DMAA containing products need to be removed from the market to protect public safety The decision follows similar
warnings around the world including in the US and Australia where a man died after buying DMAA online
Jack3d is said to boost energy concentration and metabolism But DMAA most commonly used as a workout aid or dietary supplement can have a physiological effect on the body by narrowing the arteries and raising the heart rate said the MHRA This has been linked to suspected adverse drug reactions worldwide ranging from shortness of breath to heart attacks
An MHRA spokesperson said lsquoJack3d is mainly bought over the internet although it is also available in sports stores specialising in work out products
lsquoIf we find a shop selling it we will send them a written reminder asking them to remove it from their shelves If they ignore this then our enforcement officers will move in and begin legal action It is the most popular sports supplement in the Uk because it is a stimulant that allows you to work out for longer But it is for people who are really into their fitness your average person who goes to the gym once or twice a week is unlikely to have ever used itrsquo
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USING A MOBILE PHONE TABLET
OR LAPTOP BEFORE GOING TO BED LEADS
TO SLEEP TROUBLES
ACCORDING TO NEW RESEARCH
Researchers at the Lighting Research Centre which is part of New yorkrsquos Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have discovered that two or more hours of exposure to backlit devices such as a smartphone or tablet suppresses melatonin
This suppression can lead to trouble sleeping at night especially in teenagers
Mariana Figueiro director of the LRCrsquos Light and Health Program who led the team on this piece of research said ldquoOur study shows that a two-hour exposure to light from self-luminous electronic displays can suppress melatonin by about 22 per cent
ldquoStimulating the human circadian system to this level may affect sleep in those using the devices prior to bedtimerdquo
Consequently she recommends dimming the brightness on backlit devices to minimize melatonin suppression But other similar pieces of research go a step further and urge people to have a total break from all devices for several hours before going to sleep
However most people I know cannot resist checking their emails social networks and news feeds throughout the evening
At the end of last year car company Volkswagen agreed to turn off email to workers with Blackberry devices in a bid to help with their employeesrsquo work-life
balance
The business agreed to only push emails to German staff 30 minutes before they are due to start work and stop them 30 minutes after they are due to finish work
While I am not sure this is practical for most companies which operate globally and around the clock or even necessary it is up to us as individuals to learn from comprehensive research and amend our behaviour accordingly
For instance how many people do you know still use an alarm clock Most people now tend to rely upon their phones iPods or tablet devices to wake them up
While it makes sense to make use of the increasing number of shiny devices we have cluttering up our bedside table this simple act of setting your mobile phone alarm each night often leads to a game being played a work email being checked or a tweet being posted simply by the device being in your hands
The return of the good old fashioned alarm clock combined with a decent amount of discipline in a bid to let ourselves actually get some proper rest before the whole digital cycle begins again is whatrsquos necessary to preserve our health in a world which never seems to switch off
The key could be to talk alot but not to gossip and criticise others A study of 250 centenarians published in the journal Aging found they tended to be optimistic and expressed emotions freely by talking openly to friends and family However they lsquosuppressed the urge to talk ill of othersrsquo said researchers from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New york
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Autokolor the car repair specialist has just moved in to a specially equipped unit on the Catral Industrial estate Offering a range of services including accident and damage repairs they can carry out insurance work and give free estimates for work which you might wish to carry out Keeping your car looking good maintains your vehicles value
If you need help with your paintwork this is where Autokolor are the people to go to They have a fully approved and legal low bake spray booth for a longer lasting quality re-spray They can even carry out a full re-spray if required Flaking paint and lacquer is a common problem due to the amount of sun in the area this can also be fixed at Autokolor If your alloy wheels are looking a bit tired then even they can be brightened plus you could have a Jewelultra Diamondbrite paint protection coating which seals your paintwork giving your vehicle that showroom appearance for many years to come
If your car suffers from those annoying little dents but the paintwork is still intact Autokolorrsquos paintless dent removal process could be just the answer They also repair bumpers and other plastic parts which need attention
These days ITV is becoming more comprehensive and one of the things that John at Aotokolor has noticed is that headlamps are being picked up on The sun tends to make the headlight cover less transparent Autokolor have a treatment which solves the problem and restores the transparency saving you the expense and hassle of having to replace them
With nine years experience working in the business in Spain John has based his business on technical excellence plus has very good customer relations so much so that a huge amount of his business is gained via personal recommendations Call into the office and you will see an array of favourable comments from satisfied customers about the service they have received from Autokolor Smaller repairs can even be carried out at your own home
You can contact Autokolor on 966 077 626 which is the office number or 666 607 075 (mobile) Alternatively you can email them on autokoloreshotmailcom
The garage is situated in Catral near to the motorway Take the second turn off sighnposted to Catral from the AP7 motorway travelling from Torrevieja and drive towards the town centre At the first roundabout take the right turn and the endof that road turn right and then first left Autokolor is on the right Give them a call today for a free no obligation estimatehellipyou will not be disappointed
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ENDaNgErED ThaN TigErSrsquobUmblEbEES bEETlES aND
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ExTiNcTioN ThaN lioNS aND TigErS
accorDiNg To a global STUDy by ThE Zoological
SociETy of loNDoN
The biggest study of invertebrates ever conducted found that one in five is at risk of dying out this can affect humans by threatening crops and food supplies
Prof Jonathan Baillie the director of conservation at the Zoological Society said insects slugs and snails may not be as glamorous as lions or dolphins but are just as important to providing the food we eat and the countryside we love
ldquoThese critters form the basis of many of the essential benefits that nature provides earthworms recycle waste nutrients coral reefs support a myriad of life forms and bees help pollinate cropsrdquo he said ldquoIf they disappear humans could soon followrdquo
In Britain critically endangered invertebrates include species of bumblebee that keep the countryside full of flowers and freshwater pearl mussels that filter the water in
our rivers The society blamed pollution loss of habitat and climate change for killing off invertebrates and urged the public to take action by demanding that food is farmed in a more sustainable way and growing insect-friendly plants in their garden
Previous international studies have focused on groups of animals such as mammals and birds As invertebrates make up 97 per cent of species the International Union for the Conservation of Nature the UN body in charge of ensuring that animals do not become extinct asked the society to lead a new study More than 12000 species from giant squid to midges were studied around the world There are 15 million known invertebrates although eight million species are thought to exist even if not yet discovered
Prof Baillie said scientists were shocked by the results
ldquoWe knew that roughly one fifth of vertebrates and plants were
threatened with extinction but it was not clear if this
was representative of the small spineless creatures that make up the majority of life on the planetrdquo he said ldquoThe initial findings in this report indicate that 20 per cent of all species may be
threatenedrdquoThe most threatened
group are freshwater invertebrates because of
the invasive signal crayfish from America Dams and pollution from
nitrates used in fertilisers on fields have also played a part
Marine species including foods such as shrimp squid and crab are most at risk of ocean acidification which threatens shell-building molluscs and coral
Insects on land are being driven out by human development such as cities and pollution caused by cars and factories All species are in danger from further habitat loss caused by climate change
Prof Baillie said that invertebrates help store carbon at the bottom of the ocean filter water decompose waste pollinate important crops and are an essential part of the food ldquowebrdquo ultimately feeding hundreds of millions of people
Even pests have a place in the ecosystem he said ldquoWe ignore the loss of invertebrates at our peril as they provide many of the ecosystem services from which humans benefitrdquo
16 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
raJoy defends Vat
increase The President of the Government Mariano Rajoy met
at Moncloa Palace with the President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy to analyse the situation of the European Union and the Eurozone as well as the measures that the Spanish Government has implemented to reduce the public deficit and meet the commitments made by the country to its European partners
During the joint press conference offered by the two leaders after their meeting on Tuesday Mariano Rajoy stressed that the Government will continue making reforms to reduce the deficit and will continue restructuring the financial system ldquoThe challenge is to generate economic activity to grow to create jobs and from then on things will get better That is the main priority of the Government during this term of office It is difficult but it can be donerdquo he said
As regards the financial reform he announced that the capital needs of Spanish banks will be less than the maximum amount of 100 billion euros of aid that its European partners are prepared to loan to Spain He also explained that the increase in public debt is only temporary
Mariano Rajoy reiterated to Herman Van Rompuy the need to involve Member States and European institutions to ensure the stability of the markets and of the Euro as well as to set a clear course for the European Union to follow in order to meet future challenges In his opinion ldquothis course inevitably involves greater integration of European economies and achieving an economic and monetary unionrdquo
In this respect the President of the Government recalled that Spain has already presented a proposal on a banking union and fiscal union ldquoIt is very important for us to have a banking union by December a sole supervisory body and a deposit guarantee fund It is very important for us to be able to proceed to the direct recapitalisation of the banks by European institutions It is also very important that we resolve the problems of the Eurozone as quickly as possible particularly those that affect doubts surrounding
the Eurordquo he said
Rajoy brought up the statements made by the President of the European Central Bank (ECB) Mario Draghi and those made by other international bodies that consider it unacceptable for there to be differentials between the risk premiums in Europe that do not correspond to the basics of the economy
ldquoThe risk premium remains very high but I believe that very significant steps have been taken to enhancing the irreversibility of the Euro and I believe that at this time European leaders in all countries are telling all those who want to listen that the Euro is a serious currency an irreversible currency and that there is no going back on the European integration processrdquo he said
On another note according to La Moncloa Rajoy denied that Spain is negotiating the conditions for a bailout with Europe ldquothe Government has not made any request to this effectrdquo
The President of the Government and the President of the European Council also tackled the situation of Greece Mariano Rajoy considers that if Greece or any other country pulls out of the Eurozone this would be a collective disaster ldquoit would not only be a Greek problem but rather a collective disaster for Europe as a whole one which we should in no way allow to happenrdquo
Mariano Rajoy stressed that central government will not ignore the problems of the autonomous regions and will help Catalonia which has requested access to the Autonomous Region Liquidity Fund
ldquoWe will help Catalonia in the same way as we help the rest of the autonomous regions What is important starting with central government and continuing with the autonomous regions and local councils is to meet our commitments to public deficit and public debtrdquo he pointed out
ARTICLE COURTESy OF WWWkyEROCOM
Q I have received a letter from the tax office demanding I pay non resident income tax and that I must pay up for the last four years I have never made any income from my property What is this all about
A Our government needs to collect to correct its deficit If you are a NON RESIDENT of Spain and own a property you MUST FILE a non-resident income tax return even if you do not rent out your property Do not confuse with rates (IBI) which is generally paid by direct debit
Towards the end of 2011 the Spanish tax authorities decided to clamp down on non-resident property owners who have not been paying this non-resident income tax They have created a special task force dedicated to pursue non -residents not paying this tax
Every year normally using s fiscal representative you should be filing a non-resident hypothetical income tax return (shortly wealth tax also) If you are not paying this tax it is necessary that you take control of the situation by contacting the tax authorities your solicitor or your tax advisor
If you have doubts regarding if you are already paying this tax it is probably because you are not as it requires the presentation of a tax form etc
The good news is that1 The tax is not generally a very high amount 2 If you have not been paying by law they cannot demand payment for more than four years
back taxes Our advice Start paying the tax because if you do not they will be contacting you with the
risk of you not actually being hear to receive their letter etc
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ldquono GoinG back on the euro or european inteGrationrdquo says raJoy
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy says the countryrsquos new wave of austerity measures are necessary to maintain the state welfare system Rajoy made the remarks to an audience gathered for a party speech in the north-west a u t o n o m o u s community of Galicia He said the governmentrsquos value-added tax hike was a painful but necessary measure
Mariano Rajoy Spanish Prime Minister said ldquoToday a painful measure was enforced The VAT hike I am aware this is a sacrifice that arrives at a very difficult moment for many Spaniards But I will tell you one thing We adopted this measure because it was essential It was the only one we could take to maintain public services whilst state revenues fallrdquo
The decision to increase the countryrsquos VAT rate is part of a raft of austerity measures designed to remove 65 billion Euros from the public deficit by 2014 The hike leaves small businesses worrying about their future and cash-strapped consumers counting their pennies Everyday living costs like heating phone bills and clothes are all made more expensive Some larger companies say they will not pass the higher cost on to their customers That has smaller businesses concerned that they will not be able to compete as they are unable to squeeze margins in the same way as the big firms SOURCE CCTVCOM
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Office in Bolnuevo (near Farmacia) next to Cafe Colonia
Have you ever stood on a railway bridge and seen the how the rails disappearing into the distance seem to meet on the horizon
This is called lsquogeometric perspectiversquo and it was Euclid that came up with the geometric interpretation that parallel lines meet at infinity - or the horizon
Letrsquos imagine we are on a straight street of parallel terrace houses the lines through their roofs windows fences pavement etc will all meet on a point on the horizon
So we first draw a horizon line across the paper - this will be eye-level and therefore if we are standing will be about 5rsquo 3rdquo above the ground perhaps and everything that is above eye-level will be above this line
In the attached sketch I have drawn a narrow imaginary street and even people in it to show that assuming they are roughly the same height as me our eyes are all at the same lsquoeyersquo level - the horizon
The point where all the lines meet is called the lsquovanishing pointrsquo and when we come to drawing outdoors we will find there are many vanishing points - all generally meeting on the horizon of course - because roads donrsquot tend to go in straight lines and we may be seeing 2 roads anyway
Here is a photo taken in Venicersquos Saint Markrsquos square that shows it well despite the building not being perfectly straight and the slight lsquobarrelrsquo effect of the camera lens
And then there is lsquoaerial perspectiversquo - a phrase first coined by Leonardo da Vinci who examined how objects became bluer and hazier with distance saying ldquoThus if one is to be five times as distant make it five times bluerrdquo
This photo in the mountains above Alicante clearly demonstrates this which is due to the water vapour in the air and the way it refracts light
Foreshortening is a continuation of perspective and is a term used when something coming towards us looks shorter than it actually is
As I said last week the thigh bone is the longest bone in the human body
but if we are drawing someone with their knee towards us the thigh becomes wider than its length and in this sketch of mine with model Vita it almost disappears completely
This leads us on to drawing the human form but first we will go on location to draw amp observe the effects of perspective first hand and the next studio lesson will be on portraiture
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business focuscreatinG a business bank is the bold moVe needed for Growth
AS THE DENIZENS OF WHITEHALL AND
WESTMINSTER CONTINUE TO PUZZLE OVER BRITAINrsquoS
ROCky GROWTH TRAJECTORy THEy WOULD DO WELL TO
LISTEN TO THE RISING CHORUS COMING FROM BUSINESSES
ACROSS THE LANDThat message is clear
businesses are optimistic growing exports and creating jobs but need bolder action from the heart of government to sustain that growth over time Put simply companies want nothing less than a new-model economy for Britain with a business-friendly environment and strong financing options for growth and expansion
So if our political class truly wants to be bold on growth it should announce this autumn that it is creating a British Business Bank Together with a major programme of infrastructure investment a business bank would be the cornerstone of an economy that is more sustainable more dynamic and more competitive than the Britain of today
The case for a business bank grows clearer with each passing day Although many companies say their order books are full and they need financing in order to
fulfil customersrsquo requests the overall stock of lending to small- and medium-sized firms continues to shrink Companies that are less than five-years-old often at the point of a major growth spurt are more likely to have loan applications declined Independent inquiries show there is real lsquodiscouraged demandrsquo among businesses who are keen to expand but too scared to even approach the bank for help Relationships and trust between lenders and businesses damaged at the start of the financial crisis will take years if not decades to repair
The situation bears all the classic hallmarks of a market failure If therersquos one thing that politicians and economists of both the Left and the Right agree on itrsquos that governments can and should intervene where market failures exist And thatrsquos precisely where we stand in Britain when it comes to business finance an abject long-standing and worsening market failure
This is not entirely the fault of high-street banks - they are being squeezed by ever-tighter regulatory structures and higher capital requirements so theyrsquore
taking fewer risks and sticking to the clients they know If I were sat on the board of a major Uk bank Irsquod probably act in precisely the same way as Irsquod be protecting the interests of shareholders and the bank itself
The trouble is in a world where politicians and banks look after themselves therersquos no one championing the interests of the new dynamic and fast-growing companies that will create the jobs technologies and wealth of the future Thatrsquos where a business bank comes in
A British Business Bank would act as a first port of call for businesses seeking finance Working closely with high-street banks alternative lenders sources of equity finance and others it would ensure that most businesses actually get the working capital they need It would only lend directly to young andor high-growth companies unable to obtain finance through the commercial banking system
Some might argue that the government already has a number of plans including the Funding for Lending scheme to boost business access to finance yet this scheme like those that preceded it has a fatal flaw its dependence on
the infrastructure of existing banks An increasingly risk-averse and balance sheet focussed commercial banking culture is unlikely to provide the seed-corn funding for tomorrowrsquos growth businesses even if it will lend cash to long-standing business customers By contrast a business bank would be able to start afresh with a can-do attitude a stronger appetite for risk and the patient debt capital that many companies need to become the next global champion
Despite the best intentions of politicians to do the right thing in the interest of the country they are going to be frustrated by vested interests reflected in Whitehall Already I can hear the chorus of Treasury civil servants claiming that a business bank would be too difficult to set up too risky to operate and anti-competitive They are wrong on all counts Itrsquos time for businesspeople and our politicians to stand up to the prophets of deadweight displacement and dissuasion and set the record straight Setting up a new bank will take time and dedication but it can and has been done before in many countries across the
globe Commercial lenders would get lsquofirst refusalrsquo of business loan requests meaning that the business bank steps in only to support dynamic growth companies that otherwise wouldnrsquot get funding at all Whatrsquos more a business bank would offer loans priced appropriately to risk not simply give away cheap money to fuel another unsustainable credit bubble
When you look across the globe you find many successful countries where a business bank and a strong commitment to free enterprise and capitalism go hand-in-hand If a business bank is good enough for the USA South korea and our neighbours in Germany why not here in the Uk One can only surmise that a lack of will and imagination rather than a lack of capability is holding
Britain back from creating a business bank of its own
One of the difficulties Uk politicians face is that they are so hung up on the short-term they fail to consider their legacy to the country But voters are not stupid The British electorate rewards actions they can see are in the long-term interests of the nation which ultimately are their interests A British Business Bank wouldnrsquot be up and running tomorrow - but its impact on building confidence now and on our success as a nation over the coming decades would be incalculable and thatrsquos a legacy worth fighting for
Article written by John Longworth is Director General
of the British Chambers of Commerce courtesy of the
Telegraphcouk
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Manufacturing output across the 17-country eurozone shrank again in August according to a widely-watched survey The MarkitCIPS Purchasing Managersrsquo Index (PMI) showed the regionrsquos manufacturing sector contracted despite factories cutting prices Markitrsquos final PMI was 451 above Julyrsquos three-year low of 440 However it was the 13th month in a row that the figure was below the 50 mark indicating continued contraction
The latest figures from China showed its manufacturing activity fell too to a nine-month low in August adding to fears that its economy is slowing faster than estimated Chinarsquos PMI fell to 492 the lowest
reading since November 2011
Meanwhile in the UK the downturn in manufacturing unexpectedly eased last month as domestic orders boosted output with its PMI rising to a four-month high of 495 in August from a downwardly revised 452 in July
PMI is a key gauge of manufacturing activity and a reading below 50 shows contraction
The new chief executive of the British Bankersrsquo Association (BBA) has pledged to restore trust in UK banking Speaking on his first day in the job Anthony Browne told press sources ldquoI want to restore banking as a normal sector of the economy playing its part in economic growthrdquo
Mr Browne said the BBA the leading trade body for the bank sector would work to regain public trustrdquoIt (banking) is in a pretty low place Hopefully it canrsquot get lowerrdquo he said
Mr Browne said the BBA which was in charge of collating the data used to set Libor - a key bank lending rate which became discredited after revelations of manipulation by banks - would do everything it could to fix the issue
The head of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has called on the European Central Bank to take action on the eurozone crisis
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The ECB meets this week amid much speculation it will resume buying the debt of countries with high borrowing costs Germany and others oppose such a move
Abu Dhabirsquos Etihad Airways has doubled its stake in Virgin Australia amid a push to increase its global presence The airline said it had bought 221 million shares in the open market to take its stake in the Australian carrier to 10
Etihad has been looking to boost its international presence to take on other regional carriers such as Emirates and Qatar Airways
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Courtesy of BBC Business News
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SCHAEUBLE REJECTED ON MONDAy A EUROPEAN COMMISSION PLAN TO GIVE THE EUROPEAN
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INSTEAD FOCUS ONLy ON SySTEMICALLy IMPORTANT INSTITUTIONS
The Commissionrsquos plans to give the ECB the power to oversee all banks is intended as a first step towards a full European banking union The EU executive body is due to publish its detailed proposals on banking supervision on September 12
ldquoThe ECB has itself said it does not have the potential to supervise the European Unionrsquos 6000 banks in the foreseeable futurerdquo Schaeuble told German radio expressing scepticism about the timeframe envisaged in the Commission proposals
ldquoI have doubts that this (banking supervision) can come so fastrdquo he said adding that a distinction should be drawn between smaller banks and systemically relevant institutions
ldquoWith the bigger systemically relevant banks there is a chance that direct supervision by the ECB could be realised in a foreseeable period of timerdquo Schaeuble said
EU Commissioner Michel Barnierrsquos plan would rob national supervisors of much of their authority leaving them with routine tasks such as consumer protection But euro zone countries must approve the proposal before it becomes law
Schaeuble said euro zone finance ministers might consider the Commission proposals on September 15
Despite the presence of some 6000 banks in the European Union the vast majority are small and relatively insignificant and more than 90 percent of all assets are held by only around 200 institutions analysts say
Schaeuble did not make clear which institutions he would consider to be lsquosystemically importantrsquo The 200 would include the larger German state-owned Landesbanks and Spanish lsquocajasrsquo where many of the European banking sectorrsquos woes originate
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faster (55)11 Storage tower is back to blue almost (4)12 Leo takes insect to shed (4-2)13 Sociable expenditure (8)14 Turn in a ring - maybe a weapon (3-3)17 Festival of the orient before mid-term (6)19 Had an impact on new deft face (8)21 Chinarsquos first Romeo has some headgear for
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4 Music group playing eastern texts (6)
5 S rossi returns with empty cross cutters (8)6 Open clue to provide wealth (8)8 Sign of hearing an instrument (6)15 Hellish plant surrounded by broken nail (8)16 grasping grasping - i left in a grasping sort of
way (8)172 Switch value - what you get for your money
abroad (84)18 Some characters from rhodes sail for
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ACROSS1 People of faith (9)6 Male reproductive cell (5)9 Entrails (7)10 Scented (7)11 anagram of ldquoDesertsrdquo (7)12 Homosexual woman (7)13 Committing an act of treachery (9)15 bearskin (5)16 Empower (5)19 Disaster (9)22 Capuchin monkey (7)23 Slid (7)25 a loose african menrsquos tunic (7)26 artistrsquos studio (7)27 abominable snowmen (5)28 Homesick (9)
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asia (7)4 Made easier to bear (5)5 Limelight (9)6 Husbands and wives (7)7 Strange or rare objects (7)8 Mislead (9)13 Fortunately (9)14 added into a group (9)17 Putting money into your account (7)18 issues an injunction (7)20 A fire-breathing monster of Greek
mythology (7)21 barking in a high-pitched tone (7)23 Large amounts (5)24 an order of classical greek
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The Show Group Torrevieja has lost their home of twenty years and is now searching for a new rehearsal venue It is with great sadness that the Show Group has had to say farewell to the homely comfort of Los Arcos where they have rehearsed and performed throughout their long history
The Show Group Torrevieja is one of the oldest theatre groups in Torrevieja and during their twenty year history they have been entertaining residents and tourists with their energy packed shows During their long existence The Show Group have performed well loved musicals pantomimes original musical comedies murder mysteries and several variety shows and have also raised well over 50000 Euro for local charities
The Show Group are proud of their fund raising record and the money they have been able to give to a wide range of local charities The group members nominate different charities to support every year and then work hard to produce live shows
and entertainment that will raise much needed cash for their chosen causes Over the years money has been raised for all sections of the local population
The group want to find a new venue in Torrevieja that they can make their new home They need a venue for their twice weekly rehearsals and maybe even for their performances so that they can continue enchanting and entertaining audiences for the forthcoming years
If anyone has space and facilities to help the group be re-homed for their rehearsals could you contact Jan on 96 618 9741 or 647 579 068 or Sandy on 96 671 3614
the show Group torreVieJa are homeless
The Office for the Urbanisations led by Councillor Jeff Wiszniewski (PIPN ndash Partido Independiente por las Nacionalidades) and his team are pleased to send you our fourth information update giving you information on events and activities happening throughout San Fulgencio and the Urbanisations
We hope you find it informative and encourage you to visit us in the Office on Calle Madrid Urb Marina or ring us on 966 443 002 if you have any further enquiries
coNvErSaTioN claSSESEnglish Spanish Conversation Classes
will be starting up again in the Social Centre of Urb Marina on Monday the 3rd of September at 6pm
Concejalia de Urbanizaciones working with Help Vega Baja
The Association Help Vega Baja is a charity providing help to the English speaking population of the Southern Costa Blanca They help people of all ages and with all types of problems and provide assistance all year round to anyone in their time of need including a
24 hour emergency line
As well as giving comprehensive information they also host a number of support groups provide a team of hospital visitors hire out Orthopaedic Equipment have registers of drivers translators carers and so much more
On Monday the 3rd of September between 2pm and 4pm the Concejalia de Urbanizaciones headed by Councillor Jeff Wiszniewski has organised an Open Day in the Social Centre on Urbanisation Marina San Fulgencio
Please try and make time to come along and see the wonderful work that Help Vega Baja do and the services that they provide
SPaNiSh claSSES for ExTraNjEroSBetween now and the 16th of
September you can register for Spanish classes for foreigners which will take place in the Social Centre
you can register here at the Office for the Urbanisations in Calle Madrid
There will be a meeting on the 17th of September at 6pm in the Social Centre
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hiGh-flaVour barbecue mealssticky manGo spare ribs
a fabulously fruity sticky ribs barbecue recipeinGredients
1frac12 kg pork spare ribs
1 x 1ltr carton apple juice
200g mango chutney
1 small red onion roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves
1 red chilli roughly chopped
Juice of 1 lime
methodPlace the ribs in a saucepan pour in the
apple juice and add water to cover the meat Bring to the boil and simmer for 40 mins drain off the liquid and transfer the ribs to a roasting tin
Preheat the oven to 200degC (400degF gas 6) and prepare the barbecue In a food processor whizz the mango chutney together with the onion garlic chilli and lime juice to make the basting sauce
Drizzle two thirds of the sauce over the ribs and roast in the oven for 15 mins Brush the remaining sauce onto the ribs and finish cooking on the barbecue (or under a grill) for 10-15 mins until sticky and slightly caramelised
Serve with salad coleslaw and baked potatoes
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inGredients 1 red chilli diced 1 green chilli diced 1 x 250ml carton coconut cream 40g light brown soft sugar Juice of 1 lime 2 tbsp rum (optional) 4 chicken breasts 8 mini corn on the cobs
methodMix the diced chilli with the
coconut cream sugar lime juice and rum (if using) Slash through the skin of the chicken breasts and place in a non-metallic dish
Pour the coconut marinade all over cover and marinate for at least 1 hr overnight if possible
Preheat the barbecue Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook over a medium heat for 20-25 mins turning regularly to cook evenly the chicken is cooked when the juices run clear after the thickest part is pierced
Meanwhile rub 1 tbsp sunflower oil onto the corn on the cobs and barbecue or grill for 15 mins turning until lightly charred and tender Serve with barbecued corn plus vegetable rice and a coriander garnish
surf and turf kebabs with Garlic butterthis tasty marinated kebab recipe will satisfy both meat and fish craVinGs
allow time for marinatinGinGredients400g steak (such as ribeye) cubed
6 tbsp sundried tomato peri-peri marinade
150g raw tiger prawns peeled
4 cherry tomatoes
40g softened butter
2 garlic cloves crushed
3 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley and chives)
methodPreheat the barbecue toss the steak with 4 tbsp marinade in
one bowl and the prawns with 2 tbsp marinade in another Set aside for 30 mins
thread the steak and prawns alternately onto 4 skewers (pre-soaked if theyrsquore bamboo) and finish each one with a cherry tomato
Mash the butter with the garlic and herbs Place in a pan on the side of the grill to melt Cook the kebabs over a high heat for 3-4 mins each side until the prawns are pink and cooked through and the steak is done to your liking
to serve drizzle with the butter and accompany with new potatoes and a salad of poppy seeds and carrot and cucumber ribbons
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they are a Christmas favourite in most households but families might find their traditional tin of Quality Street going empty a tad quicker this year tins of the chocolates have been shrunk just before the Christmas period when sales of the sweets are at their highest
Food giant nestle who produce the sweets have been criticised for failing to reduce the price of the chocolates prompting campaigners to describe the move as a hidden price rise the purple tins have been reduced in size by 18 per cent - from 1kg to 820g
a report in trade magazine the Grocer said lsquothe Christmas shrink ray has struck again and this year it is nestle pulling the trigger lsquothe tins are being sold by tesco for pound5 the same price as last yearrsquos larger tins though nestle claimed the recommended selling price was lowerrsquo
the move is part of a trend amongst confectionary manufacturers to reduce product sizes in order counter rising production costs
other Christmas favourite Cadburyrsquos Roses were
reduced from 975g to 850g by manufacturer kraft last year while the american company also cut heroes from 950g to 800g
Some of Britainrsquos most popular confectionary items have been affected by size reductions including smaller chocolate bars such as Mars and Dairy Milk Packets of Bassettrsquos liquorice allsorts have been reduced from 215g to 190g while bags of Bassettrsquos Jelly Babies Maynards wine Gums and haribo have also been reduced in weight
Consumer watchdog which accused confectionary companies of lsquotreating customers like idiotsrsquo
a spokesman for nestle said lsquothe recommended retail price of our standard tin has reduced proportionally greater than the reduction of the weight ensuring consumers are getting more for their money the price shopkeepers sell Quality Street at is at their sole discretion the tin size weight is now in line with similar products in the market who reduced weight in previous yearsrsquo
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hellipa recent recipe feature in Sol Times required lsquopreserved lemonrsquo however we have failed to find a source to supply this wonderful ingredient locally So herersquos the recipe so that you can make your ownMany Moroccan and Middle Eastern recipes
call for preserved lemons ndash basically lemons that have been pickled in salt and their own
juices itrsquos quite easy to do though takes at least three weeks before the lemons are ready to use
Get preservinghelliptheyrsquoll last for up to a year without refrigeration too
MAkES ONE LARGE JARINGREDIENTS
250g coarse sea salt12 lemons unwaxed 6 juiced 6 quartered but still joined at the bottom8 black peppercorns
3 star anise3 bay leaves
METHODPack a little salt into each lemon and squash back into shape Wedge them into a large sterilised jar layering with salt bay leaves peppercorns and star anise as
you goTo sterilise wash in hot soapy water rinse and put in the oven
at 140Cfan 120Cgas 1 for 15 minutes
Pour over the lemon juice (if therersquos not enough liquid to fill top with water) then
sealGive the jar a turn every few days to
redistribute the salt and leave for 4-6 weeks
Preserved Lemons
itrsquos Quality not QuantityQuality street accused of short changing us with fewer chocolates
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6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5
Burger amp Pasta Menu PLUS Kids Menuopen monday - Friday 8am til late saturday amp sunday 9am til late
Cafeacute Bar
LA ALFOQUIA ZURGENA
ice cream parlour now open
this friday - disco amp karaokenow
showinG horse
racinG daily
music dancinG amp karaoke
SatUrdaynightS
the BeStPizzas in town
eat in or take away
30 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
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Full menu also available
mon - sat 10 - 3
includes bread amp butter
or toast
Full english breakfast
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sunday lunChesFrom 1245pm onwards
2 menus 450euro or 650euroBooKinG adVisaBle
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mon From 9pm
thursday marKet day speCial Sausage or Bacon Sandwich or a Beefburger only 2euro each
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septemBer
with Bernie maC
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PALS EvENTS 201222th - 30th September
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Bring your own chairs and table16th NOvember
cOach tO Garrucha market Lunch at Bedar and a visit to Iceland on the way home
25euro incl lunchSuNday 9th december
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A
saturday 8th septbarrington
new sunday menu
summer selection
in loVinG memoryBRiAN
SNELgROvEPassed away19th August
After a Long illnessLove Always
Margaret
gEORgiAhAPPY 12Th BiRThdAY
From Mum Matt Abbie harry Freddie Nana grandad Uncle Paul Auntie Zoey and
Alfie x x
iSABELLEhAPPY 25Th BiRThdAY
from Mum dad and Sophie
xxxx
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friends in SpainPARTY ON
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See our main advert on the news pages
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Email lennymitchelllivecouk
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electricians
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garden services
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repairs in torrevieja amp
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home care services
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from la Marina to San Javier
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a1 Groupcomplete Garden maintenance
amp property servicesWe cover mazarron amp
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builder handyman
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good rates CALL MARk
MOB 691 920 288hOME 966 184 813
enGlish personal trainer
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personal trainer
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ext 330
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based near Murcia Airport Tel 610 846 260 0044
7519 186 355 or email vanman
hotmailcouk
VaNTaSTiC 35 tonne removals or any handyman amp van service Also Spain-UK tel 693 251 562 e mail davendoncaolcom
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BARgAiN BARgAiNONlY euro160000 ONO
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kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop
courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool Mountain views Possible bamp b
for sale massiVe detatched cortiJo with 50m2 workshop
20mins from moJacar
build 256 msup2 Terrace 100msup2 Plot 1200 msup2TELEPHONE 649 186 107
email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom
linen mills express
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PROFESSiONALamp ExPERiENCEd
MAN amp LARgE vAN FOR hiRE
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CALL ROBBiE 644 131 825
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we shift most thingsAnthony Foster
Local movesamp deliveries
Playa FlamencaMob 616820232 0044 7976367559
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property For sale
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Based in Mar Menor Murcia Spain UK Spain North amp South of UK
3 LWB Vans Twice a monthTel 0044 7783 222251
0034 634 360 846
property For sale cont
3 bedrooms 1 with balcony 2 bathrooms Fully Equipped Kitchen Large Living amp Dining room Wonderful Sun Terrace Solarium Satellite TV Furnished Communal
Pool 104 M2 build 110 M2 Plot euro105000
QUaD TOWNHOUSEDONtildea PEPa
aTTaCHED TOWNHOUSE DONtildea PEPa
3 bedrooms 1 with balcony 2 bathrooms Fully Equipped Kitchen Large Living amp Dining room W Double glazed Terraces Wonderful Sun Terrace Solarium Satellite TV
Furnished Communal Pool 104 M2 build 110 M2 Plot euro129000
TOWNHOUSETOrrEMENDO
2 bedrooms amp Family bathroom built on 3 Levels Spacious LivingDining room american Style Kitchen Solarium amp Terrace gated Complex Stunning Views of
the Lake great Value euro59000
228 m2 detached villa constructed on an 800 m2 plot 4 large double bedrooms one large family bathroom
and one en suite large living dinning room fully fitted separate kitchen and a utility room with toilet and basinLow maintenance front garden 8 x 4 m2 swimming pool and bbQ area There is a long drive with ample parking
and also a shaded area that covers two cars recently reduced to 360000 euros no offers considered
DETaCHED ViLLaCiUDaD QUESaDa
TEL 693 806 409
RENTAL PROPERTiES URgENTLY REqUiREd
in Cabo RoigVillamartin Orihuela Costa amp Costa Calida
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ContactCASASOL REAL ESTATE TEL 965 325 601
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34 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
wanted cars for cashbest prices paidspanish enGlish
anythinG consideredtelephone
tim on 662 211 993CASH CASH
CASHSame day collection
From 1euroto 10000euro
Call Phil 607 848 332
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caravans trailersabsolutley anything
CARS4
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Cars vans bikes Damaged or Scrap
Reliable Cars bought for Cash bangers4cashyahoocouk
603 100 692
ldquoREADERS Of A SENSITIvE DISPOSITION MAy fIND SOME Of THE ADS IN THIS SECTION
OffENSIvErdquoALL VEHICLES
Cars Motorhomes 4x4rsquos Boats Vans Trailers Quads Classics
FOR CASH
699 805 995Telephone
WANTEDvehicles wanted
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aLL VEHiCLE rEPairS servicing small bodywork repairs ITV and paperwork needs Ken Sherwood British Mechanic - Tel 679 646 859 (Costa Calida area only)
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contact graham SheltonWho after re-registering over
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ken brooks 645 162 808654 907 247behind the sunday Zoco marketctra de benijofar bull san miguel de salinasfinca Garroferos bull nave 8 bull algorfa 03169email rapidrepairs2668yahoocouk
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vehicles registration
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gB
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WE PROMISE TO BEAT ANY GENUINE QUOTATION
For a full service contact
Alan 662 249 159 wwwreplatematecostablancacom
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TEL 645 094 339 950 064 763
JT METALRECYCLING
house amp Garden clearances skips suppliedWANTED
CARS VANS LORRIES TRACTORS
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we also take fridGes washinG
machines microwaVes all electrical
appliances
now fully operational in the reGions of murcia
USEd MOTORBikES Sell Buy amp Repair Transfer on Spanish Reg
home Service Pickup Call Marcel 644 166 347
guardamar
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car parts
wwwcarpartsinspaincom or telephone 692 930 326
personals
Spring cleaning decluttering moving or just have too much
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a brac electricals and small furniture
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Ring bill 676 527 348or Rita 676 527 186
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satellite tv
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swimming pool saFety 610 078 940 965 708 717
Edrsquos mobile Car rEPair
SErViCE
car air conditioninG reGasinG serVice
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mechanic
call soltimesclassiFied902 750 190
ext 330
LOOKiNg FOr a Car We have a good
selection of LHD
amp rHD vehicles
available for sale
or exchange
telephone 600 726 221 965 687 976
wwwfwreurocarscom
cars For sale
wigs
STEPTOE amp SONWe will take anything you donrsquot
want from cars to clothes electrical items working or not One manrsquos junk is another onersquos
treasure so donrsquot delay call today Tel 634 383 298
wanted
wwwfwreurocarscom 600 726 221 965 687 976
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2007 - 5 door hatch16 AutoTiptronic
63000 kms 2 ownersFully serviced
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Front fog lightsE windowsmirrors
Remote lockingRear head restraintsOnboard computer
Metallic grey
euro7450wwwfwreurocarscom
600 726 221 965 687 976
OPEL COrSa aUTONov lsquo04 - 5 door hatch
12 Twinport93000 kms
2 ownersFull service history
AC PAS ABSE windowsmirrorsRear luggage cover
Cd playerRemote locking
Rear head restraintsRed
euro5450
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headlights for use in Europe
fOR A fREE COMPETITIvE QUOTEwwweuropean-headlightseu
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call 619 500 555 tuxedostoragegmailcom
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body work
SCRAP METALPLASTiCgLASS
WhiTE gOOdSALL ELECTRiCALS
FURNiTURETvrsquoS dvdrsquoS ETC
CLOThES
Wanted dead or aLiVe
donrsquot chucK it
irsquoLL taKe it
(working or not working)
euro Cash For house cLearances
SELL iT FAST SELL iT FREE From a pocket watch to a piano
If itrsquos under 300euro you can advertise your items FREE OF ChARgE in the Sol Times Email blancasalessoltimescom
experienced hGV class iii75 ton minibus licencesLooking for work Experienced
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work wanted
Beautician and or
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For a Busy salon in
mazarron call
611 611 858
35SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012wwwsoltimescom
ViewpointDear Mr Little Tiny GeckoI am so very sorry about your tail When I saw you clinging to the tiles above the
water line of the pool I knew that you being a gecko are quite at home on vertical and even upside down surfaces but swimming pools are subject to sudden tsunami-like surges especially when a human several thousand times your own size enters the pool and I was afraid that you might get washed inIt was for that reason that I suggested that
you step onto the proffered log and accept a lift on the log to a place of security from drowning I had not intended that you jump on the log run across my hand and jump into the waterAs you scampered across the surface of the
pool and back to your preferred spot on the wall you assured me that you were perfectly able to walk on water I fear you are mistaken ndash have you heard of that treacherous thing called
Surface Tension It makes water seem deceptively safe and solid to small geckos until it suddenly gives way and they plummet to the
b o t t o m never more to rise
As a great admirer of the Gecko race and their chosen diet of small insects I was extremely anxious that you should not suffer this terrible fate and for that reason I had to insist that you accept my offer of a lift on the log The terrible miscalculation that lead me to
nip your tail with the log is a mistake that will forever haunt my conscience My best effort of atonement was to catch your tail as it wriggled across the pool and put it near the pile of rocks that I believe to be your homeI fear that a tail lost once is a tail lost forever
but should you know of a good reconstructive surgeon I will be happy to bear the cost of a tail replacement operation When we eventually reached accord and I
placed you gently on the plant by the pool pump I could hardly bear the expression of reproach on your little face Believe me I felt your pain not to mention the embarrassment of only being three quarters of the gecko you once wereI hope you will accept this letter as a public
apology for my clumsiness and that you and many of your friends and family will continue to live in our garden and eat our flies for many years to come Yours with deepest apologies Josby Jos biggs
josbiggshotmailcouk
i am so Very sorry
in 2010 lance corporal Johno lee accumulated pound800 in lsquoillegal parkingrsquo fines which resulted in a visit from bailiffs to enforce collection lance corporal lee had received massive injuries whilst on patrol in afghanistan and had almost lost his life having been resuscitated twice in the rescue helicopter taking him to the field hospital
he was eventually repatriated to england where he received extensive medical treatment in an effort to save his leg but after eight operations the surgeons had no choice but to amputate
after an extended stay in hospital Johno was released and he was
determined to rebuild his shattered life and not unreasonably applied to the local authority - nottinghamshire county council - for a disabled parking permit his request was turned down on three occasions on the basis that he was young and could get better Yep thatrsquos what they said he had lost a leg but he could get better
under pressure from the barrage of adverse publicity the councilrsquos service director paul Mckay ordered a review of the case and the original decision was eventually overturned no doubt there were mutterings of lsquolessons learnedrsquo and the usual meaningless rhetoric
then last year in support of the charity pilgrim bandits Johno signed up to become the first amputee to cover a 100mile crossing of the sahara in five days the department of works and pensions got wind of it and informed him that if he succeeded then he could be stripped of his disability benefits and his mobility vehicle which he relies on every day
the justification for this according
to a dwp spokeswoman was because the disability living allowance benefits are designed for those who are unable to do things such as walking washing or dressing themselves and in view of Johno leersquos intended trek there was it seemed a certain logic to this
a certain logic that is if you ignore the extent of his injuries how he came by them in his countryrsquos service the fact that this will be one hell of an achievement if he makes it and the impact and example it will set for other disabled amputees and certain logic of course if you are a pen pushing jobs-worth moron - which seems to be part of the work description for certain officials in the civil service
Johnorsquos own reaction was more low key when he said lsquothere are people out there much worse than me irsquove survived so i will take it but so often - and i experienced this - when you actually return home you find not everyone is so supportiversquo
he was spot on thererecently prime Minister david
cameron told soldiers in afghanistan that britain lsquorespects and reveresrsquo by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom
prime Minister is not directly to blame for the karl boon fiasco i hope that he directly intervenes and makes damn sure that matters are put right in short order also heads of departments should be summoned and receive a tongue lashing from the pM but i doubt that will happen
these are not isolated cases and when such incidences occur here is what should happen -
a personal and abject apology should be delivered in person by the official responsible for such cold hearted idiocy ndash even if this means embarrassing ministers this should be done with the full power of the media present so that the person or persons responsible are named and shamed they should also receive official warnings from their employers - the british government
Just whorsquos side are they on
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channelled as it is through the valleys of the sierra alhamilla the light northerly breeze never caresses alqueria it leaves the village breathless in the searing cauldron of the alquerian valley this climatic anomaly is known locally as la sarteacuten the fryingpan several of the village boys demonstrated the suitability of the name by frying an egg on the bonnet of rodriquezrsquos white mercedes this was much to the annoyance of the mill owner and the delight of the village scamps the scallywags hastily dispersed as the ranting puffing rodriquez appeared
with temperatures in the mid-forties there was no relief from the oppressive heat Houses remained shuttered while air conditioning units whirred and rattled alqueria was too exhausted to squabble overheated dogs slept restlessly in whatever shade they could find panting tongues lolling the village was quiet calm holding its breath until evening the stillness of the day emphasised the smallest sound sending a slammed door or a dogrsquos bark resonating through the streets the brightness of the day hurt the eyes while cooking odours hung in the still air
inside the dwellings of alqueria a struggle to stay cool was being waged inside or out it was too hot to move too hot to talk even too hot to think this is just as well as the thinking process eludes most of alqueriarsquos inhabitants at the best of times the young men thought the answer lay in consuming vast quantities of cold lager the young ladies used the opportunity to wear their skimpiest outfits which caused the young men to drink even more lager the older and wiser stayed near the stone flagged ground floors inanimate and semi-conscious the affluent newcomers however splashed in their pools luxuriating in the cool chlorinated water
one group of youngsters enjoyed the air conditioning of an emergency ambulance after swimming in the riacuteo verde not only did they contract the usual foot fungus but also a strange puce tint to the skin which emitted a faint glow antonio poyato in
order to keep his precious remitroot crop irrigated diverted the Hill peoplersquos water supply all the taps ran dry and beer was drunk as an alternative
as the sun sets so alqueria begins to cool pigeons return to the rooftops and the canine population becomes animated in their evening search for food voices are heard in the streets as the village comes to life once more invigorated by their enforced inactivity the people of alqueria return to their belligerent selves with renewed determination
those who sacrifice themselves to keep us safe promising to shield wounded soldiers from welfare cuts and that they would not suffer financially as a result of welfare reforms Fine words but then fast forward to august 2012
sapper karl boon who lost a leg in a taliban rocket-propelled grenade attack in 2010 has been stripped of his pound54-a-week living allowance because lsquohe can now walk about 400 yards unaidedrsquo and according to the dwp is no longer disabled enough although karl himself has said that there are times when he is unable to even reach his own front door unfortunately he now has to wait ten months before he can apply again and it begs the question how many limbs must you lose in order to receive a disablement benefit
the welfare reforms were designed to discourage malingerers and to wheedle out cheats and fraudsters anyone with half a brain can see the difference between work shy con artists and ex-service men and women with devastating war injuries but apparently not at the dozy dwp
cameronrsquos sentiments and noble sounding assurances all seem a little hollow right now and although the
36 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
PaUSE for ThoUghTWhat a fantastic Summer of sport wersquove had with
such a spectacularly successful Olympics and now the Paralympics which promise if anything to be even more amazing I wonder how many younger and fitter than I have as a result felt inspired to start some form of training And I wonder too how many like me find themselves regretting not having worked harder at some sport when they had the opportunity For in my youth I was a fairly able half-miler but was never prepared to hurt myself nor spend more time or effort than was absolutely necessary in training - there always seemed better more frivolous things to do with my time So I and doubtless many others like me spent much of the Olympics reflecting on what might have been For unless the IOC were to include events for the lsquodecrepitsrsquo the lsquohas-beensrsquo and the lsquowell past itsrsquo no amount of training or determination could ever see me in contention for future medals
But actually it would seem that there really is a medal still available for the likes of me For in his letter to the Christians in Corinth St Paul likens the Christian life to that of an athlete preparing to compete in the games He points out that if unlike me in my youthful pretence at athletic prowess an athlete is serious in his ambition to win then he must work at his training and adhere rigorously to his diet to be in peak condition And he further explains that the prize for successful completion of the Christian marathon of life is no mere laurel crown but one that endures through eternity So here we are then all is not lost for us oldies though we do have a pretty serious regime of diet and training of prayer and lifestyle to attend to which if wersquore really serious could perhaps start in meeting the rest of the team at one of the available Churches in the area
Details of a number of English language churches are given in Sol Noticeboard for any who wish to Worship but further information about the anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
Duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the anglican chaplaincy of costa almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the
absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
FIRE THEN FLOOD - IS PESTILENcE NExTFreak weather events are becoming the norm Last Thursday
Turre and Mojacar were hammered by the tail end of a hurricane causing flooding and destruction We woke to find 23rsquos of the 3 acre property we rent under water Windows had blown in causing damage and loss and the pool had turned into a mud wrestling venue The pump house was drained of 15m of water before a new pump could be fitted to start the clean-up operation
Earlier this year the media showed storms and flooding cancelling out the British summer hurricanes are now battering the Caribbean and US The storms get stronger and more frequent affecting Europe as this is where the hurricanes come to fight their last as Michael Fish knows only too well In the east typhoons wreak havoc in Taiwan and China
Last week Spain announced that summer night time temperatures were the highest since records began Last winter was the driest ever winter in Spain with rainfall 90 lower two winters previously Spain had the wettest in 50 years The unusual is fast becoming usual
The American Meteorological Society previously denied Global Warming yet last week whilst Republicans were laughing at the subject at their annual conference the Society released a report saying that that Global Warming is happening and is man-made The maths is easy as 10 of the warmest years on record have occurred since 1997 Also global sea levels have risen 7 inches in the last 100 years
In the Arctic summer pack ice is at its lowest since records began 40 less sea is covered each summer than just 30 years ago a dangerous circle as snow and ice have an
lsquoalbedorsquo effect reflecting sunlight back into space Now sea water absorbs heat so melting more ice Factory emissions are blown over the Arctic releasing tiny specs of black soot these stick in the snow and absorb heat so melting the ice faster
Governments across the world meet at fancy conferences in glamorous destinations such as Kyoto Rio de Janeiro and Copenhagen achieving little or nothing whilst Joe and Joanne Public suffer flooding droughts and severe weather events Global Warming affects us all now and it will get worse and we must all do our bit to reduce re-use and recycle We canrsquot wait to be told what to do ndash we can change our own lifestyles as these different living and spending habits make businesses adapt to try and supply the products we are choosing
Buying bio diesel for instance is not only better for the environment but cheaper too Buying a bag for life at the supermarket and using it regularly will saves lots of plastic At the market we can weigh our fruit and vegetables and put it in one bag rather than many Buying organic lessens the need for artificial fertilizers and pesticides
Shops love to offer a plastic bag for the smallest item ndash just say no Buying local saves food miles growing food even better using the town springfuente for drinking water saves resources too Whilst waiting in the car to collect someone turn the engine off Open the car window instead of using the air con Sort out domestic refuse and recycle it
In the developed world waste and apathy are common and yet our common sense ingenuity and a love for our fellow inhabitants can help save this world for future generations
Initially when you bought your shiny new laptop desktop hellip Were you constantly being annoyed by the nag screen which told you to make system backup disks My guess would be ldquoYesrdquo Did you follow the instructions and create several CDrsquos or DVDrsquos with labels on them for ldquoJust In Caserdquo If you have said ldquoYesrdquo to the previous question Well Done Thank your for taking an interest in my column but now turn the page and read something else instead If the answer was anything else I would consider making my backup image NOW
The absolute fact is there will be at some time in our lives a catastrophic systems failure whereby the system will refuse to even start and hang there impotently How can this happen as Windows is a relatively robust Operating System (OS) The usual suspects are Viruses Malware ldquowear and tearrdquo power surges or outages
So now imagine the worst possible case scenario ndash a total systems failure Once the initial terror of losing everything has passed you remember following my advice and making a complete backup of your valuable document with weekly updates You start to feel better BUT your computer is still euro1000 of inert steel and exotic compounds
What are you going to do That is easy Spend the next week or four buying and installing a copy of your OS (euro110 to euro200) finding all the drivers for your specific machine and install them and
finally obtaining all the programs that were on it (euro0 ndash too much) Before I knew better it would take three (3) days with the OS drivers and programs to hand to completely rebuild my computer
If you had made the system image when suggested it should take you between 20 minutes and 1 hour to complete the same task at euro0 (+ cost of CDrsquos DVDrsquos) and all you have to do is change the CDrsquos DVDrsquos when asked AND it would be clean and ready to go
What will you need 1 memory stick (1Gb or larger) or CD for creating a startup disk a small stack of DVDrsquos or an External Hard Drive
You might still be lucky and have buried in the menu an option to create these system images If you have XP (I still do) but no floppy disk drive (I donrsquot) DONrsquoT use the backup options A floppy disk is needed for booting the system Try ldquoEaseUS Todo Backup Free 50 ldquo instead
A COUPLE OF TIPS
Firstly ensure your BIOS is changed to allow booting from either the cd or memory stick
Secondly the local Computer club is having an open day on Friday 5th October at ldquoBar Rumoresrdquo from 10am
Finally I am available to assist with all matters on computers and can be contacted on 689 892 745 or canducomputinghotmailcouk
For further information or advice on computing contact Trevor on canducomputinghotmailcouk
the aftermath of the storm
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This week we were at Vistabella we played our normal format of individual stableford Also some pairs managed to play their round of the knockout which is being managed by Johnny Pedersen A shield is up for grabs to the winner of this tournament Conditions were good on the course as usual
Results were as follows-
Gold category
1st - Derek Briggs 34pts
2nd - Colin Pepperday 31pts
Best front nine - John Saunders 17pts
Best back nine - Graham Phillip 18pts
Nearest the pin - Steve Ashurst
Longest drive - Dave
Harwood
Silver category
1st - Dave Bishop 36pts
2nd - Barry wood 30pts
Best front nine - Phil Bowditch 13pts(cb)
Best back nine - Graham Butterworth 15pts
Nearest the pin - None
Longest drive - Dave whittington
No winners of the 2 ball money this week
Our next society game will be at Altorreal on 13th September first tee time at 1015am Please be at the course one hour before start time
New members and or guests always welcome please contact Tony on 966 785 781 or Steve on 966 637 449
La Peraleja - 290812It may be a bit hot for golf
but hey itrsquos Wednesday and what else would we be doing So off we went down to La Paraleja for the first time this year and the conditions were quite good with tees and greens being excellent The staff are extremely helpful and always friendly
Despite the heat 35 members and guests went down to Murcia to play in a Stableford all well armed with drinks of various concoctions to ward off heat exhaustion so playing under these extreme conditions the scores were very good There were three ladies playing which is unusual and one of them had a broken toe but this did not stop her from scoring 36 points well done Margaret
One tale related in the bar later was that if your tee goes behind you then it must be a good shot but there is always an exception to the rule as was demonstrated on one tee one shot did go a long way down the middle with the tee falling behind but the next tee shot went up in the air and landed only 50 metres ahead and still the tee landed behind work that out The scores on the day were
Golf Division 1st Padraig OrsquoBrien 38pts 2nd Peter Morris 36pts and 3rd Brian
Coultate 31pts
Silver Division 1st John B Henderson 32pts 2nd John Feathestone 29pts and 3rd Stan Earl 27pts
Bronze Division 1st Andy Hadgraft 39pts 2nd Margaret OrsquoBrien 36pts and 3rd Chris Nield 31pts
NTPs Hole 2 Brian Coultate hole 8 in 2 shots Peter Morris hole 13 in 3 shots Carl Peden hole 16 Chris Nield
2s club was shared between Carl Peden Stan Earl David wightman Peter Savidge and Padraig OrsquoBrien
Best Guest John Clark 40pts
The popular Free Game Draw was won by Darren Barker and the Free Draw kindly donated by The Tavern was not won so will be rolled over to the next meeting
Our next outings are to El Plantio on the 12 September and Roda on the 26th September For further information go to our website httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
Gail Coultate
Society Correspondent
Lo Crispin Golf Society
httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
The Members Golf Society Match Report for villaMartin 29th August 2012
Yet another scorching hot day greeted the 24 Members and 3 guests to the excellent track of villaMartin It is hard to understand why this course has an unsavoury reputation and it can only be assumed that those that give it the bad rap arenrsquot golfers or are living 10 years in the past The fairways are excellent and the greens were even better than excellent
The excellence of the course was obviously supported by some of the scores that came in today with 3 breaking Par one achieving Par and others just one or two points over their handicaps The MatchHandicap Secretary better known as the ldquoLaughing Assassinrdquo has had a field day with cutting of handicaps
The prizes today were once again donated by The Chuckle Brothers (John Eyre and Colin Marsden) and the Nearest to the Pins prizes were donated by Peter (I wanna be in the Gold category) Wells A very very big thank you to you all your support to the Society is tremendous
The spoils in the Silver Division today went to Mick Kennedy in 3rd place with 34 points and how nice it
was to see the lsquoold stagerrsquo himself Peter mason take 2nd spot with 36 points and the winner of the Silver was Ian ldquoSharkierdquo Parkinson with an excellent 38 points
The Gold Division 3rd place went to the Society Captain Alan Rickers with 35 points Theo Boelhouwer came in 2nd place with what normally would be the winning score of 38 points but was upstaged by his Match play partner Steve Higgins who had the best score of the day with 41 points
The Best visitor award went to J Lozano
Our next match is on 5th September 2012 at La Finca and if anyone fancies a game with us just book in on our website at wwwtmgsorg or call the Match Secretary on 966 719 604
We also will be starting our Monday games on 10th September 2012 at villaMartin Again check the website for further information and please feel free to join us
Gold Category winners L ndash R ldquoFlying Dutchmanrdquo Theo Boelhouwer Steve ldquoElvisrdquo Higgins and Captain Alan Rickers
After last weeks initial start to back to training ready for the new season it is back to the Miguel University to start training at the home ground Last week brought a bit of a shock to the system to a few of the players after the 2 month summer break not like 2 weeks in the UK if you are lucky
The training from now on is on Tuesday and Thursday at 2000 with the juniors coming back when they have started back at school Everyone is looking forward to getting back to some real rugby training and not
just the fitness side like last and getting stuck in to the rucking and mauling It will also be very interesting to see how the Spanish refs interpret the new laws as well after seeing the pros even falling foul of them at the weekend with the 5 second rule at the ruck etc
This coming weekend we will be televising all live rugby matches for the new season at the rugby bar in Rojales The Steakhouse used to be Tylers Bar Pro 12 on Friday at 2000 Cardiff Blues v Edinburgh followed by the 4 Nations at 1200
on Saturday with Australia v South Africa and Aviva Premiership on Sunday at 1530 Saints v Exeter Chiefs so come along to the only designated rugby bar in the area and join the Costa Blanca Rugby Supporters Club as well
I am back at the Moncayo Market on Saturdayrsquos with all of the rugby branded gear and clubinternational shirts etc so see you down there as well and get your playing gear before the season starts from 0900 to 1330
So if you are interested
dig out those rugby boots and come along and see for yourself what it is like New players are always welcome no matter what age or skill level you are
If you would like more information about what is going on in the club you can contact the club by phoning myself Garry on 692 767 242 and for the juniors contact Oscar on 600 871 606 (Spanish)
So come along and join in the fun at a club with a great friendly atmosphere
the members Golf society
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lo crispin Golf society
itV orihuela rfc traininG back to normal
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Murphyrsquos on Park Golf Society at Campoamor August 2012
For the first months meeting 16 players headed for the established course at Campoamor
Unfortunately we were charged euro25 per person more than the agreed price which we were told was due to tax reason even though the new taxes donrsquot take effect until 010912 and then we discovered that the greens were in poor condition and as a result of these events it will be some time before we return to this courseThe winners on the day were as follows Category 11st Noel Dempsey - 34 points2nd George McIntyre - 27
pointsCategory 21st Barney Hickey - 26 points2nd Billy Davidson ndash 26 pointsBest Guest - John Fogerty ndash 32 points
Nearest the Pins ndash Pearse McMurray and Mike Dolan
After the game we returned to Murphyrsquos on the Park for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Janet and Hilary
The next society meeting venue is Captains Day an Alenda on 270912 and new members and guests are welcome
Call Tony Conwell on 644312696 or better still call in the bar which is in Calle San Policarpo near Park of Nations in Torrevieja
Report by Tony Conwell
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at Las Colinas 30th August 2012
For this monthrsquos meeting a group of 33 players visited the established course at Las Colinas taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good condition but due to hollow tining we had to play the back nine holes twice BUT to make things interesting we played the second circuit from the BLACK COMPETITION TEES which made scoring difficult on the day
There were some good scores on the day with the winners as follows1st ndash Gavin Parke - 36 points2nd ndash Dave Mason - 35 points3rd ndash Mike Probert - 32 points4th ndash Ian Allison ndash 32 points5th ndash Julie Blinston ndash 31
points
Best Front 9 ndash D Bensley - 20 points
Best Back 9 ndash J Coffman - 16 points
Nearest Pins ndash M Probert (3)Gavin Parke (2) and Dave Mason
After the game we returned to the Lo Marabu which is located at Dona Pepa Quesada for a welcome meal prepared by the bar and the prize presentation
Our next official society meeting is at La Peraleja on 27th September 2012 and we also have an interim game at Bonalba on 13th September 2012
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at La Finca August 2012
For the first months meeting a small group of golfers headed for the established course at La Finca taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good conditionThe winners on the day were as follows1st Stevie Dunn ndash 39 points2nd S Floody ndash 28 points3rd George watts ndash 26 pointsNearest the Pin - GuestLongest Drive ndash George watts
Stevie watts has had his
handicap adjusted from 24 to 21 based on the above excellent performance
After the game we returned to the Hideaway bar which is based at Via Park II Playa Flamenca for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Terri and Mark
The next society meeting venue is to be held at Villamartin on 9th September 2012 and new members and guests are welcome
Alternatively call Terri Hudson on 603181436 or better still call in the bar
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
hideaway Golf society
lo marabu Golf society
murphyrsquos on park Golf society
TUESDAY 28TH AUGUSTTHE RAY BATTISTR
MEMORIAL TROPHYToday was the Second
anniversary of the Ray Battiste Memorial Trophy which was held at his favourite course ALENDA which was in immaculate condition with lovely holding greens It has to be the best course in the area at the present time we had a very good turn out and some very good scores to honour Raywinning the Trophy and First place in Category Two with a score of 37 points on count back from Geoff Wild ( hard luck Geoff ) was Malcolm woods Congratulations In third place was Mick Hithersay on Count back with 35 points
In Category One First place was taken by Rodney Smith with a score of 36 points Second was Les Yates with
35 points and Ivie Davies was 3rd with 34 points Dave Jones took the Nearest the Pin on Holes 3 amp 5 with Ron Chambers on Hole 16 John Trailor won the Longest Drive with D Jones the best Guest with 36 pointsTuesday 11th September we will be back at our home course Vistabella Tee off 0900am Be at the course for 0830am
After the game we returned to the St Jamesrsquos Gate pub for the presentation and refreshments kindly supplied by Sonia with our thanks Anyone who would like to join our small Society or would just like a game whilst on holiday give Ron a ring on 678-849-142
Photo- Malcolm woods being presented with the Trophy by Rocket Ron
st Jamesrsquos Gate Gs RODS AND REELS This week was the last
week before the new season commences and the club held an open match on a local water Although still very muddy on the water line overall the venue fished well As can be seen from the results varying methods were used and all worked pretty well
Top rods on the day1st Terry (Swing Eacutem)
Screen fishing the whip using maggot for bleak then changing to the feeder using corn with 1650 kilo s
2nd Lenny (Excultural Attachee) Bolton fishing the feeder using pellet with 1324 kilo s
3rd Bill (The Master) Reade fishing the waggler using pellet with 1134 kilo s
NOTEClub subs have to be paid
prior to the AGM on the 30092012 Failure to do so will mean the joining fee will have to be paid again
PLEASE NOTE The club has some
vacancies at present if you are interested in joining please contact Derek Swann on 966 729 293 or 603 535 771
ABBEY ANGLING RESULTSSupplied by Terry ScreenThe 2nd round of the winter
League was fished this week on the 28th August
with the water now going down it is leaving over a metre and half of soft gungy mud making access to the waters edge messy and quite difficult
with no wind on the water the fish were reluctant to feed everyone was praying
for the wind to get up and right on queue at 115pm the wind started to blow with a vengeance which prompted the fish to start to feed but the weights were not great
1st Dave (Yours Truly) Hoare with 7360kg fishing the pole using corn and the whip for bleak using maggot
2nd Alan (The Chairman) Reid with 6280kg fishing the feeder using corn
3rd Alan (The Emperor) Roscoe with 6100kg also fishing the feeder using corn
All details are available on our website wwwabbeyanglingcom or from the Match Secretary Terry Screen on 965 328 368 also anyone needing pole or rod repairs can contact me on the above number
ANGLERS TOGETHERThe objective of Anglers
Together has been reached ( which was to introduce anglers to each other ) Now that newcomers to Spain are few and far between we have decided that monthly meetings are serving no useful purpose and the friendships that have been made over the past 4 years are now firmly established
we will continue to provide information through our email address if contacted but there will be no membership renewals in May
Thanks to all past members for their support
Email anglerstogetherhotmailcom
TIGHT LINESDAvE HOARE
maGGots end
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week
Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3
- Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9
- Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen
Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart
Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith H
cap 9 score 50 Next week Tuesday
4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
el plantio 2 Golf society
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Last Sunday Torry played their first home game of the season at the vicente Garcia against near neighbours Crevillente who included in their side ex-Torry players Dani Meseguer Tremino Micro and most notably Carrasco Torry entered the game buoyed by their 3-1 victory at CD Acero in their first game of the season while Crevillente had shared the spoils in a thrilling 3-3 draw at home against Novelda
Torry were without ex-Crevillente marksman Gasch who was out through injury Torry have been trying to sign another forward to supplement their attacking options and thought they had got their man in the shape of much travelled burly striker Bauti but he had a change of mind I hope they are still looking because I think there are still plenty of strikers around looking for a club
The Torry line up was Manolo Vicente Boix Pedro Loacutepez Jorge Rafa Dani (Abel min 78) Burguillos Luis Carlos (Josemi min 68) Inarejos Ernesto and Joseacute Manuel (Manu Amores min 45)
On a warm sunny early evening the game kicked off in front of a decent crowd of around the 600 mark including quite a few holidaymakers keen for a bit of live football action Torry started like a train and in the first 20 minutes carved open Crevillente time and time again but only had a single goal on the electronic scoreboard to show for their efforts This was scored in the 16th minute by Jorge from a downward header
from a free-kick by Ernesto Leading up to this Rafa had hit the post from a curling effort inside the box from a corner and their keeper had been called into action to make a number of good saves
After 20 minutes Burguillos played Inarejos in and he lifted the ball past his man in the area who handled the ball and a penalty was awarded Up stepped Ernesto to curl his spot-kick towards the right hand corner of the net Their keeper went the right way and pulled off a brilliant save palming the ball wide for a corner After this Torry started to lose their momentum after their whirlwind start and Crevillente started to get back into the game After 41 minutes the Crevillente right-back got his marching orders for a second bookable offence after again body checking Inarejos
Just before the break Ernesto clipped the crossbar from a free-kick just outside the box Torry made one change at half-time taking off Jose Manuel who had sustained a head injury in the first-half and brought on Manu Amores After 51 minutes the numerical advantage that Torry had enjoyed was no more when Rafa was dismissed for a second bookable offence The game was now pretty even and both sides created half-chances which they didnrsquot take until after 61 minutes Ernesto beat their keeper from long range with a dipping shot to make it 2-0 to Torry After 70 minutes Crevillente pulled one back when Carrasco prodded home a loose ball from a corner from close range
to set up a nervous last 20 minutes for the Torry fans
The momentum was now with Crevillente and a guilt edged chance fell to the opposition 2 minutes later when one of their forwards headed wide from only 2 yards out After 83 minutes a Crevillente defender received a straight red for hacking down Burguillos And it was now 10 against 9 Towards the end Torry were awarded another penalty after a Manu Amores pass inside the box was deliberately hand-balled Inarejos stepped up to take it this time but his shot towards the bottom left hand corner lacked any real power and their keeper pulled off another great save
The final whistle went with Torry victorious winning another 3 points which has taken them to the top of the table and would you believe 2 points clear after only 2 games For Torry bookings were received by Inarejos Jorge vicente and Pedro
The matchball was sponsored by the Torry Army and a re-introduced matchday programme produced by the football club was on sale which provided a good pre-match read
Torry are away to Novelda next Sunday If you want to go and watch the game the Torry Army have booked a coach Pop into the Torry Army office in San Luis or ring Pat on 966 786 352 or 688 698 894 to book a seat
Darrylldinho following his adopted team in Spain get off to the perfect start
Tuesday 25th saw us back at Font del Llop due to a high noon change from El Plantio due to hollow tinning 20 hours earlier Our thanks to Font del Llop for getting us out to play at the last moment
very warm day and not sure if we would have managed without buggies but did find the course in very good condition except for some hollow tinning taking place on some of the greens on the back 9
Results on the day for our normal Stableford Competition saw in Category 1
1st Spence Andrews with 35 points not sure how he
did it because he only flew in the night previous and had not had time to adjust from the rain of the UK to the heat we are experiencing here at the moment 2nd Paul Hurrell 33 points 3rd Roy Middleton 31
Category 2 1st Peter Kerr 34 points 2ndBrian Coombes 33 and 3rdBradley Kerr 30
Nearest the Pins Hole 8 Paul Hurrell Hole 17 Alan Darby No body managed the 12th and the longest drive on hole 18 went to vic Souter However it should be mentioned that Paul Hurrell with his new driver was within probably 15 mtrs of the waterrsquos edge but not on the fairway sorry Paul must
try harderAfter the game we returned
to El Raso Restaurant for the results and a little Tapas many thanks to MarioKaty and Staff for looking after us
Our next games are La Torre on Tuesday 14thSeptember for a 10am 1sttee time and then we have our big day at El Plantio on the 3rdOctober for a shot gun start for the par 3 course at 9am followed by an 18 hole Stableford Competition starting at 11am
For more information on our Club call David Winder on 626 774 157 or email him at
davidwindertorregolfgmailcom Our picture for the winners and some guests taken after our game at El Raso Restaurant
we would also wish to remind all that the football season with CD MONTESINOS kicks off on Sunday 16thSeptember at 1800 hours with a home game at the CDMontesinos Olympic Stadium
Cup Tournament semi-finals by Sue Ward
what a fantastic week it was for petanca on the Orihuela Costa
The weather may be hot and humid but the petanca players had to keep their cool and play their socks off (what are socks) to win a place in the finals of the Summer League Cup Tournament
If anyone wanted to know why the summer league was dubbed lsquothe friendly gamesrsquo then they only had to be at the 2 semi-finals that took place this week They were played with good humour amusing banter and willing spirits
First to play on Monday were Laguna Vista Diablos vs Peacocks1 All was level after the 4 triples leaving all to play for in the deciding doubles Nervous tension began to creep in to both sides both teams dropping points however Laguna Vista Diablos managed to scrape through with a 4 - 3 win In true petanca spirit both teams descended upon the bar afterwards A very good end to a very good evening A woollen doll was presented by Peacocks to Laguna Vista Diablos to be played for every time these 2 teams meet
wednesday saw the other nail biting thrilling semi at Via park 2 between Los Bandidos and Amapolas
These 2 teams last met only 2 weeks ago in the league and Amapolas had a comfortable 6 - 1 win would tonight be any different Oh Yes
After the closely fought triples Amapolas were 3 - 1 up then came the 3 doubles and Los bandidos won the 1st 13 - 4 and then the 2nd 13 - 3 the gap had closed so the result rested on the last doubles match
It was 2100 hrs the street lights were on darkness had fallen the coche was barely visible but still the 2 pairs played on surrounded by hordes of excited spectators and a score of 12 - 12 Both sides took the lead and then lost it Unfortunately there had to be a winner and the cookie didnrsquot crumble Los bandidosrsquos way their last ball just - only just - failing to reach its target Amapolas won 4 games to 3 well done to them
The overwhelming consenus was that the 5 games were well worthy of a grand final let alone a semi
The final will be played on Wednesday 26th September 2012 at Restaurant El Altos de Dolores where it is hoped that all summer league players will attend Good luck to both teams
Sue ward
fc torreVieJa ndash torry Go top of the leaGue
torreGolfeu at font del llop
casa manuel summer petanca leaGue
el plantio 2 Golf society
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3 - Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9 - Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith Hcap 9 score 50
Next week Tuesday 4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
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In last weekrsquos column I briefly outlined what EFT is and identified some of the areas in which EFT has proven to be highly effective enabling us to have a happier and healthier life This week I will be addressing questions with regard to how it works
How does EFT workThe common explanation of how EFT works and that which is adopted by many holistic
practitioners relies on the belief in our bodyrsquos own lsquoenergy systemrsquo derived from Chinese medicine It is thought that the energy our bodyrsquos energy known across various cultures as chi prana life force etc runs through meridians or channels throughout our body When we are unwell unable to cope with everyday problems or over-react to situations it is said that the energy is out of balance in the body EFT works to restore the balance in the meridian system in relation to a specific problem or issue
Is there a more scientific explanation of how it worksYes there is EFT uses a procedure called lsquotappingrsquo and taps on acupressure points which
in turn stimulates the mechanoreceptors in our skin These points or meridian points as they are more commonly known have a high concentration of mechanoreceptors and free nerve endings When tapping on these points a signal is generated which is then transmitted to specific locations in the brain such as the amygdala hippocampus and other structures where emotional problems are thought to lsquoresidersquo This signal then disrupts established patterns by enhancing the secretion of serotonin one of the lsquofeel-goodrsquo hormones
The Russian psychotherapist Oksana Korsunova further suggests that tapping on the meridian points combined with the mental focus on the issue being dealt with helps to balance the activity of sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems These nervous systems relate to the lsquofight or flightrsquo response so necessary to early man and the subject of much imbalance to modern man
To sum up EFT works with the bodyrsquos own energy system for which there is a scientific explanation When this energy system is blocked or out of balance our emotional life could be compared to that of a car that is in desperate need of a tune up After all our body is our vehicle for life
As with a car engine a build-up of dirt and grime can clog the engine causing all sorts of other damge Similarly the build-up of emotional disturbances we collect as humans can and often does result in physical pain EFT is a safe and effective form of treatment to restore the bodyrsquos natural balance
When did you last have your vehicle serviced
This column has been brought to you by Personal Wellness Practitioner Drew Ryder BSC Psych Hons IIHHT ThAT MAAMET an experienced
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Unclog tense stressed skin (telltale signs are a sallow look blocked pores and dryness) with natural oils herbs and mixeshellip
Add 1 drop each of lemon grapefruit and bergamot essential oils to a basin of hot water
Immerse your face cloth then wring out until it stops dripping ndash still heavy with aromatic water open it our over your palms and using a press and release action compress face and neck
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Treat dull skin to a brightening mask ndash it helps rebalance it beautifully Mash five strawberries with a tablespoon of honey and another of cream but judge tour mix carefully ndash it mustnrsquot be too runny
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Sensitive skin Use raspberries instead
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Meditate and deep breathe at the same time for double the benefits
Tense tight and grey skin can be brightened and relaxed with a post-cleansing oil massage
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De-Stress BeautifullyEvery bit of us from hair to toes mind to skin
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bull Next using the palms of your hands work from your collarbone to your chin using long strokes
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chocolaTE may ProTEcT ThE braiN from STrokEaND ThiS TimE iTrsquoS ThE milk variETyEating chocolate may reduce the long term
risk of stroke research has shown
Men who consumed moderate amounts of chocolate each week were less likely to suffer a stroke over a period of 10 years than those who ate none
The difference was small but significant Study participants who ate the most chocolate equivalent to about one third of a cup of chocolate chips reduced their stroke risk by 17 per cent A total of 37103 Swedish men aged 49 to 75 took part in the study
Their diets were assessed with food questionnaires which asked how often they ate chocolate The menrsquos progress was then followed for 10 years during which researchers recorded 1995 cases of a first stroke
Previous studies have shown that chocolate may help prevent diabetes control blood pressure and protect against heart disease Healthy antioxidant plant chemicals called flavonoids are thought to explain the health benefits
Dr Susanna Larsson from the karolinska Institute in Stockholm who led the latest research reported in the journal Neurology said lsquoThe beneficial effect of chocolate consumption on stroke may be related to the flavonoids in chocolate
lsquoFlavonoids appear to be protective against cardiovascular disease through antioxidant
anti-clotting and anti-inflammatory properties Itrsquos also possible that flavonoids in chocolate may decrease blood concentrations of bad
cholesterol and reduce blood pressure
lsquoInterestingly dark chocolate has previously been associated with heart health benefits but about 90 per cent of the chocolate intake
in Sweden including what was consumed in our study is milk chocolatersquo
The men who ate the largest quantities consumed a modest 63g of chocolate per
week This is about a third of a cup-full of chocolate chips
or just a little more than a Mars bar which weighs 58 grams
Put into context the 17 per cent risk reduction amounted
to 12 fewer strokes per 10000 participants over 10 years or 100000
ldquoperson yearsrdquo
The research was followed up by a larger analysis of data from five studies in Europe and the US that included 4260 stroke cases This showed that people eating the most chocolate were 19 per cent less likely to have a stroke than those consuming the least
For every increase in chocolate consumption of about 50 grams per week stroke risk decreased by about 14 per cent
In their paper the scientists said further studies were needed before any
recommendations could be given about chocolate consumption They added lsquoBecause chocolate is high in sugar saturated fat and calories it should be consumed in moderationrsquo
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Jack3d is said to boost energy concentration and metabolism But DMAA most commonly used as a workout aid or dietary supplement can have a physiological effect on the body by narrowing the arteries and raising the heart rate said the MHRA This has been linked to suspected adverse drug reactions worldwide ranging from shortness of breath to heart attacks
An MHRA spokesperson said lsquoJack3d is mainly bought over the internet although it is also available in sports stores specialising in work out products
lsquoIf we find a shop selling it we will send them a written reminder asking them to remove it from their shelves If they ignore this then our enforcement officers will move in and begin legal action It is the most popular sports supplement in the Uk because it is a stimulant that allows you to work out for longer But it is for people who are really into their fitness your average person who goes to the gym once or twice a week is unlikely to have ever used itrsquo
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USING A MOBILE PHONE TABLET
OR LAPTOP BEFORE GOING TO BED LEADS
TO SLEEP TROUBLES
ACCORDING TO NEW RESEARCH
Researchers at the Lighting Research Centre which is part of New yorkrsquos Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have discovered that two or more hours of exposure to backlit devices such as a smartphone or tablet suppresses melatonin
This suppression can lead to trouble sleeping at night especially in teenagers
Mariana Figueiro director of the LRCrsquos Light and Health Program who led the team on this piece of research said ldquoOur study shows that a two-hour exposure to light from self-luminous electronic displays can suppress melatonin by about 22 per cent
ldquoStimulating the human circadian system to this level may affect sleep in those using the devices prior to bedtimerdquo
Consequently she recommends dimming the brightness on backlit devices to minimize melatonin suppression But other similar pieces of research go a step further and urge people to have a total break from all devices for several hours before going to sleep
However most people I know cannot resist checking their emails social networks and news feeds throughout the evening
At the end of last year car company Volkswagen agreed to turn off email to workers with Blackberry devices in a bid to help with their employeesrsquo work-life
balance
The business agreed to only push emails to German staff 30 minutes before they are due to start work and stop them 30 minutes after they are due to finish work
While I am not sure this is practical for most companies which operate globally and around the clock or even necessary it is up to us as individuals to learn from comprehensive research and amend our behaviour accordingly
For instance how many people do you know still use an alarm clock Most people now tend to rely upon their phones iPods or tablet devices to wake them up
While it makes sense to make use of the increasing number of shiny devices we have cluttering up our bedside table this simple act of setting your mobile phone alarm each night often leads to a game being played a work email being checked or a tweet being posted simply by the device being in your hands
The return of the good old fashioned alarm clock combined with a decent amount of discipline in a bid to let ourselves actually get some proper rest before the whole digital cycle begins again is whatrsquos necessary to preserve our health in a world which never seems to switch off
The key could be to talk alot but not to gossip and criticise others A study of 250 centenarians published in the journal Aging found they tended to be optimistic and expressed emotions freely by talking openly to friends and family However they lsquosuppressed the urge to talk ill of othersrsquo said researchers from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New york
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we will eVen come to your home or business to GiVe
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car repair centrebefore
Autokolor the car repair specialist has just moved in to a specially equipped unit on the Catral Industrial estate Offering a range of services including accident and damage repairs they can carry out insurance work and give free estimates for work which you might wish to carry out Keeping your car looking good maintains your vehicles value
If you need help with your paintwork this is where Autokolor are the people to go to They have a fully approved and legal low bake spray booth for a longer lasting quality re-spray They can even carry out a full re-spray if required Flaking paint and lacquer is a common problem due to the amount of sun in the area this can also be fixed at Autokolor If your alloy wheels are looking a bit tired then even they can be brightened plus you could have a Jewelultra Diamondbrite paint protection coating which seals your paintwork giving your vehicle that showroom appearance for many years to come
If your car suffers from those annoying little dents but the paintwork is still intact Autokolorrsquos paintless dent removal process could be just the answer They also repair bumpers and other plastic parts which need attention
These days ITV is becoming more comprehensive and one of the things that John at Aotokolor has noticed is that headlamps are being picked up on The sun tends to make the headlight cover less transparent Autokolor have a treatment which solves the problem and restores the transparency saving you the expense and hassle of having to replace them
With nine years experience working in the business in Spain John has based his business on technical excellence plus has very good customer relations so much so that a huge amount of his business is gained via personal recommendations Call into the office and you will see an array of favourable comments from satisfied customers about the service they have received from Autokolor Smaller repairs can even be carried out at your own home
You can contact Autokolor on 966 077 626 which is the office number or 666 607 075 (mobile) Alternatively you can email them on autokoloreshotmailcom
The garage is situated in Catral near to the motorway Take the second turn off sighnposted to Catral from the AP7 motorway travelling from Torrevieja and drive towards the town centre At the first roundabout take the right turn and the endof that road turn right and then first left Autokolor is on the right Give them a call today for a free no obligation estimatehellipyou will not be disappointed
autokolorhelp you keep your car lookinG Good
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weird amp wonderful newsbUTTErfliES lsquomorE
ENDaNgErED ThaN TigErSrsquobUmblEbEES bEETlES aND
bUTTErfliES arE aT grEaTEr riSk of
ExTiNcTioN ThaN lioNS aND TigErS
accorDiNg To a global STUDy by ThE Zoological
SociETy of loNDoN
The biggest study of invertebrates ever conducted found that one in five is at risk of dying out this can affect humans by threatening crops and food supplies
Prof Jonathan Baillie the director of conservation at the Zoological Society said insects slugs and snails may not be as glamorous as lions or dolphins but are just as important to providing the food we eat and the countryside we love
ldquoThese critters form the basis of many of the essential benefits that nature provides earthworms recycle waste nutrients coral reefs support a myriad of life forms and bees help pollinate cropsrdquo he said ldquoIf they disappear humans could soon followrdquo
In Britain critically endangered invertebrates include species of bumblebee that keep the countryside full of flowers and freshwater pearl mussels that filter the water in
our rivers The society blamed pollution loss of habitat and climate change for killing off invertebrates and urged the public to take action by demanding that food is farmed in a more sustainable way and growing insect-friendly plants in their garden
Previous international studies have focused on groups of animals such as mammals and birds As invertebrates make up 97 per cent of species the International Union for the Conservation of Nature the UN body in charge of ensuring that animals do not become extinct asked the society to lead a new study More than 12000 species from giant squid to midges were studied around the world There are 15 million known invertebrates although eight million species are thought to exist even if not yet discovered
Prof Baillie said scientists were shocked by the results
ldquoWe knew that roughly one fifth of vertebrates and plants were
threatened with extinction but it was not clear if this
was representative of the small spineless creatures that make up the majority of life on the planetrdquo he said ldquoThe initial findings in this report indicate that 20 per cent of all species may be
threatenedrdquoThe most threatened
group are freshwater invertebrates because of
the invasive signal crayfish from America Dams and pollution from
nitrates used in fertilisers on fields have also played a part
Marine species including foods such as shrimp squid and crab are most at risk of ocean acidification which threatens shell-building molluscs and coral
Insects on land are being driven out by human development such as cities and pollution caused by cars and factories All species are in danger from further habitat loss caused by climate change
Prof Baillie said that invertebrates help store carbon at the bottom of the ocean filter water decompose waste pollinate important crops and are an essential part of the food ldquowebrdquo ultimately feeding hundreds of millions of people
Even pests have a place in the ecosystem he said ldquoWe ignore the loss of invertebrates at our peril as they provide many of the ecosystem services from which humans benefitrdquo
16 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
raJoy defends Vat
increase The President of the Government Mariano Rajoy met
at Moncloa Palace with the President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy to analyse the situation of the European Union and the Eurozone as well as the measures that the Spanish Government has implemented to reduce the public deficit and meet the commitments made by the country to its European partners
During the joint press conference offered by the two leaders after their meeting on Tuesday Mariano Rajoy stressed that the Government will continue making reforms to reduce the deficit and will continue restructuring the financial system ldquoThe challenge is to generate economic activity to grow to create jobs and from then on things will get better That is the main priority of the Government during this term of office It is difficult but it can be donerdquo he said
As regards the financial reform he announced that the capital needs of Spanish banks will be less than the maximum amount of 100 billion euros of aid that its European partners are prepared to loan to Spain He also explained that the increase in public debt is only temporary
Mariano Rajoy reiterated to Herman Van Rompuy the need to involve Member States and European institutions to ensure the stability of the markets and of the Euro as well as to set a clear course for the European Union to follow in order to meet future challenges In his opinion ldquothis course inevitably involves greater integration of European economies and achieving an economic and monetary unionrdquo
In this respect the President of the Government recalled that Spain has already presented a proposal on a banking union and fiscal union ldquoIt is very important for us to have a banking union by December a sole supervisory body and a deposit guarantee fund It is very important for us to be able to proceed to the direct recapitalisation of the banks by European institutions It is also very important that we resolve the problems of the Eurozone as quickly as possible particularly those that affect doubts surrounding
the Eurordquo he said
Rajoy brought up the statements made by the President of the European Central Bank (ECB) Mario Draghi and those made by other international bodies that consider it unacceptable for there to be differentials between the risk premiums in Europe that do not correspond to the basics of the economy
ldquoThe risk premium remains very high but I believe that very significant steps have been taken to enhancing the irreversibility of the Euro and I believe that at this time European leaders in all countries are telling all those who want to listen that the Euro is a serious currency an irreversible currency and that there is no going back on the European integration processrdquo he said
On another note according to La Moncloa Rajoy denied that Spain is negotiating the conditions for a bailout with Europe ldquothe Government has not made any request to this effectrdquo
The President of the Government and the President of the European Council also tackled the situation of Greece Mariano Rajoy considers that if Greece or any other country pulls out of the Eurozone this would be a collective disaster ldquoit would not only be a Greek problem but rather a collective disaster for Europe as a whole one which we should in no way allow to happenrdquo
Mariano Rajoy stressed that central government will not ignore the problems of the autonomous regions and will help Catalonia which has requested access to the Autonomous Region Liquidity Fund
ldquoWe will help Catalonia in the same way as we help the rest of the autonomous regions What is important starting with central government and continuing with the autonomous regions and local councils is to meet our commitments to public deficit and public debtrdquo he pointed out
ARTICLE COURTESy OF WWWkyEROCOM
Q I have received a letter from the tax office demanding I pay non resident income tax and that I must pay up for the last four years I have never made any income from my property What is this all about
A Our government needs to collect to correct its deficit If you are a NON RESIDENT of Spain and own a property you MUST FILE a non-resident income tax return even if you do not rent out your property Do not confuse with rates (IBI) which is generally paid by direct debit
Towards the end of 2011 the Spanish tax authorities decided to clamp down on non-resident property owners who have not been paying this non-resident income tax They have created a special task force dedicated to pursue non -residents not paying this tax
Every year normally using s fiscal representative you should be filing a non-resident hypothetical income tax return (shortly wealth tax also) If you are not paying this tax it is necessary that you take control of the situation by contacting the tax authorities your solicitor or your tax advisor
If you have doubts regarding if you are already paying this tax it is probably because you are not as it requires the presentation of a tax form etc
The good news is that1 The tax is not generally a very high amount 2 If you have not been paying by law they cannot demand payment for more than four years
back taxes Our advice Start paying the tax because if you do not they will be contacting you with the
risk of you not actually being hear to receive their letter etc
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ldquono GoinG back on the euro or european inteGrationrdquo says raJoy
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy says the countryrsquos new wave of austerity measures are necessary to maintain the state welfare system Rajoy made the remarks to an audience gathered for a party speech in the north-west a u t o n o m o u s community of Galicia He said the governmentrsquos value-added tax hike was a painful but necessary measure
Mariano Rajoy Spanish Prime Minister said ldquoToday a painful measure was enforced The VAT hike I am aware this is a sacrifice that arrives at a very difficult moment for many Spaniards But I will tell you one thing We adopted this measure because it was essential It was the only one we could take to maintain public services whilst state revenues fallrdquo
The decision to increase the countryrsquos VAT rate is part of a raft of austerity measures designed to remove 65 billion Euros from the public deficit by 2014 The hike leaves small businesses worrying about their future and cash-strapped consumers counting their pennies Everyday living costs like heating phone bills and clothes are all made more expensive Some larger companies say they will not pass the higher cost on to their customers That has smaller businesses concerned that they will not be able to compete as they are unable to squeeze margins in the same way as the big firms SOURCE CCTVCOM
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Office in Bolnuevo (near Farmacia) next to Cafe Colonia
Have you ever stood on a railway bridge and seen the how the rails disappearing into the distance seem to meet on the horizon
This is called lsquogeometric perspectiversquo and it was Euclid that came up with the geometric interpretation that parallel lines meet at infinity - or the horizon
Letrsquos imagine we are on a straight street of parallel terrace houses the lines through their roofs windows fences pavement etc will all meet on a point on the horizon
So we first draw a horizon line across the paper - this will be eye-level and therefore if we are standing will be about 5rsquo 3rdquo above the ground perhaps and everything that is above eye-level will be above this line
In the attached sketch I have drawn a narrow imaginary street and even people in it to show that assuming they are roughly the same height as me our eyes are all at the same lsquoeyersquo level - the horizon
The point where all the lines meet is called the lsquovanishing pointrsquo and when we come to drawing outdoors we will find there are many vanishing points - all generally meeting on the horizon of course - because roads donrsquot tend to go in straight lines and we may be seeing 2 roads anyway
Here is a photo taken in Venicersquos Saint Markrsquos square that shows it well despite the building not being perfectly straight and the slight lsquobarrelrsquo effect of the camera lens
And then there is lsquoaerial perspectiversquo - a phrase first coined by Leonardo da Vinci who examined how objects became bluer and hazier with distance saying ldquoThus if one is to be five times as distant make it five times bluerrdquo
This photo in the mountains above Alicante clearly demonstrates this which is due to the water vapour in the air and the way it refracts light
Foreshortening is a continuation of perspective and is a term used when something coming towards us looks shorter than it actually is
As I said last week the thigh bone is the longest bone in the human body
but if we are drawing someone with their knee towards us the thigh becomes wider than its length and in this sketch of mine with model Vita it almost disappears completely
This leads us on to drawing the human form but first we will go on location to draw amp observe the effects of perspective first hand and the next studio lesson will be on portraiture
Martin the artistrsquos 6 week observational art course will run on Mondays starting on October 1st from 10am to 1pm in his studio in Rojales and costs 30euro with materials provided
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business focuscreatinG a business bank is the bold moVe needed for Growth
AS THE DENIZENS OF WHITEHALL AND
WESTMINSTER CONTINUE TO PUZZLE OVER BRITAINrsquoS
ROCky GROWTH TRAJECTORy THEy WOULD DO WELL TO
LISTEN TO THE RISING CHORUS COMING FROM BUSINESSES
ACROSS THE LANDThat message is clear
businesses are optimistic growing exports and creating jobs but need bolder action from the heart of government to sustain that growth over time Put simply companies want nothing less than a new-model economy for Britain with a business-friendly environment and strong financing options for growth and expansion
So if our political class truly wants to be bold on growth it should announce this autumn that it is creating a British Business Bank Together with a major programme of infrastructure investment a business bank would be the cornerstone of an economy that is more sustainable more dynamic and more competitive than the Britain of today
The case for a business bank grows clearer with each passing day Although many companies say their order books are full and they need financing in order to
fulfil customersrsquo requests the overall stock of lending to small- and medium-sized firms continues to shrink Companies that are less than five-years-old often at the point of a major growth spurt are more likely to have loan applications declined Independent inquiries show there is real lsquodiscouraged demandrsquo among businesses who are keen to expand but too scared to even approach the bank for help Relationships and trust between lenders and businesses damaged at the start of the financial crisis will take years if not decades to repair
The situation bears all the classic hallmarks of a market failure If therersquos one thing that politicians and economists of both the Left and the Right agree on itrsquos that governments can and should intervene where market failures exist And thatrsquos precisely where we stand in Britain when it comes to business finance an abject long-standing and worsening market failure
This is not entirely the fault of high-street banks - they are being squeezed by ever-tighter regulatory structures and higher capital requirements so theyrsquore
taking fewer risks and sticking to the clients they know If I were sat on the board of a major Uk bank Irsquod probably act in precisely the same way as Irsquod be protecting the interests of shareholders and the bank itself
The trouble is in a world where politicians and banks look after themselves therersquos no one championing the interests of the new dynamic and fast-growing companies that will create the jobs technologies and wealth of the future Thatrsquos where a business bank comes in
A British Business Bank would act as a first port of call for businesses seeking finance Working closely with high-street banks alternative lenders sources of equity finance and others it would ensure that most businesses actually get the working capital they need It would only lend directly to young andor high-growth companies unable to obtain finance through the commercial banking system
Some might argue that the government already has a number of plans including the Funding for Lending scheme to boost business access to finance yet this scheme like those that preceded it has a fatal flaw its dependence on
the infrastructure of existing banks An increasingly risk-averse and balance sheet focussed commercial banking culture is unlikely to provide the seed-corn funding for tomorrowrsquos growth businesses even if it will lend cash to long-standing business customers By contrast a business bank would be able to start afresh with a can-do attitude a stronger appetite for risk and the patient debt capital that many companies need to become the next global champion
Despite the best intentions of politicians to do the right thing in the interest of the country they are going to be frustrated by vested interests reflected in Whitehall Already I can hear the chorus of Treasury civil servants claiming that a business bank would be too difficult to set up too risky to operate and anti-competitive They are wrong on all counts Itrsquos time for businesspeople and our politicians to stand up to the prophets of deadweight displacement and dissuasion and set the record straight Setting up a new bank will take time and dedication but it can and has been done before in many countries across the
globe Commercial lenders would get lsquofirst refusalrsquo of business loan requests meaning that the business bank steps in only to support dynamic growth companies that otherwise wouldnrsquot get funding at all Whatrsquos more a business bank would offer loans priced appropriately to risk not simply give away cheap money to fuel another unsustainable credit bubble
When you look across the globe you find many successful countries where a business bank and a strong commitment to free enterprise and capitalism go hand-in-hand If a business bank is good enough for the USA South korea and our neighbours in Germany why not here in the Uk One can only surmise that a lack of will and imagination rather than a lack of capability is holding
Britain back from creating a business bank of its own
One of the difficulties Uk politicians face is that they are so hung up on the short-term they fail to consider their legacy to the country But voters are not stupid The British electorate rewards actions they can see are in the long-term interests of the nation which ultimately are their interests A British Business Bank wouldnrsquot be up and running tomorrow - but its impact on building confidence now and on our success as a nation over the coming decades would be incalculable and thatrsquos a legacy worth fighting for
Article written by John Longworth is Director General
of the British Chambers of Commerce courtesy of the
Telegraphcouk
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Manufacturing output across the 17-country eurozone shrank again in August according to a widely-watched survey The MarkitCIPS Purchasing Managersrsquo Index (PMI) showed the regionrsquos manufacturing sector contracted despite factories cutting prices Markitrsquos final PMI was 451 above Julyrsquos three-year low of 440 However it was the 13th month in a row that the figure was below the 50 mark indicating continued contraction
The latest figures from China showed its manufacturing activity fell too to a nine-month low in August adding to fears that its economy is slowing faster than estimated Chinarsquos PMI fell to 492 the lowest
reading since November 2011
Meanwhile in the UK the downturn in manufacturing unexpectedly eased last month as domestic orders boosted output with its PMI rising to a four-month high of 495 in August from a downwardly revised 452 in July
PMI is a key gauge of manufacturing activity and a reading below 50 shows contraction
The new chief executive of the British Bankersrsquo Association (BBA) has pledged to restore trust in UK banking Speaking on his first day in the job Anthony Browne told press sources ldquoI want to restore banking as a normal sector of the economy playing its part in economic growthrdquo
Mr Browne said the BBA the leading trade body for the bank sector would work to regain public trustrdquoIt (banking) is in a pretty low place Hopefully it canrsquot get lowerrdquo he said
Mr Browne said the BBA which was in charge of collating the data used to set Libor - a key bank lending rate which became discredited after revelations of manipulation by banks - would do everything it could to fix the issue
The head of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has called on the European Central Bank to take action on the eurozone crisis
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Abu Dhabirsquos Etihad Airways has doubled its stake in Virgin Australia amid a push to increase its global presence The airline said it had bought 221 million shares in the open market to take its stake in the Australian carrier to 10
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The Commissionrsquos plans to give the ECB the power to oversee all banks is intended as a first step towards a full European banking union The EU executive body is due to publish its detailed proposals on banking supervision on September 12
ldquoThe ECB has itself said it does not have the potential to supervise the European Unionrsquos 6000 banks in the foreseeable futurerdquo Schaeuble told German radio expressing scepticism about the timeframe envisaged in the Commission proposals
ldquoI have doubts that this (banking supervision) can come so fastrdquo he said adding that a distinction should be drawn between smaller banks and systemically relevant institutions
ldquoWith the bigger systemically relevant banks there is a chance that direct supervision by the ECB could be realised in a foreseeable period of timerdquo Schaeuble said
EU Commissioner Michel Barnierrsquos plan would rob national supervisors of much of their authority leaving them with routine tasks such as consumer protection But euro zone countries must approve the proposal before it becomes law
Schaeuble said euro zone finance ministers might consider the Commission proposals on September 15
Despite the presence of some 6000 banks in the European Union the vast majority are small and relatively insignificant and more than 90 percent of all assets are held by only around 200 institutions analysts say
Schaeuble did not make clear which institutions he would consider to be lsquosystemically importantrsquo The 200 would include the larger German state-owned Landesbanks and Spanish lsquocajasrsquo where many of the European banking sectorrsquos woes originate
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asia (7)4 Made easier to bear (5)5 Limelight (9)6 Husbands and wives (7)7 Strange or rare objects (7)8 Mislead (9)13 Fortunately (9)14 added into a group (9)17 Putting money into your account (7)18 issues an injunction (7)20 A fire-breathing monster of Greek
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The Show Group Torrevieja has lost their home of twenty years and is now searching for a new rehearsal venue It is with great sadness that the Show Group has had to say farewell to the homely comfort of Los Arcos where they have rehearsed and performed throughout their long history
The Show Group Torrevieja is one of the oldest theatre groups in Torrevieja and during their twenty year history they have been entertaining residents and tourists with their energy packed shows During their long existence The Show Group have performed well loved musicals pantomimes original musical comedies murder mysteries and several variety shows and have also raised well over 50000 Euro for local charities
The Show Group are proud of their fund raising record and the money they have been able to give to a wide range of local charities The group members nominate different charities to support every year and then work hard to produce live shows
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The group want to find a new venue in Torrevieja that they can make their new home They need a venue for their twice weekly rehearsals and maybe even for their performances so that they can continue enchanting and entertaining audiences for the forthcoming years
If anyone has space and facilities to help the group be re-homed for their rehearsals could you contact Jan on 96 618 9741 or 647 579 068 or Sandy on 96 671 3614
the show Group torreVieJa are homeless
The Office for the Urbanisations led by Councillor Jeff Wiszniewski (PIPN ndash Partido Independiente por las Nacionalidades) and his team are pleased to send you our fourth information update giving you information on events and activities happening throughout San Fulgencio and the Urbanisations
We hope you find it informative and encourage you to visit us in the Office on Calle Madrid Urb Marina or ring us on 966 443 002 if you have any further enquiries
coNvErSaTioN claSSESEnglish Spanish Conversation Classes
will be starting up again in the Social Centre of Urb Marina on Monday the 3rd of September at 6pm
Concejalia de Urbanizaciones working with Help Vega Baja
The Association Help Vega Baja is a charity providing help to the English speaking population of the Southern Costa Blanca They help people of all ages and with all types of problems and provide assistance all year round to anyone in their time of need including a
24 hour emergency line
As well as giving comprehensive information they also host a number of support groups provide a team of hospital visitors hire out Orthopaedic Equipment have registers of drivers translators carers and so much more
On Monday the 3rd of September between 2pm and 4pm the Concejalia de Urbanizaciones headed by Councillor Jeff Wiszniewski has organised an Open Day in the Social Centre on Urbanisation Marina San Fulgencio
Please try and make time to come along and see the wonderful work that Help Vega Baja do and the services that they provide
SPaNiSh claSSES for ExTraNjEroSBetween now and the 16th of
September you can register for Spanish classes for foreigners which will take place in the Social Centre
you can register here at the Office for the Urbanisations in Calle Madrid
There will be a meeting on the 17th of September at 6pm in the Social Centre
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hiGh-flaVour barbecue mealssticky manGo spare ribs
a fabulously fruity sticky ribs barbecue recipeinGredients
1frac12 kg pork spare ribs
1 x 1ltr carton apple juice
200g mango chutney
1 small red onion roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves
1 red chilli roughly chopped
Juice of 1 lime
methodPlace the ribs in a saucepan pour in the
apple juice and add water to cover the meat Bring to the boil and simmer for 40 mins drain off the liquid and transfer the ribs to a roasting tin
Preheat the oven to 200degC (400degF gas 6) and prepare the barbecue In a food processor whizz the mango chutney together with the onion garlic chilli and lime juice to make the basting sauce
Drizzle two thirds of the sauce over the ribs and roast in the oven for 15 mins Brush the remaining sauce onto the ribs and finish cooking on the barbecue (or under a grill) for 10-15 mins until sticky and slightly caramelised
Serve with salad coleslaw and baked potatoes
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methodMix the diced chilli with the
coconut cream sugar lime juice and rum (if using) Slash through the skin of the chicken breasts and place in a non-metallic dish
Pour the coconut marinade all over cover and marinate for at least 1 hr overnight if possible
Preheat the barbecue Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook over a medium heat for 20-25 mins turning regularly to cook evenly the chicken is cooked when the juices run clear after the thickest part is pierced
Meanwhile rub 1 tbsp sunflower oil onto the corn on the cobs and barbecue or grill for 15 mins turning until lightly charred and tender Serve with barbecued corn plus vegetable rice and a coriander garnish
surf and turf kebabs with Garlic butterthis tasty marinated kebab recipe will satisfy both meat and fish craVinGs
allow time for marinatinGinGredients400g steak (such as ribeye) cubed
6 tbsp sundried tomato peri-peri marinade
150g raw tiger prawns peeled
4 cherry tomatoes
40g softened butter
2 garlic cloves crushed
3 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley and chives)
methodPreheat the barbecue toss the steak with 4 tbsp marinade in
one bowl and the prawns with 2 tbsp marinade in another Set aside for 30 mins
thread the steak and prawns alternately onto 4 skewers (pre-soaked if theyrsquore bamboo) and finish each one with a cherry tomato
Mash the butter with the garlic and herbs Place in a pan on the side of the grill to melt Cook the kebabs over a high heat for 3-4 mins each side until the prawns are pink and cooked through and the steak is done to your liking
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Open Mon - Sat 8am - 24pmSun 10am - 17pm Spanish Tel 950 430 145 English Tel 647 730 103wwwmesondeirenecom
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MENU dEL diA OPEN EvERY MONdAY4 COUrSES WiTH WiNE amp COFFEE Monday-Saturday inclusive Lunch 1pm - 4pm
MENU dEL NOChE4 COUrSES WiTH WiNE amp COFFEE Everyday 7pm - 11pm
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Irene
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they are a Christmas favourite in most households but families might find their traditional tin of Quality Street going empty a tad quicker this year tins of the chocolates have been shrunk just before the Christmas period when sales of the sweets are at their highest
Food giant nestle who produce the sweets have been criticised for failing to reduce the price of the chocolates prompting campaigners to describe the move as a hidden price rise the purple tins have been reduced in size by 18 per cent - from 1kg to 820g
a report in trade magazine the Grocer said lsquothe Christmas shrink ray has struck again and this year it is nestle pulling the trigger lsquothe tins are being sold by tesco for pound5 the same price as last yearrsquos larger tins though nestle claimed the recommended selling price was lowerrsquo
the move is part of a trend amongst confectionary manufacturers to reduce product sizes in order counter rising production costs
other Christmas favourite Cadburyrsquos Roses were
reduced from 975g to 850g by manufacturer kraft last year while the american company also cut heroes from 950g to 800g
Some of Britainrsquos most popular confectionary items have been affected by size reductions including smaller chocolate bars such as Mars and Dairy Milk Packets of Bassettrsquos liquorice allsorts have been reduced from 215g to 190g while bags of Bassettrsquos Jelly Babies Maynards wine Gums and haribo have also been reduced in weight
Consumer watchdog which accused confectionary companies of lsquotreating customers like idiotsrsquo
a spokesman for nestle said lsquothe recommended retail price of our standard tin has reduced proportionally greater than the reduction of the weight ensuring consumers are getting more for their money the price shopkeepers sell Quality Street at is at their sole discretion the tin size weight is now in line with similar products in the market who reduced weight in previous yearsrsquo
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LiTE BiTE MENUSERvEd 12PM-9PM
allpremierleaGue
footballliVe
ladies friendly
dartswed 8pm
all welcome
allpara-
olympic Games shown
take-awayfood
aVailableuntil 8pm
SaXON REaL aLE ON TaP - ONLy 240euro PER PINTblackthorn cider amp tinto Verano on tap
ESTRELLa ONLy 2euro PER PINTOpen Every Day 12pm - Late
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BOOk ThE vENUE FOr yOUr PriVaTE ParTiES WEDDiNgS aND birTHDayS ETC
hellipa recent recipe feature in Sol Times required lsquopreserved lemonrsquo however we have failed to find a source to supply this wonderful ingredient locally So herersquos the recipe so that you can make your ownMany Moroccan and Middle Eastern recipes
call for preserved lemons ndash basically lemons that have been pickled in salt and their own
juices itrsquos quite easy to do though takes at least three weeks before the lemons are ready to use
Get preservinghelliptheyrsquoll last for up to a year without refrigeration too
MAkES ONE LARGE JARINGREDIENTS
250g coarse sea salt12 lemons unwaxed 6 juiced 6 quartered but still joined at the bottom8 black peppercorns
3 star anise3 bay leaves
METHODPack a little salt into each lemon and squash back into shape Wedge them into a large sterilised jar layering with salt bay leaves peppercorns and star anise as
you goTo sterilise wash in hot soapy water rinse and put in the oven
at 140Cfan 120Cgas 1 for 15 minutes
Pour over the lemon juice (if therersquos not enough liquid to fill top with water) then
sealGive the jar a turn every few days to
redistribute the salt and leave for 4-6 weeks
Preserved Lemons
itrsquos Quality not QuantityQuality street accused of short changing us with fewer chocolates
CREME DE LA CREMEThe nationrsquos number one premium ice cream brand
Carte DrsquoOr has taken inspiration from traditional
French cuisine and the culinary expertise of great
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creams Carte DrsquoOr Signature Using only the finest
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luxury to ice cream with delicious new flavours from
Cregraveme Brucirclee to Tarte aux Pommes making them the
perfect indulgent dessert
6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5
Burger amp Pasta Menu PLUS Kids Menuopen monday - Friday 8am til late saturday amp sunday 9am til late
Cafeacute Bar
LA ALFOQUIA ZURGENA
ice cream parlour now open
this friday - disco amp karaokenow
showinG horse
racinG daily
music dancinG amp karaoke
SatUrdaynightS
the BeStPizzas in town
eat in or take away
30 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
SchOOl (CURRICULUM - USED) bOOkS Plus material is
Urgently NEEDEDbull PENS BLUE BLACK amp RED bull PENCILS NORMAL amp COLOURING bull FELT-TIP PENS bull SCISSORS bull RULERSbull SELLOTAPEbull RUBBERSbull GLUE STICKS (Pritt-Stick)bull A4 LOOSE PAPER ie Photocopier Paperbull A4 NOTEPADS SQUARED (UK are RuledLined)bull CASH DONATIONS also gratefully received
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calle los arcos 7 03170ciudad Quesada
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costa blancachristine 902 750 190 (ext 330)
andy 693 803 409 or mark 693 775 347
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wwwsoltimescom 31SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012
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Private or trade LETTErS TO EDiTOr FOr birTHDayS Or aNNOUNCEMENTS
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(puerto de Mazarron) (Camposol A)
euro350
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Full menu also available
mon - sat 10 - 3
includes bread amp butter
or toast
Full english breakfast
Camposol sector atel 699 518 535
sunday lunChesFrom 1245pm onwards
2 menus 450euro or 650euroBooKinG adVisaBle
entertainment quiz monday From 9pm
General KnowledGe quiz tues amp thurs From 9pm
mon From 9pm
thursday marKet day speCial Sausage or Bacon Sandwich or a Beefburger only 2euro each
KaraoKeFriday 7
septemBer
with Bernie maC
lsquoparty party peoplersquo
PALS EvENTS 201222th - 30th September
SpONSOred bike ride from lsquoCamposol to Madrid amp Backrsquo Party for the riders and
everyone else at TJrsquos Camposol B - Sunday 30th September6th OctOber
caFe cONcert 2012The 6th and largest live music show on the Costa Calida from
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aNNual beach bbQ at bOlNuevO All food and drink included still only 13euro Tickets essential
Bring your own chairs and table16th NOvember
cOach tO Garrucha market Lunch at Bedar and a visit to Iceland on the way home
25euro incl lunchSuNday 9th december
palS aNNual chriStmaS diNNer daNce at the Costa Hotel in Mazarron - Music by John Lindo Trio and
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3 NiGhtS Full bOard iN hOtel heliOS beNidOrm
Coach included 125euro Great value29th april
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ThE Ex-SERviCEMENrsquoS ASSOCiATiON OF MAZARRON diSTRiCT(ESAMD) are meeting on 19th September at the Vista Bar Camposol A 730PM - The function is open to all members of ESAMD and invited guestsFor more information please contact the Social Secretary on 968 437 074 or 618 591 298 Any Ex Service personnel wishing to join should contact the Membership Secretary on 629 818 611
BOOk SigNiNgS WiTh
qUENTiN COPEGo along to the venues below to grab your copy
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el alamillo plaza ~ pto de mazarrondetails amp reservations 968 595 864
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saturday 8th septbarrington
new sunday menu
summer selection
in loVinG memoryBRiAN
SNELgROvEPassed away19th August
After a Long illnessLove Always
Margaret
gEORgiAhAPPY 12Th BiRThdAY
From Mum Matt Abbie harry Freddie Nana grandad Uncle Paul Auntie Zoey and
Alfie x x
iSABELLEhAPPY 25Th BiRThdAY
from Mum dad and Sophie
xxxx
JAMEShAPPY 40Th
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friends in SpainPARTY ON
32 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
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See our main advert on the news pages
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electricians
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existing business ready for immediate takeoverplease contacttel 966 781 307
Mantildeanas
simply doors espana(Quesada)
uK manufactured made to measure composite amp pvc
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over 40 styles to choose from with colour options on composite doors
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TEL 966 718 738SEE OUr MaiN aD ON PagE 14
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home care services
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all locKS To WorK oF 1 KeY eXTra SecUriTY WinDoWS amp DoorS
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locksmith
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bull Vertical Blinds bull Window Blindsbull New Coversbull Repairs
At least 150 Colours To Choose From
from la Marina to San Javier
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Pa CabLES various cables for speakers mic14 jack to jack etc35euro Tel966 184 813D E S K T O P PCWindows xP15 gig processor1 gig ddr memory80 gig HDdvd rom100euro Tel 966 184 813rENaULT CLiO RHD on Irish plate central locking 3 door hatch Good runner 250euroTel966 184 813STaiNLESS STEEL inset sink with Roco mixer tap 780 x 430 Right hand drainer Good condition Camposol area Tel676028725SiNgEr SEWiNg MaCHiNE Antique in Oak Cabinet 80 years old 300euro Tel 679 767 854 OVEr 40 composite and PVC doors fully installed from only euro595 Tel Simply Doors on 966 718 738 or call at
a1 Groupcomplete Garden maintenance
amp property servicesWe cover mazarron amp
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our showroom at Calle Azul Ciudad quesada see our main ad on page 144000 ViNyL Records 60rsquos 70rsquos and 80rsquos 50 cents each Tel 679 767 854SiNgLE Aluminium ladder 25 mtrs 20euro Tel 679 767 854PHiLiPS PHONE fax copier answer machine with manual 25euro Tel 679 767 854
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builder handyman
handy manNeed a job done give me a call
good rates CALL MARk
MOB 691 920 288hOME 966 184 813
enGlish personal trainer
CV WEigHTS COrE MUSCLE TraiNiNg
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or 0044 7716 358 138
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personal trainer
call soltimesclassiFied902 750 190
ext 330
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removals cont
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of the UK amp back every 2 weeks
based near Murcia Airport Tel 610 846 260 0044
7519 186 355 or email vanman
hotmailcouk
VaNTaSTiC 35 tonne removals or any handyman amp van service Also Spain-UK tel 693 251 562 e mail davendoncaolcom
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BARgAiN BARgAiNONlY euro160000 ONO
This is a unique Spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath Open plan living areas
kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop
courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool Mountain views Possible bamp b
for sale massiVe detatched cortiJo with 50m2 workshop
20mins from moJacar
build 256 msup2 Terrace 100msup2 Plot 1200 msup2TELEPHONE 649 186 107
email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom
linen mills express
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PROFESSiONALamp ExPERiENCEd
MAN amp LARgE vAN FOR hiRE
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Playa FlamencaMob 616820232 0044 7976367559
tony-fosterlivecouk
property For sale
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0034 634 360 846
property For sale cont
3 bedrooms 1 with balcony 2 bathrooms Fully Equipped Kitchen Large Living amp Dining room Wonderful Sun Terrace Solarium Satellite TV Furnished Communal
Pool 104 M2 build 110 M2 Plot euro105000
QUaD TOWNHOUSEDONtildea PEPa
aTTaCHED TOWNHOUSE DONtildea PEPa
3 bedrooms 1 with balcony 2 bathrooms Fully Equipped Kitchen Large Living amp Dining room W Double glazed Terraces Wonderful Sun Terrace Solarium Satellite TV
Furnished Communal Pool 104 M2 build 110 M2 Plot euro129000
TOWNHOUSETOrrEMENDO
2 bedrooms amp Family bathroom built on 3 Levels Spacious LivingDining room american Style Kitchen Solarium amp Terrace gated Complex Stunning Views of
the Lake great Value euro59000
228 m2 detached villa constructed on an 800 m2 plot 4 large double bedrooms one large family bathroom
and one en suite large living dinning room fully fitted separate kitchen and a utility room with toilet and basinLow maintenance front garden 8 x 4 m2 swimming pool and bbQ area There is a long drive with ample parking
and also a shaded area that covers two cars recently reduced to 360000 euros no offers considered
DETaCHED ViLLaCiUDaD QUESaDa
TEL 693 806 409
RENTAL PROPERTiES URgENTLY REqUiREd
in Cabo RoigVillamartin Orihuela Costa amp Costa Calida
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ContactCASASOL REAL ESTATE TEL 965 325 601
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34 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
wanted cars for cashbest prices paidspanish enGlish
anythinG consideredtelephone
tim on 662 211 993CASH CASH
CASHSame day collection
From 1euroto 10000euro
Call Phil 607 848 332
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caravans trailersabsolutley anything
CARS4
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Cars vans bikes Damaged or Scrap
Reliable Cars bought for Cash bangers4cashyahoocouk
603 100 692
ldquoREADERS Of A SENSITIvE DISPOSITION MAy fIND SOME Of THE ADS IN THIS SECTION
OffENSIvErdquoALL VEHICLES
Cars Motorhomes 4x4rsquos Boats Vans Trailers Quads Classics
FOR CASH
699 805 995Telephone
WANTEDvehicles wanted
car parts
aLL VEHiCLE rEPairS servicing small bodywork repairs ITV and paperwork needs Ken Sherwood British Mechanic - Tel 679 646 859 (Costa Calida area only)
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For re-registration of cars motorbikes and motor homes
contact graham SheltonWho after re-registering over
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ken brooks 645 162 808654 907 247behind the sunday Zoco marketctra de benijofar bull san miguel de salinasfinca Garroferos bull nave 8 bull algorfa 03169email rapidrepairs2668yahoocouk
approved insurance repairers
promotion for december sun damageheadlamps
20 discount
JiG facilities
vehicles registration
ldquoRE-PLATErdquoMATE
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gB
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re-register your vehicle on to Spanish plates
490euro plus Road Tax plus co2 emission if applicable
WE PROMISE TO BEAT ANY GENUINE QUOTATION
For a full service contact
Alan 662 249 159 wwwreplatematecostablancacom
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Also buyers of COPPER BRASS ALUMINIUM LEAD
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TEL 645 094 339 950 064 763
JT METALRECYCLING
house amp Garden clearances skips suppliedWANTED
CARS VANS LORRIES TRACTORS
TRAILERS PLANT MACHINERY Spanish or English
we also take fridGes washinG
machines microwaVes all electrical
appliances
now fully operational in the reGions of murcia
USEd MOTORBikES Sell Buy amp Repair Transfer on Spanish Reg
home Service Pickup Call Marcel 644 166 347
guardamar
CaLLsoltimesCLaSSiFiED
902 750 190 ExT 330
need Quality new parts for any carfor sensible prices on all parts clutches brakes alternators service kits
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car parts
wwwcarpartsinspaincom or telephone 692 930 326
personals
Spring cleaning decluttering moving or just have too much
We are interested in your unwanted items including bric
a brac electricals and small furniture
Also light Removals
Ring bill 676 527 348or Rita 676 527 186
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satellite tv
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NEaTEr HEaTEr See our main advert on the
news pages
swimming pool saFety 610 078 940 965 708 717
Edrsquos mobile Car rEPair
SErViCE
car air conditioninG reGasinG serVice
serVicinG repairs enGine diaGnostics GaraGe serVices
mechanic
call soltimesclassiFied902 750 190
ext 330
LOOKiNg FOr a Car We have a good
selection of LHD
amp rHD vehicles
available for sale
or exchange
telephone 600 726 221 965 687 976
wwwfwreurocarscom
cars For sale
wigs
STEPTOE amp SONWe will take anything you donrsquot
want from cars to clothes electrical items working or not One manrsquos junk is another onersquos
treasure so donrsquot delay call today Tel 634 383 298
wanted
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ViewpointDear Mr Little Tiny GeckoI am so very sorry about your tail When I saw you clinging to the tiles above the
water line of the pool I knew that you being a gecko are quite at home on vertical and even upside down surfaces but swimming pools are subject to sudden tsunami-like surges especially when a human several thousand times your own size enters the pool and I was afraid that you might get washed inIt was for that reason that I suggested that
you step onto the proffered log and accept a lift on the log to a place of security from drowning I had not intended that you jump on the log run across my hand and jump into the waterAs you scampered across the surface of the
pool and back to your preferred spot on the wall you assured me that you were perfectly able to walk on water I fear you are mistaken ndash have you heard of that treacherous thing called
Surface Tension It makes water seem deceptively safe and solid to small geckos until it suddenly gives way and they plummet to the
b o t t o m never more to rise
As a great admirer of the Gecko race and their chosen diet of small insects I was extremely anxious that you should not suffer this terrible fate and for that reason I had to insist that you accept my offer of a lift on the log The terrible miscalculation that lead me to
nip your tail with the log is a mistake that will forever haunt my conscience My best effort of atonement was to catch your tail as it wriggled across the pool and put it near the pile of rocks that I believe to be your homeI fear that a tail lost once is a tail lost forever
but should you know of a good reconstructive surgeon I will be happy to bear the cost of a tail replacement operation When we eventually reached accord and I
placed you gently on the plant by the pool pump I could hardly bear the expression of reproach on your little face Believe me I felt your pain not to mention the embarrassment of only being three quarters of the gecko you once wereI hope you will accept this letter as a public
apology for my clumsiness and that you and many of your friends and family will continue to live in our garden and eat our flies for many years to come Yours with deepest apologies Josby Jos biggs
josbiggshotmailcouk
i am so Very sorry
in 2010 lance corporal Johno lee accumulated pound800 in lsquoillegal parkingrsquo fines which resulted in a visit from bailiffs to enforce collection lance corporal lee had received massive injuries whilst on patrol in afghanistan and had almost lost his life having been resuscitated twice in the rescue helicopter taking him to the field hospital
he was eventually repatriated to england where he received extensive medical treatment in an effort to save his leg but after eight operations the surgeons had no choice but to amputate
after an extended stay in hospital Johno was released and he was
determined to rebuild his shattered life and not unreasonably applied to the local authority - nottinghamshire county council - for a disabled parking permit his request was turned down on three occasions on the basis that he was young and could get better Yep thatrsquos what they said he had lost a leg but he could get better
under pressure from the barrage of adverse publicity the councilrsquos service director paul Mckay ordered a review of the case and the original decision was eventually overturned no doubt there were mutterings of lsquolessons learnedrsquo and the usual meaningless rhetoric
then last year in support of the charity pilgrim bandits Johno signed up to become the first amputee to cover a 100mile crossing of the sahara in five days the department of works and pensions got wind of it and informed him that if he succeeded then he could be stripped of his disability benefits and his mobility vehicle which he relies on every day
the justification for this according
to a dwp spokeswoman was because the disability living allowance benefits are designed for those who are unable to do things such as walking washing or dressing themselves and in view of Johno leersquos intended trek there was it seemed a certain logic to this
a certain logic that is if you ignore the extent of his injuries how he came by them in his countryrsquos service the fact that this will be one hell of an achievement if he makes it and the impact and example it will set for other disabled amputees and certain logic of course if you are a pen pushing jobs-worth moron - which seems to be part of the work description for certain officials in the civil service
Johnorsquos own reaction was more low key when he said lsquothere are people out there much worse than me irsquove survived so i will take it but so often - and i experienced this - when you actually return home you find not everyone is so supportiversquo
he was spot on thererecently prime Minister david
cameron told soldiers in afghanistan that britain lsquorespects and reveresrsquo by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom
prime Minister is not directly to blame for the karl boon fiasco i hope that he directly intervenes and makes damn sure that matters are put right in short order also heads of departments should be summoned and receive a tongue lashing from the pM but i doubt that will happen
these are not isolated cases and when such incidences occur here is what should happen -
a personal and abject apology should be delivered in person by the official responsible for such cold hearted idiocy ndash even if this means embarrassing ministers this should be done with the full power of the media present so that the person or persons responsible are named and shamed they should also receive official warnings from their employers - the british government
Just whorsquos side are they on
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channelled as it is through the valleys of the sierra alhamilla the light northerly breeze never caresses alqueria it leaves the village breathless in the searing cauldron of the alquerian valley this climatic anomaly is known locally as la sarteacuten the fryingpan several of the village boys demonstrated the suitability of the name by frying an egg on the bonnet of rodriquezrsquos white mercedes this was much to the annoyance of the mill owner and the delight of the village scamps the scallywags hastily dispersed as the ranting puffing rodriquez appeared
with temperatures in the mid-forties there was no relief from the oppressive heat Houses remained shuttered while air conditioning units whirred and rattled alqueria was too exhausted to squabble overheated dogs slept restlessly in whatever shade they could find panting tongues lolling the village was quiet calm holding its breath until evening the stillness of the day emphasised the smallest sound sending a slammed door or a dogrsquos bark resonating through the streets the brightness of the day hurt the eyes while cooking odours hung in the still air
inside the dwellings of alqueria a struggle to stay cool was being waged inside or out it was too hot to move too hot to talk even too hot to think this is just as well as the thinking process eludes most of alqueriarsquos inhabitants at the best of times the young men thought the answer lay in consuming vast quantities of cold lager the young ladies used the opportunity to wear their skimpiest outfits which caused the young men to drink even more lager the older and wiser stayed near the stone flagged ground floors inanimate and semi-conscious the affluent newcomers however splashed in their pools luxuriating in the cool chlorinated water
one group of youngsters enjoyed the air conditioning of an emergency ambulance after swimming in the riacuteo verde not only did they contract the usual foot fungus but also a strange puce tint to the skin which emitted a faint glow antonio poyato in
order to keep his precious remitroot crop irrigated diverted the Hill peoplersquos water supply all the taps ran dry and beer was drunk as an alternative
as the sun sets so alqueria begins to cool pigeons return to the rooftops and the canine population becomes animated in their evening search for food voices are heard in the streets as the village comes to life once more invigorated by their enforced inactivity the people of alqueria return to their belligerent selves with renewed determination
those who sacrifice themselves to keep us safe promising to shield wounded soldiers from welfare cuts and that they would not suffer financially as a result of welfare reforms Fine words but then fast forward to august 2012
sapper karl boon who lost a leg in a taliban rocket-propelled grenade attack in 2010 has been stripped of his pound54-a-week living allowance because lsquohe can now walk about 400 yards unaidedrsquo and according to the dwp is no longer disabled enough although karl himself has said that there are times when he is unable to even reach his own front door unfortunately he now has to wait ten months before he can apply again and it begs the question how many limbs must you lose in order to receive a disablement benefit
the welfare reforms were designed to discourage malingerers and to wheedle out cheats and fraudsters anyone with half a brain can see the difference between work shy con artists and ex-service men and women with devastating war injuries but apparently not at the dozy dwp
cameronrsquos sentiments and noble sounding assurances all seem a little hollow right now and although the
36 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
PaUSE for ThoUghTWhat a fantastic Summer of sport wersquove had with
such a spectacularly successful Olympics and now the Paralympics which promise if anything to be even more amazing I wonder how many younger and fitter than I have as a result felt inspired to start some form of training And I wonder too how many like me find themselves regretting not having worked harder at some sport when they had the opportunity For in my youth I was a fairly able half-miler but was never prepared to hurt myself nor spend more time or effort than was absolutely necessary in training - there always seemed better more frivolous things to do with my time So I and doubtless many others like me spent much of the Olympics reflecting on what might have been For unless the IOC were to include events for the lsquodecrepitsrsquo the lsquohas-beensrsquo and the lsquowell past itsrsquo no amount of training or determination could ever see me in contention for future medals
But actually it would seem that there really is a medal still available for the likes of me For in his letter to the Christians in Corinth St Paul likens the Christian life to that of an athlete preparing to compete in the games He points out that if unlike me in my youthful pretence at athletic prowess an athlete is serious in his ambition to win then he must work at his training and adhere rigorously to his diet to be in peak condition And he further explains that the prize for successful completion of the Christian marathon of life is no mere laurel crown but one that endures through eternity So here we are then all is not lost for us oldies though we do have a pretty serious regime of diet and training of prayer and lifestyle to attend to which if wersquore really serious could perhaps start in meeting the rest of the team at one of the available Churches in the area
Details of a number of English language churches are given in Sol Noticeboard for any who wish to Worship but further information about the anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
Duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the anglican chaplaincy of costa almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the
absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
FIRE THEN FLOOD - IS PESTILENcE NExTFreak weather events are becoming the norm Last Thursday
Turre and Mojacar were hammered by the tail end of a hurricane causing flooding and destruction We woke to find 23rsquos of the 3 acre property we rent under water Windows had blown in causing damage and loss and the pool had turned into a mud wrestling venue The pump house was drained of 15m of water before a new pump could be fitted to start the clean-up operation
Earlier this year the media showed storms and flooding cancelling out the British summer hurricanes are now battering the Caribbean and US The storms get stronger and more frequent affecting Europe as this is where the hurricanes come to fight their last as Michael Fish knows only too well In the east typhoons wreak havoc in Taiwan and China
Last week Spain announced that summer night time temperatures were the highest since records began Last winter was the driest ever winter in Spain with rainfall 90 lower two winters previously Spain had the wettest in 50 years The unusual is fast becoming usual
The American Meteorological Society previously denied Global Warming yet last week whilst Republicans were laughing at the subject at their annual conference the Society released a report saying that that Global Warming is happening and is man-made The maths is easy as 10 of the warmest years on record have occurred since 1997 Also global sea levels have risen 7 inches in the last 100 years
In the Arctic summer pack ice is at its lowest since records began 40 less sea is covered each summer than just 30 years ago a dangerous circle as snow and ice have an
lsquoalbedorsquo effect reflecting sunlight back into space Now sea water absorbs heat so melting more ice Factory emissions are blown over the Arctic releasing tiny specs of black soot these stick in the snow and absorb heat so melting the ice faster
Governments across the world meet at fancy conferences in glamorous destinations such as Kyoto Rio de Janeiro and Copenhagen achieving little or nothing whilst Joe and Joanne Public suffer flooding droughts and severe weather events Global Warming affects us all now and it will get worse and we must all do our bit to reduce re-use and recycle We canrsquot wait to be told what to do ndash we can change our own lifestyles as these different living and spending habits make businesses adapt to try and supply the products we are choosing
Buying bio diesel for instance is not only better for the environment but cheaper too Buying a bag for life at the supermarket and using it regularly will saves lots of plastic At the market we can weigh our fruit and vegetables and put it in one bag rather than many Buying organic lessens the need for artificial fertilizers and pesticides
Shops love to offer a plastic bag for the smallest item ndash just say no Buying local saves food miles growing food even better using the town springfuente for drinking water saves resources too Whilst waiting in the car to collect someone turn the engine off Open the car window instead of using the air con Sort out domestic refuse and recycle it
In the developed world waste and apathy are common and yet our common sense ingenuity and a love for our fellow inhabitants can help save this world for future generations
Initially when you bought your shiny new laptop desktop hellip Were you constantly being annoyed by the nag screen which told you to make system backup disks My guess would be ldquoYesrdquo Did you follow the instructions and create several CDrsquos or DVDrsquos with labels on them for ldquoJust In Caserdquo If you have said ldquoYesrdquo to the previous question Well Done Thank your for taking an interest in my column but now turn the page and read something else instead If the answer was anything else I would consider making my backup image NOW
The absolute fact is there will be at some time in our lives a catastrophic systems failure whereby the system will refuse to even start and hang there impotently How can this happen as Windows is a relatively robust Operating System (OS) The usual suspects are Viruses Malware ldquowear and tearrdquo power surges or outages
So now imagine the worst possible case scenario ndash a total systems failure Once the initial terror of losing everything has passed you remember following my advice and making a complete backup of your valuable document with weekly updates You start to feel better BUT your computer is still euro1000 of inert steel and exotic compounds
What are you going to do That is easy Spend the next week or four buying and installing a copy of your OS (euro110 to euro200) finding all the drivers for your specific machine and install them and
finally obtaining all the programs that were on it (euro0 ndash too much) Before I knew better it would take three (3) days with the OS drivers and programs to hand to completely rebuild my computer
If you had made the system image when suggested it should take you between 20 minutes and 1 hour to complete the same task at euro0 (+ cost of CDrsquos DVDrsquos) and all you have to do is change the CDrsquos DVDrsquos when asked AND it would be clean and ready to go
What will you need 1 memory stick (1Gb or larger) or CD for creating a startup disk a small stack of DVDrsquos or an External Hard Drive
You might still be lucky and have buried in the menu an option to create these system images If you have XP (I still do) but no floppy disk drive (I donrsquot) DONrsquoT use the backup options A floppy disk is needed for booting the system Try ldquoEaseUS Todo Backup Free 50 ldquo instead
A COUPLE OF TIPS
Firstly ensure your BIOS is changed to allow booting from either the cd or memory stick
Secondly the local Computer club is having an open day on Friday 5th October at ldquoBar Rumoresrdquo from 10am
Finally I am available to assist with all matters on computers and can be contacted on 689 892 745 or canducomputinghotmailcouk
For further information or advice on computing contact Trevor on canducomputinghotmailcouk
the aftermath of the storm
wwwsoltimescom 37SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012
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This week we were at Vistabella we played our normal format of individual stableford Also some pairs managed to play their round of the knockout which is being managed by Johnny Pedersen A shield is up for grabs to the winner of this tournament Conditions were good on the course as usual
Results were as follows-
Gold category
1st - Derek Briggs 34pts
2nd - Colin Pepperday 31pts
Best front nine - John Saunders 17pts
Best back nine - Graham Phillip 18pts
Nearest the pin - Steve Ashurst
Longest drive - Dave
Harwood
Silver category
1st - Dave Bishop 36pts
2nd - Barry wood 30pts
Best front nine - Phil Bowditch 13pts(cb)
Best back nine - Graham Butterworth 15pts
Nearest the pin - None
Longest drive - Dave whittington
No winners of the 2 ball money this week
Our next society game will be at Altorreal on 13th September first tee time at 1015am Please be at the course one hour before start time
New members and or guests always welcome please contact Tony on 966 785 781 or Steve on 966 637 449
La Peraleja - 290812It may be a bit hot for golf
but hey itrsquos Wednesday and what else would we be doing So off we went down to La Paraleja for the first time this year and the conditions were quite good with tees and greens being excellent The staff are extremely helpful and always friendly
Despite the heat 35 members and guests went down to Murcia to play in a Stableford all well armed with drinks of various concoctions to ward off heat exhaustion so playing under these extreme conditions the scores were very good There were three ladies playing which is unusual and one of them had a broken toe but this did not stop her from scoring 36 points well done Margaret
One tale related in the bar later was that if your tee goes behind you then it must be a good shot but there is always an exception to the rule as was demonstrated on one tee one shot did go a long way down the middle with the tee falling behind but the next tee shot went up in the air and landed only 50 metres ahead and still the tee landed behind work that out The scores on the day were
Golf Division 1st Padraig OrsquoBrien 38pts 2nd Peter Morris 36pts and 3rd Brian
Coultate 31pts
Silver Division 1st John B Henderson 32pts 2nd John Feathestone 29pts and 3rd Stan Earl 27pts
Bronze Division 1st Andy Hadgraft 39pts 2nd Margaret OrsquoBrien 36pts and 3rd Chris Nield 31pts
NTPs Hole 2 Brian Coultate hole 8 in 2 shots Peter Morris hole 13 in 3 shots Carl Peden hole 16 Chris Nield
2s club was shared between Carl Peden Stan Earl David wightman Peter Savidge and Padraig OrsquoBrien
Best Guest John Clark 40pts
The popular Free Game Draw was won by Darren Barker and the Free Draw kindly donated by The Tavern was not won so will be rolled over to the next meeting
Our next outings are to El Plantio on the 12 September and Roda on the 26th September For further information go to our website httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
Gail Coultate
Society Correspondent
Lo Crispin Golf Society
httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
The Members Golf Society Match Report for villaMartin 29th August 2012
Yet another scorching hot day greeted the 24 Members and 3 guests to the excellent track of villaMartin It is hard to understand why this course has an unsavoury reputation and it can only be assumed that those that give it the bad rap arenrsquot golfers or are living 10 years in the past The fairways are excellent and the greens were even better than excellent
The excellence of the course was obviously supported by some of the scores that came in today with 3 breaking Par one achieving Par and others just one or two points over their handicaps The MatchHandicap Secretary better known as the ldquoLaughing Assassinrdquo has had a field day with cutting of handicaps
The prizes today were once again donated by The Chuckle Brothers (John Eyre and Colin Marsden) and the Nearest to the Pins prizes were donated by Peter (I wanna be in the Gold category) Wells A very very big thank you to you all your support to the Society is tremendous
The spoils in the Silver Division today went to Mick Kennedy in 3rd place with 34 points and how nice it
was to see the lsquoold stagerrsquo himself Peter mason take 2nd spot with 36 points and the winner of the Silver was Ian ldquoSharkierdquo Parkinson with an excellent 38 points
The Gold Division 3rd place went to the Society Captain Alan Rickers with 35 points Theo Boelhouwer came in 2nd place with what normally would be the winning score of 38 points but was upstaged by his Match play partner Steve Higgins who had the best score of the day with 41 points
The Best visitor award went to J Lozano
Our next match is on 5th September 2012 at La Finca and if anyone fancies a game with us just book in on our website at wwwtmgsorg or call the Match Secretary on 966 719 604
We also will be starting our Monday games on 10th September 2012 at villaMartin Again check the website for further information and please feel free to join us
Gold Category winners L ndash R ldquoFlying Dutchmanrdquo Theo Boelhouwer Steve ldquoElvisrdquo Higgins and Captain Alan Rickers
After last weeks initial start to back to training ready for the new season it is back to the Miguel University to start training at the home ground Last week brought a bit of a shock to the system to a few of the players after the 2 month summer break not like 2 weeks in the UK if you are lucky
The training from now on is on Tuesday and Thursday at 2000 with the juniors coming back when they have started back at school Everyone is looking forward to getting back to some real rugby training and not
just the fitness side like last and getting stuck in to the rucking and mauling It will also be very interesting to see how the Spanish refs interpret the new laws as well after seeing the pros even falling foul of them at the weekend with the 5 second rule at the ruck etc
This coming weekend we will be televising all live rugby matches for the new season at the rugby bar in Rojales The Steakhouse used to be Tylers Bar Pro 12 on Friday at 2000 Cardiff Blues v Edinburgh followed by the 4 Nations at 1200
on Saturday with Australia v South Africa and Aviva Premiership on Sunday at 1530 Saints v Exeter Chiefs so come along to the only designated rugby bar in the area and join the Costa Blanca Rugby Supporters Club as well
I am back at the Moncayo Market on Saturdayrsquos with all of the rugby branded gear and clubinternational shirts etc so see you down there as well and get your playing gear before the season starts from 0900 to 1330
So if you are interested
dig out those rugby boots and come along and see for yourself what it is like New players are always welcome no matter what age or skill level you are
If you would like more information about what is going on in the club you can contact the club by phoning myself Garry on 692 767 242 and for the juniors contact Oscar on 600 871 606 (Spanish)
So come along and join in the fun at a club with a great friendly atmosphere
the members Golf society
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itV orihuela rfc traininG back to normal
38 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
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Murphyrsquos on Park Golf Society at Campoamor August 2012
For the first months meeting 16 players headed for the established course at Campoamor
Unfortunately we were charged euro25 per person more than the agreed price which we were told was due to tax reason even though the new taxes donrsquot take effect until 010912 and then we discovered that the greens were in poor condition and as a result of these events it will be some time before we return to this courseThe winners on the day were as follows Category 11st Noel Dempsey - 34 points2nd George McIntyre - 27
pointsCategory 21st Barney Hickey - 26 points2nd Billy Davidson ndash 26 pointsBest Guest - John Fogerty ndash 32 points
Nearest the Pins ndash Pearse McMurray and Mike Dolan
After the game we returned to Murphyrsquos on the Park for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Janet and Hilary
The next society meeting venue is Captains Day an Alenda on 270912 and new members and guests are welcome
Call Tony Conwell on 644312696 or better still call in the bar which is in Calle San Policarpo near Park of Nations in Torrevieja
Report by Tony Conwell
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at Las Colinas 30th August 2012
For this monthrsquos meeting a group of 33 players visited the established course at Las Colinas taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good condition but due to hollow tining we had to play the back nine holes twice BUT to make things interesting we played the second circuit from the BLACK COMPETITION TEES which made scoring difficult on the day
There were some good scores on the day with the winners as follows1st ndash Gavin Parke - 36 points2nd ndash Dave Mason - 35 points3rd ndash Mike Probert - 32 points4th ndash Ian Allison ndash 32 points5th ndash Julie Blinston ndash 31
points
Best Front 9 ndash D Bensley - 20 points
Best Back 9 ndash J Coffman - 16 points
Nearest Pins ndash M Probert (3)Gavin Parke (2) and Dave Mason
After the game we returned to the Lo Marabu which is located at Dona Pepa Quesada for a welcome meal prepared by the bar and the prize presentation
Our next official society meeting is at La Peraleja on 27th September 2012 and we also have an interim game at Bonalba on 13th September 2012
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at La Finca August 2012
For the first months meeting a small group of golfers headed for the established course at La Finca taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good conditionThe winners on the day were as follows1st Stevie Dunn ndash 39 points2nd S Floody ndash 28 points3rd George watts ndash 26 pointsNearest the Pin - GuestLongest Drive ndash George watts
Stevie watts has had his
handicap adjusted from 24 to 21 based on the above excellent performance
After the game we returned to the Hideaway bar which is based at Via Park II Playa Flamenca for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Terri and Mark
The next society meeting venue is to be held at Villamartin on 9th September 2012 and new members and guests are welcome
Alternatively call Terri Hudson on 603181436 or better still call in the bar
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
hideaway Golf society
lo marabu Golf society
murphyrsquos on park Golf society
TUESDAY 28TH AUGUSTTHE RAY BATTISTR
MEMORIAL TROPHYToday was the Second
anniversary of the Ray Battiste Memorial Trophy which was held at his favourite course ALENDA which was in immaculate condition with lovely holding greens It has to be the best course in the area at the present time we had a very good turn out and some very good scores to honour Raywinning the Trophy and First place in Category Two with a score of 37 points on count back from Geoff Wild ( hard luck Geoff ) was Malcolm woods Congratulations In third place was Mick Hithersay on Count back with 35 points
In Category One First place was taken by Rodney Smith with a score of 36 points Second was Les Yates with
35 points and Ivie Davies was 3rd with 34 points Dave Jones took the Nearest the Pin on Holes 3 amp 5 with Ron Chambers on Hole 16 John Trailor won the Longest Drive with D Jones the best Guest with 36 pointsTuesday 11th September we will be back at our home course Vistabella Tee off 0900am Be at the course for 0830am
After the game we returned to the St Jamesrsquos Gate pub for the presentation and refreshments kindly supplied by Sonia with our thanks Anyone who would like to join our small Society or would just like a game whilst on holiday give Ron a ring on 678-849-142
Photo- Malcolm woods being presented with the Trophy by Rocket Ron
st Jamesrsquos Gate Gs RODS AND REELS This week was the last
week before the new season commences and the club held an open match on a local water Although still very muddy on the water line overall the venue fished well As can be seen from the results varying methods were used and all worked pretty well
Top rods on the day1st Terry (Swing Eacutem)
Screen fishing the whip using maggot for bleak then changing to the feeder using corn with 1650 kilo s
2nd Lenny (Excultural Attachee) Bolton fishing the feeder using pellet with 1324 kilo s
3rd Bill (The Master) Reade fishing the waggler using pellet with 1134 kilo s
NOTEClub subs have to be paid
prior to the AGM on the 30092012 Failure to do so will mean the joining fee will have to be paid again
PLEASE NOTE The club has some
vacancies at present if you are interested in joining please contact Derek Swann on 966 729 293 or 603 535 771
ABBEY ANGLING RESULTSSupplied by Terry ScreenThe 2nd round of the winter
League was fished this week on the 28th August
with the water now going down it is leaving over a metre and half of soft gungy mud making access to the waters edge messy and quite difficult
with no wind on the water the fish were reluctant to feed everyone was praying
for the wind to get up and right on queue at 115pm the wind started to blow with a vengeance which prompted the fish to start to feed but the weights were not great
1st Dave (Yours Truly) Hoare with 7360kg fishing the pole using corn and the whip for bleak using maggot
2nd Alan (The Chairman) Reid with 6280kg fishing the feeder using corn
3rd Alan (The Emperor) Roscoe with 6100kg also fishing the feeder using corn
All details are available on our website wwwabbeyanglingcom or from the Match Secretary Terry Screen on 965 328 368 also anyone needing pole or rod repairs can contact me on the above number
ANGLERS TOGETHERThe objective of Anglers
Together has been reached ( which was to introduce anglers to each other ) Now that newcomers to Spain are few and far between we have decided that monthly meetings are serving no useful purpose and the friendships that have been made over the past 4 years are now firmly established
we will continue to provide information through our email address if contacted but there will be no membership renewals in May
Thanks to all past members for their support
Email anglerstogetherhotmailcom
TIGHT LINESDAvE HOARE
maGGots end
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week
Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3
- Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9
- Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen
Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart
Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith H
cap 9 score 50 Next week Tuesday
4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
el plantio 2 Golf society
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Last Sunday Torry played their first home game of the season at the vicente Garcia against near neighbours Crevillente who included in their side ex-Torry players Dani Meseguer Tremino Micro and most notably Carrasco Torry entered the game buoyed by their 3-1 victory at CD Acero in their first game of the season while Crevillente had shared the spoils in a thrilling 3-3 draw at home against Novelda
Torry were without ex-Crevillente marksman Gasch who was out through injury Torry have been trying to sign another forward to supplement their attacking options and thought they had got their man in the shape of much travelled burly striker Bauti but he had a change of mind I hope they are still looking because I think there are still plenty of strikers around looking for a club
The Torry line up was Manolo Vicente Boix Pedro Loacutepez Jorge Rafa Dani (Abel min 78) Burguillos Luis Carlos (Josemi min 68) Inarejos Ernesto and Joseacute Manuel (Manu Amores min 45)
On a warm sunny early evening the game kicked off in front of a decent crowd of around the 600 mark including quite a few holidaymakers keen for a bit of live football action Torry started like a train and in the first 20 minutes carved open Crevillente time and time again but only had a single goal on the electronic scoreboard to show for their efforts This was scored in the 16th minute by Jorge from a downward header
from a free-kick by Ernesto Leading up to this Rafa had hit the post from a curling effort inside the box from a corner and their keeper had been called into action to make a number of good saves
After 20 minutes Burguillos played Inarejos in and he lifted the ball past his man in the area who handled the ball and a penalty was awarded Up stepped Ernesto to curl his spot-kick towards the right hand corner of the net Their keeper went the right way and pulled off a brilliant save palming the ball wide for a corner After this Torry started to lose their momentum after their whirlwind start and Crevillente started to get back into the game After 41 minutes the Crevillente right-back got his marching orders for a second bookable offence after again body checking Inarejos
Just before the break Ernesto clipped the crossbar from a free-kick just outside the box Torry made one change at half-time taking off Jose Manuel who had sustained a head injury in the first-half and brought on Manu Amores After 51 minutes the numerical advantage that Torry had enjoyed was no more when Rafa was dismissed for a second bookable offence The game was now pretty even and both sides created half-chances which they didnrsquot take until after 61 minutes Ernesto beat their keeper from long range with a dipping shot to make it 2-0 to Torry After 70 minutes Crevillente pulled one back when Carrasco prodded home a loose ball from a corner from close range
to set up a nervous last 20 minutes for the Torry fans
The momentum was now with Crevillente and a guilt edged chance fell to the opposition 2 minutes later when one of their forwards headed wide from only 2 yards out After 83 minutes a Crevillente defender received a straight red for hacking down Burguillos And it was now 10 against 9 Towards the end Torry were awarded another penalty after a Manu Amores pass inside the box was deliberately hand-balled Inarejos stepped up to take it this time but his shot towards the bottom left hand corner lacked any real power and their keeper pulled off another great save
The final whistle went with Torry victorious winning another 3 points which has taken them to the top of the table and would you believe 2 points clear after only 2 games For Torry bookings were received by Inarejos Jorge vicente and Pedro
The matchball was sponsored by the Torry Army and a re-introduced matchday programme produced by the football club was on sale which provided a good pre-match read
Torry are away to Novelda next Sunday If you want to go and watch the game the Torry Army have booked a coach Pop into the Torry Army office in San Luis or ring Pat on 966 786 352 or 688 698 894 to book a seat
Darrylldinho following his adopted team in Spain get off to the perfect start
Tuesday 25th saw us back at Font del Llop due to a high noon change from El Plantio due to hollow tinning 20 hours earlier Our thanks to Font del Llop for getting us out to play at the last moment
very warm day and not sure if we would have managed without buggies but did find the course in very good condition except for some hollow tinning taking place on some of the greens on the back 9
Results on the day for our normal Stableford Competition saw in Category 1
1st Spence Andrews with 35 points not sure how he
did it because he only flew in the night previous and had not had time to adjust from the rain of the UK to the heat we are experiencing here at the moment 2nd Paul Hurrell 33 points 3rd Roy Middleton 31
Category 2 1st Peter Kerr 34 points 2ndBrian Coombes 33 and 3rdBradley Kerr 30
Nearest the Pins Hole 8 Paul Hurrell Hole 17 Alan Darby No body managed the 12th and the longest drive on hole 18 went to vic Souter However it should be mentioned that Paul Hurrell with his new driver was within probably 15 mtrs of the waterrsquos edge but not on the fairway sorry Paul must
try harderAfter the game we returned
to El Raso Restaurant for the results and a little Tapas many thanks to MarioKaty and Staff for looking after us
Our next games are La Torre on Tuesday 14thSeptember for a 10am 1sttee time and then we have our big day at El Plantio on the 3rdOctober for a shot gun start for the par 3 course at 9am followed by an 18 hole Stableford Competition starting at 11am
For more information on our Club call David Winder on 626 774 157 or email him at
davidwindertorregolfgmailcom Our picture for the winners and some guests taken after our game at El Raso Restaurant
we would also wish to remind all that the football season with CD MONTESINOS kicks off on Sunday 16thSeptember at 1800 hours with a home game at the CDMontesinos Olympic Stadium
Cup Tournament semi-finals by Sue Ward
what a fantastic week it was for petanca on the Orihuela Costa
The weather may be hot and humid but the petanca players had to keep their cool and play their socks off (what are socks) to win a place in the finals of the Summer League Cup Tournament
If anyone wanted to know why the summer league was dubbed lsquothe friendly gamesrsquo then they only had to be at the 2 semi-finals that took place this week They were played with good humour amusing banter and willing spirits
First to play on Monday were Laguna Vista Diablos vs Peacocks1 All was level after the 4 triples leaving all to play for in the deciding doubles Nervous tension began to creep in to both sides both teams dropping points however Laguna Vista Diablos managed to scrape through with a 4 - 3 win In true petanca spirit both teams descended upon the bar afterwards A very good end to a very good evening A woollen doll was presented by Peacocks to Laguna Vista Diablos to be played for every time these 2 teams meet
wednesday saw the other nail biting thrilling semi at Via park 2 between Los Bandidos and Amapolas
These 2 teams last met only 2 weeks ago in the league and Amapolas had a comfortable 6 - 1 win would tonight be any different Oh Yes
After the closely fought triples Amapolas were 3 - 1 up then came the 3 doubles and Los bandidos won the 1st 13 - 4 and then the 2nd 13 - 3 the gap had closed so the result rested on the last doubles match
It was 2100 hrs the street lights were on darkness had fallen the coche was barely visible but still the 2 pairs played on surrounded by hordes of excited spectators and a score of 12 - 12 Both sides took the lead and then lost it Unfortunately there had to be a winner and the cookie didnrsquot crumble Los bandidosrsquos way their last ball just - only just - failing to reach its target Amapolas won 4 games to 3 well done to them
The overwhelming consenus was that the 5 games were well worthy of a grand final let alone a semi
The final will be played on Wednesday 26th September 2012 at Restaurant El Altos de Dolores where it is hoped that all summer league players will attend Good luck to both teams
Sue ward
fc torreVieJa ndash torry Go top of the leaGue
torreGolfeu at font del llop
casa manuel summer petanca leaGue
el plantio 2 Golf society
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3 - Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9 - Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith Hcap 9 score 50
Next week Tuesday 4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
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Unclog tense stressed skin (telltale signs are a sallow look blocked pores and dryness) with natural oils herbs and mixeshellip
Add 1 drop each of lemon grapefruit and bergamot essential oils to a basin of hot water
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chocolaTE may ProTEcT ThE braiN from STrokEaND ThiS TimE iTrsquoS ThE milk variETyEating chocolate may reduce the long term
risk of stroke research has shown
Men who consumed moderate amounts of chocolate each week were less likely to suffer a stroke over a period of 10 years than those who ate none
The difference was small but significant Study participants who ate the most chocolate equivalent to about one third of a cup of chocolate chips reduced their stroke risk by 17 per cent A total of 37103 Swedish men aged 49 to 75 took part in the study
Their diets were assessed with food questionnaires which asked how often they ate chocolate The menrsquos progress was then followed for 10 years during which researchers recorded 1995 cases of a first stroke
Previous studies have shown that chocolate may help prevent diabetes control blood pressure and protect against heart disease Healthy antioxidant plant chemicals called flavonoids are thought to explain the health benefits
Dr Susanna Larsson from the karolinska Institute in Stockholm who led the latest research reported in the journal Neurology said lsquoThe beneficial effect of chocolate consumption on stroke may be related to the flavonoids in chocolate
lsquoFlavonoids appear to be protective against cardiovascular disease through antioxidant
anti-clotting and anti-inflammatory properties Itrsquos also possible that flavonoids in chocolate may decrease blood concentrations of bad
cholesterol and reduce blood pressure
lsquoInterestingly dark chocolate has previously been associated with heart health benefits but about 90 per cent of the chocolate intake
in Sweden including what was consumed in our study is milk chocolatersquo
The men who ate the largest quantities consumed a modest 63g of chocolate per
week This is about a third of a cup-full of chocolate chips
or just a little more than a Mars bar which weighs 58 grams
Put into context the 17 per cent risk reduction amounted
to 12 fewer strokes per 10000 participants over 10 years or 100000
ldquoperson yearsrdquo
The research was followed up by a larger analysis of data from five studies in Europe and the US that included 4260 stroke cases This showed that people eating the most chocolate were 19 per cent less likely to have a stroke than those consuming the least
For every increase in chocolate consumption of about 50 grams per week stroke risk decreased by about 14 per cent
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USING A MOBILE PHONE TABLET
OR LAPTOP BEFORE GOING TO BED LEADS
TO SLEEP TROUBLES
ACCORDING TO NEW RESEARCH
Researchers at the Lighting Research Centre which is part of New yorkrsquos Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have discovered that two or more hours of exposure to backlit devices such as a smartphone or tablet suppresses melatonin
This suppression can lead to trouble sleeping at night especially in teenagers
Mariana Figueiro director of the LRCrsquos Light and Health Program who led the team on this piece of research said ldquoOur study shows that a two-hour exposure to light from self-luminous electronic displays can suppress melatonin by about 22 per cent
ldquoStimulating the human circadian system to this level may affect sleep in those using the devices prior to bedtimerdquo
Consequently she recommends dimming the brightness on backlit devices to minimize melatonin suppression But other similar pieces of research go a step further and urge people to have a total break from all devices for several hours before going to sleep
However most people I know cannot resist checking their emails social networks and news feeds throughout the evening
At the end of last year car company Volkswagen agreed to turn off email to workers with Blackberry devices in a bid to help with their employeesrsquo work-life
balance
The business agreed to only push emails to German staff 30 minutes before they are due to start work and stop them 30 minutes after they are due to finish work
While I am not sure this is practical for most companies which operate globally and around the clock or even necessary it is up to us as individuals to learn from comprehensive research and amend our behaviour accordingly
For instance how many people do you know still use an alarm clock Most people now tend to rely upon their phones iPods or tablet devices to wake them up
While it makes sense to make use of the increasing number of shiny devices we have cluttering up our bedside table this simple act of setting your mobile phone alarm each night often leads to a game being played a work email being checked or a tweet being posted simply by the device being in your hands
The return of the good old fashioned alarm clock combined with a decent amount of discipline in a bid to let ourselves actually get some proper rest before the whole digital cycle begins again is whatrsquos necessary to preserve our health in a world which never seems to switch off
The key could be to talk alot but not to gossip and criticise others A study of 250 centenarians published in the journal Aging found they tended to be optimistic and expressed emotions freely by talking openly to friends and family However they lsquosuppressed the urge to talk ill of othersrsquo said researchers from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New york
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we will eVen come to your home or business to GiVe
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car repair centrebefore
Autokolor the car repair specialist has just moved in to a specially equipped unit on the Catral Industrial estate Offering a range of services including accident and damage repairs they can carry out insurance work and give free estimates for work which you might wish to carry out Keeping your car looking good maintains your vehicles value
If you need help with your paintwork this is where Autokolor are the people to go to They have a fully approved and legal low bake spray booth for a longer lasting quality re-spray They can even carry out a full re-spray if required Flaking paint and lacquer is a common problem due to the amount of sun in the area this can also be fixed at Autokolor If your alloy wheels are looking a bit tired then even they can be brightened plus you could have a Jewelultra Diamondbrite paint protection coating which seals your paintwork giving your vehicle that showroom appearance for many years to come
If your car suffers from those annoying little dents but the paintwork is still intact Autokolorrsquos paintless dent removal process could be just the answer They also repair bumpers and other plastic parts which need attention
These days ITV is becoming more comprehensive and one of the things that John at Aotokolor has noticed is that headlamps are being picked up on The sun tends to make the headlight cover less transparent Autokolor have a treatment which solves the problem and restores the transparency saving you the expense and hassle of having to replace them
With nine years experience working in the business in Spain John has based his business on technical excellence plus has very good customer relations so much so that a huge amount of his business is gained via personal recommendations Call into the office and you will see an array of favourable comments from satisfied customers about the service they have received from Autokolor Smaller repairs can even be carried out at your own home
You can contact Autokolor on 966 077 626 which is the office number or 666 607 075 (mobile) Alternatively you can email them on autokoloreshotmailcom
The garage is situated in Catral near to the motorway Take the second turn off sighnposted to Catral from the AP7 motorway travelling from Torrevieja and drive towards the town centre At the first roundabout take the right turn and the endof that road turn right and then first left Autokolor is on the right Give them a call today for a free no obligation estimatehellipyou will not be disappointed
autokolorhelp you keep your car lookinG Good
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weird amp wonderful newsbUTTErfliES lsquomorE
ENDaNgErED ThaN TigErSrsquobUmblEbEES bEETlES aND
bUTTErfliES arE aT grEaTEr riSk of
ExTiNcTioN ThaN lioNS aND TigErS
accorDiNg To a global STUDy by ThE Zoological
SociETy of loNDoN
The biggest study of invertebrates ever conducted found that one in five is at risk of dying out this can affect humans by threatening crops and food supplies
Prof Jonathan Baillie the director of conservation at the Zoological Society said insects slugs and snails may not be as glamorous as lions or dolphins but are just as important to providing the food we eat and the countryside we love
ldquoThese critters form the basis of many of the essential benefits that nature provides earthworms recycle waste nutrients coral reefs support a myriad of life forms and bees help pollinate cropsrdquo he said ldquoIf they disappear humans could soon followrdquo
In Britain critically endangered invertebrates include species of bumblebee that keep the countryside full of flowers and freshwater pearl mussels that filter the water in
our rivers The society blamed pollution loss of habitat and climate change for killing off invertebrates and urged the public to take action by demanding that food is farmed in a more sustainable way and growing insect-friendly plants in their garden
Previous international studies have focused on groups of animals such as mammals and birds As invertebrates make up 97 per cent of species the International Union for the Conservation of Nature the UN body in charge of ensuring that animals do not become extinct asked the society to lead a new study More than 12000 species from giant squid to midges were studied around the world There are 15 million known invertebrates although eight million species are thought to exist even if not yet discovered
Prof Baillie said scientists were shocked by the results
ldquoWe knew that roughly one fifth of vertebrates and plants were
threatened with extinction but it was not clear if this
was representative of the small spineless creatures that make up the majority of life on the planetrdquo he said ldquoThe initial findings in this report indicate that 20 per cent of all species may be
threatenedrdquoThe most threatened
group are freshwater invertebrates because of
the invasive signal crayfish from America Dams and pollution from
nitrates used in fertilisers on fields have also played a part
Marine species including foods such as shrimp squid and crab are most at risk of ocean acidification which threatens shell-building molluscs and coral
Insects on land are being driven out by human development such as cities and pollution caused by cars and factories All species are in danger from further habitat loss caused by climate change
Prof Baillie said that invertebrates help store carbon at the bottom of the ocean filter water decompose waste pollinate important crops and are an essential part of the food ldquowebrdquo ultimately feeding hundreds of millions of people
Even pests have a place in the ecosystem he said ldquoWe ignore the loss of invertebrates at our peril as they provide many of the ecosystem services from which humans benefitrdquo
16 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
raJoy defends Vat
increase The President of the Government Mariano Rajoy met
at Moncloa Palace with the President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy to analyse the situation of the European Union and the Eurozone as well as the measures that the Spanish Government has implemented to reduce the public deficit and meet the commitments made by the country to its European partners
During the joint press conference offered by the two leaders after their meeting on Tuesday Mariano Rajoy stressed that the Government will continue making reforms to reduce the deficit and will continue restructuring the financial system ldquoThe challenge is to generate economic activity to grow to create jobs and from then on things will get better That is the main priority of the Government during this term of office It is difficult but it can be donerdquo he said
As regards the financial reform he announced that the capital needs of Spanish banks will be less than the maximum amount of 100 billion euros of aid that its European partners are prepared to loan to Spain He also explained that the increase in public debt is only temporary
Mariano Rajoy reiterated to Herman Van Rompuy the need to involve Member States and European institutions to ensure the stability of the markets and of the Euro as well as to set a clear course for the European Union to follow in order to meet future challenges In his opinion ldquothis course inevitably involves greater integration of European economies and achieving an economic and monetary unionrdquo
In this respect the President of the Government recalled that Spain has already presented a proposal on a banking union and fiscal union ldquoIt is very important for us to have a banking union by December a sole supervisory body and a deposit guarantee fund It is very important for us to be able to proceed to the direct recapitalisation of the banks by European institutions It is also very important that we resolve the problems of the Eurozone as quickly as possible particularly those that affect doubts surrounding
the Eurordquo he said
Rajoy brought up the statements made by the President of the European Central Bank (ECB) Mario Draghi and those made by other international bodies that consider it unacceptable for there to be differentials between the risk premiums in Europe that do not correspond to the basics of the economy
ldquoThe risk premium remains very high but I believe that very significant steps have been taken to enhancing the irreversibility of the Euro and I believe that at this time European leaders in all countries are telling all those who want to listen that the Euro is a serious currency an irreversible currency and that there is no going back on the European integration processrdquo he said
On another note according to La Moncloa Rajoy denied that Spain is negotiating the conditions for a bailout with Europe ldquothe Government has not made any request to this effectrdquo
The President of the Government and the President of the European Council also tackled the situation of Greece Mariano Rajoy considers that if Greece or any other country pulls out of the Eurozone this would be a collective disaster ldquoit would not only be a Greek problem but rather a collective disaster for Europe as a whole one which we should in no way allow to happenrdquo
Mariano Rajoy stressed that central government will not ignore the problems of the autonomous regions and will help Catalonia which has requested access to the Autonomous Region Liquidity Fund
ldquoWe will help Catalonia in the same way as we help the rest of the autonomous regions What is important starting with central government and continuing with the autonomous regions and local councils is to meet our commitments to public deficit and public debtrdquo he pointed out
ARTICLE COURTESy OF WWWkyEROCOM
Q I have received a letter from the tax office demanding I pay non resident income tax and that I must pay up for the last four years I have never made any income from my property What is this all about
A Our government needs to collect to correct its deficit If you are a NON RESIDENT of Spain and own a property you MUST FILE a non-resident income tax return even if you do not rent out your property Do not confuse with rates (IBI) which is generally paid by direct debit
Towards the end of 2011 the Spanish tax authorities decided to clamp down on non-resident property owners who have not been paying this non-resident income tax They have created a special task force dedicated to pursue non -residents not paying this tax
Every year normally using s fiscal representative you should be filing a non-resident hypothetical income tax return (shortly wealth tax also) If you are not paying this tax it is necessary that you take control of the situation by contacting the tax authorities your solicitor or your tax advisor
If you have doubts regarding if you are already paying this tax it is probably because you are not as it requires the presentation of a tax form etc
The good news is that1 The tax is not generally a very high amount 2 If you have not been paying by law they cannot demand payment for more than four years
back taxes Our advice Start paying the tax because if you do not they will be contacting you with the
risk of you not actually being hear to receive their letter etc
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ldquono GoinG back on the euro or european inteGrationrdquo says raJoy
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy says the countryrsquos new wave of austerity measures are necessary to maintain the state welfare system Rajoy made the remarks to an audience gathered for a party speech in the north-west a u t o n o m o u s community of Galicia He said the governmentrsquos value-added tax hike was a painful but necessary measure
Mariano Rajoy Spanish Prime Minister said ldquoToday a painful measure was enforced The VAT hike I am aware this is a sacrifice that arrives at a very difficult moment for many Spaniards But I will tell you one thing We adopted this measure because it was essential It was the only one we could take to maintain public services whilst state revenues fallrdquo
The decision to increase the countryrsquos VAT rate is part of a raft of austerity measures designed to remove 65 billion Euros from the public deficit by 2014 The hike leaves small businesses worrying about their future and cash-strapped consumers counting their pennies Everyday living costs like heating phone bills and clothes are all made more expensive Some larger companies say they will not pass the higher cost on to their customers That has smaller businesses concerned that they will not be able to compete as they are unable to squeeze margins in the same way as the big firms SOURCE CCTVCOM
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Office in Bolnuevo (near Farmacia) next to Cafe Colonia
Have you ever stood on a railway bridge and seen the how the rails disappearing into the distance seem to meet on the horizon
This is called lsquogeometric perspectiversquo and it was Euclid that came up with the geometric interpretation that parallel lines meet at infinity - or the horizon
Letrsquos imagine we are on a straight street of parallel terrace houses the lines through their roofs windows fences pavement etc will all meet on a point on the horizon
So we first draw a horizon line across the paper - this will be eye-level and therefore if we are standing will be about 5rsquo 3rdquo above the ground perhaps and everything that is above eye-level will be above this line
In the attached sketch I have drawn a narrow imaginary street and even people in it to show that assuming they are roughly the same height as me our eyes are all at the same lsquoeyersquo level - the horizon
The point where all the lines meet is called the lsquovanishing pointrsquo and when we come to drawing outdoors we will find there are many vanishing points - all generally meeting on the horizon of course - because roads donrsquot tend to go in straight lines and we may be seeing 2 roads anyway
Here is a photo taken in Venicersquos Saint Markrsquos square that shows it well despite the building not being perfectly straight and the slight lsquobarrelrsquo effect of the camera lens
And then there is lsquoaerial perspectiversquo - a phrase first coined by Leonardo da Vinci who examined how objects became bluer and hazier with distance saying ldquoThus if one is to be five times as distant make it five times bluerrdquo
This photo in the mountains above Alicante clearly demonstrates this which is due to the water vapour in the air and the way it refracts light
Foreshortening is a continuation of perspective and is a term used when something coming towards us looks shorter than it actually is
As I said last week the thigh bone is the longest bone in the human body
but if we are drawing someone with their knee towards us the thigh becomes wider than its length and in this sketch of mine with model Vita it almost disappears completely
This leads us on to drawing the human form but first we will go on location to draw amp observe the effects of perspective first hand and the next studio lesson will be on portraiture
Martin the artistrsquos 6 week observational art course will run on Mondays starting on October 1st from 10am to 1pm in his studio in Rojales and costs 30euro with materials provided
To book phone Martin on 648 535 165 or email martinmartin-enterpriseseu
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business focuscreatinG a business bank is the bold moVe needed for Growth
AS THE DENIZENS OF WHITEHALL AND
WESTMINSTER CONTINUE TO PUZZLE OVER BRITAINrsquoS
ROCky GROWTH TRAJECTORy THEy WOULD DO WELL TO
LISTEN TO THE RISING CHORUS COMING FROM BUSINESSES
ACROSS THE LANDThat message is clear
businesses are optimistic growing exports and creating jobs but need bolder action from the heart of government to sustain that growth over time Put simply companies want nothing less than a new-model economy for Britain with a business-friendly environment and strong financing options for growth and expansion
So if our political class truly wants to be bold on growth it should announce this autumn that it is creating a British Business Bank Together with a major programme of infrastructure investment a business bank would be the cornerstone of an economy that is more sustainable more dynamic and more competitive than the Britain of today
The case for a business bank grows clearer with each passing day Although many companies say their order books are full and they need financing in order to
fulfil customersrsquo requests the overall stock of lending to small- and medium-sized firms continues to shrink Companies that are less than five-years-old often at the point of a major growth spurt are more likely to have loan applications declined Independent inquiries show there is real lsquodiscouraged demandrsquo among businesses who are keen to expand but too scared to even approach the bank for help Relationships and trust between lenders and businesses damaged at the start of the financial crisis will take years if not decades to repair
The situation bears all the classic hallmarks of a market failure If therersquos one thing that politicians and economists of both the Left and the Right agree on itrsquos that governments can and should intervene where market failures exist And thatrsquos precisely where we stand in Britain when it comes to business finance an abject long-standing and worsening market failure
This is not entirely the fault of high-street banks - they are being squeezed by ever-tighter regulatory structures and higher capital requirements so theyrsquore
taking fewer risks and sticking to the clients they know If I were sat on the board of a major Uk bank Irsquod probably act in precisely the same way as Irsquod be protecting the interests of shareholders and the bank itself
The trouble is in a world where politicians and banks look after themselves therersquos no one championing the interests of the new dynamic and fast-growing companies that will create the jobs technologies and wealth of the future Thatrsquos where a business bank comes in
A British Business Bank would act as a first port of call for businesses seeking finance Working closely with high-street banks alternative lenders sources of equity finance and others it would ensure that most businesses actually get the working capital they need It would only lend directly to young andor high-growth companies unable to obtain finance through the commercial banking system
Some might argue that the government already has a number of plans including the Funding for Lending scheme to boost business access to finance yet this scheme like those that preceded it has a fatal flaw its dependence on
the infrastructure of existing banks An increasingly risk-averse and balance sheet focussed commercial banking culture is unlikely to provide the seed-corn funding for tomorrowrsquos growth businesses even if it will lend cash to long-standing business customers By contrast a business bank would be able to start afresh with a can-do attitude a stronger appetite for risk and the patient debt capital that many companies need to become the next global champion
Despite the best intentions of politicians to do the right thing in the interest of the country they are going to be frustrated by vested interests reflected in Whitehall Already I can hear the chorus of Treasury civil servants claiming that a business bank would be too difficult to set up too risky to operate and anti-competitive They are wrong on all counts Itrsquos time for businesspeople and our politicians to stand up to the prophets of deadweight displacement and dissuasion and set the record straight Setting up a new bank will take time and dedication but it can and has been done before in many countries across the
globe Commercial lenders would get lsquofirst refusalrsquo of business loan requests meaning that the business bank steps in only to support dynamic growth companies that otherwise wouldnrsquot get funding at all Whatrsquos more a business bank would offer loans priced appropriately to risk not simply give away cheap money to fuel another unsustainable credit bubble
When you look across the globe you find many successful countries where a business bank and a strong commitment to free enterprise and capitalism go hand-in-hand If a business bank is good enough for the USA South korea and our neighbours in Germany why not here in the Uk One can only surmise that a lack of will and imagination rather than a lack of capability is holding
Britain back from creating a business bank of its own
One of the difficulties Uk politicians face is that they are so hung up on the short-term they fail to consider their legacy to the country But voters are not stupid The British electorate rewards actions they can see are in the long-term interests of the nation which ultimately are their interests A British Business Bank wouldnrsquot be up and running tomorrow - but its impact on building confidence now and on our success as a nation over the coming decades would be incalculable and thatrsquos a legacy worth fighting for
Article written by John Longworth is Director General
of the British Chambers of Commerce courtesy of the
Telegraphcouk
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Manufacturing output across the 17-country eurozone shrank again in August according to a widely-watched survey The MarkitCIPS Purchasing Managersrsquo Index (PMI) showed the regionrsquos manufacturing sector contracted despite factories cutting prices Markitrsquos final PMI was 451 above Julyrsquos three-year low of 440 However it was the 13th month in a row that the figure was below the 50 mark indicating continued contraction
The latest figures from China showed its manufacturing activity fell too to a nine-month low in August adding to fears that its economy is slowing faster than estimated Chinarsquos PMI fell to 492 the lowest
reading since November 2011
Meanwhile in the UK the downturn in manufacturing unexpectedly eased last month as domestic orders boosted output with its PMI rising to a four-month high of 495 in August from a downwardly revised 452 in July
PMI is a key gauge of manufacturing activity and a reading below 50 shows contraction
The new chief executive of the British Bankersrsquo Association (BBA) has pledged to restore trust in UK banking Speaking on his first day in the job Anthony Browne told press sources ldquoI want to restore banking as a normal sector of the economy playing its part in economic growthrdquo
Mr Browne said the BBA the leading trade body for the bank sector would work to regain public trustrdquoIt (banking) is in a pretty low place Hopefully it canrsquot get lowerrdquo he said
Mr Browne said the BBA which was in charge of collating the data used to set Libor - a key bank lending rate which became discredited after revelations of manipulation by banks - would do everything it could to fix the issue
The head of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has called on the European Central Bank to take action on the eurozone crisis
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Abu Dhabirsquos Etihad Airways has doubled its stake in Virgin Australia amid a push to increase its global presence The airline said it had bought 221 million shares in the open market to take its stake in the Australian carrier to 10
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The Commissionrsquos plans to give the ECB the power to oversee all banks is intended as a first step towards a full European banking union The EU executive body is due to publish its detailed proposals on banking supervision on September 12
ldquoThe ECB has itself said it does not have the potential to supervise the European Unionrsquos 6000 banks in the foreseeable futurerdquo Schaeuble told German radio expressing scepticism about the timeframe envisaged in the Commission proposals
ldquoI have doubts that this (banking supervision) can come so fastrdquo he said adding that a distinction should be drawn between smaller banks and systemically relevant institutions
ldquoWith the bigger systemically relevant banks there is a chance that direct supervision by the ECB could be realised in a foreseeable period of timerdquo Schaeuble said
EU Commissioner Michel Barnierrsquos plan would rob national supervisors of much of their authority leaving them with routine tasks such as consumer protection But euro zone countries must approve the proposal before it becomes law
Schaeuble said euro zone finance ministers might consider the Commission proposals on September 15
Despite the presence of some 6000 banks in the European Union the vast majority are small and relatively insignificant and more than 90 percent of all assets are held by only around 200 institutions analysts say
Schaeuble did not make clear which institutions he would consider to be lsquosystemically importantrsquo The 200 would include the larger German state-owned Landesbanks and Spanish lsquocajasrsquo where many of the European banking sectorrsquos woes originate
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asia (7)4 Made easier to bear (5)5 Limelight (9)6 Husbands and wives (7)7 Strange or rare objects (7)8 Mislead (9)13 Fortunately (9)14 added into a group (9)17 Putting money into your account (7)18 issues an injunction (7)20 A fire-breathing monster of Greek
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The Show Group Torrevieja has lost their home of twenty years and is now searching for a new rehearsal venue It is with great sadness that the Show Group has had to say farewell to the homely comfort of Los Arcos where they have rehearsed and performed throughout their long history
The Show Group Torrevieja is one of the oldest theatre groups in Torrevieja and during their twenty year history they have been entertaining residents and tourists with their energy packed shows During their long existence The Show Group have performed well loved musicals pantomimes original musical comedies murder mysteries and several variety shows and have also raised well over 50000 Euro for local charities
The Show Group are proud of their fund raising record and the money they have been able to give to a wide range of local charities The group members nominate different charities to support every year and then work hard to produce live shows
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The group want to find a new venue in Torrevieja that they can make their new home They need a venue for their twice weekly rehearsals and maybe even for their performances so that they can continue enchanting and entertaining audiences for the forthcoming years
If anyone has space and facilities to help the group be re-homed for their rehearsals could you contact Jan on 96 618 9741 or 647 579 068 or Sandy on 96 671 3614
the show Group torreVieJa are homeless
The Office for the Urbanisations led by Councillor Jeff Wiszniewski (PIPN ndash Partido Independiente por las Nacionalidades) and his team are pleased to send you our fourth information update giving you information on events and activities happening throughout San Fulgencio and the Urbanisations
