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Antrim Loonnah - Birding

Dave Bass – Formula 1

Dean Colwell – Northwest Murcia News

George Mitchell – Never a Dull Moment

Jane Cronin – Learning Spanish

Keith Littlewood - Finance

Ken Whettall – Housing Update

Liz Edmiston – Property Matters & Out and About

Martin Freeman – Renewable Energy

Matthew Harris – Tech Guru

Mike Smith – Cruising with Mike Smith

N332 – Driving Information

Rainbow Satellites – TV News

Sara Millbank – Ma Millbank

Think Spain – Spanish News

The Salon – Beauty Tips DE

S THANK YOU TO OUR

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For some of you, the Football World Cup will be taking up much of your time. Many of the bars and restaurants will be showing the matches which we have published on page 88. At the time of going to print the following teams had qualifi ed for the round of 16 matches:Russia; Uruguay; France; Croatia; Mexico; Belgium and England

For those of you who are not football lovers, there is so much more to go out and see in the area, much of which is in What’s On or in the local news features (South Murcia News/SE Murcia News/NW Murcia News). Many of the towns’ main fi estas will be in full swing and one of those in NW Murcia is in Moratalla from 11th – 17th July. The week starts with the bulls being driven down the mountains by some of the local riders on Wednesday 11th July and this is quite a spectacle. It is always good to check with your local Tourist Offi ce or the Costa Cálida Chronicle Blog to fi nd out what is going on as details are often not publicised until the week prior to the event!

Once again we would like to welcome the following advertisers:

WelcomeAutomociones Ureña (Renault Garage)Don Limberti Italian Take AwayEnglish Funeral Director

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Now the hot weather is here, please take care of your pets. Make sure that they always have plenty of fresh water, don’t walk dogs during the heat of the day and NEVER leave dogs in cars, even for a short period of time. Cars can heat up incredibly fast and dogs can get hot extremely quickly, even if a window is left partially open. They will be far happier if left in the cool at home.

Take care in this heat, but enjoy the good weather and your visitors.From everyone at the

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Special PagesHealth & Beauty Section 50-54Northwest Murcia Section 24–27South East Murcia Section 38–42South Murcia Section 66–73Sports Section 90–97What’s On 83–88

AditorialAlex Woods 31Another Planet Brewing 76Bar Salud 59Cambridge Weight Plan 50Clinical Hypnosis 52Costa Cálida Nordico 12Golden Extracts 53HR Insurance 36LG Dentist and Indent Dentist 54Oceans Rattan Furniture Spain SL 20OwnersAway Rentals & Murcia Property Services 12Pinturas Acosta 19

CharityAge Concern 68Andrea’s Animal Rescue 34Cavalli Foundation 36Cruz Azul Murcia 42Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre 8FAST 70–71Forget Me Not 69Friends of Mazarrón Animals 74HELP Murcia Mar Menor 39MABS Mazarrón 75Making a Difference 48MAMA’s 68Mazarrón Bahia Lions 22Noah’s ARC 31PAPS 41Pets in Spain 49Samaritans in Spain 52San Animal Santuario 16Swap Tears for Smiles 64Yo-Encuentro 38

EducationJane Cronin’s “Step by Step Spanish” 7

EntertainmentCloud Nine 70Harlequin Rock Choir 14

FinanceFinancial Advice 56

Food and DrinkMa Millbank’s Kitchen 29

GroupsCamposol D Community Group 67Camposol Reading Group 67Camposol Residents Association 66Camposol Security 18C-Sector Greenfi ngers 75Humanists in Spain 56Ladies’ Chatterbox 74

Los Palacios Gardening and Community Group 66Mazarrón Country Club Residents Social Club 69Welcome Group 78

Health and BeautyBeauty Tips 51

InformationAdvertisers Directory 100–101Birding in Murcia 62Business News 6Camposol Fiesta 73Charities, Groups & Churches 79Classifi eds 98Contributors 2Cruising with Mike Smith 44Distribution List 102Out and About 30Renewable Energy 22Spanish Students Views 24Tech Guru 16

LeisureNever a Dull Moment 60–61Puzzle Page 58TV News 80WARM - Walkers around Murcia 27

NewsBritish Embassy, Madrid 10N332 28Northwest Murcia News 26South East Murcia News 40South Murcia News 72Spanish News 32

PropertyHousing Update 99Property Matters 46

ReligionAlpha Christian Centre 38Mass in English 64Olive Branch Christian Fellowship 14Open Door 30Rios de Vida (Rivers of Life) 46St Nicholas Ecumenical Church 76The Rockin’ Vicar 25Welcome House 25Wellspring Victory Church 48

SportsCamposol Golf Association 92Formula 1 96Fuente Old Guard Golf Society 93Los Amigos de Mazarrón FC 94Los Amigos Golf Society 93Los Nietos Golf Society 91Los Reyes Golf Society 90Mazarrón Bowls 90RC Mar Menor Sailing Group 91Sailing Association Mar Menor 95San Javier Golf Society 97Straight Down The Middle Golf 92

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Calling all coffee and pizza lovers! Don Limberti is proud to announce the opening of their coffee shop/takeaway where you can enjoy real Italian Espresso coffee with 100% Italian taste for just 1€. Their speciality fried pizza cannot be found anywhere else in Puerto de Mazarrón. Check out their wide range of other coffees, teas and special offers. They are ideally located just a few metres from the Paseo – take the small side street next to Talisman clothes shop and you will see them on the right hand side. Open 11am-6pm Tues-Sun

Tel 0039 338 91 11 430

Update on recent events at Blues House in Bolnuevo.During June they were closed for a few days, but re-opened on 14th June with its original owner Tracy Miller and her team, serving as usual All American Blues House cuisine. Their Live Music Sundays re-commenced on 17th June. Tracy and staff would like to thank most sincerely all their friends and customers for their understanding during those few days and apologise for any inconvenience caused. It’s business as usual - see you at the Blues House!!

Tel 968 150 967

Can’t Sleep? Night Sweats?Yorkshire Linen’s new temperature control mattress toppers use clever Phase-Change Material to help regulate your body’s temperature and keep you comfortable throughout the night. The super clever PCM actually absorbs some heat to stop you over-heating whilst sleeping and then slowly releases this when your temperature drops to prevent you from cooling down too much.Find out more now at Yorkshire Linen, above Mercadona in Puerto de Mazarron.

Tel 968 595 946

Rosy’s Cleaning Services have recently added to their services. In addition to home and offi ce cleaning, garden maintenance and pool cleaning, you can now call on them for all your electrical solutions. Whether it’s installation of air conditioning, security lighting or problem solving, no job is too big or small for them.

Call 680 588 377 for further information

International Salary Payments: Do you know anyone who works for an international company? Are they paid in the company’s local currency?Example: Mr Smith works on a ship and the ship company is based in the Netherlands so they pay his wages in Euros. The company’s bank sends the Euro payment to a British bank account in GBP. They often charge a transfer fee and give a poor rate of exchange – meaning Mr Smith receives less wages.Torfx Can Help: Mr Smith gives his employer the TorFX EUR bank details to pay his wages into. When the funds arrive we agree a much improved rate of exchange with Mr Smith meaning he receives more wages!

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Craft Beer At Roda Golf Fiesta 31st July - 5th August. Another Planet Brewing will be serving thirsty golfers and spectators throughout the above event. They will be selling IPA, Best Bitter, Golden Ale and a drop of something special!

Contact Laurence on 664 694 344 for more information

Age ConcernThe Drop in Centre will be CLOSED for a summer break from 1pm Thursday 26th July and will RE-OPEN 10am on Monday 3rd September. The telephone lines will still be open (10am – 4pm Mon - Fri)

Enquiries 634 344 589Events 634 336 484 Equipment Loan 634 306 927

Are you being bothered with fl ies this year? TJ Electricals on Camposol B may have the answer! Buy one Redtop Fly Catcher for 14.90€ and buy a second for only 12€. Check out their full range of electrical goods while you are there!

Tel 868 181 211

Summer Hours at Ken Sherwood Mechanics, Cuevas de ReylloThe workshop will be open normal hours Mon-Thurs 8.30am-5pm (Fri 8.30am-4pm) until 29st July (no break for siesta!) for all car repairs, services and ITV’s. From 30th July to 31st August they will be open 8am-2pm.

Tel 679 646 859

Have a Curry and Watch Bollywood DanceBook at Curry Mahal in Puerto de Mazarrón on 7th or 21st July from 7pm and enjoy the traditional Indian dancing whilst relaxing over an authentic curry.

Tel 868 244 600/655 024 166

Automociones Ureña in Puerto de Mazarrón are an offi cial agent in the local area for Renault-Dacia, providing the best sales and after-sales service to their customers for new and second hand vehicles. There is also a repair shop on site that will carry out your servicing, maintenance and repairs to a high standard

Tel: 968 153 838

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Irregular verbs ‘ir’ and ‘haber’It’s amazing really just how much hard work the Present Simple Tense is in Spanish. It’s for that reason that I like to tackle a few other tenses and verb forms fi rst which are not only easier, but in many ways more useful. Things like expressing intention – ‘voy a hablar’ and the recent past tense – ‘he hablado’ may crop up more in our day to day communication than simply ‘hablo’ – ‘I speak’.

However, let us not be faint-hearted, especially as we have covered nearly all of the present simple tense in theory, with only our four Irregular Verbs to go. The fi rst one is ‘haber’ which goes like this:

Haber

he hemoshas habéisha han

If you can’t remember what this means, it’s because it doesn’t actually mean a great deal on its own. In fact, this is the verb we use in the tense just mentioned, the one that refers to the recent past, for example: ‘He visto la película’ (‘I have seen the fi lm’) and such like.

‘Haber’ is a grammatical type of word that is only used on its own in limited ways and principally helps us to form tenses by combining it with other verbs. Of course we could say that ‘haber’ means ‘to have’, but that can cause confusion with the verb ‘tener’. We need to keep the difference clear:‘tener’ means ‘to have’ generally in the sense of possession:‘Tengo un perro’‘¿Tienes una bolsa?’

Whereas ‘haber’ is the grammatical ‘have’. In the sentence ‘I have seen the fi lm’ there is no sense of possessing the fi lm, only an indication that it was seen some time in the past.

Our second Irregular Verb is ‘ir’ meaning ‘to go’. This one is just weird in every way. Here it is:

voy vamosvas vaisva van

As you can see these changes bear no relation whatsoever to its infi nitive form. In fact, they look as though they belong to an ‘–ar’ verb, perhaps ‘var’ which unfortunately doesn’t exist, but it would make more sense if it did.

Again, we have come across most, if not all of these forms in our previous articles, particularly in relation to ‘intentions’. If we put the word ‘a’ after each of these we can express the equivalent of the English ‘I’m going to’, ‘you’re going to’ etc. However,

this is far from the only use of ‘ir’ which can be used in the straightforward Present Simple Tense as follows:‘Voy a clases de español’ - (I go to Spanish classes).

Here we added ‘a’ again, but in the meaning of ‘to’.‘Vamos a la playa los domingos’- (We go to the beach on Sundays) is a similar use.

‘ir’ is a good example of a verb that, although it is irregular, is used so commonly that it becomes second nature very quickly.

Our fi nal two irregular verbs are ‘ser’ and ‘estar’ and clearly I cannot possibly do them justice at the end of this article,

so I will devote the whole of next month’s article just to them. I will talk about the uses as well as the irregularities. I can sense the anticipation already – what sad people we are!

Jane Cronin’s “Step by Step Spanish” articles are available as e-books at www.janecronin.eu where you can also obtain Jane’s “Step by Step Internet Spanish” course.

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Nine more equines join Rojales Horse Rescue Sanctuary after a lifetime of neglectSweat, blood, tears and collaboration marked a diffi cult few weeks at Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre, which has opened its doors to a ‘magnifi cent seven’ horses and ponies, plus another donkey and a horrifi cally neglected white pony.

Seven equines (four horses and three ponies) whose owners couldn’t feed them anymore were about to be evicted from the land they were renting.Neighbours had been throwing some food to the skinny equines, but it wasn’t enough. With eviction pending, the desperate owners had considered selling the herd to illegal horsemeat traders. They had also considered putting the animals to sleep, but it would have cost well over €2,000 to euthanise seven horses. The mother horse, her daughter and son, an auntie and three minis (two mares and a colt) were malnourished and dehydrated. The stallion’s hoofs were also in very poor condition.

A few days later, a donkey found by Spanish police in the streets of Valencia arrived at the centre. The thin and injured donkey had fi rst been rescued by the Associació Animalista Tavernes, which saves cats and dogs in northern Spain, but one month after the rescue, the Associacio discovered they had to leave the land they rent. Without Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre, gentle Melvin the donkey would have gone to the dog pound, where he would have faced imminent death.

The worst was yet to come - on May 12th, Almoradí police brought in an abandoned and skeletal pony, who was covered in parasites and hooves so horrifi cally long she could barely walk. The pony, which Sue and Rod have named Annie, is now on painkillers and eating well. A specialist farrier performed major rehabilitative work, cutting away up to 30cm of growth from each hoof to help Annie walk again without pain. This is just the beginning, as Annie, who is about 15 years old, most likely has laminitis and retracted tendons, meaning she will need surgery.

Sue said, “The way forward for animal welfare in Spain is to work with the police. We encourage the public to make a denuncia – an offi cial report – when they witness animal cruelty.”

While the nine rescued equines have now found a safe place to call home, the work has just begun for Sue and Rod. More photos of the rescued equines can be seen on the Costa Cálida Chronicle website.

Brave Volunteer Prepares To Climb Machu Picchu and Raise Funds for Rojales Horse SanctuaryFour years ago, UK-born Elaine Sission visited Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre and was blown away by the sight of 90 rescued equines, all happy and well cared for.

Elaine was shocked by the stories of abuse, starvation and neglect the rescued horses, ponies and donkeys had endured before being rescued by Sue and Rod Weeding and made a pledge to help the horses setting herself a major personal challenge to raise funds – this year, she has pledged to complete the diffi cult Machu Picchu climb in Peru.

“I was inspired by the dedication and hard work of Sue and Rod, making a huge difference to the lives of equines and doing everything in their power to rehabilitate them and help them recover from their abusive past,” said Elaine.

In 2015, she Sky Dived; in March 2016, the unstoppable volunteer trained to walk

the Yorkshire Three Peaks; and in June 2017, at 60-years-old, she completed the gruelling Tough Mudder endurance event.

Elaine also often holds teas, sells cakes and organises raffl es and fashion shows at her local pub to help the horse sanctuary.

She has single-handedly raised more than €4,000 for Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre. She visited the centre in March this year and got the opportunity to meet the centre’s offi cial grandma, a recently rescued old mare named Beauty. The battered mare needs special shoes to relieve her ruined legs, which inspired Elaine to set herself another challenge and raise more funds for the centre.

“In August 2018, I will climb Machu Picchu in Peru. I’ll do the four-day Inca Trail,” said Elaine, who has been training non-stop in the UK. “Knowing the horses will live the rest of their lives in the comfort and safety of the rescue centre makes me very happy.”

Donations to Elaine’s fundraiser can be made online at www.easyhorsecare.net/donate/one-off-donation

Elaine’s Machu Picchu donation will be very timely as the centre recently rescued a family of horses (a mother, son, daughter and auntie). The latest addition means that the sanctuary now has to provide for almost 120 equines.

“I’ve made Sue and Rod’s motto mine: you can’t save the world by saving one horse but you can change the whole world for the horse that you save,” said Elaine.

The Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre relies entirely on donations to fund its important animal welfare work. Donations of cash or items for the centre’s network of six charity shops across the Alicante province are gratefully welcomed. A pick-up service is available to collect large donated items such as furniture and each shop also offers a delivery service for large items purchased in-store. Anyone interested in making a donation, becoming a long-term sponsor, or volunteering at the rescue centre or in the charity shops can call Sue on 652 021 980

Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre at Rojales at Partido Lo Garriga, 59 is open to the public on the fi rst Sunday of every month between 1pm and 4pmwww.easyhorsecare.net Facebook @EasyHorseCare

Elaine Sissons during a visit to Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre earlier this year

Annie the pony shortly after rescue

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Queen Elizabeth II’s Birthday PartyAt the Queen’s birthday party this year, British Ambassador Simon Manley encouraged guests to discover ‘an unexpected Great Britain’.

The British Embassy in Spain hosted a birthday party at the residence of the ambassador, Simon Manley, in Madrid, in honour of HM Queen Elizabeth II, who was 92 this year. More than 700 guests from the worlds of politics, business and society attended the event, which is equivalent to Britain’s national day.

“Again this year, we are celebrating the birthday of Her Majesty The Queen and, on this occasion, I invite you to explore what might surprise you about my country. I invite you to fi nd your own Great Britain. I would like to welcome you to a modern Britain, a European nation, whether inside or outside of the European Union; a country devoted to freedom, which has been at the forefront of the struggle for human rights, from the Magna Carta in the thirteenth century to the suffragettes in the twentieth, the centenary of whose victory we celebrate this year; a UK that is a melting pot of unmissable

experiences, where famous landmarks neighbour undiscovered gems and where vibrant cities sit next to epic countryside,” the ambassador said.

Inspired in the campaign ‘I Travel for the Unexpected’ rolled out by Visit Britain, the UK national tourist body, the party featured a number of unexpected treats. The artist Hugo Lomas, known as Sfhir, created graffi ti art in a live performance and guests enjoyed sets by Katy Sainz, one of Madrid’s most popular and innovative DJs. A landscape of lavender taken from Surrey landscapes, the imagery referred to haute cuisine in Edinburgh, the Boom Town Fair in Winchester and images of the Bristol Hot Air Balloon Festival.

Ambassador, Simon Manley, expressed pride in the fact that more than 175,000 Spanish nationals have made Britain their home, enriching its economy, culture and cuisine. He highlighted that the UK and Spain have an excellent trade relationship worth €60 billion annually and strong educational ties: 55,000 pupils and students attend British educational institutions in Spain. Britain is the second most visited destination for Spanish tourists after France and Spain is the most popular

destination for British tourists, who made almost 19 million visits last year.

The party was sponsored by Sanitas, BP Oil España, King’s Group, Banco HSBC, KPMG, Ferrovial, Banco Santander, Iberdrola, BT Global Services, Natwest España, INTU Eurofund and Hays.

Products were provided by AMC–ICFC Ice Creams (who unveiled a new range); Diageo (with its Gordon’s Pink Gin label and the launch of the alcohol-free ‘Gordon’s Sin’); Fever Tree (tonic water and soft drinks); the UK restaurant chain Wagamama; fi sh from the Northern Ireland fi sheries cooperative Sea Source, meat provided by Dunbia (one of the leading red meat processors in the UK and Ireland) and beer from Mahou.

* HM Queen Elizabeth II was born on 21st April 1926. She is now 92 and is the longest-reigning monarch in British history.

* Every year, HM The Queen celebrates her birthday twice: on her real birthday, which is 21st April and on the day in June scheduled in the royal diary of offi cial engagements. The offi cial birthday is celebrated in June because it is more likely that there will be fi ne weather for the parade in London known as ‘Trooping the Colour’.

* The United Kingdom and Spain have kept up diplomatic relations for more than 500 years, ever since Catherine of Aragon married Henry VIII. The current monarchs, HM Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and HM Felipe VI of Spain, are both descendants of Queen Victoria.

Queen’s Birthday Party 2018Credit: Jorquera

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New Offi ce In CartagenaAs a number of new developing projects are under way to be launched, the team of Costa Cálida Nordico will open a new offi ce in Cartagena during this summer!

With the help of Norwegian lawyer Per Magnus Falnes, many investors are now able to take the opportunity to be a part of new build projects in the very best locations around the Murcia region.

In recent years all the major real estate agencies from Sweden and Norway have established a local presence along the Spanish coast due to the fact that the

demand for holiday homes are continuing to increase and the strong d o m e s t i c e c o n o m i c output is allowing even more frozen Scandinavians to buy a house in the sun! The aim for Costa Cálida Nordico is to

offer a high end product with a focus on design, architecture and unique settings.

Please do not hesitate to contact Costa Cálida Nordico on 622 851 716 or email [emailprotected] in order to make an appointment and fi nd out more about the premium properties and they will do their best to assist you!

Per Magnus Falnes

Hi to all my new readers!As you read in the May edition of the Costa Cálida Chronicle, I am the proud new owner of OwnersAway Rentals & Murcia Property Services. I am the new business manager and I can assure you that I am enjoying the new callenge.

Property Rental is an exciting business because it is so very varied and interesting. Although I have been in the offi ce a lot, I am also running around helping guests and I have a lot of meetings as well. I am enjoying meeting new people, taking care of my clients with whatever they need. Fortunately, I also get to use my language skills, as I also speak English, Dutch and German. My Spanish is getting better as I am taking Business Spanish lessons with Liz Edmiston via her new business Murcia Solutions.

A bit about me!

I was born in Belgium so my mother tongue is Dutch as I come from the Flemish part, Antwerp. I moved here to Spain and brought my parents with me and my gorgeous dog Rocky. I like it here very much and I am living a dream come true. I feel like I am on holiday every day even though I have to work a lot, but it doesn’t really feel like hard work because I am enjoying it so much! (Liz says wait until I see the laundry queue in August and I might change my mind!!)

I like it here in Spain because the sun is always shining, whereas in Belgium it is raining a lot and it is cold. The people are also friendlier here; everybody says ‘Hola’ or ‘Hi’. This makes a big difference compared to my own country where I am sure the Winter weather makes us all feel a little grumpy.

I live in the campo, 20 minutes away from

Puerto de Mazarrón, so if clients have problems, I can be there quickly to offer help and support. I have the best of both worlds in the campo, with the sea at Isla Plana nearby and the stunning mountains close to my villa. My fi rst project was to turn my garage into a newly painted laundry room with two washing machines, a dryer, the ironing press and outside space for drying lines. My team are lovely and I hope to share with you my progress as I settle into my new role as Business Manager and keep you regularly updated on news and changes in the rental market.

I am looking forward to a busy and challenging summer in my new role.Inge Van BeekBusiness ManagerOwnersAway Rentals

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We are always talking about the weather and usually in Spain we complain that it’s too hot and too dry. I really don’t know what to say about the rather unusual weather here this year! Normally, when planning an outside event, there’s no need to worry from Spring onwards, so for a choir who likes to perform outside we’ve had a fair share of ‘weird’ weather this year.

At our fi rst performance this year on April 5th on Camposol in aid of FAST, the local volunteer fi rst responders, we had no problems weatherwise. We helped raise

432€ for the deserving charity. Just over a week later on April 14th, we were excited about performing at the seaside at the Social Centre in Isla Plana, in aid of a new charity Friends of Animals of Mazarrón. The day dawned bright and fairly warm, but windy. As we sang with our backs to the sea to an attentive audience, a sudden gust of wind blew down our tall microphones and stand holding our electrical equipment. Not to be outdone, whilst everything was put back in place, we continued singing bits of other songs and then ended up by singing ‘Help’ which amused the audience! 850€ was raised on that day.The next event was on 2nd June, at St Nicholas Church Camposol. Surely in June the weather would be no problem. Wrong! The whole week’s forecast was showing rain from late morning onwards. The Church was well prepared for their Flower Festival and they had erected a covered pergola and several marquees. It was just as well! Not only did the heavens open, but

there was thunder and lightning, especially during the performance of the other act on the day, the wonderful Ukeskool. Still the show had to go on! Fortunately the beautiful fl ower displays inside the church didn’t get ruined by the torrential rain. Despite the weather, 868€ was raised on that day.

I’m sure that on 22nd July when we perform at The Condado Club at 1pm the weather will be fi ne, as it will be on 24th August at the Camposol Fiesta. This is Spain after all, but just in case, bring your brollies!

For more information on the Harlequin Rock Choir and if you would like to become a member or are planning an event for charity, fi nd us on Facebook or contact:

Ida Halton - Events and Publicity [emailprotected] 654 411 974

ChurchWhat does that word conjure up for you?Is it boring, dull, not necessary?

Firstly Church does not need to be boring. There are Churches for example in London:One called Hillsongs, with a congregation of twelve thousand people; mostly young people. They are not bored; far from it! They worship a glorious God. The music is vibrant with worship groups consisting of keyboards, guitars, drums, saxophones, fl utes, trumpets etc. and yes I have attended Hillsongs Church in Australia

where thousands of people meet every week to worship the Lord. The singing was fantastic. I found it very exciting and welcoming; not dull at all.

I have been a Christian all of my life; brought up in a Church with hard pews and yes, bored at times, but today there are many Churches out there that teach you well with bible study; just wonderful!

I believe we should keep our faith simple and for me I just want to tell people about the love of Jesus and the wonderful hope of eternity when we leave this earth. Do

you want to know more? Don’t knock it until you have tried it!

You would receive a welcome each Sunday morning at 10.30am at Camposol Social Centre where we serve communion on a weekly basis. We have charity status and are registered with the Free Methodist Church.

Any information you require, please ring Pastor Locke or Margaret on 968 199 622 or mobile 618 720 181 or ring Assistant Pastor Arthur Laws and Marge on 659 270 885

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Rudi - is a German S h e p h e r d cross around 7 years old who has had a very t r a u m a t i c time. He was found by the police, abandoned on the beach in Aguilas with the most

horrendous infection in both ears. This infection had been left untreated for so long he had to undergo a series of operations to remove the infected bone. He has recovered well and is now ready for a new loving home. He would be best

in a home without other dogs, but is a very affectionate dog who loves cuddles and being brushed by all our volunteers. If you fancy giving him a home or just taking him for a walk please contact us using details below.

Pepe - is approximately 4 months old. He is an adorable, lively male pup who plays with and teases his foster siblings. He was picked up from the r o a d s i d e b e t w e e n Aguilas and

Lorca a couple of weeks ago and is looking for a loving home. Can you help him?

Desperately Seeking Foster HomesWe feel that the best option for our dogs is to live in a foster home before they fi nd their forever homes, but we are currently short of fosterers. Foster placements can be for an agreed fi xed period or on an ongoing basis. San Animal will cover all the expenses associated with the dog (vets bills, food etc) and can also arrange to provide holiday cover. Please consider taking a dog into your home – you can change its life.

If you would like to meet our dogs or be a fosterer please call or WhatsApp us on our dedicated phone 675 467 647, through our Facebook page San Animal Santuario or via email at [emailprotected]

Rudi

Pepe

Updates

So, you’re checking your emails and decide to go out for the day. You press the shut-down button on your computer and… “Please do not shut down your computer. Installing 25 Updates.” Argh! How infuriating!

We all hate it when Updates happen right when you don’t want them to. Many people even consider turning off the Updates because they can be so frustrating with their timing. However, Updates are

necessary and you should always do them. They usually bring new features and faster

operation, but most importantly, they keep your computer secure from viruses.

When a programme has a security Update, the various hackers and scammers with some technical knowhow are able to study the Update and see exactly what the Update fi xed. They’ll

usually then make a virus that uses the vulnerability that the Update just fi xed, because they know that people like to turn off Updates.

By doing the Updates, the programme companies inadvertently tell the hackers exactly how to break in.

This is true for all Updates, be it for Windows, Google Chrome, Offi ce, Photo Editors... they all suffer this same tug of war between security and convenience.

A frequent response is “But I’ve got an antivirus, that will stop it, won’t it?”

The answer is usually “No”, because the security hole is still there and the antivirus will never be able to properly secure it if the underlying system is fl awed. Like building a house on faulty foundations, it will eventually fail.

To stay ahead of the curve, you should always install Updates for your programmes, or you may just fi nd yourself at the wrong end of a virus that was easy to prevent.

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It’s safe to say that the past month has been somewhat of a mixed bag: quiet weeks, busy weeks, lots of hard work going on behind the scenes on various initiatives, resulting in some good positive action.

During the period 15th May – 15th June, we have had two distinct periods of quiet, in contrast to a week or so when we were getting towards ten burglaries reported on Camposol. However, the good news is a man has been arrested for burglary and a stolen car has been recovered. This was in no small part due to a report made to the Guardia by one of our members, reporting a suspicious vehicle parked outside an unoccupied neighbour’s house. It is clear that if matters are reported, then the Police will respond.

Following on from that, I would like to remind those of you who have access to an IPhone or Android phone, then you can download an App for free called AlertCops 4.0. This App lets you report suspicious incidents via a chat option (texting) and you can select various languages during the registration period. The Guardia will reply to you and let you know what action they are taking. So, really no excuse now!!!

In relation to other matters, one of our coordinators put forward an initiative to try and increase the amount of people who actually reported crime if they were unlucky enough to have been a victim. The suggestion was to part fund the cost of an interpreter who would go with the victim to the Police Station in order to complete a denuncia. This in turn, should raise the awareness of the Police and hopefully, long term, increase the amount of patrols on Camposol. Due to the generosity of businesses and individuals on Camposol, we are pleased to announce that, until further notice, we will offer this service completely FREE OF CHARGE. This will be open to anyone who owns/rents/or holidays anywhere on Camposol, regardless of nationality. Anyone requiring this service should in the fi rst instance, contact their sector coordinator who will arrange for a suitably qualifi ed interpreter to get in touch. For anyone not on Facebook, we will take requests via 3rd parties.

We are aware that there are still burglaries being committed in the vicinity and again it is mainly through snapping locks. Please, if you can, have your locks changed to anti-snap and let’s make it more diffi cult for them. Likewise, as always, please keep up the good work and report anything suspicious.

Kind RegardsPhil Wilco*ckson

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P e d r o started work as a painter at 15 years of age when he took over the company from his father and he still has the same work shop in Puerto de M a z a r r ó n . Over the years there have been

many changes to the company with different associates, but Pedro has managed, even through the years when Spain hit fi nancial crisis, to keep the company going.

At that time he also r e t u r n e d to football which is his fi rst passion and he studied to be a trainer to support the club he and his father played for - Bala Azul in Puerto de Mazarrón.

I n i t i a l l y Pedro and his father would mix the paints u s i n g p o w d e r tints; Pedro using this skill to match any e x i s t i n g c o l o u r s a l r e a d y present in the home. Now colours are produced using liquid tints and of course the paint suppliers themselves use high tech machines, offering clients 1,000’s of different colours.

As the paint manufacturers advance, it is essential to keep in line with their products. The main advance for us has been Acrylic Enamel Lacquer. Moveable and durable , this has allowed us to advance with this product and become successful in the lacquering and modernisation of kitchen units, doors and furniture. Pinturas Acosta has recently returned to their fi rst kitchen client Stella, who is as happy with the kitchen now, as she was in the fi rst

days, many years ago.

As the products continue to advance Pinturas Acosta now offer a new Tile Paint which is durable, resistant and washable and will modernise any tile area. Kitchen and bathrooms can now take on a new look without the cost and mess of retiling.

Pinturas Acosta still offer competitive rates for internal and external painting including iron work and can repaint PVC frames.

Joining forces with Juanma, Pedro’s brother, Pinturas Acosta has added the additional service of waterproofi ng. Juanma has dedicated many years to this trade and once again with new products released, this can now be applied to residential homes.

Pinturas Acosta would like to take this opportunity to thank all of their clients over the years who have continually supported them and given great recommendations to friends and neighbours.

Door Before

Door After

Waterproofing

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Oceans SL - Europe’s leading provider of PE Rattan Garden Furniture

Oceans Rattan Furniture Spain SL opened its Cartagena store just over 3 years ago. Popularity of the Garden Furniture range has now seen the company open a Torrevieja store in January of this year followed by its 3rd local outlet, with 660m2 showroom, situated on the N332 in San Javier in June.

The company offers its PE Rattan Garden Furniture to customers throughout Europe and has been doing so since 2003. It has a solid reputation for service, quality and design, with all of its Garden Furniture being designed in-house and manufactured at their factories in the Far East.

