November 2012 - Costa Calida Chronicle

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SPECIAL PAGES 

Mar Menor 66-73 

Mazarrón 26-35 

Northwest Murcia 48-52 

Sport 98-103 

What’s On 92-96 

ADVERTORIAL 

ASSSA 60 

Cool Solutions 54 

DRS 21 

Finca Fuentes 18 

Liberty Seguros 46 

Linea Directa 24 

Lucky’s Bar 49 

Mark Phoenix 64 

Sacred Hearts 84 

Shape & Tone 68 

The Salon 88 

Villaquest 40 

CHARITIES 

Age Concern 27 

Andrea’s Animal Charity 22 

Easy Horse Care 73 

GO maD 36 

HELP Mar Menor 70 

Helping Hands 63 

JJ Puppies 54 

Lions 81 

MABS Mar Menor 70 

MABS Northwest 51 

MAMAS 90 

MARA 51 

Noah’s ARC 38 

PALS 33 

Pets In Spain 56 

CHILDREN 

Chatterbox 78 

EDUCATION 

Jane Cronin’s Spanish 16 

ENTERTAINMENT 

Cabaret Night 61 

Classic Artistes 40 

FOOD & DRINK 

Food for Thought 81 

Herb of the Month 62 

Ma Millbank 86 

Wine of the Month 59 

GROUPS 

ADAPT 73 

Camposol B Clean 26 

Camposol C Greenfingers 32 

Camposol D Group 33 

Cloud Nine 49 

Ex-Servicemen 15 

HAH Help at Home 69 

Ladies’ Chatterbox 33 

Los Palacios 15 

Mazarrón Pudding Club 26 

Welcome 39 

HEALTH & BEAUTY 

FAST 26 

World Diabetes Day 80 

INFORMATION 

Advertiser’s Directory 108/109 

Animal Matters 62 

Ask Jennifer 76 

British Consulate 7 

British Embassy 22&56 

Business News 82 

Classified Ads 104 

CRA 28/29 

Dates to Remember 16 

Dear Editor 18 

Distribution Points 106 

Diwali 44 

Horoscopes 58 

IFEPA 72 

Life in Spain 90 

Mazarrón News 30/31 

Military Awards 14 

Northwest Murcia 48 

Orihuela RBL 12 

Pick Pockets 10 

Pliego 50 

Price List etc 110 

Proud to be British 27 

Spanish News 6 

Subscriptions 106 

Teresa’s Travels 10 

LEISURE 

Author Review 8 

Cycling in Mar Menor 66 

Gardening News 20 

Hiking in Moratalla 52 

NEST 32 

Puzzle Page 74 

Puzzle Solutions 110 

TV News 36 

WARM 49 

PROPERTY 

Housing Update 105 

RELIGION 

Beacon of Light 64 

Mass in English 88 

New Life Church 72 

Olive Branch 33 

Open Door 46 

St Nicholas Church 84 

Wellspring Victory Church 13 

SPORT 

Fuente Old Guard 99 

Golf Tips 101 

La Manga Cricket 98 

Los Amigos Golf 98 

Los Amigos Mazarrón 102 

Mar Menor Golf 101 

SAMM 100 

Supermoto 99 

Trevi Golf 103 

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Unfortunately much of the local news 

revolves around the Gota Fria we 

experienced on 28 th September. The 

intensity of the rain surprised everyone 

and because of the lack of rain over the 

past months, the ground was so hard 

that none of the rain soaked in, having a 

devastating effect. Ramblas overflowed, 

bridges and roads collapsed and of course 

there were the inevitable tragedies where 

people and animals were swept away in 

the torrents of water. What has come 

out over the past few weeks is that 

‘British spirit’ when people have worked 

together to help one another. This is very 

apparent on Camposol where neighbours 

and friends have helped to overcome 

the problems caused by the bridge 

separating much of Camposol from the 

main commercial centres. 