We hope you find it informative and encourage you to visit us in the Office on Calle Madrid Urb Marina or ring us on 966 443 002 if you have any further enquiries
coNvErSaTioN claSSESEnglish Spanish Conversation Classes
will be starting up again in the Social Centre of Urb Marina on Monday the 3rd of September at 6pm
Concejalia de Urbanizaciones working with Help Vega Baja
The Association Help Vega Baja is a charity providing help to the English speaking population of the Southern Costa Blanca They help people of all ages and with all types of problems and provide assistance all year round to anyone in their time of need including a
24 hour emergency line
As well as giving comprehensive information they also host a number of support groups provide a team of hospital visitors hire out Orthopaedic Equipment have registers of drivers translators carers and so much more
On Monday the 3rd of September between 2pm and 4pm the Concejalia de Urbanizaciones headed by Councillor Jeff Wiszniewski has organised an Open Day in the Social Centre on Urbanisation Marina San Fulgencio
Please try and make time to come along and see the wonderful work that Help Vega Baja do and the services that they provide
SPaNiSh claSSES for ExTraNjEroSBetween now and the 16th of
September you can register for Spanish classes for foreigners which will take place in the Social Centre
you can register here at the Office for the Urbanisations in Calle Madrid
There will be a meeting on the 17th of September at 6pm in the Social Centre
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hiGh-flaVour barbecue mealssticky manGo spare ribs
a fabulously fruity sticky ribs barbecue recipeinGredients
1frac12 kg pork spare ribs
1 x 1ltr carton apple juice
200g mango chutney
1 small red onion roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves
1 red chilli roughly chopped
Juice of 1 lime
methodPlace the ribs in a saucepan pour in the
apple juice and add water to cover the meat Bring to the boil and simmer for 40 mins drain off the liquid and transfer the ribs to a roasting tin
Preheat the oven to 200degC (400degF gas 6) and prepare the barbecue In a food processor whizz the mango chutney together with the onion garlic chilli and lime juice to make the basting sauce
Drizzle two thirds of the sauce over the ribs and roast in the oven for 15 mins Brush the remaining sauce onto the ribs and finish cooking on the barbecue (or under a grill) for 10-15 mins until sticky and slightly caramelised
Serve with salad coleslaw and baked potatoes
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methodMix the diced chilli with the
coconut cream sugar lime juice and rum (if using) Slash through the skin of the chicken breasts and place in a non-metallic dish
Pour the coconut marinade all over cover and marinate for at least 1 hr overnight if possible
Preheat the barbecue Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook over a medium heat for 20-25 mins turning regularly to cook evenly the chicken is cooked when the juices run clear after the thickest part is pierced
Meanwhile rub 1 tbsp sunflower oil onto the corn on the cobs and barbecue or grill for 15 mins turning until lightly charred and tender Serve with barbecued corn plus vegetable rice and a coriander garnish
surf and turf kebabs with Garlic butterthis tasty marinated kebab recipe will satisfy both meat and fish craVinGs
allow time for marinatinGinGredients400g steak (such as ribeye) cubed
6 tbsp sundried tomato peri-peri marinade
150g raw tiger prawns peeled
4 cherry tomatoes
40g softened butter
2 garlic cloves crushed
3 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley and chives)
methodPreheat the barbecue toss the steak with 4 tbsp marinade in
one bowl and the prawns with 2 tbsp marinade in another Set aside for 30 mins
thread the steak and prawns alternately onto 4 skewers (pre-soaked if theyrsquore bamboo) and finish each one with a cherry tomato
Mash the butter with the garlic and herbs Place in a pan on the side of the grill to melt Cook the kebabs over a high heat for 3-4 mins each side until the prawns are pink and cooked through and the steak is done to your liking
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Open Mon - Sat 8am - 24pmSun 10am - 17pm Spanish Tel 950 430 145 English Tel 647 730 103wwwmesondeirenecom
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MENU dEL diA OPEN EvERY MONdAY4 COUrSES WiTH WiNE amp COFFEE Monday-Saturday inclusive Lunch 1pm - 4pm
MENU dEL NOChE4 COUrSES WiTH WiNE amp COFFEE Everyday 7pm - 11pm
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Irene
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they are a Christmas favourite in most households but families might find their traditional tin of Quality Street going empty a tad quicker this year tins of the chocolates have been shrunk just before the Christmas period when sales of the sweets are at their highest
Food giant nestle who produce the sweets have been criticised for failing to reduce the price of the chocolates prompting campaigners to describe the move as a hidden price rise the purple tins have been reduced in size by 18 per cent - from 1kg to 820g
a report in trade magazine the Grocer said lsquothe Christmas shrink ray has struck again and this year it is nestle pulling the trigger lsquothe tins are being sold by tesco for pound5 the same price as last yearrsquos larger tins though nestle claimed the recommended selling price was lowerrsquo
the move is part of a trend amongst confectionary manufacturers to reduce product sizes in order counter rising production costs
other Christmas favourite Cadburyrsquos Roses were
reduced from 975g to 850g by manufacturer kraft last year while the american company also cut heroes from 950g to 800g
Some of Britainrsquos most popular confectionary items have been affected by size reductions including smaller chocolate bars such as Mars and Dairy Milk Packets of Bassettrsquos liquorice allsorts have been reduced from 215g to 190g while bags of Bassettrsquos Jelly Babies Maynards wine Gums and haribo have also been reduced in weight
Consumer watchdog which accused confectionary companies of lsquotreating customers like idiotsrsquo
a spokesman for nestle said lsquothe recommended retail price of our standard tin has reduced proportionally greater than the reduction of the weight ensuring consumers are getting more for their money the price shopkeepers sell Quality Street at is at their sole discretion the tin size weight is now in line with similar products in the market who reduced weight in previous yearsrsquo
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LiTE BiTE MENUSERvEd 12PM-9PM
allpremierleaGue
footballliVe
ladies friendly
dartswed 8pm
all welcome
allpara-
olympic Games shown
take-awayfood
aVailableuntil 8pm
SaXON REaL aLE ON TaP - ONLy 240euro PER PINTblackthorn cider amp tinto Verano on tap
ESTRELLa ONLy 2euro PER PINTOpen Every Day 12pm - Late
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BOOk ThE vENUE FOr yOUr PriVaTE ParTiES WEDDiNgS aND birTHDayS ETC
hellipa recent recipe feature in Sol Times required lsquopreserved lemonrsquo however we have failed to find a source to supply this wonderful ingredient locally So herersquos the recipe so that you can make your ownMany Moroccan and Middle Eastern recipes
call for preserved lemons ndash basically lemons that have been pickled in salt and their own
juices itrsquos quite easy to do though takes at least three weeks before the lemons are ready to use
Get preservinghelliptheyrsquoll last for up to a year without refrigeration too
MAkES ONE LARGE JARINGREDIENTS
250g coarse sea salt12 lemons unwaxed 6 juiced 6 quartered but still joined at the bottom8 black peppercorns
3 star anise3 bay leaves
METHODPack a little salt into each lemon and squash back into shape Wedge them into a large sterilised jar layering with salt bay leaves peppercorns and star anise as
you goTo sterilise wash in hot soapy water rinse and put in the oven
at 140Cfan 120Cgas 1 for 15 minutes
Pour over the lemon juice (if therersquos not enough liquid to fill top with water) then
sealGive the jar a turn every few days to
redistribute the salt and leave for 4-6 weeks
Preserved Lemons
itrsquos Quality not QuantityQuality street accused of short changing us with fewer chocolates
CREME DE LA CREMEThe nationrsquos number one premium ice cream brand
Carte DrsquoOr has taken inspiration from traditional
French cuisine and the culinary expertise of great
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creams Carte DrsquoOr Signature Using only the finest
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luxury to ice cream with delicious new flavours from
Cregraveme Brucirclee to Tarte aux Pommes making them the
perfect indulgent dessert
6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5
Burger amp Pasta Menu PLUS Kids Menuopen monday - Friday 8am til late saturday amp sunday 9am til late
Cafeacute Bar
LA ALFOQUIA ZURGENA
ice cream parlour now open
this friday - disco amp karaokenow
showinG horse
racinG daily
music dancinG amp karaoke
SatUrdaynightS
the BeStPizzas in town
eat in or take away
30 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
SchOOl (CURRICULUM - USED) bOOkS Plus material is
Urgently NEEDEDbull PENS BLUE BLACK amp RED bull PENCILS NORMAL amp COLOURING bull FELT-TIP PENS bull SCISSORS bull RULERSbull SELLOTAPEbull RUBBERSbull GLUE STICKS (Pritt-Stick)bull A4 LOOSE PAPER ie Photocopier Paperbull A4 NOTEPADS SQUARED (UK are RuledLined)bull CASH DONATIONS also gratefully received
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calle los arcos 7 03170ciudad Quesada
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costa blancachristine 902 750 190 (ext 330)
andy 693 803 409 or mark 693 775 347
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wwwsoltimescom 31SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012
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Private or trade LETTErS TO EDiTOr FOr birTHDayS Or aNNOUNCEMENTS
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(puerto de Mazarron) (Camposol A)
euro350
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Full menu also available
mon - sat 10 - 3
includes bread amp butter
or toast
Full english breakfast
Camposol sector atel 699 518 535
sunday lunChesFrom 1245pm onwards
2 menus 450euro or 650euroBooKinG adVisaBle
entertainment quiz monday From 9pm
General KnowledGe quiz tues amp thurs From 9pm
mon From 9pm
thursday marKet day speCial Sausage or Bacon Sandwich or a Beefburger only 2euro each
KaraoKeFriday 7
septemBer
with Bernie maC
lsquoparty party peoplersquo
PALS EvENTS 201222th - 30th September
SpONSOred bike ride from lsquoCamposol to Madrid amp Backrsquo Party for the riders and
everyone else at TJrsquos Camposol B - Sunday 30th September6th OctOber
caFe cONcert 2012The 6th and largest live music show on the Costa Calida from
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aNNual beach bbQ at bOlNuevO All food and drink included still only 13euro Tickets essential
Bring your own chairs and table16th NOvember
cOach tO Garrucha market Lunch at Bedar and a visit to Iceland on the way home
25euro incl lunchSuNday 9th december
palS aNNual chriStmaS diNNer daNce at the Costa Hotel in Mazarron - Music by John Lindo Trio and
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3 NiGhtS Full bOard iN hOtel heliOS beNidOrm
Coach included 125euro Great value29th april
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ThE Ex-SERviCEMENrsquoS ASSOCiATiON OF MAZARRON diSTRiCT(ESAMD) are meeting on 19th September at the Vista Bar Camposol A 730PM - The function is open to all members of ESAMD and invited guestsFor more information please contact the Social Secretary on 968 437 074 or 618 591 298 Any Ex Service personnel wishing to join should contact the Membership Secretary on 629 818 611
BOOk SigNiNgS WiTh
qUENTiN COPEGo along to the venues below to grab your copy
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el alamillo plaza ~ pto de mazarrondetails amp reservations 968 595 864
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saturday 8th septbarrington
new sunday menu
summer selection
in loVinG memoryBRiAN
SNELgROvEPassed away19th August
After a Long illnessLove Always
Margaret
gEORgiAhAPPY 12Th BiRThdAY
From Mum Matt Abbie harry Freddie Nana grandad Uncle Paul Auntie Zoey and
Alfie x x
iSABELLEhAPPY 25Th BiRThdAY
from Mum dad and Sophie
xxxx
JAMEShAPPY 40Th
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friends in SpainPARTY ON
32 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
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See our main advert on the news pages
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electricians
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existing business ready for immediate takeoverplease contacttel 966 781 307
Mantildeanas
simply doors espana(Quesada)
uK manufactured made to measure composite amp pvc
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over 40 styles to choose from with colour options on composite doors
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TEL 966 718 738SEE OUr MaiN aD ON PagE 14
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home care services
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all locKS To WorK oF 1 KeY eXTra SecUriTY WinDoWS amp DoorS
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locksmith
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bull Vertical Blinds bull Window Blindsbull New Coversbull Repairs
At least 150 Colours To Choose From
from la Marina to San Javier
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Pa CabLES various cables for speakers mic14 jack to jack etc35euro Tel966 184 813D E S K T O P PCWindows xP15 gig processor1 gig ddr memory80 gig HDdvd rom100euro Tel 966 184 813rENaULT CLiO RHD on Irish plate central locking 3 door hatch Good runner 250euroTel966 184 813STaiNLESS STEEL inset sink with Roco mixer tap 780 x 430 Right hand drainer Good condition Camposol area Tel676028725SiNgEr SEWiNg MaCHiNE Antique in Oak Cabinet 80 years old 300euro Tel 679 767 854 OVEr 40 composite and PVC doors fully installed from only euro595 Tel Simply Doors on 966 718 738 or call at
a1 Groupcomplete Garden maintenance
amp property servicesWe cover mazarron amp
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our showroom at Calle Azul Ciudad quesada see our main ad on page 144000 ViNyL Records 60rsquos 70rsquos and 80rsquos 50 cents each Tel 679 767 854SiNgLE Aluminium ladder 25 mtrs 20euro Tel 679 767 854PHiLiPS PHONE fax copier answer machine with manual 25euro Tel 679 767 854
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builder handyman
handy manNeed a job done give me a call
good rates CALL MARk
MOB 691 920 288hOME 966 184 813
enGlish personal trainer
CV WEigHTS COrE MUSCLE TraiNiNg
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or 0044 7716 358 138
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personal trainer
call soltimesclassiFied902 750 190
ext 330
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removals cont
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of the UK amp back every 2 weeks
based near Murcia Airport Tel 610 846 260 0044
7519 186 355 or email vanman
hotmailcouk
VaNTaSTiC 35 tonne removals or any handyman amp van service Also Spain-UK tel 693 251 562 e mail davendoncaolcom
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BARgAiN BARgAiNONlY euro160000 ONO
This is a unique Spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath Open plan living areas
kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop
courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool Mountain views Possible bamp b
for sale massiVe detatched cortiJo with 50m2 workshop
20mins from moJacar
build 256 msup2 Terrace 100msup2 Plot 1200 msup2TELEPHONE 649 186 107
email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom
linen mills express
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PROFESSiONALamp ExPERiENCEd
MAN amp LARgE vAN FOR hiRE
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Playa FlamencaMob 616820232 0044 7976367559
tony-fosterlivecouk
property For sale
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0034 634 360 846
property For sale cont
3 bedrooms 1 with balcony 2 bathrooms Fully Equipped Kitchen Large Living amp Dining room Wonderful Sun Terrace Solarium Satellite TV Furnished Communal
Pool 104 M2 build 110 M2 Plot euro105000
QUaD TOWNHOUSEDONtildea PEPa
aTTaCHED TOWNHOUSE DONtildea PEPa
3 bedrooms 1 with balcony 2 bathrooms Fully Equipped Kitchen Large Living amp Dining room W Double glazed Terraces Wonderful Sun Terrace Solarium Satellite TV
Furnished Communal Pool 104 M2 build 110 M2 Plot euro129000
TOWNHOUSETOrrEMENDO
2 bedrooms amp Family bathroom built on 3 Levels Spacious LivingDining room american Style Kitchen Solarium amp Terrace gated Complex Stunning Views of
the Lake great Value euro59000
228 m2 detached villa constructed on an 800 m2 plot 4 large double bedrooms one large family bathroom
and one en suite large living dinning room fully fitted separate kitchen and a utility room with toilet and basinLow maintenance front garden 8 x 4 m2 swimming pool and bbQ area There is a long drive with ample parking
and also a shaded area that covers two cars recently reduced to 360000 euros no offers considered
DETaCHED ViLLaCiUDaD QUESaDa
TEL 693 806 409
RENTAL PROPERTiES URgENTLY REqUiREd
in Cabo RoigVillamartin Orihuela Costa amp Costa Calida
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ContactCASASOL REAL ESTATE TEL 965 325 601
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34 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
wanted cars for cashbest prices paidspanish enGlish
anythinG consideredtelephone
tim on 662 211 993CASH CASH
CASHSame day collection
From 1euroto 10000euro
Call Phil 607 848 332
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caravans trailersabsolutley anything
CARS4
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Cars vans bikes Damaged or Scrap
Reliable Cars bought for Cash bangers4cashyahoocouk
603 100 692
ldquoREADERS Of A SENSITIvE DISPOSITION MAy fIND SOME Of THE ADS IN THIS SECTION
OffENSIvErdquoALL VEHICLES
Cars Motorhomes 4x4rsquos Boats Vans Trailers Quads Classics
FOR CASH
699 805 995Telephone
WANTEDvehicles wanted
car parts
aLL VEHiCLE rEPairS servicing small bodywork repairs ITV and paperwork needs Ken Sherwood British Mechanic - Tel 679 646 859 (Costa Calida area only)
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For re-registration of cars motorbikes and motor homes
contact graham SheltonWho after re-registering over
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ken brooks 645 162 808654 907 247behind the sunday Zoco marketctra de benijofar bull san miguel de salinasfinca Garroferos bull nave 8 bull algorfa 03169email rapidrepairs2668yahoocouk
approved insurance repairers
promotion for december sun damageheadlamps
20 discount
JiG facilities
vehicles registration
ldquoRE-PLATErdquoMATE
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gB
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re-register your vehicle on to Spanish plates
490euro plus Road Tax plus co2 emission if applicable
WE PROMISE TO BEAT ANY GENUINE QUOTATION
For a full service contact
Alan 662 249 159 wwwreplatematecostablancacom
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Also buyers of COPPER BRASS ALUMINIUM LEAD
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TEL 645 094 339 950 064 763
JT METALRECYCLING
house amp Garden clearances skips suppliedWANTED
CARS VANS LORRIES TRACTORS
TRAILERS PLANT MACHINERY Spanish or English
we also take fridGes washinG
machines microwaVes all electrical
appliances
now fully operational in the reGions of murcia
USEd MOTORBikES Sell Buy amp Repair Transfer on Spanish Reg
home Service Pickup Call Marcel 644 166 347
guardamar
CaLLsoltimesCLaSSiFiED
902 750 190 ExT 330
need Quality new parts for any carfor sensible prices on all parts clutches brakes alternators service kits
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car parts
wwwcarpartsinspaincom or telephone 692 930 326
personals
Spring cleaning decluttering moving or just have too much
We are interested in your unwanted items including bric
a brac electricals and small furniture
Also light Removals
Ring bill 676 527 348or Rita 676 527 186
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satellite tv
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NEaTEr HEaTEr See our main advert on the
news pages
swimming pool saFety 610 078 940 965 708 717
Edrsquos mobile Car rEPair
SErViCE
car air conditioninG reGasinG serVice
serVicinG repairs enGine diaGnostics GaraGe serVices
mechanic
call soltimesclassiFied902 750 190
ext 330
LOOKiNg FOr a Car We have a good
selection of LHD
amp rHD vehicles
available for sale
or exchange
telephone 600 726 221 965 687 976
wwwfwreurocarscom
cars For sale
wigs
STEPTOE amp SONWe will take anything you donrsquot
want from cars to clothes electrical items working or not One manrsquos junk is another onersquos
treasure so donrsquot delay call today Tel 634 383 298
wanted
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ViewpointDear Mr Little Tiny GeckoI am so very sorry about your tail When I saw you clinging to the tiles above the
water line of the pool I knew that you being a gecko are quite at home on vertical and even upside down surfaces but swimming pools are subject to sudden tsunami-like surges especially when a human several thousand times your own size enters the pool and I was afraid that you might get washed inIt was for that reason that I suggested that
you step onto the proffered log and accept a lift on the log to a place of security from drowning I had not intended that you jump on the log run across my hand and jump into the waterAs you scampered across the surface of the
pool and back to your preferred spot on the wall you assured me that you were perfectly able to walk on water I fear you are mistaken ndash have you heard of that treacherous thing called
Surface Tension It makes water seem deceptively safe and solid to small geckos until it suddenly gives way and they plummet to the
b o t t o m never more to rise
As a great admirer of the Gecko race and their chosen diet of small insects I was extremely anxious that you should not suffer this terrible fate and for that reason I had to insist that you accept my offer of a lift on the log The terrible miscalculation that lead me to
nip your tail with the log is a mistake that will forever haunt my conscience My best effort of atonement was to catch your tail as it wriggled across the pool and put it near the pile of rocks that I believe to be your homeI fear that a tail lost once is a tail lost forever
but should you know of a good reconstructive surgeon I will be happy to bear the cost of a tail replacement operation When we eventually reached accord and I
placed you gently on the plant by the pool pump I could hardly bear the expression of reproach on your little face Believe me I felt your pain not to mention the embarrassment of only being three quarters of the gecko you once wereI hope you will accept this letter as a public
apology for my clumsiness and that you and many of your friends and family will continue to live in our garden and eat our flies for many years to come Yours with deepest apologies Josby Jos biggs
josbiggshotmailcouk
i am so Very sorry
in 2010 lance corporal Johno lee accumulated pound800 in lsquoillegal parkingrsquo fines which resulted in a visit from bailiffs to enforce collection lance corporal lee had received massive injuries whilst on patrol in afghanistan and had almost lost his life having been resuscitated twice in the rescue helicopter taking him to the field hospital
he was eventually repatriated to england where he received extensive medical treatment in an effort to save his leg but after eight operations the surgeons had no choice but to amputate
after an extended stay in hospital Johno was released and he was
determined to rebuild his shattered life and not unreasonably applied to the local authority - nottinghamshire county council - for a disabled parking permit his request was turned down on three occasions on the basis that he was young and could get better Yep thatrsquos what they said he had lost a leg but he could get better
under pressure from the barrage of adverse publicity the councilrsquos service director paul Mckay ordered a review of the case and the original decision was eventually overturned no doubt there were mutterings of lsquolessons learnedrsquo and the usual meaningless rhetoric
then last year in support of the charity pilgrim bandits Johno signed up to become the first amputee to cover a 100mile crossing of the sahara in five days the department of works and pensions got wind of it and informed him that if he succeeded then he could be stripped of his disability benefits and his mobility vehicle which he relies on every day
the justification for this according
to a dwp spokeswoman was because the disability living allowance benefits are designed for those who are unable to do things such as walking washing or dressing themselves and in view of Johno leersquos intended trek there was it seemed a certain logic to this
a certain logic that is if you ignore the extent of his injuries how he came by them in his countryrsquos service the fact that this will be one hell of an achievement if he makes it and the impact and example it will set for other disabled amputees and certain logic of course if you are a pen pushing jobs-worth moron - which seems to be part of the work description for certain officials in the civil service
Johnorsquos own reaction was more low key when he said lsquothere are people out there much worse than me irsquove survived so i will take it but so often - and i experienced this - when you actually return home you find not everyone is so supportiversquo
he was spot on thererecently prime Minister david
cameron told soldiers in afghanistan that britain lsquorespects and reveresrsquo by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom
prime Minister is not directly to blame for the karl boon fiasco i hope that he directly intervenes and makes damn sure that matters are put right in short order also heads of departments should be summoned and receive a tongue lashing from the pM but i doubt that will happen
these are not isolated cases and when such incidences occur here is what should happen -
a personal and abject apology should be delivered in person by the official responsible for such cold hearted idiocy ndash even if this means embarrassing ministers this should be done with the full power of the media present so that the person or persons responsible are named and shamed they should also receive official warnings from their employers - the british government
Just whorsquos side are they on
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channelled as it is through the valleys of the sierra alhamilla the light northerly breeze never caresses alqueria it leaves the village breathless in the searing cauldron of the alquerian valley this climatic anomaly is known locally as la sarteacuten the fryingpan several of the village boys demonstrated the suitability of the name by frying an egg on the bonnet of rodriquezrsquos white mercedes this was much to the annoyance of the mill owner and the delight of the village scamps the scallywags hastily dispersed as the ranting puffing rodriquez appeared
with temperatures in the mid-forties there was no relief from the oppressive heat Houses remained shuttered while air conditioning units whirred and rattled alqueria was too exhausted to squabble overheated dogs slept restlessly in whatever shade they could find panting tongues lolling the village was quiet calm holding its breath until evening the stillness of the day emphasised the smallest sound sending a slammed door or a dogrsquos bark resonating through the streets the brightness of the day hurt the eyes while cooking odours hung in the still air
inside the dwellings of alqueria a struggle to stay cool was being waged inside or out it was too hot to move too hot to talk even too hot to think this is just as well as the thinking process eludes most of alqueriarsquos inhabitants at the best of times the young men thought the answer lay in consuming vast quantities of cold lager the young ladies used the opportunity to wear their skimpiest outfits which caused the young men to drink even more lager the older and wiser stayed near the stone flagged ground floors inanimate and semi-conscious the affluent newcomers however splashed in their pools luxuriating in the cool chlorinated water
one group of youngsters enjoyed the air conditioning of an emergency ambulance after swimming in the riacuteo verde not only did they contract the usual foot fungus but also a strange puce tint to the skin which emitted a faint glow antonio poyato in
order to keep his precious remitroot crop irrigated diverted the Hill peoplersquos water supply all the taps ran dry and beer was drunk as an alternative
as the sun sets so alqueria begins to cool pigeons return to the rooftops and the canine population becomes animated in their evening search for food voices are heard in the streets as the village comes to life once more invigorated by their enforced inactivity the people of alqueria return to their belligerent selves with renewed determination
those who sacrifice themselves to keep us safe promising to shield wounded soldiers from welfare cuts and that they would not suffer financially as a result of welfare reforms Fine words but then fast forward to august 2012
sapper karl boon who lost a leg in a taliban rocket-propelled grenade attack in 2010 has been stripped of his pound54-a-week living allowance because lsquohe can now walk about 400 yards unaidedrsquo and according to the dwp is no longer disabled enough although karl himself has said that there are times when he is unable to even reach his own front door unfortunately he now has to wait ten months before he can apply again and it begs the question how many limbs must you lose in order to receive a disablement benefit
the welfare reforms were designed to discourage malingerers and to wheedle out cheats and fraudsters anyone with half a brain can see the difference between work shy con artists and ex-service men and women with devastating war injuries but apparently not at the dozy dwp
cameronrsquos sentiments and noble sounding assurances all seem a little hollow right now and although the
36 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
PaUSE for ThoUghTWhat a fantastic Summer of sport wersquove had with
such a spectacularly successful Olympics and now the Paralympics which promise if anything to be even more amazing I wonder how many younger and fitter than I have as a result felt inspired to start some form of training And I wonder too how many like me find themselves regretting not having worked harder at some sport when they had the opportunity For in my youth I was a fairly able half-miler but was never prepared to hurt myself nor spend more time or effort than was absolutely necessary in training - there always seemed better more frivolous things to do with my time So I and doubtless many others like me spent much of the Olympics reflecting on what might have been For unless the IOC were to include events for the lsquodecrepitsrsquo the lsquohas-beensrsquo and the lsquowell past itsrsquo no amount of training or determination could ever see me in contention for future medals
But actually it would seem that there really is a medal still available for the likes of me For in his letter to the Christians in Corinth St Paul likens the Christian life to that of an athlete preparing to compete in the games He points out that if unlike me in my youthful pretence at athletic prowess an athlete is serious in his ambition to win then he must work at his training and adhere rigorously to his diet to be in peak condition And he further explains that the prize for successful completion of the Christian marathon of life is no mere laurel crown but one that endures through eternity So here we are then all is not lost for us oldies though we do have a pretty serious regime of diet and training of prayer and lifestyle to attend to which if wersquore really serious could perhaps start in meeting the rest of the team at one of the available Churches in the area
Details of a number of English language churches are given in Sol Noticeboard for any who wish to Worship but further information about the anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
Duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the anglican chaplaincy of costa almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the
absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
FIRE THEN FLOOD - IS PESTILENcE NExTFreak weather events are becoming the norm Last Thursday
Turre and Mojacar were hammered by the tail end of a hurricane causing flooding and destruction We woke to find 23rsquos of the 3 acre property we rent under water Windows had blown in causing damage and loss and the pool had turned into a mud wrestling venue The pump house was drained of 15m of water before a new pump could be fitted to start the clean-up operation
Earlier this year the media showed storms and flooding cancelling out the British summer hurricanes are now battering the Caribbean and US The storms get stronger and more frequent affecting Europe as this is where the hurricanes come to fight their last as Michael Fish knows only too well In the east typhoons wreak havoc in Taiwan and China
Last week Spain announced that summer night time temperatures were the highest since records began Last winter was the driest ever winter in Spain with rainfall 90 lower two winters previously Spain had the wettest in 50 years The unusual is fast becoming usual
The American Meteorological Society previously denied Global Warming yet last week whilst Republicans were laughing at the subject at their annual conference the Society released a report saying that that Global Warming is happening and is man-made The maths is easy as 10 of the warmest years on record have occurred since 1997 Also global sea levels have risen 7 inches in the last 100 years
In the Arctic summer pack ice is at its lowest since records began 40 less sea is covered each summer than just 30 years ago a dangerous circle as snow and ice have an
lsquoalbedorsquo effect reflecting sunlight back into space Now sea water absorbs heat so melting more ice Factory emissions are blown over the Arctic releasing tiny specs of black soot these stick in the snow and absorb heat so melting the ice faster
Governments across the world meet at fancy conferences in glamorous destinations such as Kyoto Rio de Janeiro and Copenhagen achieving little or nothing whilst Joe and Joanne Public suffer flooding droughts and severe weather events Global Warming affects us all now and it will get worse and we must all do our bit to reduce re-use and recycle We canrsquot wait to be told what to do ndash we can change our own lifestyles as these different living and spending habits make businesses adapt to try and supply the products we are choosing
Buying bio diesel for instance is not only better for the environment but cheaper too Buying a bag for life at the supermarket and using it regularly will saves lots of plastic At the market we can weigh our fruit and vegetables and put it in one bag rather than many Buying organic lessens the need for artificial fertilizers and pesticides
Shops love to offer a plastic bag for the smallest item ndash just say no Buying local saves food miles growing food even better using the town springfuente for drinking water saves resources too Whilst waiting in the car to collect someone turn the engine off Open the car window instead of using the air con Sort out domestic refuse and recycle it
In the developed world waste and apathy are common and yet our common sense ingenuity and a love for our fellow inhabitants can help save this world for future generations
Initially when you bought your shiny new laptop desktop hellip Were you constantly being annoyed by the nag screen which told you to make system backup disks My guess would be ldquoYesrdquo Did you follow the instructions and create several CDrsquos or DVDrsquos with labels on them for ldquoJust In Caserdquo If you have said ldquoYesrdquo to the previous question Well Done Thank your for taking an interest in my column but now turn the page and read something else instead If the answer was anything else I would consider making my backup image NOW
The absolute fact is there will be at some time in our lives a catastrophic systems failure whereby the system will refuse to even start and hang there impotently How can this happen as Windows is a relatively robust Operating System (OS) The usual suspects are Viruses Malware ldquowear and tearrdquo power surges or outages
So now imagine the worst possible case scenario ndash a total systems failure Once the initial terror of losing everything has passed you remember following my advice and making a complete backup of your valuable document with weekly updates You start to feel better BUT your computer is still euro1000 of inert steel and exotic compounds
What are you going to do That is easy Spend the next week or four buying and installing a copy of your OS (euro110 to euro200) finding all the drivers for your specific machine and install them and
finally obtaining all the programs that were on it (euro0 ndash too much) Before I knew better it would take three (3) days with the OS drivers and programs to hand to completely rebuild my computer
If you had made the system image when suggested it should take you between 20 minutes and 1 hour to complete the same task at euro0 (+ cost of CDrsquos DVDrsquos) and all you have to do is change the CDrsquos DVDrsquos when asked AND it would be clean and ready to go
What will you need 1 memory stick (1Gb or larger) or CD for creating a startup disk a small stack of DVDrsquos or an External Hard Drive
You might still be lucky and have buried in the menu an option to create these system images If you have XP (I still do) but no floppy disk drive (I donrsquot) DONrsquoT use the backup options A floppy disk is needed for booting the system Try ldquoEaseUS Todo Backup Free 50 ldquo instead
A COUPLE OF TIPS
Firstly ensure your BIOS is changed to allow booting from either the cd or memory stick
Secondly the local Computer club is having an open day on Friday 5th October at ldquoBar Rumoresrdquo from 10am
Finally I am available to assist with all matters on computers and can be contacted on 689 892 745 or canducomputinghotmailcouk
For further information or advice on computing contact Trevor on canducomputinghotmailcouk
the aftermath of the storm
wwwsoltimescom 37SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012
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This week we were at Vistabella we played our normal format of individual stableford Also some pairs managed to play their round of the knockout which is being managed by Johnny Pedersen A shield is up for grabs to the winner of this tournament Conditions were good on the course as usual
Results were as follows-
Gold category
1st - Derek Briggs 34pts
2nd - Colin Pepperday 31pts
Best front nine - John Saunders 17pts
Best back nine - Graham Phillip 18pts
Nearest the pin - Steve Ashurst
Longest drive - Dave
Harwood
Silver category
1st - Dave Bishop 36pts
2nd - Barry wood 30pts
Best front nine - Phil Bowditch 13pts(cb)
Best back nine - Graham Butterworth 15pts
Nearest the pin - None
Longest drive - Dave whittington
No winners of the 2 ball money this week
Our next society game will be at Altorreal on 13th September first tee time at 1015am Please be at the course one hour before start time
New members and or guests always welcome please contact Tony on 966 785 781 or Steve on 966 637 449
La Peraleja - 290812It may be a bit hot for golf
but hey itrsquos Wednesday and what else would we be doing So off we went down to La Paraleja for the first time this year and the conditions were quite good with tees and greens being excellent The staff are extremely helpful and always friendly
Despite the heat 35 members and guests went down to Murcia to play in a Stableford all well armed with drinks of various concoctions to ward off heat exhaustion so playing under these extreme conditions the scores were very good There were three ladies playing which is unusual and one of them had a broken toe but this did not stop her from scoring 36 points well done Margaret
One tale related in the bar later was that if your tee goes behind you then it must be a good shot but there is always an exception to the rule as was demonstrated on one tee one shot did go a long way down the middle with the tee falling behind but the next tee shot went up in the air and landed only 50 metres ahead and still the tee landed behind work that out The scores on the day were
Golf Division 1st Padraig OrsquoBrien 38pts 2nd Peter Morris 36pts and 3rd Brian
Coultate 31pts
Silver Division 1st John B Henderson 32pts 2nd John Feathestone 29pts and 3rd Stan Earl 27pts
Bronze Division 1st Andy Hadgraft 39pts 2nd Margaret OrsquoBrien 36pts and 3rd Chris Nield 31pts
NTPs Hole 2 Brian Coultate hole 8 in 2 shots Peter Morris hole 13 in 3 shots Carl Peden hole 16 Chris Nield
2s club was shared between Carl Peden Stan Earl David wightman Peter Savidge and Padraig OrsquoBrien
Best Guest John Clark 40pts
The popular Free Game Draw was won by Darren Barker and the Free Draw kindly donated by The Tavern was not won so will be rolled over to the next meeting
Our next outings are to El Plantio on the 12 September and Roda on the 26th September For further information go to our website httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
Gail Coultate
Society Correspondent
Lo Crispin Golf Society
httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
The Members Golf Society Match Report for villaMartin 29th August 2012
Yet another scorching hot day greeted the 24 Members and 3 guests to the excellent track of villaMartin It is hard to understand why this course has an unsavoury reputation and it can only be assumed that those that give it the bad rap arenrsquot golfers or are living 10 years in the past The fairways are excellent and the greens were even better than excellent
The excellence of the course was obviously supported by some of the scores that came in today with 3 breaking Par one achieving Par and others just one or two points over their handicaps The MatchHandicap Secretary better known as the ldquoLaughing Assassinrdquo has had a field day with cutting of handicaps
The prizes today were once again donated by The Chuckle Brothers (John Eyre and Colin Marsden) and the Nearest to the Pins prizes were donated by Peter (I wanna be in the Gold category) Wells A very very big thank you to you all your support to the Society is tremendous
The spoils in the Silver Division today went to Mick Kennedy in 3rd place with 34 points and how nice it
was to see the lsquoold stagerrsquo himself Peter mason take 2nd spot with 36 points and the winner of the Silver was Ian ldquoSharkierdquo Parkinson with an excellent 38 points
The Gold Division 3rd place went to the Society Captain Alan Rickers with 35 points Theo Boelhouwer came in 2nd place with what normally would be the winning score of 38 points but was upstaged by his Match play partner Steve Higgins who had the best score of the day with 41 points
The Best visitor award went to J Lozano
Our next match is on 5th September 2012 at La Finca and if anyone fancies a game with us just book in on our website at wwwtmgsorg or call the Match Secretary on 966 719 604
We also will be starting our Monday games on 10th September 2012 at villaMartin Again check the website for further information and please feel free to join us
Gold Category winners L ndash R ldquoFlying Dutchmanrdquo Theo Boelhouwer Steve ldquoElvisrdquo Higgins and Captain Alan Rickers
After last weeks initial start to back to training ready for the new season it is back to the Miguel University to start training at the home ground Last week brought a bit of a shock to the system to a few of the players after the 2 month summer break not like 2 weeks in the UK if you are lucky
The training from now on is on Tuesday and Thursday at 2000 with the juniors coming back when they have started back at school Everyone is looking forward to getting back to some real rugby training and not
just the fitness side like last and getting stuck in to the rucking and mauling It will also be very interesting to see how the Spanish refs interpret the new laws as well after seeing the pros even falling foul of them at the weekend with the 5 second rule at the ruck etc
This coming weekend we will be televising all live rugby matches for the new season at the rugby bar in Rojales The Steakhouse used to be Tylers Bar Pro 12 on Friday at 2000 Cardiff Blues v Edinburgh followed by the 4 Nations at 1200
on Saturday with Australia v South Africa and Aviva Premiership on Sunday at 1530 Saints v Exeter Chiefs so come along to the only designated rugby bar in the area and join the Costa Blanca Rugby Supporters Club as well
I am back at the Moncayo Market on Saturdayrsquos with all of the rugby branded gear and clubinternational shirts etc so see you down there as well and get your playing gear before the season starts from 0900 to 1330
So if you are interested
dig out those rugby boots and come along and see for yourself what it is like New players are always welcome no matter what age or skill level you are
If you would like more information about what is going on in the club you can contact the club by phoning myself Garry on 692 767 242 and for the juniors contact Oscar on 600 871 606 (Spanish)
So come along and join in the fun at a club with a great friendly atmosphere
the members Golf society
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itV orihuela rfc traininG back to normal
38 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
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Murphyrsquos on Park Golf Society at Campoamor August 2012
For the first months meeting 16 players headed for the established course at Campoamor
Unfortunately we were charged euro25 per person more than the agreed price which we were told was due to tax reason even though the new taxes donrsquot take effect until 010912 and then we discovered that the greens were in poor condition and as a result of these events it will be some time before we return to this courseThe winners on the day were as follows Category 11st Noel Dempsey - 34 points2nd George McIntyre - 27
pointsCategory 21st Barney Hickey - 26 points2nd Billy Davidson ndash 26 pointsBest Guest - John Fogerty ndash 32 points
Nearest the Pins ndash Pearse McMurray and Mike Dolan
After the game we returned to Murphyrsquos on the Park for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Janet and Hilary
The next society meeting venue is Captains Day an Alenda on 270912 and new members and guests are welcome
Call Tony Conwell on 644312696 or better still call in the bar which is in Calle San Policarpo near Park of Nations in Torrevieja
Report by Tony Conwell
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at Las Colinas 30th August 2012
For this monthrsquos meeting a group of 33 players visited the established course at Las Colinas taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good condition but due to hollow tining we had to play the back nine holes twice BUT to make things interesting we played the second circuit from the BLACK COMPETITION TEES which made scoring difficult on the day
There were some good scores on the day with the winners as follows1st ndash Gavin Parke - 36 points2nd ndash Dave Mason - 35 points3rd ndash Mike Probert - 32 points4th ndash Ian Allison ndash 32 points5th ndash Julie Blinston ndash 31
points
Best Front 9 ndash D Bensley - 20 points
Best Back 9 ndash J Coffman - 16 points
Nearest Pins ndash M Probert (3)Gavin Parke (2) and Dave Mason
After the game we returned to the Lo Marabu which is located at Dona Pepa Quesada for a welcome meal prepared by the bar and the prize presentation
Our next official society meeting is at La Peraleja on 27th September 2012 and we also have an interim game at Bonalba on 13th September 2012
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at La Finca August 2012
For the first months meeting a small group of golfers headed for the established course at La Finca taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good conditionThe winners on the day were as follows1st Stevie Dunn ndash 39 points2nd S Floody ndash 28 points3rd George watts ndash 26 pointsNearest the Pin - GuestLongest Drive ndash George watts
Stevie watts has had his
handicap adjusted from 24 to 21 based on the above excellent performance
After the game we returned to the Hideaway bar which is based at Via Park II Playa Flamenca for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Terri and Mark
The next society meeting venue is to be held at Villamartin on 9th September 2012 and new members and guests are welcome
Alternatively call Terri Hudson on 603181436 or better still call in the bar
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
hideaway Golf society
lo marabu Golf society
murphyrsquos on park Golf society
TUESDAY 28TH AUGUSTTHE RAY BATTISTR
MEMORIAL TROPHYToday was the Second
anniversary of the Ray Battiste Memorial Trophy which was held at his favourite course ALENDA which was in immaculate condition with lovely holding greens It has to be the best course in the area at the present time we had a very good turn out and some very good scores to honour Raywinning the Trophy and First place in Category Two with a score of 37 points on count back from Geoff Wild ( hard luck Geoff ) was Malcolm woods Congratulations In third place was Mick Hithersay on Count back with 35 points
In Category One First place was taken by Rodney Smith with a score of 36 points Second was Les Yates with
35 points and Ivie Davies was 3rd with 34 points Dave Jones took the Nearest the Pin on Holes 3 amp 5 with Ron Chambers on Hole 16 John Trailor won the Longest Drive with D Jones the best Guest with 36 pointsTuesday 11th September we will be back at our home course Vistabella Tee off 0900am Be at the course for 0830am
After the game we returned to the St Jamesrsquos Gate pub for the presentation and refreshments kindly supplied by Sonia with our thanks Anyone who would like to join our small Society or would just like a game whilst on holiday give Ron a ring on 678-849-142
Photo- Malcolm woods being presented with the Trophy by Rocket Ron
st Jamesrsquos Gate Gs RODS AND REELS This week was the last
week before the new season commences and the club held an open match on a local water Although still very muddy on the water line overall the venue fished well As can be seen from the results varying methods were used and all worked pretty well
Top rods on the day1st Terry (Swing Eacutem)
Screen fishing the whip using maggot for bleak then changing to the feeder using corn with 1650 kilo s
2nd Lenny (Excultural Attachee) Bolton fishing the feeder using pellet with 1324 kilo s
3rd Bill (The Master) Reade fishing the waggler using pellet with 1134 kilo s
NOTEClub subs have to be paid
prior to the AGM on the 30092012 Failure to do so will mean the joining fee will have to be paid again
PLEASE NOTE The club has some
vacancies at present if you are interested in joining please contact Derek Swann on 966 729 293 or 603 535 771
ABBEY ANGLING RESULTSSupplied by Terry ScreenThe 2nd round of the winter
League was fished this week on the 28th August
with the water now going down it is leaving over a metre and half of soft gungy mud making access to the waters edge messy and quite difficult
with no wind on the water the fish were reluctant to feed everyone was praying
for the wind to get up and right on queue at 115pm the wind started to blow with a vengeance which prompted the fish to start to feed but the weights were not great
1st Dave (Yours Truly) Hoare with 7360kg fishing the pole using corn and the whip for bleak using maggot
2nd Alan (The Chairman) Reid with 6280kg fishing the feeder using corn
3rd Alan (The Emperor) Roscoe with 6100kg also fishing the feeder using corn
All details are available on our website wwwabbeyanglingcom or from the Match Secretary Terry Screen on 965 328 368 also anyone needing pole or rod repairs can contact me on the above number
ANGLERS TOGETHERThe objective of Anglers
Together has been reached ( which was to introduce anglers to each other ) Now that newcomers to Spain are few and far between we have decided that monthly meetings are serving no useful purpose and the friendships that have been made over the past 4 years are now firmly established
we will continue to provide information through our email address if contacted but there will be no membership renewals in May
Thanks to all past members for their support
Email anglerstogetherhotmailcom
TIGHT LINESDAvE HOARE
maGGots end
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week
Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3
- Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9
- Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen
Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart
Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith H
cap 9 score 50 Next week Tuesday
4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
el plantio 2 Golf society
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Last Sunday Torry played their first home game of the season at the vicente Garcia against near neighbours Crevillente who included in their side ex-Torry players Dani Meseguer Tremino Micro and most notably Carrasco Torry entered the game buoyed by their 3-1 victory at CD Acero in their first game of the season while Crevillente had shared the spoils in a thrilling 3-3 draw at home against Novelda
Torry were without ex-Crevillente marksman Gasch who was out through injury Torry have been trying to sign another forward to supplement their attacking options and thought they had got their man in the shape of much travelled burly striker Bauti but he had a change of mind I hope they are still looking because I think there are still plenty of strikers around looking for a club
The Torry line up was Manolo Vicente Boix Pedro Loacutepez Jorge Rafa Dani (Abel min 78) Burguillos Luis Carlos (Josemi min 68) Inarejos Ernesto and Joseacute Manuel (Manu Amores min 45)
On a warm sunny early evening the game kicked off in front of a decent crowd of around the 600 mark including quite a few holidaymakers keen for a bit of live football action Torry started like a train and in the first 20 minutes carved open Crevillente time and time again but only had a single goal on the electronic scoreboard to show for their efforts This was scored in the 16th minute by Jorge from a downward header
from a free-kick by Ernesto Leading up to this Rafa had hit the post from a curling effort inside the box from a corner and their keeper had been called into action to make a number of good saves
After 20 minutes Burguillos played Inarejos in and he lifted the ball past his man in the area who handled the ball and a penalty was awarded Up stepped Ernesto to curl his spot-kick towards the right hand corner of the net Their keeper went the right way and pulled off a brilliant save palming the ball wide for a corner After this Torry started to lose their momentum after their whirlwind start and Crevillente started to get back into the game After 41 minutes the Crevillente right-back got his marching orders for a second bookable offence after again body checking Inarejos
Just before the break Ernesto clipped the crossbar from a free-kick just outside the box Torry made one change at half-time taking off Jose Manuel who had sustained a head injury in the first-half and brought on Manu Amores After 51 minutes the numerical advantage that Torry had enjoyed was no more when Rafa was dismissed for a second bookable offence The game was now pretty even and both sides created half-chances which they didnrsquot take until after 61 minutes Ernesto beat their keeper from long range with a dipping shot to make it 2-0 to Torry After 70 minutes Crevillente pulled one back when Carrasco prodded home a loose ball from a corner from close range
to set up a nervous last 20 minutes for the Torry fans
The momentum was now with Crevillente and a guilt edged chance fell to the opposition 2 minutes later when one of their forwards headed wide from only 2 yards out After 83 minutes a Crevillente defender received a straight red for hacking down Burguillos And it was now 10 against 9 Towards the end Torry were awarded another penalty after a Manu Amores pass inside the box was deliberately hand-balled Inarejos stepped up to take it this time but his shot towards the bottom left hand corner lacked any real power and their keeper pulled off another great save
The final whistle went with Torry victorious winning another 3 points which has taken them to the top of the table and would you believe 2 points clear after only 2 games For Torry bookings were received by Inarejos Jorge vicente and Pedro
The matchball was sponsored by the Torry Army and a re-introduced matchday programme produced by the football club was on sale which provided a good pre-match read
Torry are away to Novelda next Sunday If you want to go and watch the game the Torry Army have booked a coach Pop into the Torry Army office in San Luis or ring Pat on 966 786 352 or 688 698 894 to book a seat
Darrylldinho following his adopted team in Spain get off to the perfect start
Tuesday 25th saw us back at Font del Llop due to a high noon change from El Plantio due to hollow tinning 20 hours earlier Our thanks to Font del Llop for getting us out to play at the last moment
very warm day and not sure if we would have managed without buggies but did find the course in very good condition except for some hollow tinning taking place on some of the greens on the back 9
Results on the day for our normal Stableford Competition saw in Category 1
1st Spence Andrews with 35 points not sure how he
did it because he only flew in the night previous and had not had time to adjust from the rain of the UK to the heat we are experiencing here at the moment 2nd Paul Hurrell 33 points 3rd Roy Middleton 31
Category 2 1st Peter Kerr 34 points 2ndBrian Coombes 33 and 3rdBradley Kerr 30
Nearest the Pins Hole 8 Paul Hurrell Hole 17 Alan Darby No body managed the 12th and the longest drive on hole 18 went to vic Souter However it should be mentioned that Paul Hurrell with his new driver was within probably 15 mtrs of the waterrsquos edge but not on the fairway sorry Paul must
try harderAfter the game we returned
to El Raso Restaurant for the results and a little Tapas many thanks to MarioKaty and Staff for looking after us
Our next games are La Torre on Tuesday 14thSeptember for a 10am 1sttee time and then we have our big day at El Plantio on the 3rdOctober for a shot gun start for the par 3 course at 9am followed by an 18 hole Stableford Competition starting at 11am
For more information on our Club call David Winder on 626 774 157 or email him at
davidwindertorregolfgmailcom Our picture for the winners and some guests taken after our game at El Raso Restaurant
we would also wish to remind all that the football season with CD MONTESINOS kicks off on Sunday 16thSeptember at 1800 hours with a home game at the CDMontesinos Olympic Stadium
Cup Tournament semi-finals by Sue Ward
what a fantastic week it was for petanca on the Orihuela Costa
The weather may be hot and humid but the petanca players had to keep their cool and play their socks off (what are socks) to win a place in the finals of the Summer League Cup Tournament
If anyone wanted to know why the summer league was dubbed lsquothe friendly gamesrsquo then they only had to be at the 2 semi-finals that took place this week They were played with good humour amusing banter and willing spirits
First to play on Monday were Laguna Vista Diablos vs Peacocks1 All was level after the 4 triples leaving all to play for in the deciding doubles Nervous tension began to creep in to both sides both teams dropping points however Laguna Vista Diablos managed to scrape through with a 4 - 3 win In true petanca spirit both teams descended upon the bar afterwards A very good end to a very good evening A woollen doll was presented by Peacocks to Laguna Vista Diablos to be played for every time these 2 teams meet
wednesday saw the other nail biting thrilling semi at Via park 2 between Los Bandidos and Amapolas
These 2 teams last met only 2 weeks ago in the league and Amapolas had a comfortable 6 - 1 win would tonight be any different Oh Yes
After the closely fought triples Amapolas were 3 - 1 up then came the 3 doubles and Los bandidos won the 1st 13 - 4 and then the 2nd 13 - 3 the gap had closed so the result rested on the last doubles match
It was 2100 hrs the street lights were on darkness had fallen the coche was barely visible but still the 2 pairs played on surrounded by hordes of excited spectators and a score of 12 - 12 Both sides took the lead and then lost it Unfortunately there had to be a winner and the cookie didnrsquot crumble Los bandidosrsquos way their last ball just - only just - failing to reach its target Amapolas won 4 games to 3 well done to them
The overwhelming consenus was that the 5 games were well worthy of a grand final let alone a semi
The final will be played on Wednesday 26th September 2012 at Restaurant El Altos de Dolores where it is hoped that all summer league players will attend Good luck to both teams
Sue ward
fc torreVieJa ndash torry Go top of the leaGue
torreGolfeu at font del llop
casa manuel summer petanca leaGue
el plantio 2 Golf society
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3 - Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9 - Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith Hcap 9 score 50
Next week Tuesday 4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
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chocolaTE may ProTEcT ThE braiN from STrokEaND ThiS TimE iTrsquoS ThE milk variETyEating chocolate may reduce the long term
risk of stroke research has shown
Men who consumed moderate amounts of chocolate each week were less likely to suffer a stroke over a period of 10 years than those who ate none
The difference was small but significant Study participants who ate the most chocolate equivalent to about one third of a cup of chocolate chips reduced their stroke risk by 17 per cent A total of 37103 Swedish men aged 49 to 75 took part in the study
Their diets were assessed with food questionnaires which asked how often they ate chocolate The menrsquos progress was then followed for 10 years during which researchers recorded 1995 cases of a first stroke
Previous studies have shown that chocolate may help prevent diabetes control blood pressure and protect against heart disease Healthy antioxidant plant chemicals called flavonoids are thought to explain the health benefits
Dr Susanna Larsson from the karolinska Institute in Stockholm who led the latest research reported in the journal Neurology said lsquoThe beneficial effect of chocolate consumption on stroke may be related to the flavonoids in chocolate
lsquoFlavonoids appear to be protective against cardiovascular disease through antioxidant
anti-clotting and anti-inflammatory properties Itrsquos also possible that flavonoids in chocolate may decrease blood concentrations of bad
cholesterol and reduce blood pressure
lsquoInterestingly dark chocolate has previously been associated with heart health benefits but about 90 per cent of the chocolate intake
in Sweden including what was consumed in our study is milk chocolatersquo
The men who ate the largest quantities consumed a modest 63g of chocolate per
week This is about a third of a cup-full of chocolate chips
or just a little more than a Mars bar which weighs 58 grams
Put into context the 17 per cent risk reduction amounted
to 12 fewer strokes per 10000 participants over 10 years or 100000
ldquoperson yearsrdquo
The research was followed up by a larger analysis of data from five studies in Europe and the US that included 4260 stroke cases This showed that people eating the most chocolate were 19 per cent less likely to have a stroke than those consuming the least
For every increase in chocolate consumption of about 50 grams per week stroke risk decreased by about 14 per cent
In their paper the scientists said further studies were needed before any
recommendations could be given about chocolate consumption They added lsquoBecause chocolate is high in sugar saturated fat and calories it should be consumed in moderationrsquo
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Jack3d is said to boost energy concentration and metabolism But DMAA most commonly used as a workout aid or dietary supplement can have a physiological effect on the body by narrowing the arteries and raising the heart rate said the MHRA This has been linked to suspected adverse drug reactions worldwide ranging from shortness of breath to heart attacks
An MHRA spokesperson said lsquoJack3d is mainly bought over the internet although it is also available in sports stores specialising in work out products
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USING A MOBILE PHONE TABLET
OR LAPTOP BEFORE GOING TO BED LEADS
TO SLEEP TROUBLES
ACCORDING TO NEW RESEARCH
Researchers at the Lighting Research Centre which is part of New yorkrsquos Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have discovered that two or more hours of exposure to backlit devices such as a smartphone or tablet suppresses melatonin
This suppression can lead to trouble sleeping at night especially in teenagers
Mariana Figueiro director of the LRCrsquos Light and Health Program who led the team on this piece of research said ldquoOur study shows that a two-hour exposure to light from self-luminous electronic displays can suppress melatonin by about 22 per cent
ldquoStimulating the human circadian system to this level may affect sleep in those using the devices prior to bedtimerdquo
Consequently she recommends dimming the brightness on backlit devices to minimize melatonin suppression But other similar pieces of research go a step further and urge people to have a total break from all devices for several hours before going to sleep
However most people I know cannot resist checking their emails social networks and news feeds throughout the evening
At the end of last year car company Volkswagen agreed to turn off email to workers with Blackberry devices in a bid to help with their employeesrsquo work-life
balance
The business agreed to only push emails to German staff 30 minutes before they are due to start work and stop them 30 minutes after they are due to finish work
While I am not sure this is practical for most companies which operate globally and around the clock or even necessary it is up to us as individuals to learn from comprehensive research and amend our behaviour accordingly
For instance how many people do you know still use an alarm clock Most people now tend to rely upon their phones iPods or tablet devices to wake them up
While it makes sense to make use of the increasing number of shiny devices we have cluttering up our bedside table this simple act of setting your mobile phone alarm each night often leads to a game being played a work email being checked or a tweet being posted simply by the device being in your hands
The return of the good old fashioned alarm clock combined with a decent amount of discipline in a bid to let ourselves actually get some proper rest before the whole digital cycle begins again is whatrsquos necessary to preserve our health in a world which never seems to switch off
The key could be to talk alot but not to gossip and criticise others A study of 250 centenarians published in the journal Aging found they tended to be optimistic and expressed emotions freely by talking openly to friends and family However they lsquosuppressed the urge to talk ill of othersrsquo said researchers from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New york
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accorDiNg To a global STUDy by ThE Zoological
SociETy of loNDoN
The biggest study of invertebrates ever conducted found that one in five is at risk of dying out this can affect humans by threatening crops and food supplies
Prof Jonathan Baillie the director of conservation at the Zoological Society said insects slugs and snails may not be as glamorous as lions or dolphins but are just as important to providing the food we eat and the countryside we love
ldquoThese critters form the basis of many of the essential benefits that nature provides earthworms recycle waste nutrients coral reefs support a myriad of life forms and bees help pollinate cropsrdquo he said ldquoIf they disappear humans could soon followrdquo
In Britain critically endangered invertebrates include species of bumblebee that keep the countryside full of flowers and freshwater pearl mussels that filter the water in
our rivers The society blamed pollution loss of habitat and climate change for killing off invertebrates and urged the public to take action by demanding that food is farmed in a more sustainable way and growing insect-friendly plants in their garden
Previous international studies have focused on groups of animals such as mammals and birds As invertebrates make up 97 per cent of species the International Union for the Conservation of Nature the UN body in charge of ensuring that animals do not become extinct asked the society to lead a new study More than 12000 species from giant squid to midges were studied around the world There are 15 million known invertebrates although eight million species are thought to exist even if not yet discovered
Prof Baillie said scientists were shocked by the results
ldquoWe knew that roughly one fifth of vertebrates and plants were
threatened with extinction but it was not clear if this
was representative of the small spineless creatures that make up the majority of life on the planetrdquo he said ldquoThe initial findings in this report indicate that 20 per cent of all species may be
threatenedrdquoThe most threatened
group are freshwater invertebrates because of
the invasive signal crayfish from America Dams and pollution from
nitrates used in fertilisers on fields have also played a part
Marine species including foods such as shrimp squid and crab are most at risk of ocean acidification which threatens shell-building molluscs and coral
Insects on land are being driven out by human development such as cities and pollution caused by cars and factories All species are in danger from further habitat loss caused by climate change
Prof Baillie said that invertebrates help store carbon at the bottom of the ocean filter water decompose waste pollinate important crops and are an essential part of the food ldquowebrdquo ultimately feeding hundreds of millions of people
Even pests have a place in the ecosystem he said ldquoWe ignore the loss of invertebrates at our peril as they provide many of the ecosystem services from which humans benefitrdquo
16 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
raJoy defends Vat
increase The President of the Government Mariano Rajoy met
at Moncloa Palace with the President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy to analyse the situation of the European Union and the Eurozone as well as the measures that the Spanish Government has implemented to reduce the public deficit and meet the commitments made by the country to its European partners
During the joint press conference offered by the two leaders after their meeting on Tuesday Mariano Rajoy stressed that the Government will continue making reforms to reduce the deficit and will continue restructuring the financial system ldquoThe challenge is to generate economic activity to grow to create jobs and from then on things will get better That is the main priority of the Government during this term of office It is difficult but it can be donerdquo he said
As regards the financial reform he announced that the capital needs of Spanish banks will be less than the maximum amount of 100 billion euros of aid that its European partners are prepared to loan to Spain He also explained that the increase in public debt is only temporary
Mariano Rajoy reiterated to Herman Van Rompuy the need to involve Member States and European institutions to ensure the stability of the markets and of the Euro as well as to set a clear course for the European Union to follow in order to meet future challenges In his opinion ldquothis course inevitably involves greater integration of European economies and achieving an economic and monetary unionrdquo
In this respect the President of the Government recalled that Spain has already presented a proposal on a banking union and fiscal union ldquoIt is very important for us to have a banking union by December a sole supervisory body and a deposit guarantee fund It is very important for us to be able to proceed to the direct recapitalisation of the banks by European institutions It is also very important that we resolve the problems of the Eurozone as quickly as possible particularly those that affect doubts surrounding
the Eurordquo he said
Rajoy brought up the statements made by the President of the European Central Bank (ECB) Mario Draghi and those made by other international bodies that consider it unacceptable for there to be differentials between the risk premiums in Europe that do not correspond to the basics of the economy
ldquoThe risk premium remains very high but I believe that very significant steps have been taken to enhancing the irreversibility of the Euro and I believe that at this time European leaders in all countries are telling all those who want to listen that the Euro is a serious currency an irreversible currency and that there is no going back on the European integration processrdquo he said
On another note according to La Moncloa Rajoy denied that Spain is negotiating the conditions for a bailout with Europe ldquothe Government has not made any request to this effectrdquo
The President of the Government and the President of the European Council also tackled the situation of Greece Mariano Rajoy considers that if Greece or any other country pulls out of the Eurozone this would be a collective disaster ldquoit would not only be a Greek problem but rather a collective disaster for Europe as a whole one which we should in no way allow to happenrdquo
Mariano Rajoy stressed that central government will not ignore the problems of the autonomous regions and will help Catalonia which has requested access to the Autonomous Region Liquidity Fund
ldquoWe will help Catalonia in the same way as we help the rest of the autonomous regions What is important starting with central government and continuing with the autonomous regions and local councils is to meet our commitments to public deficit and public debtrdquo he pointed out
ARTICLE COURTESy OF WWWkyEROCOM
Q I have received a letter from the tax office demanding I pay non resident income tax and that I must pay up for the last four years I have never made any income from my property What is this all about
A Our government needs to collect to correct its deficit If you are a NON RESIDENT of Spain and own a property you MUST FILE a non-resident income tax return even if you do not rent out your property Do not confuse with rates (IBI) which is generally paid by direct debit
Towards the end of 2011 the Spanish tax authorities decided to clamp down on non-resident property owners who have not been paying this non-resident income tax They have created a special task force dedicated to pursue non -residents not paying this tax
Every year normally using s fiscal representative you should be filing a non-resident hypothetical income tax return (shortly wealth tax also) If you are not paying this tax it is necessary that you take control of the situation by contacting the tax authorities your solicitor or your tax advisor
If you have doubts regarding if you are already paying this tax it is probably because you are not as it requires the presentation of a tax form etc
The good news is that1 The tax is not generally a very high amount 2 If you have not been paying by law they cannot demand payment for more than four years
back taxes Our advice Start paying the tax because if you do not they will be contacting you with the
risk of you not actually being hear to receive their letter etc
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ldquono GoinG back on the euro or european inteGrationrdquo says raJoy
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy says the countryrsquos new wave of austerity measures are necessary to maintain the state welfare system Rajoy made the remarks to an audience gathered for a party speech in the north-west a u t o n o m o u s community of Galicia He said the governmentrsquos value-added tax hike was a painful but necessary measure
Mariano Rajoy Spanish Prime Minister said ldquoToday a painful measure was enforced The VAT hike I am aware this is a sacrifice that arrives at a very difficult moment for many Spaniards But I will tell you one thing We adopted this measure because it was essential It was the only one we could take to maintain public services whilst state revenues fallrdquo
The decision to increase the countryrsquos VAT rate is part of a raft of austerity measures designed to remove 65 billion Euros from the public deficit by 2014 The hike leaves small businesses worrying about their future and cash-strapped consumers counting their pennies Everyday living costs like heating phone bills and clothes are all made more expensive Some larger companies say they will not pass the higher cost on to their customers That has smaller businesses concerned that they will not be able to compete as they are unable to squeeze margins in the same way as the big firms SOURCE CCTVCOM
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Office in Bolnuevo (near Farmacia) next to Cafe Colonia
Have you ever stood on a railway bridge and seen the how the rails disappearing into the distance seem to meet on the horizon
This is called lsquogeometric perspectiversquo and it was Euclid that came up with the geometric interpretation that parallel lines meet at infinity - or the horizon
Letrsquos imagine we are on a straight street of parallel terrace houses the lines through their roofs windows fences pavement etc will all meet on a point on the horizon
So we first draw a horizon line across the paper - this will be eye-level and therefore if we are standing will be about 5rsquo 3rdquo above the ground perhaps and everything that is above eye-level will be above this line
In the attached sketch I have drawn a narrow imaginary street and even people in it to show that assuming they are roughly the same height as me our eyes are all at the same lsquoeyersquo level - the horizon
The point where all the lines meet is called the lsquovanishing pointrsquo and when we come to drawing outdoors we will find there are many vanishing points - all generally meeting on the horizon of course - because roads donrsquot tend to go in straight lines and we may be seeing 2 roads anyway
Here is a photo taken in Venicersquos Saint Markrsquos square that shows it well despite the building not being perfectly straight and the slight lsquobarrelrsquo effect of the camera lens
And then there is lsquoaerial perspectiversquo - a phrase first coined by Leonardo da Vinci who examined how objects became bluer and hazier with distance saying ldquoThus if one is to be five times as distant make it five times bluerrdquo
This photo in the mountains above Alicante clearly demonstrates this which is due to the water vapour in the air and the way it refracts light
Foreshortening is a continuation of perspective and is a term used when something coming towards us looks shorter than it actually is
As I said last week the thigh bone is the longest bone in the human body
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business focuscreatinG a business bank is the bold moVe needed for Growth
AS THE DENIZENS OF WHITEHALL AND
WESTMINSTER CONTINUE TO PUZZLE OVER BRITAINrsquoS
ROCky GROWTH TRAJECTORy THEy WOULD DO WELL TO
LISTEN TO THE RISING CHORUS COMING FROM BUSINESSES
ACROSS THE LANDThat message is clear
businesses are optimistic growing exports and creating jobs but need bolder action from the heart of government to sustain that growth over time Put simply companies want nothing less than a new-model economy for Britain with a business-friendly environment and strong financing options for growth and expansion
So if our political class truly wants to be bold on growth it should announce this autumn that it is creating a British Business Bank Together with a major programme of infrastructure investment a business bank would be the cornerstone of an economy that is more sustainable more dynamic and more competitive than the Britain of today
The case for a business bank grows clearer with each passing day Although many companies say their order books are full and they need financing in order to
fulfil customersrsquo requests the overall stock of lending to small- and medium-sized firms continues to shrink Companies that are less than five-years-old often at the point of a major growth spurt are more likely to have loan applications declined Independent inquiries show there is real lsquodiscouraged demandrsquo among businesses who are keen to expand but too scared to even approach the bank for help Relationships and trust between lenders and businesses damaged at the start of the financial crisis will take years if not decades to repair
The situation bears all the classic hallmarks of a market failure If therersquos one thing that politicians and economists of both the Left and the Right agree on itrsquos that governments can and should intervene where market failures exist And thatrsquos precisely where we stand in Britain when it comes to business finance an abject long-standing and worsening market failure
This is not entirely the fault of high-street banks - they are being squeezed by ever-tighter regulatory structures and higher capital requirements so theyrsquore
taking fewer risks and sticking to the clients they know If I were sat on the board of a major Uk bank Irsquod probably act in precisely the same way as Irsquod be protecting the interests of shareholders and the bank itself
The trouble is in a world where politicians and banks look after themselves therersquos no one championing the interests of the new dynamic and fast-growing companies that will create the jobs technologies and wealth of the future Thatrsquos where a business bank comes in
A British Business Bank would act as a first port of call for businesses seeking finance Working closely with high-street banks alternative lenders sources of equity finance and others it would ensure that most businesses actually get the working capital they need It would only lend directly to young andor high-growth companies unable to obtain finance through the commercial banking system
Some might argue that the government already has a number of plans including the Funding for Lending scheme to boost business access to finance yet this scheme like those that preceded it has a fatal flaw its dependence on
the infrastructure of existing banks An increasingly risk-averse and balance sheet focussed commercial banking culture is unlikely to provide the seed-corn funding for tomorrowrsquos growth businesses even if it will lend cash to long-standing business customers By contrast a business bank would be able to start afresh with a can-do attitude a stronger appetite for risk and the patient debt capital that many companies need to become the next global champion
Despite the best intentions of politicians to do the right thing in the interest of the country they are going to be frustrated by vested interests reflected in Whitehall Already I can hear the chorus of Treasury civil servants claiming that a business bank would be too difficult to set up too risky to operate and anti-competitive They are wrong on all counts Itrsquos time for businesspeople and our politicians to stand up to the prophets of deadweight displacement and dissuasion and set the record straight Setting up a new bank will take time and dedication but it can and has been done before in many countries across the
globe Commercial lenders would get lsquofirst refusalrsquo of business loan requests meaning that the business bank steps in only to support dynamic growth companies that otherwise wouldnrsquot get funding at all Whatrsquos more a business bank would offer loans priced appropriately to risk not simply give away cheap money to fuel another unsustainable credit bubble
When you look across the globe you find many successful countries where a business bank and a strong commitment to free enterprise and capitalism go hand-in-hand If a business bank is good enough for the USA South korea and our neighbours in Germany why not here in the Uk One can only surmise that a lack of will and imagination rather than a lack of capability is holding
Britain back from creating a business bank of its own
One of the difficulties Uk politicians face is that they are so hung up on the short-term they fail to consider their legacy to the country But voters are not stupid The British electorate rewards actions they can see are in the long-term interests of the nation which ultimately are their interests A British Business Bank wouldnrsquot be up and running tomorrow - but its impact on building confidence now and on our success as a nation over the coming decades would be incalculable and thatrsquos a legacy worth fighting for
Article written by John Longworth is Director General
of the British Chambers of Commerce courtesy of the
Telegraphcouk
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Manufacturing output across the 17-country eurozone shrank again in August according to a widely-watched survey The MarkitCIPS Purchasing Managersrsquo Index (PMI) showed the regionrsquos manufacturing sector contracted despite factories cutting prices Markitrsquos final PMI was 451 above Julyrsquos three-year low of 440 However it was the 13th month in a row that the figure was below the 50 mark indicating continued contraction
The latest figures from China showed its manufacturing activity fell too to a nine-month low in August adding to fears that its economy is slowing faster than estimated Chinarsquos PMI fell to 492 the lowest
reading since November 2011
Meanwhile in the UK the downturn in manufacturing unexpectedly eased last month as domestic orders boosted output with its PMI rising to a four-month high of 495 in August from a downwardly revised 452 in July
PMI is a key gauge of manufacturing activity and a reading below 50 shows contraction
The new chief executive of the British Bankersrsquo Association (BBA) has pledged to restore trust in UK banking Speaking on his first day in the job Anthony Browne told press sources ldquoI want to restore banking as a normal sector of the economy playing its part in economic growthrdquo
Mr Browne said the BBA the leading trade body for the bank sector would work to regain public trustrdquoIt (banking) is in a pretty low place Hopefully it canrsquot get lowerrdquo he said
Mr Browne said the BBA which was in charge of collating the data used to set Libor - a key bank lending rate which became discredited after revelations of manipulation by banks - would do everything it could to fix the issue
The head of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has called on the European Central Bank to take action on the eurozone crisis
ldquoIt has to be a credible signalrdquo Angel Gurria
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SCHAEUBLE REJECTED ON MONDAy A EUROPEAN COMMISSION PLAN TO GIVE THE EUROPEAN
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INSTEAD FOCUS ONLy ON SySTEMICALLy IMPORTANT INSTITUTIONS
The Commissionrsquos plans to give the ECB the power to oversee all banks is intended as a first step towards a full European banking union The EU executive body is due to publish its detailed proposals on banking supervision on September 12
ldquoThe ECB has itself said it does not have the potential to supervise the European Unionrsquos 6000 banks in the foreseeable futurerdquo Schaeuble told German radio expressing scepticism about the timeframe envisaged in the Commission proposals
ldquoI have doubts that this (banking supervision) can come so fastrdquo he said adding that a distinction should be drawn between smaller banks and systemically relevant institutions
ldquoWith the bigger systemically relevant banks there is a chance that direct supervision by the ECB could be realised in a foreseeable period of timerdquo Schaeuble said
EU Commissioner Michel Barnierrsquos plan would rob national supervisors of much of their authority leaving them with routine tasks such as consumer protection But euro zone countries must approve the proposal before it becomes law
Schaeuble said euro zone finance ministers might consider the Commission proposals on September 15
Despite the presence of some 6000 banks in the European Union the vast majority are small and relatively insignificant and more than 90 percent of all assets are held by only around 200 institutions analysts say
Schaeuble did not make clear which institutions he would consider to be lsquosystemically importantrsquo The 200 would include the larger German state-owned Landesbanks and Spanish lsquocajasrsquo where many of the European banking sectorrsquos woes originate
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asia (7)4 Made easier to bear (5)5 Limelight (9)6 Husbands and wives (7)7 Strange or rare objects (7)8 Mislead (9)13 Fortunately (9)14 added into a group (9)17 Putting money into your account (7)18 issues an injunction (7)20 A fire-breathing monster of Greek
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The Show Group Torrevieja has lost their home of twenty years and is now searching for a new rehearsal venue It is with great sadness that the Show Group has had to say farewell to the homely comfort of Los Arcos where they have rehearsed and performed throughout their long history
The Show Group Torrevieja is one of the oldest theatre groups in Torrevieja and during their twenty year history they have been entertaining residents and tourists with their energy packed shows During their long existence The Show Group have performed well loved musicals pantomimes original musical comedies murder mysteries and several variety shows and have also raised well over 50000 Euro for local charities
The Show Group are proud of their fund raising record and the money they have been able to give to a wide range of local charities The group members nominate different charities to support every year and then work hard to produce live shows
and entertainment that will raise much needed cash for their chosen causes Over the years money has been raised for all sections of the local population
The group want to find a new venue in Torrevieja that they can make their new home They need a venue for their twice weekly rehearsals and maybe even for their performances so that they can continue enchanting and entertaining audiences for the forthcoming years
If anyone has space and facilities to help the group be re-homed for their rehearsals could you contact Jan on 96 618 9741 or 647 579 068 or Sandy on 96 671 3614
the show Group torreVieJa are homeless
The Office for the Urbanisations led by Councillor Jeff Wiszniewski (PIPN ndash Partido Independiente por las Nacionalidades) and his team are pleased to send you our fourth information update giving you information on events and activities happening throughout San Fulgencio and the Urbanisations
We hope you find it informative and encourage you to visit us in the Office on Calle Madrid Urb Marina or ring us on 966 443 002 if you have any further enquiries
coNvErSaTioN claSSESEnglish Spanish Conversation Classes
will be starting up again in the Social Centre of Urb Marina on Monday the 3rd of September at 6pm
Concejalia de Urbanizaciones working with Help Vega Baja
The Association Help Vega Baja is a charity providing help to the English speaking population of the Southern Costa Blanca They help people of all ages and with all types of problems and provide assistance all year round to anyone in their time of need including a
24 hour emergency line
As well as giving comprehensive information they also host a number of support groups provide a team of hospital visitors hire out Orthopaedic Equipment have registers of drivers translators carers and so much more
On Monday the 3rd of September between 2pm and 4pm the Concejalia de Urbanizaciones headed by Councillor Jeff Wiszniewski has organised an Open Day in the Social Centre on Urbanisation Marina San Fulgencio
Please try and make time to come along and see the wonderful work that Help Vega Baja do and the services that they provide
SPaNiSh claSSES for ExTraNjEroSBetween now and the 16th of
September you can register for Spanish classes for foreigners which will take place in the Social Centre
you can register here at the Office for the Urbanisations in Calle Madrid
There will be a meeting on the 17th of September at 6pm in the Social Centre
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hiGh-flaVour barbecue mealssticky manGo spare ribs
a fabulously fruity sticky ribs barbecue recipeinGredients
1frac12 kg pork spare ribs
1 x 1ltr carton apple juice
200g mango chutney
1 small red onion roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves
1 red chilli roughly chopped
Juice of 1 lime
methodPlace the ribs in a saucepan pour in the
apple juice and add water to cover the meat Bring to the boil and simmer for 40 mins drain off the liquid and transfer the ribs to a roasting tin
Preheat the oven to 200degC (400degF gas 6) and prepare the barbecue In a food processor whizz the mango chutney together with the onion garlic chilli and lime juice to make the basting sauce
Drizzle two thirds of the sauce over the ribs and roast in the oven for 15 mins Brush the remaining sauce onto the ribs and finish cooking on the barbecue (or under a grill) for 10-15 mins until sticky and slightly caramelised
Serve with salad coleslaw and baked potatoes
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methodMix the diced chilli with the
coconut cream sugar lime juice and rum (if using) Slash through the skin of the chicken breasts and place in a non-metallic dish
Pour the coconut marinade all over cover and marinate for at least 1 hr overnight if possible
Preheat the barbecue Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook over a medium heat for 20-25 mins turning regularly to cook evenly the chicken is cooked when the juices run clear after the thickest part is pierced
Meanwhile rub 1 tbsp sunflower oil onto the corn on the cobs and barbecue or grill for 15 mins turning until lightly charred and tender Serve with barbecued corn plus vegetable rice and a coriander garnish
surf and turf kebabs with Garlic butterthis tasty marinated kebab recipe will satisfy both meat and fish craVinGs
allow time for marinatinGinGredients400g steak (such as ribeye) cubed
6 tbsp sundried tomato peri-peri marinade
150g raw tiger prawns peeled
4 cherry tomatoes
40g softened butter
2 garlic cloves crushed
3 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley and chives)
methodPreheat the barbecue toss the steak with 4 tbsp marinade in
one bowl and the prawns with 2 tbsp marinade in another Set aside for 30 mins
thread the steak and prawns alternately onto 4 skewers (pre-soaked if theyrsquore bamboo) and finish each one with a cherry tomato
Mash the butter with the garlic and herbs Place in a pan on the side of the grill to melt Cook the kebabs over a high heat for 3-4 mins each side until the prawns are pink and cooked through and the steak is done to your liking
to serve drizzle with the butter and accompany with new potatoes and a salad of poppy seeds and carrot and cucumber ribbons
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they are a Christmas favourite in most households but families might find their traditional tin of Quality Street going empty a tad quicker this year tins of the chocolates have been shrunk just before the Christmas period when sales of the sweets are at their highest
Food giant nestle who produce the sweets have been criticised for failing to reduce the price of the chocolates prompting campaigners to describe the move as a hidden price rise the purple tins have been reduced in size by 18 per cent - from 1kg to 820g
a report in trade magazine the Grocer said lsquothe Christmas shrink ray has struck again and this year it is nestle pulling the trigger lsquothe tins are being sold by tesco for pound5 the same price as last yearrsquos larger tins though nestle claimed the recommended selling price was lowerrsquo
the move is part of a trend amongst confectionary manufacturers to reduce product sizes in order counter rising production costs
other Christmas favourite Cadburyrsquos Roses were
reduced from 975g to 850g by manufacturer kraft last year while the american company also cut heroes from 950g to 800g
Some of Britainrsquos most popular confectionary items have been affected by size reductions including smaller chocolate bars such as Mars and Dairy Milk Packets of Bassettrsquos liquorice allsorts have been reduced from 215g to 190g while bags of Bassettrsquos Jelly Babies Maynards wine Gums and haribo have also been reduced in weight
Consumer watchdog which accused confectionary companies of lsquotreating customers like idiotsrsquo
a spokesman for nestle said lsquothe recommended retail price of our standard tin has reduced proportionally greater than the reduction of the weight ensuring consumers are getting more for their money the price shopkeepers sell Quality Street at is at their sole discretion the tin size weight is now in line with similar products in the market who reduced weight in previous yearsrsquo
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BOOk ThE vENUE FOr yOUr PriVaTE ParTiES WEDDiNgS aND birTHDayS ETC
hellipa recent recipe feature in Sol Times required lsquopreserved lemonrsquo however we have failed to find a source to supply this wonderful ingredient locally So herersquos the recipe so that you can make your ownMany Moroccan and Middle Eastern recipes
call for preserved lemons ndash basically lemons that have been pickled in salt and their own
juices itrsquos quite easy to do though takes at least three weeks before the lemons are ready to use
Get preservinghelliptheyrsquoll last for up to a year without refrigeration too
MAkES ONE LARGE JARINGREDIENTS
250g coarse sea salt12 lemons unwaxed 6 juiced 6 quartered but still joined at the bottom8 black peppercorns
3 star anise3 bay leaves
METHODPack a little salt into each lemon and squash back into shape Wedge them into a large sterilised jar layering with salt bay leaves peppercorns and star anise as
you goTo sterilise wash in hot soapy water rinse and put in the oven
at 140Cfan 120Cgas 1 for 15 minutes
Pour over the lemon juice (if therersquos not enough liquid to fill top with water) then
sealGive the jar a turn every few days to
redistribute the salt and leave for 4-6 weeks
Preserved Lemons
itrsquos Quality not QuantityQuality street accused of short changing us with fewer chocolates
CREME DE LA CREMEThe nationrsquos number one premium ice cream brand
Carte DrsquoOr has taken inspiration from traditional
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6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5
Burger amp Pasta Menu PLUS Kids Menuopen monday - Friday 8am til late saturday amp sunday 9am til late
Cafeacute Bar
LA ALFOQUIA ZURGENA
ice cream parlour now open
this friday - disco amp karaokenow
showinG horse
racinG daily
music dancinG amp karaoke
SatUrdaynightS
the BeStPizzas in town
eat in or take away
30 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
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Please HELP our Local CHILDREN
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calle los arcos 7 03170ciudad Quesada
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sol times
wwwsoltimescom 31SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012
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Drop your details into them and we will print them in the next edition of the paper
(puerto de Mazarron) (Camposol A)
euro350
homemade pies amp
Full menu also available
mon - sat 10 - 3
includes bread amp butter
or toast
Full english breakfast
Camposol sector atel 699 518 535
sunday lunChesFrom 1245pm onwards
2 menus 450euro or 650euroBooKinG adVisaBle
entertainment quiz monday From 9pm
General KnowledGe quiz tues amp thurs From 9pm
mon From 9pm
thursday marKet day speCial Sausage or Bacon Sandwich or a Beefburger only 2euro each
KaraoKeFriday 7
septemBer
with Bernie maC
lsquoparty party peoplersquo
PALS EvENTS 201222th - 30th September
SpONSOred bike ride from lsquoCamposol to Madrid amp Backrsquo Party for the riders and
everyone else at TJrsquos Camposol B - Sunday 30th September6th OctOber
caFe cONcert 2012The 6th and largest live music show on the Costa Calida from
mid afternoon till midnight 5euro12th OctOber
aNNual beach bbQ at bOlNuevO All food and drink included still only 13euro Tickets essential
Bring your own chairs and table16th NOvember
cOach tO Garrucha market Lunch at Bedar and a visit to Iceland on the way home
25euro incl lunchSuNday 9th december
palS aNNual chriStmaS diNNer daNce at the Costa Hotel in Mazarron - Music by John Lindo Trio and
Food and Drink included 2750euro18th march
3 NiGhtS Full bOard iN hOtel heliOS beNidOrm
Coach included 125euro Great value29th april
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ThE Ex-SERviCEMENrsquoS ASSOCiATiON OF MAZARRON diSTRiCT(ESAMD) are meeting on 19th September at the Vista Bar Camposol A 730PM - The function is open to all members of ESAMD and invited guestsFor more information please contact the Social Secretary on 968 437 074 or 618 591 298 Any Ex Service personnel wishing to join should contact the Membership Secretary on 629 818 611
BOOk SigNiNgS WiTh
qUENTiN COPEGo along to the venues below to grab your copy
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el alamillo plaza ~ pto de mazarrondetails amp reservations 968 595 864
FiNd US ONNEW ROYAL COSTA CALidA
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Christineamp Fish and Chips euro6
Bar amprestaurant
RA
A
saturday 8th septbarrington
new sunday menu
summer selection
in loVinG memoryBRiAN
SNELgROvEPassed away19th August
After a Long illnessLove Always
Margaret
gEORgiAhAPPY 12Th BiRThdAY
From Mum Matt Abbie harry Freddie Nana grandad Uncle Paul Auntie Zoey and
Alfie x x
iSABELLEhAPPY 25Th BiRThdAY
from Mum dad and Sophie
xxxx
JAMEShAPPY 40Th
BiRThdAYfrom all your
friends in SpainPARTY ON
32 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
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photography
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See our main advert on the news pages
Furniture
limousine hire
awnings
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Professional Solo Act lenny Mitchell amp his Musical Time Machine invite you on a trip back to the 60rsquos amp 70rsquos
Available to play in any venue tel 658 321 891 or
Email lennymitchelllivecouk
musician
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Member of the National association of goldsmiths
jewellery
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electricians
businesses For sale
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doors
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LOW MaiNTENaNCE
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existing business ready for immediate takeoverplease contacttel 966 781 307
Mantildeanas
simply doors espana(Quesada)
uK manufactured made to measure composite amp pvc
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over 40 styles to choose from with colour options on composite doors
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TEL 966 718 738SEE OUr MaiN aD ON PagE 14
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garden services
air conditioninG installation maintenance
repairs in torrevieja amp
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home care services
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all locKS To WorK oF 1 KeY eXTra SecUriTY WinDoWS amp DoorS
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locksmith
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emaillocksrushotmailcouk
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bull Retractable Awningsbull Toldo Plano (Glorieta)bull Balcony Blinds
bull Vertical Blinds bull Window Blindsbull New Coversbull Repairs
At least 150 Colours To Choose From
from la Marina to San Javier
Care serviCesProviding Support and Care for
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Pa CabLES various cables for speakers mic14 jack to jack etc35euro Tel966 184 813D E S K T O P PCWindows xP15 gig processor1 gig ddr memory80 gig HDdvd rom100euro Tel 966 184 813rENaULT CLiO RHD on Irish plate central locking 3 door hatch Good runner 250euroTel966 184 813STaiNLESS STEEL inset sink with Roco mixer tap 780 x 430 Right hand drainer Good condition Camposol area Tel676028725SiNgEr SEWiNg MaCHiNE Antique in Oak Cabinet 80 years old 300euro Tel 679 767 854 OVEr 40 composite and PVC doors fully installed from only euro595 Tel Simply Doors on 966 718 738 or call at
a1 Groupcomplete Garden maintenance
amp property servicesWe cover mazarron amp
surrounding areastelephone 628 505 733
our showroom at Calle Azul Ciudad quesada see our main ad on page 144000 ViNyL Records 60rsquos 70rsquos and 80rsquos 50 cents each Tel 679 767 854SiNgLE Aluminium ladder 25 mtrs 20euro Tel 679 767 854PHiLiPS PHONE fax copier answer machine with manual 25euro Tel 679 767 854
SONy WiDE angle lens 37 mm thread vcl- 0637h 25euro Tel 635 885 062 Camposol2 STaiNLESS steel inset sinks 780 x 430 with roco mixer taps 1 left hand 1 right hand drainer good condition 20euro each Camposol area Tel676 028 725DiNiNg rOOM suite solid mahogany 4 chairs extending circular table display unitand hi fi cabinet 150euro
builder handyman
handy manNeed a job done give me a call
good rates CALL MARk
MOB 691 920 288hOME 966 184 813
enGlish personal trainer
CV WEigHTS COrE MUSCLE TraiNiNg
MixED MarTiaL arTS CirCUiT amp SPiN iNSTrUCTOr
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or 0044 7716 358 138
Tel 669 918 648 Camposoli N F L a T a b L E double bed with electric pump 50euro Tel 669 918 648 CamposolU P r i g H T FrEEZEr Philips 40euro Tel 606 075 644gaS bbQ double main burner and separate gas ring 50euro Tel 669 918 648 Camposol
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personal trainer
call soltimesclassiFied902 750 190
ext 330
33SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012wwwsoltimescom
removals cont
LWb SPriNTEr van going from South to North
of the UK amp back every 2 weeks
based near Murcia Airport Tel 610 846 260 0044
7519 186 355 or email vanman
hotmailcouk
VaNTaSTiC 35 tonne removals or any handyman amp van service Also Spain-UK tel 693 251 562 e mail davendoncaolcom
reMoValslOW COST SPAIN - Uk - Uk - SPAIN lOCAl MOvES fUll OR PART lOADS PETS WElCOME brianPlaya flamencaTel 965 326 920 666 847 648 email beechdalehotmailcouk
BARgAiN BARgAiNONlY euro160000 ONO
This is a unique Spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath Open plan living areas
kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop
courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool Mountain views Possible bamp b
for sale massiVe detatched cortiJo with 50m2 workshop
20mins from moJacar
build 256 msup2 Terrace 100msup2 Plot 1200 msup2TELEPHONE 649 186 107
email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom
linen mills express
uk spain ukweekly service 620 582 063
PROFESSiONALamp ExPERiENCEd
MAN amp LARgE vAN FOR hiRE
LOCAL dELivERiES PiCk UPS amp REMOvALS
CALL ROBBiE 644 131 825
LowCostaMovesUK and Spain
we shift most thingsAnthony Foster
Local movesamp deliveries
Playa FlamencaMob 616820232 0044 7976367559
tony-fosterlivecouk
property For sale
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s olt ime s NEWSPaPEr grOUPNow offer our Classified advertisers
4 LOCAL EdiTiONS
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966 718 979 or 902 750 190
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Based in Mar Menor Murcia Spain UK Spain North amp South of UK
3 LWB Vans Twice a monthTel 0044 7783 222251
0034 634 360 846
property For sale cont
3 bedrooms 1 with balcony 2 bathrooms Fully Equipped Kitchen Large Living amp Dining room Wonderful Sun Terrace Solarium Satellite TV Furnished Communal
Pool 104 M2 build 110 M2 Plot euro105000
QUaD TOWNHOUSEDONtildea PEPa
aTTaCHED TOWNHOUSE DONtildea PEPa
3 bedrooms 1 with balcony 2 bathrooms Fully Equipped Kitchen Large Living amp Dining room W Double glazed Terraces Wonderful Sun Terrace Solarium Satellite TV
Furnished Communal Pool 104 M2 build 110 M2 Plot euro129000
TOWNHOUSETOrrEMENDO
2 bedrooms amp Family bathroom built on 3 Levels Spacious LivingDining room american Style Kitchen Solarium amp Terrace gated Complex Stunning Views of
the Lake great Value euro59000
228 m2 detached villa constructed on an 800 m2 plot 4 large double bedrooms one large family bathroom
and one en suite large living dinning room fully fitted separate kitchen and a utility room with toilet and basinLow maintenance front garden 8 x 4 m2 swimming pool and bbQ area There is a long drive with ample parking
and also a shaded area that covers two cars recently reduced to 360000 euros no offers considered
DETaCHED ViLLaCiUDaD QUESaDa
TEL 693 806 409
RENTAL PROPERTiES URgENTLY REqUiREd
in Cabo RoigVillamartin Orihuela Costa amp Costa Calida
We have clients enquiring in this area
ContactCASASOL REAL ESTATE TEL 965 325 601
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34 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
wanted cars for cashbest prices paidspanish enGlish
anythinG consideredtelephone
tim on 662 211 993CASH CASH
CASHSame day collection
From 1euroto 10000euro
Call Phil 607 848 332
We pay instant cash same day for cars vans bikes quads
caravans trailersabsolutley anything
CARS4
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Cars vans bikes Damaged or Scrap
Reliable Cars bought for Cash bangers4cashyahoocouk
603 100 692
ldquoREADERS Of A SENSITIvE DISPOSITION MAy fIND SOME Of THE ADS IN THIS SECTION
OffENSIvErdquoALL VEHICLES
Cars Motorhomes 4x4rsquos Boats Vans Trailers Quads Classics
FOR CASH
699 805 995Telephone
WANTEDvehicles wanted
car parts
aLL VEHiCLE rEPairS servicing small bodywork repairs ITV and paperwork needs Ken Sherwood British Mechanic - Tel 679 646 859 (Costa Calida area only)
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For re-registration of cars motorbikes and motor homes
contact graham SheltonWho after re-registering over
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ken brooks 645 162 808654 907 247behind the sunday Zoco marketctra de benijofar bull san miguel de salinasfinca Garroferos bull nave 8 bull algorfa 03169email rapidrepairs2668yahoocouk
approved insurance repairers
promotion for december sun damageheadlamps
20 discount
JiG facilities
vehicles registration
ldquoRE-PLATErdquoMATE
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gB
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Let us take the hassle away from you and
re-register your vehicle on to Spanish plates
490euro plus Road Tax plus co2 emission if applicable
WE PROMISE TO BEAT ANY GENUINE QUOTATION
For a full service contact
Alan 662 249 159 wwwreplatematecostablancacom
Turn your old or unwanted CAR into CASH We will dispose of in our Authorised Depollution End of
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Also buyers of COPPER BRASS ALUMINIUM LEAD
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TEL 645 094 339 950 064 763
JT METALRECYCLING
house amp Garden clearances skips suppliedWANTED
CARS VANS LORRIES TRACTORS
TRAILERS PLANT MACHINERY Spanish or English
we also take fridGes washinG
machines microwaVes all electrical
appliances
now fully operational in the reGions of murcia
USEd MOTORBikES Sell Buy amp Repair Transfer on Spanish Reg
home Service Pickup Call Marcel 644 166 347
guardamar
CaLLsoltimesCLaSSiFiED
902 750 190 ExT 330
need Quality new parts for any carfor sensible prices on all parts clutches brakes alternators service kits
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car parts
wwwcarpartsinspaincom or telephone 692 930 326
personals
Spring cleaning decluttering moving or just have too much
We are interested in your unwanted items including bric
a brac electricals and small furniture
Also light Removals
Ring bill 676 527 348or Rita 676 527 186
r a i N b O W SaTELLiTES for all your TV needs with clients all over the Murcia Region Contact Matt or Alan 686 358 475 or rainbowsatsterraes
satellite tv
S a L O N MargarETHaS 24 years in Torrevieja hairwig specialist for medical illness and hair loss problems We offer different hair replacements top fillers hair p r o s t h e s e s toupees amp wigs Natural amp artificial hair amp much more Also fashionfestival accessories TVTS are welcome to our service Call Margaretha on 966 921 846 for an appointment
NEaTEr HEaTEr See our main advert on the
news pages
swimming pool saFety 610 078 940 965 708 717
Edrsquos mobile Car rEPair
SErViCE
car air conditioninG reGasinG serVice
serVicinG repairs enGine diaGnostics GaraGe serVices
mechanic
call soltimesclassiFied902 750 190
ext 330
LOOKiNg FOr a Car We have a good
selection of LHD
amp rHD vehicles
available for sale
or exchange
telephone 600 726 221 965 687 976
wwwfwreurocarscom
cars For sale
wigs
STEPTOE amp SONWe will take anything you donrsquot
want from cars to clothes electrical items working or not One manrsquos junk is another onersquos
treasure so donrsquot delay call today Tel 634 383 298
wanted
wwwfwreurocarscom 600 726 221 965 687 976
FOrD FOCUS aUTOTiPrONiC
2007 - 5 door hatch16 AutoTiptronic
63000 kms 2 ownersFully serviced
AC PASABS CD
Front fog lightsE windowsmirrors
Remote lockingRear head restraintsOnboard computer
Metallic grey
euro7450wwwfwreurocarscom
600 726 221 965 687 976
OPEL COrSa aUTONov lsquo04 - 5 door hatch
12 Twinport93000 kms
2 ownersFull service history
AC PAS ABSE windowsmirrorsRear luggage cover
Cd playerRemote locking
Rear head restraintsRed
euro5450
european headliGhtsChanging your
headlights for use in Europe
fOR A fREE COMPETITIvE QUOTEwwweuropean-headlightseu
secure indoor parkinG in alhama de murcia
fully insured 24 hour access with 24 hour guards cars from 35euro per month
call 619 500 555 tuxedostoragegmailcom
rENaULT CLiO RHD Irish plate Mot just up good runner Bargain250euroono
secure parking
body work
SCRAP METALPLASTiCgLASS
WhiTE gOOdSALL ELECTRiCALS
FURNiTURETvrsquoS dvdrsquoS ETC
CLOThES
Wanted dead or aLiVe
donrsquot chucK it
irsquoLL taKe it
(working or not working)
euro Cash For house cLearances
SELL iT FAST SELL iT FREE From a pocket watch to a piano
If itrsquos under 300euro you can advertise your items FREE OF ChARgE in the Sol Times Email blancasalessoltimescom
experienced hGV class iii75 ton minibus licencesLooking for work Experienced
driving throughout Europe Plus own European Sat NavigationVery flexible available days evenings and weekends
CALL ChRiS TEL 693 559 595
work wanted
Beautician and or
hairdresser wanted
For a Busy salon in
mazarron call
611 611 858
35SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012wwwsoltimescom
ViewpointDear Mr Little Tiny GeckoI am so very sorry about your tail When I saw you clinging to the tiles above the
water line of the pool I knew that you being a gecko are quite at home on vertical and even upside down surfaces but swimming pools are subject to sudden tsunami-like surges especially when a human several thousand times your own size enters the pool and I was afraid that you might get washed inIt was for that reason that I suggested that
you step onto the proffered log and accept a lift on the log to a place of security from drowning I had not intended that you jump on the log run across my hand and jump into the waterAs you scampered across the surface of the
pool and back to your preferred spot on the wall you assured me that you were perfectly able to walk on water I fear you are mistaken ndash have you heard of that treacherous thing called
Surface Tension It makes water seem deceptively safe and solid to small geckos until it suddenly gives way and they plummet to the
b o t t o m never more to rise
As a great admirer of the Gecko race and their chosen diet of small insects I was extremely anxious that you should not suffer this terrible fate and for that reason I had to insist that you accept my offer of a lift on the log The terrible miscalculation that lead me to
nip your tail with the log is a mistake that will forever haunt my conscience My best effort of atonement was to catch your tail as it wriggled across the pool and put it near the pile of rocks that I believe to be your homeI fear that a tail lost once is a tail lost forever
but should you know of a good reconstructive surgeon I will be happy to bear the cost of a tail replacement operation When we eventually reached accord and I
placed you gently on the plant by the pool pump I could hardly bear the expression of reproach on your little face Believe me I felt your pain not to mention the embarrassment of only being three quarters of the gecko you once wereI hope you will accept this letter as a public
apology for my clumsiness and that you and many of your friends and family will continue to live in our garden and eat our flies for many years to come Yours with deepest apologies Josby Jos biggs
josbiggshotmailcouk
i am so Very sorry
in 2010 lance corporal Johno lee accumulated pound800 in lsquoillegal parkingrsquo fines which resulted in a visit from bailiffs to enforce collection lance corporal lee had received massive injuries whilst on patrol in afghanistan and had almost lost his life having been resuscitated twice in the rescue helicopter taking him to the field hospital
he was eventually repatriated to england where he received extensive medical treatment in an effort to save his leg but after eight operations the surgeons had no choice but to amputate
after an extended stay in hospital Johno was released and he was
determined to rebuild his shattered life and not unreasonably applied to the local authority - nottinghamshire county council - for a disabled parking permit his request was turned down on three occasions on the basis that he was young and could get better Yep thatrsquos what they said he had lost a leg but he could get better
under pressure from the barrage of adverse publicity the councilrsquos service director paul Mckay ordered a review of the case and the original decision was eventually overturned no doubt there were mutterings of lsquolessons learnedrsquo and the usual meaningless rhetoric
then last year in support of the charity pilgrim bandits Johno signed up to become the first amputee to cover a 100mile crossing of the sahara in five days the department of works and pensions got wind of it and informed him that if he succeeded then he could be stripped of his disability benefits and his mobility vehicle which he relies on every day
the justification for this according
to a dwp spokeswoman was because the disability living allowance benefits are designed for those who are unable to do things such as walking washing or dressing themselves and in view of Johno leersquos intended trek there was it seemed a certain logic to this
a certain logic that is if you ignore the extent of his injuries how he came by them in his countryrsquos service the fact that this will be one hell of an achievement if he makes it and the impact and example it will set for other disabled amputees and certain logic of course if you are a pen pushing jobs-worth moron - which seems to be part of the work description for certain officials in the civil service
Johnorsquos own reaction was more low key when he said lsquothere are people out there much worse than me irsquove survived so i will take it but so often - and i experienced this - when you actually return home you find not everyone is so supportiversquo
he was spot on thererecently prime Minister david
cameron told soldiers in afghanistan that britain lsquorespects and reveresrsquo by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom
prime Minister is not directly to blame for the karl boon fiasco i hope that he directly intervenes and makes damn sure that matters are put right in short order also heads of departments should be summoned and receive a tongue lashing from the pM but i doubt that will happen
these are not isolated cases and when such incidences occur here is what should happen -
a personal and abject apology should be delivered in person by the official responsible for such cold hearted idiocy ndash even if this means embarrassing ministers this should be done with the full power of the media present so that the person or persons responsible are named and shamed they should also receive official warnings from their employers - the british government
Just whorsquos side are they on
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channelled as it is through the valleys of the sierra alhamilla the light northerly breeze never caresses alqueria it leaves the village breathless in the searing cauldron of the alquerian valley this climatic anomaly is known locally as la sarteacuten the fryingpan several of the village boys demonstrated the suitability of the name by frying an egg on the bonnet of rodriquezrsquos white mercedes this was much to the annoyance of the mill owner and the delight of the village scamps the scallywags hastily dispersed as the ranting puffing rodriquez appeared
with temperatures in the mid-forties there was no relief from the oppressive heat Houses remained shuttered while air conditioning units whirred and rattled alqueria was too exhausted to squabble overheated dogs slept restlessly in whatever shade they could find panting tongues lolling the village was quiet calm holding its breath until evening the stillness of the day emphasised the smallest sound sending a slammed door or a dogrsquos bark resonating through the streets the brightness of the day hurt the eyes while cooking odours hung in the still air
inside the dwellings of alqueria a struggle to stay cool was being waged inside or out it was too hot to move too hot to talk even too hot to think this is just as well as the thinking process eludes most of alqueriarsquos inhabitants at the best of times the young men thought the answer lay in consuming vast quantities of cold lager the young ladies used the opportunity to wear their skimpiest outfits which caused the young men to drink even more lager the older and wiser stayed near the stone flagged ground floors inanimate and semi-conscious the affluent newcomers however splashed in their pools luxuriating in the cool chlorinated water
one group of youngsters enjoyed the air conditioning of an emergency ambulance after swimming in the riacuteo verde not only did they contract the usual foot fungus but also a strange puce tint to the skin which emitted a faint glow antonio poyato in
order to keep his precious remitroot crop irrigated diverted the Hill peoplersquos water supply all the taps ran dry and beer was drunk as an alternative
as the sun sets so alqueria begins to cool pigeons return to the rooftops and the canine population becomes animated in their evening search for food voices are heard in the streets as the village comes to life once more invigorated by their enforced inactivity the people of alqueria return to their belligerent selves with renewed determination
those who sacrifice themselves to keep us safe promising to shield wounded soldiers from welfare cuts and that they would not suffer financially as a result of welfare reforms Fine words but then fast forward to august 2012
sapper karl boon who lost a leg in a taliban rocket-propelled grenade attack in 2010 has been stripped of his pound54-a-week living allowance because lsquohe can now walk about 400 yards unaidedrsquo and according to the dwp is no longer disabled enough although karl himself has said that there are times when he is unable to even reach his own front door unfortunately he now has to wait ten months before he can apply again and it begs the question how many limbs must you lose in order to receive a disablement benefit
the welfare reforms were designed to discourage malingerers and to wheedle out cheats and fraudsters anyone with half a brain can see the difference between work shy con artists and ex-service men and women with devastating war injuries but apparently not at the dozy dwp
cameronrsquos sentiments and noble sounding assurances all seem a little hollow right now and although the
36 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
PaUSE for ThoUghTWhat a fantastic Summer of sport wersquove had with
such a spectacularly successful Olympics and now the Paralympics which promise if anything to be even more amazing I wonder how many younger and fitter than I have as a result felt inspired to start some form of training And I wonder too how many like me find themselves regretting not having worked harder at some sport when they had the opportunity For in my youth I was a fairly able half-miler but was never prepared to hurt myself nor spend more time or effort than was absolutely necessary in training - there always seemed better more frivolous things to do with my time So I and doubtless many others like me spent much of the Olympics reflecting on what might have been For unless the IOC were to include events for the lsquodecrepitsrsquo the lsquohas-beensrsquo and the lsquowell past itsrsquo no amount of training or determination could ever see me in contention for future medals
But actually it would seem that there really is a medal still available for the likes of me For in his letter to the Christians in Corinth St Paul likens the Christian life to that of an athlete preparing to compete in the games He points out that if unlike me in my youthful pretence at athletic prowess an athlete is serious in his ambition to win then he must work at his training and adhere rigorously to his diet to be in peak condition And he further explains that the prize for successful completion of the Christian marathon of life is no mere laurel crown but one that endures through eternity So here we are then all is not lost for us oldies though we do have a pretty serious regime of diet and training of prayer and lifestyle to attend to which if wersquore really serious could perhaps start in meeting the rest of the team at one of the available Churches in the area
Details of a number of English language churches are given in Sol Noticeboard for any who wish to Worship but further information about the anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
Duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the anglican chaplaincy of costa almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the
absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
FIRE THEN FLOOD - IS PESTILENcE NExTFreak weather events are becoming the norm Last Thursday
Turre and Mojacar were hammered by the tail end of a hurricane causing flooding and destruction We woke to find 23rsquos of the 3 acre property we rent under water Windows had blown in causing damage and loss and the pool had turned into a mud wrestling venue The pump house was drained of 15m of water before a new pump could be fitted to start the clean-up operation
Earlier this year the media showed storms and flooding cancelling out the British summer hurricanes are now battering the Caribbean and US The storms get stronger and more frequent affecting Europe as this is where the hurricanes come to fight their last as Michael Fish knows only too well In the east typhoons wreak havoc in Taiwan and China
Last week Spain announced that summer night time temperatures were the highest since records began Last winter was the driest ever winter in Spain with rainfall 90 lower two winters previously Spain had the wettest in 50 years The unusual is fast becoming usual
The American Meteorological Society previously denied Global Warming yet last week whilst Republicans were laughing at the subject at their annual conference the Society released a report saying that that Global Warming is happening and is man-made The maths is easy as 10 of the warmest years on record have occurred since 1997 Also global sea levels have risen 7 inches in the last 100 years
In the Arctic summer pack ice is at its lowest since records began 40 less sea is covered each summer than just 30 years ago a dangerous circle as snow and ice have an
lsquoalbedorsquo effect reflecting sunlight back into space Now sea water absorbs heat so melting more ice Factory emissions are blown over the Arctic releasing tiny specs of black soot these stick in the snow and absorb heat so melting the ice faster
Governments across the world meet at fancy conferences in glamorous destinations such as Kyoto Rio de Janeiro and Copenhagen achieving little or nothing whilst Joe and Joanne Public suffer flooding droughts and severe weather events Global Warming affects us all now and it will get worse and we must all do our bit to reduce re-use and recycle We canrsquot wait to be told what to do ndash we can change our own lifestyles as these different living and spending habits make businesses adapt to try and supply the products we are choosing
Buying bio diesel for instance is not only better for the environment but cheaper too Buying a bag for life at the supermarket and using it regularly will saves lots of plastic At the market we can weigh our fruit and vegetables and put it in one bag rather than many Buying organic lessens the need for artificial fertilizers and pesticides
Shops love to offer a plastic bag for the smallest item ndash just say no Buying local saves food miles growing food even better using the town springfuente for drinking water saves resources too Whilst waiting in the car to collect someone turn the engine off Open the car window instead of using the air con Sort out domestic refuse and recycle it
In the developed world waste and apathy are common and yet our common sense ingenuity and a love for our fellow inhabitants can help save this world for future generations
Initially when you bought your shiny new laptop desktop hellip Were you constantly being annoyed by the nag screen which told you to make system backup disks My guess would be ldquoYesrdquo Did you follow the instructions and create several CDrsquos or DVDrsquos with labels on them for ldquoJust In Caserdquo If you have said ldquoYesrdquo to the previous question Well Done Thank your for taking an interest in my column but now turn the page and read something else instead If the answer was anything else I would consider making my backup image NOW
The absolute fact is there will be at some time in our lives a catastrophic systems failure whereby the system will refuse to even start and hang there impotently How can this happen as Windows is a relatively robust Operating System (OS) The usual suspects are Viruses Malware ldquowear and tearrdquo power surges or outages
So now imagine the worst possible case scenario ndash a total systems failure Once the initial terror of losing everything has passed you remember following my advice and making a complete backup of your valuable document with weekly updates You start to feel better BUT your computer is still euro1000 of inert steel and exotic compounds
What are you going to do That is easy Spend the next week or four buying and installing a copy of your OS (euro110 to euro200) finding all the drivers for your specific machine and install them and
finally obtaining all the programs that were on it (euro0 ndash too much) Before I knew better it would take three (3) days with the OS drivers and programs to hand to completely rebuild my computer
If you had made the system image when suggested it should take you between 20 minutes and 1 hour to complete the same task at euro0 (+ cost of CDrsquos DVDrsquos) and all you have to do is change the CDrsquos DVDrsquos when asked AND it would be clean and ready to go
What will you need 1 memory stick (1Gb or larger) or CD for creating a startup disk a small stack of DVDrsquos or an External Hard Drive
You might still be lucky and have buried in the menu an option to create these system images If you have XP (I still do) but no floppy disk drive (I donrsquot) DONrsquoT use the backup options A floppy disk is needed for booting the system Try ldquoEaseUS Todo Backup Free 50 ldquo instead
A COUPLE OF TIPS
Firstly ensure your BIOS is changed to allow booting from either the cd or memory stick
Secondly the local Computer club is having an open day on Friday 5th October at ldquoBar Rumoresrdquo from 10am
Finally I am available to assist with all matters on computers and can be contacted on 689 892 745 or canducomputinghotmailcouk
For further information or advice on computing contact Trevor on canducomputinghotmailcouk
the aftermath of the storm
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This week we were at Vistabella we played our normal format of individual stableford Also some pairs managed to play their round of the knockout which is being managed by Johnny Pedersen A shield is up for grabs to the winner of this tournament Conditions were good on the course as usual
Results were as follows-
Gold category
1st - Derek Briggs 34pts
2nd - Colin Pepperday 31pts
Best front nine - John Saunders 17pts
Best back nine - Graham Phillip 18pts
Nearest the pin - Steve Ashurst
Longest drive - Dave
Harwood
Silver category
1st - Dave Bishop 36pts
2nd - Barry wood 30pts
Best front nine - Phil Bowditch 13pts(cb)
Best back nine - Graham Butterworth 15pts
Nearest the pin - None
Longest drive - Dave whittington
No winners of the 2 ball money this week
Our next society game will be at Altorreal on 13th September first tee time at 1015am Please be at the course one hour before start time
New members and or guests always welcome please contact Tony on 966 785 781 or Steve on 966 637 449
La Peraleja - 290812It may be a bit hot for golf
but hey itrsquos Wednesday and what else would we be doing So off we went down to La Paraleja for the first time this year and the conditions were quite good with tees and greens being excellent The staff are extremely helpful and always friendly
Despite the heat 35 members and guests went down to Murcia to play in a Stableford all well armed with drinks of various concoctions to ward off heat exhaustion so playing under these extreme conditions the scores were very good There were three ladies playing which is unusual and one of them had a broken toe but this did not stop her from scoring 36 points well done Margaret
One tale related in the bar later was that if your tee goes behind you then it must be a good shot but there is always an exception to the rule as was demonstrated on one tee one shot did go a long way down the middle with the tee falling behind but the next tee shot went up in the air and landed only 50 metres ahead and still the tee landed behind work that out The scores on the day were
Golf Division 1st Padraig OrsquoBrien 38pts 2nd Peter Morris 36pts and 3rd Brian
Coultate 31pts
Silver Division 1st John B Henderson 32pts 2nd John Feathestone 29pts and 3rd Stan Earl 27pts
Bronze Division 1st Andy Hadgraft 39pts 2nd Margaret OrsquoBrien 36pts and 3rd Chris Nield 31pts
NTPs Hole 2 Brian Coultate hole 8 in 2 shots Peter Morris hole 13 in 3 shots Carl Peden hole 16 Chris Nield
2s club was shared between Carl Peden Stan Earl David wightman Peter Savidge and Padraig OrsquoBrien
Best Guest John Clark 40pts
The popular Free Game Draw was won by Darren Barker and the Free Draw kindly donated by The Tavern was not won so will be rolled over to the next meeting
Our next outings are to El Plantio on the 12 September and Roda on the 26th September For further information go to our website httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
Gail Coultate
Society Correspondent
Lo Crispin Golf Society
httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
The Members Golf Society Match Report for villaMartin 29th August 2012
Yet another scorching hot day greeted the 24 Members and 3 guests to the excellent track of villaMartin It is hard to understand why this course has an unsavoury reputation and it can only be assumed that those that give it the bad rap arenrsquot golfers or are living 10 years in the past The fairways are excellent and the greens were even better than excellent
The excellence of the course was obviously supported by some of the scores that came in today with 3 breaking Par one achieving Par and others just one or two points over their handicaps The MatchHandicap Secretary better known as the ldquoLaughing Assassinrdquo has had a field day with cutting of handicaps
The prizes today were once again donated by The Chuckle Brothers (John Eyre and Colin Marsden) and the Nearest to the Pins prizes were donated by Peter (I wanna be in the Gold category) Wells A very very big thank you to you all your support to the Society is tremendous
The spoils in the Silver Division today went to Mick Kennedy in 3rd place with 34 points and how nice it
was to see the lsquoold stagerrsquo himself Peter mason take 2nd spot with 36 points and the winner of the Silver was Ian ldquoSharkierdquo Parkinson with an excellent 38 points
The Gold Division 3rd place went to the Society Captain Alan Rickers with 35 points Theo Boelhouwer came in 2nd place with what normally would be the winning score of 38 points but was upstaged by his Match play partner Steve Higgins who had the best score of the day with 41 points
The Best visitor award went to J Lozano
Our next match is on 5th September 2012 at La Finca and if anyone fancies a game with us just book in on our website at wwwtmgsorg or call the Match Secretary on 966 719 604
We also will be starting our Monday games on 10th September 2012 at villaMartin Again check the website for further information and please feel free to join us
Gold Category winners L ndash R ldquoFlying Dutchmanrdquo Theo Boelhouwer Steve ldquoElvisrdquo Higgins and Captain Alan Rickers
After last weeks initial start to back to training ready for the new season it is back to the Miguel University to start training at the home ground Last week brought a bit of a shock to the system to a few of the players after the 2 month summer break not like 2 weeks in the UK if you are lucky
The training from now on is on Tuesday and Thursday at 2000 with the juniors coming back when they have started back at school Everyone is looking forward to getting back to some real rugby training and not
just the fitness side like last and getting stuck in to the rucking and mauling It will also be very interesting to see how the Spanish refs interpret the new laws as well after seeing the pros even falling foul of them at the weekend with the 5 second rule at the ruck etc
This coming weekend we will be televising all live rugby matches for the new season at the rugby bar in Rojales The Steakhouse used to be Tylers Bar Pro 12 on Friday at 2000 Cardiff Blues v Edinburgh followed by the 4 Nations at 1200
on Saturday with Australia v South Africa and Aviva Premiership on Sunday at 1530 Saints v Exeter Chiefs so come along to the only designated rugby bar in the area and join the Costa Blanca Rugby Supporters Club as well
I am back at the Moncayo Market on Saturdayrsquos with all of the rugby branded gear and clubinternational shirts etc so see you down there as well and get your playing gear before the season starts from 0900 to 1330
So if you are interested
dig out those rugby boots and come along and see for yourself what it is like New players are always welcome no matter what age or skill level you are
If you would like more information about what is going on in the club you can contact the club by phoning myself Garry on 692 767 242 and for the juniors contact Oscar on 600 871 606 (Spanish)
So come along and join in the fun at a club with a great friendly atmosphere
the members Golf society
fairwayZ Golf society
lo crispin Golf society
itV orihuela rfc traininG back to normal
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Murphyrsquos on Park Golf Society at Campoamor August 2012
For the first months meeting 16 players headed for the established course at Campoamor
Unfortunately we were charged euro25 per person more than the agreed price which we were told was due to tax reason even though the new taxes donrsquot take effect until 010912 and then we discovered that the greens were in poor condition and as a result of these events it will be some time before we return to this courseThe winners on the day were as follows Category 11st Noel Dempsey - 34 points2nd George McIntyre - 27
pointsCategory 21st Barney Hickey - 26 points2nd Billy Davidson ndash 26 pointsBest Guest - John Fogerty ndash 32 points
Nearest the Pins ndash Pearse McMurray and Mike Dolan
After the game we returned to Murphyrsquos on the Park for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Janet and Hilary
The next society meeting venue is Captains Day an Alenda on 270912 and new members and guests are welcome
Call Tony Conwell on 644312696 or better still call in the bar which is in Calle San Policarpo near Park of Nations in Torrevieja
Report by Tony Conwell
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at Las Colinas 30th August 2012
For this monthrsquos meeting a group of 33 players visited the established course at Las Colinas taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good condition but due to hollow tining we had to play the back nine holes twice BUT to make things interesting we played the second circuit from the BLACK COMPETITION TEES which made scoring difficult on the day
There were some good scores on the day with the winners as follows1st ndash Gavin Parke - 36 points2nd ndash Dave Mason - 35 points3rd ndash Mike Probert - 32 points4th ndash Ian Allison ndash 32 points5th ndash Julie Blinston ndash 31
points
Best Front 9 ndash D Bensley - 20 points
Best Back 9 ndash J Coffman - 16 points
Nearest Pins ndash M Probert (3)Gavin Parke (2) and Dave Mason
After the game we returned to the Lo Marabu which is located at Dona Pepa Quesada for a welcome meal prepared by the bar and the prize presentation
Our next official society meeting is at La Peraleja on 27th September 2012 and we also have an interim game at Bonalba on 13th September 2012
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at La Finca August 2012
For the first months meeting a small group of golfers headed for the established course at La Finca taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good conditionThe winners on the day were as follows1st Stevie Dunn ndash 39 points2nd S Floody ndash 28 points3rd George watts ndash 26 pointsNearest the Pin - GuestLongest Drive ndash George watts
Stevie watts has had his
handicap adjusted from 24 to 21 based on the above excellent performance
After the game we returned to the Hideaway bar which is based at Via Park II Playa Flamenca for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Terri and Mark
The next society meeting venue is to be held at Villamartin on 9th September 2012 and new members and guests are welcome
Alternatively call Terri Hudson on 603181436 or better still call in the bar
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
hideaway Golf society
lo marabu Golf society
murphyrsquos on park Golf society
TUESDAY 28TH AUGUSTTHE RAY BATTISTR
MEMORIAL TROPHYToday was the Second
anniversary of the Ray Battiste Memorial Trophy which was held at his favourite course ALENDA which was in immaculate condition with lovely holding greens It has to be the best course in the area at the present time we had a very good turn out and some very good scores to honour Raywinning the Trophy and First place in Category Two with a score of 37 points on count back from Geoff Wild ( hard luck Geoff ) was Malcolm woods Congratulations In third place was Mick Hithersay on Count back with 35 points
In Category One First place was taken by Rodney Smith with a score of 36 points Second was Les Yates with
35 points and Ivie Davies was 3rd with 34 points Dave Jones took the Nearest the Pin on Holes 3 amp 5 with Ron Chambers on Hole 16 John Trailor won the Longest Drive with D Jones the best Guest with 36 pointsTuesday 11th September we will be back at our home course Vistabella Tee off 0900am Be at the course for 0830am
After the game we returned to the St Jamesrsquos Gate pub for the presentation and refreshments kindly supplied by Sonia with our thanks Anyone who would like to join our small Society or would just like a game whilst on holiday give Ron a ring on 678-849-142
Photo- Malcolm woods being presented with the Trophy by Rocket Ron
st Jamesrsquos Gate Gs RODS AND REELS This week was the last
week before the new season commences and the club held an open match on a local water Although still very muddy on the water line overall the venue fished well As can be seen from the results varying methods were used and all worked pretty well
Top rods on the day1st Terry (Swing Eacutem)
Screen fishing the whip using maggot for bleak then changing to the feeder using corn with 1650 kilo s
2nd Lenny (Excultural Attachee) Bolton fishing the feeder using pellet with 1324 kilo s
3rd Bill (The Master) Reade fishing the waggler using pellet with 1134 kilo s
NOTEClub subs have to be paid
prior to the AGM on the 30092012 Failure to do so will mean the joining fee will have to be paid again
PLEASE NOTE The club has some
vacancies at present if you are interested in joining please contact Derek Swann on 966 729 293 or 603 535 771
ABBEY ANGLING RESULTSSupplied by Terry ScreenThe 2nd round of the winter
League was fished this week on the 28th August
with the water now going down it is leaving over a metre and half of soft gungy mud making access to the waters edge messy and quite difficult
with no wind on the water the fish were reluctant to feed everyone was praying
for the wind to get up and right on queue at 115pm the wind started to blow with a vengeance which prompted the fish to start to feed but the weights were not great
1st Dave (Yours Truly) Hoare with 7360kg fishing the pole using corn and the whip for bleak using maggot
2nd Alan (The Chairman) Reid with 6280kg fishing the feeder using corn
3rd Alan (The Emperor) Roscoe with 6100kg also fishing the feeder using corn
All details are available on our website wwwabbeyanglingcom or from the Match Secretary Terry Screen on 965 328 368 also anyone needing pole or rod repairs can contact me on the above number
ANGLERS TOGETHERThe objective of Anglers
Together has been reached ( which was to introduce anglers to each other ) Now that newcomers to Spain are few and far between we have decided that monthly meetings are serving no useful purpose and the friendships that have been made over the past 4 years are now firmly established
we will continue to provide information through our email address if contacted but there will be no membership renewals in May
Thanks to all past members for their support
Email anglerstogetherhotmailcom
TIGHT LINESDAvE HOARE
maGGots end
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week
Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3
- Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9
- Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen
Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart
Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith H
cap 9 score 50 Next week Tuesday
4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
el plantio 2 Golf society
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Last Sunday Torry played their first home game of the season at the vicente Garcia against near neighbours Crevillente who included in their side ex-Torry players Dani Meseguer Tremino Micro and most notably Carrasco Torry entered the game buoyed by their 3-1 victory at CD Acero in their first game of the season while Crevillente had shared the spoils in a thrilling 3-3 draw at home against Novelda
Torry were without ex-Crevillente marksman Gasch who was out through injury Torry have been trying to sign another forward to supplement their attacking options and thought they had got their man in the shape of much travelled burly striker Bauti but he had a change of mind I hope they are still looking because I think there are still plenty of strikers around looking for a club
The Torry line up was Manolo Vicente Boix Pedro Loacutepez Jorge Rafa Dani (Abel min 78) Burguillos Luis Carlos (Josemi min 68) Inarejos Ernesto and Joseacute Manuel (Manu Amores min 45)
On a warm sunny early evening the game kicked off in front of a decent crowd of around the 600 mark including quite a few holidaymakers keen for a bit of live football action Torry started like a train and in the first 20 minutes carved open Crevillente time and time again but only had a single goal on the electronic scoreboard to show for their efforts This was scored in the 16th minute by Jorge from a downward header
from a free-kick by Ernesto Leading up to this Rafa had hit the post from a curling effort inside the box from a corner and their keeper had been called into action to make a number of good saves
After 20 minutes Burguillos played Inarejos in and he lifted the ball past his man in the area who handled the ball and a penalty was awarded Up stepped Ernesto to curl his spot-kick towards the right hand corner of the net Their keeper went the right way and pulled off a brilliant save palming the ball wide for a corner After this Torry started to lose their momentum after their whirlwind start and Crevillente started to get back into the game After 41 minutes the Crevillente right-back got his marching orders for a second bookable offence after again body checking Inarejos
Just before the break Ernesto clipped the crossbar from a free-kick just outside the box Torry made one change at half-time taking off Jose Manuel who had sustained a head injury in the first-half and brought on Manu Amores After 51 minutes the numerical advantage that Torry had enjoyed was no more when Rafa was dismissed for a second bookable offence The game was now pretty even and both sides created half-chances which they didnrsquot take until after 61 minutes Ernesto beat their keeper from long range with a dipping shot to make it 2-0 to Torry After 70 minutes Crevillente pulled one back when Carrasco prodded home a loose ball from a corner from close range
to set up a nervous last 20 minutes for the Torry fans
The momentum was now with Crevillente and a guilt edged chance fell to the opposition 2 minutes later when one of their forwards headed wide from only 2 yards out After 83 minutes a Crevillente defender received a straight red for hacking down Burguillos And it was now 10 against 9 Towards the end Torry were awarded another penalty after a Manu Amores pass inside the box was deliberately hand-balled Inarejos stepped up to take it this time but his shot towards the bottom left hand corner lacked any real power and their keeper pulled off another great save
The final whistle went with Torry victorious winning another 3 points which has taken them to the top of the table and would you believe 2 points clear after only 2 games For Torry bookings were received by Inarejos Jorge vicente and Pedro
The matchball was sponsored by the Torry Army and a re-introduced matchday programme produced by the football club was on sale which provided a good pre-match read
Torry are away to Novelda next Sunday If you want to go and watch the game the Torry Army have booked a coach Pop into the Torry Army office in San Luis or ring Pat on 966 786 352 or 688 698 894 to book a seat
Darrylldinho following his adopted team in Spain get off to the perfect start
Tuesday 25th saw us back at Font del Llop due to a high noon change from El Plantio due to hollow tinning 20 hours earlier Our thanks to Font del Llop for getting us out to play at the last moment
very warm day and not sure if we would have managed without buggies but did find the course in very good condition except for some hollow tinning taking place on some of the greens on the back 9
Results on the day for our normal Stableford Competition saw in Category 1
1st Spence Andrews with 35 points not sure how he
did it because he only flew in the night previous and had not had time to adjust from the rain of the UK to the heat we are experiencing here at the moment 2nd Paul Hurrell 33 points 3rd Roy Middleton 31
Category 2 1st Peter Kerr 34 points 2ndBrian Coombes 33 and 3rdBradley Kerr 30
Nearest the Pins Hole 8 Paul Hurrell Hole 17 Alan Darby No body managed the 12th and the longest drive on hole 18 went to vic Souter However it should be mentioned that Paul Hurrell with his new driver was within probably 15 mtrs of the waterrsquos edge but not on the fairway sorry Paul must
try harderAfter the game we returned
to El Raso Restaurant for the results and a little Tapas many thanks to MarioKaty and Staff for looking after us
Our next games are La Torre on Tuesday 14thSeptember for a 10am 1sttee time and then we have our big day at El Plantio on the 3rdOctober for a shot gun start for the par 3 course at 9am followed by an 18 hole Stableford Competition starting at 11am
For more information on our Club call David Winder on 626 774 157 or email him at
davidwindertorregolfgmailcom Our picture for the winners and some guests taken after our game at El Raso Restaurant
we would also wish to remind all that the football season with CD MONTESINOS kicks off on Sunday 16thSeptember at 1800 hours with a home game at the CDMontesinos Olympic Stadium
Cup Tournament semi-finals by Sue Ward
what a fantastic week it was for petanca on the Orihuela Costa
The weather may be hot and humid but the petanca players had to keep their cool and play their socks off (what are socks) to win a place in the finals of the Summer League Cup Tournament
If anyone wanted to know why the summer league was dubbed lsquothe friendly gamesrsquo then they only had to be at the 2 semi-finals that took place this week They were played with good humour amusing banter and willing spirits
First to play on Monday were Laguna Vista Diablos vs Peacocks1 All was level after the 4 triples leaving all to play for in the deciding doubles Nervous tension began to creep in to both sides both teams dropping points however Laguna Vista Diablos managed to scrape through with a 4 - 3 win In true petanca spirit both teams descended upon the bar afterwards A very good end to a very good evening A woollen doll was presented by Peacocks to Laguna Vista Diablos to be played for every time these 2 teams meet
wednesday saw the other nail biting thrilling semi at Via park 2 between Los Bandidos and Amapolas
These 2 teams last met only 2 weeks ago in the league and Amapolas had a comfortable 6 - 1 win would tonight be any different Oh Yes
After the closely fought triples Amapolas were 3 - 1 up then came the 3 doubles and Los bandidos won the 1st 13 - 4 and then the 2nd 13 - 3 the gap had closed so the result rested on the last doubles match
It was 2100 hrs the street lights were on darkness had fallen the coche was barely visible but still the 2 pairs played on surrounded by hordes of excited spectators and a score of 12 - 12 Both sides took the lead and then lost it Unfortunately there had to be a winner and the cookie didnrsquot crumble Los bandidosrsquos way their last ball just - only just - failing to reach its target Amapolas won 4 games to 3 well done to them
The overwhelming consenus was that the 5 games were well worthy of a grand final let alone a semi
The final will be played on Wednesday 26th September 2012 at Restaurant El Altos de Dolores where it is hoped that all summer league players will attend Good luck to both teams
Sue ward
fc torreVieJa ndash torry Go top of the leaGue
torreGolfeu at font del llop
casa manuel summer petanca leaGue
el plantio 2 Golf society
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3 - Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9 - Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith Hcap 9 score 50
Next week Tuesday 4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
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USING A MOBILE PHONE TABLET
OR LAPTOP BEFORE GOING TO BED LEADS
TO SLEEP TROUBLES
ACCORDING TO NEW RESEARCH
Researchers at the Lighting Research Centre which is part of New yorkrsquos Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have discovered that two or more hours of exposure to backlit devices such as a smartphone or tablet suppresses melatonin
This suppression can lead to trouble sleeping at night especially in teenagers
Mariana Figueiro director of the LRCrsquos Light and Health Program who led the team on this piece of research said ldquoOur study shows that a two-hour exposure to light from self-luminous electronic displays can suppress melatonin by about 22 per cent
ldquoStimulating the human circadian system to this level may affect sleep in those using the devices prior to bedtimerdquo
Consequently she recommends dimming the brightness on backlit devices to minimize melatonin suppression But other similar pieces of research go a step further and urge people to have a total break from all devices for several hours before going to sleep
However most people I know cannot resist checking their emails social networks and news feeds throughout the evening
At the end of last year car company Volkswagen agreed to turn off email to workers with Blackberry devices in a bid to help with their employeesrsquo work-life
balance
The business agreed to only push emails to German staff 30 minutes before they are due to start work and stop them 30 minutes after they are due to finish work
While I am not sure this is practical for most companies which operate globally and around the clock or even necessary it is up to us as individuals to learn from comprehensive research and amend our behaviour accordingly
For instance how many people do you know still use an alarm clock Most people now tend to rely upon their phones iPods or tablet devices to wake them up
While it makes sense to make use of the increasing number of shiny devices we have cluttering up our bedside table this simple act of setting your mobile phone alarm each night often leads to a game being played a work email being checked or a tweet being posted simply by the device being in your hands
The return of the good old fashioned alarm clock combined with a decent amount of discipline in a bid to let ourselves actually get some proper rest before the whole digital cycle begins again is whatrsquos necessary to preserve our health in a world which never seems to switch off
The key could be to talk alot but not to gossip and criticise others A study of 250 centenarians published in the journal Aging found they tended to be optimistic and expressed emotions freely by talking openly to friends and family However they lsquosuppressed the urge to talk ill of othersrsquo said researchers from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New york
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The biggest study of invertebrates ever conducted found that one in five is at risk of dying out this can affect humans by threatening crops and food supplies
Prof Jonathan Baillie the director of conservation at the Zoological Society said insects slugs and snails may not be as glamorous as lions or dolphins but are just as important to providing the food we eat and the countryside we love
ldquoThese critters form the basis of many of the essential benefits that nature provides earthworms recycle waste nutrients coral reefs support a myriad of life forms and bees help pollinate cropsrdquo he said ldquoIf they disappear humans could soon followrdquo
In Britain critically endangered invertebrates include species of bumblebee that keep the countryside full of flowers and freshwater pearl mussels that filter the water in
our rivers The society blamed pollution loss of habitat and climate change for killing off invertebrates and urged the public to take action by demanding that food is farmed in a more sustainable way and growing insect-friendly plants in their garden
Previous international studies have focused on groups of animals such as mammals and birds As invertebrates make up 97 per cent of species the International Union for the Conservation of Nature the UN body in charge of ensuring that animals do not become extinct asked the society to lead a new study More than 12000 species from giant squid to midges were studied around the world There are 15 million known invertebrates although eight million species are thought to exist even if not yet discovered
Prof Baillie said scientists were shocked by the results
ldquoWe knew that roughly one fifth of vertebrates and plants were
threatened with extinction but it was not clear if this
was representative of the small spineless creatures that make up the majority of life on the planetrdquo he said ldquoThe initial findings in this report indicate that 20 per cent of all species may be
threatenedrdquoThe most threatened
group are freshwater invertebrates because of
the invasive signal crayfish from America Dams and pollution from
nitrates used in fertilisers on fields have also played a part
Marine species including foods such as shrimp squid and crab are most at risk of ocean acidification which threatens shell-building molluscs and coral
Insects on land are being driven out by human development such as cities and pollution caused by cars and factories All species are in danger from further habitat loss caused by climate change
Prof Baillie said that invertebrates help store carbon at the bottom of the ocean filter water decompose waste pollinate important crops and are an essential part of the food ldquowebrdquo ultimately feeding hundreds of millions of people
Even pests have a place in the ecosystem he said ldquoWe ignore the loss of invertebrates at our peril as they provide many of the ecosystem services from which humans benefitrdquo
16 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
raJoy defends Vat
increase The President of the Government Mariano Rajoy met
at Moncloa Palace with the President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy to analyse the situation of the European Union and the Eurozone as well as the measures that the Spanish Government has implemented to reduce the public deficit and meet the commitments made by the country to its European partners
During the joint press conference offered by the two leaders after their meeting on Tuesday Mariano Rajoy stressed that the Government will continue making reforms to reduce the deficit and will continue restructuring the financial system ldquoThe challenge is to generate economic activity to grow to create jobs and from then on things will get better That is the main priority of the Government during this term of office It is difficult but it can be donerdquo he said
As regards the financial reform he announced that the capital needs of Spanish banks will be less than the maximum amount of 100 billion euros of aid that its European partners are prepared to loan to Spain He also explained that the increase in public debt is only temporary
Mariano Rajoy reiterated to Herman Van Rompuy the need to involve Member States and European institutions to ensure the stability of the markets and of the Euro as well as to set a clear course for the European Union to follow in order to meet future challenges In his opinion ldquothis course inevitably involves greater integration of European economies and achieving an economic and monetary unionrdquo
In this respect the President of the Government recalled that Spain has already presented a proposal on a banking union and fiscal union ldquoIt is very important for us to have a banking union by December a sole supervisory body and a deposit guarantee fund It is very important for us to be able to proceed to the direct recapitalisation of the banks by European institutions It is also very important that we resolve the problems of the Eurozone as quickly as possible particularly those that affect doubts surrounding
the Eurordquo he said
Rajoy brought up the statements made by the President of the European Central Bank (ECB) Mario Draghi and those made by other international bodies that consider it unacceptable for there to be differentials between the risk premiums in Europe that do not correspond to the basics of the economy
ldquoThe risk premium remains very high but I believe that very significant steps have been taken to enhancing the irreversibility of the Euro and I believe that at this time European leaders in all countries are telling all those who want to listen that the Euro is a serious currency an irreversible currency and that there is no going back on the European integration processrdquo he said
On another note according to La Moncloa Rajoy denied that Spain is negotiating the conditions for a bailout with Europe ldquothe Government has not made any request to this effectrdquo
The President of the Government and the President of the European Council also tackled the situation of Greece Mariano Rajoy considers that if Greece or any other country pulls out of the Eurozone this would be a collective disaster ldquoit would not only be a Greek problem but rather a collective disaster for Europe as a whole one which we should in no way allow to happenrdquo
Mariano Rajoy stressed that central government will not ignore the problems of the autonomous regions and will help Catalonia which has requested access to the Autonomous Region Liquidity Fund
ldquoWe will help Catalonia in the same way as we help the rest of the autonomous regions What is important starting with central government and continuing with the autonomous regions and local councils is to meet our commitments to public deficit and public debtrdquo he pointed out
ARTICLE COURTESy OF WWWkyEROCOM
Q I have received a letter from the tax office demanding I pay non resident income tax and that I must pay up for the last four years I have never made any income from my property What is this all about
A Our government needs to collect to correct its deficit If you are a NON RESIDENT of Spain and own a property you MUST FILE a non-resident income tax return even if you do not rent out your property Do not confuse with rates (IBI) which is generally paid by direct debit
Towards the end of 2011 the Spanish tax authorities decided to clamp down on non-resident property owners who have not been paying this non-resident income tax They have created a special task force dedicated to pursue non -residents not paying this tax
Every year normally using s fiscal representative you should be filing a non-resident hypothetical income tax return (shortly wealth tax also) If you are not paying this tax it is necessary that you take control of the situation by contacting the tax authorities your solicitor or your tax advisor
If you have doubts regarding if you are already paying this tax it is probably because you are not as it requires the presentation of a tax form etc
The good news is that1 The tax is not generally a very high amount 2 If you have not been paying by law they cannot demand payment for more than four years
back taxes Our advice Start paying the tax because if you do not they will be contacting you with the
risk of you not actually being hear to receive their letter etc
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ldquono GoinG back on the euro or european inteGrationrdquo says raJoy
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy says the countryrsquos new wave of austerity measures are necessary to maintain the state welfare system Rajoy made the remarks to an audience gathered for a party speech in the north-west a u t o n o m o u s community of Galicia He said the governmentrsquos value-added tax hike was a painful but necessary measure
Mariano Rajoy Spanish Prime Minister said ldquoToday a painful measure was enforced The VAT hike I am aware this is a sacrifice that arrives at a very difficult moment for many Spaniards But I will tell you one thing We adopted this measure because it was essential It was the only one we could take to maintain public services whilst state revenues fallrdquo
The decision to increase the countryrsquos VAT rate is part of a raft of austerity measures designed to remove 65 billion Euros from the public deficit by 2014 The hike leaves small businesses worrying about their future and cash-strapped consumers counting their pennies Everyday living costs like heating phone bills and clothes are all made more expensive Some larger companies say they will not pass the higher cost on to their customers That has smaller businesses concerned that they will not be able to compete as they are unable to squeeze margins in the same way as the big firms SOURCE CCTVCOM
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Office in Bolnuevo (near Farmacia) next to Cafe Colonia
Have you ever stood on a railway bridge and seen the how the rails disappearing into the distance seem to meet on the horizon
This is called lsquogeometric perspectiversquo and it was Euclid that came up with the geometric interpretation that parallel lines meet at infinity - or the horizon
Letrsquos imagine we are on a straight street of parallel terrace houses the lines through their roofs windows fences pavement etc will all meet on a point on the horizon
So we first draw a horizon line across the paper - this will be eye-level and therefore if we are standing will be about 5rsquo 3rdquo above the ground perhaps and everything that is above eye-level will be above this line
In the attached sketch I have drawn a narrow imaginary street and even people in it to show that assuming they are roughly the same height as me our eyes are all at the same lsquoeyersquo level - the horizon
The point where all the lines meet is called the lsquovanishing pointrsquo and when we come to drawing outdoors we will find there are many vanishing points - all generally meeting on the horizon of course - because roads donrsquot tend to go in straight lines and we may be seeing 2 roads anyway
Here is a photo taken in Venicersquos Saint Markrsquos square that shows it well despite the building not being perfectly straight and the slight lsquobarrelrsquo effect of the camera lens
And then there is lsquoaerial perspectiversquo - a phrase first coined by Leonardo da Vinci who examined how objects became bluer and hazier with distance saying ldquoThus if one is to be five times as distant make it five times bluerrdquo
This photo in the mountains above Alicante clearly demonstrates this which is due to the water vapour in the air and the way it refracts light
Foreshortening is a continuation of perspective and is a term used when something coming towards us looks shorter than it actually is
As I said last week the thigh bone is the longest bone in the human body
but if we are drawing someone with their knee towards us the thigh becomes wider than its length and in this sketch of mine with model Vita it almost disappears completely
This leads us on to drawing the human form but first we will go on location to draw amp observe the effects of perspective first hand and the next studio lesson will be on portraiture
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business focuscreatinG a business bank is the bold moVe needed for Growth
AS THE DENIZENS OF WHITEHALL AND
WESTMINSTER CONTINUE TO PUZZLE OVER BRITAINrsquoS
ROCky GROWTH TRAJECTORy THEy WOULD DO WELL TO
LISTEN TO THE RISING CHORUS COMING FROM BUSINESSES
ACROSS THE LANDThat message is clear
businesses are optimistic growing exports and creating jobs but need bolder action from the heart of government to sustain that growth over time Put simply companies want nothing less than a new-model economy for Britain with a business-friendly environment and strong financing options for growth and expansion
So if our political class truly wants to be bold on growth it should announce this autumn that it is creating a British Business Bank Together with a major programme of infrastructure investment a business bank would be the cornerstone of an economy that is more sustainable more dynamic and more competitive than the Britain of today
The case for a business bank grows clearer with each passing day Although many companies say their order books are full and they need financing in order to
fulfil customersrsquo requests the overall stock of lending to small- and medium-sized firms continues to shrink Companies that are less than five-years-old often at the point of a major growth spurt are more likely to have loan applications declined Independent inquiries show there is real lsquodiscouraged demandrsquo among businesses who are keen to expand but too scared to even approach the bank for help Relationships and trust between lenders and businesses damaged at the start of the financial crisis will take years if not decades to repair
The situation bears all the classic hallmarks of a market failure If therersquos one thing that politicians and economists of both the Left and the Right agree on itrsquos that governments can and should intervene where market failures exist And thatrsquos precisely where we stand in Britain when it comes to business finance an abject long-standing and worsening market failure
This is not entirely the fault of high-street banks - they are being squeezed by ever-tighter regulatory structures and higher capital requirements so theyrsquore
taking fewer risks and sticking to the clients they know If I were sat on the board of a major Uk bank Irsquod probably act in precisely the same way as Irsquod be protecting the interests of shareholders and the bank itself
The trouble is in a world where politicians and banks look after themselves therersquos no one championing the interests of the new dynamic and fast-growing companies that will create the jobs technologies and wealth of the future Thatrsquos where a business bank comes in
A British Business Bank would act as a first port of call for businesses seeking finance Working closely with high-street banks alternative lenders sources of equity finance and others it would ensure that most businesses actually get the working capital they need It would only lend directly to young andor high-growth companies unable to obtain finance through the commercial banking system
Some might argue that the government already has a number of plans including the Funding for Lending scheme to boost business access to finance yet this scheme like those that preceded it has a fatal flaw its dependence on
the infrastructure of existing banks An increasingly risk-averse and balance sheet focussed commercial banking culture is unlikely to provide the seed-corn funding for tomorrowrsquos growth businesses even if it will lend cash to long-standing business customers By contrast a business bank would be able to start afresh with a can-do attitude a stronger appetite for risk and the patient debt capital that many companies need to become the next global champion
Despite the best intentions of politicians to do the right thing in the interest of the country they are going to be frustrated by vested interests reflected in Whitehall Already I can hear the chorus of Treasury civil servants claiming that a business bank would be too difficult to set up too risky to operate and anti-competitive They are wrong on all counts Itrsquos time for businesspeople and our politicians to stand up to the prophets of deadweight displacement and dissuasion and set the record straight Setting up a new bank will take time and dedication but it can and has been done before in many countries across the
globe Commercial lenders would get lsquofirst refusalrsquo of business loan requests meaning that the business bank steps in only to support dynamic growth companies that otherwise wouldnrsquot get funding at all Whatrsquos more a business bank would offer loans priced appropriately to risk not simply give away cheap money to fuel another unsustainable credit bubble
When you look across the globe you find many successful countries where a business bank and a strong commitment to free enterprise and capitalism go hand-in-hand If a business bank is good enough for the USA South korea and our neighbours in Germany why not here in the Uk One can only surmise that a lack of will and imagination rather than a lack of capability is holding
Britain back from creating a business bank of its own
One of the difficulties Uk politicians face is that they are so hung up on the short-term they fail to consider their legacy to the country But voters are not stupid The British electorate rewards actions they can see are in the long-term interests of the nation which ultimately are their interests A British Business Bank wouldnrsquot be up and running tomorrow - but its impact on building confidence now and on our success as a nation over the coming decades would be incalculable and thatrsquos a legacy worth fighting for
Article written by John Longworth is Director General
of the British Chambers of Commerce courtesy of the
Telegraphcouk
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Manufacturing output across the 17-country eurozone shrank again in August according to a widely-watched survey The MarkitCIPS Purchasing Managersrsquo Index (PMI) showed the regionrsquos manufacturing sector contracted despite factories cutting prices Markitrsquos final PMI was 451 above Julyrsquos three-year low of 440 However it was the 13th month in a row that the figure was below the 50 mark indicating continued contraction
The latest figures from China showed its manufacturing activity fell too to a nine-month low in August adding to fears that its economy is slowing faster than estimated Chinarsquos PMI fell to 492 the lowest
reading since November 2011
Meanwhile in the UK the downturn in manufacturing unexpectedly eased last month as domestic orders boosted output with its PMI rising to a four-month high of 495 in August from a downwardly revised 452 in July
PMI is a key gauge of manufacturing activity and a reading below 50 shows contraction
The new chief executive of the British Bankersrsquo Association (BBA) has pledged to restore trust in UK banking Speaking on his first day in the job Anthony Browne told press sources ldquoI want to restore banking as a normal sector of the economy playing its part in economic growthrdquo
Mr Browne said the BBA the leading trade body for the bank sector would work to regain public trustrdquoIt (banking) is in a pretty low place Hopefully it canrsquot get lowerrdquo he said
Mr Browne said the BBA which was in charge of collating the data used to set Libor - a key bank lending rate which became discredited after revelations of manipulation by banks - would do everything it could to fix the issue
The head of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has called on the European Central Bank to take action on the eurozone crisis
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The ECB meets this week amid much speculation it will resume buying the debt of countries with high borrowing costs Germany and others oppose such a move
Abu Dhabirsquos Etihad Airways has doubled its stake in Virgin Australia amid a push to increase its global presence The airline said it had bought 221 million shares in the open market to take its stake in the Australian carrier to 10
Etihad has been looking to boost its international presence to take on other regional carriers such as Emirates and Qatar Airways
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Courtesy of BBC Business News
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The Commissionrsquos plans to give the ECB the power to oversee all banks is intended as a first step towards a full European banking union The EU executive body is due to publish its detailed proposals on banking supervision on September 12
ldquoThe ECB has itself said it does not have the potential to supervise the European Unionrsquos 6000 banks in the foreseeable futurerdquo Schaeuble told German radio expressing scepticism about the timeframe envisaged in the Commission proposals
ldquoI have doubts that this (banking supervision) can come so fastrdquo he said adding that a distinction should be drawn between smaller banks and systemically relevant institutions
ldquoWith the bigger systemically relevant banks there is a chance that direct supervision by the ECB could be realised in a foreseeable period of timerdquo Schaeuble said
EU Commissioner Michel Barnierrsquos plan would rob national supervisors of much of their authority leaving them with routine tasks such as consumer protection But euro zone countries must approve the proposal before it becomes law
Schaeuble said euro zone finance ministers might consider the Commission proposals on September 15
Despite the presence of some 6000 banks in the European Union the vast majority are small and relatively insignificant and more than 90 percent of all assets are held by only around 200 institutions analysts say
Schaeuble did not make clear which institutions he would consider to be lsquosystemically importantrsquo The 200 would include the larger German state-owned Landesbanks and Spanish lsquocajasrsquo where many of the European banking sectorrsquos woes originate
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faster (55)11 Storage tower is back to blue almost (4)12 Leo takes insect to shed (4-2)13 Sociable expenditure (8)14 Turn in a ring - maybe a weapon (3-3)17 Festival of the orient before mid-term (6)19 Had an impact on new deft face (8)21 Chinarsquos first Romeo has some headgear for
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5 S rossi returns with empty cross cutters (8)6 Open clue to provide wealth (8)8 Sign of hearing an instrument (6)15 Hellish plant surrounded by broken nail (8)16 grasping grasping - i left in a grasping sort of
way (8)172 Switch value - what you get for your money
abroad (84)18 Some characters from rhodes sail for
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asia (7)4 Made easier to bear (5)5 Limelight (9)6 Husbands and wives (7)7 Strange or rare objects (7)8 Mislead (9)13 Fortunately (9)14 added into a group (9)17 Putting money into your account (7)18 issues an injunction (7)20 A fire-breathing monster of Greek
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The Show Group Torrevieja has lost their home of twenty years and is now searching for a new rehearsal venue It is with great sadness that the Show Group has had to say farewell to the homely comfort of Los Arcos where they have rehearsed and performed throughout their long history
The Show Group Torrevieja is one of the oldest theatre groups in Torrevieja and during their twenty year history they have been entertaining residents and tourists with their energy packed shows During their long existence The Show Group have performed well loved musicals pantomimes original musical comedies murder mysteries and several variety shows and have also raised well over 50000 Euro for local charities
The Show Group are proud of their fund raising record and the money they have been able to give to a wide range of local charities The group members nominate different charities to support every year and then work hard to produce live shows
and entertainment that will raise much needed cash for their chosen causes Over the years money has been raised for all sections of the local population
The group want to find a new venue in Torrevieja that they can make their new home They need a venue for their twice weekly rehearsals and maybe even for their performances so that they can continue enchanting and entertaining audiences for the forthcoming years
If anyone has space and facilities to help the group be re-homed for their rehearsals could you contact Jan on 96 618 9741 or 647 579 068 or Sandy on 96 671 3614
the show Group torreVieJa are homeless
The Office for the Urbanisations led by Councillor Jeff Wiszniewski (PIPN ndash Partido Independiente por las Nacionalidades) and his team are pleased to send you our fourth information update giving you information on events and activities happening throughout San Fulgencio and the Urbanisations
We hope you find it informative and encourage you to visit us in the Office on Calle Madrid Urb Marina or ring us on 966 443 002 if you have any further enquiries
coNvErSaTioN claSSESEnglish Spanish Conversation Classes
will be starting up again in the Social Centre of Urb Marina on Monday the 3rd of September at 6pm
Concejalia de Urbanizaciones working with Help Vega Baja
The Association Help Vega Baja is a charity providing help to the English speaking population of the Southern Costa Blanca They help people of all ages and with all types of problems and provide assistance all year round to anyone in their time of need including a
24 hour emergency line
As well as giving comprehensive information they also host a number of support groups provide a team of hospital visitors hire out Orthopaedic Equipment have registers of drivers translators carers and so much more
On Monday the 3rd of September between 2pm and 4pm the Concejalia de Urbanizaciones headed by Councillor Jeff Wiszniewski has organised an Open Day in the Social Centre on Urbanisation Marina San Fulgencio
Please try and make time to come along and see the wonderful work that Help Vega Baja do and the services that they provide
SPaNiSh claSSES for ExTraNjEroSBetween now and the 16th of
September you can register for Spanish classes for foreigners which will take place in the Social Centre
you can register here at the Office for the Urbanisations in Calle Madrid
There will be a meeting on the 17th of September at 6pm in the Social Centre
conceJaliacutea de las urbaniZaciones
The inn aT The greenThe inn aT The green
622 400 321677 617 434
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favouritesServed from 11am- 9-30pm
EVEry Day
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WHErE ArE WEAs you approach Albox from Arboleas at the BP lights bear right into Avda Lepanto 100m up we are opposite Ferreteria Lepanto APSA and the car parkEntrance also on the Baza Road just up from the lights on the right hand side
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hiGh-flaVour barbecue mealssticky manGo spare ribs
a fabulously fruity sticky ribs barbecue recipeinGredients
1frac12 kg pork spare ribs
1 x 1ltr carton apple juice
200g mango chutney
1 small red onion roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves
1 red chilli roughly chopped
Juice of 1 lime
methodPlace the ribs in a saucepan pour in the
apple juice and add water to cover the meat Bring to the boil and simmer for 40 mins drain off the liquid and transfer the ribs to a roasting tin
Preheat the oven to 200degC (400degF gas 6) and prepare the barbecue In a food processor whizz the mango chutney together with the onion garlic chilli and lime juice to make the basting sauce
Drizzle two thirds of the sauce over the ribs and roast in the oven for 15 mins Brush the remaining sauce onto the ribs and finish cooking on the barbecue (or under a grill) for 10-15 mins until sticky and slightly caramelised
Serve with salad coleslaw and baked potatoes
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caribbean coconut chicken
Get a taste of international cuisine with this simple hiGh-flaVour chicken recipe allow extra time for marinatinG
inGredients 1 red chilli diced 1 green chilli diced 1 x 250ml carton coconut cream 40g light brown soft sugar Juice of 1 lime 2 tbsp rum (optional) 4 chicken breasts 8 mini corn on the cobs
methodMix the diced chilli with the
coconut cream sugar lime juice and rum (if using) Slash through the skin of the chicken breasts and place in a non-metallic dish
Pour the coconut marinade all over cover and marinate for at least 1 hr overnight if possible
Preheat the barbecue Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook over a medium heat for 20-25 mins turning regularly to cook evenly the chicken is cooked when the juices run clear after the thickest part is pierced
Meanwhile rub 1 tbsp sunflower oil onto the corn on the cobs and barbecue or grill for 15 mins turning until lightly charred and tender Serve with barbecued corn plus vegetable rice and a coriander garnish
surf and turf kebabs with Garlic butterthis tasty marinated kebab recipe will satisfy both meat and fish craVinGs
allow time for marinatinGinGredients400g steak (such as ribeye) cubed
6 tbsp sundried tomato peri-peri marinade
150g raw tiger prawns peeled
4 cherry tomatoes
40g softened butter
2 garlic cloves crushed
3 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley and chives)
methodPreheat the barbecue toss the steak with 4 tbsp marinade in
one bowl and the prawns with 2 tbsp marinade in another Set aside for 30 mins
thread the steak and prawns alternately onto 4 skewers (pre-soaked if theyrsquore bamboo) and finish each one with a cherry tomato
Mash the butter with the garlic and herbs Place in a pan on the side of the grill to melt Cook the kebabs over a high heat for 3-4 mins each side until the prawns are pink and cooked through and the steak is done to your liking
to serve drizzle with the butter and accompany with new potatoes and a salad of poppy seeds and carrot and cucumber ribbons
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they are a Christmas favourite in most households but families might find their traditional tin of Quality Street going empty a tad quicker this year tins of the chocolates have been shrunk just before the Christmas period when sales of the sweets are at their highest
Food giant nestle who produce the sweets have been criticised for failing to reduce the price of the chocolates prompting campaigners to describe the move as a hidden price rise the purple tins have been reduced in size by 18 per cent - from 1kg to 820g
a report in trade magazine the Grocer said lsquothe Christmas shrink ray has struck again and this year it is nestle pulling the trigger lsquothe tins are being sold by tesco for pound5 the same price as last yearrsquos larger tins though nestle claimed the recommended selling price was lowerrsquo
the move is part of a trend amongst confectionary manufacturers to reduce product sizes in order counter rising production costs
other Christmas favourite Cadburyrsquos Roses were
reduced from 975g to 850g by manufacturer kraft last year while the american company also cut heroes from 950g to 800g
Some of Britainrsquos most popular confectionary items have been affected by size reductions including smaller chocolate bars such as Mars and Dairy Milk Packets of Bassettrsquos liquorice allsorts have been reduced from 215g to 190g while bags of Bassettrsquos Jelly Babies Maynards wine Gums and haribo have also been reduced in weight
Consumer watchdog which accused confectionary companies of lsquotreating customers like idiotsrsquo
a spokesman for nestle said lsquothe recommended retail price of our standard tin has reduced proportionally greater than the reduction of the weight ensuring consumers are getting more for their money the price shopkeepers sell Quality Street at is at their sole discretion the tin size weight is now in line with similar products in the market who reduced weight in previous yearsrsquo
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hellipa recent recipe feature in Sol Times required lsquopreserved lemonrsquo however we have failed to find a source to supply this wonderful ingredient locally So herersquos the recipe so that you can make your ownMany Moroccan and Middle Eastern recipes
call for preserved lemons ndash basically lemons that have been pickled in salt and their own
juices itrsquos quite easy to do though takes at least three weeks before the lemons are ready to use
Get preservinghelliptheyrsquoll last for up to a year without refrigeration too
MAkES ONE LARGE JARINGREDIENTS
250g coarse sea salt12 lemons unwaxed 6 juiced 6 quartered but still joined at the bottom8 black peppercorns
3 star anise3 bay leaves
METHODPack a little salt into each lemon and squash back into shape Wedge them into a large sterilised jar layering with salt bay leaves peppercorns and star anise as
you goTo sterilise wash in hot soapy water rinse and put in the oven
at 140Cfan 120Cgas 1 for 15 minutes
Pour over the lemon juice (if therersquos not enough liquid to fill top with water) then
sealGive the jar a turn every few days to
redistribute the salt and leave for 4-6 weeks
Preserved Lemons
itrsquos Quality not QuantityQuality street accused of short changing us with fewer chocolates
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6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5
Burger amp Pasta Menu PLUS Kids Menuopen monday - Friday 8am til late saturday amp sunday 9am til late
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Full menu also available
mon - sat 10 - 3
includes bread amp butter
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2 menus 450euro or 650euroBooKinG adVisaBle
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mon From 9pm
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KaraoKeFriday 7
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PALS EvENTS 201222th - 30th September
SpONSOred bike ride from lsquoCamposol to Madrid amp Backrsquo Party for the riders and
everyone else at TJrsquos Camposol B - Sunday 30th September6th OctOber
caFe cONcert 2012The 6th and largest live music show on the Costa Calida from
mid afternoon till midnight 5euro12th OctOber
aNNual beach bbQ at bOlNuevO All food and drink included still only 13euro Tickets essential
Bring your own chairs and table16th NOvember
cOach tO Garrucha market Lunch at Bedar and a visit to Iceland on the way home
25euro incl lunchSuNday 9th december
palS aNNual chriStmaS diNNer daNce at the Costa Hotel in Mazarron - Music by John Lindo Trio and
Food and Drink included 2750euro18th march
3 NiGhtS Full bOard iN hOtel heliOS beNidOrm
Coach included 125euro Great value29th april
7 NiGht cruiSe from Athens to the Greek Islands and Turkey - Coach and Flight included for this all-inclusive holiday at an incredible
starting price of 745eurotickets for all palS events from the trevi camposol b on a saturday morning or Saralaras on a Wednesday afternoon or call 626 460 465 for further information
ThE Ex-SERviCEMENrsquoS ASSOCiATiON OF MAZARRON diSTRiCT(ESAMD) are meeting on 19th September at the Vista Bar Camposol A 730PM - The function is open to all members of ESAMD and invited guestsFor more information please contact the Social Secretary on 968 437 074 or 618 591 298 Any Ex Service personnel wishing to join should contact the Membership Secretary on 629 818 611
BOOk SigNiNgS WiTh
qUENTiN COPEGo along to the venues below to grab your copy
of lsquoUnicorn Conspiracyrsquo by local author Quentin Cope Sept 14th - The Teapot Mazzaron Port - 1200
Sept 30th - TJrsquos Bar Camposol - 300
el alamillo plaza ~ pto de mazarrondetails amp reservations 968 595 864
FiNd US ONNEW ROYAL COSTA CALidA
New RoyalNew RoyalFriday 7th sept
Christineamp Fish and Chips euro6
Bar amprestaurant
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saturday 8th septbarrington
new sunday menu
summer selection
in loVinG memoryBRiAN
SNELgROvEPassed away19th August
After a Long illnessLove Always
Margaret
gEORgiAhAPPY 12Th BiRThdAY
From Mum Matt Abbie harry Freddie Nana grandad Uncle Paul Auntie Zoey and
Alfie x x
iSABELLEhAPPY 25Th BiRThdAY
from Mum dad and Sophie
xxxx
JAMEShAPPY 40Th
BiRThdAYfrom all your
friends in SpainPARTY ON
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ViewpointDear Mr Little Tiny GeckoI am so very sorry about your tail When I saw you clinging to the tiles above the
water line of the pool I knew that you being a gecko are quite at home on vertical and even upside down surfaces but swimming pools are subject to sudden tsunami-like surges especially when a human several thousand times your own size enters the pool and I was afraid that you might get washed inIt was for that reason that I suggested that
you step onto the proffered log and accept a lift on the log to a place of security from drowning I had not intended that you jump on the log run across my hand and jump into the waterAs you scampered across the surface of the
pool and back to your preferred spot on the wall you assured me that you were perfectly able to walk on water I fear you are mistaken ndash have you heard of that treacherous thing called
Surface Tension It makes water seem deceptively safe and solid to small geckos until it suddenly gives way and they plummet to the
b o t t o m never more to rise
As a great admirer of the Gecko race and their chosen diet of small insects I was extremely anxious that you should not suffer this terrible fate and for that reason I had to insist that you accept my offer of a lift on the log The terrible miscalculation that lead me to
nip your tail with the log is a mistake that will forever haunt my conscience My best effort of atonement was to catch your tail as it wriggled across the pool and put it near the pile of rocks that I believe to be your homeI fear that a tail lost once is a tail lost forever
but should you know of a good reconstructive surgeon I will be happy to bear the cost of a tail replacement operation When we eventually reached accord and I
placed you gently on the plant by the pool pump I could hardly bear the expression of reproach on your little face Believe me I felt your pain not to mention the embarrassment of only being three quarters of the gecko you once wereI hope you will accept this letter as a public
apology for my clumsiness and that you and many of your friends and family will continue to live in our garden and eat our flies for many years to come Yours with deepest apologies Josby Jos biggs
josbiggshotmailcouk
i am so Very sorry
in 2010 lance corporal Johno lee accumulated pound800 in lsquoillegal parkingrsquo fines which resulted in a visit from bailiffs to enforce collection lance corporal lee had received massive injuries whilst on patrol in afghanistan and had almost lost his life having been resuscitated twice in the rescue helicopter taking him to the field hospital
he was eventually repatriated to england where he received extensive medical treatment in an effort to save his leg but after eight operations the surgeons had no choice but to amputate
after an extended stay in hospital Johno was released and he was
determined to rebuild his shattered life and not unreasonably applied to the local authority - nottinghamshire county council - for a disabled parking permit his request was turned down on three occasions on the basis that he was young and could get better Yep thatrsquos what they said he had lost a leg but he could get better
under pressure from the barrage of adverse publicity the councilrsquos service director paul Mckay ordered a review of the case and the original decision was eventually overturned no doubt there were mutterings of lsquolessons learnedrsquo and the usual meaningless rhetoric
then last year in support of the charity pilgrim bandits Johno signed up to become the first amputee to cover a 100mile crossing of the sahara in five days the department of works and pensions got wind of it and informed him that if he succeeded then he could be stripped of his disability benefits and his mobility vehicle which he relies on every day
the justification for this according
to a dwp spokeswoman was because the disability living allowance benefits are designed for those who are unable to do things such as walking washing or dressing themselves and in view of Johno leersquos intended trek there was it seemed a certain logic to this
a certain logic that is if you ignore the extent of his injuries how he came by them in his countryrsquos service the fact that this will be one hell of an achievement if he makes it and the impact and example it will set for other disabled amputees and certain logic of course if you are a pen pushing jobs-worth moron - which seems to be part of the work description for certain officials in the civil service
Johnorsquos own reaction was more low key when he said lsquothere are people out there much worse than me irsquove survived so i will take it but so often - and i experienced this - when you actually return home you find not everyone is so supportiversquo
he was spot on thererecently prime Minister david
cameron told soldiers in afghanistan that britain lsquorespects and reveresrsquo by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom
prime Minister is not directly to blame for the karl boon fiasco i hope that he directly intervenes and makes damn sure that matters are put right in short order also heads of departments should be summoned and receive a tongue lashing from the pM but i doubt that will happen
these are not isolated cases and when such incidences occur here is what should happen -
a personal and abject apology should be delivered in person by the official responsible for such cold hearted idiocy ndash even if this means embarrassing ministers this should be done with the full power of the media present so that the person or persons responsible are named and shamed they should also receive official warnings from their employers - the british government
Just whorsquos side are they on
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channelled as it is through the valleys of the sierra alhamilla the light northerly breeze never caresses alqueria it leaves the village breathless in the searing cauldron of the alquerian valley this climatic anomaly is known locally as la sarteacuten the fryingpan several of the village boys demonstrated the suitability of the name by frying an egg on the bonnet of rodriquezrsquos white mercedes this was much to the annoyance of the mill owner and the delight of the village scamps the scallywags hastily dispersed as the ranting puffing rodriquez appeared
with temperatures in the mid-forties there was no relief from the oppressive heat Houses remained shuttered while air conditioning units whirred and rattled alqueria was too exhausted to squabble overheated dogs slept restlessly in whatever shade they could find panting tongues lolling the village was quiet calm holding its breath until evening the stillness of the day emphasised the smallest sound sending a slammed door or a dogrsquos bark resonating through the streets the brightness of the day hurt the eyes while cooking odours hung in the still air
inside the dwellings of alqueria a struggle to stay cool was being waged inside or out it was too hot to move too hot to talk even too hot to think this is just as well as the thinking process eludes most of alqueriarsquos inhabitants at the best of times the young men thought the answer lay in consuming vast quantities of cold lager the young ladies used the opportunity to wear their skimpiest outfits which caused the young men to drink even more lager the older and wiser stayed near the stone flagged ground floors inanimate and semi-conscious the affluent newcomers however splashed in their pools luxuriating in the cool chlorinated water
one group of youngsters enjoyed the air conditioning of an emergency ambulance after swimming in the riacuteo verde not only did they contract the usual foot fungus but also a strange puce tint to the skin which emitted a faint glow antonio poyato in
order to keep his precious remitroot crop irrigated diverted the Hill peoplersquos water supply all the taps ran dry and beer was drunk as an alternative
as the sun sets so alqueria begins to cool pigeons return to the rooftops and the canine population becomes animated in their evening search for food voices are heard in the streets as the village comes to life once more invigorated by their enforced inactivity the people of alqueria return to their belligerent selves with renewed determination
those who sacrifice themselves to keep us safe promising to shield wounded soldiers from welfare cuts and that they would not suffer financially as a result of welfare reforms Fine words but then fast forward to august 2012
sapper karl boon who lost a leg in a taliban rocket-propelled grenade attack in 2010 has been stripped of his pound54-a-week living allowance because lsquohe can now walk about 400 yards unaidedrsquo and according to the dwp is no longer disabled enough although karl himself has said that there are times when he is unable to even reach his own front door unfortunately he now has to wait ten months before he can apply again and it begs the question how many limbs must you lose in order to receive a disablement benefit
the welfare reforms were designed to discourage malingerers and to wheedle out cheats and fraudsters anyone with half a brain can see the difference between work shy con artists and ex-service men and women with devastating war injuries but apparently not at the dozy dwp
cameronrsquos sentiments and noble sounding assurances all seem a little hollow right now and although the
36 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
PaUSE for ThoUghTWhat a fantastic Summer of sport wersquove had with
such a spectacularly successful Olympics and now the Paralympics which promise if anything to be even more amazing I wonder how many younger and fitter than I have as a result felt inspired to start some form of training And I wonder too how many like me find themselves regretting not having worked harder at some sport when they had the opportunity For in my youth I was a fairly able half-miler but was never prepared to hurt myself nor spend more time or effort than was absolutely necessary in training - there always seemed better more frivolous things to do with my time So I and doubtless many others like me spent much of the Olympics reflecting on what might have been For unless the IOC were to include events for the lsquodecrepitsrsquo the lsquohas-beensrsquo and the lsquowell past itsrsquo no amount of training or determination could ever see me in contention for future medals
But actually it would seem that there really is a medal still available for the likes of me For in his letter to the Christians in Corinth St Paul likens the Christian life to that of an athlete preparing to compete in the games He points out that if unlike me in my youthful pretence at athletic prowess an athlete is serious in his ambition to win then he must work at his training and adhere rigorously to his diet to be in peak condition And he further explains that the prize for successful completion of the Christian marathon of life is no mere laurel crown but one that endures through eternity So here we are then all is not lost for us oldies though we do have a pretty serious regime of diet and training of prayer and lifestyle to attend to which if wersquore really serious could perhaps start in meeting the rest of the team at one of the available Churches in the area
Details of a number of English language churches are given in Sol Noticeboard for any who wish to Worship but further information about the anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
Duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the anglican chaplaincy of costa almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the
absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
FIRE THEN FLOOD - IS PESTILENcE NExTFreak weather events are becoming the norm Last Thursday
Turre and Mojacar were hammered by the tail end of a hurricane causing flooding and destruction We woke to find 23rsquos of the 3 acre property we rent under water Windows had blown in causing damage and loss and the pool had turned into a mud wrestling venue The pump house was drained of 15m of water before a new pump could be fitted to start the clean-up operation
Earlier this year the media showed storms and flooding cancelling out the British summer hurricanes are now battering the Caribbean and US The storms get stronger and more frequent affecting Europe as this is where the hurricanes come to fight their last as Michael Fish knows only too well In the east typhoons wreak havoc in Taiwan and China
Last week Spain announced that summer night time temperatures were the highest since records began Last winter was the driest ever winter in Spain with rainfall 90 lower two winters previously Spain had the wettest in 50 years The unusual is fast becoming usual
The American Meteorological Society previously denied Global Warming yet last week whilst Republicans were laughing at the subject at their annual conference the Society released a report saying that that Global Warming is happening and is man-made The maths is easy as 10 of the warmest years on record have occurred since 1997 Also global sea levels have risen 7 inches in the last 100 years
In the Arctic summer pack ice is at its lowest since records began 40 less sea is covered each summer than just 30 years ago a dangerous circle as snow and ice have an
lsquoalbedorsquo effect reflecting sunlight back into space Now sea water absorbs heat so melting more ice Factory emissions are blown over the Arctic releasing tiny specs of black soot these stick in the snow and absorb heat so melting the ice faster
Governments across the world meet at fancy conferences in glamorous destinations such as Kyoto Rio de Janeiro and Copenhagen achieving little or nothing whilst Joe and Joanne Public suffer flooding droughts and severe weather events Global Warming affects us all now and it will get worse and we must all do our bit to reduce re-use and recycle We canrsquot wait to be told what to do ndash we can change our own lifestyles as these different living and spending habits make businesses adapt to try and supply the products we are choosing
Buying bio diesel for instance is not only better for the environment but cheaper too Buying a bag for life at the supermarket and using it regularly will saves lots of plastic At the market we can weigh our fruit and vegetables and put it in one bag rather than many Buying organic lessens the need for artificial fertilizers and pesticides
Shops love to offer a plastic bag for the smallest item ndash just say no Buying local saves food miles growing food even better using the town springfuente for drinking water saves resources too Whilst waiting in the car to collect someone turn the engine off Open the car window instead of using the air con Sort out domestic refuse and recycle it
In the developed world waste and apathy are common and yet our common sense ingenuity and a love for our fellow inhabitants can help save this world for future generations
Initially when you bought your shiny new laptop desktop hellip Were you constantly being annoyed by the nag screen which told you to make system backup disks My guess would be ldquoYesrdquo Did you follow the instructions and create several CDrsquos or DVDrsquos with labels on them for ldquoJust In Caserdquo If you have said ldquoYesrdquo to the previous question Well Done Thank your for taking an interest in my column but now turn the page and read something else instead If the answer was anything else I would consider making my backup image NOW
The absolute fact is there will be at some time in our lives a catastrophic systems failure whereby the system will refuse to even start and hang there impotently How can this happen as Windows is a relatively robust Operating System (OS) The usual suspects are Viruses Malware ldquowear and tearrdquo power surges or outages
So now imagine the worst possible case scenario ndash a total systems failure Once the initial terror of losing everything has passed you remember following my advice and making a complete backup of your valuable document with weekly updates You start to feel better BUT your computer is still euro1000 of inert steel and exotic compounds
What are you going to do That is easy Spend the next week or four buying and installing a copy of your OS (euro110 to euro200) finding all the drivers for your specific machine and install them and
finally obtaining all the programs that were on it (euro0 ndash too much) Before I knew better it would take three (3) days with the OS drivers and programs to hand to completely rebuild my computer
If you had made the system image when suggested it should take you between 20 minutes and 1 hour to complete the same task at euro0 (+ cost of CDrsquos DVDrsquos) and all you have to do is change the CDrsquos DVDrsquos when asked AND it would be clean and ready to go
What will you need 1 memory stick (1Gb or larger) or CD for creating a startup disk a small stack of DVDrsquos or an External Hard Drive
You might still be lucky and have buried in the menu an option to create these system images If you have XP (I still do) but no floppy disk drive (I donrsquot) DONrsquoT use the backup options A floppy disk is needed for booting the system Try ldquoEaseUS Todo Backup Free 50 ldquo instead
A COUPLE OF TIPS
Firstly ensure your BIOS is changed to allow booting from either the cd or memory stick
Secondly the local Computer club is having an open day on Friday 5th October at ldquoBar Rumoresrdquo from 10am
Finally I am available to assist with all matters on computers and can be contacted on 689 892 745 or canducomputinghotmailcouk
For further information or advice on computing contact Trevor on canducomputinghotmailcouk
the aftermath of the storm
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This week we were at Vistabella we played our normal format of individual stableford Also some pairs managed to play their round of the knockout which is being managed by Johnny Pedersen A shield is up for grabs to the winner of this tournament Conditions were good on the course as usual
Results were as follows-
Gold category
1st - Derek Briggs 34pts
2nd - Colin Pepperday 31pts
Best front nine - John Saunders 17pts
Best back nine - Graham Phillip 18pts
Nearest the pin - Steve Ashurst
Longest drive - Dave
Harwood
Silver category
1st - Dave Bishop 36pts
2nd - Barry wood 30pts
Best front nine - Phil Bowditch 13pts(cb)
Best back nine - Graham Butterworth 15pts
Nearest the pin - None
Longest drive - Dave whittington
No winners of the 2 ball money this week
Our next society game will be at Altorreal on 13th September first tee time at 1015am Please be at the course one hour before start time
New members and or guests always welcome please contact Tony on 966 785 781 or Steve on 966 637 449
La Peraleja - 290812It may be a bit hot for golf
but hey itrsquos Wednesday and what else would we be doing So off we went down to La Paraleja for the first time this year and the conditions were quite good with tees and greens being excellent The staff are extremely helpful and always friendly
Despite the heat 35 members and guests went down to Murcia to play in a Stableford all well armed with drinks of various concoctions to ward off heat exhaustion so playing under these extreme conditions the scores were very good There were three ladies playing which is unusual and one of them had a broken toe but this did not stop her from scoring 36 points well done Margaret
One tale related in the bar later was that if your tee goes behind you then it must be a good shot but there is always an exception to the rule as was demonstrated on one tee one shot did go a long way down the middle with the tee falling behind but the next tee shot went up in the air and landed only 50 metres ahead and still the tee landed behind work that out The scores on the day were
Golf Division 1st Padraig OrsquoBrien 38pts 2nd Peter Morris 36pts and 3rd Brian
Coultate 31pts
Silver Division 1st John B Henderson 32pts 2nd John Feathestone 29pts and 3rd Stan Earl 27pts
Bronze Division 1st Andy Hadgraft 39pts 2nd Margaret OrsquoBrien 36pts and 3rd Chris Nield 31pts
NTPs Hole 2 Brian Coultate hole 8 in 2 shots Peter Morris hole 13 in 3 shots Carl Peden hole 16 Chris Nield
2s club was shared between Carl Peden Stan Earl David wightman Peter Savidge and Padraig OrsquoBrien
Best Guest John Clark 40pts
The popular Free Game Draw was won by Darren Barker and the Free Draw kindly donated by The Tavern was not won so will be rolled over to the next meeting
Our next outings are to El Plantio on the 12 September and Roda on the 26th September For further information go to our website httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
Gail Coultate
Society Correspondent
Lo Crispin Golf Society
httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
The Members Golf Society Match Report for villaMartin 29th August 2012
Yet another scorching hot day greeted the 24 Members and 3 guests to the excellent track of villaMartin It is hard to understand why this course has an unsavoury reputation and it can only be assumed that those that give it the bad rap arenrsquot golfers or are living 10 years in the past The fairways are excellent and the greens were even better than excellent
The excellence of the course was obviously supported by some of the scores that came in today with 3 breaking Par one achieving Par and others just one or two points over their handicaps The MatchHandicap Secretary better known as the ldquoLaughing Assassinrdquo has had a field day with cutting of handicaps
The prizes today were once again donated by The Chuckle Brothers (John Eyre and Colin Marsden) and the Nearest to the Pins prizes were donated by Peter (I wanna be in the Gold category) Wells A very very big thank you to you all your support to the Society is tremendous
The spoils in the Silver Division today went to Mick Kennedy in 3rd place with 34 points and how nice it
was to see the lsquoold stagerrsquo himself Peter mason take 2nd spot with 36 points and the winner of the Silver was Ian ldquoSharkierdquo Parkinson with an excellent 38 points
The Gold Division 3rd place went to the Society Captain Alan Rickers with 35 points Theo Boelhouwer came in 2nd place with what normally would be the winning score of 38 points but was upstaged by his Match play partner Steve Higgins who had the best score of the day with 41 points
The Best visitor award went to J Lozano
Our next match is on 5th September 2012 at La Finca and if anyone fancies a game with us just book in on our website at wwwtmgsorg or call the Match Secretary on 966 719 604
We also will be starting our Monday games on 10th September 2012 at villaMartin Again check the website for further information and please feel free to join us
Gold Category winners L ndash R ldquoFlying Dutchmanrdquo Theo Boelhouwer Steve ldquoElvisrdquo Higgins and Captain Alan Rickers
After last weeks initial start to back to training ready for the new season it is back to the Miguel University to start training at the home ground Last week brought a bit of a shock to the system to a few of the players after the 2 month summer break not like 2 weeks in the UK if you are lucky
The training from now on is on Tuesday and Thursday at 2000 with the juniors coming back when they have started back at school Everyone is looking forward to getting back to some real rugby training and not
just the fitness side like last and getting stuck in to the rucking and mauling It will also be very interesting to see how the Spanish refs interpret the new laws as well after seeing the pros even falling foul of them at the weekend with the 5 second rule at the ruck etc
This coming weekend we will be televising all live rugby matches for the new season at the rugby bar in Rojales The Steakhouse used to be Tylers Bar Pro 12 on Friday at 2000 Cardiff Blues v Edinburgh followed by the 4 Nations at 1200
on Saturday with Australia v South Africa and Aviva Premiership on Sunday at 1530 Saints v Exeter Chiefs so come along to the only designated rugby bar in the area and join the Costa Blanca Rugby Supporters Club as well
I am back at the Moncayo Market on Saturdayrsquos with all of the rugby branded gear and clubinternational shirts etc so see you down there as well and get your playing gear before the season starts from 0900 to 1330
So if you are interested
dig out those rugby boots and come along and see for yourself what it is like New players are always welcome no matter what age or skill level you are
If you would like more information about what is going on in the club you can contact the club by phoning myself Garry on 692 767 242 and for the juniors contact Oscar on 600 871 606 (Spanish)
So come along and join in the fun at a club with a great friendly atmosphere
the members Golf society
fairwayZ Golf society
lo crispin Golf society
itV orihuela rfc traininG back to normal
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Murphyrsquos on Park Golf Society at Campoamor August 2012
For the first months meeting 16 players headed for the established course at Campoamor
Unfortunately we were charged euro25 per person more than the agreed price which we were told was due to tax reason even though the new taxes donrsquot take effect until 010912 and then we discovered that the greens were in poor condition and as a result of these events it will be some time before we return to this courseThe winners on the day were as follows Category 11st Noel Dempsey - 34 points2nd George McIntyre - 27
pointsCategory 21st Barney Hickey - 26 points2nd Billy Davidson ndash 26 pointsBest Guest - John Fogerty ndash 32 points
Nearest the Pins ndash Pearse McMurray and Mike Dolan
After the game we returned to Murphyrsquos on the Park for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Janet and Hilary
The next society meeting venue is Captains Day an Alenda on 270912 and new members and guests are welcome
Call Tony Conwell on 644312696 or better still call in the bar which is in Calle San Policarpo near Park of Nations in Torrevieja
Report by Tony Conwell
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at Las Colinas 30th August 2012
For this monthrsquos meeting a group of 33 players visited the established course at Las Colinas taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good condition but due to hollow tining we had to play the back nine holes twice BUT to make things interesting we played the second circuit from the BLACK COMPETITION TEES which made scoring difficult on the day
There were some good scores on the day with the winners as follows1st ndash Gavin Parke - 36 points2nd ndash Dave Mason - 35 points3rd ndash Mike Probert - 32 points4th ndash Ian Allison ndash 32 points5th ndash Julie Blinston ndash 31
points
Best Front 9 ndash D Bensley - 20 points
Best Back 9 ndash J Coffman - 16 points
Nearest Pins ndash M Probert (3)Gavin Parke (2) and Dave Mason
After the game we returned to the Lo Marabu which is located at Dona Pepa Quesada for a welcome meal prepared by the bar and the prize presentation
Our next official society meeting is at La Peraleja on 27th September 2012 and we also have an interim game at Bonalba on 13th September 2012
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at La Finca August 2012
For the first months meeting a small group of golfers headed for the established course at La Finca taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good conditionThe winners on the day were as follows1st Stevie Dunn ndash 39 points2nd S Floody ndash 28 points3rd George watts ndash 26 pointsNearest the Pin - GuestLongest Drive ndash George watts
Stevie watts has had his
handicap adjusted from 24 to 21 based on the above excellent performance