The High Quality PE Rattan Furniture is hard-wearing, durable and stylish and will offer up to 10 years of long and satisfying life. The new Aluminium Range is also proving especially popular and is already proving to be a fantastic addition to the range of available furniture. The Oceana™ Rattan Weave can withstand all types of weather and temperature conditions, making it one of the most versatile furniture products on the market.

Fully weather, UV and stretch resistant, Oceans Garden Furniture is colourfast and has anti-mould and mildew properties to help protect it during the winter months.

Being fully recyclable, Oceans Garden Furniture is an environmentally friendly alternative to rattan, wood and wicker furniture. We would be delighted to show you the complete range of all our products in any of our three stores.

The company takes its business extremely seriously. They design and manufacture their own ranges of furniture which are transported, in over 800 containers, to Spain and Europe every year. In addition, quality checks of their products are carried out at every stage of the manufacturing process. Each and every product is the work of designers and manufacturing teams and although similar products may be available elsewhere in the market place, you can be sure if it does not carry the Oceans logo, then it is not an Oceans quality product.

All of the Oceans range can now be purchased in Spain, with a national free 7 day delivery service. Within the Torrevieja and Murcia regions, the company is able to offer a 3 day delivery service which is absolutely free of charge and which also

includes the assembly of your furniture.

Oceans Rattan Furniture SL is now the number one for the supply of quality PE Rattan Garden Furniture throughout Europe. The company also operates a no quibble ‘Free Exchanges Returns Policy’ where you can change or return the product totally free.

Opening hours:Monday-Friday 10am-6pmSaturday 10am-5pm (San Javier 10am-3pm)Sunday closedWe do not close for Siesta on any day.

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Summer is now here and it is a great time to be outside making the most of the natural environment visiting the beach, swimming in the sea, or just enjoying a cool drink on the terrace. Summer time means more hours of sun. In previous articles we have reviewed the return on investment for renewable energy solutions and how using the sun to heat your water or generate your electricity can help save you money. However, renewable energy solutions such as solar also help you reduce your Carbon Footprint and protect the environment.

The term Carbon Footprint is used to describe the estimated impact of something (an activity, a product, a company etc) on climate change. This is often measured by CO2 (carbon dioxide) emissions, since the

main greenhouse gas contributing to man-made climate change is CO2.There are various tools available for you to calculate your own Carbon Footprint. For example, you can consider each of the following adds 1kg of CO2 to your personal Carbon Footprint:

* Driving your car a distance of 6km (assuming 7.3 litres of petrol per 100 km)

* Flying a plane a distance of 2.2km

* The production of 5 plastic bags

* The production of 2 plastic bottles

Many of the steps you can take to help reduce your Carbon Footprint also come with the benefi t of helping you save money and one of the biggest steps you can take is to save energy. The cleanest and cheapest energy is that which you don’t use, so here are a few simple things you can do this Summer to benefi t both the planet and your wallet:

* Make use of natural light.

There are more daylight hours during the Summer, so switch off the lights when you don’t need them.

* Don’t abuse the air conditioning.

Using awnings and keeping blinds or curtains closed helps keep the house cooler in Summer.

* Don’t waste water.

Using less water means using less energy.

* Buy local and in-season produce.

As well as not having to have travelled thousands of kilometres to arrive on your plate, produce grown naturally and locally is often cheaper.

* Reduce, recycle and reuse, especially when it comes to plastic bags.

We have probably all seen examples or read about the harmful effects of plastic bags that end up in the sea and get eaten by marine life.

These longer Summer days mean more sun hours, so it is a great time to also make the switch to solar, which has less impact on the environment than other conventional energy sources. Enjoy the Summer and for more information on renewable energy solutions, please contact us at Free-Sol [emailprotected]

Now that summer is fi nally here we will be taking a break from our Table Top Stall on Camposol B from 20th July and we will be back on September 8th. In order for us to continue helping where we are needed, we are in desperate need of any of your unwanted items to sell when we come back in September. Please ring Pauline on 634

308 693 if you have items you would like us to collect.

Thank you to all of you who came on our coach trip to Benidorm/Guadalest. What a great day! We will be looking at more places to visit in the future.

Our evening with Karen Noble again was a fantastic event. We can’t thank Karen enough. She is such a great entertainer, with such a wide range of music!

Mazarrón Bahia Lions is a small club and we are always on the lookout for new members to come and lend a hand where needed, whether it be on the Table Top Sale, or helping with our various events; there is always something that you can do to help. It is not all work though! We have a great social life and our last social lunch for members and friends at Azul y Blanco in Las Palas actually raised a profi t that we were able to put into our welfare fund. We like to try a different restaurant every month and it is a very good way of making new friends at the same time as trying different foods.

If you would like to fi nd out more about becoming a member of a worldwide organization, please contact George on 634 308 693 or email [emailprotected]

Lions, friends and the general public can avail themselves of the loan of such things as wheel chairs, bath seats, walking frames, crutches etc. from our Medical Loans Department. All we ask for is a donation on return of the equipment.Medical Loans tel 634 308 693

Keep updated about our upcoming events by listening to Costa Cálida Radio or have a look at our Facebook page Mazarrón Bahia Lions

Email [emailprotected] or [emailprotected]

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Culture Shock: Worth The Shot Trying?Isn’t it a wonder how so many people who decide to live abroad, come back home after h a v i n g spent just

a few months away from their comfort zone, yet many others overcome almost every obstacle and become part of their new environment? To better understand this, let’s dig into it through the eyes of a Spaniard who has experienced this in the UK.

First and foremost, Brits take punctuality very seriously. You learn this really fast as

you are forgiven once, but not twice! You could try to make an excuse for being late and then you may hear “It’s ok” or “Great” as a means of confi rmation, but that seemingly positive phrase can be a subtle way of saying “I’m not fully convinced”.

After some time you get used to it and once back in Spain you understand why they are disapproving of this behaviour and that could mean you are adapting to it.Next up, ‘politeness’; I have no choice but to talk about the repeated use of words like “please”, “thanks”, “sorry” and so on and so forth. No matter how hard I tried, I would never get to be as ‘polite’ as they are. I fi nd it very diffi cult to prevent myself from saying what I truly think, but they are great at doing it and I honestly admire this ability because I think it must be exhausting!

Unfortunately, there is one thing I will never be strong enough to bear; bathroom carpets. How is it possible to use them in this room? Having them at home is really odd, but having them in pubs or restaurants - well, this is, at the very least, extremely daring! To this day, I still haven’t been given a proper explanation.

Once you get through all of these and more, you become comfortable with the people and your new surroundings. In the end, you begin to feel less like a foreigner and end up laughing about all these things that frustrated you in the beginning. Above all, there is no doubt that living abroad opens your mind, teaches you how to think on your feet and adapt and gives you the opportunity to get to know new cultures and ways of living life.

Mara Martínez QuesadaEOI Caravaca de la Cruz

Tour In London

The King’s School In Grantham

English In Swansea (Wales)

The King’s School In Grantham

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How many times have you moved house? I’ve lost count; must be h u n d r e d s in the UK, Norway and A r g e n t i n a and of course Spain - second time here,

unless I count the caravan and wooden cabin on the same plot here in Calasparra.

In mid-June we moved into our new house in the adjoining plot - brand new! I am never moving again! The last few times I’ve said ‘If I move from here it will be in a wooden box’. It will be this time unless it’s to a nursing home! - please God no! I want to die in my olive grove thank you very much. Second choice in my own bed.

The problem is we don’t know the future; not even what tomorrow holds. May be just as well, we’d probably do things

differently. Probably …

These are sobering thoughts which we all try not to think about. “Live for today, tomorrow we die.” Ouch!

It has been very hard work selling up in La Marina, moving to Calasparra, living in a caravan, building a wooden cabin and chapel, then the brick house. I am not a ‘spring chicken’ any longer; I need to sit down (often), especially on hot days. My mind seems OK although some have doubts. It’s this body – it comes to us all. I guess the key is to have done what we hoped, helped people and spread a bit of happiness along the way.

Regrets? I’ve had a few. I wish I could sing along with Ol’ Blue Eyes and add ‘too few to mention’. I am looking forward to a few years running the Retreat where people can come for peace and refreshment in their busy lives, looking after the growing congregation which meets every Sunday, writing my books and playing my drums. It’s a good job the house is a bit away from neighbours

as I like my music loud and the drums ain’t exactly quiet! Mind you, neither am I …

What’s it all about Alfi e?Trying to follow a Man who died on a cross for me - and you.Trying to follow what I believe is His call.

Madness to the World.Yet here I am, in a place I’d never heard of, but love deeply. I am still telling folk about Jesus Christ who loves us so much that He hung on that cross and said ‘Father forgive them for they know not what they do’.

Rockin’ on, trying to make sense of it all, I am always happy to receive emails or phone calls and/or to welcome you to our Anglican services every Sunday at [emailprotected] or call 634 386 179

‘Bye for now and God bless

Rev Andrew

Christian Fellowship WELCOME HOUSEA different way of doing “church”https://sites.google.com/site/casawelcome2013

We were talking about how it has become the fashion when writing a fi ctitious book to create alternative endings to the story. If you as the reader are not happy with the way the author ends the story then you can change it to one of the alternative endings that better pleases you.

How would that work in the real world? Our lives are full of choices and wouldn’t it be wonderful if every time we made a mistake and took the wrong road in life, we could decide to go with an alternative ending. Life’s not like that and there are times when we all need help.

Proverbs 3:5, says “Trust in the Lord and lean not on your own understanding.” Am I glad that as a Christian I am able to do just that, ‘trust in the Lord’. The older I get, the more diffi cult I fi nd it when faced with various alternatives to make a choice. Even deciding on which bag of crisps to buy is a journey in itself it seems. This I am certain of though, at the end of life, for me there is no alternative; it’s either heaven or hell. Why would anyone choose the latter when one can have eternity with Jesus? What would have happened if alternative endings had been written into Jesus’ death on the cross? Where would we be today?

When Christ died on the cross, He took all of our sins upon Himself. In other words,

He experienced what hell was like, just so that we could have eternal life being fi lled with God’s love and forgiveness. We don’t have to do anything except acknowledge what He did for us and accept Him as our Saviour.

What could be more simple?Why would you want to take the risk of losing such love in exchange for eternity in hell?

If you would like to contact us regarding anything we have publicised or may be planning in the future, or just for a chat, our contact details are: [emailprotected]@talktalk.netTel 633 447 937Welcome House can be found at 3A Campillio y Suertes, Cehegin.

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July is shining bright and the sun’s rays are focused on you; enjoy but beware! Cool is how you want to feel, look and think – it’s the best way to enjoy the great outdoors of NW Murcia. Summer festivals are on the agenda – have fun!

Stay informed online with the Costa Cálida Chronicle website www.costacalidachronicle.com and blog and the relevant tourist offi ce websites.

BULLASwww.bullas.es T: 968 652 244 – Market TuesSunday 1st July - Zacatin Artisan Market 9am-2pm in the central squares of Plazas Vieja and Castillo, and Calle San Anton. There is easy parking in the surrounding streets. The market often coincides with a Free Guided Route to reveal modernist Bullas c. 1900. The tour is in Spanish but guides do speak some English and the route is highly visual. Tickets available from the tourist info point set-up in the market place – 15 mins before each tour: 11am/12pm/1pm

Bullas Wine Tours to learn the heritage of wine production.Casa-Museo Don Pepe Marsilla has authentic furnishings and décor and guided tours (in English) for only 2 persons are available on 968 657 211 (3€/2€ for large groups), or there is an audio guide system in English to explain each room. Wine cannot be bought here but you can arrange to combine a visit to one of the two urban bodegas or a choice of bodegas in the nearby countryside. The Museo del Vino is the other museum which also has a shop with prices to match the bodegas. To visit either, telephone the above number or the tourist offi ce or email [emailprotected] for best information.

CALASPARRA www.turismocalasparra.es T: 968 745 325 – Market FriChildren’s Summer School – until 31st August – 9am-2pm – Workshops for 10€ a week at the Youth Centre.

If 2018 is your year to get active and live closer to the edge, or just to have more fun, take note of a company called Canon y Canon Multiaventuras which is your gateway to bungee jumping, zipline, paintball, rafting, canyoning, hiking and more. Telephone +34 654 911 510 (English); or go through the tourist offi ce.There is a monthly Sunday artisan market at the Sanctuary of La Esperanza – check online for the date/time. In the town, Friday morning is market day.

CARAVACAwww.turismocaravaca.org T: 968 702 424 – Market MonSunday 15th – Free Guided Tour of the historical quarter, rich in history and architectural splendour. It’s in Spanish but highly visual with leafl ets in English and info boards in both languages. The tour concludes at the usual monthly artisan market in the

Glorieta alongside the Templete. 11.15am in front of the Castle and Basilica. It’s hilly so wear appropriate shoes and lasts about 1.5 hours – a great way to explore and learn about Caravaca – you will return! Reserve a place via the tourist offi ce.

Carlos Blanco Fadol Museum of Ethnic Instruments in the village of Barranda, in Calle Pedrera, clearly signposted and with easy access for those with mobility issues. Space limits the display to 5% of his 4,000-piece collection yet still conveys a fascinating variety and history of musical instruments. 3€ (disc 2€/1€ children). English leafl ets and assistants speak English. Check opening times with Tourist Offi ce.

CEHEGÍNwww.turismocehegin.es T: 968 723 550 – Market WedJuly kicks-off a choice of summer activities available throughout this month and August – fi nd out all the info on 968 723 509

Saturday 28th July - Free Moonlit Guided Tour in Spanish explores the history and origin of the town, visiting signifi cant buildings of historical importance, including palaces, churches, mansions, the archaeological museum and splendid countryside views. Guides often speak some English and it is a great way for an initial exploration of this scenic hilltop town (wear sturdy footwear). 8pm from Plaza del Castillo - about 2½hrs. Booking essential at Tourist Offi ce.

Archaeological See of Begastri is open for tours on Saturdays and Sundays at 10.10am/11.15am/12.20pm - 2€ pp. The tour begins with a video presentation followed by a guided tour to see the remains of the Iberian culture before the IV century B.C.The Eco Park (Tourism Activity Park) ‘Coto de las Maravillas’ has activities for all the family and all ages which includes zip lines, archery, nature walks and many other organised outdoor activities. Ideal venue for any type of event - campsite, BBQ area and kiosk-bar offering a great menu. Open10am-5pm. Book for weekdays.Tel 968 069 202 Monday to Friday 9am-3pmEmail [emailprotected] www.cotodelasmaravillas.com

JUMILLAwww.jumilla.org T: 968 780 237 – Market TuesOpen to Saturday 21st July - Arts and Handicrafts in the Casa de Cultura Jose Yague (also the municipal library) in Avenida Reyes Catolicos, 8. Enjoy an exhibition of selected creations made by attendees of adult learning courses over the academic season at the Universidad Popular. It may inspire you to start a course in September and equal or better those displayed. 6pm-9pm

Saturday 28th July – The Bodegas Xenysel hosts the fi nal concert of the popular Musica Entre Vinos Festival. 25€ pp for live music, wine tasting and nibbles – these concerts are very popular and all to date have been a sell-out. Check Tourist Offi ce for availability.

MORATALLAwww.ayuntamientomoratalla.net T: 968 730 208 – Market SatWednesday 11th – Tuesday 17th, Fiesta time begins including Running of the Bulls, music, dancing and a party atmosphere.

The Sala de Exposiciones del Convento in Calle Mayor hosts an art exhibition featuring ‘Wonderland’, works by Katarzyna Rogowicz until 15th July. Thursdays 7pm-9pm; Fridays 7pm-10pm; Saturdays 11am-2pm & 6pm-10pm; Sundays 11am-2pm & 6pm-8pm.

Tours to the Rock Art of Moratalla are available encapsulating prehistoric to medieval styles and worthy of its UNESCO World Heritage status. There are several routes and modes of transport – for more info and cost, contact www.turismomoratalla.com or email [emailprotected] or call 696 807 037

MULAwww.mula.es T: 968 661 501 – Market SatSunday 8th July Artisan Market 10am-2pm in Las 4 Plazas in the centre of the Old Quarter. Browse through local produce, craft goods made from esparto grass, ceramics and antique artefacts.

MURCIAwww.turismodemurcia.es T: 968 358 749The archaeological museum in Murcia presents a prehistoric rock art exhibition, open until 30th September. Approximately 100 display items inform on stone-age paintings and fi ndings from caves around Cieza (and Almadenes canyon) and Calasparra. ‘Mas que Cuevas’ at the MAM is open: Tues to Fri 10am-2pm & 5pm-8pm; Sat 11am-2pm and 5pm-8pm; Sun 10am-2pm.

Saturday 7th July – Free Guided Tour (in Spanish) of the classic monuments and buildings in the city, through streets and plazas rich in history. Book at Tourist Offi ce. 10.30am from Plaza de Belluga. Maps and leafl ets in English are available.

YECLAwww.turismo.yecla.es T: 968 754 104 – Market WedSaturday 21st July – Guided Tour (in Spanish) 11am from archaeological museum which contains impressive artefacts to refl ect prehistoric rock art sites in the region, a Moorish town and signifi cant Baroque buildings. Move from the history to modern culture with a visit to the marketplace to taste some of the typical produce which is renowned in Yecla. 4.50€ pp to cover produce sampling.

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Ever since last year’s creation of the offi cially recognised Asociación called WARM, we have been adjusting to the more formal administrative structure that this progression requires. One of the outcomes is that we had a fi xed date for the end of our season: 15th June. Another fairly obvious one is that we must have an AGM and a presentation of accounts by the treasurer. Thankfully our treasurer Fiona has kept receipt books from the outset and therefore has a resource from which to construct her annual report. It’s a massive learning curve for all of us amateur administrators, but in the current Spanish political climate, it’s been a lesson to us all that we must take our responsibilities seriously and do everything correctly. We know that what we do in this our inaugural year will lay the foundations for what is to come; hopefully we’re doing a good job!

Although our walking programme has come to its end for the current season, there is still plenty of work to be done behind the scenes. As with all previous years I’m currently updating the circulation list. It was decided that repeatedly adding names and never deleting them, is wasteful and becomes unwieldy and ineffi cient i.e. that non-active people would remain on the list. Therefore, every year I delete everybody’s names so that those who want to continue must tell me so (by a deadline).

The fi nal programmed walk of the season was on May 5th – as usual we try to avoid the ‘hot’ months (no c o m m e n t about this year’s cool start), but by popular request we did manage to slip in an extra walk a fortnight

later on 19th May. Thankfully, for those who had missed the original outing, Bob and Bridget agreed to repeat the incomparable route that has the caves of Zaén as the highlight. On the route there were wild butterfl ies and fl owers galore (including the glorious red peony that’s planted in many English gardens) and even a glimpse of a booted eagle watching us. On the massive plateau the views are hidden by a wonderful dense woodland of evergreen oaks (encina – this is one of the few places where such a large number survives in Murcia) and we were lucky to have ‘Samson’, aka Tony, to clear the path of one of the giant rocks that are up there. Descending back to the cars after fi nishing the circular route, we left the rucksacks etc

in the cars and trundled off about 1km, to enjoy our picnics overlooking the scenery at the eponymous destination.

The caves are high above the village of Zaén and overlook the vast plain of the Campo de San Juan. During the winter it’s an area of Murcia that is often featured on La 7 (the regional TV channel) because it gets a lot of snow. The photos just can’t convey the enormous size of these caves – you have to be there to see them for yourself. A friend who plays in Moratalla banda, told me about the magical evening when the whole town orchestra played a concert up there. Have a look at the 3rd photograph to see the stone wall of an animal corral that’s built within one of the caves. If you’re anywhere in the vicinity during July, then give your eyes the unforgettable treat of a landscape of unending lavender fi elds.

All of WARM walks are led by different people and it sometimes means that walkers drive a long way just to get to the start (so quite naturally nobody goes on every walk). However, one of the very positive outcomes of total strangers meeting together to enjoy the same hobby, is that many of them become good friends. Although WARM may not be walking over the summer, it feels really good that various groups of new friends get together independently exploring different walking areas and/or other tourist locations, restaurants etc. We all benefi t because eventually the feedback gets shared around.

This summer there will be some more social activities to enjoy, but that’s for subsequent articles.

Also, for the fi rst time ever, we’re creating

a bilingual book of some of our routes. There’ll be more to tell about that too, when the project gets nearer to fruition!

Full details of future outings are sent automatically to those on the WARM mailing list, normally about a fortnight ahead. Currently of course we’re in the ‘closed season’, however, we shall be resuming ‘normal service’ towards the end of September. If anyone would like their email address to be added to the mailing list and discover the secrets of the north west of Murcia and maybe even further afi eld, please contact me (Jessica) on [emailprotected]

More photos can be seen on the WARM Facebook page – this is by invitation only.

Cave Corral Zaen

Samson Zaen

Caves Zaen

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New I-size Chart for Child SeatsThe labelling on child seats has changed across Europe, making it theoretically easier for children to be secured in a more appropriate seat, thus making them safer. The new chart focuses on the height, rather than the weight of the child.

In Spain, children under 135cm in height are not allowed in the front seats (apart from a few exceptions). It is now the same in practice on smaller children and child restraint systems.

I-size SeatsThis is an EU safety regulation for child car seats (ECE R129), which was introduced in July 2013 to make child car seats easier to fi t, provide better protection from side impacts and keep children rearward-facing for longer.I-size only applies to Isofi x seats.This year the regulation has been applied in Spain.

At the moment, the older seats are still permitted, so there is no need to change if you have these, but those based around the new regulations offer better protection.

I-size uses the child’s height to determine if the seat fi ts the child, rather than their weight, so it is important to check that your child’s height is within the range of the seat. Babies in I-size car seats stay rearward-facing until they are at least 15 months old.

I-size child car seats fi t in cars that have Isofi x fi tting points, but you still need to check if the seat is approved for your car. I-size seats will fi t any I-size approved vehicle, although there are few such cars currently available.

The Braking SystemThe vehicle’s braking system consists of a series of elements that work together to stop the vehicle. Every time the brakes are applied, the system works together to provide effective friction in order to slow and hopefully stop, the vehicle.

The braking system is fundamentally similar on all vehicles. However, there are signifi cant differences in each make and model. A lightweight and less powerful vehicle does not have the same requirements to stop as a sports car capable of high performance, or a large SUV, which will exceed two and a half tons of weight in running order.

The manufacturer looks for the best compromise between the effectiveness of the brakes and the price of the set at the time of its development. If we want to improve its effectiveness, brands usually have the option of more powerful equipment, which also might well increase the price to the consumer.

The braking distance depends on many variables: condition and temperature of the road surface, tyres, shock absorbers, weight plus load and, above all, the speed of the vehicle. In addition, it will not be the same in a compact car as an SUV, which almost doubles in weight, or a sports car.

Types of BrakeCurrently, the automotive industry uses two main types of brakes: disc and drum. Almost all cars and motorcycles always mount discs on the front axle, while the drums are used on the rear axle of the basic versions of the lower segments, the most economical ones. The base is the same, with the same components in the main system through a circuit that allows the force to come by the pressure of the fl uid.

The disc brakes have a disc attached to the hub of each wheel and are more effective and powerful, evacuating heat better. Its diameter depends on the weight of the car, its benefi ts and what we can afford.

The drum system is more economical and, although it offers a greater friction surface, it does not have the same capacity as the discs and dissipates the heat that occurs with friction. The drum is attached to the bushing and inside it go the shoes, on which the pressure is exerted.

As in any maintenance work, the price is variable in each province or workshop.Brake pads. The pads can be purchased from about 15€, but the average cost of assembly in the workshop is around 105€ in each axis, due to the complexity of the work.

Discs. In the discs, the variations are more evident, because these are specifi c for each car model, and cost from about 180€, to which we must add the cost of changing the pads.

Brake fl uid. In the case of brake fl uid, the average price is around 57€.

Pipes. The pipes are not very expensive, (approximately 20€), but when replacing them you have to change the circuit fl uid too.

As the braking system is one of the most important safety systems in the car, caution must be exercised before attempting to perform any work yourself. Leaving it to the professionals is often the best option.

eCall now MandatoryAs of the end of March, 2018, all new cars and vans must have the eCall automatic emergency call system installed.

The calls from the system are free and has coverage throughout Europe. The system is activated automatically when the

airbags are deployed, establishing a voice communication with the 112 Emergency Coordination Centre.

The call carries an indicator that clearly identifi es that it is an eCall call, giving it the highest priority. This call can also be generated manually by the driver or by one of the occupants of the vehicle, by simply pressing the SOS button carried by the vehicles equipped with the system.

All DataThe operator receives the information with the exact place where the incident occurred, the type of vehicle, with its license plate, make, model and type of fuel (if it is electric or petrol, for example), among others.

Saves livesAccording to the GMV consultancy, it is estimated that the eCall has the potential to save 2,500 lives a year in Europe when it is introduced in all vehicles, as well as reduce the severity of the consequences of those injured by traffi c collisions between 10 and 15 %.

If your vehicle does not have an eCall device and you have an emergency, remember you can call 112 which is free, operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and allows for geo-location of the call. When you dial, the GSM network (Global System for mobile communications) passes the call to the nearest emergency centre. This service is accessible from any landline or mobile phone, even if the mobile is blocked or without entering the PIN number and without coverage. The operators at the 112 Emergency Coordination Centre speak a variety of languages, including English.

Traffi c DronesAlong with a wide range of new equipment set to be tested on the roads of Spain, the DGT has taken delivery of its fi rst traffi c monitoring drones.

Already ground-breaking in their method of policing the roads from the air, the DGT contracted a Spanish company to create an “Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, or “drone” to monitor traffi c. With many of their helicopters already fi tted with the pinpoint accurate Pegasus radar system, the DGT already use their eyes in the sky for speed detection as well as traffi c fl ow.

The drone is much cheaper to fl y than a conventional aircraft and offers a faster response. In addition to monitoring traffi c fl ow, it is hoped that they could be used for emergency and incident response, following exceptional loads, fault detection and eventually enforcement.

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SaladsIt’s suddenly hot again and too hot to be bothered with cooking big meals. One of the things I love about Spain is the salads taste so nice. Is it the freshness or the way they are grown? I am not sure, but I could eat salad every day. Salads are quick, easy and light, not to mention healthy and ideal for hot summer days, especially when you don’t feel like eating much! While I always enjoy lettuce, tomato and cucumber along with the odd bit of beetroot, I thought I would look at something a little different. Any of the recipes below would make an ideal lunch, go well at a BBQ or complement other dishes for an evening meal. I particularly like the combination of the watercress and pears, but I am not a big lover of Blue Cheese, so I change this for Feta Cheese which also works in this recipe. Buen Apetito

Watercress, Pear and Blue Cheese Salad6 handsful of water cress1 handful of sesame seeds6 handsful of rocket225g blue cheese/feta cheese3 pears

DressingBalsamic vinegar¼ tsp salt and pepper4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Set the oven on 180ºC and spread the sesame seeds on a baking tray and toast for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and allow to cool. Place the watercress and rocket in a serving dish. Add the crumbled cheese and the pear slices. To make the dressing, add the salt and pepper to the vinegar and whisk in the olive oil. Spoon the dressing over the salad and toss carefully. Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the top and serve.

Spicy Prawn Salad1 small onion2 sticks celery5 small green chillies2 tbsp sunfl ower oil400g can chopped tomatoes1 tsp brown sugar700g prawnsA few drops of Tabasco sauce½ dried thyme

Peel and chop the onions and celery. Remove the seeds from the chillies and fi nely chop. Heat the oil and fry the onion, celery and chillies for 5 minutes until soft and brown. Stir in the tomatoes, thyme and sugar, bring to the boil and simmer for 5 minutes until thickens slightly. Peel the prawns and add to the sauce and gently cook for 5 minutes. Add in Tabasco sauce and serve immediately.

Asparagus and Goat’s Cheese SaladAsparagus2 tbsp olive oilSalt and pepper100g rocket150g goat’s cheese75g pine nuts

Dressing 3 tbsp olive oilJuice of 1 lemon2tsp grainy mustard1 tbsp runny honey

In a bowl, toss washed and prepared asparagus with the oil until coated, then season and arrange on a rack under grill. Cook for about 4 minutes, turning halfway through. Remove and set aside. In a bowl, whisk together all the dressing ingredients and season to taste. Divide the rocket between 4 plates, top with asparagus and crumble over the goat’s cheese. Sprinkle with pine nuts and then drizzle the dressing over the salad and serve immediately with warm crusty bread.

Caribbean Rice and Bean Salad1 small onion2 cloves of garlic2 tbsp olive oil1 yellow pepper1 tsp oregano1 tsp thyme1 tsp ground spices225g long grain rice8 spring onions225g can chopped tomatoes375ml vegetable stock400g canned red kidney beansTabasco sauce

Heat the oil and add the chopped onions and garlic until softened. De-seed yellow pepper and chop, then stir into the pan with oregano, thyme and ground spices. Add the rice and stir well before cooking for 3 minutes. Add peeled and chopped spring onions and tomatoes and their juice and stir. Add the stock and bring to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Drain and rinse the kidney beans then stir into the pan and simmer for a further 6-10 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the liquid absorbed. As an optional extra add a few dashes of Tabasco sauce to suit your taste. Serve. Runner Bean Salad700g runner beans30ml vegetable oil4 tomatoes1 garlic cloveChopped parsley

Cook the beans in salted boiled water for 5 minutes and then drain. Heat the oil in a saucepan; add tomatoes, garlic and beans. Cover and cook for 15 minutes. Remove the garlic and turn the beans into a warm serving dish. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

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A Little Piece of Barcelona??Regular readers may remember that my visit to the S a g r a d a Familia in B a r c e l o n a was one of the things I was happy to tick off my ‘bucket list’ a few years ago, so when Davíd asked me if I fancied a trip to see a ‘mini S a g r a d a Familia’ close to Elche, I jumped at the chance!

We set off one Sunday with the directions plugged into the phone, as google maps told us it was about a 90 minute journey up to the church from Isla Plana and the route from the nearest town Novelda, is a little hard to fi nd.

The Church is called the Santuario de Santa Maria Magdalena and is about a 10 minute drive away from the town. As we drew closer, it became clear that we had chosen to arrive on the day of the local fi esta, so instead of a few tranquil hours contemplating the countryside, the castle tower and the church, we were right in the middle of the town party and medieval fi esta.

Would I describe it as a ‘mini Sagrada Familia’?? Probably not, but it certainly is an unusual and lovely building and well worth the trip. The church is modern inside, with an impressive (as yet unfi nished) modern organ. The stained glass windows are spectacular and the position high on the hill overlooking the nearby town give it breathtaking views if you are able to climb up the castle tower.The day we visited there was a shortage of parking close by, but there is a short 200m route straight up the hill (leaves you breathless but it’s quick!), or a more gentle stroll around the road.

We decided to give the Medieval Market a miss, as we didn’t fancy paying 5€ a head for the ‘Medieval Mojitos’ (!) and headed back to Novelda for tapas and a beer instead.

The church is about 30 minutes from Alicante airport, so we combined our trip out with picking up family off the Alicante fl ights and this is an ideal way to see the area without making a special trip. Our visit took around 2 hours in all, excluding the drive, so time it right and you can enjoy a day out en-route to the airport!You will fi nd the castle and Santuario at Paseo de los Molinos, s/n, Novelda 03660 Alicante. Telephone 965 609 228. It does appear on the Town Hall website, but all info is in Spanish.