On a much happier note, things are 

getting back to normal and various 

charities and organisations are already 

thinking about Christmas with Fairs 

and Christmas Dinners being organised 

throughout the area. Look in the What’s 

On section in this month’s Chronicle for 

all the details. 

November 11 th is of course Remembrance 

Sunday giving us the opportunity to 

remember all the brave men and women 

who lost their lives during various wars. 

Please note that this year, due to the 

problems with the bridge on Camposol, 

the Remembrance Service to be held at 

the Memorial Gardens on Camposol A will 

be a combined service with a number of 

the Churches in the area joining together 

at 11.30am. To help to raise funds for 

the Royal British Legion, once again we 

have appealed to our advertisers to pay 

a donation for having a poppy put on 

their adverts this month. Please see 

the Poppy Pages 12-15 for a full list of 

those taking part in this appeal. 

Once again we are finding new businesses 

starting up in the area and we are pleased 

to welcome the following new advertisers: 

Clinica Veterinaria Zooko 

Corral & Alcaraz Law Firm 

Finca Fuentes 

Kennellys Electrical Services 

Largarto Verde 

Debt Relief Solutions (DRS) 

K J Window Cleaning 

We would also like to welcome back: 

Colair 

Cool Solutions 

Lopez Milan 

Mar Menor Removals 

Scotties Restaurant/Bar 

Villaquest 

From all at the 

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PSOE Councillor Among Largest-Ever Mafia 

Bust Suspects 

Over 100 people, including a councillor, have 

been arrested in a round-up against Chinese 

mafia operations across the country. José Borrás 

(PSOE), councillor for police and public 

safety in Fuenlabrada (Madrid) was taken into 

custody. Another man who is thought to be the 

pornography actor Nacho Vidal is among the 

suspects, although his identity has not been 

confirmed. 

Ringleader Gao Ping is one of the mostly 

Chinese detainees, police sources say after 

they busted a warehouse in Fuenlabrada on 

the Cobo Calleja industrial estate after being 

tipped off about money-laundering, extortion 

and fraud offences relating to international 

sales of goods. 

The offenders may also have been involved in 

human trafficking for prostitution purposes. 

Some of the arrests have been made on the 

Costa del Sol and in Barcelona, as well as in 

the Basque Country and Castilla y León. It is 

thought that the mafia operations involved the 

sale of typical ‘Chinese bazaar-type’ goods 

as front companies. Restaurants and karaoke 

bars are among the 120 premises raided. 

Lorca Mayor Puts Flood Damage at Over 

100 Million Euros 

The mayor of Lorca, Francisco Jódar, said that 

an initial evaluation of the damage caused by 

the floods puts the cost at “well over” a hundred 

million Euros. Jódar gave a summary of 

the goods and property damaged, destroyed 

or lost in the flash floods, including 300 homes 

with serious structural damage and 260 livestock 

farms with “severe damage”, most of 

them dedicated to goat farming. 

Around 10,000 hectares of arable land “are 

severely affected” especially in the areas 

where the rivers Béjar, Biznaga, Torrecilla and 

Nogalte converge. The most serious damage 

occurred in the villages of La Escucha, Altobordo 

y Campillo, which are being considered 

the “core” of the natural catastrophe. Jódar 

pointed out the 260km of minor roads and dirt 

tracks that have been practically erased from 

the map - the equivalent of 20% of the town’s 

road network. Around 130km of rural roads 

will have to “completely replaced”, whilst the 

other 50% will require “major repairs”, added 

the mayor. 

The flash floods at the end of September 

claimed five lives in Andalusia and another 

five in Murcia, and forced hundreds of people 

to flee their homes as the waters rose and 

wrecked their property. 