After the game we returned to the Hideaway bar which is based at Via Park II Playa Flamenca for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Terri and Mark
The next society meeting venue is to be held at Villamartin on 9th September 2012 and new members and guests are welcome
Alternatively call Terri Hudson on 603181436 or better still call in the bar
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
hideaway Golf society
lo marabu Golf society
murphyrsquos on park Golf society
TUESDAY 28TH AUGUSTTHE RAY BATTISTR
MEMORIAL TROPHYToday was the Second
anniversary of the Ray Battiste Memorial Trophy which was held at his favourite course ALENDA which was in immaculate condition with lovely holding greens It has to be the best course in the area at the present time we had a very good turn out and some very good scores to honour Raywinning the Trophy and First place in Category Two with a score of 37 points on count back from Geoff Wild ( hard luck Geoff ) was Malcolm woods Congratulations In third place was Mick Hithersay on Count back with 35 points
In Category One First place was taken by Rodney Smith with a score of 36 points Second was Les Yates with
35 points and Ivie Davies was 3rd with 34 points Dave Jones took the Nearest the Pin on Holes 3 amp 5 with Ron Chambers on Hole 16 John Trailor won the Longest Drive with D Jones the best Guest with 36 pointsTuesday 11th September we will be back at our home course Vistabella Tee off 0900am Be at the course for 0830am
After the game we returned to the St Jamesrsquos Gate pub for the presentation and refreshments kindly supplied by Sonia with our thanks Anyone who would like to join our small Society or would just like a game whilst on holiday give Ron a ring on 678-849-142
Photo- Malcolm woods being presented with the Trophy by Rocket Ron
st Jamesrsquos Gate Gs RODS AND REELS This week was the last
week before the new season commences and the club held an open match on a local water Although still very muddy on the water line overall the venue fished well As can be seen from the results varying methods were used and all worked pretty well
Top rods on the day1st Terry (Swing Eacutem)
Screen fishing the whip using maggot for bleak then changing to the feeder using corn with 1650 kilo s
2nd Lenny (Excultural Attachee) Bolton fishing the feeder using pellet with 1324 kilo s
3rd Bill (The Master) Reade fishing the waggler using pellet with 1134 kilo s
NOTEClub subs have to be paid
prior to the AGM on the 30092012 Failure to do so will mean the joining fee will have to be paid again
PLEASE NOTE The club has some
vacancies at present if you are interested in joining please contact Derek Swann on 966 729 293 or 603 535 771
ABBEY ANGLING RESULTSSupplied by Terry ScreenThe 2nd round of the winter
League was fished this week on the 28th August
with the water now going down it is leaving over a metre and half of soft gungy mud making access to the waters edge messy and quite difficult
with no wind on the water the fish were reluctant to feed everyone was praying
for the wind to get up and right on queue at 115pm the wind started to blow with a vengeance which prompted the fish to start to feed but the weights were not great
1st Dave (Yours Truly) Hoare with 7360kg fishing the pole using corn and the whip for bleak using maggot
2nd Alan (The Chairman) Reid with 6280kg fishing the feeder using corn
3rd Alan (The Emperor) Roscoe with 6100kg also fishing the feeder using corn
All details are available on our website wwwabbeyanglingcom or from the Match Secretary Terry Screen on 965 328 368 also anyone needing pole or rod repairs can contact me on the above number
ANGLERS TOGETHERThe objective of Anglers
Together has been reached ( which was to introduce anglers to each other ) Now that newcomers to Spain are few and far between we have decided that monthly meetings are serving no useful purpose and the friendships that have been made over the past 4 years are now firmly established
we will continue to provide information through our email address if contacted but there will be no membership renewals in May
Thanks to all past members for their support
Email anglerstogetherhotmailcom
TIGHT LINESDAvE HOARE
maGGots end
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week
Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3
- Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9
- Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen
Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart
Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith H
cap 9 score 50 Next week Tuesday
4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
el plantio 2 Golf society
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Last Sunday Torry played their first home game of the season at the vicente Garcia against near neighbours Crevillente who included in their side ex-Torry players Dani Meseguer Tremino Micro and most notably Carrasco Torry entered the game buoyed by their 3-1 victory at CD Acero in their first game of the season while Crevillente had shared the spoils in a thrilling 3-3 draw at home against Novelda
Torry were without ex-Crevillente marksman Gasch who was out through injury Torry have been trying to sign another forward to supplement their attacking options and thought they had got their man in the shape of much travelled burly striker Bauti but he had a change of mind I hope they are still looking because I think there are still plenty of strikers around looking for a club
The Torry line up was Manolo Vicente Boix Pedro Loacutepez Jorge Rafa Dani (Abel min 78) Burguillos Luis Carlos (Josemi min 68) Inarejos Ernesto and Joseacute Manuel (Manu Amores min 45)
On a warm sunny early evening the game kicked off in front of a decent crowd of around the 600 mark including quite a few holidaymakers keen for a bit of live football action Torry started like a train and in the first 20 minutes carved open Crevillente time and time again but only had a single goal on the electronic scoreboard to show for their efforts This was scored in the 16th minute by Jorge from a downward header
from a free-kick by Ernesto Leading up to this Rafa had hit the post from a curling effort inside the box from a corner and their keeper had been called into action to make a number of good saves
After 20 minutes Burguillos played Inarejos in and he lifted the ball past his man in the area who handled the ball and a penalty was awarded Up stepped Ernesto to curl his spot-kick towards the right hand corner of the net Their keeper went the right way and pulled off a brilliant save palming the ball wide for a corner After this Torry started to lose their momentum after their whirlwind start and Crevillente started to get back into the game After 41 minutes the Crevillente right-back got his marching orders for a second bookable offence after again body checking Inarejos
Just before the break Ernesto clipped the crossbar from a free-kick just outside the box Torry made one change at half-time taking off Jose Manuel who had sustained a head injury in the first-half and brought on Manu Amores After 51 minutes the numerical advantage that Torry had enjoyed was no more when Rafa was dismissed for a second bookable offence The game was now pretty even and both sides created half-chances which they didnrsquot take until after 61 minutes Ernesto beat their keeper from long range with a dipping shot to make it 2-0 to Torry After 70 minutes Crevillente pulled one back when Carrasco prodded home a loose ball from a corner from close range
to set up a nervous last 20 minutes for the Torry fans
The momentum was now with Crevillente and a guilt edged chance fell to the opposition 2 minutes later when one of their forwards headed wide from only 2 yards out After 83 minutes a Crevillente defender received a straight red for hacking down Burguillos And it was now 10 against 9 Towards the end Torry were awarded another penalty after a Manu Amores pass inside the box was deliberately hand-balled Inarejos stepped up to take it this time but his shot towards the bottom left hand corner lacked any real power and their keeper pulled off another great save
The final whistle went with Torry victorious winning another 3 points which has taken them to the top of the table and would you believe 2 points clear after only 2 games For Torry bookings were received by Inarejos Jorge vicente and Pedro
The matchball was sponsored by the Torry Army and a re-introduced matchday programme produced by the football club was on sale which provided a good pre-match read
Torry are away to Novelda next Sunday If you want to go and watch the game the Torry Army have booked a coach Pop into the Torry Army office in San Luis or ring Pat on 966 786 352 or 688 698 894 to book a seat
Darrylldinho following his adopted team in Spain get off to the perfect start
Tuesday 25th saw us back at Font del Llop due to a high noon change from El Plantio due to hollow tinning 20 hours earlier Our thanks to Font del Llop for getting us out to play at the last moment
very warm day and not sure if we would have managed without buggies but did find the course in very good condition except for some hollow tinning taking place on some of the greens on the back 9
Results on the day for our normal Stableford Competition saw in Category 1
1st Spence Andrews with 35 points not sure how he
did it because he only flew in the night previous and had not had time to adjust from the rain of the UK to the heat we are experiencing here at the moment 2nd Paul Hurrell 33 points 3rd Roy Middleton 31
Category 2 1st Peter Kerr 34 points 2ndBrian Coombes 33 and 3rdBradley Kerr 30
Nearest the Pins Hole 8 Paul Hurrell Hole 17 Alan Darby No body managed the 12th and the longest drive on hole 18 went to vic Souter However it should be mentioned that Paul Hurrell with his new driver was within probably 15 mtrs of the waterrsquos edge but not on the fairway sorry Paul must
try harderAfter the game we returned
to El Raso Restaurant for the results and a little Tapas many thanks to MarioKaty and Staff for looking after us
Our next games are La Torre on Tuesday 14thSeptember for a 10am 1sttee time and then we have our big day at El Plantio on the 3rdOctober for a shot gun start for the par 3 course at 9am followed by an 18 hole Stableford Competition starting at 11am
For more information on our Club call David Winder on 626 774 157 or email him at
davidwindertorregolfgmailcom Our picture for the winners and some guests taken after our game at El Raso Restaurant
we would also wish to remind all that the football season with CD MONTESINOS kicks off on Sunday 16thSeptember at 1800 hours with a home game at the CDMontesinos Olympic Stadium
Cup Tournament semi-finals by Sue Ward
what a fantastic week it was for petanca on the Orihuela Costa
The weather may be hot and humid but the petanca players had to keep their cool and play their socks off (what are socks) to win a place in the finals of the Summer League Cup Tournament
If anyone wanted to know why the summer league was dubbed lsquothe friendly gamesrsquo then they only had to be at the 2 semi-finals that took place this week They were played with good humour amusing banter and willing spirits
First to play on Monday were Laguna Vista Diablos vs Peacocks1 All was level after the 4 triples leaving all to play for in the deciding doubles Nervous tension began to creep in to both sides both teams dropping points however Laguna Vista Diablos managed to scrape through with a 4 - 3 win In true petanca spirit both teams descended upon the bar afterwards A very good end to a very good evening A woollen doll was presented by Peacocks to Laguna Vista Diablos to be played for every time these 2 teams meet
wednesday saw the other nail biting thrilling semi at Via park 2 between Los Bandidos and Amapolas
These 2 teams last met only 2 weeks ago in the league and Amapolas had a comfortable 6 - 1 win would tonight be any different Oh Yes
After the closely fought triples Amapolas were 3 - 1 up then came the 3 doubles and Los bandidos won the 1st 13 - 4 and then the 2nd 13 - 3 the gap had closed so the result rested on the last doubles match
It was 2100 hrs the street lights were on darkness had fallen the coche was barely visible but still the 2 pairs played on surrounded by hordes of excited spectators and a score of 12 - 12 Both sides took the lead and then lost it Unfortunately there had to be a winner and the cookie didnrsquot crumble Los bandidosrsquos way their last ball just - only just - failing to reach its target Amapolas won 4 games to 3 well done to them
The overwhelming consenus was that the 5 games were well worthy of a grand final let alone a semi
The final will be played on Wednesday 26th September 2012 at Restaurant El Altos de Dolores where it is hoped that all summer league players will attend Good luck to both teams
Sue ward
fc torreVieJa ndash torry Go top of the leaGue
torreGolfeu at font del llop
casa manuel summer petanca leaGue
el plantio 2 Golf society
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3 - Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9 - Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith Hcap 9 score 50
Next week Tuesday 4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
40 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012
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Find usbehind the
Procomobel home Centre
MONCAYO MARkET
TORREviEJA gUARdAMARN332 N332
iRONARTPROCOMOBEL
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after
we will eVen come to your home or business to GiVe
you a Quoteoffice 965 077 626mobile 666 607 075email autokoloreshotmailcomfull warranty collection amp deliVery serVice plastic repair specialist loan car aVailable
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crash repairsfree estimatinG
insurance claim assistance
car repair centrebefore
Autokolor the car repair specialist has just moved in to a specially equipped unit on the Catral Industrial estate Offering a range of services including accident and damage repairs they can carry out insurance work and give free estimates for work which you might wish to carry out Keeping your car looking good maintains your vehicles value
If you need help with your paintwork this is where Autokolor are the people to go to They have a fully approved and legal low bake spray booth for a longer lasting quality re-spray They can even carry out a full re-spray if required Flaking paint and lacquer is a common problem due to the amount of sun in the area this can also be fixed at Autokolor If your alloy wheels are looking a bit tired then even they can be brightened plus you could have a Jewelultra Diamondbrite paint protection coating which seals your paintwork giving your vehicle that showroom appearance for many years to come
If your car suffers from those annoying little dents but the paintwork is still intact Autokolorrsquos paintless dent removal process could be just the answer They also repair bumpers and other plastic parts which need attention
These days ITV is becoming more comprehensive and one of the things that John at Aotokolor has noticed is that headlamps are being picked up on The sun tends to make the headlight cover less transparent Autokolor have a treatment which solves the problem and restores the transparency saving you the expense and hassle of having to replace them
With nine years experience working in the business in Spain John has based his business on technical excellence plus has very good customer relations so much so that a huge amount of his business is gained via personal recommendations Call into the office and you will see an array of favourable comments from satisfied customers about the service they have received from Autokolor Smaller repairs can even be carried out at your own home
You can contact Autokolor on 966 077 626 which is the office number or 666 607 075 (mobile) Alternatively you can email them on autokoloreshotmailcom
The garage is situated in Catral near to the motorway Take the second turn off sighnposted to Catral from the AP7 motorway travelling from Torrevieja and drive towards the town centre At the first roundabout take the right turn and the endof that road turn right and then first left Autokolor is on the right Give them a call today for a free no obligation estimatehellipyou will not be disappointed
autokolorhelp you keep your car lookinG Good
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weird amp wonderful newsbUTTErfliES lsquomorE
ENDaNgErED ThaN TigErSrsquobUmblEbEES bEETlES aND
bUTTErfliES arE aT grEaTEr riSk of
ExTiNcTioN ThaN lioNS aND TigErS
accorDiNg To a global STUDy by ThE Zoological
SociETy of loNDoN
The biggest study of invertebrates ever conducted found that one in five is at risk of dying out this can affect humans by threatening crops and food supplies
Prof Jonathan Baillie the director of conservation at the Zoological Society said insects slugs and snails may not be as glamorous as lions or dolphins but are just as important to providing the food we eat and the countryside we love
ldquoThese critters form the basis of many of the essential benefits that nature provides earthworms recycle waste nutrients coral reefs support a myriad of life forms and bees help pollinate cropsrdquo he said ldquoIf they disappear humans could soon followrdquo
In Britain critically endangered invertebrates include species of bumblebee that keep the countryside full of flowers and freshwater pearl mussels that filter the water in
our rivers The society blamed pollution loss of habitat and climate change for killing off invertebrates and urged the public to take action by demanding that food is farmed in a more sustainable way and growing insect-friendly plants in their garden
Previous international studies have focused on groups of animals such as mammals and birds As invertebrates make up 97 per cent of species the International Union for the Conservation of Nature the UN body in charge of ensuring that animals do not become extinct asked the society to lead a new study More than 12000 species from giant squid to midges were studied around the world There are 15 million known invertebrates although eight million species are thought to exist even if not yet discovered
Prof Baillie said scientists were shocked by the results
ldquoWe knew that roughly one fifth of vertebrates and plants were
threatened with extinction but it was not clear if this
was representative of the small spineless creatures that make up the majority of life on the planetrdquo he said ldquoThe initial findings in this report indicate that 20 per cent of all species may be
threatenedrdquoThe most threatened
group are freshwater invertebrates because of
the invasive signal crayfish from America Dams and pollution from
nitrates used in fertilisers on fields have also played a part
Marine species including foods such as shrimp squid and crab are most at risk of ocean acidification which threatens shell-building molluscs and coral
Insects on land are being driven out by human development such as cities and pollution caused by cars and factories All species are in danger from further habitat loss caused by climate change
Prof Baillie said that invertebrates help store carbon at the bottom of the ocean filter water decompose waste pollinate important crops and are an essential part of the food ldquowebrdquo ultimately feeding hundreds of millions of people
Even pests have a place in the ecosystem he said ldquoWe ignore the loss of invertebrates at our peril as they provide many of the ecosystem services from which humans benefitrdquo
16 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
raJoy defends Vat
increase The President of the Government Mariano Rajoy met
at Moncloa Palace with the President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy to analyse the situation of the European Union and the Eurozone as well as the measures that the Spanish Government has implemented to reduce the public deficit and meet the commitments made by the country to its European partners
During the joint press conference offered by the two leaders after their meeting on Tuesday Mariano Rajoy stressed that the Government will continue making reforms to reduce the deficit and will continue restructuring the financial system ldquoThe challenge is to generate economic activity to grow to create jobs and from then on things will get better That is the main priority of the Government during this term of office It is difficult but it can be donerdquo he said
As regards the financial reform he announced that the capital needs of Spanish banks will be less than the maximum amount of 100 billion euros of aid that its European partners are prepared to loan to Spain He also explained that the increase in public debt is only temporary
Mariano Rajoy reiterated to Herman Van Rompuy the need to involve Member States and European institutions to ensure the stability of the markets and of the Euro as well as to set a clear course for the European Union to follow in order to meet future challenges In his opinion ldquothis course inevitably involves greater integration of European economies and achieving an economic and monetary unionrdquo
In this respect the President of the Government recalled that Spain has already presented a proposal on a banking union and fiscal union ldquoIt is very important for us to have a banking union by December a sole supervisory body and a deposit guarantee fund It is very important for us to be able to proceed to the direct recapitalisation of the banks by European institutions It is also very important that we resolve the problems of the Eurozone as quickly as possible particularly those that affect doubts surrounding
the Eurordquo he said
Rajoy brought up the statements made by the President of the European Central Bank (ECB) Mario Draghi and those made by other international bodies that consider it unacceptable for there to be differentials between the risk premiums in Europe that do not correspond to the basics of the economy
ldquoThe risk premium remains very high but I believe that very significant steps have been taken to enhancing the irreversibility of the Euro and I believe that at this time European leaders in all countries are telling all those who want to listen that the Euro is a serious currency an irreversible currency and that there is no going back on the European integration processrdquo he said
On another note according to La Moncloa Rajoy denied that Spain is negotiating the conditions for a bailout with Europe ldquothe Government has not made any request to this effectrdquo
The President of the Government and the President of the European Council also tackled the situation of Greece Mariano Rajoy considers that if Greece or any other country pulls out of the Eurozone this would be a collective disaster ldquoit would not only be a Greek problem but rather a collective disaster for Europe as a whole one which we should in no way allow to happenrdquo
Mariano Rajoy stressed that central government will not ignore the problems of the autonomous regions and will help Catalonia which has requested access to the Autonomous Region Liquidity Fund
ldquoWe will help Catalonia in the same way as we help the rest of the autonomous regions What is important starting with central government and continuing with the autonomous regions and local councils is to meet our commitments to public deficit and public debtrdquo he pointed out
ARTICLE COURTESy OF WWWkyEROCOM
Q I have received a letter from the tax office demanding I pay non resident income tax and that I must pay up for the last four years I have never made any income from my property What is this all about
A Our government needs to collect to correct its deficit If you are a NON RESIDENT of Spain and own a property you MUST FILE a non-resident income tax return even if you do not rent out your property Do not confuse with rates (IBI) which is generally paid by direct debit
Towards the end of 2011 the Spanish tax authorities decided to clamp down on non-resident property owners who have not been paying this non-resident income tax They have created a special task force dedicated to pursue non -residents not paying this tax
Every year normally using s fiscal representative you should be filing a non-resident hypothetical income tax return (shortly wealth tax also) If you are not paying this tax it is necessary that you take control of the situation by contacting the tax authorities your solicitor or your tax advisor
If you have doubts regarding if you are already paying this tax it is probably because you are not as it requires the presentation of a tax form etc
The good news is that1 The tax is not generally a very high amount 2 If you have not been paying by law they cannot demand payment for more than four years
back taxes Our advice Start paying the tax because if you do not they will be contacting you with the
risk of you not actually being hear to receive their letter etc
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SOLUTIONS EVERY WEDENESDAY IN ALMERIA AND EVERY THURSDAY IN MOJACAR BETWEEN 6PM amp 7PM - PLEASE CALL MARIA ON 950 472 775 FOR YOUR ONE-ON-ONE FREE CONSULTATION (STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY)
LEGAL CORNERWITH MICHAEL DAVIES ABOGADOSOLICITORIf you wish us to print an article about a particular topic
please e-mail infodaviessolicitorscom
Michael Davies is a Spanish Abogado and has been practicing law in Almeriacutea since 1993 He is member of the Law societies of Almeriacutea and Madrid and has offices in Mojacar and Almeria High Street
ldquono GoinG back on the euro or european inteGrationrdquo says raJoy
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy says the countryrsquos new wave of austerity measures are necessary to maintain the state welfare system Rajoy made the remarks to an audience gathered for a party speech in the north-west a u t o n o m o u s community of Galicia He said the governmentrsquos value-added tax hike was a painful but necessary measure
Mariano Rajoy Spanish Prime Minister said ldquoToday a painful measure was enforced The VAT hike I am aware this is a sacrifice that arrives at a very difficult moment for many Spaniards But I will tell you one thing We adopted this measure because it was essential It was the only one we could take to maintain public services whilst state revenues fallrdquo
The decision to increase the countryrsquos VAT rate is part of a raft of austerity measures designed to remove 65 billion Euros from the public deficit by 2014 The hike leaves small businesses worrying about their future and cash-strapped consumers counting their pennies Everyday living costs like heating phone bills and clothes are all made more expensive Some larger companies say they will not pass the higher cost on to their customers That has smaller businesses concerned that they will not be able to compete as they are unable to squeeze margins in the same way as the big firms SOURCE CCTVCOM
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Office in Bolnuevo (near Farmacia) next to Cafe Colonia
Have you ever stood on a railway bridge and seen the how the rails disappearing into the distance seem to meet on the horizon
This is called lsquogeometric perspectiversquo and it was Euclid that came up with the geometric interpretation that parallel lines meet at infinity - or the horizon
Letrsquos imagine we are on a straight street of parallel terrace houses the lines through their roofs windows fences pavement etc will all meet on a point on the horizon
So we first draw a horizon line across the paper - this will be eye-level and therefore if we are standing will be about 5rsquo 3rdquo above the ground perhaps and everything that is above eye-level will be above this line
In the attached sketch I have drawn a narrow imaginary street and even people in it to show that assuming they are roughly the same height as me our eyes are all at the same lsquoeyersquo level - the horizon
The point where all the lines meet is called the lsquovanishing pointrsquo and when we come to drawing outdoors we will find there are many vanishing points - all generally meeting on the horizon of course - because roads donrsquot tend to go in straight lines and we may be seeing 2 roads anyway
Here is a photo taken in Venicersquos Saint Markrsquos square that shows it well despite the building not being perfectly straight and the slight lsquobarrelrsquo effect of the camera lens
And then there is lsquoaerial perspectiversquo - a phrase first coined by Leonardo da Vinci who examined how objects became bluer and hazier with distance saying ldquoThus if one is to be five times as distant make it five times bluerrdquo
This photo in the mountains above Alicante clearly demonstrates this which is due to the water vapour in the air and the way it refracts light
Foreshortening is a continuation of perspective and is a term used when something coming towards us looks shorter than it actually is
As I said last week the thigh bone is the longest bone in the human body
but if we are drawing someone with their knee towards us the thigh becomes wider than its length and in this sketch of mine with model Vita it almost disappears completely
This leads us on to drawing the human form but first we will go on location to draw amp observe the effects of perspective first hand and the next studio lesson will be on portraiture
Martin the artistrsquos 6 week observational art course will run on Mondays starting on October 1st from 10am to 1pm in his studio in Rojales and costs 30euro with materials provided
To book phone Martin on 648 535 165 or email martinmartin-enterpriseseu
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mojAcAr PlAyA euro145000
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business focuscreatinG a business bank is the bold moVe needed for Growth
AS THE DENIZENS OF WHITEHALL AND
WESTMINSTER CONTINUE TO PUZZLE OVER BRITAINrsquoS
ROCky GROWTH TRAJECTORy THEy WOULD DO WELL TO
LISTEN TO THE RISING CHORUS COMING FROM BUSINESSES
ACROSS THE LANDThat message is clear
businesses are optimistic growing exports and creating jobs but need bolder action from the heart of government to sustain that growth over time Put simply companies want nothing less than a new-model economy for Britain with a business-friendly environment and strong financing options for growth and expansion
So if our political class truly wants to be bold on growth it should announce this autumn that it is creating a British Business Bank Together with a major programme of infrastructure investment a business bank would be the cornerstone of an economy that is more sustainable more dynamic and more competitive than the Britain of today
The case for a business bank grows clearer with each passing day Although many companies say their order books are full and they need financing in order to
fulfil customersrsquo requests the overall stock of lending to small- and medium-sized firms continues to shrink Companies that are less than five-years-old often at the point of a major growth spurt are more likely to have loan applications declined Independent inquiries show there is real lsquodiscouraged demandrsquo among businesses who are keen to expand but too scared to even approach the bank for help Relationships and trust between lenders and businesses damaged at the start of the financial crisis will take years if not decades to repair
The situation bears all the classic hallmarks of a market failure If therersquos one thing that politicians and economists of both the Left and the Right agree on itrsquos that governments can and should intervene where market failures exist And thatrsquos precisely where we stand in Britain when it comes to business finance an abject long-standing and worsening market failure
This is not entirely the fault of high-street banks - they are being squeezed by ever-tighter regulatory structures and higher capital requirements so theyrsquore
taking fewer risks and sticking to the clients they know If I were sat on the board of a major Uk bank Irsquod probably act in precisely the same way as Irsquod be protecting the interests of shareholders and the bank itself
The trouble is in a world where politicians and banks look after themselves therersquos no one championing the interests of the new dynamic and fast-growing companies that will create the jobs technologies and wealth of the future Thatrsquos where a business bank comes in
A British Business Bank would act as a first port of call for businesses seeking finance Working closely with high-street banks alternative lenders sources of equity finance and others it would ensure that most businesses actually get the working capital they need It would only lend directly to young andor high-growth companies unable to obtain finance through the commercial banking system
Some might argue that the government already has a number of plans including the Funding for Lending scheme to boost business access to finance yet this scheme like those that preceded it has a fatal flaw its dependence on
the infrastructure of existing banks An increasingly risk-averse and balance sheet focussed commercial banking culture is unlikely to provide the seed-corn funding for tomorrowrsquos growth businesses even if it will lend cash to long-standing business customers By contrast a business bank would be able to start afresh with a can-do attitude a stronger appetite for risk and the patient debt capital that many companies need to become the next global champion
Despite the best intentions of politicians to do the right thing in the interest of the country they are going to be frustrated by vested interests reflected in Whitehall Already I can hear the chorus of Treasury civil servants claiming that a business bank would be too difficult to set up too risky to operate and anti-competitive They are wrong on all counts Itrsquos time for businesspeople and our politicians to stand up to the prophets of deadweight displacement and dissuasion and set the record straight Setting up a new bank will take time and dedication but it can and has been done before in many countries across the
globe Commercial lenders would get lsquofirst refusalrsquo of business loan requests meaning that the business bank steps in only to support dynamic growth companies that otherwise wouldnrsquot get funding at all Whatrsquos more a business bank would offer loans priced appropriately to risk not simply give away cheap money to fuel another unsustainable credit bubble
When you look across the globe you find many successful countries where a business bank and a strong commitment to free enterprise and capitalism go hand-in-hand If a business bank is good enough for the USA South korea and our neighbours in Germany why not here in the Uk One can only surmise that a lack of will and imagination rather than a lack of capability is holding
Britain back from creating a business bank of its own
One of the difficulties Uk politicians face is that they are so hung up on the short-term they fail to consider their legacy to the country But voters are not stupid The British electorate rewards actions they can see are in the long-term interests of the nation which ultimately are their interests A British Business Bank wouldnrsquot be up and running tomorrow - but its impact on building confidence now and on our success as a nation over the coming decades would be incalculable and thatrsquos a legacy worth fighting for
Article written by John Longworth is Director General
of the British Chambers of Commerce courtesy of the
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Manufacturing output across the 17-country eurozone shrank again in August according to a widely-watched survey The MarkitCIPS Purchasing Managersrsquo Index (PMI) showed the regionrsquos manufacturing sector contracted despite factories cutting prices Markitrsquos final PMI was 451 above Julyrsquos three-year low of 440 However it was the 13th month in a row that the figure was below the 50 mark indicating continued contraction
The latest figures from China showed its manufacturing activity fell too to a nine-month low in August adding to fears that its economy is slowing faster than estimated Chinarsquos PMI fell to 492 the lowest
reading since November 2011
Meanwhile in the UK the downturn in manufacturing unexpectedly eased last month as domestic orders boosted output with its PMI rising to a four-month high of 495 in August from a downwardly revised 452 in July
PMI is a key gauge of manufacturing activity and a reading below 50 shows contraction
The new chief executive of the British Bankersrsquo Association (BBA) has pledged to restore trust in UK banking Speaking on his first day in the job Anthony Browne told press sources ldquoI want to restore banking as a normal sector of the economy playing its part in economic growthrdquo
Mr Browne said the BBA the leading trade body for the bank sector would work to regain public trustrdquoIt (banking) is in a pretty low place Hopefully it canrsquot get lowerrdquo he said
Mr Browne said the BBA which was in charge of collating the data used to set Libor - a key bank lending rate which became discredited after revelations of manipulation by banks - would do everything it could to fix the issue
The head of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has called on the European Central Bank to take action on the eurozone crisis
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Abu Dhabirsquos Etihad Airways has doubled its stake in Virgin Australia amid a push to increase its global presence The airline said it had bought 221 million shares in the open market to take its stake in the Australian carrier to 10
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The Commissionrsquos plans to give the ECB the power to oversee all banks is intended as a first step towards a full European banking union The EU executive body is due to publish its detailed proposals on banking supervision on September 12
ldquoThe ECB has itself said it does not have the potential to supervise the European Unionrsquos 6000 banks in the foreseeable futurerdquo Schaeuble told German radio expressing scepticism about the timeframe envisaged in the Commission proposals
ldquoI have doubts that this (banking supervision) can come so fastrdquo he said adding that a distinction should be drawn between smaller banks and systemically relevant institutions
ldquoWith the bigger systemically relevant banks there is a chance that direct supervision by the ECB could be realised in a foreseeable period of timerdquo Schaeuble said
EU Commissioner Michel Barnierrsquos plan would rob national supervisors of much of their authority leaving them with routine tasks such as consumer protection But euro zone countries must approve the proposal before it becomes law
Schaeuble said euro zone finance ministers might consider the Commission proposals on September 15
Despite the presence of some 6000 banks in the European Union the vast majority are small and relatively insignificant and more than 90 percent of all assets are held by only around 200 institutions analysts say
Schaeuble did not make clear which institutions he would consider to be lsquosystemically importantrsquo The 200 would include the larger German state-owned Landesbanks and Spanish lsquocajasrsquo where many of the European banking sectorrsquos woes originate
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The Show Group Torrevieja has lost their home of twenty years and is now searching for a new rehearsal venue It is with great sadness that the Show Group has had to say farewell to the homely comfort of Los Arcos where they have rehearsed and performed throughout their long history
The Show Group Torrevieja is one of the oldest theatre groups in Torrevieja and during their twenty year history they have been entertaining residents and tourists with their energy packed shows During their long existence The Show Group have performed well loved musicals pantomimes original musical comedies murder mysteries and several variety shows and have also raised well over 50000 Euro for local charities
The Show Group are proud of their fund raising record and the money they have been able to give to a wide range of local charities The group members nominate different charities to support every year and then work hard to produce live shows
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The Office for the Urbanisations led by Councillor Jeff Wiszniewski (PIPN ndash Partido Independiente por las Nacionalidades) and his team are pleased to send you our fourth information update giving you information on events and activities happening throughout San Fulgencio and the Urbanisations
We hope you find it informative and encourage you to visit us in the Office on Calle Madrid Urb Marina or ring us on 966 443 002 if you have any further enquiries
coNvErSaTioN claSSESEnglish Spanish Conversation Classes
will be starting up again in the Social Centre of Urb Marina on Monday the 3rd of September at 6pm
Concejalia de Urbanizaciones working with Help Vega Baja
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WHErE ArE WEAs you approach Albox from Arboleas at the BP lights bear right into Avda Lepanto 100m up we are opposite Ferreteria Lepanto APSA and the car parkEntrance also on the Baza Road just up from the lights on the right hand side
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hiGh-flaVour barbecue mealssticky manGo spare ribs
a fabulously fruity sticky ribs barbecue recipeinGredients
1frac12 kg pork spare ribs
1 x 1ltr carton apple juice
200g mango chutney
1 small red onion roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves
1 red chilli roughly chopped
Juice of 1 lime
methodPlace the ribs in a saucepan pour in the
apple juice and add water to cover the meat Bring to the boil and simmer for 40 mins drain off the liquid and transfer the ribs to a roasting tin
Preheat the oven to 200degC (400degF gas 6) and prepare the barbecue In a food processor whizz the mango chutney together with the onion garlic chilli and lime juice to make the basting sauce
Drizzle two thirds of the sauce over the ribs and roast in the oven for 15 mins Brush the remaining sauce onto the ribs and finish cooking on the barbecue (or under a grill) for 10-15 mins until sticky and slightly caramelised
Serve with salad coleslaw and baked potatoes
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caribbean coconut chicken
Get a taste of international cuisine with this simple hiGh-flaVour chicken recipe allow extra time for marinatinG
inGredients 1 red chilli diced 1 green chilli diced 1 x 250ml carton coconut cream 40g light brown soft sugar Juice of 1 lime 2 tbsp rum (optional) 4 chicken breasts 8 mini corn on the cobs
methodMix the diced chilli with the
coconut cream sugar lime juice and rum (if using) Slash through the skin of the chicken breasts and place in a non-metallic dish
Pour the coconut marinade all over cover and marinate for at least 1 hr overnight if possible
Preheat the barbecue Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook over a medium heat for 20-25 mins turning regularly to cook evenly the chicken is cooked when the juices run clear after the thickest part is pierced
Meanwhile rub 1 tbsp sunflower oil onto the corn on the cobs and barbecue or grill for 15 mins turning until lightly charred and tender Serve with barbecued corn plus vegetable rice and a coriander garnish
surf and turf kebabs with Garlic butterthis tasty marinated kebab recipe will satisfy both meat and fish craVinGs
allow time for marinatinGinGredients400g steak (such as ribeye) cubed
6 tbsp sundried tomato peri-peri marinade
150g raw tiger prawns peeled
4 cherry tomatoes
40g softened butter
2 garlic cloves crushed
3 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley and chives)
methodPreheat the barbecue toss the steak with 4 tbsp marinade in
one bowl and the prawns with 2 tbsp marinade in another Set aside for 30 mins
thread the steak and prawns alternately onto 4 skewers (pre-soaked if theyrsquore bamboo) and finish each one with a cherry tomato
Mash the butter with the garlic and herbs Place in a pan on the side of the grill to melt Cook the kebabs over a high heat for 3-4 mins each side until the prawns are pink and cooked through and the steak is done to your liking
to serve drizzle with the butter and accompany with new potatoes and a salad of poppy seeds and carrot and cucumber ribbons
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tuesday - sunday from 7pm
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Open Mon - Sat 8am - 24pmSun 10am - 17pm Spanish Tel 950 430 145 English Tel 647 730 103wwwmesondeirenecom
NEW SMOkiNg CONSERvATORY
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they are a Christmas favourite in most households but families might find their traditional tin of Quality Street going empty a tad quicker this year tins of the chocolates have been shrunk just before the Christmas period when sales of the sweets are at their highest
Food giant nestle who produce the sweets have been criticised for failing to reduce the price of the chocolates prompting campaigners to describe the move as a hidden price rise the purple tins have been reduced in size by 18 per cent - from 1kg to 820g
a report in trade magazine the Grocer said lsquothe Christmas shrink ray has struck again and this year it is nestle pulling the trigger lsquothe tins are being sold by tesco for pound5 the same price as last yearrsquos larger tins though nestle claimed the recommended selling price was lowerrsquo
the move is part of a trend amongst confectionary manufacturers to reduce product sizes in order counter rising production costs
other Christmas favourite Cadburyrsquos Roses were
reduced from 975g to 850g by manufacturer kraft last year while the american company also cut heroes from 950g to 800g
Some of Britainrsquos most popular confectionary items have been affected by size reductions including smaller chocolate bars such as Mars and Dairy Milk Packets of Bassettrsquos liquorice allsorts have been reduced from 215g to 190g while bags of Bassettrsquos Jelly Babies Maynards wine Gums and haribo have also been reduced in weight
Consumer watchdog which accused confectionary companies of lsquotreating customers like idiotsrsquo
a spokesman for nestle said lsquothe recommended retail price of our standard tin has reduced proportionally greater than the reduction of the weight ensuring consumers are getting more for their money the price shopkeepers sell Quality Street at is at their sole discretion the tin size weight is now in line with similar products in the market who reduced weight in previous yearsrsquo
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footballliVe
ladies friendly
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take-awayfood
aVailableuntil 8pm
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BOOk ThE vENUE FOr yOUr PriVaTE ParTiES WEDDiNgS aND birTHDayS ETC
hellipa recent recipe feature in Sol Times required lsquopreserved lemonrsquo however we have failed to find a source to supply this wonderful ingredient locally So herersquos the recipe so that you can make your ownMany Moroccan and Middle Eastern recipes
call for preserved lemons ndash basically lemons that have been pickled in salt and their own
juices itrsquos quite easy to do though takes at least three weeks before the lemons are ready to use
Get preservinghelliptheyrsquoll last for up to a year without refrigeration too
MAkES ONE LARGE JARINGREDIENTS
250g coarse sea salt12 lemons unwaxed 6 juiced 6 quartered but still joined at the bottom8 black peppercorns
3 star anise3 bay leaves
METHODPack a little salt into each lemon and squash back into shape Wedge them into a large sterilised jar layering with salt bay leaves peppercorns and star anise as
you goTo sterilise wash in hot soapy water rinse and put in the oven
at 140Cfan 120Cgas 1 for 15 minutes
Pour over the lemon juice (if therersquos not enough liquid to fill top with water) then
sealGive the jar a turn every few days to
redistribute the salt and leave for 4-6 weeks
Preserved Lemons
itrsquos Quality not QuantityQuality street accused of short changing us with fewer chocolates
CREME DE LA CREMEThe nationrsquos number one premium ice cream brand
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French cuisine and the culinary expertise of great
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Cregraveme Brucirclee to Tarte aux Pommes making them the
perfect indulgent dessert
6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5
Burger amp Pasta Menu PLUS Kids Menuopen monday - Friday 8am til late saturday amp sunday 9am til late
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LA ALFOQUIA ZURGENA
ice cream parlour now open
this friday - disco amp karaokenow
showinG horse
racinG daily
music dancinG amp karaoke
SatUrdaynightS
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eat in or take away
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calle los arcos 7 03170ciudad Quesada
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euro350
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Full menu also available
mon - sat 10 - 3
includes bread amp butter
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sunday lunChesFrom 1245pm onwards
2 menus 450euro or 650euroBooKinG adVisaBle
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mon From 9pm
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caFe cONcert 2012The 6th and largest live music show on the Costa Calida from
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aNNual beach bbQ at bOlNuevO All food and drink included still only 13euro Tickets essential
Bring your own chairs and table16th NOvember
cOach tO Garrucha market Lunch at Bedar and a visit to Iceland on the way home
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ThE Ex-SERviCEMENrsquoS ASSOCiATiON OF MAZARRON diSTRiCT(ESAMD) are meeting on 19th September at the Vista Bar Camposol A 730PM - The function is open to all members of ESAMD and invited guestsFor more information please contact the Social Secretary on 968 437 074 or 618 591 298 Any Ex Service personnel wishing to join should contact the Membership Secretary on 629 818 611
BOOk SigNiNgS WiTh
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in loVinG memoryBRiAN
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friends in SpainPARTY ON
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MOB 691 920 288hOME 966 184 813
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property For sale cont
3 bedrooms 1 with balcony 2 bathrooms Fully Equipped Kitchen Large Living amp Dining room Wonderful Sun Terrace Solarium Satellite TV Furnished Communal
Pool 104 M2 build 110 M2 Plot euro105000
QUaD TOWNHOUSEDONtildea PEPa
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TOWNHOUSETOrrEMENDO
2 bedrooms amp Family bathroom built on 3 Levels Spacious LivingDining room american Style Kitchen Solarium amp Terrace gated Complex Stunning Views of
the Lake great Value euro59000
228 m2 detached villa constructed on an 800 m2 plot 4 large double bedrooms one large family bathroom
and one en suite large living dinning room fully fitted separate kitchen and a utility room with toilet and basinLow maintenance front garden 8 x 4 m2 swimming pool and bbQ area There is a long drive with ample parking
and also a shaded area that covers two cars recently reduced to 360000 euros no offers considered
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RENTAL PROPERTiES URgENTLY REqUiREd
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anythinG consideredtelephone
tim on 662 211 993CASH CASH
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ViewpointDear Mr Little Tiny GeckoI am so very sorry about your tail When I saw you clinging to the tiles above the
water line of the pool I knew that you being a gecko are quite at home on vertical and even upside down surfaces but swimming pools are subject to sudden tsunami-like surges especially when a human several thousand times your own size enters the pool and I was afraid that you might get washed inIt was for that reason that I suggested that
you step onto the proffered log and accept a lift on the log to a place of security from drowning I had not intended that you jump on the log run across my hand and jump into the waterAs you scampered across the surface of the
pool and back to your preferred spot on the wall you assured me that you were perfectly able to walk on water I fear you are mistaken ndash have you heard of that treacherous thing called
Surface Tension It makes water seem deceptively safe and solid to small geckos until it suddenly gives way and they plummet to the
b o t t o m never more to rise
As a great admirer of the Gecko race and their chosen diet of small insects I was extremely anxious that you should not suffer this terrible fate and for that reason I had to insist that you accept my offer of a lift on the log The terrible miscalculation that lead me to
nip your tail with the log is a mistake that will forever haunt my conscience My best effort of atonement was to catch your tail as it wriggled across the pool and put it near the pile of rocks that I believe to be your homeI fear that a tail lost once is a tail lost forever
but should you know of a good reconstructive surgeon I will be happy to bear the cost of a tail replacement operation When we eventually reached accord and I
placed you gently on the plant by the pool pump I could hardly bear the expression of reproach on your little face Believe me I felt your pain not to mention the embarrassment of only being three quarters of the gecko you once wereI hope you will accept this letter as a public
apology for my clumsiness and that you and many of your friends and family will continue to live in our garden and eat our flies for many years to come Yours with deepest apologies Josby Jos biggs
josbiggshotmailcouk
i am so Very sorry
in 2010 lance corporal Johno lee accumulated pound800 in lsquoillegal parkingrsquo fines which resulted in a visit from bailiffs to enforce collection lance corporal lee had received massive injuries whilst on patrol in afghanistan and had almost lost his life having been resuscitated twice in the rescue helicopter taking him to the field hospital
he was eventually repatriated to england where he received extensive medical treatment in an effort to save his leg but after eight operations the surgeons had no choice but to amputate
after an extended stay in hospital Johno was released and he was
determined to rebuild his shattered life and not unreasonably applied to the local authority - nottinghamshire county council - for a disabled parking permit his request was turned down on three occasions on the basis that he was young and could get better Yep thatrsquos what they said he had lost a leg but he could get better
under pressure from the barrage of adverse publicity the councilrsquos service director paul Mckay ordered a review of the case and the original decision was eventually overturned no doubt there were mutterings of lsquolessons learnedrsquo and the usual meaningless rhetoric
then last year in support of the charity pilgrim bandits Johno signed up to become the first amputee to cover a 100mile crossing of the sahara in five days the department of works and pensions got wind of it and informed him that if he succeeded then he could be stripped of his disability benefits and his mobility vehicle which he relies on every day
the justification for this according
to a dwp spokeswoman was because the disability living allowance benefits are designed for those who are unable to do things such as walking washing or dressing themselves and in view of Johno leersquos intended trek there was it seemed a certain logic to this
a certain logic that is if you ignore the extent of his injuries how he came by them in his countryrsquos service the fact that this will be one hell of an achievement if he makes it and the impact and example it will set for other disabled amputees and certain logic of course if you are a pen pushing jobs-worth moron - which seems to be part of the work description for certain officials in the civil service
Johnorsquos own reaction was more low key when he said lsquothere are people out there much worse than me irsquove survived so i will take it but so often - and i experienced this - when you actually return home you find not everyone is so supportiversquo
he was spot on thererecently prime Minister david
cameron told soldiers in afghanistan that britain lsquorespects and reveresrsquo by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom
prime Minister is not directly to blame for the karl boon fiasco i hope that he directly intervenes and makes damn sure that matters are put right in short order also heads of departments should be summoned and receive a tongue lashing from the pM but i doubt that will happen
these are not isolated cases and when such incidences occur here is what should happen -
a personal and abject apology should be delivered in person by the official responsible for such cold hearted idiocy ndash even if this means embarrassing ministers this should be done with the full power of the media present so that the person or persons responsible are named and shamed they should also receive official warnings from their employers - the british government
Just whorsquos side are they on
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channelled as it is through the valleys of the sierra alhamilla the light northerly breeze never caresses alqueria it leaves the village breathless in the searing cauldron of the alquerian valley this climatic anomaly is known locally as la sarteacuten the fryingpan several of the village boys demonstrated the suitability of the name by frying an egg on the bonnet of rodriquezrsquos white mercedes this was much to the annoyance of the mill owner and the delight of the village scamps the scallywags hastily dispersed as the ranting puffing rodriquez appeared
with temperatures in the mid-forties there was no relief from the oppressive heat Houses remained shuttered while air conditioning units whirred and rattled alqueria was too exhausted to squabble overheated dogs slept restlessly in whatever shade they could find panting tongues lolling the village was quiet calm holding its breath until evening the stillness of the day emphasised the smallest sound sending a slammed door or a dogrsquos bark resonating through the streets the brightness of the day hurt the eyes while cooking odours hung in the still air
inside the dwellings of alqueria a struggle to stay cool was being waged inside or out it was too hot to move too hot to talk even too hot to think this is just as well as the thinking process eludes most of alqueriarsquos inhabitants at the best of times the young men thought the answer lay in consuming vast quantities of cold lager the young ladies used the opportunity to wear their skimpiest outfits which caused the young men to drink even more lager the older and wiser stayed near the stone flagged ground floors inanimate and semi-conscious the affluent newcomers however splashed in their pools luxuriating in the cool chlorinated water
one group of youngsters enjoyed the air conditioning of an emergency ambulance after swimming in the riacuteo verde not only did they contract the usual foot fungus but also a strange puce tint to the skin which emitted a faint glow antonio poyato in
order to keep his precious remitroot crop irrigated diverted the Hill peoplersquos water supply all the taps ran dry and beer was drunk as an alternative
as the sun sets so alqueria begins to cool pigeons return to the rooftops and the canine population becomes animated in their evening search for food voices are heard in the streets as the village comes to life once more invigorated by their enforced inactivity the people of alqueria return to their belligerent selves with renewed determination
those who sacrifice themselves to keep us safe promising to shield wounded soldiers from welfare cuts and that they would not suffer financially as a result of welfare reforms Fine words but then fast forward to august 2012
sapper karl boon who lost a leg in a taliban rocket-propelled grenade attack in 2010 has been stripped of his pound54-a-week living allowance because lsquohe can now walk about 400 yards unaidedrsquo and according to the dwp is no longer disabled enough although karl himself has said that there are times when he is unable to even reach his own front door unfortunately he now has to wait ten months before he can apply again and it begs the question how many limbs must you lose in order to receive a disablement benefit
the welfare reforms were designed to discourage malingerers and to wheedle out cheats and fraudsters anyone with half a brain can see the difference between work shy con artists and ex-service men and women with devastating war injuries but apparently not at the dozy dwp
cameronrsquos sentiments and noble sounding assurances all seem a little hollow right now and although the
36 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
PaUSE for ThoUghTWhat a fantastic Summer of sport wersquove had with
such a spectacularly successful Olympics and now the Paralympics which promise if anything to be even more amazing I wonder how many younger and fitter than I have as a result felt inspired to start some form of training And I wonder too how many like me find themselves regretting not having worked harder at some sport when they had the opportunity For in my youth I was a fairly able half-miler but was never prepared to hurt myself nor spend more time or effort than was absolutely necessary in training - there always seemed better more frivolous things to do with my time So I and doubtless many others like me spent much of the Olympics reflecting on what might have been For unless the IOC were to include events for the lsquodecrepitsrsquo the lsquohas-beensrsquo and the lsquowell past itsrsquo no amount of training or determination could ever see me in contention for future medals
But actually it would seem that there really is a medal still available for the likes of me For in his letter to the Christians in Corinth St Paul likens the Christian life to that of an athlete preparing to compete in the games He points out that if unlike me in my youthful pretence at athletic prowess an athlete is serious in his ambition to win then he must work at his training and adhere rigorously to his diet to be in peak condition And he further explains that the prize for successful completion of the Christian marathon of life is no mere laurel crown but one that endures through eternity So here we are then all is not lost for us oldies though we do have a pretty serious regime of diet and training of prayer and lifestyle to attend to which if wersquore really serious could perhaps start in meeting the rest of the team at one of the available Churches in the area
Details of a number of English language churches are given in Sol Noticeboard for any who wish to Worship but further information about the anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
Duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the anglican chaplaincy of costa almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the
absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
FIRE THEN FLOOD - IS PESTILENcE NExTFreak weather events are becoming the norm Last Thursday
Turre and Mojacar were hammered by the tail end of a hurricane causing flooding and destruction We woke to find 23rsquos of the 3 acre property we rent under water Windows had blown in causing damage and loss and the pool had turned into a mud wrestling venue The pump house was drained of 15m of water before a new pump could be fitted to start the clean-up operation
Earlier this year the media showed storms and flooding cancelling out the British summer hurricanes are now battering the Caribbean and US The storms get stronger and more frequent affecting Europe as this is where the hurricanes come to fight their last as Michael Fish knows only too well In the east typhoons wreak havoc in Taiwan and China
Last week Spain announced that summer night time temperatures were the highest since records began Last winter was the driest ever winter in Spain with rainfall 90 lower two winters previously Spain had the wettest in 50 years The unusual is fast becoming usual
The American Meteorological Society previously denied Global Warming yet last week whilst Republicans were laughing at the subject at their annual conference the Society released a report saying that that Global Warming is happening and is man-made The maths is easy as 10 of the warmest years on record have occurred since 1997 Also global sea levels have risen 7 inches in the last 100 years
In the Arctic summer pack ice is at its lowest since records began 40 less sea is covered each summer than just 30 years ago a dangerous circle as snow and ice have an
lsquoalbedorsquo effect reflecting sunlight back into space Now sea water absorbs heat so melting more ice Factory emissions are blown over the Arctic releasing tiny specs of black soot these stick in the snow and absorb heat so melting the ice faster
Governments across the world meet at fancy conferences in glamorous destinations such as Kyoto Rio de Janeiro and Copenhagen achieving little or nothing whilst Joe and Joanne Public suffer flooding droughts and severe weather events Global Warming affects us all now and it will get worse and we must all do our bit to reduce re-use and recycle We canrsquot wait to be told what to do ndash we can change our own lifestyles as these different living and spending habits make businesses adapt to try and supply the products we are choosing
Buying bio diesel for instance is not only better for the environment but cheaper too Buying a bag for life at the supermarket and using it regularly will saves lots of plastic At the market we can weigh our fruit and vegetables and put it in one bag rather than many Buying organic lessens the need for artificial fertilizers and pesticides
Shops love to offer a plastic bag for the smallest item ndash just say no Buying local saves food miles growing food even better using the town springfuente for drinking water saves resources too Whilst waiting in the car to collect someone turn the engine off Open the car window instead of using the air con Sort out domestic refuse and recycle it
In the developed world waste and apathy are common and yet our common sense ingenuity and a love for our fellow inhabitants can help save this world for future generations
Initially when you bought your shiny new laptop desktop hellip Were you constantly being annoyed by the nag screen which told you to make system backup disks My guess would be ldquoYesrdquo Did you follow the instructions and create several CDrsquos or DVDrsquos with labels on them for ldquoJust In Caserdquo If you have said ldquoYesrdquo to the previous question Well Done Thank your for taking an interest in my column but now turn the page and read something else instead If the answer was anything else I would consider making my backup image NOW
The absolute fact is there will be at some time in our lives a catastrophic systems failure whereby the system will refuse to even start and hang there impotently How can this happen as Windows is a relatively robust Operating System (OS) The usual suspects are Viruses Malware ldquowear and tearrdquo power surges or outages
So now imagine the worst possible case scenario ndash a total systems failure Once the initial terror of losing everything has passed you remember following my advice and making a complete backup of your valuable document with weekly updates You start to feel better BUT your computer is still euro1000 of inert steel and exotic compounds
What are you going to do That is easy Spend the next week or four buying and installing a copy of your OS (euro110 to euro200) finding all the drivers for your specific machine and install them and
finally obtaining all the programs that were on it (euro0 ndash too much) Before I knew better it would take three (3) days with the OS drivers and programs to hand to completely rebuild my computer
If you had made the system image when suggested it should take you between 20 minutes and 1 hour to complete the same task at euro0 (+ cost of CDrsquos DVDrsquos) and all you have to do is change the CDrsquos DVDrsquos when asked AND it would be clean and ready to go
What will you need 1 memory stick (1Gb or larger) or CD for creating a startup disk a small stack of DVDrsquos or an External Hard Drive
You might still be lucky and have buried in the menu an option to create these system images If you have XP (I still do) but no floppy disk drive (I donrsquot) DONrsquoT use the backup options A floppy disk is needed for booting the system Try ldquoEaseUS Todo Backup Free 50 ldquo instead
A COUPLE OF TIPS
Firstly ensure your BIOS is changed to allow booting from either the cd or memory stick
Secondly the local Computer club is having an open day on Friday 5th October at ldquoBar Rumoresrdquo from 10am
Finally I am available to assist with all matters on computers and can be contacted on 689 892 745 or canducomputinghotmailcouk
For further information or advice on computing contact Trevor on canducomputinghotmailcouk
the aftermath of the storm
wwwsoltimescom 37SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012
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This week we were at Vistabella we played our normal format of individual stableford Also some pairs managed to play their round of the knockout which is being managed by Johnny Pedersen A shield is up for grabs to the winner of this tournament Conditions were good on the course as usual
Results were as follows-
Gold category
1st - Derek Briggs 34pts
2nd - Colin Pepperday 31pts
Best front nine - John Saunders 17pts
Best back nine - Graham Phillip 18pts
Nearest the pin - Steve Ashurst
Longest drive - Dave
Harwood
Silver category
1st - Dave Bishop 36pts
2nd - Barry wood 30pts
Best front nine - Phil Bowditch 13pts(cb)
Best back nine - Graham Butterworth 15pts
Nearest the pin - None
Longest drive - Dave whittington
No winners of the 2 ball money this week
Our next society game will be at Altorreal on 13th September first tee time at 1015am Please be at the course one hour before start time
New members and or guests always welcome please contact Tony on 966 785 781 or Steve on 966 637 449
La Peraleja - 290812It may be a bit hot for golf
but hey itrsquos Wednesday and what else would we be doing So off we went down to La Paraleja for the first time this year and the conditions were quite good with tees and greens being excellent The staff are extremely helpful and always friendly
Despite the heat 35 members and guests went down to Murcia to play in a Stableford all well armed with drinks of various concoctions to ward off heat exhaustion so playing under these extreme conditions the scores were very good There were three ladies playing which is unusual and one of them had a broken toe but this did not stop her from scoring 36 points well done Margaret
One tale related in the bar later was that if your tee goes behind you then it must be a good shot but there is always an exception to the rule as was demonstrated on one tee one shot did go a long way down the middle with the tee falling behind but the next tee shot went up in the air and landed only 50 metres ahead and still the tee landed behind work that out The scores on the day were
Golf Division 1st Padraig OrsquoBrien 38pts 2nd Peter Morris 36pts and 3rd Brian
Coultate 31pts
Silver Division 1st John B Henderson 32pts 2nd John Feathestone 29pts and 3rd Stan Earl 27pts
Bronze Division 1st Andy Hadgraft 39pts 2nd Margaret OrsquoBrien 36pts and 3rd Chris Nield 31pts
NTPs Hole 2 Brian Coultate hole 8 in 2 shots Peter Morris hole 13 in 3 shots Carl Peden hole 16 Chris Nield
2s club was shared between Carl Peden Stan Earl David wightman Peter Savidge and Padraig OrsquoBrien
Best Guest John Clark 40pts
The popular Free Game Draw was won by Darren Barker and the Free Draw kindly donated by The Tavern was not won so will be rolled over to the next meeting
Our next outings are to El Plantio on the 12 September and Roda on the 26th September For further information go to our website httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
Gail Coultate
Society Correspondent
Lo Crispin Golf Society
httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
The Members Golf Society Match Report for villaMartin 29th August 2012
Yet another scorching hot day greeted the 24 Members and 3 guests to the excellent track of villaMartin It is hard to understand why this course has an unsavoury reputation and it can only be assumed that those that give it the bad rap arenrsquot golfers or are living 10 years in the past The fairways are excellent and the greens were even better than excellent
The excellence of the course was obviously supported by some of the scores that came in today with 3 breaking Par one achieving Par and others just one or two points over their handicaps The MatchHandicap Secretary better known as the ldquoLaughing Assassinrdquo has had a field day with cutting of handicaps
The prizes today were once again donated by The Chuckle Brothers (John Eyre and Colin Marsden) and the Nearest to the Pins prizes were donated by Peter (I wanna be in the Gold category) Wells A very very big thank you to you all your support to the Society is tremendous
The spoils in the Silver Division today went to Mick Kennedy in 3rd place with 34 points and how nice it
was to see the lsquoold stagerrsquo himself Peter mason take 2nd spot with 36 points and the winner of the Silver was Ian ldquoSharkierdquo Parkinson with an excellent 38 points
The Gold Division 3rd place went to the Society Captain Alan Rickers with 35 points Theo Boelhouwer came in 2nd place with what normally would be the winning score of 38 points but was upstaged by his Match play partner Steve Higgins who had the best score of the day with 41 points
The Best visitor award went to J Lozano
Our next match is on 5th September 2012 at La Finca and if anyone fancies a game with us just book in on our website at wwwtmgsorg or call the Match Secretary on 966 719 604
We also will be starting our Monday games on 10th September 2012 at villaMartin Again check the website for further information and please feel free to join us
Gold Category winners L ndash R ldquoFlying Dutchmanrdquo Theo Boelhouwer Steve ldquoElvisrdquo Higgins and Captain Alan Rickers
After last weeks initial start to back to training ready for the new season it is back to the Miguel University to start training at the home ground Last week brought a bit of a shock to the system to a few of the players after the 2 month summer break not like 2 weeks in the UK if you are lucky
The training from now on is on Tuesday and Thursday at 2000 with the juniors coming back when they have started back at school Everyone is looking forward to getting back to some real rugby training and not
just the fitness side like last and getting stuck in to the rucking and mauling It will also be very interesting to see how the Spanish refs interpret the new laws as well after seeing the pros even falling foul of them at the weekend with the 5 second rule at the ruck etc
This coming weekend we will be televising all live rugby matches for the new season at the rugby bar in Rojales The Steakhouse used to be Tylers Bar Pro 12 on Friday at 2000 Cardiff Blues v Edinburgh followed by the 4 Nations at 1200
on Saturday with Australia v South Africa and Aviva Premiership on Sunday at 1530 Saints v Exeter Chiefs so come along to the only designated rugby bar in the area and join the Costa Blanca Rugby Supporters Club as well
I am back at the Moncayo Market on Saturdayrsquos with all of the rugby branded gear and clubinternational shirts etc so see you down there as well and get your playing gear before the season starts from 0900 to 1330
So if you are interested
dig out those rugby boots and come along and see for yourself what it is like New players are always welcome no matter what age or skill level you are
If you would like more information about what is going on in the club you can contact the club by phoning myself Garry on 692 767 242 and for the juniors contact Oscar on 600 871 606 (Spanish)
So come along and join in the fun at a club with a great friendly atmosphere
the members Golf society
fairwayZ Golf society
lo crispin Golf society
itV orihuela rfc traininG back to normal
38 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
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Murphyrsquos on Park Golf Society at Campoamor August 2012
For the first months meeting 16 players headed for the established course at Campoamor
Unfortunately we were charged euro25 per person more than the agreed price which we were told was due to tax reason even though the new taxes donrsquot take effect until 010912 and then we discovered that the greens were in poor condition and as a result of these events it will be some time before we return to this courseThe winners on the day were as follows Category 11st Noel Dempsey - 34 points2nd George McIntyre - 27
pointsCategory 21st Barney Hickey - 26 points2nd Billy Davidson ndash 26 pointsBest Guest - John Fogerty ndash 32 points
Nearest the Pins ndash Pearse McMurray and Mike Dolan
After the game we returned to Murphyrsquos on the Park for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Janet and Hilary
The next society meeting venue is Captains Day an Alenda on 270912 and new members and guests are welcome
Call Tony Conwell on 644312696 or better still call in the bar which is in Calle San Policarpo near Park of Nations in Torrevieja
Report by Tony Conwell
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at Las Colinas 30th August 2012
For this monthrsquos meeting a group of 33 players visited the established course at Las Colinas taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good condition but due to hollow tining we had to play the back nine holes twice BUT to make things interesting we played the second circuit from the BLACK COMPETITION TEES which made scoring difficult on the day
There were some good scores on the day with the winners as follows1st ndash Gavin Parke - 36 points2nd ndash Dave Mason - 35 points3rd ndash Mike Probert - 32 points4th ndash Ian Allison ndash 32 points5th ndash Julie Blinston ndash 31
points
Best Front 9 ndash D Bensley - 20 points
Best Back 9 ndash J Coffman - 16 points
Nearest Pins ndash M Probert (3)Gavin Parke (2) and Dave Mason
After the game we returned to the Lo Marabu which is located at Dona Pepa Quesada for a welcome meal prepared by the bar and the prize presentation
Our next official society meeting is at La Peraleja on 27th September 2012 and we also have an interim game at Bonalba on 13th September 2012
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at La Finca August 2012
For the first months meeting a small group of golfers headed for the established course at La Finca taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good conditionThe winners on the day were as follows1st Stevie Dunn ndash 39 points2nd S Floody ndash 28 points3rd George watts ndash 26 pointsNearest the Pin - GuestLongest Drive ndash George watts
Stevie watts has had his
handicap adjusted from 24 to 21 based on the above excellent performance
After the game we returned to the Hideaway bar which is based at Via Park II Playa Flamenca for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Terri and Mark
The next society meeting venue is to be held at Villamartin on 9th September 2012 and new members and guests are welcome
Alternatively call Terri Hudson on 603181436 or better still call in the bar
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
hideaway Golf society
lo marabu Golf society
murphyrsquos on park Golf society
TUESDAY 28TH AUGUSTTHE RAY BATTISTR
MEMORIAL TROPHYToday was the Second
anniversary of the Ray Battiste Memorial Trophy which was held at his favourite course ALENDA which was in immaculate condition with lovely holding greens It has to be the best course in the area at the present time we had a very good turn out and some very good scores to honour Raywinning the Trophy and First place in Category Two with a score of 37 points on count back from Geoff Wild ( hard luck Geoff ) was Malcolm woods Congratulations In third place was Mick Hithersay on Count back with 35 points
In Category One First place was taken by Rodney Smith with a score of 36 points Second was Les Yates with
35 points and Ivie Davies was 3rd with 34 points Dave Jones took the Nearest the Pin on Holes 3 amp 5 with Ron Chambers on Hole 16 John Trailor won the Longest Drive with D Jones the best Guest with 36 pointsTuesday 11th September we will be back at our home course Vistabella Tee off 0900am Be at the course for 0830am
After the game we returned to the St Jamesrsquos Gate pub for the presentation and refreshments kindly supplied by Sonia with our thanks Anyone who would like to join our small Society or would just like a game whilst on holiday give Ron a ring on 678-849-142
Photo- Malcolm woods being presented with the Trophy by Rocket Ron
st Jamesrsquos Gate Gs RODS AND REELS This week was the last
week before the new season commences and the club held an open match on a local water Although still very muddy on the water line overall the venue fished well As can be seen from the results varying methods were used and all worked pretty well
Top rods on the day1st Terry (Swing Eacutem)
Screen fishing the whip using maggot for bleak then changing to the feeder using corn with 1650 kilo s
2nd Lenny (Excultural Attachee) Bolton fishing the feeder using pellet with 1324 kilo s
3rd Bill (The Master) Reade fishing the waggler using pellet with 1134 kilo s
NOTEClub subs have to be paid
prior to the AGM on the 30092012 Failure to do so will mean the joining fee will have to be paid again
PLEASE NOTE The club has some
vacancies at present if you are interested in joining please contact Derek Swann on 966 729 293 or 603 535 771
ABBEY ANGLING RESULTSSupplied by Terry ScreenThe 2nd round of the winter
League was fished this week on the 28th August
with the water now going down it is leaving over a metre and half of soft gungy mud making access to the waters edge messy and quite difficult
with no wind on the water the fish were reluctant to feed everyone was praying
for the wind to get up and right on queue at 115pm the wind started to blow with a vengeance which prompted the fish to start to feed but the weights were not great
1st Dave (Yours Truly) Hoare with 7360kg fishing the pole using corn and the whip for bleak using maggot
2nd Alan (The Chairman) Reid with 6280kg fishing the feeder using corn
3rd Alan (The Emperor) Roscoe with 6100kg also fishing the feeder using corn
All details are available on our website wwwabbeyanglingcom or from the Match Secretary Terry Screen on 965 328 368 also anyone needing pole or rod repairs can contact me on the above number
ANGLERS TOGETHERThe objective of Anglers
Together has been reached ( which was to introduce anglers to each other ) Now that newcomers to Spain are few and far between we have decided that monthly meetings are serving no useful purpose and the friendships that have been made over the past 4 years are now firmly established
we will continue to provide information through our email address if contacted but there will be no membership renewals in May
Thanks to all past members for their support
Email anglerstogetherhotmailcom
TIGHT LINESDAvE HOARE
maGGots end
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week
Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3
- Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9
- Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen
Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart
Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith H
cap 9 score 50 Next week Tuesday
4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
el plantio 2 Golf society
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Last Sunday Torry played their first home game of the season at the vicente Garcia against near neighbours Crevillente who included in their side ex-Torry players Dani Meseguer Tremino Micro and most notably Carrasco Torry entered the game buoyed by their 3-1 victory at CD Acero in their first game of the season while Crevillente had shared the spoils in a thrilling 3-3 draw at home against Novelda
Torry were without ex-Crevillente marksman Gasch who was out through injury Torry have been trying to sign another forward to supplement their attacking options and thought they had got their man in the shape of much travelled burly striker Bauti but he had a change of mind I hope they are still looking because I think there are still plenty of strikers around looking for a club
The Torry line up was Manolo Vicente Boix Pedro Loacutepez Jorge Rafa Dani (Abel min 78) Burguillos Luis Carlos (Josemi min 68) Inarejos Ernesto and Joseacute Manuel (Manu Amores min 45)
On a warm sunny early evening the game kicked off in front of a decent crowd of around the 600 mark including quite a few holidaymakers keen for a bit of live football action Torry started like a train and in the first 20 minutes carved open Crevillente time and time again but only had a single goal on the electronic scoreboard to show for their efforts This was scored in the 16th minute by Jorge from a downward header
from a free-kick by Ernesto Leading up to this Rafa had hit the post from a curling effort inside the box from a corner and their keeper had been called into action to make a number of good saves
After 20 minutes Burguillos played Inarejos in and he lifted the ball past his man in the area who handled the ball and a penalty was awarded Up stepped Ernesto to curl his spot-kick towards the right hand corner of the net Their keeper went the right way and pulled off a brilliant save palming the ball wide for a corner After this Torry started to lose their momentum after their whirlwind start and Crevillente started to get back into the game After 41 minutes the Crevillente right-back got his marching orders for a second bookable offence after again body checking Inarejos
Just before the break Ernesto clipped the crossbar from a free-kick just outside the box Torry made one change at half-time taking off Jose Manuel who had sustained a head injury in the first-half and brought on Manu Amores After 51 minutes the numerical advantage that Torry had enjoyed was no more when Rafa was dismissed for a second bookable offence The game was now pretty even and both sides created half-chances which they didnrsquot take until after 61 minutes Ernesto beat their keeper from long range with a dipping shot to make it 2-0 to Torry After 70 minutes Crevillente pulled one back when Carrasco prodded home a loose ball from a corner from close range
to set up a nervous last 20 minutes for the Torry fans
The momentum was now with Crevillente and a guilt edged chance fell to the opposition 2 minutes later when one of their forwards headed wide from only 2 yards out After 83 minutes a Crevillente defender received a straight red for hacking down Burguillos And it was now 10 against 9 Towards the end Torry were awarded another penalty after a Manu Amores pass inside the box was deliberately hand-balled Inarejos stepped up to take it this time but his shot towards the bottom left hand corner lacked any real power and their keeper pulled off another great save
The final whistle went with Torry victorious winning another 3 points which has taken them to the top of the table and would you believe 2 points clear after only 2 games For Torry bookings were received by Inarejos Jorge vicente and Pedro
The matchball was sponsored by the Torry Army and a re-introduced matchday programme produced by the football club was on sale which provided a good pre-match read
Torry are away to Novelda next Sunday If you want to go and watch the game the Torry Army have booked a coach Pop into the Torry Army office in San Luis or ring Pat on 966 786 352 or 688 698 894 to book a seat
Darrylldinho following his adopted team in Spain get off to the perfect start
Tuesday 25th saw us back at Font del Llop due to a high noon change from El Plantio due to hollow tinning 20 hours earlier Our thanks to Font del Llop for getting us out to play at the last moment
very warm day and not sure if we would have managed without buggies but did find the course in very good condition except for some hollow tinning taking place on some of the greens on the back 9
Results on the day for our normal Stableford Competition saw in Category 1
1st Spence Andrews with 35 points not sure how he
did it because he only flew in the night previous and had not had time to adjust from the rain of the UK to the heat we are experiencing here at the moment 2nd Paul Hurrell 33 points 3rd Roy Middleton 31
Category 2 1st Peter Kerr 34 points 2ndBrian Coombes 33 and 3rdBradley Kerr 30
Nearest the Pins Hole 8 Paul Hurrell Hole 17 Alan Darby No body managed the 12th and the longest drive on hole 18 went to vic Souter However it should be mentioned that Paul Hurrell with his new driver was within probably 15 mtrs of the waterrsquos edge but not on the fairway sorry Paul must
try harderAfter the game we returned
to El Raso Restaurant for the results and a little Tapas many thanks to MarioKaty and Staff for looking after us
Our next games are La Torre on Tuesday 14thSeptember for a 10am 1sttee time and then we have our big day at El Plantio on the 3rdOctober for a shot gun start for the par 3 course at 9am followed by an 18 hole Stableford Competition starting at 11am
For more information on our Club call David Winder on 626 774 157 or email him at
davidwindertorregolfgmailcom Our picture for the winners and some guests taken after our game at El Raso Restaurant
we would also wish to remind all that the football season with CD MONTESINOS kicks off on Sunday 16thSeptember at 1800 hours with a home game at the CDMontesinos Olympic Stadium
Cup Tournament semi-finals by Sue Ward
what a fantastic week it was for petanca on the Orihuela Costa
The weather may be hot and humid but the petanca players had to keep their cool and play their socks off (what are socks) to win a place in the finals of the Summer League Cup Tournament
If anyone wanted to know why the summer league was dubbed lsquothe friendly gamesrsquo then they only had to be at the 2 semi-finals that took place this week They were played with good humour amusing banter and willing spirits
First to play on Monday were Laguna Vista Diablos vs Peacocks1 All was level after the 4 triples leaving all to play for in the deciding doubles Nervous tension began to creep in to both sides both teams dropping points however Laguna Vista Diablos managed to scrape through with a 4 - 3 win In true petanca spirit both teams descended upon the bar afterwards A very good end to a very good evening A woollen doll was presented by Peacocks to Laguna Vista Diablos to be played for every time these 2 teams meet
wednesday saw the other nail biting thrilling semi at Via park 2 between Los Bandidos and Amapolas
These 2 teams last met only 2 weeks ago in the league and Amapolas had a comfortable 6 - 1 win would tonight be any different Oh Yes
After the closely fought triples Amapolas were 3 - 1 up then came the 3 doubles and Los bandidos won the 1st 13 - 4 and then the 2nd 13 - 3 the gap had closed so the result rested on the last doubles match
It was 2100 hrs the street lights were on darkness had fallen the coche was barely visible but still the 2 pairs played on surrounded by hordes of excited spectators and a score of 12 - 12 Both sides took the lead and then lost it Unfortunately there had to be a winner and the cookie didnrsquot crumble Los bandidosrsquos way their last ball just - only just - failing to reach its target Amapolas won 4 games to 3 well done to them
The overwhelming consenus was that the 5 games were well worthy of a grand final let alone a semi
The final will be played on Wednesday 26th September 2012 at Restaurant El Altos de Dolores where it is hoped that all summer league players will attend Good luck to both teams
Sue ward
fc torreVieJa ndash torry Go top of the leaGue
torreGolfeu at font del llop
casa manuel summer petanca leaGue
el plantio 2 Golf society
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3 - Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9 - Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith Hcap 9 score 50
Next week Tuesday 4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
40 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012
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ENDaNgErED ThaN TigErSrsquobUmblEbEES bEETlES aND
bUTTErfliES arE aT grEaTEr riSk of
ExTiNcTioN ThaN lioNS aND TigErS
accorDiNg To a global STUDy by ThE Zoological
SociETy of loNDoN
The biggest study of invertebrates ever conducted found that one in five is at risk of dying out this can affect humans by threatening crops and food supplies
Prof Jonathan Baillie the director of conservation at the Zoological Society said insects slugs and snails may not be as glamorous as lions or dolphins but are just as important to providing the food we eat and the countryside we love
ldquoThese critters form the basis of many of the essential benefits that nature provides earthworms recycle waste nutrients coral reefs support a myriad of life forms and bees help pollinate cropsrdquo he said ldquoIf they disappear humans could soon followrdquo
In Britain critically endangered invertebrates include species of bumblebee that keep the countryside full of flowers and freshwater pearl mussels that filter the water in
our rivers The society blamed pollution loss of habitat and climate change for killing off invertebrates and urged the public to take action by demanding that food is farmed in a more sustainable way and growing insect-friendly plants in their garden
Previous international studies have focused on groups of animals such as mammals and birds As invertebrates make up 97 per cent of species the International Union for the Conservation of Nature the UN body in charge of ensuring that animals do not become extinct asked the society to lead a new study More than 12000 species from giant squid to midges were studied around the world There are 15 million known invertebrates although eight million species are thought to exist even if not yet discovered
Prof Baillie said scientists were shocked by the results
ldquoWe knew that roughly one fifth of vertebrates and plants were
threatened with extinction but it was not clear if this
was representative of the small spineless creatures that make up the majority of life on the planetrdquo he said ldquoThe initial findings in this report indicate that 20 per cent of all species may be
threatenedrdquoThe most threatened
group are freshwater invertebrates because of
the invasive signal crayfish from America Dams and pollution from
nitrates used in fertilisers on fields have also played a part
Marine species including foods such as shrimp squid and crab are most at risk of ocean acidification which threatens shell-building molluscs and coral
Insects on land are being driven out by human development such as cities and pollution caused by cars and factories All species are in danger from further habitat loss caused by climate change
Prof Baillie said that invertebrates help store carbon at the bottom of the ocean filter water decompose waste pollinate important crops and are an essential part of the food ldquowebrdquo ultimately feeding hundreds of millions of people
Even pests have a place in the ecosystem he said ldquoWe ignore the loss of invertebrates at our peril as they provide many of the ecosystem services from which humans benefitrdquo
16 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
raJoy defends Vat
increase The President of the Government Mariano Rajoy met
at Moncloa Palace with the President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy to analyse the situation of the European Union and the Eurozone as well as the measures that the Spanish Government has implemented to reduce the public deficit and meet the commitments made by the country to its European partners
During the joint press conference offered by the two leaders after their meeting on Tuesday Mariano Rajoy stressed that the Government will continue making reforms to reduce the deficit and will continue restructuring the financial system ldquoThe challenge is to generate economic activity to grow to create jobs and from then on things will get better That is the main priority of the Government during this term of office It is difficult but it can be donerdquo he said
As regards the financial reform he announced that the capital needs of Spanish banks will be less than the maximum amount of 100 billion euros of aid that its European partners are prepared to loan to Spain He also explained that the increase in public debt is only temporary
Mariano Rajoy reiterated to Herman Van Rompuy the need to involve Member States and European institutions to ensure the stability of the markets and of the Euro as well as to set a clear course for the European Union to follow in order to meet future challenges In his opinion ldquothis course inevitably involves greater integration of European economies and achieving an economic and monetary unionrdquo
In this respect the President of the Government recalled that Spain has already presented a proposal on a banking union and fiscal union ldquoIt is very important for us to have a banking union by December a sole supervisory body and a deposit guarantee fund It is very important for us to be able to proceed to the direct recapitalisation of the banks by European institutions It is also very important that we resolve the problems of the Eurozone as quickly as possible particularly those that affect doubts surrounding
the Eurordquo he said
Rajoy brought up the statements made by the President of the European Central Bank (ECB) Mario Draghi and those made by other international bodies that consider it unacceptable for there to be differentials between the risk premiums in Europe that do not correspond to the basics of the economy
ldquoThe risk premium remains very high but I believe that very significant steps have been taken to enhancing the irreversibility of the Euro and I believe that at this time European leaders in all countries are telling all those who want to listen that the Euro is a serious currency an irreversible currency and that there is no going back on the European integration processrdquo he said
On another note according to La Moncloa Rajoy denied that Spain is negotiating the conditions for a bailout with Europe ldquothe Government has not made any request to this effectrdquo
The President of the Government and the President of the European Council also tackled the situation of Greece Mariano Rajoy considers that if Greece or any other country pulls out of the Eurozone this would be a collective disaster ldquoit would not only be a Greek problem but rather a collective disaster for Europe as a whole one which we should in no way allow to happenrdquo
Mariano Rajoy stressed that central government will not ignore the problems of the autonomous regions and will help Catalonia which has requested access to the Autonomous Region Liquidity Fund
ldquoWe will help Catalonia in the same way as we help the rest of the autonomous regions What is important starting with central government and continuing with the autonomous regions and local councils is to meet our commitments to public deficit and public debtrdquo he pointed out
ARTICLE COURTESy OF WWWkyEROCOM
Q I have received a letter from the tax office demanding I pay non resident income tax and that I must pay up for the last four years I have never made any income from my property What is this all about
A Our government needs to collect to correct its deficit If you are a NON RESIDENT of Spain and own a property you MUST FILE a non-resident income tax return even if you do not rent out your property Do not confuse with rates (IBI) which is generally paid by direct debit
Towards the end of 2011 the Spanish tax authorities decided to clamp down on non-resident property owners who have not been paying this non-resident income tax They have created a special task force dedicated to pursue non -residents not paying this tax
Every year normally using s fiscal representative you should be filing a non-resident hypothetical income tax return (shortly wealth tax also) If you are not paying this tax it is necessary that you take control of the situation by contacting the tax authorities your solicitor or your tax advisor
If you have doubts regarding if you are already paying this tax it is probably because you are not as it requires the presentation of a tax form etc
The good news is that1 The tax is not generally a very high amount 2 If you have not been paying by law they cannot demand payment for more than four years
back taxes Our advice Start paying the tax because if you do not they will be contacting you with the
risk of you not actually being hear to receive their letter etc
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LEGAL CORNERWITH MICHAEL DAVIES ABOGADOSOLICITORIf you wish us to print an article about a particular topic
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Michael Davies is a Spanish Abogado and has been practicing law in Almeriacutea since 1993 He is member of the Law societies of Almeriacutea and Madrid and has offices in Mojacar and Almeria High Street
ldquono GoinG back on the euro or european inteGrationrdquo says raJoy
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy says the countryrsquos new wave of austerity measures are necessary to maintain the state welfare system Rajoy made the remarks to an audience gathered for a party speech in the north-west a u t o n o m o u s community of Galicia He said the governmentrsquos value-added tax hike was a painful but necessary measure
Mariano Rajoy Spanish Prime Minister said ldquoToday a painful measure was enforced The VAT hike I am aware this is a sacrifice that arrives at a very difficult moment for many Spaniards But I will tell you one thing We adopted this measure because it was essential It was the only one we could take to maintain public services whilst state revenues fallrdquo
The decision to increase the countryrsquos VAT rate is part of a raft of austerity measures designed to remove 65 billion Euros from the public deficit by 2014 The hike leaves small businesses worrying about their future and cash-strapped consumers counting their pennies Everyday living costs like heating phone bills and clothes are all made more expensive Some larger companies say they will not pass the higher cost on to their customers That has smaller businesses concerned that they will not be able to compete as they are unable to squeeze margins in the same way as the big firms SOURCE CCTVCOM
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Have you ever stood on a railway bridge and seen the how the rails disappearing into the distance seem to meet on the horizon
This is called lsquogeometric perspectiversquo and it was Euclid that came up with the geometric interpretation that parallel lines meet at infinity - or the horizon
Letrsquos imagine we are on a straight street of parallel terrace houses the lines through their roofs windows fences pavement etc will all meet on a point on the horizon
So we first draw a horizon line across the paper - this will be eye-level and therefore if we are standing will be about 5rsquo 3rdquo above the ground perhaps and everything that is above eye-level will be above this line
In the attached sketch I have drawn a narrow imaginary street and even people in it to show that assuming they are roughly the same height as me our eyes are all at the same lsquoeyersquo level - the horizon
The point where all the lines meet is called the lsquovanishing pointrsquo and when we come to drawing outdoors we will find there are many vanishing points - all generally meeting on the horizon of course - because roads donrsquot tend to go in straight lines and we may be seeing 2 roads anyway
Here is a photo taken in Venicersquos Saint Markrsquos square that shows it well despite the building not being perfectly straight and the slight lsquobarrelrsquo effect of the camera lens
And then there is lsquoaerial perspectiversquo - a phrase first coined by Leonardo da Vinci who examined how objects became bluer and hazier with distance saying ldquoThus if one is to be five times as distant make it five times bluerrdquo
This photo in the mountains above Alicante clearly demonstrates this which is due to the water vapour in the air and the way it refracts light
Foreshortening is a continuation of perspective and is a term used when something coming towards us looks shorter than it actually is
As I said last week the thigh bone is the longest bone in the human body
but if we are drawing someone with their knee towards us the thigh becomes wider than its length and in this sketch of mine with model Vita it almost disappears completely
This leads us on to drawing the human form but first we will go on location to draw amp observe the effects of perspective first hand and the next studio lesson will be on portraiture
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business focuscreatinG a business bank is the bold moVe needed for Growth
AS THE DENIZENS OF WHITEHALL AND
WESTMINSTER CONTINUE TO PUZZLE OVER BRITAINrsquoS
ROCky GROWTH TRAJECTORy THEy WOULD DO WELL TO
LISTEN TO THE RISING CHORUS COMING FROM BUSINESSES
ACROSS THE LANDThat message is clear
businesses are optimistic growing exports and creating jobs but need bolder action from the heart of government to sustain that growth over time Put simply companies want nothing less than a new-model economy for Britain with a business-friendly environment and strong financing options for growth and expansion
So if our political class truly wants to be bold on growth it should announce this autumn that it is creating a British Business Bank Together with a major programme of infrastructure investment a business bank would be the cornerstone of an economy that is more sustainable more dynamic and more competitive than the Britain of today
The case for a business bank grows clearer with each passing day Although many companies say their order books are full and they need financing in order to
fulfil customersrsquo requests the overall stock of lending to small- and medium-sized firms continues to shrink Companies that are less than five-years-old often at the point of a major growth spurt are more likely to have loan applications declined Independent inquiries show there is real lsquodiscouraged demandrsquo among businesses who are keen to expand but too scared to even approach the bank for help Relationships and trust between lenders and businesses damaged at the start of the financial crisis will take years if not decades to repair
The situation bears all the classic hallmarks of a market failure If therersquos one thing that politicians and economists of both the Left and the Right agree on itrsquos that governments can and should intervene where market failures exist And thatrsquos precisely where we stand in Britain when it comes to business finance an abject long-standing and worsening market failure
This is not entirely the fault of high-street banks - they are being squeezed by ever-tighter regulatory structures and higher capital requirements so theyrsquore
taking fewer risks and sticking to the clients they know If I were sat on the board of a major Uk bank Irsquod probably act in precisely the same way as Irsquod be protecting the interests of shareholders and the bank itself
The trouble is in a world where politicians and banks look after themselves therersquos no one championing the interests of the new dynamic and fast-growing companies that will create the jobs technologies and wealth of the future Thatrsquos where a business bank comes in
A British Business Bank would act as a first port of call for businesses seeking finance Working closely with high-street banks alternative lenders sources of equity finance and others it would ensure that most businesses actually get the working capital they need It would only lend directly to young andor high-growth companies unable to obtain finance through the commercial banking system
Some might argue that the government already has a number of plans including the Funding for Lending scheme to boost business access to finance yet this scheme like those that preceded it has a fatal flaw its dependence on
the infrastructure of existing banks An increasingly risk-averse and balance sheet focussed commercial banking culture is unlikely to provide the seed-corn funding for tomorrowrsquos growth businesses even if it will lend cash to long-standing business customers By contrast a business bank would be able to start afresh with a can-do attitude a stronger appetite for risk and the patient debt capital that many companies need to become the next global champion
Despite the best intentions of politicians to do the right thing in the interest of the country they are going to be frustrated by vested interests reflected in Whitehall Already I can hear the chorus of Treasury civil servants claiming that a business bank would be too difficult to set up too risky to operate and anti-competitive They are wrong on all counts Itrsquos time for businesspeople and our politicians to stand up to the prophets of deadweight displacement and dissuasion and set the record straight Setting up a new bank will take time and dedication but it can and has been done before in many countries across the
globe Commercial lenders would get lsquofirst refusalrsquo of business loan requests meaning that the business bank steps in only to support dynamic growth companies that otherwise wouldnrsquot get funding at all Whatrsquos more a business bank would offer loans priced appropriately to risk not simply give away cheap money to fuel another unsustainable credit bubble
When you look across the globe you find many successful countries where a business bank and a strong commitment to free enterprise and capitalism go hand-in-hand If a business bank is good enough for the USA South korea and our neighbours in Germany why not here in the Uk One can only surmise that a lack of will and imagination rather than a lack of capability is holding
Britain back from creating a business bank of its own
One of the difficulties Uk politicians face is that they are so hung up on the short-term they fail to consider their legacy to the country But voters are not stupid The British electorate rewards actions they can see are in the long-term interests of the nation which ultimately are their interests A British Business Bank wouldnrsquot be up and running tomorrow - but its impact on building confidence now and on our success as a nation over the coming decades would be incalculable and thatrsquos a legacy worth fighting for
Article written by John Longworth is Director General
of the British Chambers of Commerce courtesy of the
Telegraphcouk
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Manufacturing output across the 17-country eurozone shrank again in August according to a widely-watched survey The MarkitCIPS Purchasing Managersrsquo Index (PMI) showed the regionrsquos manufacturing sector contracted despite factories cutting prices Markitrsquos final PMI was 451 above Julyrsquos three-year low of 440 However it was the 13th month in a row that the figure was below the 50 mark indicating continued contraction
The latest figures from China showed its manufacturing activity fell too to a nine-month low in August adding to fears that its economy is slowing faster than estimated Chinarsquos PMI fell to 492 the lowest
reading since November 2011
Meanwhile in the UK the downturn in manufacturing unexpectedly eased last month as domestic orders boosted output with its PMI rising to a four-month high of 495 in August from a downwardly revised 452 in July
PMI is a key gauge of manufacturing activity and a reading below 50 shows contraction
The new chief executive of the British Bankersrsquo Association (BBA) has pledged to restore trust in UK banking Speaking on his first day in the job Anthony Browne told press sources ldquoI want to restore banking as a normal sector of the economy playing its part in economic growthrdquo
Mr Browne said the BBA the leading trade body for the bank sector would work to regain public trustrdquoIt (banking) is in a pretty low place Hopefully it canrsquot get lowerrdquo he said
Mr Browne said the BBA which was in charge of collating the data used to set Libor - a key bank lending rate which became discredited after revelations of manipulation by banks - would do everything it could to fix the issue
The head of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has called on the European Central Bank to take action on the eurozone crisis
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The ECB meets this week amid much speculation it will resume buying the debt of countries with high borrowing costs Germany and others oppose such a move
Abu Dhabirsquos Etihad Airways has doubled its stake in Virgin Australia amid a push to increase its global presence The airline said it had bought 221 million shares in the open market to take its stake in the Australian carrier to 10
Etihad has been looking to boost its international presence to take on other regional carriers such as Emirates and Qatar Airways
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Courtesy of BBC Business News
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The Commissionrsquos plans to give the ECB the power to oversee all banks is intended as a first step towards a full European banking union The EU executive body is due to publish its detailed proposals on banking supervision on September 12
ldquoThe ECB has itself said it does not have the potential to supervise the European Unionrsquos 6000 banks in the foreseeable futurerdquo Schaeuble told German radio expressing scepticism about the timeframe envisaged in the Commission proposals
ldquoI have doubts that this (banking supervision) can come so fastrdquo he said adding that a distinction should be drawn between smaller banks and systemically relevant institutions
ldquoWith the bigger systemically relevant banks there is a chance that direct supervision by the ECB could be realised in a foreseeable period of timerdquo Schaeuble said
EU Commissioner Michel Barnierrsquos plan would rob national supervisors of much of their authority leaving them with routine tasks such as consumer protection But euro zone countries must approve the proposal before it becomes law
Schaeuble said euro zone finance ministers might consider the Commission proposals on September 15
Despite the presence of some 6000 banks in the European Union the vast majority are small and relatively insignificant and more than 90 percent of all assets are held by only around 200 institutions analysts say
Schaeuble did not make clear which institutions he would consider to be lsquosystemically importantrsquo The 200 would include the larger German state-owned Landesbanks and Spanish lsquocajasrsquo where many of the European banking sectorrsquos woes originate
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faster (55)11 Storage tower is back to blue almost (4)12 Leo takes insect to shed (4-2)13 Sociable expenditure (8)14 Turn in a ring - maybe a weapon (3-3)17 Festival of the orient before mid-term (6)19 Had an impact on new deft face (8)21 Chinarsquos first Romeo has some headgear for
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5 S rossi returns with empty cross cutters (8)6 Open clue to provide wealth (8)8 Sign of hearing an instrument (6)15 Hellish plant surrounded by broken nail (8)16 grasping grasping - i left in a grasping sort of
way (8)172 Switch value - what you get for your money
abroad (84)18 Some characters from rhodes sail for
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ACROSS1 People of faith (9)6 Male reproductive cell (5)9 Entrails (7)10 Scented (7)11 anagram of ldquoDesertsrdquo (7)12 Homosexual woman (7)13 Committing an act of treachery (9)15 bearskin (5)16 Empower (5)19 Disaster (9)22 Capuchin monkey (7)23 Slid (7)25 a loose african menrsquos tunic (7)26 artistrsquos studio (7)27 abominable snowmen (5)28 Homesick (9)
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asia (7)4 Made easier to bear (5)5 Limelight (9)6 Husbands and wives (7)7 Strange or rare objects (7)8 Mislead (9)13 Fortunately (9)14 added into a group (9)17 Putting money into your account (7)18 issues an injunction (7)20 A fire-breathing monster of Greek
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The Show Group Torrevieja has lost their home of twenty years and is now searching for a new rehearsal venue It is with great sadness that the Show Group has had to say farewell to the homely comfort of Los Arcos where they have rehearsed and performed throughout their long history
The Show Group Torrevieja is one of the oldest theatre groups in Torrevieja and during their twenty year history they have been entertaining residents and tourists with their energy packed shows During their long existence The Show Group have performed well loved musicals pantomimes original musical comedies murder mysteries and several variety shows and have also raised well over 50000 Euro for local charities
The Show Group are proud of their fund raising record and the money they have been able to give to a wide range of local charities The group members nominate different charities to support every year and then work hard to produce live shows
and entertainment that will raise much needed cash for their chosen causes Over the years money has been raised for all sections of the local population
The group want to find a new venue in Torrevieja that they can make their new home They need a venue for their twice weekly rehearsals and maybe even for their performances so that they can continue enchanting and entertaining audiences for the forthcoming years
If anyone has space and facilities to help the group be re-homed for their rehearsals could you contact Jan on 96 618 9741 or 647 579 068 or Sandy on 96 671 3614
the show Group torreVieJa are homeless
The Office for the Urbanisations led by Councillor Jeff Wiszniewski (PIPN ndash Partido Independiente por las Nacionalidades) and his team are pleased to send you our fourth information update giving you information on events and activities happening throughout San Fulgencio and the Urbanisations
We hope you find it informative and encourage you to visit us in the Office on Calle Madrid Urb Marina or ring us on 966 443 002 if you have any further enquiries
coNvErSaTioN claSSESEnglish Spanish Conversation Classes
will be starting up again in the Social Centre of Urb Marina on Monday the 3rd of September at 6pm
Concejalia de Urbanizaciones working with Help Vega Baja
The Association Help Vega Baja is a charity providing help to the English speaking population of the Southern Costa Blanca They help people of all ages and with all types of problems and provide assistance all year round to anyone in their time of need including a
24 hour emergency line
As well as giving comprehensive information they also host a number of support groups provide a team of hospital visitors hire out Orthopaedic Equipment have registers of drivers translators carers and so much more
On Monday the 3rd of September between 2pm and 4pm the Concejalia de Urbanizaciones headed by Councillor Jeff Wiszniewski has organised an Open Day in the Social Centre on Urbanisation Marina San Fulgencio
Please try and make time to come along and see the wonderful work that Help Vega Baja do and the services that they provide
SPaNiSh claSSES for ExTraNjEroSBetween now and the 16th of
September you can register for Spanish classes for foreigners which will take place in the Social Centre
you can register here at the Office for the Urbanisations in Calle Madrid
There will be a meeting on the 17th of September at 6pm in the Social Centre
conceJaliacutea de las urbaniZaciones
The inn aT The greenThe inn aT The green
622 400 321677 617 434
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favouritesServed from 11am- 9-30pm
EVEry Day
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WHErE ArE WEAs you approach Albox from Arboleas at the BP lights bear right into Avda Lepanto 100m up we are opposite Ferreteria Lepanto APSA and the car parkEntrance also on the Baza Road just up from the lights on the right hand side
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hiGh-flaVour barbecue mealssticky manGo spare ribs
a fabulously fruity sticky ribs barbecue recipeinGredients
1frac12 kg pork spare ribs
1 x 1ltr carton apple juice
200g mango chutney
1 small red onion roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves
1 red chilli roughly chopped
Juice of 1 lime
methodPlace the ribs in a saucepan pour in the
apple juice and add water to cover the meat Bring to the boil and simmer for 40 mins drain off the liquid and transfer the ribs to a roasting tin
Preheat the oven to 200degC (400degF gas 6) and prepare the barbecue In a food processor whizz the mango chutney together with the onion garlic chilli and lime juice to make the basting sauce
Drizzle two thirds of the sauce over the ribs and roast in the oven for 15 mins Brush the remaining sauce onto the ribs and finish cooking on the barbecue (or under a grill) for 10-15 mins until sticky and slightly caramelised
Serve with salad coleslaw and baked potatoes
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caribbean coconut chicken
Get a taste of international cuisine with this simple hiGh-flaVour chicken recipe allow extra time for marinatinG
inGredients 1 red chilli diced 1 green chilli diced 1 x 250ml carton coconut cream 40g light brown soft sugar Juice of 1 lime 2 tbsp rum (optional) 4 chicken breasts 8 mini corn on the cobs
methodMix the diced chilli with the
coconut cream sugar lime juice and rum (if using) Slash through the skin of the chicken breasts and place in a non-metallic dish
Pour the coconut marinade all over cover and marinate for at least 1 hr overnight if possible
Preheat the barbecue Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook over a medium heat for 20-25 mins turning regularly to cook evenly the chicken is cooked when the juices run clear after the thickest part is pierced
Meanwhile rub 1 tbsp sunflower oil onto the corn on the cobs and barbecue or grill for 15 mins turning until lightly charred and tender Serve with barbecued corn plus vegetable rice and a coriander garnish
surf and turf kebabs with Garlic butterthis tasty marinated kebab recipe will satisfy both meat and fish craVinGs
allow time for marinatinGinGredients400g steak (such as ribeye) cubed
6 tbsp sundried tomato peri-peri marinade
150g raw tiger prawns peeled
4 cherry tomatoes
40g softened butter
2 garlic cloves crushed
3 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley and chives)
methodPreheat the barbecue toss the steak with 4 tbsp marinade in
one bowl and the prawns with 2 tbsp marinade in another Set aside for 30 mins
thread the steak and prawns alternately onto 4 skewers (pre-soaked if theyrsquore bamboo) and finish each one with a cherry tomato
Mash the butter with the garlic and herbs Place in a pan on the side of the grill to melt Cook the kebabs over a high heat for 3-4 mins each side until the prawns are pink and cooked through and the steak is done to your liking
to serve drizzle with the butter and accompany with new potatoes and a salad of poppy seeds and carrot and cucumber ribbons
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Raciones Tostadas Tapas Hamburgers and much much more
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they are a Christmas favourite in most households but families might find their traditional tin of Quality Street going empty a tad quicker this year tins of the chocolates have been shrunk just before the Christmas period when sales of the sweets are at their highest
Food giant nestle who produce the sweets have been criticised for failing to reduce the price of the chocolates prompting campaigners to describe the move as a hidden price rise the purple tins have been reduced in size by 18 per cent - from 1kg to 820g
a report in trade magazine the Grocer said lsquothe Christmas shrink ray has struck again and this year it is nestle pulling the trigger lsquothe tins are being sold by tesco for pound5 the same price as last yearrsquos larger tins though nestle claimed the recommended selling price was lowerrsquo
the move is part of a trend amongst confectionary manufacturers to reduce product sizes in order counter rising production costs
other Christmas favourite Cadburyrsquos Roses were
reduced from 975g to 850g by manufacturer kraft last year while the american company also cut heroes from 950g to 800g
Some of Britainrsquos most popular confectionary items have been affected by size reductions including smaller chocolate bars such as Mars and Dairy Milk Packets of Bassettrsquos liquorice allsorts have been reduced from 215g to 190g while bags of Bassettrsquos Jelly Babies Maynards wine Gums and haribo have also been reduced in weight
Consumer watchdog which accused confectionary companies of lsquotreating customers like idiotsrsquo
a spokesman for nestle said lsquothe recommended retail price of our standard tin has reduced proportionally greater than the reduction of the weight ensuring consumers are getting more for their money the price shopkeepers sell Quality Street at is at their sole discretion the tin size weight is now in line with similar products in the market who reduced weight in previous yearsrsquo
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hellipa recent recipe feature in Sol Times required lsquopreserved lemonrsquo however we have failed to find a source to supply this wonderful ingredient locally So herersquos the recipe so that you can make your ownMany Moroccan and Middle Eastern recipes
call for preserved lemons ndash basically lemons that have been pickled in salt and their own
juices itrsquos quite easy to do though takes at least three weeks before the lemons are ready to use
Get preservinghelliptheyrsquoll last for up to a year without refrigeration too
MAkES ONE LARGE JARINGREDIENTS
250g coarse sea salt12 lemons unwaxed 6 juiced 6 quartered but still joined at the bottom8 black peppercorns
3 star anise3 bay leaves
METHODPack a little salt into each lemon and squash back into shape Wedge them into a large sterilised jar layering with salt bay leaves peppercorns and star anise as
you goTo sterilise wash in hot soapy water rinse and put in the oven
at 140Cfan 120Cgas 1 for 15 minutes
Pour over the lemon juice (if therersquos not enough liquid to fill top with water) then
sealGive the jar a turn every few days to
redistribute the salt and leave for 4-6 weeks
Preserved Lemons
itrsquos Quality not QuantityQuality street accused of short changing us with fewer chocolates
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6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5
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mon - sat 10 - 3
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PALS EvENTS 201222th - 30th September
SpONSOred bike ride from lsquoCamposol to Madrid amp Backrsquo Party for the riders and
everyone else at TJrsquos Camposol B - Sunday 30th September6th OctOber
caFe cONcert 2012The 6th and largest live music show on the Costa Calida from
mid afternoon till midnight 5euro12th OctOber
aNNual beach bbQ at bOlNuevO All food and drink included still only 13euro Tickets essential
Bring your own chairs and table16th NOvember
cOach tO Garrucha market Lunch at Bedar and a visit to Iceland on the way home
25euro incl lunchSuNday 9th december
palS aNNual chriStmaS diNNer daNce at the Costa Hotel in Mazarron - Music by John Lindo Trio and
Food and Drink included 2750euro18th march
3 NiGhtS Full bOard iN hOtel heliOS beNidOrm
Coach included 125euro Great value29th april
7 NiGht cruiSe from Athens to the Greek Islands and Turkey - Coach and Flight included for this all-inclusive holiday at an incredible
starting price of 745eurotickets for all palS events from the trevi camposol b on a saturday morning or Saralaras on a Wednesday afternoon or call 626 460 465 for further information
ThE Ex-SERviCEMENrsquoS ASSOCiATiON OF MAZARRON diSTRiCT(ESAMD) are meeting on 19th September at the Vista Bar Camposol A 730PM - The function is open to all members of ESAMD and invited guestsFor more information please contact the Social Secretary on 968 437 074 or 618 591 298 Any Ex Service personnel wishing to join should contact the Membership Secretary on 629 818 611
BOOk SigNiNgS WiTh
qUENTiN COPEGo along to the venues below to grab your copy
of lsquoUnicorn Conspiracyrsquo by local author Quentin Cope Sept 14th - The Teapot Mazzaron Port - 1200
Sept 30th - TJrsquos Bar Camposol - 300
el alamillo plaza ~ pto de mazarrondetails amp reservations 968 595 864
FiNd US ONNEW ROYAL COSTA CALidA
New RoyalNew RoyalFriday 7th sept
Christineamp Fish and Chips euro6
Bar amprestaurant
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ViewpointDear Mr Little Tiny GeckoI am so very sorry about your tail When I saw you clinging to the tiles above the
water line of the pool I knew that you being a gecko are quite at home on vertical and even upside down surfaces but swimming pools are subject to sudden tsunami-like surges especially when a human several thousand times your own size enters the pool and I was afraid that you might get washed inIt was for that reason that I suggested that
you step onto the proffered log and accept a lift on the log to a place of security from drowning I had not intended that you jump on the log run across my hand and jump into the waterAs you scampered across the surface of the
pool and back to your preferred spot on the wall you assured me that you were perfectly able to walk on water I fear you are mistaken ndash have you heard of that treacherous thing called
Surface Tension It makes water seem deceptively safe and solid to small geckos until it suddenly gives way and they plummet to the
b o t t o m never more to rise
As a great admirer of the Gecko race and their chosen diet of small insects I was extremely anxious that you should not suffer this terrible fate and for that reason I had to insist that you accept my offer of a lift on the log The terrible miscalculation that lead me to
nip your tail with the log is a mistake that will forever haunt my conscience My best effort of atonement was to catch your tail as it wriggled across the pool and put it near the pile of rocks that I believe to be your homeI fear that a tail lost once is a tail lost forever
but should you know of a good reconstructive surgeon I will be happy to bear the cost of a tail replacement operation When we eventually reached accord and I
placed you gently on the plant by the pool pump I could hardly bear the expression of reproach on your little face Believe me I felt your pain not to mention the embarrassment of only being three quarters of the gecko you once wereI hope you will accept this letter as a public
apology for my clumsiness and that you and many of your friends and family will continue to live in our garden and eat our flies for many years to come Yours with deepest apologies Josby Jos biggs
josbiggshotmailcouk
i am so Very sorry
in 2010 lance corporal Johno lee accumulated pound800 in lsquoillegal parkingrsquo fines which resulted in a visit from bailiffs to enforce collection lance corporal lee had received massive injuries whilst on patrol in afghanistan and had almost lost his life having been resuscitated twice in the rescue helicopter taking him to the field hospital
he was eventually repatriated to england where he received extensive medical treatment in an effort to save his leg but after eight operations the surgeons had no choice but to amputate
after an extended stay in hospital Johno was released and he was
determined to rebuild his shattered life and not unreasonably applied to the local authority - nottinghamshire county council - for a disabled parking permit his request was turned down on three occasions on the basis that he was young and could get better Yep thatrsquos what they said he had lost a leg but he could get better
under pressure from the barrage of adverse publicity the councilrsquos service director paul Mckay ordered a review of the case and the original decision was eventually overturned no doubt there were mutterings of lsquolessons learnedrsquo and the usual meaningless rhetoric
then last year in support of the charity pilgrim bandits Johno signed up to become the first amputee to cover a 100mile crossing of the sahara in five days the department of works and pensions got wind of it and informed him that if he succeeded then he could be stripped of his disability benefits and his mobility vehicle which he relies on every day
the justification for this according
to a dwp spokeswoman was because the disability living allowance benefits are designed for those who are unable to do things such as walking washing or dressing themselves and in view of Johno leersquos intended trek there was it seemed a certain logic to this
a certain logic that is if you ignore the extent of his injuries how he came by them in his countryrsquos service the fact that this will be one hell of an achievement if he makes it and the impact and example it will set for other disabled amputees and certain logic of course if you are a pen pushing jobs-worth moron - which seems to be part of the work description for certain officials in the civil service
Johnorsquos own reaction was more low key when he said lsquothere are people out there much worse than me irsquove survived so i will take it but so often - and i experienced this - when you actually return home you find not everyone is so supportiversquo
he was spot on thererecently prime Minister david
cameron told soldiers in afghanistan that britain lsquorespects and reveresrsquo by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom
prime Minister is not directly to blame for the karl boon fiasco i hope that he directly intervenes and makes damn sure that matters are put right in short order also heads of departments should be summoned and receive a tongue lashing from the pM but i doubt that will happen
these are not isolated cases and when such incidences occur here is what should happen -
a personal and abject apology should be delivered in person by the official responsible for such cold hearted idiocy ndash even if this means embarrassing ministers this should be done with the full power of the media present so that the person or persons responsible are named and shamed they should also receive official warnings from their employers - the british government
Just whorsquos side are they on
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channelled as it is through the valleys of the sierra alhamilla the light northerly breeze never caresses alqueria it leaves the village breathless in the searing cauldron of the alquerian valley this climatic anomaly is known locally as la sarteacuten the fryingpan several of the village boys demonstrated the suitability of the name by frying an egg on the bonnet of rodriquezrsquos white mercedes this was much to the annoyance of the mill owner and the delight of the village scamps the scallywags hastily dispersed as the ranting puffing rodriquez appeared
with temperatures in the mid-forties there was no relief from the oppressive heat Houses remained shuttered while air conditioning units whirred and rattled alqueria was too exhausted to squabble overheated dogs slept restlessly in whatever shade they could find panting tongues lolling the village was quiet calm holding its breath until evening the stillness of the day emphasised the smallest sound sending a slammed door or a dogrsquos bark resonating through the streets the brightness of the day hurt the eyes while cooking odours hung in the still air
inside the dwellings of alqueria a struggle to stay cool was being waged inside or out it was too hot to move too hot to talk even too hot to think this is just as well as the thinking process eludes most of alqueriarsquos inhabitants at the best of times the young men thought the answer lay in consuming vast quantities of cold lager the young ladies used the opportunity to wear their skimpiest outfits which caused the young men to drink even more lager the older and wiser stayed near the stone flagged ground floors inanimate and semi-conscious the affluent newcomers however splashed in their pools luxuriating in the cool chlorinated water
one group of youngsters enjoyed the air conditioning of an emergency ambulance after swimming in the riacuteo verde not only did they contract the usual foot fungus but also a strange puce tint to the skin which emitted a faint glow antonio poyato in
order to keep his precious remitroot crop irrigated diverted the Hill peoplersquos water supply all the taps ran dry and beer was drunk as an alternative
as the sun sets so alqueria begins to cool pigeons return to the rooftops and the canine population becomes animated in their evening search for food voices are heard in the streets as the village comes to life once more invigorated by their enforced inactivity the people of alqueria return to their belligerent selves with renewed determination
those who sacrifice themselves to keep us safe promising to shield wounded soldiers from welfare cuts and that they would not suffer financially as a result of welfare reforms Fine words but then fast forward to august 2012
sapper karl boon who lost a leg in a taliban rocket-propelled grenade attack in 2010 has been stripped of his pound54-a-week living allowance because lsquohe can now walk about 400 yards unaidedrsquo and according to the dwp is no longer disabled enough although karl himself has said that there are times when he is unable to even reach his own front door unfortunately he now has to wait ten months before he can apply again and it begs the question how many limbs must you lose in order to receive a disablement benefit
the welfare reforms were designed to discourage malingerers and to wheedle out cheats and fraudsters anyone with half a brain can see the difference between work shy con artists and ex-service men and women with devastating war injuries but apparently not at the dozy dwp
cameronrsquos sentiments and noble sounding assurances all seem a little hollow right now and although the
36 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
PaUSE for ThoUghTWhat a fantastic Summer of sport wersquove had with
such a spectacularly successful Olympics and now the Paralympics which promise if anything to be even more amazing I wonder how many younger and fitter than I have as a result felt inspired to start some form of training And I wonder too how many like me find themselves regretting not having worked harder at some sport when they had the opportunity For in my youth I was a fairly able half-miler but was never prepared to hurt myself nor spend more time or effort than was absolutely necessary in training - there always seemed better more frivolous things to do with my time So I and doubtless many others like me spent much of the Olympics reflecting on what might have been For unless the IOC were to include events for the lsquodecrepitsrsquo the lsquohas-beensrsquo and the lsquowell past itsrsquo no amount of training or determination could ever see me in contention for future medals
But actually it would seem that there really is a medal still available for the likes of me For in his letter to the Christians in Corinth St Paul likens the Christian life to that of an athlete preparing to compete in the games He points out that if unlike me in my youthful pretence at athletic prowess an athlete is serious in his ambition to win then he must work at his training and adhere rigorously to his diet to be in peak condition And he further explains that the prize for successful completion of the Christian marathon of life is no mere laurel crown but one that endures through eternity So here we are then all is not lost for us oldies though we do have a pretty serious regime of diet and training of prayer and lifestyle to attend to which if wersquore really serious could perhaps start in meeting the rest of the team at one of the available Churches in the area
Details of a number of English language churches are given in Sol Noticeboard for any who wish to Worship but further information about the anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
Duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the anglican chaplaincy of costa almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the
absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
FIRE THEN FLOOD - IS PESTILENcE NExTFreak weather events are becoming the norm Last Thursday
Turre and Mojacar were hammered by the tail end of a hurricane causing flooding and destruction We woke to find 23rsquos of the 3 acre property we rent under water Windows had blown in causing damage and loss and the pool had turned into a mud wrestling venue The pump house was drained of 15m of water before a new pump could be fitted to start the clean-up operation
Earlier this year the media showed storms and flooding cancelling out the British summer hurricanes are now battering the Caribbean and US The storms get stronger and more frequent affecting Europe as this is where the hurricanes come to fight their last as Michael Fish knows only too well In the east typhoons wreak havoc in Taiwan and China
Last week Spain announced that summer night time temperatures were the highest since records began Last winter was the driest ever winter in Spain with rainfall 90 lower two winters previously Spain had the wettest in 50 years The unusual is fast becoming usual
The American Meteorological Society previously denied Global Warming yet last week whilst Republicans were laughing at the subject at their annual conference the Society released a report saying that that Global Warming is happening and is man-made The maths is easy as 10 of the warmest years on record have occurred since 1997 Also global sea levels have risen 7 inches in the last 100 years
In the Arctic summer pack ice is at its lowest since records began 40 less sea is covered each summer than just 30 years ago a dangerous circle as snow and ice have an
lsquoalbedorsquo effect reflecting sunlight back into space Now sea water absorbs heat so melting more ice Factory emissions are blown over the Arctic releasing tiny specs of black soot these stick in the snow and absorb heat so melting the ice faster
Governments across the world meet at fancy conferences in glamorous destinations such as Kyoto Rio de Janeiro and Copenhagen achieving little or nothing whilst Joe and Joanne Public suffer flooding droughts and severe weather events Global Warming affects us all now and it will get worse and we must all do our bit to reduce re-use and recycle We canrsquot wait to be told what to do ndash we can change our own lifestyles as these different living and spending habits make businesses adapt to try and supply the products we are choosing
Buying bio diesel for instance is not only better for the environment but cheaper too Buying a bag for life at the supermarket and using it regularly will saves lots of plastic At the market we can weigh our fruit and vegetables and put it in one bag rather than many Buying organic lessens the need for artificial fertilizers and pesticides
Shops love to offer a plastic bag for the smallest item ndash just say no Buying local saves food miles growing food even better using the town springfuente for drinking water saves resources too Whilst waiting in the car to collect someone turn the engine off Open the car window instead of using the air con Sort out domestic refuse and recycle it
In the developed world waste and apathy are common and yet our common sense ingenuity and a love for our fellow inhabitants can help save this world for future generations
Initially when you bought your shiny new laptop desktop hellip Were you constantly being annoyed by the nag screen which told you to make system backup disks My guess would be ldquoYesrdquo Did you follow the instructions and create several CDrsquos or DVDrsquos with labels on them for ldquoJust In Caserdquo If you have said ldquoYesrdquo to the previous question Well Done Thank your for taking an interest in my column but now turn the page and read something else instead If the answer was anything else I would consider making my backup image NOW
The absolute fact is there will be at some time in our lives a catastrophic systems failure whereby the system will refuse to even start and hang there impotently How can this happen as Windows is a relatively robust Operating System (OS) The usual suspects are Viruses Malware ldquowear and tearrdquo power surges or outages
So now imagine the worst possible case scenario ndash a total systems failure Once the initial terror of losing everything has passed you remember following my advice and making a complete backup of your valuable document with weekly updates You start to feel better BUT your computer is still euro1000 of inert steel and exotic compounds
What are you going to do That is easy Spend the next week or four buying and installing a copy of your OS (euro110 to euro200) finding all the drivers for your specific machine and install them and
finally obtaining all the programs that were on it (euro0 ndash too much) Before I knew better it would take three (3) days with the OS drivers and programs to hand to completely rebuild my computer
If you had made the system image when suggested it should take you between 20 minutes and 1 hour to complete the same task at euro0 (+ cost of CDrsquos DVDrsquos) and all you have to do is change the CDrsquos DVDrsquos when asked AND it would be clean and ready to go
What will you need 1 memory stick (1Gb or larger) or CD for creating a startup disk a small stack of DVDrsquos or an External Hard Drive
You might still be lucky and have buried in the menu an option to create these system images If you have XP (I still do) but no floppy disk drive (I donrsquot) DONrsquoT use the backup options A floppy disk is needed for booting the system Try ldquoEaseUS Todo Backup Free 50 ldquo instead
A COUPLE OF TIPS
Firstly ensure your BIOS is changed to allow booting from either the cd or memory stick
Secondly the local Computer club is having an open day on Friday 5th October at ldquoBar Rumoresrdquo from 10am
Finally I am available to assist with all matters on computers and can be contacted on 689 892 745 or canducomputinghotmailcouk
For further information or advice on computing contact Trevor on canducomputinghotmailcouk
the aftermath of the storm
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This week we were at Vistabella we played our normal format of individual stableford Also some pairs managed to play their round of the knockout which is being managed by Johnny Pedersen A shield is up for grabs to the winner of this tournament Conditions were good on the course as usual
Results were as follows-
Gold category
1st - Derek Briggs 34pts
2nd - Colin Pepperday 31pts
Best front nine - John Saunders 17pts
Best back nine - Graham Phillip 18pts
Nearest the pin - Steve Ashurst
Longest drive - Dave
Harwood
Silver category
1st - Dave Bishop 36pts
2nd - Barry wood 30pts
Best front nine - Phil Bowditch 13pts(cb)
Best back nine - Graham Butterworth 15pts
Nearest the pin - None
Longest drive - Dave whittington
No winners of the 2 ball money this week
Our next society game will be at Altorreal on 13th September first tee time at 1015am Please be at the course one hour before start time
New members and or guests always welcome please contact Tony on 966 785 781 or Steve on 966 637 449
La Peraleja - 290812It may be a bit hot for golf
but hey itrsquos Wednesday and what else would we be doing So off we went down to La Paraleja for the first time this year and the conditions were quite good with tees and greens being excellent The staff are extremely helpful and always friendly
Despite the heat 35 members and guests went down to Murcia to play in a Stableford all well armed with drinks of various concoctions to ward off heat exhaustion so playing under these extreme conditions the scores were very good There were three ladies playing which is unusual and one of them had a broken toe but this did not stop her from scoring 36 points well done Margaret
One tale related in the bar later was that if your tee goes behind you then it must be a good shot but there is always an exception to the rule as was demonstrated on one tee one shot did go a long way down the middle with the tee falling behind but the next tee shot went up in the air and landed only 50 metres ahead and still the tee landed behind work that out The scores on the day were
Golf Division 1st Padraig OrsquoBrien 38pts 2nd Peter Morris 36pts and 3rd Brian
Coultate 31pts
Silver Division 1st John B Henderson 32pts 2nd John Feathestone 29pts and 3rd Stan Earl 27pts
Bronze Division 1st Andy Hadgraft 39pts 2nd Margaret OrsquoBrien 36pts and 3rd Chris Nield 31pts
NTPs Hole 2 Brian Coultate hole 8 in 2 shots Peter Morris hole 13 in 3 shots Carl Peden hole 16 Chris Nield
2s club was shared between Carl Peden Stan Earl David wightman Peter Savidge and Padraig OrsquoBrien
Best Guest John Clark 40pts
The popular Free Game Draw was won by Darren Barker and the Free Draw kindly donated by The Tavern was not won so will be rolled over to the next meeting
Our next outings are to El Plantio on the 12 September and Roda on the 26th September For further information go to our website httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
Gail Coultate
Society Correspondent
Lo Crispin Golf Society
httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
The Members Golf Society Match Report for villaMartin 29th August 2012
Yet another scorching hot day greeted the 24 Members and 3 guests to the excellent track of villaMartin It is hard to understand why this course has an unsavoury reputation and it can only be assumed that those that give it the bad rap arenrsquot golfers or are living 10 years in the past The fairways are excellent and the greens were even better than excellent
The excellence of the course was obviously supported by some of the scores that came in today with 3 breaking Par one achieving Par and others just one or two points over their handicaps The MatchHandicap Secretary better known as the ldquoLaughing Assassinrdquo has had a field day with cutting of handicaps
The prizes today were once again donated by The Chuckle Brothers (John Eyre and Colin Marsden) and the Nearest to the Pins prizes were donated by Peter (I wanna be in the Gold category) Wells A very very big thank you to you all your support to the Society is tremendous
The spoils in the Silver Division today went to Mick Kennedy in 3rd place with 34 points and how nice it
was to see the lsquoold stagerrsquo himself Peter mason take 2nd spot with 36 points and the winner of the Silver was Ian ldquoSharkierdquo Parkinson with an excellent 38 points
The Gold Division 3rd place went to the Society Captain Alan Rickers with 35 points Theo Boelhouwer came in 2nd place with what normally would be the winning score of 38 points but was upstaged by his Match play partner Steve Higgins who had the best score of the day with 41 points
The Best visitor award went to J Lozano
Our next match is on 5th September 2012 at La Finca and if anyone fancies a game with us just book in on our website at wwwtmgsorg or call the Match Secretary on 966 719 604
We also will be starting our Monday games on 10th September 2012 at villaMartin Again check the website for further information and please feel free to join us
Gold Category winners L ndash R ldquoFlying Dutchmanrdquo Theo Boelhouwer Steve ldquoElvisrdquo Higgins and Captain Alan Rickers
After last weeks initial start to back to training ready for the new season it is back to the Miguel University to start training at the home ground Last week brought a bit of a shock to the system to a few of the players after the 2 month summer break not like 2 weeks in the UK if you are lucky
The training from now on is on Tuesday and Thursday at 2000 with the juniors coming back when they have started back at school Everyone is looking forward to getting back to some real rugby training and not
just the fitness side like last and getting stuck in to the rucking and mauling It will also be very interesting to see how the Spanish refs interpret the new laws as well after seeing the pros even falling foul of them at the weekend with the 5 second rule at the ruck etc
This coming weekend we will be televising all live rugby matches for the new season at the rugby bar in Rojales The Steakhouse used to be Tylers Bar Pro 12 on Friday at 2000 Cardiff Blues v Edinburgh followed by the 4 Nations at 1200
on Saturday with Australia v South Africa and Aviva Premiership on Sunday at 1530 Saints v Exeter Chiefs so come along to the only designated rugby bar in the area and join the Costa Blanca Rugby Supporters Club as well
I am back at the Moncayo Market on Saturdayrsquos with all of the rugby branded gear and clubinternational shirts etc so see you down there as well and get your playing gear before the season starts from 0900 to 1330
So if you are interested
dig out those rugby boots and come along and see for yourself what it is like New players are always welcome no matter what age or skill level you are
If you would like more information about what is going on in the club you can contact the club by phoning myself Garry on 692 767 242 and for the juniors contact Oscar on 600 871 606 (Spanish)
So come along and join in the fun at a club with a great friendly atmosphere
the members Golf society
fairwayZ Golf society
lo crispin Golf society
itV orihuela rfc traininG back to normal
38 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
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Murphyrsquos on Park Golf Society at Campoamor August 2012
For the first months meeting 16 players headed for the established course at Campoamor
Unfortunately we were charged euro25 per person more than the agreed price which we were told was due to tax reason even though the new taxes donrsquot take effect until 010912 and then we discovered that the greens were in poor condition and as a result of these events it will be some time before we return to this courseThe winners on the day were as follows Category 11st Noel Dempsey - 34 points2nd George McIntyre - 27
pointsCategory 21st Barney Hickey - 26 points2nd Billy Davidson ndash 26 pointsBest Guest - John Fogerty ndash 32 points
Nearest the Pins ndash Pearse McMurray and Mike Dolan
After the game we returned to Murphyrsquos on the Park for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Janet and Hilary
The next society meeting venue is Captains Day an Alenda on 270912 and new members and guests are welcome
Call Tony Conwell on 644312696 or better still call in the bar which is in Calle San Policarpo near Park of Nations in Torrevieja
Report by Tony Conwell
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at Las Colinas 30th August 2012
For this monthrsquos meeting a group of 33 players visited the established course at Las Colinas taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good condition but due to hollow tining we had to play the back nine holes twice BUT to make things interesting we played the second circuit from the BLACK COMPETITION TEES which made scoring difficult on the day
There were some good scores on the day with the winners as follows1st ndash Gavin Parke - 36 points2nd ndash Dave Mason - 35 points3rd ndash Mike Probert - 32 points4th ndash Ian Allison ndash 32 points5th ndash Julie Blinston ndash 31
points
Best Front 9 ndash D Bensley - 20 points
Best Back 9 ndash J Coffman - 16 points
Nearest Pins ndash M Probert (3)Gavin Parke (2) and Dave Mason
After the game we returned to the Lo Marabu which is located at Dona Pepa Quesada for a welcome meal prepared by the bar and the prize presentation
Our next official society meeting is at La Peraleja on 27th September 2012 and we also have an interim game at Bonalba on 13th September 2012
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at La Finca August 2012
For the first months meeting a small group of golfers headed for the established course at La Finca taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good conditionThe winners on the day were as follows1st Stevie Dunn ndash 39 points2nd S Floody ndash 28 points3rd George watts ndash 26 pointsNearest the Pin - GuestLongest Drive ndash George watts
Stevie watts has had his
handicap adjusted from 24 to 21 based on the above excellent performance
After the game we returned to the Hideaway bar which is based at Via Park II Playa Flamenca for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Terri and Mark
The next society meeting venue is to be held at Villamartin on 9th September 2012 and new members and guests are welcome
Alternatively call Terri Hudson on 603181436 or better still call in the bar
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
hideaway Golf society
lo marabu Golf society
murphyrsquos on park Golf society
TUESDAY 28TH AUGUSTTHE RAY BATTISTR
MEMORIAL TROPHYToday was the Second
anniversary of the Ray Battiste Memorial Trophy which was held at his favourite course ALENDA which was in immaculate condition with lovely holding greens It has to be the best course in the area at the present time we had a very good turn out and some very good scores to honour Raywinning the Trophy and First place in Category Two with a score of 37 points on count back from Geoff Wild ( hard luck Geoff ) was Malcolm woods Congratulations In third place was Mick Hithersay on Count back with 35 points
In Category One First place was taken by Rodney Smith with a score of 36 points Second was Les Yates with
35 points and Ivie Davies was 3rd with 34 points Dave Jones took the Nearest the Pin on Holes 3 amp 5 with Ron Chambers on Hole 16 John Trailor won the Longest Drive with D Jones the best Guest with 36 pointsTuesday 11th September we will be back at our home course Vistabella Tee off 0900am Be at the course for 0830am
After the game we returned to the St Jamesrsquos Gate pub for the presentation and refreshments kindly supplied by Sonia with our thanks Anyone who would like to join our small Society or would just like a game whilst on holiday give Ron a ring on 678-849-142
Photo- Malcolm woods being presented with the Trophy by Rocket Ron
st Jamesrsquos Gate Gs RODS AND REELS This week was the last
week before the new season commences and the club held an open match on a local water Although still very muddy on the water line overall the venue fished well As can be seen from the results varying methods were used and all worked pretty well
Top rods on the day1st Terry (Swing Eacutem)
Screen fishing the whip using maggot for bleak then changing to the feeder using corn with 1650 kilo s
2nd Lenny (Excultural Attachee) Bolton fishing the feeder using pellet with 1324 kilo s
3rd Bill (The Master) Reade fishing the waggler using pellet with 1134 kilo s
NOTEClub subs have to be paid
prior to the AGM on the 30092012 Failure to do so will mean the joining fee will have to be paid again
PLEASE NOTE The club has some
vacancies at present if you are interested in joining please contact Derek Swann on 966 729 293 or 603 535 771
ABBEY ANGLING RESULTSSupplied by Terry ScreenThe 2nd round of the winter
League was fished this week on the 28th August
with the water now going down it is leaving over a metre and half of soft gungy mud making access to the waters edge messy and quite difficult
with no wind on the water the fish were reluctant to feed everyone was praying
for the wind to get up and right on queue at 115pm the wind started to blow with a vengeance which prompted the fish to start to feed but the weights were not great
1st Dave (Yours Truly) Hoare with 7360kg fishing the pole using corn and the whip for bleak using maggot
2nd Alan (The Chairman) Reid with 6280kg fishing the feeder using corn
3rd Alan (The Emperor) Roscoe with 6100kg also fishing the feeder using corn
All details are available on our website wwwabbeyanglingcom or from the Match Secretary Terry Screen on 965 328 368 also anyone needing pole or rod repairs can contact me on the above number
ANGLERS TOGETHERThe objective of Anglers
Together has been reached ( which was to introduce anglers to each other ) Now that newcomers to Spain are few and far between we have decided that monthly meetings are serving no useful purpose and the friendships that have been made over the past 4 years are now firmly established
we will continue to provide information through our email address if contacted but there will be no membership renewals in May
Thanks to all past members for their support
Email anglerstogetherhotmailcom
TIGHT LINESDAvE HOARE
maGGots end
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week
Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3
- Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9
- Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen
Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart
Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith H
cap 9 score 50 Next week Tuesday
4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
el plantio 2 Golf society
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Last Sunday Torry played their first home game of the season at the vicente Garcia against near neighbours Crevillente who included in their side ex-Torry players Dani Meseguer Tremino Micro and most notably Carrasco Torry entered the game buoyed by their 3-1 victory at CD Acero in their first game of the season while Crevillente had shared the spoils in a thrilling 3-3 draw at home against Novelda
Torry were without ex-Crevillente marksman Gasch who was out through injury Torry have been trying to sign another forward to supplement their attacking options and thought they had got their man in the shape of much travelled burly striker Bauti but he had a change of mind I hope they are still looking because I think there are still plenty of strikers around looking for a club
The Torry line up was Manolo Vicente Boix Pedro Loacutepez Jorge Rafa Dani (Abel min 78) Burguillos Luis Carlos (Josemi min 68) Inarejos Ernesto and Joseacute Manuel (Manu Amores min 45)
On a warm sunny early evening the game kicked off in front of a decent crowd of around the 600 mark including quite a few holidaymakers keen for a bit of live football action Torry started like a train and in the first 20 minutes carved open Crevillente time and time again but only had a single goal on the electronic scoreboard to show for their efforts This was scored in the 16th minute by Jorge from a downward header
from a free-kick by Ernesto Leading up to this Rafa had hit the post from a curling effort inside the box from a corner and their keeper had been called into action to make a number of good saves
After 20 minutes Burguillos played Inarejos in and he lifted the ball past his man in the area who handled the ball and a penalty was awarded Up stepped Ernesto to curl his spot-kick towards the right hand corner of the net Their keeper went the right way and pulled off a brilliant save palming the ball wide for a corner After this Torry started to lose their momentum after their whirlwind start and Crevillente started to get back into the game After 41 minutes the Crevillente right-back got his marching orders for a second bookable offence after again body checking Inarejos
Just before the break Ernesto clipped the crossbar from a free-kick just outside the box Torry made one change at half-time taking off Jose Manuel who had sustained a head injury in the first-half and brought on Manu Amores After 51 minutes the numerical advantage that Torry had enjoyed was no more when Rafa was dismissed for a second bookable offence The game was now pretty even and both sides created half-chances which they didnrsquot take until after 61 minutes Ernesto beat their keeper from long range with a dipping shot to make it 2-0 to Torry After 70 minutes Crevillente pulled one back when Carrasco prodded home a loose ball from a corner from close range
to set up a nervous last 20 minutes for the Torry fans
The momentum was now with Crevillente and a guilt edged chance fell to the opposition 2 minutes later when one of their forwards headed wide from only 2 yards out After 83 minutes a Crevillente defender received a straight red for hacking down Burguillos And it was now 10 against 9 Towards the end Torry were awarded another penalty after a Manu Amores pass inside the box was deliberately hand-balled Inarejos stepped up to take it this time but his shot towards the bottom left hand corner lacked any real power and their keeper pulled off another great save
The final whistle went with Torry victorious winning another 3 points which has taken them to the top of the table and would you believe 2 points clear after only 2 games For Torry bookings were received by Inarejos Jorge vicente and Pedro
The matchball was sponsored by the Torry Army and a re-introduced matchday programme produced by the football club was on sale which provided a good pre-match read
Torry are away to Novelda next Sunday If you want to go and watch the game the Torry Army have booked a coach Pop into the Torry Army office in San Luis or ring Pat on 966 786 352 or 688 698 894 to book a seat
Darrylldinho following his adopted team in Spain get off to the perfect start
Tuesday 25th saw us back at Font del Llop due to a high noon change from El Plantio due to hollow tinning 20 hours earlier Our thanks to Font del Llop for getting us out to play at the last moment
very warm day and not sure if we would have managed without buggies but did find the course in very good condition except for some hollow tinning taking place on some of the greens on the back 9
Results on the day for our normal Stableford Competition saw in Category 1
1st Spence Andrews with 35 points not sure how he
did it because he only flew in the night previous and had not had time to adjust from the rain of the UK to the heat we are experiencing here at the moment 2nd Paul Hurrell 33 points 3rd Roy Middleton 31
Category 2 1st Peter Kerr 34 points 2ndBrian Coombes 33 and 3rdBradley Kerr 30
Nearest the Pins Hole 8 Paul Hurrell Hole 17 Alan Darby No body managed the 12th and the longest drive on hole 18 went to vic Souter However it should be mentioned that Paul Hurrell with his new driver was within probably 15 mtrs of the waterrsquos edge but not on the fairway sorry Paul must
try harderAfter the game we returned
to El Raso Restaurant for the results and a little Tapas many thanks to MarioKaty and Staff for looking after us
Our next games are La Torre on Tuesday 14thSeptember for a 10am 1sttee time and then we have our big day at El Plantio on the 3rdOctober for a shot gun start for the par 3 course at 9am followed by an 18 hole Stableford Competition starting at 11am
For more information on our Club call David Winder on 626 774 157 or email him at
davidwindertorregolfgmailcom Our picture for the winners and some guests taken after our game at El Raso Restaurant
we would also wish to remind all that the football season with CD MONTESINOS kicks off on Sunday 16thSeptember at 1800 hours with a home game at the CDMontesinos Olympic Stadium
Cup Tournament semi-finals by Sue Ward
what a fantastic week it was for petanca on the Orihuela Costa
The weather may be hot and humid but the petanca players had to keep their cool and play their socks off (what are socks) to win a place in the finals of the Summer League Cup Tournament
If anyone wanted to know why the summer league was dubbed lsquothe friendly gamesrsquo then they only had to be at the 2 semi-finals that took place this week They were played with good humour amusing banter and willing spirits
First to play on Monday were Laguna Vista Diablos vs Peacocks1 All was level after the 4 triples leaving all to play for in the deciding doubles Nervous tension began to creep in to both sides both teams dropping points however Laguna Vista Diablos managed to scrape through with a 4 - 3 win In true petanca spirit both teams descended upon the bar afterwards A very good end to a very good evening A woollen doll was presented by Peacocks to Laguna Vista Diablos to be played for every time these 2 teams meet
wednesday saw the other nail biting thrilling semi at Via park 2 between Los Bandidos and Amapolas
These 2 teams last met only 2 weeks ago in the league and Amapolas had a comfortable 6 - 1 win would tonight be any different Oh Yes
After the closely fought triples Amapolas were 3 - 1 up then came the 3 doubles and Los bandidos won the 1st 13 - 4 and then the 2nd 13 - 3 the gap had closed so the result rested on the last doubles match
It was 2100 hrs the street lights were on darkness had fallen the coche was barely visible but still the 2 pairs played on surrounded by hordes of excited spectators and a score of 12 - 12 Both sides took the lead and then lost it Unfortunately there had to be a winner and the cookie didnrsquot crumble Los bandidosrsquos way their last ball just - only just - failing to reach its target Amapolas won 4 games to 3 well done to them
The overwhelming consenus was that the 5 games were well worthy of a grand final let alone a semi
The final will be played on Wednesday 26th September 2012 at Restaurant El Altos de Dolores where it is hoped that all summer league players will attend Good luck to both teams
Sue ward
fc torreVieJa ndash torry Go top of the leaGue
torreGolfeu at font del llop
casa manuel summer petanca leaGue
el plantio 2 Golf society
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3 - Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9 - Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith Hcap 9 score 50
Next week Tuesday 4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
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raJoy defends Vat
increase The President of the Government Mariano Rajoy met
at Moncloa Palace with the President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy to analyse the situation of the European Union and the Eurozone as well as the measures that the Spanish Government has implemented to reduce the public deficit and meet the commitments made by the country to its European partners
During the joint press conference offered by the two leaders after their meeting on Tuesday Mariano Rajoy stressed that the Government will continue making reforms to reduce the deficit and will continue restructuring the financial system ldquoThe challenge is to generate economic activity to grow to create jobs and from then on things will get better That is the main priority of the Government during this term of office It is difficult but it can be donerdquo he said
As regards the financial reform he announced that the capital needs of Spanish banks will be less than the maximum amount of 100 billion euros of aid that its European partners are prepared to loan to Spain He also explained that the increase in public debt is only temporary
Mariano Rajoy reiterated to Herman Van Rompuy the need to involve Member States and European institutions to ensure the stability of the markets and of the Euro as well as to set a clear course for the European Union to follow in order to meet future challenges In his opinion ldquothis course inevitably involves greater integration of European economies and achieving an economic and monetary unionrdquo
In this respect the President of the Government recalled that Spain has already presented a proposal on a banking union and fiscal union ldquoIt is very important for us to have a banking union by December a sole supervisory body and a deposit guarantee fund It is very important for us to be able to proceed to the direct recapitalisation of the banks by European institutions It is also very important that we resolve the problems of the Eurozone as quickly as possible particularly those that affect doubts surrounding
the Eurordquo he said
Rajoy brought up the statements made by the President of the European Central Bank (ECB) Mario Draghi and those made by other international bodies that consider it unacceptable for there to be differentials between the risk premiums in Europe that do not correspond to the basics of the economy
ldquoThe risk premium remains very high but I believe that very significant steps have been taken to enhancing the irreversibility of the Euro and I believe that at this time European leaders in all countries are telling all those who want to listen that the Euro is a serious currency an irreversible currency and that there is no going back on the European integration processrdquo he said
On another note according to La Moncloa Rajoy denied that Spain is negotiating the conditions for a bailout with Europe ldquothe Government has not made any request to this effectrdquo
The President of the Government and the President of the European Council also tackled the situation of Greece Mariano Rajoy considers that if Greece or any other country pulls out of the Eurozone this would be a collective disaster ldquoit would not only be a Greek problem but rather a collective disaster for Europe as a whole one which we should in no way allow to happenrdquo
Mariano Rajoy stressed that central government will not ignore the problems of the autonomous regions and will help Catalonia which has requested access to the Autonomous Region Liquidity Fund
ldquoWe will help Catalonia in the same way as we help the rest of the autonomous regions What is important starting with central government and continuing with the autonomous regions and local councils is to meet our commitments to public deficit and public debtrdquo he pointed out
ARTICLE COURTESy OF WWWkyEROCOM
Q I have received a letter from the tax office demanding I pay non resident income tax and that I must pay up for the last four years I have never made any income from my property What is this all about
A Our government needs to collect to correct its deficit If you are a NON RESIDENT of Spain and own a property you MUST FILE a non-resident income tax return even if you do not rent out your property Do not confuse with rates (IBI) which is generally paid by direct debit
Towards the end of 2011 the Spanish tax authorities decided to clamp down on non-resident property owners who have not been paying this non-resident income tax They have created a special task force dedicated to pursue non -residents not paying this tax
Every year normally using s fiscal representative you should be filing a non-resident hypothetical income tax return (shortly wealth tax also) If you are not paying this tax it is necessary that you take control of the situation by contacting the tax authorities your solicitor or your tax advisor
If you have doubts regarding if you are already paying this tax it is probably because you are not as it requires the presentation of a tax form etc
The good news is that1 The tax is not generally a very high amount 2 If you have not been paying by law they cannot demand payment for more than four years
back taxes Our advice Start paying the tax because if you do not they will be contacting you with the
risk of you not actually being hear to receive their letter etc
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ldquono GoinG back on the euro or european inteGrationrdquo says raJoy
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy says the countryrsquos new wave of austerity measures are necessary to maintain the state welfare system Rajoy made the remarks to an audience gathered for a party speech in the north-west a u t o n o m o u s community of Galicia He said the governmentrsquos value-added tax hike was a painful but necessary measure
Mariano Rajoy Spanish Prime Minister said ldquoToday a painful measure was enforced The VAT hike I am aware this is a sacrifice that arrives at a very difficult moment for many Spaniards But I will tell you one thing We adopted this measure because it was essential It was the only one we could take to maintain public services whilst state revenues fallrdquo
The decision to increase the countryrsquos VAT rate is part of a raft of austerity measures designed to remove 65 billion Euros from the public deficit by 2014 The hike leaves small businesses worrying about their future and cash-strapped consumers counting their pennies Everyday living costs like heating phone bills and clothes are all made more expensive Some larger companies say they will not pass the higher cost on to their customers That has smaller businesses concerned that they will not be able to compete as they are unable to squeeze margins in the same way as the big firms SOURCE CCTVCOM
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Office in Bolnuevo (near Farmacia) next to Cafe Colonia
Have you ever stood on a railway bridge and seen the how the rails disappearing into the distance seem to meet on the horizon
This is called lsquogeometric perspectiversquo and it was Euclid that came up with the geometric interpretation that parallel lines meet at infinity - or the horizon
Letrsquos imagine we are on a straight street of parallel terrace houses the lines through their roofs windows fences pavement etc will all meet on a point on the horizon
So we first draw a horizon line across the paper - this will be eye-level and therefore if we are standing will be about 5rsquo 3rdquo above the ground perhaps and everything that is above eye-level will be above this line
In the attached sketch I have drawn a narrow imaginary street and even people in it to show that assuming they are roughly the same height as me our eyes are all at the same lsquoeyersquo level - the horizon
The point where all the lines meet is called the lsquovanishing pointrsquo and when we come to drawing outdoors we will find there are many vanishing points - all generally meeting on the horizon of course - because roads donrsquot tend to go in straight lines and we may be seeing 2 roads anyway
Here is a photo taken in Venicersquos Saint Markrsquos square that shows it well despite the building not being perfectly straight and the slight lsquobarrelrsquo effect of the camera lens
And then there is lsquoaerial perspectiversquo - a phrase first coined by Leonardo da Vinci who examined how objects became bluer and hazier with distance saying ldquoThus if one is to be five times as distant make it five times bluerrdquo
This photo in the mountains above Alicante clearly demonstrates this which is due to the water vapour in the air and the way it refracts light
Foreshortening is a continuation of perspective and is a term used when something coming towards us looks shorter than it actually is
As I said last week the thigh bone is the longest bone in the human body
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This leads us on to drawing the human form but first we will go on location to draw amp observe the effects of perspective first hand and the next studio lesson will be on portraiture
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business focuscreatinG a business bank is the bold moVe needed for Growth
AS THE DENIZENS OF WHITEHALL AND
WESTMINSTER CONTINUE TO PUZZLE OVER BRITAINrsquoS
ROCky GROWTH TRAJECTORy THEy WOULD DO WELL TO
LISTEN TO THE RISING CHORUS COMING FROM BUSINESSES
ACROSS THE LANDThat message is clear
businesses are optimistic growing exports and creating jobs but need bolder action from the heart of government to sustain that growth over time Put simply companies want nothing less than a new-model economy for Britain with a business-friendly environment and strong financing options for growth and expansion
So if our political class truly wants to be bold on growth it should announce this autumn that it is creating a British Business Bank Together with a major programme of infrastructure investment a business bank would be the cornerstone of an economy that is more sustainable more dynamic and more competitive than the Britain of today
The case for a business bank grows clearer with each passing day Although many companies say their order books are full and they need financing in order to
fulfil customersrsquo requests the overall stock of lending to small- and medium-sized firms continues to shrink Companies that are less than five-years-old often at the point of a major growth spurt are more likely to have loan applications declined Independent inquiries show there is real lsquodiscouraged demandrsquo among businesses who are keen to expand but too scared to even approach the bank for help Relationships and trust between lenders and businesses damaged at the start of the financial crisis will take years if not decades to repair
The situation bears all the classic hallmarks of a market failure If therersquos one thing that politicians and economists of both the Left and the Right agree on itrsquos that governments can and should intervene where market failures exist And thatrsquos precisely where we stand in Britain when it comes to business finance an abject long-standing and worsening market failure
This is not entirely the fault of high-street banks - they are being squeezed by ever-tighter regulatory structures and higher capital requirements so theyrsquore
taking fewer risks and sticking to the clients they know If I were sat on the board of a major Uk bank Irsquod probably act in precisely the same way as Irsquod be protecting the interests of shareholders and the bank itself
The trouble is in a world where politicians and banks look after themselves therersquos no one championing the interests of the new dynamic and fast-growing companies that will create the jobs technologies and wealth of the future Thatrsquos where a business bank comes in
A British Business Bank would act as a first port of call for businesses seeking finance Working closely with high-street banks alternative lenders sources of equity finance and others it would ensure that most businesses actually get the working capital they need It would only lend directly to young andor high-growth companies unable to obtain finance through the commercial banking system
Some might argue that the government already has a number of plans including the Funding for Lending scheme to boost business access to finance yet this scheme like those that preceded it has a fatal flaw its dependence on
the infrastructure of existing banks An increasingly risk-averse and balance sheet focussed commercial banking culture is unlikely to provide the seed-corn funding for tomorrowrsquos growth businesses even if it will lend cash to long-standing business customers By contrast a business bank would be able to start afresh with a can-do attitude a stronger appetite for risk and the patient debt capital that many companies need to become the next global champion
Despite the best intentions of politicians to do the right thing in the interest of the country they are going to be frustrated by vested interests reflected in Whitehall Already I can hear the chorus of Treasury civil servants claiming that a business bank would be too difficult to set up too risky to operate and anti-competitive They are wrong on all counts Itrsquos time for businesspeople and our politicians to stand up to the prophets of deadweight displacement and dissuasion and set the record straight Setting up a new bank will take time and dedication but it can and has been done before in many countries across the
globe Commercial lenders would get lsquofirst refusalrsquo of business loan requests meaning that the business bank steps in only to support dynamic growth companies that otherwise wouldnrsquot get funding at all Whatrsquos more a business bank would offer loans priced appropriately to risk not simply give away cheap money to fuel another unsustainable credit bubble
When you look across the globe you find many successful countries where a business bank and a strong commitment to free enterprise and capitalism go hand-in-hand If a business bank is good enough for the USA South korea and our neighbours in Germany why not here in the Uk One can only surmise that a lack of will and imagination rather than a lack of capability is holding
Britain back from creating a business bank of its own
One of the difficulties Uk politicians face is that they are so hung up on the short-term they fail to consider their legacy to the country But voters are not stupid The British electorate rewards actions they can see are in the long-term interests of the nation which ultimately are their interests A British Business Bank wouldnrsquot be up and running tomorrow - but its impact on building confidence now and on our success as a nation over the coming decades would be incalculable and thatrsquos a legacy worth fighting for
Article written by John Longworth is Director General
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Manufacturing output across the 17-country eurozone shrank again in August according to a widely-watched survey The MarkitCIPS Purchasing Managersrsquo Index (PMI) showed the regionrsquos manufacturing sector contracted despite factories cutting prices Markitrsquos final PMI was 451 above Julyrsquos three-year low of 440 However it was the 13th month in a row that the figure was below the 50 mark indicating continued contraction
The latest figures from China showed its manufacturing activity fell too to a nine-month low in August adding to fears that its economy is slowing faster than estimated Chinarsquos PMI fell to 492 the lowest
reading since November 2011
Meanwhile in the UK the downturn in manufacturing unexpectedly eased last month as domestic orders boosted output with its PMI rising to a four-month high of 495 in August from a downwardly revised 452 in July
PMI is a key gauge of manufacturing activity and a reading below 50 shows contraction
The new chief executive of the British Bankersrsquo Association (BBA) has pledged to restore trust in UK banking Speaking on his first day in the job Anthony Browne told press sources ldquoI want to restore banking as a normal sector of the economy playing its part in economic growthrdquo
Mr Browne said the BBA the leading trade body for the bank sector would work to regain public trustrdquoIt (banking) is in a pretty low place Hopefully it canrsquot get lowerrdquo he said
Mr Browne said the BBA which was in charge of collating the data used to set Libor - a key bank lending rate which became discredited after revelations of manipulation by banks - would do everything it could to fix the issue
The head of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has called on the European Central Bank to take action on the eurozone crisis
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The Commissionrsquos plans to give the ECB the power to oversee all banks is intended as a first step towards a full European banking union The EU executive body is due to publish its detailed proposals on banking supervision on September 12
ldquoThe ECB has itself said it does not have the potential to supervise the European Unionrsquos 6000 banks in the foreseeable futurerdquo Schaeuble told German radio expressing scepticism about the timeframe envisaged in the Commission proposals
ldquoI have doubts that this (banking supervision) can come so fastrdquo he said adding that a distinction should be drawn between smaller banks and systemically relevant institutions
ldquoWith the bigger systemically relevant banks there is a chance that direct supervision by the ECB could be realised in a foreseeable period of timerdquo Schaeuble said
EU Commissioner Michel Barnierrsquos plan would rob national supervisors of much of their authority leaving them with routine tasks such as consumer protection But euro zone countries must approve the proposal before it becomes law
Schaeuble said euro zone finance ministers might consider the Commission proposals on September 15
Despite the presence of some 6000 banks in the European Union the vast majority are small and relatively insignificant and more than 90 percent of all assets are held by only around 200 institutions analysts say
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The Show Group Torrevieja has lost their home of twenty years and is now searching for a new rehearsal venue It is with great sadness that the Show Group has had to say farewell to the homely comfort of Los Arcos where they have rehearsed and performed throughout their long history
The Show Group Torrevieja is one of the oldest theatre groups in Torrevieja and during their twenty year history they have been entertaining residents and tourists with their energy packed shows During their long existence The Show Group have performed well loved musicals pantomimes original musical comedies murder mysteries and several variety shows and have also raised well over 50000 Euro for local charities
The Show Group are proud of their fund raising record and the money they have been able to give to a wide range of local charities The group members nominate different charities to support every year and then work hard to produce live shows
and entertainment that will raise much needed cash for their chosen causes Over the years money has been raised for all sections of the local population
The group want to find a new venue in Torrevieja that they can make their new home They need a venue for their twice weekly rehearsals and maybe even for their performances so that they can continue enchanting and entertaining audiences for the forthcoming years
If anyone has space and facilities to help the group be re-homed for their rehearsals could you contact Jan on 96 618 9741 or 647 579 068 or Sandy on 96 671 3614
the show Group torreVieJa are homeless
The Office for the Urbanisations led by Councillor Jeff Wiszniewski (PIPN ndash Partido Independiente por las Nacionalidades) and his team are pleased to send you our fourth information update giving you information on events and activities happening throughout San Fulgencio and the Urbanisations
We hope you find it informative and encourage you to visit us in the Office on Calle Madrid Urb Marina or ring us on 966 443 002 if you have any further enquiries
coNvErSaTioN claSSESEnglish Spanish Conversation Classes
will be starting up again in the Social Centre of Urb Marina on Monday the 3rd of September at 6pm
Concejalia de Urbanizaciones working with Help Vega Baja
The Association Help Vega Baja is a charity providing help to the English speaking population of the Southern Costa Blanca They help people of all ages and with all types of problems and provide assistance all year round to anyone in their time of need including a
24 hour emergency line
As well as giving comprehensive information they also host a number of support groups provide a team of hospital visitors hire out Orthopaedic Equipment have registers of drivers translators carers and so much more
On Monday the 3rd of September between 2pm and 4pm the Concejalia de Urbanizaciones headed by Councillor Jeff Wiszniewski has organised an Open Day in the Social Centre on Urbanisation Marina San Fulgencio
Please try and make time to come along and see the wonderful work that Help Vega Baja do and the services that they provide
SPaNiSh claSSES for ExTraNjEroSBetween now and the 16th of
September you can register for Spanish classes for foreigners which will take place in the Social Centre
you can register here at the Office for the Urbanisations in Calle Madrid
There will be a meeting on the 17th of September at 6pm in the Social Centre
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hiGh-flaVour barbecue mealssticky manGo spare ribs
a fabulously fruity sticky ribs barbecue recipeinGredients
1frac12 kg pork spare ribs
1 x 1ltr carton apple juice
200g mango chutney
1 small red onion roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves
1 red chilli roughly chopped
Juice of 1 lime
methodPlace the ribs in a saucepan pour in the
apple juice and add water to cover the meat Bring to the boil and simmer for 40 mins drain off the liquid and transfer the ribs to a roasting tin
Preheat the oven to 200degC (400degF gas 6) and prepare the barbecue In a food processor whizz the mango chutney together with the onion garlic chilli and lime juice to make the basting sauce
Drizzle two thirds of the sauce over the ribs and roast in the oven for 15 mins Brush the remaining sauce onto the ribs and finish cooking on the barbecue (or under a grill) for 10-15 mins until sticky and slightly caramelised
Serve with salad coleslaw and baked potatoes
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methodMix the diced chilli with the
coconut cream sugar lime juice and rum (if using) Slash through the skin of the chicken breasts and place in a non-metallic dish
Pour the coconut marinade all over cover and marinate for at least 1 hr overnight if possible
Preheat the barbecue Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook over a medium heat for 20-25 mins turning regularly to cook evenly the chicken is cooked when the juices run clear after the thickest part is pierced
Meanwhile rub 1 tbsp sunflower oil onto the corn on the cobs and barbecue or grill for 15 mins turning until lightly charred and tender Serve with barbecued corn plus vegetable rice and a coriander garnish
surf and turf kebabs with Garlic butterthis tasty marinated kebab recipe will satisfy both meat and fish craVinGs
allow time for marinatinGinGredients400g steak (such as ribeye) cubed
6 tbsp sundried tomato peri-peri marinade
150g raw tiger prawns peeled
4 cherry tomatoes
40g softened butter
2 garlic cloves crushed
3 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley and chives)
methodPreheat the barbecue toss the steak with 4 tbsp marinade in
one bowl and the prawns with 2 tbsp marinade in another Set aside for 30 mins
thread the steak and prawns alternately onto 4 skewers (pre-soaked if theyrsquore bamboo) and finish each one with a cherry tomato
Mash the butter with the garlic and herbs Place in a pan on the side of the grill to melt Cook the kebabs over a high heat for 3-4 mins each side until the prawns are pink and cooked through and the steak is done to your liking
to serve drizzle with the butter and accompany with new potatoes and a salad of poppy seeds and carrot and cucumber ribbons
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Great food at Great prices
La Alfoquia Plaza Santa Ana (Opposite the Old Station)
Great food at Great prices
Tel 633 684 855
Raciones Tostadas Tapas Hamburgers and much much more
for example chicken amp
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eat in or take away
piZZaseat in or take away
tuesday - sunday from 7pm
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Open Mon - Sat 8am - 24pmSun 10am - 17pm Spanish Tel 950 430 145 English Tel 647 730 103wwwmesondeirenecom
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NOW OPEN
MENU dEL diA OPEN EvERY MONdAY4 COUrSES WiTH WiNE amp COFFEE Monday-Saturday inclusive Lunch 1pm - 4pm
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they are a Christmas favourite in most households but families might find their traditional tin of Quality Street going empty a tad quicker this year tins of the chocolates have been shrunk just before the Christmas period when sales of the sweets are at their highest
Food giant nestle who produce the sweets have been criticised for failing to reduce the price of the chocolates prompting campaigners to describe the move as a hidden price rise the purple tins have been reduced in size by 18 per cent - from 1kg to 820g
a report in trade magazine the Grocer said lsquothe Christmas shrink ray has struck again and this year it is nestle pulling the trigger lsquothe tins are being sold by tesco for pound5 the same price as last yearrsquos larger tins though nestle claimed the recommended selling price was lowerrsquo
the move is part of a trend amongst confectionary manufacturers to reduce product sizes in order counter rising production costs
other Christmas favourite Cadburyrsquos Roses were
reduced from 975g to 850g by manufacturer kraft last year while the american company also cut heroes from 950g to 800g
Some of Britainrsquos most popular confectionary items have been affected by size reductions including smaller chocolate bars such as Mars and Dairy Milk Packets of Bassettrsquos liquorice allsorts have been reduced from 215g to 190g while bags of Bassettrsquos Jelly Babies Maynards wine Gums and haribo have also been reduced in weight
Consumer watchdog which accused confectionary companies of lsquotreating customers like idiotsrsquo
a spokesman for nestle said lsquothe recommended retail price of our standard tin has reduced proportionally greater than the reduction of the weight ensuring consumers are getting more for their money the price shopkeepers sell Quality Street at is at their sole discretion the tin size weight is now in line with similar products in the market who reduced weight in previous yearsrsquo
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LiTE BiTE MENUSERvEd 12PM-9PM
allpremierleaGue
footballliVe
ladies friendly
dartswed 8pm
all welcome
allpara-
olympic Games shown
take-awayfood
aVailableuntil 8pm
SaXON REaL aLE ON TaP - ONLy 240euro PER PINTblackthorn cider amp tinto Verano on tap
ESTRELLa ONLy 2euro PER PINTOpen Every Day 12pm - Late
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BOOk ThE vENUE FOr yOUr PriVaTE ParTiES WEDDiNgS aND birTHDayS ETC
hellipa recent recipe feature in Sol Times required lsquopreserved lemonrsquo however we have failed to find a source to supply this wonderful ingredient locally So herersquos the recipe so that you can make your ownMany Moroccan and Middle Eastern recipes
call for preserved lemons ndash basically lemons that have been pickled in salt and their own
juices itrsquos quite easy to do though takes at least three weeks before the lemons are ready to use
Get preservinghelliptheyrsquoll last for up to a year without refrigeration too
MAkES ONE LARGE JARINGREDIENTS
250g coarse sea salt12 lemons unwaxed 6 juiced 6 quartered but still joined at the bottom8 black peppercorns
3 star anise3 bay leaves
METHODPack a little salt into each lemon and squash back into shape Wedge them into a large sterilised jar layering with salt bay leaves peppercorns and star anise as
you goTo sterilise wash in hot soapy water rinse and put in the oven
at 140Cfan 120Cgas 1 for 15 minutes
Pour over the lemon juice (if therersquos not enough liquid to fill top with water) then
sealGive the jar a turn every few days to
redistribute the salt and leave for 4-6 weeks
Preserved Lemons
itrsquos Quality not QuantityQuality street accused of short changing us with fewer chocolates
CREME DE LA CREMEThe nationrsquos number one premium ice cream brand
Carte DrsquoOr has taken inspiration from traditional
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Cregraveme Brucirclee to Tarte aux Pommes making them the
perfect indulgent dessert
6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5
Burger amp Pasta Menu PLUS Kids Menuopen monday - Friday 8am til late saturday amp sunday 9am til late
Cafeacute Bar
LA ALFOQUIA ZURGENA
ice cream parlour now open
this friday - disco amp karaokenow
showinG horse
racinG daily
music dancinG amp karaoke
SatUrdaynightS
the BeStPizzas in town
eat in or take away
30 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
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calle los arcos 7 03170ciudad Quesada
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costa blancachristine 902 750 190 (ext 330)
andy 693 803 409 or mark 693 775 347
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email calidasalessoltimescom
sol times
wwwsoltimescom 31SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012
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(puerto de Mazarron) (Camposol A)
euro350
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Full menu also available
mon - sat 10 - 3
includes bread amp butter
or toast
Full english breakfast
Camposol sector atel 699 518 535
sunday lunChesFrom 1245pm onwards
2 menus 450euro or 650euroBooKinG adVisaBle
entertainment quiz monday From 9pm
General KnowledGe quiz tues amp thurs From 9pm
mon From 9pm
thursday marKet day speCial Sausage or Bacon Sandwich or a Beefburger only 2euro each
KaraoKeFriday 7
septemBer
with Bernie maC
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PALS EvENTS 201222th - 30th September
SpONSOred bike ride from lsquoCamposol to Madrid amp Backrsquo Party for the riders and
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caFe cONcert 2012The 6th and largest live music show on the Costa Calida from
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aNNual beach bbQ at bOlNuevO All food and drink included still only 13euro Tickets essential
Bring your own chairs and table16th NOvember
cOach tO Garrucha market Lunch at Bedar and a visit to Iceland on the way home
25euro incl lunchSuNday 9th december
palS aNNual chriStmaS diNNer daNce at the Costa Hotel in Mazarron - Music by John Lindo Trio and
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3 NiGhtS Full bOard iN hOtel heliOS beNidOrm
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ThE Ex-SERviCEMENrsquoS ASSOCiATiON OF MAZARRON diSTRiCT(ESAMD) are meeting on 19th September at the Vista Bar Camposol A 730PM - The function is open to all members of ESAMD and invited guestsFor more information please contact the Social Secretary on 968 437 074 or 618 591 298 Any Ex Service personnel wishing to join should contact the Membership Secretary on 629 818 611
BOOk SigNiNgS WiTh
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el alamillo plaza ~ pto de mazarrondetails amp reservations 968 595 864
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saturday 8th septbarrington
new sunday menu
summer selection
in loVinG memoryBRiAN
SNELgROvEPassed away19th August
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Margaret
gEORgiAhAPPY 12Th BiRThdAY
From Mum Matt Abbie harry Freddie Nana grandad Uncle Paul Auntie Zoey and
Alfie x x
iSABELLEhAPPY 25Th BiRThdAY
from Mum dad and Sophie
xxxx
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BiRThdAYfrom all your
friends in SpainPARTY ON
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See our main advert on the news pages
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electricians
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simply doors espana(Quesada)
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home care services
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all locKS To WorK oF 1 KeY eXTra SecUriTY WinDoWS amp DoorS
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emaillocksrushotmailcouk
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bull Retractable Awningsbull Toldo Plano (Glorieta)bull Balcony Blinds
bull Vertical Blinds bull Window Blindsbull New Coversbull Repairs
At least 150 Colours To Choose From
from la Marina to San Javier
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Pa CabLES various cables for speakers mic14 jack to jack etc35euro Tel966 184 813D E S K T O P PCWindows xP15 gig processor1 gig ddr memory80 gig HDdvd rom100euro Tel 966 184 813rENaULT CLiO RHD on Irish plate central locking 3 door hatch Good runner 250euroTel966 184 813STaiNLESS STEEL inset sink with Roco mixer tap 780 x 430 Right hand drainer Good condition Camposol area Tel676028725SiNgEr SEWiNg MaCHiNE Antique in Oak Cabinet 80 years old 300euro Tel 679 767 854 OVEr 40 composite and PVC doors fully installed from only euro595 Tel Simply Doors on 966 718 738 or call at
a1 Groupcomplete Garden maintenance
amp property servicesWe cover mazarron amp
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builder handyman
handy manNeed a job done give me a call
good rates CALL MARk
MOB 691 920 288hOME 966 184 813
enGlish personal trainer
CV WEigHTS COrE MUSCLE TraiNiNg
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or 0044 7716 358 138
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personal trainer
call soltimesclassiFied902 750 190
ext 330
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removals cont
LWb SPriNTEr van going from South to North
of the UK amp back every 2 weeks
based near Murcia Airport Tel 610 846 260 0044
7519 186 355 or email vanman
hotmailcouk
VaNTaSTiC 35 tonne removals or any handyman amp van service Also Spain-UK tel 693 251 562 e mail davendoncaolcom
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BARgAiN BARgAiNONlY euro160000 ONO
This is a unique Spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath Open plan living areas
kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop
courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool Mountain views Possible bamp b
for sale massiVe detatched cortiJo with 50m2 workshop
20mins from moJacar
build 256 msup2 Terrace 100msup2 Plot 1200 msup2TELEPHONE 649 186 107
email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom
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PROFESSiONALamp ExPERiENCEd
MAN amp LARgE vAN FOR hiRE
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CALL ROBBiE 644 131 825
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we shift most thingsAnthony Foster
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Playa FlamencaMob 616820232 0044 7976367559
tony-fosterlivecouk
property For sale
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Based in Mar Menor Murcia Spain UK Spain North amp South of UK
3 LWB Vans Twice a monthTel 0044 7783 222251
0034 634 360 846
property For sale cont
3 bedrooms 1 with balcony 2 bathrooms Fully Equipped Kitchen Large Living amp Dining room Wonderful Sun Terrace Solarium Satellite TV Furnished Communal
Pool 104 M2 build 110 M2 Plot euro105000
QUaD TOWNHOUSEDONtildea PEPa
aTTaCHED TOWNHOUSE DONtildea PEPa
3 bedrooms 1 with balcony 2 bathrooms Fully Equipped Kitchen Large Living amp Dining room W Double glazed Terraces Wonderful Sun Terrace Solarium Satellite TV
Furnished Communal Pool 104 M2 build 110 M2 Plot euro129000
TOWNHOUSETOrrEMENDO
2 bedrooms amp Family bathroom built on 3 Levels Spacious LivingDining room american Style Kitchen Solarium amp Terrace gated Complex Stunning Views of
the Lake great Value euro59000
228 m2 detached villa constructed on an 800 m2 plot 4 large double bedrooms one large family bathroom
and one en suite large living dinning room fully fitted separate kitchen and a utility room with toilet and basinLow maintenance front garden 8 x 4 m2 swimming pool and bbQ area There is a long drive with ample parking
and also a shaded area that covers two cars recently reduced to 360000 euros no offers considered
DETaCHED ViLLaCiUDaD QUESaDa
TEL 693 806 409
RENTAL PROPERTiES URgENTLY REqUiREd
in Cabo RoigVillamartin Orihuela Costa amp Costa Calida
We have clients enquiring in this area
ContactCASASOL REAL ESTATE TEL 965 325 601
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NOVEMbEr TELEPHONE 965 326 920666 847 648
34 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
wanted cars for cashbest prices paidspanish enGlish
anythinG consideredtelephone
tim on 662 211 993CASH CASH
CASHSame day collection
From 1euroto 10000euro
Call Phil 607 848 332
We pay instant cash same day for cars vans bikes quads
caravans trailersabsolutley anything
CARS4
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Cars vans bikes Damaged or Scrap
Reliable Cars bought for Cash bangers4cashyahoocouk
603 100 692
ldquoREADERS Of A SENSITIvE DISPOSITION MAy fIND SOME Of THE ADS IN THIS SECTION
OffENSIvErdquoALL VEHICLES
Cars Motorhomes 4x4rsquos Boats Vans Trailers Quads Classics
FOR CASH
699 805 995Telephone
WANTEDvehicles wanted
car parts
aLL VEHiCLE rEPairS servicing small bodywork repairs ITV and paperwork needs Ken Sherwood British Mechanic - Tel 679 646 859 (Costa Calida area only)
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For re-registration of cars motorbikes and motor homes
contact graham SheltonWho after re-registering over
1000 vehicles will put you on the right side of the road
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bodywork amp paint specialistfully leGalwork Guaranteedlatest paint technolGycourtesy cars aVailableplastic weldinG (bumpers)same day serVice for minor damaGeheadlamps refurbished
ken brooks 645 162 808654 907 247behind the sunday Zoco marketctra de benijofar bull san miguel de salinasfinca Garroferos bull nave 8 bull algorfa 03169email rapidrepairs2668yahoocouk
approved insurance repairers
promotion for december sun damageheadlamps
20 discount
JiG facilities
vehicles registration
ldquoRE-PLATErdquoMATE
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Let us take the hassle away from you and
re-register your vehicle on to Spanish plates
490euro plus Road Tax plus co2 emission if applicable
WE PROMISE TO BEAT ANY GENUINE QUOTATION
For a full service contact
Alan 662 249 159 wwwreplatematecostablancacom
Turn your old or unwanted CAR into CASH We will dispose of in our Authorised Depollution End of
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Also buyers of COPPER BRASS ALUMINIUM LEAD
STAINLESS STEEL
TEL 645 094 339 950 064 763
JT METALRECYCLING
house amp Garden clearances skips suppliedWANTED
CARS VANS LORRIES TRACTORS
TRAILERS PLANT MACHINERY Spanish or English
we also take fridGes washinG
machines microwaVes all electrical
appliances
now fully operational in the reGions of murcia
USEd MOTORBikES Sell Buy amp Repair Transfer on Spanish Reg
home Service Pickup Call Marcel 644 166 347
guardamar
CaLLsoltimesCLaSSiFiED
902 750 190 ExT 330
need Quality new parts for any carfor sensible prices on all parts clutches brakes alternators service kits
starter motors headlights free Quote Go online or phone
car parts
wwwcarpartsinspaincom or telephone 692 930 326
personals
Spring cleaning decluttering moving or just have too much
We are interested in your unwanted items including bric
a brac electricals and small furniture
Also light Removals
Ring bill 676 527 348or Rita 676 527 186
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ViewpointDear Mr Little Tiny GeckoI am so very sorry about your tail When I saw you clinging to the tiles above the
water line of the pool I knew that you being a gecko are quite at home on vertical and even upside down surfaces but swimming pools are subject to sudden tsunami-like surges especially when a human several thousand times your own size enters the pool and I was afraid that you might get washed inIt was for that reason that I suggested that
you step onto the proffered log and accept a lift on the log to a place of security from drowning I had not intended that you jump on the log run across my hand and jump into the waterAs you scampered across the surface of the
pool and back to your preferred spot on the wall you assured me that you were perfectly able to walk on water I fear you are mistaken ndash have you heard of that treacherous thing called
Surface Tension It makes water seem deceptively safe and solid to small geckos until it suddenly gives way and they plummet to the
b o t t o m never more to rise
As a great admirer of the Gecko race and their chosen diet of small insects I was extremely anxious that you should not suffer this terrible fate and for that reason I had to insist that you accept my offer of a lift on the log The terrible miscalculation that lead me to
nip your tail with the log is a mistake that will forever haunt my conscience My best effort of atonement was to catch your tail as it wriggled across the pool and put it near the pile of rocks that I believe to be your homeI fear that a tail lost once is a tail lost forever
but should you know of a good reconstructive surgeon I will be happy to bear the cost of a tail replacement operation When we eventually reached accord and I
placed you gently on the plant by the pool pump I could hardly bear the expression of reproach on your little face Believe me I felt your pain not to mention the embarrassment of only being three quarters of the gecko you once wereI hope you will accept this letter as a public
apology for my clumsiness and that you and many of your friends and family will continue to live in our garden and eat our flies for many years to come Yours with deepest apologies Josby Jos biggs
josbiggshotmailcouk
i am so Very sorry
in 2010 lance corporal Johno lee accumulated pound800 in lsquoillegal parkingrsquo fines which resulted in a visit from bailiffs to enforce collection lance corporal lee had received massive injuries whilst on patrol in afghanistan and had almost lost his life having been resuscitated twice in the rescue helicopter taking him to the field hospital
he was eventually repatriated to england where he received extensive medical treatment in an effort to save his leg but after eight operations the surgeons had no choice but to amputate
after an extended stay in hospital Johno was released and he was
determined to rebuild his shattered life and not unreasonably applied to the local authority - nottinghamshire county council - for a disabled parking permit his request was turned down on three occasions on the basis that he was young and could get better Yep thatrsquos what they said he had lost a leg but he could get better
under pressure from the barrage of adverse publicity the councilrsquos service director paul Mckay ordered a review of the case and the original decision was eventually overturned no doubt there were mutterings of lsquolessons learnedrsquo and the usual meaningless rhetoric
then last year in support of the charity pilgrim bandits Johno signed up to become the first amputee to cover a 100mile crossing of the sahara in five days the department of works and pensions got wind of it and informed him that if he succeeded then he could be stripped of his disability benefits and his mobility vehicle which he relies on every day
the justification for this according
to a dwp spokeswoman was because the disability living allowance benefits are designed for those who are unable to do things such as walking washing or dressing themselves and in view of Johno leersquos intended trek there was it seemed a certain logic to this
a certain logic that is if you ignore the extent of his injuries how he came by them in his countryrsquos service the fact that this will be one hell of an achievement if he makes it and the impact and example it will set for other disabled amputees and certain logic of course if you are a pen pushing jobs-worth moron - which seems to be part of the work description for certain officials in the civil service
Johnorsquos own reaction was more low key when he said lsquothere are people out there much worse than me irsquove survived so i will take it but so often - and i experienced this - when you actually return home you find not everyone is so supportiversquo
he was spot on thererecently prime Minister david
cameron told soldiers in afghanistan that britain lsquorespects and reveresrsquo by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom
prime Minister is not directly to blame for the karl boon fiasco i hope that he directly intervenes and makes damn sure that matters are put right in short order also heads of departments should be summoned and receive a tongue lashing from the pM but i doubt that will happen
these are not isolated cases and when such incidences occur here is what should happen -
a personal and abject apology should be delivered in person by the official responsible for such cold hearted idiocy ndash even if this means embarrassing ministers this should be done with the full power of the media present so that the person or persons responsible are named and shamed they should also receive official warnings from their employers - the british government
Just whorsquos side are they on
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channelled as it is through the valleys of the sierra alhamilla the light northerly breeze never caresses alqueria it leaves the village breathless in the searing cauldron of the alquerian valley this climatic anomaly is known locally as la sarteacuten the fryingpan several of the village boys demonstrated the suitability of the name by frying an egg on the bonnet of rodriquezrsquos white mercedes this was much to the annoyance of the mill owner and the delight of the village scamps the scallywags hastily dispersed as the ranting puffing rodriquez appeared
with temperatures in the mid-forties there was no relief from the oppressive heat Houses remained shuttered while air conditioning units whirred and rattled alqueria was too exhausted to squabble overheated dogs slept restlessly in whatever shade they could find panting tongues lolling the village was quiet calm holding its breath until evening the stillness of the day emphasised the smallest sound sending a slammed door or a dogrsquos bark resonating through the streets the brightness of the day hurt the eyes while cooking odours hung in the still air
inside the dwellings of alqueria a struggle to stay cool was being waged inside or out it was too hot to move too hot to talk even too hot to think this is just as well as the thinking process eludes most of alqueriarsquos inhabitants at the best of times the young men thought the answer lay in consuming vast quantities of cold lager the young ladies used the opportunity to wear their skimpiest outfits which caused the young men to drink even more lager the older and wiser stayed near the stone flagged ground floors inanimate and semi-conscious the affluent newcomers however splashed in their pools luxuriating in the cool chlorinated water
one group of youngsters enjoyed the air conditioning of an emergency ambulance after swimming in the riacuteo verde not only did they contract the usual foot fungus but also a strange puce tint to the skin which emitted a faint glow antonio poyato in
order to keep his precious remitroot crop irrigated diverted the Hill peoplersquos water supply all the taps ran dry and beer was drunk as an alternative
as the sun sets so alqueria begins to cool pigeons return to the rooftops and the canine population becomes animated in their evening search for food voices are heard in the streets as the village comes to life once more invigorated by their enforced inactivity the people of alqueria return to their belligerent selves with renewed determination
those who sacrifice themselves to keep us safe promising to shield wounded soldiers from welfare cuts and that they would not suffer financially as a result of welfare reforms Fine words but then fast forward to august 2012
sapper karl boon who lost a leg in a taliban rocket-propelled grenade attack in 2010 has been stripped of his pound54-a-week living allowance because lsquohe can now walk about 400 yards unaidedrsquo and according to the dwp is no longer disabled enough although karl himself has said that there are times when he is unable to even reach his own front door unfortunately he now has to wait ten months before he can apply again and it begs the question how many limbs must you lose in order to receive a disablement benefit
the welfare reforms were designed to discourage malingerers and to wheedle out cheats and fraudsters anyone with half a brain can see the difference between work shy con artists and ex-service men and women with devastating war injuries but apparently not at the dozy dwp
cameronrsquos sentiments and noble sounding assurances all seem a little hollow right now and although the
36 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
PaUSE for ThoUghTWhat a fantastic Summer of sport wersquove had with
such a spectacularly successful Olympics and now the Paralympics which promise if anything to be even more amazing I wonder how many younger and fitter than I have as a result felt inspired to start some form of training And I wonder too how many like me find themselves regretting not having worked harder at some sport when they had the opportunity For in my youth I was a fairly able half-miler but was never prepared to hurt myself nor spend more time or effort than was absolutely necessary in training - there always seemed better more frivolous things to do with my time So I and doubtless many others like me spent much of the Olympics reflecting on what might have been For unless the IOC were to include events for the lsquodecrepitsrsquo the lsquohas-beensrsquo and the lsquowell past itsrsquo no amount of training or determination could ever see me in contention for future medals
But actually it would seem that there really is a medal still available for the likes of me For in his letter to the Christians in Corinth St Paul likens the Christian life to that of an athlete preparing to compete in the games He points out that if unlike me in my youthful pretence at athletic prowess an athlete is serious in his ambition to win then he must work at his training and adhere rigorously to his diet to be in peak condition And he further explains that the prize for successful completion of the Christian marathon of life is no mere laurel crown but one that endures through eternity So here we are then all is not lost for us oldies though we do have a pretty serious regime of diet and training of prayer and lifestyle to attend to which if wersquore really serious could perhaps start in meeting the rest of the team at one of the available Churches in the area
Details of a number of English language churches are given in Sol Noticeboard for any who wish to Worship but further information about the anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
Duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the anglican chaplaincy of costa almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the
absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
FIRE THEN FLOOD - IS PESTILENcE NExTFreak weather events are becoming the norm Last Thursday
Turre and Mojacar were hammered by the tail end of a hurricane causing flooding and destruction We woke to find 23rsquos of the 3 acre property we rent under water Windows had blown in causing damage and loss and the pool had turned into a mud wrestling venue The pump house was drained of 15m of water before a new pump could be fitted to start the clean-up operation
Earlier this year the media showed storms and flooding cancelling out the British summer hurricanes are now battering the Caribbean and US The storms get stronger and more frequent affecting Europe as this is where the hurricanes come to fight their last as Michael Fish knows only too well In the east typhoons wreak havoc in Taiwan and China
Last week Spain announced that summer night time temperatures were the highest since records began Last winter was the driest ever winter in Spain with rainfall 90 lower two winters previously Spain had the wettest in 50 years The unusual is fast becoming usual
The American Meteorological Society previously denied Global Warming yet last week whilst Republicans were laughing at the subject at their annual conference the Society released a report saying that that Global Warming is happening and is man-made The maths is easy as 10 of the warmest years on record have occurred since 1997 Also global sea levels have risen 7 inches in the last 100 years
In the Arctic summer pack ice is at its lowest since records began 40 less sea is covered each summer than just 30 years ago a dangerous circle as snow and ice have an
lsquoalbedorsquo effect reflecting sunlight back into space Now sea water absorbs heat so melting more ice Factory emissions are blown over the Arctic releasing tiny specs of black soot these stick in the snow and absorb heat so melting the ice faster