Liz EdmistonMurcia Solutions Contact Liz on + 34 662 556 [emailprotected] www.murciasolutions.comwww.ownersaway.com

They say ‘beggars can’t be choosers’, but I wonder about our choices at times. When we had a shop, one of our frequent visitors, not a customer though as she never actually bought anything, was a woman in her 60’s who used to come in and ask for money; two to three times each week. In the end we had to put her on the budget for the following year. On more than one occasion she complained about the drinking water we supplied not being cold enough. Our

business was struggling during the recession and our frequent visitor complained that we were not giving her enough!

Recently, a relatively young chap stuck his hand out in front of me and when I queried why he couldn’t work he said “infi rmo a cabeza”, ie some form of mental illness.

Over the years we have had many discussions with friends about whether

we should give to people who beg. Apart from perhaps the shop woman, if we added up the change we hand out over a year, it probably wouldn’t amount to much.

Anyway, the choice is yours. How sad that people get to the point where they seem to have run out of choices.

‘Beggars can’t be choosers’. How would you cope with a situation so grave that the only choices left are beg or starve? Jesus helped a lot of beggars on his travels; blind, lame or unwell. One blind beggar asked Jesus to “Have mercy on me”.

Luke 18 v 38: The crowd told him to be quite. Jesus had the choice to help or please the crowd and simply ignore the beggar. The blind beggar was out of choices like those perhaps we encounter every day.

What do you do with your choices, assuming you are not a beggar? Further details and our planned get togethers at http://open-door.wix.com/open-door

If you would like to be informed of our events and be added to our mailing list please let us know by emailing [emailprotected]

Ken 646 705 403Carol 665 186 901

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Clyde is a great dog approximately 2½ years old. He is very friendly with people and other dogs, but has been in kennels way too long. He is fully vaccinated and neutered. He just needs that loving forever home.

Barney is a lovely happy chap. He is good with people, loves human touch. He always wags his tail when he sees you. He is a very handsome dog with a beautiful rich chocolate

coat and unusual amber eyes. He is a good hearted dog and has won the hearts of many of our volunteers and he has quite a fan club! Barney was quite poorly in his younger days and had a tough time. He had

rehab for quite a few months and part of his recovery was physio and exercises. He is in excellent health now and really would love a forever home. Barney was born in 2012, is neutered and fully vaccinated.

Bud by name and Buddy by nature! Bud has all the l o v e a b l e traits of a Staffi e type cross and he is very affectionate by nature. He is keen to be his new owner’s best

friend! He is a lively boy who is looking for a dog-experienced and active home with time to give him the mental and physical stimulation he would relish. He walks well on the lead and travels well in the car. Born 2012 Bud is fully vaccinated and neutered.

Layla is an elderly lady who would love a home of her own. She is around 8/9 years old and was brought to Noah’s ARC in a terrible state. She loves her food and cuddles and is now fully recovered, vaccinated and spayed. A quiet home would be perfect for her.

All dogs and puppies available for adoption are subject to a home check. In certain circ*mstances with the older dogs Noah’s ARC would be happy to assist with vet costs.

Please contact us on 699 352 818 or [emailprotected] if you are interested in either fostering or adopting.

We are always looking for volunteers to either work in our shops or help with dog walking, so if you are interested please feel free to pop into the Camposol shop and ask for more information.

We would also be happy to take any of your unwanted items to sell and raise funds for the dogs, such as household items, clothes and furniture which we can collect. Please call 634 332 335

Hi everyone.Well summer is now upon us and we will all no doubt be complaining about the hot weather and the need for some rain.

Once again, I would like to thank everyone who has called me for enquiries and advice. I appreciate the business and promise to give you a 110% excellent service.

I have had many calls in the last couple of months regarding computer repairs. Over the summer period, I am offering a 5€ discount for every repair I do (1 per household and only by quoting the Costa

Cálida Chronicle Magazine). I have been busy selling brand new computers and some second hand ones, so if you are looking for anything in particular, please give me a ring to discuss your requirements.

On the translations side, as the summer months are upon us, many have friends and family visiting from the UK and sometimes are unfortunate and have to visit A & E. Just to remind you, I am a 24hr 7 day a week translator and can help with all your medical needs.

Over the past few months, there have been many break-ins on Camposol and many people fail to report this to the police due to the language barrier. Again, I am always on call to help with these unfortunate situations anytime night or day.

I wish you all a great summer You can contact me anytime on 696 667 182 (I also have WhatsApp) Alex

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New Government To Make Healthcare Free And Universal Again The previous government stopped healthcare for anyone who was not legally resident, except for emergency treatment, all care for the under-18s and for pregnant or post-partum women. Hospitals and clinics did not always have the same criteria as to what constituted an emergency and an overwhelming number of doctors defi ed the ruling and continued to treat anyone who walked through their surgery doors without asking questions.

Health experts have said restricting care and expecting those not eligible to pay for it does not actually save money. In fact, it costs more, because most of those left untreated would be unable to fund their own medical attention and would eventually become an emergency, costing more to assist because the problem had been left too long. With undocumented migrants refused all but emergency or childbirth-related care, the risk of infectious tropical conditions was high. Contagious or infectious diseases were exempt from the ban, but sufferers may not recognise the symptoms and when left untreated they often had been passed to others.

Talks are under way with all of Spain’s regional governments to negotiate the return of public healthcare to everyone, whether or not they had a valid residence permit or were working, retired, registered on the dole or in receipt of maternity, paternity or sick pay.

In 2012, the PP government cancelled 900,000 SIP, or healthcare, cards. Of these, 150,000 were held by immigrants with no residence permits and others by people in varying situations, but who were not paying Social Security contributions, such as low-income cash-in-hand workers. Those who had never been employed or registered as self-employed in Spain and were not in receipt of a State retirement pension from any country, were able, in some regions, to pay a monthly fee of around €110 for treatment and others were automatically able to sign up to the system as long as their annual gross income did not reach €100,000.

For non-EU citizens in Spain in this situation, which would have included the British if the system were in place post-Brexit, their case was more complicated and, depending upon their region, they had to rely on private health insurance.

Tourists resident in the EU could obtain emergency care through their EHIC cards, defi ned as any medical issue that could not wait until they returned home and holidaymakers from elsewhere needed to be covered by travel insurance. It is likely that holidaymakers will still need to meet these requirements, but that residents, even if they are not registered as such, will be treated.

Although it is hoped the UK will continue to make annual per-head contributions to Spain for its State pensioners’ healthcare after Brexit, the Spanish government’s new stance sends out a fresh message of reassurance to any who feared they may be left without access to a doctor.

AP-7, AP-1 and AP-4 To Be Toll-FreeSpain’s new minister of public works, José Luis Ábalos has announced plans to scrap the tolls on three motorways when their franchises come up for renewal this and next year. The previous national government had pledged to do so, but appeared to be backtracking, and other promises relating to essential transport infrastructure and highway safety have been systematically broken, leaving local councils and residents sceptical and disillusioned. Both have been clamouring for well over 15 years for the AP-7 to become toll-free or bypasses built, as the tolls cost more than the petrol for the same journey and long-distance lorry drivers avoid it to cut costs, clogging up town centres all along the east coast. The Alicante-Valencia stretch costs over €25 in tolls each way – an average of €2 to €3 per exit - whilst a standard family car would only need about €20 in petrol for the same journey.

Once these motorway stretches pass back into public hands, they will cost the central government around €37.6 million a year in maintenance, previously paid for from toll fees, but this cost is likely to be offset by reduced maintenance requirements on secondary roads, especially national highways passing through towns which bear the weight of lorries and other long-distance traffi c that they are not designed for.

Companies and Unions Agree €14,000 Minimum Wage and 2% Annual RiseA demonstration was called off, even though the new salary requirements have not yet been confi rmed.

Employees working a full-time week cannot be paid less than €14,000 a year, or €1,000 a

month in 14 payslips, with a double salary in August and at Christmas. It is not clear whether the minimum tax threshold will be altered, since this is currently €12,000, meaning the €2,000 a year difference between this and the €14,000 minimum wage would translate to just €4 a month.

The key step was to get the CEPYME, representing the interests of small and medium businesses and the CEOE, covering large corporations, and workers’ unions to agree with the move.

As well as the minimum wage hike, companies will now be required to increase salaries by 2% per year to account for infl ation, plus an extra 1% where business was prospering. This is not fi xed, however and is only a guide, since a high number of collective working conditions agreements covering industries and provinces that have recently been renewed include an average wage index-linking of 1.59% per annum. Unions wanted the annual index-linking fi gure to be set at 3%, but have provisionally accepted the 2% plus 1% for profi table company performance.

‘Cruel’ Spikes From African Border Fences to be RemovedInterior Minister, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, has made his fi rst pledge since taking on the job and parking his career as top national judge; that of removing the barbed wire from the border fences in Ceuta and Melilla.

The Spanish Refugee Aid Commission (CEAR) championed the minister’s move, adding that his next step should be to outlaw the practice of sending migrants straight back over the border upon arrival.

The two Spanish-owned enclaves on the northern Moroccan coast – the fi rst across the water from Gibraltar and the second close to the Algerian frontier – represent the European Union’s only land border with the African continent, meaning they are a popular migrant route.Almost daily, those fl eeing war, political unrest, persecution or poverty, or simply seeking a better quality of life, attempt to climb the six-metre chain-link fences separating Morocco from Spain.Most are from sub-Saharan African countries and will have travelled overland for months to get there. There were some hideous injuries caused by the spikes, but they remained on the Ceuta fence and, in 2013, recently-deposed PP president Mariano Rajoy ordered the Melilla wire to be fi tted again and extra spikes at the foot and midway up both border fences.

Ryanair ‘Seating Families Apart’ Complaint Goes To EUBalearic regional consumer protection offi ce CONSUBAL fi led the case after receiving ‘a multitude of complaints’ from travellers, saying this practice went ‘against the rights of customers’.

According to CONSUBAL, passengers on Ryanair fl ights travelling as a family group have repeatedly been split up and the airline is using its ‘random seating’ policy as an excuse to charge the seat reservation fee or for priority boarding.

Ryanair hotly denies abusive practices.

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T r a c y Bovington-R o b e r t s you are a star!Tracy had her hair shaved off in order to raise funds for Bruno’s m e d i c a l bills. Bar Med in Puerto de M a z a r r ó n staged this fund raiser for us and

on the day we raised 1 7 7 7 . 7 0 € with more to come in. H o w a b s o l u t e amazing is that? Thank you to e v e r y o n e who came to help and s u p p o r t us: It was a wonderful day. Bruno is doing well and has all his bandages off his legs and although he will probably need more surgery, has come such a long way. I have never met a dog,

having been through such a major trauma, to have come through it without a moan or a groan. Bruno my friend you too are a star.

Our donkeys in livery have got a play area all to themselves! This was a bit of trial and error, but they were in stables built for horses so poor things never saw any of their donkey f r i e n d s . They now have an

old barn with lots of space to run around and socialise with each other. Its, light, airy and spacious which means they get more exercise and a little taster of what is to come in the future! This is an interim measure until The Henrietta Sanctuary is up and running.

We have plans, lots of plans!Before we can start, we have to seek various permissions. In principle the important things have been agreed, like the water, access and essential services, but we can’t start anything until we have the appropriate paperwork. It is so incredibly exciting and I want it all to happen NOW!! We still have a long way to go, to reach our

target of 100,000€, but are incredibly pleased with the amount of money we have raised so far. If you know of any animal lovers who would like to help make a difference there are various ways to donate!

Paypal [emailprotected] t t p s : / / w w w . g o f u n d m e . c o m /fencing-for-the-henrietta-sanctuary We need to make the land safe and usable for the donkeys, horses, ponies, dogs and any other animals who need our help in the future. We need over one kilometre of fencing which is going to cost 9,000€. Please help us make this happen……...soon! We rescued 1 horse, 1 pony and 1 donkey from the Pererra last month. They had been there 8 weeks and were in rather a sorry state. As usual paperwork takes time, but we managed to complete it in about 2 weeks and life is already a whole lot better for these 3.We work hard to make our shops presentable and the one in Mazarrón Town has had a bit of a makeover thanks to its hard working staff. When I walked in last week I thought I was in the wrong shop!! The furniture display looks superb, with tables and chairs, settees, coffee tables, bedside tables, storage, shelving and more. Take a look at our FB page for some current photos. We are always grateful for your donations and where possible will collect larger items from you. Don’t forget we will be at Camposol Fiesta 24th/25th/26th August. Lots of fun and games to be had along with a few special guests and pony rides for the little ones. As usual I will be at Camposol B Car Park from 11.30am-1.00pm on Mondays to collect any unwanted clothes, furniture, bric-a-brac, books, cd’s, jewellery. I usually have one or two companions with me. We also welcome donations at our shops in Roldan and Mazarrón Town 10.30am-1.30pm.

Andrea x

Temporary accommodation for some of our donkeys .....

This is what we want for them all .. Freedom to roam

Before

After the eventYou look fabulous Tracy,

thankyou so much

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This month we’ve got a mixed bag of news; exciting, frankly infuriating and incredibly sad.

We said a sad farewell to our w o n d e r f u l pony Magic; small, but with a massive ego; the boss of the Cavalli herd. Magic came to us in 2008 and was the fi rst

pony in the team of teaching horses at Old META Riding School. When we became Cavalli Foundation, he was the mainstay of our teaching and therapeutic work. We found him at a ramshackle dealer’s yard with a bright red muzzle, guzzling rotting watermelons from broken bathtubs. The dealer told us he was 10 years old, but our vet said “10 in each leg”! Over the past couple of years as he started going grey and losing weight, we saw that Magic was becoming an old man and time he retired. He loved his life, enjoyed his retirement and was always ready to take part in whatever event was going, bringing gifts with Father Christmas, Halloween in

Fancy Dress, Agility (very agile little guy), Long Reining, Party Time, Hacking Out. He helped hundreds of little ones learn to ride, groom and lead a pony. He touched the hearts of children and adults alike giving them an insight into the equine world and get over the fears and phobias in their own world.

Magic will be irreplaceable and will live on in our memory forever! RIP Magic! We’ve loved having you around!

Thieves cut our newly repaired fence one night and took 2 of our pigmy goats; Dolly, the oldest of the group and Lula, the little fat one that always came for biscuits. They left the hole in the fence for one of the remaining two goats to get out onto the road. Fortunately a neighbour saw her, managed to shoo her up to the house. We’re furious and sad, as it looks as if our

goats are going to end up as meat. We now have Bella and Poppy hidden away, but still loose and happy.

We’re very excited with the results we’re seeing in the children from Early Learning Development, Alhama Social Services, who are involved in our project, Early Riding. We have a group of 6 little ones from 2 to 5 years old - all with various conditions. They are doing 8 sessions of Therapeutic Riding with a grant from the Fundacion para la Promoción del Deporte Ecuestre.

For more information about our activities contact us on [emailprotected] or follow us on FbTel 00 34 636 172 198Los VentorrillosLa Costera de Alhama

The goats

Magic

Early Learning Development Project

Harriett has lived in Spain for 16 years and has worked in the insurance sector as a broker and agent since 2008. She began her working life on Camposol at the age of 16 and has worked on the Urbanisation since. From 2003 to 2004 she worked at the Ferreteria on Camposol A. She then worked with a local and established estate agent where she worked until the end of 2007. From 2008 she worked for Knights Insurance Brokers on Camposol. In 2012 she began to work with Liberty Seguros. She also works with ASSSA Health Insurance. She prides herself on providing a friendly, but professional service with honesty and integrity. Her priority is her clients and to make sure they have the cover they require.

After 10 years, Harriett has a vast knowledge of her products and profession

and can help existing and new clients to determine what they need (and what they don’t need) when it comes to insuring their p r ope r t i e s and other assets in Spain. It is a legal requirement for insurance agents and brokers to be up to date with the laws and training levels required for their profession - Harriett receives full training and updates, ensuring she is working within the law. She is registered with the DGS of Spain. The insurance products she works with include cover for, Cars, Vans and Bikes, including Classic Vehicles, Motor Homes and UK Registered Vehicles; Home Cover for primary or holiday homes, or rented properties including landlord or tenant clauses; Life Insurance which can include mortgage cover; Pet, Private and Professional Liability; Insurance For Autonomo/Self-Employed Workers; Marine Risks; Golf and other leisure activities

including Fishing and Hunting, Private Health Insurance and also Travel insurance (working with Europesure).

Harriett is fl uent in Spanish and has a good relationship with the companies she works with. She is happy to help with any queries her clients or prospective clients have and will go the extra mile when necessary to meet their needs and provide the information requested. Her offi ce is located on the Commercial Centre, Camposol A.Open Monday to Friday 9.30am-4pmTel 669 046 167

The offi ce is a drop off point for the charity Pan de Vida, a charity supporting orphaned children and struggling families. If anyone can donate clothes, food, bedding, toys or games, they would be much appreciated.

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As we enter the summer season, our congregation changes in character and number. Our regular ‘winter members’ are back in the UK, returning in September. We now get our summer visitors back again

for the occasional Sunday.

The last few weeks have seen us studying the Parables of the Kingdom. The Parable Of The Sower is well known and fi ts

well to the ‘garden of Spain’ we see all around us, with the different soils, the different crops, the different farming processes.

Our church is quite a mixture of people in different circ*mstances and stages of life. Some are new in their faith, while others have enjoyed their

Christian walk for many years. At one time or another we all needed to accept the seed sown into our lives to accept Jesus as our Lord and Saviour. We continue to grow together as family and share the Good News.

Perhaps some of you reading this are looking for a place to worship, or you might be interested in rekindling a lapsed faith. Do you want to know more about this Jesus? Come and join us. You will get a warm welcome as well as coffee and cakes!

On our website www.marmenorchurch.org you will fi nd more information, our statement of faith and location and contact details. Do check us out!

Don’t the m o n t h s go by so quickly! It only seems a few days since I wrote the last insert for Yo-Encuentro

We are so g r a t e f u l for all the d o n a t i o n s and our customers, as sales and donations keep on rising. The pictures show the quality of items we have for sale, or have already been sold.

W i t h summer now in place the stock has c h a n g e d accordingly, with summer d r e s s e s and shorts, o u t d o o r items and c h i l d r e n ’ s clothes and toys now in stock.

The donations made to the Kenya fund mean that we continue to support families in Kenya:

This month we have had to rehouse one family as they lost everything, including their crops, due to all the rain and fl oods.

Fred, our young man at university is on placement in Nairobi in laboratories as part of his Bio Chemistry degree.

Willson is on a month’s placement in Nairobi as well with a major car dealer to further his motor mechanics qualifi cation.

We look forward to your visit to our shop in Los Belones. Check our Facebook page for regular updates https://www.facebook.com/yoencuentrospain/www.yo-enc*ntro.org

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HELP MMM Gives To The Red CrossOn Thursday 24th May at the HELP offi ce in Los Alcazares HELP’s President Christine Baillie presented a cheque for €3,000 to Snr Antonio Tarraga Zapata, Director of Caritas San Pedro and Snr Antonio Lopez Moreno who work with the Red Cross are supporting those in need in the San Pedro area.

Many of the hotels and supermarkets in the San Pedro area have large quantities of fresh food left at the end of the working

day and they are quite willing to donate this food to the Red Cross rather than it going to landfi ll sites.

The money will go a long way towards purchasing an industrial size cold cabinet so that the Red Cross can collect and store this food overnight ready to be given to those in need the following day.This donation of money raised by the volunteers of HELP Murcia Mar Menor during 2017 from their outlet and car boot sales is the third to have been made this year making a total so far of €9,000 given to Charities in the Mar Menor area.

HELP Celebrates The Royal WeddingIt might have been six days after the actual event, but that did not stop members of HELP Murcia Mar Menor and friends

from celebrating the wedding of Harry and Meghan. Many ladies sported tiaras and red, white and blue were the colours of the day.

The venue was Bacchus Restaurant in the Oasis Centre at Los Alcazares and the host Helene Afrldt Jurborn and her staff put on a great afternoon tea with freshly made cakes and sandwiches. For some, tea was replaced with cava and glasses were raised to toast the Royal couple and wish them the best of luck for the future.

Diego the posh bear with his bottle of cava was won by Janneke Chambers, a long-standing member of HELP, having had his name picked from 50 by Helene and raising €35 for the Charity at the same time.HELP holds a social event every month, which is open to all. For more information about HELP or its events contact our offi ce in Los Alcazares on 968 570 059

Christine Baillie and Audrey Haigh of HELP making the presentation to Snr Antonio

Tarraga Zapata who presented HELP with a certificate of thanks.

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Cabo de Palos – Market Sun

Cartagenawww.cartagena.esTel 968 128 800 – Market Wed

Exhibition – Roman Theatre Museo, Cartagena – until 28th AugustCantica Canticorum exposure shows a selection of 40 works of contemporary art by the artist Aybar Valley. This art project is the result of the encounter with the medieval manuscript of the Song of Songs in San Pedro de Roda, which was developed in the Scriptorium of the Monastery of Ripoll in the eleventh century and the artist located at the National Library of France Paris.Created from his studio and workshop in the old dairy in Chamartin in Madrid, the Cantica Canticorum is an exhibition where the artist takes us through contemporary art in the most poetic and amorous verses.

The Alternative Free Time (T-LA) programme hosts a total of 94 activities that young people between 14 and 35 years old can enjoy. 28 associations are participating with a budget of 10,000€. Among the activities scheduled are trips and excursions to Sierra Nevada, Oasis Mini Hollywood Theme Park in Almería, an

excursion to the Canelobre Caves in Busot, which includes a visit to the Pérez chocolate factory and a trip to Cantabria, which is scheduled for the week of July 8th – 13th.

‘El Latido de las Piedras’ Photography of Classical Mediterranean Art until 28th August at the Roman Theatre Museum, Cartagena

Leisure and Free Time Summer Activities from Sunday 1st July-Friday 31st August

La Mar de Músicas – Friday 20th – Saturday 28th JulyDenmark will show its music, its art and its literature during this week with nine musical groups, ten fi lms, eight exhibitions and a dozen literary authors will show the great quality of the Danish culture.

Sunday 22nd July - The Scottish group Texas, one of the brit pop’s most referential bands will present their latest album ‘Jump on board’ and the African rock band Songhoy Blues will also perform.

Monday 23rd July - Cécile McLorin Salvant, the elite of jazz, having won the Grammy for the Best Vocal Jazz Album, ‘Dreams and Daggers’ will perform.

Tuesday 24th July - Gregory Porter, one of the most sought-after and charismatic jazz and soul vocalists, with his latest album dedicated to Nat King Cole.

Wednesday 25th July - Representing Latin American music will be the new band Trending Topics with Calle 13, Eduardo Cabra and the Dominican singer Vicente García

Friday 27th July - Burgos group The Fashion will present their third album ‘Salvavida’ and the Malian Fatoumata Diawara will also be singing.

Saturday 28th July - The legendary British group The Human League will close the concert.

La Mar de Músicas will dedicate a stage to disseminate and show the quality of the music made in the region.Five bands will present their creations on the stage ‘We are from Here’:The Murcian singer-songwriter Moy Gomar will present his second album, ‘Moytopía’, a co*cktail of world music with a fl amenco background combined with ingenious lyrics.

The members of Jamones con Tacones will be presenting ‘Lukin for de Fango’, their fi rst album. The Cartagena group Karmacadabra will present their fi rst album. Kuve, the indie-rock band with songwriter Maryan Frutos at the front. The very young Poolshake, the new sensation of psychedelic rock will also take to the stage.

More details www.lamardemusica.com

La Unionwww.ayto-launion.comTel 868 049 941/692 925 970 – Market Tues

Los Alcazares – Market Tues & Sat (Los Narejos)Shows will be taking place every Thursday in Los Alcazares from 6th July to 4th August. The performances will start at 10pm in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento:

Thursday 6th July Night of Spanish Songs with Carlos VargasThursday 13th July Night of Mexican Music Thursday 20th July Night of Music with Salva OrtegaThursday 27th July Night of Music with the Curiana’s Club Paraiso

Thursday 12th July – Muse Drones World Tour fi lm @ Cine Las VelasTel 615 146 965There are also English Films being shown on Tuesdays (4.50€) and Saturday (6.50€). Meal Deals are also available.

Saturday 21st 10am-9pm & Sunday 22nd 10am-8pm July – Summer Freak @ Polideportivo Entertainment and activities for about 5,000 youngsters.More information and cost @ www.summerfreak.es

San Javierwww.murciaturistica.es/en/san_javier/Tel 968 172 041 – Market Wed & ThursSan Javier Squalos Rugby @ Rugby fi eld, PDM Sports GroundMen Tues & Thurs 8.30-10.30pmWomen Tues & Thurs 10.00-11.30pm12-18yrs Tues & Thurs 7.30-9.00pm6-10yrs Thurs 6pm-7pm & Sat 10am-11am

Saturday 7th July – Aidemarcha 5km Walk/Run from Parque Almansa. 9pm. Under 12 years 8pm. 10€ for runners. 5€ for walkers and children. Music and entertainment from 6pm.Full details from aidemarcha.com

San Javier Jazz Festival until 28th July

Santiago de Ribera – 968 571 704 - Market Wed

San Pedro del Pinatarwww.sanpedroturismo.comTel 968 182 301 – Market Mon & Thurs (Lo Pagan)

Torre Pachecowww.torrepacheco.esTel 968 579 937 – Market Thurs (Balsicas) & Sat (Dolores)

2018 PROGRAMME XXI EDITIONSAN JAVIER JAZZ FESTIVAL

WEDNESDAY JULY 4TH

DOMISOL SISTERS & SEDAJAZZ SWING BROTHERS– IN PLAZA DE ESPAÑA, SAN JAVIER

FRIDAY JULY 6TH PAT METHENY

SATURDAY JULIO 7TH

LUDOVIC BEIER MONTMARTRE QUARTET INVITADO ESPECIAL: PIERRE BLANCHARDTRAVELLIN’ BROTHERS LITTLE BAND E INVITADOS

THURSDAY JULY 12TH THE MAVERICKS

FRIDAY JULY 13TH

KEYON HARROLD QUINTETMACEO PARKER

SATURDAY JULY 14TH

JOAO BOSco*kENNY GARRETT QUINTET

WEDNESDAY JULY 18TH MIKE SANCHEZ & BAND

– IN LA RIBERaFRIDAY JULY 20TH

SARAH MCKENZIE

NINE BELOW ZEROSATURDAY JULY 21ST IGNASI TERRAZA Y ANTONIO SERRANO

WALTER “WOLFMAN” WASHINGTONSUNDAY JULY 22ND KURT ELLING QUINTET

WITH SPECIAL GUEST MARQUIS HILLTUESDAY JULY 24TH LOS BLUESFALOS

– IN LA RIBERAWEDNESDAY JULY 25TH

KYLE EASTWOOD QUINTET BIG SAM’S FUNKY NATION

THURSDAY JULIO 26TH TRICIA EVY QUINTET & ROLAND BAKER

– IN LA MANGAFRIDAY JULIO 27TH

LUIS Y JUAN SALINAS: ACÚSTICOLUIS SALINAS QUINTETO

SATURDAY JULY 28TH

THE CHICK COREA AKOUSTIC BAND WITH JOHN PATITUCCI & DAVE WECKLBRUCE BARTH TRIO & RENÉ MARIE

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Funds For FurriesThe sun shone at Roda Civico Bar/Restaurant last week when PAPS held their fi rst Fashion Show. Lots of people came along to watch, grab some fantastic bargains, have lunch, shop and dance to the music of the fabulous J J Soulman.

16 lovely ladies of all ages, shapes and sizes modelled some fantastic dresses which were then auctioned, raising 500€. Many stall holders turned up in support, creating a very lively, fun atmosphere.

Jacqui Thwaites (PAPS) and Lesley Eburne, who helped to organise the event, said “What a fantastic day, great support and along with donations and other sales, an amazing amount of €2,015 was raised. There was so much choice and we would like to thank all the models, volunteers, the Traders, Ali Kaye (compere) J J Soulman and of course Ruben and the very busy staff at Roda who all helped to make this such a fabulous event.”

Jacqui added “This was an unbelievable day and the help we can continue to give our furries continues through your kindness and generosity. Thank you to everyone who came along and helped to make this event such a resounding success.”

The PAPS €1,000 draw was made by Yvonne the founder of PAPS, and the winner re-donated 500€ to this amazing, hardworking charity.

WHAT A RESULT!

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Los Infi ernos Perrera Is Inundated With Over Fifty Pups In A Week! Cruz Azul Murcia has s t e p p e d in to help local charity, Caminando con Ellos (CCE) at Los I n f i e r n o s Perrera, who have been i n u n d a t e d w i t h abandoned pups.

“We received a desperate plea for help from the charity.” said Cruz Azul President, Lyn Baines. “The Cruz Azul volunteers all voted to ring-fence some of our donations to help local rescue charities, who work so hard to deal with the problem of abandoned animals and we were able to make a donation to CCE to help with vet fees.”

A l t h o u g h Cruz Azul exists to help pet owners on low incomes with vet fees for their pets, they are also active in helping urbanisations to manage cat colonies, as well as campaigning for no-kill

policies in local perreras and encouraging people to have their pets neutered to

reduce the abandonment problem in the Murcia region.

Seven of the pups were left in a box, by a bin, in Torre Pacheco, where they were blindly running about, but they are now safely in the care of CCE and Los Infi ernos Perrera Supporters (LIPS). In the past week, Los Infi ernos Perrera has also taken in 8 Galgo puppies with a mum and another mum who came in with one pup. As if that wasn’t enough to cope with, a mum with 10 pups of her own and a further ten pups arrived the next day, so CCE and LIPS now have in excess of 50 pups to take care of and fi nd homes for! Some of the pups have had their fi rst vaccination and are looking for loving homes. The biggest problem is that if they don’t get homes when they are little and fl uffy, they become adult dogs that stay in Los Infi ernos for years.

“We have more than 200 dogs to take care of at the perrera and it costs a lot to do that. We have very few volunteers, but we do our best to make sure that they are socialised and walked each week” said a spokeswoman for LIPS. “It’s a constant battle, with people even putting pups in a bag and throwing them over the wall of the perrera, so we desperately need funds to cover food and vet fees.”

If you can help by giving LIPS a donation or if you want to volunteer or can adopt a dog, please contact losinfi [emailprotected]

Photographer: Los Infi ernos Volunteers

Cat Colony Control Is a Great Success In Sucina

Cruz Azul Murcia advocates Trap, Neuter and Return (TNR) campaigns as the humane way to control cat colonies in the Murcia region, providing information, equipment and support to local communities and urbanisations.

D e n i s e S t a n d e n and Patricia Giller bear testimony to the success of TNR in Sucina. They started in 2015, when their fi rst two kittens turned up. They had no idea where they had come from,

but could do nothing more than feed them. Within a few months, they had produced three kittens each and so they sought help

from Cruz Azul, who lent them special traps and explained the process. They managed to catch the two mums, who were neutered and returned to the colony; they followed suit with the kittens when they were old enough

Others cats arrived and joined the group, but with the help and support of neighbours and Cruz Azul, all of the cats were n e u t e r e d . They now have eleven cats on the urbanisation, who are living happily and in good health.

“We couldn’t have achieved the success without the full support of our neighbours and the continuing help from Cruz Azul” said Denise “and we will continue to look after our little friends.”

Trap-Neuter-Return improves the lives of feral cats, improves their relationships with the people who live near them and decreases the size of colonies over time. Cats are humanely trapped and are neutered and vaccinated. After recovery, the cats are returned to their home colony. Kittens and cats who are friendly and socialize with people may be adopted into homes.

The killing of outdoor cats that some animal control agencies have been pursuing for decades, is never-ending and futile. Many are killed in pounds and shelters. TNR provides a life-saving, effective solution for these beautiful, independent cats.