Murcia Authorities Haul Away 200 Tonnes 

of Drowned Livestock 

Dead animals were removed from farms in 

and around Lorca and Puerto Lumbreras, all 

of them drowned in the torrential rain. Experts 

with the regional Animal Health and Safety 

department working in tandem with the local 

authorities, worked in the areas worst hit by 

the flash floods, specifically in the villages of 

El Campillo, Purías, El Esparragal and Puerto 

Lumbreras, hauling away the livestock corpses 

and evaluating the damage. The work was 

carried out according to which areas were accessible 

and which farmers had requested assistance. 

Most of the dead animals are sheep, 

although cows, pigs, goats and chickens are 

known to have perished in the floods. Seven 

farms in Lorca have lost all their livestock. 

Lorca Earthquake Victims Call for Regional 

Government to Pay Up 

Protests and demonstrations in Murcia meant 

that for various reasons some 3,500 people 

who lost their homes during the devastating 

earthquake which hit Lorca last May gathered 

outside the regional government headquarters 

clamouring for their promised financial 

assistance. They claim the Murcian Parliament 

is sitting on the money, which they urgently 

need to rebuild their homes and lives following 

the earthquake which left at least four dead 

and thousands homeless. 

They questioned the fact that Lorca’s heritage 

– including the bell-tower which famously collapsed 

on live TV – took priority over homes, 

schools and health centres when it came to 

handing out funds to rebuild the town. 

Although those affected are in favour of historical 

buildings being restored, they consider 

that the needs of ordinary people should come 

first. Two schools were reduced to rubble and 

have not been rebuilt, nor is there any provision 

in the budget for their reconstruction. 

Only 206,000 Euros were provided by the regional 

government for rebuilding Lorca. Hundreds 

of residents whose homes were not 

entirely crushed say they still suffer major 

structural problems and have yet to see the 

funds they were promised to make them safe 

and habitable again. 

After all the problems that Lorca has had to 

face over recent months, Francisco Jódar, was 

taken into hospital suffering with stress, although 

his condition is not serious. 

Amnesty International Calls for Investigation 

into ‘Police Violence’ at Madrid 

Demonstration 

Amnesty International has called for Spain’s 

Ministry of the Interior 

to punish the police officers 

who acted with 

alleged ‘undue force’ 

during the protests of 

September 25 in Madrid. 

Head of Amnesty International 

for Spain, 

Esteban Beltrán, says 

the association has 

compiled video, photographic, 

spoken 

and written information 

that they consider 

‘worrying’.These include images of passers-by 

and tourists being hit by police. 

“There was no threat to the police, and yet 

they used anti-riot material - which is against 

the law in enclosed spaces,” Beltrán said. Elements 

of concern also included the ‘lack of 

clear and visible identification’ by the police 

before acting, with their faces covered and no 

identity card shown. 

During the September 25 protests in Madrid, 

35 people were arrested and 60 became injured 

during confrontations. Many witnesses 

and people caught up in the scuffles say officers 

began to beat and push around pedestrians 

and bystanders who were nothing to do 

with the demonstration, or who were involved 

but peacefully so. 

Airport Tax to Go Up 

Airport taxes will rise by 7% in Spain next 

year, which is set to whack up the cost of 

flights. Although the government claims the 

average cost per flight ticket will be just 1.40€ 

extra, the increase in airport duties will be 5% 

above inflation. Catalá stresses that Spanish 

airport taxes are 43% lower than those in the 

rest of Europe. 

Rajoy promises high-speed rail link between 

Barcelona and France by April 

2013 

Spain’s Prime Minister, Mariano Rajoy, has announced 

recently that the Barcelona-Figueres-Perpignan 

high-speed rail link (AVE) will 

be open for business in April 2013. The announcement 

came the day after the Minister 

for Public Works made it clear that his objective 

for next year was to have a high-speed 

connection with France, referring to the AVE 

running from Barcelona to the French border. 

According to the chief executive of Adif, Enrique 

Verdeguer, this is just one of the new 

high-speed links that will be opened during 

2013, together with the Albacete-Alicante link, 

part of the Madrid-Levante line. The opening 

of the AVE link to the French border will mark 

the conclusion of the Madrid-Zaragoza-Lleida- 

Barcelona-French frontier line, which has been 

under construction for the past decade, connecting 

numerous provincial capitals. 