Governments across the world meet at fancy conferences in glamorous destinations such as Kyoto Rio de Janeiro and Copenhagen achieving little or nothing whilst Joe and Joanne Public suffer flooding droughts and severe weather events Global Warming affects us all now and it will get worse and we must all do our bit to reduce re-use and recycle We canrsquot wait to be told what to do ndash we can change our own lifestyles as these different living and spending habits make businesses adapt to try and supply the products we are choosing
Buying bio diesel for instance is not only better for the environment but cheaper too Buying a bag for life at the supermarket and using it regularly will saves lots of plastic At the market we can weigh our fruit and vegetables and put it in one bag rather than many Buying organic lessens the need for artificial fertilizers and pesticides
Shops love to offer a plastic bag for the smallest item ndash just say no Buying local saves food miles growing food even better using the town springfuente for drinking water saves resources too Whilst waiting in the car to collect someone turn the engine off Open the car window instead of using the air con Sort out domestic refuse and recycle it
In the developed world waste and apathy are common and yet our common sense ingenuity and a love for our fellow inhabitants can help save this world for future generations
Initially when you bought your shiny new laptop desktop hellip Were you constantly being annoyed by the nag screen which told you to make system backup disks My guess would be ldquoYesrdquo Did you follow the instructions and create several CDrsquos or DVDrsquos with labels on them for ldquoJust In Caserdquo If you have said ldquoYesrdquo to the previous question Well Done Thank your for taking an interest in my column but now turn the page and read something else instead If the answer was anything else I would consider making my backup image NOW
The absolute fact is there will be at some time in our lives a catastrophic systems failure whereby the system will refuse to even start and hang there impotently How can this happen as Windows is a relatively robust Operating System (OS) The usual suspects are Viruses Malware ldquowear and tearrdquo power surges or outages
So now imagine the worst possible case scenario ndash a total systems failure Once the initial terror of losing everything has passed you remember following my advice and making a complete backup of your valuable document with weekly updates You start to feel better BUT your computer is still euro1000 of inert steel and exotic compounds
What are you going to do That is easy Spend the next week or four buying and installing a copy of your OS (euro110 to euro200) finding all the drivers for your specific machine and install them and
finally obtaining all the programs that were on it (euro0 ndash too much) Before I knew better it would take three (3) days with the OS drivers and programs to hand to completely rebuild my computer
If you had made the system image when suggested it should take you between 20 minutes and 1 hour to complete the same task at euro0 (+ cost of CDrsquos DVDrsquos) and all you have to do is change the CDrsquos DVDrsquos when asked AND it would be clean and ready to go
What will you need 1 memory stick (1Gb or larger) or CD for creating a startup disk a small stack of DVDrsquos or an External Hard Drive
You might still be lucky and have buried in the menu an option to create these system images If you have XP (I still do) but no floppy disk drive (I donrsquot) DONrsquoT use the backup options A floppy disk is needed for booting the system Try ldquoEaseUS Todo Backup Free 50 ldquo instead
A COUPLE OF TIPS
Firstly ensure your BIOS is changed to allow booting from either the cd or memory stick
Secondly the local Computer club is having an open day on Friday 5th October at ldquoBar Rumoresrdquo from 10am
Finally I am available to assist with all matters on computers and can be contacted on 689 892 745 or canducomputinghotmailcouk
For further information or advice on computing contact Trevor on canducomputinghotmailcouk
the aftermath of the storm
wwwsoltimescom 37SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012
sport
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This week we were at Vistabella we played our normal format of individual stableford Also some pairs managed to play their round of the knockout which is being managed by Johnny Pedersen A shield is up for grabs to the winner of this tournament Conditions were good on the course as usual
Results were as follows-
Gold category
1st - Derek Briggs 34pts
2nd - Colin Pepperday 31pts
Best front nine - John Saunders 17pts
Best back nine - Graham Phillip 18pts
Nearest the pin - Steve Ashurst
Longest drive - Dave
Harwood
Silver category
1st - Dave Bishop 36pts
2nd - Barry wood 30pts
Best front nine - Phil Bowditch 13pts(cb)
Best back nine - Graham Butterworth 15pts
Nearest the pin - None
Longest drive - Dave whittington
No winners of the 2 ball money this week
Our next society game will be at Altorreal on 13th September first tee time at 1015am Please be at the course one hour before start time
New members and or guests always welcome please contact Tony on 966 785 781 or Steve on 966 637 449
La Peraleja - 290812It may be a bit hot for golf
but hey itrsquos Wednesday and what else would we be doing So off we went down to La Paraleja for the first time this year and the conditions were quite good with tees and greens being excellent The staff are extremely helpful and always friendly
Despite the heat 35 members and guests went down to Murcia to play in a Stableford all well armed with drinks of various concoctions to ward off heat exhaustion so playing under these extreme conditions the scores were very good There were three ladies playing which is unusual and one of them had a broken toe but this did not stop her from scoring 36 points well done Margaret
One tale related in the bar later was that if your tee goes behind you then it must be a good shot but there is always an exception to the rule as was demonstrated on one tee one shot did go a long way down the middle with the tee falling behind but the next tee shot went up in the air and landed only 50 metres ahead and still the tee landed behind work that out The scores on the day were
Golf Division 1st Padraig OrsquoBrien 38pts 2nd Peter Morris 36pts and 3rd Brian
Coultate 31pts
Silver Division 1st John B Henderson 32pts 2nd John Feathestone 29pts and 3rd Stan Earl 27pts
Bronze Division 1st Andy Hadgraft 39pts 2nd Margaret OrsquoBrien 36pts and 3rd Chris Nield 31pts
NTPs Hole 2 Brian Coultate hole 8 in 2 shots Peter Morris hole 13 in 3 shots Carl Peden hole 16 Chris Nield
2s club was shared between Carl Peden Stan Earl David wightman Peter Savidge and Padraig OrsquoBrien
Best Guest John Clark 40pts
The popular Free Game Draw was won by Darren Barker and the Free Draw kindly donated by The Tavern was not won so will be rolled over to the next meeting
Our next outings are to El Plantio on the 12 September and Roda on the 26th September For further information go to our website httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
Gail Coultate
Society Correspondent
Lo Crispin Golf Society
httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
The Members Golf Society Match Report for villaMartin 29th August 2012
Yet another scorching hot day greeted the 24 Members and 3 guests to the excellent track of villaMartin It is hard to understand why this course has an unsavoury reputation and it can only be assumed that those that give it the bad rap arenrsquot golfers or are living 10 years in the past The fairways are excellent and the greens were even better than excellent
The excellence of the course was obviously supported by some of the scores that came in today with 3 breaking Par one achieving Par and others just one or two points over their handicaps The MatchHandicap Secretary better known as the ldquoLaughing Assassinrdquo has had a field day with cutting of handicaps
The prizes today were once again donated by The Chuckle Brothers (John Eyre and Colin Marsden) and the Nearest to the Pins prizes were donated by Peter (I wanna be in the Gold category) Wells A very very big thank you to you all your support to the Society is tremendous
The spoils in the Silver Division today went to Mick Kennedy in 3rd place with 34 points and how nice it
was to see the lsquoold stagerrsquo himself Peter mason take 2nd spot with 36 points and the winner of the Silver was Ian ldquoSharkierdquo Parkinson with an excellent 38 points
The Gold Division 3rd place went to the Society Captain Alan Rickers with 35 points Theo Boelhouwer came in 2nd place with what normally would be the winning score of 38 points but was upstaged by his Match play partner Steve Higgins who had the best score of the day with 41 points
The Best visitor award went to J Lozano
Our next match is on 5th September 2012 at La Finca and if anyone fancies a game with us just book in on our website at wwwtmgsorg or call the Match Secretary on 966 719 604
We also will be starting our Monday games on 10th September 2012 at villaMartin Again check the website for further information and please feel free to join us
Gold Category winners L ndash R ldquoFlying Dutchmanrdquo Theo Boelhouwer Steve ldquoElvisrdquo Higgins and Captain Alan Rickers
After last weeks initial start to back to training ready for the new season it is back to the Miguel University to start training at the home ground Last week brought a bit of a shock to the system to a few of the players after the 2 month summer break not like 2 weeks in the UK if you are lucky
The training from now on is on Tuesday and Thursday at 2000 with the juniors coming back when they have started back at school Everyone is looking forward to getting back to some real rugby training and not
just the fitness side like last and getting stuck in to the rucking and mauling It will also be very interesting to see how the Spanish refs interpret the new laws as well after seeing the pros even falling foul of them at the weekend with the 5 second rule at the ruck etc
This coming weekend we will be televising all live rugby matches for the new season at the rugby bar in Rojales The Steakhouse used to be Tylers Bar Pro 12 on Friday at 2000 Cardiff Blues v Edinburgh followed by the 4 Nations at 1200
on Saturday with Australia v South Africa and Aviva Premiership on Sunday at 1530 Saints v Exeter Chiefs so come along to the only designated rugby bar in the area and join the Costa Blanca Rugby Supporters Club as well
I am back at the Moncayo Market on Saturdayrsquos with all of the rugby branded gear and clubinternational shirts etc so see you down there as well and get your playing gear before the season starts from 0900 to 1330
So if you are interested
dig out those rugby boots and come along and see for yourself what it is like New players are always welcome no matter what age or skill level you are
If you would like more information about what is going on in the club you can contact the club by phoning myself Garry on 692 767 242 and for the juniors contact Oscar on 600 871 606 (Spanish)
So come along and join in the fun at a club with a great friendly atmosphere
the members Golf society
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lo crispin Golf society
itV orihuela rfc traininG back to normal
38 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
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Murphyrsquos on Park Golf Society at Campoamor August 2012
For the first months meeting 16 players headed for the established course at Campoamor
Unfortunately we were charged euro25 per person more than the agreed price which we were told was due to tax reason even though the new taxes donrsquot take effect until 010912 and then we discovered that the greens were in poor condition and as a result of these events it will be some time before we return to this courseThe winners on the day were as follows Category 11st Noel Dempsey - 34 points2nd George McIntyre - 27
pointsCategory 21st Barney Hickey - 26 points2nd Billy Davidson ndash 26 pointsBest Guest - John Fogerty ndash 32 points
Nearest the Pins ndash Pearse McMurray and Mike Dolan
After the game we returned to Murphyrsquos on the Park for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Janet and Hilary
The next society meeting venue is Captains Day an Alenda on 270912 and new members and guests are welcome
Call Tony Conwell on 644312696 or better still call in the bar which is in Calle San Policarpo near Park of Nations in Torrevieja
Report by Tony Conwell
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at Las Colinas 30th August 2012
For this monthrsquos meeting a group of 33 players visited the established course at Las Colinas taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good condition but due to hollow tining we had to play the back nine holes twice BUT to make things interesting we played the second circuit from the BLACK COMPETITION TEES which made scoring difficult on the day
There were some good scores on the day with the winners as follows1st ndash Gavin Parke - 36 points2nd ndash Dave Mason - 35 points3rd ndash Mike Probert - 32 points4th ndash Ian Allison ndash 32 points5th ndash Julie Blinston ndash 31
points
Best Front 9 ndash D Bensley - 20 points
Best Back 9 ndash J Coffman - 16 points
Nearest Pins ndash M Probert (3)Gavin Parke (2) and Dave Mason
After the game we returned to the Lo Marabu which is located at Dona Pepa Quesada for a welcome meal prepared by the bar and the prize presentation
Our next official society meeting is at La Peraleja on 27th September 2012 and we also have an interim game at Bonalba on 13th September 2012
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at La Finca August 2012
For the first months meeting a small group of golfers headed for the established course at La Finca taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good conditionThe winners on the day were as follows1st Stevie Dunn ndash 39 points2nd S Floody ndash 28 points3rd George watts ndash 26 pointsNearest the Pin - GuestLongest Drive ndash George watts
Stevie watts has had his
handicap adjusted from 24 to 21 based on the above excellent performance
After the game we returned to the Hideaway bar which is based at Via Park II Playa Flamenca for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Terri and Mark
The next society meeting venue is to be held at Villamartin on 9th September 2012 and new members and guests are welcome
Alternatively call Terri Hudson on 603181436 or better still call in the bar
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
hideaway Golf society
lo marabu Golf society
murphyrsquos on park Golf society
TUESDAY 28TH AUGUSTTHE RAY BATTISTR
MEMORIAL TROPHYToday was the Second
anniversary of the Ray Battiste Memorial Trophy which was held at his favourite course ALENDA which was in immaculate condition with lovely holding greens It has to be the best course in the area at the present time we had a very good turn out and some very good scores to honour Raywinning the Trophy and First place in Category Two with a score of 37 points on count back from Geoff Wild ( hard luck Geoff ) was Malcolm woods Congratulations In third place was Mick Hithersay on Count back with 35 points
In Category One First place was taken by Rodney Smith with a score of 36 points Second was Les Yates with
35 points and Ivie Davies was 3rd with 34 points Dave Jones took the Nearest the Pin on Holes 3 amp 5 with Ron Chambers on Hole 16 John Trailor won the Longest Drive with D Jones the best Guest with 36 pointsTuesday 11th September we will be back at our home course Vistabella Tee off 0900am Be at the course for 0830am
After the game we returned to the St Jamesrsquos Gate pub for the presentation and refreshments kindly supplied by Sonia with our thanks Anyone who would like to join our small Society or would just like a game whilst on holiday give Ron a ring on 678-849-142
Photo- Malcolm woods being presented with the Trophy by Rocket Ron
st Jamesrsquos Gate Gs RODS AND REELS This week was the last
week before the new season commences and the club held an open match on a local water Although still very muddy on the water line overall the venue fished well As can be seen from the results varying methods were used and all worked pretty well
Top rods on the day1st Terry (Swing Eacutem)
Screen fishing the whip using maggot for bleak then changing to the feeder using corn with 1650 kilo s
2nd Lenny (Excultural Attachee) Bolton fishing the feeder using pellet with 1324 kilo s
3rd Bill (The Master) Reade fishing the waggler using pellet with 1134 kilo s
NOTEClub subs have to be paid
prior to the AGM on the 30092012 Failure to do so will mean the joining fee will have to be paid again
PLEASE NOTE The club has some
vacancies at present if you are interested in joining please contact Derek Swann on 966 729 293 or 603 535 771
ABBEY ANGLING RESULTSSupplied by Terry ScreenThe 2nd round of the winter
League was fished this week on the 28th August
with the water now going down it is leaving over a metre and half of soft gungy mud making access to the waters edge messy and quite difficult
with no wind on the water the fish were reluctant to feed everyone was praying
for the wind to get up and right on queue at 115pm the wind started to blow with a vengeance which prompted the fish to start to feed but the weights were not great
1st Dave (Yours Truly) Hoare with 7360kg fishing the pole using corn and the whip for bleak using maggot
2nd Alan (The Chairman) Reid with 6280kg fishing the feeder using corn
3rd Alan (The Emperor) Roscoe with 6100kg also fishing the feeder using corn
All details are available on our website wwwabbeyanglingcom or from the Match Secretary Terry Screen on 965 328 368 also anyone needing pole or rod repairs can contact me on the above number
ANGLERS TOGETHERThe objective of Anglers
Together has been reached ( which was to introduce anglers to each other ) Now that newcomers to Spain are few and far between we have decided that monthly meetings are serving no useful purpose and the friendships that have been made over the past 4 years are now firmly established
we will continue to provide information through our email address if contacted but there will be no membership renewals in May
Thanks to all past members for their support
Email anglerstogetherhotmailcom
TIGHT LINESDAvE HOARE
maGGots end
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week
Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3
- Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9
- Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen
Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart
Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith H
cap 9 score 50 Next week Tuesday
4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
el plantio 2 Golf society
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Last Sunday Torry played their first home game of the season at the vicente Garcia against near neighbours Crevillente who included in their side ex-Torry players Dani Meseguer Tremino Micro and most notably Carrasco Torry entered the game buoyed by their 3-1 victory at CD Acero in their first game of the season while Crevillente had shared the spoils in a thrilling 3-3 draw at home against Novelda
Torry were without ex-Crevillente marksman Gasch who was out through injury Torry have been trying to sign another forward to supplement their attacking options and thought they had got their man in the shape of much travelled burly striker Bauti but he had a change of mind I hope they are still looking because I think there are still plenty of strikers around looking for a club
The Torry line up was Manolo Vicente Boix Pedro Loacutepez Jorge Rafa Dani (Abel min 78) Burguillos Luis Carlos (Josemi min 68) Inarejos Ernesto and Joseacute Manuel (Manu Amores min 45)
On a warm sunny early evening the game kicked off in front of a decent crowd of around the 600 mark including quite a few holidaymakers keen for a bit of live football action Torry started like a train and in the first 20 minutes carved open Crevillente time and time again but only had a single goal on the electronic scoreboard to show for their efforts This was scored in the 16th minute by Jorge from a downward header
from a free-kick by Ernesto Leading up to this Rafa had hit the post from a curling effort inside the box from a corner and their keeper had been called into action to make a number of good saves
After 20 minutes Burguillos played Inarejos in and he lifted the ball past his man in the area who handled the ball and a penalty was awarded Up stepped Ernesto to curl his spot-kick towards the right hand corner of the net Their keeper went the right way and pulled off a brilliant save palming the ball wide for a corner After this Torry started to lose their momentum after their whirlwind start and Crevillente started to get back into the game After 41 minutes the Crevillente right-back got his marching orders for a second bookable offence after again body checking Inarejos
Just before the break Ernesto clipped the crossbar from a free-kick just outside the box Torry made one change at half-time taking off Jose Manuel who had sustained a head injury in the first-half and brought on Manu Amores After 51 minutes the numerical advantage that Torry had enjoyed was no more when Rafa was dismissed for a second bookable offence The game was now pretty even and both sides created half-chances which they didnrsquot take until after 61 minutes Ernesto beat their keeper from long range with a dipping shot to make it 2-0 to Torry After 70 minutes Crevillente pulled one back when Carrasco prodded home a loose ball from a corner from close range
to set up a nervous last 20 minutes for the Torry fans
The momentum was now with Crevillente and a guilt edged chance fell to the opposition 2 minutes later when one of their forwards headed wide from only 2 yards out After 83 minutes a Crevillente defender received a straight red for hacking down Burguillos And it was now 10 against 9 Towards the end Torry were awarded another penalty after a Manu Amores pass inside the box was deliberately hand-balled Inarejos stepped up to take it this time but his shot towards the bottom left hand corner lacked any real power and their keeper pulled off another great save
The final whistle went with Torry victorious winning another 3 points which has taken them to the top of the table and would you believe 2 points clear after only 2 games For Torry bookings were received by Inarejos Jorge vicente and Pedro
The matchball was sponsored by the Torry Army and a re-introduced matchday programme produced by the football club was on sale which provided a good pre-match read
Torry are away to Novelda next Sunday If you want to go and watch the game the Torry Army have booked a coach Pop into the Torry Army office in San Luis or ring Pat on 966 786 352 or 688 698 894 to book a seat
Darrylldinho following his adopted team in Spain get off to the perfect start
Tuesday 25th saw us back at Font del Llop due to a high noon change from El Plantio due to hollow tinning 20 hours earlier Our thanks to Font del Llop for getting us out to play at the last moment
very warm day and not sure if we would have managed without buggies but did find the course in very good condition except for some hollow tinning taking place on some of the greens on the back 9
Results on the day for our normal Stableford Competition saw in Category 1
1st Spence Andrews with 35 points not sure how he
did it because he only flew in the night previous and had not had time to adjust from the rain of the UK to the heat we are experiencing here at the moment 2nd Paul Hurrell 33 points 3rd Roy Middleton 31
Category 2 1st Peter Kerr 34 points 2ndBrian Coombes 33 and 3rdBradley Kerr 30
Nearest the Pins Hole 8 Paul Hurrell Hole 17 Alan Darby No body managed the 12th and the longest drive on hole 18 went to vic Souter However it should be mentioned that Paul Hurrell with his new driver was within probably 15 mtrs of the waterrsquos edge but not on the fairway sorry Paul must
try harderAfter the game we returned
to El Raso Restaurant for the results and a little Tapas many thanks to MarioKaty and Staff for looking after us
Our next games are La Torre on Tuesday 14thSeptember for a 10am 1sttee time and then we have our big day at El Plantio on the 3rdOctober for a shot gun start for the par 3 course at 9am followed by an 18 hole Stableford Competition starting at 11am
For more information on our Club call David Winder on 626 774 157 or email him at
davidwindertorregolfgmailcom Our picture for the winners and some guests taken after our game at El Raso Restaurant
we would also wish to remind all that the football season with CD MONTESINOS kicks off on Sunday 16thSeptember at 1800 hours with a home game at the CDMontesinos Olympic Stadium
Cup Tournament semi-finals by Sue Ward
what a fantastic week it was for petanca on the Orihuela Costa
The weather may be hot and humid but the petanca players had to keep their cool and play their socks off (what are socks) to win a place in the finals of the Summer League Cup Tournament
If anyone wanted to know why the summer league was dubbed lsquothe friendly gamesrsquo then they only had to be at the 2 semi-finals that took place this week They were played with good humour amusing banter and willing spirits
First to play on Monday were Laguna Vista Diablos vs Peacocks1 All was level after the 4 triples leaving all to play for in the deciding doubles Nervous tension began to creep in to both sides both teams dropping points however Laguna Vista Diablos managed to scrape through with a 4 - 3 win In true petanca spirit both teams descended upon the bar afterwards A very good end to a very good evening A woollen doll was presented by Peacocks to Laguna Vista Diablos to be played for every time these 2 teams meet
wednesday saw the other nail biting thrilling semi at Via park 2 between Los Bandidos and Amapolas
These 2 teams last met only 2 weeks ago in the league and Amapolas had a comfortable 6 - 1 win would tonight be any different Oh Yes
After the closely fought triples Amapolas were 3 - 1 up then came the 3 doubles and Los bandidos won the 1st 13 - 4 and then the 2nd 13 - 3 the gap had closed so the result rested on the last doubles match
It was 2100 hrs the street lights were on darkness had fallen the coche was barely visible but still the 2 pairs played on surrounded by hordes of excited spectators and a score of 12 - 12 Both sides took the lead and then lost it Unfortunately there had to be a winner and the cookie didnrsquot crumble Los bandidosrsquos way their last ball just - only just - failing to reach its target Amapolas won 4 games to 3 well done to them
The overwhelming consenus was that the 5 games were well worthy of a grand final let alone a semi
The final will be played on Wednesday 26th September 2012 at Restaurant El Altos de Dolores where it is hoped that all summer league players will attend Good luck to both teams
Sue ward
fc torreVieJa ndash torry Go top of the leaGue
torreGolfeu at font del llop
casa manuel summer petanca leaGue
el plantio 2 Golf society
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3 - Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9 - Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith Hcap 9 score 50
Next week Tuesday 4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
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Have you ever stood on a railway bridge and seen the how the rails disappearing into the distance seem to meet on the horizon
This is called lsquogeometric perspectiversquo and it was Euclid that came up with the geometric interpretation that parallel lines meet at infinity - or the horizon
Letrsquos imagine we are on a straight street of parallel terrace houses the lines through their roofs windows fences pavement etc will all meet on a point on the horizon
So we first draw a horizon line across the paper - this will be eye-level and therefore if we are standing will be about 5rsquo 3rdquo above the ground perhaps and everything that is above eye-level will be above this line
In the attached sketch I have drawn a narrow imaginary street and even people in it to show that assuming they are roughly the same height as me our eyes are all at the same lsquoeyersquo level - the horizon
The point where all the lines meet is called the lsquovanishing pointrsquo and when we come to drawing outdoors we will find there are many vanishing points - all generally meeting on the horizon of course - because roads donrsquot tend to go in straight lines and we may be seeing 2 roads anyway
Here is a photo taken in Venicersquos Saint Markrsquos square that shows it well despite the building not being perfectly straight and the slight lsquobarrelrsquo effect of the camera lens
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AS THE DENIZENS OF WHITEHALL AND
WESTMINSTER CONTINUE TO PUZZLE OVER BRITAINrsquoS
ROCky GROWTH TRAJECTORy THEy WOULD DO WELL TO
LISTEN TO THE RISING CHORUS COMING FROM BUSINESSES
ACROSS THE LANDThat message is clear
businesses are optimistic growing exports and creating jobs but need bolder action from the heart of government to sustain that growth over time Put simply companies want nothing less than a new-model economy for Britain with a business-friendly environment and strong financing options for growth and expansion
So if our political class truly wants to be bold on growth it should announce this autumn that it is creating a British Business Bank Together with a major programme of infrastructure investment a business bank would be the cornerstone of an economy that is more sustainable more dynamic and more competitive than the Britain of today
The case for a business bank grows clearer with each passing day Although many companies say their order books are full and they need financing in order to
fulfil customersrsquo requests the overall stock of lending to small- and medium-sized firms continues to shrink Companies that are less than five-years-old often at the point of a major growth spurt are more likely to have loan applications declined Independent inquiries show there is real lsquodiscouraged demandrsquo among businesses who are keen to expand but too scared to even approach the bank for help Relationships and trust between lenders and businesses damaged at the start of the financial crisis will take years if not decades to repair
The situation bears all the classic hallmarks of a market failure If therersquos one thing that politicians and economists of both the Left and the Right agree on itrsquos that governments can and should intervene where market failures exist And thatrsquos precisely where we stand in Britain when it comes to business finance an abject long-standing and worsening market failure
This is not entirely the fault of high-street banks - they are being squeezed by ever-tighter regulatory structures and higher capital requirements so theyrsquore
taking fewer risks and sticking to the clients they know If I were sat on the board of a major Uk bank Irsquod probably act in precisely the same way as Irsquod be protecting the interests of shareholders and the bank itself
The trouble is in a world where politicians and banks look after themselves therersquos no one championing the interests of the new dynamic and fast-growing companies that will create the jobs technologies and wealth of the future Thatrsquos where a business bank comes in
A British Business Bank would act as a first port of call for businesses seeking finance Working closely with high-street banks alternative lenders sources of equity finance and others it would ensure that most businesses actually get the working capital they need It would only lend directly to young andor high-growth companies unable to obtain finance through the commercial banking system
Some might argue that the government already has a number of plans including the Funding for Lending scheme to boost business access to finance yet this scheme like those that preceded it has a fatal flaw its dependence on
the infrastructure of existing banks An increasingly risk-averse and balance sheet focussed commercial banking culture is unlikely to provide the seed-corn funding for tomorrowrsquos growth businesses even if it will lend cash to long-standing business customers By contrast a business bank would be able to start afresh with a can-do attitude a stronger appetite for risk and the patient debt capital that many companies need to become the next global champion
Despite the best intentions of politicians to do the right thing in the interest of the country they are going to be frustrated by vested interests reflected in Whitehall Already I can hear the chorus of Treasury civil servants claiming that a business bank would be too difficult to set up too risky to operate and anti-competitive They are wrong on all counts Itrsquos time for businesspeople and our politicians to stand up to the prophets of deadweight displacement and dissuasion and set the record straight Setting up a new bank will take time and dedication but it can and has been done before in many countries across the
globe Commercial lenders would get lsquofirst refusalrsquo of business loan requests meaning that the business bank steps in only to support dynamic growth companies that otherwise wouldnrsquot get funding at all Whatrsquos more a business bank would offer loans priced appropriately to risk not simply give away cheap money to fuel another unsustainable credit bubble
When you look across the globe you find many successful countries where a business bank and a strong commitment to free enterprise and capitalism go hand-in-hand If a business bank is good enough for the USA South korea and our neighbours in Germany why not here in the Uk One can only surmise that a lack of will and imagination rather than a lack of capability is holding
Britain back from creating a business bank of its own
One of the difficulties Uk politicians face is that they are so hung up on the short-term they fail to consider their legacy to the country But voters are not stupid The British electorate rewards actions they can see are in the long-term interests of the nation which ultimately are their interests A British Business Bank wouldnrsquot be up and running tomorrow - but its impact on building confidence now and on our success as a nation over the coming decades would be incalculable and thatrsquos a legacy worth fighting for
Article written by John Longworth is Director General
of the British Chambers of Commerce courtesy of the
Telegraphcouk
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Manufacturing output across the 17-country eurozone shrank again in August according to a widely-watched survey The MarkitCIPS Purchasing Managersrsquo Index (PMI) showed the regionrsquos manufacturing sector contracted despite factories cutting prices Markitrsquos final PMI was 451 above Julyrsquos three-year low of 440 However it was the 13th month in a row that the figure was below the 50 mark indicating continued contraction
The latest figures from China showed its manufacturing activity fell too to a nine-month low in August adding to fears that its economy is slowing faster than estimated Chinarsquos PMI fell to 492 the lowest
reading since November 2011
Meanwhile in the UK the downturn in manufacturing unexpectedly eased last month as domestic orders boosted output with its PMI rising to a four-month high of 495 in August from a downwardly revised 452 in July
PMI is a key gauge of manufacturing activity and a reading below 50 shows contraction
The new chief executive of the British Bankersrsquo Association (BBA) has pledged to restore trust in UK banking Speaking on his first day in the job Anthony Browne told press sources ldquoI want to restore banking as a normal sector of the economy playing its part in economic growthrdquo
Mr Browne said the BBA the leading trade body for the bank sector would work to regain public trustrdquoIt (banking) is in a pretty low place Hopefully it canrsquot get lowerrdquo he said
Mr Browne said the BBA which was in charge of collating the data used to set Libor - a key bank lending rate which became discredited after revelations of manipulation by banks - would do everything it could to fix the issue
The head of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has called on the European Central Bank to take action on the eurozone crisis
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The ECB meets this week amid much speculation it will resume buying the debt of countries with high borrowing costs Germany and others oppose such a move
Abu Dhabirsquos Etihad Airways has doubled its stake in Virgin Australia amid a push to increase its global presence The airline said it had bought 221 million shares in the open market to take its stake in the Australian carrier to 10
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The Commissionrsquos plans to give the ECB the power to oversee all banks is intended as a first step towards a full European banking union The EU executive body is due to publish its detailed proposals on banking supervision on September 12
ldquoThe ECB has itself said it does not have the potential to supervise the European Unionrsquos 6000 banks in the foreseeable futurerdquo Schaeuble told German radio expressing scepticism about the timeframe envisaged in the Commission proposals
ldquoI have doubts that this (banking supervision) can come so fastrdquo he said adding that a distinction should be drawn between smaller banks and systemically relevant institutions
ldquoWith the bigger systemically relevant banks there is a chance that direct supervision by the ECB could be realised in a foreseeable period of timerdquo Schaeuble said
EU Commissioner Michel Barnierrsquos plan would rob national supervisors of much of their authority leaving them with routine tasks such as consumer protection But euro zone countries must approve the proposal before it becomes law
Schaeuble said euro zone finance ministers might consider the Commission proposals on September 15
Despite the presence of some 6000 banks in the European Union the vast majority are small and relatively insignificant and more than 90 percent of all assets are held by only around 200 institutions analysts say
Schaeuble did not make clear which institutions he would consider to be lsquosystemically importantrsquo The 200 would include the larger German state-owned Landesbanks and Spanish lsquocajasrsquo where many of the European banking sectorrsquos woes originate
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The Show Group Torrevieja has lost their home of twenty years and is now searching for a new rehearsal venue It is with great sadness that the Show Group has had to say farewell to the homely comfort of Los Arcos where they have rehearsed and performed throughout their long history
The Show Group Torrevieja is one of the oldest theatre groups in Torrevieja and during their twenty year history they have been entertaining residents and tourists with their energy packed shows During their long existence The Show Group have performed well loved musicals pantomimes original musical comedies murder mysteries and several variety shows and have also raised well over 50000 Euro for local charities
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The Office for the Urbanisations led by Councillor Jeff Wiszniewski (PIPN ndash Partido Independiente por las Nacionalidades) and his team are pleased to send you our fourth information update giving you information on events and activities happening throughout San Fulgencio and the Urbanisations
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coNvErSaTioN claSSESEnglish Spanish Conversation Classes
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Concejalia de Urbanizaciones working with Help Vega Baja
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Please try and make time to come along and see the wonderful work that Help Vega Baja do and the services that they provide
SPaNiSh claSSES for ExTraNjEroSBetween now and the 16th of
September you can register for Spanish classes for foreigners which will take place in the Social Centre
you can register here at the Office for the Urbanisations in Calle Madrid
There will be a meeting on the 17th of September at 6pm in the Social Centre
conceJaliacutea de las urbaniZaciones
The inn aT The greenThe inn aT The green
622 400 321677 617 434
wwwtheinnatthegreencouk
SAN MIGUEL DE SALINAS
SAN jAVIER ALICANTE
INN AT THE GREEN
LOS MONTESINOS
commercial cenTre
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THE EVErgrEEn EaTEryTHE EVErgrEEn EaTEryTHE EVErgrEEn EaTEry
eVery mondayliVe killer pool
competitionsfree entry 7pm - close
thursdaypop QuiZ
with lynden b from 9pm
Great Food Superb ValueWe serve a wide range of food from lite bites to home-cooked
favouritesServed from 11am- 9-30pm
EVEry Day
friday 9pmwoody
saturday 9pmnikki Gee
28 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
Open MOn tO Sat 9aM - lateCall 610 641 567
WHErE ArE WEAs you approach Albox from Arboleas at the BP lights bear right into Avda Lepanto 100m up we are opposite Ferreteria Lepanto APSA and the car parkEntrance also on the Baza Road just up from the lights on the right hand side
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WE WELCOME YOU TO ENJOY OUR NEW MENU iN ThE AiR-CONdiTiONEd BAR OR ON ThE TERRACEBREAkFAST SERvEd FROM 9AM
BAR MENU amp SNACkS 9AM ndash LATEincluding all your favourites burgers Wraps Salads amp Sandwiches plushellipDaily Specials board amp Homemade Puddings
FRidAYS iS COd N ChiPSFreshly made beer-battered atlantic CodHomemade Chips Mushy or garden Peashellip from 595euro 12-9pmalso available Saturdays 12-4pm
NEW SELECTiON OF WiNES amp BOTTLE BEERCarlsberg budweiser amp Coronita PLUS Locally Brewed Saxon Ale on tap 240euro pintEstrella Lager 2euro pint
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UNMiSSABLE OFFER
hiGh-flaVour barbecue mealssticky manGo spare ribs
a fabulously fruity sticky ribs barbecue recipeinGredients
1frac12 kg pork spare ribs
1 x 1ltr carton apple juice
200g mango chutney
1 small red onion roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves
1 red chilli roughly chopped
Juice of 1 lime
methodPlace the ribs in a saucepan pour in the
apple juice and add water to cover the meat Bring to the boil and simmer for 40 mins drain off the liquid and transfer the ribs to a roasting tin
Preheat the oven to 200degC (400degF gas 6) and prepare the barbecue In a food processor whizz the mango chutney together with the onion garlic chilli and lime juice to make the basting sauce
Drizzle two thirds of the sauce over the ribs and roast in the oven for 15 mins Brush the remaining sauce onto the ribs and finish cooking on the barbecue (or under a grill) for 10-15 mins until sticky and slightly caramelised
Serve with salad coleslaw and baked potatoes
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caribbean coconut chicken
Get a taste of international cuisine with this simple hiGh-flaVour chicken recipe allow extra time for marinatinG
inGredients 1 red chilli diced 1 green chilli diced 1 x 250ml carton coconut cream 40g light brown soft sugar Juice of 1 lime 2 tbsp rum (optional) 4 chicken breasts 8 mini corn on the cobs
methodMix the diced chilli with the
coconut cream sugar lime juice and rum (if using) Slash through the skin of the chicken breasts and place in a non-metallic dish
Pour the coconut marinade all over cover and marinate for at least 1 hr overnight if possible
Preheat the barbecue Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook over a medium heat for 20-25 mins turning regularly to cook evenly the chicken is cooked when the juices run clear after the thickest part is pierced
Meanwhile rub 1 tbsp sunflower oil onto the corn on the cobs and barbecue or grill for 15 mins turning until lightly charred and tender Serve with barbecued corn plus vegetable rice and a coriander garnish
surf and turf kebabs with Garlic butterthis tasty marinated kebab recipe will satisfy both meat and fish craVinGs
allow time for marinatinGinGredients400g steak (such as ribeye) cubed
6 tbsp sundried tomato peri-peri marinade
150g raw tiger prawns peeled
4 cherry tomatoes
40g softened butter
2 garlic cloves crushed
3 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley and chives)
methodPreheat the barbecue toss the steak with 4 tbsp marinade in
one bowl and the prawns with 2 tbsp marinade in another Set aside for 30 mins
thread the steak and prawns alternately onto 4 skewers (pre-soaked if theyrsquore bamboo) and finish each one with a cherry tomato
Mash the butter with the garlic and herbs Place in a pan on the side of the grill to melt Cook the kebabs over a high heat for 3-4 mins each side until the prawns are pink and cooked through and the steak is done to your liking
to serve drizzle with the butter and accompany with new potatoes and a salad of poppy seeds and carrot and cucumber ribbons
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Great food at Great prices
La Alfoquia Plaza Santa Ana (Opposite the Old Station)
Great food at Great prices
Tel 633 684 855
Raciones Tostadas Tapas Hamburgers and much much more
for example chicken amp
chipsjUST euro5
open everyday 930am - 11pm (except monday) Kitchen open 930am - 4pm 7 - 11pm
cantildea with a tapas ONLy euro1
kentucky fried chicken
eat in or take away
piZZaseat in or take away
tuesday - sunday from 7pm
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Poligono industrial Albox Near the iTv garage
Open Mon - Sat 8am - 24pmSun 10am - 17pm Spanish Tel 950 430 145 English Tel 647 730 103wwwmesondeirenecom
NEW SMOkiNg CONSERvATORY
NOW OPEN
MENU dEL diA OPEN EvERY MONdAY4 COUrSES WiTH WiNE amp COFFEE Monday-Saturday inclusive Lunch 1pm - 4pm
MENU dEL NOChE4 COUrSES WiTH WiNE amp COFFEE Everyday 7pm - 11pm
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dAiLY ROAST COOkiNgMon roast Lamb Shank Tues rabbit in garlic amp beerWed roast Pork Knuckle Thurs roast Pork LoinFri roast Lamb Shank Sat amp Sun roast Lamb Shank amp Pork Knuckle
EvERY NighT PiZZA amp PASTAall your favorite pasta dishes including ravioli Lasagne Macaroni Carbonara Tortelliniand a wide range of pizzas from Margaritas to a Meat Feast
Mesoacuten de
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they are a Christmas favourite in most households but families might find their traditional tin of Quality Street going empty a tad quicker this year tins of the chocolates have been shrunk just before the Christmas period when sales of the sweets are at their highest
Food giant nestle who produce the sweets have been criticised for failing to reduce the price of the chocolates prompting campaigners to describe the move as a hidden price rise the purple tins have been reduced in size by 18 per cent - from 1kg to 820g
a report in trade magazine the Grocer said lsquothe Christmas shrink ray has struck again and this year it is nestle pulling the trigger lsquothe tins are being sold by tesco for pound5 the same price as last yearrsquos larger tins though nestle claimed the recommended selling price was lowerrsquo
the move is part of a trend amongst confectionary manufacturers to reduce product sizes in order counter rising production costs
other Christmas favourite Cadburyrsquos Roses were
reduced from 975g to 850g by manufacturer kraft last year while the american company also cut heroes from 950g to 800g
Some of Britainrsquos most popular confectionary items have been affected by size reductions including smaller chocolate bars such as Mars and Dairy Milk Packets of Bassettrsquos liquorice allsorts have been reduced from 215g to 190g while bags of Bassettrsquos Jelly Babies Maynards wine Gums and haribo have also been reduced in weight
Consumer watchdog which accused confectionary companies of lsquotreating customers like idiotsrsquo
a spokesman for nestle said lsquothe recommended retail price of our standard tin has reduced proportionally greater than the reduction of the weight ensuring consumers are getting more for their money the price shopkeepers sell Quality Street at is at their sole discretion the tin size weight is now in line with similar products in the market who reduced weight in previous yearsrsquo
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LiTE BiTE MENUSERvEd 12PM-9PM
allpremierleaGue
footballliVe
ladies friendly
dartswed 8pm
all welcome
allpara-
olympic Games shown
take-awayfood
aVailableuntil 8pm
SaXON REaL aLE ON TaP - ONLy 240euro PER PINTblackthorn cider amp tinto Verano on tap
ESTRELLa ONLy 2euro PER PINTOpen Every Day 12pm - Late
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BOOk ThE vENUE FOr yOUr PriVaTE ParTiES WEDDiNgS aND birTHDayS ETC
hellipa recent recipe feature in Sol Times required lsquopreserved lemonrsquo however we have failed to find a source to supply this wonderful ingredient locally So herersquos the recipe so that you can make your ownMany Moroccan and Middle Eastern recipes
call for preserved lemons ndash basically lemons that have been pickled in salt and their own
juices itrsquos quite easy to do though takes at least three weeks before the lemons are ready to use
Get preservinghelliptheyrsquoll last for up to a year without refrigeration too
MAkES ONE LARGE JARINGREDIENTS
250g coarse sea salt12 lemons unwaxed 6 juiced 6 quartered but still joined at the bottom8 black peppercorns
3 star anise3 bay leaves
METHODPack a little salt into each lemon and squash back into shape Wedge them into a large sterilised jar layering with salt bay leaves peppercorns and star anise as
you goTo sterilise wash in hot soapy water rinse and put in the oven
at 140Cfan 120Cgas 1 for 15 minutes
Pour over the lemon juice (if therersquos not enough liquid to fill top with water) then
sealGive the jar a turn every few days to
redistribute the salt and leave for 4-6 weeks
Preserved Lemons
itrsquos Quality not QuantityQuality street accused of short changing us with fewer chocolates
CREME DE LA CREMEThe nationrsquos number one premium ice cream brand
Carte DrsquoOr has taken inspiration from traditional
French cuisine and the culinary expertise of great
French chefs to create a range of indulgent new ice
creams Carte DrsquoOr Signature Using only the finest
ingredients Carte DrsquoOr brings a refined touch of
luxury to ice cream with delicious new flavours from
Cregraveme Brucirclee to Tarte aux Pommes making them the
perfect indulgent dessert
6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5
Burger amp Pasta Menu PLUS Kids Menuopen monday - Friday 8am til late saturday amp sunday 9am til late
Cafeacute Bar
LA ALFOQUIA ZURGENA
ice cream parlour now open
this friday - disco amp karaokenow
showinG horse
racinG daily
music dancinG amp karaoke
SatUrdaynightS
the BeStPizzas in town
eat in or take away
30 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
SchOOl (CURRICULUM - USED) bOOkS Plus material is
Urgently NEEDEDbull PENS BLUE BLACK amp RED bull PENCILS NORMAL amp COLOURING bull FELT-TIP PENS bull SCISSORS bull RULERSbull SELLOTAPEbull RUBBERSbull GLUE STICKS (Pritt-Stick)bull A4 LOOSE PAPER ie Photocopier Paperbull A4 NOTEPADS SQUARED (UK are RuledLined)bull CASH DONATIONS also gratefully received
PLEASE Mark the Envelope acuteSchOOl material amp drop off at our Mazarron Shop Amanda (President) 634 357 137 on Camposol A or contact via Facebook madmazarron Email madmazarronlivecom
Please HELP our Local CHILDREN
Sol Times Calida and Sol Times Blanca are independent of political parties private investment and government Our policy is to provide readers with a news and information service that is fair accurate and balanced Sol
Times Calida and Sol Times Blanca are independent publications Published weekly and produced exclusively in Murcia amp Blanca Sol Times News Group cannot be held responsible for claims made by advertisers nor can it
be held responsible for errors in advertisements caused by poor quality text photographs or layout instructions Furthermore no responsibility can be accepted for any loss or damage resulting caused by any error inaccuracy or non-appearance of an advertisement Deposito Legal Sol Times Calida AL 851-2010 Sol Times Blanca AL 852-2010
costa blanca officeQuesada business centre
calle los arcos 7 03170ciudad Quesada
email blancasalessoltimescom
costa blancachristine 902 750 190 (ext 330)
andy 693 803 409 or mark 693 775 347
costa calidamar menorrosemary - 647 379 795Classifieds - Paulette 902 750 190 - 950 121 936
email calidasalessoltimescom
sol times
wwwsoltimescom 31SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012
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are drop off points for soltimesmarket tavern amp cm construction
Private or trade LETTErS TO EDiTOr FOr birTHDayS Or aNNOUNCEMENTS
Drop your details into them and we will print them in the next edition of the paper
(puerto de Mazarron) (Camposol A)
euro350
homemade pies amp
Full menu also available
mon - sat 10 - 3
includes bread amp butter
or toast
Full english breakfast
Camposol sector atel 699 518 535
sunday lunChesFrom 1245pm onwards
2 menus 450euro or 650euroBooKinG adVisaBle
entertainment quiz monday From 9pm
General KnowledGe quiz tues amp thurs From 9pm
mon From 9pm
thursday marKet day speCial Sausage or Bacon Sandwich or a Beefburger only 2euro each
KaraoKeFriday 7
septemBer
with Bernie maC
lsquoparty party peoplersquo
PALS EvENTS 201222th - 30th September
SpONSOred bike ride from lsquoCamposol to Madrid amp Backrsquo Party for the riders and
everyone else at TJrsquos Camposol B - Sunday 30th September6th OctOber
caFe cONcert 2012The 6th and largest live music show on the Costa Calida from
mid afternoon till midnight 5euro12th OctOber
aNNual beach bbQ at bOlNuevO All food and drink included still only 13euro Tickets essential
Bring your own chairs and table16th NOvember
cOach tO Garrucha market Lunch at Bedar and a visit to Iceland on the way home
25euro incl lunchSuNday 9th december
palS aNNual chriStmaS diNNer daNce at the Costa Hotel in Mazarron - Music by John Lindo Trio and
Food and Drink included 2750euro18th march
3 NiGhtS Full bOard iN hOtel heliOS beNidOrm
Coach included 125euro Great value29th april
7 NiGht cruiSe from Athens to the Greek Islands and Turkey - Coach and Flight included for this all-inclusive holiday at an incredible
starting price of 745eurotickets for all palS events from the trevi camposol b on a saturday morning or Saralaras on a Wednesday afternoon or call 626 460 465 for further information
ThE Ex-SERviCEMENrsquoS ASSOCiATiON OF MAZARRON diSTRiCT(ESAMD) are meeting on 19th September at the Vista Bar Camposol A 730PM - The function is open to all members of ESAMD and invited guestsFor more information please contact the Social Secretary on 968 437 074 or 618 591 298 Any Ex Service personnel wishing to join should contact the Membership Secretary on 629 818 611
BOOk SigNiNgS WiTh
qUENTiN COPEGo along to the venues below to grab your copy
of lsquoUnicorn Conspiracyrsquo by local author Quentin Cope Sept 14th - The Teapot Mazzaron Port - 1200
Sept 30th - TJrsquos Bar Camposol - 300
el alamillo plaza ~ pto de mazarrondetails amp reservations 968 595 864
FiNd US ONNEW ROYAL COSTA CALidA
New RoyalNew RoyalFriday 7th sept
Christineamp Fish and Chips euro6
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saturday 8th septbarrington
new sunday menu
summer selection
in loVinG memoryBRiAN
SNELgROvEPassed away19th August
After a Long illnessLove Always
Margaret
gEORgiAhAPPY 12Th BiRThdAY
From Mum Matt Abbie harry Freddie Nana grandad Uncle Paul Auntie Zoey and
Alfie x x
iSABELLEhAPPY 25Th BiRThdAY
from Mum dad and Sophie
xxxx
JAMEShAPPY 40Th
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friends in SpainPARTY ON
32 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
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Email lennymitchelllivecouk
musician
aSSSa MEDiCaL i N S U r a N C E S Asssa Mazarron Diane Nolan Tel 968 153 396 mazarronasssaes
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electricians
businesses For sale
12MbPS Internet ANyWHERE in Europe Phones for immediate installation from less than 1 cent minute no monthly fee Computer sales and repairs Denia to Mazarron Call Clive 966 260 403 or 648 883 202 www clivegray computerseu
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for sale full legal license40 covers inside
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existing business ready for immediate takeoverplease contacttel 966 781 307
Mantildeanas
simply doors espana(Quesada)
uK manufactured made to measure composite amp pvc
doors amp windowswith up to 25 years guarantee
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infotuxedolimousineseswww tuxedolimousineses
garden services
air conditioninG installation maintenance
repairs in torrevieja amp
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electricity plumbinG
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home care services
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all locKS To WorK oF 1 KeY eXTra SecUriTY WinDoWS amp DoorS
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emaillocksrushotmailcouk
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bull Retractable Awningsbull Toldo Plano (Glorieta)bull Balcony Blinds
bull Vertical Blinds bull Window Blindsbull New Coversbull Repairs
At least 150 Colours To Choose From
from la Marina to San Javier
Care serviCesProviding Support and Care for
people who want to remain independent at home
Professional Personal Trustworthy Flexible amp Friendly Call 665 309 709
Pa CabLES various cables for speakers mic14 jack to jack etc35euro Tel966 184 813D E S K T O P PCWindows xP15 gig processor1 gig ddr memory80 gig HDdvd rom100euro Tel 966 184 813rENaULT CLiO RHD on Irish plate central locking 3 door hatch Good runner 250euroTel966 184 813STaiNLESS STEEL inset sink with Roco mixer tap 780 x 430 Right hand drainer Good condition Camposol area Tel676028725SiNgEr SEWiNg MaCHiNE Antique in Oak Cabinet 80 years old 300euro Tel 679 767 854 OVEr 40 composite and PVC doors fully installed from only euro595 Tel Simply Doors on 966 718 738 or call at
a1 Groupcomplete Garden maintenance
amp property servicesWe cover mazarron amp
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our showroom at Calle Azul Ciudad quesada see our main ad on page 144000 ViNyL Records 60rsquos 70rsquos and 80rsquos 50 cents each Tel 679 767 854SiNgLE Aluminium ladder 25 mtrs 20euro Tel 679 767 854PHiLiPS PHONE fax copier answer machine with manual 25euro Tel 679 767 854
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builder handyman
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good rates CALL MARk
MOB 691 920 288hOME 966 184 813
enGlish personal trainer
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personal trainer
call soltimesclassiFied902 750 190
ext 330
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removals cont
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based near Murcia Airport Tel 610 846 260 0044
7519 186 355 or email vanman
hotmailcouk
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kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop
courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool Mountain views Possible bamp b
for sale massiVe detatched cortiJo with 50m2 workshop
20mins from moJacar
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CALL ROBBiE 644 131 825
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property For sale cont
3 bedrooms 1 with balcony 2 bathrooms Fully Equipped Kitchen Large Living amp Dining room Wonderful Sun Terrace Solarium Satellite TV Furnished Communal
Pool 104 M2 build 110 M2 Plot euro105000
QUaD TOWNHOUSEDONtildea PEPa
aTTaCHED TOWNHOUSE DONtildea PEPa
3 bedrooms 1 with balcony 2 bathrooms Fully Equipped Kitchen Large Living amp Dining room W Double glazed Terraces Wonderful Sun Terrace Solarium Satellite TV
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TOWNHOUSETOrrEMENDO
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ViewpointDear Mr Little Tiny GeckoI am so very sorry about your tail When I saw you clinging to the tiles above the
water line of the pool I knew that you being a gecko are quite at home on vertical and even upside down surfaces but swimming pools are subject to sudden tsunami-like surges especially when a human several thousand times your own size enters the pool and I was afraid that you might get washed inIt was for that reason that I suggested that
you step onto the proffered log and accept a lift on the log to a place of security from drowning I had not intended that you jump on the log run across my hand and jump into the waterAs you scampered across the surface of the
pool and back to your preferred spot on the wall you assured me that you were perfectly able to walk on water I fear you are mistaken ndash have you heard of that treacherous thing called
Surface Tension It makes water seem deceptively safe and solid to small geckos until it suddenly gives way and they plummet to the
b o t t o m never more to rise
As a great admirer of the Gecko race and their chosen diet of small insects I was extremely anxious that you should not suffer this terrible fate and for that reason I had to insist that you accept my offer of a lift on the log The terrible miscalculation that lead me to
nip your tail with the log is a mistake that will forever haunt my conscience My best effort of atonement was to catch your tail as it wriggled across the pool and put it near the pile of rocks that I believe to be your homeI fear that a tail lost once is a tail lost forever
but should you know of a good reconstructive surgeon I will be happy to bear the cost of a tail replacement operation When we eventually reached accord and I
placed you gently on the plant by the pool pump I could hardly bear the expression of reproach on your little face Believe me I felt your pain not to mention the embarrassment of only being three quarters of the gecko you once wereI hope you will accept this letter as a public
apology for my clumsiness and that you and many of your friends and family will continue to live in our garden and eat our flies for many years to come Yours with deepest apologies Josby Jos biggs
josbiggshotmailcouk
i am so Very sorry
in 2010 lance corporal Johno lee accumulated pound800 in lsquoillegal parkingrsquo fines which resulted in a visit from bailiffs to enforce collection lance corporal lee had received massive injuries whilst on patrol in afghanistan and had almost lost his life having been resuscitated twice in the rescue helicopter taking him to the field hospital
he was eventually repatriated to england where he received extensive medical treatment in an effort to save his leg but after eight operations the surgeons had no choice but to amputate
after an extended stay in hospital Johno was released and he was
determined to rebuild his shattered life and not unreasonably applied to the local authority - nottinghamshire county council - for a disabled parking permit his request was turned down on three occasions on the basis that he was young and could get better Yep thatrsquos what they said he had lost a leg but he could get better
under pressure from the barrage of adverse publicity the councilrsquos service director paul Mckay ordered a review of the case and the original decision was eventually overturned no doubt there were mutterings of lsquolessons learnedrsquo and the usual meaningless rhetoric
then last year in support of the charity pilgrim bandits Johno signed up to become the first amputee to cover a 100mile crossing of the sahara in five days the department of works and pensions got wind of it and informed him that if he succeeded then he could be stripped of his disability benefits and his mobility vehicle which he relies on every day
the justification for this according
to a dwp spokeswoman was because the disability living allowance benefits are designed for those who are unable to do things such as walking washing or dressing themselves and in view of Johno leersquos intended trek there was it seemed a certain logic to this
a certain logic that is if you ignore the extent of his injuries how he came by them in his countryrsquos service the fact that this will be one hell of an achievement if he makes it and the impact and example it will set for other disabled amputees and certain logic of course if you are a pen pushing jobs-worth moron - which seems to be part of the work description for certain officials in the civil service
Johnorsquos own reaction was more low key when he said lsquothere are people out there much worse than me irsquove survived so i will take it but so often - and i experienced this - when you actually return home you find not everyone is so supportiversquo
he was spot on thererecently prime Minister david
cameron told soldiers in afghanistan that britain lsquorespects and reveresrsquo by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom
prime Minister is not directly to blame for the karl boon fiasco i hope that he directly intervenes and makes damn sure that matters are put right in short order also heads of departments should be summoned and receive a tongue lashing from the pM but i doubt that will happen
these are not isolated cases and when such incidences occur here is what should happen -
a personal and abject apology should be delivered in person by the official responsible for such cold hearted idiocy ndash even if this means embarrassing ministers this should be done with the full power of the media present so that the person or persons responsible are named and shamed they should also receive official warnings from their employers - the british government
Just whorsquos side are they on
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channelled as it is through the valleys of the sierra alhamilla the light northerly breeze never caresses alqueria it leaves the village breathless in the searing cauldron of the alquerian valley this climatic anomaly is known locally as la sarteacuten the fryingpan several of the village boys demonstrated the suitability of the name by frying an egg on the bonnet of rodriquezrsquos white mercedes this was much to the annoyance of the mill owner and the delight of the village scamps the scallywags hastily dispersed as the ranting puffing rodriquez appeared
with temperatures in the mid-forties there was no relief from the oppressive heat Houses remained shuttered while air conditioning units whirred and rattled alqueria was too exhausted to squabble overheated dogs slept restlessly in whatever shade they could find panting tongues lolling the village was quiet calm holding its breath until evening the stillness of the day emphasised the smallest sound sending a slammed door or a dogrsquos bark resonating through the streets the brightness of the day hurt the eyes while cooking odours hung in the still air
inside the dwellings of alqueria a struggle to stay cool was being waged inside or out it was too hot to move too hot to talk even too hot to think this is just as well as the thinking process eludes most of alqueriarsquos inhabitants at the best of times the young men thought the answer lay in consuming vast quantities of cold lager the young ladies used the opportunity to wear their skimpiest outfits which caused the young men to drink even more lager the older and wiser stayed near the stone flagged ground floors inanimate and semi-conscious the affluent newcomers however splashed in their pools luxuriating in the cool chlorinated water
one group of youngsters enjoyed the air conditioning of an emergency ambulance after swimming in the riacuteo verde not only did they contract the usual foot fungus but also a strange puce tint to the skin which emitted a faint glow antonio poyato in
order to keep his precious remitroot crop irrigated diverted the Hill peoplersquos water supply all the taps ran dry and beer was drunk as an alternative
as the sun sets so alqueria begins to cool pigeons return to the rooftops and the canine population becomes animated in their evening search for food voices are heard in the streets as the village comes to life once more invigorated by their enforced inactivity the people of alqueria return to their belligerent selves with renewed determination
those who sacrifice themselves to keep us safe promising to shield wounded soldiers from welfare cuts and that they would not suffer financially as a result of welfare reforms Fine words but then fast forward to august 2012
sapper karl boon who lost a leg in a taliban rocket-propelled grenade attack in 2010 has been stripped of his pound54-a-week living allowance because lsquohe can now walk about 400 yards unaidedrsquo and according to the dwp is no longer disabled enough although karl himself has said that there are times when he is unable to even reach his own front door unfortunately he now has to wait ten months before he can apply again and it begs the question how many limbs must you lose in order to receive a disablement benefit
the welfare reforms were designed to discourage malingerers and to wheedle out cheats and fraudsters anyone with half a brain can see the difference between work shy con artists and ex-service men and women with devastating war injuries but apparently not at the dozy dwp
cameronrsquos sentiments and noble sounding assurances all seem a little hollow right now and although the
36 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
PaUSE for ThoUghTWhat a fantastic Summer of sport wersquove had with
such a spectacularly successful Olympics and now the Paralympics which promise if anything to be even more amazing I wonder how many younger and fitter than I have as a result felt inspired to start some form of training And I wonder too how many like me find themselves regretting not having worked harder at some sport when they had the opportunity For in my youth I was a fairly able half-miler but was never prepared to hurt myself nor spend more time or effort than was absolutely necessary in training - there always seemed better more frivolous things to do with my time So I and doubtless many others like me spent much of the Olympics reflecting on what might have been For unless the IOC were to include events for the lsquodecrepitsrsquo the lsquohas-beensrsquo and the lsquowell past itsrsquo no amount of training or determination could ever see me in contention for future medals
But actually it would seem that there really is a medal still available for the likes of me For in his letter to the Christians in Corinth St Paul likens the Christian life to that of an athlete preparing to compete in the games He points out that if unlike me in my youthful pretence at athletic prowess an athlete is serious in his ambition to win then he must work at his training and adhere rigorously to his diet to be in peak condition And he further explains that the prize for successful completion of the Christian marathon of life is no mere laurel crown but one that endures through eternity So here we are then all is not lost for us oldies though we do have a pretty serious regime of diet and training of prayer and lifestyle to attend to which if wersquore really serious could perhaps start in meeting the rest of the team at one of the available Churches in the area
Details of a number of English language churches are given in Sol Noticeboard for any who wish to Worship but further information about the anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
Duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the anglican chaplaincy of costa almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the
absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
FIRE THEN FLOOD - IS PESTILENcE NExTFreak weather events are becoming the norm Last Thursday
Turre and Mojacar were hammered by the tail end of a hurricane causing flooding and destruction We woke to find 23rsquos of the 3 acre property we rent under water Windows had blown in causing damage and loss and the pool had turned into a mud wrestling venue The pump house was drained of 15m of water before a new pump could be fitted to start the clean-up operation
Earlier this year the media showed storms and flooding cancelling out the British summer hurricanes are now battering the Caribbean and US The storms get stronger and more frequent affecting Europe as this is where the hurricanes come to fight their last as Michael Fish knows only too well In the east typhoons wreak havoc in Taiwan and China
Last week Spain announced that summer night time temperatures were the highest since records began Last winter was the driest ever winter in Spain with rainfall 90 lower two winters previously Spain had the wettest in 50 years The unusual is fast becoming usual
The American Meteorological Society previously denied Global Warming yet last week whilst Republicans were laughing at the subject at their annual conference the Society released a report saying that that Global Warming is happening and is man-made The maths is easy as 10 of the warmest years on record have occurred since 1997 Also global sea levels have risen 7 inches in the last 100 years
In the Arctic summer pack ice is at its lowest since records began 40 less sea is covered each summer than just 30 years ago a dangerous circle as snow and ice have an
lsquoalbedorsquo effect reflecting sunlight back into space Now sea water absorbs heat so melting more ice Factory emissions are blown over the Arctic releasing tiny specs of black soot these stick in the snow and absorb heat so melting the ice faster
Governments across the world meet at fancy conferences in glamorous destinations such as Kyoto Rio de Janeiro and Copenhagen achieving little or nothing whilst Joe and Joanne Public suffer flooding droughts and severe weather events Global Warming affects us all now and it will get worse and we must all do our bit to reduce re-use and recycle We canrsquot wait to be told what to do ndash we can change our own lifestyles as these different living and spending habits make businesses adapt to try and supply the products we are choosing
Buying bio diesel for instance is not only better for the environment but cheaper too Buying a bag for life at the supermarket and using it regularly will saves lots of plastic At the market we can weigh our fruit and vegetables and put it in one bag rather than many Buying organic lessens the need for artificial fertilizers and pesticides
Shops love to offer a plastic bag for the smallest item ndash just say no Buying local saves food miles growing food even better using the town springfuente for drinking water saves resources too Whilst waiting in the car to collect someone turn the engine off Open the car window instead of using the air con Sort out domestic refuse and recycle it
In the developed world waste and apathy are common and yet our common sense ingenuity and a love for our fellow inhabitants can help save this world for future generations
Initially when you bought your shiny new laptop desktop hellip Were you constantly being annoyed by the nag screen which told you to make system backup disks My guess would be ldquoYesrdquo Did you follow the instructions and create several CDrsquos or DVDrsquos with labels on them for ldquoJust In Caserdquo If you have said ldquoYesrdquo to the previous question Well Done Thank your for taking an interest in my column but now turn the page and read something else instead If the answer was anything else I would consider making my backup image NOW
The absolute fact is there will be at some time in our lives a catastrophic systems failure whereby the system will refuse to even start and hang there impotently How can this happen as Windows is a relatively robust Operating System (OS) The usual suspects are Viruses Malware ldquowear and tearrdquo power surges or outages
So now imagine the worst possible case scenario ndash a total systems failure Once the initial terror of losing everything has passed you remember following my advice and making a complete backup of your valuable document with weekly updates You start to feel better BUT your computer is still euro1000 of inert steel and exotic compounds
What are you going to do That is easy Spend the next week or four buying and installing a copy of your OS (euro110 to euro200) finding all the drivers for your specific machine and install them and
finally obtaining all the programs that were on it (euro0 ndash too much) Before I knew better it would take three (3) days with the OS drivers and programs to hand to completely rebuild my computer
If you had made the system image when suggested it should take you between 20 minutes and 1 hour to complete the same task at euro0 (+ cost of CDrsquos DVDrsquos) and all you have to do is change the CDrsquos DVDrsquos when asked AND it would be clean and ready to go
What will you need 1 memory stick (1Gb or larger) or CD for creating a startup disk a small stack of DVDrsquos or an External Hard Drive
You might still be lucky and have buried in the menu an option to create these system images If you have XP (I still do) but no floppy disk drive (I donrsquot) DONrsquoT use the backup options A floppy disk is needed for booting the system Try ldquoEaseUS Todo Backup Free 50 ldquo instead
A COUPLE OF TIPS
Firstly ensure your BIOS is changed to allow booting from either the cd or memory stick
Secondly the local Computer club is having an open day on Friday 5th October at ldquoBar Rumoresrdquo from 10am
Finally I am available to assist with all matters on computers and can be contacted on 689 892 745 or canducomputinghotmailcouk
For further information or advice on computing contact Trevor on canducomputinghotmailcouk
the aftermath of the storm
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sport
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This week we were at Vistabella we played our normal format of individual stableford Also some pairs managed to play their round of the knockout which is being managed by Johnny Pedersen A shield is up for grabs to the winner of this tournament Conditions were good on the course as usual
Results were as follows-
Gold category
1st - Derek Briggs 34pts
2nd - Colin Pepperday 31pts
Best front nine - John Saunders 17pts
Best back nine - Graham Phillip 18pts
Nearest the pin - Steve Ashurst
Longest drive - Dave
Harwood
Silver category
1st - Dave Bishop 36pts
2nd - Barry wood 30pts
Best front nine - Phil Bowditch 13pts(cb)
Best back nine - Graham Butterworth 15pts
Nearest the pin - None
Longest drive - Dave whittington
No winners of the 2 ball money this week
Our next society game will be at Altorreal on 13th September first tee time at 1015am Please be at the course one hour before start time
New members and or guests always welcome please contact Tony on 966 785 781 or Steve on 966 637 449
La Peraleja - 290812It may be a bit hot for golf
but hey itrsquos Wednesday and what else would we be doing So off we went down to La Paraleja for the first time this year and the conditions were quite good with tees and greens being excellent The staff are extremely helpful and always friendly
Despite the heat 35 members and guests went down to Murcia to play in a Stableford all well armed with drinks of various concoctions to ward off heat exhaustion so playing under these extreme conditions the scores were very good There were three ladies playing which is unusual and one of them had a broken toe but this did not stop her from scoring 36 points well done Margaret
One tale related in the bar later was that if your tee goes behind you then it must be a good shot but there is always an exception to the rule as was demonstrated on one tee one shot did go a long way down the middle with the tee falling behind but the next tee shot went up in the air and landed only 50 metres ahead and still the tee landed behind work that out The scores on the day were
Golf Division 1st Padraig OrsquoBrien 38pts 2nd Peter Morris 36pts and 3rd Brian
Coultate 31pts
Silver Division 1st John B Henderson 32pts 2nd John Feathestone 29pts and 3rd Stan Earl 27pts
Bronze Division 1st Andy Hadgraft 39pts 2nd Margaret OrsquoBrien 36pts and 3rd Chris Nield 31pts
NTPs Hole 2 Brian Coultate hole 8 in 2 shots Peter Morris hole 13 in 3 shots Carl Peden hole 16 Chris Nield
2s club was shared between Carl Peden Stan Earl David wightman Peter Savidge and Padraig OrsquoBrien
Best Guest John Clark 40pts
The popular Free Game Draw was won by Darren Barker and the Free Draw kindly donated by The Tavern was not won so will be rolled over to the next meeting
Our next outings are to El Plantio on the 12 September and Roda on the 26th September For further information go to our website httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
Gail Coultate
Society Correspondent
Lo Crispin Golf Society
httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
The Members Golf Society Match Report for villaMartin 29th August 2012
Yet another scorching hot day greeted the 24 Members and 3 guests to the excellent track of villaMartin It is hard to understand why this course has an unsavoury reputation and it can only be assumed that those that give it the bad rap arenrsquot golfers or are living 10 years in the past The fairways are excellent and the greens were even better than excellent
The excellence of the course was obviously supported by some of the scores that came in today with 3 breaking Par one achieving Par and others just one or two points over their handicaps The MatchHandicap Secretary better known as the ldquoLaughing Assassinrdquo has had a field day with cutting of handicaps
The prizes today were once again donated by The Chuckle Brothers (John Eyre and Colin Marsden) and the Nearest to the Pins prizes were donated by Peter (I wanna be in the Gold category) Wells A very very big thank you to you all your support to the Society is tremendous
The spoils in the Silver Division today went to Mick Kennedy in 3rd place with 34 points and how nice it
was to see the lsquoold stagerrsquo himself Peter mason take 2nd spot with 36 points and the winner of the Silver was Ian ldquoSharkierdquo Parkinson with an excellent 38 points
The Gold Division 3rd place went to the Society Captain Alan Rickers with 35 points Theo Boelhouwer came in 2nd place with what normally would be the winning score of 38 points but was upstaged by his Match play partner Steve Higgins who had the best score of the day with 41 points
The Best visitor award went to J Lozano
Our next match is on 5th September 2012 at La Finca and if anyone fancies a game with us just book in on our website at wwwtmgsorg or call the Match Secretary on 966 719 604
We also will be starting our Monday games on 10th September 2012 at villaMartin Again check the website for further information and please feel free to join us
Gold Category winners L ndash R ldquoFlying Dutchmanrdquo Theo Boelhouwer Steve ldquoElvisrdquo Higgins and Captain Alan Rickers
After last weeks initial start to back to training ready for the new season it is back to the Miguel University to start training at the home ground Last week brought a bit of a shock to the system to a few of the players after the 2 month summer break not like 2 weeks in the UK if you are lucky
The training from now on is on Tuesday and Thursday at 2000 with the juniors coming back when they have started back at school Everyone is looking forward to getting back to some real rugby training and not
just the fitness side like last and getting stuck in to the rucking and mauling It will also be very interesting to see how the Spanish refs interpret the new laws as well after seeing the pros even falling foul of them at the weekend with the 5 second rule at the ruck etc
This coming weekend we will be televising all live rugby matches for the new season at the rugby bar in Rojales The Steakhouse used to be Tylers Bar Pro 12 on Friday at 2000 Cardiff Blues v Edinburgh followed by the 4 Nations at 1200
on Saturday with Australia v South Africa and Aviva Premiership on Sunday at 1530 Saints v Exeter Chiefs so come along to the only designated rugby bar in the area and join the Costa Blanca Rugby Supporters Club as well
I am back at the Moncayo Market on Saturdayrsquos with all of the rugby branded gear and clubinternational shirts etc so see you down there as well and get your playing gear before the season starts from 0900 to 1330
So if you are interested
dig out those rugby boots and come along and see for yourself what it is like New players are always welcome no matter what age or skill level you are
If you would like more information about what is going on in the club you can contact the club by phoning myself Garry on 692 767 242 and for the juniors contact Oscar on 600 871 606 (Spanish)
So come along and join in the fun at a club with a great friendly atmosphere
the members Golf society
fairwayZ Golf society
lo crispin Golf society
itV orihuela rfc traininG back to normal
38 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
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Murphyrsquos on Park Golf Society at Campoamor August 2012
For the first months meeting 16 players headed for the established course at Campoamor
Unfortunately we were charged euro25 per person more than the agreed price which we were told was due to tax reason even though the new taxes donrsquot take effect until 010912 and then we discovered that the greens were in poor condition and as a result of these events it will be some time before we return to this courseThe winners on the day were as follows Category 11st Noel Dempsey - 34 points2nd George McIntyre - 27
pointsCategory 21st Barney Hickey - 26 points2nd Billy Davidson ndash 26 pointsBest Guest - John Fogerty ndash 32 points
Nearest the Pins ndash Pearse McMurray and Mike Dolan
After the game we returned to Murphyrsquos on the Park for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Janet and Hilary
The next society meeting venue is Captains Day an Alenda on 270912 and new members and guests are welcome
Call Tony Conwell on 644312696 or better still call in the bar which is in Calle San Policarpo near Park of Nations in Torrevieja
Report by Tony Conwell
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at Las Colinas 30th August 2012
For this monthrsquos meeting a group of 33 players visited the established course at Las Colinas taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good condition but due to hollow tining we had to play the back nine holes twice BUT to make things interesting we played the second circuit from the BLACK COMPETITION TEES which made scoring difficult on the day
There were some good scores on the day with the winners as follows1st ndash Gavin Parke - 36 points2nd ndash Dave Mason - 35 points3rd ndash Mike Probert - 32 points4th ndash Ian Allison ndash 32 points5th ndash Julie Blinston ndash 31
points
Best Front 9 ndash D Bensley - 20 points
Best Back 9 ndash J Coffman - 16 points
Nearest Pins ndash M Probert (3)Gavin Parke (2) and Dave Mason
After the game we returned to the Lo Marabu which is located at Dona Pepa Quesada for a welcome meal prepared by the bar and the prize presentation
Our next official society meeting is at La Peraleja on 27th September 2012 and we also have an interim game at Bonalba on 13th September 2012
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at La Finca August 2012
For the first months meeting a small group of golfers headed for the established course at La Finca taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good conditionThe winners on the day were as follows1st Stevie Dunn ndash 39 points2nd S Floody ndash 28 points3rd George watts ndash 26 pointsNearest the Pin - GuestLongest Drive ndash George watts
Stevie watts has had his
handicap adjusted from 24 to 21 based on the above excellent performance
After the game we returned to the Hideaway bar which is based at Via Park II Playa Flamenca for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Terri and Mark
The next society meeting venue is to be held at Villamartin on 9th September 2012 and new members and guests are welcome
Alternatively call Terri Hudson on 603181436 or better still call in the bar
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
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TUESDAY 28TH AUGUSTTHE RAY BATTISTR
MEMORIAL TROPHYToday was the Second
anniversary of the Ray Battiste Memorial Trophy which was held at his favourite course ALENDA which was in immaculate condition with lovely holding greens It has to be the best course in the area at the present time we had a very good turn out and some very good scores to honour Raywinning the Trophy and First place in Category Two with a score of 37 points on count back from Geoff Wild ( hard luck Geoff ) was Malcolm woods Congratulations In third place was Mick Hithersay on Count back with 35 points
In Category One First place was taken by Rodney Smith with a score of 36 points Second was Les Yates with
35 points and Ivie Davies was 3rd with 34 points Dave Jones took the Nearest the Pin on Holes 3 amp 5 with Ron Chambers on Hole 16 John Trailor won the Longest Drive with D Jones the best Guest with 36 pointsTuesday 11th September we will be back at our home course Vistabella Tee off 0900am Be at the course for 0830am
After the game we returned to the St Jamesrsquos Gate pub for the presentation and refreshments kindly supplied by Sonia with our thanks Anyone who would like to join our small Society or would just like a game whilst on holiday give Ron a ring on 678-849-142
Photo- Malcolm woods being presented with the Trophy by Rocket Ron
st Jamesrsquos Gate Gs RODS AND REELS This week was the last
week before the new season commences and the club held an open match on a local water Although still very muddy on the water line overall the venue fished well As can be seen from the results varying methods were used and all worked pretty well
Top rods on the day1st Terry (Swing Eacutem)
Screen fishing the whip using maggot for bleak then changing to the feeder using corn with 1650 kilo s
2nd Lenny (Excultural Attachee) Bolton fishing the feeder using pellet with 1324 kilo s
3rd Bill (The Master) Reade fishing the waggler using pellet with 1134 kilo s
NOTEClub subs have to be paid
prior to the AGM on the 30092012 Failure to do so will mean the joining fee will have to be paid again
PLEASE NOTE The club has some
vacancies at present if you are interested in joining please contact Derek Swann on 966 729 293 or 603 535 771
ABBEY ANGLING RESULTSSupplied by Terry ScreenThe 2nd round of the winter
League was fished this week on the 28th August
with the water now going down it is leaving over a metre and half of soft gungy mud making access to the waters edge messy and quite difficult
with no wind on the water the fish were reluctant to feed everyone was praying
for the wind to get up and right on queue at 115pm the wind started to blow with a vengeance which prompted the fish to start to feed but the weights were not great
1st Dave (Yours Truly) Hoare with 7360kg fishing the pole using corn and the whip for bleak using maggot
2nd Alan (The Chairman) Reid with 6280kg fishing the feeder using corn
3rd Alan (The Emperor) Roscoe with 6100kg also fishing the feeder using corn
All details are available on our website wwwabbeyanglingcom or from the Match Secretary Terry Screen on 965 328 368 also anyone needing pole or rod repairs can contact me on the above number
ANGLERS TOGETHERThe objective of Anglers
Together has been reached ( which was to introduce anglers to each other ) Now that newcomers to Spain are few and far between we have decided that monthly meetings are serving no useful purpose and the friendships that have been made over the past 4 years are now firmly established
we will continue to provide information through our email address if contacted but there will be no membership renewals in May
Thanks to all past members for their support
Email anglerstogetherhotmailcom
TIGHT LINESDAvE HOARE
maGGots end
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week
Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3
- Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9
- Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen
Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart
Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith H
cap 9 score 50 Next week Tuesday
4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
el plantio 2 Golf society
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Last Sunday Torry played their first home game of the season at the vicente Garcia against near neighbours Crevillente who included in their side ex-Torry players Dani Meseguer Tremino Micro and most notably Carrasco Torry entered the game buoyed by their 3-1 victory at CD Acero in their first game of the season while Crevillente had shared the spoils in a thrilling 3-3 draw at home against Novelda
Torry were without ex-Crevillente marksman Gasch who was out through injury Torry have been trying to sign another forward to supplement their attacking options and thought they had got their man in the shape of much travelled burly striker Bauti but he had a change of mind I hope they are still looking because I think there are still plenty of strikers around looking for a club
The Torry line up was Manolo Vicente Boix Pedro Loacutepez Jorge Rafa Dani (Abel min 78) Burguillos Luis Carlos (Josemi min 68) Inarejos Ernesto and Joseacute Manuel (Manu Amores min 45)
On a warm sunny early evening the game kicked off in front of a decent crowd of around the 600 mark including quite a few holidaymakers keen for a bit of live football action Torry started like a train and in the first 20 minutes carved open Crevillente time and time again but only had a single goal on the electronic scoreboard to show for their efforts This was scored in the 16th minute by Jorge from a downward header
from a free-kick by Ernesto Leading up to this Rafa had hit the post from a curling effort inside the box from a corner and their keeper had been called into action to make a number of good saves
After 20 minutes Burguillos played Inarejos in and he lifted the ball past his man in the area who handled the ball and a penalty was awarded Up stepped Ernesto to curl his spot-kick towards the right hand corner of the net Their keeper went the right way and pulled off a brilliant save palming the ball wide for a corner After this Torry started to lose their momentum after their whirlwind start and Crevillente started to get back into the game After 41 minutes the Crevillente right-back got his marching orders for a second bookable offence after again body checking Inarejos
Just before the break Ernesto clipped the crossbar from a free-kick just outside the box Torry made one change at half-time taking off Jose Manuel who had sustained a head injury in the first-half and brought on Manu Amores After 51 minutes the numerical advantage that Torry had enjoyed was no more when Rafa was dismissed for a second bookable offence The game was now pretty even and both sides created half-chances which they didnrsquot take until after 61 minutes Ernesto beat their keeper from long range with a dipping shot to make it 2-0 to Torry After 70 minutes Crevillente pulled one back when Carrasco prodded home a loose ball from a corner from close range
to set up a nervous last 20 minutes for the Torry fans
The momentum was now with Crevillente and a guilt edged chance fell to the opposition 2 minutes later when one of their forwards headed wide from only 2 yards out After 83 minutes a Crevillente defender received a straight red for hacking down Burguillos And it was now 10 against 9 Towards the end Torry were awarded another penalty after a Manu Amores pass inside the box was deliberately hand-balled Inarejos stepped up to take it this time but his shot towards the bottom left hand corner lacked any real power and their keeper pulled off another great save
The final whistle went with Torry victorious winning another 3 points which has taken them to the top of the table and would you believe 2 points clear after only 2 games For Torry bookings were received by Inarejos Jorge vicente and Pedro
The matchball was sponsored by the Torry Army and a re-introduced matchday programme produced by the football club was on sale which provided a good pre-match read
Torry are away to Novelda next Sunday If you want to go and watch the game the Torry Army have booked a coach Pop into the Torry Army office in San Luis or ring Pat on 966 786 352 or 688 698 894 to book a seat
Darrylldinho following his adopted team in Spain get off to the perfect start
Tuesday 25th saw us back at Font del Llop due to a high noon change from El Plantio due to hollow tinning 20 hours earlier Our thanks to Font del Llop for getting us out to play at the last moment
very warm day and not sure if we would have managed without buggies but did find the course in very good condition except for some hollow tinning taking place on some of the greens on the back 9
Results on the day for our normal Stableford Competition saw in Category 1
1st Spence Andrews with 35 points not sure how he
did it because he only flew in the night previous and had not had time to adjust from the rain of the UK to the heat we are experiencing here at the moment 2nd Paul Hurrell 33 points 3rd Roy Middleton 31
Category 2 1st Peter Kerr 34 points 2ndBrian Coombes 33 and 3rdBradley Kerr 30
Nearest the Pins Hole 8 Paul Hurrell Hole 17 Alan Darby No body managed the 12th and the longest drive on hole 18 went to vic Souter However it should be mentioned that Paul Hurrell with his new driver was within probably 15 mtrs of the waterrsquos edge but not on the fairway sorry Paul must
try harderAfter the game we returned
to El Raso Restaurant for the results and a little Tapas many thanks to MarioKaty and Staff for looking after us
Our next games are La Torre on Tuesday 14thSeptember for a 10am 1sttee time and then we have our big day at El Plantio on the 3rdOctober for a shot gun start for the par 3 course at 9am followed by an 18 hole Stableford Competition starting at 11am
For more information on our Club call David Winder on 626 774 157 or email him at
davidwindertorregolfgmailcom Our picture for the winners and some guests taken after our game at El Raso Restaurant
we would also wish to remind all that the football season with CD MONTESINOS kicks off on Sunday 16thSeptember at 1800 hours with a home game at the CDMontesinos Olympic Stadium
Cup Tournament semi-finals by Sue Ward
what a fantastic week it was for petanca on the Orihuela Costa
The weather may be hot and humid but the petanca players had to keep their cool and play their socks off (what are socks) to win a place in the finals of the Summer League Cup Tournament
If anyone wanted to know why the summer league was dubbed lsquothe friendly gamesrsquo then they only had to be at the 2 semi-finals that took place this week They were played with good humour amusing banter and willing spirits
First to play on Monday were Laguna Vista Diablos vs Peacocks1 All was level after the 4 triples leaving all to play for in the deciding doubles Nervous tension began to creep in to both sides both teams dropping points however Laguna Vista Diablos managed to scrape through with a 4 - 3 win In true petanca spirit both teams descended upon the bar afterwards A very good end to a very good evening A woollen doll was presented by Peacocks to Laguna Vista Diablos to be played for every time these 2 teams meet
wednesday saw the other nail biting thrilling semi at Via park 2 between Los Bandidos and Amapolas
These 2 teams last met only 2 weeks ago in the league and Amapolas had a comfortable 6 - 1 win would tonight be any different Oh Yes
After the closely fought triples Amapolas were 3 - 1 up then came the 3 doubles and Los bandidos won the 1st 13 - 4 and then the 2nd 13 - 3 the gap had closed so the result rested on the last doubles match
It was 2100 hrs the street lights were on darkness had fallen the coche was barely visible but still the 2 pairs played on surrounded by hordes of excited spectators and a score of 12 - 12 Both sides took the lead and then lost it Unfortunately there had to be a winner and the cookie didnrsquot crumble Los bandidosrsquos way their last ball just - only just - failing to reach its target Amapolas won 4 games to 3 well done to them
The overwhelming consenus was that the 5 games were well worthy of a grand final let alone a semi
The final will be played on Wednesday 26th September 2012 at Restaurant El Altos de Dolores where it is hoped that all summer league players will attend Good luck to both teams
Sue ward
fc torreVieJa ndash torry Go top of the leaGue
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el plantio 2 Golf society
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3 - Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9 - Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith Hcap 9 score 50
Next week Tuesday 4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
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AS THE DENIZENS OF WHITEHALL AND
WESTMINSTER CONTINUE TO PUZZLE OVER BRITAINrsquoS
ROCky GROWTH TRAJECTORy THEy WOULD DO WELL TO
LISTEN TO THE RISING CHORUS COMING FROM BUSINESSES
ACROSS THE LANDThat message is clear
businesses are optimistic growing exports and creating jobs but need bolder action from the heart of government to sustain that growth over time Put simply companies want nothing less than a new-model economy for Britain with a business-friendly environment and strong financing options for growth and expansion
So if our political class truly wants to be bold on growth it should announce this autumn that it is creating a British Business Bank Together with a major programme of infrastructure investment a business bank would be the cornerstone of an economy that is more sustainable more dynamic and more competitive than the Britain of today
The case for a business bank grows clearer with each passing day Although many companies say their order books are full and they need financing in order to
fulfil customersrsquo requests the overall stock of lending to small- and medium-sized firms continues to shrink Companies that are less than five-years-old often at the point of a major growth spurt are more likely to have loan applications declined Independent inquiries show there is real lsquodiscouraged demandrsquo among businesses who are keen to expand but too scared to even approach the bank for help Relationships and trust between lenders and businesses damaged at the start of the financial crisis will take years if not decades to repair
The situation bears all the classic hallmarks of a market failure If therersquos one thing that politicians and economists of both the Left and the Right agree on itrsquos that governments can and should intervene where market failures exist And thatrsquos precisely where we stand in Britain when it comes to business finance an abject long-standing and worsening market failure
This is not entirely the fault of high-street banks - they are being squeezed by ever-tighter regulatory structures and higher capital requirements so theyrsquore
taking fewer risks and sticking to the clients they know If I were sat on the board of a major Uk bank Irsquod probably act in precisely the same way as Irsquod be protecting the interests of shareholders and the bank itself
The trouble is in a world where politicians and banks look after themselves therersquos no one championing the interests of the new dynamic and fast-growing companies that will create the jobs technologies and wealth of the future Thatrsquos where a business bank comes in
A British Business Bank would act as a first port of call for businesses seeking finance Working closely with high-street banks alternative lenders sources of equity finance and others it would ensure that most businesses actually get the working capital they need It would only lend directly to young andor high-growth companies unable to obtain finance through the commercial banking system
Some might argue that the government already has a number of plans including the Funding for Lending scheme to boost business access to finance yet this scheme like those that preceded it has a fatal flaw its dependence on
the infrastructure of existing banks An increasingly risk-averse and balance sheet focussed commercial banking culture is unlikely to provide the seed-corn funding for tomorrowrsquos growth businesses even if it will lend cash to long-standing business customers By contrast a business bank would be able to start afresh with a can-do attitude a stronger appetite for risk and the patient debt capital that many companies need to become the next global champion
Despite the best intentions of politicians to do the right thing in the interest of the country they are going to be frustrated by vested interests reflected in Whitehall Already I can hear the chorus of Treasury civil servants claiming that a business bank would be too difficult to set up too risky to operate and anti-competitive They are wrong on all counts Itrsquos time for businesspeople and our politicians to stand up to the prophets of deadweight displacement and dissuasion and set the record straight Setting up a new bank will take time and dedication but it can and has been done before in many countries across the
globe Commercial lenders would get lsquofirst refusalrsquo of business loan requests meaning that the business bank steps in only to support dynamic growth companies that otherwise wouldnrsquot get funding at all Whatrsquos more a business bank would offer loans priced appropriately to risk not simply give away cheap money to fuel another unsustainable credit bubble
When you look across the globe you find many successful countries where a business bank and a strong commitment to free enterprise and capitalism go hand-in-hand If a business bank is good enough for the USA South korea and our neighbours in Germany why not here in the Uk One can only surmise that a lack of will and imagination rather than a lack of capability is holding
Britain back from creating a business bank of its own
One of the difficulties Uk politicians face is that they are so hung up on the short-term they fail to consider their legacy to the country But voters are not stupid The British electorate rewards actions they can see are in the long-term interests of the nation which ultimately are their interests A British Business Bank wouldnrsquot be up and running tomorrow - but its impact on building confidence now and on our success as a nation over the coming decades would be incalculable and thatrsquos a legacy worth fighting for
Article written by John Longworth is Director General
of the British Chambers of Commerce courtesy of the
Telegraphcouk
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Manufacturing output across the 17-country eurozone shrank again in August according to a widely-watched survey The MarkitCIPS Purchasing Managersrsquo Index (PMI) showed the regionrsquos manufacturing sector contracted despite factories cutting prices Markitrsquos final PMI was 451 above Julyrsquos three-year low of 440 However it was the 13th month in a row that the figure was below the 50 mark indicating continued contraction
The latest figures from China showed its manufacturing activity fell too to a nine-month low in August adding to fears that its economy is slowing faster than estimated Chinarsquos PMI fell to 492 the lowest
reading since November 2011
Meanwhile in the UK the downturn in manufacturing unexpectedly eased last month as domestic orders boosted output with its PMI rising to a four-month high of 495 in August from a downwardly revised 452 in July
PMI is a key gauge of manufacturing activity and a reading below 50 shows contraction
The new chief executive of the British Bankersrsquo Association (BBA) has pledged to restore trust in UK banking Speaking on his first day in the job Anthony Browne told press sources ldquoI want to restore banking as a normal sector of the economy playing its part in economic growthrdquo
Mr Browne said the BBA the leading trade body for the bank sector would work to regain public trustrdquoIt (banking) is in a pretty low place Hopefully it canrsquot get lowerrdquo he said
Mr Browne said the BBA which was in charge of collating the data used to set Libor - a key bank lending rate which became discredited after revelations of manipulation by banks - would do everything it could to fix the issue
The head of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has called on the European Central Bank to take action on the eurozone crisis
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Abu Dhabirsquos Etihad Airways has doubled its stake in Virgin Australia amid a push to increase its global presence The airline said it had bought 221 million shares in the open market to take its stake in the Australian carrier to 10
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The Commissionrsquos plans to give the ECB the power to oversee all banks is intended as a first step towards a full European banking union The EU executive body is due to publish its detailed proposals on banking supervision on September 12
ldquoThe ECB has itself said it does not have the potential to supervise the European Unionrsquos 6000 banks in the foreseeable futurerdquo Schaeuble told German radio expressing scepticism about the timeframe envisaged in the Commission proposals
ldquoI have doubts that this (banking supervision) can come so fastrdquo he said adding that a distinction should be drawn between smaller banks and systemically relevant institutions
ldquoWith the bigger systemically relevant banks there is a chance that direct supervision by the ECB could be realised in a foreseeable period of timerdquo Schaeuble said
EU Commissioner Michel Barnierrsquos plan would rob national supervisors of much of their authority leaving them with routine tasks such as consumer protection But euro zone countries must approve the proposal before it becomes law
Schaeuble said euro zone finance ministers might consider the Commission proposals on September 15
Despite the presence of some 6000 banks in the European Union the vast majority are small and relatively insignificant and more than 90 percent of all assets are held by only around 200 institutions analysts say
Schaeuble did not make clear which institutions he would consider to be lsquosystemically importantrsquo The 200 would include the larger German state-owned Landesbanks and Spanish lsquocajasrsquo where many of the European banking sectorrsquos woes originate
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The Show Group Torrevieja has lost their home of twenty years and is now searching for a new rehearsal venue It is with great sadness that the Show Group has had to say farewell to the homely comfort of Los Arcos where they have rehearsed and performed throughout their long history
The Show Group Torrevieja is one of the oldest theatre groups in Torrevieja and during their twenty year history they have been entertaining residents and tourists with their energy packed shows During their long existence The Show Group have performed well loved musicals pantomimes original musical comedies murder mysteries and several variety shows and have also raised well over 50000 Euro for local charities
The Show Group are proud of their fund raising record and the money they have been able to give to a wide range of local charities The group members nominate different charities to support every year and then work hard to produce live shows
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The group want to find a new venue in Torrevieja that they can make their new home They need a venue for their twice weekly rehearsals and maybe even for their performances so that they can continue enchanting and entertaining audiences for the forthcoming years
If anyone has space and facilities to help the group be re-homed for their rehearsals could you contact Jan on 96 618 9741 or 647 579 068 or Sandy on 96 671 3614
the show Group torreVieJa are homeless
The Office for the Urbanisations led by Councillor Jeff Wiszniewski (PIPN ndash Partido Independiente por las Nacionalidades) and his team are pleased to send you our fourth information update giving you information on events and activities happening throughout San Fulgencio and the Urbanisations
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coNvErSaTioN claSSESEnglish Spanish Conversation Classes
will be starting up again in the Social Centre of Urb Marina on Monday the 3rd of September at 6pm
Concejalia de Urbanizaciones working with Help Vega Baja
The Association Help Vega Baja is a charity providing help to the English speaking population of the Southern Costa Blanca They help people of all ages and with all types of problems and provide assistance all year round to anyone in their time of need including a
24 hour emergency line
As well as giving comprehensive information they also host a number of support groups provide a team of hospital visitors hire out Orthopaedic Equipment have registers of drivers translators carers and so much more
On Monday the 3rd of September between 2pm and 4pm the Concejalia de Urbanizaciones headed by Councillor Jeff Wiszniewski has organised an Open Day in the Social Centre on Urbanisation Marina San Fulgencio
Please try and make time to come along and see the wonderful work that Help Vega Baja do and the services that they provide
SPaNiSh claSSES for ExTraNjEroSBetween now and the 16th of
September you can register for Spanish classes for foreigners which will take place in the Social Centre
you can register here at the Office for the Urbanisations in Calle Madrid
There will be a meeting on the 17th of September at 6pm in the Social Centre
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The inn aT The greenThe inn aT The green
622 400 321677 617 434
wwwtheinnatthegreencouk
SAN MIGUEL DE SALINAS
SAN jAVIER ALICANTE
INN AT THE GREEN
LOS MONTESINOS
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competitionsfree entry 7pm - close
thursdaypop QuiZ
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Great Food Superb ValueWe serve a wide range of food from lite bites to home-cooked
favouritesServed from 11am- 9-30pm
EVEry Day
friday 9pmwoody
saturday 9pmnikki Gee
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Open MOn tO Sat 9aM - lateCall 610 641 567
WHErE ArE WEAs you approach Albox from Arboleas at the BP lights bear right into Avda Lepanto 100m up we are opposite Ferreteria Lepanto APSA and the car parkEntrance also on the Baza Road just up from the lights on the right hand side
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hiGh-flaVour barbecue mealssticky manGo spare ribs
a fabulously fruity sticky ribs barbecue recipeinGredients
1frac12 kg pork spare ribs
1 x 1ltr carton apple juice
200g mango chutney
1 small red onion roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves
1 red chilli roughly chopped
Juice of 1 lime
methodPlace the ribs in a saucepan pour in the
apple juice and add water to cover the meat Bring to the boil and simmer for 40 mins drain off the liquid and transfer the ribs to a roasting tin
Preheat the oven to 200degC (400degF gas 6) and prepare the barbecue In a food processor whizz the mango chutney together with the onion garlic chilli and lime juice to make the basting sauce
Drizzle two thirds of the sauce over the ribs and roast in the oven for 15 mins Brush the remaining sauce onto the ribs and finish cooking on the barbecue (or under a grill) for 10-15 mins until sticky and slightly caramelised
Serve with salad coleslaw and baked potatoes
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caribbean coconut chicken
Get a taste of international cuisine with this simple hiGh-flaVour chicken recipe allow extra time for marinatinG
inGredients 1 red chilli diced 1 green chilli diced 1 x 250ml carton coconut cream 40g light brown soft sugar Juice of 1 lime 2 tbsp rum (optional) 4 chicken breasts 8 mini corn on the cobs
methodMix the diced chilli with the
coconut cream sugar lime juice and rum (if using) Slash through the skin of the chicken breasts and place in a non-metallic dish
Pour the coconut marinade all over cover and marinate for at least 1 hr overnight if possible
Preheat the barbecue Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook over a medium heat for 20-25 mins turning regularly to cook evenly the chicken is cooked when the juices run clear after the thickest part is pierced
Meanwhile rub 1 tbsp sunflower oil onto the corn on the cobs and barbecue or grill for 15 mins turning until lightly charred and tender Serve with barbecued corn plus vegetable rice and a coriander garnish
surf and turf kebabs with Garlic butterthis tasty marinated kebab recipe will satisfy both meat and fish craVinGs
allow time for marinatinGinGredients400g steak (such as ribeye) cubed
6 tbsp sundried tomato peri-peri marinade
150g raw tiger prawns peeled
4 cherry tomatoes
40g softened butter
2 garlic cloves crushed
3 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley and chives)
methodPreheat the barbecue toss the steak with 4 tbsp marinade in
one bowl and the prawns with 2 tbsp marinade in another Set aside for 30 mins
thread the steak and prawns alternately onto 4 skewers (pre-soaked if theyrsquore bamboo) and finish each one with a cherry tomato
Mash the butter with the garlic and herbs Place in a pan on the side of the grill to melt Cook the kebabs over a high heat for 3-4 mins each side until the prawns are pink and cooked through and the steak is done to your liking
to serve drizzle with the butter and accompany with new potatoes and a salad of poppy seeds and carrot and cucumber ribbons
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tuesday - sunday from 7pm
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Open Mon - Sat 8am - 24pmSun 10am - 17pm Spanish Tel 950 430 145 English Tel 647 730 103wwwmesondeirenecom
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they are a Christmas favourite in most households but families might find their traditional tin of Quality Street going empty a tad quicker this year tins of the chocolates have been shrunk just before the Christmas period when sales of the sweets are at their highest
Food giant nestle who produce the sweets have been criticised for failing to reduce the price of the chocolates prompting campaigners to describe the move as a hidden price rise the purple tins have been reduced in size by 18 per cent - from 1kg to 820g
a report in trade magazine the Grocer said lsquothe Christmas shrink ray has struck again and this year it is nestle pulling the trigger lsquothe tins are being sold by tesco for pound5 the same price as last yearrsquos larger tins though nestle claimed the recommended selling price was lowerrsquo
the move is part of a trend amongst confectionary manufacturers to reduce product sizes in order counter rising production costs
other Christmas favourite Cadburyrsquos Roses were
reduced from 975g to 850g by manufacturer kraft last year while the american company also cut heroes from 950g to 800g
Some of Britainrsquos most popular confectionary items have been affected by size reductions including smaller chocolate bars such as Mars and Dairy Milk Packets of Bassettrsquos liquorice allsorts have been reduced from 215g to 190g while bags of Bassettrsquos Jelly Babies Maynards wine Gums and haribo have also been reduced in weight
Consumer watchdog which accused confectionary companies of lsquotreating customers like idiotsrsquo
a spokesman for nestle said lsquothe recommended retail price of our standard tin has reduced proportionally greater than the reduction of the weight ensuring consumers are getting more for their money the price shopkeepers sell Quality Street at is at their sole discretion the tin size weight is now in line with similar products in the market who reduced weight in previous yearsrsquo
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footballliVe
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hellipa recent recipe feature in Sol Times required lsquopreserved lemonrsquo however we have failed to find a source to supply this wonderful ingredient locally So herersquos the recipe so that you can make your ownMany Moroccan and Middle Eastern recipes
call for preserved lemons ndash basically lemons that have been pickled in salt and their own
juices itrsquos quite easy to do though takes at least three weeks before the lemons are ready to use
Get preservinghelliptheyrsquoll last for up to a year without refrigeration too
MAkES ONE LARGE JARINGREDIENTS
250g coarse sea salt12 lemons unwaxed 6 juiced 6 quartered but still joined at the bottom8 black peppercorns
3 star anise3 bay leaves
METHODPack a little salt into each lemon and squash back into shape Wedge them into a large sterilised jar layering with salt bay leaves peppercorns and star anise as
you goTo sterilise wash in hot soapy water rinse and put in the oven
at 140Cfan 120Cgas 1 for 15 minutes
Pour over the lemon juice (if therersquos not enough liquid to fill top with water) then
sealGive the jar a turn every few days to
redistribute the salt and leave for 4-6 weeks
Preserved Lemons
itrsquos Quality not QuantityQuality street accused of short changing us with fewer chocolates
CREME DE LA CREMEThe nationrsquos number one premium ice cream brand
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6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5
Burger amp Pasta Menu PLUS Kids Menuopen monday - Friday 8am til late saturday amp sunday 9am til late
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ice cream parlour now open
this friday - disco amp karaokenow
showinG horse
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music dancinG amp karaoke
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eat in or take away
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calle los arcos 7 03170ciudad Quesada
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mon - sat 10 - 3
includes bread amp butter
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mon From 9pm
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KaraoKeFriday 7
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SpONSOred bike ride from lsquoCamposol to Madrid amp Backrsquo Party for the riders and
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caFe cONcert 2012The 6th and largest live music show on the Costa Calida from
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aNNual beach bbQ at bOlNuevO All food and drink included still only 13euro Tickets essential
Bring your own chairs and table16th NOvember
cOach tO Garrucha market Lunch at Bedar and a visit to Iceland on the way home
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ThE Ex-SERviCEMENrsquoS ASSOCiATiON OF MAZARRON diSTRiCT(ESAMD) are meeting on 19th September at the Vista Bar Camposol A 730PM - The function is open to all members of ESAMD and invited guestsFor more information please contact the Social Secretary on 968 437 074 or 618 591 298 Any Ex Service personnel wishing to join should contact the Membership Secretary on 629 818 611
BOOk SigNiNgS WiTh
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home care services
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MOB 691 920 288hOME 966 184 813
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ViewpointDear Mr Little Tiny GeckoI am so very sorry about your tail When I saw you clinging to the tiles above the
water line of the pool I knew that you being a gecko are quite at home on vertical and even upside down surfaces but swimming pools are subject to sudden tsunami-like surges especially when a human several thousand times your own size enters the pool and I was afraid that you might get washed inIt was for that reason that I suggested that
you step onto the proffered log and accept a lift on the log to a place of security from drowning I had not intended that you jump on the log run across my hand and jump into the waterAs you scampered across the surface of the
pool and back to your preferred spot on the wall you assured me that you were perfectly able to walk on water I fear you are mistaken ndash have you heard of that treacherous thing called
Surface Tension It makes water seem deceptively safe and solid to small geckos until it suddenly gives way and they plummet to the
b o t t o m never more to rise
As a great admirer of the Gecko race and their chosen diet of small insects I was extremely anxious that you should not suffer this terrible fate and for that reason I had to insist that you accept my offer of a lift on the log The terrible miscalculation that lead me to
nip your tail with the log is a mistake that will forever haunt my conscience My best effort of atonement was to catch your tail as it wriggled across the pool and put it near the pile of rocks that I believe to be your homeI fear that a tail lost once is a tail lost forever
but should you know of a good reconstructive surgeon I will be happy to bear the cost of a tail replacement operation When we eventually reached accord and I
placed you gently on the plant by the pool pump I could hardly bear the expression of reproach on your little face Believe me I felt your pain not to mention the embarrassment of only being three quarters of the gecko you once wereI hope you will accept this letter as a public
apology for my clumsiness and that you and many of your friends and family will continue to live in our garden and eat our flies for many years to come Yours with deepest apologies Josby Jos biggs
josbiggshotmailcouk
i am so Very sorry
in 2010 lance corporal Johno lee accumulated pound800 in lsquoillegal parkingrsquo fines which resulted in a visit from bailiffs to enforce collection lance corporal lee had received massive injuries whilst on patrol in afghanistan and had almost lost his life having been resuscitated twice in the rescue helicopter taking him to the field hospital
he was eventually repatriated to england where he received extensive medical treatment in an effort to save his leg but after eight operations the surgeons had no choice but to amputate
after an extended stay in hospital Johno was released and he was
determined to rebuild his shattered life and not unreasonably applied to the local authority - nottinghamshire county council - for a disabled parking permit his request was turned down on three occasions on the basis that he was young and could get better Yep thatrsquos what they said he had lost a leg but he could get better
under pressure from the barrage of adverse publicity the councilrsquos service director paul Mckay ordered a review of the case and the original decision was eventually overturned no doubt there were mutterings of lsquolessons learnedrsquo and the usual meaningless rhetoric
then last year in support of the charity pilgrim bandits Johno signed up to become the first amputee to cover a 100mile crossing of the sahara in five days the department of works and pensions got wind of it and informed him that if he succeeded then he could be stripped of his disability benefits and his mobility vehicle which he relies on every day
the justification for this according
to a dwp spokeswoman was because the disability living allowance benefits are designed for those who are unable to do things such as walking washing or dressing themselves and in view of Johno leersquos intended trek there was it seemed a certain logic to this
a certain logic that is if you ignore the extent of his injuries how he came by them in his countryrsquos service the fact that this will be one hell of an achievement if he makes it and the impact and example it will set for other disabled amputees and certain logic of course if you are a pen pushing jobs-worth moron - which seems to be part of the work description for certain officials in the civil service
Johnorsquos own reaction was more low key when he said lsquothere are people out there much worse than me irsquove survived so i will take it but so often - and i experienced this - when you actually return home you find not everyone is so supportiversquo
he was spot on thererecently prime Minister david
cameron told soldiers in afghanistan that britain lsquorespects and reveresrsquo by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom
prime Minister is not directly to blame for the karl boon fiasco i hope that he directly intervenes and makes damn sure that matters are put right in short order also heads of departments should be summoned and receive a tongue lashing from the pM but i doubt that will happen
these are not isolated cases and when such incidences occur here is what should happen -
a personal and abject apology should be delivered in person by the official responsible for such cold hearted idiocy ndash even if this means embarrassing ministers this should be done with the full power of the media present so that the person or persons responsible are named and shamed they should also receive official warnings from their employers - the british government
Just whorsquos side are they on
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channelled as it is through the valleys of the sierra alhamilla the light northerly breeze never caresses alqueria it leaves the village breathless in the searing cauldron of the alquerian valley this climatic anomaly is known locally as la sarteacuten the fryingpan several of the village boys demonstrated the suitability of the name by frying an egg on the bonnet of rodriquezrsquos white mercedes this was much to the annoyance of the mill owner and the delight of the village scamps the scallywags hastily dispersed as the ranting puffing rodriquez appeared
with temperatures in the mid-forties there was no relief from the oppressive heat Houses remained shuttered while air conditioning units whirred and rattled alqueria was too exhausted to squabble overheated dogs slept restlessly in whatever shade they could find panting tongues lolling the village was quiet calm holding its breath until evening the stillness of the day emphasised the smallest sound sending a slammed door or a dogrsquos bark resonating through the streets the brightness of the day hurt the eyes while cooking odours hung in the still air
inside the dwellings of alqueria a struggle to stay cool was being waged inside or out it was too hot to move too hot to talk even too hot to think this is just as well as the thinking process eludes most of alqueriarsquos inhabitants at the best of times the young men thought the answer lay in consuming vast quantities of cold lager the young ladies used the opportunity to wear their skimpiest outfits which caused the young men to drink even more lager the older and wiser stayed near the stone flagged ground floors inanimate and semi-conscious the affluent newcomers however splashed in their pools luxuriating in the cool chlorinated water
one group of youngsters enjoyed the air conditioning of an emergency ambulance after swimming in the riacuteo verde not only did they contract the usual foot fungus but also a strange puce tint to the skin which emitted a faint glow antonio poyato in
order to keep his precious remitroot crop irrigated diverted the Hill peoplersquos water supply all the taps ran dry and beer was drunk as an alternative
as the sun sets so alqueria begins to cool pigeons return to the rooftops and the canine population becomes animated in their evening search for food voices are heard in the streets as the village comes to life once more invigorated by their enforced inactivity the people of alqueria return to their belligerent selves with renewed determination
those who sacrifice themselves to keep us safe promising to shield wounded soldiers from welfare cuts and that they would not suffer financially as a result of welfare reforms Fine words but then fast forward to august 2012
sapper karl boon who lost a leg in a taliban rocket-propelled grenade attack in 2010 has been stripped of his pound54-a-week living allowance because lsquohe can now walk about 400 yards unaidedrsquo and according to the dwp is no longer disabled enough although karl himself has said that there are times when he is unable to even reach his own front door unfortunately he now has to wait ten months before he can apply again and it begs the question how many limbs must you lose in order to receive a disablement benefit
the welfare reforms were designed to discourage malingerers and to wheedle out cheats and fraudsters anyone with half a brain can see the difference between work shy con artists and ex-service men and women with devastating war injuries but apparently not at the dozy dwp
cameronrsquos sentiments and noble sounding assurances all seem a little hollow right now and although the
36 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
PaUSE for ThoUghTWhat a fantastic Summer of sport wersquove had with
such a spectacularly successful Olympics and now the Paralympics which promise if anything to be even more amazing I wonder how many younger and fitter than I have as a result felt inspired to start some form of training And I wonder too how many like me find themselves regretting not having worked harder at some sport when they had the opportunity For in my youth I was a fairly able half-miler but was never prepared to hurt myself nor spend more time or effort than was absolutely necessary in training - there always seemed better more frivolous things to do with my time So I and doubtless many others like me spent much of the Olympics reflecting on what might have been For unless the IOC were to include events for the lsquodecrepitsrsquo the lsquohas-beensrsquo and the lsquowell past itsrsquo no amount of training or determination could ever see me in contention for future medals
But actually it would seem that there really is a medal still available for the likes of me For in his letter to the Christians in Corinth St Paul likens the Christian life to that of an athlete preparing to compete in the games He points out that if unlike me in my youthful pretence at athletic prowess an athlete is serious in his ambition to win then he must work at his training and adhere rigorously to his diet to be in peak condition And he further explains that the prize for successful completion of the Christian marathon of life is no mere laurel crown but one that endures through eternity So here we are then all is not lost for us oldies though we do have a pretty serious regime of diet and training of prayer and lifestyle to attend to which if wersquore really serious could perhaps start in meeting the rest of the team at one of the available Churches in the area
Details of a number of English language churches are given in Sol Noticeboard for any who wish to Worship but further information about the anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
Duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the anglican chaplaincy of costa almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the
absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
FIRE THEN FLOOD - IS PESTILENcE NExTFreak weather events are becoming the norm Last Thursday
Turre and Mojacar were hammered by the tail end of a hurricane causing flooding and destruction We woke to find 23rsquos of the 3 acre property we rent under water Windows had blown in causing damage and loss and the pool had turned into a mud wrestling venue The pump house was drained of 15m of water before a new pump could be fitted to start the clean-up operation
Earlier this year the media showed storms and flooding cancelling out the British summer hurricanes are now battering the Caribbean and US The storms get stronger and more frequent affecting Europe as this is where the hurricanes come to fight their last as Michael Fish knows only too well In the east typhoons wreak havoc in Taiwan and China
Last week Spain announced that summer night time temperatures were the highest since records began Last winter was the driest ever winter in Spain with rainfall 90 lower two winters previously Spain had the wettest in 50 years The unusual is fast becoming usual
The American Meteorological Society previously denied Global Warming yet last week whilst Republicans were laughing at the subject at their annual conference the Society released a report saying that that Global Warming is happening and is man-made The maths is easy as 10 of the warmest years on record have occurred since 1997 Also global sea levels have risen 7 inches in the last 100 years
In the Arctic summer pack ice is at its lowest since records began 40 less sea is covered each summer than just 30 years ago a dangerous circle as snow and ice have an
lsquoalbedorsquo effect reflecting sunlight back into space Now sea water absorbs heat so melting more ice Factory emissions are blown over the Arctic releasing tiny specs of black soot these stick in the snow and absorb heat so melting the ice faster
Governments across the world meet at fancy conferences in glamorous destinations such as Kyoto Rio de Janeiro and Copenhagen achieving little or nothing whilst Joe and Joanne Public suffer flooding droughts and severe weather events Global Warming affects us all now and it will get worse and we must all do our bit to reduce re-use and recycle We canrsquot wait to be told what to do ndash we can change our own lifestyles as these different living and spending habits make businesses adapt to try and supply the products we are choosing
Buying bio diesel for instance is not only better for the environment but cheaper too Buying a bag for life at the supermarket and using it regularly will saves lots of plastic At the market we can weigh our fruit and vegetables and put it in one bag rather than many Buying organic lessens the need for artificial fertilizers and pesticides
Shops love to offer a plastic bag for the smallest item ndash just say no Buying local saves food miles growing food even better using the town springfuente for drinking water saves resources too Whilst waiting in the car to collect someone turn the engine off Open the car window instead of using the air con Sort out domestic refuse and recycle it
In the developed world waste and apathy are common and yet our common sense ingenuity and a love for our fellow inhabitants can help save this world for future generations
Initially when you bought your shiny new laptop desktop hellip Were you constantly being annoyed by the nag screen which told you to make system backup disks My guess would be ldquoYesrdquo Did you follow the instructions and create several CDrsquos or DVDrsquos with labels on them for ldquoJust In Caserdquo If you have said ldquoYesrdquo to the previous question Well Done Thank your for taking an interest in my column but now turn the page and read something else instead If the answer was anything else I would consider making my backup image NOW
The absolute fact is there will be at some time in our lives a catastrophic systems failure whereby the system will refuse to even start and hang there impotently How can this happen as Windows is a relatively robust Operating System (OS) The usual suspects are Viruses Malware ldquowear and tearrdquo power surges or outages
So now imagine the worst possible case scenario ndash a total systems failure Once the initial terror of losing everything has passed you remember following my advice and making a complete backup of your valuable document with weekly updates You start to feel better BUT your computer is still euro1000 of inert steel and exotic compounds
What are you going to do That is easy Spend the next week or four buying and installing a copy of your OS (euro110 to euro200) finding all the drivers for your specific machine and install them and
finally obtaining all the programs that were on it (euro0 ndash too much) Before I knew better it would take three (3) days with the OS drivers and programs to hand to completely rebuild my computer
If you had made the system image when suggested it should take you between 20 minutes and 1 hour to complete the same task at euro0 (+ cost of CDrsquos DVDrsquos) and all you have to do is change the CDrsquos DVDrsquos when asked AND it would be clean and ready to go
What will you need 1 memory stick (1Gb or larger) or CD for creating a startup disk a small stack of DVDrsquos or an External Hard Drive
You might still be lucky and have buried in the menu an option to create these system images If you have XP (I still do) but no floppy disk drive (I donrsquot) DONrsquoT use the backup options A floppy disk is needed for booting the system Try ldquoEaseUS Todo Backup Free 50 ldquo instead
A COUPLE OF TIPS
Firstly ensure your BIOS is changed to allow booting from either the cd or memory stick
Secondly the local Computer club is having an open day on Friday 5th October at ldquoBar Rumoresrdquo from 10am
Finally I am available to assist with all matters on computers and can be contacted on 689 892 745 or canducomputinghotmailcouk
For further information or advice on computing contact Trevor on canducomputinghotmailcouk
the aftermath of the storm
wwwsoltimescom 37SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012
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This week we were at Vistabella we played our normal format of individual stableford Also some pairs managed to play their round of the knockout which is being managed by Johnny Pedersen A shield is up for grabs to the winner of this tournament Conditions were good on the course as usual
Results were as follows-
Gold category
1st - Derek Briggs 34pts
2nd - Colin Pepperday 31pts
Best front nine - John Saunders 17pts
Best back nine - Graham Phillip 18pts
Nearest the pin - Steve Ashurst
Longest drive - Dave
Harwood
Silver category
1st - Dave Bishop 36pts
2nd - Barry wood 30pts
Best front nine - Phil Bowditch 13pts(cb)
Best back nine - Graham Butterworth 15pts
Nearest the pin - None
Longest drive - Dave whittington
No winners of the 2 ball money this week
Our next society game will be at Altorreal on 13th September first tee time at 1015am Please be at the course one hour before start time
New members and or guests always welcome please contact Tony on 966 785 781 or Steve on 966 637 449
La Peraleja - 290812It may be a bit hot for golf
but hey itrsquos Wednesday and what else would we be doing So off we went down to La Paraleja for the first time this year and the conditions were quite good with tees and greens being excellent The staff are extremely helpful and always friendly
Despite the heat 35 members and guests went down to Murcia to play in a Stableford all well armed with drinks of various concoctions to ward off heat exhaustion so playing under these extreme conditions the scores were very good There were three ladies playing which is unusual and one of them had a broken toe but this did not stop her from scoring 36 points well done Margaret
One tale related in the bar later was that if your tee goes behind you then it must be a good shot but there is always an exception to the rule as was demonstrated on one tee one shot did go a long way down the middle with the tee falling behind but the next tee shot went up in the air and landed only 50 metres ahead and still the tee landed behind work that out The scores on the day were
Golf Division 1st Padraig OrsquoBrien 38pts 2nd Peter Morris 36pts and 3rd Brian
Coultate 31pts
Silver Division 1st John B Henderson 32pts 2nd John Feathestone 29pts and 3rd Stan Earl 27pts
Bronze Division 1st Andy Hadgraft 39pts 2nd Margaret OrsquoBrien 36pts and 3rd Chris Nield 31pts
NTPs Hole 2 Brian Coultate hole 8 in 2 shots Peter Morris hole 13 in 3 shots Carl Peden hole 16 Chris Nield
2s club was shared between Carl Peden Stan Earl David wightman Peter Savidge and Padraig OrsquoBrien
Best Guest John Clark 40pts
The popular Free Game Draw was won by Darren Barker and the Free Draw kindly donated by The Tavern was not won so will be rolled over to the next meeting
Our next outings are to El Plantio on the 12 September and Roda on the 26th September For further information go to our website httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
Gail Coultate
Society Correspondent
Lo Crispin Golf Society
httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
The Members Golf Society Match Report for villaMartin 29th August 2012
Yet another scorching hot day greeted the 24 Members and 3 guests to the excellent track of villaMartin It is hard to understand why this course has an unsavoury reputation and it can only be assumed that those that give it the bad rap arenrsquot golfers or are living 10 years in the past The fairways are excellent and the greens were even better than excellent
The excellence of the course was obviously supported by some of the scores that came in today with 3 breaking Par one achieving Par and others just one or two points over their handicaps The MatchHandicap Secretary better known as the ldquoLaughing Assassinrdquo has had a field day with cutting of handicaps
The prizes today were once again donated by The Chuckle Brothers (John Eyre and Colin Marsden) and the Nearest to the Pins prizes were donated by Peter (I wanna be in the Gold category) Wells A very very big thank you to you all your support to the Society is tremendous
The spoils in the Silver Division today went to Mick Kennedy in 3rd place with 34 points and how nice it
was to see the lsquoold stagerrsquo himself Peter mason take 2nd spot with 36 points and the winner of the Silver was Ian ldquoSharkierdquo Parkinson with an excellent 38 points
The Gold Division 3rd place went to the Society Captain Alan Rickers with 35 points Theo Boelhouwer came in 2nd place with what normally would be the winning score of 38 points but was upstaged by his Match play partner Steve Higgins who had the best score of the day with 41 points
The Best visitor award went to J Lozano
Our next match is on 5th September 2012 at La Finca and if anyone fancies a game with us just book in on our website at wwwtmgsorg or call the Match Secretary on 966 719 604
We also will be starting our Monday games on 10th September 2012 at villaMartin Again check the website for further information and please feel free to join us
Gold Category winners L ndash R ldquoFlying Dutchmanrdquo Theo Boelhouwer Steve ldquoElvisrdquo Higgins and Captain Alan Rickers
After last weeks initial start to back to training ready for the new season it is back to the Miguel University to start training at the home ground Last week brought a bit of a shock to the system to a few of the players after the 2 month summer break not like 2 weeks in the UK if you are lucky
The training from now on is on Tuesday and Thursday at 2000 with the juniors coming back when they have started back at school Everyone is looking forward to getting back to some real rugby training and not
just the fitness side like last and getting stuck in to the rucking and mauling It will also be very interesting to see how the Spanish refs interpret the new laws as well after seeing the pros even falling foul of them at the weekend with the 5 second rule at the ruck etc
This coming weekend we will be televising all live rugby matches for the new season at the rugby bar in Rojales The Steakhouse used to be Tylers Bar Pro 12 on Friday at 2000 Cardiff Blues v Edinburgh followed by the 4 Nations at 1200
on Saturday with Australia v South Africa and Aviva Premiership on Sunday at 1530 Saints v Exeter Chiefs so come along to the only designated rugby bar in the area and join the Costa Blanca Rugby Supporters Club as well
I am back at the Moncayo Market on Saturdayrsquos with all of the rugby branded gear and clubinternational shirts etc so see you down there as well and get your playing gear before the season starts from 0900 to 1330
So if you are interested
dig out those rugby boots and come along and see for yourself what it is like New players are always welcome no matter what age or skill level you are
If you would like more information about what is going on in the club you can contact the club by phoning myself Garry on 692 767 242 and for the juniors contact Oscar on 600 871 606 (Spanish)
So come along and join in the fun at a club with a great friendly atmosphere
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Murphyrsquos on Park Golf Society at Campoamor August 2012
For the first months meeting 16 players headed for the established course at Campoamor
Unfortunately we were charged euro25 per person more than the agreed price which we were told was due to tax reason even though the new taxes donrsquot take effect until 010912 and then we discovered that the greens were in poor condition and as a result of these events it will be some time before we return to this courseThe winners on the day were as follows Category 11st Noel Dempsey - 34 points2nd George McIntyre - 27
pointsCategory 21st Barney Hickey - 26 points2nd Billy Davidson ndash 26 pointsBest Guest - John Fogerty ndash 32 points
Nearest the Pins ndash Pearse McMurray and Mike Dolan
After the game we returned to Murphyrsquos on the Park for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Janet and Hilary
The next society meeting venue is Captains Day an Alenda on 270912 and new members and guests are welcome
Call Tony Conwell on 644312696 or better still call in the bar which is in Calle San Policarpo near Park of Nations in Torrevieja
Report by Tony Conwell
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at Las Colinas 30th August 2012
For this monthrsquos meeting a group of 33 players visited the established course at Las Colinas taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good condition but due to hollow tining we had to play the back nine holes twice BUT to make things interesting we played the second circuit from the BLACK COMPETITION TEES which made scoring difficult on the day
There were some good scores on the day with the winners as follows1st ndash Gavin Parke - 36 points2nd ndash Dave Mason - 35 points3rd ndash Mike Probert - 32 points4th ndash Ian Allison ndash 32 points5th ndash Julie Blinston ndash 31
points
Best Front 9 ndash D Bensley - 20 points
Best Back 9 ndash J Coffman - 16 points
Nearest Pins ndash M Probert (3)Gavin Parke (2) and Dave Mason
After the game we returned to the Lo Marabu which is located at Dona Pepa Quesada for a welcome meal prepared by the bar and the prize presentation
Our next official society meeting is at La Peraleja on 27th September 2012 and we also have an interim game at Bonalba on 13th September 2012
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at La Finca August 2012
For the first months meeting a small group of golfers headed for the established course at La Finca taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good conditionThe winners on the day were as follows1st Stevie Dunn ndash 39 points2nd S Floody ndash 28 points3rd George watts ndash 26 pointsNearest the Pin - GuestLongest Drive ndash George watts
Stevie watts has had his
handicap adjusted from 24 to 21 based on the above excellent performance
After the game we returned to the Hideaway bar which is based at Via Park II Playa Flamenca for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Terri and Mark
The next society meeting venue is to be held at Villamartin on 9th September 2012 and new members and guests are welcome
Alternatively call Terri Hudson on 603181436 or better still call in the bar
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
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TUESDAY 28TH AUGUSTTHE RAY BATTISTR
MEMORIAL TROPHYToday was the Second
anniversary of the Ray Battiste Memorial Trophy which was held at his favourite course ALENDA which was in immaculate condition with lovely holding greens It has to be the best course in the area at the present time we had a very good turn out and some very good scores to honour Raywinning the Trophy and First place in Category Two with a score of 37 points on count back from Geoff Wild ( hard luck Geoff ) was Malcolm woods Congratulations In third place was Mick Hithersay on Count back with 35 points
In Category One First place was taken by Rodney Smith with a score of 36 points Second was Les Yates with
35 points and Ivie Davies was 3rd with 34 points Dave Jones took the Nearest the Pin on Holes 3 amp 5 with Ron Chambers on Hole 16 John Trailor won the Longest Drive with D Jones the best Guest with 36 pointsTuesday 11th September we will be back at our home course Vistabella Tee off 0900am Be at the course for 0830am
After the game we returned to the St Jamesrsquos Gate pub for the presentation and refreshments kindly supplied by Sonia with our thanks Anyone who would like to join our small Society or would just like a game whilst on holiday give Ron a ring on 678-849-142
Photo- Malcolm woods being presented with the Trophy by Rocket Ron
st Jamesrsquos Gate Gs RODS AND REELS This week was the last
week before the new season commences and the club held an open match on a local water Although still very muddy on the water line overall the venue fished well As can be seen from the results varying methods were used and all worked pretty well
Top rods on the day1st Terry (Swing Eacutem)
Screen fishing the whip using maggot for bleak then changing to the feeder using corn with 1650 kilo s
2nd Lenny (Excultural Attachee) Bolton fishing the feeder using pellet with 1324 kilo s
3rd Bill (The Master) Reade fishing the waggler using pellet with 1134 kilo s
NOTEClub subs have to be paid
prior to the AGM on the 30092012 Failure to do so will mean the joining fee will have to be paid again
PLEASE NOTE The club has some
vacancies at present if you are interested in joining please contact Derek Swann on 966 729 293 or 603 535 771
ABBEY ANGLING RESULTSSupplied by Terry ScreenThe 2nd round of the winter
League was fished this week on the 28th August
with the water now going down it is leaving over a metre and half of soft gungy mud making access to the waters edge messy and quite difficult
with no wind on the water the fish were reluctant to feed everyone was praying
for the wind to get up and right on queue at 115pm the wind started to blow with a vengeance which prompted the fish to start to feed but the weights were not great
1st Dave (Yours Truly) Hoare with 7360kg fishing the pole using corn and the whip for bleak using maggot
2nd Alan (The Chairman) Reid with 6280kg fishing the feeder using corn
3rd Alan (The Emperor) Roscoe with 6100kg also fishing the feeder using corn
All details are available on our website wwwabbeyanglingcom or from the Match Secretary Terry Screen on 965 328 368 also anyone needing pole or rod repairs can contact me on the above number
ANGLERS TOGETHERThe objective of Anglers
Together has been reached ( which was to introduce anglers to each other ) Now that newcomers to Spain are few and far between we have decided that monthly meetings are serving no useful purpose and the friendships that have been made over the past 4 years are now firmly established
we will continue to provide information through our email address if contacted but there will be no membership renewals in May
Thanks to all past members for their support
Email anglerstogetherhotmailcom
TIGHT LINESDAvE HOARE
maGGots end
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week
Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3
- Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9
- Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen
Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart
Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith H
cap 9 score 50 Next week Tuesday
4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
el plantio 2 Golf society
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Last Sunday Torry played their first home game of the season at the vicente Garcia against near neighbours Crevillente who included in their side ex-Torry players Dani Meseguer Tremino Micro and most notably Carrasco Torry entered the game buoyed by their 3-1 victory at CD Acero in their first game of the season while Crevillente had shared the spoils in a thrilling 3-3 draw at home against Novelda
Torry were without ex-Crevillente marksman Gasch who was out through injury Torry have been trying to sign another forward to supplement their attacking options and thought they had got their man in the shape of much travelled burly striker Bauti but he had a change of mind I hope they are still looking because I think there are still plenty of strikers around looking for a club
The Torry line up was Manolo Vicente Boix Pedro Loacutepez Jorge Rafa Dani (Abel min 78) Burguillos Luis Carlos (Josemi min 68) Inarejos Ernesto and Joseacute Manuel (Manu Amores min 45)
On a warm sunny early evening the game kicked off in front of a decent crowd of around the 600 mark including quite a few holidaymakers keen for a bit of live football action Torry started like a train and in the first 20 minutes carved open Crevillente time and time again but only had a single goal on the electronic scoreboard to show for their efforts This was scored in the 16th minute by Jorge from a downward header
from a free-kick by Ernesto Leading up to this Rafa had hit the post from a curling effort inside the box from a corner and their keeper had been called into action to make a number of good saves
After 20 minutes Burguillos played Inarejos in and he lifted the ball past his man in the area who handled the ball and a penalty was awarded Up stepped Ernesto to curl his spot-kick towards the right hand corner of the net Their keeper went the right way and pulled off a brilliant save palming the ball wide for a corner After this Torry started to lose their momentum after their whirlwind start and Crevillente started to get back into the game After 41 minutes the Crevillente right-back got his marching orders for a second bookable offence after again body checking Inarejos
Just before the break Ernesto clipped the crossbar from a free-kick just outside the box Torry made one change at half-time taking off Jose Manuel who had sustained a head injury in the first-half and brought on Manu Amores After 51 minutes the numerical advantage that Torry had enjoyed was no more when Rafa was dismissed for a second bookable offence The game was now pretty even and both sides created half-chances which they didnrsquot take until after 61 minutes Ernesto beat their keeper from long range with a dipping shot to make it 2-0 to Torry After 70 minutes Crevillente pulled one back when Carrasco prodded home a loose ball from a corner from close range
to set up a nervous last 20 minutes for the Torry fans
The momentum was now with Crevillente and a guilt edged chance fell to the opposition 2 minutes later when one of their forwards headed wide from only 2 yards out After 83 minutes a Crevillente defender received a straight red for hacking down Burguillos And it was now 10 against 9 Towards the end Torry were awarded another penalty after a Manu Amores pass inside the box was deliberately hand-balled Inarejos stepped up to take it this time but his shot towards the bottom left hand corner lacked any real power and their keeper pulled off another great save
The final whistle went with Torry victorious winning another 3 points which has taken them to the top of the table and would you believe 2 points clear after only 2 games For Torry bookings were received by Inarejos Jorge vicente and Pedro
The matchball was sponsored by the Torry Army and a re-introduced matchday programme produced by the football club was on sale which provided a good pre-match read
Torry are away to Novelda next Sunday If you want to go and watch the game the Torry Army have booked a coach Pop into the Torry Army office in San Luis or ring Pat on 966 786 352 or 688 698 894 to book a seat
Darrylldinho following his adopted team in Spain get off to the perfect start
Tuesday 25th saw us back at Font del Llop due to a high noon change from El Plantio due to hollow tinning 20 hours earlier Our thanks to Font del Llop for getting us out to play at the last moment
very warm day and not sure if we would have managed without buggies but did find the course in very good condition except for some hollow tinning taking place on some of the greens on the back 9
Results on the day for our normal Stableford Competition saw in Category 1
1st Spence Andrews with 35 points not sure how he
did it because he only flew in the night previous and had not had time to adjust from the rain of the UK to the heat we are experiencing here at the moment 2nd Paul Hurrell 33 points 3rd Roy Middleton 31
Category 2 1st Peter Kerr 34 points 2ndBrian Coombes 33 and 3rdBradley Kerr 30
Nearest the Pins Hole 8 Paul Hurrell Hole 17 Alan Darby No body managed the 12th and the longest drive on hole 18 went to vic Souter However it should be mentioned that Paul Hurrell with his new driver was within probably 15 mtrs of the waterrsquos edge but not on the fairway sorry Paul must
try harderAfter the game we returned
to El Raso Restaurant for the results and a little Tapas many thanks to MarioKaty and Staff for looking after us
Our next games are La Torre on Tuesday 14thSeptember for a 10am 1sttee time and then we have our big day at El Plantio on the 3rdOctober for a shot gun start for the par 3 course at 9am followed by an 18 hole Stableford Competition starting at 11am
For more information on our Club call David Winder on 626 774 157 or email him at
davidwindertorregolfgmailcom Our picture for the winners and some guests taken after our game at El Raso Restaurant
we would also wish to remind all that the football season with CD MONTESINOS kicks off on Sunday 16thSeptember at 1800 hours with a home game at the CDMontesinos Olympic Stadium
Cup Tournament semi-finals by Sue Ward
what a fantastic week it was for petanca on the Orihuela Costa
The weather may be hot and humid but the petanca players had to keep their cool and play their socks off (what are socks) to win a place in the finals of the Summer League Cup Tournament
If anyone wanted to know why the summer league was dubbed lsquothe friendly gamesrsquo then they only had to be at the 2 semi-finals that took place this week They were played with good humour amusing banter and willing spirits
First to play on Monday were Laguna Vista Diablos vs Peacocks1 All was level after the 4 triples leaving all to play for in the deciding doubles Nervous tension began to creep in to both sides both teams dropping points however Laguna Vista Diablos managed to scrape through with a 4 - 3 win In true petanca spirit both teams descended upon the bar afterwards A very good end to a very good evening A woollen doll was presented by Peacocks to Laguna Vista Diablos to be played for every time these 2 teams meet
wednesday saw the other nail biting thrilling semi at Via park 2 between Los Bandidos and Amapolas
These 2 teams last met only 2 weeks ago in the league and Amapolas had a comfortable 6 - 1 win would tonight be any different Oh Yes
After the closely fought triples Amapolas were 3 - 1 up then came the 3 doubles and Los bandidos won the 1st 13 - 4 and then the 2nd 13 - 3 the gap had closed so the result rested on the last doubles match
It was 2100 hrs the street lights were on darkness had fallen the coche was barely visible but still the 2 pairs played on surrounded by hordes of excited spectators and a score of 12 - 12 Both sides took the lead and then lost it Unfortunately there had to be a winner and the cookie didnrsquot crumble Los bandidosrsquos way their last ball just - only just - failing to reach its target Amapolas won 4 games to 3 well done to them
The overwhelming consenus was that the 5 games were well worthy of a grand final let alone a semi
The final will be played on Wednesday 26th September 2012 at Restaurant El Altos de Dolores where it is hoped that all summer league players will attend Good luck to both teams
Sue ward
fc torreVieJa ndash torry Go top of the leaGue
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el plantio 2 Golf society
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3 - Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9 - Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith Hcap 9 score 50
Next week Tuesday 4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
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So if our political class truly wants to be bold on growth it should announce this autumn that it is creating a British Business Bank Together with a major programme of infrastructure investment a business bank would be the cornerstone of an economy that is more sustainable more dynamic and more competitive than the Britain of today
The case for a business bank grows clearer with each passing day Although many companies say their order books are full and they need financing in order to
fulfil customersrsquo requests the overall stock of lending to small- and medium-sized firms continues to shrink Companies that are less than five-years-old often at the point of a major growth spurt are more likely to have loan applications declined Independent inquiries show there is real lsquodiscouraged demandrsquo among businesses who are keen to expand but too scared to even approach the bank for help Relationships and trust between lenders and businesses damaged at the start of the financial crisis will take years if not decades to repair
The situation bears all the classic hallmarks of a market failure If therersquos one thing that politicians and economists of both the Left and the Right agree on itrsquos that governments can and should intervene where market failures exist And thatrsquos precisely where we stand in Britain when it comes to business finance an abject long-standing and worsening market failure
This is not entirely the fault of high-street banks - they are being squeezed by ever-tighter regulatory structures and higher capital requirements so theyrsquore
taking fewer risks and sticking to the clients they know If I were sat on the board of a major Uk bank Irsquod probably act in precisely the same way as Irsquod be protecting the interests of shareholders and the bank itself
The trouble is in a world where politicians and banks look after themselves therersquos no one championing the interests of the new dynamic and fast-growing companies that will create the jobs technologies and wealth of the future Thatrsquos where a business bank comes in
A British Business Bank would act as a first port of call for businesses seeking finance Working closely with high-street banks alternative lenders sources of equity finance and others it would ensure that most businesses actually get the working capital they need It would only lend directly to young andor high-growth companies unable to obtain finance through the commercial banking system
Some might argue that the government already has a number of plans including the Funding for Lending scheme to boost business access to finance yet this scheme like those that preceded it has a fatal flaw its dependence on
the infrastructure of existing banks An increasingly risk-averse and balance sheet focussed commercial banking culture is unlikely to provide the seed-corn funding for tomorrowrsquos growth businesses even if it will lend cash to long-standing business customers By contrast a business bank would be able to start afresh with a can-do attitude a stronger appetite for risk and the patient debt capital that many companies need to become the next global champion
Despite the best intentions of politicians to do the right thing in the interest of the country they are going to be frustrated by vested interests reflected in Whitehall Already I can hear the chorus of Treasury civil servants claiming that a business bank would be too difficult to set up too risky to operate and anti-competitive They are wrong on all counts Itrsquos time for businesspeople and our politicians to stand up to the prophets of deadweight displacement and dissuasion and set the record straight Setting up a new bank will take time and dedication but it can and has been done before in many countries across the
globe Commercial lenders would get lsquofirst refusalrsquo of business loan requests meaning that the business bank steps in only to support dynamic growth companies that otherwise wouldnrsquot get funding at all Whatrsquos more a business bank would offer loans priced appropriately to risk not simply give away cheap money to fuel another unsustainable credit bubble
When you look across the globe you find many successful countries where a business bank and a strong commitment to free enterprise and capitalism go hand-in-hand If a business bank is good enough for the USA South korea and our neighbours in Germany why not here in the Uk One can only surmise that a lack of will and imagination rather than a lack of capability is holding
Britain back from creating a business bank of its own
One of the difficulties Uk politicians face is that they are so hung up on the short-term they fail to consider their legacy to the country But voters are not stupid The British electorate rewards actions they can see are in the long-term interests of the nation which ultimately are their interests A British Business Bank wouldnrsquot be up and running tomorrow - but its impact on building confidence now and on our success as a nation over the coming decades would be incalculable and thatrsquos a legacy worth fighting for
Article written by John Longworth is Director General
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Manufacturing output across the 17-country eurozone shrank again in August according to a widely-watched survey The MarkitCIPS Purchasing Managersrsquo Index (PMI) showed the regionrsquos manufacturing sector contracted despite factories cutting prices Markitrsquos final PMI was 451 above Julyrsquos three-year low of 440 However it was the 13th month in a row that the figure was below the 50 mark indicating continued contraction
The latest figures from China showed its manufacturing activity fell too to a nine-month low in August adding to fears that its economy is slowing faster than estimated Chinarsquos PMI fell to 492 the lowest
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Meanwhile in the UK the downturn in manufacturing unexpectedly eased last month as domestic orders boosted output with its PMI rising to a four-month high of 495 in August from a downwardly revised 452 in July
PMI is a key gauge of manufacturing activity and a reading below 50 shows contraction
The new chief executive of the British Bankersrsquo Association (BBA) has pledged to restore trust in UK banking Speaking on his first day in the job Anthony Browne told press sources ldquoI want to restore banking as a normal sector of the economy playing its part in economic growthrdquo
Mr Browne said the BBA the leading trade body for the bank sector would work to regain public trustrdquoIt (banking) is in a pretty low place Hopefully it canrsquot get lowerrdquo he said
Mr Browne said the BBA which was in charge of collating the data used to set Libor - a key bank lending rate which became discredited after revelations of manipulation by banks - would do everything it could to fix the issue
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The Commissionrsquos plans to give the ECB the power to oversee all banks is intended as a first step towards a full European banking union The EU executive body is due to publish its detailed proposals on banking supervision on September 12
ldquoThe ECB has itself said it does not have the potential to supervise the European Unionrsquos 6000 banks in the foreseeable futurerdquo Schaeuble told German radio expressing scepticism about the timeframe envisaged in the Commission proposals
ldquoI have doubts that this (banking supervision) can come so fastrdquo he said adding that a distinction should be drawn between smaller banks and systemically relevant institutions
ldquoWith the bigger systemically relevant banks there is a chance that direct supervision by the ECB could be realised in a foreseeable period of timerdquo Schaeuble said
EU Commissioner Michel Barnierrsquos plan would rob national supervisors of much of their authority leaving them with routine tasks such as consumer protection But euro zone countries must approve the proposal before it becomes law
Schaeuble said euro zone finance ministers might consider the Commission proposals on September 15
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The Show Group Torrevieja has lost their home of twenty years and is now searching for a new rehearsal venue It is with great sadness that the Show Group has had to say farewell to the homely comfort of Los Arcos where they have rehearsed and performed throughout their long history
The Show Group Torrevieja is one of the oldest theatre groups in Torrevieja and during their twenty year history they have been entertaining residents and tourists with their energy packed shows During their long existence The Show Group have performed well loved musicals pantomimes original musical comedies murder mysteries and several variety shows and have also raised well over 50000 Euro for local charities
The Show Group are proud of their fund raising record and the money they have been able to give to a wide range of local charities The group members nominate different charities to support every year and then work hard to produce live shows
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The Office for the Urbanisations led by Councillor Jeff Wiszniewski (PIPN ndash Partido Independiente por las Nacionalidades) and his team are pleased to send you our fourth information update giving you information on events and activities happening throughout San Fulgencio and the Urbanisations
We hope you find it informative and encourage you to visit us in the Office on Calle Madrid Urb Marina or ring us on 966 443 002 if you have any further enquiries
coNvErSaTioN claSSESEnglish Spanish Conversation Classes
will be starting up again in the Social Centre of Urb Marina on Monday the 3rd of September at 6pm
Concejalia de Urbanizaciones working with Help Vega Baja
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hiGh-flaVour barbecue mealssticky manGo spare ribs
a fabulously fruity sticky ribs barbecue recipeinGredients
1frac12 kg pork spare ribs
1 x 1ltr carton apple juice
200g mango chutney
1 small red onion roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves
1 red chilli roughly chopped
Juice of 1 lime
methodPlace the ribs in a saucepan pour in the
apple juice and add water to cover the meat Bring to the boil and simmer for 40 mins drain off the liquid and transfer the ribs to a roasting tin
Preheat the oven to 200degC (400degF gas 6) and prepare the barbecue In a food processor whizz the mango chutney together with the onion garlic chilli and lime juice to make the basting sauce
Drizzle two thirds of the sauce over the ribs and roast in the oven for 15 mins Brush the remaining sauce onto the ribs and finish cooking on the barbecue (or under a grill) for 10-15 mins until sticky and slightly caramelised
Serve with salad coleslaw and baked potatoes
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caribbean coconut chicken
Get a taste of international cuisine with this simple hiGh-flaVour chicken recipe allow extra time for marinatinG
inGredients 1 red chilli diced 1 green chilli diced 1 x 250ml carton coconut cream 40g light brown soft sugar Juice of 1 lime 2 tbsp rum (optional) 4 chicken breasts 8 mini corn on the cobs
methodMix the diced chilli with the
coconut cream sugar lime juice and rum (if using) Slash through the skin of the chicken breasts and place in a non-metallic dish
Pour the coconut marinade all over cover and marinate for at least 1 hr overnight if possible
Preheat the barbecue Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook over a medium heat for 20-25 mins turning regularly to cook evenly the chicken is cooked when the juices run clear after the thickest part is pierced
Meanwhile rub 1 tbsp sunflower oil onto the corn on the cobs and barbecue or grill for 15 mins turning until lightly charred and tender Serve with barbecued corn plus vegetable rice and a coriander garnish
surf and turf kebabs with Garlic butterthis tasty marinated kebab recipe will satisfy both meat and fish craVinGs
allow time for marinatinGinGredients400g steak (such as ribeye) cubed
6 tbsp sundried tomato peri-peri marinade
150g raw tiger prawns peeled
4 cherry tomatoes
40g softened butter
2 garlic cloves crushed
3 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley and chives)
methodPreheat the barbecue toss the steak with 4 tbsp marinade in
one bowl and the prawns with 2 tbsp marinade in another Set aside for 30 mins
thread the steak and prawns alternately onto 4 skewers (pre-soaked if theyrsquore bamboo) and finish each one with a cherry tomato
Mash the butter with the garlic and herbs Place in a pan on the side of the grill to melt Cook the kebabs over a high heat for 3-4 mins each side until the prawns are pink and cooked through and the steak is done to your liking
to serve drizzle with the butter and accompany with new potatoes and a salad of poppy seeds and carrot and cucumber ribbons
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Raciones Tostadas Tapas Hamburgers and much much more
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eat in or take away
piZZaseat in or take away
tuesday - sunday from 7pm
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Open Mon - Sat 8am - 24pmSun 10am - 17pm Spanish Tel 950 430 145 English Tel 647 730 103wwwmesondeirenecom
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they are a Christmas favourite in most households but families might find their traditional tin of Quality Street going empty a tad quicker this year tins of the chocolates have been shrunk just before the Christmas period when sales of the sweets are at their highest
Food giant nestle who produce the sweets have been criticised for failing to reduce the price of the chocolates prompting campaigners to describe the move as a hidden price rise the purple tins have been reduced in size by 18 per cent - from 1kg to 820g
a report in trade magazine the Grocer said lsquothe Christmas shrink ray has struck again and this year it is nestle pulling the trigger lsquothe tins are being sold by tesco for pound5 the same price as last yearrsquos larger tins though nestle claimed the recommended selling price was lowerrsquo
the move is part of a trend amongst confectionary manufacturers to reduce product sizes in order counter rising production costs
other Christmas favourite Cadburyrsquos Roses were
reduced from 975g to 850g by manufacturer kraft last year while the american company also cut heroes from 950g to 800g
Some of Britainrsquos most popular confectionary items have been affected by size reductions including smaller chocolate bars such as Mars and Dairy Milk Packets of Bassettrsquos liquorice allsorts have been reduced from 215g to 190g while bags of Bassettrsquos Jelly Babies Maynards wine Gums and haribo have also been reduced in weight
Consumer watchdog which accused confectionary companies of lsquotreating customers like idiotsrsquo
a spokesman for nestle said lsquothe recommended retail price of our standard tin has reduced proportionally greater than the reduction of the weight ensuring consumers are getting more for their money the price shopkeepers sell Quality Street at is at their sole discretion the tin size weight is now in line with similar products in the market who reduced weight in previous yearsrsquo
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footballliVe
ladies friendly
dartswed 8pm
all welcome
allpara-
olympic Games shown
take-awayfood
aVailableuntil 8pm
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hellipa recent recipe feature in Sol Times required lsquopreserved lemonrsquo however we have failed to find a source to supply this wonderful ingredient locally So herersquos the recipe so that you can make your ownMany Moroccan and Middle Eastern recipes
call for preserved lemons ndash basically lemons that have been pickled in salt and their own
juices itrsquos quite easy to do though takes at least three weeks before the lemons are ready to use
Get preservinghelliptheyrsquoll last for up to a year without refrigeration too
MAkES ONE LARGE JARINGREDIENTS
250g coarse sea salt12 lemons unwaxed 6 juiced 6 quartered but still joined at the bottom8 black peppercorns
3 star anise3 bay leaves
METHODPack a little salt into each lemon and squash back into shape Wedge them into a large sterilised jar layering with salt bay leaves peppercorns and star anise as
you goTo sterilise wash in hot soapy water rinse and put in the oven
at 140Cfan 120Cgas 1 for 15 minutes
Pour over the lemon juice (if therersquos not enough liquid to fill top with water) then
sealGive the jar a turn every few days to
redistribute the salt and leave for 4-6 weeks
Preserved Lemons
itrsquos Quality not QuantityQuality street accused of short changing us with fewer chocolates
CREME DE LA CREMEThe nationrsquos number one premium ice cream brand
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French cuisine and the culinary expertise of great
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luxury to ice cream with delicious new flavours from
Cregraveme Brucirclee to Tarte aux Pommes making them the
perfect indulgent dessert
6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5
Burger amp Pasta Menu PLUS Kids Menuopen monday - Friday 8am til late saturday amp sunday 9am til late
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Full menu also available
mon - sat 10 - 3
includes bread amp butter
or toast
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Camposol sector atel 699 518 535
sunday lunChesFrom 1245pm onwards
2 menus 450euro or 650euroBooKinG adVisaBle
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mon From 9pm
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aNNual beach bbQ at bOlNuevO All food and drink included still only 13euro Tickets essential
Bring your own chairs and table16th NOvember
cOach tO Garrucha market Lunch at Bedar and a visit to Iceland on the way home
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home care services
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amp property servicesWe cover mazarron amp
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MOB 691 920 288hOME 966 184 813
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removals cont
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based near Murcia Airport Tel 610 846 260 0044
7519 186 355 or email vanman
hotmailcouk
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kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop
courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool Mountain views Possible bamp b
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20mins from moJacar
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property For sale cont
3 bedrooms 1 with balcony 2 bathrooms Fully Equipped Kitchen Large Living amp Dining room Wonderful Sun Terrace Solarium Satellite TV Furnished Communal
Pool 104 M2 build 110 M2 Plot euro105000
QUaD TOWNHOUSEDONtildea PEPa
aTTaCHED TOWNHOUSE DONtildea PEPa
3 bedrooms 1 with balcony 2 bathrooms Fully Equipped Kitchen Large Living amp Dining room W Double glazed Terraces Wonderful Sun Terrace Solarium Satellite TV
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TOWNHOUSETOrrEMENDO
2 bedrooms amp Family bathroom built on 3 Levels Spacious LivingDining room american Style Kitchen Solarium amp Terrace gated Complex Stunning Views of
the Lake great Value euro59000
228 m2 detached villa constructed on an 800 m2 plot 4 large double bedrooms one large family bathroom
and one en suite large living dinning room fully fitted separate kitchen and a utility room with toilet and basinLow maintenance front garden 8 x 4 m2 swimming pool and bbQ area There is a long drive with ample parking
and also a shaded area that covers two cars recently reduced to 360000 euros no offers considered
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TEL 693 806 409
RENTAL PROPERTiES URgENTLY REqUiREd
in Cabo RoigVillamartin Orihuela Costa amp Costa Calida
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anythinG consideredtelephone
tim on 662 211 993CASH CASH
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From 1euroto 10000euro
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ViewpointDear Mr Little Tiny GeckoI am so very sorry about your tail When I saw you clinging to the tiles above the
water line of the pool I knew that you being a gecko are quite at home on vertical and even upside down surfaces but swimming pools are subject to sudden tsunami-like surges especially when a human several thousand times your own size enters the pool and I was afraid that you might get washed inIt was for that reason that I suggested that
you step onto the proffered log and accept a lift on the log to a place of security from drowning I had not intended that you jump on the log run across my hand and jump into the waterAs you scampered across the surface of the
pool and back to your preferred spot on the wall you assured me that you were perfectly able to walk on water I fear you are mistaken ndash have you heard of that treacherous thing called
Surface Tension It makes water seem deceptively safe and solid to small geckos until it suddenly gives way and they plummet to the
b o t t o m never more to rise
As a great admirer of the Gecko race and their chosen diet of small insects I was extremely anxious that you should not suffer this terrible fate and for that reason I had to insist that you accept my offer of a lift on the log The terrible miscalculation that lead me to
nip your tail with the log is a mistake that will forever haunt my conscience My best effort of atonement was to catch your tail as it wriggled across the pool and put it near the pile of rocks that I believe to be your homeI fear that a tail lost once is a tail lost forever
but should you know of a good reconstructive surgeon I will be happy to bear the cost of a tail replacement operation When we eventually reached accord and I
placed you gently on the plant by the pool pump I could hardly bear the expression of reproach on your little face Believe me I felt your pain not to mention the embarrassment of only being three quarters of the gecko you once wereI hope you will accept this letter as a public
apology for my clumsiness and that you and many of your friends and family will continue to live in our garden and eat our flies for many years to come Yours with deepest apologies Josby Jos biggs
josbiggshotmailcouk
i am so Very sorry
in 2010 lance corporal Johno lee accumulated pound800 in lsquoillegal parkingrsquo fines which resulted in a visit from bailiffs to enforce collection lance corporal lee had received massive injuries whilst on patrol in afghanistan and had almost lost his life having been resuscitated twice in the rescue helicopter taking him to the field hospital
he was eventually repatriated to england where he received extensive medical treatment in an effort to save his leg but after eight operations the surgeons had no choice but to amputate
after an extended stay in hospital Johno was released and he was
determined to rebuild his shattered life and not unreasonably applied to the local authority - nottinghamshire county council - for a disabled parking permit his request was turned down on three occasions on the basis that he was young and could get better Yep thatrsquos what they said he had lost a leg but he could get better
under pressure from the barrage of adverse publicity the councilrsquos service director paul Mckay ordered a review of the case and the original decision was eventually overturned no doubt there were mutterings of lsquolessons learnedrsquo and the usual meaningless rhetoric
then last year in support of the charity pilgrim bandits Johno signed up to become the first amputee to cover a 100mile crossing of the sahara in five days the department of works and pensions got wind of it and informed him that if he succeeded then he could be stripped of his disability benefits and his mobility vehicle which he relies on every day
the justification for this according
to a dwp spokeswoman was because the disability living allowance benefits are designed for those who are unable to do things such as walking washing or dressing themselves and in view of Johno leersquos intended trek there was it seemed a certain logic to this
a certain logic that is if you ignore the extent of his injuries how he came by them in his countryrsquos service the fact that this will be one hell of an achievement if he makes it and the impact and example it will set for other disabled amputees and certain logic of course if you are a pen pushing jobs-worth moron - which seems to be part of the work description for certain officials in the civil service
Johnorsquos own reaction was more low key when he said lsquothere are people out there much worse than me irsquove survived so i will take it but so often - and i experienced this - when you actually return home you find not everyone is so supportiversquo
he was spot on thererecently prime Minister david
cameron told soldiers in afghanistan that britain lsquorespects and reveresrsquo by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom
prime Minister is not directly to blame for the karl boon fiasco i hope that he directly intervenes and makes damn sure that matters are put right in short order also heads of departments should be summoned and receive a tongue lashing from the pM but i doubt that will happen
these are not isolated cases and when such incidences occur here is what should happen -
a personal and abject apology should be delivered in person by the official responsible for such cold hearted idiocy ndash even if this means embarrassing ministers this should be done with the full power of the media present so that the person or persons responsible are named and shamed they should also receive official warnings from their employers - the british government
Just whorsquos side are they on
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channelled as it is through the valleys of the sierra alhamilla the light northerly breeze never caresses alqueria it leaves the village breathless in the searing cauldron of the alquerian valley this climatic anomaly is known locally as la sarteacuten the fryingpan several of the village boys demonstrated the suitability of the name by frying an egg on the bonnet of rodriquezrsquos white mercedes this was much to the annoyance of the mill owner and the delight of the village scamps the scallywags hastily dispersed as the ranting puffing rodriquez appeared
with temperatures in the mid-forties there was no relief from the oppressive heat Houses remained shuttered while air conditioning units whirred and rattled alqueria was too exhausted to squabble overheated dogs slept restlessly in whatever shade they could find panting tongues lolling the village was quiet calm holding its breath until evening the stillness of the day emphasised the smallest sound sending a slammed door or a dogrsquos bark resonating through the streets the brightness of the day hurt the eyes while cooking odours hung in the still air
inside the dwellings of alqueria a struggle to stay cool was being waged inside or out it was too hot to move too hot to talk even too hot to think this is just as well as the thinking process eludes most of alqueriarsquos inhabitants at the best of times the young men thought the answer lay in consuming vast quantities of cold lager the young ladies used the opportunity to wear their skimpiest outfits which caused the young men to drink even more lager the older and wiser stayed near the stone flagged ground floors inanimate and semi-conscious the affluent newcomers however splashed in their pools luxuriating in the cool chlorinated water
one group of youngsters enjoyed the air conditioning of an emergency ambulance after swimming in the riacuteo verde not only did they contract the usual foot fungus but also a strange puce tint to the skin which emitted a faint glow antonio poyato in
order to keep his precious remitroot crop irrigated diverted the Hill peoplersquos water supply all the taps ran dry and beer was drunk as an alternative
as the sun sets so alqueria begins to cool pigeons return to the rooftops and the canine population becomes animated in their evening search for food voices are heard in the streets as the village comes to life once more invigorated by their enforced inactivity the people of alqueria return to their belligerent selves with renewed determination
those who sacrifice themselves to keep us safe promising to shield wounded soldiers from welfare cuts and that they would not suffer financially as a result of welfare reforms Fine words but then fast forward to august 2012
sapper karl boon who lost a leg in a taliban rocket-propelled grenade attack in 2010 has been stripped of his pound54-a-week living allowance because lsquohe can now walk about 400 yards unaidedrsquo and according to the dwp is no longer disabled enough although karl himself has said that there are times when he is unable to even reach his own front door unfortunately he now has to wait ten months before he can apply again and it begs the question how many limbs must you lose in order to receive a disablement benefit
the welfare reforms were designed to discourage malingerers and to wheedle out cheats and fraudsters anyone with half a brain can see the difference between work shy con artists and ex-service men and women with devastating war injuries but apparently not at the dozy dwp
cameronrsquos sentiments and noble sounding assurances all seem a little hollow right now and although the
36 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
PaUSE for ThoUghTWhat a fantastic Summer of sport wersquove had with
such a spectacularly successful Olympics and now the Paralympics which promise if anything to be even more amazing I wonder how many younger and fitter than I have as a result felt inspired to start some form of training And I wonder too how many like me find themselves regretting not having worked harder at some sport when they had the opportunity For in my youth I was a fairly able half-miler but was never prepared to hurt myself nor spend more time or effort than was absolutely necessary in training - there always seemed better more frivolous things to do with my time So I and doubtless many others like me spent much of the Olympics reflecting on what might have been For unless the IOC were to include events for the lsquodecrepitsrsquo the lsquohas-beensrsquo and the lsquowell past itsrsquo no amount of training or determination could ever see me in contention for future medals
But actually it would seem that there really is a medal still available for the likes of me For in his letter to the Christians in Corinth St Paul likens the Christian life to that of an athlete preparing to compete in the games He points out that if unlike me in my youthful pretence at athletic prowess an athlete is serious in his ambition to win then he must work at his training and adhere rigorously to his diet to be in peak condition And he further explains that the prize for successful completion of the Christian marathon of life is no mere laurel crown but one that endures through eternity So here we are then all is not lost for us oldies though we do have a pretty serious regime of diet and training of prayer and lifestyle to attend to which if wersquore really serious could perhaps start in meeting the rest of the team at one of the available Churches in the area
Details of a number of English language churches are given in Sol Noticeboard for any who wish to Worship but further information about the anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
Duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the anglican chaplaincy of costa almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the
absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
FIRE THEN FLOOD - IS PESTILENcE NExTFreak weather events are becoming the norm Last Thursday
Turre and Mojacar were hammered by the tail end of a hurricane causing flooding and destruction We woke to find 23rsquos of the 3 acre property we rent under water Windows had blown in causing damage and loss and the pool had turned into a mud wrestling venue The pump house was drained of 15m of water before a new pump could be fitted to start the clean-up operation
Earlier this year the media showed storms and flooding cancelling out the British summer hurricanes are now battering the Caribbean and US The storms get stronger and more frequent affecting Europe as this is where the hurricanes come to fight their last as Michael Fish knows only too well In the east typhoons wreak havoc in Taiwan and China
Last week Spain announced that summer night time temperatures were the highest since records began Last winter was the driest ever winter in Spain with rainfall 90 lower two winters previously Spain had the wettest in 50 years The unusual is fast becoming usual
The American Meteorological Society previously denied Global Warming yet last week whilst Republicans were laughing at the subject at their annual conference the Society released a report saying that that Global Warming is happening and is man-made The maths is easy as 10 of the warmest years on record have occurred since 1997 Also global sea levels have risen 7 inches in the last 100 years
In the Arctic summer pack ice is at its lowest since records began 40 less sea is covered each summer than just 30 years ago a dangerous circle as snow and ice have an
lsquoalbedorsquo effect reflecting sunlight back into space Now sea water absorbs heat so melting more ice Factory emissions are blown over the Arctic releasing tiny specs of black soot these stick in the snow and absorb heat so melting the ice faster
Governments across the world meet at fancy conferences in glamorous destinations such as Kyoto Rio de Janeiro and Copenhagen achieving little or nothing whilst Joe and Joanne Public suffer flooding droughts and severe weather events Global Warming affects us all now and it will get worse and we must all do our bit to reduce re-use and recycle We canrsquot wait to be told what to do ndash we can change our own lifestyles as these different living and spending habits make businesses adapt to try and supply the products we are choosing
Buying bio diesel for instance is not only better for the environment but cheaper too Buying a bag for life at the supermarket and using it regularly will saves lots of plastic At the market we can weigh our fruit and vegetables and put it in one bag rather than many Buying organic lessens the need for artificial fertilizers and pesticides
Shops love to offer a plastic bag for the smallest item ndash just say no Buying local saves food miles growing food even better using the town springfuente for drinking water saves resources too Whilst waiting in the car to collect someone turn the engine off Open the car window instead of using the air con Sort out domestic refuse and recycle it
In the developed world waste and apathy are common and yet our common sense ingenuity and a love for our fellow inhabitants can help save this world for future generations
Initially when you bought your shiny new laptop desktop hellip Were you constantly being annoyed by the nag screen which told you to make system backup disks My guess would be ldquoYesrdquo Did you follow the instructions and create several CDrsquos or DVDrsquos with labels on them for ldquoJust In Caserdquo If you have said ldquoYesrdquo to the previous question Well Done Thank your for taking an interest in my column but now turn the page and read something else instead If the answer was anything else I would consider making my backup image NOW
The absolute fact is there will be at some time in our lives a catastrophic systems failure whereby the system will refuse to even start and hang there impotently How can this happen as Windows is a relatively robust Operating System (OS) The usual suspects are Viruses Malware ldquowear and tearrdquo power surges or outages
So now imagine the worst possible case scenario ndash a total systems failure Once the initial terror of losing everything has passed you remember following my advice and making a complete backup of your valuable document with weekly updates You start to feel better BUT your computer is still euro1000 of inert steel and exotic compounds
What are you going to do That is easy Spend the next week or four buying and installing a copy of your OS (euro110 to euro200) finding all the drivers for your specific machine and install them and
finally obtaining all the programs that were on it (euro0 ndash too much) Before I knew better it would take three (3) days with the OS drivers and programs to hand to completely rebuild my computer
If you had made the system image when suggested it should take you between 20 minutes and 1 hour to complete the same task at euro0 (+ cost of CDrsquos DVDrsquos) and all you have to do is change the CDrsquos DVDrsquos when asked AND it would be clean and ready to go
What will you need 1 memory stick (1Gb or larger) or CD for creating a startup disk a small stack of DVDrsquos or an External Hard Drive
You might still be lucky and have buried in the menu an option to create these system images If you have XP (I still do) but no floppy disk drive (I donrsquot) DONrsquoT use the backup options A floppy disk is needed for booting the system Try ldquoEaseUS Todo Backup Free 50 ldquo instead
A COUPLE OF TIPS
Firstly ensure your BIOS is changed to allow booting from either the cd or memory stick
Secondly the local Computer club is having an open day on Friday 5th October at ldquoBar Rumoresrdquo from 10am
Finally I am available to assist with all matters on computers and can be contacted on 689 892 745 or canducomputinghotmailcouk
For further information or advice on computing contact Trevor on canducomputinghotmailcouk
the aftermath of the storm
wwwsoltimescom 37SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012
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This week we were at Vistabella we played our normal format of individual stableford Also some pairs managed to play their round of the knockout which is being managed by Johnny Pedersen A shield is up for grabs to the winner of this tournament Conditions were good on the course as usual
Results were as follows-
Gold category
1st - Derek Briggs 34pts
2nd - Colin Pepperday 31pts
Best front nine - John Saunders 17pts
Best back nine - Graham Phillip 18pts
Nearest the pin - Steve Ashurst
Longest drive - Dave
Harwood
Silver category
1st - Dave Bishop 36pts
2nd - Barry wood 30pts
Best front nine - Phil Bowditch 13pts(cb)
Best back nine - Graham Butterworth 15pts
Nearest the pin - None
Longest drive - Dave whittington
No winners of the 2 ball money this week
Our next society game will be at Altorreal on 13th September first tee time at 1015am Please be at the course one hour before start time
New members and or guests always welcome please contact Tony on 966 785 781 or Steve on 966 637 449
La Peraleja - 290812It may be a bit hot for golf
but hey itrsquos Wednesday and what else would we be doing So off we went down to La Paraleja for the first time this year and the conditions were quite good with tees and greens being excellent The staff are extremely helpful and always friendly
Despite the heat 35 members and guests went down to Murcia to play in a Stableford all well armed with drinks of various concoctions to ward off heat exhaustion so playing under these extreme conditions the scores were very good There were three ladies playing which is unusual and one of them had a broken toe but this did not stop her from scoring 36 points well done Margaret
One tale related in the bar later was that if your tee goes behind you then it must be a good shot but there is always an exception to the rule as was demonstrated on one tee one shot did go a long way down the middle with the tee falling behind but the next tee shot went up in the air and landed only 50 metres ahead and still the tee landed behind work that out The scores on the day were
Golf Division 1st Padraig OrsquoBrien 38pts 2nd Peter Morris 36pts and 3rd Brian
Coultate 31pts
Silver Division 1st John B Henderson 32pts 2nd John Feathestone 29pts and 3rd Stan Earl 27pts
Bronze Division 1st Andy Hadgraft 39pts 2nd Margaret OrsquoBrien 36pts and 3rd Chris Nield 31pts
NTPs Hole 2 Brian Coultate hole 8 in 2 shots Peter Morris hole 13 in 3 shots Carl Peden hole 16 Chris Nield
2s club was shared between Carl Peden Stan Earl David wightman Peter Savidge and Padraig OrsquoBrien
Best Guest John Clark 40pts
The popular Free Game Draw was won by Darren Barker and the Free Draw kindly donated by The Tavern was not won so will be rolled over to the next meeting
Our next outings are to El Plantio on the 12 September and Roda on the 26th September For further information go to our website httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
Gail Coultate
Society Correspondent
Lo Crispin Golf Society
httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
The Members Golf Society Match Report for villaMartin 29th August 2012
Yet another scorching hot day greeted the 24 Members and 3 guests to the excellent track of villaMartin It is hard to understand why this course has an unsavoury reputation and it can only be assumed that those that give it the bad rap arenrsquot golfers or are living 10 years in the past The fairways are excellent and the greens were even better than excellent
The excellence of the course was obviously supported by some of the scores that came in today with 3 breaking Par one achieving Par and others just one or two points over their handicaps The MatchHandicap Secretary better known as the ldquoLaughing Assassinrdquo has had a field day with cutting of handicaps
The prizes today were once again donated by The Chuckle Brothers (John Eyre and Colin Marsden) and the Nearest to the Pins prizes were donated by Peter (I wanna be in the Gold category) Wells A very very big thank you to you all your support to the Society is tremendous
The spoils in the Silver Division today went to Mick Kennedy in 3rd place with 34 points and how nice it
was to see the lsquoold stagerrsquo himself Peter mason take 2nd spot with 36 points and the winner of the Silver was Ian ldquoSharkierdquo Parkinson with an excellent 38 points
The Gold Division 3rd place went to the Society Captain Alan Rickers with 35 points Theo Boelhouwer came in 2nd place with what normally would be the winning score of 38 points but was upstaged by his Match play partner Steve Higgins who had the best score of the day with 41 points
The Best visitor award went to J Lozano
Our next match is on 5th September 2012 at La Finca and if anyone fancies a game with us just book in on our website at wwwtmgsorg or call the Match Secretary on 966 719 604
We also will be starting our Monday games on 10th September 2012 at villaMartin Again check the website for further information and please feel free to join us
Gold Category winners L ndash R ldquoFlying Dutchmanrdquo Theo Boelhouwer Steve ldquoElvisrdquo Higgins and Captain Alan Rickers
After last weeks initial start to back to training ready for the new season it is back to the Miguel University to start training at the home ground Last week brought a bit of a shock to the system to a few of the players after the 2 month summer break not like 2 weeks in the UK if you are lucky
The training from now on is on Tuesday and Thursday at 2000 with the juniors coming back when they have started back at school Everyone is looking forward to getting back to some real rugby training and not
just the fitness side like last and getting stuck in to the rucking and mauling It will also be very interesting to see how the Spanish refs interpret the new laws as well after seeing the pros even falling foul of them at the weekend with the 5 second rule at the ruck etc
This coming weekend we will be televising all live rugby matches for the new season at the rugby bar in Rojales The Steakhouse used to be Tylers Bar Pro 12 on Friday at 2000 Cardiff Blues v Edinburgh followed by the 4 Nations at 1200
on Saturday with Australia v South Africa and Aviva Premiership on Sunday at 1530 Saints v Exeter Chiefs so come along to the only designated rugby bar in the area and join the Costa Blanca Rugby Supporters Club as well
I am back at the Moncayo Market on Saturdayrsquos with all of the rugby branded gear and clubinternational shirts etc so see you down there as well and get your playing gear before the season starts from 0900 to 1330
So if you are interested
dig out those rugby boots and come along and see for yourself what it is like New players are always welcome no matter what age or skill level you are
If you would like more information about what is going on in the club you can contact the club by phoning myself Garry on 692 767 242 and for the juniors contact Oscar on 600 871 606 (Spanish)
So come along and join in the fun at a club with a great friendly atmosphere
the members Golf society
fairwayZ Golf society
lo crispin Golf society
itV orihuela rfc traininG back to normal
38 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
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Murphyrsquos on Park Golf Society at Campoamor August 2012
For the first months meeting 16 players headed for the established course at Campoamor
Unfortunately we were charged euro25 per person more than the agreed price which we were told was due to tax reason even though the new taxes donrsquot take effect until 010912 and then we discovered that the greens were in poor condition and as a result of these events it will be some time before we return to this courseThe winners on the day were as follows Category 11st Noel Dempsey - 34 points2nd George McIntyre - 27
pointsCategory 21st Barney Hickey - 26 points2nd Billy Davidson ndash 26 pointsBest Guest - John Fogerty ndash 32 points
Nearest the Pins ndash Pearse McMurray and Mike Dolan
After the game we returned to Murphyrsquos on the Park for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Janet and Hilary
The next society meeting venue is Captains Day an Alenda on 270912 and new members and guests are welcome
Call Tony Conwell on 644312696 or better still call in the bar which is in Calle San Policarpo near Park of Nations in Torrevieja
Report by Tony Conwell
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at Las Colinas 30th August 2012
For this monthrsquos meeting a group of 33 players visited the established course at Las Colinas taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good condition but due to hollow tining we had to play the back nine holes twice BUT to make things interesting we played the second circuit from the BLACK COMPETITION TEES which made scoring difficult on the day
There were some good scores on the day with the winners as follows1st ndash Gavin Parke - 36 points2nd ndash Dave Mason - 35 points3rd ndash Mike Probert - 32 points4th ndash Ian Allison ndash 32 points5th ndash Julie Blinston ndash 31
points
Best Front 9 ndash D Bensley - 20 points
Best Back 9 ndash J Coffman - 16 points
Nearest Pins ndash M Probert (3)Gavin Parke (2) and Dave Mason
After the game we returned to the Lo Marabu which is located at Dona Pepa Quesada for a welcome meal prepared by the bar and the prize presentation
Our next official society meeting is at La Peraleja on 27th September 2012 and we also have an interim game at Bonalba on 13th September 2012
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at La Finca August 2012
For the first months meeting a small group of golfers headed for the established course at La Finca taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good conditionThe winners on the day were as follows1st Stevie Dunn ndash 39 points2nd S Floody ndash 28 points3rd George watts ndash 26 pointsNearest the Pin - GuestLongest Drive ndash George watts
Stevie watts has had his
handicap adjusted from 24 to 21 based on the above excellent performance
After the game we returned to the Hideaway bar which is based at Via Park II Playa Flamenca for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Terri and Mark
The next society meeting venue is to be held at Villamartin on 9th September 2012 and new members and guests are welcome
Alternatively call Terri Hudson on 603181436 or better still call in the bar
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
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TUESDAY 28TH AUGUSTTHE RAY BATTISTR
MEMORIAL TROPHYToday was the Second
anniversary of the Ray Battiste Memorial Trophy which was held at his favourite course ALENDA which was in immaculate condition with lovely holding greens It has to be the best course in the area at the present time we had a very good turn out and some very good scores to honour Raywinning the Trophy and First place in Category Two with a score of 37 points on count back from Geoff Wild ( hard luck Geoff ) was Malcolm woods Congratulations In third place was Mick Hithersay on Count back with 35 points
In Category One First place was taken by Rodney Smith with a score of 36 points Second was Les Yates with
35 points and Ivie Davies was 3rd with 34 points Dave Jones took the Nearest the Pin on Holes 3 amp 5 with Ron Chambers on Hole 16 John Trailor won the Longest Drive with D Jones the best Guest with 36 pointsTuesday 11th September we will be back at our home course Vistabella Tee off 0900am Be at the course for 0830am
After the game we returned to the St Jamesrsquos Gate pub for the presentation and refreshments kindly supplied by Sonia with our thanks Anyone who would like to join our small Society or would just like a game whilst on holiday give Ron a ring on 678-849-142
Photo- Malcolm woods being presented with the Trophy by Rocket Ron
st Jamesrsquos Gate Gs RODS AND REELS This week was the last
week before the new season commences and the club held an open match on a local water Although still very muddy on the water line overall the venue fished well As can be seen from the results varying methods were used and all worked pretty well
Top rods on the day1st Terry (Swing Eacutem)
Screen fishing the whip using maggot for bleak then changing to the feeder using corn with 1650 kilo s
2nd Lenny (Excultural Attachee) Bolton fishing the feeder using pellet with 1324 kilo s
3rd Bill (The Master) Reade fishing the waggler using pellet with 1134 kilo s
NOTEClub subs have to be paid
prior to the AGM on the 30092012 Failure to do so will mean the joining fee will have to be paid again
PLEASE NOTE The club has some
vacancies at present if you are interested in joining please contact Derek Swann on 966 729 293 or 603 535 771
ABBEY ANGLING RESULTSSupplied by Terry ScreenThe 2nd round of the winter
League was fished this week on the 28th August
with the water now going down it is leaving over a metre and half of soft gungy mud making access to the waters edge messy and quite difficult
with no wind on the water the fish were reluctant to feed everyone was praying
for the wind to get up and right on queue at 115pm the wind started to blow with a vengeance which prompted the fish to start to feed but the weights were not great
1st Dave (Yours Truly) Hoare with 7360kg fishing the pole using corn and the whip for bleak using maggot
2nd Alan (The Chairman) Reid with 6280kg fishing the feeder using corn
3rd Alan (The Emperor) Roscoe with 6100kg also fishing the feeder using corn
All details are available on our website wwwabbeyanglingcom or from the Match Secretary Terry Screen on 965 328 368 also anyone needing pole or rod repairs can contact me on the above number
ANGLERS TOGETHERThe objective of Anglers
Together has been reached ( which was to introduce anglers to each other ) Now that newcomers to Spain are few and far between we have decided that monthly meetings are serving no useful purpose and the friendships that have been made over the past 4 years are now firmly established
we will continue to provide information through our email address if contacted but there will be no membership renewals in May
Thanks to all past members for their support
Email anglerstogetherhotmailcom
TIGHT LINESDAvE HOARE
maGGots end
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week
Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3
- Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9
- Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen
Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart
Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith H
cap 9 score 50 Next week Tuesday
4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
el plantio 2 Golf society
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Last Sunday Torry played their first home game of the season at the vicente Garcia against near neighbours Crevillente who included in their side ex-Torry players Dani Meseguer Tremino Micro and most notably Carrasco Torry entered the game buoyed by their 3-1 victory at CD Acero in their first game of the season while Crevillente had shared the spoils in a thrilling 3-3 draw at home against Novelda
Torry were without ex-Crevillente marksman Gasch who was out through injury Torry have been trying to sign another forward to supplement their attacking options and thought they had got their man in the shape of much travelled burly striker Bauti but he had a change of mind I hope they are still looking because I think there are still plenty of strikers around looking for a club
The Torry line up was Manolo Vicente Boix Pedro Loacutepez Jorge Rafa Dani (Abel min 78) Burguillos Luis Carlos (Josemi min 68) Inarejos Ernesto and Joseacute Manuel (Manu Amores min 45)
On a warm sunny early evening the game kicked off in front of a decent crowd of around the 600 mark including quite a few holidaymakers keen for a bit of live football action Torry started like a train and in the first 20 minutes carved open Crevillente time and time again but only had a single goal on the electronic scoreboard to show for their efforts This was scored in the 16th minute by Jorge from a downward header
from a free-kick by Ernesto Leading up to this Rafa had hit the post from a curling effort inside the box from a corner and their keeper had been called into action to make a number of good saves
After 20 minutes Burguillos played Inarejos in and he lifted the ball past his man in the area who handled the ball and a penalty was awarded Up stepped Ernesto to curl his spot-kick towards the right hand corner of the net Their keeper went the right way and pulled off a brilliant save palming the ball wide for a corner After this Torry started to lose their momentum after their whirlwind start and Crevillente started to get back into the game After 41 minutes the Crevillente right-back got his marching orders for a second bookable offence after again body checking Inarejos
Just before the break Ernesto clipped the crossbar from a free-kick just outside the box Torry made one change at half-time taking off Jose Manuel who had sustained a head injury in the first-half and brought on Manu Amores After 51 minutes the numerical advantage that Torry had enjoyed was no more when Rafa was dismissed for a second bookable offence The game was now pretty even and both sides created half-chances which they didnrsquot take until after 61 minutes Ernesto beat their keeper from long range with a dipping shot to make it 2-0 to Torry After 70 minutes Crevillente pulled one back when Carrasco prodded home a loose ball from a corner from close range
to set up a nervous last 20 minutes for the Torry fans
The momentum was now with Crevillente and a guilt edged chance fell to the opposition 2 minutes later when one of their forwards headed wide from only 2 yards out After 83 minutes a Crevillente defender received a straight red for hacking down Burguillos And it was now 10 against 9 Towards the end Torry were awarded another penalty after a Manu Amores pass inside the box was deliberately hand-balled Inarejos stepped up to take it this time but his shot towards the bottom left hand corner lacked any real power and their keeper pulled off another great save
The final whistle went with Torry victorious winning another 3 points which has taken them to the top of the table and would you believe 2 points clear after only 2 games For Torry bookings were received by Inarejos Jorge vicente and Pedro
The matchball was sponsored by the Torry Army and a re-introduced matchday programme produced by the football club was on sale which provided a good pre-match read
Torry are away to Novelda next Sunday If you want to go and watch the game the Torry Army have booked a coach Pop into the Torry Army office in San Luis or ring Pat on 966 786 352 or 688 698 894 to book a seat
Darrylldinho following his adopted team in Spain get off to the perfect start
Tuesday 25th saw us back at Font del Llop due to a high noon change from El Plantio due to hollow tinning 20 hours earlier Our thanks to Font del Llop for getting us out to play at the last moment
very warm day and not sure if we would have managed without buggies but did find the course in very good condition except for some hollow tinning taking place on some of the greens on the back 9
Results on the day for our normal Stableford Competition saw in Category 1
1st Spence Andrews with 35 points not sure how he
did it because he only flew in the night previous and had not had time to adjust from the rain of the UK to the heat we are experiencing here at the moment 2nd Paul Hurrell 33 points 3rd Roy Middleton 31
Category 2 1st Peter Kerr 34 points 2ndBrian Coombes 33 and 3rdBradley Kerr 30
Nearest the Pins Hole 8 Paul Hurrell Hole 17 Alan Darby No body managed the 12th and the longest drive on hole 18 went to vic Souter However it should be mentioned that Paul Hurrell with his new driver was within probably 15 mtrs of the waterrsquos edge but not on the fairway sorry Paul must
try harderAfter the game we returned
to El Raso Restaurant for the results and a little Tapas many thanks to MarioKaty and Staff for looking after us
Our next games are La Torre on Tuesday 14thSeptember for a 10am 1sttee time and then we have our big day at El Plantio on the 3rdOctober for a shot gun start for the par 3 course at 9am followed by an 18 hole Stableford Competition starting at 11am
For more information on our Club call David Winder on 626 774 157 or email him at
davidwindertorregolfgmailcom Our picture for the winners and some guests taken after our game at El Raso Restaurant
we would also wish to remind all that the football season with CD MONTESINOS kicks off on Sunday 16thSeptember at 1800 hours with a home game at the CDMontesinos Olympic Stadium
Cup Tournament semi-finals by Sue Ward
what a fantastic week it was for petanca on the Orihuela Costa
The weather may be hot and humid but the petanca players had to keep their cool and play their socks off (what are socks) to win a place in the finals of the Summer League Cup Tournament
If anyone wanted to know why the summer league was dubbed lsquothe friendly gamesrsquo then they only had to be at the 2 semi-finals that took place this week They were played with good humour amusing banter and willing spirits
First to play on Monday were Laguna Vista Diablos vs Peacocks1 All was level after the 4 triples leaving all to play for in the deciding doubles Nervous tension began to creep in to both sides both teams dropping points however Laguna Vista Diablos managed to scrape through with a 4 - 3 win In true petanca spirit both teams descended upon the bar afterwards A very good end to a very good evening A woollen doll was presented by Peacocks to Laguna Vista Diablos to be played for every time these 2 teams meet
wednesday saw the other nail biting thrilling semi at Via park 2 between Los Bandidos and Amapolas