If you would like to fi nd out more about TNR, please contact Cruz Azul Murcia at [emailprotected] or visit www.cruzazulmurcia.com

Cruz Azul Murcia is a registered charity (No. 11.720/1a) and exists to provide veterinary care for the sick and injured pets of people in need and to promote responsible pet ownership. If you or someone you know needs help, or you would like to volunteer or donate, please call 693 017 616 or visit their website.

Photographer: Denise Standen

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Following my o p p o r t u n i t y to board ‘ B r i t a n n i a ’ r e c e n t l y , as detailed with pictures p u b l i s h e d in the June edition of the Costa Cálida Chronicle, the ship returned on 13th June and once more I was invited on board by the Master, Captain Wesley Dunlop.

I boarded at midday, greeted by Captain Dunlop and following coffee in one of the many lounges, I was given a guided tour of the vessel, from stem to stern including the bridge.

It has to be said, throughout my career with shipping as a Port Agent handling ships for many years; fi rstly within Bristol Channel and subsequently Thames, London Ports, I was surprised to see the usual ship’s wheel has been superseded with computerised

c o n t r o l . Similar to the co*ckpit of a fi xed-wing airliner, where the Airline Pilot sits in the left hand seat, the same is now on this ship and modern cruise vessels, in a 4 seat confi guration. The Captain takes the left hand seat

and the Deputy Captain (DC) sits behind, (rear right) e x c h a n g i n g positions when control changes. Other seats are taken by the Navigating Offi cer and Harbour Pilot, when on board.

Being a ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ themed cruise, there were demonstrations each evening which were t h o r o u g h l y enjoyed by the ‘guests’ - note the term ‘guests’ rather than ‘ p a s s e n g e r s ’, which is prevalent on

the majority of cruises at this current time . Around the main decks, actual costumes worn by the celebrities were displayed.

P & O has a n n o u n c e d the new ship c u r r e n t l y being built in Germany, which

is expected for completion in the year 2020, will be named ‘Iona’ and will be the largest vessel in the fl eet. P & O Cruise Line has announced a further new build expected for completion 2022.

‘Britannia’ is able to carry in excess of 3,000 P a s s e n g e r s (Guests) and ‘Iona’ and the new sister, (still unnamed), will carry in excess of 5,000.

Captains eye view

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Size Matters In the BedroomOk, now I have got your attention, let me broach a rather delicate subject. I fi nally have conclusive proof that size REALLY does matter in the bedroom and if it isn’t big enough you won’t pass close inspection!

What am I talking about?? BEDROOM size of course. I have recently had the fi rst properties for private registrations FAIL their Tourist Board inspection; ironically, not because of any obvious defi ciency, as they were some of the best equipped and stylish apartments that I have seen, but by ‘over occupancy’!

Placing too many, or the wrong sized, beds in a room means that the inspectors won’t pass you unless you remove or modify the sleeping arrangements.

I will share with you here the rules regarding room size and you should check this versus your room measurements and layouts BEFORE applying for a registration, just in case you need to make some quick changes.

The rules state that:* A single room with one single bed

must be a MINIMUM of 6 metres squared.

* A room sleeping 2 people, whether

in a double bed, bunk beds or in 2 twin beds MUST be a MINUMUM of 8 metres squared.

* Each room must have somewhere for guests to hang up clothes, as well as a chest of drawers/cajonera in the wardrobe. If your smaller room doesn’t have fi tted wardrobes, invest in a cheap portable hanging rail for guests to use and this will satisfy the inspectors.

One of the apartments I saw had 2 bunk beds in a room measuring 7 mtr sq, so this obviously does not fi t the criteria. This size of room is deemed fi t for a single bed only (single occupancy).

In the early days, inspection criteria were a little more relaxed, but the inspectors now arrive with checklists, lasers to measure wall to wall and a list of specifi c criteria that you must meet, so things are more accurate and more detailed now vs 2016.

If the property ‘fails’ on these issues, you are of course given the chance to rectify, change bedroom layouts, remove beds etc and then submit photos to prove that you now meet the criteria. At this point if the inspectors are satisfi ed, your property will be passed and the application approved.

So there you have it; size DOES matter and with that fi nal comment I am off to look for my measuring tape!

Liz EdmistonMurcia SolutionsContact Liz on + 34 662 556 [emailprotected] www.ownersaway.com

Bi-lingual Evangelical Church in Fuente Alamo.Why Bother With Church?That may sound a strange tittle for a Christian article!Did you go to church this week? In a recent poll, about 40% of people asked that question said ‘yes’, but further research has found that what we say we do and what we actually do, differs by quite a lot. An article in a large circulation Christian magazine argues that the actual attendance rate is 20.4%, about half the fi rst survey’s fi gure.

So why do people who don’t go to church say that they do when asked?Could it be that they feel that they ought to go?Could it be a touch of guilty conscience?More importantly, could it be, that deep down, they know that there is something missing in their lives; an emptiness that

only God could fi ll?

Does any of what I’ve said sound like you?Are you hesitant, for whatever reason, to take that fi rst vital step that could bring you into a wonderful, loving relationship with your Heavenly Father?Do you go to church for weddings and funerals; maybe even at Christmas and sometimes Easter?

Attending church once or twice a year is like only watching the trailer for a good movie. Sure you’ll get the gist of things, but you’ll miss out on the best part of the story. You can put yourself in a place where you can grow closer to God. The church is that place. Put yourself in church and you can be sure that growth will happen.

It can be hard to regularly attend church if you’re busy, introverted, shy, have young

children, have children who play soccer, are divorced, are tired or just need some family time. I know, it’s hard, but it’s important. It may change your life forever.

Come and join us on Sunday morning. You’ll fi nd a great bunch from all walks of life and many nationalities. Come just as you are. You will receive a warm welcome and discover a wonderful sense of freedom and joy that only like-minded Christians worshiping together can know. Sit quietly at the back or dance in the isles, the choice is yours. You will be put under no pressure whatsoever.

Our Sunday morning services start at 11.30am at Calle Espinar 13, Fuente AlamoFor more information telephone:Rachel (English) 618 963 97Pastors Ginés and Toñi (Spanish) 629 283 080

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By the time you read this, Prince Harry and Meghan Markel will have been married for six weeks. Not everyone will have watched the ceremony, but very few can be unaware of the event taking place and many will have heard, read or seen reports of the service.

In a very unusual turn of events, one of the most talked about points was the sermon delivered by Bishop Michael Curry of the American Episcopal Church. In what was supposed to be a six minute address, Bishop Curry held millions glued to their seats for over thirteen minutes.

What was so different about the message?Many of the words have been spoken before and will no doubt be spoken again, but Bishop Curry brought a passion to his words that can only have been inspired by God Himself. He started by quoting the late Dr Martin Luther King Jr. who once said, “We must discover the power of love, the redemptive power of love and when we do that, we will make of this old world a new world, for love is the only way.”

It’s a bit like the Beatles song “All You Need Is Love”. It sounds easy doesn’t it?Where there is war and rumour of war – all you need is love.Where there is argument and discontent – all you need is love.Where there is hunger – all you need is love.

In 1 John chapter 4 we read “Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.”

Bishop Curry quoted the French Jesuit, Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, saying that fi re was the greatest discovery of mankind – it powers our cars, it heats our homes, it cooks our food. He then went on to say that if humanity ever harnesses the energy of fi re again, if humanity ever captures the energy of love - it will be the second time in history that we have discovered fi re.

The Apostle Paul wrote to the church at Corinth and talked about love: 4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

5 It does not dishonour others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

All we need is love. We need to rediscover love. True love brings an end to arguments, disputes, wars and sees an end to hunger, famine and the rampant spread of disease. Now we can’t in all honesty say that here at Wellspring we have the epitome of love, but we can say that all who visit leave with a good report of the love and fellowship found here.

Do you need true love in your life? Bishop Curry quoted Jesus’ words in Matthew 22. Jesus replied ‘“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.”

This is the fi rst and greatest commandment and the second is like it: “Love your neighbour as yourself.”

All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.

Perhaps to quote one more song “Love Changes Everything”. If you are discontent with the seemingly pointless arguments of life and want to fi nd a new freedom which only exists in love, then why not come and join us any Sunday at Wellspring Church? You can be assured of a warm and loving welcome with friendly people only too willing to share the love of Jesus.

We are pleased to have helped several families last month. This was done in conjunction with Mazarrón Social Services. We are still helping several families on a temporary basis whilst they are being processed into the Social Services direct Aid Plan. This normally takes approximately 3 weeks to come to fruition, so in the meantime we can supply food to these families that are in desperate need. All the families we help are registered with the Social Services and therefore are in genuine need of assistance.

We would not be able to do this without the generosity of those people who donate furniture, clothing, household items and bric-a-brac which we are able to sell in our shop in Puerto de Mazarrón. We are continually amazed at those who are willing to help those less fortunate in our area and support this worthwhile cause and so on behalf of those families we would like to thank all those past and present who have thought of us when disposing of their unwanted items.

To all our volunteers and committee members we would like to take this opportunity to thank them for giving some of their precious time and effort to enable us to continue helping families in their time of need. We have unfortunately lost some of our shop volunteers due to relocation, illness and work commitments and therefore we are looking for some more volunteers to man our shop. Therefore if you feel like you would like to be involved please call Martin on 630 854 072

The shop will be opening every Tuesday t h r o u g h o u t the month of August this year. Normal shop hours.

We have unfortunately had to cancel our planned music night with Martin Ross originally planned for July. Due to health issues, he is unable to fulfi ll this event. Get well soon Martin!

Our van will continue to be up on Camposol A car park every Tuesday from 11am-12.30pm for your donations and for the pick up of larger items including furniture, please call Terry on 603 389 006

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From last month’s edition Bounty, Bella and Saffron have found their forever homes.

Wispa is a 12 week old puppy that was rescued with his 3 other siblings. He is good with other dogs, cats and c h i l d r e n , has received his puppy vaccinations

and will be small to medium size when fully grown.

Candy is an 11 week old puppy we rescued recently with her 2 other siblings. She has received her puppy vaccinations and is a h a p p y , healthy girl that will be small/medium size when fully grown. M i c k e y was found dumped in a box beside a bin when he was 3 weeks old. He is now 12 weeks old and ready for a new

home. He is quite talkative, in excellent health and has been brought up with other cats and dogs. Sherbert is an 11 week old puppy we rescued recently with her 2 other siblings. She has received her puppy vaccinations and is a h a p p y , healthy girl that will be

small/medium size when fully grown.

For more information on any of the above pets, please call 645 469 253 www.petsinspain.cominfopetsinspain.com

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The secret is out!The medical world is offi cially backing Cambridge Weight Plan as a very effective way to lose weight safely and quickly. What has just been seen on last months BBC1’s Horizon The Big Crash Diet has been nothing short of revolutionary.

4 normal people, reversed Type 2 Diabetes, high blood pressure, liver fat reduction, fab weight loss, younger hearts and extending lives whilst narrowing waistlines using Cambridge Weight Plan. This is what I have seen every single day for the last 4½ years in Murcia where I have been working as a Cambridge Weight Plan Consultant. Our diet knocks the stuffi ng out of anything else out there.

The Droplet study referred to on BBC and ITV reports last month (including the Big Crash Diet Experiment) was coordinated by Professor Jebb of Oxford University department of General Practice. Cambridge Weight Plan products and clients were used in this study and the scientifi c papers were presented at the European Obesity Summit in Vienna, which confi rm this. A key unique feature was the 1:2:1 support of Consultants. We are all very proud to be part of this study and of the amazing health benefi ts our slimmers achieved in such a short time. This is what

Consultants see every single day in their jobs.

What Makes Cambridge Weight Plan Unique?It is not just its use in the 2 year DiRect T2 Diabetes Remission trial, funded by Diabetes UK, but its use in the original Droplet medical trial reversing T2 Diabetes and reducing fatty liver & pancreas and reducing blood pressure, or our UNIQUE FREE Private, 1:2:1, FACE to FACE weekly consultations, (just you and me in my offi ce or your home, plus extra 24/7 support if necessary). You cannot buy our products on line as you have to be medically assessed as of course our clients’ health is absolutely paramount. If you want to lose weight safely and privately Cambridge Weight Plan is for you.

We have many different plans - all including real food. It’s not all about shakes and soups (although they are delicious) and we tailor a plan which is best for you, taking into consideration your health, your lifestyle and most importantly your family at home.

There are no sign-up fees and no hidden charges. You just pay for your products and all support is FREE throughout your

weight loss journey

and into our fully supported maintenance programme, so you learn how to keep the weight off for life. Cambridge Weight Plan is one of the most successful weight-loss programmes on the market and has been for decades. If you follow your consultant’s guidelines, you WILL lose weight and keep it off, for good!

Mel Lay - Consultant Murcia Area is a multi award winning Consultant, recently awarded Consultant of the Year 2018 for the 3rd year running due to amazing success of her clients in Murcia, many of whom have had medications reduced or even stopped completely. Mel was also awarded Entrepreneur of the Year as her team has grown to Almeria, Lanzarote and Mallorca. Being a consultant who has lost weight and maintained it herself for nearly 5 years, Mel knows exactly what you are going through with your weight-loss battles. If you are ready and really want to commit to your weight-loss journey get in touch today.Mel Lay 673 162 [emailprotected]

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NIOXIN - Hair thinning system kitThe number one selling salon brand for thicker, fuller looking hair.

NIOXIN is the only professional haircare brand endorsed by the Institute of Trichologists for thinning hair. For hair that is noticeably thinning, NIOXIN have developed a solution tailored to you. The NIOXIN System Kit is a 3 step programme that has been specially formulated to strengthen and thicken each individual hair strand to prevent breakages. Each kit lasts about 2/3 months, depending on how often the hair is washed. The shampoo and conditioner bottle sizes are 150ml each and a leave-in treatment spray used everyday.

The 3 step programme is for:Amplifi ed hair texture and protection against breakage.Helps remove follicle-clogging sebum, fatty acids and environmental residues from scalp and hair.Refreshes scalp and increases hair volume.Increased fullness of each hair strand.

Step 1Is a shampoo cleanerStep 2Is a scalp therapy revitalising conditioner Step 3 Is a leave-in scalp treatment

Scalp DermabrasionThis is used once every 30 days and is an anti-ageing treatment to help regenerate and revitalise scalp skin through exfoliation acting like a facial for the scalp. It removes build-up on the scalp to restore it to a good condition. It helps accelerate skin surface regeneration by up to 34% compared to untreated skin.

Apply it to dry scalp in a grid-like pattern. Massage into scalp for 1 minute. Leave on scalp for 10 minutes. Rinse well and follow with recommended NIOXIN 3-Part System.

The kits are for sale at €30, or add a scalp

dermabrasion for €10. Buy both products and receive a free NIOXIN hair brush.

Pop into The Salon, Camposol C, tel 691 916 717, or The Salon 2 Camposol A, tel 653 463 490 and buy your kit while stocks last!!!

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Anxiety Anxiety can be defi ned as ‘an emotional feeling of tension, worried thoughts and physical changes likely to cause increased blood pressure’. There are six main types of Anxiety disorders:

Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)This is the most common Anxiety disorder. People with GAD are not always able to identify the cause of their Anxiety. It can be connected to worrying about nonspecifi c life events, objects and situations which have been experienced.

Social Phobias are different from other Anxiety disorders, as they normally refer to a specifi c issue. This is a range of feelings and fears of humiliation and can cause people to avoid human contact and public embarrassment, avoiding getting involved in public situations and being judged or criticised. It can have an impact on social situations, such as speaking publicly, eating in public, or making small talk and being able to form a relationship or showing intimacy. This can affect their everyday life.

Specifi c phobias are more apparent when a person’s feelings become very fearful about a particular situation or objects and they

may go to great lengths to avoid them; for example visiting the dentist, having an injection, fl ying in an aeroplane or a fear of insects. There are many different types of phobias:

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)Sufferers have unwanted intrusive thoughts and fears that cause anxiety. Usually they know that their compulsions are irrational and unreasonable, but they can’t help themselves, no matter how distressing or intrusive it becomes. People who suffer from this Anxiety disorder, which we refer to as OCD, may have a fear of germs and contamination and due to this they can have compulsive repetitive cleaning habits. It may be cleaning the house or personal hygiene, constantly checking locks, lights, oven switches or any number of other items.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)This disorder is the result of a past dramatic trauma. Examples of this is someone who has experienced military action, a hostage situation, serious accident or sexual assault. PTSD can often lead to a reoccurrence in memory, such as diffi culty in relaxing, having upsetting dreams and fl ashbacks to the events. The person’s behaviour can dramatically change out of all recognition, as

the sufferer will often try to avoid situations which could cause a reoccurrence.

Panic Disorders normally occur after a frightening experience or being exposed to prolonged stress, but they can also occur without anything signifi cant happening. A person who has panic attacks which are intense,

or overwhelming and often uncontrollable, have a feeling of Anxiety combined with a range of physical symptoms. Someone having a panic attack may experience shortness of breath, confusion, dizziness, excessive perspiration and chest pains. Sometimes people experiencing a panic attack think they are having a heart attack, or are about to die. Sufferers can change their lifestyle and/or behaviour in an effort to avoid any further attacks.

Separation Anxiety DisorderThis is classifi ed as a high level of Anxiety and normally occurs when a person has lived with someone, or has resided in a place for a considerable time, providing them with a feeling of security and/or a safe environment. When separation occurs, it can sometimes show and cause symptoms of a panic attack. It is deemed to be a disorder when the response is overwhelming, inappropriate and excessive after being separated.

Anxiety can be linked with stress and is a human reaction to stressful situations. It becomes a condition when it’s a frequent occurrence without any reason.

People suffering from Anxiety are often unaware what is wrong with them. They know there is something wrong, but they cannot identify the issues. They may end up going to the doctors who quite often give them pills, some of which can be very addictive and they become unnecessarily dependent on them, when the answer is far simpler and easily corrected.

Hypnosis can resolve the majority of Anxiety issues and help the sufferer to lead a happy and normal life free from all the unwanted issues. Phil Dawe offers a free consultation with no obligation. For more information please contact me on 659 468 092

Samaritans in Spain – You Talk We ListenAnother True StoryPeople say, “You only live once, so make the most of it.” Well, I’m proof that you can get a second chance says Kevin – and I owe it to Samaritans.

“Looking back, things had been building up for a long time; redundancy, relationship breakdowns… it was just one thing after another and though I had two lovely sons and some great mates, I didn’t want them to know how low I’d become.

Goodbye letters:“Then, one evening, I found myself writing ‘goodbye letters’ to my friends and family – I really believed they would be better off without me.

“The next day I had breakfast with my son and watched as he left the house for work. As far as I was concerned, this would be the last time I would see him. I left the house, thinking that I would never return. I found myself looking through the contacts on my mobile, wondering if anyone would miss me. That’s when I came across The Samaritans’ number from a time when I’d called before but hung up, unable to talk. To this day I don’t know what made me call again, but I’m so glad I did.”

Making the call:“The volunteer who answered was amazing. I was in a terrible state, but she was calm, understanding and, most importantly, seemed to genuinely care. I poured my heart out to her and she gently suggested that I walk to the Samaritans Drop In Centre, where I would be safe and there’d

be someone to talk to. She stayed on the line while I did this and, at the Centre, the tears really began to fl ow. She listened to what I had to say and talking to her helped me work out what I could do.”

Moving on:“Over the next few months, I slowly but surely began to put my life back together. Now, nearly three years on, I’ve got a whole new life.”

Should you identify with any of these issues and want to talk to someone in complete confi dence, why not give us a call? We are SAMARITANS IN SPAIN. You Talk - We Listen.

Phone 900 525 100Email [emailprotected]

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Golden Extracts CBD ProductsOur CBD is 100% natural and is the gold s t a n d a r d for organic CBD oil. Exclusively sourced from sustainable hemp in the EU, Golden Extracts provide golden-grade CBD oil via a proprietary fi ltration process in European laboratories. Golden Extracts’ CBD oil is also rich in benefi cial terpenes. What sets Golden Extracts CBD oils apart from all others is their fusion of organic, non-GMO and chemical-free ingredients with 21st century science to create a top-quality product. They do not cut corners and they don’t isolate for crystalline CBD because they understand the power of whole plant extract.

Golden Extracts is a trusted CBD vendor with many years of extensive knowledge in this industry. They provide CBD oil drops, capsules, topicals & pet CBD.

What is CBD?CBD is short for Cannabidiol, a compound found in cannabis plants. Hemp and marijuana are both part of the cannabis plant family and CBD can be derived from both hemp and marijuana. For industrial purposes it usually derives from hemp (cannabis sativa).

Will it get me high?No. A different compound found in cannabis called THC produces a psychoactive effect, not CBD. Legal CBD products contain up to 0.2% THC.

Is it legal?In Spain & UK and many other countries CBD is legal to buy, provided it is marketed within certain rules. Products from www.goldenextracts.net are marketed within these rules. It is important to check the current law for the country that applies to you.

What does CBD do?The benefi ts of CBD have become more well-known recently. One of the marketing rules we must abide by is that CBD is offered as a nutritional/food supplement, not a medicine. Golden Extracts does not make any medical claims for their products.

*DisclaimerThe following information is in no way intended to offer any related health benefi ts to the products, but merely to share opinions and any research fi ndings.

Research fi ndings from pre-clinical trials and personal testimonials have shown us that CBD shows potential as an anti-infl ammatory and pain reliever. Some of the health conditions that CBD shows potential for are:

ArthritisFibromyalgiaEpilepsyBack painHeadaches & MigrainesAnxiety, Stress & DepressionPoor sleepHigh/Low Blood pressureGeneral aches & painsPsoriasis, eczema & other skin conditionsME/Chronic FatigueMultiple SclerosisCancerAllergiesDiabetesAlzheimer’s & Parkinson’s DiseaseDigestive & many other ailments

How does CBD work?Humans and animals have an endocannab ino i d system (ECS). ECS receptors are located within our nervous system. CBD binds to these receptors to infl uence homeostasis and help bring our body into a natural state of good health.

Can CBD be given to animals?Yes. Many mammals including dogs, cats, horses, rabbits and others including birds, fi sh and reptiles have cannabinoid receptors. Dedicated CBD for dogs and cats is available from Golden Extracts.

Where can I buy CBD?You can order directly on our website and take advantage of our Loyalty Credit Rewards to reduce the cost of your regular CBD purchases, or you can phone or email to make an order. We post to the UK and other legal countries or you can collect your orders in person in the Camposol area free by arrangement. We also offer various local pickup points around Spain and the UK.

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Let’s Talk About Wisdom TeethAs a family dentist, I am pleased to see patients of all ages at my dental clinic and a very rewarding experience for me is the great amount of people attending, with ages between 18 and 25. These

patients, in full transition from adolescence to adulthood and from a biological and dental perspective, may experience the eruption of the third molar or Wisdom Teeth.

Wisdom Teeth are so called because of this transition to maturity, during which

individuals become wiser and more seasoned. For this reason, the third molar receives such name in so many different languages, always referring to the good sense we acquire as we grow older (coinciding with the appearance of these teeth). This comes from the Latin words, dens sapientiae (wise tooth) and also from other languages. Many patients ask me to remove their four Wisdom Teeth simply because ‘they are useless’, or ‘they are moving the rest of the teeth’. For this reason, before removing a wisdom tooth, we need to know some things to make the right decisions: Those teeth are useless…Third molars are vestigial teeth from our hominid ancestors who had larger jaws and ate food that required a greater grinding process, such as cellulose from plants and trees. Changes in food processing and the

consumption of soft diets resulted in jaws with less forward growth and not enough space for the third molars. Nevertheless, saying that these teeth are ‘useless’ means drawing hasty conclusions: it depends on whether there is enough room for the eruption of the Wisdom Teeth or not and if their eruption gives rise to problems. There is no need to remove the Wisdom Teeth if there is room for them and the patient is able to chew correctly.

The molars are moving my teeth…The movement which is hypothetically caused by the eruption of the third molars is not a compelling reason to remove them. Nowadays, we tend to think that four molars cannot move eight back teeth, eight premolars, four canine teeth and eight incisors and in case there is any movement, it will only affect the Wisdom Teeth – if they move, they do it sideways; in other cases, they simply don’t move.

If that is the case, when should Wisdom Teeth be removed?Taking into account that every person receives individual treatment which is adapted to his/her needs, we need to pay particular attention to the following problems caused by the third molar, which indicate that they should be removed:Recurring episodes of painA recurring infection of the tissues surrounding the molar Cysts Tumours Damage to the surrounding teethTooth decay that prevents repairing the molarLoss of the support tissue and bone

There are other reasons to remove Wisdom Teeth, such as orthodontics or other dental processes. In such cases, your dentist will explain the reasons why the extraction is necessary. Equally, there are other problems that require your dentist’s supervision, but which do not involve the extraction of the Wisdom Teeth, such as the following:Third molars in incorrect position, causing the accumulation of food waste between the third and the second molar and tooth decay. The partial eruption of the third molar, causing gingival irritation and recurring infections.Third molars that generate signs of a cyst to form.

Even if the Wisdom Teeth are not removed, you should keep in mind that you need to visit the dentist every six months. Your mouth is a changing environment and even if something is stable right now, it may become a problem in the future that can be treated if you visit your dentist twice a year.

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+34 968 592 679Sales@anotherworldproperties.netwww.anotherworldproperties.net

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ATTENTION!!!Due to unprecedented success over the past 12 months, we are urgently seeking properties to sell on all sectors of Camposol

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Ref 166999,000€An excellent fully furnished semi detached Fiesta style villa in a prime location just 1 minute walk to local amenities and shops at Camposol. The main villa has 2 bedrooms and a bathroom and there is an additional bedroom, bathroom and living room to the annexe

below. The property benefits from a communal pool, off road parking and a roof solarium with great views of the countryside and mountains.

Ref 1670139,950€This corner plot 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom Rosa style villa sits on a 425m2 plot at Camposol offering privacy and security, and is located in a quiet area.

The villa boasts a lovely private swimming pool and brick built extension housing a toilet and sink with further room for a kitchen area which just needs developing.

Ref 1671115,000€This outstanding 2 bedroom Property is located on the Mazarron Country Club, just a short stroll to the bar/restaurant and communal swimming pool.

The property is very well equipped, has a bright and spacious lounge, fully fitted

kitchen including dishwasher, ceramic hob and fridge/freezer and both double bedrooms have ceiling fans and fitted wardrobes.

The many "extras" include air conditioning, cable tv and internet, ceiling fans and an outside patio area overlooking the private swimming pool.

Ref 1672119,950€This 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Fortuna style villa is ideally located just a 5 minute drive from the bars, restaurants, shops and supermarket of Camposol and has the benefit of its own private swimming pool.

The current owners have improved the property with the addition of many extras which include a pellet burning fire, free view television, air conditioning, automatic watering system to the mature garden of 350m2, glazed in conservatory, central heating, ceiling fans, fly screens, decorative window grilles and is fully furnished including white goods.

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Financial Wisdom For Uncertain TimesWhen it comes to Pensions and Investments, there is no such thing as the right solution for everyone; one size does not fi t all. We all have differing needs and thoughts with regards to risks and returns. Yes, we would all like to have the highest returns possible, but the highest returns often come with a much higher level of risk and volatility.

I believe it is very wise to invest internationally and not to ‘put all your eggs in one basket’. Diversify well, but also, if you watch every cloud on the fi nancial horizon – Brexit, the Italian Banking crisis etc, you’ll never invest. Perhaps more importantly if you had missed the best 25 days in the stock market over a 45-year period, your investments would be worth about a quarter of what they could have been worth.

Maybe you have a cash ISA and get around 1% interest, when core infl ation in Spain is currently 2% as of June 2018 as published by the Instituto National de Estadisticas.

That means that the spending power of your money is decreasing - you are losing money in real terms! Even that 1% is fully taxable in Spain, because the Spanish equivalent of HMRC, the Hacienda, do not recognize ISAs or most other UK Tax-effi cient investments.

My Spanish lawyer recently told me that next year the Hacienda will have up-to-date data on every British Expat who is living in Spain. This will be provided by HMRC who will link it to your National Insurance number. I don’t believe anyone will get away with not declaring their taxes properly in Spain, because the Hacienda can see you’re living here by looking at your water and electricity consumption, your phone usage, cash withdrawals and card spending, not to mention the electronic passport controls now operating in the UK and Spain! The Hacienda also has the power to go back four years and request tax payments and impose hefty penalties for non-payment of taxes.

You are generally a Spanish Tax Resident if:* You are living in Spain for 183 days

per year.

* You have your ‘centre of vital interests’ in Spain (home, spouse, children, main source of work etc’).

Some taxes are still due in the UK, ie. if you decide to retain a UK property, or you have a public service pension scheme (Civil Service, Forces, etc). I am not a tax advisor and always recommend you seek local specialist advice regarding tax.

If you are becoming a Spanish Tax Resident talk to us asap. We will be able to give you some tips that will help you avoid making very costly mistakes.

We can help you to fi nd an investment or Pension Product that is as tax and cost effi cient as possible; one that allows your money to grow without annual taxes and one in which the Spanish taxes are much lower on withdrawal than a non-Spanish compliant product.

For a free initial consultation please get in touch with me, Paul Price on 634 348 295 or email [emailprotected]

Local offi ce address:Blacktower Financial Management (International) Limited120 Avenida Dr. Artero Guirao 2CSan Pedro Del Pinatar30740 Murcia

The above information was correct at the time of preparation and does not constitute investment advice and you should seek advice from a professional adviser before embarking on any fi nancial planning activity.

Blacktower Financial Management (International) Limited is licensed by the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission. Licence 00805B. Blacktower Financial Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in the UK.

Last Walk Of The SeasonThe walk was brought forward one day so that the men and women of San Juan de Terreros could watch the Cup Final and the Royal Wedding.

They were supposed to wear a fascinator or a bow tie in honour of the occasion, but only Jon, Joan, John W, Sheila, Ian and Megan complied. Some walkers made up for their poor dress sense by picking up litter as they meandered through the countryside.

The walk incorporated the beachfront of Pozo and a circular route through the hills and a smelly pig farm. Despite this, it was

very pleasant. As is traditional, cava was served on the paseo in Pozo.

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Bar Salud, based at Camposol Commercial Centre, Sector B, has recently been taken over and refurbished to a fi ne standardSedate lighting, comfortable seating and cool sounds coming from speakers, all adds up to a great atmosphere to aid an enjoyable afternoon or evening of fun.

The outside area has been upgraded with new graphics, new chairs and comfortable seat cushions. The bar is extremely well stocked offering a vast range of beverages both alcoholic and soft drinks and a large selection of nibbles are on offer.If gin is your passion, there is a large shelf of branded and fl avoured gin and mixers and the drinks are served in a large glass bowl with plenty of ice and often with an array of fruit to make for a great looking and tasting treat.

Bar Salud has two TV screens and a superb wall projector to cover all events from royal weddings to sports.

With the introduction of music on Saturday and Sunday evenings throughout the Summer (both live entertainers and DJ’s) as well as an acoustic session once a month and a Rock n Roll Club with free jive lessons for the more energetic, Bar Salud really does offer something for everybody

Bar Salud boasts a great golf society that plays every week and is always interested in greeting and welcoming like-minded folk. The staff are friendly and welcoming and always ready to listen to ways to improve the service they offer and suggestions of additional product lines.

Bar Salud can cater for private functions and parties and has the facility to offer buffet-style food for special events at a very competitive prices.

Why not pop in and say “hello”, as Bar

Salud is a nice bar for nice people.Details of What’s On at Bar Salud are found in the Costa Cálida Chronicle “What’s On” guide, on the Bar Salud FB page (give us a “like” to be kept up to date with our events) and also on the board outside the bar

SALUD!

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The Gaza Strip (cont)It’s called The Gaza Strip, for that’s what it is; a strip of land, blockaded off from the rest of Israel, or Palestine, depending on your political view. I was based in the so called ‘capital’ Gaza City.