No Reprieve for Dead Poet 

An appeal against the death sentence of Elche 

poet Miguel Hernández has been thrown out 

by the Constitutional Court. The family of the 

late literary legend, who was condemned to 

execution on January 18, 1940 for ‘adhesion 

to rebellion’ against Franco’s regime, want to 

see Hernández given a posthumous reprieve. 

They say his arrest and sentence was unconstitutional, 

but the court found that various 

articles in the Constitution in force at the time 

- dating back to 1890 - meant his fate was 

within the boundaries of legality. 

Hernández, one of the last and youngest 

members of the so-called Generation of ‘27, 

a group of writers and artists whose works 

reflected the political and social turbulence 

of their era, was given a last-minute stay of 

grace when his execution was exchanged for 

a 30-year jail term, but the poet only lived for 

another two years, and died behind bars in 

1942. 

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World Mental Health Day 

The British Consul, Paul Rodwell visited ADIEM 

(Association to support sufferers of mental 

illnesses) to mark World Mental Health 

Day and to gain a better understanding 

of the level of support available to British 

nationals in the Vega Baja who suffer from 

mental illness. During the meeting with Paco 

Canales, the Manager of ADIEM Vega Baja, 

and his assistant Nuria, the consul, was able 

to gain an appreciation of their support which 

ranges from day centres, home help and 

support to the families. 

in supporting vulnerable British nationals in 

the Alicante area. 

This was followed by a ConeXiones in the 

Community event in Calpe, which was open 

to all British nationals who live in the north of 

the Alicante province and which gave British 

nationals information regarding consular 

services, access to healthcare and living in 

Spain. 

The final event called ConeXiones Violencia 

Domestica, is specifically to help volunteers 

and professionals understand how to access 

the resources that exist to support victims of 

domestic violence. 

The British Consul Paul Rodwell said, “Now 

more than ever, it is important that we continue 

to innovate to help British nationals who 

are in distress. By taking the ConeXiones 

concept to a new level, we aim to help the 

volunteer sector and Spanish authorities work 

even closer together around the themes of 

helping British nationals who are vulnerable 

or are victims of domestic violence. The 

ConeXiones in the Community event 

in Calpe featured key Spanish authorities 

who have been invited to talk to the British 

community on issues as diverse as driving 

in Spain and accessibility to healthcare. In 

most cases, the Spanish are the competent 

authorities and it makes sense that they are 

involved directly in our outreach programme 

which is aimed at helping British nationals 

who visit or live in the Alicante consular 

district.” 

British Consulate Alicante, Plaza Calvo Sotelo 

1-2, 03001 Alicante 

Tel 00 34 902 109 356 

The British consul said, “Although language 

continues to be a significant barrier to gaining 

support, it was good to see that ADIEM 

has centres in both Orihuela and Torrevieja 

where the largest volume of British nationals 

live (18,000 and 12,000 respectively). We 

intent to work proactively with ADIEM to find 

projects of mutual interest that are aimed at 

supporting British sufferers of mental health 

illnesses.” 

ADIEM has two centres and if people are 

interested in the services they offer or in 

volunteering, they can contact ADIEM as 

follows:- 

Torrevieja branch - Tel/Fax 966 705 294 

Calle La Paz 194, 03182 Torrevieja 

Orihuela branch - Tel/Fax 966 342 340 

Plaza de Torrevieja 1 - bajo 

Email adiem@adiem.org 

www.adiem.org 

British Consul Announces Brand New 

Autumn Outreach Programme. 

The Consulate has planned a number of events 

this autumn to help support British nationals 

living in the local area, all of which are part 

of the ConeXiones programme aiming to help 

facilitate joint working and integration. 