These 2 teams last met only 2 weeks ago in the league and Amapolas had a comfortable 6 - 1 win would tonight be any different Oh Yes
After the closely fought triples Amapolas were 3 - 1 up then came the 3 doubles and Los bandidos won the 1st 13 - 4 and then the 2nd 13 - 3 the gap had closed so the result rested on the last doubles match
It was 2100 hrs the street lights were on darkness had fallen the coche was barely visible but still the 2 pairs played on surrounded by hordes of excited spectators and a score of 12 - 12 Both sides took the lead and then lost it Unfortunately there had to be a winner and the cookie didnrsquot crumble Los bandidosrsquos way their last ball just - only just - failing to reach its target Amapolas won 4 games to 3 well done to them
The overwhelming consenus was that the 5 games were well worthy of a grand final let alone a semi
The final will be played on Wednesday 26th September 2012 at Restaurant El Altos de Dolores where it is hoped that all summer league players will attend Good luck to both teams
Sue ward
fc torreVieJa ndash torry Go top of the leaGue
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el plantio 2 Golf society
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3 - Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9 - Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith Hcap 9 score 50
Next week Tuesday 4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
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AS THE DENIZENS OF WHITEHALL AND
WESTMINSTER CONTINUE TO PUZZLE OVER BRITAINrsquoS
ROCky GROWTH TRAJECTORy THEy WOULD DO WELL TO
LISTEN TO THE RISING CHORUS COMING FROM BUSINESSES
ACROSS THE LANDThat message is clear
businesses are optimistic growing exports and creating jobs but need bolder action from the heart of government to sustain that growth over time Put simply companies want nothing less than a new-model economy for Britain with a business-friendly environment and strong financing options for growth and expansion
So if our political class truly wants to be bold on growth it should announce this autumn that it is creating a British Business Bank Together with a major programme of infrastructure investment a business bank would be the cornerstone of an economy that is more sustainable more dynamic and more competitive than the Britain of today
The case for a business bank grows clearer with each passing day Although many companies say their order books are full and they need financing in order to
fulfil customersrsquo requests the overall stock of lending to small- and medium-sized firms continues to shrink Companies that are less than five-years-old often at the point of a major growth spurt are more likely to have loan applications declined Independent inquiries show there is real lsquodiscouraged demandrsquo among businesses who are keen to expand but too scared to even approach the bank for help Relationships and trust between lenders and businesses damaged at the start of the financial crisis will take years if not decades to repair
The situation bears all the classic hallmarks of a market failure If therersquos one thing that politicians and economists of both the Left and the Right agree on itrsquos that governments can and should intervene where market failures exist And thatrsquos precisely where we stand in Britain when it comes to business finance an abject long-standing and worsening market failure
This is not entirely the fault of high-street banks - they are being squeezed by ever-tighter regulatory structures and higher capital requirements so theyrsquore
taking fewer risks and sticking to the clients they know If I were sat on the board of a major Uk bank Irsquod probably act in precisely the same way as Irsquod be protecting the interests of shareholders and the bank itself
The trouble is in a world where politicians and banks look after themselves therersquos no one championing the interests of the new dynamic and fast-growing companies that will create the jobs technologies and wealth of the future Thatrsquos where a business bank comes in
A British Business Bank would act as a first port of call for businesses seeking finance Working closely with high-street banks alternative lenders sources of equity finance and others it would ensure that most businesses actually get the working capital they need It would only lend directly to young andor high-growth companies unable to obtain finance through the commercial banking system
Some might argue that the government already has a number of plans including the Funding for Lending scheme to boost business access to finance yet this scheme like those that preceded it has a fatal flaw its dependence on
the infrastructure of existing banks An increasingly risk-averse and balance sheet focussed commercial banking culture is unlikely to provide the seed-corn funding for tomorrowrsquos growth businesses even if it will lend cash to long-standing business customers By contrast a business bank would be able to start afresh with a can-do attitude a stronger appetite for risk and the patient debt capital that many companies need to become the next global champion
Despite the best intentions of politicians to do the right thing in the interest of the country they are going to be frustrated by vested interests reflected in Whitehall Already I can hear the chorus of Treasury civil servants claiming that a business bank would be too difficult to set up too risky to operate and anti-competitive They are wrong on all counts Itrsquos time for businesspeople and our politicians to stand up to the prophets of deadweight displacement and dissuasion and set the record straight Setting up a new bank will take time and dedication but it can and has been done before in many countries across the
globe Commercial lenders would get lsquofirst refusalrsquo of business loan requests meaning that the business bank steps in only to support dynamic growth companies that otherwise wouldnrsquot get funding at all Whatrsquos more a business bank would offer loans priced appropriately to risk not simply give away cheap money to fuel another unsustainable credit bubble
When you look across the globe you find many successful countries where a business bank and a strong commitment to free enterprise and capitalism go hand-in-hand If a business bank is good enough for the USA South korea and our neighbours in Germany why not here in the Uk One can only surmise that a lack of will and imagination rather than a lack of capability is holding
Britain back from creating a business bank of its own
One of the difficulties Uk politicians face is that they are so hung up on the short-term they fail to consider their legacy to the country But voters are not stupid The British electorate rewards actions they can see are in the long-term interests of the nation which ultimately are their interests A British Business Bank wouldnrsquot be up and running tomorrow - but its impact on building confidence now and on our success as a nation over the coming decades would be incalculable and thatrsquos a legacy worth fighting for
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Manufacturing output across the 17-country eurozone shrank again in August according to a widely-watched survey The MarkitCIPS Purchasing Managersrsquo Index (PMI) showed the regionrsquos manufacturing sector contracted despite factories cutting prices Markitrsquos final PMI was 451 above Julyrsquos three-year low of 440 However it was the 13th month in a row that the figure was below the 50 mark indicating continued contraction
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Meanwhile in the UK the downturn in manufacturing unexpectedly eased last month as domestic orders boosted output with its PMI rising to a four-month high of 495 in August from a downwardly revised 452 in July
PMI is a key gauge of manufacturing activity and a reading below 50 shows contraction
The new chief executive of the British Bankersrsquo Association (BBA) has pledged to restore trust in UK banking Speaking on his first day in the job Anthony Browne told press sources ldquoI want to restore banking as a normal sector of the economy playing its part in economic growthrdquo
Mr Browne said the BBA the leading trade body for the bank sector would work to regain public trustrdquoIt (banking) is in a pretty low place Hopefully it canrsquot get lowerrdquo he said
Mr Browne said the BBA which was in charge of collating the data used to set Libor - a key bank lending rate which became discredited after revelations of manipulation by banks - would do everything it could to fix the issue
The head of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has called on the European Central Bank to take action on the eurozone crisis
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The Commissionrsquos plans to give the ECB the power to oversee all banks is intended as a first step towards a full European banking union The EU executive body is due to publish its detailed proposals on banking supervision on September 12
ldquoThe ECB has itself said it does not have the potential to supervise the European Unionrsquos 6000 banks in the foreseeable futurerdquo Schaeuble told German radio expressing scepticism about the timeframe envisaged in the Commission proposals
ldquoI have doubts that this (banking supervision) can come so fastrdquo he said adding that a distinction should be drawn between smaller banks and systemically relevant institutions
ldquoWith the bigger systemically relevant banks there is a chance that direct supervision by the ECB could be realised in a foreseeable period of timerdquo Schaeuble said
EU Commissioner Michel Barnierrsquos plan would rob national supervisors of much of their authority leaving them with routine tasks such as consumer protection But euro zone countries must approve the proposal before it becomes law
Schaeuble said euro zone finance ministers might consider the Commission proposals on September 15
Despite the presence of some 6000 banks in the European Union the vast majority are small and relatively insignificant and more than 90 percent of all assets are held by only around 200 institutions analysts say
Schaeuble did not make clear which institutions he would consider to be lsquosystemically importantrsquo The 200 would include the larger German state-owned Landesbanks and Spanish lsquocajasrsquo where many of the European banking sectorrsquos woes originate
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asia (7)4 Made easier to bear (5)5 Limelight (9)6 Husbands and wives (7)7 Strange or rare objects (7)8 Mislead (9)13 Fortunately (9)14 added into a group (9)17 Putting money into your account (7)18 issues an injunction (7)20 A fire-breathing monster of Greek
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The Show Group Torrevieja has lost their home of twenty years and is now searching for a new rehearsal venue It is with great sadness that the Show Group has had to say farewell to the homely comfort of Los Arcos where they have rehearsed and performed throughout their long history
The Show Group Torrevieja is one of the oldest theatre groups in Torrevieja and during their twenty year history they have been entertaining residents and tourists with their energy packed shows During their long existence The Show Group have performed well loved musicals pantomimes original musical comedies murder mysteries and several variety shows and have also raised well over 50000 Euro for local charities
The Show Group are proud of their fund raising record and the money they have been able to give to a wide range of local charities The group members nominate different charities to support every year and then work hard to produce live shows
and entertainment that will raise much needed cash for their chosen causes Over the years money has been raised for all sections of the local population
The group want to find a new venue in Torrevieja that they can make their new home They need a venue for their twice weekly rehearsals and maybe even for their performances so that they can continue enchanting and entertaining audiences for the forthcoming years
If anyone has space and facilities to help the group be re-homed for their rehearsals could you contact Jan on 96 618 9741 or 647 579 068 or Sandy on 96 671 3614
the show Group torreVieJa are homeless
The Office for the Urbanisations led by Councillor Jeff Wiszniewski (PIPN ndash Partido Independiente por las Nacionalidades) and his team are pleased to send you our fourth information update giving you information on events and activities happening throughout San Fulgencio and the Urbanisations
We hope you find it informative and encourage you to visit us in the Office on Calle Madrid Urb Marina or ring us on 966 443 002 if you have any further enquiries
coNvErSaTioN claSSESEnglish Spanish Conversation Classes
will be starting up again in the Social Centre of Urb Marina on Monday the 3rd of September at 6pm
Concejalia de Urbanizaciones working with Help Vega Baja
The Association Help Vega Baja is a charity providing help to the English speaking population of the Southern Costa Blanca They help people of all ages and with all types of problems and provide assistance all year round to anyone in their time of need including a
24 hour emergency line
As well as giving comprehensive information they also host a number of support groups provide a team of hospital visitors hire out Orthopaedic Equipment have registers of drivers translators carers and so much more
On Monday the 3rd of September between 2pm and 4pm the Concejalia de Urbanizaciones headed by Councillor Jeff Wiszniewski has organised an Open Day in the Social Centre on Urbanisation Marina San Fulgencio
Please try and make time to come along and see the wonderful work that Help Vega Baja do and the services that they provide
SPaNiSh claSSES for ExTraNjEroSBetween now and the 16th of
September you can register for Spanish classes for foreigners which will take place in the Social Centre
you can register here at the Office for the Urbanisations in Calle Madrid
There will be a meeting on the 17th of September at 6pm in the Social Centre
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1frac12 kg pork spare ribs
1 x 1ltr carton apple juice
200g mango chutney
1 small red onion roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves
1 red chilli roughly chopped
Juice of 1 lime
methodPlace the ribs in a saucepan pour in the
apple juice and add water to cover the meat Bring to the boil and simmer for 40 mins drain off the liquid and transfer the ribs to a roasting tin
Preheat the oven to 200degC (400degF gas 6) and prepare the barbecue In a food processor whizz the mango chutney together with the onion garlic chilli and lime juice to make the basting sauce
Drizzle two thirds of the sauce over the ribs and roast in the oven for 15 mins Brush the remaining sauce onto the ribs and finish cooking on the barbecue (or under a grill) for 10-15 mins until sticky and slightly caramelised
Serve with salad coleslaw and baked potatoes
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6 tbsp sundried tomato peri-peri marinade
150g raw tiger prawns peeled
4 cherry tomatoes
40g softened butter
2 garlic cloves crushed
3 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley and chives)
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one bowl and the prawns with 2 tbsp marinade in another Set aside for 30 mins
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they are a Christmas favourite in most households but families might find their traditional tin of Quality Street going empty a tad quicker this year tins of the chocolates have been shrunk just before the Christmas period when sales of the sweets are at their highest
Food giant nestle who produce the sweets have been criticised for failing to reduce the price of the chocolates prompting campaigners to describe the move as a hidden price rise the purple tins have been reduced in size by 18 per cent - from 1kg to 820g
a report in trade magazine the Grocer said lsquothe Christmas shrink ray has struck again and this year it is nestle pulling the trigger lsquothe tins are being sold by tesco for pound5 the same price as last yearrsquos larger tins though nestle claimed the recommended selling price was lowerrsquo
the move is part of a trend amongst confectionary manufacturers to reduce product sizes in order counter rising production costs
other Christmas favourite Cadburyrsquos Roses were
reduced from 975g to 850g by manufacturer kraft last year while the american company also cut heroes from 950g to 800g
Some of Britainrsquos most popular confectionary items have been affected by size reductions including smaller chocolate bars such as Mars and Dairy Milk Packets of Bassettrsquos liquorice allsorts have been reduced from 215g to 190g while bags of Bassettrsquos Jelly Babies Maynards wine Gums and haribo have also been reduced in weight
Consumer watchdog which accused confectionary companies of lsquotreating customers like idiotsrsquo
a spokesman for nestle said lsquothe recommended retail price of our standard tin has reduced proportionally greater than the reduction of the weight ensuring consumers are getting more for their money the price shopkeepers sell Quality Street at is at their sole discretion the tin size weight is now in line with similar products in the market who reduced weight in previous yearsrsquo
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footballliVe
ladies friendly
dartswed 8pm
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allpara-
olympic Games shown
take-awayfood
aVailableuntil 8pm
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hellipa recent recipe feature in Sol Times required lsquopreserved lemonrsquo however we have failed to find a source to supply this wonderful ingredient locally So herersquos the recipe so that you can make your ownMany Moroccan and Middle Eastern recipes
call for preserved lemons ndash basically lemons that have been pickled in salt and their own
juices itrsquos quite easy to do though takes at least three weeks before the lemons are ready to use
Get preservinghelliptheyrsquoll last for up to a year without refrigeration too
MAkES ONE LARGE JARINGREDIENTS
250g coarse sea salt12 lemons unwaxed 6 juiced 6 quartered but still joined at the bottom8 black peppercorns
3 star anise3 bay leaves
METHODPack a little salt into each lemon and squash back into shape Wedge them into a large sterilised jar layering with salt bay leaves peppercorns and star anise as
you goTo sterilise wash in hot soapy water rinse and put in the oven
at 140Cfan 120Cgas 1 for 15 minutes
Pour over the lemon juice (if therersquos not enough liquid to fill top with water) then
sealGive the jar a turn every few days to
redistribute the salt and leave for 4-6 weeks
Preserved Lemons
itrsquos Quality not QuantityQuality street accused of short changing us with fewer chocolates
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6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5
Burger amp Pasta Menu PLUS Kids Menuopen monday - Friday 8am til late saturday amp sunday 9am til late
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mon - sat 10 - 3
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mon From 9pm
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amp property servicesWe cover mazarron amp
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MOB 691 920 288hOME 966 184 813
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kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop
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property For sale cont
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QUaD TOWNHOUSEDONtildea PEPa
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TOWNHOUSETOrrEMENDO
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34 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
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tim on 662 211 993CASH CASH
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CARS4
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603 100 692
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Cars Motorhomes 4x4rsquos Boats Vans Trailers Quads Classics
FOR CASH
699 805 995Telephone
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house amp Garden clearances skips suppliedWANTED
CARS VANS LORRIES TRACTORS
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we also take fridGes washinG
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appliances
now fully operational in the reGions of murcia
USEd MOTORBikES Sell Buy amp Repair Transfer on Spanish Reg
home Service Pickup Call Marcel 644 166 347
guardamar
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car parts
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personals
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swimming pool saFety 610 078 940 965 708 717
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mechanic
call soltimesclassiFied902 750 190
ext 330
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amp rHD vehicles
available for sale
or exchange
telephone 600 726 221 965 687 976
wwwfwreurocarscom
cars For sale
wigs
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wanted
wwwfwreurocarscom 600 726 221 965 687 976
FOrD FOCUS aUTOTiPrONiC
2007 - 5 door hatch16 AutoTiptronic
63000 kms 2 ownersFully serviced
AC PASABS CD
Front fog lightsE windowsmirrors
Remote lockingRear head restraintsOnboard computer
Metallic grey
euro7450wwwfwreurocarscom
600 726 221 965 687 976
OPEL COrSa aUTONov lsquo04 - 5 door hatch
12 Twinport93000 kms
2 ownersFull service history
AC PAS ABSE windowsmirrorsRear luggage cover
Cd playerRemote locking
Rear head restraintsRed
euro5450
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body work
SCRAP METALPLASTiCgLASS
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CLOThES
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donrsquot chucK it
irsquoLL taKe it
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ViewpointDear Mr Little Tiny GeckoI am so very sorry about your tail When I saw you clinging to the tiles above the
water line of the pool I knew that you being a gecko are quite at home on vertical and even upside down surfaces but swimming pools are subject to sudden tsunami-like surges especially when a human several thousand times your own size enters the pool and I was afraid that you might get washed inIt was for that reason that I suggested that
you step onto the proffered log and accept a lift on the log to a place of security from drowning I had not intended that you jump on the log run across my hand and jump into the waterAs you scampered across the surface of the
pool and back to your preferred spot on the wall you assured me that you were perfectly able to walk on water I fear you are mistaken ndash have you heard of that treacherous thing called
Surface Tension It makes water seem deceptively safe and solid to small geckos until it suddenly gives way and they plummet to the
b o t t o m never more to rise
As a great admirer of the Gecko race and their chosen diet of small insects I was extremely anxious that you should not suffer this terrible fate and for that reason I had to insist that you accept my offer of a lift on the log The terrible miscalculation that lead me to
nip your tail with the log is a mistake that will forever haunt my conscience My best effort of atonement was to catch your tail as it wriggled across the pool and put it near the pile of rocks that I believe to be your homeI fear that a tail lost once is a tail lost forever
but should you know of a good reconstructive surgeon I will be happy to bear the cost of a tail replacement operation When we eventually reached accord and I
placed you gently on the plant by the pool pump I could hardly bear the expression of reproach on your little face Believe me I felt your pain not to mention the embarrassment of only being three quarters of the gecko you once wereI hope you will accept this letter as a public
apology for my clumsiness and that you and many of your friends and family will continue to live in our garden and eat our flies for many years to come Yours with deepest apologies Josby Jos biggs
josbiggshotmailcouk
i am so Very sorry
in 2010 lance corporal Johno lee accumulated pound800 in lsquoillegal parkingrsquo fines which resulted in a visit from bailiffs to enforce collection lance corporal lee had received massive injuries whilst on patrol in afghanistan and had almost lost his life having been resuscitated twice in the rescue helicopter taking him to the field hospital
he was eventually repatriated to england where he received extensive medical treatment in an effort to save his leg but after eight operations the surgeons had no choice but to amputate
after an extended stay in hospital Johno was released and he was
determined to rebuild his shattered life and not unreasonably applied to the local authority - nottinghamshire county council - for a disabled parking permit his request was turned down on three occasions on the basis that he was young and could get better Yep thatrsquos what they said he had lost a leg but he could get better
under pressure from the barrage of adverse publicity the councilrsquos service director paul Mckay ordered a review of the case and the original decision was eventually overturned no doubt there were mutterings of lsquolessons learnedrsquo and the usual meaningless rhetoric
then last year in support of the charity pilgrim bandits Johno signed up to become the first amputee to cover a 100mile crossing of the sahara in five days the department of works and pensions got wind of it and informed him that if he succeeded then he could be stripped of his disability benefits and his mobility vehicle which he relies on every day
the justification for this according
to a dwp spokeswoman was because the disability living allowance benefits are designed for those who are unable to do things such as walking washing or dressing themselves and in view of Johno leersquos intended trek there was it seemed a certain logic to this
a certain logic that is if you ignore the extent of his injuries how he came by them in his countryrsquos service the fact that this will be one hell of an achievement if he makes it and the impact and example it will set for other disabled amputees and certain logic of course if you are a pen pushing jobs-worth moron - which seems to be part of the work description for certain officials in the civil service
Johnorsquos own reaction was more low key when he said lsquothere are people out there much worse than me irsquove survived so i will take it but so often - and i experienced this - when you actually return home you find not everyone is so supportiversquo
he was spot on thererecently prime Minister david
cameron told soldiers in afghanistan that britain lsquorespects and reveresrsquo by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom
prime Minister is not directly to blame for the karl boon fiasco i hope that he directly intervenes and makes damn sure that matters are put right in short order also heads of departments should be summoned and receive a tongue lashing from the pM but i doubt that will happen
these are not isolated cases and when such incidences occur here is what should happen -
a personal and abject apology should be delivered in person by the official responsible for such cold hearted idiocy ndash even if this means embarrassing ministers this should be done with the full power of the media present so that the person or persons responsible are named and shamed they should also receive official warnings from their employers - the british government
Just whorsquos side are they on
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channelled as it is through the valleys of the sierra alhamilla the light northerly breeze never caresses alqueria it leaves the village breathless in the searing cauldron of the alquerian valley this climatic anomaly is known locally as la sarteacuten the fryingpan several of the village boys demonstrated the suitability of the name by frying an egg on the bonnet of rodriquezrsquos white mercedes this was much to the annoyance of the mill owner and the delight of the village scamps the scallywags hastily dispersed as the ranting puffing rodriquez appeared
with temperatures in the mid-forties there was no relief from the oppressive heat Houses remained shuttered while air conditioning units whirred and rattled alqueria was too exhausted to squabble overheated dogs slept restlessly in whatever shade they could find panting tongues lolling the village was quiet calm holding its breath until evening the stillness of the day emphasised the smallest sound sending a slammed door or a dogrsquos bark resonating through the streets the brightness of the day hurt the eyes while cooking odours hung in the still air
inside the dwellings of alqueria a struggle to stay cool was being waged inside or out it was too hot to move too hot to talk even too hot to think this is just as well as the thinking process eludes most of alqueriarsquos inhabitants at the best of times the young men thought the answer lay in consuming vast quantities of cold lager the young ladies used the opportunity to wear their skimpiest outfits which caused the young men to drink even more lager the older and wiser stayed near the stone flagged ground floors inanimate and semi-conscious the affluent newcomers however splashed in their pools luxuriating in the cool chlorinated water
one group of youngsters enjoyed the air conditioning of an emergency ambulance after swimming in the riacuteo verde not only did they contract the usual foot fungus but also a strange puce tint to the skin which emitted a faint glow antonio poyato in
order to keep his precious remitroot crop irrigated diverted the Hill peoplersquos water supply all the taps ran dry and beer was drunk as an alternative
as the sun sets so alqueria begins to cool pigeons return to the rooftops and the canine population becomes animated in their evening search for food voices are heard in the streets as the village comes to life once more invigorated by their enforced inactivity the people of alqueria return to their belligerent selves with renewed determination
those who sacrifice themselves to keep us safe promising to shield wounded soldiers from welfare cuts and that they would not suffer financially as a result of welfare reforms Fine words but then fast forward to august 2012
sapper karl boon who lost a leg in a taliban rocket-propelled grenade attack in 2010 has been stripped of his pound54-a-week living allowance because lsquohe can now walk about 400 yards unaidedrsquo and according to the dwp is no longer disabled enough although karl himself has said that there are times when he is unable to even reach his own front door unfortunately he now has to wait ten months before he can apply again and it begs the question how many limbs must you lose in order to receive a disablement benefit
the welfare reforms were designed to discourage malingerers and to wheedle out cheats and fraudsters anyone with half a brain can see the difference between work shy con artists and ex-service men and women with devastating war injuries but apparently not at the dozy dwp
cameronrsquos sentiments and noble sounding assurances all seem a little hollow right now and although the
36 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
PaUSE for ThoUghTWhat a fantastic Summer of sport wersquove had with
such a spectacularly successful Olympics and now the Paralympics which promise if anything to be even more amazing I wonder how many younger and fitter than I have as a result felt inspired to start some form of training And I wonder too how many like me find themselves regretting not having worked harder at some sport when they had the opportunity For in my youth I was a fairly able half-miler but was never prepared to hurt myself nor spend more time or effort than was absolutely necessary in training - there always seemed better more frivolous things to do with my time So I and doubtless many others like me spent much of the Olympics reflecting on what might have been For unless the IOC were to include events for the lsquodecrepitsrsquo the lsquohas-beensrsquo and the lsquowell past itsrsquo no amount of training or determination could ever see me in contention for future medals
But actually it would seem that there really is a medal still available for the likes of me For in his letter to the Christians in Corinth St Paul likens the Christian life to that of an athlete preparing to compete in the games He points out that if unlike me in my youthful pretence at athletic prowess an athlete is serious in his ambition to win then he must work at his training and adhere rigorously to his diet to be in peak condition And he further explains that the prize for successful completion of the Christian marathon of life is no mere laurel crown but one that endures through eternity So here we are then all is not lost for us oldies though we do have a pretty serious regime of diet and training of prayer and lifestyle to attend to which if wersquore really serious could perhaps start in meeting the rest of the team at one of the available Churches in the area
Details of a number of English language churches are given in Sol Noticeboard for any who wish to Worship but further information about the anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
Duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the anglican chaplaincy of costa almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the
absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
FIRE THEN FLOOD - IS PESTILENcE NExTFreak weather events are becoming the norm Last Thursday
Turre and Mojacar were hammered by the tail end of a hurricane causing flooding and destruction We woke to find 23rsquos of the 3 acre property we rent under water Windows had blown in causing damage and loss and the pool had turned into a mud wrestling venue The pump house was drained of 15m of water before a new pump could be fitted to start the clean-up operation
Earlier this year the media showed storms and flooding cancelling out the British summer hurricanes are now battering the Caribbean and US The storms get stronger and more frequent affecting Europe as this is where the hurricanes come to fight their last as Michael Fish knows only too well In the east typhoons wreak havoc in Taiwan and China
Last week Spain announced that summer night time temperatures were the highest since records began Last winter was the driest ever winter in Spain with rainfall 90 lower two winters previously Spain had the wettest in 50 years The unusual is fast becoming usual
The American Meteorological Society previously denied Global Warming yet last week whilst Republicans were laughing at the subject at their annual conference the Society released a report saying that that Global Warming is happening and is man-made The maths is easy as 10 of the warmest years on record have occurred since 1997 Also global sea levels have risen 7 inches in the last 100 years
In the Arctic summer pack ice is at its lowest since records began 40 less sea is covered each summer than just 30 years ago a dangerous circle as snow and ice have an
lsquoalbedorsquo effect reflecting sunlight back into space Now sea water absorbs heat so melting more ice Factory emissions are blown over the Arctic releasing tiny specs of black soot these stick in the snow and absorb heat so melting the ice faster
Governments across the world meet at fancy conferences in glamorous destinations such as Kyoto Rio de Janeiro and Copenhagen achieving little or nothing whilst Joe and Joanne Public suffer flooding droughts and severe weather events Global Warming affects us all now and it will get worse and we must all do our bit to reduce re-use and recycle We canrsquot wait to be told what to do ndash we can change our own lifestyles as these different living and spending habits make businesses adapt to try and supply the products we are choosing
Buying bio diesel for instance is not only better for the environment but cheaper too Buying a bag for life at the supermarket and using it regularly will saves lots of plastic At the market we can weigh our fruit and vegetables and put it in one bag rather than many Buying organic lessens the need for artificial fertilizers and pesticides
Shops love to offer a plastic bag for the smallest item ndash just say no Buying local saves food miles growing food even better using the town springfuente for drinking water saves resources too Whilst waiting in the car to collect someone turn the engine off Open the car window instead of using the air con Sort out domestic refuse and recycle it
In the developed world waste and apathy are common and yet our common sense ingenuity and a love for our fellow inhabitants can help save this world for future generations
Initially when you bought your shiny new laptop desktop hellip Were you constantly being annoyed by the nag screen which told you to make system backup disks My guess would be ldquoYesrdquo Did you follow the instructions and create several CDrsquos or DVDrsquos with labels on them for ldquoJust In Caserdquo If you have said ldquoYesrdquo to the previous question Well Done Thank your for taking an interest in my column but now turn the page and read something else instead If the answer was anything else I would consider making my backup image NOW
The absolute fact is there will be at some time in our lives a catastrophic systems failure whereby the system will refuse to even start and hang there impotently How can this happen as Windows is a relatively robust Operating System (OS) The usual suspects are Viruses Malware ldquowear and tearrdquo power surges or outages
So now imagine the worst possible case scenario ndash a total systems failure Once the initial terror of losing everything has passed you remember following my advice and making a complete backup of your valuable document with weekly updates You start to feel better BUT your computer is still euro1000 of inert steel and exotic compounds
What are you going to do That is easy Spend the next week or four buying and installing a copy of your OS (euro110 to euro200) finding all the drivers for your specific machine and install them and
finally obtaining all the programs that were on it (euro0 ndash too much) Before I knew better it would take three (3) days with the OS drivers and programs to hand to completely rebuild my computer
If you had made the system image when suggested it should take you between 20 minutes and 1 hour to complete the same task at euro0 (+ cost of CDrsquos DVDrsquos) and all you have to do is change the CDrsquos DVDrsquos when asked AND it would be clean and ready to go
What will you need 1 memory stick (1Gb or larger) or CD for creating a startup disk a small stack of DVDrsquos or an External Hard Drive
You might still be lucky and have buried in the menu an option to create these system images If you have XP (I still do) but no floppy disk drive (I donrsquot) DONrsquoT use the backup options A floppy disk is needed for booting the system Try ldquoEaseUS Todo Backup Free 50 ldquo instead
A COUPLE OF TIPS
Firstly ensure your BIOS is changed to allow booting from either the cd or memory stick
Secondly the local Computer club is having an open day on Friday 5th October at ldquoBar Rumoresrdquo from 10am
Finally I am available to assist with all matters on computers and can be contacted on 689 892 745 or canducomputinghotmailcouk
For further information or advice on computing contact Trevor on canducomputinghotmailcouk
the aftermath of the storm
wwwsoltimescom 37SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012
sport
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This week we were at Vistabella we played our normal format of individual stableford Also some pairs managed to play their round of the knockout which is being managed by Johnny Pedersen A shield is up for grabs to the winner of this tournament Conditions were good on the course as usual
Results were as follows-
Gold category
1st - Derek Briggs 34pts
2nd - Colin Pepperday 31pts
Best front nine - John Saunders 17pts
Best back nine - Graham Phillip 18pts
Nearest the pin - Steve Ashurst
Longest drive - Dave
Harwood
Silver category
1st - Dave Bishop 36pts
2nd - Barry wood 30pts
Best front nine - Phil Bowditch 13pts(cb)
Best back nine - Graham Butterworth 15pts
Nearest the pin - None
Longest drive - Dave whittington
No winners of the 2 ball money this week
Our next society game will be at Altorreal on 13th September first tee time at 1015am Please be at the course one hour before start time
New members and or guests always welcome please contact Tony on 966 785 781 or Steve on 966 637 449
La Peraleja - 290812It may be a bit hot for golf
but hey itrsquos Wednesday and what else would we be doing So off we went down to La Paraleja for the first time this year and the conditions were quite good with tees and greens being excellent The staff are extremely helpful and always friendly
Despite the heat 35 members and guests went down to Murcia to play in a Stableford all well armed with drinks of various concoctions to ward off heat exhaustion so playing under these extreme conditions the scores were very good There were three ladies playing which is unusual and one of them had a broken toe but this did not stop her from scoring 36 points well done Margaret
One tale related in the bar later was that if your tee goes behind you then it must be a good shot but there is always an exception to the rule as was demonstrated on one tee one shot did go a long way down the middle with the tee falling behind but the next tee shot went up in the air and landed only 50 metres ahead and still the tee landed behind work that out The scores on the day were
Golf Division 1st Padraig OrsquoBrien 38pts 2nd Peter Morris 36pts and 3rd Brian
Coultate 31pts
Silver Division 1st John B Henderson 32pts 2nd John Feathestone 29pts and 3rd Stan Earl 27pts
Bronze Division 1st Andy Hadgraft 39pts 2nd Margaret OrsquoBrien 36pts and 3rd Chris Nield 31pts
NTPs Hole 2 Brian Coultate hole 8 in 2 shots Peter Morris hole 13 in 3 shots Carl Peden hole 16 Chris Nield
2s club was shared between Carl Peden Stan Earl David wightman Peter Savidge and Padraig OrsquoBrien
Best Guest John Clark 40pts
The popular Free Game Draw was won by Darren Barker and the Free Draw kindly donated by The Tavern was not won so will be rolled over to the next meeting
Our next outings are to El Plantio on the 12 September and Roda on the 26th September For further information go to our website httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
Gail Coultate
Society Correspondent
Lo Crispin Golf Society
httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
The Members Golf Society Match Report for villaMartin 29th August 2012
Yet another scorching hot day greeted the 24 Members and 3 guests to the excellent track of villaMartin It is hard to understand why this course has an unsavoury reputation and it can only be assumed that those that give it the bad rap arenrsquot golfers or are living 10 years in the past The fairways are excellent and the greens were even better than excellent
The excellence of the course was obviously supported by some of the scores that came in today with 3 breaking Par one achieving Par and others just one or two points over their handicaps The MatchHandicap Secretary better known as the ldquoLaughing Assassinrdquo has had a field day with cutting of handicaps
The prizes today were once again donated by The Chuckle Brothers (John Eyre and Colin Marsden) and the Nearest to the Pins prizes were donated by Peter (I wanna be in the Gold category) Wells A very very big thank you to you all your support to the Society is tremendous
The spoils in the Silver Division today went to Mick Kennedy in 3rd place with 34 points and how nice it
was to see the lsquoold stagerrsquo himself Peter mason take 2nd spot with 36 points and the winner of the Silver was Ian ldquoSharkierdquo Parkinson with an excellent 38 points
The Gold Division 3rd place went to the Society Captain Alan Rickers with 35 points Theo Boelhouwer came in 2nd place with what normally would be the winning score of 38 points but was upstaged by his Match play partner Steve Higgins who had the best score of the day with 41 points
The Best visitor award went to J Lozano
Our next match is on 5th September 2012 at La Finca and if anyone fancies a game with us just book in on our website at wwwtmgsorg or call the Match Secretary on 966 719 604
We also will be starting our Monday games on 10th September 2012 at villaMartin Again check the website for further information and please feel free to join us
Gold Category winners L ndash R ldquoFlying Dutchmanrdquo Theo Boelhouwer Steve ldquoElvisrdquo Higgins and Captain Alan Rickers
After last weeks initial start to back to training ready for the new season it is back to the Miguel University to start training at the home ground Last week brought a bit of a shock to the system to a few of the players after the 2 month summer break not like 2 weeks in the UK if you are lucky
The training from now on is on Tuesday and Thursday at 2000 with the juniors coming back when they have started back at school Everyone is looking forward to getting back to some real rugby training and not
just the fitness side like last and getting stuck in to the rucking and mauling It will also be very interesting to see how the Spanish refs interpret the new laws as well after seeing the pros even falling foul of them at the weekend with the 5 second rule at the ruck etc
This coming weekend we will be televising all live rugby matches for the new season at the rugby bar in Rojales The Steakhouse used to be Tylers Bar Pro 12 on Friday at 2000 Cardiff Blues v Edinburgh followed by the 4 Nations at 1200
on Saturday with Australia v South Africa and Aviva Premiership on Sunday at 1530 Saints v Exeter Chiefs so come along to the only designated rugby bar in the area and join the Costa Blanca Rugby Supporters Club as well
I am back at the Moncayo Market on Saturdayrsquos with all of the rugby branded gear and clubinternational shirts etc so see you down there as well and get your playing gear before the season starts from 0900 to 1330
So if you are interested
dig out those rugby boots and come along and see for yourself what it is like New players are always welcome no matter what age or skill level you are
If you would like more information about what is going on in the club you can contact the club by phoning myself Garry on 692 767 242 and for the juniors contact Oscar on 600 871 606 (Spanish)
So come along and join in the fun at a club with a great friendly atmosphere
the members Golf society
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itV orihuela rfc traininG back to normal
38 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
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Murphyrsquos on Park Golf Society at Campoamor August 2012
For the first months meeting 16 players headed for the established course at Campoamor
Unfortunately we were charged euro25 per person more than the agreed price which we were told was due to tax reason even though the new taxes donrsquot take effect until 010912 and then we discovered that the greens were in poor condition and as a result of these events it will be some time before we return to this courseThe winners on the day were as follows Category 11st Noel Dempsey - 34 points2nd George McIntyre - 27
pointsCategory 21st Barney Hickey - 26 points2nd Billy Davidson ndash 26 pointsBest Guest - John Fogerty ndash 32 points
Nearest the Pins ndash Pearse McMurray and Mike Dolan
After the game we returned to Murphyrsquos on the Park for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Janet and Hilary
The next society meeting venue is Captains Day an Alenda on 270912 and new members and guests are welcome
Call Tony Conwell on 644312696 or better still call in the bar which is in Calle San Policarpo near Park of Nations in Torrevieja
Report by Tony Conwell
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at Las Colinas 30th August 2012
For this monthrsquos meeting a group of 33 players visited the established course at Las Colinas taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good condition but due to hollow tining we had to play the back nine holes twice BUT to make things interesting we played the second circuit from the BLACK COMPETITION TEES which made scoring difficult on the day
There were some good scores on the day with the winners as follows1st ndash Gavin Parke - 36 points2nd ndash Dave Mason - 35 points3rd ndash Mike Probert - 32 points4th ndash Ian Allison ndash 32 points5th ndash Julie Blinston ndash 31
points
Best Front 9 ndash D Bensley - 20 points
Best Back 9 ndash J Coffman - 16 points
Nearest Pins ndash M Probert (3)Gavin Parke (2) and Dave Mason
After the game we returned to the Lo Marabu which is located at Dona Pepa Quesada for a welcome meal prepared by the bar and the prize presentation
Our next official society meeting is at La Peraleja on 27th September 2012 and we also have an interim game at Bonalba on 13th September 2012
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at La Finca August 2012
For the first months meeting a small group of golfers headed for the established course at La Finca taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good conditionThe winners on the day were as follows1st Stevie Dunn ndash 39 points2nd S Floody ndash 28 points3rd George watts ndash 26 pointsNearest the Pin - GuestLongest Drive ndash George watts
Stevie watts has had his
handicap adjusted from 24 to 21 based on the above excellent performance
After the game we returned to the Hideaway bar which is based at Via Park II Playa Flamenca for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Terri and Mark
The next society meeting venue is to be held at Villamartin on 9th September 2012 and new members and guests are welcome
Alternatively call Terri Hudson on 603181436 or better still call in the bar
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
hideaway Golf society
lo marabu Golf society
murphyrsquos on park Golf society
TUESDAY 28TH AUGUSTTHE RAY BATTISTR
MEMORIAL TROPHYToday was the Second
anniversary of the Ray Battiste Memorial Trophy which was held at his favourite course ALENDA which was in immaculate condition with lovely holding greens It has to be the best course in the area at the present time we had a very good turn out and some very good scores to honour Raywinning the Trophy and First place in Category Two with a score of 37 points on count back from Geoff Wild ( hard luck Geoff ) was Malcolm woods Congratulations In third place was Mick Hithersay on Count back with 35 points
In Category One First place was taken by Rodney Smith with a score of 36 points Second was Les Yates with
35 points and Ivie Davies was 3rd with 34 points Dave Jones took the Nearest the Pin on Holes 3 amp 5 with Ron Chambers on Hole 16 John Trailor won the Longest Drive with D Jones the best Guest with 36 pointsTuesday 11th September we will be back at our home course Vistabella Tee off 0900am Be at the course for 0830am
After the game we returned to the St Jamesrsquos Gate pub for the presentation and refreshments kindly supplied by Sonia with our thanks Anyone who would like to join our small Society or would just like a game whilst on holiday give Ron a ring on 678-849-142
Photo- Malcolm woods being presented with the Trophy by Rocket Ron
st Jamesrsquos Gate Gs RODS AND REELS This week was the last
week before the new season commences and the club held an open match on a local water Although still very muddy on the water line overall the venue fished well As can be seen from the results varying methods were used and all worked pretty well
Top rods on the day1st Terry (Swing Eacutem)
Screen fishing the whip using maggot for bleak then changing to the feeder using corn with 1650 kilo s
2nd Lenny (Excultural Attachee) Bolton fishing the feeder using pellet with 1324 kilo s
3rd Bill (The Master) Reade fishing the waggler using pellet with 1134 kilo s
NOTEClub subs have to be paid
prior to the AGM on the 30092012 Failure to do so will mean the joining fee will have to be paid again
PLEASE NOTE The club has some
vacancies at present if you are interested in joining please contact Derek Swann on 966 729 293 or 603 535 771
ABBEY ANGLING RESULTSSupplied by Terry ScreenThe 2nd round of the winter
League was fished this week on the 28th August
with the water now going down it is leaving over a metre and half of soft gungy mud making access to the waters edge messy and quite difficult
with no wind on the water the fish were reluctant to feed everyone was praying
for the wind to get up and right on queue at 115pm the wind started to blow with a vengeance which prompted the fish to start to feed but the weights were not great
1st Dave (Yours Truly) Hoare with 7360kg fishing the pole using corn and the whip for bleak using maggot
2nd Alan (The Chairman) Reid with 6280kg fishing the feeder using corn
3rd Alan (The Emperor) Roscoe with 6100kg also fishing the feeder using corn
All details are available on our website wwwabbeyanglingcom or from the Match Secretary Terry Screen on 965 328 368 also anyone needing pole or rod repairs can contact me on the above number
ANGLERS TOGETHERThe objective of Anglers
Together has been reached ( which was to introduce anglers to each other ) Now that newcomers to Spain are few and far between we have decided that monthly meetings are serving no useful purpose and the friendships that have been made over the past 4 years are now firmly established
we will continue to provide information through our email address if contacted but there will be no membership renewals in May
Thanks to all past members for their support
Email anglerstogetherhotmailcom
TIGHT LINESDAvE HOARE
maGGots end
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week
Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3
- Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9
- Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen
Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart
Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith H
cap 9 score 50 Next week Tuesday
4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
el plantio 2 Golf society
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Last Sunday Torry played their first home game of the season at the vicente Garcia against near neighbours Crevillente who included in their side ex-Torry players Dani Meseguer Tremino Micro and most notably Carrasco Torry entered the game buoyed by their 3-1 victory at CD Acero in their first game of the season while Crevillente had shared the spoils in a thrilling 3-3 draw at home against Novelda
Torry were without ex-Crevillente marksman Gasch who was out through injury Torry have been trying to sign another forward to supplement their attacking options and thought they had got their man in the shape of much travelled burly striker Bauti but he had a change of mind I hope they are still looking because I think there are still plenty of strikers around looking for a club
The Torry line up was Manolo Vicente Boix Pedro Loacutepez Jorge Rafa Dani (Abel min 78) Burguillos Luis Carlos (Josemi min 68) Inarejos Ernesto and Joseacute Manuel (Manu Amores min 45)
On a warm sunny early evening the game kicked off in front of a decent crowd of around the 600 mark including quite a few holidaymakers keen for a bit of live football action Torry started like a train and in the first 20 minutes carved open Crevillente time and time again but only had a single goal on the electronic scoreboard to show for their efforts This was scored in the 16th minute by Jorge from a downward header
from a free-kick by Ernesto Leading up to this Rafa had hit the post from a curling effort inside the box from a corner and their keeper had been called into action to make a number of good saves
After 20 minutes Burguillos played Inarejos in and he lifted the ball past his man in the area who handled the ball and a penalty was awarded Up stepped Ernesto to curl his spot-kick towards the right hand corner of the net Their keeper went the right way and pulled off a brilliant save palming the ball wide for a corner After this Torry started to lose their momentum after their whirlwind start and Crevillente started to get back into the game After 41 minutes the Crevillente right-back got his marching orders for a second bookable offence after again body checking Inarejos
Just before the break Ernesto clipped the crossbar from a free-kick just outside the box Torry made one change at half-time taking off Jose Manuel who had sustained a head injury in the first-half and brought on Manu Amores After 51 minutes the numerical advantage that Torry had enjoyed was no more when Rafa was dismissed for a second bookable offence The game was now pretty even and both sides created half-chances which they didnrsquot take until after 61 minutes Ernesto beat their keeper from long range with a dipping shot to make it 2-0 to Torry After 70 minutes Crevillente pulled one back when Carrasco prodded home a loose ball from a corner from close range
to set up a nervous last 20 minutes for the Torry fans
The momentum was now with Crevillente and a guilt edged chance fell to the opposition 2 minutes later when one of their forwards headed wide from only 2 yards out After 83 minutes a Crevillente defender received a straight red for hacking down Burguillos And it was now 10 against 9 Towards the end Torry were awarded another penalty after a Manu Amores pass inside the box was deliberately hand-balled Inarejos stepped up to take it this time but his shot towards the bottom left hand corner lacked any real power and their keeper pulled off another great save
The final whistle went with Torry victorious winning another 3 points which has taken them to the top of the table and would you believe 2 points clear after only 2 games For Torry bookings were received by Inarejos Jorge vicente and Pedro
The matchball was sponsored by the Torry Army and a re-introduced matchday programme produced by the football club was on sale which provided a good pre-match read
Torry are away to Novelda next Sunday If you want to go and watch the game the Torry Army have booked a coach Pop into the Torry Army office in San Luis or ring Pat on 966 786 352 or 688 698 894 to book a seat
Darrylldinho following his adopted team in Spain get off to the perfect start
Tuesday 25th saw us back at Font del Llop due to a high noon change from El Plantio due to hollow tinning 20 hours earlier Our thanks to Font del Llop for getting us out to play at the last moment
very warm day and not sure if we would have managed without buggies but did find the course in very good condition except for some hollow tinning taking place on some of the greens on the back 9
Results on the day for our normal Stableford Competition saw in Category 1
1st Spence Andrews with 35 points not sure how he
did it because he only flew in the night previous and had not had time to adjust from the rain of the UK to the heat we are experiencing here at the moment 2nd Paul Hurrell 33 points 3rd Roy Middleton 31
Category 2 1st Peter Kerr 34 points 2ndBrian Coombes 33 and 3rdBradley Kerr 30
Nearest the Pins Hole 8 Paul Hurrell Hole 17 Alan Darby No body managed the 12th and the longest drive on hole 18 went to vic Souter However it should be mentioned that Paul Hurrell with his new driver was within probably 15 mtrs of the waterrsquos edge but not on the fairway sorry Paul must
try harderAfter the game we returned
to El Raso Restaurant for the results and a little Tapas many thanks to MarioKaty and Staff for looking after us
Our next games are La Torre on Tuesday 14thSeptember for a 10am 1sttee time and then we have our big day at El Plantio on the 3rdOctober for a shot gun start for the par 3 course at 9am followed by an 18 hole Stableford Competition starting at 11am
For more information on our Club call David Winder on 626 774 157 or email him at
davidwindertorregolfgmailcom Our picture for the winners and some guests taken after our game at El Raso Restaurant
we would also wish to remind all that the football season with CD MONTESINOS kicks off on Sunday 16thSeptember at 1800 hours with a home game at the CDMontesinos Olympic Stadium
Cup Tournament semi-finals by Sue Ward
what a fantastic week it was for petanca on the Orihuela Costa
The weather may be hot and humid but the petanca players had to keep their cool and play their socks off (what are socks) to win a place in the finals of the Summer League Cup Tournament
If anyone wanted to know why the summer league was dubbed lsquothe friendly gamesrsquo then they only had to be at the 2 semi-finals that took place this week They were played with good humour amusing banter and willing spirits
First to play on Monday were Laguna Vista Diablos vs Peacocks1 All was level after the 4 triples leaving all to play for in the deciding doubles Nervous tension began to creep in to both sides both teams dropping points however Laguna Vista Diablos managed to scrape through with a 4 - 3 win In true petanca spirit both teams descended upon the bar afterwards A very good end to a very good evening A woollen doll was presented by Peacocks to Laguna Vista Diablos to be played for every time these 2 teams meet
wednesday saw the other nail biting thrilling semi at Via park 2 between Los Bandidos and Amapolas
These 2 teams last met only 2 weeks ago in the league and Amapolas had a comfortable 6 - 1 win would tonight be any different Oh Yes
After the closely fought triples Amapolas were 3 - 1 up then came the 3 doubles and Los bandidos won the 1st 13 - 4 and then the 2nd 13 - 3 the gap had closed so the result rested on the last doubles match
It was 2100 hrs the street lights were on darkness had fallen the coche was barely visible but still the 2 pairs played on surrounded by hordes of excited spectators and a score of 12 - 12 Both sides took the lead and then lost it Unfortunately there had to be a winner and the cookie didnrsquot crumble Los bandidosrsquos way their last ball just - only just - failing to reach its target Amapolas won 4 games to 3 well done to them
The overwhelming consenus was that the 5 games were well worthy of a grand final let alone a semi
The final will be played on Wednesday 26th September 2012 at Restaurant El Altos de Dolores where it is hoped that all summer league players will attend Good luck to both teams
Sue ward
fc torreVieJa ndash torry Go top of the leaGue
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el plantio 2 Golf society
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3 - Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9 - Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith Hcap 9 score 50
Next week Tuesday 4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
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AS THE DENIZENS OF WHITEHALL AND
WESTMINSTER CONTINUE TO PUZZLE OVER BRITAINrsquoS
ROCky GROWTH TRAJECTORy THEy WOULD DO WELL TO
LISTEN TO THE RISING CHORUS COMING FROM BUSINESSES
ACROSS THE LANDThat message is clear
businesses are optimistic growing exports and creating jobs but need bolder action from the heart of government to sustain that growth over time Put simply companies want nothing less than a new-model economy for Britain with a business-friendly environment and strong financing options for growth and expansion
So if our political class truly wants to be bold on growth it should announce this autumn that it is creating a British Business Bank Together with a major programme of infrastructure investment a business bank would be the cornerstone of an economy that is more sustainable more dynamic and more competitive than the Britain of today
The case for a business bank grows clearer with each passing day Although many companies say their order books are full and they need financing in order to
fulfil customersrsquo requests the overall stock of lending to small- and medium-sized firms continues to shrink Companies that are less than five-years-old often at the point of a major growth spurt are more likely to have loan applications declined Independent inquiries show there is real lsquodiscouraged demandrsquo among businesses who are keen to expand but too scared to even approach the bank for help Relationships and trust between lenders and businesses damaged at the start of the financial crisis will take years if not decades to repair
The situation bears all the classic hallmarks of a market failure If therersquos one thing that politicians and economists of both the Left and the Right agree on itrsquos that governments can and should intervene where market failures exist And thatrsquos precisely where we stand in Britain when it comes to business finance an abject long-standing and worsening market failure
This is not entirely the fault of high-street banks - they are being squeezed by ever-tighter regulatory structures and higher capital requirements so theyrsquore
taking fewer risks and sticking to the clients they know If I were sat on the board of a major Uk bank Irsquod probably act in precisely the same way as Irsquod be protecting the interests of shareholders and the bank itself
The trouble is in a world where politicians and banks look after themselves therersquos no one championing the interests of the new dynamic and fast-growing companies that will create the jobs technologies and wealth of the future Thatrsquos where a business bank comes in
A British Business Bank would act as a first port of call for businesses seeking finance Working closely with high-street banks alternative lenders sources of equity finance and others it would ensure that most businesses actually get the working capital they need It would only lend directly to young andor high-growth companies unable to obtain finance through the commercial banking system
Some might argue that the government already has a number of plans including the Funding for Lending scheme to boost business access to finance yet this scheme like those that preceded it has a fatal flaw its dependence on
the infrastructure of existing banks An increasingly risk-averse and balance sheet focussed commercial banking culture is unlikely to provide the seed-corn funding for tomorrowrsquos growth businesses even if it will lend cash to long-standing business customers By contrast a business bank would be able to start afresh with a can-do attitude a stronger appetite for risk and the patient debt capital that many companies need to become the next global champion
Despite the best intentions of politicians to do the right thing in the interest of the country they are going to be frustrated by vested interests reflected in Whitehall Already I can hear the chorus of Treasury civil servants claiming that a business bank would be too difficult to set up too risky to operate and anti-competitive They are wrong on all counts Itrsquos time for businesspeople and our politicians to stand up to the prophets of deadweight displacement and dissuasion and set the record straight Setting up a new bank will take time and dedication but it can and has been done before in many countries across the
globe Commercial lenders would get lsquofirst refusalrsquo of business loan requests meaning that the business bank steps in only to support dynamic growth companies that otherwise wouldnrsquot get funding at all Whatrsquos more a business bank would offer loans priced appropriately to risk not simply give away cheap money to fuel another unsustainable credit bubble
When you look across the globe you find many successful countries where a business bank and a strong commitment to free enterprise and capitalism go hand-in-hand If a business bank is good enough for the USA South korea and our neighbours in Germany why not here in the Uk One can only surmise that a lack of will and imagination rather than a lack of capability is holding
Britain back from creating a business bank of its own
One of the difficulties Uk politicians face is that they are so hung up on the short-term they fail to consider their legacy to the country But voters are not stupid The British electorate rewards actions they can see are in the long-term interests of the nation which ultimately are their interests A British Business Bank wouldnrsquot be up and running tomorrow - but its impact on building confidence now and on our success as a nation over the coming decades would be incalculable and thatrsquos a legacy worth fighting for
Article written by John Longworth is Director General
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Manufacturing output across the 17-country eurozone shrank again in August according to a widely-watched survey The MarkitCIPS Purchasing Managersrsquo Index (PMI) showed the regionrsquos manufacturing sector contracted despite factories cutting prices Markitrsquos final PMI was 451 above Julyrsquos three-year low of 440 However it was the 13th month in a row that the figure was below the 50 mark indicating continued contraction
The latest figures from China showed its manufacturing activity fell too to a nine-month low in August adding to fears that its economy is slowing faster than estimated Chinarsquos PMI fell to 492 the lowest
reading since November 2011
Meanwhile in the UK the downturn in manufacturing unexpectedly eased last month as domestic orders boosted output with its PMI rising to a four-month high of 495 in August from a downwardly revised 452 in July
PMI is a key gauge of manufacturing activity and a reading below 50 shows contraction
The new chief executive of the British Bankersrsquo Association (BBA) has pledged to restore trust in UK banking Speaking on his first day in the job Anthony Browne told press sources ldquoI want to restore banking as a normal sector of the economy playing its part in economic growthrdquo
Mr Browne said the BBA the leading trade body for the bank sector would work to regain public trustrdquoIt (banking) is in a pretty low place Hopefully it canrsquot get lowerrdquo he said
Mr Browne said the BBA which was in charge of collating the data used to set Libor - a key bank lending rate which became discredited after revelations of manipulation by banks - would do everything it could to fix the issue
The head of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has called on the European Central Bank to take action on the eurozone crisis
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The Commissionrsquos plans to give the ECB the power to oversee all banks is intended as a first step towards a full European banking union The EU executive body is due to publish its detailed proposals on banking supervision on September 12
ldquoThe ECB has itself said it does not have the potential to supervise the European Unionrsquos 6000 banks in the foreseeable futurerdquo Schaeuble told German radio expressing scepticism about the timeframe envisaged in the Commission proposals
ldquoI have doubts that this (banking supervision) can come so fastrdquo he said adding that a distinction should be drawn between smaller banks and systemically relevant institutions
ldquoWith the bigger systemically relevant banks there is a chance that direct supervision by the ECB could be realised in a foreseeable period of timerdquo Schaeuble said
EU Commissioner Michel Barnierrsquos plan would rob national supervisors of much of their authority leaving them with routine tasks such as consumer protection But euro zone countries must approve the proposal before it becomes law
Schaeuble said euro zone finance ministers might consider the Commission proposals on September 15
Despite the presence of some 6000 banks in the European Union the vast majority are small and relatively insignificant and more than 90 percent of all assets are held by only around 200 institutions analysts say
Schaeuble did not make clear which institutions he would consider to be lsquosystemically importantrsquo The 200 would include the larger German state-owned Landesbanks and Spanish lsquocajasrsquo where many of the European banking sectorrsquos woes originate
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way (8)172 Switch value - what you get for your money
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asia (7)4 Made easier to bear (5)5 Limelight (9)6 Husbands and wives (7)7 Strange or rare objects (7)8 Mislead (9)13 Fortunately (9)14 added into a group (9)17 Putting money into your account (7)18 issues an injunction (7)20 A fire-breathing monster of Greek
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The Show Group Torrevieja has lost their home of twenty years and is now searching for a new rehearsal venue It is with great sadness that the Show Group has had to say farewell to the homely comfort of Los Arcos where they have rehearsed and performed throughout their long history
The Show Group Torrevieja is one of the oldest theatre groups in Torrevieja and during their twenty year history they have been entertaining residents and tourists with their energy packed shows During their long existence The Show Group have performed well loved musicals pantomimes original musical comedies murder mysteries and several variety shows and have also raised well over 50000 Euro for local charities
The Show Group are proud of their fund raising record and the money they have been able to give to a wide range of local charities The group members nominate different charities to support every year and then work hard to produce live shows
and entertainment that will raise much needed cash for their chosen causes Over the years money has been raised for all sections of the local population
The group want to find a new venue in Torrevieja that they can make their new home They need a venue for their twice weekly rehearsals and maybe even for their performances so that they can continue enchanting and entertaining audiences for the forthcoming years
If anyone has space and facilities to help the group be re-homed for their rehearsals could you contact Jan on 96 618 9741 or 647 579 068 or Sandy on 96 671 3614
the show Group torreVieJa are homeless
The Office for the Urbanisations led by Councillor Jeff Wiszniewski (PIPN ndash Partido Independiente por las Nacionalidades) and his team are pleased to send you our fourth information update giving you information on events and activities happening throughout San Fulgencio and the Urbanisations
We hope you find it informative and encourage you to visit us in the Office on Calle Madrid Urb Marina or ring us on 966 443 002 if you have any further enquiries
coNvErSaTioN claSSESEnglish Spanish Conversation Classes
will be starting up again in the Social Centre of Urb Marina on Monday the 3rd of September at 6pm
Concejalia de Urbanizaciones working with Help Vega Baja
The Association Help Vega Baja is a charity providing help to the English speaking population of the Southern Costa Blanca They help people of all ages and with all types of problems and provide assistance all year round to anyone in their time of need including a
24 hour emergency line
As well as giving comprehensive information they also host a number of support groups provide a team of hospital visitors hire out Orthopaedic Equipment have registers of drivers translators carers and so much more
On Monday the 3rd of September between 2pm and 4pm the Concejalia de Urbanizaciones headed by Councillor Jeff Wiszniewski has organised an Open Day in the Social Centre on Urbanisation Marina San Fulgencio
Please try and make time to come along and see the wonderful work that Help Vega Baja do and the services that they provide
SPaNiSh claSSES for ExTraNjEroSBetween now and the 16th of
September you can register for Spanish classes for foreigners which will take place in the Social Centre
you can register here at the Office for the Urbanisations in Calle Madrid
There will be a meeting on the 17th of September at 6pm in the Social Centre
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hiGh-flaVour barbecue mealssticky manGo spare ribs
a fabulously fruity sticky ribs barbecue recipeinGredients
1frac12 kg pork spare ribs
1 x 1ltr carton apple juice
200g mango chutney
1 small red onion roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves
1 red chilli roughly chopped
Juice of 1 lime
methodPlace the ribs in a saucepan pour in the
apple juice and add water to cover the meat Bring to the boil and simmer for 40 mins drain off the liquid and transfer the ribs to a roasting tin
Preheat the oven to 200degC (400degF gas 6) and prepare the barbecue In a food processor whizz the mango chutney together with the onion garlic chilli and lime juice to make the basting sauce
Drizzle two thirds of the sauce over the ribs and roast in the oven for 15 mins Brush the remaining sauce onto the ribs and finish cooking on the barbecue (or under a grill) for 10-15 mins until sticky and slightly caramelised
Serve with salad coleslaw and baked potatoes
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caribbean coconut chicken
Get a taste of international cuisine with this simple hiGh-flaVour chicken recipe allow extra time for marinatinG
inGredients 1 red chilli diced 1 green chilli diced 1 x 250ml carton coconut cream 40g light brown soft sugar Juice of 1 lime 2 tbsp rum (optional) 4 chicken breasts 8 mini corn on the cobs
methodMix the diced chilli with the
coconut cream sugar lime juice and rum (if using) Slash through the skin of the chicken breasts and place in a non-metallic dish
Pour the coconut marinade all over cover and marinate for at least 1 hr overnight if possible
Preheat the barbecue Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook over a medium heat for 20-25 mins turning regularly to cook evenly the chicken is cooked when the juices run clear after the thickest part is pierced
Meanwhile rub 1 tbsp sunflower oil onto the corn on the cobs and barbecue or grill for 15 mins turning until lightly charred and tender Serve with barbecued corn plus vegetable rice and a coriander garnish
surf and turf kebabs with Garlic butterthis tasty marinated kebab recipe will satisfy both meat and fish craVinGs
allow time for marinatinGinGredients400g steak (such as ribeye) cubed
6 tbsp sundried tomato peri-peri marinade
150g raw tiger prawns peeled
4 cherry tomatoes
40g softened butter
2 garlic cloves crushed
3 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley and chives)
methodPreheat the barbecue toss the steak with 4 tbsp marinade in
one bowl and the prawns with 2 tbsp marinade in another Set aside for 30 mins
thread the steak and prawns alternately onto 4 skewers (pre-soaked if theyrsquore bamboo) and finish each one with a cherry tomato
Mash the butter with the garlic and herbs Place in a pan on the side of the grill to melt Cook the kebabs over a high heat for 3-4 mins each side until the prawns are pink and cooked through and the steak is done to your liking
to serve drizzle with the butter and accompany with new potatoes and a salad of poppy seeds and carrot and cucumber ribbons
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they are a Christmas favourite in most households but families might find their traditional tin of Quality Street going empty a tad quicker this year tins of the chocolates have been shrunk just before the Christmas period when sales of the sweets are at their highest
Food giant nestle who produce the sweets have been criticised for failing to reduce the price of the chocolates prompting campaigners to describe the move as a hidden price rise the purple tins have been reduced in size by 18 per cent - from 1kg to 820g
a report in trade magazine the Grocer said lsquothe Christmas shrink ray has struck again and this year it is nestle pulling the trigger lsquothe tins are being sold by tesco for pound5 the same price as last yearrsquos larger tins though nestle claimed the recommended selling price was lowerrsquo
the move is part of a trend amongst confectionary manufacturers to reduce product sizes in order counter rising production costs
other Christmas favourite Cadburyrsquos Roses were
reduced from 975g to 850g by manufacturer kraft last year while the american company also cut heroes from 950g to 800g
Some of Britainrsquos most popular confectionary items have been affected by size reductions including smaller chocolate bars such as Mars and Dairy Milk Packets of Bassettrsquos liquorice allsorts have been reduced from 215g to 190g while bags of Bassettrsquos Jelly Babies Maynards wine Gums and haribo have also been reduced in weight
Consumer watchdog which accused confectionary companies of lsquotreating customers like idiotsrsquo
a spokesman for nestle said lsquothe recommended retail price of our standard tin has reduced proportionally greater than the reduction of the weight ensuring consumers are getting more for their money the price shopkeepers sell Quality Street at is at their sole discretion the tin size weight is now in line with similar products in the market who reduced weight in previous yearsrsquo
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hellipa recent recipe feature in Sol Times required lsquopreserved lemonrsquo however we have failed to find a source to supply this wonderful ingredient locally So herersquos the recipe so that you can make your ownMany Moroccan and Middle Eastern recipes
call for preserved lemons ndash basically lemons that have been pickled in salt and their own
juices itrsquos quite easy to do though takes at least three weeks before the lemons are ready to use
Get preservinghelliptheyrsquoll last for up to a year without refrigeration too
MAkES ONE LARGE JARINGREDIENTS
250g coarse sea salt12 lemons unwaxed 6 juiced 6 quartered but still joined at the bottom8 black peppercorns
3 star anise3 bay leaves
METHODPack a little salt into each lemon and squash back into shape Wedge them into a large sterilised jar layering with salt bay leaves peppercorns and star anise as
you goTo sterilise wash in hot soapy water rinse and put in the oven
at 140Cfan 120Cgas 1 for 15 minutes
Pour over the lemon juice (if therersquos not enough liquid to fill top with water) then
sealGive the jar a turn every few days to
redistribute the salt and leave for 4-6 weeks
Preserved Lemons
itrsquos Quality not QuantityQuality street accused of short changing us with fewer chocolates
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SpONSOred bike ride from lsquoCamposol to Madrid amp Backrsquo Party for the riders and
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caFe cONcert 2012The 6th and largest live music show on the Costa Calida from
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aNNual beach bbQ at bOlNuevO All food and drink included still only 13euro Tickets essential
Bring your own chairs and table16th NOvember
cOach tO Garrucha market Lunch at Bedar and a visit to Iceland on the way home
25euro incl lunchSuNday 9th december
palS aNNual chriStmaS diNNer daNce at the Costa Hotel in Mazarron - Music by John Lindo Trio and
Food and Drink included 2750euro18th march
3 NiGhtS Full bOard iN hOtel heliOS beNidOrm
Coach included 125euro Great value29th april
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ThE Ex-SERviCEMENrsquoS ASSOCiATiON OF MAZARRON diSTRiCT(ESAMD) are meeting on 19th September at the Vista Bar Camposol A 730PM - The function is open to all members of ESAMD and invited guestsFor more information please contact the Social Secretary on 968 437 074 or 618 591 298 Any Ex Service personnel wishing to join should contact the Membership Secretary on 629 818 611
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el alamillo plaza ~ pto de mazarrondetails amp reservations 968 595 864
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saturday 8th septbarrington
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in loVinG memoryBRiAN
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from Mum dad and Sophie
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friends in SpainPARTY ON
32 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
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Email lennymitchelllivecouk
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electricians
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garden services
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from la Marina to San Javier
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amp property servicesWe cover mazarron amp
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builder handyman
handy manNeed a job done give me a call
good rates CALL MARk
MOB 691 920 288hOME 966 184 813
enGlish personal trainer
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based near Murcia Airport Tel 610 846 260 0044
7519 186 355 or email vanman
hotmailcouk
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kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop
courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool Mountain views Possible bamp b
for sale massiVe detatched cortiJo with 50m2 workshop
20mins from moJacar
build 256 msup2 Terrace 100msup2 Plot 1200 msup2TELEPHONE 649 186 107
email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom
linen mills express
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Playa FlamencaMob 616820232 0044 7976367559
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property For sale
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3 LWB Vans Twice a monthTel 0044 7783 222251
0034 634 360 846
property For sale cont
3 bedrooms 1 with balcony 2 bathrooms Fully Equipped Kitchen Large Living amp Dining room Wonderful Sun Terrace Solarium Satellite TV Furnished Communal
Pool 104 M2 build 110 M2 Plot euro105000
QUaD TOWNHOUSEDONtildea PEPa
aTTaCHED TOWNHOUSE DONtildea PEPa
3 bedrooms 1 with balcony 2 bathrooms Fully Equipped Kitchen Large Living amp Dining room W Double glazed Terraces Wonderful Sun Terrace Solarium Satellite TV
Furnished Communal Pool 104 M2 build 110 M2 Plot euro129000
TOWNHOUSETOrrEMENDO
2 bedrooms amp Family bathroom built on 3 Levels Spacious LivingDining room american Style Kitchen Solarium amp Terrace gated Complex Stunning Views of
the Lake great Value euro59000
228 m2 detached villa constructed on an 800 m2 plot 4 large double bedrooms one large family bathroom
and one en suite large living dinning room fully fitted separate kitchen and a utility room with toilet and basinLow maintenance front garden 8 x 4 m2 swimming pool and bbQ area There is a long drive with ample parking
and also a shaded area that covers two cars recently reduced to 360000 euros no offers considered
DETaCHED ViLLaCiUDaD QUESaDa
TEL 693 806 409
RENTAL PROPERTiES URgENTLY REqUiREd
in Cabo RoigVillamartin Orihuela Costa amp Costa Calida
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34 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
wanted cars for cashbest prices paidspanish enGlish
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tim on 662 211 993CASH CASH
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From 1euroto 10000euro
Call Phil 607 848 332
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CARS4
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603 100 692
ldquoREADERS Of A SENSITIvE DISPOSITION MAy fIND SOME Of THE ADS IN THIS SECTION
OffENSIvErdquoALL VEHICLES
Cars Motorhomes 4x4rsquos Boats Vans Trailers Quads Classics
FOR CASH
699 805 995Telephone
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aLL VEHiCLE rEPairS servicing small bodywork repairs ITV and paperwork needs Ken Sherwood British Mechanic - Tel 679 646 859 (Costa Calida area only)
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gB
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WE PROMISE TO BEAT ANY GENUINE QUOTATION
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now fully operational in the reGions of murcia
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600 726 221 965 687 976
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12 Twinport93000 kms
2 ownersFull service history
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donrsquot chucK it
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611 611 858
35SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012wwwsoltimescom
ViewpointDear Mr Little Tiny GeckoI am so very sorry about your tail When I saw you clinging to the tiles above the
water line of the pool I knew that you being a gecko are quite at home on vertical and even upside down surfaces but swimming pools are subject to sudden tsunami-like surges especially when a human several thousand times your own size enters the pool and I was afraid that you might get washed inIt was for that reason that I suggested that
you step onto the proffered log and accept a lift on the log to a place of security from drowning I had not intended that you jump on the log run across my hand and jump into the waterAs you scampered across the surface of the
pool and back to your preferred spot on the wall you assured me that you were perfectly able to walk on water I fear you are mistaken ndash have you heard of that treacherous thing called
Surface Tension It makes water seem deceptively safe and solid to small geckos until it suddenly gives way and they plummet to the
b o t t o m never more to rise
As a great admirer of the Gecko race and their chosen diet of small insects I was extremely anxious that you should not suffer this terrible fate and for that reason I had to insist that you accept my offer of a lift on the log The terrible miscalculation that lead me to
nip your tail with the log is a mistake that will forever haunt my conscience My best effort of atonement was to catch your tail as it wriggled across the pool and put it near the pile of rocks that I believe to be your homeI fear that a tail lost once is a tail lost forever
but should you know of a good reconstructive surgeon I will be happy to bear the cost of a tail replacement operation When we eventually reached accord and I
placed you gently on the plant by the pool pump I could hardly bear the expression of reproach on your little face Believe me I felt your pain not to mention the embarrassment of only being three quarters of the gecko you once wereI hope you will accept this letter as a public
apology for my clumsiness and that you and many of your friends and family will continue to live in our garden and eat our flies for many years to come Yours with deepest apologies Josby Jos biggs
josbiggshotmailcouk
i am so Very sorry
in 2010 lance corporal Johno lee accumulated pound800 in lsquoillegal parkingrsquo fines which resulted in a visit from bailiffs to enforce collection lance corporal lee had received massive injuries whilst on patrol in afghanistan and had almost lost his life having been resuscitated twice in the rescue helicopter taking him to the field hospital
he was eventually repatriated to england where he received extensive medical treatment in an effort to save his leg but after eight operations the surgeons had no choice but to amputate
after an extended stay in hospital Johno was released and he was
determined to rebuild his shattered life and not unreasonably applied to the local authority - nottinghamshire county council - for a disabled parking permit his request was turned down on three occasions on the basis that he was young and could get better Yep thatrsquos what they said he had lost a leg but he could get better
under pressure from the barrage of adverse publicity the councilrsquos service director paul Mckay ordered a review of the case and the original decision was eventually overturned no doubt there were mutterings of lsquolessons learnedrsquo and the usual meaningless rhetoric
then last year in support of the charity pilgrim bandits Johno signed up to become the first amputee to cover a 100mile crossing of the sahara in five days the department of works and pensions got wind of it and informed him that if he succeeded then he could be stripped of his disability benefits and his mobility vehicle which he relies on every day
the justification for this according
to a dwp spokeswoman was because the disability living allowance benefits are designed for those who are unable to do things such as walking washing or dressing themselves and in view of Johno leersquos intended trek there was it seemed a certain logic to this
a certain logic that is if you ignore the extent of his injuries how he came by them in his countryrsquos service the fact that this will be one hell of an achievement if he makes it and the impact and example it will set for other disabled amputees and certain logic of course if you are a pen pushing jobs-worth moron - which seems to be part of the work description for certain officials in the civil service
Johnorsquos own reaction was more low key when he said lsquothere are people out there much worse than me irsquove survived so i will take it but so often - and i experienced this - when you actually return home you find not everyone is so supportiversquo
he was spot on thererecently prime Minister david
cameron told soldiers in afghanistan that britain lsquorespects and reveresrsquo by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom
prime Minister is not directly to blame for the karl boon fiasco i hope that he directly intervenes and makes damn sure that matters are put right in short order also heads of departments should be summoned and receive a tongue lashing from the pM but i doubt that will happen
these are not isolated cases and when such incidences occur here is what should happen -
a personal and abject apology should be delivered in person by the official responsible for such cold hearted idiocy ndash even if this means embarrassing ministers this should be done with the full power of the media present so that the person or persons responsible are named and shamed they should also receive official warnings from their employers - the british government
Just whorsquos side are they on
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channelled as it is through the valleys of the sierra alhamilla the light northerly breeze never caresses alqueria it leaves the village breathless in the searing cauldron of the alquerian valley this climatic anomaly is known locally as la sarteacuten the fryingpan several of the village boys demonstrated the suitability of the name by frying an egg on the bonnet of rodriquezrsquos white mercedes this was much to the annoyance of the mill owner and the delight of the village scamps the scallywags hastily dispersed as the ranting puffing rodriquez appeared
with temperatures in the mid-forties there was no relief from the oppressive heat Houses remained shuttered while air conditioning units whirred and rattled alqueria was too exhausted to squabble overheated dogs slept restlessly in whatever shade they could find panting tongues lolling the village was quiet calm holding its breath until evening the stillness of the day emphasised the smallest sound sending a slammed door or a dogrsquos bark resonating through the streets the brightness of the day hurt the eyes while cooking odours hung in the still air
inside the dwellings of alqueria a struggle to stay cool was being waged inside or out it was too hot to move too hot to talk even too hot to think this is just as well as the thinking process eludes most of alqueriarsquos inhabitants at the best of times the young men thought the answer lay in consuming vast quantities of cold lager the young ladies used the opportunity to wear their skimpiest outfits which caused the young men to drink even more lager the older and wiser stayed near the stone flagged ground floors inanimate and semi-conscious the affluent newcomers however splashed in their pools luxuriating in the cool chlorinated water
one group of youngsters enjoyed the air conditioning of an emergency ambulance after swimming in the riacuteo verde not only did they contract the usual foot fungus but also a strange puce tint to the skin which emitted a faint glow antonio poyato in
order to keep his precious remitroot crop irrigated diverted the Hill peoplersquos water supply all the taps ran dry and beer was drunk as an alternative
as the sun sets so alqueria begins to cool pigeons return to the rooftops and the canine population becomes animated in their evening search for food voices are heard in the streets as the village comes to life once more invigorated by their enforced inactivity the people of alqueria return to their belligerent selves with renewed determination
those who sacrifice themselves to keep us safe promising to shield wounded soldiers from welfare cuts and that they would not suffer financially as a result of welfare reforms Fine words but then fast forward to august 2012
sapper karl boon who lost a leg in a taliban rocket-propelled grenade attack in 2010 has been stripped of his pound54-a-week living allowance because lsquohe can now walk about 400 yards unaidedrsquo and according to the dwp is no longer disabled enough although karl himself has said that there are times when he is unable to even reach his own front door unfortunately he now has to wait ten months before he can apply again and it begs the question how many limbs must you lose in order to receive a disablement benefit
the welfare reforms were designed to discourage malingerers and to wheedle out cheats and fraudsters anyone with half a brain can see the difference between work shy con artists and ex-service men and women with devastating war injuries but apparently not at the dozy dwp
cameronrsquos sentiments and noble sounding assurances all seem a little hollow right now and although the
36 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
PaUSE for ThoUghTWhat a fantastic Summer of sport wersquove had with
such a spectacularly successful Olympics and now the Paralympics which promise if anything to be even more amazing I wonder how many younger and fitter than I have as a result felt inspired to start some form of training And I wonder too how many like me find themselves regretting not having worked harder at some sport when they had the opportunity For in my youth I was a fairly able half-miler but was never prepared to hurt myself nor spend more time or effort than was absolutely necessary in training - there always seemed better more frivolous things to do with my time So I and doubtless many others like me spent much of the Olympics reflecting on what might have been For unless the IOC were to include events for the lsquodecrepitsrsquo the lsquohas-beensrsquo and the lsquowell past itsrsquo no amount of training or determination could ever see me in contention for future medals
But actually it would seem that there really is a medal still available for the likes of me For in his letter to the Christians in Corinth St Paul likens the Christian life to that of an athlete preparing to compete in the games He points out that if unlike me in my youthful pretence at athletic prowess an athlete is serious in his ambition to win then he must work at his training and adhere rigorously to his diet to be in peak condition And he further explains that the prize for successful completion of the Christian marathon of life is no mere laurel crown but one that endures through eternity So here we are then all is not lost for us oldies though we do have a pretty serious regime of diet and training of prayer and lifestyle to attend to which if wersquore really serious could perhaps start in meeting the rest of the team at one of the available Churches in the area
Details of a number of English language churches are given in Sol Noticeboard for any who wish to Worship but further information about the anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
Duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the anglican chaplaincy of costa almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the
absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
FIRE THEN FLOOD - IS PESTILENcE NExTFreak weather events are becoming the norm Last Thursday
Turre and Mojacar were hammered by the tail end of a hurricane causing flooding and destruction We woke to find 23rsquos of the 3 acre property we rent under water Windows had blown in causing damage and loss and the pool had turned into a mud wrestling venue The pump house was drained of 15m of water before a new pump could be fitted to start the clean-up operation
Earlier this year the media showed storms and flooding cancelling out the British summer hurricanes are now battering the Caribbean and US The storms get stronger and more frequent affecting Europe as this is where the hurricanes come to fight their last as Michael Fish knows only too well In the east typhoons wreak havoc in Taiwan and China
Last week Spain announced that summer night time temperatures were the highest since records began Last winter was the driest ever winter in Spain with rainfall 90 lower two winters previously Spain had the wettest in 50 years The unusual is fast becoming usual
The American Meteorological Society previously denied Global Warming yet last week whilst Republicans were laughing at the subject at their annual conference the Society released a report saying that that Global Warming is happening and is man-made The maths is easy as 10 of the warmest years on record have occurred since 1997 Also global sea levels have risen 7 inches in the last 100 years
In the Arctic summer pack ice is at its lowest since records began 40 less sea is covered each summer than just 30 years ago a dangerous circle as snow and ice have an
lsquoalbedorsquo effect reflecting sunlight back into space Now sea water absorbs heat so melting more ice Factory emissions are blown over the Arctic releasing tiny specs of black soot these stick in the snow and absorb heat so melting the ice faster
Governments across the world meet at fancy conferences in glamorous destinations such as Kyoto Rio de Janeiro and Copenhagen achieving little or nothing whilst Joe and Joanne Public suffer flooding droughts and severe weather events Global Warming affects us all now and it will get worse and we must all do our bit to reduce re-use and recycle We canrsquot wait to be told what to do ndash we can change our own lifestyles as these different living and spending habits make businesses adapt to try and supply the products we are choosing
Buying bio diesel for instance is not only better for the environment but cheaper too Buying a bag for life at the supermarket and using it regularly will saves lots of plastic At the market we can weigh our fruit and vegetables and put it in one bag rather than many Buying organic lessens the need for artificial fertilizers and pesticides
Shops love to offer a plastic bag for the smallest item ndash just say no Buying local saves food miles growing food even better using the town springfuente for drinking water saves resources too Whilst waiting in the car to collect someone turn the engine off Open the car window instead of using the air con Sort out domestic refuse and recycle it
In the developed world waste and apathy are common and yet our common sense ingenuity and a love for our fellow inhabitants can help save this world for future generations
Initially when you bought your shiny new laptop desktop hellip Were you constantly being annoyed by the nag screen which told you to make system backup disks My guess would be ldquoYesrdquo Did you follow the instructions and create several CDrsquos or DVDrsquos with labels on them for ldquoJust In Caserdquo If you have said ldquoYesrdquo to the previous question Well Done Thank your for taking an interest in my column but now turn the page and read something else instead If the answer was anything else I would consider making my backup image NOW
The absolute fact is there will be at some time in our lives a catastrophic systems failure whereby the system will refuse to even start and hang there impotently How can this happen as Windows is a relatively robust Operating System (OS) The usual suspects are Viruses Malware ldquowear and tearrdquo power surges or outages
So now imagine the worst possible case scenario ndash a total systems failure Once the initial terror of losing everything has passed you remember following my advice and making a complete backup of your valuable document with weekly updates You start to feel better BUT your computer is still euro1000 of inert steel and exotic compounds
What are you going to do That is easy Spend the next week or four buying and installing a copy of your OS (euro110 to euro200) finding all the drivers for your specific machine and install them and
finally obtaining all the programs that were on it (euro0 ndash too much) Before I knew better it would take three (3) days with the OS drivers and programs to hand to completely rebuild my computer
If you had made the system image when suggested it should take you between 20 minutes and 1 hour to complete the same task at euro0 (+ cost of CDrsquos DVDrsquos) and all you have to do is change the CDrsquos DVDrsquos when asked AND it would be clean and ready to go
What will you need 1 memory stick (1Gb or larger) or CD for creating a startup disk a small stack of DVDrsquos or an External Hard Drive
You might still be lucky and have buried in the menu an option to create these system images If you have XP (I still do) but no floppy disk drive (I donrsquot) DONrsquoT use the backup options A floppy disk is needed for booting the system Try ldquoEaseUS Todo Backup Free 50 ldquo instead
A COUPLE OF TIPS
Firstly ensure your BIOS is changed to allow booting from either the cd or memory stick
Secondly the local Computer club is having an open day on Friday 5th October at ldquoBar Rumoresrdquo from 10am
Finally I am available to assist with all matters on computers and can be contacted on 689 892 745 or canducomputinghotmailcouk
For further information or advice on computing contact Trevor on canducomputinghotmailcouk
the aftermath of the storm
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This week we were at Vistabella we played our normal format of individual stableford Also some pairs managed to play their round of the knockout which is being managed by Johnny Pedersen A shield is up for grabs to the winner of this tournament Conditions were good on the course as usual
Results were as follows-
Gold category
1st - Derek Briggs 34pts
2nd - Colin Pepperday 31pts
Best front nine - John Saunders 17pts
Best back nine - Graham Phillip 18pts
Nearest the pin - Steve Ashurst
Longest drive - Dave
Harwood
Silver category
1st - Dave Bishop 36pts
2nd - Barry wood 30pts
Best front nine - Phil Bowditch 13pts(cb)
Best back nine - Graham Butterworth 15pts
Nearest the pin - None
Longest drive - Dave whittington
No winners of the 2 ball money this week
Our next society game will be at Altorreal on 13th September first tee time at 1015am Please be at the course one hour before start time
New members and or guests always welcome please contact Tony on 966 785 781 or Steve on 966 637 449
La Peraleja - 290812It may be a bit hot for golf
but hey itrsquos Wednesday and what else would we be doing So off we went down to La Paraleja for the first time this year and the conditions were quite good with tees and greens being excellent The staff are extremely helpful and always friendly
Despite the heat 35 members and guests went down to Murcia to play in a Stableford all well armed with drinks of various concoctions to ward off heat exhaustion so playing under these extreme conditions the scores were very good There were three ladies playing which is unusual and one of them had a broken toe but this did not stop her from scoring 36 points well done Margaret
One tale related in the bar later was that if your tee goes behind you then it must be a good shot but there is always an exception to the rule as was demonstrated on one tee one shot did go a long way down the middle with the tee falling behind but the next tee shot went up in the air and landed only 50 metres ahead and still the tee landed behind work that out The scores on the day were
Golf Division 1st Padraig OrsquoBrien 38pts 2nd Peter Morris 36pts and 3rd Brian
Coultate 31pts
Silver Division 1st John B Henderson 32pts 2nd John Feathestone 29pts and 3rd Stan Earl 27pts
Bronze Division 1st Andy Hadgraft 39pts 2nd Margaret OrsquoBrien 36pts and 3rd Chris Nield 31pts
NTPs Hole 2 Brian Coultate hole 8 in 2 shots Peter Morris hole 13 in 3 shots Carl Peden hole 16 Chris Nield
2s club was shared between Carl Peden Stan Earl David wightman Peter Savidge and Padraig OrsquoBrien
Best Guest John Clark 40pts
The popular Free Game Draw was won by Darren Barker and the Free Draw kindly donated by The Tavern was not won so will be rolled over to the next meeting
Our next outings are to El Plantio on the 12 September and Roda on the 26th September For further information go to our website httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
Gail Coultate
Society Correspondent
Lo Crispin Golf Society
httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
The Members Golf Society Match Report for villaMartin 29th August 2012
Yet another scorching hot day greeted the 24 Members and 3 guests to the excellent track of villaMartin It is hard to understand why this course has an unsavoury reputation and it can only be assumed that those that give it the bad rap arenrsquot golfers or are living 10 years in the past The fairways are excellent and the greens were even better than excellent
The excellence of the course was obviously supported by some of the scores that came in today with 3 breaking Par one achieving Par and others just one or two points over their handicaps The MatchHandicap Secretary better known as the ldquoLaughing Assassinrdquo has had a field day with cutting of handicaps
The prizes today were once again donated by The Chuckle Brothers (John Eyre and Colin Marsden) and the Nearest to the Pins prizes were donated by Peter (I wanna be in the Gold category) Wells A very very big thank you to you all your support to the Society is tremendous
The spoils in the Silver Division today went to Mick Kennedy in 3rd place with 34 points and how nice it
was to see the lsquoold stagerrsquo himself Peter mason take 2nd spot with 36 points and the winner of the Silver was Ian ldquoSharkierdquo Parkinson with an excellent 38 points
The Gold Division 3rd place went to the Society Captain Alan Rickers with 35 points Theo Boelhouwer came in 2nd place with what normally would be the winning score of 38 points but was upstaged by his Match play partner Steve Higgins who had the best score of the day with 41 points
The Best visitor award went to J Lozano
Our next match is on 5th September 2012 at La Finca and if anyone fancies a game with us just book in on our website at wwwtmgsorg or call the Match Secretary on 966 719 604
We also will be starting our Monday games on 10th September 2012 at villaMartin Again check the website for further information and please feel free to join us
Gold Category winners L ndash R ldquoFlying Dutchmanrdquo Theo Boelhouwer Steve ldquoElvisrdquo Higgins and Captain Alan Rickers
After last weeks initial start to back to training ready for the new season it is back to the Miguel University to start training at the home ground Last week brought a bit of a shock to the system to a few of the players after the 2 month summer break not like 2 weeks in the UK if you are lucky
The training from now on is on Tuesday and Thursday at 2000 with the juniors coming back when they have started back at school Everyone is looking forward to getting back to some real rugby training and not
just the fitness side like last and getting stuck in to the rucking and mauling It will also be very interesting to see how the Spanish refs interpret the new laws as well after seeing the pros even falling foul of them at the weekend with the 5 second rule at the ruck etc
This coming weekend we will be televising all live rugby matches for the new season at the rugby bar in Rojales The Steakhouse used to be Tylers Bar Pro 12 on Friday at 2000 Cardiff Blues v Edinburgh followed by the 4 Nations at 1200
on Saturday with Australia v South Africa and Aviva Premiership on Sunday at 1530 Saints v Exeter Chiefs so come along to the only designated rugby bar in the area and join the Costa Blanca Rugby Supporters Club as well
I am back at the Moncayo Market on Saturdayrsquos with all of the rugby branded gear and clubinternational shirts etc so see you down there as well and get your playing gear before the season starts from 0900 to 1330
So if you are interested
dig out those rugby boots and come along and see for yourself what it is like New players are always welcome no matter what age or skill level you are
If you would like more information about what is going on in the club you can contact the club by phoning myself Garry on 692 767 242 and for the juniors contact Oscar on 600 871 606 (Spanish)
So come along and join in the fun at a club with a great friendly atmosphere
the members Golf society
fairwayZ Golf society
lo crispin Golf society
itV orihuela rfc traininG back to normal
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Murphyrsquos on Park Golf Society at Campoamor August 2012
For the first months meeting 16 players headed for the established course at Campoamor
Unfortunately we were charged euro25 per person more than the agreed price which we were told was due to tax reason even though the new taxes donrsquot take effect until 010912 and then we discovered that the greens were in poor condition and as a result of these events it will be some time before we return to this courseThe winners on the day were as follows Category 11st Noel Dempsey - 34 points2nd George McIntyre - 27
pointsCategory 21st Barney Hickey - 26 points2nd Billy Davidson ndash 26 pointsBest Guest - John Fogerty ndash 32 points
Nearest the Pins ndash Pearse McMurray and Mike Dolan
After the game we returned to Murphyrsquos on the Park for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Janet and Hilary
The next society meeting venue is Captains Day an Alenda on 270912 and new members and guests are welcome
Call Tony Conwell on 644312696 or better still call in the bar which is in Calle San Policarpo near Park of Nations in Torrevieja
Report by Tony Conwell
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at Las Colinas 30th August 2012
For this monthrsquos meeting a group of 33 players visited the established course at Las Colinas taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good condition but due to hollow tining we had to play the back nine holes twice BUT to make things interesting we played the second circuit from the BLACK COMPETITION TEES which made scoring difficult on the day
There were some good scores on the day with the winners as follows1st ndash Gavin Parke - 36 points2nd ndash Dave Mason - 35 points3rd ndash Mike Probert - 32 points4th ndash Ian Allison ndash 32 points5th ndash Julie Blinston ndash 31
points
Best Front 9 ndash D Bensley - 20 points
Best Back 9 ndash J Coffman - 16 points
Nearest Pins ndash M Probert (3)Gavin Parke (2) and Dave Mason
After the game we returned to the Lo Marabu which is located at Dona Pepa Quesada for a welcome meal prepared by the bar and the prize presentation
Our next official society meeting is at La Peraleja on 27th September 2012 and we also have an interim game at Bonalba on 13th September 2012
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at La Finca August 2012
For the first months meeting a small group of golfers headed for the established course at La Finca taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good conditionThe winners on the day were as follows1st Stevie Dunn ndash 39 points2nd S Floody ndash 28 points3rd George watts ndash 26 pointsNearest the Pin - GuestLongest Drive ndash George watts
Stevie watts has had his
handicap adjusted from 24 to 21 based on the above excellent performance
After the game we returned to the Hideaway bar which is based at Via Park II Playa Flamenca for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Terri and Mark
The next society meeting venue is to be held at Villamartin on 9th September 2012 and new members and guests are welcome
Alternatively call Terri Hudson on 603181436 or better still call in the bar
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
hideaway Golf society
lo marabu Golf society
murphyrsquos on park Golf society
TUESDAY 28TH AUGUSTTHE RAY BATTISTR
MEMORIAL TROPHYToday was the Second
anniversary of the Ray Battiste Memorial Trophy which was held at his favourite course ALENDA which was in immaculate condition with lovely holding greens It has to be the best course in the area at the present time we had a very good turn out and some very good scores to honour Raywinning the Trophy and First place in Category Two with a score of 37 points on count back from Geoff Wild ( hard luck Geoff ) was Malcolm woods Congratulations In third place was Mick Hithersay on Count back with 35 points
In Category One First place was taken by Rodney Smith with a score of 36 points Second was Les Yates with
35 points and Ivie Davies was 3rd with 34 points Dave Jones took the Nearest the Pin on Holes 3 amp 5 with Ron Chambers on Hole 16 John Trailor won the Longest Drive with D Jones the best Guest with 36 pointsTuesday 11th September we will be back at our home course Vistabella Tee off 0900am Be at the course for 0830am
After the game we returned to the St Jamesrsquos Gate pub for the presentation and refreshments kindly supplied by Sonia with our thanks Anyone who would like to join our small Society or would just like a game whilst on holiday give Ron a ring on 678-849-142
Photo- Malcolm woods being presented with the Trophy by Rocket Ron
st Jamesrsquos Gate Gs RODS AND REELS This week was the last
week before the new season commences and the club held an open match on a local water Although still very muddy on the water line overall the venue fished well As can be seen from the results varying methods were used and all worked pretty well
Top rods on the day1st Terry (Swing Eacutem)
Screen fishing the whip using maggot for bleak then changing to the feeder using corn with 1650 kilo s
2nd Lenny (Excultural Attachee) Bolton fishing the feeder using pellet with 1324 kilo s
3rd Bill (The Master) Reade fishing the waggler using pellet with 1134 kilo s
NOTEClub subs have to be paid
prior to the AGM on the 30092012 Failure to do so will mean the joining fee will have to be paid again
PLEASE NOTE The club has some
vacancies at present if you are interested in joining please contact Derek Swann on 966 729 293 or 603 535 771
ABBEY ANGLING RESULTSSupplied by Terry ScreenThe 2nd round of the winter
League was fished this week on the 28th August
with the water now going down it is leaving over a metre and half of soft gungy mud making access to the waters edge messy and quite difficult
with no wind on the water the fish were reluctant to feed everyone was praying
for the wind to get up and right on queue at 115pm the wind started to blow with a vengeance which prompted the fish to start to feed but the weights were not great
1st Dave (Yours Truly) Hoare with 7360kg fishing the pole using corn and the whip for bleak using maggot
2nd Alan (The Chairman) Reid with 6280kg fishing the feeder using corn
3rd Alan (The Emperor) Roscoe with 6100kg also fishing the feeder using corn
All details are available on our website wwwabbeyanglingcom or from the Match Secretary Terry Screen on 965 328 368 also anyone needing pole or rod repairs can contact me on the above number
ANGLERS TOGETHERThe objective of Anglers
Together has been reached ( which was to introduce anglers to each other ) Now that newcomers to Spain are few and far between we have decided that monthly meetings are serving no useful purpose and the friendships that have been made over the past 4 years are now firmly established
we will continue to provide information through our email address if contacted but there will be no membership renewals in May
Thanks to all past members for their support
Email anglerstogetherhotmailcom
TIGHT LINESDAvE HOARE
maGGots end
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week
Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3
- Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9
- Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen
Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart
Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith H
cap 9 score 50 Next week Tuesday
4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
el plantio 2 Golf society
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Last Sunday Torry played their first home game of the season at the vicente Garcia against near neighbours Crevillente who included in their side ex-Torry players Dani Meseguer Tremino Micro and most notably Carrasco Torry entered the game buoyed by their 3-1 victory at CD Acero in their first game of the season while Crevillente had shared the spoils in a thrilling 3-3 draw at home against Novelda
Torry were without ex-Crevillente marksman Gasch who was out through injury Torry have been trying to sign another forward to supplement their attacking options and thought they had got their man in the shape of much travelled burly striker Bauti but he had a change of mind I hope they are still looking because I think there are still plenty of strikers around looking for a club
The Torry line up was Manolo Vicente Boix Pedro Loacutepez Jorge Rafa Dani (Abel min 78) Burguillos Luis Carlos (Josemi min 68) Inarejos Ernesto and Joseacute Manuel (Manu Amores min 45)
On a warm sunny early evening the game kicked off in front of a decent crowd of around the 600 mark including quite a few holidaymakers keen for a bit of live football action Torry started like a train and in the first 20 minutes carved open Crevillente time and time again but only had a single goal on the electronic scoreboard to show for their efforts This was scored in the 16th minute by Jorge from a downward header
from a free-kick by Ernesto Leading up to this Rafa had hit the post from a curling effort inside the box from a corner and their keeper had been called into action to make a number of good saves
After 20 minutes Burguillos played Inarejos in and he lifted the ball past his man in the area who handled the ball and a penalty was awarded Up stepped Ernesto to curl his spot-kick towards the right hand corner of the net Their keeper went the right way and pulled off a brilliant save palming the ball wide for a corner After this Torry started to lose their momentum after their whirlwind start and Crevillente started to get back into the game After 41 minutes the Crevillente right-back got his marching orders for a second bookable offence after again body checking Inarejos
Just before the break Ernesto clipped the crossbar from a free-kick just outside the box Torry made one change at half-time taking off Jose Manuel who had sustained a head injury in the first-half and brought on Manu Amores After 51 minutes the numerical advantage that Torry had enjoyed was no more when Rafa was dismissed for a second bookable offence The game was now pretty even and both sides created half-chances which they didnrsquot take until after 61 minutes Ernesto beat their keeper from long range with a dipping shot to make it 2-0 to Torry After 70 minutes Crevillente pulled one back when Carrasco prodded home a loose ball from a corner from close range
to set up a nervous last 20 minutes for the Torry fans
The momentum was now with Crevillente and a guilt edged chance fell to the opposition 2 minutes later when one of their forwards headed wide from only 2 yards out After 83 minutes a Crevillente defender received a straight red for hacking down Burguillos And it was now 10 against 9 Towards the end Torry were awarded another penalty after a Manu Amores pass inside the box was deliberately hand-balled Inarejos stepped up to take it this time but his shot towards the bottom left hand corner lacked any real power and their keeper pulled off another great save
The final whistle went with Torry victorious winning another 3 points which has taken them to the top of the table and would you believe 2 points clear after only 2 games For Torry bookings were received by Inarejos Jorge vicente and Pedro
The matchball was sponsored by the Torry Army and a re-introduced matchday programme produced by the football club was on sale which provided a good pre-match read
Torry are away to Novelda next Sunday If you want to go and watch the game the Torry Army have booked a coach Pop into the Torry Army office in San Luis or ring Pat on 966 786 352 or 688 698 894 to book a seat
Darrylldinho following his adopted team in Spain get off to the perfect start
Tuesday 25th saw us back at Font del Llop due to a high noon change from El Plantio due to hollow tinning 20 hours earlier Our thanks to Font del Llop for getting us out to play at the last moment
very warm day and not sure if we would have managed without buggies but did find the course in very good condition except for some hollow tinning taking place on some of the greens on the back 9
Results on the day for our normal Stableford Competition saw in Category 1
1st Spence Andrews with 35 points not sure how he
did it because he only flew in the night previous and had not had time to adjust from the rain of the UK to the heat we are experiencing here at the moment 2nd Paul Hurrell 33 points 3rd Roy Middleton 31
Category 2 1st Peter Kerr 34 points 2ndBrian Coombes 33 and 3rdBradley Kerr 30
Nearest the Pins Hole 8 Paul Hurrell Hole 17 Alan Darby No body managed the 12th and the longest drive on hole 18 went to vic Souter However it should be mentioned that Paul Hurrell with his new driver was within probably 15 mtrs of the waterrsquos edge but not on the fairway sorry Paul must
try harderAfter the game we returned
to El Raso Restaurant for the results and a little Tapas many thanks to MarioKaty and Staff for looking after us
Our next games are La Torre on Tuesday 14thSeptember for a 10am 1sttee time and then we have our big day at El Plantio on the 3rdOctober for a shot gun start for the par 3 course at 9am followed by an 18 hole Stableford Competition starting at 11am
For more information on our Club call David Winder on 626 774 157 or email him at
davidwindertorregolfgmailcom Our picture for the winners and some guests taken after our game at El Raso Restaurant
we would also wish to remind all that the football season with CD MONTESINOS kicks off on Sunday 16thSeptember at 1800 hours with a home game at the CDMontesinos Olympic Stadium
Cup Tournament semi-finals by Sue Ward
what a fantastic week it was for petanca on the Orihuela Costa
The weather may be hot and humid but the petanca players had to keep their cool and play their socks off (what are socks) to win a place in the finals of the Summer League Cup Tournament
If anyone wanted to know why the summer league was dubbed lsquothe friendly gamesrsquo then they only had to be at the 2 semi-finals that took place this week They were played with good humour amusing banter and willing spirits
First to play on Monday were Laguna Vista Diablos vs Peacocks1 All was level after the 4 triples leaving all to play for in the deciding doubles Nervous tension began to creep in to both sides both teams dropping points however Laguna Vista Diablos managed to scrape through with a 4 - 3 win In true petanca spirit both teams descended upon the bar afterwards A very good end to a very good evening A woollen doll was presented by Peacocks to Laguna Vista Diablos to be played for every time these 2 teams meet
wednesday saw the other nail biting thrilling semi at Via park 2 between Los Bandidos and Amapolas
These 2 teams last met only 2 weeks ago in the league and Amapolas had a comfortable 6 - 1 win would tonight be any different Oh Yes
After the closely fought triples Amapolas were 3 - 1 up then came the 3 doubles and Los bandidos won the 1st 13 - 4 and then the 2nd 13 - 3 the gap had closed so the result rested on the last doubles match
It was 2100 hrs the street lights were on darkness had fallen the coche was barely visible but still the 2 pairs played on surrounded by hordes of excited spectators and a score of 12 - 12 Both sides took the lead and then lost it Unfortunately there had to be a winner and the cookie didnrsquot crumble Los bandidosrsquos way their last ball just - only just - failing to reach its target Amapolas won 4 games to 3 well done to them
The overwhelming consenus was that the 5 games were well worthy of a grand final let alone a semi
The final will be played on Wednesday 26th September 2012 at Restaurant El Altos de Dolores where it is hoped that all summer league players will attend Good luck to both teams
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This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3 - Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9 - Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith Hcap 9 score 50
Next week Tuesday 4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
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ldquoThe ECB has itself said it does not have the potential to supervise the European Unionrsquos 6000 banks in the foreseeable futurerdquo Schaeuble told German radio expressing scepticism about the timeframe envisaged in the Commission proposals
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The Show Group Torrevieja has lost their home of twenty years and is now searching for a new rehearsal venue It is with great sadness that the Show Group has had to say farewell to the homely comfort of Los Arcos where they have rehearsed and performed throughout their long history
The Show Group Torrevieja is one of the oldest theatre groups in Torrevieja and during their twenty year history they have been entertaining residents and tourists with their energy packed shows During their long existence The Show Group have performed well loved musicals pantomimes original musical comedies murder mysteries and several variety shows and have also raised well over 50000 Euro for local charities
The Show Group are proud of their fund raising record and the money they have been able to give to a wide range of local charities The group members nominate different charities to support every year and then work hard to produce live shows
and entertainment that will raise much needed cash for their chosen causes Over the years money has been raised for all sections of the local population
The group want to find a new venue in Torrevieja that they can make their new home They need a venue for their twice weekly rehearsals and maybe even for their performances so that they can continue enchanting and entertaining audiences for the forthcoming years
If anyone has space and facilities to help the group be re-homed for their rehearsals could you contact Jan on 96 618 9741 or 647 579 068 or Sandy on 96 671 3614
the show Group torreVieJa are homeless
The Office for the Urbanisations led by Councillor Jeff Wiszniewski (PIPN ndash Partido Independiente por las Nacionalidades) and his team are pleased to send you our fourth information update giving you information on events and activities happening throughout San Fulgencio and the Urbanisations
We hope you find it informative and encourage you to visit us in the Office on Calle Madrid Urb Marina or ring us on 966 443 002 if you have any further enquiries
coNvErSaTioN claSSESEnglish Spanish Conversation Classes
will be starting up again in the Social Centre of Urb Marina on Monday the 3rd of September at 6pm
Concejalia de Urbanizaciones working with Help Vega Baja
The Association Help Vega Baja is a charity providing help to the English speaking population of the Southern Costa Blanca They help people of all ages and with all types of problems and provide assistance all year round to anyone in their time of need including a
24 hour emergency line
As well as giving comprehensive information they also host a number of support groups provide a team of hospital visitors hire out Orthopaedic Equipment have registers of drivers translators carers and so much more
On Monday the 3rd of September between 2pm and 4pm the Concejalia de Urbanizaciones headed by Councillor Jeff Wiszniewski has organised an Open Day in the Social Centre on Urbanisation Marina San Fulgencio
Please try and make time to come along and see the wonderful work that Help Vega Baja do and the services that they provide
SPaNiSh claSSES for ExTraNjEroSBetween now and the 16th of
September you can register for Spanish classes for foreigners which will take place in the Social Centre
you can register here at the Office for the Urbanisations in Calle Madrid
There will be a meeting on the 17th of September at 6pm in the Social Centre
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The inn aT The greenThe inn aT The green
622 400 321677 617 434
wwwtheinnatthegreencouk
SAN MIGUEL DE SALINAS
SAN jAVIER ALICANTE
INN AT THE GREEN
LOS MONTESINOS
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favouritesServed from 11am- 9-30pm
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saturday 9pmnikki Gee
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hiGh-flaVour barbecue mealssticky manGo spare ribs
a fabulously fruity sticky ribs barbecue recipeinGredients
1frac12 kg pork spare ribs
1 x 1ltr carton apple juice
200g mango chutney
1 small red onion roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves
1 red chilli roughly chopped
Juice of 1 lime
methodPlace the ribs in a saucepan pour in the
apple juice and add water to cover the meat Bring to the boil and simmer for 40 mins drain off the liquid and transfer the ribs to a roasting tin
Preheat the oven to 200degC (400degF gas 6) and prepare the barbecue In a food processor whizz the mango chutney together with the onion garlic chilli and lime juice to make the basting sauce
Drizzle two thirds of the sauce over the ribs and roast in the oven for 15 mins Brush the remaining sauce onto the ribs and finish cooking on the barbecue (or under a grill) for 10-15 mins until sticky and slightly caramelised
Serve with salad coleslaw and baked potatoes
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caribbean coconut chicken
Get a taste of international cuisine with this simple hiGh-flaVour chicken recipe allow extra time for marinatinG
inGredients 1 red chilli diced 1 green chilli diced 1 x 250ml carton coconut cream 40g light brown soft sugar Juice of 1 lime 2 tbsp rum (optional) 4 chicken breasts 8 mini corn on the cobs
methodMix the diced chilli with the
coconut cream sugar lime juice and rum (if using) Slash through the skin of the chicken breasts and place in a non-metallic dish
Pour the coconut marinade all over cover and marinate for at least 1 hr overnight if possible
Preheat the barbecue Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook over a medium heat for 20-25 mins turning regularly to cook evenly the chicken is cooked when the juices run clear after the thickest part is pierced
Meanwhile rub 1 tbsp sunflower oil onto the corn on the cobs and barbecue or grill for 15 mins turning until lightly charred and tender Serve with barbecued corn plus vegetable rice and a coriander garnish
surf and turf kebabs with Garlic butterthis tasty marinated kebab recipe will satisfy both meat and fish craVinGs
allow time for marinatinGinGredients400g steak (such as ribeye) cubed
6 tbsp sundried tomato peri-peri marinade
150g raw tiger prawns peeled
4 cherry tomatoes
40g softened butter
2 garlic cloves crushed
3 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley and chives)
methodPreheat the barbecue toss the steak with 4 tbsp marinade in
one bowl and the prawns with 2 tbsp marinade in another Set aside for 30 mins
thread the steak and prawns alternately onto 4 skewers (pre-soaked if theyrsquore bamboo) and finish each one with a cherry tomato
Mash the butter with the garlic and herbs Place in a pan on the side of the grill to melt Cook the kebabs over a high heat for 3-4 mins each side until the prawns are pink and cooked through and the steak is done to your liking
to serve drizzle with the butter and accompany with new potatoes and a salad of poppy seeds and carrot and cucumber ribbons
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tuesday - sunday from 7pm
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they are a Christmas favourite in most households but families might find their traditional tin of Quality Street going empty a tad quicker this year tins of the chocolates have been shrunk just before the Christmas period when sales of the sweets are at their highest
Food giant nestle who produce the sweets have been criticised for failing to reduce the price of the chocolates prompting campaigners to describe the move as a hidden price rise the purple tins have been reduced in size by 18 per cent - from 1kg to 820g
a report in trade magazine the Grocer said lsquothe Christmas shrink ray has struck again and this year it is nestle pulling the trigger lsquothe tins are being sold by tesco for pound5 the same price as last yearrsquos larger tins though nestle claimed the recommended selling price was lowerrsquo
the move is part of a trend amongst confectionary manufacturers to reduce product sizes in order counter rising production costs
other Christmas favourite Cadburyrsquos Roses were
reduced from 975g to 850g by manufacturer kraft last year while the american company also cut heroes from 950g to 800g
Some of Britainrsquos most popular confectionary items have been affected by size reductions including smaller chocolate bars such as Mars and Dairy Milk Packets of Bassettrsquos liquorice allsorts have been reduced from 215g to 190g while bags of Bassettrsquos Jelly Babies Maynards wine Gums and haribo have also been reduced in weight
Consumer watchdog which accused confectionary companies of lsquotreating customers like idiotsrsquo
a spokesman for nestle said lsquothe recommended retail price of our standard tin has reduced proportionally greater than the reduction of the weight ensuring consumers are getting more for their money the price shopkeepers sell Quality Street at is at their sole discretion the tin size weight is now in line with similar products in the market who reduced weight in previous yearsrsquo
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hellipa recent recipe feature in Sol Times required lsquopreserved lemonrsquo however we have failed to find a source to supply this wonderful ingredient locally So herersquos the recipe so that you can make your ownMany Moroccan and Middle Eastern recipes
call for preserved lemons ndash basically lemons that have been pickled in salt and their own
juices itrsquos quite easy to do though takes at least three weeks before the lemons are ready to use
Get preservinghelliptheyrsquoll last for up to a year without refrigeration too
MAkES ONE LARGE JARINGREDIENTS
250g coarse sea salt12 lemons unwaxed 6 juiced 6 quartered but still joined at the bottom8 black peppercorns
3 star anise3 bay leaves
METHODPack a little salt into each lemon and squash back into shape Wedge them into a large sterilised jar layering with salt bay leaves peppercorns and star anise as
you goTo sterilise wash in hot soapy water rinse and put in the oven
at 140Cfan 120Cgas 1 for 15 minutes
Pour over the lemon juice (if therersquos not enough liquid to fill top with water) then
sealGive the jar a turn every few days to
redistribute the salt and leave for 4-6 weeks
Preserved Lemons
itrsquos Quality not QuantityQuality street accused of short changing us with fewer chocolates
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6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5
Burger amp Pasta Menu PLUS Kids Menuopen monday - Friday 8am til late saturday amp sunday 9am til late
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LA ALFOQUIA ZURGENA
ice cream parlour now open
this friday - disco amp karaokenow
showinG horse
racinG daily
music dancinG amp karaoke
SatUrdaynightS
the BeStPizzas in town
eat in or take away
30 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
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calle los arcos 7 03170ciudad Quesada
email blancasalessoltimescom
costa blancachristine 902 750 190 (ext 330)
andy 693 803 409 or mark 693 775 347
costa calidamar menorrosemary - 647 379 795Classifieds - Paulette 902 750 190 - 950 121 936
email calidasalessoltimescom
sol times
wwwsoltimescom 31SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012
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mon - sat 10 - 3
includes bread amp butter
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mon From 9pm
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KaraoKeFriday 7
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SpONSOred bike ride from lsquoCamposol to Madrid amp Backrsquo Party for the riders and
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caFe cONcert 2012The 6th and largest live music show on the Costa Calida from
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aNNual beach bbQ at bOlNuevO All food and drink included still only 13euro Tickets essential
Bring your own chairs and table16th NOvember
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ThE Ex-SERviCEMENrsquoS ASSOCiATiON OF MAZARRON diSTRiCT(ESAMD) are meeting on 19th September at the Vista Bar Camposol A 730PM - The function is open to all members of ESAMD and invited guestsFor more information please contact the Social Secretary on 968 437 074 or 618 591 298 Any Ex Service personnel wishing to join should contact the Membership Secretary on 629 818 611
BOOk SigNiNgS WiTh
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Sept 30th - TJrsquos Bar Camposol - 300
el alamillo plaza ~ pto de mazarrondetails amp reservations 968 595 864
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in loVinG memoryBRiAN
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gEORgiAhAPPY 12Th BiRThdAY
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friends in SpainPARTY ON
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home care services
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a1 Groupcomplete Garden maintenance
amp property servicesWe cover mazarron amp
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our showroom at Calle Azul Ciudad quesada see our main ad on page 144000 ViNyL Records 60rsquos 70rsquos and 80rsquos 50 cents each Tel 679 767 854SiNgLE Aluminium ladder 25 mtrs 20euro Tel 679 767 854PHiLiPS PHONE fax copier answer machine with manual 25euro Tel 679 767 854
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builder handyman
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good rates CALL MARk
MOB 691 920 288hOME 966 184 813
enGlish personal trainer
CV WEigHTS COrE MUSCLE TraiNiNg
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personal trainer
call soltimesclassiFied902 750 190
ext 330
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removals cont
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based near Murcia Airport Tel 610 846 260 0044
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ViewpointDear Mr Little Tiny GeckoI am so very sorry about your tail When I saw you clinging to the tiles above the
water line of the pool I knew that you being a gecko are quite at home on vertical and even upside down surfaces but swimming pools are subject to sudden tsunami-like surges especially when a human several thousand times your own size enters the pool and I was afraid that you might get washed inIt was for that reason that I suggested that
you step onto the proffered log and accept a lift on the log to a place of security from drowning I had not intended that you jump on the log run across my hand and jump into the waterAs you scampered across the surface of the
pool and back to your preferred spot on the wall you assured me that you were perfectly able to walk on water I fear you are mistaken ndash have you heard of that treacherous thing called
Surface Tension It makes water seem deceptively safe and solid to small geckos until it suddenly gives way and they plummet to the
b o t t o m never more to rise
As a great admirer of the Gecko race and their chosen diet of small insects I was extremely anxious that you should not suffer this terrible fate and for that reason I had to insist that you accept my offer of a lift on the log The terrible miscalculation that lead me to
nip your tail with the log is a mistake that will forever haunt my conscience My best effort of atonement was to catch your tail as it wriggled across the pool and put it near the pile of rocks that I believe to be your homeI fear that a tail lost once is a tail lost forever
but should you know of a good reconstructive surgeon I will be happy to bear the cost of a tail replacement operation When we eventually reached accord and I
placed you gently on the plant by the pool pump I could hardly bear the expression of reproach on your little face Believe me I felt your pain not to mention the embarrassment of only being three quarters of the gecko you once wereI hope you will accept this letter as a public
apology for my clumsiness and that you and many of your friends and family will continue to live in our garden and eat our flies for many years to come Yours with deepest apologies Josby Jos biggs
josbiggshotmailcouk
i am so Very sorry
in 2010 lance corporal Johno lee accumulated pound800 in lsquoillegal parkingrsquo fines which resulted in a visit from bailiffs to enforce collection lance corporal lee had received massive injuries whilst on patrol in afghanistan and had almost lost his life having been resuscitated twice in the rescue helicopter taking him to the field hospital
he was eventually repatriated to england where he received extensive medical treatment in an effort to save his leg but after eight operations the surgeons had no choice but to amputate
after an extended stay in hospital Johno was released and he was
determined to rebuild his shattered life and not unreasonably applied to the local authority - nottinghamshire county council - for a disabled parking permit his request was turned down on three occasions on the basis that he was young and could get better Yep thatrsquos what they said he had lost a leg but he could get better
under pressure from the barrage of adverse publicity the councilrsquos service director paul Mckay ordered a review of the case and the original decision was eventually overturned no doubt there were mutterings of lsquolessons learnedrsquo and the usual meaningless rhetoric
then last year in support of the charity pilgrim bandits Johno signed up to become the first amputee to cover a 100mile crossing of the sahara in five days the department of works and pensions got wind of it and informed him that if he succeeded then he could be stripped of his disability benefits and his mobility vehicle which he relies on every day
the justification for this according
to a dwp spokeswoman was because the disability living allowance benefits are designed for those who are unable to do things such as walking washing or dressing themselves and in view of Johno leersquos intended trek there was it seemed a certain logic to this
a certain logic that is if you ignore the extent of his injuries how he came by them in his countryrsquos service the fact that this will be one hell of an achievement if he makes it and the impact and example it will set for other disabled amputees and certain logic of course if you are a pen pushing jobs-worth moron - which seems to be part of the work description for certain officials in the civil service
Johnorsquos own reaction was more low key when he said lsquothere are people out there much worse than me irsquove survived so i will take it but so often - and i experienced this - when you actually return home you find not everyone is so supportiversquo
he was spot on thererecently prime Minister david
cameron told soldiers in afghanistan that britain lsquorespects and reveresrsquo by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom
prime Minister is not directly to blame for the karl boon fiasco i hope that he directly intervenes and makes damn sure that matters are put right in short order also heads of departments should be summoned and receive a tongue lashing from the pM but i doubt that will happen
these are not isolated cases and when such incidences occur here is what should happen -
a personal and abject apology should be delivered in person by the official responsible for such cold hearted idiocy ndash even if this means embarrassing ministers this should be done with the full power of the media present so that the person or persons responsible are named and shamed they should also receive official warnings from their employers - the british government
Just whorsquos side are they on
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channelled as it is through the valleys of the sierra alhamilla the light northerly breeze never caresses alqueria it leaves the village breathless in the searing cauldron of the alquerian valley this climatic anomaly is known locally as la sarteacuten the fryingpan several of the village boys demonstrated the suitability of the name by frying an egg on the bonnet of rodriquezrsquos white mercedes this was much to the annoyance of the mill owner and the delight of the village scamps the scallywags hastily dispersed as the ranting puffing rodriquez appeared
with temperatures in the mid-forties there was no relief from the oppressive heat Houses remained shuttered while air conditioning units whirred and rattled alqueria was too exhausted to squabble overheated dogs slept restlessly in whatever shade they could find panting tongues lolling the village was quiet calm holding its breath until evening the stillness of the day emphasised the smallest sound sending a slammed door or a dogrsquos bark resonating through the streets the brightness of the day hurt the eyes while cooking odours hung in the still air
inside the dwellings of alqueria a struggle to stay cool was being waged inside or out it was too hot to move too hot to talk even too hot to think this is just as well as the thinking process eludes most of alqueriarsquos inhabitants at the best of times the young men thought the answer lay in consuming vast quantities of cold lager the young ladies used the opportunity to wear their skimpiest outfits which caused the young men to drink even more lager the older and wiser stayed near the stone flagged ground floors inanimate and semi-conscious the affluent newcomers however splashed in their pools luxuriating in the cool chlorinated water
one group of youngsters enjoyed the air conditioning of an emergency ambulance after swimming in the riacuteo verde not only did they contract the usual foot fungus but also a strange puce tint to the skin which emitted a faint glow antonio poyato in
order to keep his precious remitroot crop irrigated diverted the Hill peoplersquos water supply all the taps ran dry and beer was drunk as an alternative
as the sun sets so alqueria begins to cool pigeons return to the rooftops and the canine population becomes animated in their evening search for food voices are heard in the streets as the village comes to life once more invigorated by their enforced inactivity the people of alqueria return to their belligerent selves with renewed determination
those who sacrifice themselves to keep us safe promising to shield wounded soldiers from welfare cuts and that they would not suffer financially as a result of welfare reforms Fine words but then fast forward to august 2012
sapper karl boon who lost a leg in a taliban rocket-propelled grenade attack in 2010 has been stripped of his pound54-a-week living allowance because lsquohe can now walk about 400 yards unaidedrsquo and according to the dwp is no longer disabled enough although karl himself has said that there are times when he is unable to even reach his own front door unfortunately he now has to wait ten months before he can apply again and it begs the question how many limbs must you lose in order to receive a disablement benefit
the welfare reforms were designed to discourage malingerers and to wheedle out cheats and fraudsters anyone with half a brain can see the difference between work shy con artists and ex-service men and women with devastating war injuries but apparently not at the dozy dwp
cameronrsquos sentiments and noble sounding assurances all seem a little hollow right now and although the
36 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
PaUSE for ThoUghTWhat a fantastic Summer of sport wersquove had with
such a spectacularly successful Olympics and now the Paralympics which promise if anything to be even more amazing I wonder how many younger and fitter than I have as a result felt inspired to start some form of training And I wonder too how many like me find themselves regretting not having worked harder at some sport when they had the opportunity For in my youth I was a fairly able half-miler but was never prepared to hurt myself nor spend more time or effort than was absolutely necessary in training - there always seemed better more frivolous things to do with my time So I and doubtless many others like me spent much of the Olympics reflecting on what might have been For unless the IOC were to include events for the lsquodecrepitsrsquo the lsquohas-beensrsquo and the lsquowell past itsrsquo no amount of training or determination could ever see me in contention for future medals
But actually it would seem that there really is a medal still available for the likes of me For in his letter to the Christians in Corinth St Paul likens the Christian life to that of an athlete preparing to compete in the games He points out that if unlike me in my youthful pretence at athletic prowess an athlete is serious in his ambition to win then he must work at his training and adhere rigorously to his diet to be in peak condition And he further explains that the prize for successful completion of the Christian marathon of life is no mere laurel crown but one that endures through eternity So here we are then all is not lost for us oldies though we do have a pretty serious regime of diet and training of prayer and lifestyle to attend to which if wersquore really serious could perhaps start in meeting the rest of the team at one of the available Churches in the area
Details of a number of English language churches are given in Sol Noticeboard for any who wish to Worship but further information about the anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
Duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the anglican chaplaincy of costa almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the
absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
FIRE THEN FLOOD - IS PESTILENcE NExTFreak weather events are becoming the norm Last Thursday
Turre and Mojacar were hammered by the tail end of a hurricane causing flooding and destruction We woke to find 23rsquos of the 3 acre property we rent under water Windows had blown in causing damage and loss and the pool had turned into a mud wrestling venue The pump house was drained of 15m of water before a new pump could be fitted to start the clean-up operation
Earlier this year the media showed storms and flooding cancelling out the British summer hurricanes are now battering the Caribbean and US The storms get stronger and more frequent affecting Europe as this is where the hurricanes come to fight their last as Michael Fish knows only too well In the east typhoons wreak havoc in Taiwan and China
Last week Spain announced that summer night time temperatures were the highest since records began Last winter was the driest ever winter in Spain with rainfall 90 lower two winters previously Spain had the wettest in 50 years The unusual is fast becoming usual
The American Meteorological Society previously denied Global Warming yet last week whilst Republicans were laughing at the subject at their annual conference the Society released a report saying that that Global Warming is happening and is man-made The maths is easy as 10 of the warmest years on record have occurred since 1997 Also global sea levels have risen 7 inches in the last 100 years
In the Arctic summer pack ice is at its lowest since records began 40 less sea is covered each summer than just 30 years ago a dangerous circle as snow and ice have an
lsquoalbedorsquo effect reflecting sunlight back into space Now sea water absorbs heat so melting more ice Factory emissions are blown over the Arctic releasing tiny specs of black soot these stick in the snow and absorb heat so melting the ice faster
Governments across the world meet at fancy conferences in glamorous destinations such as Kyoto Rio de Janeiro and Copenhagen achieving little or nothing whilst Joe and Joanne Public suffer flooding droughts and severe weather events Global Warming affects us all now and it will get worse and we must all do our bit to reduce re-use and recycle We canrsquot wait to be told what to do ndash we can change our own lifestyles as these different living and spending habits make businesses adapt to try and supply the products we are choosing
Buying bio diesel for instance is not only better for the environment but cheaper too Buying a bag for life at the supermarket and using it regularly will saves lots of plastic At the market we can weigh our fruit and vegetables and put it in one bag rather than many Buying organic lessens the need for artificial fertilizers and pesticides
Shops love to offer a plastic bag for the smallest item ndash just say no Buying local saves food miles growing food even better using the town springfuente for drinking water saves resources too Whilst waiting in the car to collect someone turn the engine off Open the car window instead of using the air con Sort out domestic refuse and recycle it
In the developed world waste and apathy are common and yet our common sense ingenuity and a love for our fellow inhabitants can help save this world for future generations
Initially when you bought your shiny new laptop desktop hellip Were you constantly being annoyed by the nag screen which told you to make system backup disks My guess would be ldquoYesrdquo Did you follow the instructions and create several CDrsquos or DVDrsquos with labels on them for ldquoJust In Caserdquo If you have said ldquoYesrdquo to the previous question Well Done Thank your for taking an interest in my column but now turn the page and read something else instead If the answer was anything else I would consider making my backup image NOW
The absolute fact is there will be at some time in our lives a catastrophic systems failure whereby the system will refuse to even start and hang there impotently How can this happen as Windows is a relatively robust Operating System (OS) The usual suspects are Viruses Malware ldquowear and tearrdquo power surges or outages
So now imagine the worst possible case scenario ndash a total systems failure Once the initial terror of losing everything has passed you remember following my advice and making a complete backup of your valuable document with weekly updates You start to feel better BUT your computer is still euro1000 of inert steel and exotic compounds
What are you going to do That is easy Spend the next week or four buying and installing a copy of your OS (euro110 to euro200) finding all the drivers for your specific machine and install them and
finally obtaining all the programs that were on it (euro0 ndash too much) Before I knew better it would take three (3) days with the OS drivers and programs to hand to completely rebuild my computer
If you had made the system image when suggested it should take you between 20 minutes and 1 hour to complete the same task at euro0 (+ cost of CDrsquos DVDrsquos) and all you have to do is change the CDrsquos DVDrsquos when asked AND it would be clean and ready to go
What will you need 1 memory stick (1Gb or larger) or CD for creating a startup disk a small stack of DVDrsquos or an External Hard Drive
You might still be lucky and have buried in the menu an option to create these system images If you have XP (I still do) but no floppy disk drive (I donrsquot) DONrsquoT use the backup options A floppy disk is needed for booting the system Try ldquoEaseUS Todo Backup Free 50 ldquo instead
A COUPLE OF TIPS
Firstly ensure your BIOS is changed to allow booting from either the cd or memory stick
Secondly the local Computer club is having an open day on Friday 5th October at ldquoBar Rumoresrdquo from 10am
Finally I am available to assist with all matters on computers and can be contacted on 689 892 745 or canducomputinghotmailcouk
For further information or advice on computing contact Trevor on canducomputinghotmailcouk
the aftermath of the storm
wwwsoltimescom 37SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012
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This week we were at Vistabella we played our normal format of individual stableford Also some pairs managed to play their round of the knockout which is being managed by Johnny Pedersen A shield is up for grabs to the winner of this tournament Conditions were good on the course as usual
Results were as follows-
Gold category
1st - Derek Briggs 34pts
2nd - Colin Pepperday 31pts
Best front nine - John Saunders 17pts
Best back nine - Graham Phillip 18pts
Nearest the pin - Steve Ashurst
Longest drive - Dave
Harwood
Silver category
1st - Dave Bishop 36pts
2nd - Barry wood 30pts
Best front nine - Phil Bowditch 13pts(cb)
Best back nine - Graham Butterworth 15pts
Nearest the pin - None
Longest drive - Dave whittington
No winners of the 2 ball money this week
Our next society game will be at Altorreal on 13th September first tee time at 1015am Please be at the course one hour before start time
New members and or guests always welcome please contact Tony on 966 785 781 or Steve on 966 637 449
La Peraleja - 290812It may be a bit hot for golf
but hey itrsquos Wednesday and what else would we be doing So off we went down to La Paraleja for the first time this year and the conditions were quite good with tees and greens being excellent The staff are extremely helpful and always friendly
Despite the heat 35 members and guests went down to Murcia to play in a Stableford all well armed with drinks of various concoctions to ward off heat exhaustion so playing under these extreme conditions the scores were very good There were three ladies playing which is unusual and one of them had a broken toe but this did not stop her from scoring 36 points well done Margaret
One tale related in the bar later was that if your tee goes behind you then it must be a good shot but there is always an exception to the rule as was demonstrated on one tee one shot did go a long way down the middle with the tee falling behind but the next tee shot went up in the air and landed only 50 metres ahead and still the tee landed behind work that out The scores on the day were
Golf Division 1st Padraig OrsquoBrien 38pts 2nd Peter Morris 36pts and 3rd Brian
Coultate 31pts
Silver Division 1st John B Henderson 32pts 2nd John Feathestone 29pts and 3rd Stan Earl 27pts
Bronze Division 1st Andy Hadgraft 39pts 2nd Margaret OrsquoBrien 36pts and 3rd Chris Nield 31pts
NTPs Hole 2 Brian Coultate hole 8 in 2 shots Peter Morris hole 13 in 3 shots Carl Peden hole 16 Chris Nield
2s club was shared between Carl Peden Stan Earl David wightman Peter Savidge and Padraig OrsquoBrien
Best Guest John Clark 40pts
The popular Free Game Draw was won by Darren Barker and the Free Draw kindly donated by The Tavern was not won so will be rolled over to the next meeting
Our next outings are to El Plantio on the 12 September and Roda on the 26th September For further information go to our website httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
Gail Coultate
Society Correspondent
Lo Crispin Golf Society
httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
The Members Golf Society Match Report for villaMartin 29th August 2012
Yet another scorching hot day greeted the 24 Members and 3 guests to the excellent track of villaMartin It is hard to understand why this course has an unsavoury reputation and it can only be assumed that those that give it the bad rap arenrsquot golfers or are living 10 years in the past The fairways are excellent and the greens were even better than excellent
The excellence of the course was obviously supported by some of the scores that came in today with 3 breaking Par one achieving Par and others just one or two points over their handicaps The MatchHandicap Secretary better known as the ldquoLaughing Assassinrdquo has had a field day with cutting of handicaps
The prizes today were once again donated by The Chuckle Brothers (John Eyre and Colin Marsden) and the Nearest to the Pins prizes were donated by Peter (I wanna be in the Gold category) Wells A very very big thank you to you all your support to the Society is tremendous
The spoils in the Silver Division today went to Mick Kennedy in 3rd place with 34 points and how nice it
was to see the lsquoold stagerrsquo himself Peter mason take 2nd spot with 36 points and the winner of the Silver was Ian ldquoSharkierdquo Parkinson with an excellent 38 points
The Gold Division 3rd place went to the Society Captain Alan Rickers with 35 points Theo Boelhouwer came in 2nd place with what normally would be the winning score of 38 points but was upstaged by his Match play partner Steve Higgins who had the best score of the day with 41 points
The Best visitor award went to J Lozano
Our next match is on 5th September 2012 at La Finca and if anyone fancies a game with us just book in on our website at wwwtmgsorg or call the Match Secretary on 966 719 604
We also will be starting our Monday games on 10th September 2012 at villaMartin Again check the website for further information and please feel free to join us
Gold Category winners L ndash R ldquoFlying Dutchmanrdquo Theo Boelhouwer Steve ldquoElvisrdquo Higgins and Captain Alan Rickers
After last weeks initial start to back to training ready for the new season it is back to the Miguel University to start training at the home ground Last week brought a bit of a shock to the system to a few of the players after the 2 month summer break not like 2 weeks in the UK if you are lucky
The training from now on is on Tuesday and Thursday at 2000 with the juniors coming back when they have started back at school Everyone is looking forward to getting back to some real rugby training and not
just the fitness side like last and getting stuck in to the rucking and mauling It will also be very interesting to see how the Spanish refs interpret the new laws as well after seeing the pros even falling foul of them at the weekend with the 5 second rule at the ruck etc
This coming weekend we will be televising all live rugby matches for the new season at the rugby bar in Rojales The Steakhouse used to be Tylers Bar Pro 12 on Friday at 2000 Cardiff Blues v Edinburgh followed by the 4 Nations at 1200
on Saturday with Australia v South Africa and Aviva Premiership on Sunday at 1530 Saints v Exeter Chiefs so come along to the only designated rugby bar in the area and join the Costa Blanca Rugby Supporters Club as well
I am back at the Moncayo Market on Saturdayrsquos with all of the rugby branded gear and clubinternational shirts etc so see you down there as well and get your playing gear before the season starts from 0900 to 1330
So if you are interested
dig out those rugby boots and come along and see for yourself what it is like New players are always welcome no matter what age or skill level you are
If you would like more information about what is going on in the club you can contact the club by phoning myself Garry on 692 767 242 and for the juniors contact Oscar on 600 871 606 (Spanish)
So come along and join in the fun at a club with a great friendly atmosphere
the members Golf society
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Murphyrsquos on Park Golf Society at Campoamor August 2012
For the first months meeting 16 players headed for the established course at Campoamor
Unfortunately we were charged euro25 per person more than the agreed price which we were told was due to tax reason even though the new taxes donrsquot take effect until 010912 and then we discovered that the greens were in poor condition and as a result of these events it will be some time before we return to this courseThe winners on the day were as follows Category 11st Noel Dempsey - 34 points2nd George McIntyre - 27
pointsCategory 21st Barney Hickey - 26 points2nd Billy Davidson ndash 26 pointsBest Guest - John Fogerty ndash 32 points
Nearest the Pins ndash Pearse McMurray and Mike Dolan
After the game we returned to Murphyrsquos on the Park for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Janet and Hilary
The next society meeting venue is Captains Day an Alenda on 270912 and new members and guests are welcome
Call Tony Conwell on 644312696 or better still call in the bar which is in Calle San Policarpo near Park of Nations in Torrevieja
Report by Tony Conwell
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at Las Colinas 30th August 2012
For this monthrsquos meeting a group of 33 players visited the established course at Las Colinas taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good condition but due to hollow tining we had to play the back nine holes twice BUT to make things interesting we played the second circuit from the BLACK COMPETITION TEES which made scoring difficult on the day
There were some good scores on the day with the winners as follows1st ndash Gavin Parke - 36 points2nd ndash Dave Mason - 35 points3rd ndash Mike Probert - 32 points4th ndash Ian Allison ndash 32 points5th ndash Julie Blinston ndash 31
points
Best Front 9 ndash D Bensley - 20 points
Best Back 9 ndash J Coffman - 16 points
Nearest Pins ndash M Probert (3)Gavin Parke (2) and Dave Mason
After the game we returned to the Lo Marabu which is located at Dona Pepa Quesada for a welcome meal prepared by the bar and the prize presentation
Our next official society meeting is at La Peraleja on 27th September 2012 and we also have an interim game at Bonalba on 13th September 2012
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at La Finca August 2012
For the first months meeting a small group of golfers headed for the established course at La Finca taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good conditionThe winners on the day were as follows1st Stevie Dunn ndash 39 points2nd S Floody ndash 28 points3rd George watts ndash 26 pointsNearest the Pin - GuestLongest Drive ndash George watts
Stevie watts has had his
handicap adjusted from 24 to 21 based on the above excellent performance
After the game we returned to the Hideaway bar which is based at Via Park II Playa Flamenca for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Terri and Mark
The next society meeting venue is to be held at Villamartin on 9th September 2012 and new members and guests are welcome
Alternatively call Terri Hudson on 603181436 or better still call in the bar
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
hideaway Golf society
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TUESDAY 28TH AUGUSTTHE RAY BATTISTR
MEMORIAL TROPHYToday was the Second
anniversary of the Ray Battiste Memorial Trophy which was held at his favourite course ALENDA which was in immaculate condition with lovely holding greens It has to be the best course in the area at the present time we had a very good turn out and some very good scores to honour Raywinning the Trophy and First place in Category Two with a score of 37 points on count back from Geoff Wild ( hard luck Geoff ) was Malcolm woods Congratulations In third place was Mick Hithersay on Count back with 35 points
In Category One First place was taken by Rodney Smith with a score of 36 points Second was Les Yates with
35 points and Ivie Davies was 3rd with 34 points Dave Jones took the Nearest the Pin on Holes 3 amp 5 with Ron Chambers on Hole 16 John Trailor won the Longest Drive with D Jones the best Guest with 36 pointsTuesday 11th September we will be back at our home course Vistabella Tee off 0900am Be at the course for 0830am
After the game we returned to the St Jamesrsquos Gate pub for the presentation and refreshments kindly supplied by Sonia with our thanks Anyone who would like to join our small Society or would just like a game whilst on holiday give Ron a ring on 678-849-142
Photo- Malcolm woods being presented with the Trophy by Rocket Ron
st Jamesrsquos Gate Gs RODS AND REELS This week was the last
week before the new season commences and the club held an open match on a local water Although still very muddy on the water line overall the venue fished well As can be seen from the results varying methods were used and all worked pretty well
Top rods on the day1st Terry (Swing Eacutem)
Screen fishing the whip using maggot for bleak then changing to the feeder using corn with 1650 kilo s
2nd Lenny (Excultural Attachee) Bolton fishing the feeder using pellet with 1324 kilo s
3rd Bill (The Master) Reade fishing the waggler using pellet with 1134 kilo s
NOTEClub subs have to be paid
prior to the AGM on the 30092012 Failure to do so will mean the joining fee will have to be paid again
PLEASE NOTE The club has some
vacancies at present if you are interested in joining please contact Derek Swann on 966 729 293 or 603 535 771
ABBEY ANGLING RESULTSSupplied by Terry ScreenThe 2nd round of the winter
League was fished this week on the 28th August
with the water now going down it is leaving over a metre and half of soft gungy mud making access to the waters edge messy and quite difficult
with no wind on the water the fish were reluctant to feed everyone was praying
for the wind to get up and right on queue at 115pm the wind started to blow with a vengeance which prompted the fish to start to feed but the weights were not great
1st Dave (Yours Truly) Hoare with 7360kg fishing the pole using corn and the whip for bleak using maggot
2nd Alan (The Chairman) Reid with 6280kg fishing the feeder using corn
3rd Alan (The Emperor) Roscoe with 6100kg also fishing the feeder using corn
All details are available on our website wwwabbeyanglingcom or from the Match Secretary Terry Screen on 965 328 368 also anyone needing pole or rod repairs can contact me on the above number
ANGLERS TOGETHERThe objective of Anglers
Together has been reached ( which was to introduce anglers to each other ) Now that newcomers to Spain are few and far between we have decided that monthly meetings are serving no useful purpose and the friendships that have been made over the past 4 years are now firmly established
we will continue to provide information through our email address if contacted but there will be no membership renewals in May
Thanks to all past members for their support
Email anglerstogetherhotmailcom
TIGHT LINESDAvE HOARE
maGGots end
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week
Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3
- Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9
- Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen
Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart
Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith H
cap 9 score 50 Next week Tuesday
4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
el plantio 2 Golf society
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Last Sunday Torry played their first home game of the season at the vicente Garcia against near neighbours Crevillente who included in their side ex-Torry players Dani Meseguer Tremino Micro and most notably Carrasco Torry entered the game buoyed by their 3-1 victory at CD Acero in their first game of the season while Crevillente had shared the spoils in a thrilling 3-3 draw at home against Novelda
Torry were without ex-Crevillente marksman Gasch who was out through injury Torry have been trying to sign another forward to supplement their attacking options and thought they had got their man in the shape of much travelled burly striker Bauti but he had a change of mind I hope they are still looking because I think there are still plenty of strikers around looking for a club
The Torry line up was Manolo Vicente Boix Pedro Loacutepez Jorge Rafa Dani (Abel min 78) Burguillos Luis Carlos (Josemi min 68) Inarejos Ernesto and Joseacute Manuel (Manu Amores min 45)
On a warm sunny early evening the game kicked off in front of a decent crowd of around the 600 mark including quite a few holidaymakers keen for a bit of live football action Torry started like a train and in the first 20 minutes carved open Crevillente time and time again but only had a single goal on the electronic scoreboard to show for their efforts This was scored in the 16th minute by Jorge from a downward header
from a free-kick by Ernesto Leading up to this Rafa had hit the post from a curling effort inside the box from a corner and their keeper had been called into action to make a number of good saves
After 20 minutes Burguillos played Inarejos in and he lifted the ball past his man in the area who handled the ball and a penalty was awarded Up stepped Ernesto to curl his spot-kick towards the right hand corner of the net Their keeper went the right way and pulled off a brilliant save palming the ball wide for a corner After this Torry started to lose their momentum after their whirlwind start and Crevillente started to get back into the game After 41 minutes the Crevillente right-back got his marching orders for a second bookable offence after again body checking Inarejos
Just before the break Ernesto clipped the crossbar from a free-kick just outside the box Torry made one change at half-time taking off Jose Manuel who had sustained a head injury in the first-half and brought on Manu Amores After 51 minutes the numerical advantage that Torry had enjoyed was no more when Rafa was dismissed for a second bookable offence The game was now pretty even and both sides created half-chances which they didnrsquot take until after 61 minutes Ernesto beat their keeper from long range with a dipping shot to make it 2-0 to Torry After 70 minutes Crevillente pulled one back when Carrasco prodded home a loose ball from a corner from close range
to set up a nervous last 20 minutes for the Torry fans
The momentum was now with Crevillente and a guilt edged chance fell to the opposition 2 minutes later when one of their forwards headed wide from only 2 yards out After 83 minutes a Crevillente defender received a straight red for hacking down Burguillos And it was now 10 against 9 Towards the end Torry were awarded another penalty after a Manu Amores pass inside the box was deliberately hand-balled Inarejos stepped up to take it this time but his shot towards the bottom left hand corner lacked any real power and their keeper pulled off another great save
The final whistle went with Torry victorious winning another 3 points which has taken them to the top of the table and would you believe 2 points clear after only 2 games For Torry bookings were received by Inarejos Jorge vicente and Pedro
The matchball was sponsored by the Torry Army and a re-introduced matchday programme produced by the football club was on sale which provided a good pre-match read
Torry are away to Novelda next Sunday If you want to go and watch the game the Torry Army have booked a coach Pop into the Torry Army office in San Luis or ring Pat on 966 786 352 or 688 698 894 to book a seat
Darrylldinho following his adopted team in Spain get off to the perfect start
Tuesday 25th saw us back at Font del Llop due to a high noon change from El Plantio due to hollow tinning 20 hours earlier Our thanks to Font del Llop for getting us out to play at the last moment
very warm day and not sure if we would have managed without buggies but did find the course in very good condition except for some hollow tinning taking place on some of the greens on the back 9
Results on the day for our normal Stableford Competition saw in Category 1
1st Spence Andrews with 35 points not sure how he
did it because he only flew in the night previous and had not had time to adjust from the rain of the UK to the heat we are experiencing here at the moment 2nd Paul Hurrell 33 points 3rd Roy Middleton 31
Category 2 1st Peter Kerr 34 points 2ndBrian Coombes 33 and 3rdBradley Kerr 30
Nearest the Pins Hole 8 Paul Hurrell Hole 17 Alan Darby No body managed the 12th and the longest drive on hole 18 went to vic Souter However it should be mentioned that Paul Hurrell with his new driver was within probably 15 mtrs of the waterrsquos edge but not on the fairway sorry Paul must
try harderAfter the game we returned
to El Raso Restaurant for the results and a little Tapas many thanks to MarioKaty and Staff for looking after us
Our next games are La Torre on Tuesday 14thSeptember for a 10am 1sttee time and then we have our big day at El Plantio on the 3rdOctober for a shot gun start for the par 3 course at 9am followed by an 18 hole Stableford Competition starting at 11am
For more information on our Club call David Winder on 626 774 157 or email him at
davidwindertorregolfgmailcom Our picture for the winners and some guests taken after our game at El Raso Restaurant
we would also wish to remind all that the football season with CD MONTESINOS kicks off on Sunday 16thSeptember at 1800 hours with a home game at the CDMontesinos Olympic Stadium
Cup Tournament semi-finals by Sue Ward
what a fantastic week it was for petanca on the Orihuela Costa
The weather may be hot and humid but the petanca players had to keep their cool and play their socks off (what are socks) to win a place in the finals of the Summer League Cup Tournament
If anyone wanted to know why the summer league was dubbed lsquothe friendly gamesrsquo then they only had to be at the 2 semi-finals that took place this week They were played with good humour amusing banter and willing spirits
First to play on Monday were Laguna Vista Diablos vs Peacocks1 All was level after the 4 triples leaving all to play for in the deciding doubles Nervous tension began to creep in to both sides both teams dropping points however Laguna Vista Diablos managed to scrape through with a 4 - 3 win In true petanca spirit both teams descended upon the bar afterwards A very good end to a very good evening A woollen doll was presented by Peacocks to Laguna Vista Diablos to be played for every time these 2 teams meet
wednesday saw the other nail biting thrilling semi at Via park 2 between Los Bandidos and Amapolas
These 2 teams last met only 2 weeks ago in the league and Amapolas had a comfortable 6 - 1 win would tonight be any different Oh Yes
After the closely fought triples Amapolas were 3 - 1 up then came the 3 doubles and Los bandidos won the 1st 13 - 4 and then the 2nd 13 - 3 the gap had closed so the result rested on the last doubles match
It was 2100 hrs the street lights were on darkness had fallen the coche was barely visible but still the 2 pairs played on surrounded by hordes of excited spectators and a score of 12 - 12 Both sides took the lead and then lost it Unfortunately there had to be a winner and the cookie didnrsquot crumble Los bandidosrsquos way their last ball just - only just - failing to reach its target Amapolas won 4 games to 3 well done to them
The overwhelming consenus was that the 5 games were well worthy of a grand final let alone a semi
The final will be played on Wednesday 26th September 2012 at Restaurant El Altos de Dolores where it is hoped that all summer league players will attend Good luck to both teams
Sue ward
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el plantio 2 Golf society
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3 - Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9 - Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith Hcap 9 score 50
Next week Tuesday 4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
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The Commissionrsquos plans to give the ECB the power to oversee all banks is intended as a first step towards a full European banking union The EU executive body is due to publish its detailed proposals on banking supervision on September 12
ldquoThe ECB has itself said it does not have the potential to supervise the European Unionrsquos 6000 banks in the foreseeable futurerdquo Schaeuble told German radio expressing scepticism about the timeframe envisaged in the Commission proposals
ldquoI have doubts that this (banking supervision) can come so fastrdquo he said adding that a distinction should be drawn between smaller banks and systemically relevant institutions
ldquoWith the bigger systemically relevant banks there is a chance that direct supervision by the ECB could be realised in a foreseeable period of timerdquo Schaeuble said
EU Commissioner Michel Barnierrsquos plan would rob national supervisors of much of their authority leaving them with routine tasks such as consumer protection But euro zone countries must approve the proposal before it becomes law
Schaeuble said euro zone finance ministers might consider the Commission proposals on September 15
Despite the presence of some 6000 banks in the European Union the vast majority are small and relatively insignificant and more than 90 percent of all assets are held by only around 200 institutions analysts say
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faster (55)11 Storage tower is back to blue almost (4)12 Leo takes insect to shed (4-2)13 Sociable expenditure (8)14 Turn in a ring - maybe a weapon (3-3)17 Festival of the orient before mid-term (6)19 Had an impact on new deft face (8)21 Chinarsquos first Romeo has some headgear for
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5 S rossi returns with empty cross cutters (8)6 Open clue to provide wealth (8)8 Sign of hearing an instrument (6)15 Hellish plant surrounded by broken nail (8)16 grasping grasping - i left in a grasping sort of
way (8)172 Switch value - what you get for your money
abroad (84)18 Some characters from rhodes sail for
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asia (7)4 Made easier to bear (5)5 Limelight (9)6 Husbands and wives (7)7 Strange or rare objects (7)8 Mislead (9)13 Fortunately (9)14 added into a group (9)17 Putting money into your account (7)18 issues an injunction (7)20 A fire-breathing monster of Greek
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The Show Group Torrevieja has lost their home of twenty years and is now searching for a new rehearsal venue It is with great sadness that the Show Group has had to say farewell to the homely comfort of Los Arcos where they have rehearsed and performed throughout their long history
The Show Group Torrevieja is one of the oldest theatre groups in Torrevieja and during their twenty year history they have been entertaining residents and tourists with their energy packed shows During their long existence The Show Group have performed well loved musicals pantomimes original musical comedies murder mysteries and several variety shows and have also raised well over 50000 Euro for local charities
The Show Group are proud of their fund raising record and the money they have been able to give to a wide range of local charities The group members nominate different charities to support every year and then work hard to produce live shows
and entertainment that will raise much needed cash for their chosen causes Over the years money has been raised for all sections of the local population
The group want to find a new venue in Torrevieja that they can make their new home They need a venue for their twice weekly rehearsals and maybe even for their performances so that they can continue enchanting and entertaining audiences for the forthcoming years
If anyone has space and facilities to help the group be re-homed for their rehearsals could you contact Jan on 96 618 9741 or 647 579 068 or Sandy on 96 671 3614
the show Group torreVieJa are homeless
The Office for the Urbanisations led by Councillor Jeff Wiszniewski (PIPN ndash Partido Independiente por las Nacionalidades) and his team are pleased to send you our fourth information update giving you information on events and activities happening throughout San Fulgencio and the Urbanisations
We hope you find it informative and encourage you to visit us in the Office on Calle Madrid Urb Marina or ring us on 966 443 002 if you have any further enquiries
coNvErSaTioN claSSESEnglish Spanish Conversation Classes
will be starting up again in the Social Centre of Urb Marina on Monday the 3rd of September at 6pm
Concejalia de Urbanizaciones working with Help Vega Baja
The Association Help Vega Baja is a charity providing help to the English speaking population of the Southern Costa Blanca They help people of all ages and with all types of problems and provide assistance all year round to anyone in their time of need including a
24 hour emergency line
As well as giving comprehensive information they also host a number of support groups provide a team of hospital visitors hire out Orthopaedic Equipment have registers of drivers translators carers and so much more
On Monday the 3rd of September between 2pm and 4pm the Concejalia de Urbanizaciones headed by Councillor Jeff Wiszniewski has organised an Open Day in the Social Centre on Urbanisation Marina San Fulgencio
Please try and make time to come along and see the wonderful work that Help Vega Baja do and the services that they provide
SPaNiSh claSSES for ExTraNjEroSBetween now and the 16th of
September you can register for Spanish classes for foreigners which will take place in the Social Centre
you can register here at the Office for the Urbanisations in Calle Madrid
There will be a meeting on the 17th of September at 6pm in the Social Centre
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hiGh-flaVour barbecue mealssticky manGo spare ribs
a fabulously fruity sticky ribs barbecue recipeinGredients
1frac12 kg pork spare ribs
1 x 1ltr carton apple juice
200g mango chutney
1 small red onion roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves
1 red chilli roughly chopped
Juice of 1 lime
methodPlace the ribs in a saucepan pour in the
apple juice and add water to cover the meat Bring to the boil and simmer for 40 mins drain off the liquid and transfer the ribs to a roasting tin
Preheat the oven to 200degC (400degF gas 6) and prepare the barbecue In a food processor whizz the mango chutney together with the onion garlic chilli and lime juice to make the basting sauce
Drizzle two thirds of the sauce over the ribs and roast in the oven for 15 mins Brush the remaining sauce onto the ribs and finish cooking on the barbecue (or under a grill) for 10-15 mins until sticky and slightly caramelised
Serve with salad coleslaw and baked potatoes
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caribbean coconut chicken
Get a taste of international cuisine with this simple hiGh-flaVour chicken recipe allow extra time for marinatinG
inGredients 1 red chilli diced 1 green chilli diced 1 x 250ml carton coconut cream 40g light brown soft sugar Juice of 1 lime 2 tbsp rum (optional) 4 chicken breasts 8 mini corn on the cobs
methodMix the diced chilli with the
coconut cream sugar lime juice and rum (if using) Slash through the skin of the chicken breasts and place in a non-metallic dish
Pour the coconut marinade all over cover and marinate for at least 1 hr overnight if possible
Preheat the barbecue Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook over a medium heat for 20-25 mins turning regularly to cook evenly the chicken is cooked when the juices run clear after the thickest part is pierced
Meanwhile rub 1 tbsp sunflower oil onto the corn on the cobs and barbecue or grill for 15 mins turning until lightly charred and tender Serve with barbecued corn plus vegetable rice and a coriander garnish
surf and turf kebabs with Garlic butterthis tasty marinated kebab recipe will satisfy both meat and fish craVinGs
allow time for marinatinGinGredients400g steak (such as ribeye) cubed
6 tbsp sundried tomato peri-peri marinade
150g raw tiger prawns peeled
4 cherry tomatoes
40g softened butter
2 garlic cloves crushed
3 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley and chives)
methodPreheat the barbecue toss the steak with 4 tbsp marinade in
one bowl and the prawns with 2 tbsp marinade in another Set aside for 30 mins
thread the steak and prawns alternately onto 4 skewers (pre-soaked if theyrsquore bamboo) and finish each one with a cherry tomato
Mash the butter with the garlic and herbs Place in a pan on the side of the grill to melt Cook the kebabs over a high heat for 3-4 mins each side until the prawns are pink and cooked through and the steak is done to your liking
to serve drizzle with the butter and accompany with new potatoes and a salad of poppy seeds and carrot and cucumber ribbons
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Raciones Tostadas Tapas Hamburgers and much much more
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they are a Christmas favourite in most households but families might find their traditional tin of Quality Street going empty a tad quicker this year tins of the chocolates have been shrunk just before the Christmas period when sales of the sweets are at their highest
Food giant nestle who produce the sweets have been criticised for failing to reduce the price of the chocolates prompting campaigners to describe the move as a hidden price rise the purple tins have been reduced in size by 18 per cent - from 1kg to 820g
a report in trade magazine the Grocer said lsquothe Christmas shrink ray has struck again and this year it is nestle pulling the trigger lsquothe tins are being sold by tesco for pound5 the same price as last yearrsquos larger tins though nestle claimed the recommended selling price was lowerrsquo
the move is part of a trend amongst confectionary manufacturers to reduce product sizes in order counter rising production costs
other Christmas favourite Cadburyrsquos Roses were
reduced from 975g to 850g by manufacturer kraft last year while the american company also cut heroes from 950g to 800g
Some of Britainrsquos most popular confectionary items have been affected by size reductions including smaller chocolate bars such as Mars and Dairy Milk Packets of Bassettrsquos liquorice allsorts have been reduced from 215g to 190g while bags of Bassettrsquos Jelly Babies Maynards wine Gums and haribo have also been reduced in weight
Consumer watchdog which accused confectionary companies of lsquotreating customers like idiotsrsquo
a spokesman for nestle said lsquothe recommended retail price of our standard tin has reduced proportionally greater than the reduction of the weight ensuring consumers are getting more for their money the price shopkeepers sell Quality Street at is at their sole discretion the tin size weight is now in line with similar products in the market who reduced weight in previous yearsrsquo
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hellipa recent recipe feature in Sol Times required lsquopreserved lemonrsquo however we have failed to find a source to supply this wonderful ingredient locally So herersquos the recipe so that you can make your ownMany Moroccan and Middle Eastern recipes
call for preserved lemons ndash basically lemons that have been pickled in salt and their own
juices itrsquos quite easy to do though takes at least three weeks before the lemons are ready to use
Get preservinghelliptheyrsquoll last for up to a year without refrigeration too
MAkES ONE LARGE JARINGREDIENTS
250g coarse sea salt12 lemons unwaxed 6 juiced 6 quartered but still joined at the bottom8 black peppercorns
3 star anise3 bay leaves
METHODPack a little salt into each lemon and squash back into shape Wedge them into a large sterilised jar layering with salt bay leaves peppercorns and star anise as
you goTo sterilise wash in hot soapy water rinse and put in the oven
at 140Cfan 120Cgas 1 for 15 minutes
Pour over the lemon juice (if therersquos not enough liquid to fill top with water) then
sealGive the jar a turn every few days to
redistribute the salt and leave for 4-6 weeks
Preserved Lemons
itrsquos Quality not QuantityQuality street accused of short changing us with fewer chocolates
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SpONSOred bike ride from lsquoCamposol to Madrid amp Backrsquo Party for the riders and
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caFe cONcert 2012The 6th and largest live music show on the Costa Calida from
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aNNual beach bbQ at bOlNuevO All food and drink included still only 13euro Tickets essential
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cOach tO Garrucha market Lunch at Bedar and a visit to Iceland on the way home
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MOB 691 920 288hOME 966 184 813
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build 256 msup2 Terrace 100msup2 Plot 1200 msup2TELEPHONE 649 186 107
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3 LWB Vans Twice a monthTel 0044 7783 222251
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property For sale cont
3 bedrooms 1 with balcony 2 bathrooms Fully Equipped Kitchen Large Living amp Dining room Wonderful Sun Terrace Solarium Satellite TV Furnished Communal
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QUaD TOWNHOUSEDONtildea PEPa
aTTaCHED TOWNHOUSE DONtildea PEPa
3 bedrooms 1 with balcony 2 bathrooms Fully Equipped Kitchen Large Living amp Dining room W Double glazed Terraces Wonderful Sun Terrace Solarium Satellite TV
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TOWNHOUSETOrrEMENDO
2 bedrooms amp Family bathroom built on 3 Levels Spacious LivingDining room american Style Kitchen Solarium amp Terrace gated Complex Stunning Views of
the Lake great Value euro59000
228 m2 detached villa constructed on an 800 m2 plot 4 large double bedrooms one large family bathroom
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in Cabo RoigVillamartin Orihuela Costa amp Costa Calida
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tim on 662 211 993CASH CASH
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603 100 692
ldquoREADERS Of A SENSITIvE DISPOSITION MAy fIND SOME Of THE ADS IN THIS SECTION
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ViewpointDear Mr Little Tiny GeckoI am so very sorry about your tail When I saw you clinging to the tiles above the
water line of the pool I knew that you being a gecko are quite at home on vertical and even upside down surfaces but swimming pools are subject to sudden tsunami-like surges especially when a human several thousand times your own size enters the pool and I was afraid that you might get washed inIt was for that reason that I suggested that
you step onto the proffered log and accept a lift on the log to a place of security from drowning I had not intended that you jump on the log run across my hand and jump into the waterAs you scampered across the surface of the
pool and back to your preferred spot on the wall you assured me that you were perfectly able to walk on water I fear you are mistaken ndash have you heard of that treacherous thing called
Surface Tension It makes water seem deceptively safe and solid to small geckos until it suddenly gives way and they plummet to the
b o t t o m never more to rise
As a great admirer of the Gecko race and their chosen diet of small insects I was extremely anxious that you should not suffer this terrible fate and for that reason I had to insist that you accept my offer of a lift on the log The terrible miscalculation that lead me to
nip your tail with the log is a mistake that will forever haunt my conscience My best effort of atonement was to catch your tail as it wriggled across the pool and put it near the pile of rocks that I believe to be your homeI fear that a tail lost once is a tail lost forever
but should you know of a good reconstructive surgeon I will be happy to bear the cost of a tail replacement operation When we eventually reached accord and I
placed you gently on the plant by the pool pump I could hardly bear the expression of reproach on your little face Believe me I felt your pain not to mention the embarrassment of only being three quarters of the gecko you once wereI hope you will accept this letter as a public
apology for my clumsiness and that you and many of your friends and family will continue to live in our garden and eat our flies for many years to come Yours with deepest apologies Josby Jos biggs
josbiggshotmailcouk
i am so Very sorry
in 2010 lance corporal Johno lee accumulated pound800 in lsquoillegal parkingrsquo fines which resulted in a visit from bailiffs to enforce collection lance corporal lee had received massive injuries whilst on patrol in afghanistan and had almost lost his life having been resuscitated twice in the rescue helicopter taking him to the field hospital
he was eventually repatriated to england where he received extensive medical treatment in an effort to save his leg but after eight operations the surgeons had no choice but to amputate
after an extended stay in hospital Johno was released and he was
determined to rebuild his shattered life and not unreasonably applied to the local authority - nottinghamshire county council - for a disabled parking permit his request was turned down on three occasions on the basis that he was young and could get better Yep thatrsquos what they said he had lost a leg but he could get better
under pressure from the barrage of adverse publicity the councilrsquos service director paul Mckay ordered a review of the case and the original decision was eventually overturned no doubt there were mutterings of lsquolessons learnedrsquo and the usual meaningless rhetoric
then last year in support of the charity pilgrim bandits Johno signed up to become the first amputee to cover a 100mile crossing of the sahara in five days the department of works and pensions got wind of it and informed him that if he succeeded then he could be stripped of his disability benefits and his mobility vehicle which he relies on every day
the justification for this according
to a dwp spokeswoman was because the disability living allowance benefits are designed for those who are unable to do things such as walking washing or dressing themselves and in view of Johno leersquos intended trek there was it seemed a certain logic to this
a certain logic that is if you ignore the extent of his injuries how he came by them in his countryrsquos service the fact that this will be one hell of an achievement if he makes it and the impact and example it will set for other disabled amputees and certain logic of course if you are a pen pushing jobs-worth moron - which seems to be part of the work description for certain officials in the civil service
Johnorsquos own reaction was more low key when he said lsquothere are people out there much worse than me irsquove survived so i will take it but so often - and i experienced this - when you actually return home you find not everyone is so supportiversquo
he was spot on thererecently prime Minister david
cameron told soldiers in afghanistan that britain lsquorespects and reveresrsquo by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom
prime Minister is not directly to blame for the karl boon fiasco i hope that he directly intervenes and makes damn sure that matters are put right in short order also heads of departments should be summoned and receive a tongue lashing from the pM but i doubt that will happen
these are not isolated cases and when such incidences occur here is what should happen -
a personal and abject apology should be delivered in person by the official responsible for such cold hearted idiocy ndash even if this means embarrassing ministers this should be done with the full power of the media present so that the person or persons responsible are named and shamed they should also receive official warnings from their employers - the british government
Just whorsquos side are they on
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channelled as it is through the valleys of the sierra alhamilla the light northerly breeze never caresses alqueria it leaves the village breathless in the searing cauldron of the alquerian valley this climatic anomaly is known locally as la sarteacuten the fryingpan several of the village boys demonstrated the suitability of the name by frying an egg on the bonnet of rodriquezrsquos white mercedes this was much to the annoyance of the mill owner and the delight of the village scamps the scallywags hastily dispersed as the ranting puffing rodriquez appeared
with temperatures in the mid-forties there was no relief from the oppressive heat Houses remained shuttered while air conditioning units whirred and rattled alqueria was too exhausted to squabble overheated dogs slept restlessly in whatever shade they could find panting tongues lolling the village was quiet calm holding its breath until evening the stillness of the day emphasised the smallest sound sending a slammed door or a dogrsquos bark resonating through the streets the brightness of the day hurt the eyes while cooking odours hung in the still air
inside the dwellings of alqueria a struggle to stay cool was being waged inside or out it was too hot to move too hot to talk even too hot to think this is just as well as the thinking process eludes most of alqueriarsquos inhabitants at the best of times the young men thought the answer lay in consuming vast quantities of cold lager the young ladies used the opportunity to wear their skimpiest outfits which caused the young men to drink even more lager the older and wiser stayed near the stone flagged ground floors inanimate and semi-conscious the affluent newcomers however splashed in their pools luxuriating in the cool chlorinated water
one group of youngsters enjoyed the air conditioning of an emergency ambulance after swimming in the riacuteo verde not only did they contract the usual foot fungus but also a strange puce tint to the skin which emitted a faint glow antonio poyato in
order to keep his precious remitroot crop irrigated diverted the Hill peoplersquos water supply all the taps ran dry and beer was drunk as an alternative
as the sun sets so alqueria begins to cool pigeons return to the rooftops and the canine population becomes animated in their evening search for food voices are heard in the streets as the village comes to life once more invigorated by their enforced inactivity the people of alqueria return to their belligerent selves with renewed determination
those who sacrifice themselves to keep us safe promising to shield wounded soldiers from welfare cuts and that they would not suffer financially as a result of welfare reforms Fine words but then fast forward to august 2012
sapper karl boon who lost a leg in a taliban rocket-propelled grenade attack in 2010 has been stripped of his pound54-a-week living allowance because lsquohe can now walk about 400 yards unaidedrsquo and according to the dwp is no longer disabled enough although karl himself has said that there are times when he is unable to even reach his own front door unfortunately he now has to wait ten months before he can apply again and it begs the question how many limbs must you lose in order to receive a disablement benefit
the welfare reforms were designed to discourage malingerers and to wheedle out cheats and fraudsters anyone with half a brain can see the difference between work shy con artists and ex-service men and women with devastating war injuries but apparently not at the dozy dwp
cameronrsquos sentiments and noble sounding assurances all seem a little hollow right now and although the
36 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
PaUSE for ThoUghTWhat a fantastic Summer of sport wersquove had with
such a spectacularly successful Olympics and now the Paralympics which promise if anything to be even more amazing I wonder how many younger and fitter than I have as a result felt inspired to start some form of training And I wonder too how many like me find themselves regretting not having worked harder at some sport when they had the opportunity For in my youth I was a fairly able half-miler but was never prepared to hurt myself nor spend more time or effort than was absolutely necessary in training - there always seemed better more frivolous things to do with my time So I and doubtless many others like me spent much of the Olympics reflecting on what might have been For unless the IOC were to include events for the lsquodecrepitsrsquo the lsquohas-beensrsquo and the lsquowell past itsrsquo no amount of training or determination could ever see me in contention for future medals
But actually it would seem that there really is a medal still available for the likes of me For in his letter to the Christians in Corinth St Paul likens the Christian life to that of an athlete preparing to compete in the games He points out that if unlike me in my youthful pretence at athletic prowess an athlete is serious in his ambition to win then he must work at his training and adhere rigorously to his diet to be in peak condition And he further explains that the prize for successful completion of the Christian marathon of life is no mere laurel crown but one that endures through eternity So here we are then all is not lost for us oldies though we do have a pretty serious regime of diet and training of prayer and lifestyle to attend to which if wersquore really serious could perhaps start in meeting the rest of the team at one of the available Churches in the area
Details of a number of English language churches are given in Sol Noticeboard for any who wish to Worship but further information about the anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
Duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the anglican chaplaincy of costa almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the
absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
FIRE THEN FLOOD - IS PESTILENcE NExTFreak weather events are becoming the norm Last Thursday
Turre and Mojacar were hammered by the tail end of a hurricane causing flooding and destruction We woke to find 23rsquos of the 3 acre property we rent under water Windows had blown in causing damage and loss and the pool had turned into a mud wrestling venue The pump house was drained of 15m of water before a new pump could be fitted to start the clean-up operation
Earlier this year the media showed storms and flooding cancelling out the British summer hurricanes are now battering the Caribbean and US The storms get stronger and more frequent affecting Europe as this is where the hurricanes come to fight their last as Michael Fish knows only too well In the east typhoons wreak havoc in Taiwan and China
Last week Spain announced that summer night time temperatures were the highest since records began Last winter was the driest ever winter in Spain with rainfall 90 lower two winters previously Spain had the wettest in 50 years The unusual is fast becoming usual
The American Meteorological Society previously denied Global Warming yet last week whilst Republicans were laughing at the subject at their annual conference the Society released a report saying that that Global Warming is happening and is man-made The maths is easy as 10 of the warmest years on record have occurred since 1997 Also global sea levels have risen 7 inches in the last 100 years
In the Arctic summer pack ice is at its lowest since records began 40 less sea is covered each summer than just 30 years ago a dangerous circle as snow and ice have an
lsquoalbedorsquo effect reflecting sunlight back into space Now sea water absorbs heat so melting more ice Factory emissions are blown over the Arctic releasing tiny specs of black soot these stick in the snow and absorb heat so melting the ice faster
Governments across the world meet at fancy conferences in glamorous destinations such as Kyoto Rio de Janeiro and Copenhagen achieving little or nothing whilst Joe and Joanne Public suffer flooding droughts and severe weather events Global Warming affects us all now and it will get worse and we must all do our bit to reduce re-use and recycle We canrsquot wait to be told what to do ndash we can change our own lifestyles as these different living and spending habits make businesses adapt to try and supply the products we are choosing
Buying bio diesel for instance is not only better for the environment but cheaper too Buying a bag for life at the supermarket and using it regularly will saves lots of plastic At the market we can weigh our fruit and vegetables and put it in one bag rather than many Buying organic lessens the need for artificial fertilizers and pesticides
Shops love to offer a plastic bag for the smallest item ndash just say no Buying local saves food miles growing food even better using the town springfuente for drinking water saves resources too Whilst waiting in the car to collect someone turn the engine off Open the car window instead of using the air con Sort out domestic refuse and recycle it
In the developed world waste and apathy are common and yet our common sense ingenuity and a love for our fellow inhabitants can help save this world for future generations
Initially when you bought your shiny new laptop desktop hellip Were you constantly being annoyed by the nag screen which told you to make system backup disks My guess would be ldquoYesrdquo Did you follow the instructions and create several CDrsquos or DVDrsquos with labels on them for ldquoJust In Caserdquo If you have said ldquoYesrdquo to the previous question Well Done Thank your for taking an interest in my column but now turn the page and read something else instead If the answer was anything else I would consider making my backup image NOW
The absolute fact is there will be at some time in our lives a catastrophic systems failure whereby the system will refuse to even start and hang there impotently How can this happen as Windows is a relatively robust Operating System (OS) The usual suspects are Viruses Malware ldquowear and tearrdquo power surges or outages
So now imagine the worst possible case scenario ndash a total systems failure Once the initial terror of losing everything has passed you remember following my advice and making a complete backup of your valuable document with weekly updates You start to feel better BUT your computer is still euro1000 of inert steel and exotic compounds
What are you going to do That is easy Spend the next week or four buying and installing a copy of your OS (euro110 to euro200) finding all the drivers for your specific machine and install them and
finally obtaining all the programs that were on it (euro0 ndash too much) Before I knew better it would take three (3) days with the OS drivers and programs to hand to completely rebuild my computer
If you had made the system image when suggested it should take you between 20 minutes and 1 hour to complete the same task at euro0 (+ cost of CDrsquos DVDrsquos) and all you have to do is change the CDrsquos DVDrsquos when asked AND it would be clean and ready to go
What will you need 1 memory stick (1Gb or larger) or CD for creating a startup disk a small stack of DVDrsquos or an External Hard Drive
You might still be lucky and have buried in the menu an option to create these system images If you have XP (I still do) but no floppy disk drive (I donrsquot) DONrsquoT use the backup options A floppy disk is needed for booting the system Try ldquoEaseUS Todo Backup Free 50 ldquo instead
A COUPLE OF TIPS
Firstly ensure your BIOS is changed to allow booting from either the cd or memory stick
Secondly the local Computer club is having an open day on Friday 5th October at ldquoBar Rumoresrdquo from 10am
Finally I am available to assist with all matters on computers and can be contacted on 689 892 745 or canducomputinghotmailcouk
For further information or advice on computing contact Trevor on canducomputinghotmailcouk
the aftermath of the storm
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This week we were at Vistabella we played our normal format of individual stableford Also some pairs managed to play their round of the knockout which is being managed by Johnny Pedersen A shield is up for grabs to the winner of this tournament Conditions were good on the course as usual
Results were as follows-
Gold category
1st - Derek Briggs 34pts
2nd - Colin Pepperday 31pts
Best front nine - John Saunders 17pts
Best back nine - Graham Phillip 18pts
Nearest the pin - Steve Ashurst
Longest drive - Dave
Harwood
Silver category
1st - Dave Bishop 36pts
2nd - Barry wood 30pts
Best front nine - Phil Bowditch 13pts(cb)
Best back nine - Graham Butterworth 15pts
Nearest the pin - None
Longest drive - Dave whittington
No winners of the 2 ball money this week
Our next society game will be at Altorreal on 13th September first tee time at 1015am Please be at the course one hour before start time
New members and or guests always welcome please contact Tony on 966 785 781 or Steve on 966 637 449
La Peraleja - 290812It may be a bit hot for golf
but hey itrsquos Wednesday and what else would we be doing So off we went down to La Paraleja for the first time this year and the conditions were quite good with tees and greens being excellent The staff are extremely helpful and always friendly
Despite the heat 35 members and guests went down to Murcia to play in a Stableford all well armed with drinks of various concoctions to ward off heat exhaustion so playing under these extreme conditions the scores were very good There were three ladies playing which is unusual and one of them had a broken toe but this did not stop her from scoring 36 points well done Margaret
One tale related in the bar later was that if your tee goes behind you then it must be a good shot but there is always an exception to the rule as was demonstrated on one tee one shot did go a long way down the middle with the tee falling behind but the next tee shot went up in the air and landed only 50 metres ahead and still the tee landed behind work that out The scores on the day were
Golf Division 1st Padraig OrsquoBrien 38pts 2nd Peter Morris 36pts and 3rd Brian
Coultate 31pts
Silver Division 1st John B Henderson 32pts 2nd John Feathestone 29pts and 3rd Stan Earl 27pts
Bronze Division 1st Andy Hadgraft 39pts 2nd Margaret OrsquoBrien 36pts and 3rd Chris Nield 31pts
NTPs Hole 2 Brian Coultate hole 8 in 2 shots Peter Morris hole 13 in 3 shots Carl Peden hole 16 Chris Nield
2s club was shared between Carl Peden Stan Earl David wightman Peter Savidge and Padraig OrsquoBrien
Best Guest John Clark 40pts
The popular Free Game Draw was won by Darren Barker and the Free Draw kindly donated by The Tavern was not won so will be rolled over to the next meeting
Our next outings are to El Plantio on the 12 September and Roda on the 26th September For further information go to our website httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
Gail Coultate
Society Correspondent
Lo Crispin Golf Society
httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
The Members Golf Society Match Report for villaMartin 29th August 2012
Yet another scorching hot day greeted the 24 Members and 3 guests to the excellent track of villaMartin It is hard to understand why this course has an unsavoury reputation and it can only be assumed that those that give it the bad rap arenrsquot golfers or are living 10 years in the past The fairways are excellent and the greens were even better than excellent
The excellence of the course was obviously supported by some of the scores that came in today with 3 breaking Par one achieving Par and others just one or two points over their handicaps The MatchHandicap Secretary better known as the ldquoLaughing Assassinrdquo has had a field day with cutting of handicaps
The prizes today were once again donated by The Chuckle Brothers (John Eyre and Colin Marsden) and the Nearest to the Pins prizes were donated by Peter (I wanna be in the Gold category) Wells A very very big thank you to you all your support to the Society is tremendous
The spoils in the Silver Division today went to Mick Kennedy in 3rd place with 34 points and how nice it
was to see the lsquoold stagerrsquo himself Peter mason take 2nd spot with 36 points and the winner of the Silver was Ian ldquoSharkierdquo Parkinson with an excellent 38 points
The Gold Division 3rd place went to the Society Captain Alan Rickers with 35 points Theo Boelhouwer came in 2nd place with what normally would be the winning score of 38 points but was upstaged by his Match play partner Steve Higgins who had the best score of the day with 41 points
The Best visitor award went to J Lozano
Our next match is on 5th September 2012 at La Finca and if anyone fancies a game with us just book in on our website at wwwtmgsorg or call the Match Secretary on 966 719 604
We also will be starting our Monday games on 10th September 2012 at villaMartin Again check the website for further information and please feel free to join us
Gold Category winners L ndash R ldquoFlying Dutchmanrdquo Theo Boelhouwer Steve ldquoElvisrdquo Higgins and Captain Alan Rickers
After last weeks initial start to back to training ready for the new season it is back to the Miguel University to start training at the home ground Last week brought a bit of a shock to the system to a few of the players after the 2 month summer break not like 2 weeks in the UK if you are lucky
The training from now on is on Tuesday and Thursday at 2000 with the juniors coming back when they have started back at school Everyone is looking forward to getting back to some real rugby training and not
just the fitness side like last and getting stuck in to the rucking and mauling It will also be very interesting to see how the Spanish refs interpret the new laws as well after seeing the pros even falling foul of them at the weekend with the 5 second rule at the ruck etc
This coming weekend we will be televising all live rugby matches for the new season at the rugby bar in Rojales The Steakhouse used to be Tylers Bar Pro 12 on Friday at 2000 Cardiff Blues v Edinburgh followed by the 4 Nations at 1200
on Saturday with Australia v South Africa and Aviva Premiership on Sunday at 1530 Saints v Exeter Chiefs so come along to the only designated rugby bar in the area and join the Costa Blanca Rugby Supporters Club as well
I am back at the Moncayo Market on Saturdayrsquos with all of the rugby branded gear and clubinternational shirts etc so see you down there as well and get your playing gear before the season starts from 0900 to 1330
So if you are interested
dig out those rugby boots and come along and see for yourself what it is like New players are always welcome no matter what age or skill level you are
If you would like more information about what is going on in the club you can contact the club by phoning myself Garry on 692 767 242 and for the juniors contact Oscar on 600 871 606 (Spanish)
So come along and join in the fun at a club with a great friendly atmosphere
the members Golf society
fairwayZ Golf society
lo crispin Golf society
itV orihuela rfc traininG back to normal
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Murphyrsquos on Park Golf Society at Campoamor August 2012
For the first months meeting 16 players headed for the established course at Campoamor
Unfortunately we were charged euro25 per person more than the agreed price which we were told was due to tax reason even though the new taxes donrsquot take effect until 010912 and then we discovered that the greens were in poor condition and as a result of these events it will be some time before we return to this courseThe winners on the day were as follows Category 11st Noel Dempsey - 34 points2nd George McIntyre - 27
pointsCategory 21st Barney Hickey - 26 points2nd Billy Davidson ndash 26 pointsBest Guest - John Fogerty ndash 32 points
Nearest the Pins ndash Pearse McMurray and Mike Dolan
After the game we returned to Murphyrsquos on the Park for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Janet and Hilary