Ruled by the Islamist political organisation Hamas, whose aim is the destruction of Israel, The Strip has a population of almost two million people. At only twenty fi ve miles long and between a tiny three and seven and a half miles wide, its one of the most densely populated places on planet earth.I quickly settled in and dare I say, got used

to the lack of electricity in my hotel, which in the entire strip is only on for four hours per day. Just think of all the things you can’t do without electricity for twenty hours every single day!

My fi xer and fast becoming friend, Rami, said to me from the very off, “When talking with the Gazan people, let’s not say you’re a journalist. Let’s call you a writer.” I asked why and he explained.

“The international media, well take a look around, there’s none of them here right now - only you. Why? There is no current full scale war with Israel. They only come when there’s war. They want the big photo of big attacks, the photo of a dead child and the

crying mother, then they leave. They don’t ask or write about normal everyday life.”

First item of the day was to visit the home of Fatma. She and her family live close to the Israeli border area. Their house took a direct hit by an Israeli F16 rocket in 2014. The target was her cousin, whom she admitted was involved with groups that target Israel. I sat and drank tea with Fatma and her mother as they explained what happened.

Israel has always claimed that they categorially do not target civilians and that they also gave countless warnings during the 2014 war. It goes something like this: your phone rings one day. It’s the IDF on the line and they tell you that they will be attacking your area with immediate effect, so you must leave right away. You get a few minutes, no more, then the rockets hit. Try and get your head round that from the safety of where you are reading this column!These advance warnings though have been disputed. Many in the international community say that warnings are not

given and that Israel targets civilians. Tragically it’s true that hundreds of innocent children died in Gaza in 2014, but I was told by Gazan’s themselves, that yes, numerous calls and texts were sent from the IDF telling civilians in Gaza to get out of their area asap. This family got such a call. They left and survived, staying with neighbours for one month before returning home. Israel also accuses Hamas of using

Gazans as human shields and telling them not to leave the area when the rockets are coming. Hamas denies this, but I was told by ordinary Gazans that this did happen.I’ll go much deeper into the controversial subject of rockets and warnings in the coming months.

Later, walking with Rami and Fatma in a very poor neighbourhood, I was taking photos of buildings that had been hit by Israeli rockets. Suddenly Rami turned to me and said, “Put your camera away.”

“Why?” I asked.

“See that building there? That’s a lookout area that belongs to Islamic Jihad. See their black fl ags? Don’t photo that one.”

I stuffed my camera into my bag, just as a guy came out of the compound, but he’d already seen us. We kept walking. He looked in our direction then actually waved at me.

At midday, we entered the Great Mosque of Gaza, deep in the old city. Originally built as a church in the 5th century, it was transformed into a mosque in the 7th century after the Muslim conquests. Built of local sandstone, it’s an imposing size of some 44,000 sq ft. Certain mosques were

Signs above the roads, declaring war on Israel

House hit by Israeli rocket in 2014 war

Fifteen minute walk from where I stayed in Gaza

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specifi cally targeted by Israel in 2014, but not this one. Israel claims the mosques they hit were used as weapons’ dumps by Hamas. I was told by local Gazans, that yes, some mosques were indeed used to store rockets. It is also claimed that rockets were launched from in and around mosques towards Israel. Hamas denies it all. A highly emotive subject indeed.

Later, in a small park in very centre of the city, we stopped and spoke with a bunch of guys who ran a small coffee and tea stall. One told me that he worked for up to fourteen hours per day. His take home pay? £2. That’s around 15p per hour, but he told me he was lucky, for at least he had a job. The unemployment rate in Gaza is 50%.

Every day whilst in Gaza, we stopped and chatted with numerous locals, all desperate to tell me their stories; desperate to tell the world that they are not terrorists, just ordinary people, suffering. Never once did any of them tell me that they hated Jews. For sure, they’re not in love with the Israeli government or army for the blockade, but I was beginning to learn, its not just Israel the Gazan people hold responsible for their current situation.“Where are our guns? Bombs? Knives? None. We are not like this. Not terrorists. Tell the world. Tell them about us. Tell them not to believe the images on TV. That’s only

a tiny percentage; it’s not us.”

To my surprise, the shops in Gaza City were actually well stocked. With the entire strip under blockade, whilst Israel does allow certain goods in, much of what’s on sale comes in illegally through the infamous tunnels dug from Egypt. Well stocked yes, but apart from food, very few were buying anything. Most simply do not have the cash.

Without taking sides, the situation in Gaza, to me anyway, is collective punishment. The majority suffer for the few that support and fi re rockets into Israel. I’d say that 90% of the Gazan’s I met showed genuine kindness towards me. The other 10%? Not hateful, but suspicious, initially anyway, of my being there.

Interesting to note that whilst many women wore the full burqa, it’s not compulsory. The majority of young women I saw, wore the hijab, which covers the head and neck, but not the face.Late one afternoon, I enjoyed my fi rst home cooked meal in Gaza. Shourouq and Duaa, female friends of Rami’s, brought us two huge plates of delectable rice and chicken fl avoured with cardamom, cinnamon and cloves, which we ate with our hands. Rami then asked me if I’d like to meet his family, who lived upstairs. The beautiful photo you see here is of Rami’s father holding his grandson. I spent an hour in their company, chatting with Rami’s dad and his sisters; kind and highly intelligent people. Again, came the line, “Where’s our guns, our bombs?”

Rami was delighted with my desire to want to learn about the lives of ordinary people, for that’s the story we both want told and numerous such interviews had been planned in advance. That aside, there’s no point I felt in coming here and not trying to get an interview with at least one group of people who are directly involved with the political and violent situation in Gaza.

“Is it possible for me to meet with such a group?” I asked.

Rami, confi dent and direct as ever, simply said, “Yes, it can be arranged.”

It took a few days and in the meantime we carried on with our other interviews, then I was told, “It’s arranged. Fighters have agreed to meet with you. They will have their weapons and their faces covered of course. You can take photos and then do an interview.”

“Is it safe for me to meet with them?”

“You will be with me and one of my friends, so yes you will be totally safe.”

That was good enough for me. I trusted him.

I had to give Rami all my details, who I wrote for and any links to my work online. The group wanted to fi nd out all about me, their ultimate worry being that I worked for Israel. Understandable I suppose. It only dawned on me, the intensity of such a meeting, when Rami said one afternoon, “Just to warn you George. When we meet one of their representatives, before we go to their place I mean, you may be blindfolded. Don’t worry though, once we get inside the building, they’ll take your blindfold off. Its standard procedure.”

Next month – Face to face with the armed masked men of Abd al-Qadir al-Husayni brigades

Monument to a rocket in Gaza city

Grandfather with his grandson

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I feel very fortunate to live where I do, because it is in a beautiful valley with two mountain ranges on either side. The views are fairly special and I don’t tire from looking at them. It’s because the colours and texture of the mountainside change continually during the day as the sun rises and falls, allowing the light and the shadows to accentuate the rock formations. There are pine trees on the slopes with an understorey of native shrubs and Esparto grass and the agricultural land in the valley is mainly planted with almonds, interspersed with olive trees.

Unfortunately, the valley is in a rain shadow and I often witness storm clouds coming towards us, only to see them part and go to the opposite sides of the two mountain ranges. This means, for both farmers and wildlife, that water is at a premium. Fortunately, the local hunters have built concrete pools in the mountains so that the wild boar and mountain goats they hunt, have a reason to stay around. These pools also benefi t the local wildlife and are essential for many species, including amphibians, animals such as foxes, beech martins, squirrels and of course the local birds.

It is interesting to sit quietly by one of these pools, with binoculars in hand and watch the local avifauna quenching their thirst. The smaller birds are particularly cautious in their approach, often using a nearby pine tree as a waiting room to check that everything is safe before dropping down to the pool side. This is very prudent, as the local predators also come to drink at these pools and there’s nothing better than a snack when you want a drink!

It doesn’t take long for something interesting to turn up, usually Crested tit* (herrerillo capuchino), Coal tit*

(carbonero garrapinos) and Long Tailed tit* (mito) are the fi rst to arrive and if I am lucky a family of Crossbills (piquituerto común) could make an appearance.

There is also a natural spring near to home that I like to visit, between the almond growing areas and the cereal plains of Cagitán. There is year-round water in this pool and all the local birds visit continually during the day. I park close by within 10 or 15 metres and sit quietly in the car as the birds tend to ignore me in this improvised hide. The most frequent visitors are the common resident songbirds and, although they are common, Chaffi nches, Goldfi nches, Serins, Greenfi nches

and Linnets are very colourful and entertaining.

I particularly enjoying watching the Goldfi nches (jilguero) in their multi-coloured plumage, the male Serins (verdecillo) with patches of bright yellow around their head, chest and rump and a close cousin the Greenfi nch (no prizes for guessing the colour of this bird!).

It saddens me greatly that these beautiful song birds are being caught in large numbers here in the region. Evidently, there are associations that have traditionally caught these birds to sing in small cages for the pleasure of their owners. It is of course against European environmental legislation. However, after lobbying from hunting groups and bird fanciers the Regional Government has recently passed local legislation permitting this practice. The justifi cation is that there are not enough caged female birds to breed suffi cient numbers in captivity, although 90,000 have been caught in the last 5 years. It is reassuring to know that the European Commission has given the Region two months to comply with the law, otherwise further action will be taken.

Serin

Greenfinch

Goldfinch

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On a more cheerful note, the European Parliament, with the full support of the Spanish Government, has recently agreed a moratorium to stop the annual slaughter of Turtle Doves (tórtola europea) until their population recovers. They are now becoming rare in many countries due to changes in agriculture and indiscriminate hunting. 700,000 per year are shot in Spain each year. It remains to be seen if the Regional Government in Murcia fi nds another loophole to exploit and allow local hunters to continue shooting these beautiful birds.

I have to say at this point that I am not anti-hunting per se, but I do wish to see a change from indiscriminate slaughter to a sustainable model based on scientifi c criteria.

After that large detour away from bird watching, I will go back to my theme of sitting by the local pool waiting to see thirsty arrivals.

Besides the colourful songbirds that visit, there are always a few LBJ’s around and for the un-initiated the initials stand for ‘Little Brown Jobs’, meaning those small, dull, grey-brown plumaged birds that are diffi cult to identify. There are several species that live on the plains that visit this particular pool including several species of Larks and Corn Buntings. The Larks are particularly diffi cult to separate and there are two particular species; Crested Lark (cogujada común) and Thekla

Lark (cogujada montesina), that can be a nightmare to identify (neither of them occur in the UK). The photograph is a Thekla Lark, but I could be mistaken as the differences between the species are very subtle! The Thelka Lark has darker and more consistent markings/streaking on the chest, has slightly darker markings around the face and its beak has the upper and lower mandibles that are similar. However, the Crested Lark has the upper mandible longer than the lower and bent down towards the tip. If you can separate these two LBJ’s you are doing very well! They say that Crested Larks will never perch in a tree, so if you see one on top of a branch it is most probably a Thekla Lark!

The other LBJ that turns up very regularly is the Corn Bunting (triguero), a common farmland bird until recently, but it is suffering because of habitat change. It has

disappeared from many areas in the UK and many other Northern European countries because of agricultural intensifi cation. It is a seed eater and relies on the seeds of wildfl owers that grow between the crops, headlands and hedgerows of the countryside, but much of these feed sources have disappeared. Fortunately, in Spain the situation is better and population levels are quite healthy, certainly in my area.

When watching the pool the other day I got a surprise when a strange bird appeared from behind a hillock and walked towards the water. It was a Squacco Heron (garcilla cangrejera)! What the heck was it doing here? It is a bird of wetlands and normally lives by pools and waterways with plenty of reed cover. It certainly shouldn’t have been by my little pool in the middle of dry plains and almond trees. It just goes to show that anything can turn up anywhere and at any time. All in all, it was a very pleasant surprise and a new species for my local list.

The photographs are taken by a good friend of mine, wildlife photographer, Juan López García of Moratalla.

If anybody wishes to comment or has a query, please contact me on [emailprotected]

Turtle Dove

Thekla Lark

Squacco Heron

Corn Bunting

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Roman Catholic ChurchWe are in St Joseph’s Church (El Saladillo), near Camposol and Mazarrón Country Club urbanizations (exit 17, RM 3 motorway).

Schedule of Masses:Every Saturday: Mass is at 4.30pm (in English)Every Sunday: Mass is at 4.30pm (in English)

The fi rst Sunday of the month, the Mass in the Traditional Mass in Latin, therefore there is no Mass in English on these Sundays.

Schedule of Confessions: Saturday from 3.15-4.20pm (also on request)

Important NoticeDuring July and August there will be no Mass on Sundays; only on Saturdays at 4.30pmThe Life of Saint Padre Pio[Padre Pio and Purgatory]

2 Machabees 12:46: “It is therefore a holy and wholesome thought to pray for the dead, that they may be loosed from sins.”

Matt 12:32: “…but he that shall speak against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him neither in this world; nor in the world to come.”

One night Padre Pio was sitting alone in a room absorbed in prayer when an old man entered and sat next to him.

I looked at him, but never t h o u g h t of how he managed to get in the friary at that hour. I asked him: “Who are you? What do you want?”

The man a n s w e r e d : “Padre Pio, I am Pietro di Mauro. I died in this friary [in a fi re] on September 18th 1908. I am still in Purgatory and I need a Mass to free my soul from it. God has given me permission to come to you and ask for your prayers.”

After I had listened to his story, I said: “You can rest assured that I will celebrate Mass tomorrow for your liberation.”

Padre Pio then said that the Mass he celebrated the next day freed the man’s soul from Purgatory.

Well, the warm weather is now with us and we are so thankful to our ladies on our Table Top Sale for being out there in the heat raising much-needed funds to enable us to buy food and essentials for our families. It’s hard work storing, packing delivering and repacking after

each fundraiser. Thank you so much. You are really appreciated.

We have been blessed with donations during June as more people recognise the needs of the poor in this area and are willing to help. We pray a mighty blessing on all who give so generously. We couldn’t manage without you.

Enjoy your summer dear friends.

God bless you all xx

Our Collection’s Coordinator is Pat West. If you have any donations, please contact her directly on 968131765 or mobile 634343730

Arthur & Marge 659 270 885/689653987

Email: [emailprotected] Email: [emailprotected] www.swaptearsforsmiles.wix.com/swap-tears-4-smiles w w w . f a c e b o o k . c o m /swaptearsforsmiles-spain

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Property Tax (IBI) Back Payment Alert!!It has been brought to the CRA’s attention that historical Property Tax (IBI) demands have been raised against some properties which experienced delays in Escritura (Deeds) acquisition. These have covered periods of up to ten years and date back as far as 2003. Offi cial Invoices have been seen by the CRA and homeowners with possible exposure to these backdated invoices should make immediate enquiries as explained below. This is important as interest is being added. Currently properties on D23 and D32 have reported this issue, but it could affect other areas and properties.

It may be prudent for any homeowner who experienced a delay in acquiring their escritura, even if some back payment was made, to check for any outstanding amounts through legal advisors, or directly with the Consejería de Hacienda offi ce situated behind the Town Hall, at 3 Calle General Gómez Jordana, Mazarrón, 30870. Open 9.00am-2.00pm Monday to Friday.

Public Prosecutor Opens ProceedingsFollowing the investigation and report by the Regional Assembly Commission

into the planning and construction of Camposol, one of the recommendations was that the report be passed on to the Public Prosecutor to assess if any criminal acts had been committed and if charges could be brought. This was done and on 23rd May the Public Prosecutor opened proceedings.

How Does the Change of Prime Minister and National Government Affect Camposol?The recent replacement of the National Partido Popular (Popular Party PP) Prime Minister and Government in Madrid, may seem a long way from Camposol to have any affect, but that would be an erroneous assumption. The CRA’s endeavours to improve the urbanisation has reached the upper echelons of the country’s government and the incoming Partido Socialista Obrero Español (Spanish Socialist Worker Party PSOE) will be replacing PP Ministers and Heads of Departments as well as senior Civil Servants.

These changes will be refl ected in the makeup of the Inter Authority Commission, proposed in the Murcia Regional Assembly Report which was approved in March. Fortunately the CRA has forged strong

regional links with members of the Assembly; amongst the strongest is that with Alfonso Baños, the Deputy PSOE Secretary General for the Assembly and the principal author of the Assembly’s Report on Camposol. Sr Baños has confi rmed that he will keep us informed of all changes that will affect the advancement of the Commission.

Water Leak Repairs By AqualiaThe CRA asks any member who is aware of a water leak that needs reporting or a repair that has been carried out but the road and pavement has not been made good, to please send details to [emailprotected] or inform the drop-in desk in the Social Centre (Wednesdays 11.00am-1.00pm).

It should be noted that Aqualia has been awarded a fi ve year extension to the Mazarrón contract and have a new Head of Operations for the Town.

Spanish ClassesThe CRA Spanish Classes have now broken up for the summer holiday. All being well, they will resume in late September. Levels, dates and times will be published in September and also on the CRA website.

Well the summer is now upon us and its starting to heat up! Temperatures are rising and it’s pool time at last. After an hour or two gardening, collecting litter, cleaning streets and trimming trees the swimming pool is a welcome oasis.

We’ve been trying to keep the main thoroughfares and parks clean and tidy for our summer visitors and so far so good. Everything is looking good, apart from the unwelcome weeds at the kerbs, but we have sprayed and are hoping to see them dying off in the next week or so. The only complaint to date is that we need drivers to SLOW DOWN when passing volunteers working on the the streets. It would be most appreciated.

Currently we have been trimming the pine trees on Los Palacios as they make such a mess with the shedding of their needles and some overhanging bushes and trees from unoccupied properties. If you think your street hasn’t been cleaned recently, why don’t you and your neighbours join

our Street Clean Campaign. For €5 per month (payable 3, 6 or 12 monthly) per household, we will ensure you street is clean and free from weeds every 4 weeks. Contact Carl to arrange, or email me, Brian.

Our volunteers meet every Monday morning outside Tel’s Bar at 9.30am, so if you wish to join our happy little band you would be more than welcome. We’re a friendly bunch and very welcoming and are always looking for more helpers. We wish to recognise a couple of volunteers who work tirelessly for our group. You may see them at the top of the steps every Thursday market day – they’re the Bucket Boys, Dave and Robert. They are there no matter what the weather and gratefully take your donations which help to keep our little bit of Camposol looking clean and tidy. We thank you for all your donations and support.

Check out Cat’s and Tel’s Bar for the summer music timetable. The Saturday music nights are another way to donate to the various charities on Camposol and have a good time into the bargain. We also hold a raffl e for group funds.

Keep up to date with all happenings and events on our Facebook page, Los Palacios Gardening and Community Group.

The Bucket Boys

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The last meeting of the Camposol Reading Group was, as usual, an animated and amicable reunion of reading enthusiasts.

Out of ten suggestions for next month’s books, submitted by the members, the group chose The Year of Surprising Acts of Kindness by Laura Kemp – At times all it takes to make the world a better place is a small act of kindness... ‘Witty, Warm, and Wonderful. I loved it!’, ‘A truly wonderful and heart-warming read’ (published December 2017), and The Fear by CL Taylor - Sometimes your fi rst love won’t let you go… a taut, compelling psychological thriller that will have you glued to the edge of your seat (published March 2018).

June’s books were: 1. The House of Hidden Mothers by Meera Syal.

Writer and actress Meera Syal was born in 1963 near Wolverhampton She read English and Drama at Manchester University. Probably best known for her acting work on radio and television, especially Goodness Gracious Me and The Kumars at No 42, she is also an accomplished and respected novelist. The House of Hidden Mothers was published June 2014. The book got a mixed reception by the group. Nevertheless it spurred an interesting and dynamic debate about rape and bribes – why this takes place and if and how it could be eliminated; and strong women.

2. The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton.Kate Morton was born in 1976 in Berri, Australia. She has a Licentiate in Speech and Drama from Trinity College, London and completed a summer Shakespeare course at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. She

has Honours and Masters degrees in English Literature. The Secret Keeper was published October 2012. This book, a spellbinding story of mysteries and secrets, murder and enduring love moving between the 1930s, the 1960s and the present, was a success among the members of the club. Some of the members did not see the surprising twist at the end, while others spotted it early on, but still had the desire to read the book to the end.

With the exception of July and August, we meet every fi rst Thursday of the month between 2pm and 4pm in The Social Centre on Camposol B. Next meeting will be Thursday 6th of September. You can also follow us on Facebook, if you cannot attend the meetings.

Please contact Chris Leiper on tel 968 199 441 or email [emailprotected] for further information.

The Sector D Road Team have been all over D Sector, keeping our roads open. They tend to be an elusive team, so follow the sound of their compressor plate as it compresses and levels the repaired area. They have now stood down for the summer and a well-earned rest.

The Gardening Team have done more weeding over the past month than most people would do in a year. The focus has been on Calle Babinas (perimeter road) and we hope that some residents will take the opportunity to adopt a weeded area and build their own little

garden. In addition to the main team of garden volunteers, our lone gardener, Pete Bradbury, has continued to maintain and clear verges all round D Sector. All cleared areas are weed-sprayed after clearing, with our dog-friendly weed killer. Currently he is clearing Calle

Acebos up to Calle Alcivaras on D4.

We have received generous donations of lava rocks, ground covering plants, Yuccas and gravel from a number of residents, which will be used to enhance some of our existing garden areas. Many thanks to these residents.

We contracted Jardineria Alcayna (MCC garden centre) once again, to prune all the palms along our stretch of the dual carriageway, plus all seven roundabouts. Approximately 200 palms have been pruned and the pruning taken to Ecoparque for proper disposal; another excellent project, performed effi ciently and professionally by Antonio and his team.

Our team of Gardening Volunteers are hoping to clear the remainder of Calle Babinas before we stop for the summer break. Once cleared and weed-sprayed, the entirety of Calle Babinas will be open for residents to create their own individual verge gardens and further enhance D Sector.

Tickets are now on sale for the D Sector

Street Party on 27th July at Calle Esparagueras. This event is open to D residents and non-residents. Tickets are a mere 3€ and can be purchased from Laurie at The Club House every Thursday afternoon between 2.30pm and 4.00pm. Please see the poster on notice board for further details. Country Kitchen will be supplying food for a further 5€. This event is always well attended as it is a fantastic evening. Music will be performed by Woody. Bring your own table and chairs.

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Are You Interested In Volunteering?Can you spare a couple of hours a week, a couple of hours a month or on an ad hoc basis to join our gallant band of volunteers? Our Volunteer Fundraisers are moving on at the end of this year after 8 years of amazing support. We are looking for a new Fundraiser. This is a fun and rewarding position. Our Monthly Menu del Dias, our Table Top Sales, Black & White Ball and Winter Fayres are well established and supported by a good team. Full on the job training will be given and you will be

encouraged to bring your own ideas to this post. Further information on 634 344 589

Forthcoming EventsCoffee Morning - Wed 4th JulyAt our Drop In Centre 11am-1pmHome-made cakes and a friendly chat. Come and join us. Open to all.

Afternoon Tea – Wed 18th JulyAt the Drop In Centre 2pm-4 pmQuiz or Bingo. This will be the last of our popular ‘get-togethers’ in the Drop in Centre before we close for our summer break.

Menú del Día – Wed 25th JulyAt Mariano’s Restaurante, Camposol A. 1.30 for 2pm.Tickets €11 available from the Drop In Centre.

Table Top Sale – Fri 27th JulyOn Camposol B, 9am-1pm, outside Mercer’s offi ce. Come and see our bargains and make the most of the last sale of the summer until we start again in September.

Dates For Your Diary Annual Black & White Ball – Wed 5th SeptemberAt Bar la Sal, Puerto de Mazarrón. Tickets €20 with choice of menu, either meat or fi sh. Pick up tickets from our Drop in Centre letting them know your menu choices.

Christmas Fayre – Sat 24th NovemberAt Mariano’s Restaurante, Camposol A, 11am-2 pm.Please phone 634 336 484 if you would like a stall.

New Year’s Day Sponsored Swim – Tues 1st January 2019 Sponsorship forms are now available for this fun event.1pm on Bahia Beach to start off your New Year with a splash!Water up to your knees for a minimum of one minute.Why not ask your family members to sponsor you whilst they are here on holiday?Pick up your form from our Drop in Centre.

The Drop in Centre will be CLOSED for a summer break from 1pm Thursday 26th July and will RE-OPEN 10am on Monday 3rd September. The telephone lines will still be open, but please bear in mind our volunteers will be on holiday.

The Drop In CentreCalle Valencia 12Camposol ATel 634 344 589

Opening HoursMonday, Tuesday & Thursday 10am-1pm

Age Concern Telephone Numbers (10am – 4pm Mon - Fri)Enquiries 634 344 589Events 634 336 484 Equipment Loan 634 306 927

Lewis - was very kindly adopted by a couple who love him to bits and were worried when he got snappy when his head was patted. Investigations at Paco’s plus a specialist MRI scan found he had some inner ear problems which needed specifi c medication. MAMAs were called to the rescue and now Lewis is feeling better and back to carrying his owner’s hat back from his walkies!

How do we raise the money to assist?We couldn’t do it without your donations! We appreciate clean second hand clothes and small electrical items. Of course pots ‘n pans and any bric-a-brac you are ready to part with, send them our way. You can

drop them off at the shop when you pay us a visit or go to; Camposol B Lower Car ParkEvery Tuesday Richard stands forlorn and waiting for your passing by to cheer him up and drop your items off! Pick a book up or a cd or fi lm. He is there from 10am-12pm.

Where Are We? MAMA’s shop is in Puerto de Mazarrón on Calle San Juan, past the Lidl and Mercadona shopping centre until you see Consum on the left and the O’clock Bar opposite. We are on the third road on the left opposite a small park.

What Have We Got For You?The shop is full of goodies - fridge/freezers, fridges, washing machines small electricals like hair-dryers, curling tongs, radios etc., suites, beds, lamps, clothes and shoes and much more. Why not call in and see for yourself.

Do You Need Our Help?If you have rescued an animal and fi nd

yourself with an emergency bill, go to the vets for an initial consultation and quote, then drop it into the shop. We have a meeting once a month to discuss how much we can give to each request. Unfortunately, due to a recent bad experience with someone taking advantage, we have to insist on the quote being dropped in and picked up and signed for by the owner and the voucher will be valid for one month after issue.

We are a charity and the staff work hard to make money to give away to needy causes, as do all the other charities. Thankfully this incident was brought to our attention and it won’t happen again as we will be more stringent in future!

Tel 666 186 037Email: [emailprotected]

Helping you helping animals.Registered charity No 9537/1a

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Day Trip To Tabarca Island7th September

Come and enjoy seeing this fascinating island off the coast of Alicante. Step back in time to the 1950’s in Spain. This small inhabited island has quite a fascinating history with beautiful coves and beaches. We have limited places for this fantastic day trip, so hurry to get your tickets as soon as possible.Members €20, non-members €22

Seville & Jerez De La Frontera – 1st OctoberThis 3 night/4 day trip in a centrally situated Hotel is on a B & B basis. Seville is a beautiful city with lots to see and do. We will be going on a full day trip to Jerez de la Frontera where you will be able to visit one of the Bodegas to taste their Wine and Sherry and perhaps do a tour of one of the Bodegas. There’s plenty to do and see in Jerez, which is a beautiful city. On the way home we will be stopping for lunch at Rio Frio, (included in the cost).

All this for €215 members and €225 non-members sharing a Twin/Double room, (single room supplement applies). This trip is now full, but there is a reserve list.

Mystery Day Trip With Lunch - date and cost TBA - November

Christmas PartyThe Christmas Party and Grand Draw will now take place at the beginning of January. Further details to follow.

For more information and tickets please ring Shirley on 968 956 070 or email [emailprotected]

Our website has lots of information and photos of previous trips. If you wish to make any comments then please do so on our blog www.mazarronccrsocialclub.com

Please read the t & c’s on our website.

Forget Me Not is here to offer respite care for carers of loved ones with Alzheimer’s/Dementia or any other long term illness and we are able to offer free respite care for the Mazarrón area. We see our numbers growing monthly and are so pleased to offer comfort to individuals that are caring for someone they love. We know that being a carer can be lonely and sometimes just talking and sharing can be a help and a comfort. We meet every Monday at the Social Centre, Camposol B from 10.30am-1.30pm. At Forget Me Not, we encourage carers to enjoy some time to themselves, knowing that their loved ones are safe and enjoying a morning with us. We are a small group and are therefore fortunate to have so much local support. We know that we aren’t always seen to be proactively shaking boxes and fund raising. We do however have many local companies and individuals supporting us and they all amaze us with their generosity. Forget Me Not is a registered charity with ongoing fund raising events. Our monthly Jumble Sales take place on the fi rst Saturday of each month at the Social Centre, Camposol B and the next Jumble Sale will be on Saturday 7th July from 10.15am-12pm. Come along and support Forget Me Not and grab yourself a bargain!

DVD/CD Book Sale is every Monday from 10.15am-12.30pm during our meetings at the Social Centre. All items are 20 cents each. We will also have a couple of racks of

good quality clothing for sale. If you have any good quality jumble or bric-a-brac that you would like to donate,

we would be happy to receive them either at one of our Monday meetings or at the actual Jumble Sale. Forget Me Not would like to thank everyone that cares about us, gives donations or attends our fund raising events. We have been very lucky and have had a donation from the Cloud Nine Drama Group. If you would like more information about Forget Me Not, please feel free to pop in to one of our Monday meetings for an informal chat and a cup of tea - we will welcome you.

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In A Medical Emergency Call 112 then FAST on 968 970 626

FAST is a group of volunteers based on Camposol, Mazarrón. Our purpose is to attend medical emergencies on Camposol before the emergency services arrive. We also attend if the call does not require an ambulance. We provide information and support to the patient and family. This service is just one of the community activities that operate on Camposol. On a recent visit to Camposol the British Consul in Alicante was surprised at the community spirit on Camposol.

CST/FAST President, Mr. Barry Hamilton accompanied by his wife Annie were guests at the British Embassy in Madrid to celebrate the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Mr & Mrs. Hamilton are also local Ambassadors for Camposol, appointed by the Consulate in Alicante.

FAST was called out 19 times in May resulting in 15 ambulances being called. The FAST Responders provided comfort and support to family and friends whilst waiting for the arrival of the ambulance teams. Since FAST was formed in 2011 they have attended 989 calls for help.

At one of our training sessions on a Tuesday morning, we had a presentation by Mr. Phil Wilco*ckson on ‘Confl ict Management’. Responders normally attend homes where they are welcomed by concerned relatives and friends, but just in case there is a problem, they need to know how to defuse a potentially ‘confl ict’ situation.

On 4th July CST/FAST have organised a trip to Benidorm and the Valor Chocolate Factory. The cost is €18. This is always a very popular trip for the market and the people watching. It is a good day trip away from Camposol with no driving.Contact Gill at [emailprotected] or outside TJ Electricals on Friday mornings

for availability and tickets.

The CST/FAST Summer Fayre will be held on 28th July at Mariano’s, Camposol A. There will be lots of Stalls and Crafts as well as the Cake Stall, Tombola and the Grand Draw. Doors open at 11am. The Draw will be at 2pm.We are still looking

for raffl e prizes and bottles for the tombola. For more information contact [emailprotected]

CST/FAST Autumn Ball – 22nd SeptemberThis will be held at the Costa Hotel, Mazarrón Town and promises to be a grand affair. This is a chance to dress up and have a good time and support this great charity. Tickets €30. There will be a coach from Camposol and Mazarrón Country Club at a cost of €5.Reserve your tickets at [emailprotected]

If you would like to know more about CST/FAST or join this team of volunteers, please email [emailprotected] or call in to the Social Centre, Camposol B on a Tuesday morning 10am-12pm. We are always looking for new team members. We also need supporters to help raise funds to fi nance this service, so if you can give a few hours to sell raffl e tickets or be a fundraiser in any way, you will be made most welcome. There is always a cup of tea or coffee on the go Tuesday mornings!The FAST nurses are on the dual carriageway on Monday mornings. Please give them a wave and any donation is gladly accepted.