The first one was called ConeXiones Social 

and it looked at how local charities can 

continue to work together with social services 





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Andy McNab is the pseudonym of a former 

SAS soldier who first came to prominence 

when he published his account of the SAS 

patrol Bravo Two Zero, for which he was 

awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal. 

He has written two other autobiographies and 

numerous fictional books. All content in his 

books have to be checked by the authorities 

prior to going to print. 

McNab was found abandoned outside Guy’s 

Hospital in London on 28 th December 1959. 

He was brought up in Peckham by his adoptive 

family and after dropping out of school 

and being involved in petty crime, McNab enlisted 

with the Royal Green Jackets at the age 

of 16. His military career included postings 

to Gibraltar and South Armagh before finally 

transferring to the SAS in 1984. He eventually 

became an instructor and was involved 

in special operations during the First Gulf 

War. He became one of the SAS’s most highly 

decorated soldiers before leaving the SAS in 

1993 and he was then recruited by MI6 training 

team. His expertise has been used to train 

news crews and journalists working in hostile 

environments and he has also given technical 

advice in Hollywood for scenes in films such 

as Heat and Dirty. 

McNab has written 

a series of 13 novels 

based on an ex-SAS 

soldier, Nick Stone, 

working for British 

intelligence. Many of 

the situations have 

obviously been influenced 

by McNab’s 

own experiences and 

he has been officially 

registered as a bestselling 

British thriller 

writer. He has written 

a number of novels with Robert Rigby and 

Kym Jordan. 

Bravo Two Zero – (non-fiction) - 1993 

This book recounts the story of an SAS patrol 

behind enemy lines in Iraq, in 1991, 

which was led by the author and also on the 

same mission another famous writer “Chris 

Ryan”. According to the book, at one stage, 

the patrol evicted all occupants from a taxi 

and drove until they reached a military check 

point, where Lane shot and killed one soldier, 

while the others in the group killed two more. 

Firewall - 2000 

Offered the lucrative 

freelance job of kidnapping 

a mafia warlord 

and delivering 

him to St Petersburg, 

it seems to Stone 

that his problems are 

over. In fact, they 

are only just beginning. 

Stone enters 

the bleak underworld 

of the former Soviet 

republic of Estonia 

and he soon finds 

himself caught between implacable enemies, 

for Russia has embarked upon a concerted 

cyber-espionage offensive, hacking into some 

of the West’s most sensitive military secrets. 

American and British intelligence agencies are 

determined to thwart them and the mafia are 

waiting in the wings with their own chillingly 

brutal solution. 

Crossfire – 2007 

Bodyguarding a TV crew on the streets of 

war-torn Basra, Nick Stone seems certain to 

die when insurgent gunmen attack. Only the 

reporter’s swift action saves his life. When 

the reporter vanishes within hours, presumed 

kidnapped, Stone is 

asked by the Intelligence 

Service to find 

him. The trail leads 

from Iraq to London, 

Dublin, and ultimately 

Kabul. Caught in 

the crossfire, Stone’s 

nightmare is only just 

beginning - for the 

hunter has suddenly 

become the hunted, 

in a heart-stopping 

race against time. 

Dead Centre – 2011 

In 2005, Nick Stone is working undercover in 

Indonesia, to retrieve incriminating material 

from amongst the tsunami-ravaged chaos of 

a devastated landscape. His team is attacked 

and a man dies -- but not before he makes an 

agonising promise that will return one day to 

haunt him. 

Moscow, March 2011, 

semi-retired but restless, 

Stone finds 

himself at the centre 

of an extraordinary 

encounter which 

turns his world upside 

down. Stone is 

hurtled into his most 

complex and compelling 

mission yet, 

a mission that leads 

him from the Alpine 

enclaves of the super-rich 

to war-torn 

Somalia, where piracy, extortion and betrayal 

lurk. 