The next society meeting venue is Captains Day an Alenda on 270912 and new members and guests are welcome
Call Tony Conwell on 644312696 or better still call in the bar which is in Calle San Policarpo near Park of Nations in Torrevieja
Report by Tony Conwell
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at Las Colinas 30th August 2012
For this monthrsquos meeting a group of 33 players visited the established course at Las Colinas taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good condition but due to hollow tining we had to play the back nine holes twice BUT to make things interesting we played the second circuit from the BLACK COMPETITION TEES which made scoring difficult on the day
There were some good scores on the day with the winners as follows1st ndash Gavin Parke - 36 points2nd ndash Dave Mason - 35 points3rd ndash Mike Probert - 32 points4th ndash Ian Allison ndash 32 points5th ndash Julie Blinston ndash 31
points
Best Front 9 ndash D Bensley - 20 points
Best Back 9 ndash J Coffman - 16 points
Nearest Pins ndash M Probert (3)Gavin Parke (2) and Dave Mason
After the game we returned to the Lo Marabu which is located at Dona Pepa Quesada for a welcome meal prepared by the bar and the prize presentation
Our next official society meeting is at La Peraleja on 27th September 2012 and we also have an interim game at Bonalba on 13th September 2012
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at La Finca August 2012
For the first months meeting a small group of golfers headed for the established course at La Finca taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good conditionThe winners on the day were as follows1st Stevie Dunn ndash 39 points2nd S Floody ndash 28 points3rd George watts ndash 26 pointsNearest the Pin - GuestLongest Drive ndash George watts
Stevie watts has had his
handicap adjusted from 24 to 21 based on the above excellent performance
After the game we returned to the Hideaway bar which is based at Via Park II Playa Flamenca for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Terri and Mark
The next society meeting venue is to be held at Villamartin on 9th September 2012 and new members and guests are welcome
Alternatively call Terri Hudson on 603181436 or better still call in the bar
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
hideaway Golf society
lo marabu Golf society
murphyrsquos on park Golf society
TUESDAY 28TH AUGUSTTHE RAY BATTISTR
MEMORIAL TROPHYToday was the Second
anniversary of the Ray Battiste Memorial Trophy which was held at his favourite course ALENDA which was in immaculate condition with lovely holding greens It has to be the best course in the area at the present time we had a very good turn out and some very good scores to honour Raywinning the Trophy and First place in Category Two with a score of 37 points on count back from Geoff Wild ( hard luck Geoff ) was Malcolm woods Congratulations In third place was Mick Hithersay on Count back with 35 points
In Category One First place was taken by Rodney Smith with a score of 36 points Second was Les Yates with
35 points and Ivie Davies was 3rd with 34 points Dave Jones took the Nearest the Pin on Holes 3 amp 5 with Ron Chambers on Hole 16 John Trailor won the Longest Drive with D Jones the best Guest with 36 pointsTuesday 11th September we will be back at our home course Vistabella Tee off 0900am Be at the course for 0830am
After the game we returned to the St Jamesrsquos Gate pub for the presentation and refreshments kindly supplied by Sonia with our thanks Anyone who would like to join our small Society or would just like a game whilst on holiday give Ron a ring on 678-849-142
Photo- Malcolm woods being presented with the Trophy by Rocket Ron
st Jamesrsquos Gate Gs RODS AND REELS This week was the last
week before the new season commences and the club held an open match on a local water Although still very muddy on the water line overall the venue fished well As can be seen from the results varying methods were used and all worked pretty well
Top rods on the day1st Terry (Swing Eacutem)
Screen fishing the whip using maggot for bleak then changing to the feeder using corn with 1650 kilo s
2nd Lenny (Excultural Attachee) Bolton fishing the feeder using pellet with 1324 kilo s
3rd Bill (The Master) Reade fishing the waggler using pellet with 1134 kilo s
NOTEClub subs have to be paid
prior to the AGM on the 30092012 Failure to do so will mean the joining fee will have to be paid again
PLEASE NOTE The club has some
vacancies at present if you are interested in joining please contact Derek Swann on 966 729 293 or 603 535 771
ABBEY ANGLING RESULTSSupplied by Terry ScreenThe 2nd round of the winter
League was fished this week on the 28th August
with the water now going down it is leaving over a metre and half of soft gungy mud making access to the waters edge messy and quite difficult
with no wind on the water the fish were reluctant to feed everyone was praying
for the wind to get up and right on queue at 115pm the wind started to blow with a vengeance which prompted the fish to start to feed but the weights were not great
1st Dave (Yours Truly) Hoare with 7360kg fishing the pole using corn and the whip for bleak using maggot
2nd Alan (The Chairman) Reid with 6280kg fishing the feeder using corn
3rd Alan (The Emperor) Roscoe with 6100kg also fishing the feeder using corn
All details are available on our website wwwabbeyanglingcom or from the Match Secretary Terry Screen on 965 328 368 also anyone needing pole or rod repairs can contact me on the above number
ANGLERS TOGETHERThe objective of Anglers
Together has been reached ( which was to introduce anglers to each other ) Now that newcomers to Spain are few and far between we have decided that monthly meetings are serving no useful purpose and the friendships that have been made over the past 4 years are now firmly established
we will continue to provide information through our email address if contacted but there will be no membership renewals in May
Thanks to all past members for their support
Email anglerstogetherhotmailcom
TIGHT LINESDAvE HOARE
maGGots end
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week
Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3
- Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9
- Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen
Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart
Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith H
cap 9 score 50 Next week Tuesday
4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
el plantio 2 Golf society
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Last Sunday Torry played their first home game of the season at the vicente Garcia against near neighbours Crevillente who included in their side ex-Torry players Dani Meseguer Tremino Micro and most notably Carrasco Torry entered the game buoyed by their 3-1 victory at CD Acero in their first game of the season while Crevillente had shared the spoils in a thrilling 3-3 draw at home against Novelda
Torry were without ex-Crevillente marksman Gasch who was out through injury Torry have been trying to sign another forward to supplement their attacking options and thought they had got their man in the shape of much travelled burly striker Bauti but he had a change of mind I hope they are still looking because I think there are still plenty of strikers around looking for a club
The Torry line up was Manolo Vicente Boix Pedro Loacutepez Jorge Rafa Dani (Abel min 78) Burguillos Luis Carlos (Josemi min 68) Inarejos Ernesto and Joseacute Manuel (Manu Amores min 45)
On a warm sunny early evening the game kicked off in front of a decent crowd of around the 600 mark including quite a few holidaymakers keen for a bit of live football action Torry started like a train and in the first 20 minutes carved open Crevillente time and time again but only had a single goal on the electronic scoreboard to show for their efforts This was scored in the 16th minute by Jorge from a downward header
from a free-kick by Ernesto Leading up to this Rafa had hit the post from a curling effort inside the box from a corner and their keeper had been called into action to make a number of good saves
After 20 minutes Burguillos played Inarejos in and he lifted the ball past his man in the area who handled the ball and a penalty was awarded Up stepped Ernesto to curl his spot-kick towards the right hand corner of the net Their keeper went the right way and pulled off a brilliant save palming the ball wide for a corner After this Torry started to lose their momentum after their whirlwind start and Crevillente started to get back into the game After 41 minutes the Crevillente right-back got his marching orders for a second bookable offence after again body checking Inarejos
Just before the break Ernesto clipped the crossbar from a free-kick just outside the box Torry made one change at half-time taking off Jose Manuel who had sustained a head injury in the first-half and brought on Manu Amores After 51 minutes the numerical advantage that Torry had enjoyed was no more when Rafa was dismissed for a second bookable offence The game was now pretty even and both sides created half-chances which they didnrsquot take until after 61 minutes Ernesto beat their keeper from long range with a dipping shot to make it 2-0 to Torry After 70 minutes Crevillente pulled one back when Carrasco prodded home a loose ball from a corner from close range
to set up a nervous last 20 minutes for the Torry fans
The momentum was now with Crevillente and a guilt edged chance fell to the opposition 2 minutes later when one of their forwards headed wide from only 2 yards out After 83 minutes a Crevillente defender received a straight red for hacking down Burguillos And it was now 10 against 9 Towards the end Torry were awarded another penalty after a Manu Amores pass inside the box was deliberately hand-balled Inarejos stepped up to take it this time but his shot towards the bottom left hand corner lacked any real power and their keeper pulled off another great save
The final whistle went with Torry victorious winning another 3 points which has taken them to the top of the table and would you believe 2 points clear after only 2 games For Torry bookings were received by Inarejos Jorge vicente and Pedro
The matchball was sponsored by the Torry Army and a re-introduced matchday programme produced by the football club was on sale which provided a good pre-match read
Torry are away to Novelda next Sunday If you want to go and watch the game the Torry Army have booked a coach Pop into the Torry Army office in San Luis or ring Pat on 966 786 352 or 688 698 894 to book a seat
Darrylldinho following his adopted team in Spain get off to the perfect start
Tuesday 25th saw us back at Font del Llop due to a high noon change from El Plantio due to hollow tinning 20 hours earlier Our thanks to Font del Llop for getting us out to play at the last moment
very warm day and not sure if we would have managed without buggies but did find the course in very good condition except for some hollow tinning taking place on some of the greens on the back 9
Results on the day for our normal Stableford Competition saw in Category 1
1st Spence Andrews with 35 points not sure how he
did it because he only flew in the night previous and had not had time to adjust from the rain of the UK to the heat we are experiencing here at the moment 2nd Paul Hurrell 33 points 3rd Roy Middleton 31
Category 2 1st Peter Kerr 34 points 2ndBrian Coombes 33 and 3rdBradley Kerr 30
Nearest the Pins Hole 8 Paul Hurrell Hole 17 Alan Darby No body managed the 12th and the longest drive on hole 18 went to vic Souter However it should be mentioned that Paul Hurrell with his new driver was within probably 15 mtrs of the waterrsquos edge but not on the fairway sorry Paul must
try harderAfter the game we returned
to El Raso Restaurant for the results and a little Tapas many thanks to MarioKaty and Staff for looking after us
Our next games are La Torre on Tuesday 14thSeptember for a 10am 1sttee time and then we have our big day at El Plantio on the 3rdOctober for a shot gun start for the par 3 course at 9am followed by an 18 hole Stableford Competition starting at 11am
For more information on our Club call David Winder on 626 774 157 or email him at
davidwindertorregolfgmailcom Our picture for the winners and some guests taken after our game at El Raso Restaurant
we would also wish to remind all that the football season with CD MONTESINOS kicks off on Sunday 16thSeptember at 1800 hours with a home game at the CDMontesinos Olympic Stadium
Cup Tournament semi-finals by Sue Ward
what a fantastic week it was for petanca on the Orihuela Costa
The weather may be hot and humid but the petanca players had to keep their cool and play their socks off (what are socks) to win a place in the finals of the Summer League Cup Tournament
If anyone wanted to know why the summer league was dubbed lsquothe friendly gamesrsquo then they only had to be at the 2 semi-finals that took place this week They were played with good humour amusing banter and willing spirits
First to play on Monday were Laguna Vista Diablos vs Peacocks1 All was level after the 4 triples leaving all to play for in the deciding doubles Nervous tension began to creep in to both sides both teams dropping points however Laguna Vista Diablos managed to scrape through with a 4 - 3 win In true petanca spirit both teams descended upon the bar afterwards A very good end to a very good evening A woollen doll was presented by Peacocks to Laguna Vista Diablos to be played for every time these 2 teams meet
wednesday saw the other nail biting thrilling semi at Via park 2 between Los Bandidos and Amapolas
These 2 teams last met only 2 weeks ago in the league and Amapolas had a comfortable 6 - 1 win would tonight be any different Oh Yes
After the closely fought triples Amapolas were 3 - 1 up then came the 3 doubles and Los bandidos won the 1st 13 - 4 and then the 2nd 13 - 3 the gap had closed so the result rested on the last doubles match
It was 2100 hrs the street lights were on darkness had fallen the coche was barely visible but still the 2 pairs played on surrounded by hordes of excited spectators and a score of 12 - 12 Both sides took the lead and then lost it Unfortunately there had to be a winner and the cookie didnrsquot crumble Los bandidosrsquos way their last ball just - only just - failing to reach its target Amapolas won 4 games to 3 well done to them
The overwhelming consenus was that the 5 games were well worthy of a grand final let alone a semi
The final will be played on Wednesday 26th September 2012 at Restaurant El Altos de Dolores where it is hoped that all summer league players will attend Good luck to both teams
Sue ward
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This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3 - Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9 - Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith Hcap 9 score 50
Next week Tuesday 4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
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The Show Group Torrevieja has lost their home of twenty years and is now searching for a new rehearsal venue It is with great sadness that the Show Group has had to say farewell to the homely comfort of Los Arcos where they have rehearsed and performed throughout their long history
The Show Group Torrevieja is one of the oldest theatre groups in Torrevieja and during their twenty year history they have been entertaining residents and tourists with their energy packed shows During their long existence The Show Group have performed well loved musicals pantomimes original musical comedies murder mysteries and several variety shows and have also raised well over 50000 Euro for local charities
The Show Group are proud of their fund raising record and the money they have been able to give to a wide range of local charities The group members nominate different charities to support every year and then work hard to produce live shows
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The group want to find a new venue in Torrevieja that they can make their new home They need a venue for their twice weekly rehearsals and maybe even for their performances so that they can continue enchanting and entertaining audiences for the forthcoming years
If anyone has space and facilities to help the group be re-homed for their rehearsals could you contact Jan on 96 618 9741 or 647 579 068 or Sandy on 96 671 3614
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The Office for the Urbanisations led by Councillor Jeff Wiszniewski (PIPN ndash Partido Independiente por las Nacionalidades) and his team are pleased to send you our fourth information update giving you information on events and activities happening throughout San Fulgencio and the Urbanisations
We hope you find it informative and encourage you to visit us in the Office on Calle Madrid Urb Marina or ring us on 966 443 002 if you have any further enquiries
coNvErSaTioN claSSESEnglish Spanish Conversation Classes
will be starting up again in the Social Centre of Urb Marina on Monday the 3rd of September at 6pm
Concejalia de Urbanizaciones working with Help Vega Baja
The Association Help Vega Baja is a charity providing help to the English speaking population of the Southern Costa Blanca They help people of all ages and with all types of problems and provide assistance all year round to anyone in their time of need including a
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On Monday the 3rd of September between 2pm and 4pm the Concejalia de Urbanizaciones headed by Councillor Jeff Wiszniewski has organised an Open Day in the Social Centre on Urbanisation Marina San Fulgencio
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1frac12 kg pork spare ribs
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1 small red onion roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves
1 red chilli roughly chopped
Juice of 1 lime
methodPlace the ribs in a saucepan pour in the
apple juice and add water to cover the meat Bring to the boil and simmer for 40 mins drain off the liquid and transfer the ribs to a roasting tin
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4 cherry tomatoes
40g softened butter
2 garlic cloves crushed
3 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley and chives)
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they are a Christmas favourite in most households but families might find their traditional tin of Quality Street going empty a tad quicker this year tins of the chocolates have been shrunk just before the Christmas period when sales of the sweets are at their highest
Food giant nestle who produce the sweets have been criticised for failing to reduce the price of the chocolates prompting campaigners to describe the move as a hidden price rise the purple tins have been reduced in size by 18 per cent - from 1kg to 820g
a report in trade magazine the Grocer said lsquothe Christmas shrink ray has struck again and this year it is nestle pulling the trigger lsquothe tins are being sold by tesco for pound5 the same price as last yearrsquos larger tins though nestle claimed the recommended selling price was lowerrsquo
the move is part of a trend amongst confectionary manufacturers to reduce product sizes in order counter rising production costs
other Christmas favourite Cadburyrsquos Roses were
reduced from 975g to 850g by manufacturer kraft last year while the american company also cut heroes from 950g to 800g
Some of Britainrsquos most popular confectionary items have been affected by size reductions including smaller chocolate bars such as Mars and Dairy Milk Packets of Bassettrsquos liquorice allsorts have been reduced from 215g to 190g while bags of Bassettrsquos Jelly Babies Maynards wine Gums and haribo have also been reduced in weight
Consumer watchdog which accused confectionary companies of lsquotreating customers like idiotsrsquo
a spokesman for nestle said lsquothe recommended retail price of our standard tin has reduced proportionally greater than the reduction of the weight ensuring consumers are getting more for their money the price shopkeepers sell Quality Street at is at their sole discretion the tin size weight is now in line with similar products in the market who reduced weight in previous yearsrsquo
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LiTE BiTE MENUSERvEd 12PM-9PM
allpremierleaGue
footballliVe
ladies friendly
dartswed 8pm
all welcome
allpara-
olympic Games shown
take-awayfood
aVailableuntil 8pm
SaXON REaL aLE ON TaP - ONLy 240euro PER PINTblackthorn cider amp tinto Verano on tap
ESTRELLa ONLy 2euro PER PINTOpen Every Day 12pm - Late
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BOOk ThE vENUE FOr yOUr PriVaTE ParTiES WEDDiNgS aND birTHDayS ETC
hellipa recent recipe feature in Sol Times required lsquopreserved lemonrsquo however we have failed to find a source to supply this wonderful ingredient locally So herersquos the recipe so that you can make your ownMany Moroccan and Middle Eastern recipes
call for preserved lemons ndash basically lemons that have been pickled in salt and their own
juices itrsquos quite easy to do though takes at least three weeks before the lemons are ready to use
Get preservinghelliptheyrsquoll last for up to a year without refrigeration too
MAkES ONE LARGE JARINGREDIENTS
250g coarse sea salt12 lemons unwaxed 6 juiced 6 quartered but still joined at the bottom8 black peppercorns
3 star anise3 bay leaves
METHODPack a little salt into each lemon and squash back into shape Wedge them into a large sterilised jar layering with salt bay leaves peppercorns and star anise as
you goTo sterilise wash in hot soapy water rinse and put in the oven
at 140Cfan 120Cgas 1 for 15 minutes
Pour over the lemon juice (if therersquos not enough liquid to fill top with water) then
sealGive the jar a turn every few days to
redistribute the salt and leave for 4-6 weeks
Preserved Lemons
itrsquos Quality not QuantityQuality street accused of short changing us with fewer chocolates
CREME DE LA CREMEThe nationrsquos number one premium ice cream brand
Carte DrsquoOr has taken inspiration from traditional
French cuisine and the culinary expertise of great
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perfect indulgent dessert
6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5
Burger amp Pasta Menu PLUS Kids Menuopen monday - Friday 8am til late saturday amp sunday 9am til late
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LA ALFOQUIA ZURGENA
ice cream parlour now open
this friday - disco amp karaokenow
showinG horse
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music dancinG amp karaoke
SatUrdaynightS
the BeStPizzas in town
eat in or take away
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wwwsoltimescom 31SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012
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(puerto de Mazarron) (Camposol A)
euro350
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Full menu also available
mon - sat 10 - 3
includes bread amp butter
or toast
Full english breakfast
Camposol sector atel 699 518 535
sunday lunChesFrom 1245pm onwards
2 menus 450euro or 650euroBooKinG adVisaBle
entertainment quiz monday From 9pm
General KnowledGe quiz tues amp thurs From 9pm
mon From 9pm
thursday marKet day speCial Sausage or Bacon Sandwich or a Beefburger only 2euro each
KaraoKeFriday 7
septemBer
with Bernie maC
lsquoparty party peoplersquo
PALS EvENTS 201222th - 30th September
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aNNual beach bbQ at bOlNuevO All food and drink included still only 13euro Tickets essential
Bring your own chairs and table16th NOvember
cOach tO Garrucha market Lunch at Bedar and a visit to Iceland on the way home
25euro incl lunchSuNday 9th december
palS aNNual chriStmaS diNNer daNce at the Costa Hotel in Mazarron - Music by John Lindo Trio and
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3 NiGhtS Full bOard iN hOtel heliOS beNidOrm
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saturday 8th septbarrington
new sunday menu
summer selection
in loVinG memoryBRiAN
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Margaret
gEORgiAhAPPY 12Th BiRThdAY
From Mum Matt Abbie harry Freddie Nana grandad Uncle Paul Auntie Zoey and
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iSABELLEhAPPY 25Th BiRThdAY
from Mum dad and Sophie
xxxx
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friends in SpainPARTY ON
32 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
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photography
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See our main advert on the news pages
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limousine hire
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electricians
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existing business ready for immediate takeoverplease contacttel 966 781 307
Mantildeanas
simply doors espana(Quesada)
uK manufactured made to measure composite amp pvc
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TEL 966 718 738SEE OUr MaiN aD ON PagE 14
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garden services
air conditioninG installation maintenance
repairs in torrevieja amp
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home care services
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all locKS To WorK oF 1 KeY eXTra SecUriTY WinDoWS amp DoorS
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locksmith
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bull Retractable Awningsbull Toldo Plano (Glorieta)bull Balcony Blinds
bull Vertical Blinds bull Window Blindsbull New Coversbull Repairs
At least 150 Colours To Choose From
from la Marina to San Javier
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Pa CabLES various cables for speakers mic14 jack to jack etc35euro Tel966 184 813D E S K T O P PCWindows xP15 gig processor1 gig ddr memory80 gig HDdvd rom100euro Tel 966 184 813rENaULT CLiO RHD on Irish plate central locking 3 door hatch Good runner 250euroTel966 184 813STaiNLESS STEEL inset sink with Roco mixer tap 780 x 430 Right hand drainer Good condition Camposol area Tel676028725SiNgEr SEWiNg MaCHiNE Antique in Oak Cabinet 80 years old 300euro Tel 679 767 854 OVEr 40 composite and PVC doors fully installed from only euro595 Tel Simply Doors on 966 718 738 or call at
a1 Groupcomplete Garden maintenance
amp property servicesWe cover mazarron amp
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our showroom at Calle Azul Ciudad quesada see our main ad on page 144000 ViNyL Records 60rsquos 70rsquos and 80rsquos 50 cents each Tel 679 767 854SiNgLE Aluminium ladder 25 mtrs 20euro Tel 679 767 854PHiLiPS PHONE fax copier answer machine with manual 25euro Tel 679 767 854
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builder handyman
handy manNeed a job done give me a call
good rates CALL MARk
MOB 691 920 288hOME 966 184 813
enGlish personal trainer
CV WEigHTS COrE MUSCLE TraiNiNg
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or 0044 7716 358 138
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personal trainer
call soltimesclassiFied902 750 190
ext 330
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removals cont
LWb SPriNTEr van going from South to North
of the UK amp back every 2 weeks
based near Murcia Airport Tel 610 846 260 0044
7519 186 355 or email vanman
hotmailcouk
VaNTaSTiC 35 tonne removals or any handyman amp van service Also Spain-UK tel 693 251 562 e mail davendoncaolcom
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BARgAiN BARgAiNONlY euro160000 ONO
This is a unique Spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath Open plan living areas
kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop
courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool Mountain views Possible bamp b
for sale massiVe detatched cortiJo with 50m2 workshop
20mins from moJacar
build 256 msup2 Terrace 100msup2 Plot 1200 msup2TELEPHONE 649 186 107
email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom
linen mills express
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PROFESSiONALamp ExPERiENCEd
MAN amp LARgE vAN FOR hiRE
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CALL ROBBiE 644 131 825
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we shift most thingsAnthony Foster
Local movesamp deliveries
Playa FlamencaMob 616820232 0044 7976367559
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property For sale
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966 718 979 or 902 750 190
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Based in Mar Menor Murcia Spain UK Spain North amp South of UK
3 LWB Vans Twice a monthTel 0044 7783 222251
0034 634 360 846
property For sale cont
3 bedrooms 1 with balcony 2 bathrooms Fully Equipped Kitchen Large Living amp Dining room Wonderful Sun Terrace Solarium Satellite TV Furnished Communal
Pool 104 M2 build 110 M2 Plot euro105000
QUaD TOWNHOUSEDONtildea PEPa
aTTaCHED TOWNHOUSE DONtildea PEPa
3 bedrooms 1 with balcony 2 bathrooms Fully Equipped Kitchen Large Living amp Dining room W Double glazed Terraces Wonderful Sun Terrace Solarium Satellite TV
Furnished Communal Pool 104 M2 build 110 M2 Plot euro129000
TOWNHOUSETOrrEMENDO
2 bedrooms amp Family bathroom built on 3 Levels Spacious LivingDining room american Style Kitchen Solarium amp Terrace gated Complex Stunning Views of
the Lake great Value euro59000
228 m2 detached villa constructed on an 800 m2 plot 4 large double bedrooms one large family bathroom
and one en suite large living dinning room fully fitted separate kitchen and a utility room with toilet and basinLow maintenance front garden 8 x 4 m2 swimming pool and bbQ area There is a long drive with ample parking
and also a shaded area that covers two cars recently reduced to 360000 euros no offers considered
DETaCHED ViLLaCiUDaD QUESaDa
TEL 693 806 409
RENTAL PROPERTiES URgENTLY REqUiREd
in Cabo RoigVillamartin Orihuela Costa amp Costa Calida
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ContactCASASOL REAL ESTATE TEL 965 325 601
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34 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
wanted cars for cashbest prices paidspanish enGlish
anythinG consideredtelephone
tim on 662 211 993CASH CASH
CASHSame day collection
From 1euroto 10000euro
Call Phil 607 848 332
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caravans trailersabsolutley anything
CARS4
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Cars vans bikes Damaged or Scrap
Reliable Cars bought for Cash bangers4cashyahoocouk
603 100 692
ldquoREADERS Of A SENSITIvE DISPOSITION MAy fIND SOME Of THE ADS IN THIS SECTION
OffENSIvErdquoALL VEHICLES
Cars Motorhomes 4x4rsquos Boats Vans Trailers Quads Classics
FOR CASH
699 805 995Telephone
WANTEDvehicles wanted
car parts
aLL VEHiCLE rEPairS servicing small bodywork repairs ITV and paperwork needs Ken Sherwood British Mechanic - Tel 679 646 859 (Costa Calida area only)
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contact graham SheltonWho after re-registering over
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ken brooks 645 162 808654 907 247behind the sunday Zoco marketctra de benijofar bull san miguel de salinasfinca Garroferos bull nave 8 bull algorfa 03169email rapidrepairs2668yahoocouk
approved insurance repairers
promotion for december sun damageheadlamps
20 discount
JiG facilities
vehicles registration
ldquoRE-PLATErdquoMATE
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gB
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Let us take the hassle away from you and
re-register your vehicle on to Spanish plates
490euro plus Road Tax plus co2 emission if applicable
WE PROMISE TO BEAT ANY GENUINE QUOTATION
For a full service contact
Alan 662 249 159 wwwreplatematecostablancacom
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Also buyers of COPPER BRASS ALUMINIUM LEAD
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TEL 645 094 339 950 064 763
JT METALRECYCLING
house amp Garden clearances skips suppliedWANTED
CARS VANS LORRIES TRACTORS
TRAILERS PLANT MACHINERY Spanish or English
we also take fridGes washinG
machines microwaVes all electrical
appliances
now fully operational in the reGions of murcia
USEd MOTORBikES Sell Buy amp Repair Transfer on Spanish Reg
home Service Pickup Call Marcel 644 166 347
guardamar
CaLLsoltimesCLaSSiFiED
902 750 190 ExT 330
need Quality new parts for any carfor sensible prices on all parts clutches brakes alternators service kits
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car parts
wwwcarpartsinspaincom or telephone 692 930 326
personals
Spring cleaning decluttering moving or just have too much
We are interested in your unwanted items including bric
a brac electricals and small furniture
Also light Removals
Ring bill 676 527 348or Rita 676 527 186
r a i N b O W SaTELLiTES for all your TV needs with clients all over the Murcia Region Contact Matt or Alan 686 358 475 or rainbowsatsterraes
satellite tv
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NEaTEr HEaTEr See our main advert on the
news pages
swimming pool saFety 610 078 940 965 708 717
Edrsquos mobile Car rEPair
SErViCE
car air conditioninG reGasinG serVice
serVicinG repairs enGine diaGnostics GaraGe serVices
mechanic
call soltimesclassiFied902 750 190
ext 330
LOOKiNg FOr a Car We have a good
selection of LHD
amp rHD vehicles
available for sale
or exchange
telephone 600 726 221 965 687 976
wwwfwreurocarscom
cars For sale
wigs
STEPTOE amp SONWe will take anything you donrsquot
want from cars to clothes electrical items working or not One manrsquos junk is another onersquos
treasure so donrsquot delay call today Tel 634 383 298
wanted
wwwfwreurocarscom 600 726 221 965 687 976
FOrD FOCUS aUTOTiPrONiC
2007 - 5 door hatch16 AutoTiptronic
63000 kms 2 ownersFully serviced
AC PASABS CD
Front fog lightsE windowsmirrors
Remote lockingRear head restraintsOnboard computer
Metallic grey
euro7450wwwfwreurocarscom
600 726 221 965 687 976
OPEL COrSa aUTONov lsquo04 - 5 door hatch
12 Twinport93000 kms
2 ownersFull service history
AC PAS ABSE windowsmirrorsRear luggage cover
Cd playerRemote locking
Rear head restraintsRed
euro5450
european headliGhtsChanging your
headlights for use in Europe
fOR A fREE COMPETITIvE QUOTEwwweuropean-headlightseu
secure indoor parkinG in alhama de murcia
fully insured 24 hour access with 24 hour guards cars from 35euro per month
call 619 500 555 tuxedostoragegmailcom
rENaULT CLiO RHD Irish plate Mot just up good runner Bargain250euroono
secure parking
body work
SCRAP METALPLASTiCgLASS
WhiTE gOOdSALL ELECTRiCALS
FURNiTURETvrsquoS dvdrsquoS ETC
CLOThES
Wanted dead or aLiVe
donrsquot chucK it
irsquoLL taKe it
(working or not working)
euro Cash For house cLearances
SELL iT FAST SELL iT FREE From a pocket watch to a piano
If itrsquos under 300euro you can advertise your items FREE OF ChARgE in the Sol Times Email blancasalessoltimescom
experienced hGV class iii75 ton minibus licencesLooking for work Experienced
driving throughout Europe Plus own European Sat NavigationVery flexible available days evenings and weekends
CALL ChRiS TEL 693 559 595
work wanted
Beautician and or
hairdresser wanted
For a Busy salon in
mazarron call
611 611 858
35SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012wwwsoltimescom
ViewpointDear Mr Little Tiny GeckoI am so very sorry about your tail When I saw you clinging to the tiles above the
water line of the pool I knew that you being a gecko are quite at home on vertical and even upside down surfaces but swimming pools are subject to sudden tsunami-like surges especially when a human several thousand times your own size enters the pool and I was afraid that you might get washed inIt was for that reason that I suggested that
you step onto the proffered log and accept a lift on the log to a place of security from drowning I had not intended that you jump on the log run across my hand and jump into the waterAs you scampered across the surface of the
pool and back to your preferred spot on the wall you assured me that you were perfectly able to walk on water I fear you are mistaken ndash have you heard of that treacherous thing called
Surface Tension It makes water seem deceptively safe and solid to small geckos until it suddenly gives way and they plummet to the
b o t t o m never more to rise
As a great admirer of the Gecko race and their chosen diet of small insects I was extremely anxious that you should not suffer this terrible fate and for that reason I had to insist that you accept my offer of a lift on the log The terrible miscalculation that lead me to
nip your tail with the log is a mistake that will forever haunt my conscience My best effort of atonement was to catch your tail as it wriggled across the pool and put it near the pile of rocks that I believe to be your homeI fear that a tail lost once is a tail lost forever
but should you know of a good reconstructive surgeon I will be happy to bear the cost of a tail replacement operation When we eventually reached accord and I
placed you gently on the plant by the pool pump I could hardly bear the expression of reproach on your little face Believe me I felt your pain not to mention the embarrassment of only being three quarters of the gecko you once wereI hope you will accept this letter as a public
apology for my clumsiness and that you and many of your friends and family will continue to live in our garden and eat our flies for many years to come Yours with deepest apologies Josby Jos biggs
josbiggshotmailcouk
i am so Very sorry
in 2010 lance corporal Johno lee accumulated pound800 in lsquoillegal parkingrsquo fines which resulted in a visit from bailiffs to enforce collection lance corporal lee had received massive injuries whilst on patrol in afghanistan and had almost lost his life having been resuscitated twice in the rescue helicopter taking him to the field hospital
he was eventually repatriated to england where he received extensive medical treatment in an effort to save his leg but after eight operations the surgeons had no choice but to amputate
after an extended stay in hospital Johno was released and he was
determined to rebuild his shattered life and not unreasonably applied to the local authority - nottinghamshire county council - for a disabled parking permit his request was turned down on three occasions on the basis that he was young and could get better Yep thatrsquos what they said he had lost a leg but he could get better
under pressure from the barrage of adverse publicity the councilrsquos service director paul Mckay ordered a review of the case and the original decision was eventually overturned no doubt there were mutterings of lsquolessons learnedrsquo and the usual meaningless rhetoric
then last year in support of the charity pilgrim bandits Johno signed up to become the first amputee to cover a 100mile crossing of the sahara in five days the department of works and pensions got wind of it and informed him that if he succeeded then he could be stripped of his disability benefits and his mobility vehicle which he relies on every day
the justification for this according
to a dwp spokeswoman was because the disability living allowance benefits are designed for those who are unable to do things such as walking washing or dressing themselves and in view of Johno leersquos intended trek there was it seemed a certain logic to this
a certain logic that is if you ignore the extent of his injuries how he came by them in his countryrsquos service the fact that this will be one hell of an achievement if he makes it and the impact and example it will set for other disabled amputees and certain logic of course if you are a pen pushing jobs-worth moron - which seems to be part of the work description for certain officials in the civil service
Johnorsquos own reaction was more low key when he said lsquothere are people out there much worse than me irsquove survived so i will take it but so often - and i experienced this - when you actually return home you find not everyone is so supportiversquo
he was spot on thererecently prime Minister david
cameron told soldiers in afghanistan that britain lsquorespects and reveresrsquo by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom
prime Minister is not directly to blame for the karl boon fiasco i hope that he directly intervenes and makes damn sure that matters are put right in short order also heads of departments should be summoned and receive a tongue lashing from the pM but i doubt that will happen
these are not isolated cases and when such incidences occur here is what should happen -
a personal and abject apology should be delivered in person by the official responsible for such cold hearted idiocy ndash even if this means embarrassing ministers this should be done with the full power of the media present so that the person or persons responsible are named and shamed they should also receive official warnings from their employers - the british government
Just whorsquos side are they on
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channelled as it is through the valleys of the sierra alhamilla the light northerly breeze never caresses alqueria it leaves the village breathless in the searing cauldron of the alquerian valley this climatic anomaly is known locally as la sarteacuten the fryingpan several of the village boys demonstrated the suitability of the name by frying an egg on the bonnet of rodriquezrsquos white mercedes this was much to the annoyance of the mill owner and the delight of the village scamps the scallywags hastily dispersed as the ranting puffing rodriquez appeared
with temperatures in the mid-forties there was no relief from the oppressive heat Houses remained shuttered while air conditioning units whirred and rattled alqueria was too exhausted to squabble overheated dogs slept restlessly in whatever shade they could find panting tongues lolling the village was quiet calm holding its breath until evening the stillness of the day emphasised the smallest sound sending a slammed door or a dogrsquos bark resonating through the streets the brightness of the day hurt the eyes while cooking odours hung in the still air
inside the dwellings of alqueria a struggle to stay cool was being waged inside or out it was too hot to move too hot to talk even too hot to think this is just as well as the thinking process eludes most of alqueriarsquos inhabitants at the best of times the young men thought the answer lay in consuming vast quantities of cold lager the young ladies used the opportunity to wear their skimpiest outfits which caused the young men to drink even more lager the older and wiser stayed near the stone flagged ground floors inanimate and semi-conscious the affluent newcomers however splashed in their pools luxuriating in the cool chlorinated water
one group of youngsters enjoyed the air conditioning of an emergency ambulance after swimming in the riacuteo verde not only did they contract the usual foot fungus but also a strange puce tint to the skin which emitted a faint glow antonio poyato in
order to keep his precious remitroot crop irrigated diverted the Hill peoplersquos water supply all the taps ran dry and beer was drunk as an alternative
as the sun sets so alqueria begins to cool pigeons return to the rooftops and the canine population becomes animated in their evening search for food voices are heard in the streets as the village comes to life once more invigorated by their enforced inactivity the people of alqueria return to their belligerent selves with renewed determination
those who sacrifice themselves to keep us safe promising to shield wounded soldiers from welfare cuts and that they would not suffer financially as a result of welfare reforms Fine words but then fast forward to august 2012
sapper karl boon who lost a leg in a taliban rocket-propelled grenade attack in 2010 has been stripped of his pound54-a-week living allowance because lsquohe can now walk about 400 yards unaidedrsquo and according to the dwp is no longer disabled enough although karl himself has said that there are times when he is unable to even reach his own front door unfortunately he now has to wait ten months before he can apply again and it begs the question how many limbs must you lose in order to receive a disablement benefit
the welfare reforms were designed to discourage malingerers and to wheedle out cheats and fraudsters anyone with half a brain can see the difference between work shy con artists and ex-service men and women with devastating war injuries but apparently not at the dozy dwp
cameronrsquos sentiments and noble sounding assurances all seem a little hollow right now and although the
36 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
PaUSE for ThoUghTWhat a fantastic Summer of sport wersquove had with
such a spectacularly successful Olympics and now the Paralympics which promise if anything to be even more amazing I wonder how many younger and fitter than I have as a result felt inspired to start some form of training And I wonder too how many like me find themselves regretting not having worked harder at some sport when they had the opportunity For in my youth I was a fairly able half-miler but was never prepared to hurt myself nor spend more time or effort than was absolutely necessary in training - there always seemed better more frivolous things to do with my time So I and doubtless many others like me spent much of the Olympics reflecting on what might have been For unless the IOC were to include events for the lsquodecrepitsrsquo the lsquohas-beensrsquo and the lsquowell past itsrsquo no amount of training or determination could ever see me in contention for future medals
But actually it would seem that there really is a medal still available for the likes of me For in his letter to the Christians in Corinth St Paul likens the Christian life to that of an athlete preparing to compete in the games He points out that if unlike me in my youthful pretence at athletic prowess an athlete is serious in his ambition to win then he must work at his training and adhere rigorously to his diet to be in peak condition And he further explains that the prize for successful completion of the Christian marathon of life is no mere laurel crown but one that endures through eternity So here we are then all is not lost for us oldies though we do have a pretty serious regime of diet and training of prayer and lifestyle to attend to which if wersquore really serious could perhaps start in meeting the rest of the team at one of the available Churches in the area
Details of a number of English language churches are given in Sol Noticeboard for any who wish to Worship but further information about the anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
Duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the anglican chaplaincy of costa almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the
absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
FIRE THEN FLOOD - IS PESTILENcE NExTFreak weather events are becoming the norm Last Thursday
Turre and Mojacar were hammered by the tail end of a hurricane causing flooding and destruction We woke to find 23rsquos of the 3 acre property we rent under water Windows had blown in causing damage and loss and the pool had turned into a mud wrestling venue The pump house was drained of 15m of water before a new pump could be fitted to start the clean-up operation
Earlier this year the media showed storms and flooding cancelling out the British summer hurricanes are now battering the Caribbean and US The storms get stronger and more frequent affecting Europe as this is where the hurricanes come to fight their last as Michael Fish knows only too well In the east typhoons wreak havoc in Taiwan and China
Last week Spain announced that summer night time temperatures were the highest since records began Last winter was the driest ever winter in Spain with rainfall 90 lower two winters previously Spain had the wettest in 50 years The unusual is fast becoming usual
The American Meteorological Society previously denied Global Warming yet last week whilst Republicans were laughing at the subject at their annual conference the Society released a report saying that that Global Warming is happening and is man-made The maths is easy as 10 of the warmest years on record have occurred since 1997 Also global sea levels have risen 7 inches in the last 100 years
In the Arctic summer pack ice is at its lowest since records began 40 less sea is covered each summer than just 30 years ago a dangerous circle as snow and ice have an
lsquoalbedorsquo effect reflecting sunlight back into space Now sea water absorbs heat so melting more ice Factory emissions are blown over the Arctic releasing tiny specs of black soot these stick in the snow and absorb heat so melting the ice faster
Governments across the world meet at fancy conferences in glamorous destinations such as Kyoto Rio de Janeiro and Copenhagen achieving little or nothing whilst Joe and Joanne Public suffer flooding droughts and severe weather events Global Warming affects us all now and it will get worse and we must all do our bit to reduce re-use and recycle We canrsquot wait to be told what to do ndash we can change our own lifestyles as these different living and spending habits make businesses adapt to try and supply the products we are choosing
Buying bio diesel for instance is not only better for the environment but cheaper too Buying a bag for life at the supermarket and using it regularly will saves lots of plastic At the market we can weigh our fruit and vegetables and put it in one bag rather than many Buying organic lessens the need for artificial fertilizers and pesticides
Shops love to offer a plastic bag for the smallest item ndash just say no Buying local saves food miles growing food even better using the town springfuente for drinking water saves resources too Whilst waiting in the car to collect someone turn the engine off Open the car window instead of using the air con Sort out domestic refuse and recycle it
In the developed world waste and apathy are common and yet our common sense ingenuity and a love for our fellow inhabitants can help save this world for future generations
Initially when you bought your shiny new laptop desktop hellip Were you constantly being annoyed by the nag screen which told you to make system backup disks My guess would be ldquoYesrdquo Did you follow the instructions and create several CDrsquos or DVDrsquos with labels on them for ldquoJust In Caserdquo If you have said ldquoYesrdquo to the previous question Well Done Thank your for taking an interest in my column but now turn the page and read something else instead If the answer was anything else I would consider making my backup image NOW
The absolute fact is there will be at some time in our lives a catastrophic systems failure whereby the system will refuse to even start and hang there impotently How can this happen as Windows is a relatively robust Operating System (OS) The usual suspects are Viruses Malware ldquowear and tearrdquo power surges or outages
So now imagine the worst possible case scenario ndash a total systems failure Once the initial terror of losing everything has passed you remember following my advice and making a complete backup of your valuable document with weekly updates You start to feel better BUT your computer is still euro1000 of inert steel and exotic compounds
What are you going to do That is easy Spend the next week or four buying and installing a copy of your OS (euro110 to euro200) finding all the drivers for your specific machine and install them and
finally obtaining all the programs that were on it (euro0 ndash too much) Before I knew better it would take three (3) days with the OS drivers and programs to hand to completely rebuild my computer
If you had made the system image when suggested it should take you between 20 minutes and 1 hour to complete the same task at euro0 (+ cost of CDrsquos DVDrsquos) and all you have to do is change the CDrsquos DVDrsquos when asked AND it would be clean and ready to go
What will you need 1 memory stick (1Gb or larger) or CD for creating a startup disk a small stack of DVDrsquos or an External Hard Drive
You might still be lucky and have buried in the menu an option to create these system images If you have XP (I still do) but no floppy disk drive (I donrsquot) DONrsquoT use the backup options A floppy disk is needed for booting the system Try ldquoEaseUS Todo Backup Free 50 ldquo instead
A COUPLE OF TIPS
Firstly ensure your BIOS is changed to allow booting from either the cd or memory stick
Secondly the local Computer club is having an open day on Friday 5th October at ldquoBar Rumoresrdquo from 10am
Finally I am available to assist with all matters on computers and can be contacted on 689 892 745 or canducomputinghotmailcouk
For further information or advice on computing contact Trevor on canducomputinghotmailcouk
the aftermath of the storm
wwwsoltimescom 37SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012
sport
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This week we were at Vistabella we played our normal format of individual stableford Also some pairs managed to play their round of the knockout which is being managed by Johnny Pedersen A shield is up for grabs to the winner of this tournament Conditions were good on the course as usual
Results were as follows-
Gold category
1st - Derek Briggs 34pts
2nd - Colin Pepperday 31pts
Best front nine - John Saunders 17pts
Best back nine - Graham Phillip 18pts
Nearest the pin - Steve Ashurst
Longest drive - Dave
Harwood
Silver category
1st - Dave Bishop 36pts
2nd - Barry wood 30pts
Best front nine - Phil Bowditch 13pts(cb)
Best back nine - Graham Butterworth 15pts
Nearest the pin - None
Longest drive - Dave whittington
No winners of the 2 ball money this week
Our next society game will be at Altorreal on 13th September first tee time at 1015am Please be at the course one hour before start time
New members and or guests always welcome please contact Tony on 966 785 781 or Steve on 966 637 449
La Peraleja - 290812It may be a bit hot for golf
but hey itrsquos Wednesday and what else would we be doing So off we went down to La Paraleja for the first time this year and the conditions were quite good with tees and greens being excellent The staff are extremely helpful and always friendly
Despite the heat 35 members and guests went down to Murcia to play in a Stableford all well armed with drinks of various concoctions to ward off heat exhaustion so playing under these extreme conditions the scores were very good There were three ladies playing which is unusual and one of them had a broken toe but this did not stop her from scoring 36 points well done Margaret
One tale related in the bar later was that if your tee goes behind you then it must be a good shot but there is always an exception to the rule as was demonstrated on one tee one shot did go a long way down the middle with the tee falling behind but the next tee shot went up in the air and landed only 50 metres ahead and still the tee landed behind work that out The scores on the day were
Golf Division 1st Padraig OrsquoBrien 38pts 2nd Peter Morris 36pts and 3rd Brian
Coultate 31pts
Silver Division 1st John B Henderson 32pts 2nd John Feathestone 29pts and 3rd Stan Earl 27pts
Bronze Division 1st Andy Hadgraft 39pts 2nd Margaret OrsquoBrien 36pts and 3rd Chris Nield 31pts
NTPs Hole 2 Brian Coultate hole 8 in 2 shots Peter Morris hole 13 in 3 shots Carl Peden hole 16 Chris Nield
2s club was shared between Carl Peden Stan Earl David wightman Peter Savidge and Padraig OrsquoBrien
Best Guest John Clark 40pts
The popular Free Game Draw was won by Darren Barker and the Free Draw kindly donated by The Tavern was not won so will be rolled over to the next meeting
Our next outings are to El Plantio on the 12 September and Roda on the 26th September For further information go to our website httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
Gail Coultate
Society Correspondent
Lo Crispin Golf Society
httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
The Members Golf Society Match Report for villaMartin 29th August 2012
Yet another scorching hot day greeted the 24 Members and 3 guests to the excellent track of villaMartin It is hard to understand why this course has an unsavoury reputation and it can only be assumed that those that give it the bad rap arenrsquot golfers or are living 10 years in the past The fairways are excellent and the greens were even better than excellent
The excellence of the course was obviously supported by some of the scores that came in today with 3 breaking Par one achieving Par and others just one or two points over their handicaps The MatchHandicap Secretary better known as the ldquoLaughing Assassinrdquo has had a field day with cutting of handicaps
The prizes today were once again donated by The Chuckle Brothers (John Eyre and Colin Marsden) and the Nearest to the Pins prizes were donated by Peter (I wanna be in the Gold category) Wells A very very big thank you to you all your support to the Society is tremendous
The spoils in the Silver Division today went to Mick Kennedy in 3rd place with 34 points and how nice it
was to see the lsquoold stagerrsquo himself Peter mason take 2nd spot with 36 points and the winner of the Silver was Ian ldquoSharkierdquo Parkinson with an excellent 38 points
The Gold Division 3rd place went to the Society Captain Alan Rickers with 35 points Theo Boelhouwer came in 2nd place with what normally would be the winning score of 38 points but was upstaged by his Match play partner Steve Higgins who had the best score of the day with 41 points
The Best visitor award went to J Lozano
Our next match is on 5th September 2012 at La Finca and if anyone fancies a game with us just book in on our website at wwwtmgsorg or call the Match Secretary on 966 719 604
We also will be starting our Monday games on 10th September 2012 at villaMartin Again check the website for further information and please feel free to join us
Gold Category winners L ndash R ldquoFlying Dutchmanrdquo Theo Boelhouwer Steve ldquoElvisrdquo Higgins and Captain Alan Rickers
After last weeks initial start to back to training ready for the new season it is back to the Miguel University to start training at the home ground Last week brought a bit of a shock to the system to a few of the players after the 2 month summer break not like 2 weeks in the UK if you are lucky
The training from now on is on Tuesday and Thursday at 2000 with the juniors coming back when they have started back at school Everyone is looking forward to getting back to some real rugby training and not
just the fitness side like last and getting stuck in to the rucking and mauling It will also be very interesting to see how the Spanish refs interpret the new laws as well after seeing the pros even falling foul of them at the weekend with the 5 second rule at the ruck etc
This coming weekend we will be televising all live rugby matches for the new season at the rugby bar in Rojales The Steakhouse used to be Tylers Bar Pro 12 on Friday at 2000 Cardiff Blues v Edinburgh followed by the 4 Nations at 1200
on Saturday with Australia v South Africa and Aviva Premiership on Sunday at 1530 Saints v Exeter Chiefs so come along to the only designated rugby bar in the area and join the Costa Blanca Rugby Supporters Club as well
I am back at the Moncayo Market on Saturdayrsquos with all of the rugby branded gear and clubinternational shirts etc so see you down there as well and get your playing gear before the season starts from 0900 to 1330
So if you are interested
dig out those rugby boots and come along and see for yourself what it is like New players are always welcome no matter what age or skill level you are
If you would like more information about what is going on in the club you can contact the club by phoning myself Garry on 692 767 242 and for the juniors contact Oscar on 600 871 606 (Spanish)
So come along and join in the fun at a club with a great friendly atmosphere
the members Golf society
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itV orihuela rfc traininG back to normal
38 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
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Murphyrsquos on Park Golf Society at Campoamor August 2012
For the first months meeting 16 players headed for the established course at Campoamor
Unfortunately we were charged euro25 per person more than the agreed price which we were told was due to tax reason even though the new taxes donrsquot take effect until 010912 and then we discovered that the greens were in poor condition and as a result of these events it will be some time before we return to this courseThe winners on the day were as follows Category 11st Noel Dempsey - 34 points2nd George McIntyre - 27
pointsCategory 21st Barney Hickey - 26 points2nd Billy Davidson ndash 26 pointsBest Guest - John Fogerty ndash 32 points
Nearest the Pins ndash Pearse McMurray and Mike Dolan
After the game we returned to Murphyrsquos on the Park for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Janet and Hilary
The next society meeting venue is Captains Day an Alenda on 270912 and new members and guests are welcome
Call Tony Conwell on 644312696 or better still call in the bar which is in Calle San Policarpo near Park of Nations in Torrevieja
Report by Tony Conwell
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at Las Colinas 30th August 2012
For this monthrsquos meeting a group of 33 players visited the established course at Las Colinas taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good condition but due to hollow tining we had to play the back nine holes twice BUT to make things interesting we played the second circuit from the BLACK COMPETITION TEES which made scoring difficult on the day
There were some good scores on the day with the winners as follows1st ndash Gavin Parke - 36 points2nd ndash Dave Mason - 35 points3rd ndash Mike Probert - 32 points4th ndash Ian Allison ndash 32 points5th ndash Julie Blinston ndash 31
points
Best Front 9 ndash D Bensley - 20 points
Best Back 9 ndash J Coffman - 16 points
Nearest Pins ndash M Probert (3)Gavin Parke (2) and Dave Mason
After the game we returned to the Lo Marabu which is located at Dona Pepa Quesada for a welcome meal prepared by the bar and the prize presentation
Our next official society meeting is at La Peraleja on 27th September 2012 and we also have an interim game at Bonalba on 13th September 2012
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at La Finca August 2012
For the first months meeting a small group of golfers headed for the established course at La Finca taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good conditionThe winners on the day were as follows1st Stevie Dunn ndash 39 points2nd S Floody ndash 28 points3rd George watts ndash 26 pointsNearest the Pin - GuestLongest Drive ndash George watts
Stevie watts has had his
handicap adjusted from 24 to 21 based on the above excellent performance
After the game we returned to the Hideaway bar which is based at Via Park II Playa Flamenca for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Terri and Mark
The next society meeting venue is to be held at Villamartin on 9th September 2012 and new members and guests are welcome
Alternatively call Terri Hudson on 603181436 or better still call in the bar
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
hideaway Golf society
lo marabu Golf society
murphyrsquos on park Golf society
TUESDAY 28TH AUGUSTTHE RAY BATTISTR
MEMORIAL TROPHYToday was the Second
anniversary of the Ray Battiste Memorial Trophy which was held at his favourite course ALENDA which was in immaculate condition with lovely holding greens It has to be the best course in the area at the present time we had a very good turn out and some very good scores to honour Raywinning the Trophy and First place in Category Two with a score of 37 points on count back from Geoff Wild ( hard luck Geoff ) was Malcolm woods Congratulations In third place was Mick Hithersay on Count back with 35 points
In Category One First place was taken by Rodney Smith with a score of 36 points Second was Les Yates with
35 points and Ivie Davies was 3rd with 34 points Dave Jones took the Nearest the Pin on Holes 3 amp 5 with Ron Chambers on Hole 16 John Trailor won the Longest Drive with D Jones the best Guest with 36 pointsTuesday 11th September we will be back at our home course Vistabella Tee off 0900am Be at the course for 0830am
After the game we returned to the St Jamesrsquos Gate pub for the presentation and refreshments kindly supplied by Sonia with our thanks Anyone who would like to join our small Society or would just like a game whilst on holiday give Ron a ring on 678-849-142
Photo- Malcolm woods being presented with the Trophy by Rocket Ron
st Jamesrsquos Gate Gs RODS AND REELS This week was the last
week before the new season commences and the club held an open match on a local water Although still very muddy on the water line overall the venue fished well As can be seen from the results varying methods were used and all worked pretty well
Top rods on the day1st Terry (Swing Eacutem)
Screen fishing the whip using maggot for bleak then changing to the feeder using corn with 1650 kilo s
2nd Lenny (Excultural Attachee) Bolton fishing the feeder using pellet with 1324 kilo s
3rd Bill (The Master) Reade fishing the waggler using pellet with 1134 kilo s
NOTEClub subs have to be paid
prior to the AGM on the 30092012 Failure to do so will mean the joining fee will have to be paid again
PLEASE NOTE The club has some
vacancies at present if you are interested in joining please contact Derek Swann on 966 729 293 or 603 535 771
ABBEY ANGLING RESULTSSupplied by Terry ScreenThe 2nd round of the winter
League was fished this week on the 28th August
with the water now going down it is leaving over a metre and half of soft gungy mud making access to the waters edge messy and quite difficult
with no wind on the water the fish were reluctant to feed everyone was praying
for the wind to get up and right on queue at 115pm the wind started to blow with a vengeance which prompted the fish to start to feed but the weights were not great
1st Dave (Yours Truly) Hoare with 7360kg fishing the pole using corn and the whip for bleak using maggot
2nd Alan (The Chairman) Reid with 6280kg fishing the feeder using corn
3rd Alan (The Emperor) Roscoe with 6100kg also fishing the feeder using corn
All details are available on our website wwwabbeyanglingcom or from the Match Secretary Terry Screen on 965 328 368 also anyone needing pole or rod repairs can contact me on the above number
ANGLERS TOGETHERThe objective of Anglers
Together has been reached ( which was to introduce anglers to each other ) Now that newcomers to Spain are few and far between we have decided that monthly meetings are serving no useful purpose and the friendships that have been made over the past 4 years are now firmly established
we will continue to provide information through our email address if contacted but there will be no membership renewals in May
Thanks to all past members for their support
Email anglerstogetherhotmailcom
TIGHT LINESDAvE HOARE
maGGots end
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week
Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3
- Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9
- Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen
Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart
Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith H
cap 9 score 50 Next week Tuesday
4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
el plantio 2 Golf society
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Last Sunday Torry played their first home game of the season at the vicente Garcia against near neighbours Crevillente who included in their side ex-Torry players Dani Meseguer Tremino Micro and most notably Carrasco Torry entered the game buoyed by their 3-1 victory at CD Acero in their first game of the season while Crevillente had shared the spoils in a thrilling 3-3 draw at home against Novelda
Torry were without ex-Crevillente marksman Gasch who was out through injury Torry have been trying to sign another forward to supplement their attacking options and thought they had got their man in the shape of much travelled burly striker Bauti but he had a change of mind I hope they are still looking because I think there are still plenty of strikers around looking for a club
The Torry line up was Manolo Vicente Boix Pedro Loacutepez Jorge Rafa Dani (Abel min 78) Burguillos Luis Carlos (Josemi min 68) Inarejos Ernesto and Joseacute Manuel (Manu Amores min 45)
On a warm sunny early evening the game kicked off in front of a decent crowd of around the 600 mark including quite a few holidaymakers keen for a bit of live football action Torry started like a train and in the first 20 minutes carved open Crevillente time and time again but only had a single goal on the electronic scoreboard to show for their efforts This was scored in the 16th minute by Jorge from a downward header
from a free-kick by Ernesto Leading up to this Rafa had hit the post from a curling effort inside the box from a corner and their keeper had been called into action to make a number of good saves
After 20 minutes Burguillos played Inarejos in and he lifted the ball past his man in the area who handled the ball and a penalty was awarded Up stepped Ernesto to curl his spot-kick towards the right hand corner of the net Their keeper went the right way and pulled off a brilliant save palming the ball wide for a corner After this Torry started to lose their momentum after their whirlwind start and Crevillente started to get back into the game After 41 minutes the Crevillente right-back got his marching orders for a second bookable offence after again body checking Inarejos
Just before the break Ernesto clipped the crossbar from a free-kick just outside the box Torry made one change at half-time taking off Jose Manuel who had sustained a head injury in the first-half and brought on Manu Amores After 51 minutes the numerical advantage that Torry had enjoyed was no more when Rafa was dismissed for a second bookable offence The game was now pretty even and both sides created half-chances which they didnrsquot take until after 61 minutes Ernesto beat their keeper from long range with a dipping shot to make it 2-0 to Torry After 70 minutes Crevillente pulled one back when Carrasco prodded home a loose ball from a corner from close range
to set up a nervous last 20 minutes for the Torry fans
The momentum was now with Crevillente and a guilt edged chance fell to the opposition 2 minutes later when one of their forwards headed wide from only 2 yards out After 83 minutes a Crevillente defender received a straight red for hacking down Burguillos And it was now 10 against 9 Towards the end Torry were awarded another penalty after a Manu Amores pass inside the box was deliberately hand-balled Inarejos stepped up to take it this time but his shot towards the bottom left hand corner lacked any real power and their keeper pulled off another great save
The final whistle went with Torry victorious winning another 3 points which has taken them to the top of the table and would you believe 2 points clear after only 2 games For Torry bookings were received by Inarejos Jorge vicente and Pedro
The matchball was sponsored by the Torry Army and a re-introduced matchday programme produced by the football club was on sale which provided a good pre-match read
Torry are away to Novelda next Sunday If you want to go and watch the game the Torry Army have booked a coach Pop into the Torry Army office in San Luis or ring Pat on 966 786 352 or 688 698 894 to book a seat
Darrylldinho following his adopted team in Spain get off to the perfect start
Tuesday 25th saw us back at Font del Llop due to a high noon change from El Plantio due to hollow tinning 20 hours earlier Our thanks to Font del Llop for getting us out to play at the last moment
very warm day and not sure if we would have managed without buggies but did find the course in very good condition except for some hollow tinning taking place on some of the greens on the back 9
Results on the day for our normal Stableford Competition saw in Category 1
1st Spence Andrews with 35 points not sure how he
did it because he only flew in the night previous and had not had time to adjust from the rain of the UK to the heat we are experiencing here at the moment 2nd Paul Hurrell 33 points 3rd Roy Middleton 31
Category 2 1st Peter Kerr 34 points 2ndBrian Coombes 33 and 3rdBradley Kerr 30
Nearest the Pins Hole 8 Paul Hurrell Hole 17 Alan Darby No body managed the 12th and the longest drive on hole 18 went to vic Souter However it should be mentioned that Paul Hurrell with his new driver was within probably 15 mtrs of the waterrsquos edge but not on the fairway sorry Paul must
try harderAfter the game we returned
to El Raso Restaurant for the results and a little Tapas many thanks to MarioKaty and Staff for looking after us
Our next games are La Torre on Tuesday 14thSeptember for a 10am 1sttee time and then we have our big day at El Plantio on the 3rdOctober for a shot gun start for the par 3 course at 9am followed by an 18 hole Stableford Competition starting at 11am
For more information on our Club call David Winder on 626 774 157 or email him at
davidwindertorregolfgmailcom Our picture for the winners and some guests taken after our game at El Raso Restaurant
we would also wish to remind all that the football season with CD MONTESINOS kicks off on Sunday 16thSeptember at 1800 hours with a home game at the CDMontesinos Olympic Stadium
Cup Tournament semi-finals by Sue Ward
what a fantastic week it was for petanca on the Orihuela Costa
The weather may be hot and humid but the petanca players had to keep their cool and play their socks off (what are socks) to win a place in the finals of the Summer League Cup Tournament
If anyone wanted to know why the summer league was dubbed lsquothe friendly gamesrsquo then they only had to be at the 2 semi-finals that took place this week They were played with good humour amusing banter and willing spirits
First to play on Monday were Laguna Vista Diablos vs Peacocks1 All was level after the 4 triples leaving all to play for in the deciding doubles Nervous tension began to creep in to both sides both teams dropping points however Laguna Vista Diablos managed to scrape through with a 4 - 3 win In true petanca spirit both teams descended upon the bar afterwards A very good end to a very good evening A woollen doll was presented by Peacocks to Laguna Vista Diablos to be played for every time these 2 teams meet
wednesday saw the other nail biting thrilling semi at Via park 2 between Los Bandidos and Amapolas
These 2 teams last met only 2 weeks ago in the league and Amapolas had a comfortable 6 - 1 win would tonight be any different Oh Yes
After the closely fought triples Amapolas were 3 - 1 up then came the 3 doubles and Los bandidos won the 1st 13 - 4 and then the 2nd 13 - 3 the gap had closed so the result rested on the last doubles match
It was 2100 hrs the street lights were on darkness had fallen the coche was barely visible but still the 2 pairs played on surrounded by hordes of excited spectators and a score of 12 - 12 Both sides took the lead and then lost it Unfortunately there had to be a winner and the cookie didnrsquot crumble Los bandidosrsquos way their last ball just - only just - failing to reach its target Amapolas won 4 games to 3 well done to them
The overwhelming consenus was that the 5 games were well worthy of a grand final let alone a semi
The final will be played on Wednesday 26th September 2012 at Restaurant El Altos de Dolores where it is hoped that all summer league players will attend Good luck to both teams
Sue ward
fc torreVieJa ndash torry Go top of the leaGue
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el plantio 2 Golf society
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3 - Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9 - Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith Hcap 9 score 50
Next week Tuesday 4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
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The Show Group Torrevieja has lost their home of twenty years and is now searching for a new rehearsal venue It is with great sadness that the Show Group has had to say farewell to the homely comfort of Los Arcos where they have rehearsed and performed throughout their long history
The Show Group Torrevieja is one of the oldest theatre groups in Torrevieja and during their twenty year history they have been entertaining residents and tourists with their energy packed shows During their long existence The Show Group have performed well loved musicals pantomimes original musical comedies murder mysteries and several variety shows and have also raised well over 50000 Euro for local charities
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The Office for the Urbanisations led by Councillor Jeff Wiszniewski (PIPN ndash Partido Independiente por las Nacionalidades) and his team are pleased to send you our fourth information update giving you information on events and activities happening throughout San Fulgencio and the Urbanisations
We hope you find it informative and encourage you to visit us in the Office on Calle Madrid Urb Marina or ring us on 966 443 002 if you have any further enquiries
coNvErSaTioN claSSESEnglish Spanish Conversation Classes
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1frac12 kg pork spare ribs
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1 small red onion roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves
1 red chilli roughly chopped
Juice of 1 lime
methodPlace the ribs in a saucepan pour in the
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150g raw tiger prawns peeled
4 cherry tomatoes
40g softened butter
2 garlic cloves crushed
3 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley and chives)
methodPreheat the barbecue toss the steak with 4 tbsp marinade in
one bowl and the prawns with 2 tbsp marinade in another Set aside for 30 mins
thread the steak and prawns alternately onto 4 skewers (pre-soaked if theyrsquore bamboo) and finish each one with a cherry tomato
Mash the butter with the garlic and herbs Place in a pan on the side of the grill to melt Cook the kebabs over a high heat for 3-4 mins each side until the prawns are pink and cooked through and the steak is done to your liking
to serve drizzle with the butter and accompany with new potatoes and a salad of poppy seeds and carrot and cucumber ribbons
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Great food at Great prices
La Alfoquia Plaza Santa Ana (Opposite the Old Station)
Great food at Great prices
Tel 633 684 855
Raciones Tostadas Tapas Hamburgers and much much more
for example chicken amp
chipsjUST euro5
open everyday 930am - 11pm (except monday) Kitchen open 930am - 4pm 7 - 11pm
cantildea with a tapas ONLy euro1
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eat in or take away
piZZaseat in or take away
tuesday - sunday from 7pm
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Poligono industrial Albox Near the iTv garage
Open Mon - Sat 8am - 24pmSun 10am - 17pm Spanish Tel 950 430 145 English Tel 647 730 103wwwmesondeirenecom
NEW SMOkiNg CONSERvATORY
NOW OPEN
MENU dEL diA OPEN EvERY MONdAY4 COUrSES WiTH WiNE amp COFFEE Monday-Saturday inclusive Lunch 1pm - 4pm
MENU dEL NOChE4 COUrSES WiTH WiNE amp COFFEE Everyday 7pm - 11pm
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dAiLY ROAST COOkiNgMon roast Lamb Shank Tues rabbit in garlic amp beerWed roast Pork Knuckle Thurs roast Pork LoinFri roast Lamb Shank Sat amp Sun roast Lamb Shank amp Pork Knuckle
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Mesoacuten de
Irene
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they are a Christmas favourite in most households but families might find their traditional tin of Quality Street going empty a tad quicker this year tins of the chocolates have been shrunk just before the Christmas period when sales of the sweets are at their highest
Food giant nestle who produce the sweets have been criticised for failing to reduce the price of the chocolates prompting campaigners to describe the move as a hidden price rise the purple tins have been reduced in size by 18 per cent - from 1kg to 820g
a report in trade magazine the Grocer said lsquothe Christmas shrink ray has struck again and this year it is nestle pulling the trigger lsquothe tins are being sold by tesco for pound5 the same price as last yearrsquos larger tins though nestle claimed the recommended selling price was lowerrsquo
the move is part of a trend amongst confectionary manufacturers to reduce product sizes in order counter rising production costs
other Christmas favourite Cadburyrsquos Roses were
reduced from 975g to 850g by manufacturer kraft last year while the american company also cut heroes from 950g to 800g
Some of Britainrsquos most popular confectionary items have been affected by size reductions including smaller chocolate bars such as Mars and Dairy Milk Packets of Bassettrsquos liquorice allsorts have been reduced from 215g to 190g while bags of Bassettrsquos Jelly Babies Maynards wine Gums and haribo have also been reduced in weight
Consumer watchdog which accused confectionary companies of lsquotreating customers like idiotsrsquo
a spokesman for nestle said lsquothe recommended retail price of our standard tin has reduced proportionally greater than the reduction of the weight ensuring consumers are getting more for their money the price shopkeepers sell Quality Street at is at their sole discretion the tin size weight is now in line with similar products in the market who reduced weight in previous yearsrsquo
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LiTE BiTE MENUSERvEd 12PM-9PM
allpremierleaGue
footballliVe
ladies friendly
dartswed 8pm
all welcome
allpara-
olympic Games shown
take-awayfood
aVailableuntil 8pm
SaXON REaL aLE ON TaP - ONLy 240euro PER PINTblackthorn cider amp tinto Verano on tap
ESTRELLa ONLy 2euro PER PINTOpen Every Day 12pm - Late
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BOOk ThE vENUE FOr yOUr PriVaTE ParTiES WEDDiNgS aND birTHDayS ETC
hellipa recent recipe feature in Sol Times required lsquopreserved lemonrsquo however we have failed to find a source to supply this wonderful ingredient locally So herersquos the recipe so that you can make your ownMany Moroccan and Middle Eastern recipes
call for preserved lemons ndash basically lemons that have been pickled in salt and their own
juices itrsquos quite easy to do though takes at least three weeks before the lemons are ready to use
Get preservinghelliptheyrsquoll last for up to a year without refrigeration too
MAkES ONE LARGE JARINGREDIENTS
250g coarse sea salt12 lemons unwaxed 6 juiced 6 quartered but still joined at the bottom8 black peppercorns
3 star anise3 bay leaves
METHODPack a little salt into each lemon and squash back into shape Wedge them into a large sterilised jar layering with salt bay leaves peppercorns and star anise as
you goTo sterilise wash in hot soapy water rinse and put in the oven
at 140Cfan 120Cgas 1 for 15 minutes
Pour over the lemon juice (if therersquos not enough liquid to fill top with water) then
sealGive the jar a turn every few days to
redistribute the salt and leave for 4-6 weeks
Preserved Lemons
itrsquos Quality not QuantityQuality street accused of short changing us with fewer chocolates
CREME DE LA CREMEThe nationrsquos number one premium ice cream brand
Carte DrsquoOr has taken inspiration from traditional
French cuisine and the culinary expertise of great
French chefs to create a range of indulgent new ice
creams Carte DrsquoOr Signature Using only the finest
ingredients Carte DrsquoOr brings a refined touch of
luxury to ice cream with delicious new flavours from
Cregraveme Brucirclee to Tarte aux Pommes making them the
perfect indulgent dessert
6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5
Burger amp Pasta Menu PLUS Kids Menuopen monday - Friday 8am til late saturday amp sunday 9am til late
Cafeacute Bar
LA ALFOQUIA ZURGENA
ice cream parlour now open
this friday - disco amp karaokenow
showinG horse
racinG daily
music dancinG amp karaoke
SatUrdaynightS
the BeStPizzas in town
eat in or take away
30 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
SchOOl (CURRICULUM - USED) bOOkS Plus material is
Urgently NEEDEDbull PENS BLUE BLACK amp RED bull PENCILS NORMAL amp COLOURING bull FELT-TIP PENS bull SCISSORS bull RULERSbull SELLOTAPEbull RUBBERSbull GLUE STICKS (Pritt-Stick)bull A4 LOOSE PAPER ie Photocopier Paperbull A4 NOTEPADS SQUARED (UK are RuledLined)bull CASH DONATIONS also gratefully received
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calle los arcos 7 03170ciudad Quesada
email blancasalessoltimescom
costa blancachristine 902 750 190 (ext 330)
andy 693 803 409 or mark 693 775 347
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email calidasalessoltimescom
sol times
wwwsoltimescom 31SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012
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Private or trade LETTErS TO EDiTOr FOr birTHDayS Or aNNOUNCEMENTS
Drop your details into them and we will print them in the next edition of the paper
(puerto de Mazarron) (Camposol A)
euro350
homemade pies amp
Full menu also available
mon - sat 10 - 3
includes bread amp butter
or toast
Full english breakfast
Camposol sector atel 699 518 535
sunday lunChesFrom 1245pm onwards
2 menus 450euro or 650euroBooKinG adVisaBle
entertainment quiz monday From 9pm
General KnowledGe quiz tues amp thurs From 9pm
mon From 9pm
thursday marKet day speCial Sausage or Bacon Sandwich or a Beefburger only 2euro each
KaraoKeFriday 7
septemBer
with Bernie maC
lsquoparty party peoplersquo
PALS EvENTS 201222th - 30th September
SpONSOred bike ride from lsquoCamposol to Madrid amp Backrsquo Party for the riders and
everyone else at TJrsquos Camposol B - Sunday 30th September6th OctOber
caFe cONcert 2012The 6th and largest live music show on the Costa Calida from
mid afternoon till midnight 5euro12th OctOber
aNNual beach bbQ at bOlNuevO All food and drink included still only 13euro Tickets essential
Bring your own chairs and table16th NOvember
cOach tO Garrucha market Lunch at Bedar and a visit to Iceland on the way home
25euro incl lunchSuNday 9th december
palS aNNual chriStmaS diNNer daNce at the Costa Hotel in Mazarron - Music by John Lindo Trio and
Food and Drink included 2750euro18th march
3 NiGhtS Full bOard iN hOtel heliOS beNidOrm
Coach included 125euro Great value29th april
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ThE Ex-SERviCEMENrsquoS ASSOCiATiON OF MAZARRON diSTRiCT(ESAMD) are meeting on 19th September at the Vista Bar Camposol A 730PM - The function is open to all members of ESAMD and invited guestsFor more information please contact the Social Secretary on 968 437 074 or 618 591 298 Any Ex Service personnel wishing to join should contact the Membership Secretary on 629 818 611
BOOk SigNiNgS WiTh
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el alamillo plaza ~ pto de mazarrondetails amp reservations 968 595 864
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Christineamp Fish and Chips euro6
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saturday 8th septbarrington
new sunday menu
summer selection
in loVinG memoryBRiAN
SNELgROvEPassed away19th August
After a Long illnessLove Always
Margaret
gEORgiAhAPPY 12Th BiRThdAY
From Mum Matt Abbie harry Freddie Nana grandad Uncle Paul Auntie Zoey and
Alfie x x
iSABELLEhAPPY 25Th BiRThdAY
from Mum dad and Sophie
xxxx
JAMEShAPPY 40Th
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friends in SpainPARTY ON
32 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
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See our main advert on the news pages
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musician
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jewellery
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electricians
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doors
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Mantildeanas
simply doors espana(Quesada)
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home care services
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all locKS To WorK oF 1 KeY eXTra SecUriTY WinDoWS amp DoorS
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emaillocksrushotmailcouk
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bull Retractable Awningsbull Toldo Plano (Glorieta)bull Balcony Blinds
bull Vertical Blinds bull Window Blindsbull New Coversbull Repairs
At least 150 Colours To Choose From
from la Marina to San Javier
Care serviCesProviding Support and Care for
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Professional Personal Trustworthy Flexible amp Friendly Call 665 309 709
Pa CabLES various cables for speakers mic14 jack to jack etc35euro Tel966 184 813D E S K T O P PCWindows xP15 gig processor1 gig ddr memory80 gig HDdvd rom100euro Tel 966 184 813rENaULT CLiO RHD on Irish plate central locking 3 door hatch Good runner 250euroTel966 184 813STaiNLESS STEEL inset sink with Roco mixer tap 780 x 430 Right hand drainer Good condition Camposol area Tel676028725SiNgEr SEWiNg MaCHiNE Antique in Oak Cabinet 80 years old 300euro Tel 679 767 854 OVEr 40 composite and PVC doors fully installed from only euro595 Tel Simply Doors on 966 718 738 or call at
a1 Groupcomplete Garden maintenance
amp property servicesWe cover mazarron amp
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builder handyman
handy manNeed a job done give me a call
good rates CALL MARk
MOB 691 920 288hOME 966 184 813
enGlish personal trainer
CV WEigHTS COrE MUSCLE TraiNiNg
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or 0044 7716 358 138
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personal trainer
call soltimesclassiFied902 750 190
ext 330
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removals cont
LWb SPriNTEr van going from South to North
of the UK amp back every 2 weeks
based near Murcia Airport Tel 610 846 260 0044
7519 186 355 or email vanman
hotmailcouk
VaNTaSTiC 35 tonne removals or any handyman amp van service Also Spain-UK tel 693 251 562 e mail davendoncaolcom
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BARgAiN BARgAiNONlY euro160000 ONO
This is a unique Spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath Open plan living areas
kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop
courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool Mountain views Possible bamp b
for sale massiVe detatched cortiJo with 50m2 workshop
20mins from moJacar
build 256 msup2 Terrace 100msup2 Plot 1200 msup2TELEPHONE 649 186 107
email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom
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MAN amp LARgE vAN FOR hiRE
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CALL ROBBiE 644 131 825
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we shift most thingsAnthony Foster
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Playa FlamencaMob 616820232 0044 7976367559
tony-fosterlivecouk
property For sale
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Based in Mar Menor Murcia Spain UK Spain North amp South of UK
3 LWB Vans Twice a monthTel 0044 7783 222251
0034 634 360 846
property For sale cont
3 bedrooms 1 with balcony 2 bathrooms Fully Equipped Kitchen Large Living amp Dining room Wonderful Sun Terrace Solarium Satellite TV Furnished Communal
Pool 104 M2 build 110 M2 Plot euro105000
QUaD TOWNHOUSEDONtildea PEPa
aTTaCHED TOWNHOUSE DONtildea PEPa
3 bedrooms 1 with balcony 2 bathrooms Fully Equipped Kitchen Large Living amp Dining room W Double glazed Terraces Wonderful Sun Terrace Solarium Satellite TV
Furnished Communal Pool 104 M2 build 110 M2 Plot euro129000
TOWNHOUSETOrrEMENDO
2 bedrooms amp Family bathroom built on 3 Levels Spacious LivingDining room american Style Kitchen Solarium amp Terrace gated Complex Stunning Views of
the Lake great Value euro59000
228 m2 detached villa constructed on an 800 m2 plot 4 large double bedrooms one large family bathroom
and one en suite large living dinning room fully fitted separate kitchen and a utility room with toilet and basinLow maintenance front garden 8 x 4 m2 swimming pool and bbQ area There is a long drive with ample parking
and also a shaded area that covers two cars recently reduced to 360000 euros no offers considered
DETaCHED ViLLaCiUDaD QUESaDa
TEL 693 806 409
RENTAL PROPERTiES URgENTLY REqUiREd
in Cabo RoigVillamartin Orihuela Costa amp Costa Calida
We have clients enquiring in this area
ContactCASASOL REAL ESTATE TEL 965 325 601
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NOVEMbEr TELEPHONE 965 326 920666 847 648
34 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
wanted cars for cashbest prices paidspanish enGlish
anythinG consideredtelephone
tim on 662 211 993CASH CASH
CASHSame day collection
From 1euroto 10000euro
Call Phil 607 848 332
We pay instant cash same day for cars vans bikes quads
caravans trailersabsolutley anything
CARS4
CAShWE bUy
Cars vans bikes Damaged or Scrap
Reliable Cars bought for Cash bangers4cashyahoocouk
603 100 692
ldquoREADERS Of A SENSITIvE DISPOSITION MAy fIND SOME Of THE ADS IN THIS SECTION
OffENSIvErdquoALL VEHICLES
Cars Motorhomes 4x4rsquos Boats Vans Trailers Quads Classics
FOR CASH
699 805 995Telephone
WANTEDvehicles wanted
car parts
aLL VEHiCLE rEPairS servicing small bodywork repairs ITV and paperwork needs Ken Sherwood British Mechanic - Tel 679 646 859 (Costa Calida area only)
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For re-registration of cars motorbikes and motor homes
contact graham SheltonWho after re-registering over
1000 vehicles will put you on the right side of the road
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bodywork amp paint specialistfully leGalwork Guaranteedlatest paint technolGycourtesy cars aVailableplastic weldinG (bumpers)same day serVice for minor damaGeheadlamps refurbished
ken brooks 645 162 808654 907 247behind the sunday Zoco marketctra de benijofar bull san miguel de salinasfinca Garroferos bull nave 8 bull algorfa 03169email rapidrepairs2668yahoocouk
approved insurance repairers
promotion for december sun damageheadlamps
20 discount
JiG facilities
vehicles registration
ldquoRE-PLATErdquoMATE
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gB
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Let us take the hassle away from you and
re-register your vehicle on to Spanish plates
490euro plus Road Tax plus co2 emission if applicable
WE PROMISE TO BEAT ANY GENUINE QUOTATION
For a full service contact
Alan 662 249 159 wwwreplatematecostablancacom
Turn your old or unwanted CAR into CASH We will dispose of in our Authorised Depollution End of
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Also buyers of COPPER BRASS ALUMINIUM LEAD
STAINLESS STEEL
TEL 645 094 339 950 064 763
JT METALRECYCLING
house amp Garden clearances skips suppliedWANTED
CARS VANS LORRIES TRACTORS
TRAILERS PLANT MACHINERY Spanish or English
we also take fridGes washinG
machines microwaVes all electrical
appliances
now fully operational in the reGions of murcia
USEd MOTORBikES Sell Buy amp Repair Transfer on Spanish Reg
home Service Pickup Call Marcel 644 166 347
guardamar
CaLLsoltimesCLaSSiFiED
902 750 190 ExT 330
need Quality new parts for any carfor sensible prices on all parts clutches brakes alternators service kits
starter motors headlights free Quote Go online or phone
car parts
wwwcarpartsinspaincom or telephone 692 930 326
personals
Spring cleaning decluttering moving or just have too much
We are interested in your unwanted items including bric
a brac electricals and small furniture
Also light Removals
Ring bill 676 527 348or Rita 676 527 186
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ViewpointDear Mr Little Tiny GeckoI am so very sorry about your tail When I saw you clinging to the tiles above the
water line of the pool I knew that you being a gecko are quite at home on vertical and even upside down surfaces but swimming pools are subject to sudden tsunami-like surges especially when a human several thousand times your own size enters the pool and I was afraid that you might get washed inIt was for that reason that I suggested that
you step onto the proffered log and accept a lift on the log to a place of security from drowning I had not intended that you jump on the log run across my hand and jump into the waterAs you scampered across the surface of the
pool and back to your preferred spot on the wall you assured me that you were perfectly able to walk on water I fear you are mistaken ndash have you heard of that treacherous thing called
Surface Tension It makes water seem deceptively safe and solid to small geckos until it suddenly gives way and they plummet to the
b o t t o m never more to rise
As a great admirer of the Gecko race and their chosen diet of small insects I was extremely anxious that you should not suffer this terrible fate and for that reason I had to insist that you accept my offer of a lift on the log The terrible miscalculation that lead me to
nip your tail with the log is a mistake that will forever haunt my conscience My best effort of atonement was to catch your tail as it wriggled across the pool and put it near the pile of rocks that I believe to be your homeI fear that a tail lost once is a tail lost forever
but should you know of a good reconstructive surgeon I will be happy to bear the cost of a tail replacement operation When we eventually reached accord and I
placed you gently on the plant by the pool pump I could hardly bear the expression of reproach on your little face Believe me I felt your pain not to mention the embarrassment of only being three quarters of the gecko you once wereI hope you will accept this letter as a public
apology for my clumsiness and that you and many of your friends and family will continue to live in our garden and eat our flies for many years to come Yours with deepest apologies Josby Jos biggs
josbiggshotmailcouk
i am so Very sorry
in 2010 lance corporal Johno lee accumulated pound800 in lsquoillegal parkingrsquo fines which resulted in a visit from bailiffs to enforce collection lance corporal lee had received massive injuries whilst on patrol in afghanistan and had almost lost his life having been resuscitated twice in the rescue helicopter taking him to the field hospital
he was eventually repatriated to england where he received extensive medical treatment in an effort to save his leg but after eight operations the surgeons had no choice but to amputate
after an extended stay in hospital Johno was released and he was
determined to rebuild his shattered life and not unreasonably applied to the local authority - nottinghamshire county council - for a disabled parking permit his request was turned down on three occasions on the basis that he was young and could get better Yep thatrsquos what they said he had lost a leg but he could get better
under pressure from the barrage of adverse publicity the councilrsquos service director paul Mckay ordered a review of the case and the original decision was eventually overturned no doubt there were mutterings of lsquolessons learnedrsquo and the usual meaningless rhetoric
then last year in support of the charity pilgrim bandits Johno signed up to become the first amputee to cover a 100mile crossing of the sahara in five days the department of works and pensions got wind of it and informed him that if he succeeded then he could be stripped of his disability benefits and his mobility vehicle which he relies on every day
the justification for this according
to a dwp spokeswoman was because the disability living allowance benefits are designed for those who are unable to do things such as walking washing or dressing themselves and in view of Johno leersquos intended trek there was it seemed a certain logic to this
a certain logic that is if you ignore the extent of his injuries how he came by them in his countryrsquos service the fact that this will be one hell of an achievement if he makes it and the impact and example it will set for other disabled amputees and certain logic of course if you are a pen pushing jobs-worth moron - which seems to be part of the work description for certain officials in the civil service
Johnorsquos own reaction was more low key when he said lsquothere are people out there much worse than me irsquove survived so i will take it but so often - and i experienced this - when you actually return home you find not everyone is so supportiversquo
he was spot on thererecently prime Minister david
cameron told soldiers in afghanistan that britain lsquorespects and reveresrsquo by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom
prime Minister is not directly to blame for the karl boon fiasco i hope that he directly intervenes and makes damn sure that matters are put right in short order also heads of departments should be summoned and receive a tongue lashing from the pM but i doubt that will happen
these are not isolated cases and when such incidences occur here is what should happen -
a personal and abject apology should be delivered in person by the official responsible for such cold hearted idiocy ndash even if this means embarrassing ministers this should be done with the full power of the media present so that the person or persons responsible are named and shamed they should also receive official warnings from their employers - the british government
Just whorsquos side are they on
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channelled as it is through the valleys of the sierra alhamilla the light northerly breeze never caresses alqueria it leaves the village breathless in the searing cauldron of the alquerian valley this climatic anomaly is known locally as la sarteacuten the fryingpan several of the village boys demonstrated the suitability of the name by frying an egg on the bonnet of rodriquezrsquos white mercedes this was much to the annoyance of the mill owner and the delight of the village scamps the scallywags hastily dispersed as the ranting puffing rodriquez appeared
with temperatures in the mid-forties there was no relief from the oppressive heat Houses remained shuttered while air conditioning units whirred and rattled alqueria was too exhausted to squabble overheated dogs slept restlessly in whatever shade they could find panting tongues lolling the village was quiet calm holding its breath until evening the stillness of the day emphasised the smallest sound sending a slammed door or a dogrsquos bark resonating through the streets the brightness of the day hurt the eyes while cooking odours hung in the still air
inside the dwellings of alqueria a struggle to stay cool was being waged inside or out it was too hot to move too hot to talk even too hot to think this is just as well as the thinking process eludes most of alqueriarsquos inhabitants at the best of times the young men thought the answer lay in consuming vast quantities of cold lager the young ladies used the opportunity to wear their skimpiest outfits which caused the young men to drink even more lager the older and wiser stayed near the stone flagged ground floors inanimate and semi-conscious the affluent newcomers however splashed in their pools luxuriating in the cool chlorinated water
one group of youngsters enjoyed the air conditioning of an emergency ambulance after swimming in the riacuteo verde not only did they contract the usual foot fungus but also a strange puce tint to the skin which emitted a faint glow antonio poyato in
order to keep his precious remitroot crop irrigated diverted the Hill peoplersquos water supply all the taps ran dry and beer was drunk as an alternative
as the sun sets so alqueria begins to cool pigeons return to the rooftops and the canine population becomes animated in their evening search for food voices are heard in the streets as the village comes to life once more invigorated by their enforced inactivity the people of alqueria return to their belligerent selves with renewed determination
those who sacrifice themselves to keep us safe promising to shield wounded soldiers from welfare cuts and that they would not suffer financially as a result of welfare reforms Fine words but then fast forward to august 2012
sapper karl boon who lost a leg in a taliban rocket-propelled grenade attack in 2010 has been stripped of his pound54-a-week living allowance because lsquohe can now walk about 400 yards unaidedrsquo and according to the dwp is no longer disabled enough although karl himself has said that there are times when he is unable to even reach his own front door unfortunately he now has to wait ten months before he can apply again and it begs the question how many limbs must you lose in order to receive a disablement benefit
the welfare reforms were designed to discourage malingerers and to wheedle out cheats and fraudsters anyone with half a brain can see the difference between work shy con artists and ex-service men and women with devastating war injuries but apparently not at the dozy dwp
cameronrsquos sentiments and noble sounding assurances all seem a little hollow right now and although the
36 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
PaUSE for ThoUghTWhat a fantastic Summer of sport wersquove had with
such a spectacularly successful Olympics and now the Paralympics which promise if anything to be even more amazing I wonder how many younger and fitter than I have as a result felt inspired to start some form of training And I wonder too how many like me find themselves regretting not having worked harder at some sport when they had the opportunity For in my youth I was a fairly able half-miler but was never prepared to hurt myself nor spend more time or effort than was absolutely necessary in training - there always seemed better more frivolous things to do with my time So I and doubtless many others like me spent much of the Olympics reflecting on what might have been For unless the IOC were to include events for the lsquodecrepitsrsquo the lsquohas-beensrsquo and the lsquowell past itsrsquo no amount of training or determination could ever see me in contention for future medals
But actually it would seem that there really is a medal still available for the likes of me For in his letter to the Christians in Corinth St Paul likens the Christian life to that of an athlete preparing to compete in the games He points out that if unlike me in my youthful pretence at athletic prowess an athlete is serious in his ambition to win then he must work at his training and adhere rigorously to his diet to be in peak condition And he further explains that the prize for successful completion of the Christian marathon of life is no mere laurel crown but one that endures through eternity So here we are then all is not lost for us oldies though we do have a pretty serious regime of diet and training of prayer and lifestyle to attend to which if wersquore really serious could perhaps start in meeting the rest of the team at one of the available Churches in the area
Details of a number of English language churches are given in Sol Noticeboard for any who wish to Worship but further information about the anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
Duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the anglican chaplaincy of costa almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the
absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
FIRE THEN FLOOD - IS PESTILENcE NExTFreak weather events are becoming the norm Last Thursday
Turre and Mojacar were hammered by the tail end of a hurricane causing flooding and destruction We woke to find 23rsquos of the 3 acre property we rent under water Windows had blown in causing damage and loss and the pool had turned into a mud wrestling venue The pump house was drained of 15m of water before a new pump could be fitted to start the clean-up operation
Earlier this year the media showed storms and flooding cancelling out the British summer hurricanes are now battering the Caribbean and US The storms get stronger and more frequent affecting Europe as this is where the hurricanes come to fight their last as Michael Fish knows only too well In the east typhoons wreak havoc in Taiwan and China
Last week Spain announced that summer night time temperatures were the highest since records began Last winter was the driest ever winter in Spain with rainfall 90 lower two winters previously Spain had the wettest in 50 years The unusual is fast becoming usual
The American Meteorological Society previously denied Global Warming yet last week whilst Republicans were laughing at the subject at their annual conference the Society released a report saying that that Global Warming is happening and is man-made The maths is easy as 10 of the warmest years on record have occurred since 1997 Also global sea levels have risen 7 inches in the last 100 years
In the Arctic summer pack ice is at its lowest since records began 40 less sea is covered each summer than just 30 years ago a dangerous circle as snow and ice have an
lsquoalbedorsquo effect reflecting sunlight back into space Now sea water absorbs heat so melting more ice Factory emissions are blown over the Arctic releasing tiny specs of black soot these stick in the snow and absorb heat so melting the ice faster
Governments across the world meet at fancy conferences in glamorous destinations such as Kyoto Rio de Janeiro and Copenhagen achieving little or nothing whilst Joe and Joanne Public suffer flooding droughts and severe weather events Global Warming affects us all now and it will get worse and we must all do our bit to reduce re-use and recycle We canrsquot wait to be told what to do ndash we can change our own lifestyles as these different living and spending habits make businesses adapt to try and supply the products we are choosing
Buying bio diesel for instance is not only better for the environment but cheaper too Buying a bag for life at the supermarket and using it regularly will saves lots of plastic At the market we can weigh our fruit and vegetables and put it in one bag rather than many Buying organic lessens the need for artificial fertilizers and pesticides
Shops love to offer a plastic bag for the smallest item ndash just say no Buying local saves food miles growing food even better using the town springfuente for drinking water saves resources too Whilst waiting in the car to collect someone turn the engine off Open the car window instead of using the air con Sort out domestic refuse and recycle it
In the developed world waste and apathy are common and yet our common sense ingenuity and a love for our fellow inhabitants can help save this world for future generations
Initially when you bought your shiny new laptop desktop hellip Were you constantly being annoyed by the nag screen which told you to make system backup disks My guess would be ldquoYesrdquo Did you follow the instructions and create several CDrsquos or DVDrsquos with labels on them for ldquoJust In Caserdquo If you have said ldquoYesrdquo to the previous question Well Done Thank your for taking an interest in my column but now turn the page and read something else instead If the answer was anything else I would consider making my backup image NOW
The absolute fact is there will be at some time in our lives a catastrophic systems failure whereby the system will refuse to even start and hang there impotently How can this happen as Windows is a relatively robust Operating System (OS) The usual suspects are Viruses Malware ldquowear and tearrdquo power surges or outages
So now imagine the worst possible case scenario ndash a total systems failure Once the initial terror of losing everything has passed you remember following my advice and making a complete backup of your valuable document with weekly updates You start to feel better BUT your computer is still euro1000 of inert steel and exotic compounds
What are you going to do That is easy Spend the next week or four buying and installing a copy of your OS (euro110 to euro200) finding all the drivers for your specific machine and install them and
finally obtaining all the programs that were on it (euro0 ndash too much) Before I knew better it would take three (3) days with the OS drivers and programs to hand to completely rebuild my computer
If you had made the system image when suggested it should take you between 20 minutes and 1 hour to complete the same task at euro0 (+ cost of CDrsquos DVDrsquos) and all you have to do is change the CDrsquos DVDrsquos when asked AND it would be clean and ready to go
What will you need 1 memory stick (1Gb or larger) or CD for creating a startup disk a small stack of DVDrsquos or an External Hard Drive
You might still be lucky and have buried in the menu an option to create these system images If you have XP (I still do) but no floppy disk drive (I donrsquot) DONrsquoT use the backup options A floppy disk is needed for booting the system Try ldquoEaseUS Todo Backup Free 50 ldquo instead
A COUPLE OF TIPS
Firstly ensure your BIOS is changed to allow booting from either the cd or memory stick
Secondly the local Computer club is having an open day on Friday 5th October at ldquoBar Rumoresrdquo from 10am
Finally I am available to assist with all matters on computers and can be contacted on 689 892 745 or canducomputinghotmailcouk
For further information or advice on computing contact Trevor on canducomputinghotmailcouk
the aftermath of the storm
wwwsoltimescom 37SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012
sport
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This week we were at Vistabella we played our normal format of individual stableford Also some pairs managed to play their round of the knockout which is being managed by Johnny Pedersen A shield is up for grabs to the winner of this tournament Conditions were good on the course as usual
Results were as follows-
Gold category
1st - Derek Briggs 34pts
2nd - Colin Pepperday 31pts
Best front nine - John Saunders 17pts
Best back nine - Graham Phillip 18pts
Nearest the pin - Steve Ashurst
Longest drive - Dave
Harwood
Silver category
1st - Dave Bishop 36pts
2nd - Barry wood 30pts
Best front nine - Phil Bowditch 13pts(cb)
Best back nine - Graham Butterworth 15pts
Nearest the pin - None
Longest drive - Dave whittington
No winners of the 2 ball money this week
Our next society game will be at Altorreal on 13th September first tee time at 1015am Please be at the course one hour before start time
New members and or guests always welcome please contact Tony on 966 785 781 or Steve on 966 637 449
La Peraleja - 290812It may be a bit hot for golf
but hey itrsquos Wednesday and what else would we be doing So off we went down to La Paraleja for the first time this year and the conditions were quite good with tees and greens being excellent The staff are extremely helpful and always friendly
Despite the heat 35 members and guests went down to Murcia to play in a Stableford all well armed with drinks of various concoctions to ward off heat exhaustion so playing under these extreme conditions the scores were very good There were three ladies playing which is unusual and one of them had a broken toe but this did not stop her from scoring 36 points well done Margaret
One tale related in the bar later was that if your tee goes behind you then it must be a good shot but there is always an exception to the rule as was demonstrated on one tee one shot did go a long way down the middle with the tee falling behind but the next tee shot went up in the air and landed only 50 metres ahead and still the tee landed behind work that out The scores on the day were
Golf Division 1st Padraig OrsquoBrien 38pts 2nd Peter Morris 36pts and 3rd Brian
Coultate 31pts
Silver Division 1st John B Henderson 32pts 2nd John Feathestone 29pts and 3rd Stan Earl 27pts
Bronze Division 1st Andy Hadgraft 39pts 2nd Margaret OrsquoBrien 36pts and 3rd Chris Nield 31pts
NTPs Hole 2 Brian Coultate hole 8 in 2 shots Peter Morris hole 13 in 3 shots Carl Peden hole 16 Chris Nield
2s club was shared between Carl Peden Stan Earl David wightman Peter Savidge and Padraig OrsquoBrien
Best Guest John Clark 40pts
The popular Free Game Draw was won by Darren Barker and the Free Draw kindly donated by The Tavern was not won so will be rolled over to the next meeting
Our next outings are to El Plantio on the 12 September and Roda on the 26th September For further information go to our website httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
Gail Coultate
Society Correspondent
Lo Crispin Golf Society
httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
The Members Golf Society Match Report for villaMartin 29th August 2012
Yet another scorching hot day greeted the 24 Members and 3 guests to the excellent track of villaMartin It is hard to understand why this course has an unsavoury reputation and it can only be assumed that those that give it the bad rap arenrsquot golfers or are living 10 years in the past The fairways are excellent and the greens were even better than excellent
The excellence of the course was obviously supported by some of the scores that came in today with 3 breaking Par one achieving Par and others just one or two points over their handicaps The MatchHandicap Secretary better known as the ldquoLaughing Assassinrdquo has had a field day with cutting of handicaps
The prizes today were once again donated by The Chuckle Brothers (John Eyre and Colin Marsden) and the Nearest to the Pins prizes were donated by Peter (I wanna be in the Gold category) Wells A very very big thank you to you all your support to the Society is tremendous
The spoils in the Silver Division today went to Mick Kennedy in 3rd place with 34 points and how nice it
was to see the lsquoold stagerrsquo himself Peter mason take 2nd spot with 36 points and the winner of the Silver was Ian ldquoSharkierdquo Parkinson with an excellent 38 points
The Gold Division 3rd place went to the Society Captain Alan Rickers with 35 points Theo Boelhouwer came in 2nd place with what normally would be the winning score of 38 points but was upstaged by his Match play partner Steve Higgins who had the best score of the day with 41 points
The Best visitor award went to J Lozano
Our next match is on 5th September 2012 at La Finca and if anyone fancies a game with us just book in on our website at wwwtmgsorg or call the Match Secretary on 966 719 604
We also will be starting our Monday games on 10th September 2012 at villaMartin Again check the website for further information and please feel free to join us
Gold Category winners L ndash R ldquoFlying Dutchmanrdquo Theo Boelhouwer Steve ldquoElvisrdquo Higgins and Captain Alan Rickers
After last weeks initial start to back to training ready for the new season it is back to the Miguel University to start training at the home ground Last week brought a bit of a shock to the system to a few of the players after the 2 month summer break not like 2 weeks in the UK if you are lucky
The training from now on is on Tuesday and Thursday at 2000 with the juniors coming back when they have started back at school Everyone is looking forward to getting back to some real rugby training and not
just the fitness side like last and getting stuck in to the rucking and mauling It will also be very interesting to see how the Spanish refs interpret the new laws as well after seeing the pros even falling foul of them at the weekend with the 5 second rule at the ruck etc
This coming weekend we will be televising all live rugby matches for the new season at the rugby bar in Rojales The Steakhouse used to be Tylers Bar Pro 12 on Friday at 2000 Cardiff Blues v Edinburgh followed by the 4 Nations at 1200
on Saturday with Australia v South Africa and Aviva Premiership on Sunday at 1530 Saints v Exeter Chiefs so come along to the only designated rugby bar in the area and join the Costa Blanca Rugby Supporters Club as well
I am back at the Moncayo Market on Saturdayrsquos with all of the rugby branded gear and clubinternational shirts etc so see you down there as well and get your playing gear before the season starts from 0900 to 1330
So if you are interested
dig out those rugby boots and come along and see for yourself what it is like New players are always welcome no matter what age or skill level you are
If you would like more information about what is going on in the club you can contact the club by phoning myself Garry on 692 767 242 and for the juniors contact Oscar on 600 871 606 (Spanish)
So come along and join in the fun at a club with a great friendly atmosphere
the members Golf society
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lo crispin Golf society
itV orihuela rfc traininG back to normal
38 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
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Murphyrsquos on Park Golf Society at Campoamor August 2012
For the first months meeting 16 players headed for the established course at Campoamor
Unfortunately we were charged euro25 per person more than the agreed price which we were told was due to tax reason even though the new taxes donrsquot take effect until 010912 and then we discovered that the greens were in poor condition and as a result of these events it will be some time before we return to this courseThe winners on the day were as follows Category 11st Noel Dempsey - 34 points2nd George McIntyre - 27
pointsCategory 21st Barney Hickey - 26 points2nd Billy Davidson ndash 26 pointsBest Guest - John Fogerty ndash 32 points
Nearest the Pins ndash Pearse McMurray and Mike Dolan
After the game we returned to Murphyrsquos on the Park for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Janet and Hilary
The next society meeting venue is Captains Day an Alenda on 270912 and new members and guests are welcome
Call Tony Conwell on 644312696 or better still call in the bar which is in Calle San Policarpo near Park of Nations in Torrevieja
Report by Tony Conwell
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at Las Colinas 30th August 2012
For this monthrsquos meeting a group of 33 players visited the established course at Las Colinas taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good condition but due to hollow tining we had to play the back nine holes twice BUT to make things interesting we played the second circuit from the BLACK COMPETITION TEES which made scoring difficult on the day
There were some good scores on the day with the winners as follows1st ndash Gavin Parke - 36 points2nd ndash Dave Mason - 35 points3rd ndash Mike Probert - 32 points4th ndash Ian Allison ndash 32 points5th ndash Julie Blinston ndash 31
points
Best Front 9 ndash D Bensley - 20 points
Best Back 9 ndash J Coffman - 16 points
Nearest Pins ndash M Probert (3)Gavin Parke (2) and Dave Mason
After the game we returned to the Lo Marabu which is located at Dona Pepa Quesada for a welcome meal prepared by the bar and the prize presentation
Our next official society meeting is at La Peraleja on 27th September 2012 and we also have an interim game at Bonalba on 13th September 2012
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at La Finca August 2012
For the first months meeting a small group of golfers headed for the established course at La Finca taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good conditionThe winners on the day were as follows1st Stevie Dunn ndash 39 points2nd S Floody ndash 28 points3rd George watts ndash 26 pointsNearest the Pin - GuestLongest Drive ndash George watts
Stevie watts has had his
handicap adjusted from 24 to 21 based on the above excellent performance
After the game we returned to the Hideaway bar which is based at Via Park II Playa Flamenca for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Terri and Mark
The next society meeting venue is to be held at Villamartin on 9th September 2012 and new members and guests are welcome
Alternatively call Terri Hudson on 603181436 or better still call in the bar
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
hideaway Golf society
lo marabu Golf society
murphyrsquos on park Golf society
TUESDAY 28TH AUGUSTTHE RAY BATTISTR
MEMORIAL TROPHYToday was the Second
anniversary of the Ray Battiste Memorial Trophy which was held at his favourite course ALENDA which was in immaculate condition with lovely holding greens It has to be the best course in the area at the present time we had a very good turn out and some very good scores to honour Raywinning the Trophy and First place in Category Two with a score of 37 points on count back from Geoff Wild ( hard luck Geoff ) was Malcolm woods Congratulations In third place was Mick Hithersay on Count back with 35 points
In Category One First place was taken by Rodney Smith with a score of 36 points Second was Les Yates with
35 points and Ivie Davies was 3rd with 34 points Dave Jones took the Nearest the Pin on Holes 3 amp 5 with Ron Chambers on Hole 16 John Trailor won the Longest Drive with D Jones the best Guest with 36 pointsTuesday 11th September we will be back at our home course Vistabella Tee off 0900am Be at the course for 0830am
After the game we returned to the St Jamesrsquos Gate pub for the presentation and refreshments kindly supplied by Sonia with our thanks Anyone who would like to join our small Society or would just like a game whilst on holiday give Ron a ring on 678-849-142
Photo- Malcolm woods being presented with the Trophy by Rocket Ron
st Jamesrsquos Gate Gs RODS AND REELS This week was the last
week before the new season commences and the club held an open match on a local water Although still very muddy on the water line overall the venue fished well As can be seen from the results varying methods were used and all worked pretty well
Top rods on the day1st Terry (Swing Eacutem)
Screen fishing the whip using maggot for bleak then changing to the feeder using corn with 1650 kilo s
2nd Lenny (Excultural Attachee) Bolton fishing the feeder using pellet with 1324 kilo s
3rd Bill (The Master) Reade fishing the waggler using pellet with 1134 kilo s
NOTEClub subs have to be paid
prior to the AGM on the 30092012 Failure to do so will mean the joining fee will have to be paid again
PLEASE NOTE The club has some
vacancies at present if you are interested in joining please contact Derek Swann on 966 729 293 or 603 535 771
ABBEY ANGLING RESULTSSupplied by Terry ScreenThe 2nd round of the winter
League was fished this week on the 28th August
with the water now going down it is leaving over a metre and half of soft gungy mud making access to the waters edge messy and quite difficult
with no wind on the water the fish were reluctant to feed everyone was praying
for the wind to get up and right on queue at 115pm the wind started to blow with a vengeance which prompted the fish to start to feed but the weights were not great
1st Dave (Yours Truly) Hoare with 7360kg fishing the pole using corn and the whip for bleak using maggot
2nd Alan (The Chairman) Reid with 6280kg fishing the feeder using corn
3rd Alan (The Emperor) Roscoe with 6100kg also fishing the feeder using corn
All details are available on our website wwwabbeyanglingcom or from the Match Secretary Terry Screen on 965 328 368 also anyone needing pole or rod repairs can contact me on the above number
ANGLERS TOGETHERThe objective of Anglers
Together has been reached ( which was to introduce anglers to each other ) Now that newcomers to Spain are few and far between we have decided that monthly meetings are serving no useful purpose and the friendships that have been made over the past 4 years are now firmly established
we will continue to provide information through our email address if contacted but there will be no membership renewals in May
Thanks to all past members for their support
Email anglerstogetherhotmailcom
TIGHT LINESDAvE HOARE
maGGots end
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week
Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3
- Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9
- Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen
Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart
Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith H
cap 9 score 50 Next week Tuesday
4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
el plantio 2 Golf society
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Last Sunday Torry played their first home game of the season at the vicente Garcia against near neighbours Crevillente who included in their side ex-Torry players Dani Meseguer Tremino Micro and most notably Carrasco Torry entered the game buoyed by their 3-1 victory at CD Acero in their first game of the season while Crevillente had shared the spoils in a thrilling 3-3 draw at home against Novelda
Torry were without ex-Crevillente marksman Gasch who was out through injury Torry have been trying to sign another forward to supplement their attacking options and thought they had got their man in the shape of much travelled burly striker Bauti but he had a change of mind I hope they are still looking because I think there are still plenty of strikers around looking for a club
The Torry line up was Manolo Vicente Boix Pedro Loacutepez Jorge Rafa Dani (Abel min 78) Burguillos Luis Carlos (Josemi min 68) Inarejos Ernesto and Joseacute Manuel (Manu Amores min 45)
On a warm sunny early evening the game kicked off in front of a decent crowd of around the 600 mark including quite a few holidaymakers keen for a bit of live football action Torry started like a train and in the first 20 minutes carved open Crevillente time and time again but only had a single goal on the electronic scoreboard to show for their efforts This was scored in the 16th minute by Jorge from a downward header
from a free-kick by Ernesto Leading up to this Rafa had hit the post from a curling effort inside the box from a corner and their keeper had been called into action to make a number of good saves
After 20 minutes Burguillos played Inarejos in and he lifted the ball past his man in the area who handled the ball and a penalty was awarded Up stepped Ernesto to curl his spot-kick towards the right hand corner of the net Their keeper went the right way and pulled off a brilliant save palming the ball wide for a corner After this Torry started to lose their momentum after their whirlwind start and Crevillente started to get back into the game After 41 minutes the Crevillente right-back got his marching orders for a second bookable offence after again body checking Inarejos
Just before the break Ernesto clipped the crossbar from a free-kick just outside the box Torry made one change at half-time taking off Jose Manuel who had sustained a head injury in the first-half and brought on Manu Amores After 51 minutes the numerical advantage that Torry had enjoyed was no more when Rafa was dismissed for a second bookable offence The game was now pretty even and both sides created half-chances which they didnrsquot take until after 61 minutes Ernesto beat their keeper from long range with a dipping shot to make it 2-0 to Torry After 70 minutes Crevillente pulled one back when Carrasco prodded home a loose ball from a corner from close range
to set up a nervous last 20 minutes for the Torry fans
The momentum was now with Crevillente and a guilt edged chance fell to the opposition 2 minutes later when one of their forwards headed wide from only 2 yards out After 83 minutes a Crevillente defender received a straight red for hacking down Burguillos And it was now 10 against 9 Towards the end Torry were awarded another penalty after a Manu Amores pass inside the box was deliberately hand-balled Inarejos stepped up to take it this time but his shot towards the bottom left hand corner lacked any real power and their keeper pulled off another great save
The final whistle went with Torry victorious winning another 3 points which has taken them to the top of the table and would you believe 2 points clear after only 2 games For Torry bookings were received by Inarejos Jorge vicente and Pedro
The matchball was sponsored by the Torry Army and a re-introduced matchday programme produced by the football club was on sale which provided a good pre-match read
Torry are away to Novelda next Sunday If you want to go and watch the game the Torry Army have booked a coach Pop into the Torry Army office in San Luis or ring Pat on 966 786 352 or 688 698 894 to book a seat
Darrylldinho following his adopted team in Spain get off to the perfect start
Tuesday 25th saw us back at Font del Llop due to a high noon change from El Plantio due to hollow tinning 20 hours earlier Our thanks to Font del Llop for getting us out to play at the last moment
very warm day and not sure if we would have managed without buggies but did find the course in very good condition except for some hollow tinning taking place on some of the greens on the back 9
Results on the day for our normal Stableford Competition saw in Category 1
1st Spence Andrews with 35 points not sure how he
did it because he only flew in the night previous and had not had time to adjust from the rain of the UK to the heat we are experiencing here at the moment 2nd Paul Hurrell 33 points 3rd Roy Middleton 31
Category 2 1st Peter Kerr 34 points 2ndBrian Coombes 33 and 3rdBradley Kerr 30
Nearest the Pins Hole 8 Paul Hurrell Hole 17 Alan Darby No body managed the 12th and the longest drive on hole 18 went to vic Souter However it should be mentioned that Paul Hurrell with his new driver was within probably 15 mtrs of the waterrsquos edge but not on the fairway sorry Paul must
try harderAfter the game we returned
to El Raso Restaurant for the results and a little Tapas many thanks to MarioKaty and Staff for looking after us
Our next games are La Torre on Tuesday 14thSeptember for a 10am 1sttee time and then we have our big day at El Plantio on the 3rdOctober for a shot gun start for the par 3 course at 9am followed by an 18 hole Stableford Competition starting at 11am
For more information on our Club call David Winder on 626 774 157 or email him at
davidwindertorregolfgmailcom Our picture for the winners and some guests taken after our game at El Raso Restaurant
we would also wish to remind all that the football season with CD MONTESINOS kicks off on Sunday 16thSeptember at 1800 hours with a home game at the CDMontesinos Olympic Stadium
Cup Tournament semi-finals by Sue Ward
what a fantastic week it was for petanca on the Orihuela Costa
The weather may be hot and humid but the petanca players had to keep their cool and play their socks off (what are socks) to win a place in the finals of the Summer League Cup Tournament
If anyone wanted to know why the summer league was dubbed lsquothe friendly gamesrsquo then they only had to be at the 2 semi-finals that took place this week They were played with good humour amusing banter and willing spirits
First to play on Monday were Laguna Vista Diablos vs Peacocks1 All was level after the 4 triples leaving all to play for in the deciding doubles Nervous tension began to creep in to both sides both teams dropping points however Laguna Vista Diablos managed to scrape through with a 4 - 3 win In true petanca spirit both teams descended upon the bar afterwards A very good end to a very good evening A woollen doll was presented by Peacocks to Laguna Vista Diablos to be played for every time these 2 teams meet
wednesday saw the other nail biting thrilling semi at Via park 2 between Los Bandidos and Amapolas
These 2 teams last met only 2 weeks ago in the league and Amapolas had a comfortable 6 - 1 win would tonight be any different Oh Yes
After the closely fought triples Amapolas were 3 - 1 up then came the 3 doubles and Los bandidos won the 1st 13 - 4 and then the 2nd 13 - 3 the gap had closed so the result rested on the last doubles match
It was 2100 hrs the street lights were on darkness had fallen the coche was barely visible but still the 2 pairs played on surrounded by hordes of excited spectators and a score of 12 - 12 Both sides took the lead and then lost it Unfortunately there had to be a winner and the cookie didnrsquot crumble Los bandidosrsquos way their last ball just - only just - failing to reach its target Amapolas won 4 games to 3 well done to them
The overwhelming consenus was that the 5 games were well worthy of a grand final let alone a semi
The final will be played on Wednesday 26th September 2012 at Restaurant El Altos de Dolores where it is hoped that all summer league players will attend Good luck to both teams
Sue ward
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el plantio 2 Golf society
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3 - Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9 - Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith Hcap 9 score 50
Next week Tuesday 4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
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The Show Group Torrevieja has lost their home of twenty years and is now searching for a new rehearsal venue It is with great sadness that the Show Group has had to say farewell to the homely comfort of Los Arcos where they have rehearsed and performed throughout their long history
The Show Group Torrevieja is one of the oldest theatre groups in Torrevieja and during their twenty year history they have been entertaining residents and tourists with their energy packed shows During their long existence The Show Group have performed well loved musicals pantomimes original musical comedies murder mysteries and several variety shows and have also raised well over 50000 Euro for local charities
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The Office for the Urbanisations led by Councillor Jeff Wiszniewski (PIPN ndash Partido Independiente por las Nacionalidades) and his team are pleased to send you our fourth information update giving you information on events and activities happening throughout San Fulgencio and the Urbanisations
We hope you find it informative and encourage you to visit us in the Office on Calle Madrid Urb Marina or ring us on 966 443 002 if you have any further enquiries
coNvErSaTioN claSSESEnglish Spanish Conversation Classes
will be starting up again in the Social Centre of Urb Marina on Monday the 3rd of September at 6pm
Concejalia de Urbanizaciones working with Help Vega Baja
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SPaNiSh claSSES for ExTraNjEroSBetween now and the 16th of
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2 garlic cloves
1 red chilli roughly chopped
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inGredients 1 red chilli diced 1 green chilli diced 1 x 250ml carton coconut cream 40g light brown soft sugar Juice of 1 lime 2 tbsp rum (optional) 4 chicken breasts 8 mini corn on the cobs
methodMix the diced chilli with the
coconut cream sugar lime juice and rum (if using) Slash through the skin of the chicken breasts and place in a non-metallic dish
Pour the coconut marinade all over cover and marinate for at least 1 hr overnight if possible
Preheat the barbecue Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook over a medium heat for 20-25 mins turning regularly to cook evenly the chicken is cooked when the juices run clear after the thickest part is pierced
Meanwhile rub 1 tbsp sunflower oil onto the corn on the cobs and barbecue or grill for 15 mins turning until lightly charred and tender Serve with barbecued corn plus vegetable rice and a coriander garnish
surf and turf kebabs with Garlic butterthis tasty marinated kebab recipe will satisfy both meat and fish craVinGs
allow time for marinatinGinGredients400g steak (such as ribeye) cubed
6 tbsp sundried tomato peri-peri marinade
150g raw tiger prawns peeled
4 cherry tomatoes
40g softened butter
2 garlic cloves crushed
3 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley and chives)
methodPreheat the barbecue toss the steak with 4 tbsp marinade in
one bowl and the prawns with 2 tbsp marinade in another Set aside for 30 mins
thread the steak and prawns alternately onto 4 skewers (pre-soaked if theyrsquore bamboo) and finish each one with a cherry tomato
Mash the butter with the garlic and herbs Place in a pan on the side of the grill to melt Cook the kebabs over a high heat for 3-4 mins each side until the prawns are pink and cooked through and the steak is done to your liking
to serve drizzle with the butter and accompany with new potatoes and a salad of poppy seeds and carrot and cucumber ribbons
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Great food at Great prices
La Alfoquia Plaza Santa Ana (Opposite the Old Station)
Great food at Great prices
Tel 633 684 855
Raciones Tostadas Tapas Hamburgers and much much more
for example chicken amp
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open everyday 930am - 11pm (except monday) Kitchen open 930am - 4pm 7 - 11pm
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eat in or take away
piZZaseat in or take away
tuesday - sunday from 7pm
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Open Mon - Sat 8am - 24pmSun 10am - 17pm Spanish Tel 950 430 145 English Tel 647 730 103wwwmesondeirenecom
NEW SMOkiNg CONSERvATORY
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they are a Christmas favourite in most households but families might find their traditional tin of Quality Street going empty a tad quicker this year tins of the chocolates have been shrunk just before the Christmas period when sales of the sweets are at their highest
Food giant nestle who produce the sweets have been criticised for failing to reduce the price of the chocolates prompting campaigners to describe the move as a hidden price rise the purple tins have been reduced in size by 18 per cent - from 1kg to 820g
a report in trade magazine the Grocer said lsquothe Christmas shrink ray has struck again and this year it is nestle pulling the trigger lsquothe tins are being sold by tesco for pound5 the same price as last yearrsquos larger tins though nestle claimed the recommended selling price was lowerrsquo
the move is part of a trend amongst confectionary manufacturers to reduce product sizes in order counter rising production costs
other Christmas favourite Cadburyrsquos Roses were
reduced from 975g to 850g by manufacturer kraft last year while the american company also cut heroes from 950g to 800g
Some of Britainrsquos most popular confectionary items have been affected by size reductions including smaller chocolate bars such as Mars and Dairy Milk Packets of Bassettrsquos liquorice allsorts have been reduced from 215g to 190g while bags of Bassettrsquos Jelly Babies Maynards wine Gums and haribo have also been reduced in weight
Consumer watchdog which accused confectionary companies of lsquotreating customers like idiotsrsquo
a spokesman for nestle said lsquothe recommended retail price of our standard tin has reduced proportionally greater than the reduction of the weight ensuring consumers are getting more for their money the price shopkeepers sell Quality Street at is at their sole discretion the tin size weight is now in line with similar products in the market who reduced weight in previous yearsrsquo
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LiTE BiTE MENUSERvEd 12PM-9PM
allpremierleaGue
footballliVe
ladies friendly
dartswed 8pm
all welcome
allpara-
olympic Games shown
take-awayfood
aVailableuntil 8pm
SaXON REaL aLE ON TaP - ONLy 240euro PER PINTblackthorn cider amp tinto Verano on tap
ESTRELLa ONLy 2euro PER PINTOpen Every Day 12pm - Late
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BOOk ThE vENUE FOr yOUr PriVaTE ParTiES WEDDiNgS aND birTHDayS ETC
hellipa recent recipe feature in Sol Times required lsquopreserved lemonrsquo however we have failed to find a source to supply this wonderful ingredient locally So herersquos the recipe so that you can make your ownMany Moroccan and Middle Eastern recipes
call for preserved lemons ndash basically lemons that have been pickled in salt and their own
juices itrsquos quite easy to do though takes at least three weeks before the lemons are ready to use
Get preservinghelliptheyrsquoll last for up to a year without refrigeration too
MAkES ONE LARGE JARINGREDIENTS
250g coarse sea salt12 lemons unwaxed 6 juiced 6 quartered but still joined at the bottom8 black peppercorns
3 star anise3 bay leaves
METHODPack a little salt into each lemon and squash back into shape Wedge them into a large sterilised jar layering with salt bay leaves peppercorns and star anise as
you goTo sterilise wash in hot soapy water rinse and put in the oven
at 140Cfan 120Cgas 1 for 15 minutes
Pour over the lemon juice (if therersquos not enough liquid to fill top with water) then
sealGive the jar a turn every few days to
redistribute the salt and leave for 4-6 weeks
Preserved Lemons
itrsquos Quality not QuantityQuality street accused of short changing us with fewer chocolates
CREME DE LA CREMEThe nationrsquos number one premium ice cream brand
Carte DrsquoOr has taken inspiration from traditional
French cuisine and the culinary expertise of great
French chefs to create a range of indulgent new ice
creams Carte DrsquoOr Signature Using only the finest
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luxury to ice cream with delicious new flavours from
Cregraveme Brucirclee to Tarte aux Pommes making them the
perfect indulgent dessert
6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5
Burger amp Pasta Menu PLUS Kids Menuopen monday - Friday 8am til late saturday amp sunday 9am til late
Cafeacute Bar
LA ALFOQUIA ZURGENA
ice cream parlour now open
this friday - disco amp karaokenow
showinG horse
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music dancinG amp karaoke
SatUrdaynightS
the BeStPizzas in town
eat in or take away
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calle los arcos 7 03170ciudad Quesada
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andy 693 803 409 or mark 693 775 347
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email calidasalessoltimescom
sol times
wwwsoltimescom 31SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012
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(puerto de Mazarron) (Camposol A)
euro350
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Full menu also available
mon - sat 10 - 3
includes bread amp butter
or toast
Full english breakfast
Camposol sector atel 699 518 535
sunday lunChesFrom 1245pm onwards
2 menus 450euro or 650euroBooKinG adVisaBle
entertainment quiz monday From 9pm
General KnowledGe quiz tues amp thurs From 9pm
mon From 9pm
thursday marKet day speCial Sausage or Bacon Sandwich or a Beefburger only 2euro each
KaraoKeFriday 7
septemBer
with Bernie maC
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aNNual beach bbQ at bOlNuevO All food and drink included still only 13euro Tickets essential
Bring your own chairs and table16th NOvember
cOach tO Garrucha market Lunch at Bedar and a visit to Iceland on the way home
25euro incl lunchSuNday 9th december
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3 NiGhtS Full bOard iN hOtel heliOS beNidOrm
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saturday 8th septbarrington
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from Mum dad and Sophie
xxxx
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friends in SpainPARTY ON
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home care services
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emaillocksrushotmailcouk
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from la Marina to San Javier
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amp property servicesWe cover mazarron amp
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MOB 691 920 288hOME 966 184 813
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personal trainer
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ext 330
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removals cont
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7519 186 355 or email vanman
hotmailcouk
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kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop
courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool Mountain views Possible bamp b
for sale massiVe detatched cortiJo with 50m2 workshop
20mins from moJacar
build 256 msup2 Terrace 100msup2 Plot 1200 msup2TELEPHONE 649 186 107
email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom
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property For sale
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property For sale cont
3 bedrooms 1 with balcony 2 bathrooms Fully Equipped Kitchen Large Living amp Dining room Wonderful Sun Terrace Solarium Satellite TV Furnished Communal
Pool 104 M2 build 110 M2 Plot euro105000
QUaD TOWNHOUSEDONtildea PEPa
aTTaCHED TOWNHOUSE DONtildea PEPa
3 bedrooms 1 with balcony 2 bathrooms Fully Equipped Kitchen Large Living amp Dining room W Double glazed Terraces Wonderful Sun Terrace Solarium Satellite TV
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TOWNHOUSETOrrEMENDO
2 bedrooms amp Family bathroom built on 3 Levels Spacious LivingDining room american Style Kitchen Solarium amp Terrace gated Complex Stunning Views of
the Lake great Value euro59000
228 m2 detached villa constructed on an 800 m2 plot 4 large double bedrooms one large family bathroom
and one en suite large living dinning room fully fitted separate kitchen and a utility room with toilet and basinLow maintenance front garden 8 x 4 m2 swimming pool and bbQ area There is a long drive with ample parking
and also a shaded area that covers two cars recently reduced to 360000 euros no offers considered
DETaCHED ViLLaCiUDaD QUESaDa
TEL 693 806 409
RENTAL PROPERTiES URgENTLY REqUiREd
in Cabo RoigVillamartin Orihuela Costa amp Costa Calida
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ContactCASASOL REAL ESTATE TEL 965 325 601
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34 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
wanted cars for cashbest prices paidspanish enGlish
anythinG consideredtelephone
tim on 662 211 993CASH CASH
CASHSame day collection
From 1euroto 10000euro
Call Phil 607 848 332
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caravans trailersabsolutley anything
CARS4
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Cars vans bikes Damaged or Scrap
Reliable Cars bought for Cash bangers4cashyahoocouk
603 100 692
ldquoREADERS Of A SENSITIvE DISPOSITION MAy fIND SOME Of THE ADS IN THIS SECTION
OffENSIvErdquoALL VEHICLES
Cars Motorhomes 4x4rsquos Boats Vans Trailers Quads Classics
FOR CASH
699 805 995Telephone
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car parts
aLL VEHiCLE rEPairS servicing small bodywork repairs ITV and paperwork needs Ken Sherwood British Mechanic - Tel 679 646 859 (Costa Calida area only)
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For re-registration of cars motorbikes and motor homes
contact graham SheltonWho after re-registering over
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ken brooks 645 162 808654 907 247behind the sunday Zoco marketctra de benijofar bull san miguel de salinasfinca Garroferos bull nave 8 bull algorfa 03169email rapidrepairs2668yahoocouk
approved insurance repairers
promotion for december sun damageheadlamps
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vehicles registration
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490euro plus Road Tax plus co2 emission if applicable
WE PROMISE TO BEAT ANY GENUINE QUOTATION
For a full service contact
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TEL 645 094 339 950 064 763
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ViewpointDear Mr Little Tiny GeckoI am so very sorry about your tail When I saw you clinging to the tiles above the
water line of the pool I knew that you being a gecko are quite at home on vertical and even upside down surfaces but swimming pools are subject to sudden tsunami-like surges especially when a human several thousand times your own size enters the pool and I was afraid that you might get washed inIt was for that reason that I suggested that
you step onto the proffered log and accept a lift on the log to a place of security from drowning I had not intended that you jump on the log run across my hand and jump into the waterAs you scampered across the surface of the
pool and back to your preferred spot on the wall you assured me that you were perfectly able to walk on water I fear you are mistaken ndash have you heard of that treacherous thing called
Surface Tension It makes water seem deceptively safe and solid to small geckos until it suddenly gives way and they plummet to the
b o t t o m never more to rise
As a great admirer of the Gecko race and their chosen diet of small insects I was extremely anxious that you should not suffer this terrible fate and for that reason I had to insist that you accept my offer of a lift on the log The terrible miscalculation that lead me to
nip your tail with the log is a mistake that will forever haunt my conscience My best effort of atonement was to catch your tail as it wriggled across the pool and put it near the pile of rocks that I believe to be your homeI fear that a tail lost once is a tail lost forever
but should you know of a good reconstructive surgeon I will be happy to bear the cost of a tail replacement operation When we eventually reached accord and I
placed you gently on the plant by the pool pump I could hardly bear the expression of reproach on your little face Believe me I felt your pain not to mention the embarrassment of only being three quarters of the gecko you once wereI hope you will accept this letter as a public
apology for my clumsiness and that you and many of your friends and family will continue to live in our garden and eat our flies for many years to come Yours with deepest apologies Josby Jos biggs
josbiggshotmailcouk
i am so Very sorry
in 2010 lance corporal Johno lee accumulated pound800 in lsquoillegal parkingrsquo fines which resulted in a visit from bailiffs to enforce collection lance corporal lee had received massive injuries whilst on patrol in afghanistan and had almost lost his life having been resuscitated twice in the rescue helicopter taking him to the field hospital
he was eventually repatriated to england where he received extensive medical treatment in an effort to save his leg but after eight operations the surgeons had no choice but to amputate
after an extended stay in hospital Johno was released and he was
determined to rebuild his shattered life and not unreasonably applied to the local authority - nottinghamshire county council - for a disabled parking permit his request was turned down on three occasions on the basis that he was young and could get better Yep thatrsquos what they said he had lost a leg but he could get better
under pressure from the barrage of adverse publicity the councilrsquos service director paul Mckay ordered a review of the case and the original decision was eventually overturned no doubt there were mutterings of lsquolessons learnedrsquo and the usual meaningless rhetoric
then last year in support of the charity pilgrim bandits Johno signed up to become the first amputee to cover a 100mile crossing of the sahara in five days the department of works and pensions got wind of it and informed him that if he succeeded then he could be stripped of his disability benefits and his mobility vehicle which he relies on every day
the justification for this according
to a dwp spokeswoman was because the disability living allowance benefits are designed for those who are unable to do things such as walking washing or dressing themselves and in view of Johno leersquos intended trek there was it seemed a certain logic to this
a certain logic that is if you ignore the extent of his injuries how he came by them in his countryrsquos service the fact that this will be one hell of an achievement if he makes it and the impact and example it will set for other disabled amputees and certain logic of course if you are a pen pushing jobs-worth moron - which seems to be part of the work description for certain officials in the civil service
Johnorsquos own reaction was more low key when he said lsquothere are people out there much worse than me irsquove survived so i will take it but so often - and i experienced this - when you actually return home you find not everyone is so supportiversquo
he was spot on thererecently prime Minister david
cameron told soldiers in afghanistan that britain lsquorespects and reveresrsquo by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom
prime Minister is not directly to blame for the karl boon fiasco i hope that he directly intervenes and makes damn sure that matters are put right in short order also heads of departments should be summoned and receive a tongue lashing from the pM but i doubt that will happen
these are not isolated cases and when such incidences occur here is what should happen -
a personal and abject apology should be delivered in person by the official responsible for such cold hearted idiocy ndash even if this means embarrassing ministers this should be done with the full power of the media present so that the person or persons responsible are named and shamed they should also receive official warnings from their employers - the british government
Just whorsquos side are they on
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channelled as it is through the valleys of the sierra alhamilla the light northerly breeze never caresses alqueria it leaves the village breathless in the searing cauldron of the alquerian valley this climatic anomaly is known locally as la sarteacuten the fryingpan several of the village boys demonstrated the suitability of the name by frying an egg on the bonnet of rodriquezrsquos white mercedes this was much to the annoyance of the mill owner and the delight of the village scamps the scallywags hastily dispersed as the ranting puffing rodriquez appeared
with temperatures in the mid-forties there was no relief from the oppressive heat Houses remained shuttered while air conditioning units whirred and rattled alqueria was too exhausted to squabble overheated dogs slept restlessly in whatever shade they could find panting tongues lolling the village was quiet calm holding its breath until evening the stillness of the day emphasised the smallest sound sending a slammed door or a dogrsquos bark resonating through the streets the brightness of the day hurt the eyes while cooking odours hung in the still air
inside the dwellings of alqueria a struggle to stay cool was being waged inside or out it was too hot to move too hot to talk even too hot to think this is just as well as the thinking process eludes most of alqueriarsquos inhabitants at the best of times the young men thought the answer lay in consuming vast quantities of cold lager the young ladies used the opportunity to wear their skimpiest outfits which caused the young men to drink even more lager the older and wiser stayed near the stone flagged ground floors inanimate and semi-conscious the affluent newcomers however splashed in their pools luxuriating in the cool chlorinated water
one group of youngsters enjoyed the air conditioning of an emergency ambulance after swimming in the riacuteo verde not only did they contract the usual foot fungus but also a strange puce tint to the skin which emitted a faint glow antonio poyato in
order to keep his precious remitroot crop irrigated diverted the Hill peoplersquos water supply all the taps ran dry and beer was drunk as an alternative
as the sun sets so alqueria begins to cool pigeons return to the rooftops and the canine population becomes animated in their evening search for food voices are heard in the streets as the village comes to life once more invigorated by their enforced inactivity the people of alqueria return to their belligerent selves with renewed determination
those who sacrifice themselves to keep us safe promising to shield wounded soldiers from welfare cuts and that they would not suffer financially as a result of welfare reforms Fine words but then fast forward to august 2012
sapper karl boon who lost a leg in a taliban rocket-propelled grenade attack in 2010 has been stripped of his pound54-a-week living allowance because lsquohe can now walk about 400 yards unaidedrsquo and according to the dwp is no longer disabled enough although karl himself has said that there are times when he is unable to even reach his own front door unfortunately he now has to wait ten months before he can apply again and it begs the question how many limbs must you lose in order to receive a disablement benefit
the welfare reforms were designed to discourage malingerers and to wheedle out cheats and fraudsters anyone with half a brain can see the difference between work shy con artists and ex-service men and women with devastating war injuries but apparently not at the dozy dwp
cameronrsquos sentiments and noble sounding assurances all seem a little hollow right now and although the
36 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
PaUSE for ThoUghTWhat a fantastic Summer of sport wersquove had with
such a spectacularly successful Olympics and now the Paralympics which promise if anything to be even more amazing I wonder how many younger and fitter than I have as a result felt inspired to start some form of training And I wonder too how many like me find themselves regretting not having worked harder at some sport when they had the opportunity For in my youth I was a fairly able half-miler but was never prepared to hurt myself nor spend more time or effort than was absolutely necessary in training - there always seemed better more frivolous things to do with my time So I and doubtless many others like me spent much of the Olympics reflecting on what might have been For unless the IOC were to include events for the lsquodecrepitsrsquo the lsquohas-beensrsquo and the lsquowell past itsrsquo no amount of training or determination could ever see me in contention for future medals
But actually it would seem that there really is a medal still available for the likes of me For in his letter to the Christians in Corinth St Paul likens the Christian life to that of an athlete preparing to compete in the games He points out that if unlike me in my youthful pretence at athletic prowess an athlete is serious in his ambition to win then he must work at his training and adhere rigorously to his diet to be in peak condition And he further explains that the prize for successful completion of the Christian marathon of life is no mere laurel crown but one that endures through eternity So here we are then all is not lost for us oldies though we do have a pretty serious regime of diet and training of prayer and lifestyle to attend to which if wersquore really serious could perhaps start in meeting the rest of the team at one of the available Churches in the area
Details of a number of English language churches are given in Sol Noticeboard for any who wish to Worship but further information about the anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
Duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the anglican chaplaincy of costa almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the
absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
FIRE THEN FLOOD - IS PESTILENcE NExTFreak weather events are becoming the norm Last Thursday
Turre and Mojacar were hammered by the tail end of a hurricane causing flooding and destruction We woke to find 23rsquos of the 3 acre property we rent under water Windows had blown in causing damage and loss and the pool had turned into a mud wrestling venue The pump house was drained of 15m of water before a new pump could be fitted to start the clean-up operation
Earlier this year the media showed storms and flooding cancelling out the British summer hurricanes are now battering the Caribbean and US The storms get stronger and more frequent affecting Europe as this is where the hurricanes come to fight their last as Michael Fish knows only too well In the east typhoons wreak havoc in Taiwan and China
Last week Spain announced that summer night time temperatures were the highest since records began Last winter was the driest ever winter in Spain with rainfall 90 lower two winters previously Spain had the wettest in 50 years The unusual is fast becoming usual
The American Meteorological Society previously denied Global Warming yet last week whilst Republicans were laughing at the subject at their annual conference the Society released a report saying that that Global Warming is happening and is man-made The maths is easy as 10 of the warmest years on record have occurred since 1997 Also global sea levels have risen 7 inches in the last 100 years
In the Arctic summer pack ice is at its lowest since records began 40 less sea is covered each summer than just 30 years ago a dangerous circle as snow and ice have an
lsquoalbedorsquo effect reflecting sunlight back into space Now sea water absorbs heat so melting more ice Factory emissions are blown over the Arctic releasing tiny specs of black soot these stick in the snow and absorb heat so melting the ice faster
Governments across the world meet at fancy conferences in glamorous destinations such as Kyoto Rio de Janeiro and Copenhagen achieving little or nothing whilst Joe and Joanne Public suffer flooding droughts and severe weather events Global Warming affects us all now and it will get worse and we must all do our bit to reduce re-use and recycle We canrsquot wait to be told what to do ndash we can change our own lifestyles as these different living and spending habits make businesses adapt to try and supply the products we are choosing
Buying bio diesel for instance is not only better for the environment but cheaper too Buying a bag for life at the supermarket and using it regularly will saves lots of plastic At the market we can weigh our fruit and vegetables and put it in one bag rather than many Buying organic lessens the need for artificial fertilizers and pesticides
Shops love to offer a plastic bag for the smallest item ndash just say no Buying local saves food miles growing food even better using the town springfuente for drinking water saves resources too Whilst waiting in the car to collect someone turn the engine off Open the car window instead of using the air con Sort out domestic refuse and recycle it
In the developed world waste and apathy are common and yet our common sense ingenuity and a love for our fellow inhabitants can help save this world for future generations
Initially when you bought your shiny new laptop desktop hellip Were you constantly being annoyed by the nag screen which told you to make system backup disks My guess would be ldquoYesrdquo Did you follow the instructions and create several CDrsquos or DVDrsquos with labels on them for ldquoJust In Caserdquo If you have said ldquoYesrdquo to the previous question Well Done Thank your for taking an interest in my column but now turn the page and read something else instead If the answer was anything else I would consider making my backup image NOW
The absolute fact is there will be at some time in our lives a catastrophic systems failure whereby the system will refuse to even start and hang there impotently How can this happen as Windows is a relatively robust Operating System (OS) The usual suspects are Viruses Malware ldquowear and tearrdquo power surges or outages
So now imagine the worst possible case scenario ndash a total systems failure Once the initial terror of losing everything has passed you remember following my advice and making a complete backup of your valuable document with weekly updates You start to feel better BUT your computer is still euro1000 of inert steel and exotic compounds
What are you going to do That is easy Spend the next week or four buying and installing a copy of your OS (euro110 to euro200) finding all the drivers for your specific machine and install them and
finally obtaining all the programs that were on it (euro0 ndash too much) Before I knew better it would take three (3) days with the OS drivers and programs to hand to completely rebuild my computer
If you had made the system image when suggested it should take you between 20 minutes and 1 hour to complete the same task at euro0 (+ cost of CDrsquos DVDrsquos) and all you have to do is change the CDrsquos DVDrsquos when asked AND it would be clean and ready to go
What will you need 1 memory stick (1Gb or larger) or CD for creating a startup disk a small stack of DVDrsquos or an External Hard Drive
You might still be lucky and have buried in the menu an option to create these system images If you have XP (I still do) but no floppy disk drive (I donrsquot) DONrsquoT use the backup options A floppy disk is needed for booting the system Try ldquoEaseUS Todo Backup Free 50 ldquo instead
A COUPLE OF TIPS
Firstly ensure your BIOS is changed to allow booting from either the cd or memory stick
Secondly the local Computer club is having an open day on Friday 5th October at ldquoBar Rumoresrdquo from 10am
Finally I am available to assist with all matters on computers and can be contacted on 689 892 745 or canducomputinghotmailcouk
For further information or advice on computing contact Trevor on canducomputinghotmailcouk
the aftermath of the storm
wwwsoltimescom 37SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012
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This week we were at Vistabella we played our normal format of individual stableford Also some pairs managed to play their round of the knockout which is being managed by Johnny Pedersen A shield is up for grabs to the winner of this tournament Conditions were good on the course as usual
Results were as follows-
Gold category
1st - Derek Briggs 34pts
2nd - Colin Pepperday 31pts
Best front nine - John Saunders 17pts
Best back nine - Graham Phillip 18pts
Nearest the pin - Steve Ashurst
Longest drive - Dave
Harwood
Silver category
1st - Dave Bishop 36pts
2nd - Barry wood 30pts
Best front nine - Phil Bowditch 13pts(cb)
Best back nine - Graham Butterworth 15pts
Nearest the pin - None
Longest drive - Dave whittington
No winners of the 2 ball money this week
Our next society game will be at Altorreal on 13th September first tee time at 1015am Please be at the course one hour before start time
New members and or guests always welcome please contact Tony on 966 785 781 or Steve on 966 637 449
La Peraleja - 290812It may be a bit hot for golf
but hey itrsquos Wednesday and what else would we be doing So off we went down to La Paraleja for the first time this year and the conditions were quite good with tees and greens being excellent The staff are extremely helpful and always friendly
Despite the heat 35 members and guests went down to Murcia to play in a Stableford all well armed with drinks of various concoctions to ward off heat exhaustion so playing under these extreme conditions the scores were very good There were three ladies playing which is unusual and one of them had a broken toe but this did not stop her from scoring 36 points well done Margaret
One tale related in the bar later was that if your tee goes behind you then it must be a good shot but there is always an exception to the rule as was demonstrated on one tee one shot did go a long way down the middle with the tee falling behind but the next tee shot went up in the air and landed only 50 metres ahead and still the tee landed behind work that out The scores on the day were
Golf Division 1st Padraig OrsquoBrien 38pts 2nd Peter Morris 36pts and 3rd Brian
Coultate 31pts
Silver Division 1st John B Henderson 32pts 2nd John Feathestone 29pts and 3rd Stan Earl 27pts
Bronze Division 1st Andy Hadgraft 39pts 2nd Margaret OrsquoBrien 36pts and 3rd Chris Nield 31pts
NTPs Hole 2 Brian Coultate hole 8 in 2 shots Peter Morris hole 13 in 3 shots Carl Peden hole 16 Chris Nield
2s club was shared between Carl Peden Stan Earl David wightman Peter Savidge and Padraig OrsquoBrien
Best Guest John Clark 40pts
The popular Free Game Draw was won by Darren Barker and the Free Draw kindly donated by The Tavern was not won so will be rolled over to the next meeting
Our next outings are to El Plantio on the 12 September and Roda on the 26th September For further information go to our website httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
Gail Coultate
Society Correspondent
Lo Crispin Golf Society
httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
The Members Golf Society Match Report for villaMartin 29th August 2012
Yet another scorching hot day greeted the 24 Members and 3 guests to the excellent track of villaMartin It is hard to understand why this course has an unsavoury reputation and it can only be assumed that those that give it the bad rap arenrsquot golfers or are living 10 years in the past The fairways are excellent and the greens were even better than excellent
The excellence of the course was obviously supported by some of the scores that came in today with 3 breaking Par one achieving Par and others just one or two points over their handicaps The MatchHandicap Secretary better known as the ldquoLaughing Assassinrdquo has had a field day with cutting of handicaps
The prizes today were once again donated by The Chuckle Brothers (John Eyre and Colin Marsden) and the Nearest to the Pins prizes were donated by Peter (I wanna be in the Gold category) Wells A very very big thank you to you all your support to the Society is tremendous
The spoils in the Silver Division today went to Mick Kennedy in 3rd place with 34 points and how nice it
was to see the lsquoold stagerrsquo himself Peter mason take 2nd spot with 36 points and the winner of the Silver was Ian ldquoSharkierdquo Parkinson with an excellent 38 points
The Gold Division 3rd place went to the Society Captain Alan Rickers with 35 points Theo Boelhouwer came in 2nd place with what normally would be the winning score of 38 points but was upstaged by his Match play partner Steve Higgins who had the best score of the day with 41 points
The Best visitor award went to J Lozano
Our next match is on 5th September 2012 at La Finca and if anyone fancies a game with us just book in on our website at wwwtmgsorg or call the Match Secretary on 966 719 604
We also will be starting our Monday games on 10th September 2012 at villaMartin Again check the website for further information and please feel free to join us
Gold Category winners L ndash R ldquoFlying Dutchmanrdquo Theo Boelhouwer Steve ldquoElvisrdquo Higgins and Captain Alan Rickers
After last weeks initial start to back to training ready for the new season it is back to the Miguel University to start training at the home ground Last week brought a bit of a shock to the system to a few of the players after the 2 month summer break not like 2 weeks in the UK if you are lucky
The training from now on is on Tuesday and Thursday at 2000 with the juniors coming back when they have started back at school Everyone is looking forward to getting back to some real rugby training and not
just the fitness side like last and getting stuck in to the rucking and mauling It will also be very interesting to see how the Spanish refs interpret the new laws as well after seeing the pros even falling foul of them at the weekend with the 5 second rule at the ruck etc
This coming weekend we will be televising all live rugby matches for the new season at the rugby bar in Rojales The Steakhouse used to be Tylers Bar Pro 12 on Friday at 2000 Cardiff Blues v Edinburgh followed by the 4 Nations at 1200
on Saturday with Australia v South Africa and Aviva Premiership on Sunday at 1530 Saints v Exeter Chiefs so come along to the only designated rugby bar in the area and join the Costa Blanca Rugby Supporters Club as well
I am back at the Moncayo Market on Saturdayrsquos with all of the rugby branded gear and clubinternational shirts etc so see you down there as well and get your playing gear before the season starts from 0900 to 1330
So if you are interested
dig out those rugby boots and come along and see for yourself what it is like New players are always welcome no matter what age or skill level you are
If you would like more information about what is going on in the club you can contact the club by phoning myself Garry on 692 767 242 and for the juniors contact Oscar on 600 871 606 (Spanish)
So come along and join in the fun at a club with a great friendly atmosphere
the members Golf society
fairwayZ Golf society
lo crispin Golf society
itV orihuela rfc traininG back to normal
38 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
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Murphyrsquos on Park Golf Society at Campoamor August 2012
For the first months meeting 16 players headed for the established course at Campoamor
Unfortunately we were charged euro25 per person more than the agreed price which we were told was due to tax reason even though the new taxes donrsquot take effect until 010912 and then we discovered that the greens were in poor condition and as a result of these events it will be some time before we return to this courseThe winners on the day were as follows Category 11st Noel Dempsey - 34 points2nd George McIntyre - 27
pointsCategory 21st Barney Hickey - 26 points2nd Billy Davidson ndash 26 pointsBest Guest - John Fogerty ndash 32 points
Nearest the Pins ndash Pearse McMurray and Mike Dolan
After the game we returned to Murphyrsquos on the Park for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Janet and Hilary
The next society meeting venue is Captains Day an Alenda on 270912 and new members and guests are welcome
Call Tony Conwell on 644312696 or better still call in the bar which is in Calle San Policarpo near Park of Nations in Torrevieja
Report by Tony Conwell
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at Las Colinas 30th August 2012
For this monthrsquos meeting a group of 33 players visited the established course at Las Colinas taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good condition but due to hollow tining we had to play the back nine holes twice BUT to make things interesting we played the second circuit from the BLACK COMPETITION TEES which made scoring difficult on the day
There were some good scores on the day with the winners as follows1st ndash Gavin Parke - 36 points2nd ndash Dave Mason - 35 points3rd ndash Mike Probert - 32 points4th ndash Ian Allison ndash 32 points5th ndash Julie Blinston ndash 31
points
Best Front 9 ndash D Bensley - 20 points
Best Back 9 ndash J Coffman - 16 points
Nearest Pins ndash M Probert (3)Gavin Parke (2) and Dave Mason
After the game we returned to the Lo Marabu which is located at Dona Pepa Quesada for a welcome meal prepared by the bar and the prize presentation
Our next official society meeting is at La Peraleja on 27th September 2012 and we also have an interim game at Bonalba on 13th September 2012
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at La Finca August 2012
For the first months meeting a small group of golfers headed for the established course at La Finca taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good conditionThe winners on the day were as follows1st Stevie Dunn ndash 39 points2nd S Floody ndash 28 points3rd George watts ndash 26 pointsNearest the Pin - GuestLongest Drive ndash George watts
Stevie watts has had his
handicap adjusted from 24 to 21 based on the above excellent performance
After the game we returned to the Hideaway bar which is based at Via Park II Playa Flamenca for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Terri and Mark
The next society meeting venue is to be held at Villamartin on 9th September 2012 and new members and guests are welcome
Alternatively call Terri Hudson on 603181436 or better still call in the bar
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
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TUESDAY 28TH AUGUSTTHE RAY BATTISTR
MEMORIAL TROPHYToday was the Second
anniversary of the Ray Battiste Memorial Trophy which was held at his favourite course ALENDA which was in immaculate condition with lovely holding greens It has to be the best course in the area at the present time we had a very good turn out and some very good scores to honour Raywinning the Trophy and First place in Category Two with a score of 37 points on count back from Geoff Wild ( hard luck Geoff ) was Malcolm woods Congratulations In third place was Mick Hithersay on Count back with 35 points
In Category One First place was taken by Rodney Smith with a score of 36 points Second was Les Yates with
35 points and Ivie Davies was 3rd with 34 points Dave Jones took the Nearest the Pin on Holes 3 amp 5 with Ron Chambers on Hole 16 John Trailor won the Longest Drive with D Jones the best Guest with 36 pointsTuesday 11th September we will be back at our home course Vistabella Tee off 0900am Be at the course for 0830am
After the game we returned to the St Jamesrsquos Gate pub for the presentation and refreshments kindly supplied by Sonia with our thanks Anyone who would like to join our small Society or would just like a game whilst on holiday give Ron a ring on 678-849-142
Photo- Malcolm woods being presented with the Trophy by Rocket Ron
st Jamesrsquos Gate Gs RODS AND REELS This week was the last
week before the new season commences and the club held an open match on a local water Although still very muddy on the water line overall the venue fished well As can be seen from the results varying methods were used and all worked pretty well
Top rods on the day1st Terry (Swing Eacutem)
Screen fishing the whip using maggot for bleak then changing to the feeder using corn with 1650 kilo s
2nd Lenny (Excultural Attachee) Bolton fishing the feeder using pellet with 1324 kilo s
3rd Bill (The Master) Reade fishing the waggler using pellet with 1134 kilo s
NOTEClub subs have to be paid
prior to the AGM on the 30092012 Failure to do so will mean the joining fee will have to be paid again
PLEASE NOTE The club has some
vacancies at present if you are interested in joining please contact Derek Swann on 966 729 293 or 603 535 771
ABBEY ANGLING RESULTSSupplied by Terry ScreenThe 2nd round of the winter
League was fished this week on the 28th August
with the water now going down it is leaving over a metre and half of soft gungy mud making access to the waters edge messy and quite difficult
with no wind on the water the fish were reluctant to feed everyone was praying
for the wind to get up and right on queue at 115pm the wind started to blow with a vengeance which prompted the fish to start to feed but the weights were not great
1st Dave (Yours Truly) Hoare with 7360kg fishing the pole using corn and the whip for bleak using maggot
2nd Alan (The Chairman) Reid with 6280kg fishing the feeder using corn
3rd Alan (The Emperor) Roscoe with 6100kg also fishing the feeder using corn
All details are available on our website wwwabbeyanglingcom or from the Match Secretary Terry Screen on 965 328 368 also anyone needing pole or rod repairs can contact me on the above number
ANGLERS TOGETHERThe objective of Anglers
Together has been reached ( which was to introduce anglers to each other ) Now that newcomers to Spain are few and far between we have decided that monthly meetings are serving no useful purpose and the friendships that have been made over the past 4 years are now firmly established
we will continue to provide information through our email address if contacted but there will be no membership renewals in May
Thanks to all past members for their support
Email anglerstogetherhotmailcom
TIGHT LINESDAvE HOARE
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This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week
Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3
- Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9
- Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen
Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart
Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith H
cap 9 score 50 Next week Tuesday
4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
el plantio 2 Golf society
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Last Sunday Torry played their first home game of the season at the vicente Garcia against near neighbours Crevillente who included in their side ex-Torry players Dani Meseguer Tremino Micro and most notably Carrasco Torry entered the game buoyed by their 3-1 victory at CD Acero in their first game of the season while Crevillente had shared the spoils in a thrilling 3-3 draw at home against Novelda
Torry were without ex-Crevillente marksman Gasch who was out through injury Torry have been trying to sign another forward to supplement their attacking options and thought they had got their man in the shape of much travelled burly striker Bauti but he had a change of mind I hope they are still looking because I think there are still plenty of strikers around looking for a club
The Torry line up was Manolo Vicente Boix Pedro Loacutepez Jorge Rafa Dani (Abel min 78) Burguillos Luis Carlos (Josemi min 68) Inarejos Ernesto and Joseacute Manuel (Manu Amores min 45)
On a warm sunny early evening the game kicked off in front of a decent crowd of around the 600 mark including quite a few holidaymakers keen for a bit of live football action Torry started like a train and in the first 20 minutes carved open Crevillente time and time again but only had a single goal on the electronic scoreboard to show for their efforts This was scored in the 16th minute by Jorge from a downward header
from a free-kick by Ernesto Leading up to this Rafa had hit the post from a curling effort inside the box from a corner and their keeper had been called into action to make a number of good saves
After 20 minutes Burguillos played Inarejos in and he lifted the ball past his man in the area who handled the ball and a penalty was awarded Up stepped Ernesto to curl his spot-kick towards the right hand corner of the net Their keeper went the right way and pulled off a brilliant save palming the ball wide for a corner After this Torry started to lose their momentum after their whirlwind start and Crevillente started to get back into the game After 41 minutes the Crevillente right-back got his marching orders for a second bookable offence after again body checking Inarejos
Just before the break Ernesto clipped the crossbar from a free-kick just outside the box Torry made one change at half-time taking off Jose Manuel who had sustained a head injury in the first-half and brought on Manu Amores After 51 minutes the numerical advantage that Torry had enjoyed was no more when Rafa was dismissed for a second bookable offence The game was now pretty even and both sides created half-chances which they didnrsquot take until after 61 minutes Ernesto beat their keeper from long range with a dipping shot to make it 2-0 to Torry After 70 minutes Crevillente pulled one back when Carrasco prodded home a loose ball from a corner from close range
to set up a nervous last 20 minutes for the Torry fans
The momentum was now with Crevillente and a guilt edged chance fell to the opposition 2 minutes later when one of their forwards headed wide from only 2 yards out After 83 minutes a Crevillente defender received a straight red for hacking down Burguillos And it was now 10 against 9 Towards the end Torry were awarded another penalty after a Manu Amores pass inside the box was deliberately hand-balled Inarejos stepped up to take it this time but his shot towards the bottom left hand corner lacked any real power and their keeper pulled off another great save
The final whistle went with Torry victorious winning another 3 points which has taken them to the top of the table and would you believe 2 points clear after only 2 games For Torry bookings were received by Inarejos Jorge vicente and Pedro
The matchball was sponsored by the Torry Army and a re-introduced matchday programme produced by the football club was on sale which provided a good pre-match read
Torry are away to Novelda next Sunday If you want to go and watch the game the Torry Army have booked a coach Pop into the Torry Army office in San Luis or ring Pat on 966 786 352 or 688 698 894 to book a seat
Darrylldinho following his adopted team in Spain get off to the perfect start
Tuesday 25th saw us back at Font del Llop due to a high noon change from El Plantio due to hollow tinning 20 hours earlier Our thanks to Font del Llop for getting us out to play at the last moment
very warm day and not sure if we would have managed without buggies but did find the course in very good condition except for some hollow tinning taking place on some of the greens on the back 9
Results on the day for our normal Stableford Competition saw in Category 1
1st Spence Andrews with 35 points not sure how he
did it because he only flew in the night previous and had not had time to adjust from the rain of the UK to the heat we are experiencing here at the moment 2nd Paul Hurrell 33 points 3rd Roy Middleton 31
Category 2 1st Peter Kerr 34 points 2ndBrian Coombes 33 and 3rdBradley Kerr 30
Nearest the Pins Hole 8 Paul Hurrell Hole 17 Alan Darby No body managed the 12th and the longest drive on hole 18 went to vic Souter However it should be mentioned that Paul Hurrell with his new driver was within probably 15 mtrs of the waterrsquos edge but not on the fairway sorry Paul must
try harderAfter the game we returned
to El Raso Restaurant for the results and a little Tapas many thanks to MarioKaty and Staff for looking after us
Our next games are La Torre on Tuesday 14thSeptember for a 10am 1sttee time and then we have our big day at El Plantio on the 3rdOctober for a shot gun start for the par 3 course at 9am followed by an 18 hole Stableford Competition starting at 11am
For more information on our Club call David Winder on 626 774 157 or email him at
davidwindertorregolfgmailcom Our picture for the winners and some guests taken after our game at El Raso Restaurant
we would also wish to remind all that the football season with CD MONTESINOS kicks off on Sunday 16thSeptember at 1800 hours with a home game at the CDMontesinos Olympic Stadium
Cup Tournament semi-finals by Sue Ward
what a fantastic week it was for petanca on the Orihuela Costa
The weather may be hot and humid but the petanca players had to keep their cool and play their socks off (what are socks) to win a place in the finals of the Summer League Cup Tournament
If anyone wanted to know why the summer league was dubbed lsquothe friendly gamesrsquo then they only had to be at the 2 semi-finals that took place this week They were played with good humour amusing banter and willing spirits
First to play on Monday were Laguna Vista Diablos vs Peacocks1 All was level after the 4 triples leaving all to play for in the deciding doubles Nervous tension began to creep in to both sides both teams dropping points however Laguna Vista Diablos managed to scrape through with a 4 - 3 win In true petanca spirit both teams descended upon the bar afterwards A very good end to a very good evening A woollen doll was presented by Peacocks to Laguna Vista Diablos to be played for every time these 2 teams meet
wednesday saw the other nail biting thrilling semi at Via park 2 between Los Bandidos and Amapolas
These 2 teams last met only 2 weeks ago in the league and Amapolas had a comfortable 6 - 1 win would tonight be any different Oh Yes
After the closely fought triples Amapolas were 3 - 1 up then came the 3 doubles and Los bandidos won the 1st 13 - 4 and then the 2nd 13 - 3 the gap had closed so the result rested on the last doubles match
It was 2100 hrs the street lights were on darkness had fallen the coche was barely visible but still the 2 pairs played on surrounded by hordes of excited spectators and a score of 12 - 12 Both sides took the lead and then lost it Unfortunately there had to be a winner and the cookie didnrsquot crumble Los bandidosrsquos way their last ball just - only just - failing to reach its target Amapolas won 4 games to 3 well done to them
The overwhelming consenus was that the 5 games were well worthy of a grand final let alone a semi
The final will be played on Wednesday 26th September 2012 at Restaurant El Altos de Dolores where it is hoped that all summer league players will attend Good luck to both teams
Sue ward
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el plantio 2 Golf society
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3 - Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9 - Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith Hcap 9 score 50
Next week Tuesday 4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
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The Show Group Torrevieja has lost their home of twenty years and is now searching for a new rehearsal venue It is with great sadness that the Show Group has had to say farewell to the homely comfort of Los Arcos where they have rehearsed and performed throughout their long history
The Show Group Torrevieja is one of the oldest theatre groups in Torrevieja and during their twenty year history they have been entertaining residents and tourists with their energy packed shows During their long existence The Show Group have performed well loved musicals pantomimes original musical comedies murder mysteries and several variety shows and have also raised well over 50000 Euro for local charities
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The Office for the Urbanisations led by Councillor Jeff Wiszniewski (PIPN ndash Partido Independiente por las Nacionalidades) and his team are pleased to send you our fourth information update giving you information on events and activities happening throughout San Fulgencio and the Urbanisations
We hope you find it informative and encourage you to visit us in the Office on Calle Madrid Urb Marina or ring us on 966 443 002 if you have any further enquiries
coNvErSaTioN claSSESEnglish Spanish Conversation Classes
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Concejalia de Urbanizaciones working with Help Vega Baja
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1frac12 kg pork spare ribs
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1 small red onion roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves
1 red chilli roughly chopped
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4 cherry tomatoes
40g softened butter
2 garlic cloves crushed
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dAiLY ROAST COOkiNgMon roast Lamb Shank Tues rabbit in garlic amp beerWed roast Pork Knuckle Thurs roast Pork LoinFri roast Lamb Shank Sat amp Sun roast Lamb Shank amp Pork Knuckle
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they are a Christmas favourite in most households but families might find their traditional tin of Quality Street going empty a tad quicker this year tins of the chocolates have been shrunk just before the Christmas period when sales of the sweets are at their highest
Food giant nestle who produce the sweets have been criticised for failing to reduce the price of the chocolates prompting campaigners to describe the move as a hidden price rise the purple tins have been reduced in size by 18 per cent - from 1kg to 820g
a report in trade magazine the Grocer said lsquothe Christmas shrink ray has struck again and this year it is nestle pulling the trigger lsquothe tins are being sold by tesco for pound5 the same price as last yearrsquos larger tins though nestle claimed the recommended selling price was lowerrsquo
the move is part of a trend amongst confectionary manufacturers to reduce product sizes in order counter rising production costs
other Christmas favourite Cadburyrsquos Roses were
reduced from 975g to 850g by manufacturer kraft last year while the american company also cut heroes from 950g to 800g
Some of Britainrsquos most popular confectionary items have been affected by size reductions including smaller chocolate bars such as Mars and Dairy Milk Packets of Bassettrsquos liquorice allsorts have been reduced from 215g to 190g while bags of Bassettrsquos Jelly Babies Maynards wine Gums and haribo have also been reduced in weight
Consumer watchdog which accused confectionary companies of lsquotreating customers like idiotsrsquo
a spokesman for nestle said lsquothe recommended retail price of our standard tin has reduced proportionally greater than the reduction of the weight ensuring consumers are getting more for their money the price shopkeepers sell Quality Street at is at their sole discretion the tin size weight is now in line with similar products in the market who reduced weight in previous yearsrsquo
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LiTE BiTE MENUSERvEd 12PM-9PM
allpremierleaGue
footballliVe
ladies friendly
dartswed 8pm
all welcome
allpara-
olympic Games shown
take-awayfood
aVailableuntil 8pm
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BOOk ThE vENUE FOr yOUr PriVaTE ParTiES WEDDiNgS aND birTHDayS ETC
hellipa recent recipe feature in Sol Times required lsquopreserved lemonrsquo however we have failed to find a source to supply this wonderful ingredient locally So herersquos the recipe so that you can make your ownMany Moroccan and Middle Eastern recipes
call for preserved lemons ndash basically lemons that have been pickled in salt and their own
juices itrsquos quite easy to do though takes at least three weeks before the lemons are ready to use
Get preservinghelliptheyrsquoll last for up to a year without refrigeration too
MAkES ONE LARGE JARINGREDIENTS
250g coarse sea salt12 lemons unwaxed 6 juiced 6 quartered but still joined at the bottom8 black peppercorns
3 star anise3 bay leaves
METHODPack a little salt into each lemon and squash back into shape Wedge them into a large sterilised jar layering with salt bay leaves peppercorns and star anise as
you goTo sterilise wash in hot soapy water rinse and put in the oven
at 140Cfan 120Cgas 1 for 15 minutes
Pour over the lemon juice (if therersquos not enough liquid to fill top with water) then
sealGive the jar a turn every few days to
redistribute the salt and leave for 4-6 weeks
Preserved Lemons
itrsquos Quality not QuantityQuality street accused of short changing us with fewer chocolates
CREME DE LA CREMEThe nationrsquos number one premium ice cream brand
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Cregraveme Brucirclee to Tarte aux Pommes making them the
perfect indulgent dessert
6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5
Burger amp Pasta Menu PLUS Kids Menuopen monday - Friday 8am til late saturday amp sunday 9am til late
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LA ALFOQUIA ZURGENA
ice cream parlour now open
this friday - disco amp karaokenow
showinG horse
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music dancinG amp karaoke
SatUrdaynightS
the BeStPizzas in town
eat in or take away
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euro350
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Full menu also available
mon - sat 10 - 3
includes bread amp butter
or toast
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sunday lunChesFrom 1245pm onwards
2 menus 450euro or 650euroBooKinG adVisaBle
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mon From 9pm
thursday marKet day speCial Sausage or Bacon Sandwich or a Beefburger only 2euro each
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septemBer
with Bernie maC
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PALS EvENTS 201222th - 30th September
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aNNual beach bbQ at bOlNuevO All food and drink included still only 13euro Tickets essential
Bring your own chairs and table16th NOvember
cOach tO Garrucha market Lunch at Bedar and a visit to Iceland on the way home
25euro incl lunchSuNday 9th december
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saturday 8th septbarrington
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in loVinG memoryBRiAN
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gEORgiAhAPPY 12Th BiRThdAY
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from Mum dad and Sophie
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friends in SpainPARTY ON
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existing business ready for immediate takeoverplease contacttel 966 781 307
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simply doors espana(Quesada)
uK manufactured made to measure composite amp pvc
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home care services
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a1 Groupcomplete Garden maintenance
amp property servicesWe cover mazarron amp
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MOB 691 920 288hOME 966 184 813
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ext 330
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removals cont
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7519 186 355 or email vanman
hotmailcouk
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kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop
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property For sale cont
3 bedrooms 1 with balcony 2 bathrooms Fully Equipped Kitchen Large Living amp Dining room Wonderful Sun Terrace Solarium Satellite TV Furnished Communal
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QUaD TOWNHOUSEDONtildea PEPa
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TOWNHOUSETOrrEMENDO
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the Lake great Value euro59000
228 m2 detached villa constructed on an 800 m2 plot 4 large double bedrooms one large family bathroom
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and also a shaded area that covers two cars recently reduced to 360000 euros no offers considered
DETaCHED ViLLaCiUDaD QUESaDa
TEL 693 806 409
RENTAL PROPERTiES URgENTLY REqUiREd
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34 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
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tim on 662 211 993CASH CASH
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From 1euroto 10000euro
Call Phil 607 848 332
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CARS4
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603 100 692
ldquoREADERS Of A SENSITIvE DISPOSITION MAy fIND SOME Of THE ADS IN THIS SECTION
OffENSIvErdquoALL VEHICLES
Cars Motorhomes 4x4rsquos Boats Vans Trailers Quads Classics
FOR CASH
699 805 995Telephone
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car parts
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contact graham SheltonWho after re-registering over
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approved insurance repairers
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vehicles registration
ldquoRE-PLATErdquoMATE
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gB
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WE PROMISE TO BEAT ANY GENUINE QUOTATION
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TEL 645 094 339 950 064 763
JT METALRECYCLING
house amp Garden clearances skips suppliedWANTED
CARS VANS LORRIES TRACTORS
TRAILERS PLANT MACHINERY Spanish or English
we also take fridGes washinG
machines microwaVes all electrical
appliances
now fully operational in the reGions of murcia
USEd MOTORBikES Sell Buy amp Repair Transfer on Spanish Reg
home Service Pickup Call Marcel 644 166 347
guardamar
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car parts
wwwcarpartsinspaincom or telephone 692 930 326
personals
Spring cleaning decluttering moving or just have too much
We are interested in your unwanted items including bric
a brac electricals and small furniture
Also light Removals
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satellite tv
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news pages
swimming pool saFety 610 078 940 965 708 717
Edrsquos mobile Car rEPair
SErViCE
car air conditioninG reGasinG serVice
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mechanic
call soltimesclassiFied902 750 190
ext 330
LOOKiNg FOr a Car We have a good
selection of LHD
amp rHD vehicles
available for sale
or exchange
telephone 600 726 221 965 687 976
wwwfwreurocarscom
cars For sale
wigs
STEPTOE amp SONWe will take anything you donrsquot
want from cars to clothes electrical items working or not One manrsquos junk is another onersquos
treasure so donrsquot delay call today Tel 634 383 298
wanted
wwwfwreurocarscom 600 726 221 965 687 976
FOrD FOCUS aUTOTiPrONiC
2007 - 5 door hatch16 AutoTiptronic
63000 kms 2 ownersFully serviced
AC PASABS CD
Front fog lightsE windowsmirrors
Remote lockingRear head restraintsOnboard computer
Metallic grey
euro7450wwwfwreurocarscom
600 726 221 965 687 976
OPEL COrSa aUTONov lsquo04 - 5 door hatch
12 Twinport93000 kms
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ViewpointDear Mr Little Tiny GeckoI am so very sorry about your tail When I saw you clinging to the tiles above the
water line of the pool I knew that you being a gecko are quite at home on vertical and even upside down surfaces but swimming pools are subject to sudden tsunami-like surges especially when a human several thousand times your own size enters the pool and I was afraid that you might get washed inIt was for that reason that I suggested that
you step onto the proffered log and accept a lift on the log to a place of security from drowning I had not intended that you jump on the log run across my hand and jump into the waterAs you scampered across the surface of the
pool and back to your preferred spot on the wall you assured me that you were perfectly able to walk on water I fear you are mistaken ndash have you heard of that treacherous thing called
Surface Tension It makes water seem deceptively safe and solid to small geckos until it suddenly gives way and they plummet to the
b o t t o m never more to rise
As a great admirer of the Gecko race and their chosen diet of small insects I was extremely anxious that you should not suffer this terrible fate and for that reason I had to insist that you accept my offer of a lift on the log The terrible miscalculation that lead me to
nip your tail with the log is a mistake that will forever haunt my conscience My best effort of atonement was to catch your tail as it wriggled across the pool and put it near the pile of rocks that I believe to be your homeI fear that a tail lost once is a tail lost forever
but should you know of a good reconstructive surgeon I will be happy to bear the cost of a tail replacement operation When we eventually reached accord and I
placed you gently on the plant by the pool pump I could hardly bear the expression of reproach on your little face Believe me I felt your pain not to mention the embarrassment of only being three quarters of the gecko you once wereI hope you will accept this letter as a public
apology for my clumsiness and that you and many of your friends and family will continue to live in our garden and eat our flies for many years to come Yours with deepest apologies Josby Jos biggs
josbiggshotmailcouk
i am so Very sorry
in 2010 lance corporal Johno lee accumulated pound800 in lsquoillegal parkingrsquo fines which resulted in a visit from bailiffs to enforce collection lance corporal lee had received massive injuries whilst on patrol in afghanistan and had almost lost his life having been resuscitated twice in the rescue helicopter taking him to the field hospital
he was eventually repatriated to england where he received extensive medical treatment in an effort to save his leg but after eight operations the surgeons had no choice but to amputate
after an extended stay in hospital Johno was released and he was
determined to rebuild his shattered life and not unreasonably applied to the local authority - nottinghamshire county council - for a disabled parking permit his request was turned down on three occasions on the basis that he was young and could get better Yep thatrsquos what they said he had lost a leg but he could get better
under pressure from the barrage of adverse publicity the councilrsquos service director paul Mckay ordered a review of the case and the original decision was eventually overturned no doubt there were mutterings of lsquolessons learnedrsquo and the usual meaningless rhetoric
then last year in support of the charity pilgrim bandits Johno signed up to become the first amputee to cover a 100mile crossing of the sahara in five days the department of works and pensions got wind of it and informed him that if he succeeded then he could be stripped of his disability benefits and his mobility vehicle which he relies on every day
the justification for this according
to a dwp spokeswoman was because the disability living allowance benefits are designed for those who are unable to do things such as walking washing or dressing themselves and in view of Johno leersquos intended trek there was it seemed a certain logic to this
a certain logic that is if you ignore the extent of his injuries how he came by them in his countryrsquos service the fact that this will be one hell of an achievement if he makes it and the impact and example it will set for other disabled amputees and certain logic of course if you are a pen pushing jobs-worth moron - which seems to be part of the work description for certain officials in the civil service
Johnorsquos own reaction was more low key when he said lsquothere are people out there much worse than me irsquove survived so i will take it but so often - and i experienced this - when you actually return home you find not everyone is so supportiversquo
he was spot on thererecently prime Minister david
cameron told soldiers in afghanistan that britain lsquorespects and reveresrsquo by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom
prime Minister is not directly to blame for the karl boon fiasco i hope that he directly intervenes and makes damn sure that matters are put right in short order also heads of departments should be summoned and receive a tongue lashing from the pM but i doubt that will happen
these are not isolated cases and when such incidences occur here is what should happen -
a personal and abject apology should be delivered in person by the official responsible for such cold hearted idiocy ndash even if this means embarrassing ministers this should be done with the full power of the media present so that the person or persons responsible are named and shamed they should also receive official warnings from their employers - the british government
Just whorsquos side are they on
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channelled as it is through the valleys of the sierra alhamilla the light northerly breeze never caresses alqueria it leaves the village breathless in the searing cauldron of the alquerian valley this climatic anomaly is known locally as la sarteacuten the fryingpan several of the village boys demonstrated the suitability of the name by frying an egg on the bonnet of rodriquezrsquos white mercedes this was much to the annoyance of the mill owner and the delight of the village scamps the scallywags hastily dispersed as the ranting puffing rodriquez appeared
with temperatures in the mid-forties there was no relief from the oppressive heat Houses remained shuttered while air conditioning units whirred and rattled alqueria was too exhausted to squabble overheated dogs slept restlessly in whatever shade they could find panting tongues lolling the village was quiet calm holding its breath until evening the stillness of the day emphasised the smallest sound sending a slammed door or a dogrsquos bark resonating through the streets the brightness of the day hurt the eyes while cooking odours hung in the still air
inside the dwellings of alqueria a struggle to stay cool was being waged inside or out it was too hot to move too hot to talk even too hot to think this is just as well as the thinking process eludes most of alqueriarsquos inhabitants at the best of times the young men thought the answer lay in consuming vast quantities of cold lager the young ladies used the opportunity to wear their skimpiest outfits which caused the young men to drink even more lager the older and wiser stayed near the stone flagged ground floors inanimate and semi-conscious the affluent newcomers however splashed in their pools luxuriating in the cool chlorinated water
one group of youngsters enjoyed the air conditioning of an emergency ambulance after swimming in the riacuteo verde not only did they contract the usual foot fungus but also a strange puce tint to the skin which emitted a faint glow antonio poyato in
order to keep his precious remitroot crop irrigated diverted the Hill peoplersquos water supply all the taps ran dry and beer was drunk as an alternative
as the sun sets so alqueria begins to cool pigeons return to the rooftops and the canine population becomes animated in their evening search for food voices are heard in the streets as the village comes to life once more invigorated by their enforced inactivity the people of alqueria return to their belligerent selves with renewed determination
those who sacrifice themselves to keep us safe promising to shield wounded soldiers from welfare cuts and that they would not suffer financially as a result of welfare reforms Fine words but then fast forward to august 2012
sapper karl boon who lost a leg in a taliban rocket-propelled grenade attack in 2010 has been stripped of his pound54-a-week living allowance because lsquohe can now walk about 400 yards unaidedrsquo and according to the dwp is no longer disabled enough although karl himself has said that there are times when he is unable to even reach his own front door unfortunately he now has to wait ten months before he can apply again and it begs the question how many limbs must you lose in order to receive a disablement benefit
the welfare reforms were designed to discourage malingerers and to wheedle out cheats and fraudsters anyone with half a brain can see the difference between work shy con artists and ex-service men and women with devastating war injuries but apparently not at the dozy dwp
cameronrsquos sentiments and noble sounding assurances all seem a little hollow right now and although the
36 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
PaUSE for ThoUghTWhat a fantastic Summer of sport wersquove had with
such a spectacularly successful Olympics and now the Paralympics which promise if anything to be even more amazing I wonder how many younger and fitter than I have as a result felt inspired to start some form of training And I wonder too how many like me find themselves regretting not having worked harder at some sport when they had the opportunity For in my youth I was a fairly able half-miler but was never prepared to hurt myself nor spend more time or effort than was absolutely necessary in training - there always seemed better more frivolous things to do with my time So I and doubtless many others like me spent much of the Olympics reflecting on what might have been For unless the IOC were to include events for the lsquodecrepitsrsquo the lsquohas-beensrsquo and the lsquowell past itsrsquo no amount of training or determination could ever see me in contention for future medals
But actually it would seem that there really is a medal still available for the likes of me For in his letter to the Christians in Corinth St Paul likens the Christian life to that of an athlete preparing to compete in the games He points out that if unlike me in my youthful pretence at athletic prowess an athlete is serious in his ambition to win then he must work at his training and adhere rigorously to his diet to be in peak condition And he further explains that the prize for successful completion of the Christian marathon of life is no mere laurel crown but one that endures through eternity So here we are then all is not lost for us oldies though we do have a pretty serious regime of diet and training of prayer and lifestyle to attend to which if wersquore really serious could perhaps start in meeting the rest of the team at one of the available Churches in the area
Details of a number of English language churches are given in Sol Noticeboard for any who wish to Worship but further information about the anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
Duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the anglican chaplaincy of costa almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the
absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
FIRE THEN FLOOD - IS PESTILENcE NExTFreak weather events are becoming the norm Last Thursday
Turre and Mojacar were hammered by the tail end of a hurricane causing flooding and destruction We woke to find 23rsquos of the 3 acre property we rent under water Windows had blown in causing damage and loss and the pool had turned into a mud wrestling venue The pump house was drained of 15m of water before a new pump could be fitted to start the clean-up operation
Earlier this year the media showed storms and flooding cancelling out the British summer hurricanes are now battering the Caribbean and US The storms get stronger and more frequent affecting Europe as this is where the hurricanes come to fight their last as Michael Fish knows only too well In the east typhoons wreak havoc in Taiwan and China
Last week Spain announced that summer night time temperatures were the highest since records began Last winter was the driest ever winter in Spain with rainfall 90 lower two winters previously Spain had the wettest in 50 years The unusual is fast becoming usual
The American Meteorological Society previously denied Global Warming yet last week whilst Republicans were laughing at the subject at their annual conference the Society released a report saying that that Global Warming is happening and is man-made The maths is easy as 10 of the warmest years on record have occurred since 1997 Also global sea levels have risen 7 inches in the last 100 years
In the Arctic summer pack ice is at its lowest since records began 40 less sea is covered each summer than just 30 years ago a dangerous circle as snow and ice have an
lsquoalbedorsquo effect reflecting sunlight back into space Now sea water absorbs heat so melting more ice Factory emissions are blown over the Arctic releasing tiny specs of black soot these stick in the snow and absorb heat so melting the ice faster
Governments across the world meet at fancy conferences in glamorous destinations such as Kyoto Rio de Janeiro and Copenhagen achieving little or nothing whilst Joe and Joanne Public suffer flooding droughts and severe weather events Global Warming affects us all now and it will get worse and we must all do our bit to reduce re-use and recycle We canrsquot wait to be told what to do ndash we can change our own lifestyles as these different living and spending habits make businesses adapt to try and supply the products we are choosing
Buying bio diesel for instance is not only better for the environment but cheaper too Buying a bag for life at the supermarket and using it regularly will saves lots of plastic At the market we can weigh our fruit and vegetables and put it in one bag rather than many Buying organic lessens the need for artificial fertilizers and pesticides
Shops love to offer a plastic bag for the smallest item ndash just say no Buying local saves food miles growing food even better using the town springfuente for drinking water saves resources too Whilst waiting in the car to collect someone turn the engine off Open the car window instead of using the air con Sort out domestic refuse and recycle it
In the developed world waste and apathy are common and yet our common sense ingenuity and a love for our fellow inhabitants can help save this world for future generations
Initially when you bought your shiny new laptop desktop hellip Were you constantly being annoyed by the nag screen which told you to make system backup disks My guess would be ldquoYesrdquo Did you follow the instructions and create several CDrsquos or DVDrsquos with labels on them for ldquoJust In Caserdquo If you have said ldquoYesrdquo to the previous question Well Done Thank your for taking an interest in my column but now turn the page and read something else instead If the answer was anything else I would consider making my backup image NOW
The absolute fact is there will be at some time in our lives a catastrophic systems failure whereby the system will refuse to even start and hang there impotently How can this happen as Windows is a relatively robust Operating System (OS) The usual suspects are Viruses Malware ldquowear and tearrdquo power surges or outages
So now imagine the worst possible case scenario ndash a total systems failure Once the initial terror of losing everything has passed you remember following my advice and making a complete backup of your valuable document with weekly updates You start to feel better BUT your computer is still euro1000 of inert steel and exotic compounds
What are you going to do That is easy Spend the next week or four buying and installing a copy of your OS (euro110 to euro200) finding all the drivers for your specific machine and install them and
finally obtaining all the programs that were on it (euro0 ndash too much) Before I knew better it would take three (3) days with the OS drivers and programs to hand to completely rebuild my computer
If you had made the system image when suggested it should take you between 20 minutes and 1 hour to complete the same task at euro0 (+ cost of CDrsquos DVDrsquos) and all you have to do is change the CDrsquos DVDrsquos when asked AND it would be clean and ready to go
What will you need 1 memory stick (1Gb or larger) or CD for creating a startup disk a small stack of DVDrsquos or an External Hard Drive
You might still be lucky and have buried in the menu an option to create these system images If you have XP (I still do) but no floppy disk drive (I donrsquot) DONrsquoT use the backup options A floppy disk is needed for booting the system Try ldquoEaseUS Todo Backup Free 50 ldquo instead
A COUPLE OF TIPS
Firstly ensure your BIOS is changed to allow booting from either the cd or memory stick
Secondly the local Computer club is having an open day on Friday 5th October at ldquoBar Rumoresrdquo from 10am
Finally I am available to assist with all matters on computers and can be contacted on 689 892 745 or canducomputinghotmailcouk
For further information or advice on computing contact Trevor on canducomputinghotmailcouk
the aftermath of the storm
wwwsoltimescom 37SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012
sport
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This week we were at Vistabella we played our normal format of individual stableford Also some pairs managed to play their round of the knockout which is being managed by Johnny Pedersen A shield is up for grabs to the winner of this tournament Conditions were good on the course as usual
Results were as follows-
Gold category
1st - Derek Briggs 34pts
2nd - Colin Pepperday 31pts
Best front nine - John Saunders 17pts
Best back nine - Graham Phillip 18pts
Nearest the pin - Steve Ashurst
Longest drive - Dave
Harwood
Silver category
1st - Dave Bishop 36pts
2nd - Barry wood 30pts
Best front nine - Phil Bowditch 13pts(cb)
Best back nine - Graham Butterworth 15pts
Nearest the pin - None
Longest drive - Dave whittington
No winners of the 2 ball money this week
Our next society game will be at Altorreal on 13th September first tee time at 1015am Please be at the course one hour before start time
New members and or guests always welcome please contact Tony on 966 785 781 or Steve on 966 637 449
La Peraleja - 290812It may be a bit hot for golf