We would like to thank the businesses, residents and visitors to Camposol for their generosity. It is only with this support that we can provide this valuable service to the community.

What Have You Done Today To Make You Feel Proud?

Due to the support and participation of cast, crew and you the audience of Cloud Nine, we were able to donate 400€ to the Forget Me Not charity from the proceeds of our very successful pantomime CINDERELLA. This charity provides invaluable help and support to those with Alzheimer’s and dementia. As always, if anyone is interested in joining Cloud Nine, either backstage or on stage please contact us via our FB page Cloud9 Drama. We would love to hear from you and you could fi nd hidden talents. You are

guaranteed to have plenty of fun.

Look out for detail of our next production coming very soon!!

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Aguilas www.aguilas.org Tel 968 493 285 – Sat MarketEvery Sunday – Antique & Collectable Market near the Railway Station. From 10am

Saturday 7th July – Free Theatrical Tour of Aguilas including steep walk to Castle (minimal entry fee) 7pm from Tourist Offi ce

Saturday 14th July – Free Guided Tour of Historical Aguilas in Spanish. 8.30pm from Tourist Offi ce. Booking essential at Tourist Offi ce.

Sunday 15th July – Free Guided Railway Tour 10am from Monumento de Ferrocarril. Book at Tourist Offi ce

Sunday 29th July – Free 4km Coastal Walk The local path runs entirely through the Protected Landscape of Cuatro Calas and allows you to enjoy the natural and cultural areas that have made it worthy of protection, as well as being included by the European Commission in the Natura 2000 Network as a place of Community Interest. 10am from Playa de Calarreona. Book at Tourist Offi ce.

Alhama de Murcia http://turismo.alhamademurcia.es/ Tel 968 633 51 – Tues MarketThere are some fabulous walks in the Sierra Espuña National Park. Go to http://turismo.alhamademurcia.es and click on Paths of Sierra Espuña. You will fi nd full details of all walks available and a map that you can download.

Lorcawww.lorcaturismo.es Tel 968 441 914 – Thurs MarketArt Exhibition by Emiliano Rojo @ Museo Azul de la Semana Santa until 29th July. 10am-1.30pm & 7.30pm-10pm (closed Sundays). 3€

Lorca Castle – general entry 6€. Guided Tours available in English for 4€ on Thursdays at 10.30am for 22€ to include lunch, with special packages on Sundays. The Castle is open until midnight during July. Check at Tourist Offi ce for full details.

Weekdays 2nd – 16th July - Tour of St Patrick’s Temple & 3 Squares of Lorca 11am from Tourist Offi ce. 5€ (children under 12 free)

Saturday 7th July – Guided Tour of Virgin de la Huertas Church & Moorish Palace in Spanish. 10.30am 4€

Saturday 21st July – Free Guided Tour of Historic Lorca 8.30pm from Tourist Information Point. Booking essential.Saturday 28th July – Free Theatrical Tour of Lorca 8pm from Tourist Offi ce

Mazarrón www.mazarron.es Tel 968 594 426 – Sat Market Free Guided Tours in Mazarrón area.Visit the Tourist Offi ce or www.visitamazarron.es for full details of all tours.

Artisan Market35 artisans from the region will display their crafts in Paseo Marítimo, Puerto de Mazarrón until 10pm each night (until midnight on 14th July, 18th August & 15th September)

Mazarrón Wins 10 Blue Flags This SummerThis summer blue fl ags will fl y in the Club de Regatas de Bahía and Puerto Deportivo de Mazarrón. Rihuete, Puerto, Bahia, Nares, Grande-Castellar, Alamillo, El Mojón and Percheles. Open Registration For Swimming Courses and Other Summer Sports Activities from Dpt of Sports, Municipal Pavilion, La Aceña Swimming lessons 2nd July-31st August 31 @ Siglo XXI School, Puerto de Mazarrón (2nd – 20th July/23rd July-10th August/13th -31st August). 3-15yrs old & over 15yrs. 9.15am & 2pm25€/30€Tel 968 581 852 for more information

There will also be nautical activities, tennis and table tennis

The New Ethnobotanic Garden Creates An Environmental Education SpaceLocated next to the Mazarrón cemetery, the garden shows more than a hundred different species of plants, as well as a representation of African and American ecosystems. The project cost 6,000€ converting an old dump into a garden. More information at [emailprotected] Open 10am-1pm Mon-Fri

Study FacilitiesThe Department of Libraries in Mazarrón has authorized study classrooms every Saturday until mid-July with the aim that students can prepare for their fi nal exams. The classrooms will be available at the Cultural Centre from 9am-2pm & 4pm-9pm

Table Tennis Summer School Monday/Wednesday/Friday 2nd – 27th July @ La Aceña, Puerto de Mazarrón. 10am-2pmTel 669 227 089 for full details

Chiky Ardil Organizes A Football Campus In The Sports ComplexNew Dates 6th – 17th August. Any children already registered who are unable to attend the new dates will have their fee returned.Participants will see the Mazarrón player of First Division, Pedro Alcalá and the national coach of beach soccer Joaquín Alonso. For more information and registration call 685 150 114 and 679 210 439

‘Cuchara’ Art Exhibition (until 21st July) by artist José Miguel Marín Guevara @ Casas Consistoriales. There are several disciplines

such as painting, sculpture or photography.Mon-Sat 10am-2pm & Wed-Fri 5.30pm-8.30pm

‘Ara-Ara’ Art Exhibition (until 29th July) by artist José María Garres @ Casa del Mar, Puerto de Mazarrón. Murcian artist Gares has accumulated extensive experience with around 30 collective exhibitions and is an artist of more than 20 individual exhibitions.Tues-Fri 10pm-1amSat & Sun 11am-2pm & 10pm-1am The University Del Mar will present two summer courses during July at the Cultural Centre and the Casa del Mar. More information at www.um.es/unimar/sede-mazarron/ July 5th & 6th under the title Paternal Profi les in Risk of Psychosocial Development will be directed by Carlos Martínez. July 17th/18th & 19th will be entitled ‘Another way to teach? Yes.’ Directed by Elena Macías and Sonia Carrera, it is aimed at professionals from the educational world, as well as future professionals in the sector.

Saturday 5th August – Swimming Races @ San Gines, La Azohia 8am110mtr Solidarity Swim 9am 15€600mtr Youngster’s Swim 10am 10€1,500mts Swim 11am 15€5km Swim 11am 25€Register before 31st July at www.lineadesalida.net

Saturday 14th July – Summer Carnival @ Paseo Marítimo, Puerto de Mazarrón with 8 visiting groups from the region.

Summer Camp In Nerpio - July 23rd – 29th Aimed at children 7 to 17 years old. Information and registration at [emailprotected] or call 968 591 810 This camp is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Among the objectives is the development of personal autonomy, coexistence outside the family environment and the realization of activities in the natural environment. Places are limited and the price is 255€ including full board. Puerto LumbrerasTel 968 436 153 – Fri MarketSaturdays & Sundays in July (10am-2pm & 6pm-8pm) - Guided Tour of Medina Nogalte Cave & Castle 3€ (children under 12 free). More details at Tourist Offi ce.

Wednesdays & Saturdays in July - Night Visit To The Astronomical Observatory Of The Cabezo De La Jara 10pm 2.50€ (children under 10 free). Payment in advance essential.

Totana www.totana.es Tel 968 418 153 – Wed Market/Fri in El Pareton Saturdays & Sundays in July - Guided Visit to La Bastida 3.40€ 9am/7pm. Book at Tourist Offi ce

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Camposol Fiesta The Camposol Fiesta Programme will be out soon; lots of daytime activities and an excellent line up of free evening entertainment on 24th/25th and 26th August. Make a note in your diaries!

We have some new events and trips planned after the Fiesta. If you would like to reserve tickets you can email us on camposolfi [emailprotected] or visit the Friday Fiesta Stall on Camposol B between 10.30am & 12.30pm or join our Facebook group Camposol Fiesta 2017.

Romans and Carthaginians Parade – Saturday 22nd September - €13

The Romans a n d Carthaginians Festival is unique in all of Spain. It is a 10 day event where more than 4000 Carthaginians take part in a festival which started in 1990 and each year becomes more impressive.

During the festival they remember and re-enact heroic acts that occurred in the period when the city was conquered by the Romans. At the end of the festival is the parade of troops and legions where everyone is dressed in their best galas. This is a fantastic spectacle where chariots and legions parade through the streets to the delight of spectators.

Come and watch this parade and admire the amazing costumes of both the Romans and Carthaginians.

Halloween BBQ – Wednesday 31st October - €15

Come and dance to Thriller and the Monster Mash. Crawl on over to our Halloween Bash with ghosts and witches and monsters. They’re all invited and so are you!Don’t miss this Spooktacular Fright Night. It’s the best Halloween party around.

Prizes for best fancy dress.

M u r c i a C h r i s t m a s Lights – Saturday 8th December - €13If you want to get into the Christmas Spirit, this is the trip for you. See the huge trees adorned with f a b u l o u s lights and s u r r o u n d e d

with Christmas scenes, ornaments and music. You can also visit the Christmas Market and several Belens in the many local Churches before calling into the bars and restaurants for some refreshments.

Christmas Party 2018 - Saturday 15th December - €30

We will be arranging our fi rst Christmas Party in conjunction with Costa Cálida International Radio and it’s defi nitely going to be a night not to be missed. It will be held at Hotel Costa, Mazarrón. There will be Christmas Carols, a three course meal, with wine, beer, soft drinks and water included during the meal, a free drink of your choice at the end of the meal (wine, whisky, gin etc.), live entertainment, dancing and who knows, you may even see Santa Claus. Why not get your friends together and get into the Christmas Spirit by joining the party. Do you work? If so, why not get a group of colleagues together and have your Christmas Party with us!

Camposol Fiesta: CIF number G30840821 - Registration number 9680/1

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Ladies’ Chatterbox and Friends enjoyed a trip to Seville and Cordoba, visiting places of interest in Seville which included, the Gold Tower, Cathedral, España Square, Real Alcazares with a boat trip down the River Guadalquivir and a fantastic Flamenco Show at night, which had many of us spellbound.

We then went on to Cordoba where we were able to see one of the many Flower Patios which Cordoba is famous for, also the Mosque which has a Cathedral built inside which was absolutely amazing. We were able to visit The Jewry; fascinating narrow streets full of cafés. Luckily for us there was a celebration going on so we saw lots of ladies in traditional Spanish dress.

Accompanying us on this trip was Monika from Nika Tours, Cartagena and Antonio Hernandez Benitez who acted as guide throughout the stay.

Our end of season party at the Amapola was a wonderful afternoon and a great fi nale to the year; a year which was fi lled with some wonderful trips, lunches and presentations. It was a lovely sight to see all the ladies looking so glamorous. The setting was perfect and Kate, Paco and team looked after us so well. Thank you Amapola.

The committee will be meeting over the summer putting together next years’ plan, but there is still time to let us know if you have any suggestions of places to visit, speakers for our monthly meetings or lunch venues.

We hope to see you all at our September 14th meeting. Have a splendid summer whatever you are doing enjoy it all.

Chris, Karen, Ann and Sally

It was a busy start to June with Friends of Mazarrón Animals holding a Summer Fête with all the fun of the fair; coconut shy, wheel of fortune & music by the Happy Pluckers & Hartley Hartley.

We also had some unexpected guests! 3 unwanted puppies were handed over to the group. Luckily the wonderful Sue Jones was on hand to help these pups who have now been homed. Friends of Mazarrón Animals will be funding the neutering of the pup’s Mum, so no more unexpected arrivals! It was a great day, with a few surprises & lots of money raised to help animals in need.

One young dog Rosie was one of the animals who benefi ted from these funds. A b a n d o n e d in Puerto de Mazarrón, the full extent of her injuries only came to light under surgery. Bullet wounds to her neck &

spine, she is now on the road to recovery in foster and will be looking for a forever home soon.

T h e mic rowave pups, named as they were d iscovered by bins, d i s c a r d e d like rubbish in a m ic rowave b o x , were also supported by the team at Friends of M a z a r r ó n Animals and the community. They travelled to the UK in June to foster homes and then on to forever homes.

The next market at Isla Plana will be held on Saturday 7th July with lots of handmade items, home cooked goodies and bargains to be had. There will be music from midday from UKeSkool.

Don’t forget the Mazarrón Country Club mini market every Tuesday.

If you would like more information about ways you can help and be part of the solution, please contact [emailprotected] or visit our Facebook page Friends of Mazarron Animals.

Donations to help more animals in need can be made at the PayPal address [emailprotected]

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Our Maintenance Team is still clearing, weeding and spraying all streets of C North as usual throughout the hotter months, but the phenomenal weed growth this year is making it a much longer job, so if we don’t get to your road as often during Summer, please bear with us; streets are done in strict rotation.

The hall was full at our AGM last month, where there were a few changes;Our new Chairman is Graham Harris who has been a regular volunteer and Vice Chairman for two years.Retiring Chairman, John Osborne, becomes our Honorary President. He reminded us all in his speech that we had a record Bucket Collection over the past year, refl ecting all the hard work put in by our Team and the volunteers - the gravel laid on verges during the past year amounted to over 100 tonnes!Other ‘newbies’ are John Craig (Treasurer) and Margaret Harris (acting Secretary). Our volunteers have been planting donated plants, fi lling large potholes with tarmac,

pruning, spreading 14 tonnes of gravel along the Pig Farm Road, weeding and yes; watering! This needs to continue, as some plants are not yet established even in the recent, heavy showers. If you would like to give any plants near your home or holiday home a drink, it would be really appreciated and if you can spare a couple of hours volunteering on a Wednesday morning, just join us at the Welcome Wall on the dual carriageway - breakfast butties are free!

Please support our social functions as they raise much needed funds: Our Street Party and BBQ was a great success, until a huge storm blew in at around 10pm and we all

had to pack up very hurriedly. It was also DJ Carl Thomas’s birthday so we surprised him with a Welsh Sheep cake!

Please save the date for our 60’s Night on 28th September at the Golf Club, again with Carl Thomas.

For more news and information, please contact Graham, our Chairman on 604 253 604, John, our President on 634 325 427 or have a look at Facebook, our chalkboards & our websitewww.greenfi ngersgardenandsocialgroup.com

Bumper Day for MABS at Hacienda del ÁlamoWhat a fantastic day the fi rst ever MABS Charity Golf Day at Hacienda del Álamo turned out to be and what an atmosphere - the place was buzzing!

We cannot begin to tell all of you how happy, grateful and humbled the MABS team was at the tremendous welcome and support they received. The golf course looked amazing decked out with the banners of the many sponsors and supporters and with 30 teams (120 players) all eager to do well, the sense of anticipation was intense. Each player was treated to free coffee and doughnuts by the Club House staff on arrival; a very nice gesture and hugely appreciated. Every team fought hard to be the victors of the inaugural event and all enjoyed the day’s competition. Competition Winners:3rd place - Karen Leavy, Kevin Leavy, Peter Dale and Graham White 2nd place - Albert Brown, Peter Whitehead, Sam Rhodes and John Rhodes

Winners and recipients of the MABS CHARITY TROPHY - Anna Frigieri, Heather Clark, Derek Smith and Andrew Mitchell

MABS would like to say a huge ‘thank you’ to:The Hacienda Golf Course and all their staff for their help and support they gave usThe Club House bar for putting on free coffees and extra staff to cope with the amount of people who turned up. The men who

helped with the cards in the morning. The raffl e ticket sellers who did an amazing job

The auctioneer who was just brilliant squeezing every last cent from bidders!

A very special thanks to the sponsors who gave so generously, the players who came from far and wide to support the event and last but not least the MABS Fundraising Team – Zue, Maira and Tony for putting together a great event in such a short space of time.

MABS was overwhelmed when the fi nal total was revealed - a staggering €5,812.30

There are no words to express our gratitude to every single person who supported us in this event but MABS give you their assurance that the money will be put to good use by continuing to support local people who have been touched by cancer.

Thank You Again ……….Hope To See You Again Next Year!!

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There’s a story about a man whose wife had left him.He was completely depressed.He had lost faith in himself, in other people, in God.He found no joy in living.

One rainy morning this man went to a small neighbourhood café for breakfast. Although several people were in the café, no-one was speaking to anyone else. Our miserable friend hunched over a table, stirring his coffee with a spoon. Sitting at another table was a young mother with a little girl. They had just been served their food when the little girl broke the sad silence by almost shouting, “Mum, why don’t we say our prayers here?”

The waitress who had just served their breakfast turned around and said, “Sure, honey, we pray here. Will you say the prayer for us?” and she turned and looked

at the rest of the people in the restaurant and said, “Bow your heads.”

Surprisingly, one by one, the heads went down. The little girl then bowed her head, folded her hands, and said, “God is great. God is good and we thank him for our food. Amen.” That prayer changed the entire atmosphere. People began to talk with one another. The waitress said, “We should do that every morning.”

“All of a sudden”, said the man, “my whole frame of mind started to improve. From that little girl’s example, I started to thank God for all that I did have and stopped moaning about all that I didn’t have. I started to be grateful.” We all understand and appreciate the importance of gratitude; how it can

radically change relationships. In fact, one of the fi rst things we got taught and that we teach our children is to express their gratitude. Someone gives them some sweets and we parents say, “Now what do you say?” and the child learns early in life that the answer is “Thank you.”

We certainly all know as adults that we appreciate being thanked by people, yet when it comes to giving thanks to our Heavenly Father, we so often miss the mark. Come and join us on a Sunday morning and we can all thank God together.

July Services on Sundays @ 1030 Calle Sobrija 2248, Camposol D1st Songs of Praise8th Holy Communion 15th Morning Prayer22nd Holy Communion29th Family Service

Do you ever fi nd yourself missing real craft beer?Maybe you like an English best bitter, or a citrusy American IPA?

These are not so easy to fi nd in Spain, so instead you order a pint of industrial lager and pretend you are in an English pub garden with a pint of real ale. Well, dream no more! Another Planet Brewing is making the beers you really want to drink, right here in Spain.

I am Laurence Campbell and I opened Another Planet Brewing in October 2017 in Torre Pacheco. My beers are available on

tap and in bottles in bars and restaurants across the Murcia region. If they are not yet in your local, ask the owner to give me a call, or you could visit Harry’s Bar in Los Narejos, The Village in Las Lomas at La Manga Club, or The Beer Shooter in Murcia City among others.

The following beers are available:* Time Machine Best Bitter – 4.2%

abv – a classic pint of English best bitter to take you back in time to that pub garden of your dreams.

* Abduction IPA – 5% abv – an

American style IPA, featuring tangy and citrusy American hops with a hint of caramel malt.

* Space Doxy Golden Ale – 5.4% abv – a blonde beer, golden ale, call it what you will, this is a soft refreshing beer with a creamy malt fl avour and fl owery English hops.

* Feel The Force Amber Ale – 5.5% abv – balancing the forces of English malts and American hops to create a complex, rich amber ale.

* Warp Nine – Double IPA – 9% abv – double the hops, double the malt, double the strength. Double the IPA.

* The Dark Side Imperial Porter – 9% abv - dark and tempting, rich chocolate aromas draw you in. Intense fl avours of liquorice, coffee and chocolate insist that you embrace The Dark Side.

www.anotherplanetbrewing.comCall Laurence on 664 694 344

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Hi Everyone!After the very unseasonal weather variations in June, let’s hope normal conditions prevail in July and August.

The One Day Trip To Guadalest was enjoyed by everyone who attended. After a lovely day exploring this quaint village, the party moved off for bit of retail therapy at Nueva Condomina in Murcia.

The Welcome Group Annual Ladies’ Day on 13th June was very successful. The Fashion Show was modelled by ladies from MABS and Age Concern and Rob Sweeney supplied the entertainment. €100 was presented to MABS to help towards the running of their new respite home and €100 was presented to Age Concern. A massive thank you to all the helpers and volunteers who give their time to help these charities.

The Annual Summer Ball was attended by over 200. Everyone was welcomed with a

Cava Reception followed by a 6 course meal including wine, beer water and coffee. The entertainment on this wonderful evening was the lovely Sharni.

Our One Day Trips to the lovely white-washed seaside Spanish village of San Jose was enjoyed by all, relaxing or visiting the local bars and restaurants.

Monthly Petanca - Wed 4th JulyAt the rear of Mariano’s with Peter & Carole. No membership is required. Come along and enjoy the afternoon and make new friends. 1€ pp.

Monthly Meeting - Sat 7th JulyAt Mariano’s at 2pm. Collect and purchase your tickets for any forthcoming trips or events. Contact Steve for further details.

Book Swap – Tues 10th & 24th JulyCalle Barcelona (Eric’s Metal Works). Exchange your Books/Magazines/Jigsaws for only 1€ donation for as many items as you wish to take away.

2nd Visit To White Water Rafting – 23rd JulyFor those that are adventurous why not join us? It’s great fun for ALL the family, as long as you don’t mind getting wet. Full safety gear is supplied, with food and refreshments along the way. Lockers and showers are also provided for your comfort. Highly recommended and an enjoyable visit for everyone. Tickets 37€ pp.

Forthcoming EventsTrip to Zaragoza - 16th - 20th SeptemberZaragoza is in the North Eastern part of Spain. This trip is already fully booked, but please contact Steve for any last minute cancellations.

Trip to Benalmadena – 4th – 7th NovemberHalf board including wine and water with your evening meals. This trip also includes a day trip to Gibraltar for a bit of pre-Christmas shopping and a day trip to Ronda, calling into Granada on the return journey home.Tickets 245€ pp sharing a twin/double room. 350€ for single person occupancy.At this moment the trip is fully booked, but we do have a reserve list.

Spring Cruise 2019 – mid-MayVisiting Venice, Split, Santorini, Mykonos, Dubrovik, Ancona and fi nally back to Venice.If interested please contact Steve for cabin availability and full cruise itinerary and prices. This trip is a Fully Inclusive Cruise on the MSC Sinfonia.

If you are interested in any of the above mentioned events or trips or require more information once again please contact Steve for further details.

John

Tel 697 960 590

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ANIMAL ORGANISATIONS:ACTIN 968 163 529 Andrea’s Animal RescueFuente Alamo 690 906 565Camposol Kitty [emailprotected] FoundationAlhama de Murcia 636 172 198 [emailprotected] Azul Los Alcazares 693 017 616Dog Rescue [emailprotected] Horse CareRojales 652 021 980Equipo [emailprotected] del [emailprotected] JJ’s Puppy Rescue Mazarrón 618 034 921Los Infi ernosSan Javier 633 357 309MAMASMazarrón 666 186 037MARAMula 685 311 599Noah’s ARCMazarrón 699 352 818Pto de Mazarrón shop 634 364 553Camposol shop 634 332 335PAPSSan Javier 968 370 800Pets in SpainSan Fulgencio/La [emailprotected] [emailprotected]

CHARITIES:Age Concern Mazarrón 634 312 516Alcoholics AnonymousMazarrón 646 290 420Cabo De Palos 968 545 181Costa Blanca Samaritanswww.costablancasamaritans.comFASTCamposol 968 970 [emailprotected] Forget Me NotCamposol 647 142 071HAH Help at HomeSan Javier 968 134 978/633 673 034Help Murcia Mar MenorLos Alcázares 968 570 059Helping [emailprotected] Lions Club Mazarrón BahíaMazarrón 628 001 942MABS Mar Menor 693 275 779MABS Mazarrón 620 422 410MABS NW [emailprotected] MADMazarrón 603 764 742

Samaritans Spain900 525 100Swap Tears for SmilesMazarrón 659 270 885

CHURCHES:Beacon of LightCañadas del Romero 620 877 326Mass in English El Saladillo, Mazarrón 676 219 445 Olive Branch Christian FellowshipCamposol 618 720 181/968 199 622Open DoorLos Almagros 646 705 403/655 141 721Puerto Lumbreras Church619 453 283 Rios de VidaFuente Alamo 618 963 978 St Nicholas ChurchCamposol 634 143 260 The Rockin’ VicarCalasparra 634 386 179Welcome HouseCehegin 633 447 937Wellspring Victory ChurchMazarrón 620 599 270

GROUPS:ADAPTSan Pedro 966 189 402Arts & Cultural Association of Murcia655 421 120Camposol Bridge Club968 130 583Camposol B Clean727 770 944Camposol C Greenfi ngers634 325 427Camposol D Community635 149 101 Camposol & District Model Club647 259 914Caring for CarersSan Javier 968 185 008/667 587 187Classic Car Club634 135 214Cloud Nine Drama644 400 123Country MusicCamposol 610 623 152Camposol Reading Group968 199 441Camposol Residents AssociationCamposol 634 364 [emailprotected] VulturesMazarrón 968 599 031Darwinian [emailprotected] Ex-Servicemen’s AssociationMazarrón 629 818 611 Forget Me [emailprotected] & BuddiesCamposol 968 163 758Harlequin Rock ChoirCamposol 628 149 840

Humanists of Murciaw w w . b o l n u e v o . c o m / s o c i a l /Evolutionists Ladies’ ChatterboxCamposol 968 199 418/619 575 463Los PalaciosCamposol A 605 065 160Magenta Ladies Harmony Choir636 417 454Mazarrón Bay Bridge Club602 539 830/616 849 517Mazarrón Bowls Club653 093 840 / 605 492 937Mazarrón Country Club Events Club968 956 418Mazarrón Country Club Social Club968 956 070Mazarrón Ladies’ Circle692 992 117/602 659 252Mazarrón Leos654 874 563Mazarrón Model Club647 269 914Radio Control Sailing ClubLo Pagan 968 170 870SAMMwww.sailing marmenor.comSpangles Harmony ChorusLos Alcazares 968 334 527/968 423 525Stamp [emailprotected] CanoveroLas Canovas 968 151 149Welcome GroupCamposol, Mazarrón 697 960 590

If you would like details of your club or organization included on this page, please send an email to [emailprotected]

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The BIG news in the R a i n b o w Satellites’ household is the arrival of foster dog Rose to our home. Rose was found in the main street of Mazarrón by a young Spanish girl. Rose was o b v i o u s l y

not well with some foaming at the mouth. The Spanish girl contacted Friends of Mazarrón Animals, the charity Rainbow Satellites are closely associated with, who agreed to cover the vets bills for the then unnamed Rose. At the vets a scan showed no microchip, but an Xray and examination showed she had been shot at close range in two places, what looked like a kick in the eye and probably thrown out of a car in the street where she was found. Emergency operations and a day as an inpatient saw Rose on the way to recovery and we offered her a foster home. She has been here two weeks now and is recovering well from the operations, but more importantly has developed ‘mentally’ from being a frightened young girl into a superb confi dent dog that any household would be proud of - can you or do you know anyone who might give her a forever home? We can usually arrange transport to UK or Germany.

We know animal cruelty goes on the over the whole of the world, but how can someone shoot a dog, kick it and then dump it in the street?Friends of Mazarrón Animals will help

any local animal in trouble, but as all charities, we never have enough funds - our vet’s bill for May was €1700! (huge thanks to vet Paco in Puerto de Mazarrón and vet David in Isla Plana who both give us huge discounts). If you can help us - every cent counts – please contact Rainbow Satellites, or see the FMA Facebook page where PayPal donations can be made.

TV lovers - sorry half this month’s space is not about TV, but it is important to us.

TV NEWSI am going to repeat last month’s main story as judging by the questions we are being asked, many people did not see the article!

SKY have made major changes to the channel listings and numbering – I have to say that it was long overdue and has really ‘tidied’ up the system, but it meant that all non SKY/FREESAT box users could have had trouble viewing UK TV.

IPTV boxes had to catch up with the changes, but the system operator will have done this for you - it just may have taken a few days, but Android-type Internet and universal satellite boxes will have needed the owner to change/fi nd/scan the new lists. If you have lost channels and you are not sure what to do, get in contact with us.

Unfortunately, at the same time the satellite signals were dropping into their summer strengths and many viewers on smaller or badly aligned bigger dishes also lost channels. Smaller dishes have no solution (at least until the winter signals come back) and the bigger dishes need an expert to align them and check them. The other big problem at the same time is the spring nesting of wasps, spiders and moths in the open LNBs of prime-focus type dishes which again will cause channel loss. We see lots of internet ‘advice’ saying just dig out the nest from the LNB - well that is right except you need to know where to dig! The hole the insects nest in contains the three receptors for the TV signals and these are very sensitive - you only need to barely touch them and it will be a new (expensive!) LNB to buy and have aligned. Call in an expert who knows where to ‘dig’ and can test the LNB once cleaned to ensure signal levels are where they should be. We have found that some of the liquid in the nests damages the receptor insulation (as does insect repellent spray!) if left in place for too long. This can stop or reduce some signals.

Lost or problem viewing? - Call in Rainbow Satellites! It can cost less in the long run!

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Name Location Price Courses Starters Main Dessert Drink Coffee Available

Bar Yan Calasparra € 6,50 3 4 14 yes 1 drink or dessert Mon-Fri

CurryMahal

Puerto deMazarrón € 9,95 5 4 chicken/

Lamb yes yes or dessert Everyday

La Chara Isla Plana € 10,00plus iva 3 4 4 yes 1 drink or dessert Tues-Sat

LaMariposa Gebas € 9,00 4 4 4 yes no or dessert exc Weds &

Thurs

Q u a l i t y Indian Camposol B € 9,95 3 5 any main no 1 drink no Everyday

T r o p i c Ana’s Camposol A € 6,00 2 4 10 opt 1 drink no Everyday

Viggos Puerto deMazarrón € 10,00 4 3 3 yes 1 drink or dessert Mon-Sat

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RED – EntertainmentORANGE – Special menus

PURPLE –Market, exhibitions, leisure & meetingsGREEN – Charity & non-profi t making events

BLACK – Fiestas & important eventsPlease refer to the relevant advert or editorial for more details of events

Every Day Tour of St Patrick’s Temple & 3 Squares of Lorca 5€ 11am (Mon-Fri, 2nd-16th July)

Breakfasts @ Tropic Ana’s, Camposol A from 3.50€ 9am-12pmSpecial 5 Course Lunch @ Curry Mahal, Pto de Mazarrón 9.95€ Earlybird 5 Course Menu @ Curry Mahal, Pto de Mazarrón 9.95€ 6-8pm5 Course Menu del Noche @ Curry Mahal, Pto de Mazarrón 11.95€Earlybird Menu @ Quality Indian, Camposol B 12.95€ 6-8pm

Every Mon Mazarrón Bay Bridge Club @ Pto de Mazarrón 9.30amLos Palacios Garden & Community Group Working Party @ Camposol A 9.30amChildren’s Table Tennis Summer School @ La Aceña, Mazarrón 10am-2pm (July)Ladies’ Chatterbox Sew and Sew @ The Social Centre, Camposol B 2.15pmSpiritual Gathering @ Alma Centre, Condado de Alhama 6.30pm (exc 2nd)

Platos Combinados Night @ Tropic Ana’s, Camposol A 6-8.30pm

Age Concern Drop In Centre Open @ Calle Valencia 12, Camposol A 10am-1pm (exc 30th)Forget Me Not Book/DVD/CD Sale @ The Social Centre, Camposol B 10.15am-12.30pmForget Me Not Respite Care @ The Social Centre, Camposol B 10.30am-1.30pm

Andrea’s Animal Rescue Collection @ Car Park, Camposol B 11.30am-1.30pm

Every Tue Camposol B Clean Working Party @ Camposol B 8.30-10.30amCamposol Golf Association Ladies’ Game @ Camposol C 9amMazarrón Bowls Club Roll Up Day 9.30amMCC Residents Library Open @ Mazarrón Country Club 2-4pmFree Spanish lessons @ Universidad Popular, Calasparra 4pm

English/Spanish Language Exchange @ Isla Plana Social Centre 6-9pm San Javier Squalos Rugby @ Rugby fi eld, PDM Sports Ground (12-18yrs 7.30-9pm/men 8.30-10.30pm/women 10-11.30pm) Screening of English Films @ Los Alcazares

Menu de Noche @ Tropic Ana’s, Camposol A

MAMAS Collection/Book Stall @ Camposol B Car Park 10am-12pmAge Concern Drop In Centre Open @ Calle Valencia 12, Camposol A 10am-1pm (exc 31st)FAST Available for New Volunteers @ The Social Centre, Camposol B 10am Making a Difference for Collections @ Camposol A 11am-1pm

Every Wed Mar Menor Golf Society Competition

Camposol C Gardening Group Clean Up @ Camposol C 9amChildrens Table Tennis Summer School @ La Aceña, Mazarrón 10am-2pm (July)Costa Cálida Cruisers (Motorcycle Club) Meeting/Ride @ Camposol A 10amVisit To Astronomical Observatory Of The Cabezo De La Jara, Puerto Lumbreras 10pm 2.50€

Tapas Night @ Tropic Ana’s, Camposol A

MABS Mazarrón Craft Group @ MABS Centre, Camposol B 11.30am HAH Mar Menor Book & DVD Club 2.30-4.30pm

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Every Thu Mazarrón Bay Bridge Club @ Pto de Mazarrón 9.30amMazarrón Bowls Club Roll Up Day 9.30amSpangles Ladies’ Barbershop Harmony Chorus Rehearsals @ Los Alcazarès 10amGuided Tour of Lorca Castle in English 4€ 10.30am (22€ inc lunch)MCC Residents Library Open @ Mazarrón Country Club 2-4pmFree Spanish lessons @ Universidad Popular, Calasparra 4pm Mazarrón AA Group @ Meeting Room adjacent to Cañada de Gallego Church 5.30pmSan Javier Squalos Rugby @ Rugby fi eld, PDM Sports Ground (6-10yrs 6-7pm/12-18yrs 7.30-9pm/men 8.30-10.30pm/women 10-11.30pm)

Special Lunchtime Menu Vegan/Vegetarian/Pescatarian Dishes (meat options available) @ La Mariposa, Gebas

Little Starfi sh Dog Rescue Table Top Sale @ Lower Car Park, Camposol A from 10amAge Concern Drop In Centre Open @ Calle Valencia 12, Camposol A 10am-1pm

JJ’s Puppy Rescue Table Top Sale @ Lower Car Park, Camposol A 11am-1pmHAH Mar Menor Book/Card Stall @ Los Narejos 2-4pm

Every Fri Friday Art Group @ The Social Centre, Camposol B 9.45am-12.30pmChildrens Table Tennis Summer School @ La Aceña, Mazarrón 10am-2pm (July)Los Palacios Gardening/Community Group Book Stall @ Camposol A 10.30am-12.30pm Fiesta Camposol for ticket purchases/enquiries @ Camposol B 10.30am-12.30pm

Fish & Chips @ Viggos, Pto de MazarrónMixed Grill Night @ Tropic Ana’s, Camposol A

MABS Mazarrón booking events etc outside Compusurf, Camposol B 11am

Every Sat Guided Visit to La Bastida @ Totana 3.40€ 9am (during July) Classrooms available for Exam Students @ Cultural Centre, Mazarrón 9am-2pm & 4-9pm (until mid-July)

San Javier Squalos Rugby @ Rugby fi eld, PDM Sports Ground (6-10yrs 10-11am) Guided Tour of Medina Nogalte Cave & Castle @ Puerto Lumbreras 3€ 10am-2pm & 6-8pm

The Archaeological See of Begastri Tours @ Cehegín 10.10am/11.15am/12.20am 2€ Castillo Fortaleza in Moratalla 10.30am-2pm & 4.30-6.30pm

Tourism Activity Park Coto de las Maravillas Open, Cehegín 10am-5pmHarlequin Rock Choir @ The Social Centre, Camposol B 1.15pmGuided Visit to La Bastida @ Totana 3.40€ 7pm (during July)Visit To Astronomical Observatory Of The Cabezo De La Jara, Puerto Lumbreras 10pm 2.50€Screening of English Films @ Los Alcazares

Live Entertainment @ Bar Salud, Camposol B

MABS MMM Book Sale @ Los Alcázares 10am-2pm HELP MMM Sale of up-market clothes @ Los Alcázares 10am-1pm JJ’s Puppy Rescue Table Top Sale @ Pto de Mazarrón

Every Sun Guided Visit to La Bastida @ Totana 3.40€ 9am (during July)Antique Market @ Aguilas 10am-1pm

Guided Tour of Medina Nogalte Cave & Castle @ Puerto Lumbreras 3€ 10am-2pm & 6-8pm Costa Cálida Cruisers (Motorcycle Club) Meeting/Ride @ Pto de Mazarrón 10am The Archaeological See of Begastri Open @ Cehegín 2€ 10.10am/11.15am/12.20am Castillo Fortaleza in Moratalla 10.30am-2pm and 4.30-6.30pm

Tourism Activity Park Coto de las Maravillas Open, Cehegín 10am-5pmGuided Visit to La Bastida @ Totana 3.40€ 7pm (during July)

2 Course Sunday Lunch @ Tropic Ana’s, Camposol A 6€ inc small drink

Live Entertainment @ Blues House, Bolnuevo 6.30pmSongs to Worship with Warren @ Bar Salud, Camposol B 8.30pm

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San Animal Santuario Dog Walking @ AguilasEasy Horse Care Rescue Centre Open Day @ Rojales 1-4pm

JULY

Sunday 1 Artisan Market @ Bullas 9am-2pm Art Exhibition @ Sala de Exposiciones del Convento, Moratalla (until 15th) Painting/Sculpture/Photography Exhibition @ Casas Consistoriales, Mazarrón (until 21st) Arts and Handicrafts Exhibition @ Casa de Cultura Jose Yague, Jumilla 6-9pm (until 21st) Art Exhibition @ Casa del Mar, Puerto de Mazarrón (until 29th) Art Exhibition @ Museo Azul de la Semana Santa, Lorca (until 29th) 3€ Art & Photography Exhibitions @ Roman Theatre Museum, Cartagena (until 28th Aug) Children’s Summer School @ Calasparra Youth Centre 9am-2pm (until 31st Aug) 10€ a week Prehistoric Rock Art Exhibition @ Murcia Archeological Museum (until 30 Sept)

The Streeters @ Blues House, Bolnuevo 6.30pm

Monday 2 River Rafting/4 Course Lunch @ La Mariposa, Gebas inc transport to lake/equip/guide

Mazarrón Bahia Lions @ Camposol A 5pm

Tuesday 3 Kayaking/4 Course Lunch @ La Mariposa, Gebas inc transport to lake/equipStamp Collectors Meeting @ Biblioteca, Pto de Mazarrón 6pm

HAH Volunteer’s Meeting @ Las Claras, Los Narejos 10.30am

Wednesday 4 Welcome Petanca @ Camposol A Los Nietos Golf Society Game @ Vista Bella

Domisol Sisters & Sedajazz Swing Brothers @ San Javier Jazz Festival

CST/FAST Day Trip to Benidorm/Valor Chocolate Factory 18€MABS MMM Volunteer’s Meeting @ Centro Civico, Roda Bar, Roda 11.15am

Age Concern Talking Shop Social @ Calle Valencia 12, Camposol A 1.30-3.30pm

Thursday 5 Downhill Cycling/4 Course Lunch @ La Mariposa, Gebas 39€ inc bike/guide/safety equip

Friday 6 ADAPT Meeting @ Pensionista Centre, Lo Pagan 10.30am

Pat Metheny @ San Javier Jazz Festival Night of Spanish Songs with Carlos Vargas @ Los Alcazares 10pm

MABS Murcia NW Outdoor Market Stall @ Calle Segura, Calasparra 9am-1pm Mazarrón Bahia Leo Club @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 7-9pm

Saturday 7 ADAPT Meeting @ Pensionista Centre, Lo Pagan 10.30am Guided Tour of Virgin de la Huertas Church & Moorish Palace, Lorca 4€ 10.30am Free Guided Tour of Murcia 10.30am

Welcome Meeting @ Camposol A 2pmFree Theatrical Tour of Aguilas 7pm

Portuguese Night @ Tropic Ana’s, Camposol A

Hartley (Performer/Drag Artiste) @ Bar Salud, Camposol BLudovic Beier Montmartre Quartet @ San Javier Jazz FestivalBollywood Dance @ Curry Muhal, Pto de Mazarrón 7pm (booking essential)

Friends of Mazarrón Animals Market Stall/UKeSkool @ Isla Plana 10am-2pmForget Me Not Jumble Sale @ The Social Centre, Camposol B 10.15am-12.30pmJJ’s Puppy Rescue Table Top Sale @ Pto de MazarrónAidemarcha 5km Walk/Run @ Los Alcazares 9pm (Under 12’s 8pm) from 5€

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Sunday 8 Artisan Market @ Mula

Easy Street @ Blues House, Bolnuevo 6.30pm

Monday 9 Downhill Cycling/4 Course Lunch @ La Mariposa, Gebas 39€ inc bike/guide/safety equip Los Reyes Golf Society Competition

Anna Marie Blyth @ Alma Centre, Condado de Alhama 6.30pm

Tuesday 10 Kayaking/4 Course Lunch @ La Mariposa, Gebas inc transport to lake/equip Aesthetics Clinic @ Jane’s Salon, Bolnuevo Welcome Book/Jigsaw Swap @ Calle Barcelona 10, Camposol A 10am

Wednesday 11 Moratalla Fiesta (until 17th)

Welcome House Card Crafting Class @ Cehegín 11am General Meeting of Sailing Association Mar Menor @ Los Narejos 11am Complimentary Breakfast/Financial Advice @ Camposol A 11am

The Acoustic Sessions @ Bar Salud, Camposol B 7.30pm

MABS Murcia NW Volunteer’s Meeting @ 5pm

Thursday 12 River Rafting/4 Course Lunch @ La Mariposa, Gebas inc transport to lake/equip/guide Muse Drones World Tour Film @ Los Alcazares

Friday 13 Downhill Cycling/4 Course Lunch @ La Mariposa, Gebas 39€ inc bike/guide/safety equip

Fuente Old Guards Golf Society Competition

Night of Mexican Musica @ Los Alcazares 10pm

Making a Difference Table Top Sale @ Camposol B Commercial Centre 10am–2pm FAST Book Stall @ Camposol B Commercial Centre

Saturday 14 Carnival Procession @ Puerto de MazarrónFree Guided Tour of Historical Aguilas 8.30pm

Special Menu Night @ Tropic Ana’s, Camposol A

Byron GMAN Sax @ La Mariposa, Gebas Jokers Inc @ Bar Salud, Camposol B 8.30pm

Sunday 15 Artisan Market @ Caravaca Free Guided Tour of the historical quarter of Caravaca 11.15am “Ruta del Ferrocarril” (Railway Route) with Aguilas Tourist Information Centre

Artisan Market @ Sanctuary de la Esperanza, Calasparra 10am-6pm

Riverside Blues @ Blues House, Bolnuevo 6.30pm

Monday 16 Virgen del Carmen, Mazarrón

Downhill Cycling/4 Course Lunch @ La Mariposa, Gebas 39€ inc bike/guide/safety equipRosamarie Gibbs Medium @ Alma Centre, Condado de Alhama 6.30pm

Tuesday 17 River Rafting/4 Course Lunch @ La Mariposa, Gebas inc transport to lake/equip/guide

HELP MMM General Meeting @ Las Claras, Los Narejos 11.30am

Wednesday 18 Age Concern Afternoon Tea @ Calle Valencia 12, Camposol A 2pm-4pm

Thursday 19 Kayaking/4 Course Lunch @ La Mariposa, Gebas inc transport to lake/equip

Friday 20 Kayaking/4 Course Lunch @ La Mariposa, Gebas inc transport to lake/equip

Night of Music with Salva Ortega @ Los Alcazares 10pm

MABS Murcia NW Outdoor Market Stall @ Calle Segura, Calasparra 9am-1pmMABS MMM Share & Care Group @ San Javier 11am-1pmMazarrón Bahia Leo Club @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B 7-9pm

Saturday 21 Downhill Cycling/4 Course Lunch @ La Mariposa, Gebas 39€ inc bike/guide/safety equipArtisan Market @ Paseo de las Comunidades Autónomos, Pto de Mazarrón 10am-2pm‘Summer Freak’ (Activities/Entertainment for youngsters) @ Los Alcazares 10am-9pmFree Guided Tour of Yecla 11am (4.50€ to cover product tasting) Free Guided Tour of Historic Lorca 8.30pm

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BBQ Night (no sausages/burgers) @ Tropic Ana’s, Camposol A

Bollywood Dance @ Curry Muhal, Pto de Mazarrón 7pm (booking essential)DJ/Karaoke with Sean @ Bar Salud, Camposol B 8.30pm

Sunday 22 “Summer Freak” (Activities/Entertainment for youngsters) @ Los Alcazares 10am-8pm

Picatonos @ Blues House, Bolnuevo 6.30pm Brit Pop Band Texas & African rock band Songhoy Blues @ Cartagena

Monday 23 Wild Water Rafting with Welcome Group 37€ inc coach, photos, snack, insuranceSandra Galley Medium @ Alma Centre, Condado de Alhama 6.30pm

Jazz performance by Cécile McLorin Salvant @ Cartagena

Tuesday 24 Aesthetics Clinic @ Jane’s Salon, Bolnuevo Welcome Book/Jigsaw Swap @ Calle Barcelona 10, Camposol A 10am

Jazz/Soul performance by Gregory Porter @ Cartagena

Wednesday 25 Fiestas de Santiago, Totana Santiogo Apostle, Lorquì

Rock n Roll Jive Club @ Bar Salud, Camposol B 7.30pm Trending Topics/Calle 13/Eduardo CabraVicente García @ Cartagena

Age Concern Menu del Dia @ Camposol 11€ 1.30pm

Thursday 26 Mar Menor Beer Fest @ San Pedro del Pinatar (Sponsored by Another Planet Brewing) 7pm-1am

Friday 27 Downhill Cycling/4 Course Lunch @ La Mariposa, Gebas 39€ inc bike/guide/safety equip Mar Menor Beer Fest @ San Pedro del Pinatar (Sponsored by Another Planet Brewing) 7pm-1am

Camposol D Sector Community Group Street Party/Woody @ Camposol D 3€

The Fashion @ CartagenaNight of Music with Curiano’s Club Paraiso @ Los Alcazares 10pm

Age Concern Table Top Sale @ Camposol B Commercial Centre 9am-1pmMaking a Difference Table Top Sale @ Camposol B Commercial Centre 10am–2pmFAST Book Stall @ Camposol B Commercial CentreHELP MMM Charity Market @ Los Alcazáres 11am-1pm

Saturday 28 Mar Menor Beer Fest @ San Pedro del Pinatar (Sponsored by Another Planet Brewing) 7pm-1am Free Moonlit Guided Tour of Cehegin 8pm Free Theatrical Tour of Lorca 8pm

Paella Night @ Tropic Ana’s, Camposol A

Eddie B Party Night @ Bar Salud, Camposol B 8.30pmHuman League @ CartagenaMusica Entre Vinos Festival @ Bodegas Xenysel, Jumilla 25€ pp (inc wine tasting and nibbles)

CST/FAST Summer Fayre @ Camposol A 11am

Sunday 29 Artisan Market @ Plaza del Castillo, Cehegin 10am Mar Menor Beer Fest @ San Pedro del Pinatar (Sponsored by Another Planet Brewing) 7pm-1am

Jokers Inc @ Blues House, Bolnuevo 6.30pm

Monday 30 San Abdón y San Senèn, Calasparra

Kayaking/4 Course Lunch @ La Mariposa, Gebas inc transport to lake/equipCorina Talbot Medium @ Alma Centre, Condado de Alhama 6.30pm

Tuesday 31 Encierros de San Zenòn, Cehegín

Roda Golf Fiesta–Taste IPA/Best Bitter/Gold Ale with Another Planet Brewing (until 5th Aug)Monthly B Clean Meeting @ Camposol B 4pm

MABS Mazarrón Volunteer Meeting @ Camposol B 11.30am

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Group A: Russia Saudi Arabia Egypt UruguayGroup B: Portugal Spain Morocco IranGroup C: France Australia Peru DenmarkGroup D: Argen� na Iceland Croa� a Nigeria

Round 16:30th June Match 49 Winners Group A Runners Up Group B Match 50 Winners Group C Runners Up Group D1st July Match 51 Winners Group B Runners Up Group A Match 52 Winners Group D Runners Up Group C2nd July Match 53 Winners Group E Runners Up Group F Match 54 Winners Group G Runners Up Group H3rd July Match 55 Winners Group F Runners Up Group E Match 56 Winners Group H Runners Up Group G

Quarter Finals:6th July Match 57 Winners Match 49 Winners Match 50 Match 58 Winners Match 53 Winners Match 547th July Match 59 Winners Match 51 Winners Match 52 Match 60 Winners Match 55 Winners Match 56

Semi Finals:10th July Match 61 Winners Match 57 Winners Match 58 Match 62 Winners Match 59 Winners Match 60

3rd Place Play Off :14th July Losers Match 61 Losers Match 62

The Final:15th July Winners Match 61 Winners Match 62

Group E: Brazil Switzerland Costa Rica SerbiaGroup F: Germany Mexico Sweden S KoreaGroup G: Belgium Panama Tunisia EnglandGroup H: Poland Senegal Columbia Japan

World Cup 2018 Fixtures

AUGUST

Wednesday 1 MABS MMM Volunteer’s Meeting @ Centro Civico, Roda Bar, Roda 11.15am

Thursday 2 Kayaking/4 Course Lunch @ La Mariposa, Gebas inc transport to lake/equip

Friday 3 Kayaking/4 Course Lunch @ La Mariposa, Gebas inc transport to lake/equip

MABS Murcia NW Outdoor Market Stall @ Calle Segura, Calasparra 9am-1pm

Saturday 4 Semana de la Juventud, Blanca

ADAPT Meeting @ Pensionista Centre, Lo Pagan 10.30am

Surf & Turf Night (a further option available) @ Tropic Ana’s, Camposol A

Bollywood Dance @ Curry Muhal, Pto de Mazarrón 7pm (booking essential)

JJ’s Puppy Rescue Table Top Sale @ Pto de Mazarrón

Sunday 5 Artisan Market @ Bullas 9am-2pm Swimming Competitions @ La Azohia 9am/10am/11am

Monday 6 River Rafting/4 Course Lunch @ La Mariposa, Gebas inc transport to lake/equip/guide Football Campus @ Mazarrón Sports Complex (until 17th)

Mazarrón Bahia Lions @ Camposol A 5pm

Tuesday 7 Downhill Cycling/4 Course Lunch @ La Mariposa, Gebas 39€ inc bike/guide/safety equip Aesthetics Clinic @ Jane’s Salon, Bolnuevo

Stamp Collectors Meeting @ Biblioteca, Pto de Mazarrón 6pm

HAH Volunteer’s Meeting @ Las Claras, Los Narejos 10.30am

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There was an early start with 24 players arriving for coffee at La Torre Golf Resort. With the fi rst tee off time of 9.30am and a nice breeze blowing, it promised to be a pleasant day. After the wind had dropped it got really hot and so were the scores, for a few players.

The game was a Singles Stableford and the course was looking good with the greens very fast and unpredictable. This course has more sand than fairway, as many of us found and a bucket and

spade would have been more appropriate. After four and a half hours, for most it was a great day and with the prize being the TJ E l e c t r i c a l s E u r o n i c s Trophy up for grabs, Phil Linton

emerged the winner with 38 points on countback from Harry Pearson. No doubt Phil will be chopped from his ‘not embarrassed’ 24 handicap. The presentation took place in the clubhouse.

With more than half of the players scoring 30 plus, just showed how many enjoyed

their game. Amongst all the banter, was the chip in from Barry Martin which grew from 10 mtrs to 30 mtrs as the story was repeated.

Nearest The Pin winners: Peter Roberts - 3.94 mtSteve Horne - 14.84 mt David Bullimore - 4.37 mt

Next competition is at Condado on 9th July, so be sure to put your name down.

Terry RookeComp. winner Phil Linton

38 points

Hole 15 Peter Roberts 3.94 mts

Hole 9 David Bullimore 4.37 mts

Nearly but Not Quite! May brought with it the Spanish National Lawn Bowls Championships, held this year at Emerald Isle Bowls Club in La Zenia. What a story it could have been but not quite! Last year our Brian R o b e r t s o n emerged as Spanish National Men’s Singles

Champion and this year our Billy Faulkner almost made it a double. It was a tough journey for Billy in defeating f o r m e r Champion and Internationalist Martin Foulcer en-route to the semi-fi nal, but where it became just a hill too far to overcome Paul Parkes of Quesada. What a great effort and congratulations

to Billy on a fi ne achievement.

In the Men’s Pairs discipline of the Championships, Billy and Brian Robertson aspired to reach the quarterfi nals, but were unfortunate to lose their match by the second last bowl of an extra end to decide. Club Captain Jim Coughlan and Doug Macfarlane also went down in the same round after leading by a healthy margin against eventual semi-fi nalists from San Miguel BC. All things considered, Mazarrón were well represented in the Championships and with new bowlers developing, there is optimism for Billy Faulkner to lead a challenge for even greater honours next year.

At home at the beginning of June, the President v Club Captain Match split the membership to lead the respective six teams in the match battle against each other. New members Kerry and Don Henry and returning members Lynne and John Mason made debut appearances in a competitive environment with these ladies able to boast of their contributions to winning teams while the men failed in despair! In the end The Captain’s squad came through to win by 108 shots to 95 thanks critically to the winning contribution from Gillian Morris and Alec Reed over Anne Macfarlane and Colin Appleton and in spite of that, President Jimmy Cochrane and his team triumphed in a direct confrontation over Captain Jim Coughlan’s dejected crew.

Anne Macfarlane’s disappointment in competition was compensated by winning

the ‘spider’ scramble before the match, while later everybody renewed old friendships over a hog roast and organiser Colin Appleton assisted the President to present the trophy to the victorious Club Captain.

Our home rink is at Hacienda del Alamo Golf Resort. Anyone interested in having a go at the sport of lawn bowls, or more experienced players looking to join us on a casual or membership basis, will be welcome on one of our Club Days on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Start times have now been brought forward somewhat to 9.30am for 10.00am start to try to fi nish before the heat of the day reaches its peak. For directions and further details please contact Colin Appleton on 605 492 937 or Jimmy Cochrane on 653 093 840, or email the Secretary at [emailprotected] Nationals -Dance

of the Dervishes or Signal One Shot Down.

Billy Faulkner -Semi Fnalist, Spanish Nationals

The President delivers, the Captain watches, the scoreboard tells a tale.

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The Los Nietos Golf Society journeyed to Hacienda Riquelme for their June individual Stableford Competition. The day started bright and sunny, but as the round progressed the clouds gathered and by the time the second group hit the club house it had started to drizzle a bit and then it started! “The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain!” - and it did! The last few groups had to dash back to the club house without playing holes 17 and 18. No harm done with the scores, but some members got very wet indeed. In fact some could have won the wet t-shirt competition!

The condition of the course was generally in very good condition and verdant. Some of the greens were, however, diffi cult to read for pace as some had just been treated with sand. The courtesy of the golf shop and bar staff was welcoming and helpful.

Dave Mc Bernie, with a handicap of 13 for the day, won with a magnifi cent score of 40 points and also Nearest the Pin on hole 2.Runner-Up with a steady score of 35 (and didn’t play the last hole because of the rain!) was Captain Tim.Phil Harris won Nearest the Pin on hole 17 and Longest Drive on 14 and fi nished joint third with our secretary Mick Lockley (winner of 2nd shot Nearest the Pin on hole 16)Pat ‘the car’ Hurley won Nearest the Pin on the 5th and Ken Higgins won Nearest the Pin on the par 3 hole 15th

Most of us the retired to the Lismo Restaurant in the village for an excellent BBQ, with spit roasted chicken and all sorts of goodies. Our thanks to Christine and Clive who gave their time to help out and cook

some of the food. During the proceedings the storm that had beleaguered the last of our game at Hacienda caught up with us at a hitherto dry Los Nietos. It tried to dampen our spirits, but didn’t succeed! A great evening.

Our next game is at Vista Bella on 4th July and promises to be a good turnout once again.

Last month we reported that Stuart Lockwood was preparing his recently acquired Micro Magic to compete in an open competition hosted by Club Madrid Vela RC. His only previous experience of sailing the boat was on a local swimming pool so 11th place in a fl eet of fourteen was a creditable result.

At half the length and barely a quarter of the weight of the International One Metre (IOM) class sailed by most of our members, the Micro Magic appears to be more at home on enclosed waters rather than the more open conditions of the Mar Menor. Over the weekend of June 2nd and 3rd, Terry Morden fl ew the fl ag for the Group at the IOM Campeonat de Catalunya held near to Barcelona. In a fl eet of 27 Terry came in 20th place. Thanks to both skippers whose efforts help to raise the profi le of the Group nationally. Meanwhile, on our local water at Lo

Pagan, San Pedro del Pinatar, competition continues for the Julian Hook Trophy. Over the last month conditions have varied considerably from week to week and on two occasions recently strong on shore winds have resulted in challenging conditions for launching both our boats and the Group dinghy. As usual, after racing, we repair to a local hostelry on the paseo for lunch. We take a two month break over the summer with no meetings in July and August. Our regular Wednesday meetings resume on September 5th and, over the weekend of September 22nd and 23rd, we will be hosting a Regatta on behalf of the national Federation de Vela. In addition, we will be holding the second Campeonato de Murcia, another two day event on December 1st and 2nd. These events are in addition to our weekly race series. We sail from the Sea World Centre which is under Restaurante El Rubio 360 on La Puntica. You can view our activities from the restaurant

terrace. However, if you want a closer look or a chat about our hobby please contact us in advance (email address below). Access to the jetty is restricted and, if we know you are coming, we can arrange to meet you.

As always you can fi nd lots of information on our Facebook page RC Mar Menor Sailing Groupwww.rcsailingmarmenor.comEmail [emailprotected]

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Summer’s Coming!Some members hobbled to the 18th hole despite their injuries, some couldn’t make it past the 10th, but most players enjoyed a leisurely stroll in beautiful sunshine and lush fairways.

Aguilon Golf is clearly in excellent condition and must be one of the best-maintained courses in the area. Aguilon Golf is also having a revival. The repossessed properties around the course are now up for sale and there is a new sales offi ce behind the clubhouse. There is also a new driving range under construction.

That the course is busy, is testimony to the efforts of the greens’ staff and the generous rates for societies. There is a ‘slow-play’ notice on the window of the pro shop expecting 18 holes to last only 4 hours

and 10 minutes. We managed 5 hours and 15 minutes, with waits on most holes. The slow players seemed to be about 8 games ahead of our group, but were holding up the whole course. Nevertheless we had an enjoyable day out.

John Dowgill produced an excellent shot to be Nearest the Pin at hole 8 and Steve Parson couldn’t be beaten with a tee shot to 3 metres at the short 16th.

The Overall Winner with the best score was Glen Nicholson (pictured) with 36 well-deserved points.

Straight Down The Middle Golf is always happy to hear from anyone wishing to join, so if your Golf Society has folded or you want to play with another group as well as your current group, simply get in touch with Geoff Sharp at [emailprotected]

Happy golfi ng.

Geoff Sharp

Club de Golf May Competition ResultsOn 30th May, 57 players contested the May Club de Golf Competition at Camposol, which was kindly sponsored by the Camposol Golf Association.

I would like to thank the CGA Committee for supporting this club event and the continued work they do in terms of fund raising for local charities through the charity quiz nights and also the annual summer ball and Christmas dinner social events which are always great nights.

With the course looking in fantastic condition and the greens freshly cut, conditions were well set for some good scores as the competition commenced. Despite a surprising brief spell of warm rain, which lasted for two or three holes, the scores were indeed very good.

O v e r a l l Winner was J e r o n i m o Lopez with the highest w i n n i n g score we have had for 6 months of 40 points. Very well p l a y e d J e r o n i m o . O v e r a l l R u n n e r -Up on count back was R i c h a r d

Kingham with a very good 37 points.

Men’s Category 1 Winner was Pete Coulstock with now just one cataract and 36 points. (When he has the other eye

done we’ll have no chance!)Men’s Category 2 Winner was Steve Parsons once again in the prizes with an impressive 37 points.

L a d i e s ’ Winner with 34 points was Jean Smith.

N e a r e s t the Pin Winners:Hole 3 - G o r d o n NielsonHole 5 - Eddie HarrisonHole 11 - Des BunnHole 13 - Tony LambertLast year’s Captain Des was only 18cm from an expensive hole in one. Shame for all of us but I know Des was relieved!

The next club de golf competition was kindly sponsored by Indalo and Partners a local Financial and Tax advice company on Friday 29th June. Details of the prizes and format will be published soon.

The above was written and provided by Colin Reid, Captain Club de Golf

Camposol Golf Association Lorca Away DayThis was held on 18th May and was thoroughly enjoyed by all 30 participants. The course was in excellent condition whilst presenting all the usual challenges. Some of the carries over the ravines were certainly a test of golf. The weather was

kind (not too hot), with a pleasant breeze to keep us all cool. On our return to Camposol we had a super meal at Cat’s Bar. After the meal, prizes were presented to the following winners:First Lady was Pam Andrew with 34 points.Second Lady was Mary Armitage.Gents’ Winner was Brian Purkis with a very good 39 points2nd Gent was Lindsey Tott with another good score of 38 points.

The next CGA Away Day will be at Aguilon on 15th October.

Camposol Golf Association Christmas PartyThis will be on 8th December at Hotel Costa’s Celebration Rooms. Entertainment T.B.A. Tickets 30€ with 5€ for transport if required. The coach will pick up at various stops on Camposol and Mazarrón Country Club.

Betty RobertsOverall Winner Jeronimo

Jean Smith Ladies Winner May Comp.

Winners at Lorca

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Our May 31st outing was to the impressive and sometimes demanding course at Aguilon Golf Resort and 38 members and guests of Fuente Old Guard arrived there to fi nd the course in excellent condition and the weather ideal for golf.

The conditions allowed our players to come in with some great scores and none more so than Alan Benton who was Overall Winner and fi rst in Division Two with a massive 40 points score.

In second place overall, but fi rst in Division One was Wayne Griffi ths after an impressive round and 37 points scored.

Runners-up in these divisions were Neil MacFarlane in Division One with 33 points and Dave Gray in Division Two with the same points score.

Meanwhile, in Division Three, Dave May was in top spot with 34 points with Ian Dalley a close second with 29 points.

The fi ve Nearest the Pin winners were: Dave Perry, Neil Macfarlane, Dave May, Phil Leeming and Wayne Griffi ths with Dave Perry and Dave Davidson sharing the 78€ Twos Money Pot.

Our next game is at La Serena on Friday July 13th. Should anyone wish to join FOGGS or just play as a guest, please contact us by emailing [emailprotected]

Dave May

Alan Benton with Captain Paul Western

Dave May Winner of Division Three

Division One Winner Wayne Griffiths With Paul

Tuesday 5th June and our Away Day took place at the fabulous Lo Romero golf course; 39 players with the majority saying it was the best course we have played.