but hey itrsquos Wednesday and what else would we be doing So off we went down to La Paraleja for the first time this year and the conditions were quite good with tees and greens being excellent The staff are extremely helpful and always friendly
Despite the heat 35 members and guests went down to Murcia to play in a Stableford all well armed with drinks of various concoctions to ward off heat exhaustion so playing under these extreme conditions the scores were very good There were three ladies playing which is unusual and one of them had a broken toe but this did not stop her from scoring 36 points well done Margaret
One tale related in the bar later was that if your tee goes behind you then it must be a good shot but there is always an exception to the rule as was demonstrated on one tee one shot did go a long way down the middle with the tee falling behind but the next tee shot went up in the air and landed only 50 metres ahead and still the tee landed behind work that out The scores on the day were
Golf Division 1st Padraig OrsquoBrien 38pts 2nd Peter Morris 36pts and 3rd Brian
Coultate 31pts
Silver Division 1st John B Henderson 32pts 2nd John Feathestone 29pts and 3rd Stan Earl 27pts
Bronze Division 1st Andy Hadgraft 39pts 2nd Margaret OrsquoBrien 36pts and 3rd Chris Nield 31pts
NTPs Hole 2 Brian Coultate hole 8 in 2 shots Peter Morris hole 13 in 3 shots Carl Peden hole 16 Chris Nield
2s club was shared between Carl Peden Stan Earl David wightman Peter Savidge and Padraig OrsquoBrien
Best Guest John Clark 40pts
The popular Free Game Draw was won by Darren Barker and the Free Draw kindly donated by The Tavern was not won so will be rolled over to the next meeting
Our next outings are to El Plantio on the 12 September and Roda on the 26th September For further information go to our website httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
Gail Coultate
Society Correspondent
Lo Crispin Golf Society
httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
The Members Golf Society Match Report for villaMartin 29th August 2012
Yet another scorching hot day greeted the 24 Members and 3 guests to the excellent track of villaMartin It is hard to understand why this course has an unsavoury reputation and it can only be assumed that those that give it the bad rap arenrsquot golfers or are living 10 years in the past The fairways are excellent and the greens were even better than excellent
The excellence of the course was obviously supported by some of the scores that came in today with 3 breaking Par one achieving Par and others just one or two points over their handicaps The MatchHandicap Secretary better known as the ldquoLaughing Assassinrdquo has had a field day with cutting of handicaps
The prizes today were once again donated by The Chuckle Brothers (John Eyre and Colin Marsden) and the Nearest to the Pins prizes were donated by Peter (I wanna be in the Gold category) Wells A very very big thank you to you all your support to the Society is tremendous
The spoils in the Silver Division today went to Mick Kennedy in 3rd place with 34 points and how nice it
was to see the lsquoold stagerrsquo himself Peter mason take 2nd spot with 36 points and the winner of the Silver was Ian ldquoSharkierdquo Parkinson with an excellent 38 points
The Gold Division 3rd place went to the Society Captain Alan Rickers with 35 points Theo Boelhouwer came in 2nd place with what normally would be the winning score of 38 points but was upstaged by his Match play partner Steve Higgins who had the best score of the day with 41 points
The Best visitor award went to J Lozano
Our next match is on 5th September 2012 at La Finca and if anyone fancies a game with us just book in on our website at wwwtmgsorg or call the Match Secretary on 966 719 604
We also will be starting our Monday games on 10th September 2012 at villaMartin Again check the website for further information and please feel free to join us
Gold Category winners L ndash R ldquoFlying Dutchmanrdquo Theo Boelhouwer Steve ldquoElvisrdquo Higgins and Captain Alan Rickers
After last weeks initial start to back to training ready for the new season it is back to the Miguel University to start training at the home ground Last week brought a bit of a shock to the system to a few of the players after the 2 month summer break not like 2 weeks in the UK if you are lucky
The training from now on is on Tuesday and Thursday at 2000 with the juniors coming back when they have started back at school Everyone is looking forward to getting back to some real rugby training and not
just the fitness side like last and getting stuck in to the rucking and mauling It will also be very interesting to see how the Spanish refs interpret the new laws as well after seeing the pros even falling foul of them at the weekend with the 5 second rule at the ruck etc
This coming weekend we will be televising all live rugby matches for the new season at the rugby bar in Rojales The Steakhouse used to be Tylers Bar Pro 12 on Friday at 2000 Cardiff Blues v Edinburgh followed by the 4 Nations at 1200
on Saturday with Australia v South Africa and Aviva Premiership on Sunday at 1530 Saints v Exeter Chiefs so come along to the only designated rugby bar in the area and join the Costa Blanca Rugby Supporters Club as well
I am back at the Moncayo Market on Saturdayrsquos with all of the rugby branded gear and clubinternational shirts etc so see you down there as well and get your playing gear before the season starts from 0900 to 1330
So if you are interested
dig out those rugby boots and come along and see for yourself what it is like New players are always welcome no matter what age or skill level you are
If you would like more information about what is going on in the club you can contact the club by phoning myself Garry on 692 767 242 and for the juniors contact Oscar on 600 871 606 (Spanish)
So come along and join in the fun at a club with a great friendly atmosphere
the members Golf society
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itV orihuela rfc traininG back to normal
38 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
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Murphyrsquos on Park Golf Society at Campoamor August 2012
For the first months meeting 16 players headed for the established course at Campoamor
Unfortunately we were charged euro25 per person more than the agreed price which we were told was due to tax reason even though the new taxes donrsquot take effect until 010912 and then we discovered that the greens were in poor condition and as a result of these events it will be some time before we return to this courseThe winners on the day were as follows Category 11st Noel Dempsey - 34 points2nd George McIntyre - 27
pointsCategory 21st Barney Hickey - 26 points2nd Billy Davidson ndash 26 pointsBest Guest - John Fogerty ndash 32 points
Nearest the Pins ndash Pearse McMurray and Mike Dolan
After the game we returned to Murphyrsquos on the Park for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Janet and Hilary
The next society meeting venue is Captains Day an Alenda on 270912 and new members and guests are welcome
Call Tony Conwell on 644312696 or better still call in the bar which is in Calle San Policarpo near Park of Nations in Torrevieja
Report by Tony Conwell
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at Las Colinas 30th August 2012
For this monthrsquos meeting a group of 33 players visited the established course at Las Colinas taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good condition but due to hollow tining we had to play the back nine holes twice BUT to make things interesting we played the second circuit from the BLACK COMPETITION TEES which made scoring difficult on the day
There were some good scores on the day with the winners as follows1st ndash Gavin Parke - 36 points2nd ndash Dave Mason - 35 points3rd ndash Mike Probert - 32 points4th ndash Ian Allison ndash 32 points5th ndash Julie Blinston ndash 31
points
Best Front 9 ndash D Bensley - 20 points
Best Back 9 ndash J Coffman - 16 points
Nearest Pins ndash M Probert (3)Gavin Parke (2) and Dave Mason
After the game we returned to the Lo Marabu which is located at Dona Pepa Quesada for a welcome meal prepared by the bar and the prize presentation
Our next official society meeting is at La Peraleja on 27th September 2012 and we also have an interim game at Bonalba on 13th September 2012
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at La Finca August 2012
For the first months meeting a small group of golfers headed for the established course at La Finca taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good conditionThe winners on the day were as follows1st Stevie Dunn ndash 39 points2nd S Floody ndash 28 points3rd George watts ndash 26 pointsNearest the Pin - GuestLongest Drive ndash George watts
Stevie watts has had his
handicap adjusted from 24 to 21 based on the above excellent performance
After the game we returned to the Hideaway bar which is based at Via Park II Playa Flamenca for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Terri and Mark
The next society meeting venue is to be held at Villamartin on 9th September 2012 and new members and guests are welcome
Alternatively call Terri Hudson on 603181436 or better still call in the bar
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
hideaway Golf society
lo marabu Golf society
murphyrsquos on park Golf society
TUESDAY 28TH AUGUSTTHE RAY BATTISTR
MEMORIAL TROPHYToday was the Second
anniversary of the Ray Battiste Memorial Trophy which was held at his favourite course ALENDA which was in immaculate condition with lovely holding greens It has to be the best course in the area at the present time we had a very good turn out and some very good scores to honour Raywinning the Trophy and First place in Category Two with a score of 37 points on count back from Geoff Wild ( hard luck Geoff ) was Malcolm woods Congratulations In third place was Mick Hithersay on Count back with 35 points
In Category One First place was taken by Rodney Smith with a score of 36 points Second was Les Yates with
35 points and Ivie Davies was 3rd with 34 points Dave Jones took the Nearest the Pin on Holes 3 amp 5 with Ron Chambers on Hole 16 John Trailor won the Longest Drive with D Jones the best Guest with 36 pointsTuesday 11th September we will be back at our home course Vistabella Tee off 0900am Be at the course for 0830am
After the game we returned to the St Jamesrsquos Gate pub for the presentation and refreshments kindly supplied by Sonia with our thanks Anyone who would like to join our small Society or would just like a game whilst on holiday give Ron a ring on 678-849-142
Photo- Malcolm woods being presented with the Trophy by Rocket Ron
st Jamesrsquos Gate Gs RODS AND REELS This week was the last
week before the new season commences and the club held an open match on a local water Although still very muddy on the water line overall the venue fished well As can be seen from the results varying methods were used and all worked pretty well
Top rods on the day1st Terry (Swing Eacutem)
Screen fishing the whip using maggot for bleak then changing to the feeder using corn with 1650 kilo s
2nd Lenny (Excultural Attachee) Bolton fishing the feeder using pellet with 1324 kilo s
3rd Bill (The Master) Reade fishing the waggler using pellet with 1134 kilo s
NOTEClub subs have to be paid
prior to the AGM on the 30092012 Failure to do so will mean the joining fee will have to be paid again
PLEASE NOTE The club has some
vacancies at present if you are interested in joining please contact Derek Swann on 966 729 293 or 603 535 771
ABBEY ANGLING RESULTSSupplied by Terry ScreenThe 2nd round of the winter
League was fished this week on the 28th August
with the water now going down it is leaving over a metre and half of soft gungy mud making access to the waters edge messy and quite difficult
with no wind on the water the fish were reluctant to feed everyone was praying
for the wind to get up and right on queue at 115pm the wind started to blow with a vengeance which prompted the fish to start to feed but the weights were not great
1st Dave (Yours Truly) Hoare with 7360kg fishing the pole using corn and the whip for bleak using maggot
2nd Alan (The Chairman) Reid with 6280kg fishing the feeder using corn
3rd Alan (The Emperor) Roscoe with 6100kg also fishing the feeder using corn
All details are available on our website wwwabbeyanglingcom or from the Match Secretary Terry Screen on 965 328 368 also anyone needing pole or rod repairs can contact me on the above number
ANGLERS TOGETHERThe objective of Anglers
Together has been reached ( which was to introduce anglers to each other ) Now that newcomers to Spain are few and far between we have decided that monthly meetings are serving no useful purpose and the friendships that have been made over the past 4 years are now firmly established
we will continue to provide information through our email address if contacted but there will be no membership renewals in May
Thanks to all past members for their support
Email anglerstogetherhotmailcom
TIGHT LINESDAvE HOARE
maGGots end
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week
Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3
- Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9
- Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen
Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart
Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith H
cap 9 score 50 Next week Tuesday
4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
el plantio 2 Golf society
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Last Sunday Torry played their first home game of the season at the vicente Garcia against near neighbours Crevillente who included in their side ex-Torry players Dani Meseguer Tremino Micro and most notably Carrasco Torry entered the game buoyed by their 3-1 victory at CD Acero in their first game of the season while Crevillente had shared the spoils in a thrilling 3-3 draw at home against Novelda
Torry were without ex-Crevillente marksman Gasch who was out through injury Torry have been trying to sign another forward to supplement their attacking options and thought they had got their man in the shape of much travelled burly striker Bauti but he had a change of mind I hope they are still looking because I think there are still plenty of strikers around looking for a club
The Torry line up was Manolo Vicente Boix Pedro Loacutepez Jorge Rafa Dani (Abel min 78) Burguillos Luis Carlos (Josemi min 68) Inarejos Ernesto and Joseacute Manuel (Manu Amores min 45)
On a warm sunny early evening the game kicked off in front of a decent crowd of around the 600 mark including quite a few holidaymakers keen for a bit of live football action Torry started like a train and in the first 20 minutes carved open Crevillente time and time again but only had a single goal on the electronic scoreboard to show for their efforts This was scored in the 16th minute by Jorge from a downward header
from a free-kick by Ernesto Leading up to this Rafa had hit the post from a curling effort inside the box from a corner and their keeper had been called into action to make a number of good saves
After 20 minutes Burguillos played Inarejos in and he lifted the ball past his man in the area who handled the ball and a penalty was awarded Up stepped Ernesto to curl his spot-kick towards the right hand corner of the net Their keeper went the right way and pulled off a brilliant save palming the ball wide for a corner After this Torry started to lose their momentum after their whirlwind start and Crevillente started to get back into the game After 41 minutes the Crevillente right-back got his marching orders for a second bookable offence after again body checking Inarejos
Just before the break Ernesto clipped the crossbar from a free-kick just outside the box Torry made one change at half-time taking off Jose Manuel who had sustained a head injury in the first-half and brought on Manu Amores After 51 minutes the numerical advantage that Torry had enjoyed was no more when Rafa was dismissed for a second bookable offence The game was now pretty even and both sides created half-chances which they didnrsquot take until after 61 minutes Ernesto beat their keeper from long range with a dipping shot to make it 2-0 to Torry After 70 minutes Crevillente pulled one back when Carrasco prodded home a loose ball from a corner from close range
to set up a nervous last 20 minutes for the Torry fans
The momentum was now with Crevillente and a guilt edged chance fell to the opposition 2 minutes later when one of their forwards headed wide from only 2 yards out After 83 minutes a Crevillente defender received a straight red for hacking down Burguillos And it was now 10 against 9 Towards the end Torry were awarded another penalty after a Manu Amores pass inside the box was deliberately hand-balled Inarejos stepped up to take it this time but his shot towards the bottom left hand corner lacked any real power and their keeper pulled off another great save
The final whistle went with Torry victorious winning another 3 points which has taken them to the top of the table and would you believe 2 points clear after only 2 games For Torry bookings were received by Inarejos Jorge vicente and Pedro
The matchball was sponsored by the Torry Army and a re-introduced matchday programme produced by the football club was on sale which provided a good pre-match read
Torry are away to Novelda next Sunday If you want to go and watch the game the Torry Army have booked a coach Pop into the Torry Army office in San Luis or ring Pat on 966 786 352 or 688 698 894 to book a seat
Darrylldinho following his adopted team in Spain get off to the perfect start
Tuesday 25th saw us back at Font del Llop due to a high noon change from El Plantio due to hollow tinning 20 hours earlier Our thanks to Font del Llop for getting us out to play at the last moment
very warm day and not sure if we would have managed without buggies but did find the course in very good condition except for some hollow tinning taking place on some of the greens on the back 9
Results on the day for our normal Stableford Competition saw in Category 1
1st Spence Andrews with 35 points not sure how he
did it because he only flew in the night previous and had not had time to adjust from the rain of the UK to the heat we are experiencing here at the moment 2nd Paul Hurrell 33 points 3rd Roy Middleton 31
Category 2 1st Peter Kerr 34 points 2ndBrian Coombes 33 and 3rdBradley Kerr 30
Nearest the Pins Hole 8 Paul Hurrell Hole 17 Alan Darby No body managed the 12th and the longest drive on hole 18 went to vic Souter However it should be mentioned that Paul Hurrell with his new driver was within probably 15 mtrs of the waterrsquos edge but not on the fairway sorry Paul must
try harderAfter the game we returned
to El Raso Restaurant for the results and a little Tapas many thanks to MarioKaty and Staff for looking after us
Our next games are La Torre on Tuesday 14thSeptember for a 10am 1sttee time and then we have our big day at El Plantio on the 3rdOctober for a shot gun start for the par 3 course at 9am followed by an 18 hole Stableford Competition starting at 11am
For more information on our Club call David Winder on 626 774 157 or email him at
davidwindertorregolfgmailcom Our picture for the winners and some guests taken after our game at El Raso Restaurant
we would also wish to remind all that the football season with CD MONTESINOS kicks off on Sunday 16thSeptember at 1800 hours with a home game at the CDMontesinos Olympic Stadium
Cup Tournament semi-finals by Sue Ward
what a fantastic week it was for petanca on the Orihuela Costa
The weather may be hot and humid but the petanca players had to keep their cool and play their socks off (what are socks) to win a place in the finals of the Summer League Cup Tournament
If anyone wanted to know why the summer league was dubbed lsquothe friendly gamesrsquo then they only had to be at the 2 semi-finals that took place this week They were played with good humour amusing banter and willing spirits
First to play on Monday were Laguna Vista Diablos vs Peacocks1 All was level after the 4 triples leaving all to play for in the deciding doubles Nervous tension began to creep in to both sides both teams dropping points however Laguna Vista Diablos managed to scrape through with a 4 - 3 win In true petanca spirit both teams descended upon the bar afterwards A very good end to a very good evening A woollen doll was presented by Peacocks to Laguna Vista Diablos to be played for every time these 2 teams meet
wednesday saw the other nail biting thrilling semi at Via park 2 between Los Bandidos and Amapolas
These 2 teams last met only 2 weeks ago in the league and Amapolas had a comfortable 6 - 1 win would tonight be any different Oh Yes
After the closely fought triples Amapolas were 3 - 1 up then came the 3 doubles and Los bandidos won the 1st 13 - 4 and then the 2nd 13 - 3 the gap had closed so the result rested on the last doubles match
It was 2100 hrs the street lights were on darkness had fallen the coche was barely visible but still the 2 pairs played on surrounded by hordes of excited spectators and a score of 12 - 12 Both sides took the lead and then lost it Unfortunately there had to be a winner and the cookie didnrsquot crumble Los bandidosrsquos way their last ball just - only just - failing to reach its target Amapolas won 4 games to 3 well done to them
The overwhelming consenus was that the 5 games were well worthy of a grand final let alone a semi
The final will be played on Wednesday 26th September 2012 at Restaurant El Altos de Dolores where it is hoped that all summer league players will attend Good luck to both teams
Sue ward
fc torreVieJa ndash torry Go top of the leaGue
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el plantio 2 Golf society
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3 - Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9 - Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith Hcap 9 score 50
Next week Tuesday 4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
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a fabulously fruity sticky ribs barbecue recipeinGredients
1frac12 kg pork spare ribs
1 x 1ltr carton apple juice
200g mango chutney
1 small red onion roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves
1 red chilli roughly chopped
Juice of 1 lime
methodPlace the ribs in a saucepan pour in the
apple juice and add water to cover the meat Bring to the boil and simmer for 40 mins drain off the liquid and transfer the ribs to a roasting tin
Preheat the oven to 200degC (400degF gas 6) and prepare the barbecue In a food processor whizz the mango chutney together with the onion garlic chilli and lime juice to make the basting sauce
Drizzle two thirds of the sauce over the ribs and roast in the oven for 15 mins Brush the remaining sauce onto the ribs and finish cooking on the barbecue (or under a grill) for 10-15 mins until sticky and slightly caramelised
Serve with salad coleslaw and baked potatoes
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inGredients 1 red chilli diced 1 green chilli diced 1 x 250ml carton coconut cream 40g light brown soft sugar Juice of 1 lime 2 tbsp rum (optional) 4 chicken breasts 8 mini corn on the cobs
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Pour the coconut marinade all over cover and marinate for at least 1 hr overnight if possible
Preheat the barbecue Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook over a medium heat for 20-25 mins turning regularly to cook evenly the chicken is cooked when the juices run clear after the thickest part is pierced
Meanwhile rub 1 tbsp sunflower oil onto the corn on the cobs and barbecue or grill for 15 mins turning until lightly charred and tender Serve with barbecued corn plus vegetable rice and a coriander garnish
surf and turf kebabs with Garlic butterthis tasty marinated kebab recipe will satisfy both meat and fish craVinGs
allow time for marinatinGinGredients400g steak (such as ribeye) cubed
6 tbsp sundried tomato peri-peri marinade
150g raw tiger prawns peeled
4 cherry tomatoes
40g softened butter
2 garlic cloves crushed
3 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley and chives)
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one bowl and the prawns with 2 tbsp marinade in another Set aside for 30 mins
thread the steak and prawns alternately onto 4 skewers (pre-soaked if theyrsquore bamboo) and finish each one with a cherry tomato
Mash the butter with the garlic and herbs Place in a pan on the side of the grill to melt Cook the kebabs over a high heat for 3-4 mins each side until the prawns are pink and cooked through and the steak is done to your liking
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they are a Christmas favourite in most households but families might find their traditional tin of Quality Street going empty a tad quicker this year tins of the chocolates have been shrunk just before the Christmas period when sales of the sweets are at their highest
Food giant nestle who produce the sweets have been criticised for failing to reduce the price of the chocolates prompting campaigners to describe the move as a hidden price rise the purple tins have been reduced in size by 18 per cent - from 1kg to 820g
a report in trade magazine the Grocer said lsquothe Christmas shrink ray has struck again and this year it is nestle pulling the trigger lsquothe tins are being sold by tesco for pound5 the same price as last yearrsquos larger tins though nestle claimed the recommended selling price was lowerrsquo
the move is part of a trend amongst confectionary manufacturers to reduce product sizes in order counter rising production costs
other Christmas favourite Cadburyrsquos Roses were
reduced from 975g to 850g by manufacturer kraft last year while the american company also cut heroes from 950g to 800g
Some of Britainrsquos most popular confectionary items have been affected by size reductions including smaller chocolate bars such as Mars and Dairy Milk Packets of Bassettrsquos liquorice allsorts have been reduced from 215g to 190g while bags of Bassettrsquos Jelly Babies Maynards wine Gums and haribo have also been reduced in weight
Consumer watchdog which accused confectionary companies of lsquotreating customers like idiotsrsquo
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hellipa recent recipe feature in Sol Times required lsquopreserved lemonrsquo however we have failed to find a source to supply this wonderful ingredient locally So herersquos the recipe so that you can make your ownMany Moroccan and Middle Eastern recipes
call for preserved lemons ndash basically lemons that have been pickled in salt and their own
juices itrsquos quite easy to do though takes at least three weeks before the lemons are ready to use
Get preservinghelliptheyrsquoll last for up to a year without refrigeration too
MAkES ONE LARGE JARINGREDIENTS
250g coarse sea salt12 lemons unwaxed 6 juiced 6 quartered but still joined at the bottom8 black peppercorns
3 star anise3 bay leaves
METHODPack a little salt into each lemon and squash back into shape Wedge them into a large sterilised jar layering with salt bay leaves peppercorns and star anise as
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Preserved Lemons
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palS aNNual chriStmaS diNNer daNce at the Costa Hotel in Mazarron - Music by John Lindo Trio and
Food and Drink included 2750euro18th march
3 NiGhtS Full bOard iN hOtel heliOS beNidOrm
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ThE Ex-SERviCEMENrsquoS ASSOCiATiON OF MAZARRON diSTRiCT(ESAMD) are meeting on 19th September at the Vista Bar Camposol A 730PM - The function is open to all members of ESAMD and invited guestsFor more information please contact the Social Secretary on 968 437 074 or 618 591 298 Any Ex Service personnel wishing to join should contact the Membership Secretary on 629 818 611
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from Mum dad and Sophie
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garden services
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amp property servicesWe cover mazarron amp
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handy manNeed a job done give me a call
good rates CALL MARk
MOB 691 920 288hOME 966 184 813
enGlish personal trainer
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hotmailcouk
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kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop
courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool Mountain views Possible bamp b
for sale massiVe detatched cortiJo with 50m2 workshop
20mins from moJacar
build 256 msup2 Terrace 100msup2 Plot 1200 msup2TELEPHONE 649 186 107
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3 LWB Vans Twice a monthTel 0044 7783 222251
0034 634 360 846
property For sale cont
3 bedrooms 1 with balcony 2 bathrooms Fully Equipped Kitchen Large Living amp Dining room Wonderful Sun Terrace Solarium Satellite TV Furnished Communal
Pool 104 M2 build 110 M2 Plot euro105000
QUaD TOWNHOUSEDONtildea PEPa
aTTaCHED TOWNHOUSE DONtildea PEPa
3 bedrooms 1 with balcony 2 bathrooms Fully Equipped Kitchen Large Living amp Dining room W Double glazed Terraces Wonderful Sun Terrace Solarium Satellite TV
Furnished Communal Pool 104 M2 build 110 M2 Plot euro129000
TOWNHOUSETOrrEMENDO
2 bedrooms amp Family bathroom built on 3 Levels Spacious LivingDining room american Style Kitchen Solarium amp Terrace gated Complex Stunning Views of
the Lake great Value euro59000
228 m2 detached villa constructed on an 800 m2 plot 4 large double bedrooms one large family bathroom
and one en suite large living dinning room fully fitted separate kitchen and a utility room with toilet and basinLow maintenance front garden 8 x 4 m2 swimming pool and bbQ area There is a long drive with ample parking
and also a shaded area that covers two cars recently reduced to 360000 euros no offers considered
DETaCHED ViLLaCiUDaD QUESaDa
TEL 693 806 409
RENTAL PROPERTiES URgENTLY REqUiREd
in Cabo RoigVillamartin Orihuela Costa amp Costa Calida
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34 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
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tim on 662 211 993CASH CASH
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Call Phil 607 848 332
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CARS4
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603 100 692
ldquoREADERS Of A SENSITIvE DISPOSITION MAy fIND SOME Of THE ADS IN THIS SECTION
OffENSIvErdquoALL VEHICLES
Cars Motorhomes 4x4rsquos Boats Vans Trailers Quads Classics
FOR CASH
699 805 995Telephone
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600 726 221 965 687 976
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12 Twinport93000 kms
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611 611 858
35SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012wwwsoltimescom
ViewpointDear Mr Little Tiny GeckoI am so very sorry about your tail When I saw you clinging to the tiles above the
water line of the pool I knew that you being a gecko are quite at home on vertical and even upside down surfaces but swimming pools are subject to sudden tsunami-like surges especially when a human several thousand times your own size enters the pool and I was afraid that you might get washed inIt was for that reason that I suggested that
you step onto the proffered log and accept a lift on the log to a place of security from drowning I had not intended that you jump on the log run across my hand and jump into the waterAs you scampered across the surface of the
pool and back to your preferred spot on the wall you assured me that you were perfectly able to walk on water I fear you are mistaken ndash have you heard of that treacherous thing called
Surface Tension It makes water seem deceptively safe and solid to small geckos until it suddenly gives way and they plummet to the
b o t t o m never more to rise
As a great admirer of the Gecko race and their chosen diet of small insects I was extremely anxious that you should not suffer this terrible fate and for that reason I had to insist that you accept my offer of a lift on the log The terrible miscalculation that lead me to
nip your tail with the log is a mistake that will forever haunt my conscience My best effort of atonement was to catch your tail as it wriggled across the pool and put it near the pile of rocks that I believe to be your homeI fear that a tail lost once is a tail lost forever
but should you know of a good reconstructive surgeon I will be happy to bear the cost of a tail replacement operation When we eventually reached accord and I
placed you gently on the plant by the pool pump I could hardly bear the expression of reproach on your little face Believe me I felt your pain not to mention the embarrassment of only being three quarters of the gecko you once wereI hope you will accept this letter as a public
apology for my clumsiness and that you and many of your friends and family will continue to live in our garden and eat our flies for many years to come Yours with deepest apologies Josby Jos biggs
josbiggshotmailcouk
i am so Very sorry
in 2010 lance corporal Johno lee accumulated pound800 in lsquoillegal parkingrsquo fines which resulted in a visit from bailiffs to enforce collection lance corporal lee had received massive injuries whilst on patrol in afghanistan and had almost lost his life having been resuscitated twice in the rescue helicopter taking him to the field hospital
he was eventually repatriated to england where he received extensive medical treatment in an effort to save his leg but after eight operations the surgeons had no choice but to amputate
after an extended stay in hospital Johno was released and he was
determined to rebuild his shattered life and not unreasonably applied to the local authority - nottinghamshire county council - for a disabled parking permit his request was turned down on three occasions on the basis that he was young and could get better Yep thatrsquos what they said he had lost a leg but he could get better
under pressure from the barrage of adverse publicity the councilrsquos service director paul Mckay ordered a review of the case and the original decision was eventually overturned no doubt there were mutterings of lsquolessons learnedrsquo and the usual meaningless rhetoric
then last year in support of the charity pilgrim bandits Johno signed up to become the first amputee to cover a 100mile crossing of the sahara in five days the department of works and pensions got wind of it and informed him that if he succeeded then he could be stripped of his disability benefits and his mobility vehicle which he relies on every day
the justification for this according
to a dwp spokeswoman was because the disability living allowance benefits are designed for those who are unable to do things such as walking washing or dressing themselves and in view of Johno leersquos intended trek there was it seemed a certain logic to this
a certain logic that is if you ignore the extent of his injuries how he came by them in his countryrsquos service the fact that this will be one hell of an achievement if he makes it and the impact and example it will set for other disabled amputees and certain logic of course if you are a pen pushing jobs-worth moron - which seems to be part of the work description for certain officials in the civil service
Johnorsquos own reaction was more low key when he said lsquothere are people out there much worse than me irsquove survived so i will take it but so often - and i experienced this - when you actually return home you find not everyone is so supportiversquo
he was spot on thererecently prime Minister david
cameron told soldiers in afghanistan that britain lsquorespects and reveresrsquo by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom
prime Minister is not directly to blame for the karl boon fiasco i hope that he directly intervenes and makes damn sure that matters are put right in short order also heads of departments should be summoned and receive a tongue lashing from the pM but i doubt that will happen
these are not isolated cases and when such incidences occur here is what should happen -
a personal and abject apology should be delivered in person by the official responsible for such cold hearted idiocy ndash even if this means embarrassing ministers this should be done with the full power of the media present so that the person or persons responsible are named and shamed they should also receive official warnings from their employers - the british government
Just whorsquos side are they on
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channelled as it is through the valleys of the sierra alhamilla the light northerly breeze never caresses alqueria it leaves the village breathless in the searing cauldron of the alquerian valley this climatic anomaly is known locally as la sarteacuten the fryingpan several of the village boys demonstrated the suitability of the name by frying an egg on the bonnet of rodriquezrsquos white mercedes this was much to the annoyance of the mill owner and the delight of the village scamps the scallywags hastily dispersed as the ranting puffing rodriquez appeared
with temperatures in the mid-forties there was no relief from the oppressive heat Houses remained shuttered while air conditioning units whirred and rattled alqueria was too exhausted to squabble overheated dogs slept restlessly in whatever shade they could find panting tongues lolling the village was quiet calm holding its breath until evening the stillness of the day emphasised the smallest sound sending a slammed door or a dogrsquos bark resonating through the streets the brightness of the day hurt the eyes while cooking odours hung in the still air
inside the dwellings of alqueria a struggle to stay cool was being waged inside or out it was too hot to move too hot to talk even too hot to think this is just as well as the thinking process eludes most of alqueriarsquos inhabitants at the best of times the young men thought the answer lay in consuming vast quantities of cold lager the young ladies used the opportunity to wear their skimpiest outfits which caused the young men to drink even more lager the older and wiser stayed near the stone flagged ground floors inanimate and semi-conscious the affluent newcomers however splashed in their pools luxuriating in the cool chlorinated water
one group of youngsters enjoyed the air conditioning of an emergency ambulance after swimming in the riacuteo verde not only did they contract the usual foot fungus but also a strange puce tint to the skin which emitted a faint glow antonio poyato in
order to keep his precious remitroot crop irrigated diverted the Hill peoplersquos water supply all the taps ran dry and beer was drunk as an alternative
as the sun sets so alqueria begins to cool pigeons return to the rooftops and the canine population becomes animated in their evening search for food voices are heard in the streets as the village comes to life once more invigorated by their enforced inactivity the people of alqueria return to their belligerent selves with renewed determination
those who sacrifice themselves to keep us safe promising to shield wounded soldiers from welfare cuts and that they would not suffer financially as a result of welfare reforms Fine words but then fast forward to august 2012
sapper karl boon who lost a leg in a taliban rocket-propelled grenade attack in 2010 has been stripped of his pound54-a-week living allowance because lsquohe can now walk about 400 yards unaidedrsquo and according to the dwp is no longer disabled enough although karl himself has said that there are times when he is unable to even reach his own front door unfortunately he now has to wait ten months before he can apply again and it begs the question how many limbs must you lose in order to receive a disablement benefit
the welfare reforms were designed to discourage malingerers and to wheedle out cheats and fraudsters anyone with half a brain can see the difference between work shy con artists and ex-service men and women with devastating war injuries but apparently not at the dozy dwp
cameronrsquos sentiments and noble sounding assurances all seem a little hollow right now and although the
36 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
PaUSE for ThoUghTWhat a fantastic Summer of sport wersquove had with
such a spectacularly successful Olympics and now the Paralympics which promise if anything to be even more amazing I wonder how many younger and fitter than I have as a result felt inspired to start some form of training And I wonder too how many like me find themselves regretting not having worked harder at some sport when they had the opportunity For in my youth I was a fairly able half-miler but was never prepared to hurt myself nor spend more time or effort than was absolutely necessary in training - there always seemed better more frivolous things to do with my time So I and doubtless many others like me spent much of the Olympics reflecting on what might have been For unless the IOC were to include events for the lsquodecrepitsrsquo the lsquohas-beensrsquo and the lsquowell past itsrsquo no amount of training or determination could ever see me in contention for future medals
But actually it would seem that there really is a medal still available for the likes of me For in his letter to the Christians in Corinth St Paul likens the Christian life to that of an athlete preparing to compete in the games He points out that if unlike me in my youthful pretence at athletic prowess an athlete is serious in his ambition to win then he must work at his training and adhere rigorously to his diet to be in peak condition And he further explains that the prize for successful completion of the Christian marathon of life is no mere laurel crown but one that endures through eternity So here we are then all is not lost for us oldies though we do have a pretty serious regime of diet and training of prayer and lifestyle to attend to which if wersquore really serious could perhaps start in meeting the rest of the team at one of the available Churches in the area
Details of a number of English language churches are given in Sol Noticeboard for any who wish to Worship but further information about the anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
Duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the anglican chaplaincy of costa almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the
absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
FIRE THEN FLOOD - IS PESTILENcE NExTFreak weather events are becoming the norm Last Thursday
Turre and Mojacar were hammered by the tail end of a hurricane causing flooding and destruction We woke to find 23rsquos of the 3 acre property we rent under water Windows had blown in causing damage and loss and the pool had turned into a mud wrestling venue The pump house was drained of 15m of water before a new pump could be fitted to start the clean-up operation
Earlier this year the media showed storms and flooding cancelling out the British summer hurricanes are now battering the Caribbean and US The storms get stronger and more frequent affecting Europe as this is where the hurricanes come to fight their last as Michael Fish knows only too well In the east typhoons wreak havoc in Taiwan and China
Last week Spain announced that summer night time temperatures were the highest since records began Last winter was the driest ever winter in Spain with rainfall 90 lower two winters previously Spain had the wettest in 50 years The unusual is fast becoming usual
The American Meteorological Society previously denied Global Warming yet last week whilst Republicans were laughing at the subject at their annual conference the Society released a report saying that that Global Warming is happening and is man-made The maths is easy as 10 of the warmest years on record have occurred since 1997 Also global sea levels have risen 7 inches in the last 100 years
In the Arctic summer pack ice is at its lowest since records began 40 less sea is covered each summer than just 30 years ago a dangerous circle as snow and ice have an
lsquoalbedorsquo effect reflecting sunlight back into space Now sea water absorbs heat so melting more ice Factory emissions are blown over the Arctic releasing tiny specs of black soot these stick in the snow and absorb heat so melting the ice faster
Governments across the world meet at fancy conferences in glamorous destinations such as Kyoto Rio de Janeiro and Copenhagen achieving little or nothing whilst Joe and Joanne Public suffer flooding droughts and severe weather events Global Warming affects us all now and it will get worse and we must all do our bit to reduce re-use and recycle We canrsquot wait to be told what to do ndash we can change our own lifestyles as these different living and spending habits make businesses adapt to try and supply the products we are choosing
Buying bio diesel for instance is not only better for the environment but cheaper too Buying a bag for life at the supermarket and using it regularly will saves lots of plastic At the market we can weigh our fruit and vegetables and put it in one bag rather than many Buying organic lessens the need for artificial fertilizers and pesticides
Shops love to offer a plastic bag for the smallest item ndash just say no Buying local saves food miles growing food even better using the town springfuente for drinking water saves resources too Whilst waiting in the car to collect someone turn the engine off Open the car window instead of using the air con Sort out domestic refuse and recycle it
In the developed world waste and apathy are common and yet our common sense ingenuity and a love for our fellow inhabitants can help save this world for future generations
Initially when you bought your shiny new laptop desktop hellip Were you constantly being annoyed by the nag screen which told you to make system backup disks My guess would be ldquoYesrdquo Did you follow the instructions and create several CDrsquos or DVDrsquos with labels on them for ldquoJust In Caserdquo If you have said ldquoYesrdquo to the previous question Well Done Thank your for taking an interest in my column but now turn the page and read something else instead If the answer was anything else I would consider making my backup image NOW
The absolute fact is there will be at some time in our lives a catastrophic systems failure whereby the system will refuse to even start and hang there impotently How can this happen as Windows is a relatively robust Operating System (OS) The usual suspects are Viruses Malware ldquowear and tearrdquo power surges or outages
So now imagine the worst possible case scenario ndash a total systems failure Once the initial terror of losing everything has passed you remember following my advice and making a complete backup of your valuable document with weekly updates You start to feel better BUT your computer is still euro1000 of inert steel and exotic compounds
What are you going to do That is easy Spend the next week or four buying and installing a copy of your OS (euro110 to euro200) finding all the drivers for your specific machine and install them and
finally obtaining all the programs that were on it (euro0 ndash too much) Before I knew better it would take three (3) days with the OS drivers and programs to hand to completely rebuild my computer
If you had made the system image when suggested it should take you between 20 minutes and 1 hour to complete the same task at euro0 (+ cost of CDrsquos DVDrsquos) and all you have to do is change the CDrsquos DVDrsquos when asked AND it would be clean and ready to go
What will you need 1 memory stick (1Gb or larger) or CD for creating a startup disk a small stack of DVDrsquos or an External Hard Drive
You might still be lucky and have buried in the menu an option to create these system images If you have XP (I still do) but no floppy disk drive (I donrsquot) DONrsquoT use the backup options A floppy disk is needed for booting the system Try ldquoEaseUS Todo Backup Free 50 ldquo instead
A COUPLE OF TIPS
Firstly ensure your BIOS is changed to allow booting from either the cd or memory stick
Secondly the local Computer club is having an open day on Friday 5th October at ldquoBar Rumoresrdquo from 10am
Finally I am available to assist with all matters on computers and can be contacted on 689 892 745 or canducomputinghotmailcouk
For further information or advice on computing contact Trevor on canducomputinghotmailcouk
the aftermath of the storm
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This week we were at Vistabella we played our normal format of individual stableford Also some pairs managed to play their round of the knockout which is being managed by Johnny Pedersen A shield is up for grabs to the winner of this tournament Conditions were good on the course as usual
Results were as follows-
Gold category
1st - Derek Briggs 34pts
2nd - Colin Pepperday 31pts
Best front nine - John Saunders 17pts
Best back nine - Graham Phillip 18pts
Nearest the pin - Steve Ashurst
Longest drive - Dave
Harwood
Silver category
1st - Dave Bishop 36pts
2nd - Barry wood 30pts
Best front nine - Phil Bowditch 13pts(cb)
Best back nine - Graham Butterworth 15pts
Nearest the pin - None
Longest drive - Dave whittington
No winners of the 2 ball money this week
Our next society game will be at Altorreal on 13th September first tee time at 1015am Please be at the course one hour before start time
New members and or guests always welcome please contact Tony on 966 785 781 or Steve on 966 637 449
La Peraleja - 290812It may be a bit hot for golf
but hey itrsquos Wednesday and what else would we be doing So off we went down to La Paraleja for the first time this year and the conditions were quite good with tees and greens being excellent The staff are extremely helpful and always friendly
Despite the heat 35 members and guests went down to Murcia to play in a Stableford all well armed with drinks of various concoctions to ward off heat exhaustion so playing under these extreme conditions the scores were very good There were three ladies playing which is unusual and one of them had a broken toe but this did not stop her from scoring 36 points well done Margaret
One tale related in the bar later was that if your tee goes behind you then it must be a good shot but there is always an exception to the rule as was demonstrated on one tee one shot did go a long way down the middle with the tee falling behind but the next tee shot went up in the air and landed only 50 metres ahead and still the tee landed behind work that out The scores on the day were
Golf Division 1st Padraig OrsquoBrien 38pts 2nd Peter Morris 36pts and 3rd Brian
Coultate 31pts
Silver Division 1st John B Henderson 32pts 2nd John Feathestone 29pts and 3rd Stan Earl 27pts
Bronze Division 1st Andy Hadgraft 39pts 2nd Margaret OrsquoBrien 36pts and 3rd Chris Nield 31pts
NTPs Hole 2 Brian Coultate hole 8 in 2 shots Peter Morris hole 13 in 3 shots Carl Peden hole 16 Chris Nield
2s club was shared between Carl Peden Stan Earl David wightman Peter Savidge and Padraig OrsquoBrien
Best Guest John Clark 40pts
The popular Free Game Draw was won by Darren Barker and the Free Draw kindly donated by The Tavern was not won so will be rolled over to the next meeting
Our next outings are to El Plantio on the 12 September and Roda on the 26th September For further information go to our website httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
Gail Coultate
Society Correspondent
Lo Crispin Golf Society
httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
The Members Golf Society Match Report for villaMartin 29th August 2012
Yet another scorching hot day greeted the 24 Members and 3 guests to the excellent track of villaMartin It is hard to understand why this course has an unsavoury reputation and it can only be assumed that those that give it the bad rap arenrsquot golfers or are living 10 years in the past The fairways are excellent and the greens were even better than excellent
The excellence of the course was obviously supported by some of the scores that came in today with 3 breaking Par one achieving Par and others just one or two points over their handicaps The MatchHandicap Secretary better known as the ldquoLaughing Assassinrdquo has had a field day with cutting of handicaps
The prizes today were once again donated by The Chuckle Brothers (John Eyre and Colin Marsden) and the Nearest to the Pins prizes were donated by Peter (I wanna be in the Gold category) Wells A very very big thank you to you all your support to the Society is tremendous
The spoils in the Silver Division today went to Mick Kennedy in 3rd place with 34 points and how nice it
was to see the lsquoold stagerrsquo himself Peter mason take 2nd spot with 36 points and the winner of the Silver was Ian ldquoSharkierdquo Parkinson with an excellent 38 points
The Gold Division 3rd place went to the Society Captain Alan Rickers with 35 points Theo Boelhouwer came in 2nd place with what normally would be the winning score of 38 points but was upstaged by his Match play partner Steve Higgins who had the best score of the day with 41 points
The Best visitor award went to J Lozano
Our next match is on 5th September 2012 at La Finca and if anyone fancies a game with us just book in on our website at wwwtmgsorg or call the Match Secretary on 966 719 604
We also will be starting our Monday games on 10th September 2012 at villaMartin Again check the website for further information and please feel free to join us
Gold Category winners L ndash R ldquoFlying Dutchmanrdquo Theo Boelhouwer Steve ldquoElvisrdquo Higgins and Captain Alan Rickers
After last weeks initial start to back to training ready for the new season it is back to the Miguel University to start training at the home ground Last week brought a bit of a shock to the system to a few of the players after the 2 month summer break not like 2 weeks in the UK if you are lucky
The training from now on is on Tuesday and Thursday at 2000 with the juniors coming back when they have started back at school Everyone is looking forward to getting back to some real rugby training and not
just the fitness side like last and getting stuck in to the rucking and mauling It will also be very interesting to see how the Spanish refs interpret the new laws as well after seeing the pros even falling foul of them at the weekend with the 5 second rule at the ruck etc
This coming weekend we will be televising all live rugby matches for the new season at the rugby bar in Rojales The Steakhouse used to be Tylers Bar Pro 12 on Friday at 2000 Cardiff Blues v Edinburgh followed by the 4 Nations at 1200
on Saturday with Australia v South Africa and Aviva Premiership on Sunday at 1530 Saints v Exeter Chiefs so come along to the only designated rugby bar in the area and join the Costa Blanca Rugby Supporters Club as well
I am back at the Moncayo Market on Saturdayrsquos with all of the rugby branded gear and clubinternational shirts etc so see you down there as well and get your playing gear before the season starts from 0900 to 1330
So if you are interested
dig out those rugby boots and come along and see for yourself what it is like New players are always welcome no matter what age or skill level you are
If you would like more information about what is going on in the club you can contact the club by phoning myself Garry on 692 767 242 and for the juniors contact Oscar on 600 871 606 (Spanish)
So come along and join in the fun at a club with a great friendly atmosphere
the members Golf society
fairwayZ Golf society
lo crispin Golf society
itV orihuela rfc traininG back to normal
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Murphyrsquos on Park Golf Society at Campoamor August 2012
For the first months meeting 16 players headed for the established course at Campoamor
Unfortunately we were charged euro25 per person more than the agreed price which we were told was due to tax reason even though the new taxes donrsquot take effect until 010912 and then we discovered that the greens were in poor condition and as a result of these events it will be some time before we return to this courseThe winners on the day were as follows Category 11st Noel Dempsey - 34 points2nd George McIntyre - 27
pointsCategory 21st Barney Hickey - 26 points2nd Billy Davidson ndash 26 pointsBest Guest - John Fogerty ndash 32 points
Nearest the Pins ndash Pearse McMurray and Mike Dolan
After the game we returned to Murphyrsquos on the Park for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Janet and Hilary
The next society meeting venue is Captains Day an Alenda on 270912 and new members and guests are welcome
Call Tony Conwell on 644312696 or better still call in the bar which is in Calle San Policarpo near Park of Nations in Torrevieja
Report by Tony Conwell
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at Las Colinas 30th August 2012
For this monthrsquos meeting a group of 33 players visited the established course at Las Colinas taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good condition but due to hollow tining we had to play the back nine holes twice BUT to make things interesting we played the second circuit from the BLACK COMPETITION TEES which made scoring difficult on the day
There were some good scores on the day with the winners as follows1st ndash Gavin Parke - 36 points2nd ndash Dave Mason - 35 points3rd ndash Mike Probert - 32 points4th ndash Ian Allison ndash 32 points5th ndash Julie Blinston ndash 31
points
Best Front 9 ndash D Bensley - 20 points
Best Back 9 ndash J Coffman - 16 points
Nearest Pins ndash M Probert (3)Gavin Parke (2) and Dave Mason
After the game we returned to the Lo Marabu which is located at Dona Pepa Quesada for a welcome meal prepared by the bar and the prize presentation
Our next official society meeting is at La Peraleja on 27th September 2012 and we also have an interim game at Bonalba on 13th September 2012
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at La Finca August 2012
For the first months meeting a small group of golfers headed for the established course at La Finca taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good conditionThe winners on the day were as follows1st Stevie Dunn ndash 39 points2nd S Floody ndash 28 points3rd George watts ndash 26 pointsNearest the Pin - GuestLongest Drive ndash George watts
Stevie watts has had his
handicap adjusted from 24 to 21 based on the above excellent performance
After the game we returned to the Hideaway bar which is based at Via Park II Playa Flamenca for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Terri and Mark
The next society meeting venue is to be held at Villamartin on 9th September 2012 and new members and guests are welcome
Alternatively call Terri Hudson on 603181436 or better still call in the bar
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
hideaway Golf society
lo marabu Golf society
murphyrsquos on park Golf society
TUESDAY 28TH AUGUSTTHE RAY BATTISTR
MEMORIAL TROPHYToday was the Second
anniversary of the Ray Battiste Memorial Trophy which was held at his favourite course ALENDA which was in immaculate condition with lovely holding greens It has to be the best course in the area at the present time we had a very good turn out and some very good scores to honour Raywinning the Trophy and First place in Category Two with a score of 37 points on count back from Geoff Wild ( hard luck Geoff ) was Malcolm woods Congratulations In third place was Mick Hithersay on Count back with 35 points
In Category One First place was taken by Rodney Smith with a score of 36 points Second was Les Yates with
35 points and Ivie Davies was 3rd with 34 points Dave Jones took the Nearest the Pin on Holes 3 amp 5 with Ron Chambers on Hole 16 John Trailor won the Longest Drive with D Jones the best Guest with 36 pointsTuesday 11th September we will be back at our home course Vistabella Tee off 0900am Be at the course for 0830am
After the game we returned to the St Jamesrsquos Gate pub for the presentation and refreshments kindly supplied by Sonia with our thanks Anyone who would like to join our small Society or would just like a game whilst on holiday give Ron a ring on 678-849-142
Photo- Malcolm woods being presented with the Trophy by Rocket Ron
st Jamesrsquos Gate Gs RODS AND REELS This week was the last
week before the new season commences and the club held an open match on a local water Although still very muddy on the water line overall the venue fished well As can be seen from the results varying methods were used and all worked pretty well
Top rods on the day1st Terry (Swing Eacutem)
Screen fishing the whip using maggot for bleak then changing to the feeder using corn with 1650 kilo s
2nd Lenny (Excultural Attachee) Bolton fishing the feeder using pellet with 1324 kilo s
3rd Bill (The Master) Reade fishing the waggler using pellet with 1134 kilo s
NOTEClub subs have to be paid
prior to the AGM on the 30092012 Failure to do so will mean the joining fee will have to be paid again
PLEASE NOTE The club has some
vacancies at present if you are interested in joining please contact Derek Swann on 966 729 293 or 603 535 771
ABBEY ANGLING RESULTSSupplied by Terry ScreenThe 2nd round of the winter
League was fished this week on the 28th August
with the water now going down it is leaving over a metre and half of soft gungy mud making access to the waters edge messy and quite difficult
with no wind on the water the fish were reluctant to feed everyone was praying
for the wind to get up and right on queue at 115pm the wind started to blow with a vengeance which prompted the fish to start to feed but the weights were not great
1st Dave (Yours Truly) Hoare with 7360kg fishing the pole using corn and the whip for bleak using maggot
2nd Alan (The Chairman) Reid with 6280kg fishing the feeder using corn
3rd Alan (The Emperor) Roscoe with 6100kg also fishing the feeder using corn
All details are available on our website wwwabbeyanglingcom or from the Match Secretary Terry Screen on 965 328 368 also anyone needing pole or rod repairs can contact me on the above number
ANGLERS TOGETHERThe objective of Anglers
Together has been reached ( which was to introduce anglers to each other ) Now that newcomers to Spain are few and far between we have decided that monthly meetings are serving no useful purpose and the friendships that have been made over the past 4 years are now firmly established
we will continue to provide information through our email address if contacted but there will be no membership renewals in May
Thanks to all past members for their support
Email anglerstogetherhotmailcom
TIGHT LINESDAvE HOARE
maGGots end
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week
Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3
- Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9
- Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen
Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart
Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith H
cap 9 score 50 Next week Tuesday
4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
el plantio 2 Golf society
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Last Sunday Torry played their first home game of the season at the vicente Garcia against near neighbours Crevillente who included in their side ex-Torry players Dani Meseguer Tremino Micro and most notably Carrasco Torry entered the game buoyed by their 3-1 victory at CD Acero in their first game of the season while Crevillente had shared the spoils in a thrilling 3-3 draw at home against Novelda
Torry were without ex-Crevillente marksman Gasch who was out through injury Torry have been trying to sign another forward to supplement their attacking options and thought they had got their man in the shape of much travelled burly striker Bauti but he had a change of mind I hope they are still looking because I think there are still plenty of strikers around looking for a club
The Torry line up was Manolo Vicente Boix Pedro Loacutepez Jorge Rafa Dani (Abel min 78) Burguillos Luis Carlos (Josemi min 68) Inarejos Ernesto and Joseacute Manuel (Manu Amores min 45)
On a warm sunny early evening the game kicked off in front of a decent crowd of around the 600 mark including quite a few holidaymakers keen for a bit of live football action Torry started like a train and in the first 20 minutes carved open Crevillente time and time again but only had a single goal on the electronic scoreboard to show for their efforts This was scored in the 16th minute by Jorge from a downward header
from a free-kick by Ernesto Leading up to this Rafa had hit the post from a curling effort inside the box from a corner and their keeper had been called into action to make a number of good saves
After 20 minutes Burguillos played Inarejos in and he lifted the ball past his man in the area who handled the ball and a penalty was awarded Up stepped Ernesto to curl his spot-kick towards the right hand corner of the net Their keeper went the right way and pulled off a brilliant save palming the ball wide for a corner After this Torry started to lose their momentum after their whirlwind start and Crevillente started to get back into the game After 41 minutes the Crevillente right-back got his marching orders for a second bookable offence after again body checking Inarejos
Just before the break Ernesto clipped the crossbar from a free-kick just outside the box Torry made one change at half-time taking off Jose Manuel who had sustained a head injury in the first-half and brought on Manu Amores After 51 minutes the numerical advantage that Torry had enjoyed was no more when Rafa was dismissed for a second bookable offence The game was now pretty even and both sides created half-chances which they didnrsquot take until after 61 minutes Ernesto beat their keeper from long range with a dipping shot to make it 2-0 to Torry After 70 minutes Crevillente pulled one back when Carrasco prodded home a loose ball from a corner from close range
to set up a nervous last 20 minutes for the Torry fans
The momentum was now with Crevillente and a guilt edged chance fell to the opposition 2 minutes later when one of their forwards headed wide from only 2 yards out After 83 minutes a Crevillente defender received a straight red for hacking down Burguillos And it was now 10 against 9 Towards the end Torry were awarded another penalty after a Manu Amores pass inside the box was deliberately hand-balled Inarejos stepped up to take it this time but his shot towards the bottom left hand corner lacked any real power and their keeper pulled off another great save
The final whistle went with Torry victorious winning another 3 points which has taken them to the top of the table and would you believe 2 points clear after only 2 games For Torry bookings were received by Inarejos Jorge vicente and Pedro
The matchball was sponsored by the Torry Army and a re-introduced matchday programme produced by the football club was on sale which provided a good pre-match read
Torry are away to Novelda next Sunday If you want to go and watch the game the Torry Army have booked a coach Pop into the Torry Army office in San Luis or ring Pat on 966 786 352 or 688 698 894 to book a seat
Darrylldinho following his adopted team in Spain get off to the perfect start
Tuesday 25th saw us back at Font del Llop due to a high noon change from El Plantio due to hollow tinning 20 hours earlier Our thanks to Font del Llop for getting us out to play at the last moment
very warm day and not sure if we would have managed without buggies but did find the course in very good condition except for some hollow tinning taking place on some of the greens on the back 9
Results on the day for our normal Stableford Competition saw in Category 1
1st Spence Andrews with 35 points not sure how he
did it because he only flew in the night previous and had not had time to adjust from the rain of the UK to the heat we are experiencing here at the moment 2nd Paul Hurrell 33 points 3rd Roy Middleton 31
Category 2 1st Peter Kerr 34 points 2ndBrian Coombes 33 and 3rdBradley Kerr 30
Nearest the Pins Hole 8 Paul Hurrell Hole 17 Alan Darby No body managed the 12th and the longest drive on hole 18 went to vic Souter However it should be mentioned that Paul Hurrell with his new driver was within probably 15 mtrs of the waterrsquos edge but not on the fairway sorry Paul must
try harderAfter the game we returned
to El Raso Restaurant for the results and a little Tapas many thanks to MarioKaty and Staff for looking after us
Our next games are La Torre on Tuesday 14thSeptember for a 10am 1sttee time and then we have our big day at El Plantio on the 3rdOctober for a shot gun start for the par 3 course at 9am followed by an 18 hole Stableford Competition starting at 11am
For more information on our Club call David Winder on 626 774 157 or email him at
davidwindertorregolfgmailcom Our picture for the winners and some guests taken after our game at El Raso Restaurant
we would also wish to remind all that the football season with CD MONTESINOS kicks off on Sunday 16thSeptember at 1800 hours with a home game at the CDMontesinos Olympic Stadium
Cup Tournament semi-finals by Sue Ward
what a fantastic week it was for petanca on the Orihuela Costa
The weather may be hot and humid but the petanca players had to keep their cool and play their socks off (what are socks) to win a place in the finals of the Summer League Cup Tournament
If anyone wanted to know why the summer league was dubbed lsquothe friendly gamesrsquo then they only had to be at the 2 semi-finals that took place this week They were played with good humour amusing banter and willing spirits
First to play on Monday were Laguna Vista Diablos vs Peacocks1 All was level after the 4 triples leaving all to play for in the deciding doubles Nervous tension began to creep in to both sides both teams dropping points however Laguna Vista Diablos managed to scrape through with a 4 - 3 win In true petanca spirit both teams descended upon the bar afterwards A very good end to a very good evening A woollen doll was presented by Peacocks to Laguna Vista Diablos to be played for every time these 2 teams meet
wednesday saw the other nail biting thrilling semi at Via park 2 between Los Bandidos and Amapolas
These 2 teams last met only 2 weeks ago in the league and Amapolas had a comfortable 6 - 1 win would tonight be any different Oh Yes
After the closely fought triples Amapolas were 3 - 1 up then came the 3 doubles and Los bandidos won the 1st 13 - 4 and then the 2nd 13 - 3 the gap had closed so the result rested on the last doubles match
It was 2100 hrs the street lights were on darkness had fallen the coche was barely visible but still the 2 pairs played on surrounded by hordes of excited spectators and a score of 12 - 12 Both sides took the lead and then lost it Unfortunately there had to be a winner and the cookie didnrsquot crumble Los bandidosrsquos way their last ball just - only just - failing to reach its target Amapolas won 4 games to 3 well done to them
The overwhelming consenus was that the 5 games were well worthy of a grand final let alone a semi
The final will be played on Wednesday 26th September 2012 at Restaurant El Altos de Dolores where it is hoped that all summer league players will attend Good luck to both teams
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This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3 - Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9 - Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith Hcap 9 score 50
Next week Tuesday 4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
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they are a Christmas favourite in most households but families might find their traditional tin of Quality Street going empty a tad quicker this year tins of the chocolates have been shrunk just before the Christmas period when sales of the sweets are at their highest
Food giant nestle who produce the sweets have been criticised for failing to reduce the price of the chocolates prompting campaigners to describe the move as a hidden price rise the purple tins have been reduced in size by 18 per cent - from 1kg to 820g
a report in trade magazine the Grocer said lsquothe Christmas shrink ray has struck again and this year it is nestle pulling the trigger lsquothe tins are being sold by tesco for pound5 the same price as last yearrsquos larger tins though nestle claimed the recommended selling price was lowerrsquo
the move is part of a trend amongst confectionary manufacturers to reduce product sizes in order counter rising production costs
other Christmas favourite Cadburyrsquos Roses were
reduced from 975g to 850g by manufacturer kraft last year while the american company also cut heroes from 950g to 800g
Some of Britainrsquos most popular confectionary items have been affected by size reductions including smaller chocolate bars such as Mars and Dairy Milk Packets of Bassettrsquos liquorice allsorts have been reduced from 215g to 190g while bags of Bassettrsquos Jelly Babies Maynards wine Gums and haribo have also been reduced in weight
Consumer watchdog which accused confectionary companies of lsquotreating customers like idiotsrsquo
a spokesman for nestle said lsquothe recommended retail price of our standard tin has reduced proportionally greater than the reduction of the weight ensuring consumers are getting more for their money the price shopkeepers sell Quality Street at is at their sole discretion the tin size weight is now in line with similar products in the market who reduced weight in previous yearsrsquo
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call for preserved lemons ndash basically lemons that have been pickled in salt and their own
juices itrsquos quite easy to do though takes at least three weeks before the lemons are ready to use
Get preservinghelliptheyrsquoll last for up to a year without refrigeration too
MAkES ONE LARGE JARINGREDIENTS
250g coarse sea salt12 lemons unwaxed 6 juiced 6 quartered but still joined at the bottom8 black peppercorns
3 star anise3 bay leaves
METHODPack a little salt into each lemon and squash back into shape Wedge them into a large sterilised jar layering with salt bay leaves peppercorns and star anise as
you goTo sterilise wash in hot soapy water rinse and put in the oven
at 140Cfan 120Cgas 1 for 15 minutes
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ViewpointDear Mr Little Tiny GeckoI am so very sorry about your tail When I saw you clinging to the tiles above the
water line of the pool I knew that you being a gecko are quite at home on vertical and even upside down surfaces but swimming pools are subject to sudden tsunami-like surges especially when a human several thousand times your own size enters the pool and I was afraid that you might get washed inIt was for that reason that I suggested that
you step onto the proffered log and accept a lift on the log to a place of security from drowning I had not intended that you jump on the log run across my hand and jump into the waterAs you scampered across the surface of the
pool and back to your preferred spot on the wall you assured me that you were perfectly able to walk on water I fear you are mistaken ndash have you heard of that treacherous thing called
Surface Tension It makes water seem deceptively safe and solid to small geckos until it suddenly gives way and they plummet to the
b o t t o m never more to rise
As a great admirer of the Gecko race and their chosen diet of small insects I was extremely anxious that you should not suffer this terrible fate and for that reason I had to insist that you accept my offer of a lift on the log The terrible miscalculation that lead me to
nip your tail with the log is a mistake that will forever haunt my conscience My best effort of atonement was to catch your tail as it wriggled across the pool and put it near the pile of rocks that I believe to be your homeI fear that a tail lost once is a tail lost forever
but should you know of a good reconstructive surgeon I will be happy to bear the cost of a tail replacement operation When we eventually reached accord and I
placed you gently on the plant by the pool pump I could hardly bear the expression of reproach on your little face Believe me I felt your pain not to mention the embarrassment of only being three quarters of the gecko you once wereI hope you will accept this letter as a public
apology for my clumsiness and that you and many of your friends and family will continue to live in our garden and eat our flies for many years to come Yours with deepest apologies Josby Jos biggs
josbiggshotmailcouk
i am so Very sorry
in 2010 lance corporal Johno lee accumulated pound800 in lsquoillegal parkingrsquo fines which resulted in a visit from bailiffs to enforce collection lance corporal lee had received massive injuries whilst on patrol in afghanistan and had almost lost his life having been resuscitated twice in the rescue helicopter taking him to the field hospital
he was eventually repatriated to england where he received extensive medical treatment in an effort to save his leg but after eight operations the surgeons had no choice but to amputate
after an extended stay in hospital Johno was released and he was
determined to rebuild his shattered life and not unreasonably applied to the local authority - nottinghamshire county council - for a disabled parking permit his request was turned down on three occasions on the basis that he was young and could get better Yep thatrsquos what they said he had lost a leg but he could get better
under pressure from the barrage of adverse publicity the councilrsquos service director paul Mckay ordered a review of the case and the original decision was eventually overturned no doubt there were mutterings of lsquolessons learnedrsquo and the usual meaningless rhetoric
then last year in support of the charity pilgrim bandits Johno signed up to become the first amputee to cover a 100mile crossing of the sahara in five days the department of works and pensions got wind of it and informed him that if he succeeded then he could be stripped of his disability benefits and his mobility vehicle which he relies on every day
the justification for this according
to a dwp spokeswoman was because the disability living allowance benefits are designed for those who are unable to do things such as walking washing or dressing themselves and in view of Johno leersquos intended trek there was it seemed a certain logic to this
a certain logic that is if you ignore the extent of his injuries how he came by them in his countryrsquos service the fact that this will be one hell of an achievement if he makes it and the impact and example it will set for other disabled amputees and certain logic of course if you are a pen pushing jobs-worth moron - which seems to be part of the work description for certain officials in the civil service
Johnorsquos own reaction was more low key when he said lsquothere are people out there much worse than me irsquove survived so i will take it but so often - and i experienced this - when you actually return home you find not everyone is so supportiversquo
he was spot on thererecently prime Minister david
cameron told soldiers in afghanistan that britain lsquorespects and reveresrsquo by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom
prime Minister is not directly to blame for the karl boon fiasco i hope that he directly intervenes and makes damn sure that matters are put right in short order also heads of departments should be summoned and receive a tongue lashing from the pM but i doubt that will happen
these are not isolated cases and when such incidences occur here is what should happen -
a personal and abject apology should be delivered in person by the official responsible for such cold hearted idiocy ndash even if this means embarrassing ministers this should be done with the full power of the media present so that the person or persons responsible are named and shamed they should also receive official warnings from their employers - the british government
Just whorsquos side are they on
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channelled as it is through the valleys of the sierra alhamilla the light northerly breeze never caresses alqueria it leaves the village breathless in the searing cauldron of the alquerian valley this climatic anomaly is known locally as la sarteacuten the fryingpan several of the village boys demonstrated the suitability of the name by frying an egg on the bonnet of rodriquezrsquos white mercedes this was much to the annoyance of the mill owner and the delight of the village scamps the scallywags hastily dispersed as the ranting puffing rodriquez appeared
with temperatures in the mid-forties there was no relief from the oppressive heat Houses remained shuttered while air conditioning units whirred and rattled alqueria was too exhausted to squabble overheated dogs slept restlessly in whatever shade they could find panting tongues lolling the village was quiet calm holding its breath until evening the stillness of the day emphasised the smallest sound sending a slammed door or a dogrsquos bark resonating through the streets the brightness of the day hurt the eyes while cooking odours hung in the still air
inside the dwellings of alqueria a struggle to stay cool was being waged inside or out it was too hot to move too hot to talk even too hot to think this is just as well as the thinking process eludes most of alqueriarsquos inhabitants at the best of times the young men thought the answer lay in consuming vast quantities of cold lager the young ladies used the opportunity to wear their skimpiest outfits which caused the young men to drink even more lager the older and wiser stayed near the stone flagged ground floors inanimate and semi-conscious the affluent newcomers however splashed in their pools luxuriating in the cool chlorinated water
one group of youngsters enjoyed the air conditioning of an emergency ambulance after swimming in the riacuteo verde not only did they contract the usual foot fungus but also a strange puce tint to the skin which emitted a faint glow antonio poyato in
order to keep his precious remitroot crop irrigated diverted the Hill peoplersquos water supply all the taps ran dry and beer was drunk as an alternative
as the sun sets so alqueria begins to cool pigeons return to the rooftops and the canine population becomes animated in their evening search for food voices are heard in the streets as the village comes to life once more invigorated by their enforced inactivity the people of alqueria return to their belligerent selves with renewed determination
those who sacrifice themselves to keep us safe promising to shield wounded soldiers from welfare cuts and that they would not suffer financially as a result of welfare reforms Fine words but then fast forward to august 2012
sapper karl boon who lost a leg in a taliban rocket-propelled grenade attack in 2010 has been stripped of his pound54-a-week living allowance because lsquohe can now walk about 400 yards unaidedrsquo and according to the dwp is no longer disabled enough although karl himself has said that there are times when he is unable to even reach his own front door unfortunately he now has to wait ten months before he can apply again and it begs the question how many limbs must you lose in order to receive a disablement benefit
the welfare reforms were designed to discourage malingerers and to wheedle out cheats and fraudsters anyone with half a brain can see the difference between work shy con artists and ex-service men and women with devastating war injuries but apparently not at the dozy dwp
cameronrsquos sentiments and noble sounding assurances all seem a little hollow right now and although the
36 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
PaUSE for ThoUghTWhat a fantastic Summer of sport wersquove had with
such a spectacularly successful Olympics and now the Paralympics which promise if anything to be even more amazing I wonder how many younger and fitter than I have as a result felt inspired to start some form of training And I wonder too how many like me find themselves regretting not having worked harder at some sport when they had the opportunity For in my youth I was a fairly able half-miler but was never prepared to hurt myself nor spend more time or effort than was absolutely necessary in training - there always seemed better more frivolous things to do with my time So I and doubtless many others like me spent much of the Olympics reflecting on what might have been For unless the IOC were to include events for the lsquodecrepitsrsquo the lsquohas-beensrsquo and the lsquowell past itsrsquo no amount of training or determination could ever see me in contention for future medals
But actually it would seem that there really is a medal still available for the likes of me For in his letter to the Christians in Corinth St Paul likens the Christian life to that of an athlete preparing to compete in the games He points out that if unlike me in my youthful pretence at athletic prowess an athlete is serious in his ambition to win then he must work at his training and adhere rigorously to his diet to be in peak condition And he further explains that the prize for successful completion of the Christian marathon of life is no mere laurel crown but one that endures through eternity So here we are then all is not lost for us oldies though we do have a pretty serious regime of diet and training of prayer and lifestyle to attend to which if wersquore really serious could perhaps start in meeting the rest of the team at one of the available Churches in the area
Details of a number of English language churches are given in Sol Noticeboard for any who wish to Worship but further information about the anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
Duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the anglican chaplaincy of costa almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the
absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
FIRE THEN FLOOD - IS PESTILENcE NExTFreak weather events are becoming the norm Last Thursday
Turre and Mojacar were hammered by the tail end of a hurricane causing flooding and destruction We woke to find 23rsquos of the 3 acre property we rent under water Windows had blown in causing damage and loss and the pool had turned into a mud wrestling venue The pump house was drained of 15m of water before a new pump could be fitted to start the clean-up operation
Earlier this year the media showed storms and flooding cancelling out the British summer hurricanes are now battering the Caribbean and US The storms get stronger and more frequent affecting Europe as this is where the hurricanes come to fight their last as Michael Fish knows only too well In the east typhoons wreak havoc in Taiwan and China
Last week Spain announced that summer night time temperatures were the highest since records began Last winter was the driest ever winter in Spain with rainfall 90 lower two winters previously Spain had the wettest in 50 years The unusual is fast becoming usual
The American Meteorological Society previously denied Global Warming yet last week whilst Republicans were laughing at the subject at their annual conference the Society released a report saying that that Global Warming is happening and is man-made The maths is easy as 10 of the warmest years on record have occurred since 1997 Also global sea levels have risen 7 inches in the last 100 years
In the Arctic summer pack ice is at its lowest since records began 40 less sea is covered each summer than just 30 years ago a dangerous circle as snow and ice have an
lsquoalbedorsquo effect reflecting sunlight back into space Now sea water absorbs heat so melting more ice Factory emissions are blown over the Arctic releasing tiny specs of black soot these stick in the snow and absorb heat so melting the ice faster
Governments across the world meet at fancy conferences in glamorous destinations such as Kyoto Rio de Janeiro and Copenhagen achieving little or nothing whilst Joe and Joanne Public suffer flooding droughts and severe weather events Global Warming affects us all now and it will get worse and we must all do our bit to reduce re-use and recycle We canrsquot wait to be told what to do ndash we can change our own lifestyles as these different living and spending habits make businesses adapt to try and supply the products we are choosing
Buying bio diesel for instance is not only better for the environment but cheaper too Buying a bag for life at the supermarket and using it regularly will saves lots of plastic At the market we can weigh our fruit and vegetables and put it in one bag rather than many Buying organic lessens the need for artificial fertilizers and pesticides
Shops love to offer a plastic bag for the smallest item ndash just say no Buying local saves food miles growing food even better using the town springfuente for drinking water saves resources too Whilst waiting in the car to collect someone turn the engine off Open the car window instead of using the air con Sort out domestic refuse and recycle it
In the developed world waste and apathy are common and yet our common sense ingenuity and a love for our fellow inhabitants can help save this world for future generations
Initially when you bought your shiny new laptop desktop hellip Were you constantly being annoyed by the nag screen which told you to make system backup disks My guess would be ldquoYesrdquo Did you follow the instructions and create several CDrsquos or DVDrsquos with labels on them for ldquoJust In Caserdquo If you have said ldquoYesrdquo to the previous question Well Done Thank your for taking an interest in my column but now turn the page and read something else instead If the answer was anything else I would consider making my backup image NOW
The absolute fact is there will be at some time in our lives a catastrophic systems failure whereby the system will refuse to even start and hang there impotently How can this happen as Windows is a relatively robust Operating System (OS) The usual suspects are Viruses Malware ldquowear and tearrdquo power surges or outages
So now imagine the worst possible case scenario ndash a total systems failure Once the initial terror of losing everything has passed you remember following my advice and making a complete backup of your valuable document with weekly updates You start to feel better BUT your computer is still euro1000 of inert steel and exotic compounds
What are you going to do That is easy Spend the next week or four buying and installing a copy of your OS (euro110 to euro200) finding all the drivers for your specific machine and install them and
finally obtaining all the programs that were on it (euro0 ndash too much) Before I knew better it would take three (3) days with the OS drivers and programs to hand to completely rebuild my computer
If you had made the system image when suggested it should take you between 20 minutes and 1 hour to complete the same task at euro0 (+ cost of CDrsquos DVDrsquos) and all you have to do is change the CDrsquos DVDrsquos when asked AND it would be clean and ready to go
What will you need 1 memory stick (1Gb or larger) or CD for creating a startup disk a small stack of DVDrsquos or an External Hard Drive
You might still be lucky and have buried in the menu an option to create these system images If you have XP (I still do) but no floppy disk drive (I donrsquot) DONrsquoT use the backup options A floppy disk is needed for booting the system Try ldquoEaseUS Todo Backup Free 50 ldquo instead
A COUPLE OF TIPS
Firstly ensure your BIOS is changed to allow booting from either the cd or memory stick
Secondly the local Computer club is having an open day on Friday 5th October at ldquoBar Rumoresrdquo from 10am
Finally I am available to assist with all matters on computers and can be contacted on 689 892 745 or canducomputinghotmailcouk
For further information or advice on computing contact Trevor on canducomputinghotmailcouk
the aftermath of the storm
wwwsoltimescom 37SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012
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This week we were at Vistabella we played our normal format of individual stableford Also some pairs managed to play their round of the knockout which is being managed by Johnny Pedersen A shield is up for grabs to the winner of this tournament Conditions were good on the course as usual
Results were as follows-
Gold category
1st - Derek Briggs 34pts
2nd - Colin Pepperday 31pts
Best front nine - John Saunders 17pts
Best back nine - Graham Phillip 18pts
Nearest the pin - Steve Ashurst
Longest drive - Dave
Harwood
Silver category
1st - Dave Bishop 36pts
2nd - Barry wood 30pts
Best front nine - Phil Bowditch 13pts(cb)
Best back nine - Graham Butterworth 15pts
Nearest the pin - None
Longest drive - Dave whittington
No winners of the 2 ball money this week
Our next society game will be at Altorreal on 13th September first tee time at 1015am Please be at the course one hour before start time
New members and or guests always welcome please contact Tony on 966 785 781 or Steve on 966 637 449
La Peraleja - 290812It may be a bit hot for golf
but hey itrsquos Wednesday and what else would we be doing So off we went down to La Paraleja for the first time this year and the conditions were quite good with tees and greens being excellent The staff are extremely helpful and always friendly
Despite the heat 35 members and guests went down to Murcia to play in a Stableford all well armed with drinks of various concoctions to ward off heat exhaustion so playing under these extreme conditions the scores were very good There were three ladies playing which is unusual and one of them had a broken toe but this did not stop her from scoring 36 points well done Margaret
One tale related in the bar later was that if your tee goes behind you then it must be a good shot but there is always an exception to the rule as was demonstrated on one tee one shot did go a long way down the middle with the tee falling behind but the next tee shot went up in the air and landed only 50 metres ahead and still the tee landed behind work that out The scores on the day were
Golf Division 1st Padraig OrsquoBrien 38pts 2nd Peter Morris 36pts and 3rd Brian
Coultate 31pts
Silver Division 1st John B Henderson 32pts 2nd John Feathestone 29pts and 3rd Stan Earl 27pts
Bronze Division 1st Andy Hadgraft 39pts 2nd Margaret OrsquoBrien 36pts and 3rd Chris Nield 31pts
NTPs Hole 2 Brian Coultate hole 8 in 2 shots Peter Morris hole 13 in 3 shots Carl Peden hole 16 Chris Nield
2s club was shared between Carl Peden Stan Earl David wightman Peter Savidge and Padraig OrsquoBrien
Best Guest John Clark 40pts
The popular Free Game Draw was won by Darren Barker and the Free Draw kindly donated by The Tavern was not won so will be rolled over to the next meeting
Our next outings are to El Plantio on the 12 September and Roda on the 26th September For further information go to our website httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
Gail Coultate
Society Correspondent
Lo Crispin Golf Society
httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
The Members Golf Society Match Report for villaMartin 29th August 2012
Yet another scorching hot day greeted the 24 Members and 3 guests to the excellent track of villaMartin It is hard to understand why this course has an unsavoury reputation and it can only be assumed that those that give it the bad rap arenrsquot golfers or are living 10 years in the past The fairways are excellent and the greens were even better than excellent
The excellence of the course was obviously supported by some of the scores that came in today with 3 breaking Par one achieving Par and others just one or two points over their handicaps The MatchHandicap Secretary better known as the ldquoLaughing Assassinrdquo has had a field day with cutting of handicaps
The prizes today were once again donated by The Chuckle Brothers (John Eyre and Colin Marsden) and the Nearest to the Pins prizes were donated by Peter (I wanna be in the Gold category) Wells A very very big thank you to you all your support to the Society is tremendous
The spoils in the Silver Division today went to Mick Kennedy in 3rd place with 34 points and how nice it
was to see the lsquoold stagerrsquo himself Peter mason take 2nd spot with 36 points and the winner of the Silver was Ian ldquoSharkierdquo Parkinson with an excellent 38 points
The Gold Division 3rd place went to the Society Captain Alan Rickers with 35 points Theo Boelhouwer came in 2nd place with what normally would be the winning score of 38 points but was upstaged by his Match play partner Steve Higgins who had the best score of the day with 41 points
The Best visitor award went to J Lozano
Our next match is on 5th September 2012 at La Finca and if anyone fancies a game with us just book in on our website at wwwtmgsorg or call the Match Secretary on 966 719 604
We also will be starting our Monday games on 10th September 2012 at villaMartin Again check the website for further information and please feel free to join us
Gold Category winners L ndash R ldquoFlying Dutchmanrdquo Theo Boelhouwer Steve ldquoElvisrdquo Higgins and Captain Alan Rickers
After last weeks initial start to back to training ready for the new season it is back to the Miguel University to start training at the home ground Last week brought a bit of a shock to the system to a few of the players after the 2 month summer break not like 2 weeks in the UK if you are lucky
The training from now on is on Tuesday and Thursday at 2000 with the juniors coming back when they have started back at school Everyone is looking forward to getting back to some real rugby training and not
just the fitness side like last and getting stuck in to the rucking and mauling It will also be very interesting to see how the Spanish refs interpret the new laws as well after seeing the pros even falling foul of them at the weekend with the 5 second rule at the ruck etc
This coming weekend we will be televising all live rugby matches for the new season at the rugby bar in Rojales The Steakhouse used to be Tylers Bar Pro 12 on Friday at 2000 Cardiff Blues v Edinburgh followed by the 4 Nations at 1200
on Saturday with Australia v South Africa and Aviva Premiership on Sunday at 1530 Saints v Exeter Chiefs so come along to the only designated rugby bar in the area and join the Costa Blanca Rugby Supporters Club as well
I am back at the Moncayo Market on Saturdayrsquos with all of the rugby branded gear and clubinternational shirts etc so see you down there as well and get your playing gear before the season starts from 0900 to 1330
So if you are interested
dig out those rugby boots and come along and see for yourself what it is like New players are always welcome no matter what age or skill level you are
If you would like more information about what is going on in the club you can contact the club by phoning myself Garry on 692 767 242 and for the juniors contact Oscar on 600 871 606 (Spanish)
So come along and join in the fun at a club with a great friendly atmosphere
the members Golf society
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itV orihuela rfc traininG back to normal
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Murphyrsquos on Park Golf Society at Campoamor August 2012
For the first months meeting 16 players headed for the established course at Campoamor
Unfortunately we were charged euro25 per person more than the agreed price which we were told was due to tax reason even though the new taxes donrsquot take effect until 010912 and then we discovered that the greens were in poor condition and as a result of these events it will be some time before we return to this courseThe winners on the day were as follows Category 11st Noel Dempsey - 34 points2nd George McIntyre - 27
pointsCategory 21st Barney Hickey - 26 points2nd Billy Davidson ndash 26 pointsBest Guest - John Fogerty ndash 32 points
Nearest the Pins ndash Pearse McMurray and Mike Dolan
After the game we returned to Murphyrsquos on the Park for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Janet and Hilary
The next society meeting venue is Captains Day an Alenda on 270912 and new members and guests are welcome
Call Tony Conwell on 644312696 or better still call in the bar which is in Calle San Policarpo near Park of Nations in Torrevieja
Report by Tony Conwell
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at Las Colinas 30th August 2012
For this monthrsquos meeting a group of 33 players visited the established course at Las Colinas taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good condition but due to hollow tining we had to play the back nine holes twice BUT to make things interesting we played the second circuit from the BLACK COMPETITION TEES which made scoring difficult on the day
There were some good scores on the day with the winners as follows1st ndash Gavin Parke - 36 points2nd ndash Dave Mason - 35 points3rd ndash Mike Probert - 32 points4th ndash Ian Allison ndash 32 points5th ndash Julie Blinston ndash 31
points
Best Front 9 ndash D Bensley - 20 points
Best Back 9 ndash J Coffman - 16 points
Nearest Pins ndash M Probert (3)Gavin Parke (2) and Dave Mason
After the game we returned to the Lo Marabu which is located at Dona Pepa Quesada for a welcome meal prepared by the bar and the prize presentation
Our next official society meeting is at La Peraleja on 27th September 2012 and we also have an interim game at Bonalba on 13th September 2012
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at La Finca August 2012
For the first months meeting a small group of golfers headed for the established course at La Finca taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good conditionThe winners on the day were as follows1st Stevie Dunn ndash 39 points2nd S Floody ndash 28 points3rd George watts ndash 26 pointsNearest the Pin - GuestLongest Drive ndash George watts
Stevie watts has had his
handicap adjusted from 24 to 21 based on the above excellent performance
After the game we returned to the Hideaway bar which is based at Via Park II Playa Flamenca for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Terri and Mark
The next society meeting venue is to be held at Villamartin on 9th September 2012 and new members and guests are welcome
Alternatively call Terri Hudson on 603181436 or better still call in the bar
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
hideaway Golf society
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murphyrsquos on park Golf society
TUESDAY 28TH AUGUSTTHE RAY BATTISTR
MEMORIAL TROPHYToday was the Second
anniversary of the Ray Battiste Memorial Trophy which was held at his favourite course ALENDA which was in immaculate condition with lovely holding greens It has to be the best course in the area at the present time we had a very good turn out and some very good scores to honour Raywinning the Trophy and First place in Category Two with a score of 37 points on count back from Geoff Wild ( hard luck Geoff ) was Malcolm woods Congratulations In third place was Mick Hithersay on Count back with 35 points
In Category One First place was taken by Rodney Smith with a score of 36 points Second was Les Yates with
35 points and Ivie Davies was 3rd with 34 points Dave Jones took the Nearest the Pin on Holes 3 amp 5 with Ron Chambers on Hole 16 John Trailor won the Longest Drive with D Jones the best Guest with 36 pointsTuesday 11th September we will be back at our home course Vistabella Tee off 0900am Be at the course for 0830am
After the game we returned to the St Jamesrsquos Gate pub for the presentation and refreshments kindly supplied by Sonia with our thanks Anyone who would like to join our small Society or would just like a game whilst on holiday give Ron a ring on 678-849-142
Photo- Malcolm woods being presented with the Trophy by Rocket Ron
st Jamesrsquos Gate Gs RODS AND REELS This week was the last
week before the new season commences and the club held an open match on a local water Although still very muddy on the water line overall the venue fished well As can be seen from the results varying methods were used and all worked pretty well
Top rods on the day1st Terry (Swing Eacutem)
Screen fishing the whip using maggot for bleak then changing to the feeder using corn with 1650 kilo s
2nd Lenny (Excultural Attachee) Bolton fishing the feeder using pellet with 1324 kilo s
3rd Bill (The Master) Reade fishing the waggler using pellet with 1134 kilo s
NOTEClub subs have to be paid
prior to the AGM on the 30092012 Failure to do so will mean the joining fee will have to be paid again
PLEASE NOTE The club has some
vacancies at present if you are interested in joining please contact Derek Swann on 966 729 293 or 603 535 771
ABBEY ANGLING RESULTSSupplied by Terry ScreenThe 2nd round of the winter
League was fished this week on the 28th August
with the water now going down it is leaving over a metre and half of soft gungy mud making access to the waters edge messy and quite difficult
with no wind on the water the fish were reluctant to feed everyone was praying
for the wind to get up and right on queue at 115pm the wind started to blow with a vengeance which prompted the fish to start to feed but the weights were not great
1st Dave (Yours Truly) Hoare with 7360kg fishing the pole using corn and the whip for bleak using maggot
2nd Alan (The Chairman) Reid with 6280kg fishing the feeder using corn
3rd Alan (The Emperor) Roscoe with 6100kg also fishing the feeder using corn
All details are available on our website wwwabbeyanglingcom or from the Match Secretary Terry Screen on 965 328 368 also anyone needing pole or rod repairs can contact me on the above number
ANGLERS TOGETHERThe objective of Anglers
Together has been reached ( which was to introduce anglers to each other ) Now that newcomers to Spain are few and far between we have decided that monthly meetings are serving no useful purpose and the friendships that have been made over the past 4 years are now firmly established
we will continue to provide information through our email address if contacted but there will be no membership renewals in May
Thanks to all past members for their support
Email anglerstogetherhotmailcom
TIGHT LINESDAvE HOARE
maGGots end
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week
Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3
- Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9
- Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen
Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart
Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith H
cap 9 score 50 Next week Tuesday
4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
el plantio 2 Golf society
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Last Sunday Torry played their first home game of the season at the vicente Garcia against near neighbours Crevillente who included in their side ex-Torry players Dani Meseguer Tremino Micro and most notably Carrasco Torry entered the game buoyed by their 3-1 victory at CD Acero in their first game of the season while Crevillente had shared the spoils in a thrilling 3-3 draw at home against Novelda
Torry were without ex-Crevillente marksman Gasch who was out through injury Torry have been trying to sign another forward to supplement their attacking options and thought they had got their man in the shape of much travelled burly striker Bauti but he had a change of mind I hope they are still looking because I think there are still plenty of strikers around looking for a club
The Torry line up was Manolo Vicente Boix Pedro Loacutepez Jorge Rafa Dani (Abel min 78) Burguillos Luis Carlos (Josemi min 68) Inarejos Ernesto and Joseacute Manuel (Manu Amores min 45)
On a warm sunny early evening the game kicked off in front of a decent crowd of around the 600 mark including quite a few holidaymakers keen for a bit of live football action Torry started like a train and in the first 20 minutes carved open Crevillente time and time again but only had a single goal on the electronic scoreboard to show for their efforts This was scored in the 16th minute by Jorge from a downward header
from a free-kick by Ernesto Leading up to this Rafa had hit the post from a curling effort inside the box from a corner and their keeper had been called into action to make a number of good saves
After 20 minutes Burguillos played Inarejos in and he lifted the ball past his man in the area who handled the ball and a penalty was awarded Up stepped Ernesto to curl his spot-kick towards the right hand corner of the net Their keeper went the right way and pulled off a brilliant save palming the ball wide for a corner After this Torry started to lose their momentum after their whirlwind start and Crevillente started to get back into the game After 41 minutes the Crevillente right-back got his marching orders for a second bookable offence after again body checking Inarejos
Just before the break Ernesto clipped the crossbar from a free-kick just outside the box Torry made one change at half-time taking off Jose Manuel who had sustained a head injury in the first-half and brought on Manu Amores After 51 minutes the numerical advantage that Torry had enjoyed was no more when Rafa was dismissed for a second bookable offence The game was now pretty even and both sides created half-chances which they didnrsquot take until after 61 minutes Ernesto beat their keeper from long range with a dipping shot to make it 2-0 to Torry After 70 minutes Crevillente pulled one back when Carrasco prodded home a loose ball from a corner from close range
to set up a nervous last 20 minutes for the Torry fans
The momentum was now with Crevillente and a guilt edged chance fell to the opposition 2 minutes later when one of their forwards headed wide from only 2 yards out After 83 minutes a Crevillente defender received a straight red for hacking down Burguillos And it was now 10 against 9 Towards the end Torry were awarded another penalty after a Manu Amores pass inside the box was deliberately hand-balled Inarejos stepped up to take it this time but his shot towards the bottom left hand corner lacked any real power and their keeper pulled off another great save
The final whistle went with Torry victorious winning another 3 points which has taken them to the top of the table and would you believe 2 points clear after only 2 games For Torry bookings were received by Inarejos Jorge vicente and Pedro
The matchball was sponsored by the Torry Army and a re-introduced matchday programme produced by the football club was on sale which provided a good pre-match read
Torry are away to Novelda next Sunday If you want to go and watch the game the Torry Army have booked a coach Pop into the Torry Army office in San Luis or ring Pat on 966 786 352 or 688 698 894 to book a seat
Darrylldinho following his adopted team in Spain get off to the perfect start
Tuesday 25th saw us back at Font del Llop due to a high noon change from El Plantio due to hollow tinning 20 hours earlier Our thanks to Font del Llop for getting us out to play at the last moment
very warm day and not sure if we would have managed without buggies but did find the course in very good condition except for some hollow tinning taking place on some of the greens on the back 9
Results on the day for our normal Stableford Competition saw in Category 1
1st Spence Andrews with 35 points not sure how he
did it because he only flew in the night previous and had not had time to adjust from the rain of the UK to the heat we are experiencing here at the moment 2nd Paul Hurrell 33 points 3rd Roy Middleton 31
Category 2 1st Peter Kerr 34 points 2ndBrian Coombes 33 and 3rdBradley Kerr 30
Nearest the Pins Hole 8 Paul Hurrell Hole 17 Alan Darby No body managed the 12th and the longest drive on hole 18 went to vic Souter However it should be mentioned that Paul Hurrell with his new driver was within probably 15 mtrs of the waterrsquos edge but not on the fairway sorry Paul must
try harderAfter the game we returned
to El Raso Restaurant for the results and a little Tapas many thanks to MarioKaty and Staff for looking after us
Our next games are La Torre on Tuesday 14thSeptember for a 10am 1sttee time and then we have our big day at El Plantio on the 3rdOctober for a shot gun start for the par 3 course at 9am followed by an 18 hole Stableford Competition starting at 11am
For more information on our Club call David Winder on 626 774 157 or email him at
davidwindertorregolfgmailcom Our picture for the winners and some guests taken after our game at El Raso Restaurant
we would also wish to remind all that the football season with CD MONTESINOS kicks off on Sunday 16thSeptember at 1800 hours with a home game at the CDMontesinos Olympic Stadium
Cup Tournament semi-finals by Sue Ward
what a fantastic week it was for petanca on the Orihuela Costa
The weather may be hot and humid but the petanca players had to keep their cool and play their socks off (what are socks) to win a place in the finals of the Summer League Cup Tournament
If anyone wanted to know why the summer league was dubbed lsquothe friendly gamesrsquo then they only had to be at the 2 semi-finals that took place this week They were played with good humour amusing banter and willing spirits
First to play on Monday were Laguna Vista Diablos vs Peacocks1 All was level after the 4 triples leaving all to play for in the deciding doubles Nervous tension began to creep in to both sides both teams dropping points however Laguna Vista Diablos managed to scrape through with a 4 - 3 win In true petanca spirit both teams descended upon the bar afterwards A very good end to a very good evening A woollen doll was presented by Peacocks to Laguna Vista Diablos to be played for every time these 2 teams meet
wednesday saw the other nail biting thrilling semi at Via park 2 between Los Bandidos and Amapolas
These 2 teams last met only 2 weeks ago in the league and Amapolas had a comfortable 6 - 1 win would tonight be any different Oh Yes
After the closely fought triples Amapolas were 3 - 1 up then came the 3 doubles and Los bandidos won the 1st 13 - 4 and then the 2nd 13 - 3 the gap had closed so the result rested on the last doubles match
It was 2100 hrs the street lights were on darkness had fallen the coche was barely visible but still the 2 pairs played on surrounded by hordes of excited spectators and a score of 12 - 12 Both sides took the lead and then lost it Unfortunately there had to be a winner and the cookie didnrsquot crumble Los bandidosrsquos way their last ball just - only just - failing to reach its target Amapolas won 4 games to 3 well done to them
The overwhelming consenus was that the 5 games were well worthy of a grand final let alone a semi
The final will be played on Wednesday 26th September 2012 at Restaurant El Altos de Dolores where it is hoped that all summer league players will attend Good luck to both teams
Sue ward
fc torreVieJa ndash torry Go top of the leaGue
torreGolfeu at font del llop
casa manuel summer petanca leaGue
el plantio 2 Golf society
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3 - Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9 - Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith Hcap 9 score 50
Next week Tuesday 4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
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QUaD TOWNHOUSEDONtildea PEPa
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3 bedrooms 1 with balcony 2 bathrooms Fully Equipped Kitchen Large Living amp Dining room W Double glazed Terraces Wonderful Sun Terrace Solarium Satellite TV
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ViewpointDear Mr Little Tiny GeckoI am so very sorry about your tail When I saw you clinging to the tiles above the
water line of the pool I knew that you being a gecko are quite at home on vertical and even upside down surfaces but swimming pools are subject to sudden tsunami-like surges especially when a human several thousand times your own size enters the pool and I was afraid that you might get washed inIt was for that reason that I suggested that
you step onto the proffered log and accept a lift on the log to a place of security from drowning I had not intended that you jump on the log run across my hand and jump into the waterAs you scampered across the surface of the
pool and back to your preferred spot on the wall you assured me that you were perfectly able to walk on water I fear you are mistaken ndash have you heard of that treacherous thing called
Surface Tension It makes water seem deceptively safe and solid to small geckos until it suddenly gives way and they plummet to the
b o t t o m never more to rise
As a great admirer of the Gecko race and their chosen diet of small insects I was extremely anxious that you should not suffer this terrible fate and for that reason I had to insist that you accept my offer of a lift on the log The terrible miscalculation that lead me to
nip your tail with the log is a mistake that will forever haunt my conscience My best effort of atonement was to catch your tail as it wriggled across the pool and put it near the pile of rocks that I believe to be your homeI fear that a tail lost once is a tail lost forever
but should you know of a good reconstructive surgeon I will be happy to bear the cost of a tail replacement operation When we eventually reached accord and I
placed you gently on the plant by the pool pump I could hardly bear the expression of reproach on your little face Believe me I felt your pain not to mention the embarrassment of only being three quarters of the gecko you once wereI hope you will accept this letter as a public
apology for my clumsiness and that you and many of your friends and family will continue to live in our garden and eat our flies for many years to come Yours with deepest apologies Josby Jos biggs
josbiggshotmailcouk
i am so Very sorry
in 2010 lance corporal Johno lee accumulated pound800 in lsquoillegal parkingrsquo fines which resulted in a visit from bailiffs to enforce collection lance corporal lee had received massive injuries whilst on patrol in afghanistan and had almost lost his life having been resuscitated twice in the rescue helicopter taking him to the field hospital
he was eventually repatriated to england where he received extensive medical treatment in an effort to save his leg but after eight operations the surgeons had no choice but to amputate
after an extended stay in hospital Johno was released and he was
determined to rebuild his shattered life and not unreasonably applied to the local authority - nottinghamshire county council - for a disabled parking permit his request was turned down on three occasions on the basis that he was young and could get better Yep thatrsquos what they said he had lost a leg but he could get better
under pressure from the barrage of adverse publicity the councilrsquos service director paul Mckay ordered a review of the case and the original decision was eventually overturned no doubt there were mutterings of lsquolessons learnedrsquo and the usual meaningless rhetoric
then last year in support of the charity pilgrim bandits Johno signed up to become the first amputee to cover a 100mile crossing of the sahara in five days the department of works and pensions got wind of it and informed him that if he succeeded then he could be stripped of his disability benefits and his mobility vehicle which he relies on every day
the justification for this according
to a dwp spokeswoman was because the disability living allowance benefits are designed for those who are unable to do things such as walking washing or dressing themselves and in view of Johno leersquos intended trek there was it seemed a certain logic to this
a certain logic that is if you ignore the extent of his injuries how he came by them in his countryrsquos service the fact that this will be one hell of an achievement if he makes it and the impact and example it will set for other disabled amputees and certain logic of course if you are a pen pushing jobs-worth moron - which seems to be part of the work description for certain officials in the civil service
Johnorsquos own reaction was more low key when he said lsquothere are people out there much worse than me irsquove survived so i will take it but so often - and i experienced this - when you actually return home you find not everyone is so supportiversquo
he was spot on thererecently prime Minister david
cameron told soldiers in afghanistan that britain lsquorespects and reveresrsquo by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom
prime Minister is not directly to blame for the karl boon fiasco i hope that he directly intervenes and makes damn sure that matters are put right in short order also heads of departments should be summoned and receive a tongue lashing from the pM but i doubt that will happen
these are not isolated cases and when such incidences occur here is what should happen -
a personal and abject apology should be delivered in person by the official responsible for such cold hearted idiocy ndash even if this means embarrassing ministers this should be done with the full power of the media present so that the person or persons responsible are named and shamed they should also receive official warnings from their employers - the british government
Just whorsquos side are they on
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channelled as it is through the valleys of the sierra alhamilla the light northerly breeze never caresses alqueria it leaves the village breathless in the searing cauldron of the alquerian valley this climatic anomaly is known locally as la sarteacuten the fryingpan several of the village boys demonstrated the suitability of the name by frying an egg on the bonnet of rodriquezrsquos white mercedes this was much to the annoyance of the mill owner and the delight of the village scamps the scallywags hastily dispersed as the ranting puffing rodriquez appeared
with temperatures in the mid-forties there was no relief from the oppressive heat Houses remained shuttered while air conditioning units whirred and rattled alqueria was too exhausted to squabble overheated dogs slept restlessly in whatever shade they could find panting tongues lolling the village was quiet calm holding its breath until evening the stillness of the day emphasised the smallest sound sending a slammed door or a dogrsquos bark resonating through the streets the brightness of the day hurt the eyes while cooking odours hung in the still air
inside the dwellings of alqueria a struggle to stay cool was being waged inside or out it was too hot to move too hot to talk even too hot to think this is just as well as the thinking process eludes most of alqueriarsquos inhabitants at the best of times the young men thought the answer lay in consuming vast quantities of cold lager the young ladies used the opportunity to wear their skimpiest outfits which caused the young men to drink even more lager the older and wiser stayed near the stone flagged ground floors inanimate and semi-conscious the affluent newcomers however splashed in their pools luxuriating in the cool chlorinated water
one group of youngsters enjoyed the air conditioning of an emergency ambulance after swimming in the riacuteo verde not only did they contract the usual foot fungus but also a strange puce tint to the skin which emitted a faint glow antonio poyato in
order to keep his precious remitroot crop irrigated diverted the Hill peoplersquos water supply all the taps ran dry and beer was drunk as an alternative
as the sun sets so alqueria begins to cool pigeons return to the rooftops and the canine population becomes animated in their evening search for food voices are heard in the streets as the village comes to life once more invigorated by their enforced inactivity the people of alqueria return to their belligerent selves with renewed determination
those who sacrifice themselves to keep us safe promising to shield wounded soldiers from welfare cuts and that they would not suffer financially as a result of welfare reforms Fine words but then fast forward to august 2012
sapper karl boon who lost a leg in a taliban rocket-propelled grenade attack in 2010 has been stripped of his pound54-a-week living allowance because lsquohe can now walk about 400 yards unaidedrsquo and according to the dwp is no longer disabled enough although karl himself has said that there are times when he is unable to even reach his own front door unfortunately he now has to wait ten months before he can apply again and it begs the question how many limbs must you lose in order to receive a disablement benefit
the welfare reforms were designed to discourage malingerers and to wheedle out cheats and fraudsters anyone with half a brain can see the difference between work shy con artists and ex-service men and women with devastating war injuries but apparently not at the dozy dwp
cameronrsquos sentiments and noble sounding assurances all seem a little hollow right now and although the
36 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
PaUSE for ThoUghTWhat a fantastic Summer of sport wersquove had with
such a spectacularly successful Olympics and now the Paralympics which promise if anything to be even more amazing I wonder how many younger and fitter than I have as a result felt inspired to start some form of training And I wonder too how many like me find themselves regretting not having worked harder at some sport when they had the opportunity For in my youth I was a fairly able half-miler but was never prepared to hurt myself nor spend more time or effort than was absolutely necessary in training - there always seemed better more frivolous things to do with my time So I and doubtless many others like me spent much of the Olympics reflecting on what might have been For unless the IOC were to include events for the lsquodecrepitsrsquo the lsquohas-beensrsquo and the lsquowell past itsrsquo no amount of training or determination could ever see me in contention for future medals
But actually it would seem that there really is a medal still available for the likes of me For in his letter to the Christians in Corinth St Paul likens the Christian life to that of an athlete preparing to compete in the games He points out that if unlike me in my youthful pretence at athletic prowess an athlete is serious in his ambition to win then he must work at his training and adhere rigorously to his diet to be in peak condition And he further explains that the prize for successful completion of the Christian marathon of life is no mere laurel crown but one that endures through eternity So here we are then all is not lost for us oldies though we do have a pretty serious regime of diet and training of prayer and lifestyle to attend to which if wersquore really serious could perhaps start in meeting the rest of the team at one of the available Churches in the area
Details of a number of English language churches are given in Sol Noticeboard for any who wish to Worship but further information about the anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
Duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the anglican chaplaincy of costa almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the
absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
FIRE THEN FLOOD - IS PESTILENcE NExTFreak weather events are becoming the norm Last Thursday
Turre and Mojacar were hammered by the tail end of a hurricane causing flooding and destruction We woke to find 23rsquos of the 3 acre property we rent under water Windows had blown in causing damage and loss and the pool had turned into a mud wrestling venue The pump house was drained of 15m of water before a new pump could be fitted to start the clean-up operation
Earlier this year the media showed storms and flooding cancelling out the British summer hurricanes are now battering the Caribbean and US The storms get stronger and more frequent affecting Europe as this is where the hurricanes come to fight their last as Michael Fish knows only too well In the east typhoons wreak havoc in Taiwan and China
Last week Spain announced that summer night time temperatures were the highest since records began Last winter was the driest ever winter in Spain with rainfall 90 lower two winters previously Spain had the wettest in 50 years The unusual is fast becoming usual
The American Meteorological Society previously denied Global Warming yet last week whilst Republicans were laughing at the subject at their annual conference the Society released a report saying that that Global Warming is happening and is man-made The maths is easy as 10 of the warmest years on record have occurred since 1997 Also global sea levels have risen 7 inches in the last 100 years
In the Arctic summer pack ice is at its lowest since records began 40 less sea is covered each summer than just 30 years ago a dangerous circle as snow and ice have an
lsquoalbedorsquo effect reflecting sunlight back into space Now sea water absorbs heat so melting more ice Factory emissions are blown over the Arctic releasing tiny specs of black soot these stick in the snow and absorb heat so melting the ice faster
Governments across the world meet at fancy conferences in glamorous destinations such as Kyoto Rio de Janeiro and Copenhagen achieving little or nothing whilst Joe and Joanne Public suffer flooding droughts and severe weather events Global Warming affects us all now and it will get worse and we must all do our bit to reduce re-use and recycle We canrsquot wait to be told what to do ndash we can change our own lifestyles as these different living and spending habits make businesses adapt to try and supply the products we are choosing
Buying bio diesel for instance is not only better for the environment but cheaper too Buying a bag for life at the supermarket and using it regularly will saves lots of plastic At the market we can weigh our fruit and vegetables and put it in one bag rather than many Buying organic lessens the need for artificial fertilizers and pesticides
Shops love to offer a plastic bag for the smallest item ndash just say no Buying local saves food miles growing food even better using the town springfuente for drinking water saves resources too Whilst waiting in the car to collect someone turn the engine off Open the car window instead of using the air con Sort out domestic refuse and recycle it
In the developed world waste and apathy are common and yet our common sense ingenuity and a love for our fellow inhabitants can help save this world for future generations
Initially when you bought your shiny new laptop desktop hellip Were you constantly being annoyed by the nag screen which told you to make system backup disks My guess would be ldquoYesrdquo Did you follow the instructions and create several CDrsquos or DVDrsquos with labels on them for ldquoJust In Caserdquo If you have said ldquoYesrdquo to the previous question Well Done Thank your for taking an interest in my column but now turn the page and read something else instead If the answer was anything else I would consider making my backup image NOW
The absolute fact is there will be at some time in our lives a catastrophic systems failure whereby the system will refuse to even start and hang there impotently How can this happen as Windows is a relatively robust Operating System (OS) The usual suspects are Viruses Malware ldquowear and tearrdquo power surges or outages
So now imagine the worst possible case scenario ndash a total systems failure Once the initial terror of losing everything has passed you remember following my advice and making a complete backup of your valuable document with weekly updates You start to feel better BUT your computer is still euro1000 of inert steel and exotic compounds
What are you going to do That is easy Spend the next week or four buying and installing a copy of your OS (euro110 to euro200) finding all the drivers for your specific machine and install them and
finally obtaining all the programs that were on it (euro0 ndash too much) Before I knew better it would take three (3) days with the OS drivers and programs to hand to completely rebuild my computer
If you had made the system image when suggested it should take you between 20 minutes and 1 hour to complete the same task at euro0 (+ cost of CDrsquos DVDrsquos) and all you have to do is change the CDrsquos DVDrsquos when asked AND it would be clean and ready to go
What will you need 1 memory stick (1Gb or larger) or CD for creating a startup disk a small stack of DVDrsquos or an External Hard Drive
You might still be lucky and have buried in the menu an option to create these system images If you have XP (I still do) but no floppy disk drive (I donrsquot) DONrsquoT use the backup options A floppy disk is needed for booting the system Try ldquoEaseUS Todo Backup Free 50 ldquo instead
A COUPLE OF TIPS
Firstly ensure your BIOS is changed to allow booting from either the cd or memory stick
Secondly the local Computer club is having an open day on Friday 5th October at ldquoBar Rumoresrdquo from 10am
Finally I am available to assist with all matters on computers and can be contacted on 689 892 745 or canducomputinghotmailcouk
For further information or advice on computing contact Trevor on canducomputinghotmailcouk
the aftermath of the storm
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This week we were at Vistabella we played our normal format of individual stableford Also some pairs managed to play their round of the knockout which is being managed by Johnny Pedersen A shield is up for grabs to the winner of this tournament Conditions were good on the course as usual
Results were as follows-
Gold category
1st - Derek Briggs 34pts
2nd - Colin Pepperday 31pts
Best front nine - John Saunders 17pts
Best back nine - Graham Phillip 18pts
Nearest the pin - Steve Ashurst
Longest drive - Dave
Harwood
Silver category
1st - Dave Bishop 36pts
2nd - Barry wood 30pts
Best front nine - Phil Bowditch 13pts(cb)
Best back nine - Graham Butterworth 15pts
Nearest the pin - None
Longest drive - Dave whittington
No winners of the 2 ball money this week
Our next society game will be at Altorreal on 13th September first tee time at 1015am Please be at the course one hour before start time
New members and or guests always welcome please contact Tony on 966 785 781 or Steve on 966 637 449
La Peraleja - 290812It may be a bit hot for golf
but hey itrsquos Wednesday and what else would we be doing So off we went down to La Paraleja for the first time this year and the conditions were quite good with tees and greens being excellent The staff are extremely helpful and always friendly
Despite the heat 35 members and guests went down to Murcia to play in a Stableford all well armed with drinks of various concoctions to ward off heat exhaustion so playing under these extreme conditions the scores were very good There were three ladies playing which is unusual and one of them had a broken toe but this did not stop her from scoring 36 points well done Margaret
One tale related in the bar later was that if your tee goes behind you then it must be a good shot but there is always an exception to the rule as was demonstrated on one tee one shot did go a long way down the middle with the tee falling behind but the next tee shot went up in the air and landed only 50 metres ahead and still the tee landed behind work that out The scores on the day were
Golf Division 1st Padraig OrsquoBrien 38pts 2nd Peter Morris 36pts and 3rd Brian
Coultate 31pts
Silver Division 1st John B Henderson 32pts 2nd John Feathestone 29pts and 3rd Stan Earl 27pts
Bronze Division 1st Andy Hadgraft 39pts 2nd Margaret OrsquoBrien 36pts and 3rd Chris Nield 31pts
NTPs Hole 2 Brian Coultate hole 8 in 2 shots Peter Morris hole 13 in 3 shots Carl Peden hole 16 Chris Nield
2s club was shared between Carl Peden Stan Earl David wightman Peter Savidge and Padraig OrsquoBrien
Best Guest John Clark 40pts
The popular Free Game Draw was won by Darren Barker and the Free Draw kindly donated by The Tavern was not won so will be rolled over to the next meeting
Our next outings are to El Plantio on the 12 September and Roda on the 26th September For further information go to our website httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
Gail Coultate
Society Correspondent
Lo Crispin Golf Society
httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
The Members Golf Society Match Report for villaMartin 29th August 2012
Yet another scorching hot day greeted the 24 Members and 3 guests to the excellent track of villaMartin It is hard to understand why this course has an unsavoury reputation and it can only be assumed that those that give it the bad rap arenrsquot golfers or are living 10 years in the past The fairways are excellent and the greens were even better than excellent
The excellence of the course was obviously supported by some of the scores that came in today with 3 breaking Par one achieving Par and others just one or two points over their handicaps The MatchHandicap Secretary better known as the ldquoLaughing Assassinrdquo has had a field day with cutting of handicaps
The prizes today were once again donated by The Chuckle Brothers (John Eyre and Colin Marsden) and the Nearest to the Pins prizes were donated by Peter (I wanna be in the Gold category) Wells A very very big thank you to you all your support to the Society is tremendous
The spoils in the Silver Division today went to Mick Kennedy in 3rd place with 34 points and how nice it
was to see the lsquoold stagerrsquo himself Peter mason take 2nd spot with 36 points and the winner of the Silver was Ian ldquoSharkierdquo Parkinson with an excellent 38 points
The Gold Division 3rd place went to the Society Captain Alan Rickers with 35 points Theo Boelhouwer came in 2nd place with what normally would be the winning score of 38 points but was upstaged by his Match play partner Steve Higgins who had the best score of the day with 41 points
The Best visitor award went to J Lozano
Our next match is on 5th September 2012 at La Finca and if anyone fancies a game with us just book in on our website at wwwtmgsorg or call the Match Secretary on 966 719 604
We also will be starting our Monday games on 10th September 2012 at villaMartin Again check the website for further information and please feel free to join us
Gold Category winners L ndash R ldquoFlying Dutchmanrdquo Theo Boelhouwer Steve ldquoElvisrdquo Higgins and Captain Alan Rickers
After last weeks initial start to back to training ready for the new season it is back to the Miguel University to start training at the home ground Last week brought a bit of a shock to the system to a few of the players after the 2 month summer break not like 2 weeks in the UK if you are lucky
The training from now on is on Tuesday and Thursday at 2000 with the juniors coming back when they have started back at school Everyone is looking forward to getting back to some real rugby training and not
just the fitness side like last and getting stuck in to the rucking and mauling It will also be very interesting to see how the Spanish refs interpret the new laws as well after seeing the pros even falling foul of them at the weekend with the 5 second rule at the ruck etc
This coming weekend we will be televising all live rugby matches for the new season at the rugby bar in Rojales The Steakhouse used to be Tylers Bar Pro 12 on Friday at 2000 Cardiff Blues v Edinburgh followed by the 4 Nations at 1200
on Saturday with Australia v South Africa and Aviva Premiership on Sunday at 1530 Saints v Exeter Chiefs so come along to the only designated rugby bar in the area and join the Costa Blanca Rugby Supporters Club as well
I am back at the Moncayo Market on Saturdayrsquos with all of the rugby branded gear and clubinternational shirts etc so see you down there as well and get your playing gear before the season starts from 0900 to 1330
So if you are interested
dig out those rugby boots and come along and see for yourself what it is like New players are always welcome no matter what age or skill level you are
If you would like more information about what is going on in the club you can contact the club by phoning myself Garry on 692 767 242 and for the juniors contact Oscar on 600 871 606 (Spanish)
So come along and join in the fun at a club with a great friendly atmosphere
the members Golf society
fairwayZ Golf society
lo crispin Golf society
itV orihuela rfc traininG back to normal
38 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
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Murphyrsquos on Park Golf Society at Campoamor August 2012
For the first months meeting 16 players headed for the established course at Campoamor
Unfortunately we were charged euro25 per person more than the agreed price which we were told was due to tax reason even though the new taxes donrsquot take effect until 010912 and then we discovered that the greens were in poor condition and as a result of these events it will be some time before we return to this courseThe winners on the day were as follows Category 11st Noel Dempsey - 34 points2nd George McIntyre - 27
pointsCategory 21st Barney Hickey - 26 points2nd Billy Davidson ndash 26 pointsBest Guest - John Fogerty ndash 32 points
Nearest the Pins ndash Pearse McMurray and Mike Dolan
After the game we returned to Murphyrsquos on the Park for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Janet and Hilary
The next society meeting venue is Captains Day an Alenda on 270912 and new members and guests are welcome
Call Tony Conwell on 644312696 or better still call in the bar which is in Calle San Policarpo near Park of Nations in Torrevieja
Report by Tony Conwell
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at Las Colinas 30th August 2012
For this monthrsquos meeting a group of 33 players visited the established course at Las Colinas taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good condition but due to hollow tining we had to play the back nine holes twice BUT to make things interesting we played the second circuit from the BLACK COMPETITION TEES which made scoring difficult on the day
There were some good scores on the day with the winners as follows1st ndash Gavin Parke - 36 points2nd ndash Dave Mason - 35 points3rd ndash Mike Probert - 32 points4th ndash Ian Allison ndash 32 points5th ndash Julie Blinston ndash 31
points
Best Front 9 ndash D Bensley - 20 points
Best Back 9 ndash J Coffman - 16 points
Nearest Pins ndash M Probert (3)Gavin Parke (2) and Dave Mason
After the game we returned to the Lo Marabu which is located at Dona Pepa Quesada for a welcome meal prepared by the bar and the prize presentation
Our next official society meeting is at La Peraleja on 27th September 2012 and we also have an interim game at Bonalba on 13th September 2012
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at La Finca August 2012
For the first months meeting a small group of golfers headed for the established course at La Finca taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good conditionThe winners on the day were as follows1st Stevie Dunn ndash 39 points2nd S Floody ndash 28 points3rd George watts ndash 26 pointsNearest the Pin - GuestLongest Drive ndash George watts
Stevie watts has had his
handicap adjusted from 24 to 21 based on the above excellent performance
After the game we returned to the Hideaway bar which is based at Via Park II Playa Flamenca for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Terri and Mark
The next society meeting venue is to be held at Villamartin on 9th September 2012 and new members and guests are welcome
Alternatively call Terri Hudson on 603181436 or better still call in the bar
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
hideaway Golf society
lo marabu Golf society
murphyrsquos on park Golf society
TUESDAY 28TH AUGUSTTHE RAY BATTISTR
MEMORIAL TROPHYToday was the Second
anniversary of the Ray Battiste Memorial Trophy which was held at his favourite course ALENDA which was in immaculate condition with lovely holding greens It has to be the best course in the area at the present time we had a very good turn out and some very good scores to honour Raywinning the Trophy and First place in Category Two with a score of 37 points on count back from Geoff Wild ( hard luck Geoff ) was Malcolm woods Congratulations In third place was Mick Hithersay on Count back with 35 points
In Category One First place was taken by Rodney Smith with a score of 36 points Second was Les Yates with
35 points and Ivie Davies was 3rd with 34 points Dave Jones took the Nearest the Pin on Holes 3 amp 5 with Ron Chambers on Hole 16 John Trailor won the Longest Drive with D Jones the best Guest with 36 pointsTuesday 11th September we will be back at our home course Vistabella Tee off 0900am Be at the course for 0830am
After the game we returned to the St Jamesrsquos Gate pub for the presentation and refreshments kindly supplied by Sonia with our thanks Anyone who would like to join our small Society or would just like a game whilst on holiday give Ron a ring on 678-849-142
Photo- Malcolm woods being presented with the Trophy by Rocket Ron
st Jamesrsquos Gate Gs RODS AND REELS This week was the last
week before the new season commences and the club held an open match on a local water Although still very muddy on the water line overall the venue fished well As can be seen from the results varying methods were used and all worked pretty well
Top rods on the day1st Terry (Swing Eacutem)
Screen fishing the whip using maggot for bleak then changing to the feeder using corn with 1650 kilo s
2nd Lenny (Excultural Attachee) Bolton fishing the feeder using pellet with 1324 kilo s
3rd Bill (The Master) Reade fishing the waggler using pellet with 1134 kilo s
NOTEClub subs have to be paid
prior to the AGM on the 30092012 Failure to do so will mean the joining fee will have to be paid again
PLEASE NOTE The club has some
vacancies at present if you are interested in joining please contact Derek Swann on 966 729 293 or 603 535 771
ABBEY ANGLING RESULTSSupplied by Terry ScreenThe 2nd round of the winter
League was fished this week on the 28th August
with the water now going down it is leaving over a metre and half of soft gungy mud making access to the waters edge messy and quite difficult
with no wind on the water the fish were reluctant to feed everyone was praying
for the wind to get up and right on queue at 115pm the wind started to blow with a vengeance which prompted the fish to start to feed but the weights were not great
1st Dave (Yours Truly) Hoare with 7360kg fishing the pole using corn and the whip for bleak using maggot
2nd Alan (The Chairman) Reid with 6280kg fishing the feeder using corn
3rd Alan (The Emperor) Roscoe with 6100kg also fishing the feeder using corn
All details are available on our website wwwabbeyanglingcom or from the Match Secretary Terry Screen on 965 328 368 also anyone needing pole or rod repairs can contact me on the above number
ANGLERS TOGETHERThe objective of Anglers
Together has been reached ( which was to introduce anglers to each other ) Now that newcomers to Spain are few and far between we have decided that monthly meetings are serving no useful purpose and the friendships that have been made over the past 4 years are now firmly established
we will continue to provide information through our email address if contacted but there will be no membership renewals in May
Thanks to all past members for their support
Email anglerstogetherhotmailcom
TIGHT LINESDAvE HOARE
maGGots end
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week
Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3
- Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9
- Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen
Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart
Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith H
cap 9 score 50 Next week Tuesday
4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
el plantio 2 Golf society
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Last Sunday Torry played their first home game of the season at the vicente Garcia against near neighbours Crevillente who included in their side ex-Torry players Dani Meseguer Tremino Micro and most notably Carrasco Torry entered the game buoyed by their 3-1 victory at CD Acero in their first game of the season while Crevillente had shared the spoils in a thrilling 3-3 draw at home against Novelda
Torry were without ex-Crevillente marksman Gasch who was out through injury Torry have been trying to sign another forward to supplement their attacking options and thought they had got their man in the shape of much travelled burly striker Bauti but he had a change of mind I hope they are still looking because I think there are still plenty of strikers around looking for a club
The Torry line up was Manolo Vicente Boix Pedro Loacutepez Jorge Rafa Dani (Abel min 78) Burguillos Luis Carlos (Josemi min 68) Inarejos Ernesto and Joseacute Manuel (Manu Amores min 45)
On a warm sunny early evening the game kicked off in front of a decent crowd of around the 600 mark including quite a few holidaymakers keen for a bit of live football action Torry started like a train and in the first 20 minutes carved open Crevillente time and time again but only had a single goal on the electronic scoreboard to show for their efforts This was scored in the 16th minute by Jorge from a downward header
from a free-kick by Ernesto Leading up to this Rafa had hit the post from a curling effort inside the box from a corner and their keeper had been called into action to make a number of good saves
After 20 minutes Burguillos played Inarejos in and he lifted the ball past his man in the area who handled the ball and a penalty was awarded Up stepped Ernesto to curl his spot-kick towards the right hand corner of the net Their keeper went the right way and pulled off a brilliant save palming the ball wide for a corner After this Torry started to lose their momentum after their whirlwind start and Crevillente started to get back into the game After 41 minutes the Crevillente right-back got his marching orders for a second bookable offence after again body checking Inarejos
Just before the break Ernesto clipped the crossbar from a free-kick just outside the box Torry made one change at half-time taking off Jose Manuel who had sustained a head injury in the first-half and brought on Manu Amores After 51 minutes the numerical advantage that Torry had enjoyed was no more when Rafa was dismissed for a second bookable offence The game was now pretty even and both sides created half-chances which they didnrsquot take until after 61 minutes Ernesto beat their keeper from long range with a dipping shot to make it 2-0 to Torry After 70 minutes Crevillente pulled one back when Carrasco prodded home a loose ball from a corner from close range
to set up a nervous last 20 minutes for the Torry fans
The momentum was now with Crevillente and a guilt edged chance fell to the opposition 2 minutes later when one of their forwards headed wide from only 2 yards out After 83 minutes a Crevillente defender received a straight red for hacking down Burguillos And it was now 10 against 9 Towards the end Torry were awarded another penalty after a Manu Amores pass inside the box was deliberately hand-balled Inarejos stepped up to take it this time but his shot towards the bottom left hand corner lacked any real power and their keeper pulled off another great save
The final whistle went with Torry victorious winning another 3 points which has taken them to the top of the table and would you believe 2 points clear after only 2 games For Torry bookings were received by Inarejos Jorge vicente and Pedro
The matchball was sponsored by the Torry Army and a re-introduced matchday programme produced by the football club was on sale which provided a good pre-match read
Torry are away to Novelda next Sunday If you want to go and watch the game the Torry Army have booked a coach Pop into the Torry Army office in San Luis or ring Pat on 966 786 352 or 688 698 894 to book a seat
Darrylldinho following his adopted team in Spain get off to the perfect start
Tuesday 25th saw us back at Font del Llop due to a high noon change from El Plantio due to hollow tinning 20 hours earlier Our thanks to Font del Llop for getting us out to play at the last moment
very warm day and not sure if we would have managed without buggies but did find the course in very good condition except for some hollow tinning taking place on some of the greens on the back 9
Results on the day for our normal Stableford Competition saw in Category 1
1st Spence Andrews with 35 points not sure how he
did it because he only flew in the night previous and had not had time to adjust from the rain of the UK to the heat we are experiencing here at the moment 2nd Paul Hurrell 33 points 3rd Roy Middleton 31
Category 2 1st Peter Kerr 34 points 2ndBrian Coombes 33 and 3rdBradley Kerr 30
Nearest the Pins Hole 8 Paul Hurrell Hole 17 Alan Darby No body managed the 12th and the longest drive on hole 18 went to vic Souter However it should be mentioned that Paul Hurrell with his new driver was within probably 15 mtrs of the waterrsquos edge but not on the fairway sorry Paul must
try harderAfter the game we returned
to El Raso Restaurant for the results and a little Tapas many thanks to MarioKaty and Staff for looking after us
Our next games are La Torre on Tuesday 14thSeptember for a 10am 1sttee time and then we have our big day at El Plantio on the 3rdOctober for a shot gun start for the par 3 course at 9am followed by an 18 hole Stableford Competition starting at 11am
For more information on our Club call David Winder on 626 774 157 or email him at
davidwindertorregolfgmailcom Our picture for the winners and some guests taken after our game at El Raso Restaurant
we would also wish to remind all that the football season with CD MONTESINOS kicks off on Sunday 16thSeptember at 1800 hours with a home game at the CDMontesinos Olympic Stadium
Cup Tournament semi-finals by Sue Ward
what a fantastic week it was for petanca on the Orihuela Costa
The weather may be hot and humid but the petanca players had to keep their cool and play their socks off (what are socks) to win a place in the finals of the Summer League Cup Tournament
If anyone wanted to know why the summer league was dubbed lsquothe friendly gamesrsquo then they only had to be at the 2 semi-finals that took place this week They were played with good humour amusing banter and willing spirits
First to play on Monday were Laguna Vista Diablos vs Peacocks1 All was level after the 4 triples leaving all to play for in the deciding doubles Nervous tension began to creep in to both sides both teams dropping points however Laguna Vista Diablos managed to scrape through with a 4 - 3 win In true petanca spirit both teams descended upon the bar afterwards A very good end to a very good evening A woollen doll was presented by Peacocks to Laguna Vista Diablos to be played for every time these 2 teams meet
wednesday saw the other nail biting thrilling semi at Via park 2 between Los Bandidos and Amapolas
These 2 teams last met only 2 weeks ago in the league and Amapolas had a comfortable 6 - 1 win would tonight be any different Oh Yes
After the closely fought triples Amapolas were 3 - 1 up then came the 3 doubles and Los bandidos won the 1st 13 - 4 and then the 2nd 13 - 3 the gap had closed so the result rested on the last doubles match
It was 2100 hrs the street lights were on darkness had fallen the coche was barely visible but still the 2 pairs played on surrounded by hordes of excited spectators and a score of 12 - 12 Both sides took the lead and then lost it Unfortunately there had to be a winner and the cookie didnrsquot crumble Los bandidosrsquos way their last ball just - only just - failing to reach its target Amapolas won 4 games to 3 well done to them
The overwhelming consenus was that the 5 games were well worthy of a grand final let alone a semi
The final will be played on Wednesday 26th September 2012 at Restaurant El Altos de Dolores where it is hoped that all summer league players will attend Good luck to both teams
Sue ward
fc torreVieJa ndash torry Go top of the leaGue
torreGolfeu at font del llop
casa manuel summer petanca leaGue
el plantio 2 Golf society
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3 - Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9 - Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith Hcap 9 score 50
Next week Tuesday 4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
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mon - sat 10 - 3
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603 100 692
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OPEL COrSa aUTONov lsquo04 - 5 door hatch
12 Twinport93000 kms
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ViewpointDear Mr Little Tiny GeckoI am so very sorry about your tail When I saw you clinging to the tiles above the
water line of the pool I knew that you being a gecko are quite at home on vertical and even upside down surfaces but swimming pools are subject to sudden tsunami-like surges especially when a human several thousand times your own size enters the pool and I was afraid that you might get washed inIt was for that reason that I suggested that
you step onto the proffered log and accept a lift on the log to a place of security from drowning I had not intended that you jump on the log run across my hand and jump into the waterAs you scampered across the surface of the
pool and back to your preferred spot on the wall you assured me that you were perfectly able to walk on water I fear you are mistaken ndash have you heard of that treacherous thing called
Surface Tension It makes water seem deceptively safe and solid to small geckos until it suddenly gives way and they plummet to the
b o t t o m never more to rise
As a great admirer of the Gecko race and their chosen diet of small insects I was extremely anxious that you should not suffer this terrible fate and for that reason I had to insist that you accept my offer of a lift on the log The terrible miscalculation that lead me to
nip your tail with the log is a mistake that will forever haunt my conscience My best effort of atonement was to catch your tail as it wriggled across the pool and put it near the pile of rocks that I believe to be your homeI fear that a tail lost once is a tail lost forever
but should you know of a good reconstructive surgeon I will be happy to bear the cost of a tail replacement operation When we eventually reached accord and I
placed you gently on the plant by the pool pump I could hardly bear the expression of reproach on your little face Believe me I felt your pain not to mention the embarrassment of only being three quarters of the gecko you once wereI hope you will accept this letter as a public
apology for my clumsiness and that you and many of your friends and family will continue to live in our garden and eat our flies for many years to come Yours with deepest apologies Josby Jos biggs
josbiggshotmailcouk
i am so Very sorry
in 2010 lance corporal Johno lee accumulated pound800 in lsquoillegal parkingrsquo fines which resulted in a visit from bailiffs to enforce collection lance corporal lee had received massive injuries whilst on patrol in afghanistan and had almost lost his life having been resuscitated twice in the rescue helicopter taking him to the field hospital
he was eventually repatriated to england where he received extensive medical treatment in an effort to save his leg but after eight operations the surgeons had no choice but to amputate
after an extended stay in hospital Johno was released and he was
determined to rebuild his shattered life and not unreasonably applied to the local authority - nottinghamshire county council - for a disabled parking permit his request was turned down on three occasions on the basis that he was young and could get better Yep thatrsquos what they said he had lost a leg but he could get better
under pressure from the barrage of adverse publicity the councilrsquos service director paul Mckay ordered a review of the case and the original decision was eventually overturned no doubt there were mutterings of lsquolessons learnedrsquo and the usual meaningless rhetoric
then last year in support of the charity pilgrim bandits Johno signed up to become the first amputee to cover a 100mile crossing of the sahara in five days the department of works and pensions got wind of it and informed him that if he succeeded then he could be stripped of his disability benefits and his mobility vehicle which he relies on every day
the justification for this according
to a dwp spokeswoman was because the disability living allowance benefits are designed for those who are unable to do things such as walking washing or dressing themselves and in view of Johno leersquos intended trek there was it seemed a certain logic to this
a certain logic that is if you ignore the extent of his injuries how he came by them in his countryrsquos service the fact that this will be one hell of an achievement if he makes it and the impact and example it will set for other disabled amputees and certain logic of course if you are a pen pushing jobs-worth moron - which seems to be part of the work description for certain officials in the civil service
Johnorsquos own reaction was more low key when he said lsquothere are people out there much worse than me irsquove survived so i will take it but so often - and i experienced this - when you actually return home you find not everyone is so supportiversquo
he was spot on thererecently prime Minister david
cameron told soldiers in afghanistan that britain lsquorespects and reveresrsquo by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom
prime Minister is not directly to blame for the karl boon fiasco i hope that he directly intervenes and makes damn sure that matters are put right in short order also heads of departments should be summoned and receive a tongue lashing from the pM but i doubt that will happen
these are not isolated cases and when such incidences occur here is what should happen -
a personal and abject apology should be delivered in person by the official responsible for such cold hearted idiocy ndash even if this means embarrassing ministers this should be done with the full power of the media present so that the person or persons responsible are named and shamed they should also receive official warnings from their employers - the british government
Just whorsquos side are they on
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channelled as it is through the valleys of the sierra alhamilla the light northerly breeze never caresses alqueria it leaves the village breathless in the searing cauldron of the alquerian valley this climatic anomaly is known locally as la sarteacuten the fryingpan several of the village boys demonstrated the suitability of the name by frying an egg on the bonnet of rodriquezrsquos white mercedes this was much to the annoyance of the mill owner and the delight of the village scamps the scallywags hastily dispersed as the ranting puffing rodriquez appeared
with temperatures in the mid-forties there was no relief from the oppressive heat Houses remained shuttered while air conditioning units whirred and rattled alqueria was too exhausted to squabble overheated dogs slept restlessly in whatever shade they could find panting tongues lolling the village was quiet calm holding its breath until evening the stillness of the day emphasised the smallest sound sending a slammed door or a dogrsquos bark resonating through the streets the brightness of the day hurt the eyes while cooking odours hung in the still air
inside the dwellings of alqueria a struggle to stay cool was being waged inside or out it was too hot to move too hot to talk even too hot to think this is just as well as the thinking process eludes most of alqueriarsquos inhabitants at the best of times the young men thought the answer lay in consuming vast quantities of cold lager the young ladies used the opportunity to wear their skimpiest outfits which caused the young men to drink even more lager the older and wiser stayed near the stone flagged ground floors inanimate and semi-conscious the affluent newcomers however splashed in their pools luxuriating in the cool chlorinated water
one group of youngsters enjoyed the air conditioning of an emergency ambulance after swimming in the riacuteo verde not only did they contract the usual foot fungus but also a strange puce tint to the skin which emitted a faint glow antonio poyato in
order to keep his precious remitroot crop irrigated diverted the Hill peoplersquos water supply all the taps ran dry and beer was drunk as an alternative
as the sun sets so alqueria begins to cool pigeons return to the rooftops and the canine population becomes animated in their evening search for food voices are heard in the streets as the village comes to life once more invigorated by their enforced inactivity the people of alqueria return to their belligerent selves with renewed determination
those who sacrifice themselves to keep us safe promising to shield wounded soldiers from welfare cuts and that they would not suffer financially as a result of welfare reforms Fine words but then fast forward to august 2012
sapper karl boon who lost a leg in a taliban rocket-propelled grenade attack in 2010 has been stripped of his pound54-a-week living allowance because lsquohe can now walk about 400 yards unaidedrsquo and according to the dwp is no longer disabled enough although karl himself has said that there are times when he is unable to even reach his own front door unfortunately he now has to wait ten months before he can apply again and it begs the question how many limbs must you lose in order to receive a disablement benefit
the welfare reforms were designed to discourage malingerers and to wheedle out cheats and fraudsters anyone with half a brain can see the difference between work shy con artists and ex-service men and women with devastating war injuries but apparently not at the dozy dwp
cameronrsquos sentiments and noble sounding assurances all seem a little hollow right now and although the
36 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
PaUSE for ThoUghTWhat a fantastic Summer of sport wersquove had with
such a spectacularly successful Olympics and now the Paralympics which promise if anything to be even more amazing I wonder how many younger and fitter than I have as a result felt inspired to start some form of training And I wonder too how many like me find themselves regretting not having worked harder at some sport when they had the opportunity For in my youth I was a fairly able half-miler but was never prepared to hurt myself nor spend more time or effort than was absolutely necessary in training - there always seemed better more frivolous things to do with my time So I and doubtless many others like me spent much of the Olympics reflecting on what might have been For unless the IOC were to include events for the lsquodecrepitsrsquo the lsquohas-beensrsquo and the lsquowell past itsrsquo no amount of training or determination could ever see me in contention for future medals
But actually it would seem that there really is a medal still available for the likes of me For in his letter to the Christians in Corinth St Paul likens the Christian life to that of an athlete preparing to compete in the games He points out that if unlike me in my youthful pretence at athletic prowess an athlete is serious in his ambition to win then he must work at his training and adhere rigorously to his diet to be in peak condition And he further explains that the prize for successful completion of the Christian marathon of life is no mere laurel crown but one that endures through eternity So here we are then all is not lost for us oldies though we do have a pretty serious regime of diet and training of prayer and lifestyle to attend to which if wersquore really serious could perhaps start in meeting the rest of the team at one of the available Churches in the area
Details of a number of English language churches are given in Sol Noticeboard for any who wish to Worship but further information about the anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
Duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the anglican chaplaincy of costa almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the
absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
FIRE THEN FLOOD - IS PESTILENcE NExTFreak weather events are becoming the norm Last Thursday
Turre and Mojacar were hammered by the tail end of a hurricane causing flooding and destruction We woke to find 23rsquos of the 3 acre property we rent under water Windows had blown in causing damage and loss and the pool had turned into a mud wrestling venue The pump house was drained of 15m of water before a new pump could be fitted to start the clean-up operation
Earlier this year the media showed storms and flooding cancelling out the British summer hurricanes are now battering the Caribbean and US The storms get stronger and more frequent affecting Europe as this is where the hurricanes come to fight their last as Michael Fish knows only too well In the east typhoons wreak havoc in Taiwan and China
Last week Spain announced that summer night time temperatures were the highest since records began Last winter was the driest ever winter in Spain with rainfall 90 lower two winters previously Spain had the wettest in 50 years The unusual is fast becoming usual
The American Meteorological Society previously denied Global Warming yet last week whilst Republicans were laughing at the subject at their annual conference the Society released a report saying that that Global Warming is happening and is man-made The maths is easy as 10 of the warmest years on record have occurred since 1997 Also global sea levels have risen 7 inches in the last 100 years
In the Arctic summer pack ice is at its lowest since records began 40 less sea is covered each summer than just 30 years ago a dangerous circle as snow and ice have an
lsquoalbedorsquo effect reflecting sunlight back into space Now sea water absorbs heat so melting more ice Factory emissions are blown over the Arctic releasing tiny specs of black soot these stick in the snow and absorb heat so melting the ice faster
Governments across the world meet at fancy conferences in glamorous destinations such as Kyoto Rio de Janeiro and Copenhagen achieving little or nothing whilst Joe and Joanne Public suffer flooding droughts and severe weather events Global Warming affects us all now and it will get worse and we must all do our bit to reduce re-use and recycle We canrsquot wait to be told what to do ndash we can change our own lifestyles as these different living and spending habits make businesses adapt to try and supply the products we are choosing
Buying bio diesel for instance is not only better for the environment but cheaper too Buying a bag for life at the supermarket and using it regularly will saves lots of plastic At the market we can weigh our fruit and vegetables and put it in one bag rather than many Buying organic lessens the need for artificial fertilizers and pesticides
Shops love to offer a plastic bag for the smallest item ndash just say no Buying local saves food miles growing food even better using the town springfuente for drinking water saves resources too Whilst waiting in the car to collect someone turn the engine off Open the car window instead of using the air con Sort out domestic refuse and recycle it
In the developed world waste and apathy are common and yet our common sense ingenuity and a love for our fellow inhabitants can help save this world for future generations
Initially when you bought your shiny new laptop desktop hellip Were you constantly being annoyed by the nag screen which told you to make system backup disks My guess would be ldquoYesrdquo Did you follow the instructions and create several CDrsquos or DVDrsquos with labels on them for ldquoJust In Caserdquo If you have said ldquoYesrdquo to the previous question Well Done Thank your for taking an interest in my column but now turn the page and read something else instead If the answer was anything else I would consider making my backup image NOW
The absolute fact is there will be at some time in our lives a catastrophic systems failure whereby the system will refuse to even start and hang there impotently How can this happen as Windows is a relatively robust Operating System (OS) The usual suspects are Viruses Malware ldquowear and tearrdquo power surges or outages
So now imagine the worst possible case scenario ndash a total systems failure Once the initial terror of losing everything has passed you remember following my advice and making a complete backup of your valuable document with weekly updates You start to feel better BUT your computer is still euro1000 of inert steel and exotic compounds
What are you going to do That is easy Spend the next week or four buying and installing a copy of your OS (euro110 to euro200) finding all the drivers for your specific machine and install them and
finally obtaining all the programs that were on it (euro0 ndash too much) Before I knew better it would take three (3) days with the OS drivers and programs to hand to completely rebuild my computer
If you had made the system image when suggested it should take you between 20 minutes and 1 hour to complete the same task at euro0 (+ cost of CDrsquos DVDrsquos) and all you have to do is change the CDrsquos DVDrsquos when asked AND it would be clean and ready to go
What will you need 1 memory stick (1Gb or larger) or CD for creating a startup disk a small stack of DVDrsquos or an External Hard Drive
You might still be lucky and have buried in the menu an option to create these system images If you have XP (I still do) but no floppy disk drive (I donrsquot) DONrsquoT use the backup options A floppy disk is needed for booting the system Try ldquoEaseUS Todo Backup Free 50 ldquo instead
A COUPLE OF TIPS
Firstly ensure your BIOS is changed to allow booting from either the cd or memory stick
Secondly the local Computer club is having an open day on Friday 5th October at ldquoBar Rumoresrdquo from 10am
Finally I am available to assist with all matters on computers and can be contacted on 689 892 745 or canducomputinghotmailcouk
For further information or advice on computing contact Trevor on canducomputinghotmailcouk
the aftermath of the storm
wwwsoltimescom 37SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012
sport
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This week we were at Vistabella we played our normal format of individual stableford Also some pairs managed to play their round of the knockout which is being managed by Johnny Pedersen A shield is up for grabs to the winner of this tournament Conditions were good on the course as usual
Results were as follows-
Gold category
1st - Derek Briggs 34pts
2nd - Colin Pepperday 31pts
Best front nine - John Saunders 17pts
Best back nine - Graham Phillip 18pts
Nearest the pin - Steve Ashurst
Longest drive - Dave
Harwood
Silver category
1st - Dave Bishop 36pts
2nd - Barry wood 30pts
Best front nine - Phil Bowditch 13pts(cb)
Best back nine - Graham Butterworth 15pts
Nearest the pin - None
Longest drive - Dave whittington
No winners of the 2 ball money this week
Our next society game will be at Altorreal on 13th September first tee time at 1015am Please be at the course one hour before start time
New members and or guests always welcome please contact Tony on 966 785 781 or Steve on 966 637 449
La Peraleja - 290812It may be a bit hot for golf
but hey itrsquos Wednesday and what else would we be doing So off we went down to La Paraleja for the first time this year and the conditions were quite good with tees and greens being excellent The staff are extremely helpful and always friendly
Despite the heat 35 members and guests went down to Murcia to play in a Stableford all well armed with drinks of various concoctions to ward off heat exhaustion so playing under these extreme conditions the scores were very good There were three ladies playing which is unusual and one of them had a broken toe but this did not stop her from scoring 36 points well done Margaret
One tale related in the bar later was that if your tee goes behind you then it must be a good shot but there is always an exception to the rule as was demonstrated on one tee one shot did go a long way down the middle with the tee falling behind but the next tee shot went up in the air and landed only 50 metres ahead and still the tee landed behind work that out The scores on the day were
Golf Division 1st Padraig OrsquoBrien 38pts 2nd Peter Morris 36pts and 3rd Brian
Coultate 31pts
Silver Division 1st John B Henderson 32pts 2nd John Feathestone 29pts and 3rd Stan Earl 27pts
Bronze Division 1st Andy Hadgraft 39pts 2nd Margaret OrsquoBrien 36pts and 3rd Chris Nield 31pts
NTPs Hole 2 Brian Coultate hole 8 in 2 shots Peter Morris hole 13 in 3 shots Carl Peden hole 16 Chris Nield
2s club was shared between Carl Peden Stan Earl David wightman Peter Savidge and Padraig OrsquoBrien
Best Guest John Clark 40pts
The popular Free Game Draw was won by Darren Barker and the Free Draw kindly donated by The Tavern was not won so will be rolled over to the next meeting
Our next outings are to El Plantio on the 12 September and Roda on the 26th September For further information go to our website httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
Gail Coultate
Society Correspondent
Lo Crispin Golf Society
httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
The Members Golf Society Match Report for villaMartin 29th August 2012
Yet another scorching hot day greeted the 24 Members and 3 guests to the excellent track of villaMartin It is hard to understand why this course has an unsavoury reputation and it can only be assumed that those that give it the bad rap arenrsquot golfers or are living 10 years in the past The fairways are excellent and the greens were even better than excellent
The excellence of the course was obviously supported by some of the scores that came in today with 3 breaking Par one achieving Par and others just one or two points over their handicaps The MatchHandicap Secretary better known as the ldquoLaughing Assassinrdquo has had a field day with cutting of handicaps
The prizes today were once again donated by The Chuckle Brothers (John Eyre and Colin Marsden) and the Nearest to the Pins prizes were donated by Peter (I wanna be in the Gold category) Wells A very very big thank you to you all your support to the Society is tremendous
The spoils in the Silver Division today went to Mick Kennedy in 3rd place with 34 points and how nice it
was to see the lsquoold stagerrsquo himself Peter mason take 2nd spot with 36 points and the winner of the Silver was Ian ldquoSharkierdquo Parkinson with an excellent 38 points
The Gold Division 3rd place went to the Society Captain Alan Rickers with 35 points Theo Boelhouwer came in 2nd place with what normally would be the winning score of 38 points but was upstaged by his Match play partner Steve Higgins who had the best score of the day with 41 points
The Best visitor award went to J Lozano
Our next match is on 5th September 2012 at La Finca and if anyone fancies a game with us just book in on our website at wwwtmgsorg or call the Match Secretary on 966 719 604
We also will be starting our Monday games on 10th September 2012 at villaMartin Again check the website for further information and please feel free to join us
Gold Category winners L ndash R ldquoFlying Dutchmanrdquo Theo Boelhouwer Steve ldquoElvisrdquo Higgins and Captain Alan Rickers
After last weeks initial start to back to training ready for the new season it is back to the Miguel University to start training at the home ground Last week brought a bit of a shock to the system to a few of the players after the 2 month summer break not like 2 weeks in the UK if you are lucky
The training from now on is on Tuesday and Thursday at 2000 with the juniors coming back when they have started back at school Everyone is looking forward to getting back to some real rugby training and not
just the fitness side like last and getting stuck in to the rucking and mauling It will also be very interesting to see how the Spanish refs interpret the new laws as well after seeing the pros even falling foul of them at the weekend with the 5 second rule at the ruck etc
This coming weekend we will be televising all live rugby matches for the new season at the rugby bar in Rojales The Steakhouse used to be Tylers Bar Pro 12 on Friday at 2000 Cardiff Blues v Edinburgh followed by the 4 Nations at 1200
on Saturday with Australia v South Africa and Aviva Premiership on Sunday at 1530 Saints v Exeter Chiefs so come along to the only designated rugby bar in the area and join the Costa Blanca Rugby Supporters Club as well
I am back at the Moncayo Market on Saturdayrsquos with all of the rugby branded gear and clubinternational shirts etc so see you down there as well and get your playing gear before the season starts from 0900 to 1330
So if you are interested
dig out those rugby boots and come along and see for yourself what it is like New players are always welcome no matter what age or skill level you are
If you would like more information about what is going on in the club you can contact the club by phoning myself Garry on 692 767 242 and for the juniors contact Oscar on 600 871 606 (Spanish)
So come along and join in the fun at a club with a great friendly atmosphere
the members Golf society
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itV orihuela rfc traininG back to normal
38 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
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Murphyrsquos on Park Golf Society at Campoamor August 2012
For the first months meeting 16 players headed for the established course at Campoamor
Unfortunately we were charged euro25 per person more than the agreed price which we were told was due to tax reason even though the new taxes donrsquot take effect until 010912 and then we discovered that the greens were in poor condition and as a result of these events it will be some time before we return to this courseThe winners on the day were as follows Category 11st Noel Dempsey - 34 points2nd George McIntyre - 27
pointsCategory 21st Barney Hickey - 26 points2nd Billy Davidson ndash 26 pointsBest Guest - John Fogerty ndash 32 points
Nearest the Pins ndash Pearse McMurray and Mike Dolan
After the game we returned to Murphyrsquos on the Park for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Janet and Hilary
The next society meeting venue is Captains Day an Alenda on 270912 and new members and guests are welcome
Call Tony Conwell on 644312696 or better still call in the bar which is in Calle San Policarpo near Park of Nations in Torrevieja
Report by Tony Conwell
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at Las Colinas 30th August 2012
For this monthrsquos meeting a group of 33 players visited the established course at Las Colinas taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good condition but due to hollow tining we had to play the back nine holes twice BUT to make things interesting we played the second circuit from the BLACK COMPETITION TEES which made scoring difficult on the day
There were some good scores on the day with the winners as follows1st ndash Gavin Parke - 36 points2nd ndash Dave Mason - 35 points3rd ndash Mike Probert - 32 points4th ndash Ian Allison ndash 32 points5th ndash Julie Blinston ndash 31
points
Best Front 9 ndash D Bensley - 20 points
Best Back 9 ndash J Coffman - 16 points
Nearest Pins ndash M Probert (3)Gavin Parke (2) and Dave Mason
After the game we returned to the Lo Marabu which is located at Dona Pepa Quesada for a welcome meal prepared by the bar and the prize presentation
Our next official society meeting is at La Peraleja on 27th September 2012 and we also have an interim game at Bonalba on 13th September 2012
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at La Finca August 2012
For the first months meeting a small group of golfers headed for the established course at La Finca taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good conditionThe winners on the day were as follows1st Stevie Dunn ndash 39 points2nd S Floody ndash 28 points3rd George watts ndash 26 pointsNearest the Pin - GuestLongest Drive ndash George watts
Stevie watts has had his
handicap adjusted from 24 to 21 based on the above excellent performance
After the game we returned to the Hideaway bar which is based at Via Park II Playa Flamenca for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Terri and Mark
The next society meeting venue is to be held at Villamartin on 9th September 2012 and new members and guests are welcome
Alternatively call Terri Hudson on 603181436 or better still call in the bar
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
hideaway Golf society
lo marabu Golf society
murphyrsquos on park Golf society
TUESDAY 28TH AUGUSTTHE RAY BATTISTR
MEMORIAL TROPHYToday was the Second
anniversary of the Ray Battiste Memorial Trophy which was held at his favourite course ALENDA which was in immaculate condition with lovely holding greens It has to be the best course in the area at the present time we had a very good turn out and some very good scores to honour Raywinning the Trophy and First place in Category Two with a score of 37 points on count back from Geoff Wild ( hard luck Geoff ) was Malcolm woods Congratulations In third place was Mick Hithersay on Count back with 35 points
In Category One First place was taken by Rodney Smith with a score of 36 points Second was Les Yates with
35 points and Ivie Davies was 3rd with 34 points Dave Jones took the Nearest the Pin on Holes 3 amp 5 with Ron Chambers on Hole 16 John Trailor won the Longest Drive with D Jones the best Guest with 36 pointsTuesday 11th September we will be back at our home course Vistabella Tee off 0900am Be at the course for 0830am
After the game we returned to the St Jamesrsquos Gate pub for the presentation and refreshments kindly supplied by Sonia with our thanks Anyone who would like to join our small Society or would just like a game whilst on holiday give Ron a ring on 678-849-142
Photo- Malcolm woods being presented with the Trophy by Rocket Ron
st Jamesrsquos Gate Gs RODS AND REELS This week was the last
week before the new season commences and the club held an open match on a local water Although still very muddy on the water line overall the venue fished well As can be seen from the results varying methods were used and all worked pretty well
Top rods on the day1st Terry (Swing Eacutem)
Screen fishing the whip using maggot for bleak then changing to the feeder using corn with 1650 kilo s
2nd Lenny (Excultural Attachee) Bolton fishing the feeder using pellet with 1324 kilo s
3rd Bill (The Master) Reade fishing the waggler using pellet with 1134 kilo s
NOTEClub subs have to be paid
prior to the AGM on the 30092012 Failure to do so will mean the joining fee will have to be paid again
PLEASE NOTE The club has some
vacancies at present if you are interested in joining please contact Derek Swann on 966 729 293 or 603 535 771
ABBEY ANGLING RESULTSSupplied by Terry ScreenThe 2nd round of the winter
League was fished this week on the 28th August
with the water now going down it is leaving over a metre and half of soft gungy mud making access to the waters edge messy and quite difficult
with no wind on the water the fish were reluctant to feed everyone was praying
for the wind to get up and right on queue at 115pm the wind started to blow with a vengeance which prompted the fish to start to feed but the weights were not great
1st Dave (Yours Truly) Hoare with 7360kg fishing the pole using corn and the whip for bleak using maggot
2nd Alan (The Chairman) Reid with 6280kg fishing the feeder using corn
3rd Alan (The Emperor) Roscoe with 6100kg also fishing the feeder using corn
All details are available on our website wwwabbeyanglingcom or from the Match Secretary Terry Screen on 965 328 368 also anyone needing pole or rod repairs can contact me on the above number
ANGLERS TOGETHERThe objective of Anglers
Together has been reached ( which was to introduce anglers to each other ) Now that newcomers to Spain are few and far between we have decided that monthly meetings are serving no useful purpose and the friendships that have been made over the past 4 years are now firmly established
we will continue to provide information through our email address if contacted but there will be no membership renewals in May
Thanks to all past members for their support
Email anglerstogetherhotmailcom
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This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week
Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3
- Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9
- Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen
Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart
Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith H
cap 9 score 50 Next week Tuesday
4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
el plantio 2 Golf society
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Last Sunday Torry played their first home game of the season at the vicente Garcia against near neighbours Crevillente who included in their side ex-Torry players Dani Meseguer Tremino Micro and most notably Carrasco Torry entered the game buoyed by their 3-1 victory at CD Acero in their first game of the season while Crevillente had shared the spoils in a thrilling 3-3 draw at home against Novelda
Torry were without ex-Crevillente marksman Gasch who was out through injury Torry have been trying to sign another forward to supplement their attacking options and thought they had got their man in the shape of much travelled burly striker Bauti but he had a change of mind I hope they are still looking because I think there are still plenty of strikers around looking for a club
The Torry line up was Manolo Vicente Boix Pedro Loacutepez Jorge Rafa Dani (Abel min 78) Burguillos Luis Carlos (Josemi min 68) Inarejos Ernesto and Joseacute Manuel (Manu Amores min 45)
On a warm sunny early evening the game kicked off in front of a decent crowd of around the 600 mark including quite a few holidaymakers keen for a bit of live football action Torry started like a train and in the first 20 minutes carved open Crevillente time and time again but only had a single goal on the electronic scoreboard to show for their efforts This was scored in the 16th minute by Jorge from a downward header
from a free-kick by Ernesto Leading up to this Rafa had hit the post from a curling effort inside the box from a corner and their keeper had been called into action to make a number of good saves
After 20 minutes Burguillos played Inarejos in and he lifted the ball past his man in the area who handled the ball and a penalty was awarded Up stepped Ernesto to curl his spot-kick towards the right hand corner of the net Their keeper went the right way and pulled off a brilliant save palming the ball wide for a corner After this Torry started to lose their momentum after their whirlwind start and Crevillente started to get back into the game After 41 minutes the Crevillente right-back got his marching orders for a second bookable offence after again body checking Inarejos
Just before the break Ernesto clipped the crossbar from a free-kick just outside the box Torry made one change at half-time taking off Jose Manuel who had sustained a head injury in the first-half and brought on Manu Amores After 51 minutes the numerical advantage that Torry had enjoyed was no more when Rafa was dismissed for a second bookable offence The game was now pretty even and both sides created half-chances which they didnrsquot take until after 61 minutes Ernesto beat their keeper from long range with a dipping shot to make it 2-0 to Torry After 70 minutes Crevillente pulled one back when Carrasco prodded home a loose ball from a corner from close range
to set up a nervous last 20 minutes for the Torry fans
The momentum was now with Crevillente and a guilt edged chance fell to the opposition 2 minutes later when one of their forwards headed wide from only 2 yards out After 83 minutes a Crevillente defender received a straight red for hacking down Burguillos And it was now 10 against 9 Towards the end Torry were awarded another penalty after a Manu Amores pass inside the box was deliberately hand-balled Inarejos stepped up to take it this time but his shot towards the bottom left hand corner lacked any real power and their keeper pulled off another great save
The final whistle went with Torry victorious winning another 3 points which has taken them to the top of the table and would you believe 2 points clear after only 2 games For Torry bookings were received by Inarejos Jorge vicente and Pedro
The matchball was sponsored by the Torry Army and a re-introduced matchday programme produced by the football club was on sale which provided a good pre-match read
Torry are away to Novelda next Sunday If you want to go and watch the game the Torry Army have booked a coach Pop into the Torry Army office in San Luis or ring Pat on 966 786 352 or 688 698 894 to book a seat
Darrylldinho following his adopted team in Spain get off to the perfect start
Tuesday 25th saw us back at Font del Llop due to a high noon change from El Plantio due to hollow tinning 20 hours earlier Our thanks to Font del Llop for getting us out to play at the last moment
very warm day and not sure if we would have managed without buggies but did find the course in very good condition except for some hollow tinning taking place on some of the greens on the back 9
Results on the day for our normal Stableford Competition saw in Category 1
1st Spence Andrews with 35 points not sure how he
did it because he only flew in the night previous and had not had time to adjust from the rain of the UK to the heat we are experiencing here at the moment 2nd Paul Hurrell 33 points 3rd Roy Middleton 31
Category 2 1st Peter Kerr 34 points 2ndBrian Coombes 33 and 3rdBradley Kerr 30
Nearest the Pins Hole 8 Paul Hurrell Hole 17 Alan Darby No body managed the 12th and the longest drive on hole 18 went to vic Souter However it should be mentioned that Paul Hurrell with his new driver was within probably 15 mtrs of the waterrsquos edge but not on the fairway sorry Paul must
try harderAfter the game we returned
to El Raso Restaurant for the results and a little Tapas many thanks to MarioKaty and Staff for looking after us
Our next games are La Torre on Tuesday 14thSeptember for a 10am 1sttee time and then we have our big day at El Plantio on the 3rdOctober for a shot gun start for the par 3 course at 9am followed by an 18 hole Stableford Competition starting at 11am
For more information on our Club call David Winder on 626 774 157 or email him at
davidwindertorregolfgmailcom Our picture for the winners and some guests taken after our game at El Raso Restaurant
we would also wish to remind all that the football season with CD MONTESINOS kicks off on Sunday 16thSeptember at 1800 hours with a home game at the CDMontesinos Olympic Stadium
Cup Tournament semi-finals by Sue Ward
what a fantastic week it was for petanca on the Orihuela Costa
The weather may be hot and humid but the petanca players had to keep their cool and play their socks off (what are socks) to win a place in the finals of the Summer League Cup Tournament
If anyone wanted to know why the summer league was dubbed lsquothe friendly gamesrsquo then they only had to be at the 2 semi-finals that took place this week They were played with good humour amusing banter and willing spirits
First to play on Monday were Laguna Vista Diablos vs Peacocks1 All was level after the 4 triples leaving all to play for in the deciding doubles Nervous tension began to creep in to both sides both teams dropping points however Laguna Vista Diablos managed to scrape through with a 4 - 3 win In true petanca spirit both teams descended upon the bar afterwards A very good end to a very good evening A woollen doll was presented by Peacocks to Laguna Vista Diablos to be played for every time these 2 teams meet
wednesday saw the other nail biting thrilling semi at Via park 2 between Los Bandidos and Amapolas
These 2 teams last met only 2 weeks ago in the league and Amapolas had a comfortable 6 - 1 win would tonight be any different Oh Yes
After the closely fought triples Amapolas were 3 - 1 up then came the 3 doubles and Los bandidos won the 1st 13 - 4 and then the 2nd 13 - 3 the gap had closed so the result rested on the last doubles match
It was 2100 hrs the street lights were on darkness had fallen the coche was barely visible but still the 2 pairs played on surrounded by hordes of excited spectators and a score of 12 - 12 Both sides took the lead and then lost it Unfortunately there had to be a winner and the cookie didnrsquot crumble Los bandidosrsquos way their last ball just - only just - failing to reach its target Amapolas won 4 games to 3 well done to them
The overwhelming consenus was that the 5 games were well worthy of a grand final let alone a semi
The final will be played on Wednesday 26th September 2012 at Restaurant El Altos de Dolores where it is hoped that all summer league players will attend Good luck to both teams
Sue ward
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This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3 - Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9 - Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith Hcap 9 score 50
Next week Tuesday 4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
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ViewpointDear Mr Little Tiny GeckoI am so very sorry about your tail When I saw you clinging to the tiles above the
water line of the pool I knew that you being a gecko are quite at home on vertical and even upside down surfaces but swimming pools are subject to sudden tsunami-like surges especially when a human several thousand times your own size enters the pool and I was afraid that you might get washed inIt was for that reason that I suggested that
you step onto the proffered log and accept a lift on the log to a place of security from drowning I had not intended that you jump on the log run across my hand and jump into the waterAs you scampered across the surface of the
pool and back to your preferred spot on the wall you assured me that you were perfectly able to walk on water I fear you are mistaken ndash have you heard of that treacherous thing called
Surface Tension It makes water seem deceptively safe and solid to small geckos until it suddenly gives way and they plummet to the
b o t t o m never more to rise
As a great admirer of the Gecko race and their chosen diet of small insects I was extremely anxious that you should not suffer this terrible fate and for that reason I had to insist that you accept my offer of a lift on the log The terrible miscalculation that lead me to
nip your tail with the log is a mistake that will forever haunt my conscience My best effort of atonement was to catch your tail as it wriggled across the pool and put it near the pile of rocks that I believe to be your homeI fear that a tail lost once is a tail lost forever
but should you know of a good reconstructive surgeon I will be happy to bear the cost of a tail replacement operation When we eventually reached accord and I
placed you gently on the plant by the pool pump I could hardly bear the expression of reproach on your little face Believe me I felt your pain not to mention the embarrassment of only being three quarters of the gecko you once wereI hope you will accept this letter as a public
apology for my clumsiness and that you and many of your friends and family will continue to live in our garden and eat our flies for many years to come Yours with deepest apologies Josby Jos biggs
josbiggshotmailcouk
i am so Very sorry
in 2010 lance corporal Johno lee accumulated pound800 in lsquoillegal parkingrsquo fines which resulted in a visit from bailiffs to enforce collection lance corporal lee had received massive injuries whilst on patrol in afghanistan and had almost lost his life having been resuscitated twice in the rescue helicopter taking him to the field hospital
he was eventually repatriated to england where he received extensive medical treatment in an effort to save his leg but after eight operations the surgeons had no choice but to amputate
after an extended stay in hospital Johno was released and he was
determined to rebuild his shattered life and not unreasonably applied to the local authority - nottinghamshire county council - for a disabled parking permit his request was turned down on three occasions on the basis that he was young and could get better Yep thatrsquos what they said he had lost a leg but he could get better
under pressure from the barrage of adverse publicity the councilrsquos service director paul Mckay ordered a review of the case and the original decision was eventually overturned no doubt there were mutterings of lsquolessons learnedrsquo and the usual meaningless rhetoric
then last year in support of the charity pilgrim bandits Johno signed up to become the first amputee to cover a 100mile crossing of the sahara in five days the department of works and pensions got wind of it and informed him that if he succeeded then he could be stripped of his disability benefits and his mobility vehicle which he relies on every day
the justification for this according
to a dwp spokeswoman was because the disability living allowance benefits are designed for those who are unable to do things such as walking washing or dressing themselves and in view of Johno leersquos intended trek there was it seemed a certain logic to this
a certain logic that is if you ignore the extent of his injuries how he came by them in his countryrsquos service the fact that this will be one hell of an achievement if he makes it and the impact and example it will set for other disabled amputees and certain logic of course if you are a pen pushing jobs-worth moron - which seems to be part of the work description for certain officials in the civil service
Johnorsquos own reaction was more low key when he said lsquothere are people out there much worse than me irsquove survived so i will take it but so often - and i experienced this - when you actually return home you find not everyone is so supportiversquo
he was spot on thererecently prime Minister david
cameron told soldiers in afghanistan that britain lsquorespects and reveresrsquo by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom
prime Minister is not directly to blame for the karl boon fiasco i hope that he directly intervenes and makes damn sure that matters are put right in short order also heads of departments should be summoned and receive a tongue lashing from the pM but i doubt that will happen
these are not isolated cases and when such incidences occur here is what should happen -
a personal and abject apology should be delivered in person by the official responsible for such cold hearted idiocy ndash even if this means embarrassing ministers this should be done with the full power of the media present so that the person or persons responsible are named and shamed they should also receive official warnings from their employers - the british government
Just whorsquos side are they on
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channelled as it is through the valleys of the sierra alhamilla the light northerly breeze never caresses alqueria it leaves the village breathless in the searing cauldron of the alquerian valley this climatic anomaly is known locally as la sarteacuten the fryingpan several of the village boys demonstrated the suitability of the name by frying an egg on the bonnet of rodriquezrsquos white mercedes this was much to the annoyance of the mill owner and the delight of the village scamps the scallywags hastily dispersed as the ranting puffing rodriquez appeared
with temperatures in the mid-forties there was no relief from the oppressive heat Houses remained shuttered while air conditioning units whirred and rattled alqueria was too exhausted to squabble overheated dogs slept restlessly in whatever shade they could find panting tongues lolling the village was quiet calm holding its breath until evening the stillness of the day emphasised the smallest sound sending a slammed door or a dogrsquos bark resonating through the streets the brightness of the day hurt the eyes while cooking odours hung in the still air
inside the dwellings of alqueria a struggle to stay cool was being waged inside or out it was too hot to move too hot to talk even too hot to think this is just as well as the thinking process eludes most of alqueriarsquos inhabitants at the best of times the young men thought the answer lay in consuming vast quantities of cold lager the young ladies used the opportunity to wear their skimpiest outfits which caused the young men to drink even more lager the older and wiser stayed near the stone flagged ground floors inanimate and semi-conscious the affluent newcomers however splashed in their pools luxuriating in the cool chlorinated water
one group of youngsters enjoyed the air conditioning of an emergency ambulance after swimming in the riacuteo verde not only did they contract the usual foot fungus but also a strange puce tint to the skin which emitted a faint glow antonio poyato in
order to keep his precious remitroot crop irrigated diverted the Hill peoplersquos water supply all the taps ran dry and beer was drunk as an alternative
as the sun sets so alqueria begins to cool pigeons return to the rooftops and the canine population becomes animated in their evening search for food voices are heard in the streets as the village comes to life once more invigorated by their enforced inactivity the people of alqueria return to their belligerent selves with renewed determination
those who sacrifice themselves to keep us safe promising to shield wounded soldiers from welfare cuts and that they would not suffer financially as a result of welfare reforms Fine words but then fast forward to august 2012
sapper karl boon who lost a leg in a taliban rocket-propelled grenade attack in 2010 has been stripped of his pound54-a-week living allowance because lsquohe can now walk about 400 yards unaidedrsquo and according to the dwp is no longer disabled enough although karl himself has said that there are times when he is unable to even reach his own front door unfortunately he now has to wait ten months before he can apply again and it begs the question how many limbs must you lose in order to receive a disablement benefit
the welfare reforms were designed to discourage malingerers and to wheedle out cheats and fraudsters anyone with half a brain can see the difference between work shy con artists and ex-service men and women with devastating war injuries but apparently not at the dozy dwp
cameronrsquos sentiments and noble sounding assurances all seem a little hollow right now and although the
36 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
PaUSE for ThoUghTWhat a fantastic Summer of sport wersquove had with
such a spectacularly successful Olympics and now the Paralympics which promise if anything to be even more amazing I wonder how many younger and fitter than I have as a result felt inspired to start some form of training And I wonder too how many like me find themselves regretting not having worked harder at some sport when they had the opportunity For in my youth I was a fairly able half-miler but was never prepared to hurt myself nor spend more time or effort than was absolutely necessary in training - there always seemed better more frivolous things to do with my time So I and doubtless many others like me spent much of the Olympics reflecting on what might have been For unless the IOC were to include events for the lsquodecrepitsrsquo the lsquohas-beensrsquo and the lsquowell past itsrsquo no amount of training or determination could ever see me in contention for future medals
But actually it would seem that there really is a medal still available for the likes of me For in his letter to the Christians in Corinth St Paul likens the Christian life to that of an athlete preparing to compete in the games He points out that if unlike me in my youthful pretence at athletic prowess an athlete is serious in his ambition to win then he must work at his training and adhere rigorously to his diet to be in peak condition And he further explains that the prize for successful completion of the Christian marathon of life is no mere laurel crown but one that endures through eternity So here we are then all is not lost for us oldies though we do have a pretty serious regime of diet and training of prayer and lifestyle to attend to which if wersquore really serious could perhaps start in meeting the rest of the team at one of the available Churches in the area
Details of a number of English language churches are given in Sol Noticeboard for any who wish to Worship but further information about the anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
Duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the anglican chaplaincy of costa almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the
absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
FIRE THEN FLOOD - IS PESTILENcE NExTFreak weather events are becoming the norm Last Thursday
Turre and Mojacar were hammered by the tail end of a hurricane causing flooding and destruction We woke to find 23rsquos of the 3 acre property we rent under water Windows had blown in causing damage and loss and the pool had turned into a mud wrestling venue The pump house was drained of 15m of water before a new pump could be fitted to start the clean-up operation
Earlier this year the media showed storms and flooding cancelling out the British summer hurricanes are now battering the Caribbean and US The storms get stronger and more frequent affecting Europe as this is where the hurricanes come to fight their last as Michael Fish knows only too well In the east typhoons wreak havoc in Taiwan and China
Last week Spain announced that summer night time temperatures were the highest since records began Last winter was the driest ever winter in Spain with rainfall 90 lower two winters previously Spain had the wettest in 50 years The unusual is fast becoming usual
The American Meteorological Society previously denied Global Warming yet last week whilst Republicans were laughing at the subject at their annual conference the Society released a report saying that that Global Warming is happening and is man-made The maths is easy as 10 of the warmest years on record have occurred since 1997 Also global sea levels have risen 7 inches in the last 100 years
In the Arctic summer pack ice is at its lowest since records began 40 less sea is covered each summer than just 30 years ago a dangerous circle as snow and ice have an
lsquoalbedorsquo effect reflecting sunlight back into space Now sea water absorbs heat so melting more ice Factory emissions are blown over the Arctic releasing tiny specs of black soot these stick in the snow and absorb heat so melting the ice faster
Governments across the world meet at fancy conferences in glamorous destinations such as Kyoto Rio de Janeiro and Copenhagen achieving little or nothing whilst Joe and Joanne Public suffer flooding droughts and severe weather events Global Warming affects us all now and it will get worse and we must all do our bit to reduce re-use and recycle We canrsquot wait to be told what to do ndash we can change our own lifestyles as these different living and spending habits make businesses adapt to try and supply the products we are choosing
Buying bio diesel for instance is not only better for the environment but cheaper too Buying a bag for life at the supermarket and using it regularly will saves lots of plastic At the market we can weigh our fruit and vegetables and put it in one bag rather than many Buying organic lessens the need for artificial fertilizers and pesticides
Shops love to offer a plastic bag for the smallest item ndash just say no Buying local saves food miles growing food even better using the town springfuente for drinking water saves resources too Whilst waiting in the car to collect someone turn the engine off Open the car window instead of using the air con Sort out domestic refuse and recycle it
In the developed world waste and apathy are common and yet our common sense ingenuity and a love for our fellow inhabitants can help save this world for future generations
Initially when you bought your shiny new laptop desktop hellip Were you constantly being annoyed by the nag screen which told you to make system backup disks My guess would be ldquoYesrdquo Did you follow the instructions and create several CDrsquos or DVDrsquos with labels on them for ldquoJust In Caserdquo If you have said ldquoYesrdquo to the previous question Well Done Thank your for taking an interest in my column but now turn the page and read something else instead If the answer was anything else I would consider making my backup image NOW
The absolute fact is there will be at some time in our lives a catastrophic systems failure whereby the system will refuse to even start and hang there impotently How can this happen as Windows is a relatively robust Operating System (OS) The usual suspects are Viruses Malware ldquowear and tearrdquo power surges or outages
So now imagine the worst possible case scenario ndash a total systems failure Once the initial terror of losing everything has passed you remember following my advice and making a complete backup of your valuable document with weekly updates You start to feel better BUT your computer is still euro1000 of inert steel and exotic compounds
What are you going to do That is easy Spend the next week or four buying and installing a copy of your OS (euro110 to euro200) finding all the drivers for your specific machine and install them and
finally obtaining all the programs that were on it (euro0 ndash too much) Before I knew better it would take three (3) days with the OS drivers and programs to hand to completely rebuild my computer
If you had made the system image when suggested it should take you between 20 minutes and 1 hour to complete the same task at euro0 (+ cost of CDrsquos DVDrsquos) and all you have to do is change the CDrsquos DVDrsquos when asked AND it would be clean and ready to go
What will you need 1 memory stick (1Gb or larger) or CD for creating a startup disk a small stack of DVDrsquos or an External Hard Drive
You might still be lucky and have buried in the menu an option to create these system images If you have XP (I still do) but no floppy disk drive (I donrsquot) DONrsquoT use the backup options A floppy disk is needed for booting the system Try ldquoEaseUS Todo Backup Free 50 ldquo instead
A COUPLE OF TIPS
Firstly ensure your BIOS is changed to allow booting from either the cd or memory stick
Secondly the local Computer club is having an open day on Friday 5th October at ldquoBar Rumoresrdquo from 10am
Finally I am available to assist with all matters on computers and can be contacted on 689 892 745 or canducomputinghotmailcouk
For further information or advice on computing contact Trevor on canducomputinghotmailcouk
the aftermath of the storm
wwwsoltimescom 37SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012
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This week we were at Vistabella we played our normal format of individual stableford Also some pairs managed to play their round of the knockout which is being managed by Johnny Pedersen A shield is up for grabs to the winner of this tournament Conditions were good on the course as usual
Results were as follows-
Gold category
1st - Derek Briggs 34pts
2nd - Colin Pepperday 31pts
Best front nine - John Saunders 17pts
Best back nine - Graham Phillip 18pts
Nearest the pin - Steve Ashurst
Longest drive - Dave
Harwood
Silver category
1st - Dave Bishop 36pts
2nd - Barry wood 30pts
Best front nine - Phil Bowditch 13pts(cb)
Best back nine - Graham Butterworth 15pts
Nearest the pin - None
Longest drive - Dave whittington
No winners of the 2 ball money this week
Our next society game will be at Altorreal on 13th September first tee time at 1015am Please be at the course one hour before start time
New members and or guests always welcome please contact Tony on 966 785 781 or Steve on 966 637 449
La Peraleja - 290812It may be a bit hot for golf
but hey itrsquos Wednesday and what else would we be doing So off we went down to La Paraleja for the first time this year and the conditions were quite good with tees and greens being excellent The staff are extremely helpful and always friendly
Despite the heat 35 members and guests went down to Murcia to play in a Stableford all well armed with drinks of various concoctions to ward off heat exhaustion so playing under these extreme conditions the scores were very good There were three ladies playing which is unusual and one of them had a broken toe but this did not stop her from scoring 36 points well done Margaret
One tale related in the bar later was that if your tee goes behind you then it must be a good shot but there is always an exception to the rule as was demonstrated on one tee one shot did go a long way down the middle with the tee falling behind but the next tee shot went up in the air and landed only 50 metres ahead and still the tee landed behind work that out The scores on the day were
Golf Division 1st Padraig OrsquoBrien 38pts 2nd Peter Morris 36pts and 3rd Brian
Coultate 31pts
Silver Division 1st John B Henderson 32pts 2nd John Feathestone 29pts and 3rd Stan Earl 27pts
Bronze Division 1st Andy Hadgraft 39pts 2nd Margaret OrsquoBrien 36pts and 3rd Chris Nield 31pts
NTPs Hole 2 Brian Coultate hole 8 in 2 shots Peter Morris hole 13 in 3 shots Carl Peden hole 16 Chris Nield
2s club was shared between Carl Peden Stan Earl David wightman Peter Savidge and Padraig OrsquoBrien
Best Guest John Clark 40pts
The popular Free Game Draw was won by Darren Barker and the Free Draw kindly donated by The Tavern was not won so will be rolled over to the next meeting
Our next outings are to El Plantio on the 12 September and Roda on the 26th September For further information go to our website httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
Gail Coultate
Society Correspondent
Lo Crispin Golf Society
httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
The Members Golf Society Match Report for villaMartin 29th August 2012
Yet another scorching hot day greeted the 24 Members and 3 guests to the excellent track of villaMartin It is hard to understand why this course has an unsavoury reputation and it can only be assumed that those that give it the bad rap arenrsquot golfers or are living 10 years in the past The fairways are excellent and the greens were even better than excellent
The excellence of the course was obviously supported by some of the scores that came in today with 3 breaking Par one achieving Par and others just one or two points over their handicaps The MatchHandicap Secretary better known as the ldquoLaughing Assassinrdquo has had a field day with cutting of handicaps
The prizes today were once again donated by The Chuckle Brothers (John Eyre and Colin Marsden) and the Nearest to the Pins prizes were donated by Peter (I wanna be in the Gold category) Wells A very very big thank you to you all your support to the Society is tremendous
The spoils in the Silver Division today went to Mick Kennedy in 3rd place with 34 points and how nice it
was to see the lsquoold stagerrsquo himself Peter mason take 2nd spot with 36 points and the winner of the Silver was Ian ldquoSharkierdquo Parkinson with an excellent 38 points
The Gold Division 3rd place went to the Society Captain Alan Rickers with 35 points Theo Boelhouwer came in 2nd place with what normally would be the winning score of 38 points but was upstaged by his Match play partner Steve Higgins who had the best score of the day with 41 points
The Best visitor award went to J Lozano
Our next match is on 5th September 2012 at La Finca and if anyone fancies a game with us just book in on our website at wwwtmgsorg or call the Match Secretary on 966 719 604
We also will be starting our Monday games on 10th September 2012 at villaMartin Again check the website for further information and please feel free to join us
Gold Category winners L ndash R ldquoFlying Dutchmanrdquo Theo Boelhouwer Steve ldquoElvisrdquo Higgins and Captain Alan Rickers
After last weeks initial start to back to training ready for the new season it is back to the Miguel University to start training at the home ground Last week brought a bit of a shock to the system to a few of the players after the 2 month summer break not like 2 weeks in the UK if you are lucky
The training from now on is on Tuesday and Thursday at 2000 with the juniors coming back when they have started back at school Everyone is looking forward to getting back to some real rugby training and not
just the fitness side like last and getting stuck in to the rucking and mauling It will also be very interesting to see how the Spanish refs interpret the new laws as well after seeing the pros even falling foul of them at the weekend with the 5 second rule at the ruck etc
This coming weekend we will be televising all live rugby matches for the new season at the rugby bar in Rojales The Steakhouse used to be Tylers Bar Pro 12 on Friday at 2000 Cardiff Blues v Edinburgh followed by the 4 Nations at 1200
on Saturday with Australia v South Africa and Aviva Premiership on Sunday at 1530 Saints v Exeter Chiefs so come along to the only designated rugby bar in the area and join the Costa Blanca Rugby Supporters Club as well
I am back at the Moncayo Market on Saturdayrsquos with all of the rugby branded gear and clubinternational shirts etc so see you down there as well and get your playing gear before the season starts from 0900 to 1330
So if you are interested
dig out those rugby boots and come along and see for yourself what it is like New players are always welcome no matter what age or skill level you are
If you would like more information about what is going on in the club you can contact the club by phoning myself Garry on 692 767 242 and for the juniors contact Oscar on 600 871 606 (Spanish)
So come along and join in the fun at a club with a great friendly atmosphere
the members Golf society
fairwayZ Golf society
lo crispin Golf society
itV orihuela rfc traininG back to normal
38 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
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Murphyrsquos on Park Golf Society at Campoamor August 2012
For the first months meeting 16 players headed for the established course at Campoamor
Unfortunately we were charged euro25 per person more than the agreed price which we were told was due to tax reason even though the new taxes donrsquot take effect until 010912 and then we discovered that the greens were in poor condition and as a result of these events it will be some time before we return to this courseThe winners on the day were as follows Category 11st Noel Dempsey - 34 points2nd George McIntyre - 27
pointsCategory 21st Barney Hickey - 26 points2nd Billy Davidson ndash 26 pointsBest Guest - John Fogerty ndash 32 points
Nearest the Pins ndash Pearse McMurray and Mike Dolan
After the game we returned to Murphyrsquos on the Park for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Janet and Hilary
The next society meeting venue is Captains Day an Alenda on 270912 and new members and guests are welcome
Call Tony Conwell on 644312696 or better still call in the bar which is in Calle San Policarpo near Park of Nations in Torrevieja
Report by Tony Conwell
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at Las Colinas 30th August 2012
For this monthrsquos meeting a group of 33 players visited the established course at Las Colinas taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good condition but due to hollow tining we had to play the back nine holes twice BUT to make things interesting we played the second circuit from the BLACK COMPETITION TEES which made scoring difficult on the day
There were some good scores on the day with the winners as follows1st ndash Gavin Parke - 36 points2nd ndash Dave Mason - 35 points3rd ndash Mike Probert - 32 points4th ndash Ian Allison ndash 32 points5th ndash Julie Blinston ndash 31
points
Best Front 9 ndash D Bensley - 20 points
Best Back 9 ndash J Coffman - 16 points
Nearest Pins ndash M Probert (3)Gavin Parke (2) and Dave Mason
After the game we returned to the Lo Marabu which is located at Dona Pepa Quesada for a welcome meal prepared by the bar and the prize presentation
Our next official society meeting is at La Peraleja on 27th September 2012 and we also have an interim game at Bonalba on 13th September 2012
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at La Finca August 2012
For the first months meeting a small group of golfers headed for the established course at La Finca taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good conditionThe winners on the day were as follows1st Stevie Dunn ndash 39 points2nd S Floody ndash 28 points3rd George watts ndash 26 pointsNearest the Pin - GuestLongest Drive ndash George watts
Stevie watts has had his
handicap adjusted from 24 to 21 based on the above excellent performance
After the game we returned to the Hideaway bar which is based at Via Park II Playa Flamenca for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Terri and Mark
The next society meeting venue is to be held at Villamartin on 9th September 2012 and new members and guests are welcome
Alternatively call Terri Hudson on 603181436 or better still call in the bar
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
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TUESDAY 28TH AUGUSTTHE RAY BATTISTR
MEMORIAL TROPHYToday was the Second
anniversary of the Ray Battiste Memorial Trophy which was held at his favourite course ALENDA which was in immaculate condition with lovely holding greens It has to be the best course in the area at the present time we had a very good turn out and some very good scores to honour Raywinning the Trophy and First place in Category Two with a score of 37 points on count back from Geoff Wild ( hard luck Geoff ) was Malcolm woods Congratulations In third place was Mick Hithersay on Count back with 35 points
In Category One First place was taken by Rodney Smith with a score of 36 points Second was Les Yates with
35 points and Ivie Davies was 3rd with 34 points Dave Jones took the Nearest the Pin on Holes 3 amp 5 with Ron Chambers on Hole 16 John Trailor won the Longest Drive with D Jones the best Guest with 36 pointsTuesday 11th September we will be back at our home course Vistabella Tee off 0900am Be at the course for 0830am
After the game we returned to the St Jamesrsquos Gate pub for the presentation and refreshments kindly supplied by Sonia with our thanks Anyone who would like to join our small Society or would just like a game whilst on holiday give Ron a ring on 678-849-142
Photo- Malcolm woods being presented with the Trophy by Rocket Ron
st Jamesrsquos Gate Gs RODS AND REELS This week was the last
week before the new season commences and the club held an open match on a local water Although still very muddy on the water line overall the venue fished well As can be seen from the results varying methods were used and all worked pretty well
Top rods on the day1st Terry (Swing Eacutem)
Screen fishing the whip using maggot for bleak then changing to the feeder using corn with 1650 kilo s
2nd Lenny (Excultural Attachee) Bolton fishing the feeder using pellet with 1324 kilo s
3rd Bill (The Master) Reade fishing the waggler using pellet with 1134 kilo s
NOTEClub subs have to be paid
prior to the AGM on the 30092012 Failure to do so will mean the joining fee will have to be paid again
PLEASE NOTE The club has some
vacancies at present if you are interested in joining please contact Derek Swann on 966 729 293 or 603 535 771
ABBEY ANGLING RESULTSSupplied by Terry ScreenThe 2nd round of the winter
League was fished this week on the 28th August
with the water now going down it is leaving over a metre and half of soft gungy mud making access to the waters edge messy and quite difficult
with no wind on the water the fish were reluctant to feed everyone was praying
for the wind to get up and right on queue at 115pm the wind started to blow with a vengeance which prompted the fish to start to feed but the weights were not great
1st Dave (Yours Truly) Hoare with 7360kg fishing the pole using corn and the whip for bleak using maggot
2nd Alan (The Chairman) Reid with 6280kg fishing the feeder using corn
3rd Alan (The Emperor) Roscoe with 6100kg also fishing the feeder using corn
All details are available on our website wwwabbeyanglingcom or from the Match Secretary Terry Screen on 965 328 368 also anyone needing pole or rod repairs can contact me on the above number
ANGLERS TOGETHERThe objective of Anglers
Together has been reached ( which was to introduce anglers to each other ) Now that newcomers to Spain are few and far between we have decided that monthly meetings are serving no useful purpose and the friendships that have been made over the past 4 years are now firmly established
we will continue to provide information through our email address if contacted but there will be no membership renewals in May
Thanks to all past members for their support
Email anglerstogetherhotmailcom
TIGHT LINESDAvE HOARE
maGGots end
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week
Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3
- Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9
- Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen
Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart
Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith H
cap 9 score 50 Next week Tuesday
4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
el plantio 2 Golf society
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Last Sunday Torry played their first home game of the season at the vicente Garcia against near neighbours Crevillente who included in their side ex-Torry players Dani Meseguer Tremino Micro and most notably Carrasco Torry entered the game buoyed by their 3-1 victory at CD Acero in their first game of the season while Crevillente had shared the spoils in a thrilling 3-3 draw at home against Novelda
Torry were without ex-Crevillente marksman Gasch who was out through injury Torry have been trying to sign another forward to supplement their attacking options and thought they had got their man in the shape of much travelled burly striker Bauti but he had a change of mind I hope they are still looking because I think there are still plenty of strikers around looking for a club
The Torry line up was Manolo Vicente Boix Pedro Loacutepez Jorge Rafa Dani (Abel min 78) Burguillos Luis Carlos (Josemi min 68) Inarejos Ernesto and Joseacute Manuel (Manu Amores min 45)
On a warm sunny early evening the game kicked off in front of a decent crowd of around the 600 mark including quite a few holidaymakers keen for a bit of live football action Torry started like a train and in the first 20 minutes carved open Crevillente time and time again but only had a single goal on the electronic scoreboard to show for their efforts This was scored in the 16th minute by Jorge from a downward header
from a free-kick by Ernesto Leading up to this Rafa had hit the post from a curling effort inside the box from a corner and their keeper had been called into action to make a number of good saves
After 20 minutes Burguillos played Inarejos in and he lifted the ball past his man in the area who handled the ball and a penalty was awarded Up stepped Ernesto to curl his spot-kick towards the right hand corner of the net Their keeper went the right way and pulled off a brilliant save palming the ball wide for a corner After this Torry started to lose their momentum after their whirlwind start and Crevillente started to get back into the game After 41 minutes the Crevillente right-back got his marching orders for a second bookable offence after again body checking Inarejos
Just before the break Ernesto clipped the crossbar from a free-kick just outside the box Torry made one change at half-time taking off Jose Manuel who had sustained a head injury in the first-half and brought on Manu Amores After 51 minutes the numerical advantage that Torry had enjoyed was no more when Rafa was dismissed for a second bookable offence The game was now pretty even and both sides created half-chances which they didnrsquot take until after 61 minutes Ernesto beat their keeper from long range with a dipping shot to make it 2-0 to Torry After 70 minutes Crevillente pulled one back when Carrasco prodded home a loose ball from a corner from close range
to set up a nervous last 20 minutes for the Torry fans
The momentum was now with Crevillente and a guilt edged chance fell to the opposition 2 minutes later when one of their forwards headed wide from only 2 yards out After 83 minutes a Crevillente defender received a straight red for hacking down Burguillos And it was now 10 against 9 Towards the end Torry were awarded another penalty after a Manu Amores pass inside the box was deliberately hand-balled Inarejos stepped up to take it this time but his shot towards the bottom left hand corner lacked any real power and their keeper pulled off another great save
The final whistle went with Torry victorious winning another 3 points which has taken them to the top of the table and would you believe 2 points clear after only 2 games For Torry bookings were received by Inarejos Jorge vicente and Pedro
The matchball was sponsored by the Torry Army and a re-introduced matchday programme produced by the football club was on sale which provided a good pre-match read
Torry are away to Novelda next Sunday If you want to go and watch the game the Torry Army have booked a coach Pop into the Torry Army office in San Luis or ring Pat on 966 786 352 or 688 698 894 to book a seat
Darrylldinho following his adopted team in Spain get off to the perfect start
Tuesday 25th saw us back at Font del Llop due to a high noon change from El Plantio due to hollow tinning 20 hours earlier Our thanks to Font del Llop for getting us out to play at the last moment
very warm day and not sure if we would have managed without buggies but did find the course in very good condition except for some hollow tinning taking place on some of the greens on the back 9
Results on the day for our normal Stableford Competition saw in Category 1
1st Spence Andrews with 35 points not sure how he
did it because he only flew in the night previous and had not had time to adjust from the rain of the UK to the heat we are experiencing here at the moment 2nd Paul Hurrell 33 points 3rd Roy Middleton 31
Category 2 1st Peter Kerr 34 points 2ndBrian Coombes 33 and 3rdBradley Kerr 30
Nearest the Pins Hole 8 Paul Hurrell Hole 17 Alan Darby No body managed the 12th and the longest drive on hole 18 went to vic Souter However it should be mentioned that Paul Hurrell with his new driver was within probably 15 mtrs of the waterrsquos edge but not on the fairway sorry Paul must
try harderAfter the game we returned
to El Raso Restaurant for the results and a little Tapas many thanks to MarioKaty and Staff for looking after us
Our next games are La Torre on Tuesday 14thSeptember for a 10am 1sttee time and then we have our big day at El Plantio on the 3rdOctober for a shot gun start for the par 3 course at 9am followed by an 18 hole Stableford Competition starting at 11am
For more information on our Club call David Winder on 626 774 157 or email him at
davidwindertorregolfgmailcom Our picture for the winners and some guests taken after our game at El Raso Restaurant
we would also wish to remind all that the football season with CD MONTESINOS kicks off on Sunday 16thSeptember at 1800 hours with a home game at the CDMontesinos Olympic Stadium
Cup Tournament semi-finals by Sue Ward
what a fantastic week it was for petanca on the Orihuela Costa
The weather may be hot and humid but the petanca players had to keep their cool and play their socks off (what are socks) to win a place in the finals of the Summer League Cup Tournament
If anyone wanted to know why the summer league was dubbed lsquothe friendly gamesrsquo then they only had to be at the 2 semi-finals that took place this week They were played with good humour amusing banter and willing spirits
First to play on Monday were Laguna Vista Diablos vs Peacocks1 All was level after the 4 triples leaving all to play for in the deciding doubles Nervous tension began to creep in to both sides both teams dropping points however Laguna Vista Diablos managed to scrape through with a 4 - 3 win In true petanca spirit both teams descended upon the bar afterwards A very good end to a very good evening A woollen doll was presented by Peacocks to Laguna Vista Diablos to be played for every time these 2 teams meet
wednesday saw the other nail biting thrilling semi at Via park 2 between Los Bandidos and Amapolas
These 2 teams last met only 2 weeks ago in the league and Amapolas had a comfortable 6 - 1 win would tonight be any different Oh Yes
After the closely fought triples Amapolas were 3 - 1 up then came the 3 doubles and Los bandidos won the 1st 13 - 4 and then the 2nd 13 - 3 the gap had closed so the result rested on the last doubles match
It was 2100 hrs the street lights were on darkness had fallen the coche was barely visible but still the 2 pairs played on surrounded by hordes of excited spectators and a score of 12 - 12 Both sides took the lead and then lost it Unfortunately there had to be a winner and the cookie didnrsquot crumble Los bandidosrsquos way their last ball just - only just - failing to reach its target Amapolas won 4 games to 3 well done to them
The overwhelming consenus was that the 5 games were well worthy of a grand final let alone a semi
The final will be played on Wednesday 26th September 2012 at Restaurant El Altos de Dolores where it is hoped that all summer league players will attend Good luck to both teams
Sue ward
fc torreVieJa ndash torry Go top of the leaGue
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el plantio 2 Golf society
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3 - Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9 - Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith Hcap 9 score 50
Next week Tuesday 4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
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ViewpointDear Mr Little Tiny GeckoI am so very sorry about your tail When I saw you clinging to the tiles above the
water line of the pool I knew that you being a gecko are quite at home on vertical and even upside down surfaces but swimming pools are subject to sudden tsunami-like surges especially when a human several thousand times your own size enters the pool and I was afraid that you might get washed inIt was for that reason that I suggested that
you step onto the proffered log and accept a lift on the log to a place of security from drowning I had not intended that you jump on the log run across my hand and jump into the waterAs you scampered across the surface of the
pool and back to your preferred spot on the wall you assured me that you were perfectly able to walk on water I fear you are mistaken ndash have you heard of that treacherous thing called
Surface Tension It makes water seem deceptively safe and solid to small geckos until it suddenly gives way and they plummet to the
b o t t o m never more to rise
As a great admirer of the Gecko race and their chosen diet of small insects I was extremely anxious that you should not suffer this terrible fate and for that reason I had to insist that you accept my offer of a lift on the log The terrible miscalculation that lead me to
nip your tail with the log is a mistake that will forever haunt my conscience My best effort of atonement was to catch your tail as it wriggled across the pool and put it near the pile of rocks that I believe to be your homeI fear that a tail lost once is a tail lost forever
but should you know of a good reconstructive surgeon I will be happy to bear the cost of a tail replacement operation When we eventually reached accord and I
placed you gently on the plant by the pool pump I could hardly bear the expression of reproach on your little face Believe me I felt your pain not to mention the embarrassment of only being three quarters of the gecko you once wereI hope you will accept this letter as a public
apology for my clumsiness and that you and many of your friends and family will continue to live in our garden and eat our flies for many years to come Yours with deepest apologies Josby Jos biggs
josbiggshotmailcouk
i am so Very sorry
in 2010 lance corporal Johno lee accumulated pound800 in lsquoillegal parkingrsquo fines which resulted in a visit from bailiffs to enforce collection lance corporal lee had received massive injuries whilst on patrol in afghanistan and had almost lost his life having been resuscitated twice in the rescue helicopter taking him to the field hospital
he was eventually repatriated to england where he received extensive medical treatment in an effort to save his leg but after eight operations the surgeons had no choice but to amputate
after an extended stay in hospital Johno was released and he was
determined to rebuild his shattered life and not unreasonably applied to the local authority - nottinghamshire county council - for a disabled parking permit his request was turned down on three occasions on the basis that he was young and could get better Yep thatrsquos what they said he had lost a leg but he could get better
under pressure from the barrage of adverse publicity the councilrsquos service director paul Mckay ordered a review of the case and the original decision was eventually overturned no doubt there were mutterings of lsquolessons learnedrsquo and the usual meaningless rhetoric
then last year in support of the charity pilgrim bandits Johno signed up to become the first amputee to cover a 100mile crossing of the sahara in five days the department of works and pensions got wind of it and informed him that if he succeeded then he could be stripped of his disability benefits and his mobility vehicle which he relies on every day
the justification for this according
to a dwp spokeswoman was because the disability living allowance benefits are designed for those who are unable to do things such as walking washing or dressing themselves and in view of Johno leersquos intended trek there was it seemed a certain logic to this
a certain logic that is if you ignore the extent of his injuries how he came by them in his countryrsquos service the fact that this will be one hell of an achievement if he makes it and the impact and example it will set for other disabled amputees and certain logic of course if you are a pen pushing jobs-worth moron - which seems to be part of the work description for certain officials in the civil service
Johnorsquos own reaction was more low key when he said lsquothere are people out there much worse than me irsquove survived so i will take it but so often - and i experienced this - when you actually return home you find not everyone is so supportiversquo
he was spot on thererecently prime Minister david
cameron told soldiers in afghanistan that britain lsquorespects and reveresrsquo by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom
prime Minister is not directly to blame for the karl boon fiasco i hope that he directly intervenes and makes damn sure that matters are put right in short order also heads of departments should be summoned and receive a tongue lashing from the pM but i doubt that will happen
these are not isolated cases and when such incidences occur here is what should happen -
a personal and abject apology should be delivered in person by the official responsible for such cold hearted idiocy ndash even if this means embarrassing ministers this should be done with the full power of the media present so that the person or persons responsible are named and shamed they should also receive official warnings from their employers - the british government
Just whorsquos side are they on
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channelled as it is through the valleys of the sierra alhamilla the light northerly breeze never caresses alqueria it leaves the village breathless in the searing cauldron of the alquerian valley this climatic anomaly is known locally as la sarteacuten the fryingpan several of the village boys demonstrated the suitability of the name by frying an egg on the bonnet of rodriquezrsquos white mercedes this was much to the annoyance of the mill owner and the delight of the village scamps the scallywags hastily dispersed as the ranting puffing rodriquez appeared
with temperatures in the mid-forties there was no relief from the oppressive heat Houses remained shuttered while air conditioning units whirred and rattled alqueria was too exhausted to squabble overheated dogs slept restlessly in whatever shade they could find panting tongues lolling the village was quiet calm holding its breath until evening the stillness of the day emphasised the smallest sound sending a slammed door or a dogrsquos bark resonating through the streets the brightness of the day hurt the eyes while cooking odours hung in the still air
inside the dwellings of alqueria a struggle to stay cool was being waged inside or out it was too hot to move too hot to talk even too hot to think this is just as well as the thinking process eludes most of alqueriarsquos inhabitants at the best of times the young men thought the answer lay in consuming vast quantities of cold lager the young ladies used the opportunity to wear their skimpiest outfits which caused the young men to drink even more lager the older and wiser stayed near the stone flagged ground floors inanimate and semi-conscious the affluent newcomers however splashed in their pools luxuriating in the cool chlorinated water
one group of youngsters enjoyed the air conditioning of an emergency ambulance after swimming in the riacuteo verde not only did they contract the usual foot fungus but also a strange puce tint to the skin which emitted a faint glow antonio poyato in
order to keep his precious remitroot crop irrigated diverted the Hill peoplersquos water supply all the taps ran dry and beer was drunk as an alternative
as the sun sets so alqueria begins to cool pigeons return to the rooftops and the canine population becomes animated in their evening search for food voices are heard in the streets as the village comes to life once more invigorated by their enforced inactivity the people of alqueria return to their belligerent selves with renewed determination
those who sacrifice themselves to keep us safe promising to shield wounded soldiers from welfare cuts and that they would not suffer financially as a result of welfare reforms Fine words but then fast forward to august 2012
sapper karl boon who lost a leg in a taliban rocket-propelled grenade attack in 2010 has been stripped of his pound54-a-week living allowance because lsquohe can now walk about 400 yards unaidedrsquo and according to the dwp is no longer disabled enough although karl himself has said that there are times when he is unable to even reach his own front door unfortunately he now has to wait ten months before he can apply again and it begs the question how many limbs must you lose in order to receive a disablement benefit
the welfare reforms were designed to discourage malingerers and to wheedle out cheats and fraudsters anyone with half a brain can see the difference between work shy con artists and ex-service men and women with devastating war injuries but apparently not at the dozy dwp
cameronrsquos sentiments and noble sounding assurances all seem a little hollow right now and although the
36 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
PaUSE for ThoUghTWhat a fantastic Summer of sport wersquove had with
such a spectacularly successful Olympics and now the Paralympics which promise if anything to be even more amazing I wonder how many younger and fitter than I have as a result felt inspired to start some form of training And I wonder too how many like me find themselves regretting not having worked harder at some sport when they had the opportunity For in my youth I was a fairly able half-miler but was never prepared to hurt myself nor spend more time or effort than was absolutely necessary in training - there always seemed better more frivolous things to do with my time So I and doubtless many others like me spent much of the Olympics reflecting on what might have been For unless the IOC were to include events for the lsquodecrepitsrsquo the lsquohas-beensrsquo and the lsquowell past itsrsquo no amount of training or determination could ever see me in contention for future medals
But actually it would seem that there really is a medal still available for the likes of me For in his letter to the Christians in Corinth St Paul likens the Christian life to that of an athlete preparing to compete in the games He points out that if unlike me in my youthful pretence at athletic prowess an athlete is serious in his ambition to win then he must work at his training and adhere rigorously to his diet to be in peak condition And he further explains that the prize for successful completion of the Christian marathon of life is no mere laurel crown but one that endures through eternity So here we are then all is not lost for us oldies though we do have a pretty serious regime of diet and training of prayer and lifestyle to attend to which if wersquore really serious could perhaps start in meeting the rest of the team at one of the available Churches in the area
Details of a number of English language churches are given in Sol Noticeboard for any who wish to Worship but further information about the anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
Duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the anglican chaplaincy of costa almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the
absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
FIRE THEN FLOOD - IS PESTILENcE NExTFreak weather events are becoming the norm Last Thursday
Turre and Mojacar were hammered by the tail end of a hurricane causing flooding and destruction We woke to find 23rsquos of the 3 acre property we rent under water Windows had blown in causing damage and loss and the pool had turned into a mud wrestling venue The pump house was drained of 15m of water before a new pump could be fitted to start the clean-up operation
Earlier this year the media showed storms and flooding cancelling out the British summer hurricanes are now battering the Caribbean and US The storms get stronger and more frequent affecting Europe as this is where the hurricanes come to fight their last as Michael Fish knows only too well In the east typhoons wreak havoc in Taiwan and China
Last week Spain announced that summer night time temperatures were the highest since records began Last winter was the driest ever winter in Spain with rainfall 90 lower two winters previously Spain had the wettest in 50 years The unusual is fast becoming usual
The American Meteorological Society previously denied Global Warming yet last week whilst Republicans were laughing at the subject at their annual conference the Society released a report saying that that Global Warming is happening and is man-made The maths is easy as 10 of the warmest years on record have occurred since 1997 Also global sea levels have risen 7 inches in the last 100 years
In the Arctic summer pack ice is at its lowest since records began 40 less sea is covered each summer than just 30 years ago a dangerous circle as snow and ice have an
lsquoalbedorsquo effect reflecting sunlight back into space Now sea water absorbs heat so melting more ice Factory emissions are blown over the Arctic releasing tiny specs of black soot these stick in the snow and absorb heat so melting the ice faster
Governments across the world meet at fancy conferences in glamorous destinations such as Kyoto Rio de Janeiro and Copenhagen achieving little or nothing whilst Joe and Joanne Public suffer flooding droughts and severe weather events Global Warming affects us all now and it will get worse and we must all do our bit to reduce re-use and recycle We canrsquot wait to be told what to do ndash we can change our own lifestyles as these different living and spending habits make businesses adapt to try and supply the products we are choosing
Buying bio diesel for instance is not only better for the environment but cheaper too Buying a bag for life at the supermarket and using it regularly will saves lots of plastic At the market we can weigh our fruit and vegetables and put it in one bag rather than many Buying organic lessens the need for artificial fertilizers and pesticides
Shops love to offer a plastic bag for the smallest item ndash just say no Buying local saves food miles growing food even better using the town springfuente for drinking water saves resources too Whilst waiting in the car to collect someone turn the engine off Open the car window instead of using the air con Sort out domestic refuse and recycle it
In the developed world waste and apathy are common and yet our common sense ingenuity and a love for our fellow inhabitants can help save this world for future generations
Initially when you bought your shiny new laptop desktop hellip Were you constantly being annoyed by the nag screen which told you to make system backup disks My guess would be ldquoYesrdquo Did you follow the instructions and create several CDrsquos or DVDrsquos with labels on them for ldquoJust In Caserdquo If you have said ldquoYesrdquo to the previous question Well Done Thank your for taking an interest in my column but now turn the page and read something else instead If the answer was anything else I would consider making my backup image NOW
The absolute fact is there will be at some time in our lives a catastrophic systems failure whereby the system will refuse to even start and hang there impotently How can this happen as Windows is a relatively robust Operating System (OS) The usual suspects are Viruses Malware ldquowear and tearrdquo power surges or outages
So now imagine the worst possible case scenario ndash a total systems failure Once the initial terror of losing everything has passed you remember following my advice and making a complete backup of your valuable document with weekly updates You start to feel better BUT your computer is still euro1000 of inert steel and exotic compounds
What are you going to do That is easy Spend the next week or four buying and installing a copy of your OS (euro110 to euro200) finding all the drivers for your specific machine and install them and
finally obtaining all the programs that were on it (euro0 ndash too much) Before I knew better it would take three (3) days with the OS drivers and programs to hand to completely rebuild my computer
If you had made the system image when suggested it should take you between 20 minutes and 1 hour to complete the same task at euro0 (+ cost of CDrsquos DVDrsquos) and all you have to do is change the CDrsquos DVDrsquos when asked AND it would be clean and ready to go
What will you need 1 memory stick (1Gb or larger) or CD for creating a startup disk a small stack of DVDrsquos or an External Hard Drive
You might still be lucky and have buried in the menu an option to create these system images If you have XP (I still do) but no floppy disk drive (I donrsquot) DONrsquoT use the backup options A floppy disk is needed for booting the system Try ldquoEaseUS Todo Backup Free 50 ldquo instead
A COUPLE OF TIPS
Firstly ensure your BIOS is changed to allow booting from either the cd or memory stick
Secondly the local Computer club is having an open day on Friday 5th October at ldquoBar Rumoresrdquo from 10am
Finally I am available to assist with all matters on computers and can be contacted on 689 892 745 or canducomputinghotmailcouk
For further information or advice on computing contact Trevor on canducomputinghotmailcouk
the aftermath of the storm
wwwsoltimescom 37SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012
sport
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This week we were at Vistabella we played our normal format of individual stableford Also some pairs managed to play their round of the knockout which is being managed by Johnny Pedersen A shield is up for grabs to the winner of this tournament Conditions were good on the course as usual
Results were as follows-
Gold category
1st - Derek Briggs 34pts
2nd - Colin Pepperday 31pts
Best front nine - John Saunders 17pts
Best back nine - Graham Phillip 18pts
Nearest the pin - Steve Ashurst
Longest drive - Dave
Harwood
Silver category
1st - Dave Bishop 36pts
2nd - Barry wood 30pts
Best front nine - Phil Bowditch 13pts(cb)
Best back nine - Graham Butterworth 15pts
Nearest the pin - None
Longest drive - Dave whittington
No winners of the 2 ball money this week
Our next society game will be at Altorreal on 13th September first tee time at 1015am Please be at the course one hour before start time
New members and or guests always welcome please contact Tony on 966 785 781 or Steve on 966 637 449
La Peraleja - 290812It may be a bit hot for golf
but hey itrsquos Wednesday and what else would we be doing So off we went down to La Paraleja for the first time this year and the conditions were quite good with tees and greens being excellent The staff are extremely helpful and always friendly
Despite the heat 35 members and guests went down to Murcia to play in a Stableford all well armed with drinks of various concoctions to ward off heat exhaustion so playing under these extreme conditions the scores were very good There were three ladies playing which is unusual and one of them had a broken toe but this did not stop her from scoring 36 points well done Margaret
One tale related in the bar later was that if your tee goes behind you then it must be a good shot but there is always an exception to the rule as was demonstrated on one tee one shot did go a long way down the middle with the tee falling behind but the next tee shot went up in the air and landed only 50 metres ahead and still the tee landed behind work that out The scores on the day were
Golf Division 1st Padraig OrsquoBrien 38pts 2nd Peter Morris 36pts and 3rd Brian
Coultate 31pts
Silver Division 1st John B Henderson 32pts 2nd John Feathestone 29pts and 3rd Stan Earl 27pts
Bronze Division 1st Andy Hadgraft 39pts 2nd Margaret OrsquoBrien 36pts and 3rd Chris Nield 31pts
NTPs Hole 2 Brian Coultate hole 8 in 2 shots Peter Morris hole 13 in 3 shots Carl Peden hole 16 Chris Nield
2s club was shared between Carl Peden Stan Earl David wightman Peter Savidge and Padraig OrsquoBrien
Best Guest John Clark 40pts
The popular Free Game Draw was won by Darren Barker and the Free Draw kindly donated by The Tavern was not won so will be rolled over to the next meeting
Our next outings are to El Plantio on the 12 September and Roda on the 26th September For further information go to our website httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
Gail Coultate
Society Correspondent
Lo Crispin Golf Society
httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
The Members Golf Society Match Report for villaMartin 29th August 2012
Yet another scorching hot day greeted the 24 Members and 3 guests to the excellent track of villaMartin It is hard to understand why this course has an unsavoury reputation and it can only be assumed that those that give it the bad rap arenrsquot golfers or are living 10 years in the past The fairways are excellent and the greens were even better than excellent
The excellence of the course was obviously supported by some of the scores that came in today with 3 breaking Par one achieving Par and others just one or two points over their handicaps The MatchHandicap Secretary better known as the ldquoLaughing Assassinrdquo has had a field day with cutting of handicaps
The prizes today were once again donated by The Chuckle Brothers (John Eyre and Colin Marsden) and the Nearest to the Pins prizes were donated by Peter (I wanna be in the Gold category) Wells A very very big thank you to you all your support to the Society is tremendous
The spoils in the Silver Division today went to Mick Kennedy in 3rd place with 34 points and how nice it
was to see the lsquoold stagerrsquo himself Peter mason take 2nd spot with 36 points and the winner of the Silver was Ian ldquoSharkierdquo Parkinson with an excellent 38 points
The Gold Division 3rd place went to the Society Captain Alan Rickers with 35 points Theo Boelhouwer came in 2nd place with what normally would be the winning score of 38 points but was upstaged by his Match play partner Steve Higgins who had the best score of the day with 41 points
The Best visitor award went to J Lozano
Our next match is on 5th September 2012 at La Finca and if anyone fancies a game with us just book in on our website at wwwtmgsorg or call the Match Secretary on 966 719 604
We also will be starting our Monday games on 10th September 2012 at villaMartin Again check the website for further information and please feel free to join us
Gold Category winners L ndash R ldquoFlying Dutchmanrdquo Theo Boelhouwer Steve ldquoElvisrdquo Higgins and Captain Alan Rickers
After last weeks initial start to back to training ready for the new season it is back to the Miguel University to start training at the home ground Last week brought a bit of a shock to the system to a few of the players after the 2 month summer break not like 2 weeks in the UK if you are lucky
The training from now on is on Tuesday and Thursday at 2000 with the juniors coming back when they have started back at school Everyone is looking forward to getting back to some real rugby training and not
just the fitness side like last and getting stuck in to the rucking and mauling It will also be very interesting to see how the Spanish refs interpret the new laws as well after seeing the pros even falling foul of them at the weekend with the 5 second rule at the ruck etc
This coming weekend we will be televising all live rugby matches for the new season at the rugby bar in Rojales The Steakhouse used to be Tylers Bar Pro 12 on Friday at 2000 Cardiff Blues v Edinburgh followed by the 4 Nations at 1200
on Saturday with Australia v South Africa and Aviva Premiership on Sunday at 1530 Saints v Exeter Chiefs so come along to the only designated rugby bar in the area and join the Costa Blanca Rugby Supporters Club as well
I am back at the Moncayo Market on Saturdayrsquos with all of the rugby branded gear and clubinternational shirts etc so see you down there as well and get your playing gear before the season starts from 0900 to 1330
So if you are interested
dig out those rugby boots and come along and see for yourself what it is like New players are always welcome no matter what age or skill level you are
If you would like more information about what is going on in the club you can contact the club by phoning myself Garry on 692 767 242 and for the juniors contact Oscar on 600 871 606 (Spanish)
So come along and join in the fun at a club with a great friendly atmosphere
the members Golf society
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itV orihuela rfc traininG back to normal
38 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
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Murphyrsquos on Park Golf Society at Campoamor August 2012
For the first months meeting 16 players headed for the established course at Campoamor
Unfortunately we were charged euro25 per person more than the agreed price which we were told was due to tax reason even though the new taxes donrsquot take effect until 010912 and then we discovered that the greens were in poor condition and as a result of these events it will be some time before we return to this courseThe winners on the day were as follows Category 11st Noel Dempsey - 34 points2nd George McIntyre - 27
pointsCategory 21st Barney Hickey - 26 points2nd Billy Davidson ndash 26 pointsBest Guest - John Fogerty ndash 32 points
Nearest the Pins ndash Pearse McMurray and Mike Dolan
After the game we returned to Murphyrsquos on the Park for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Janet and Hilary
The next society meeting venue is Captains Day an Alenda on 270912 and new members and guests are welcome
Call Tony Conwell on 644312696 or better still call in the bar which is in Calle San Policarpo near Park of Nations in Torrevieja
Report by Tony Conwell
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at Las Colinas 30th August 2012
For this monthrsquos meeting a group of 33 players visited the established course at Las Colinas taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good condition but due to hollow tining we had to play the back nine holes twice BUT to make things interesting we played the second circuit from the BLACK COMPETITION TEES which made scoring difficult on the day
There were some good scores on the day with the winners as follows1st ndash Gavin Parke - 36 points2nd ndash Dave Mason - 35 points3rd ndash Mike Probert - 32 points4th ndash Ian Allison ndash 32 points5th ndash Julie Blinston ndash 31
points
Best Front 9 ndash D Bensley - 20 points
Best Back 9 ndash J Coffman - 16 points
Nearest Pins ndash M Probert (3)Gavin Parke (2) and Dave Mason
After the game we returned to the Lo Marabu which is located at Dona Pepa Quesada for a welcome meal prepared by the bar and the prize presentation
Our next official society meeting is at La Peraleja on 27th September 2012 and we also have an interim game at Bonalba on 13th September 2012
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at La Finca August 2012
For the first months meeting a small group of golfers headed for the established course at La Finca taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good conditionThe winners on the day were as follows1st Stevie Dunn ndash 39 points2nd S Floody ndash 28 points3rd George watts ndash 26 pointsNearest the Pin - GuestLongest Drive ndash George watts
Stevie watts has had his
handicap adjusted from 24 to 21 based on the above excellent performance
After the game we returned to the Hideaway bar which is based at Via Park II Playa Flamenca for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Terri and Mark
The next society meeting venue is to be held at Villamartin on 9th September 2012 and new members and guests are welcome
Alternatively call Terri Hudson on 603181436 or better still call in the bar
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
hideaway Golf society
lo marabu Golf society
murphyrsquos on park Golf society
TUESDAY 28TH AUGUSTTHE RAY BATTISTR
MEMORIAL TROPHYToday was the Second
anniversary of the Ray Battiste Memorial Trophy which was held at his favourite course ALENDA which was in immaculate condition with lovely holding greens It has to be the best course in the area at the present time we had a very good turn out and some very good scores to honour Raywinning the Trophy and First place in Category Two with a score of 37 points on count back from Geoff Wild ( hard luck Geoff ) was Malcolm woods Congratulations In third place was Mick Hithersay on Count back with 35 points
In Category One First place was taken by Rodney Smith with a score of 36 points Second was Les Yates with
35 points and Ivie Davies was 3rd with 34 points Dave Jones took the Nearest the Pin on Holes 3 amp 5 with Ron Chambers on Hole 16 John Trailor won the Longest Drive with D Jones the best Guest with 36 pointsTuesday 11th September we will be back at our home course Vistabella Tee off 0900am Be at the course for 0830am
After the game we returned to the St Jamesrsquos Gate pub for the presentation and refreshments kindly supplied by Sonia with our thanks Anyone who would like to join our small Society or would just like a game whilst on holiday give Ron a ring on 678-849-142
Photo- Malcolm woods being presented with the Trophy by Rocket Ron
st Jamesrsquos Gate Gs RODS AND REELS This week was the last
week before the new season commences and the club held an open match on a local water Although still very muddy on the water line overall the venue fished well As can be seen from the results varying methods were used and all worked pretty well
Top rods on the day1st Terry (Swing Eacutem)
Screen fishing the whip using maggot for bleak then changing to the feeder using corn with 1650 kilo s
2nd Lenny (Excultural Attachee) Bolton fishing the feeder using pellet with 1324 kilo s
3rd Bill (The Master) Reade fishing the waggler using pellet with 1134 kilo s
NOTEClub subs have to be paid
prior to the AGM on the 30092012 Failure to do so will mean the joining fee will have to be paid again
PLEASE NOTE The club has some
vacancies at present if you are interested in joining please contact Derek Swann on 966 729 293 or 603 535 771
ABBEY ANGLING RESULTSSupplied by Terry ScreenThe 2nd round of the winter
League was fished this week on the 28th August
with the water now going down it is leaving over a metre and half of soft gungy mud making access to the waters edge messy and quite difficult
with no wind on the water the fish were reluctant to feed everyone was praying
for the wind to get up and right on queue at 115pm the wind started to blow with a vengeance which prompted the fish to start to feed but the weights were not great
1st Dave (Yours Truly) Hoare with 7360kg fishing the pole using corn and the whip for bleak using maggot
2nd Alan (The Chairman) Reid with 6280kg fishing the feeder using corn
3rd Alan (The Emperor) Roscoe with 6100kg also fishing the feeder using corn
All details are available on our website wwwabbeyanglingcom or from the Match Secretary Terry Screen on 965 328 368 also anyone needing pole or rod repairs can contact me on the above number
ANGLERS TOGETHERThe objective of Anglers
Together has been reached ( which was to introduce anglers to each other ) Now that newcomers to Spain are few and far between we have decided that monthly meetings are serving no useful purpose and the friendships that have been made over the past 4 years are now firmly established
we will continue to provide information through our email address if contacted but there will be no membership renewals in May
Thanks to all past members for their support
Email anglerstogetherhotmailcom
TIGHT LINESDAvE HOARE
maGGots end
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week
Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3
- Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9
- Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen
Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart
Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith H
cap 9 score 50 Next week Tuesday
4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
el plantio 2 Golf society
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Last Sunday Torry played their first home game of the season at the vicente Garcia against near neighbours Crevillente who included in their side ex-Torry players Dani Meseguer Tremino Micro and most notably Carrasco Torry entered the game buoyed by their 3-1 victory at CD Acero in their first game of the season while Crevillente had shared the spoils in a thrilling 3-3 draw at home against Novelda
Torry were without ex-Crevillente marksman Gasch who was out through injury Torry have been trying to sign another forward to supplement their attacking options and thought they had got their man in the shape of much travelled burly striker Bauti but he had a change of mind I hope they are still looking because I think there are still plenty of strikers around looking for a club
The Torry line up was Manolo Vicente Boix Pedro Loacutepez Jorge Rafa Dani (Abel min 78) Burguillos Luis Carlos (Josemi min 68) Inarejos Ernesto and Joseacute Manuel (Manu Amores min 45)
On a warm sunny early evening the game kicked off in front of a decent crowd of around the 600 mark including quite a few holidaymakers keen for a bit of live football action Torry started like a train and in the first 20 minutes carved open Crevillente time and time again but only had a single goal on the electronic scoreboard to show for their efforts This was scored in the 16th minute by Jorge from a downward header
from a free-kick by Ernesto Leading up to this Rafa had hit the post from a curling effort inside the box from a corner and their keeper had been called into action to make a number of good saves
After 20 minutes Burguillos played Inarejos in and he lifted the ball past his man in the area who handled the ball and a penalty was awarded Up stepped Ernesto to curl his spot-kick towards the right hand corner of the net Their keeper went the right way and pulled off a brilliant save palming the ball wide for a corner After this Torry started to lose their momentum after their whirlwind start and Crevillente started to get back into the game After 41 minutes the Crevillente right-back got his marching orders for a second bookable offence after again body checking Inarejos
Just before the break Ernesto clipped the crossbar from a free-kick just outside the box Torry made one change at half-time taking off Jose Manuel who had sustained a head injury in the first-half and brought on Manu Amores After 51 minutes the numerical advantage that Torry had enjoyed was no more when Rafa was dismissed for a second bookable offence The game was now pretty even and both sides created half-chances which they didnrsquot take until after 61 minutes Ernesto beat their keeper from long range with a dipping shot to make it 2-0 to Torry After 70 minutes Crevillente pulled one back when Carrasco prodded home a loose ball from a corner from close range
to set up a nervous last 20 minutes for the Torry fans
The momentum was now with Crevillente and a guilt edged chance fell to the opposition 2 minutes later when one of their forwards headed wide from only 2 yards out After 83 minutes a Crevillente defender received a straight red for hacking down Burguillos And it was now 10 against 9 Towards the end Torry were awarded another penalty after a Manu Amores pass inside the box was deliberately hand-balled Inarejos stepped up to take it this time but his shot towards the bottom left hand corner lacked any real power and their keeper pulled off another great save
The final whistle went with Torry victorious winning another 3 points which has taken them to the top of the table and would you believe 2 points clear after only 2 games For Torry bookings were received by Inarejos Jorge vicente and Pedro
The matchball was sponsored by the Torry Army and a re-introduced matchday programme produced by the football club was on sale which provided a good pre-match read
Torry are away to Novelda next Sunday If you want to go and watch the game the Torry Army have booked a coach Pop into the Torry Army office in San Luis or ring Pat on 966 786 352 or 688 698 894 to book a seat
Darrylldinho following his adopted team in Spain get off to the perfect start
Tuesday 25th saw us back at Font del Llop due to a high noon change from El Plantio due to hollow tinning 20 hours earlier Our thanks to Font del Llop for getting us out to play at the last moment
very warm day and not sure if we would have managed without buggies but did find the course in very good condition except for some hollow tinning taking place on some of the greens on the back 9
Results on the day for our normal Stableford Competition saw in Category 1
1st Spence Andrews with 35 points not sure how he
did it because he only flew in the night previous and had not had time to adjust from the rain of the UK to the heat we are experiencing here at the moment 2nd Paul Hurrell 33 points 3rd Roy Middleton 31
Category 2 1st Peter Kerr 34 points 2ndBrian Coombes 33 and 3rdBradley Kerr 30
Nearest the Pins Hole 8 Paul Hurrell Hole 17 Alan Darby No body managed the 12th and the longest drive on hole 18 went to vic Souter However it should be mentioned that Paul Hurrell with his new driver was within probably 15 mtrs of the waterrsquos edge but not on the fairway sorry Paul must
try harderAfter the game we returned
to El Raso Restaurant for the results and a little Tapas many thanks to MarioKaty and Staff for looking after us
Our next games are La Torre on Tuesday 14thSeptember for a 10am 1sttee time and then we have our big day at El Plantio on the 3rdOctober for a shot gun start for the par 3 course at 9am followed by an 18 hole Stableford Competition starting at 11am
For more information on our Club call David Winder on 626 774 157 or email him at
davidwindertorregolfgmailcom Our picture for the winners and some guests taken after our game at El Raso Restaurant
we would also wish to remind all that the football season with CD MONTESINOS kicks off on Sunday 16thSeptember at 1800 hours with a home game at the CDMontesinos Olympic Stadium
Cup Tournament semi-finals by Sue Ward
what a fantastic week it was for petanca on the Orihuela Costa
The weather may be hot and humid but the petanca players had to keep their cool and play their socks off (what are socks) to win a place in the finals of the Summer League Cup Tournament
If anyone wanted to know why the summer league was dubbed lsquothe friendly gamesrsquo then they only had to be at the 2 semi-finals that took place this week They were played with good humour amusing banter and willing spirits
First to play on Monday were Laguna Vista Diablos vs Peacocks1 All was level after the 4 triples leaving all to play for in the deciding doubles Nervous tension began to creep in to both sides both teams dropping points however Laguna Vista Diablos managed to scrape through with a 4 - 3 win In true petanca spirit both teams descended upon the bar afterwards A very good end to a very good evening A woollen doll was presented by Peacocks to Laguna Vista Diablos to be played for every time these 2 teams meet
wednesday saw the other nail biting thrilling semi at Via park 2 between Los Bandidos and Amapolas
These 2 teams last met only 2 weeks ago in the league and Amapolas had a comfortable 6 - 1 win would tonight be any different Oh Yes
After the closely fought triples Amapolas were 3 - 1 up then came the 3 doubles and Los bandidos won the 1st 13 - 4 and then the 2nd 13 - 3 the gap had closed so the result rested on the last doubles match
It was 2100 hrs the street lights were on darkness had fallen the coche was barely visible but still the 2 pairs played on surrounded by hordes of excited spectators and a score of 12 - 12 Both sides took the lead and then lost it Unfortunately there had to be a winner and the cookie didnrsquot crumble Los bandidosrsquos way their last ball just - only just - failing to reach its target Amapolas won 4 games to 3 well done to them
The overwhelming consenus was that the 5 games were well worthy of a grand final let alone a semi
The final will be played on Wednesday 26th September 2012 at Restaurant El Altos de Dolores where it is hoped that all summer league players will attend Good luck to both teams
Sue ward
fc torreVieJa ndash torry Go top of the leaGue
torreGolfeu at font del llop
casa manuel summer petanca leaGue
el plantio 2 Golf society
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3 - Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9 - Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith Hcap 9 score 50
Next week Tuesday 4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
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ViewpointDear Mr Little Tiny GeckoI am so very sorry about your tail When I saw you clinging to the tiles above the
water line of the pool I knew that you being a gecko are quite at home on vertical and even upside down surfaces but swimming pools are subject to sudden tsunami-like surges especially when a human several thousand times your own size enters the pool and I was afraid that you might get washed inIt was for that reason that I suggested that
you step onto the proffered log and accept a lift on the log to a place of security from drowning I had not intended that you jump on the log run across my hand and jump into the waterAs you scampered across the surface of the
pool and back to your preferred spot on the wall you assured me that you were perfectly able to walk on water I fear you are mistaken ndash have you heard of that treacherous thing called
Surface Tension It makes water seem deceptively safe and solid to small geckos until it suddenly gives way and they plummet to the
b o t t o m never more to rise
As a great admirer of the Gecko race and their chosen diet of small insects I was extremely anxious that you should not suffer this terrible fate and for that reason I had to insist that you accept my offer of a lift on the log The terrible miscalculation that lead me to
nip your tail with the log is a mistake that will forever haunt my conscience My best effort of atonement was to catch your tail as it wriggled across the pool and put it near the pile of rocks that I believe to be your homeI fear that a tail lost once is a tail lost forever
but should you know of a good reconstructive surgeon I will be happy to bear the cost of a tail replacement operation When we eventually reached accord and I
placed you gently on the plant by the pool pump I could hardly bear the expression of reproach on your little face Believe me I felt your pain not to mention the embarrassment of only being three quarters of the gecko you once wereI hope you will accept this letter as a public
apology for my clumsiness and that you and many of your friends and family will continue to live in our garden and eat our flies for many years to come Yours with deepest apologies Josby Jos biggs
josbiggshotmailcouk
i am so Very sorry
in 2010 lance corporal Johno lee accumulated pound800 in lsquoillegal parkingrsquo fines which resulted in a visit from bailiffs to enforce collection lance corporal lee had received massive injuries whilst on patrol in afghanistan and had almost lost his life having been resuscitated twice in the rescue helicopter taking him to the field hospital
he was eventually repatriated to england where he received extensive medical treatment in an effort to save his leg but after eight operations the surgeons had no choice but to amputate
after an extended stay in hospital Johno was released and he was
determined to rebuild his shattered life and not unreasonably applied to the local authority - nottinghamshire county council - for a disabled parking permit his request was turned down on three occasions on the basis that he was young and could get better Yep thatrsquos what they said he had lost a leg but he could get better
under pressure from the barrage of adverse publicity the councilrsquos service director paul Mckay ordered a review of the case and the original decision was eventually overturned no doubt there were mutterings of lsquolessons learnedrsquo and the usual meaningless rhetoric
then last year in support of the charity pilgrim bandits Johno signed up to become the first amputee to cover a 100mile crossing of the sahara in five days the department of works and pensions got wind of it and informed him that if he succeeded then he could be stripped of his disability benefits and his mobility vehicle which he relies on every day
the justification for this according
to a dwp spokeswoman was because the disability living allowance benefits are designed for those who are unable to do things such as walking washing or dressing themselves and in view of Johno leersquos intended trek there was it seemed a certain logic to this
a certain logic that is if you ignore the extent of his injuries how he came by them in his countryrsquos service the fact that this will be one hell of an achievement if he makes it and the impact and example it will set for other disabled amputees and certain logic of course if you are a pen pushing jobs-worth moron - which seems to be part of the work description for certain officials in the civil service
Johnorsquos own reaction was more low key when he said lsquothere are people out there much worse than me irsquove survived so i will take it but so often - and i experienced this - when you actually return home you find not everyone is so supportiversquo
he was spot on thererecently prime Minister david
cameron told soldiers in afghanistan that britain lsquorespects and reveresrsquo by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom
prime Minister is not directly to blame for the karl boon fiasco i hope that he directly intervenes and makes damn sure that matters are put right in short order also heads of departments should be summoned and receive a tongue lashing from the pM but i doubt that will happen
these are not isolated cases and when such incidences occur here is what should happen -
a personal and abject apology should be delivered in person by the official responsible for such cold hearted idiocy ndash even if this means embarrassing ministers this should be done with the full power of the media present so that the person or persons responsible are named and shamed they should also receive official warnings from their employers - the british government
Just whorsquos side are they on
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channelled as it is through the valleys of the sierra alhamilla the light northerly breeze never caresses alqueria it leaves the village breathless in the searing cauldron of the alquerian valley this climatic anomaly is known locally as la sarteacuten the fryingpan several of the village boys demonstrated the suitability of the name by frying an egg on the bonnet of rodriquezrsquos white mercedes this was much to the annoyance of the mill owner and the delight of the village scamps the scallywags hastily dispersed as the ranting puffing rodriquez appeared
with temperatures in the mid-forties there was no relief from the oppressive heat Houses remained shuttered while air conditioning units whirred and rattled alqueria was too exhausted to squabble overheated dogs slept restlessly in whatever shade they could find panting tongues lolling the village was quiet calm holding its breath until evening the stillness of the day emphasised the smallest sound sending a slammed door or a dogrsquos bark resonating through the streets the brightness of the day hurt the eyes while cooking odours hung in the still air
inside the dwellings of alqueria a struggle to stay cool was being waged inside or out it was too hot to move too hot to talk even too hot to think this is just as well as the thinking process eludes most of alqueriarsquos inhabitants at the best of times the young men thought the answer lay in consuming vast quantities of cold lager the young ladies used the opportunity to wear their skimpiest outfits which caused the young men to drink even more lager the older and wiser stayed near the stone flagged ground floors inanimate and semi-conscious the affluent newcomers however splashed in their pools luxuriating in the cool chlorinated water
one group of youngsters enjoyed the air conditioning of an emergency ambulance after swimming in the riacuteo verde not only did they contract the usual foot fungus but also a strange puce tint to the skin which emitted a faint glow antonio poyato in
order to keep his precious remitroot crop irrigated diverted the Hill peoplersquos water supply all the taps ran dry and beer was drunk as an alternative
as the sun sets so alqueria begins to cool pigeons return to the rooftops and the canine population becomes animated in their evening search for food voices are heard in the streets as the village comes to life once more invigorated by their enforced inactivity the people of alqueria return to their belligerent selves with renewed determination
those who sacrifice themselves to keep us safe promising to shield wounded soldiers from welfare cuts and that they would not suffer financially as a result of welfare reforms Fine words but then fast forward to august 2012
sapper karl boon who lost a leg in a taliban rocket-propelled grenade attack in 2010 has been stripped of his pound54-a-week living allowance because lsquohe can now walk about 400 yards unaidedrsquo and according to the dwp is no longer disabled enough although karl himself has said that there are times when he is unable to even reach his own front door unfortunately he now has to wait ten months before he can apply again and it begs the question how many limbs must you lose in order to receive a disablement benefit
the welfare reforms were designed to discourage malingerers and to wheedle out cheats and fraudsters anyone with half a brain can see the difference between work shy con artists and ex-service men and women with devastating war injuries but apparently not at the dozy dwp
cameronrsquos sentiments and noble sounding assurances all seem a little hollow right now and although the
36 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
PaUSE for ThoUghTWhat a fantastic Summer of sport wersquove had with
such a spectacularly successful Olympics and now the Paralympics which promise if anything to be even more amazing I wonder how many younger and fitter than I have as a result felt inspired to start some form of training And I wonder too how many like me find themselves regretting not having worked harder at some sport when they had the opportunity For in my youth I was a fairly able half-miler but was never prepared to hurt myself nor spend more time or effort than was absolutely necessary in training - there always seemed better more frivolous things to do with my time So I and doubtless many others like me spent much of the Olympics reflecting on what might have been For unless the IOC were to include events for the lsquodecrepitsrsquo the lsquohas-beensrsquo and the lsquowell past itsrsquo no amount of training or determination could ever see me in contention for future medals
But actually it would seem that there really is a medal still available for the likes of me For in his letter to the Christians in Corinth St Paul likens the Christian life to that of an athlete preparing to compete in the games He points out that if unlike me in my youthful pretence at athletic prowess an athlete is serious in his ambition to win then he must work at his training and adhere rigorously to his diet to be in peak condition And he further explains that the prize for successful completion of the Christian marathon of life is no mere laurel crown but one that endures through eternity So here we are then all is not lost for us oldies though we do have a pretty serious regime of diet and training of prayer and lifestyle to attend to which if wersquore really serious could perhaps start in meeting the rest of the team at one of the available Churches in the area
Details of a number of English language churches are given in Sol Noticeboard for any who wish to Worship but further information about the anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
Duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the anglican chaplaincy of costa almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the
absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
FIRE THEN FLOOD - IS PESTILENcE NExTFreak weather events are becoming the norm Last Thursday
Turre and Mojacar were hammered by the tail end of a hurricane causing flooding and destruction We woke to find 23rsquos of the 3 acre property we rent under water Windows had blown in causing damage and loss and the pool had turned into a mud wrestling venue The pump house was drained of 15m of water before a new pump could be fitted to start the clean-up operation
Earlier this year the media showed storms and flooding cancelling out the British summer hurricanes are now battering the Caribbean and US The storms get stronger and more frequent affecting Europe as this is where the hurricanes come to fight their last as Michael Fish knows only too well In the east typhoons wreak havoc in Taiwan and China
Last week Spain announced that summer night time temperatures were the highest since records began Last winter was the driest ever winter in Spain with rainfall 90 lower two winters previously Spain had the wettest in 50 years The unusual is fast becoming usual
The American Meteorological Society previously denied Global Warming yet last week whilst Republicans were laughing at the subject at their annual conference the Society released a report saying that that Global Warming is happening and is man-made The maths is easy as 10 of the warmest years on record have occurred since 1997 Also global sea levels have risen 7 inches in the last 100 years
In the Arctic summer pack ice is at its lowest since records began 40 less sea is covered each summer than just 30 years ago a dangerous circle as snow and ice have an
lsquoalbedorsquo effect reflecting sunlight back into space Now sea water absorbs heat so melting more ice Factory emissions are blown over the Arctic releasing tiny specs of black soot these stick in the snow and absorb heat so melting the ice faster
Governments across the world meet at fancy conferences in glamorous destinations such as Kyoto Rio de Janeiro and Copenhagen achieving little or nothing whilst Joe and Joanne Public suffer flooding droughts and severe weather events Global Warming affects us all now and it will get worse and we must all do our bit to reduce re-use and recycle We canrsquot wait to be told what to do ndash we can change our own lifestyles as these different living and spending habits make businesses adapt to try and supply the products we are choosing
Buying bio diesel for instance is not only better for the environment but cheaper too Buying a bag for life at the supermarket and using it regularly will saves lots of plastic At the market we can weigh our fruit and vegetables and put it in one bag rather than many Buying organic lessens the need for artificial fertilizers and pesticides
Shops love to offer a plastic bag for the smallest item ndash just say no Buying local saves food miles growing food even better using the town springfuente for drinking water saves resources too Whilst waiting in the car to collect someone turn the engine off Open the car window instead of using the air con Sort out domestic refuse and recycle it
In the developed world waste and apathy are common and yet our common sense ingenuity and a love for our fellow inhabitants can help save this world for future generations
Initially when you bought your shiny new laptop desktop hellip Were you constantly being annoyed by the nag screen which told you to make system backup disks My guess would be ldquoYesrdquo Did you follow the instructions and create several CDrsquos or DVDrsquos with labels on them for ldquoJust In Caserdquo If you have said ldquoYesrdquo to the previous question Well Done Thank your for taking an interest in my column but now turn the page and read something else instead If the answer was anything else I would consider making my backup image NOW
The absolute fact is there will be at some time in our lives a catastrophic systems failure whereby the system will refuse to even start and hang there impotently How can this happen as Windows is a relatively robust Operating System (OS) The usual suspects are Viruses Malware ldquowear and tearrdquo power surges or outages
So now imagine the worst possible case scenario ndash a total systems failure Once the initial terror of losing everything has passed you remember following my advice and making a complete backup of your valuable document with weekly updates You start to feel better BUT your computer is still euro1000 of inert steel and exotic compounds
What are you going to do That is easy Spend the next week or four buying and installing a copy of your OS (euro110 to euro200) finding all the drivers for your specific machine and install them and
finally obtaining all the programs that were on it (euro0 ndash too much) Before I knew better it would take three (3) days with the OS drivers and programs to hand to completely rebuild my computer
If you had made the system image when suggested it should take you between 20 minutes and 1 hour to complete the same task at euro0 (+ cost of CDrsquos DVDrsquos) and all you have to do is change the CDrsquos DVDrsquos when asked AND it would be clean and ready to go
What will you need 1 memory stick (1Gb or larger) or CD for creating a startup disk a small stack of DVDrsquos or an External Hard Drive
You might still be lucky and have buried in the menu an option to create these system images If you have XP (I still do) but no floppy disk drive (I donrsquot) DONrsquoT use the backup options A floppy disk is needed for booting the system Try ldquoEaseUS Todo Backup Free 50 ldquo instead
A COUPLE OF TIPS
Firstly ensure your BIOS is changed to allow booting from either the cd or memory stick
Secondly the local Computer club is having an open day on Friday 5th October at ldquoBar Rumoresrdquo from 10am
Finally I am available to assist with all matters on computers and can be contacted on 689 892 745 or canducomputinghotmailcouk
For further information or advice on computing contact Trevor on canducomputinghotmailcouk
the aftermath of the storm
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This week we were at Vistabella we played our normal format of individual stableford Also some pairs managed to play their round of the knockout which is being managed by Johnny Pedersen A shield is up for grabs to the winner of this tournament Conditions were good on the course as usual
Results were as follows-
Gold category
1st - Derek Briggs 34pts
2nd - Colin Pepperday 31pts
Best front nine - John Saunders 17pts
Best back nine - Graham Phillip 18pts
Nearest the pin - Steve Ashurst
Longest drive - Dave
Harwood
Silver category
1st - Dave Bishop 36pts
2nd - Barry wood 30pts
Best front nine - Phil Bowditch 13pts(cb)
Best back nine - Graham Butterworth 15pts
Nearest the pin - None
Longest drive - Dave whittington
No winners of the 2 ball money this week
Our next society game will be at Altorreal on 13th September first tee time at 1015am Please be at the course one hour before start time
New members and or guests always welcome please contact Tony on 966 785 781 or Steve on 966 637 449
La Peraleja - 290812It may be a bit hot for golf
but hey itrsquos Wednesday and what else would we be doing So off we went down to La Paraleja for the first time this year and the conditions were quite good with tees and greens being excellent The staff are extremely helpful and always friendly
Despite the heat 35 members and guests went down to Murcia to play in a Stableford all well armed with drinks of various concoctions to ward off heat exhaustion so playing under these extreme conditions the scores were very good There were three ladies playing which is unusual and one of them had a broken toe but this did not stop her from scoring 36 points well done Margaret
One tale related in the bar later was that if your tee goes behind you then it must be a good shot but there is always an exception to the rule as was demonstrated on one tee one shot did go a long way down the middle with the tee falling behind but the next tee shot went up in the air and landed only 50 metres ahead and still the tee landed behind work that out The scores on the day were
Golf Division 1st Padraig OrsquoBrien 38pts 2nd Peter Morris 36pts and 3rd Brian
Coultate 31pts
Silver Division 1st John B Henderson 32pts 2nd John Feathestone 29pts and 3rd Stan Earl 27pts
Bronze Division 1st Andy Hadgraft 39pts 2nd Margaret OrsquoBrien 36pts and 3rd Chris Nield 31pts
NTPs Hole 2 Brian Coultate hole 8 in 2 shots Peter Morris hole 13 in 3 shots Carl Peden hole 16 Chris Nield
2s club was shared between Carl Peden Stan Earl David wightman Peter Savidge and Padraig OrsquoBrien
Best Guest John Clark 40pts
The popular Free Game Draw was won by Darren Barker and the Free Draw kindly donated by The Tavern was not won so will be rolled over to the next meeting
Our next outings are to El Plantio on the 12 September and Roda on the 26th September For further information go to our website httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
Gail Coultate
Society Correspondent
Lo Crispin Golf Society
httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
The Members Golf Society Match Report for villaMartin 29th August 2012
Yet another scorching hot day greeted the 24 Members and 3 guests to the excellent track of villaMartin It is hard to understand why this course has an unsavoury reputation and it can only be assumed that those that give it the bad rap arenrsquot golfers or are living 10 years in the past The fairways are excellent and the greens were even better than excellent
The excellence of the course was obviously supported by some of the scores that came in today with 3 breaking Par one achieving Par and others just one or two points over their handicaps The MatchHandicap Secretary better known as the ldquoLaughing Assassinrdquo has had a field day with cutting of handicaps
The prizes today were once again donated by The Chuckle Brothers (John Eyre and Colin Marsden) and the Nearest to the Pins prizes were donated by Peter (I wanna be in the Gold category) Wells A very very big thank you to you all your support to the Society is tremendous
The spoils in the Silver Division today went to Mick Kennedy in 3rd place with 34 points and how nice it
was to see the lsquoold stagerrsquo himself Peter mason take 2nd spot with 36 points and the winner of the Silver was Ian ldquoSharkierdquo Parkinson with an excellent 38 points
The Gold Division 3rd place went to the Society Captain Alan Rickers with 35 points Theo Boelhouwer came in 2nd place with what normally would be the winning score of 38 points but was upstaged by his Match play partner Steve Higgins who had the best score of the day with 41 points
The Best visitor award went to J Lozano
Our next match is on 5th September 2012 at La Finca and if anyone fancies a game with us just book in on our website at wwwtmgsorg or call the Match Secretary on 966 719 604
We also will be starting our Monday games on 10th September 2012 at villaMartin Again check the website for further information and please feel free to join us
Gold Category winners L ndash R ldquoFlying Dutchmanrdquo Theo Boelhouwer Steve ldquoElvisrdquo Higgins and Captain Alan Rickers
After last weeks initial start to back to training ready for the new season it is back to the Miguel University to start training at the home ground Last week brought a bit of a shock to the system to a few of the players after the 2 month summer break not like 2 weeks in the UK if you are lucky
The training from now on is on Tuesday and Thursday at 2000 with the juniors coming back when they have started back at school Everyone is looking forward to getting back to some real rugby training and not
just the fitness side like last and getting stuck in to the rucking and mauling It will also be very interesting to see how the Spanish refs interpret the new laws as well after seeing the pros even falling foul of them at the weekend with the 5 second rule at the ruck etc
This coming weekend we will be televising all live rugby matches for the new season at the rugby bar in Rojales The Steakhouse used to be Tylers Bar Pro 12 on Friday at 2000 Cardiff Blues v Edinburgh followed by the 4 Nations at 1200
on Saturday with Australia v South Africa and Aviva Premiership on Sunday at 1530 Saints v Exeter Chiefs so come along to the only designated rugby bar in the area and join the Costa Blanca Rugby Supporters Club as well
I am back at the Moncayo Market on Saturdayrsquos with all of the rugby branded gear and clubinternational shirts etc so see you down there as well and get your playing gear before the season starts from 0900 to 1330
So if you are interested
dig out those rugby boots and come along and see for yourself what it is like New players are always welcome no matter what age or skill level you are
If you would like more information about what is going on in the club you can contact the club by phoning myself Garry on 692 767 242 and for the juniors contact Oscar on 600 871 606 (Spanish)
So come along and join in the fun at a club with a great friendly atmosphere
the members Golf society
fairwayZ Golf society
lo crispin Golf society
itV orihuela rfc traininG back to normal
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Murphyrsquos on Park Golf Society at Campoamor August 2012
For the first months meeting 16 players headed for the established course at Campoamor
Unfortunately we were charged euro25 per person more than the agreed price which we were told was due to tax reason even though the new taxes donrsquot take effect until 010912 and then we discovered that the greens were in poor condition and as a result of these events it will be some time before we return to this courseThe winners on the day were as follows Category 11st Noel Dempsey - 34 points2nd George McIntyre - 27
pointsCategory 21st Barney Hickey - 26 points2nd Billy Davidson ndash 26 pointsBest Guest - John Fogerty ndash 32 points
Nearest the Pins ndash Pearse McMurray and Mike Dolan
After the game we returned to Murphyrsquos on the Park for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Janet and Hilary
The next society meeting venue is Captains Day an Alenda on 270912 and new members and guests are welcome
Call Tony Conwell on 644312696 or better still call in the bar which is in Calle San Policarpo near Park of Nations in Torrevieja
Report by Tony Conwell
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at Las Colinas 30th August 2012
For this monthrsquos meeting a group of 33 players visited the established course at Las Colinas taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good condition but due to hollow tining we had to play the back nine holes twice BUT to make things interesting we played the second circuit from the BLACK COMPETITION TEES which made scoring difficult on the day
There were some good scores on the day with the winners as follows1st ndash Gavin Parke - 36 points2nd ndash Dave Mason - 35 points3rd ndash Mike Probert - 32 points4th ndash Ian Allison ndash 32 points5th ndash Julie Blinston ndash 31
points
Best Front 9 ndash D Bensley - 20 points
Best Back 9 ndash J Coffman - 16 points
Nearest Pins ndash M Probert (3)Gavin Parke (2) and Dave Mason
After the game we returned to the Lo Marabu which is located at Dona Pepa Quesada for a welcome meal prepared by the bar and the prize presentation
Our next official society meeting is at La Peraleja on 27th September 2012 and we also have an interim game at Bonalba on 13th September 2012
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at La Finca August 2012
For the first months meeting a small group of golfers headed for the established course at La Finca taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good conditionThe winners on the day were as follows1st Stevie Dunn ndash 39 points2nd S Floody ndash 28 points3rd George watts ndash 26 pointsNearest the Pin - GuestLongest Drive ndash George watts
Stevie watts has had his
handicap adjusted from 24 to 21 based on the above excellent performance
After the game we returned to the Hideaway bar which is based at Via Park II Playa Flamenca for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Terri and Mark
The next society meeting venue is to be held at Villamartin on 9th September 2012 and new members and guests are welcome
Alternatively call Terri Hudson on 603181436 or better still call in the bar
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
hideaway Golf society
lo marabu Golf society
murphyrsquos on park Golf society
TUESDAY 28TH AUGUSTTHE RAY BATTISTR
MEMORIAL TROPHYToday was the Second
anniversary of the Ray Battiste Memorial Trophy which was held at his favourite course ALENDA which was in immaculate condition with lovely holding greens It has to be the best course in the area at the present time we had a very good turn out and some very good scores to honour Raywinning the Trophy and First place in Category Two with a score of 37 points on count back from Geoff Wild ( hard luck Geoff ) was Malcolm woods Congratulations In third place was Mick Hithersay on Count back with 35 points
In Category One First place was taken by Rodney Smith with a score of 36 points Second was Les Yates with
35 points and Ivie Davies was 3rd with 34 points Dave Jones took the Nearest the Pin on Holes 3 amp 5 with Ron Chambers on Hole 16 John Trailor won the Longest Drive with D Jones the best Guest with 36 pointsTuesday 11th September we will be back at our home course Vistabella Tee off 0900am Be at the course for 0830am
After the game we returned to the St Jamesrsquos Gate pub for the presentation and refreshments kindly supplied by Sonia with our thanks Anyone who would like to join our small Society or would just like a game whilst on holiday give Ron a ring on 678-849-142
Photo- Malcolm woods being presented with the Trophy by Rocket Ron
st Jamesrsquos Gate Gs RODS AND REELS This week was the last
week before the new season commences and the club held an open match on a local water Although still very muddy on the water line overall the venue fished well As can be seen from the results varying methods were used and all worked pretty well
Top rods on the day1st Terry (Swing Eacutem)
Screen fishing the whip using maggot for bleak then changing to the feeder using corn with 1650 kilo s
2nd Lenny (Excultural Attachee) Bolton fishing the feeder using pellet with 1324 kilo s
3rd Bill (The Master) Reade fishing the waggler using pellet with 1134 kilo s
NOTEClub subs have to be paid
prior to the AGM on the 30092012 Failure to do so will mean the joining fee will have to be paid again
PLEASE NOTE The club has some
vacancies at present if you are interested in joining please contact Derek Swann on 966 729 293 or 603 535 771
ABBEY ANGLING RESULTSSupplied by Terry ScreenThe 2nd round of the winter
League was fished this week on the 28th August
with the water now going down it is leaving over a metre and half of soft gungy mud making access to the waters edge messy and quite difficult
with no wind on the water the fish were reluctant to feed everyone was praying
for the wind to get up and right on queue at 115pm the wind started to blow with a vengeance which prompted the fish to start to feed but the weights were not great
1st Dave (Yours Truly) Hoare with 7360kg fishing the pole using corn and the whip for bleak using maggot
2nd Alan (The Chairman) Reid with 6280kg fishing the feeder using corn
3rd Alan (The Emperor) Roscoe with 6100kg also fishing the feeder using corn
All details are available on our website wwwabbeyanglingcom or from the Match Secretary Terry Screen on 965 328 368 also anyone needing pole or rod repairs can contact me on the above number
ANGLERS TOGETHERThe objective of Anglers
Together has been reached ( which was to introduce anglers to each other ) Now that newcomers to Spain are few and far between we have decided that monthly meetings are serving no useful purpose and the friendships that have been made over the past 4 years are now firmly established
we will continue to provide information through our email address if contacted but there will be no membership renewals in May
Thanks to all past members for their support
Email anglerstogetherhotmailcom
TIGHT LINESDAvE HOARE
maGGots end
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week
Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3
- Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9
- Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen
Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart
Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith H
cap 9 score 50 Next week Tuesday
4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
el plantio 2 Golf society
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Last Sunday Torry played their first home game of the season at the vicente Garcia against near neighbours Crevillente who included in their side ex-Torry players Dani Meseguer Tremino Micro and most notably Carrasco Torry entered the game buoyed by their 3-1 victory at CD Acero in their first game of the season while Crevillente had shared the spoils in a thrilling 3-3 draw at home against Novelda
Torry were without ex-Crevillente marksman Gasch who was out through injury Torry have been trying to sign another forward to supplement their attacking options and thought they had got their man in the shape of much travelled burly striker Bauti but he had a change of mind I hope they are still looking because I think there are still plenty of strikers around looking for a club
The Torry line up was Manolo Vicente Boix Pedro Loacutepez Jorge Rafa Dani (Abel min 78) Burguillos Luis Carlos (Josemi min 68) Inarejos Ernesto and Joseacute Manuel (Manu Amores min 45)
On a warm sunny early evening the game kicked off in front of a decent crowd of around the 600 mark including quite a few holidaymakers keen for a bit of live football action Torry started like a train and in the first 20 minutes carved open Crevillente time and time again but only had a single goal on the electronic scoreboard to show for their efforts This was scored in the 16th minute by Jorge from a downward header
from a free-kick by Ernesto Leading up to this Rafa had hit the post from a curling effort inside the box from a corner and their keeper had been called into action to make a number of good saves
After 20 minutes Burguillos played Inarejos in and he lifted the ball past his man in the area who handled the ball and a penalty was awarded Up stepped Ernesto to curl his spot-kick towards the right hand corner of the net Their keeper went the right way and pulled off a brilliant save palming the ball wide for a corner After this Torry started to lose their momentum after their whirlwind start and Crevillente started to get back into the game After 41 minutes the Crevillente right-back got his marching orders for a second bookable offence after again body checking Inarejos
Just before the break Ernesto clipped the crossbar from a free-kick just outside the box Torry made one change at half-time taking off Jose Manuel who had sustained a head injury in the first-half and brought on Manu Amores After 51 minutes the numerical advantage that Torry had enjoyed was no more when Rafa was dismissed for a second bookable offence The game was now pretty even and both sides created half-chances which they didnrsquot take until after 61 minutes Ernesto beat their keeper from long range with a dipping shot to make it 2-0 to Torry After 70 minutes Crevillente pulled one back when Carrasco prodded home a loose ball from a corner from close range
to set up a nervous last 20 minutes for the Torry fans
The momentum was now with Crevillente and a guilt edged chance fell to the opposition 2 minutes later when one of their forwards headed wide from only 2 yards out After 83 minutes a Crevillente defender received a straight red for hacking down Burguillos And it was now 10 against 9 Towards the end Torry were awarded another penalty after a Manu Amores pass inside the box was deliberately hand-balled Inarejos stepped up to take it this time but his shot towards the bottom left hand corner lacked any real power and their keeper pulled off another great save
The final whistle went with Torry victorious winning another 3 points which has taken them to the top of the table and would you believe 2 points clear after only 2 games For Torry bookings were received by Inarejos Jorge vicente and Pedro
The matchball was sponsored by the Torry Army and a re-introduced matchday programme produced by the football club was on sale which provided a good pre-match read
Torry are away to Novelda next Sunday If you want to go and watch the game the Torry Army have booked a coach Pop into the Torry Army office in San Luis or ring Pat on 966 786 352 or 688 698 894 to book a seat
Darrylldinho following his adopted team in Spain get off to the perfect start
Tuesday 25th saw us back at Font del Llop due to a high noon change from El Plantio due to hollow tinning 20 hours earlier Our thanks to Font del Llop for getting us out to play at the last moment
very warm day and not sure if we would have managed without buggies but did find the course in very good condition except for some hollow tinning taking place on some of the greens on the back 9
Results on the day for our normal Stableford Competition saw in Category 1
1st Spence Andrews with 35 points not sure how he
did it because he only flew in the night previous and had not had time to adjust from the rain of the UK to the heat we are experiencing here at the moment 2nd Paul Hurrell 33 points 3rd Roy Middleton 31
Category 2 1st Peter Kerr 34 points 2ndBrian Coombes 33 and 3rdBradley Kerr 30
Nearest the Pins Hole 8 Paul Hurrell Hole 17 Alan Darby No body managed the 12th and the longest drive on hole 18 went to vic Souter However it should be mentioned that Paul Hurrell with his new driver was within probably 15 mtrs of the waterrsquos edge but not on the fairway sorry Paul must
try harderAfter the game we returned
to El Raso Restaurant for the results and a little Tapas many thanks to MarioKaty and Staff for looking after us
Our next games are La Torre on Tuesday 14thSeptember for a 10am 1sttee time and then we have our big day at El Plantio on the 3rdOctober for a shot gun start for the par 3 course at 9am followed by an 18 hole Stableford Competition starting at 11am
For more information on our Club call David Winder on 626 774 157 or email him at
davidwindertorregolfgmailcom Our picture for the winners and some guests taken after our game at El Raso Restaurant
we would also wish to remind all that the football season with CD MONTESINOS kicks off on Sunday 16thSeptember at 1800 hours with a home game at the CDMontesinos Olympic Stadium
Cup Tournament semi-finals by Sue Ward
what a fantastic week it was for petanca on the Orihuela Costa
The weather may be hot and humid but the petanca players had to keep their cool and play their socks off (what are socks) to win a place in the finals of the Summer League Cup Tournament
If anyone wanted to know why the summer league was dubbed lsquothe friendly gamesrsquo then they only had to be at the 2 semi-finals that took place this week They were played with good humour amusing banter and willing spirits
First to play on Monday were Laguna Vista Diablos vs Peacocks1 All was level after the 4 triples leaving all to play for in the deciding doubles Nervous tension began to creep in to both sides both teams dropping points however Laguna Vista Diablos managed to scrape through with a 4 - 3 win In true petanca spirit both teams descended upon the bar afterwards A very good end to a very good evening A woollen doll was presented by Peacocks to Laguna Vista Diablos to be played for every time these 2 teams meet
wednesday saw the other nail biting thrilling semi at Via park 2 between Los Bandidos and Amapolas
These 2 teams last met only 2 weeks ago in the league and Amapolas had a comfortable 6 - 1 win would tonight be any different Oh Yes
After the closely fought triples Amapolas were 3 - 1 up then came the 3 doubles and Los bandidos won the 1st 13 - 4 and then the 2nd 13 - 3 the gap had closed so the result rested on the last doubles match
It was 2100 hrs the street lights were on darkness had fallen the coche was barely visible but still the 2 pairs played on surrounded by hordes of excited spectators and a score of 12 - 12 Both sides took the lead and then lost it Unfortunately there had to be a winner and the cookie didnrsquot crumble Los bandidosrsquos way their last ball just - only just - failing to reach its target Amapolas won 4 games to 3 well done to them
The overwhelming consenus was that the 5 games were well worthy of a grand final let alone a semi
The final will be played on Wednesday 26th September 2012 at Restaurant El Altos de Dolores where it is hoped that all summer league players will attend Good luck to both teams
Sue ward
fc torreVieJa ndash torry Go top of the leaGue
torreGolfeu at font del llop
casa manuel summer petanca leaGue
el plantio 2 Golf society
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3 - Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9 - Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith Hcap 9 score 50
Next week Tuesday 4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
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ViewpointDear Mr Little Tiny GeckoI am so very sorry about your tail When I saw you clinging to the tiles above the
water line of the pool I knew that you being a gecko are quite at home on vertical and even upside down surfaces but swimming pools are subject to sudden tsunami-like surges especially when a human several thousand times your own size enters the pool and I was afraid that you might get washed inIt was for that reason that I suggested that
you step onto the proffered log and accept a lift on the log to a place of security from drowning I had not intended that you jump on the log run across my hand and jump into the waterAs you scampered across the surface of the
pool and back to your preferred spot on the wall you assured me that you were perfectly able to walk on water I fear you are mistaken ndash have you heard of that treacherous thing called
Surface Tension It makes water seem deceptively safe and solid to small geckos until it suddenly gives way and they plummet to the
b o t t o m never more to rise
As a great admirer of the Gecko race and their chosen diet of small insects I was extremely anxious that you should not suffer this terrible fate and for that reason I had to insist that you accept my offer of a lift on the log The terrible miscalculation that lead me to
nip your tail with the log is a mistake that will forever haunt my conscience My best effort of atonement was to catch your tail as it wriggled across the pool and put it near the pile of rocks that I believe to be your homeI fear that a tail lost once is a tail lost forever
but should you know of a good reconstructive surgeon I will be happy to bear the cost of a tail replacement operation When we eventually reached accord and I
placed you gently on the plant by the pool pump I could hardly bear the expression of reproach on your little face Believe me I felt your pain not to mention the embarrassment of only being three quarters of the gecko you once wereI hope you will accept this letter as a public
apology for my clumsiness and that you and many of your friends and family will continue to live in our garden and eat our flies for many years to come Yours with deepest apologies Josby Jos biggs
josbiggshotmailcouk
i am so Very sorry
in 2010 lance corporal Johno lee accumulated pound800 in lsquoillegal parkingrsquo fines which resulted in a visit from bailiffs to enforce collection lance corporal lee had received massive injuries whilst on patrol in afghanistan and had almost lost his life having been resuscitated twice in the rescue helicopter taking him to the field hospital
he was eventually repatriated to england where he received extensive medical treatment in an effort to save his leg but after eight operations the surgeons had no choice but to amputate
after an extended stay in hospital Johno was released and he was
determined to rebuild his shattered life and not unreasonably applied to the local authority - nottinghamshire county council - for a disabled parking permit his request was turned down on three occasions on the basis that he was young and could get better Yep thatrsquos what they said he had lost a leg but he could get better
under pressure from the barrage of adverse publicity the councilrsquos service director paul Mckay ordered a review of the case and the original decision was eventually overturned no doubt there were mutterings of lsquolessons learnedrsquo and the usual meaningless rhetoric
then last year in support of the charity pilgrim bandits Johno signed up to become the first amputee to cover a 100mile crossing of the sahara in five days the department of works and pensions got wind of it and informed him that if he succeeded then he could be stripped of his disability benefits and his mobility vehicle which he relies on every day
the justification for this according
to a dwp spokeswoman was because the disability living allowance benefits are designed for those who are unable to do things such as walking washing or dressing themselves and in view of Johno leersquos intended trek there was it seemed a certain logic to this
a certain logic that is if you ignore the extent of his injuries how he came by them in his countryrsquos service the fact that this will be one hell of an achievement if he makes it and the impact and example it will set for other disabled amputees and certain logic of course if you are a pen pushing jobs-worth moron - which seems to be part of the work description for certain officials in the civil service
Johnorsquos own reaction was more low key when he said lsquothere are people out there much worse than me irsquove survived so i will take it but so often - and i experienced this - when you actually return home you find not everyone is so supportiversquo
he was spot on thererecently prime Minister david
cameron told soldiers in afghanistan that britain lsquorespects and reveresrsquo by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom
prime Minister is not directly to blame for the karl boon fiasco i hope that he directly intervenes and makes damn sure that matters are put right in short order also heads of departments should be summoned and receive a tongue lashing from the pM but i doubt that will happen
these are not isolated cases and when such incidences occur here is what should happen -
a personal and abject apology should be delivered in person by the official responsible for such cold hearted idiocy ndash even if this means embarrassing ministers this should be done with the full power of the media present so that the person or persons responsible are named and shamed they should also receive official warnings from their employers - the british government
Just whorsquos side are they on
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channelled as it is through the valleys of the sierra alhamilla the light northerly breeze never caresses alqueria it leaves the village breathless in the searing cauldron of the alquerian valley this climatic anomaly is known locally as la sarteacuten the fryingpan several of the village boys demonstrated the suitability of the name by frying an egg on the bonnet of rodriquezrsquos white mercedes this was much to the annoyance of the mill owner and the delight of the village scamps the scallywags hastily dispersed as the ranting puffing rodriquez appeared
with temperatures in the mid-forties there was no relief from the oppressive heat Houses remained shuttered while air conditioning units whirred and rattled alqueria was too exhausted to squabble overheated dogs slept restlessly in whatever shade they could find panting tongues lolling the village was quiet calm holding its breath until evening the stillness of the day emphasised the smallest sound sending a slammed door or a dogrsquos bark resonating through the streets the brightness of the day hurt the eyes while cooking odours hung in the still air
inside the dwellings of alqueria a struggle to stay cool was being waged inside or out it was too hot to move too hot to talk even too hot to think this is just as well as the thinking process eludes most of alqueriarsquos inhabitants at the best of times the young men thought the answer lay in consuming vast quantities of cold lager the young ladies used the opportunity to wear their skimpiest outfits which caused the young men to drink even more lager the older and wiser stayed near the stone flagged ground floors inanimate and semi-conscious the affluent newcomers however splashed in their pools luxuriating in the cool chlorinated water
one group of youngsters enjoyed the air conditioning of an emergency ambulance after swimming in the riacuteo verde not only did they contract the usual foot fungus but also a strange puce tint to the skin which emitted a faint glow antonio poyato in
order to keep his precious remitroot crop irrigated diverted the Hill peoplersquos water supply all the taps ran dry and beer was drunk as an alternative
as the sun sets so alqueria begins to cool pigeons return to the rooftops and the canine population becomes animated in their evening search for food voices are heard in the streets as the village comes to life once more invigorated by their enforced inactivity the people of alqueria return to their belligerent selves with renewed determination
those who sacrifice themselves to keep us safe promising to shield wounded soldiers from welfare cuts and that they would not suffer financially as a result of welfare reforms Fine words but then fast forward to august 2012
sapper karl boon who lost a leg in a taliban rocket-propelled grenade attack in 2010 has been stripped of his pound54-a-week living allowance because lsquohe can now walk about 400 yards unaidedrsquo and according to the dwp is no longer disabled enough although karl himself has said that there are times when he is unable to even reach his own front door unfortunately he now has to wait ten months before he can apply again and it begs the question how many limbs must you lose in order to receive a disablement benefit
the welfare reforms were designed to discourage malingerers and to wheedle out cheats and fraudsters anyone with half a brain can see the difference between work shy con artists and ex-service men and women with devastating war injuries but apparently not at the dozy dwp
cameronrsquos sentiments and noble sounding assurances all seem a little hollow right now and although the
36 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012 remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
PaUSE for ThoUghTWhat a fantastic Summer of sport wersquove had with
such a spectacularly successful Olympics and now the Paralympics which promise if anything to be even more amazing I wonder how many younger and fitter than I have as a result felt inspired to start some form of training And I wonder too how many like me find themselves regretting not having worked harder at some sport when they had the opportunity For in my youth I was a fairly able half-miler but was never prepared to hurt myself nor spend more time or effort than was absolutely necessary in training - there always seemed better more frivolous things to do with my time So I and doubtless many others like me spent much of the Olympics reflecting on what might have been For unless the IOC were to include events for the lsquodecrepitsrsquo the lsquohas-beensrsquo and the lsquowell past itsrsquo no amount of training or determination could ever see me in contention for future medals
But actually it would seem that there really is a medal still available for the likes of me For in his letter to the Christians in Corinth St Paul likens the Christian life to that of an athlete preparing to compete in the games He points out that if unlike me in my youthful pretence at athletic prowess an athlete is serious in his ambition to win then he must work at his training and adhere rigorously to his diet to be in peak condition And he further explains that the prize for successful completion of the Christian marathon of life is no mere laurel crown but one that endures through eternity So here we are then all is not lost for us oldies though we do have a pretty serious regime of diet and training of prayer and lifestyle to attend to which if wersquore really serious could perhaps start in meeting the rest of the team at one of the available Churches in the area
Details of a number of English language churches are given in Sol Noticeboard for any who wish to Worship but further information about the anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
Duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the anglican chaplaincy of costa almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the
absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
FIRE THEN FLOOD - IS PESTILENcE NExTFreak weather events are becoming the norm Last Thursday
Turre and Mojacar were hammered by the tail end of a hurricane causing flooding and destruction We woke to find 23rsquos of the 3 acre property we rent under water Windows had blown in causing damage and loss and the pool had turned into a mud wrestling venue The pump house was drained of 15m of water before a new pump could be fitted to start the clean-up operation
Earlier this year the media showed storms and flooding cancelling out the British summer hurricanes are now battering the Caribbean and US The storms get stronger and more frequent affecting Europe as this is where the hurricanes come to fight their last as Michael Fish knows only too well In the east typhoons wreak havoc in Taiwan and China
Last week Spain announced that summer night time temperatures were the highest since records began Last winter was the driest ever winter in Spain with rainfall 90 lower two winters previously Spain had the wettest in 50 years The unusual is fast becoming usual
The American Meteorological Society previously denied Global Warming yet last week whilst Republicans were laughing at the subject at their annual conference the Society released a report saying that that Global Warming is happening and is man-made The maths is easy as 10 of the warmest years on record have occurred since 1997 Also global sea levels have risen 7 inches in the last 100 years
In the Arctic summer pack ice is at its lowest since records began 40 less sea is covered each summer than just 30 years ago a dangerous circle as snow and ice have an
lsquoalbedorsquo effect reflecting sunlight back into space Now sea water absorbs heat so melting more ice Factory emissions are blown over the Arctic releasing tiny specs of black soot these stick in the snow and absorb heat so melting the ice faster
Governments across the world meet at fancy conferences in glamorous destinations such as Kyoto Rio de Janeiro and Copenhagen achieving little or nothing whilst Joe and Joanne Public suffer flooding droughts and severe weather events Global Warming affects us all now and it will get worse and we must all do our bit to reduce re-use and recycle We canrsquot wait to be told what to do ndash we can change our own lifestyles as these different living and spending habits make businesses adapt to try and supply the products we are choosing
Buying bio diesel for instance is not only better for the environment but cheaper too Buying a bag for life at the supermarket and using it regularly will saves lots of plastic At the market we can weigh our fruit and vegetables and put it in one bag rather than many Buying organic lessens the need for artificial fertilizers and pesticides
Shops love to offer a plastic bag for the smallest item ndash just say no Buying local saves food miles growing food even better using the town springfuente for drinking water saves resources too Whilst waiting in the car to collect someone turn the engine off Open the car window instead of using the air con Sort out domestic refuse and recycle it
In the developed world waste and apathy are common and yet our common sense ingenuity and a love for our fellow inhabitants can help save this world for future generations
Initially when you bought your shiny new laptop desktop hellip Were you constantly being annoyed by the nag screen which told you to make system backup disks My guess would be ldquoYesrdquo Did you follow the instructions and create several CDrsquos or DVDrsquos with labels on them for ldquoJust In Caserdquo If you have said ldquoYesrdquo to the previous question Well Done Thank your for taking an interest in my column but now turn the page and read something else instead If the answer was anything else I would consider making my backup image NOW
The absolute fact is there will be at some time in our lives a catastrophic systems failure whereby the system will refuse to even start and hang there impotently How can this happen as Windows is a relatively robust Operating System (OS) The usual suspects are Viruses Malware ldquowear and tearrdquo power surges or outages
So now imagine the worst possible case scenario ndash a total systems failure Once the initial terror of losing everything has passed you remember following my advice and making a complete backup of your valuable document with weekly updates You start to feel better BUT your computer is still euro1000 of inert steel and exotic compounds
What are you going to do That is easy Spend the next week or four buying and installing a copy of your OS (euro110 to euro200) finding all the drivers for your specific machine and install them and
finally obtaining all the programs that were on it (euro0 ndash too much) Before I knew better it would take three (3) days with the OS drivers and programs to hand to completely rebuild my computer
If you had made the system image when suggested it should take you between 20 minutes and 1 hour to complete the same task at euro0 (+ cost of CDrsquos DVDrsquos) and all you have to do is change the CDrsquos DVDrsquos when asked AND it would be clean and ready to go
What will you need 1 memory stick (1Gb or larger) or CD for creating a startup disk a small stack of DVDrsquos or an External Hard Drive
You might still be lucky and have buried in the menu an option to create these system images If you have XP (I still do) but no floppy disk drive (I donrsquot) DONrsquoT use the backup options A floppy disk is needed for booting the system Try ldquoEaseUS Todo Backup Free 50 ldquo instead
A COUPLE OF TIPS
Firstly ensure your BIOS is changed to allow booting from either the cd or memory stick
Secondly the local Computer club is having an open day on Friday 5th October at ldquoBar Rumoresrdquo from 10am
Finally I am available to assist with all matters on computers and can be contacted on 689 892 745 or canducomputinghotmailcouk
For further information or advice on computing contact Trevor on canducomputinghotmailcouk
the aftermath of the storm
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This week we were at Vistabella we played our normal format of individual stableford Also some pairs managed to play their round of the knockout which is being managed by Johnny Pedersen A shield is up for grabs to the winner of this tournament Conditions were good on the course as usual
Results were as follows-
Gold category
1st - Derek Briggs 34pts
2nd - Colin Pepperday 31pts
Best front nine - John Saunders 17pts
Best back nine - Graham Phillip 18pts
Nearest the pin - Steve Ashurst
Longest drive - Dave
Harwood
Silver category
1st - Dave Bishop 36pts
2nd - Barry wood 30pts
Best front nine - Phil Bowditch 13pts(cb)
Best back nine - Graham Butterworth 15pts
Nearest the pin - None
Longest drive - Dave whittington
No winners of the 2 ball money this week
Our next society game will be at Altorreal on 13th September first tee time at 1015am Please be at the course one hour before start time
New members and or guests always welcome please contact Tony on 966 785 781 or Steve on 966 637 449
La Peraleja - 290812It may be a bit hot for golf
but hey itrsquos Wednesday and what else would we be doing So off we went down to La Paraleja for the first time this year and the conditions were quite good with tees and greens being excellent The staff are extremely helpful and always friendly
Despite the heat 35 members and guests went down to Murcia to play in a Stableford all well armed with drinks of various concoctions to ward off heat exhaustion so playing under these extreme conditions the scores were very good There were three ladies playing which is unusual and one of them had a broken toe but this did not stop her from scoring 36 points well done Margaret
One tale related in the bar later was that if your tee goes behind you then it must be a good shot but there is always an exception to the rule as was demonstrated on one tee one shot did go a long way down the middle with the tee falling behind but the next tee shot went up in the air and landed only 50 metres ahead and still the tee landed behind work that out The scores on the day were
Golf Division 1st Padraig OrsquoBrien 38pts 2nd Peter Morris 36pts and 3rd Brian
Coultate 31pts
Silver Division 1st John B Henderson 32pts 2nd John Feathestone 29pts and 3rd Stan Earl 27pts
Bronze Division 1st Andy Hadgraft 39pts 2nd Margaret OrsquoBrien 36pts and 3rd Chris Nield 31pts
NTPs Hole 2 Brian Coultate hole 8 in 2 shots Peter Morris hole 13 in 3 shots Carl Peden hole 16 Chris Nield
2s club was shared between Carl Peden Stan Earl David wightman Peter Savidge and Padraig OrsquoBrien
Best Guest John Clark 40pts
The popular Free Game Draw was won by Darren Barker and the Free Draw kindly donated by The Tavern was not won so will be rolled over to the next meeting
Our next outings are to El Plantio on the 12 September and Roda on the 26th September For further information go to our website httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
Gail Coultate
Society Correspondent
Lo Crispin Golf Society
httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
The Members Golf Society Match Report for villaMartin 29th August 2012
Yet another scorching hot day greeted the 24 Members and 3 guests to the excellent track of villaMartin It is hard to understand why this course has an unsavoury reputation and it can only be assumed that those that give it the bad rap arenrsquot golfers or are living 10 years in the past The fairways are excellent and the greens were even better than excellent
The excellence of the course was obviously supported by some of the scores that came in today with 3 breaking Par one achieving Par and others just one or two points over their handicaps The MatchHandicap Secretary better known as the ldquoLaughing Assassinrdquo has had a field day with cutting of handicaps
The prizes today were once again donated by The Chuckle Brothers (John Eyre and Colin Marsden) and the Nearest to the Pins prizes were donated by Peter (I wanna be in the Gold category) Wells A very very big thank you to you all your support to the Society is tremendous
The spoils in the Silver Division today went to Mick Kennedy in 3rd place with 34 points and how nice it
was to see the lsquoold stagerrsquo himself Peter mason take 2nd spot with 36 points and the winner of the Silver was Ian ldquoSharkierdquo Parkinson with an excellent 38 points
The Gold Division 3rd place went to the Society Captain Alan Rickers with 35 points Theo Boelhouwer came in 2nd place with what normally would be the winning score of 38 points but was upstaged by his Match play partner Steve Higgins who had the best score of the day with 41 points
The Best visitor award went to J Lozano
Our next match is on 5th September 2012 at La Finca and if anyone fancies a game with us just book in on our website at wwwtmgsorg or call the Match Secretary on 966 719 604
We also will be starting our Monday games on 10th September 2012 at villaMartin Again check the website for further information and please feel free to join us
Gold Category winners L ndash R ldquoFlying Dutchmanrdquo Theo Boelhouwer Steve ldquoElvisrdquo Higgins and Captain Alan Rickers
After last weeks initial start to back to training ready for the new season it is back to the Miguel University to start training at the home ground Last week brought a bit of a shock to the system to a few of the players after the 2 month summer break not like 2 weeks in the UK if you are lucky
The training from now on is on Tuesday and Thursday at 2000 with the juniors coming back when they have started back at school Everyone is looking forward to getting back to some real rugby training and not
just the fitness side like last and getting stuck in to the rucking and mauling It will also be very interesting to see how the Spanish refs interpret the new laws as well after seeing the pros even falling foul of them at the weekend with the 5 second rule at the ruck etc
This coming weekend we will be televising all live rugby matches for the new season at the rugby bar in Rojales The Steakhouse used to be Tylers Bar Pro 12 on Friday at 2000 Cardiff Blues v Edinburgh followed by the 4 Nations at 1200
on Saturday with Australia v South Africa and Aviva Premiership on Sunday at 1530 Saints v Exeter Chiefs so come along to the only designated rugby bar in the area and join the Costa Blanca Rugby Supporters Club as well
I am back at the Moncayo Market on Saturdayrsquos with all of the rugby branded gear and clubinternational shirts etc so see you down there as well and get your playing gear before the season starts from 0900 to 1330
So if you are interested
dig out those rugby boots and come along and see for yourself what it is like New players are always welcome no matter what age or skill level you are
If you would like more information about what is going on in the club you can contact the club by phoning myself Garry on 692 767 242 and for the juniors contact Oscar on 600 871 606 (Spanish)
So come along and join in the fun at a club with a great friendly atmosphere
the members Golf society
fairwayZ Golf society
lo crispin Golf society
itV orihuela rfc traininG back to normal
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Murphyrsquos on Park Golf Society at Campoamor August 2012
For the first months meeting 16 players headed for the established course at Campoamor
Unfortunately we were charged euro25 per person more than the agreed price which we were told was due to tax reason even though the new taxes donrsquot take effect until 010912 and then we discovered that the greens were in poor condition and as a result of these events it will be some time before we return to this courseThe winners on the day were as follows Category 11st Noel Dempsey - 34 points2nd George McIntyre - 27
pointsCategory 21st Barney Hickey - 26 points2nd Billy Davidson ndash 26 pointsBest Guest - John Fogerty ndash 32 points
Nearest the Pins ndash Pearse McMurray and Mike Dolan
After the game we returned to Murphyrsquos on the Park for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Janet and Hilary
The next society meeting venue is Captains Day an Alenda on 270912 and new members and guests are welcome
Call Tony Conwell on 644312696 or better still call in the bar which is in Calle San Policarpo near Park of Nations in Torrevieja
Report by Tony Conwell
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at Las Colinas 30th August 2012
For this monthrsquos meeting a group of 33 players visited the established course at Las Colinas taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good condition but due to hollow tining we had to play the back nine holes twice BUT to make things interesting we played the second circuit from the BLACK COMPETITION TEES which made scoring difficult on the day
There were some good scores on the day with the winners as follows1st ndash Gavin Parke - 36 points2nd ndash Dave Mason - 35 points3rd ndash Mike Probert - 32 points4th ndash Ian Allison ndash 32 points5th ndash Julie Blinston ndash 31
points
Best Front 9 ndash D Bensley - 20 points
Best Back 9 ndash J Coffman - 16 points
Nearest Pins ndash M Probert (3)Gavin Parke (2) and Dave Mason
After the game we returned to the Lo Marabu which is located at Dona Pepa Quesada for a welcome meal prepared by the bar and the prize presentation
Our next official society meeting is at La Peraleja on 27th September 2012 and we also have an interim game at Bonalba on 13th September 2012
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at La Finca August 2012
For the first months meeting a small group of golfers headed for the established course at La Finca taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good conditionThe winners on the day were as follows1st Stevie Dunn ndash 39 points2nd S Floody ndash 28 points3rd George watts ndash 26 pointsNearest the Pin - GuestLongest Drive ndash George watts
Stevie watts has had his
handicap adjusted from 24 to 21 based on the above excellent performance
After the game we returned to the Hideaway bar which is based at Via Park II Playa Flamenca for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Terri and Mark
The next society meeting venue is to be held at Villamartin on 9th September 2012 and new members and guests are welcome
Alternatively call Terri Hudson on 603181436 or better still call in the bar
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
hideaway Golf society
lo marabu Golf society
murphyrsquos on park Golf society
TUESDAY 28TH AUGUSTTHE RAY BATTISTR
MEMORIAL TROPHYToday was the Second
anniversary of the Ray Battiste Memorial Trophy which was held at his favourite course ALENDA which was in immaculate condition with lovely holding greens It has to be the best course in the area at the present time we had a very good turn out and some very good scores to honour Raywinning the Trophy and First place in Category Two with a score of 37 points on count back from Geoff Wild ( hard luck Geoff ) was Malcolm woods Congratulations In third place was Mick Hithersay on Count back with 35 points
In Category One First place was taken by Rodney Smith with a score of 36 points Second was Les Yates with
35 points and Ivie Davies was 3rd with 34 points Dave Jones took the Nearest the Pin on Holes 3 amp 5 with Ron Chambers on Hole 16 John Trailor won the Longest Drive with D Jones the best Guest with 36 pointsTuesday 11th September we will be back at our home course Vistabella Tee off 0900am Be at the course for 0830am
After the game we returned to the St Jamesrsquos Gate pub for the presentation and refreshments kindly supplied by Sonia with our thanks Anyone who would like to join our small Society or would just like a game whilst on holiday give Ron a ring on 678-849-142
Photo- Malcolm woods being presented with the Trophy by Rocket Ron
st Jamesrsquos Gate Gs RODS AND REELS This week was the last
week before the new season commences and the club held an open match on a local water Although still very muddy on the water line overall the venue fished well As can be seen from the results varying methods were used and all worked pretty well
Top rods on the day1st Terry (Swing Eacutem)
Screen fishing the whip using maggot for bleak then changing to the feeder using corn with 1650 kilo s
2nd Lenny (Excultural Attachee) Bolton fishing the feeder using pellet with 1324 kilo s
3rd Bill (The Master) Reade fishing the waggler using pellet with 1134 kilo s
NOTEClub subs have to be paid
prior to the AGM on the 30092012 Failure to do so will mean the joining fee will have to be paid again
PLEASE NOTE The club has some
vacancies at present if you are interested in joining please contact Derek Swann on 966 729 293 or 603 535 771
ABBEY ANGLING RESULTSSupplied by Terry ScreenThe 2nd round of the winter
League was fished this week on the 28th August
with the water now going down it is leaving over a metre and half of soft gungy mud making access to the waters edge messy and quite difficult
with no wind on the water the fish were reluctant to feed everyone was praying
for the wind to get up and right on queue at 115pm the wind started to blow with a vengeance which prompted the fish to start to feed but the weights were not great
1st Dave (Yours Truly) Hoare with 7360kg fishing the pole using corn and the whip for bleak using maggot
2nd Alan (The Chairman) Reid with 6280kg fishing the feeder using corn
3rd Alan (The Emperor) Roscoe with 6100kg also fishing the feeder using corn
All details are available on our website wwwabbeyanglingcom or from the Match Secretary Terry Screen on 965 328 368 also anyone needing pole or rod repairs can contact me on the above number
ANGLERS TOGETHERThe objective of Anglers
Together has been reached ( which was to introduce anglers to each other ) Now that newcomers to Spain are few and far between we have decided that monthly meetings are serving no useful purpose and the friendships that have been made over the past 4 years are now firmly established
we will continue to provide information through our email address if contacted but there will be no membership renewals in May
Thanks to all past members for their support
Email anglerstogetherhotmailcom
TIGHT LINESDAvE HOARE
maGGots end
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week
Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3
- Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9
- Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen
Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart
Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith H
cap 9 score 50 Next week Tuesday
4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
el plantio 2 Golf society
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Last Sunday Torry played their first home game of the season at the vicente Garcia against near neighbours Crevillente who included in their side ex-Torry players Dani Meseguer Tremino Micro and most notably Carrasco Torry entered the game buoyed by their 3-1 victory at CD Acero in their first game of the season while Crevillente had shared the spoils in a thrilling 3-3 draw at home against Novelda
Torry were without ex-Crevillente marksman Gasch who was out through injury Torry have been trying to sign another forward to supplement their attacking options and thought they had got their man in the shape of much travelled burly striker Bauti but he had a change of mind I hope they are still looking because I think there are still plenty of strikers around looking for a club
The Torry line up was Manolo Vicente Boix Pedro Loacutepez Jorge Rafa Dani (Abel min 78) Burguillos Luis Carlos (Josemi min 68) Inarejos Ernesto and Joseacute Manuel (Manu Amores min 45)
On a warm sunny early evening the game kicked off in front of a decent crowd of around the 600 mark including quite a few holidaymakers keen for a bit of live football action Torry started like a train and in the first 20 minutes carved open Crevillente time and time again but only had a single goal on the electronic scoreboard to show for their efforts This was scored in the 16th minute by Jorge from a downward header
from a free-kick by Ernesto Leading up to this Rafa had hit the post from a curling effort inside the box from a corner and their keeper had been called into action to make a number of good saves
After 20 minutes Burguillos played Inarejos in and he lifted the ball past his man in the area who handled the ball and a penalty was awarded Up stepped Ernesto to curl his spot-kick towards the right hand corner of the net Their keeper went the right way and pulled off a brilliant save palming the ball wide for a corner After this Torry started to lose their momentum after their whirlwind start and Crevillente started to get back into the game After 41 minutes the Crevillente right-back got his marching orders for a second bookable offence after again body checking Inarejos
Just before the break Ernesto clipped the crossbar from a free-kick just outside the box Torry made one change at half-time taking off Jose Manuel who had sustained a head injury in the first-half and brought on Manu Amores After 51 minutes the numerical advantage that Torry had enjoyed was no more when Rafa was dismissed for a second bookable offence The game was now pretty even and both sides created half-chances which they didnrsquot take until after 61 minutes Ernesto beat their keeper from long range with a dipping shot to make it 2-0 to Torry After 70 minutes Crevillente pulled one back when Carrasco prodded home a loose ball from a corner from close range
to set up a nervous last 20 minutes for the Torry fans
The momentum was now with Crevillente and a guilt edged chance fell to the opposition 2 minutes later when one of their forwards headed wide from only 2 yards out After 83 minutes a Crevillente defender received a straight red for hacking down Burguillos And it was now 10 against 9 Towards the end Torry were awarded another penalty after a Manu Amores pass inside the box was deliberately hand-balled Inarejos stepped up to take it this time but his shot towards the bottom left hand corner lacked any real power and their keeper pulled off another great save
The final whistle went with Torry victorious winning another 3 points which has taken them to the top of the table and would you believe 2 points clear after only 2 games For Torry bookings were received by Inarejos Jorge vicente and Pedro
The matchball was sponsored by the Torry Army and a re-introduced matchday programme produced by the football club was on sale which provided a good pre-match read
Torry are away to Novelda next Sunday If you want to go and watch the game the Torry Army have booked a coach Pop into the Torry Army office in San Luis or ring Pat on 966 786 352 or 688 698 894 to book a seat
Darrylldinho following his adopted team in Spain get off to the perfect start
Tuesday 25th saw us back at Font del Llop due to a high noon change from El Plantio due to hollow tinning 20 hours earlier Our thanks to Font del Llop for getting us out to play at the last moment
very warm day and not sure if we would have managed without buggies but did find the course in very good condition except for some hollow tinning taking place on some of the greens on the back 9
Results on the day for our normal Stableford Competition saw in Category 1
1st Spence Andrews with 35 points not sure how he
did it because he only flew in the night previous and had not had time to adjust from the rain of the UK to the heat we are experiencing here at the moment 2nd Paul Hurrell 33 points 3rd Roy Middleton 31
Category 2 1st Peter Kerr 34 points 2ndBrian Coombes 33 and 3rdBradley Kerr 30
Nearest the Pins Hole 8 Paul Hurrell Hole 17 Alan Darby No body managed the 12th and the longest drive on hole 18 went to vic Souter However it should be mentioned that Paul Hurrell with his new driver was within probably 15 mtrs of the waterrsquos edge but not on the fairway sorry Paul must
try harderAfter the game we returned
to El Raso Restaurant for the results and a little Tapas many thanks to MarioKaty and Staff for looking after us
Our next games are La Torre on Tuesday 14thSeptember for a 10am 1sttee time and then we have our big day at El Plantio on the 3rdOctober for a shot gun start for the par 3 course at 9am followed by an 18 hole Stableford Competition starting at 11am
For more information on our Club call David Winder on 626 774 157 or email him at
davidwindertorregolfgmailcom Our picture for the winners and some guests taken after our game at El Raso Restaurant
we would also wish to remind all that the football season with CD MONTESINOS kicks off on Sunday 16thSeptember at 1800 hours with a home game at the CDMontesinos Olympic Stadium
Cup Tournament semi-finals by Sue Ward
what a fantastic week it was for petanca on the Orihuela Costa
The weather may be hot and humid but the petanca players had to keep their cool and play their socks off (what are socks) to win a place in the finals of the Summer League Cup Tournament
If anyone wanted to know why the summer league was dubbed lsquothe friendly gamesrsquo then they only had to be at the 2 semi-finals that took place this week They were played with good humour amusing banter and willing spirits
First to play on Monday were Laguna Vista Diablos vs Peacocks1 All was level after the 4 triples leaving all to play for in the deciding doubles Nervous tension began to creep in to both sides both teams dropping points however Laguna Vista Diablos managed to scrape through with a 4 - 3 win In true petanca spirit both teams descended upon the bar afterwards A very good end to a very good evening A woollen doll was presented by Peacocks to Laguna Vista Diablos to be played for every time these 2 teams meet
wednesday saw the other nail biting thrilling semi at Via park 2 between Los Bandidos and Amapolas
These 2 teams last met only 2 weeks ago in the league and Amapolas had a comfortable 6 - 1 win would tonight be any different Oh Yes
After the closely fought triples Amapolas were 3 - 1 up then came the 3 doubles and Los bandidos won the 1st 13 - 4 and then the 2nd 13 - 3 the gap had closed so the result rested on the last doubles match
It was 2100 hrs the street lights were on darkness had fallen the coche was barely visible but still the 2 pairs played on surrounded by hordes of excited spectators and a score of 12 - 12 Both sides took the lead and then lost it Unfortunately there had to be a winner and the cookie didnrsquot crumble Los bandidosrsquos way their last ball just - only just - failing to reach its target Amapolas won 4 games to 3 well done to them
The overwhelming consenus was that the 5 games were well worthy of a grand final let alone a semi
The final will be played on Wednesday 26th September 2012 at Restaurant El Altos de Dolores where it is hoped that all summer league players will attend Good luck to both teams
Sue ward
fc torreVieJa ndash torry Go top of the leaGue
torreGolfeu at font del llop
casa manuel summer petanca leaGue
el plantio 2 Golf society
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3 - Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9 - Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith Hcap 9 score 50
Next week Tuesday 4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
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PaUSE for ThoUghTWhat a fantastic Summer of sport wersquove had with
such a spectacularly successful Olympics and now the Paralympics which promise if anything to be even more amazing I wonder how many younger and fitter than I have as a result felt inspired to start some form of training And I wonder too how many like me find themselves regretting not having worked harder at some sport when they had the opportunity For in my youth I was a fairly able half-miler but was never prepared to hurt myself nor spend more time or effort than was absolutely necessary in training - there always seemed better more frivolous things to do with my time So I and doubtless many others like me spent much of the Olympics reflecting on what might have been For unless the IOC were to include events for the lsquodecrepitsrsquo the lsquohas-beensrsquo and the lsquowell past itsrsquo no amount of training or determination could ever see me in contention for future medals
But actually it would seem that there really is a medal still available for the likes of me For in his letter to the Christians in Corinth St Paul likens the Christian life to that of an athlete preparing to compete in the games He points out that if unlike me in my youthful pretence at athletic prowess an athlete is serious in his ambition to win then he must work at his training and adhere rigorously to his diet to be in peak condition And he further explains that the prize for successful completion of the Christian marathon of life is no mere laurel crown but one that endures through eternity So here we are then all is not lost for us oldies though we do have a pretty serious regime of diet and training of prayer and lifestyle to attend to which if wersquore really serious could perhaps start in meeting the rest of the team at one of the available Churches in the area
Details of a number of English language churches are given in Sol Noticeboard for any who wish to Worship but further information about the anglican church and details of forthcoming events may be seen on the web site wwwmojacarchurchorg
Duncan burr is licensed lay reader for the anglican chaplaincy of costa almeria and costa caacutelida and may be contacted at djburraviredcom
Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the
absurdities of living in Spain email stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore
FIRE THEN FLOOD - IS PESTILENcE NExTFreak weather events are becoming the norm Last Thursday
Turre and Mojacar were hammered by the tail end of a hurricane causing flooding and destruction We woke to find 23rsquos of the 3 acre property we rent under water Windows had blown in causing damage and loss and the pool had turned into a mud wrestling venue The pump house was drained of 15m of water before a new pump could be fitted to start the clean-up operation
Earlier this year the media showed storms and flooding cancelling out the British summer hurricanes are now battering the Caribbean and US The storms get stronger and more frequent affecting Europe as this is where the hurricanes come to fight their last as Michael Fish knows only too well In the east typhoons wreak havoc in Taiwan and China
Last week Spain announced that summer night time temperatures were the highest since records began Last winter was the driest ever winter in Spain with rainfall 90 lower two winters previously Spain had the wettest in 50 years The unusual is fast becoming usual
The American Meteorological Society previously denied Global Warming yet last week whilst Republicans were laughing at the subject at their annual conference the Society released a report saying that that Global Warming is happening and is man-made The maths is easy as 10 of the warmest years on record have occurred since 1997 Also global sea levels have risen 7 inches in the last 100 years
In the Arctic summer pack ice is at its lowest since records began 40 less sea is covered each summer than just 30 years ago a dangerous circle as snow and ice have an
lsquoalbedorsquo effect reflecting sunlight back into space Now sea water absorbs heat so melting more ice Factory emissions are blown over the Arctic releasing tiny specs of black soot these stick in the snow and absorb heat so melting the ice faster
Governments across the world meet at fancy conferences in glamorous destinations such as Kyoto Rio de Janeiro and Copenhagen achieving little or nothing whilst Joe and Joanne Public suffer flooding droughts and severe weather events Global Warming affects us all now and it will get worse and we must all do our bit to reduce re-use and recycle We canrsquot wait to be told what to do ndash we can change our own lifestyles as these different living and spending habits make businesses adapt to try and supply the products we are choosing
Buying bio diesel for instance is not only better for the environment but cheaper too Buying a bag for life at the supermarket and using it regularly will saves lots of plastic At the market we can weigh our fruit and vegetables and put it in one bag rather than many Buying organic lessens the need for artificial fertilizers and pesticides
Shops love to offer a plastic bag for the smallest item ndash just say no Buying local saves food miles growing food even better using the town springfuente for drinking water saves resources too Whilst waiting in the car to collect someone turn the engine off Open the car window instead of using the air con Sort out domestic refuse and recycle it
In the developed world waste and apathy are common and yet our common sense ingenuity and a love for our fellow inhabitants can help save this world for future generations
Initially when you bought your shiny new laptop desktop hellip Were you constantly being annoyed by the nag screen which told you to make system backup disks My guess would be ldquoYesrdquo Did you follow the instructions and create several CDrsquos or DVDrsquos with labels on them for ldquoJust In Caserdquo If you have said ldquoYesrdquo to the previous question Well Done Thank your for taking an interest in my column but now turn the page and read something else instead If the answer was anything else I would consider making my backup image NOW
The absolute fact is there will be at some time in our lives a catastrophic systems failure whereby the system will refuse to even start and hang there impotently How can this happen as Windows is a relatively robust Operating System (OS) The usual suspects are Viruses Malware ldquowear and tearrdquo power surges or outages
So now imagine the worst possible case scenario ndash a total systems failure Once the initial terror of losing everything has passed you remember following my advice and making a complete backup of your valuable document with weekly updates You start to feel better BUT your computer is still euro1000 of inert steel and exotic compounds
What are you going to do That is easy Spend the next week or four buying and installing a copy of your OS (euro110 to euro200) finding all the drivers for your specific machine and install them and
finally obtaining all the programs that were on it (euro0 ndash too much) Before I knew better it would take three (3) days with the OS drivers and programs to hand to completely rebuild my computer
If you had made the system image when suggested it should take you between 20 minutes and 1 hour to complete the same task at euro0 (+ cost of CDrsquos DVDrsquos) and all you have to do is change the CDrsquos DVDrsquos when asked AND it would be clean and ready to go
What will you need 1 memory stick (1Gb or larger) or CD for creating a startup disk a small stack of DVDrsquos or an External Hard Drive
You might still be lucky and have buried in the menu an option to create these system images If you have XP (I still do) but no floppy disk drive (I donrsquot) DONrsquoT use the backup options A floppy disk is needed for booting the system Try ldquoEaseUS Todo Backup Free 50 ldquo instead
A COUPLE OF TIPS
Firstly ensure your BIOS is changed to allow booting from either the cd or memory stick
Secondly the local Computer club is having an open day on Friday 5th October at ldquoBar Rumoresrdquo from 10am
Finally I am available to assist with all matters on computers and can be contacted on 689 892 745 or canducomputinghotmailcouk
For further information or advice on computing contact Trevor on canducomputinghotmailcouk
the aftermath of the storm
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This week we were at Vistabella we played our normal format of individual stableford Also some pairs managed to play their round of the knockout which is being managed by Johnny Pedersen A shield is up for grabs to the winner of this tournament Conditions were good on the course as usual
Results were as follows-
Gold category
1st - Derek Briggs 34pts
2nd - Colin Pepperday 31pts
Best front nine - John Saunders 17pts
Best back nine - Graham Phillip 18pts
Nearest the pin - Steve Ashurst
Longest drive - Dave
Harwood
Silver category
1st - Dave Bishop 36pts
2nd - Barry wood 30pts
Best front nine - Phil Bowditch 13pts(cb)
Best back nine - Graham Butterworth 15pts
Nearest the pin - None
Longest drive - Dave whittington
No winners of the 2 ball money this week
Our next society game will be at Altorreal on 13th September first tee time at 1015am Please be at the course one hour before start time
New members and or guests always welcome please contact Tony on 966 785 781 or Steve on 966 637 449
La Peraleja - 290812It may be a bit hot for golf
but hey itrsquos Wednesday and what else would we be doing So off we went down to La Paraleja for the first time this year and the conditions were quite good with tees and greens being excellent The staff are extremely helpful and always friendly
Despite the heat 35 members and guests went down to Murcia to play in a Stableford all well armed with drinks of various concoctions to ward off heat exhaustion so playing under these extreme conditions the scores were very good There were three ladies playing which is unusual and one of them had a broken toe but this did not stop her from scoring 36 points well done Margaret
One tale related in the bar later was that if your tee goes behind you then it must be a good shot but there is always an exception to the rule as was demonstrated on one tee one shot did go a long way down the middle with the tee falling behind but the next tee shot went up in the air and landed only 50 metres ahead and still the tee landed behind work that out The scores on the day were
Golf Division 1st Padraig OrsquoBrien 38pts 2nd Peter Morris 36pts and 3rd Brian
Coultate 31pts
Silver Division 1st John B Henderson 32pts 2nd John Feathestone 29pts and 3rd Stan Earl 27pts
Bronze Division 1st Andy Hadgraft 39pts 2nd Margaret OrsquoBrien 36pts and 3rd Chris Nield 31pts
NTPs Hole 2 Brian Coultate hole 8 in 2 shots Peter Morris hole 13 in 3 shots Carl Peden hole 16 Chris Nield
2s club was shared between Carl Peden Stan Earl David wightman Peter Savidge and Padraig OrsquoBrien
Best Guest John Clark 40pts
The popular Free Game Draw was won by Darren Barker and the Free Draw kindly donated by The Tavern was not won so will be rolled over to the next meeting
Our next outings are to El Plantio on the 12 September and Roda on the 26th September For further information go to our website httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
Gail Coultate
Society Correspondent
Lo Crispin Golf Society
httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
The Members Golf Society Match Report for villaMartin 29th August 2012
Yet another scorching hot day greeted the 24 Members and 3 guests to the excellent track of villaMartin It is hard to understand why this course has an unsavoury reputation and it can only be assumed that those that give it the bad rap arenrsquot golfers or are living 10 years in the past The fairways are excellent and the greens were even better than excellent
The excellence of the course was obviously supported by some of the scores that came in today with 3 breaking Par one achieving Par and others just one or two points over their handicaps The MatchHandicap Secretary better known as the ldquoLaughing Assassinrdquo has had a field day with cutting of handicaps
The prizes today were once again donated by The Chuckle Brothers (John Eyre and Colin Marsden) and the Nearest to the Pins prizes were donated by Peter (I wanna be in the Gold category) Wells A very very big thank you to you all your support to the Society is tremendous
The spoils in the Silver Division today went to Mick Kennedy in 3rd place with 34 points and how nice it
was to see the lsquoold stagerrsquo himself Peter mason take 2nd spot with 36 points and the winner of the Silver was Ian ldquoSharkierdquo Parkinson with an excellent 38 points
The Gold Division 3rd place went to the Society Captain Alan Rickers with 35 points Theo Boelhouwer came in 2nd place with what normally would be the winning score of 38 points but was upstaged by his Match play partner Steve Higgins who had the best score of the day with 41 points
The Best visitor award went to J Lozano
Our next match is on 5th September 2012 at La Finca and if anyone fancies a game with us just book in on our website at wwwtmgsorg or call the Match Secretary on 966 719 604
We also will be starting our Monday games on 10th September 2012 at villaMartin Again check the website for further information and please feel free to join us
Gold Category winners L ndash R ldquoFlying Dutchmanrdquo Theo Boelhouwer Steve ldquoElvisrdquo Higgins and Captain Alan Rickers
After last weeks initial start to back to training ready for the new season it is back to the Miguel University to start training at the home ground Last week brought a bit of a shock to the system to a few of the players after the 2 month summer break not like 2 weeks in the UK if you are lucky
The training from now on is on Tuesday and Thursday at 2000 with the juniors coming back when they have started back at school Everyone is looking forward to getting back to some real rugby training and not
just the fitness side like last and getting stuck in to the rucking and mauling It will also be very interesting to see how the Spanish refs interpret the new laws as well after seeing the pros even falling foul of them at the weekend with the 5 second rule at the ruck etc
This coming weekend we will be televising all live rugby matches for the new season at the rugby bar in Rojales The Steakhouse used to be Tylers Bar Pro 12 on Friday at 2000 Cardiff Blues v Edinburgh followed by the 4 Nations at 1200
on Saturday with Australia v South Africa and Aviva Premiership on Sunday at 1530 Saints v Exeter Chiefs so come along to the only designated rugby bar in the area and join the Costa Blanca Rugby Supporters Club as well
I am back at the Moncayo Market on Saturdayrsquos with all of the rugby branded gear and clubinternational shirts etc so see you down there as well and get your playing gear before the season starts from 0900 to 1330
So if you are interested
dig out those rugby boots and come along and see for yourself what it is like New players are always welcome no matter what age or skill level you are
If you would like more information about what is going on in the club you can contact the club by phoning myself Garry on 692 767 242 and for the juniors contact Oscar on 600 871 606 (Spanish)
So come along and join in the fun at a club with a great friendly atmosphere
the members Golf society
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Murphyrsquos on Park Golf Society at Campoamor August 2012
For the first months meeting 16 players headed for the established course at Campoamor
Unfortunately we were charged euro25 per person more than the agreed price which we were told was due to tax reason even though the new taxes donrsquot take effect until 010912 and then we discovered that the greens were in poor condition and as a result of these events it will be some time before we return to this courseThe winners on the day were as follows Category 11st Noel Dempsey - 34 points2nd George McIntyre - 27
pointsCategory 21st Barney Hickey - 26 points2nd Billy Davidson ndash 26 pointsBest Guest - John Fogerty ndash 32 points
Nearest the Pins ndash Pearse McMurray and Mike Dolan
After the game we returned to Murphyrsquos on the Park for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Janet and Hilary
The next society meeting venue is Captains Day an Alenda on 270912 and new members and guests are welcome
Call Tony Conwell on 644312696 or better still call in the bar which is in Calle San Policarpo near Park of Nations in Torrevieja
Report by Tony Conwell
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at Las Colinas 30th August 2012
For this monthrsquos meeting a group of 33 players visited the established course at Las Colinas taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good condition but due to hollow tining we had to play the back nine holes twice BUT to make things interesting we played the second circuit from the BLACK COMPETITION TEES which made scoring difficult on the day
There were some good scores on the day with the winners as follows1st ndash Gavin Parke - 36 points2nd ndash Dave Mason - 35 points3rd ndash Mike Probert - 32 points4th ndash Ian Allison ndash 32 points5th ndash Julie Blinston ndash 31
points
Best Front 9 ndash D Bensley - 20 points
Best Back 9 ndash J Coffman - 16 points
Nearest Pins ndash M Probert (3)Gavin Parke (2) and Dave Mason
After the game we returned to the Lo Marabu which is located at Dona Pepa Quesada for a welcome meal prepared by the bar and the prize presentation
Our next official society meeting is at La Peraleja on 27th September 2012 and we also have an interim game at Bonalba on 13th September 2012
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at La Finca August 2012
For the first months meeting a small group of golfers headed for the established course at La Finca taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good conditionThe winners on the day were as follows1st Stevie Dunn ndash 39 points2nd S Floody ndash 28 points3rd George watts ndash 26 pointsNearest the Pin - GuestLongest Drive ndash George watts
Stevie watts has had his
handicap adjusted from 24 to 21 based on the above excellent performance
After the game we returned to the Hideaway bar which is based at Via Park II Playa Flamenca for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Terri and Mark
The next society meeting venue is to be held at Villamartin on 9th September 2012 and new members and guests are welcome
Alternatively call Terri Hudson on 603181436 or better still call in the bar
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
hideaway Golf society
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TUESDAY 28TH AUGUSTTHE RAY BATTISTR
MEMORIAL TROPHYToday was the Second
anniversary of the Ray Battiste Memorial Trophy which was held at his favourite course ALENDA which was in immaculate condition with lovely holding greens It has to be the best course in the area at the present time we had a very good turn out and some very good scores to honour Raywinning the Trophy and First place in Category Two with a score of 37 points on count back from Geoff Wild ( hard luck Geoff ) was Malcolm woods Congratulations In third place was Mick Hithersay on Count back with 35 points
In Category One First place was taken by Rodney Smith with a score of 36 points Second was Les Yates with
35 points and Ivie Davies was 3rd with 34 points Dave Jones took the Nearest the Pin on Holes 3 amp 5 with Ron Chambers on Hole 16 John Trailor won the Longest Drive with D Jones the best Guest with 36 pointsTuesday 11th September we will be back at our home course Vistabella Tee off 0900am Be at the course for 0830am
After the game we returned to the St Jamesrsquos Gate pub for the presentation and refreshments kindly supplied by Sonia with our thanks Anyone who would like to join our small Society or would just like a game whilst on holiday give Ron a ring on 678-849-142
Photo- Malcolm woods being presented with the Trophy by Rocket Ron
st Jamesrsquos Gate Gs RODS AND REELS This week was the last
week before the new season commences and the club held an open match on a local water Although still very muddy on the water line overall the venue fished well As can be seen from the results varying methods were used and all worked pretty well
Top rods on the day1st Terry (Swing Eacutem)
Screen fishing the whip using maggot for bleak then changing to the feeder using corn with 1650 kilo s
2nd Lenny (Excultural Attachee) Bolton fishing the feeder using pellet with 1324 kilo s
3rd Bill (The Master) Reade fishing the waggler using pellet with 1134 kilo s
NOTEClub subs have to be paid
prior to the AGM on the 30092012 Failure to do so will mean the joining fee will have to be paid again
PLEASE NOTE The club has some
vacancies at present if you are interested in joining please contact Derek Swann on 966 729 293 or 603 535 771
ABBEY ANGLING RESULTSSupplied by Terry ScreenThe 2nd round of the winter
League was fished this week on the 28th August
with the water now going down it is leaving over a metre and half of soft gungy mud making access to the waters edge messy and quite difficult
with no wind on the water the fish were reluctant to feed everyone was praying
for the wind to get up and right on queue at 115pm the wind started to blow with a vengeance which prompted the fish to start to feed but the weights were not great
1st Dave (Yours Truly) Hoare with 7360kg fishing the pole using corn and the whip for bleak using maggot
2nd Alan (The Chairman) Reid with 6280kg fishing the feeder using corn
3rd Alan (The Emperor) Roscoe with 6100kg also fishing the feeder using corn
All details are available on our website wwwabbeyanglingcom or from the Match Secretary Terry Screen on 965 328 368 also anyone needing pole or rod repairs can contact me on the above number
ANGLERS TOGETHERThe objective of Anglers
Together has been reached ( which was to introduce anglers to each other ) Now that newcomers to Spain are few and far between we have decided that monthly meetings are serving no useful purpose and the friendships that have been made over the past 4 years are now firmly established
we will continue to provide information through our email address if contacted but there will be no membership renewals in May
Thanks to all past members for their support
Email anglerstogetherhotmailcom
TIGHT LINESDAvE HOARE
maGGots end
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week
Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3
- Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9
- Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen
Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart
Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith H
cap 9 score 50 Next week Tuesday
4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
el plantio 2 Golf society
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Last Sunday Torry played their first home game of the season at the vicente Garcia against near neighbours Crevillente who included in their side ex-Torry players Dani Meseguer Tremino Micro and most notably Carrasco Torry entered the game buoyed by their 3-1 victory at CD Acero in their first game of the season while Crevillente had shared the spoils in a thrilling 3-3 draw at home against Novelda
Torry were without ex-Crevillente marksman Gasch who was out through injury Torry have been trying to sign another forward to supplement their attacking options and thought they had got their man in the shape of much travelled burly striker Bauti but he had a change of mind I hope they are still looking because I think there are still plenty of strikers around looking for a club
The Torry line up was Manolo Vicente Boix Pedro Loacutepez Jorge Rafa Dani (Abel min 78) Burguillos Luis Carlos (Josemi min 68) Inarejos Ernesto and Joseacute Manuel (Manu Amores min 45)
On a warm sunny early evening the game kicked off in front of a decent crowd of around the 600 mark including quite a few holidaymakers keen for a bit of live football action Torry started like a train and in the first 20 minutes carved open Crevillente time and time again but only had a single goal on the electronic scoreboard to show for their efforts This was scored in the 16th minute by Jorge from a downward header
from a free-kick by Ernesto Leading up to this Rafa had hit the post from a curling effort inside the box from a corner and their keeper had been called into action to make a number of good saves
After 20 minutes Burguillos played Inarejos in and he lifted the ball past his man in the area who handled the ball and a penalty was awarded Up stepped Ernesto to curl his spot-kick towards the right hand corner of the net Their keeper went the right way and pulled off a brilliant save palming the ball wide for a corner After this Torry started to lose their momentum after their whirlwind start and Crevillente started to get back into the game After 41 minutes the Crevillente right-back got his marching orders for a second bookable offence after again body checking Inarejos
Just before the break Ernesto clipped the crossbar from a free-kick just outside the box Torry made one change at half-time taking off Jose Manuel who had sustained a head injury in the first-half and brought on Manu Amores After 51 minutes the numerical advantage that Torry had enjoyed was no more when Rafa was dismissed for a second bookable offence The game was now pretty even and both sides created half-chances which they didnrsquot take until after 61 minutes Ernesto beat their keeper from long range with a dipping shot to make it 2-0 to Torry After 70 minutes Crevillente pulled one back when Carrasco prodded home a loose ball from a corner from close range
to set up a nervous last 20 minutes for the Torry fans
The momentum was now with Crevillente and a guilt edged chance fell to the opposition 2 minutes later when one of their forwards headed wide from only 2 yards out After 83 minutes a Crevillente defender received a straight red for hacking down Burguillos And it was now 10 against 9 Towards the end Torry were awarded another penalty after a Manu Amores pass inside the box was deliberately hand-balled Inarejos stepped up to take it this time but his shot towards the bottom left hand corner lacked any real power and their keeper pulled off another great save
The final whistle went with Torry victorious winning another 3 points which has taken them to the top of the table and would you believe 2 points clear after only 2 games For Torry bookings were received by Inarejos Jorge vicente and Pedro
The matchball was sponsored by the Torry Army and a re-introduced matchday programme produced by the football club was on sale which provided a good pre-match read
Torry are away to Novelda next Sunday If you want to go and watch the game the Torry Army have booked a coach Pop into the Torry Army office in San Luis or ring Pat on 966 786 352 or 688 698 894 to book a seat
Darrylldinho following his adopted team in Spain get off to the perfect start
Tuesday 25th saw us back at Font del Llop due to a high noon change from El Plantio due to hollow tinning 20 hours earlier Our thanks to Font del Llop for getting us out to play at the last moment
very warm day and not sure if we would have managed without buggies but did find the course in very good condition except for some hollow tinning taking place on some of the greens on the back 9
Results on the day for our normal Stableford Competition saw in Category 1
1st Spence Andrews with 35 points not sure how he
did it because he only flew in the night previous and had not had time to adjust from the rain of the UK to the heat we are experiencing here at the moment 2nd Paul Hurrell 33 points 3rd Roy Middleton 31
Category 2 1st Peter Kerr 34 points 2ndBrian Coombes 33 and 3rdBradley Kerr 30
Nearest the Pins Hole 8 Paul Hurrell Hole 17 Alan Darby No body managed the 12th and the longest drive on hole 18 went to vic Souter However it should be mentioned that Paul Hurrell with his new driver was within probably 15 mtrs of the waterrsquos edge but not on the fairway sorry Paul must
try harderAfter the game we returned
to El Raso Restaurant for the results and a little Tapas many thanks to MarioKaty and Staff for looking after us
Our next games are La Torre on Tuesday 14thSeptember for a 10am 1sttee time and then we have our big day at El Plantio on the 3rdOctober for a shot gun start for the par 3 course at 9am followed by an 18 hole Stableford Competition starting at 11am
For more information on our Club call David Winder on 626 774 157 or email him at
davidwindertorregolfgmailcom Our picture for the winners and some guests taken after our game at El Raso Restaurant
we would also wish to remind all that the football season with CD MONTESINOS kicks off on Sunday 16thSeptember at 1800 hours with a home game at the CDMontesinos Olympic Stadium
Cup Tournament semi-finals by Sue Ward
what a fantastic week it was for petanca on the Orihuela Costa
The weather may be hot and humid but the petanca players had to keep their cool and play their socks off (what are socks) to win a place in the finals of the Summer League Cup Tournament
If anyone wanted to know why the summer league was dubbed lsquothe friendly gamesrsquo then they only had to be at the 2 semi-finals that took place this week They were played with good humour amusing banter and willing spirits
First to play on Monday were Laguna Vista Diablos vs Peacocks1 All was level after the 4 triples leaving all to play for in the deciding doubles Nervous tension began to creep in to both sides both teams dropping points however Laguna Vista Diablos managed to scrape through with a 4 - 3 win In true petanca spirit both teams descended upon the bar afterwards A very good end to a very good evening A woollen doll was presented by Peacocks to Laguna Vista Diablos to be played for every time these 2 teams meet
wednesday saw the other nail biting thrilling semi at Via park 2 between Los Bandidos and Amapolas
These 2 teams last met only 2 weeks ago in the league and Amapolas had a comfortable 6 - 1 win would tonight be any different Oh Yes
After the closely fought triples Amapolas were 3 - 1 up then came the 3 doubles and Los bandidos won the 1st 13 - 4 and then the 2nd 13 - 3 the gap had closed so the result rested on the last doubles match
It was 2100 hrs the street lights were on darkness had fallen the coche was barely visible but still the 2 pairs played on surrounded by hordes of excited spectators and a score of 12 - 12 Both sides took the lead and then lost it Unfortunately there had to be a winner and the cookie didnrsquot crumble Los bandidosrsquos way their last ball just - only just - failing to reach its target Amapolas won 4 games to 3 well done to them
The overwhelming consenus was that the 5 games were well worthy of a grand final let alone a semi
The final will be played on Wednesday 26th September 2012 at Restaurant El Altos de Dolores where it is hoped that all summer league players will attend Good luck to both teams
Sue ward
fc torreVieJa ndash torry Go top of the leaGue
torreGolfeu at font del llop
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el plantio 2 Golf society
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3 - Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9 - Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith Hcap 9 score 50
Next week Tuesday 4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
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This week we were at Vistabella we played our normal format of individual stableford Also some pairs managed to play their round of the knockout which is being managed by Johnny Pedersen A shield is up for grabs to the winner of this tournament Conditions were good on the course as usual
Results were as follows-
Gold category
1st - Derek Briggs 34pts
2nd - Colin Pepperday 31pts
Best front nine - John Saunders 17pts
Best back nine - Graham Phillip 18pts
Nearest the pin - Steve Ashurst
Longest drive - Dave
Harwood
Silver category
1st - Dave Bishop 36pts
2nd - Barry wood 30pts
Best front nine - Phil Bowditch 13pts(cb)
Best back nine - Graham Butterworth 15pts
Nearest the pin - None
Longest drive - Dave whittington
No winners of the 2 ball money this week
Our next society game will be at Altorreal on 13th September first tee time at 1015am Please be at the course one hour before start time
New members and or guests always welcome please contact Tony on 966 785 781 or Steve on 966 637 449
La Peraleja - 290812It may be a bit hot for golf
but hey itrsquos Wednesday and what else would we be doing So off we went down to La Paraleja for the first time this year and the conditions were quite good with tees and greens being excellent The staff are extremely helpful and always friendly
Despite the heat 35 members and guests went down to Murcia to play in a Stableford all well armed with drinks of various concoctions to ward off heat exhaustion so playing under these extreme conditions the scores were very good There were three ladies playing which is unusual and one of them had a broken toe but this did not stop her from scoring 36 points well done Margaret
One tale related in the bar later was that if your tee goes behind you then it must be a good shot but there is always an exception to the rule as was demonstrated on one tee one shot did go a long way down the middle with the tee falling behind but the next tee shot went up in the air and landed only 50 metres ahead and still the tee landed behind work that out The scores on the day were
Golf Division 1st Padraig OrsquoBrien 38pts 2nd Peter Morris 36pts and 3rd Brian
Coultate 31pts
Silver Division 1st John B Henderson 32pts 2nd John Feathestone 29pts and 3rd Stan Earl 27pts
Bronze Division 1st Andy Hadgraft 39pts 2nd Margaret OrsquoBrien 36pts and 3rd Chris Nield 31pts
NTPs Hole 2 Brian Coultate hole 8 in 2 shots Peter Morris hole 13 in 3 shots Carl Peden hole 16 Chris Nield
2s club was shared between Carl Peden Stan Earl David wightman Peter Savidge and Padraig OrsquoBrien
Best Guest John Clark 40pts
The popular Free Game Draw was won by Darren Barker and the Free Draw kindly donated by The Tavern was not won so will be rolled over to the next meeting
Our next outings are to El Plantio on the 12 September and Roda on the 26th September For further information go to our website httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
Gail Coultate
Society Correspondent
Lo Crispin Golf Society
httpsitesgooglecomsitelocrispingolf
The Members Golf Society Match Report for villaMartin 29th August 2012
Yet another scorching hot day greeted the 24 Members and 3 guests to the excellent track of villaMartin It is hard to understand why this course has an unsavoury reputation and it can only be assumed that those that give it the bad rap arenrsquot golfers or are living 10 years in the past The fairways are excellent and the greens were even better than excellent
The excellence of the course was obviously supported by some of the scores that came in today with 3 breaking Par one achieving Par and others just one or two points over their handicaps The MatchHandicap Secretary better known as the ldquoLaughing Assassinrdquo has had a field day with cutting of handicaps
The prizes today were once again donated by The Chuckle Brothers (John Eyre and Colin Marsden) and the Nearest to the Pins prizes were donated by Peter (I wanna be in the Gold category) Wells A very very big thank you to you all your support to the Society is tremendous
The spoils in the Silver Division today went to Mick Kennedy in 3rd place with 34 points and how nice it
was to see the lsquoold stagerrsquo himself Peter mason take 2nd spot with 36 points and the winner of the Silver was Ian ldquoSharkierdquo Parkinson with an excellent 38 points
The Gold Division 3rd place went to the Society Captain Alan Rickers with 35 points Theo Boelhouwer came in 2nd place with what normally would be the winning score of 38 points but was upstaged by his Match play partner Steve Higgins who had the best score of the day with 41 points
The Best visitor award went to J Lozano
Our next match is on 5th September 2012 at La Finca and if anyone fancies a game with us just book in on our website at wwwtmgsorg or call the Match Secretary on 966 719 604
We also will be starting our Monday games on 10th September 2012 at villaMartin Again check the website for further information and please feel free to join us
Gold Category winners L ndash R ldquoFlying Dutchmanrdquo Theo Boelhouwer Steve ldquoElvisrdquo Higgins and Captain Alan Rickers
After last weeks initial start to back to training ready for the new season it is back to the Miguel University to start training at the home ground Last week brought a bit of a shock to the system to a few of the players after the 2 month summer break not like 2 weeks in the UK if you are lucky
The training from now on is on Tuesday and Thursday at 2000 with the juniors coming back when they have started back at school Everyone is looking forward to getting back to some real rugby training and not
just the fitness side like last and getting stuck in to the rucking and mauling It will also be very interesting to see how the Spanish refs interpret the new laws as well after seeing the pros even falling foul of them at the weekend with the 5 second rule at the ruck etc
This coming weekend we will be televising all live rugby matches for the new season at the rugby bar in Rojales The Steakhouse used to be Tylers Bar Pro 12 on Friday at 2000 Cardiff Blues v Edinburgh followed by the 4 Nations at 1200
on Saturday with Australia v South Africa and Aviva Premiership on Sunday at 1530 Saints v Exeter Chiefs so come along to the only designated rugby bar in the area and join the Costa Blanca Rugby Supporters Club as well
I am back at the Moncayo Market on Saturdayrsquos with all of the rugby branded gear and clubinternational shirts etc so see you down there as well and get your playing gear before the season starts from 0900 to 1330
So if you are interested
dig out those rugby boots and come along and see for yourself what it is like New players are always welcome no matter what age or skill level you are
If you would like more information about what is going on in the club you can contact the club by phoning myself Garry on 692 767 242 and for the juniors contact Oscar on 600 871 606 (Spanish)
So come along and join in the fun at a club with a great friendly atmosphere
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Murphyrsquos on Park Golf Society at Campoamor August 2012
For the first months meeting 16 players headed for the established course at Campoamor
Unfortunately we were charged euro25 per person more than the agreed price which we were told was due to tax reason even though the new taxes donrsquot take effect until 010912 and then we discovered that the greens were in poor condition and as a result of these events it will be some time before we return to this courseThe winners on the day were as follows Category 11st Noel Dempsey - 34 points2nd George McIntyre - 27
pointsCategory 21st Barney Hickey - 26 points2nd Billy Davidson ndash 26 pointsBest Guest - John Fogerty ndash 32 points
Nearest the Pins ndash Pearse McMurray and Mike Dolan
After the game we returned to Murphyrsquos on the Park for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Janet and Hilary
The next society meeting venue is Captains Day an Alenda on 270912 and new members and guests are welcome
Call Tony Conwell on 644312696 or better still call in the bar which is in Calle San Policarpo near Park of Nations in Torrevieja
Report by Tony Conwell
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at Las Colinas 30th August 2012
For this monthrsquos meeting a group of 33 players visited the established course at Las Colinas taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good condition but due to hollow tining we had to play the back nine holes twice BUT to make things interesting we played the second circuit from the BLACK COMPETITION TEES which made scoring difficult on the day
There were some good scores on the day with the winners as follows1st ndash Gavin Parke - 36 points2nd ndash Dave Mason - 35 points3rd ndash Mike Probert - 32 points4th ndash Ian Allison ndash 32 points5th ndash Julie Blinston ndash 31
points
Best Front 9 ndash D Bensley - 20 points
Best Back 9 ndash J Coffman - 16 points
Nearest Pins ndash M Probert (3)Gavin Parke (2) and Dave Mason
After the game we returned to the Lo Marabu which is located at Dona Pepa Quesada for a welcome meal prepared by the bar and the prize presentation
Our next official society meeting is at La Peraleja on 27th September 2012 and we also have an interim game at Bonalba on 13th September 2012
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at La Finca August 2012
For the first months meeting a small group of golfers headed for the established course at La Finca taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good conditionThe winners on the day were as follows1st Stevie Dunn ndash 39 points2nd S Floody ndash 28 points3rd George watts ndash 26 pointsNearest the Pin - GuestLongest Drive ndash George watts
Stevie watts has had his
handicap adjusted from 24 to 21 based on the above excellent performance
After the game we returned to the Hideaway bar which is based at Via Park II Playa Flamenca for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Terri and Mark
The next society meeting venue is to be held at Villamartin on 9th September 2012 and new members and guests are welcome
Alternatively call Terri Hudson on 603181436 or better still call in the bar
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
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TUESDAY 28TH AUGUSTTHE RAY BATTISTR
MEMORIAL TROPHYToday was the Second
anniversary of the Ray Battiste Memorial Trophy which was held at his favourite course ALENDA which was in immaculate condition with lovely holding greens It has to be the best course in the area at the present time we had a very good turn out and some very good scores to honour Raywinning the Trophy and First place in Category Two with a score of 37 points on count back from Geoff Wild ( hard luck Geoff ) was Malcolm woods Congratulations In third place was Mick Hithersay on Count back with 35 points
In Category One First place was taken by Rodney Smith with a score of 36 points Second was Les Yates with
35 points and Ivie Davies was 3rd with 34 points Dave Jones took the Nearest the Pin on Holes 3 amp 5 with Ron Chambers on Hole 16 John Trailor won the Longest Drive with D Jones the best Guest with 36 pointsTuesday 11th September we will be back at our home course Vistabella Tee off 0900am Be at the course for 0830am
After the game we returned to the St Jamesrsquos Gate pub for the presentation and refreshments kindly supplied by Sonia with our thanks Anyone who would like to join our small Society or would just like a game whilst on holiday give Ron a ring on 678-849-142
Photo- Malcolm woods being presented with the Trophy by Rocket Ron
st Jamesrsquos Gate Gs RODS AND REELS This week was the last
week before the new season commences and the club held an open match on a local water Although still very muddy on the water line overall the venue fished well As can be seen from the results varying methods were used and all worked pretty well
Top rods on the day1st Terry (Swing Eacutem)
Screen fishing the whip using maggot for bleak then changing to the feeder using corn with 1650 kilo s
2nd Lenny (Excultural Attachee) Bolton fishing the feeder using pellet with 1324 kilo s
3rd Bill (The Master) Reade fishing the waggler using pellet with 1134 kilo s
NOTEClub subs have to be paid
prior to the AGM on the 30092012 Failure to do so will mean the joining fee will have to be paid again
PLEASE NOTE The club has some
vacancies at present if you are interested in joining please contact Derek Swann on 966 729 293 or 603 535 771
ABBEY ANGLING RESULTSSupplied by Terry ScreenThe 2nd round of the winter
League was fished this week on the 28th August
with the water now going down it is leaving over a metre and half of soft gungy mud making access to the waters edge messy and quite difficult
with no wind on the water the fish were reluctant to feed everyone was praying
for the wind to get up and right on queue at 115pm the wind started to blow with a vengeance which prompted the fish to start to feed but the weights were not great
1st Dave (Yours Truly) Hoare with 7360kg fishing the pole using corn and the whip for bleak using maggot
2nd Alan (The Chairman) Reid with 6280kg fishing the feeder using corn
3rd Alan (The Emperor) Roscoe with 6100kg also fishing the feeder using corn
All details are available on our website wwwabbeyanglingcom or from the Match Secretary Terry Screen on 965 328 368 also anyone needing pole or rod repairs can contact me on the above number
ANGLERS TOGETHERThe objective of Anglers
Together has been reached ( which was to introduce anglers to each other ) Now that newcomers to Spain are few and far between we have decided that monthly meetings are serving no useful purpose and the friendships that have been made over the past 4 years are now firmly established
we will continue to provide information through our email address if contacted but there will be no membership renewals in May
Thanks to all past members for their support
Email anglerstogetherhotmailcom
TIGHT LINESDAvE HOARE
maGGots end
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week
Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3
- Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9
- Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen
Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart
Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith H
cap 9 score 50 Next week Tuesday
4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
el plantio 2 Golf society
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Last Sunday Torry played their first home game of the season at the vicente Garcia against near neighbours Crevillente who included in their side ex-Torry players Dani Meseguer Tremino Micro and most notably Carrasco Torry entered the game buoyed by their 3-1 victory at CD Acero in their first game of the season while Crevillente had shared the spoils in a thrilling 3-3 draw at home against Novelda
Torry were without ex-Crevillente marksman Gasch who was out through injury Torry have been trying to sign another forward to supplement their attacking options and thought they had got their man in the shape of much travelled burly striker Bauti but he had a change of mind I hope they are still looking because I think there are still plenty of strikers around looking for a club
The Torry line up was Manolo Vicente Boix Pedro Loacutepez Jorge Rafa Dani (Abel min 78) Burguillos Luis Carlos (Josemi min 68) Inarejos Ernesto and Joseacute Manuel (Manu Amores min 45)
On a warm sunny early evening the game kicked off in front of a decent crowd of around the 600 mark including quite a few holidaymakers keen for a bit of live football action Torry started like a train and in the first 20 minutes carved open Crevillente time and time again but only had a single goal on the electronic scoreboard to show for their efforts This was scored in the 16th minute by Jorge from a downward header
from a free-kick by Ernesto Leading up to this Rafa had hit the post from a curling effort inside the box from a corner and their keeper had been called into action to make a number of good saves
After 20 minutes Burguillos played Inarejos in and he lifted the ball past his man in the area who handled the ball and a penalty was awarded Up stepped Ernesto to curl his spot-kick towards the right hand corner of the net Their keeper went the right way and pulled off a brilliant save palming the ball wide for a corner After this Torry started to lose their momentum after their whirlwind start and Crevillente started to get back into the game After 41 minutes the Crevillente right-back got his marching orders for a second bookable offence after again body checking Inarejos
Just before the break Ernesto clipped the crossbar from a free-kick just outside the box Torry made one change at half-time taking off Jose Manuel who had sustained a head injury in the first-half and brought on Manu Amores After 51 minutes the numerical advantage that Torry had enjoyed was no more when Rafa was dismissed for a second bookable offence The game was now pretty even and both sides created half-chances which they didnrsquot take until after 61 minutes Ernesto beat their keeper from long range with a dipping shot to make it 2-0 to Torry After 70 minutes Crevillente pulled one back when Carrasco prodded home a loose ball from a corner from close range
to set up a nervous last 20 minutes for the Torry fans
The momentum was now with Crevillente and a guilt edged chance fell to the opposition 2 minutes later when one of their forwards headed wide from only 2 yards out After 83 minutes a Crevillente defender received a straight red for hacking down Burguillos And it was now 10 against 9 Towards the end Torry were awarded another penalty after a Manu Amores pass inside the box was deliberately hand-balled Inarejos stepped up to take it this time but his shot towards the bottom left hand corner lacked any real power and their keeper pulled off another great save
The final whistle went with Torry victorious winning another 3 points which has taken them to the top of the table and would you believe 2 points clear after only 2 games For Torry bookings were received by Inarejos Jorge vicente and Pedro
The matchball was sponsored by the Torry Army and a re-introduced matchday programme produced by the football club was on sale which provided a good pre-match read
Torry are away to Novelda next Sunday If you want to go and watch the game the Torry Army have booked a coach Pop into the Torry Army office in San Luis or ring Pat on 966 786 352 or 688 698 894 to book a seat
Darrylldinho following his adopted team in Spain get off to the perfect start
Tuesday 25th saw us back at Font del Llop due to a high noon change from El Plantio due to hollow tinning 20 hours earlier Our thanks to Font del Llop for getting us out to play at the last moment
very warm day and not sure if we would have managed without buggies but did find the course in very good condition except for some hollow tinning taking place on some of the greens on the back 9
Results on the day for our normal Stableford Competition saw in Category 1
1st Spence Andrews with 35 points not sure how he
did it because he only flew in the night previous and had not had time to adjust from the rain of the UK to the heat we are experiencing here at the moment 2nd Paul Hurrell 33 points 3rd Roy Middleton 31
Category 2 1st Peter Kerr 34 points 2ndBrian Coombes 33 and 3rdBradley Kerr 30
Nearest the Pins Hole 8 Paul Hurrell Hole 17 Alan Darby No body managed the 12th and the longest drive on hole 18 went to vic Souter However it should be mentioned that Paul Hurrell with his new driver was within probably 15 mtrs of the waterrsquos edge but not on the fairway sorry Paul must
try harderAfter the game we returned
to El Raso Restaurant for the results and a little Tapas many thanks to MarioKaty and Staff for looking after us
Our next games are La Torre on Tuesday 14thSeptember for a 10am 1sttee time and then we have our big day at El Plantio on the 3rdOctober for a shot gun start for the par 3 course at 9am followed by an 18 hole Stableford Competition starting at 11am
For more information on our Club call David Winder on 626 774 157 or email him at
davidwindertorregolfgmailcom Our picture for the winners and some guests taken after our game at El Raso Restaurant
we would also wish to remind all that the football season with CD MONTESINOS kicks off on Sunday 16thSeptember at 1800 hours with a home game at the CDMontesinos Olympic Stadium
Cup Tournament semi-finals by Sue Ward
what a fantastic week it was for petanca on the Orihuela Costa
The weather may be hot and humid but the petanca players had to keep their cool and play their socks off (what are socks) to win a place in the finals of the Summer League Cup Tournament
If anyone wanted to know why the summer league was dubbed lsquothe friendly gamesrsquo then they only had to be at the 2 semi-finals that took place this week They were played with good humour amusing banter and willing spirits
First to play on Monday were Laguna Vista Diablos vs Peacocks1 All was level after the 4 triples leaving all to play for in the deciding doubles Nervous tension began to creep in to both sides both teams dropping points however Laguna Vista Diablos managed to scrape through with a 4 - 3 win In true petanca spirit both teams descended upon the bar afterwards A very good end to a very good evening A woollen doll was presented by Peacocks to Laguna Vista Diablos to be played for every time these 2 teams meet
wednesday saw the other nail biting thrilling semi at Via park 2 between Los Bandidos and Amapolas
These 2 teams last met only 2 weeks ago in the league and Amapolas had a comfortable 6 - 1 win would tonight be any different Oh Yes
After the closely fought triples Amapolas were 3 - 1 up then came the 3 doubles and Los bandidos won the 1st 13 - 4 and then the 2nd 13 - 3 the gap had closed so the result rested on the last doubles match
It was 2100 hrs the street lights were on darkness had fallen the coche was barely visible but still the 2 pairs played on surrounded by hordes of excited spectators and a score of 12 - 12 Both sides took the lead and then lost it Unfortunately there had to be a winner and the cookie didnrsquot crumble Los bandidosrsquos way their last ball just - only just - failing to reach its target Amapolas won 4 games to 3 well done to them
The overwhelming consenus was that the 5 games were well worthy of a grand final let alone a semi
The final will be played on Wednesday 26th September 2012 at Restaurant El Altos de Dolores where it is hoped that all summer league players will attend Good luck to both teams
Sue ward
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el plantio 2 Golf society
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3 - Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9 - Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith Hcap 9 score 50
Next week Tuesday 4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
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Murphyrsquos on Park Golf Society at Campoamor August 2012
For the first months meeting 16 players headed for the established course at Campoamor
Unfortunately we were charged euro25 per person more than the agreed price which we were told was due to tax reason even though the new taxes donrsquot take effect until 010912 and then we discovered that the greens were in poor condition and as a result of these events it will be some time before we return to this courseThe winners on the day were as follows Category 11st Noel Dempsey - 34 points2nd George McIntyre - 27
pointsCategory 21st Barney Hickey - 26 points2nd Billy Davidson ndash 26 pointsBest Guest - John Fogerty ndash 32 points
Nearest the Pins ndash Pearse McMurray and Mike Dolan
After the game we returned to Murphyrsquos on the Park for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Janet and Hilary
The next society meeting venue is Captains Day an Alenda on 270912 and new members and guests are welcome
Call Tony Conwell on 644312696 or better still call in the bar which is in Calle San Policarpo near Park of Nations in Torrevieja
Report by Tony Conwell
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at Las Colinas 30th August 2012
For this monthrsquos meeting a group of 33 players visited the established course at Las Colinas taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good condition but due to hollow tining we had to play the back nine holes twice BUT to make things interesting we played the second circuit from the BLACK COMPETITION TEES which made scoring difficult on the day
There were some good scores on the day with the winners as follows1st ndash Gavin Parke - 36 points2nd ndash Dave Mason - 35 points3rd ndash Mike Probert - 32 points4th ndash Ian Allison ndash 32 points5th ndash Julie Blinston ndash 31
points
Best Front 9 ndash D Bensley - 20 points
Best Back 9 ndash J Coffman - 16 points
Nearest Pins ndash M Probert (3)Gavin Parke (2) and Dave Mason
After the game we returned to the Lo Marabu which is located at Dona Pepa Quesada for a welcome meal prepared by the bar and the prize presentation
Our next official society meeting is at La Peraleja on 27th September 2012 and we also have an interim game at Bonalba on 13th September 2012
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
(in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) at La Finca August 2012
For the first months meeting a small group of golfers headed for the established course at La Finca taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services
The weather was superb and the course was in good conditionThe winners on the day were as follows1st Stevie Dunn ndash 39 points2nd S Floody ndash 28 points3rd George watts ndash 26 pointsNearest the Pin - GuestLongest Drive ndash George watts
Stevie watts has had his
handicap adjusted from 24 to 21 based on the above excellent performance
After the game we returned to the Hideaway bar which is based at Via Park II Playa Flamenca for the prize presentation and refreshments provided by Terri and Mark
The next society meeting venue is to be held at Villamartin on 9th September 2012 and new members and guests are welcome
Alternatively call Terri Hudson on 603181436 or better still call in the bar
Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at wwwcosta-blanca-greenfeescom
hideaway Golf society
lo marabu Golf society
murphyrsquos on park Golf society
TUESDAY 28TH AUGUSTTHE RAY BATTISTR
MEMORIAL TROPHYToday was the Second
anniversary of the Ray Battiste Memorial Trophy which was held at his favourite course ALENDA which was in immaculate condition with lovely holding greens It has to be the best course in the area at the present time we had a very good turn out and some very good scores to honour Raywinning the Trophy and First place in Category Two with a score of 37 points on count back from Geoff Wild ( hard luck Geoff ) was Malcolm woods Congratulations In third place was Mick Hithersay on Count back with 35 points
In Category One First place was taken by Rodney Smith with a score of 36 points Second was Les Yates with
35 points and Ivie Davies was 3rd with 34 points Dave Jones took the Nearest the Pin on Holes 3 amp 5 with Ron Chambers on Hole 16 John Trailor won the Longest Drive with D Jones the best Guest with 36 pointsTuesday 11th September we will be back at our home course Vistabella Tee off 0900am Be at the course for 0830am
After the game we returned to the St Jamesrsquos Gate pub for the presentation and refreshments kindly supplied by Sonia with our thanks Anyone who would like to join our small Society or would just like a game whilst on holiday give Ron a ring on 678-849-142
Photo- Malcolm woods being presented with the Trophy by Rocket Ron
st Jamesrsquos Gate Gs RODS AND REELS This week was the last
week before the new season commences and the club held an open match on a local water Although still very muddy on the water line overall the venue fished well As can be seen from the results varying methods were used and all worked pretty well
Top rods on the day1st Terry (Swing Eacutem)
Screen fishing the whip using maggot for bleak then changing to the feeder using corn with 1650 kilo s
2nd Lenny (Excultural Attachee) Bolton fishing the feeder using pellet with 1324 kilo s
3rd Bill (The Master) Reade fishing the waggler using pellet with 1134 kilo s
NOTEClub subs have to be paid
prior to the AGM on the 30092012 Failure to do so will mean the joining fee will have to be paid again
PLEASE NOTE The club has some
vacancies at present if you are interested in joining please contact Derek Swann on 966 729 293 or 603 535 771
ABBEY ANGLING RESULTSSupplied by Terry ScreenThe 2nd round of the winter
League was fished this week on the 28th August
with the water now going down it is leaving over a metre and half of soft gungy mud making access to the waters edge messy and quite difficult
with no wind on the water the fish were reluctant to feed everyone was praying
for the wind to get up and right on queue at 115pm the wind started to blow with a vengeance which prompted the fish to start to feed but the weights were not great
1st Dave (Yours Truly) Hoare with 7360kg fishing the pole using corn and the whip for bleak using maggot
2nd Alan (The Chairman) Reid with 6280kg fishing the feeder using corn
3rd Alan (The Emperor) Roscoe with 6100kg also fishing the feeder using corn
All details are available on our website wwwabbeyanglingcom or from the Match Secretary Terry Screen on 965 328 368 also anyone needing pole or rod repairs can contact me on the above number
ANGLERS TOGETHERThe objective of Anglers
Together has been reached ( which was to introduce anglers to each other ) Now that newcomers to Spain are few and far between we have decided that monthly meetings are serving no useful purpose and the friendships that have been made over the past 4 years are now firmly established
we will continue to provide information through our email address if contacted but there will be no membership renewals in May
Thanks to all past members for their support
Email anglerstogetherhotmailcom
TIGHT LINESDAvE HOARE
maGGots end
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week
Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3
- Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9
- Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen
Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart
Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith H
cap 9 score 50 Next week Tuesday
4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
el plantio 2 Golf society
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Last Sunday Torry played their first home game of the season at the vicente Garcia against near neighbours Crevillente who included in their side ex-Torry players Dani Meseguer Tremino Micro and most notably Carrasco Torry entered the game buoyed by their 3-1 victory at CD Acero in their first game of the season while Crevillente had shared the spoils in a thrilling 3-3 draw at home against Novelda
Torry were without ex-Crevillente marksman Gasch who was out through injury Torry have been trying to sign another forward to supplement their attacking options and thought they had got their man in the shape of much travelled burly striker Bauti but he had a change of mind I hope they are still looking because I think there are still plenty of strikers around looking for a club
The Torry line up was Manolo Vicente Boix Pedro Loacutepez Jorge Rafa Dani (Abel min 78) Burguillos Luis Carlos (Josemi min 68) Inarejos Ernesto and Joseacute Manuel (Manu Amores min 45)
On a warm sunny early evening the game kicked off in front of a decent crowd of around the 600 mark including quite a few holidaymakers keen for a bit of live football action Torry started like a train and in the first 20 minutes carved open Crevillente time and time again but only had a single goal on the electronic scoreboard to show for their efforts This was scored in the 16th minute by Jorge from a downward header
from a free-kick by Ernesto Leading up to this Rafa had hit the post from a curling effort inside the box from a corner and their keeper had been called into action to make a number of good saves
After 20 minutes Burguillos played Inarejos in and he lifted the ball past his man in the area who handled the ball and a penalty was awarded Up stepped Ernesto to curl his spot-kick towards the right hand corner of the net Their keeper went the right way and pulled off a brilliant save palming the ball wide for a corner After this Torry started to lose their momentum after their whirlwind start and Crevillente started to get back into the game After 41 minutes the Crevillente right-back got his marching orders for a second bookable offence after again body checking Inarejos
Just before the break Ernesto clipped the crossbar from a free-kick just outside the box Torry made one change at half-time taking off Jose Manuel who had sustained a head injury in the first-half and brought on Manu Amores After 51 minutes the numerical advantage that Torry had enjoyed was no more when Rafa was dismissed for a second bookable offence The game was now pretty even and both sides created half-chances which they didnrsquot take until after 61 minutes Ernesto beat their keeper from long range with a dipping shot to make it 2-0 to Torry After 70 minutes Crevillente pulled one back when Carrasco prodded home a loose ball from a corner from close range
to set up a nervous last 20 minutes for the Torry fans
The momentum was now with Crevillente and a guilt edged chance fell to the opposition 2 minutes later when one of their forwards headed wide from only 2 yards out After 83 minutes a Crevillente defender received a straight red for hacking down Burguillos And it was now 10 against 9 Towards the end Torry were awarded another penalty after a Manu Amores pass inside the box was deliberately hand-balled Inarejos stepped up to take it this time but his shot towards the bottom left hand corner lacked any real power and their keeper pulled off another great save
The final whistle went with Torry victorious winning another 3 points which has taken them to the top of the table and would you believe 2 points clear after only 2 games For Torry bookings were received by Inarejos Jorge vicente and Pedro
The matchball was sponsored by the Torry Army and a re-introduced matchday programme produced by the football club was on sale which provided a good pre-match read
Torry are away to Novelda next Sunday If you want to go and watch the game the Torry Army have booked a coach Pop into the Torry Army office in San Luis or ring Pat on 966 786 352 or 688 698 894 to book a seat
Darrylldinho following his adopted team in Spain get off to the perfect start
Tuesday 25th saw us back at Font del Llop due to a high noon change from El Plantio due to hollow tinning 20 hours earlier Our thanks to Font del Llop for getting us out to play at the last moment
very warm day and not sure if we would have managed without buggies but did find the course in very good condition except for some hollow tinning taking place on some of the greens on the back 9
Results on the day for our normal Stableford Competition saw in Category 1
1st Spence Andrews with 35 points not sure how he
did it because he only flew in the night previous and had not had time to adjust from the rain of the UK to the heat we are experiencing here at the moment 2nd Paul Hurrell 33 points 3rd Roy Middleton 31
Category 2 1st Peter Kerr 34 points 2ndBrian Coombes 33 and 3rdBradley Kerr 30
Nearest the Pins Hole 8 Paul Hurrell Hole 17 Alan Darby No body managed the 12th and the longest drive on hole 18 went to vic Souter However it should be mentioned that Paul Hurrell with his new driver was within probably 15 mtrs of the waterrsquos edge but not on the fairway sorry Paul must
try harderAfter the game we returned
to El Raso Restaurant for the results and a little Tapas many thanks to MarioKaty and Staff for looking after us
Our next games are La Torre on Tuesday 14thSeptember for a 10am 1sttee time and then we have our big day at El Plantio on the 3rdOctober for a shot gun start for the par 3 course at 9am followed by an 18 hole Stableford Competition starting at 11am
For more information on our Club call David Winder on 626 774 157 or email him at
davidwindertorregolfgmailcom Our picture for the winners and some guests taken after our game at El Raso Restaurant
we would also wish to remind all that the football season with CD MONTESINOS kicks off on Sunday 16thSeptember at 1800 hours with a home game at the CDMontesinos Olympic Stadium
Cup Tournament semi-finals by Sue Ward
what a fantastic week it was for petanca on the Orihuela Costa
The weather may be hot and humid but the petanca players had to keep their cool and play their socks off (what are socks) to win a place in the finals of the Summer League Cup Tournament
If anyone wanted to know why the summer league was dubbed lsquothe friendly gamesrsquo then they only had to be at the 2 semi-finals that took place this week They were played with good humour amusing banter and willing spirits
First to play on Monday were Laguna Vista Diablos vs Peacocks1 All was level after the 4 triples leaving all to play for in the deciding doubles Nervous tension began to creep in to both sides both teams dropping points however Laguna Vista Diablos managed to scrape through with a 4 - 3 win In true petanca spirit both teams descended upon the bar afterwards A very good end to a very good evening A woollen doll was presented by Peacocks to Laguna Vista Diablos to be played for every time these 2 teams meet
wednesday saw the other nail biting thrilling semi at Via park 2 between Los Bandidos and Amapolas
These 2 teams last met only 2 weeks ago in the league and Amapolas had a comfortable 6 - 1 win would tonight be any different Oh Yes
After the closely fought triples Amapolas were 3 - 1 up then came the 3 doubles and Los bandidos won the 1st 13 - 4 and then the 2nd 13 - 3 the gap had closed so the result rested on the last doubles match
It was 2100 hrs the street lights were on darkness had fallen the coche was barely visible but still the 2 pairs played on surrounded by hordes of excited spectators and a score of 12 - 12 Both sides took the lead and then lost it Unfortunately there had to be a winner and the cookie didnrsquot crumble Los bandidosrsquos way their last ball just - only just - failing to reach its target Amapolas won 4 games to 3 well done to them
The overwhelming consenus was that the 5 games were well worthy of a grand final let alone a semi
The final will be played on Wednesday 26th September 2012 at Restaurant El Altos de Dolores where it is hoped that all summer league players will attend Good luck to both teams
Sue ward
fc torreVieJa ndash torry Go top of the leaGue
torreGolfeu at font del llop
casa manuel summer petanca leaGue
el plantio 2 Golf society
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3 - Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9 - Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith Hcap 9 score 50
Next week Tuesday 4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
40 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012
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sport
did you know that you lose 25 of your Gas eVery year
bull air conditioning needs oil as well as gas to run bull you should have the gas and oil changed every 2 years
bull that a proper gassed air con system is more economical than a open window
ask your self is your air conditioning cold enough
are you using too much fuelis your air conditioning noisy
have you had it serviced in the last 2 yearsif you are not happy with your car air conditioning system or it is due for a service please call for a
100 free check we are a mobile service with the latest machine
so we come to you at home or at work or even while you are shopping from as little as 39euro
Tel 635 893 323 or book online at wwwcoolcarses
Car Air Conditioning
Last Sunday Torry played their first home game of the season at the vicente Garcia against near neighbours Crevillente who included in their side ex-Torry players Dani Meseguer Tremino Micro and most notably Carrasco Torry entered the game buoyed by their 3-1 victory at CD Acero in their first game of the season while Crevillente had shared the spoils in a thrilling 3-3 draw at home against Novelda
Torry were without ex-Crevillente marksman Gasch who was out through injury Torry have been trying to sign another forward to supplement their attacking options and thought they had got their man in the shape of much travelled burly striker Bauti but he had a change of mind I hope they are still looking because I think there are still plenty of strikers around looking for a club
The Torry line up was Manolo Vicente Boix Pedro Loacutepez Jorge Rafa Dani (Abel min 78) Burguillos Luis Carlos (Josemi min 68) Inarejos Ernesto and Joseacute Manuel (Manu Amores min 45)
On a warm sunny early evening the game kicked off in front of a decent crowd of around the 600 mark including quite a few holidaymakers keen for a bit of live football action Torry started like a train and in the first 20 minutes carved open Crevillente time and time again but only had a single goal on the electronic scoreboard to show for their efforts This was scored in the 16th minute by Jorge from a downward header
from a free-kick by Ernesto Leading up to this Rafa had hit the post from a curling effort inside the box from a corner and their keeper had been called into action to make a number of good saves
After 20 minutes Burguillos played Inarejos in and he lifted the ball past his man in the area who handled the ball and a penalty was awarded Up stepped Ernesto to curl his spot-kick towards the right hand corner of the net Their keeper went the right way and pulled off a brilliant save palming the ball wide for a corner After this Torry started to lose their momentum after their whirlwind start and Crevillente started to get back into the game After 41 minutes the Crevillente right-back got his marching orders for a second bookable offence after again body checking Inarejos
Just before the break Ernesto clipped the crossbar from a free-kick just outside the box Torry made one change at half-time taking off Jose Manuel who had sustained a head injury in the first-half and brought on Manu Amores After 51 minutes the numerical advantage that Torry had enjoyed was no more when Rafa was dismissed for a second bookable offence The game was now pretty even and both sides created half-chances which they didnrsquot take until after 61 minutes Ernesto beat their keeper from long range with a dipping shot to make it 2-0 to Torry After 70 minutes Crevillente pulled one back when Carrasco prodded home a loose ball from a corner from close range
to set up a nervous last 20 minutes for the Torry fans
The momentum was now with Crevillente and a guilt edged chance fell to the opposition 2 minutes later when one of their forwards headed wide from only 2 yards out After 83 minutes a Crevillente defender received a straight red for hacking down Burguillos And it was now 10 against 9 Towards the end Torry were awarded another penalty after a Manu Amores pass inside the box was deliberately hand-balled Inarejos stepped up to take it this time but his shot towards the bottom left hand corner lacked any real power and their keeper pulled off another great save
The final whistle went with Torry victorious winning another 3 points which has taken them to the top of the table and would you believe 2 points clear after only 2 games For Torry bookings were received by Inarejos Jorge vicente and Pedro
The matchball was sponsored by the Torry Army and a re-introduced matchday programme produced by the football club was on sale which provided a good pre-match read
Torry are away to Novelda next Sunday If you want to go and watch the game the Torry Army have booked a coach Pop into the Torry Army office in San Luis or ring Pat on 966 786 352 or 688 698 894 to book a seat
Darrylldinho following his adopted team in Spain get off to the perfect start
Tuesday 25th saw us back at Font del Llop due to a high noon change from El Plantio due to hollow tinning 20 hours earlier Our thanks to Font del Llop for getting us out to play at the last moment
very warm day and not sure if we would have managed without buggies but did find the course in very good condition except for some hollow tinning taking place on some of the greens on the back 9
Results on the day for our normal Stableford Competition saw in Category 1
1st Spence Andrews with 35 points not sure how he
did it because he only flew in the night previous and had not had time to adjust from the rain of the UK to the heat we are experiencing here at the moment 2nd Paul Hurrell 33 points 3rd Roy Middleton 31
Category 2 1st Peter Kerr 34 points 2ndBrian Coombes 33 and 3rdBradley Kerr 30
Nearest the Pins Hole 8 Paul Hurrell Hole 17 Alan Darby No body managed the 12th and the longest drive on hole 18 went to vic Souter However it should be mentioned that Paul Hurrell with his new driver was within probably 15 mtrs of the waterrsquos edge but not on the fairway sorry Paul must
try harderAfter the game we returned
to El Raso Restaurant for the results and a little Tapas many thanks to MarioKaty and Staff for looking after us
Our next games are La Torre on Tuesday 14thSeptember for a 10am 1sttee time and then we have our big day at El Plantio on the 3rdOctober for a shot gun start for the par 3 course at 9am followed by an 18 hole Stableford Competition starting at 11am
For more information on our Club call David Winder on 626 774 157 or email him at
davidwindertorregolfgmailcom Our picture for the winners and some guests taken after our game at El Raso Restaurant
we would also wish to remind all that the football season with CD MONTESINOS kicks off on Sunday 16thSeptember at 1800 hours with a home game at the CDMontesinos Olympic Stadium
Cup Tournament semi-finals by Sue Ward
what a fantastic week it was for petanca on the Orihuela Costa
The weather may be hot and humid but the petanca players had to keep their cool and play their socks off (what are socks) to win a place in the finals of the Summer League Cup Tournament
If anyone wanted to know why the summer league was dubbed lsquothe friendly gamesrsquo then they only had to be at the 2 semi-finals that took place this week They were played with good humour amusing banter and willing spirits
First to play on Monday were Laguna Vista Diablos vs Peacocks1 All was level after the 4 triples leaving all to play for in the deciding doubles Nervous tension began to creep in to both sides both teams dropping points however Laguna Vista Diablos managed to scrape through with a 4 - 3 win In true petanca spirit both teams descended upon the bar afterwards A very good end to a very good evening A woollen doll was presented by Peacocks to Laguna Vista Diablos to be played for every time these 2 teams meet
wednesday saw the other nail biting thrilling semi at Via park 2 between Los Bandidos and Amapolas
These 2 teams last met only 2 weeks ago in the league and Amapolas had a comfortable 6 - 1 win would tonight be any different Oh Yes
After the closely fought triples Amapolas were 3 - 1 up then came the 3 doubles and Los bandidos won the 1st 13 - 4 and then the 2nd 13 - 3 the gap had closed so the result rested on the last doubles match
It was 2100 hrs the street lights were on darkness had fallen the coche was barely visible but still the 2 pairs played on surrounded by hordes of excited spectators and a score of 12 - 12 Both sides took the lead and then lost it Unfortunately there had to be a winner and the cookie didnrsquot crumble Los bandidosrsquos way their last ball just - only just - failing to reach its target Amapolas won 4 games to 3 well done to them
The overwhelming consenus was that the 5 games were well worthy of a grand final let alone a semi
The final will be played on Wednesday 26th September 2012 at Restaurant El Altos de Dolores where it is hoped that all summer league players will attend Good luck to both teams
Sue ward
fc torreVieJa ndash torry Go top of the leaGue
torreGolfeu at font del llop
casa manuel summer petanca leaGue
el plantio 2 Golf society
This weeks competition was The Monthly Medal there were 14 players today a few have cried off due to the continuing hot weather Congratulations to Dave Smith who came in with a fantastic score of 46 unfortunately in a medal round you have to include all 18 holes not 17 nice try though Dave Not that it made any difference to the positions The greens are being hollow tined later this week so lots of excuses will be available for ify putting next week Results today Nearest the pin on hole 3 - Benny JorgensenNearest the pin on hole 9 - Ian Henderson 3rd place Benny Jorgensen Hcap 14 Score 552nd place Charlie Stewart Hcap 14 Score 541st place Dave Smith Hcap 9 score 50
Next week Tuesday 4th September is the Greensome competition Anybody wishing to play visitors are very welcome get your names on the board in the club house by 2pm on Monday 3rd September or phone Ian Henderson on 966 716 616
John OrsquoBrien
40 SOLTIMES SEPTEMBER 2012
ww
wsoltim
escom
remember to say you saw it in the SOL TiMES
902 750 190 OR
950 121 936
ViSiT OUr WEbSiTEFOr CUrrENT STOCK
OVEr 40 CarS iN grOUP STOCK
VW gOLF16TDI2010
26000 KMSeuro14950
Calle Mallorca San JavierCall us 968 146 158 or 618 628 511
wwwspecialistvehiclescom
FiaT DUCaTO TribUTE23 L 2006
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euro47950
OPEL COMbO2005 14 PETROL
87000KMSeuro6450
CiTrOEN C42006 20I 29000KMS
euro6950
CiTrOEN C314HDI 2005 126000KMS
euro5450
TOyOTa aUriS16 WTI SOL 2008
99000KMS euro8950
LExUS SC430 43L 200286000KMS euro19950
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euro4950bull HONDa HrV 16 PETROL 1999 186000euro3950bull FiaT PUNTO 12 PETROL AUTOMATIC euro2950bull PEUgEOT 306 SW 19 DIESEL ESTATE 2000 hellip euro2950bull MiTSUbiSHi CariSMa 2000 AC euro2950bull FiaT braVa DIESEL19JTD 2000euro2950bull rENaULT CLiO DIESEL 19D 2000 134000 KMSeuro2750bull SEaT iNCa 14 PETROL AIC 2001 94000KMSeuro2450bull MiTSUbiSHi PAJERO 3L V6 PETROL 1996euro2450bull rENaULT CLiO 19 DIESEL 1999 127000KMSeuro2250
rigHT HaND DriVE VEHiCLESbull FiaT DUCaTO MOTORHOME TRIBUTE RHD 26000
MILES 2-3 BERTH 2006hellip euro23950bull rOLLS rOyCE SILVER SPIRIT RHD 51000 MILESeuro13950bull bMW 320 DiESEL 2 LITRE 62000 MILES 2006 hellip euro9950bull Saab 19TDI ESTATE 85000 MILESeuro7950bull rENaULT graND ESPaCE 22 DCI DIESEL 2005 euro6950bull PEUgEOT 307 SW 2 LITRE HDi DIESEL 2004 63500 MILES hellipeuro6450
bull Kia CarENS 2L CRDI DIESEL 2005 90KMILES euro5950bull aUDi a6 ESTaTE 20L PETROL 2002 82000 MILES euro5450bull FOrD MONDEO 2L PETROL HATCH 2004 120000 MILES
hellipeuro3950bull HyUNDai MaTrix 16 GLS 2004 TAxED MOT 70000 MILES
euro2950bull FOrD gaLaxy Lx 23 PETROL 1999 116000 MILES
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bull VaUxHaLL aSTra 2002 14 PETROL RHD 119000 MILES SPANISH PLATESeuro2250
bull VW gOLF CabriOLET 1995 18 PETROL RHD SPANISH PLATES hellip euro1950
bull TOyOTa aVENSiS 2L PETROL 2000 5 DOOReuro1950
FOrD FiESTaL4 PETROL 2007
49000 KMS 5 DOOR CLIMATE CONTROL
euro6950
FiaT 500 CabriOLET
875CC2012
1584 KMSeuro16950
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euro6950
bMW 316iCOMPACTeuro1950
HarLEy DaViDSON
SOFTAIL DEUCE2003
euro11950
TOyOTa COrOLLa
2L D4D DIESEL 2006 88000KMS
euro7495
JEEP CHErOKEE 28CRDI 2009
91000KMS AUTO DIESEL
euro23950
FOrD TraNSiT26 DIESEL 2008
28000KMSeuro11950
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42654 KMSeuro23950
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euro47950
OPEL COMbO2005 14 PETROL
87000KMSeuro6450
CiTrOEN C42006 20I 29000KMS
euro6950
CiTrOEN C314HDI 2005 126000KMS
euro5450
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99000KMS euro8950
LExUS SC430 43L 200286000KMS euro19950
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bull CiTrOEN C5 ESTATE DIESEL 2008 32000KMSeuro18950bull FOrD FOCUS DiESEL 2011 16 TDCI TREND KM0 BRAND
NEW CAR euro17950bull CHEVrOLETTE COrVETTE 1994 57 LITRE PETROL
AUTOMATIC hellipeuro14950bull OPEL aSTra 17 CDTI DIESEL 2010 21000 KMS euro12950bull PEUgEOT 207 SW 16 HDI SPORT 2010 53000KMS euro10950bull MiNi COOPEr 16 AUTOMATIC 2004 92000KMS euro10950bull TOyOTa yariS 14 D4D DIESEL 2008 30000KMSeuro8950bull JEEP CHErOKEE 25TD SPORT 144000 KMS euro7250bull PEUgEOT 1007 14HDI 2005 58000KMSeuro6950bull FOrD FiESTa 13 PETROL 2008 20000KMS euro6950bull PEUgEOT 307 AUTO 16 PETROL 2002 64000KMS
euro4950bull HONDa HrV 16 PETROL 1999 186000euro3950bull FiaT PUNTO 12 PETROL AUTOMATIC euro2950bull PEUgEOT 306 SW 19 DIESEL ESTATE 2000 hellip euro2950bull MiTSUbiSHi CariSMa 2000 AC euro2950bull FiaT braVa DIESEL19JTD 2000euro2950bull rENaULT CLiO DIESEL 19D 2000 134000 KMSeuro2750bull SEaT iNCa 14 PETROL AIC 2001 94000KMSeuro2450bull MiTSUbiSHi PAJERO 3L V6 PETROL 1996euro2450bull rENaULT CLiO 19 DIESEL 1999 127000KMSeuro2250
rigHT HaND DriVE VEHiCLESbull FiaT DUCaTO MOTORHOME TRIBUTE RHD 26000
MILES 2-3 BERTH 2006hellip euro23950bull rOLLS rOyCE SILVER SPIRIT RHD 51000 MILESeuro13950bull bMW 320 DiESEL 2 LITRE 62000 MILES 2006 hellip euro9950bull Saab 19TDI ESTATE 85000 MILESeuro7950bull rENaULT graND ESPaCE 22 DCI DIESEL 2005 euro6950bull PEUgEOT 307 SW 2 LITRE HDi DIESEL 2004 63500 MILES hellipeuro6450
bull Kia CarENS 2L CRDI DIESEL 2005 90KMILES euro5950bull aUDi a6 ESTaTE 20L PETROL 2002 82000 MILES euro5450bull FOrD MONDEO 2L PETROL HATCH 2004 120000 MILES
hellipeuro3950bull HyUNDai MaTrix 16 GLS 2004 TAxED MOT 70000 MILES
euro2950bull FOrD gaLaxy Lx 23 PETROL 1999 116000 MILES
MANUAL 6 SEATSeuro1950rigHT HaND DriVE - SPaNiSH rEg
bull VaUxHaLL aSTra 2002 14 PETROL RHD 119000 MILES SPANISH PLATESeuro2250
bull VW gOLF CabriOLET 1995 18 PETROL RHD SPANISH PLATES hellip euro1950
bull TOyOTa aVENSiS 2L PETROL 2000 5 DOOReuro1950
FOrD FiESTaL4 PETROL 2007
49000 KMS 5 DOOR CLIMATE CONTROL
euro6950
FiaT 500 CabriOLET
875CC2012
1584 KMSeuro16950
wwwspecialistvehiclescom
NEW FORdS AvAiLABLE
SEaT ibiZa14 PETROL 2006
euro6950
bMW 316iCOMPACTeuro1950
HarLEy DaViDSON
SOFTAIL DEUCE2003
euro11950
TOyOTa COrOLLa
2L D4D DIESEL 2006 88000KMS
euro7495
JEEP CHErOKEE 28CRDI 2009
91000KMS AUTO DIESEL
euro23950
FOrD TraNSiT26 DIESEL 2008
28000KMSeuro11950