We had an early start from Camposol by coach and this time the driver knew where he was going! A great game was devised by

our Captain, incorporating a Yellow Ball Individual and Team Game. As we arrived, the course was looking perfect - no desert, just grass, trees and water everywhere. Each player played the yellow ball from tee to green, scoring double points with it, before passing it on to the next member.

Once the yellow ball was lost, there were no more double points, but plenty of abuse to the player who lost it. Some really good individual scores were produced and not many lost balls until the eighteenth (the island of terror) where only Terry Pegg and Ray Stroud got a par four.

The cards had been drawn up by the Captain really well and the format was almost idiot proof; well almost! Some cards needed a mathematician.

Eventually the winning team was Roy Quigley, Brian Tape, Fred Harvey, and Marshall Shields.

Individual winners were:Div 1 – Brian Tape 36 pointsDiv 2 - Alan Benton 38 pointsDiv 3 - Les Jales 35 points

There was a n o t h e r g r e a t presentation night with wives and partners and a buffet meal provided by the staff at the clubhouse.

Terry Rooke

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What a fantastic end to the 2017/18 season for Mazarrón FC and their loyal band of supporters!! Promotion to the Tercera Division of the Spanish League was achieved with a goal by Blas Bazan in the fourth minute of stoppage time in their Play Off Final Second Leg game against CD Algar. This, however, only tells half the story. The Play Offs began with a semi-fi nal against Nuestro Abaran who fi nished 5th in the league in the regular season, one place behind Mazarrón. The fi rst leg was in Abaran and Mazarrón made the worst possible start when Gato was sent off for handling the ball after 6 minutes and the home team were awarded a penalty. Goalkeeper Antonio Pena, making only his fourth appearance since joining from EF Alhama made a superb save from the spot kick to keep Mazarrón in the game. However, Abaran took the lead in the 11th minute and Mazarrón’s hopes of progressing seemed to be fading rapidly. In the second half, Abaran were awarded a second penalty, but once again Antonio Pena made a great save to give Mazarrón renewed hope. Somehow, they managed to survive the whole of the second half without conceding another goal and Abaran took a 1-0 lead into the second leg.

The Estadio Municipal was packed for the return game with a crowd of over 1,800 hoping to see Mazarrón progress to the Final. They got off to a good start with Nacho scoring from Jose Da’s free kick after 21 minutes to bring the aggregate scores level. Both sides had chances to win the game in a nail biting second half before Chino scored what turned out to be the winning goal after 67 minutes, cutting inside from the right and hitting a left foot drive into the far corner of the net to send the local supporters wild with delight.

The Play Off Final was again played over two legs against CD Algar who fi nished 3rd in the league and had infl icted the heaviest defeat of the season on Mazarrón with a 7-1 thrashing back in October. Algar also won the return game 2-1 in March and Mazarrón had not beaten them in over 4 years.

For the fi rst leg Mazarrón were without the services of striker Blaz Bazan, who had received a one match ban after he was sent off in the second leg against Abaran, as well as leading scorer Dani Morales, defender Raso and midfi elder Javi Torrano through

injury and also infl uential midfi elder Boudia through suspension. The Estadio Municipal was again packed with a crowd numbering over 2,100 and the two teams were welcomed onto the fi eld with a cacophony of noise from the hundreds of horns which had been handed out to spectators. Both sides started cautiously with neither wanting to make any early mistakes, but the game sprung to life on 37 minutes. Another Jose Da free kick found the head of captain and central defender Adrian Campoy and he guided the ball into the back of the net. In the second half, Miguel scored a vital away goal for Algar, but their captain was dismissed on 72 minutes for punching Mauro to the ground. Mazarrón made the most of the one man advantage when full back Raul Torrano raced into the penalty area to head home the winning goal at the far post. Everyone wondered whether the one goal advantage would be enough, especially as Algar had an away goal and the second leg was to be played at the ground where Mazarrón had lost 7-1 on their last visit.

Once again the small stadium at Algar was fi lled to capacity swelled by large numbers of travelling Mazarrón supporters. It was always going to be a tight game with so much at stake and so it proved. Mazarrón, playing with the wind, had the better of the fi rst half and both Dani Morillas and Mauro went close. At the other end Algar’s best chance came when a goalmouth scramble saw the ball rebound off the post to safety. The second half was a different story and Algar, with the wind now behind them, put immense pressure on the Mazarrón defence and, in particular, goalkeeper Antonio Pena. He stood up to everything that was thrown at him, including one incredible save, diving full length to his right, to keep out a header just ten minutes from time. Just as it seemed that Mazarrón would earn the 0-0 draw that would see them promoted, the referee awarded a penalty in the last minute of normal time when Antonio Pena was judged to have brought down an Algar forward, although the ball was travelling well wide of the goal. Guillermo stepped up to send the Mazarrón keeper the wrong way and spark jubilant celebrations among the home supporters who must have thought that they had now won the game. The referee signalled fi ve minutes of injury time as Mazarrón sent everyone forward in search of an equaliser. They were rewarded in the 94th minute when Raul Torrano’s long throw found Blas Bazan who fi red the

ball into the corner of the net to secure promotion to the Tercera Division for the fi rst time since 2009/10.

When the fi nal whistle sounded, hundreds of Mazarrón supporters ran on to the pitch to celebrate with the team and staff; celebrations which lasted a long time!!! It was the reward for a season of hard work by the players and coaching staff, for the President, Ruben, who had saved the Club at the eleventh hour two years ago by taking control and for the fabulous and loyal supporters and especially the Redboys and Los Amigos de Mazarrón FC.

We must now mention the Los Amigos Player of the Year, Dani Morales and the P l a y e r ’ s Player of the Year, G a t o , who were p r e s e n t e d with their t r o p h i e s at the end of season function on 22nd May.

Los Amigos de Mazarrón FC weekly meetings have now ceased until August, but there will usually be someone in The Club House, Camposol C at 4pm on Thursdays if you would like to call for a drink and a chat. Memberships for next season are now being accepted. Membership is €20 with numerous discounts available on most social events and coach travel.Email [emailprotected] for a membership form.

Gato, Players’ Player of the Year

Dani Morales, Los Amigos Player of the Year

After the Match Promotion Celebrations

Goalkeeping Hero Antonio Pena

Section of the large crowd v Abaran

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Really Weird Conditions for SAMM RacingOn May 13th both races were contested over a planned four laps, by 14 members sailing 9 boats.

Race one, got off to a lively start with the two Laser 2000’s, Hartley 12.2 and Quba taking front stage, closely followed by a Sailfi sh 18, Areaz 20 and Gamba. Taking it rather leisurely and doing their run in from nearer Lo Pagan was Mistral, the other Sailfi sh 18. The course included a tricky leg near the moored ferry, making all boats aware that they needed to get their tactics right.

The Lasers took the lead followed by the single handed Hartley and Quba, then Gamba, a Sailfi sh, Araez and fi nally the second Sailfi sh. The really fl uky wind, continually changing direction and going from 0.5 knots up to nearly 12 knots, caused havoc as some sailors got stuck in the dead zones whilst others just 20 yards away seemed to get onto the gusts and move up through the fi eld.

The fi nish was a close run thing between the two Lasers who were separated by just 22 seconds.

Race two; what a different story!Over the same course, but with a warning from the race offi cer to expect some serious wind gusts was, in everybody’s opinion, one of the strangest they had experienced. It started with a very close race to get to the start line fi rst, with Brian and Jim on a Laser 2000 making some pretty nifty turns to get across just before Tug and Diane on the other 2000. However, excitement got the better of both of them and they crossed before the start gun and had to return and start again. However, they soon caught up with fl eet and a similar pattern to the fi rst race began to establish. All the boats rounded the second buoy pretty much together and then the wind dropped completely, but the waves continued to build and the wind erupted from the east slowly veering to the south and increasing to 15 knots plus.

Sirocco had to retire after lap one as she was being sailed single handed, heeling badly and taking water over the co*ckpit. She had to be helped onto her mooring by the support boat.

On the next lap, with boats scattered around everywhere, the two Lasers and Hartley were disqualifi ed for missing one of the marks in their attempts to try and keep upright. The race offi cer wisely shortened the course to three laps, although no-one heard the signal and continued to do a fourth. Eventually all boats fi nished, but Mistral had her foresail jam, could not pick up her mooring and landed on the reef. Again the support boat came to her assistance and towed her off.

The heroes of the day; the support boat crew Martyn Bisofsky and Julian Singleton. The baddy of the day was the weird wind conditions.

SAMM Racing on May 20th

After the previous week, SAMM racing seemed a bit boring, despite a good turnout of 15 competitors and 10 boats.

The winds were quite light for the start of the fi rst race; no incidents occurred and the race was a case of follow my leader. Topaz led from the start followed by Hartley, a Laser 2000, Laser Radial, the second 2000, Quba, Deltania with the two Sailfi sh bringing up the rear. Topaz was the winner on corrected time.

The second race had more wind and the both Laser 2000’s and Hartley soon pulled away, but on the second lap, as they were beating from the start gate up to the fi rst buoy, the wind shifted and whilst they had been forced on a long tack, both Quba and Laser Radial got a ride straight to the fi rst buoy ‘cutting the corner’ and affecting the results. This produced one of the closest results for many weeks once the handicaps were applied. Topaz again was fi rst, but the following 4 boats were separated by just 10, 74, 2 and 6 seconds.

For the fi rst time in a number of years one of the two Deltania day boats in SAMM came over and joined the racing to be rewarded by two 7th place results.

Weather Nothing Like the ForecastWith people starting to leave Spain for the summer, the numbers taking part in the racing on May 27th was reduced to 11 competitors. All were looking forward to a good day’s racing as the forecast was perfect with winds a constant 10-12 knots. However this was not to be.

In the fi rst race the boats were faced with

a very light southerly wind which, as the start sequence gradually counted down, ended up as SE 2-3 knots; not good for the bigger boats. The start was down wind with 6 boats crossing the line.

First over was Sailfi sh Mistral followed closely by Topaz, Laser Radial, Gamba Uno with Gamba Cuatro way back. The wind continued SE rising to 4.9 knots and the race quickly settled down Topaz leading the way followed by the two Gambas, who changed lead over the 4 laps. Radial retired with steering problems during the second lap.

The wind gradually changed direction to due east and started building in strength and, at the close of the fourth lap, went due S up to 14 knots with Mistral struggling to keep going. The eventual winner on corrected time was the Gamba Uno with Kerry, Tim and Dianne on board.

As the wind continued to build the second race was cancelled for safety reasons.

Quba fighting hard

Race Group

Mistral well heeled

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As there was no F1 report in the June magazine, we have cut down the next 4 reports to get them all in this month. There will be plenty to report on in August with all the races during July.

Here is an insight to the rule changes for 2019:The race fuel allowance will be increased from 105kg to 110kg, allowing drivers to race at full power at all times.Driver weight will be separate to the weight of the car, meaning the heavier drivers will not be at a disadvantage.Drivers will be required to wear biometric gloves to increase safety and facilitate medical rescue.

Discussions will continue regarding aerodynamic changes for next year which include adjustments to the front wing, making it easier for the drivers to follow closer and aid overtaking.

Proposals will be presented by the FIA for the 2021 power unit regulations with the teams continuing to use 1.6ltr V6 turbo hybrid engines but without the MGU-H exhaust recovery system.

2018 Formula 1 Azerbaijan GP Baku street circuitRound 4. 51 laps @ 6.006km/3.753ml = 306.306km/191.410ml.Lap record 1m 43.441s N. Sebastian Vettel (2017).

Baku is situated 28mtrs below sea level making it the lowest national capital in the world and the largest city below sea level. The fi rst ever oil well was drilled just south of Baku and now supplies 85% of the world’s oil.

As this year the race was moved from round 8 to round 4 it became the fi rst of the European races taking that title from Spain and with much lower temperatures than last year.

There is a mixture of long straights and unforgiving tight twisty sections around the city streets, with 2 DRS zones. The fi rst activation zone is 54mtrs after turn 2 along the back straight and the second, along the long start/fi nish straight. It is said to be the fastest street circuit in the world and boasts the second longest straight on the F1 calendar with the distance from pole position of 330mtrs to the fi rst corner.

The top ten shoot out was fast and furious as usual with the ten drivers trying to consolidate their positions, Vet did it in style to get his 3rd consecutive pole of the season and 53rd of his career. Ham; Bot; Ric; Ver; Räi made up the top fi ve, both Force India cars in the top ten for the fi rst time this season.

Racing began at 16:10 local time. There were a few minor incidents on the fi rst lap when Sir clashed with Per and had to retire with a broken front end. Eri & Oco had a coming together with the Force India driver being the second retiree. The S/C was deployed from lap 2 to with the restart on lap 6. Per was handed a 5 second time penalty for overtaking at the restart before the S/C line. Eri was also penalised with a time penalty for causing

a collision. Then came the race-changing incident when Ric ran into the back of team mate Ver taking both cars out. The S/C was deployed again, this time fi ltering through the pit lane to clear debris from the track. During the S/C period Gro was warming up his tyres and crashed into the barrier, then it was a short sharp dash to the chequered fl ag. Vet attempted a pass on Bot, locked up and went wide being passed by Ham, Räi & Per. Bot then got a puncture from the debris when leading the race giving Ham his luckiest win of his career and fi rst since Austin last year. Räi & Per joined Ham on the podium, Vet salvaged 4th after his mistake, Sai 5th and the fi rst time in the points 6th place after a brilliant drive from 13th on the grid was rookie Leclerc.

Post-race the stewards handed Sir a three place grid drop for the next round in Spain as well as 2 penalty points on his licence.

Formula 1 Gran Premio de España Emirates 2018.Circuito de Barcelona – Cataluña.Round 5. 66 laps @ 4.655km/2.893ml 307.104km/190.834ml. Lap record 1m 21.670s held by K. Räikkönen Ferrari (2008).

This was the 28th race to be held at this fantastic circuit that was fi rst used as a world championship race in 1991. Of the 27 races held here. it has been won 20 times from pole position and 24 times from the front row. There are again two DRS zones with the fi rst along the back straight between turns 9 & 10 with the second along the 1km start / fi nish straight. The circuit was completely resurfaced for this year’s race.

Ham got his 74th pole and his 3rd consecutive at this circuit as well as making a new track record of 1m 16.173s. Bot, Vet, Rai & Ver made up the top fi ve.

Race day with a cool 15° C start and Ham got away very well holding on to his lead. The fi rst corner, which as usual produced some very close wheel to wheel racing, saw Gro taking evasive action to avoid a collision with his team mate, but he spun off into the gravel, returning to the track in a cloud of dust and smoke and ran into Hül & Gas taking them out with him. S/C was deployed for 6 laps to clear the cars and the debris. Van was handed a 5 second time penalty for returning to the track on the wrong side of the bollard. Räi, for the second year in a row, retired early from the race. Oco pulled off the circuit with a smoking VJM11 causing the VSC to be deployed and drivers stopping for new tyres. Vet had a problem being stopped for 5.9 seconds allowing Ver to get passed, who then hit the Williams of Str breaking his front wing. Van was the next casualty pulling off the circuit with a loss of power. Ver carried on with his damaged wing fl apping in the wind and bits fl ying off (should have been given a black fl ag for that). After an action packed 66 laps Ham took the win. Bot and an undeserving Ver joined him on the podium. Vet & Ric made up the top fi ve places, with Mag in 6th place.

Gro was given a 3 place grid drop for the

next race at Monaco and 2 penalty points for causing the accident on the fi rst lap.

Formula 1 Grand Prix de Monaco 2018. Round 6. 78 laps @ 3.340km/2.075ml 260.520km/161.887ml.Lap record 1m 14.439s held by M. Schumacher Ferrari (2004).

The fi rst race to be held at the Principality was way back in 1929, initiated by cigarette manufacturer Anthony Noghés who also set up the Automobile Club de Monaco and under the auspices of Prince Louis 11 with Louis Chiron the Monégasque driver at that time. 16 drivers competed for the prize of 100,000 French francs which went to eventual winner William Grover – Williams driving a Bugatti T35B.

This was the 76th race held around the streets of the Principality but only the 65th World Championship race as it did not take place in 1951, ‘53 or ’54 and the1952 race was held but not part of the World Championship. Only 29 of the 64 races have been won from pole

Ric was on pole, setting a new track record. Vet, Ham, Räi & Bot made up the top fi ve, with Oco 6th. Sir had a problem on the grid as the team did not have all wheels fi tted at the 3 minute signal for which the Russian was handed a 10 second stop/go penalty. Alo had to retire with a transmission problem. Str ran into back of Lec and had to pit for repairs. Har was handed a 5 second time penalty for speeding in the pit lane and towards the end Lec crashed into Har after having brake failure exiting the tunnel taking both cars out. S/C for a couple of laps. Ric, after struggling with a loss of power, took his 7th career victory, fi rst ever from pole and fi rst at Monaco. Vet & Ham joined him on the podium. Ver recorded the fastest lap (a new lap record) in 1m 14.260s.

Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada 2018. Circuit Gilles Villeneuve Round 7.70 laps @ 4.361km/2.710ml. 305.270km/189.695ml.Lap record 1m 13.622 held by R. Barrichello Ferrari (2004).

This will be the 39th race to be held at this circuit fi rst used in 1978, originally known as “Ile Notre Dame” built on a man-made island on the St Lawrence Seaway laid out amid lakes and parkland.

The FIA put in a third DRS zone this year to aid more overtaking. The fi rst (new) is along the back straight between turns 7 & 8, the second & third remain the same with only one detection point between turns 11 & 13 and the pit straight leading to T1.

Vet gave Ferrari their fi rst pole here since 2001 (Schumi), Bot, Ver, Ham & Räi made up the top fi ve. Str had a puncture and veered across hitting Har who crashed into the wall. S/C for 3 laps. On the restart Sai & Per played a kissing game with their tyres, the latter going off across the run-off area at turn 1. Alo stopped his very sick sounding McLaren on lap 42. Vet joined the elite club with his 50th career victory. Bot & Ver joined him on the podium.

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San Javier Golf Society 2018 President’s Trophy Pairs Better Ball Competition at La Serena on Wednesday 20th JuneMany thanks to our illustrious President, Mr Barry Butterworth for hosting his annual trophy competition at La Serena. Barry provided all the silverware and prizes and a full capacity turnout demonstrated the esteem in which he is held by the members of the society. Well into his 80’s Barry still plays regularly with us and his trophy is always keenly contested by the membership.

Perfect weather and the course at La Serena being (as usual) in great condition, led to some excellent results. The results of the 2018 President’s Trophy were:Winner - Ty Williams and Paul Newman with 49 pointsSecond - Adrian Sinclair and John McCay with 48Third - Bob Gallard and Dave Farrington with 38Fourth - Ian Price and Danny Scott on 46

Nearest the Pins were won by David Archer, Dave Farrington. Gerry Frame and Barry Beale.

The Gross 2 (for 50€) was not won and will roll over to our next game.

We have several upcoming games, the details of which can be seen on the calendar of our website. Full details of games will be emailed to all members.

For further information on our society, to play as a guest, or to join, please phone Barry Beale on +34 649 245 889 or look at our website www.sanjaviergolfsociety.co.ukFacebookw w w . f a c e b o o k . c o m /sanjaviergolfsociety

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Property Sales In Murcia Region Surge By 50%!In my last column (June 2018), I remarked on the signifi cant increase in buyers – particularly British buyers - that did not fully refl ect the fi gures released by the many offi cial statistics agencies in Spain. There was clearly a lag in the system, as in the fi rst part of this (2nd quarter) the National Institute of Statistics (INE) revealed a national increase in property sales of 31%, compared to the same period in 2017.

This is great news for owners of Spanish property looking to move on or just repatriate to their home country, but it gets better - of the 27 regions, Murcia came fourth with an impressive 50%

increase in sales!!

We await the next release of data with great interest as it does appear we have a mini-boom developing.

Spanish Property Prices Show Slight Increase!More positive news – the value of Spanish property on the Mediterranean Coast (there is no regional breakdown) shows that compared to last year’s decline in house values of -1.3%, we actually experienced an increase of +0.4%. Any increase, considering there is still an over-supply of property in Spain, is very positive indeed. We have personally widened our scale in property values to refl ect this.

On A Local LevelWe are still experiencing an unprecedented number of clients. Our enquiries are increasing daily and we are in the process of training extra members of our team to deal with this upturn in business. If you have a property to sell, please get in touch with us for a visit/valuation of your property, at which point we shall be delighted to explain our services and fees accordingly. Kenneth WhettallCommercial DirectorFuente Alamo Real Estate/Murcia Coast & [emailprotected] Tel 0034 968 598 173

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Page numbers are in blackAccommodation:La Mariposa (33) 968 631 008

Accountants:Corral & Alcaraz (59) 968 078 754Legal View (44) 968 199 237

Airport Parking:Airpark Murcia (33) 618 806 989

Architects:Martinez de la Casa (2) 665 810 411

Bars, Cafés & Restaurants:Bar Salud (83) 635 281 478Bar Yan (25) 658 602 066Blues House (83) 968 150 967Cafeteria Plaza (24) 968 705 406Curry Mahal (82) 868 244 600Don Limberti (17) 0039 338 91 11 430La Chara (81) 968 152 016La Mariposa (33) 968 631 008Quality Indian (85) 968 199 198Tropic Ana’s (82) 699 060 472Viggos (82) 968 154 544

Blind (Persianas) Repairs:Brian Jones (22) 646 705 021Richard The Blind Man (7) 611 250 819

Builders/Building Services:C & G Fabrications (57) 966 764 730Gusta Metalwork & Carpentry (10) 679 311 505JD Roofi ng & Building (18) 630 269 994Kevin’s Flyscreens (37) 650 662 579RJB Décor (59) 699 044 742Woodworks Direct (97) 649 540 016

Buy & Sell Services We Buy/sell Used Cars & Motorhomes (8) 651 187 549We Buy Coins & Watches (60) 651 187 549

We Buy Records & Record Players (60) 651 187 549

Car Hire:Bolnuevo Cars (67) 968 150 979Flamenca Cars (38) 661 086 403

Caring Agencies:Casa Community Care (47) 635 951 031

Cars Sales/Services/Spares:Automociones Ureña-Renalt Dealer (11) 968 153 838Autotrans88 (20) 633 810 666Decklid Auto Services (97) 626 678 840El Valle Autodesguace (95) 968 630 600Kwik Fix (63) 634 317 310Specialist Vehicles SL (99) 968 146 158Talleres Norberto (34) 968 591 221

Cleaning:Camposol Oven Clean (64) 666 917 695Oven Cleaning Specialists (60) 635 750 752Rosy’s Cleaning Service (48) 680 588 377Squeaky Clean (97) 634 345 223 Top Clean Levante (31) 636 193 256

Computer Repairs/Sales/Servicing:Alex Woods (31) 696 667 182Compusurf (103) 968 970 666Loco Murcia (63) 968 971 893The Tech Shop (16) 602 642 842

Dentists:Dr Olivier Houdusse (59) 968 153 645Indent Dentist (Fuente Alamo) (54) 968 596 306LG Dental (San Pedro) (54) 968 186 660Medico Dentista (24) 968 707 428

Electricians & Electricals:Louis Harris (18) 619 712 821TJ Electricals (35/77) 868 181 121

Entertainment:Harlequin Choir (84) 628 149 840Total Star Radio (45) 968 972 483

Equipment Hire:Bolnuevo Cars (67) 968 150 979Kidease (79) 690 230 538

Finance:Blacktower Financial Management (57)Offi ce 968 187 331Keith Littlewood 657 684 094Paul Price 634 348 295Richard Financial Advisor (47) 692 342 156Torfx (17) 0044 173 6335234

Funeral Plans:ASSSA (45) 968 153 396English Funeral Director (23) 650 631 719Ibex Insurance (59) 958 595 945

Furniture:DFS (39) 968 334 194Furniture Plus (37) 968 153 907La Lonja Muebles (17) 968 443 322Oceans Rattan Furniture, Cartagena (21) 868 813 094Oceans Rattan Furniture, Torrevieja (21) 667 506 410

GardeningAll Season Gardens (89)642 032 098Anchor Landscapes (93)622 648 038Garden Centre 2003 (76) 626 957 599Jardineria El Milagro (64) 610 949 595Tidy Gardens (16) 619 869 115

Hairdressers & Barbers :Jane’s Salon (33) 968 158 433Karalee’s (45) 868 110 254The Beauty Palace (103) 968 971 828The BarberZ (103) 968 971 828The Salon (51) 691 916 717The Salon 2 (51) 653 463 490

Health & Beauty:Cambridge Weight Plan (50) 673 162 695Emma Christmas Foot Care (53) 625 386 649Golden Extracts (53) 680 616 618Healthy H2O (73) 968 437 270Hypnotherapist Phillip Dawe (52) 659 468 092Jane’s Salon (33) 968 158 433Karalee’s (45) 868 110 254Permanent Beauty by Yvonne (54) 663 176 233The Beauty Palace (103) 968 971 828The Salon (51) 691 916 717The Salon 2 (51) 653 463 490

Heating & Aircon:Camposol Heating & Maintenance (62) 968 199 184Louis Harris (18) 619 712 821TJ Electricals (35/77) 868 181 121

Home Furnishings:Curtain Call (19) 616 240 171La Lonja Home (17) 968 443 322Sassy and Beau (89) 643 652 410Yorkshire Linen, Pto de Maz (9) 968 595 946Yorkshire Linen, San Javier (9) 968 193 912

Insurance:ASSSA (45) 968 153 396Harriett Richardson Liberty Seguros (37) 669 046 167Ibex (59) 968 595 945Liberty Seguros (43) 913 422 549Nash Warren (49) 968 156 583

Internet/Internet Cafés:Compusurf (103) 968 970 666

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IPhone Repairs (49) 617 646 147Loco Murcia (63) 671 682 579Telitec (15) 965 743 473

Kitchen Fitters/Suppliers:KitchensPlus1 (41) 968 184 235La Lonja Kitchens (17) 968 443 322

Legal Services:Auna (25) 968 703 473Corral & Alcaraz (59) 968 078 754Costa Cálida Property Serv (14) 968 199 251Ferrandez (Cartagena) (23) 968 521 008Ferrandez (Pto de Maz) (23) 968 154521Gestoria Carvajal (61) 968 154 045Legal View (44) 968 199 237Professional & Legal Solutions (7) 968 595 826Spanish Number Plates (34) 966 753 375

Locksmiths:Alan Eustace Locksmith (18) 609 265 899

Mechanics/Gruas:AutoTrans 88 (20) 633 810 666Decklid Auto Services (97) 626 678 840Ken Sherwood Mechanic (14) 679 646 859Kwik Fix English Mechanic (63) 968 972 006Mobile Car Mechanic Peter (61) 666 161 129Talleres Norberto (34) 968 591 221

Outdoor Living:DFS (39) 968 334 194Furniture Plus (37) 968 482 456Kruger Canopies (56) 968 590 258Oceans Rattan Furniture, Cartagena (21) 868 813 094Oceans Rattan Furniture, Torrevieja (21) 667 506 410Woodworks Direct (97) 649 540 016

Painting and Decorating:Pinturas Acosta (19) 626 960 354RJB Décor (59) 699 044 742

Plumbers:Brian Jones & Co (22) 646 705 021Camposol Heating & Maintenance (62) 968 199 184Paul the Plumber (34) 634 326 804

Printing & Design:Entorno Grafi co (65) 968 654 007

Property Maintenance:Brian Jones & Co (22) 646 705 021

Property Rentals/Management:Another World Properties (55) 968 592 679Mazarrón Property Management (20) 662 531 572Murcia Solutions (46) 691 977 107OwnersAway (12) 691 977 107Resort Choice Rentals (29) 968 545 204Villa in El Alamillo (99) 680 588 377

Property Sales/Purchases:Another World Properties (55) 968 592 679Buy a House in Murcia (56) 698 237 480Casas 247 (100) www.casas247.net

Costa Cálida Nordico (13) 622 851 716Prime Property Murcia (76) 868 580 320Removals & Storage:Costa Calida Transport (7) 660 359 956Hardy Removals (12) 696 180 634Lord’s Removals & Storage (101) 608 061 872Man & Van Services - Ian (10) 634 338 121Mar Menor Removals (64) 968 564 298Regal Removals (16) 902 018 118Spain and Back Removals (62) 657 303 306

Retail Outlets:Another Planet Brewing (77) 664 694 344Automociones Ureña-Renalt Dealer (11) 968 153 838Costa Pool (76) 626 957 599La Lonja Home (17) 968 443 322Oceans Rattan Furniture, Cartagena (21) 868 813 094Oceans Rattan Furniture, Torrevieja (21) 667 506 410Sassy and Beau (89) 643 652 410TJ Electricals (35/77) 868 181 121The Tech Shop (16) 602 642 642Yorkshire Linen, Pto de Maz (9) 968 595 946Yorkshire Linen, San Javier (9) 968 193 912

Security:Alan Eustace Locksmith (18) 609 265 899C & G Fabrications (57) 966 764 730Erik’s Metal Works (18) 636 050 008The Forge (18) 618 963 958

Services:RepairIt (97) 646 705 403Steve – Knife Sharpener (10) 610 073 959

Solar Power:Freesol (23) 659 232 507Solar Directa (27) 659 315 130

Spas & Hot Tubs:Eurospas (5) 650 722 905The Spa Superstore (3)965 711 136

Sport & Leisure:ADS Sunbed/Umbrella Hire (57) 646 969 455Espuña Adventure (33)968 631 008Sunfl ight Aviation (35) 604 269 754Total Star Radio (45) 968 972 483

Swimming Pool Construction/Maintenance/Repairs:Costa Pool (76) 626 957 599Köhn Pool Service (70) 968 138 638Mazarrón Property Management (20) 662 531 572Pool Covers (47) 660 080 201Revamp Pools (10) 682 912 097Watermaid (35) 646 705 088

Telephone/Mobile Providers/Repairs:Compusurf (103) 968 970 666IPhone Repairs (49) 617 646 147Telitec (15) 965 743 473The Tech Shop (16) 602 642 642

Translation:Alex Woods (24hr) (31) 696 667 182Costa Cálida Property Serv (14) 968 199 251Murcia Solutions (46) 691 977 107 TV & Satellite:IPhone Repairs (49) 617 646 147Loco Murcia (63) 671 682 579Rainbow Satellites (80)686 358 475Telitec (15) 965 743 473

Upholstery Cleaning:Top Clean Levante (31) 636 193 256

Veterinary Clinics:Clinica Veterinaria Pto Maz (73) 968 153 931 Emerg 608 466 553Clinica Veterinaria Sur Este (38) 965 352 438Veterinary Clinic Maskota (69) 968 597 929 Emerg 619 378 473

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31. Águilas

El Berro

35. Cartagena

Moratalla

Lorca

Cieza

Archena

Molina de Segura

Orihuela

Torrevieja

Pilar De La Horadada

Alicante

La Paca

Alcantarilla

RM-15

AP-7

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AP-7A-30A-7

A-7

C-3315

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RM-3

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14. Mazarrón

4. Camposol

1. Alhama de Murcia

21. Totana

3. Calasparra

6. Caravaca De La Cruz

7. Cehegin

16. Mula

17. Pliego

26. Fortuna

19. San Javier

28. San Pedro del Pinatar

9. Fuente Alamo

10. La Manga5. Cañadas del Romero

12. Los Alcazares

22. Purias

29. Torre Pacheco

32. El Paraton

24. Cabo de Palos

8. El Algar

25. La Manga Club

11. La Torre

13. Los Belones20. Tallante

27. Blanca

RM-23

RM-19

RM-1

Murcia

Las Palas Cuesta Blanca

32. La Union

33. Bullas

34. Roldan

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