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As a resident of C sector on Camposol, (the 

other side of the bridge currently closed 

to traffic) travelling has taken on a whole 

new meaning lately! Every journey has to 

be meticulously planned in advance as the 

car may well be on the “wrong side” of the 

bridge which means lots of walking, but that 

is not always possible when carrying boxes 

of magazines. Spare set of trainers in the 

car, an umbrella, a spare jacket and plenty of 

water and I soon got into a new routine. With 

any luck the announcement made just prior to 

going to print is that it should be operational 

again by 19 th November. This has not stopped 

me, though from carrying out my usual day to 

day activities albeit my fuel costs have soared 

as I have to do a 15km detour a minimum of 

twice a day. It is essential to slow down a bit 

and make a final checklist before leaving the 

house which is not always a bad thing. 

Now that the weather has cooled down a bit 

the idea of a Sunday Roast has one again 

become very appealing. There is such a 

wide choice now amongst our customers. 

Close friends of ours invited us to a special 

wedding anniversary celebration and we 

chose The Vista Bar on Camposol A for 

their traditional Sunday Lunch as we had 

heard such glowing reports. I had contacted 

Vickie and asked if she could do something a 

bit special for the table and when we arrived 

we found it beautifully decorated. The food 

was also superb. The starters and desserts 

were all homemade and delicious; even the 

horseradish sauce was homemade and served 

in individual dishes. The vegetables were also 

served separately, which I much prefer as a 

plate piled high with food just puts me off. 

One thing that I was impressed with was that 

diners were still coming in at 4.30 and were 

still able to be served, so do give The Vista a 

try. The bill was also very reasonable. 

Only a week later, Kevin’s father came to stay 

and said that he would love a Sunday roast 

dinner but wanted a trip out to the coast at 

the same time. This time we chose Elliot’s 

Bar and Restaurant in Bolnuevo. Again, 

we had an excellent meal and the vegetables 

were served separately, but this time we had 

cauliflower cheese as well as a multitude of 

fresh vegetables on offer. Elliot’s offer a 

great selection of starters and desserts and 

the meal represented excellent value for 

money. Sorry Georgie, no doggie bag for you 

as it was just too good! Elliot’s are also the 

proud winners of The Pudding Club award this 

year, so well done to them. 

Just lately there seem to have been a spate of 

birthdays, and anniversary parties to attend. 

I now know that I need look no further 

than Just Fabulous on Camposol Sector 

B for cards and gifts. Karen Best has an 

ever increasing selection of cards, jewellery 

and giftware and is extremely helpful and 

knowledgeable and I always come out of shop 

pleased with my purchases. If you are stuck 

for gift ideas then do go and visit Karen; you 

will not be disappointed. 

I am very much looking forward to helping 

Julie Townsend celebrate her 50 th birthday. 

I know she will call me a lightweight if I do not 

attend all of the celebrations, but needless 

to say I will be there for as much as I can. 

Julie you can no longer take the mickey out 

of me for being the wrong side of 50. Happy 

Birthday Jules! 

More next month 

Teresa 


Spain is well known for its markets, but you 

should also be aware that there are always the 

opportunists who take advantage in crowded 

places like these markets. There have been 

several incidents recently when people have 

lost wallets, purses and important documents 

whilst browsing on different stalls. 

It is advisable not to take too much cash with 

you when you are going to the local markets 

and do not keep all of it in the same place. 

Make sure that all zips and buttons are done 

up on your bag and pockets. Do not take 

important documents with you. If you want 

some sort of ID, then have photocopies with 

you and not the original documents. There 

are various places that will reduce your 

passport details down to a business card size 

to carry round in your wallet and anything like 

your Residencia details and driving licence 

can be photocopied. Do not take credit cards 

with you to the market – you are not likely to 

need them there! 

If the worst does happen and you lose bank 

cards etc, go to the nearest Police Station 

and make out a report. These cards do turn 

up sometimes as the culprits are usually just 

after cash. Make a note of the emergency 

number for all your cards in case yours are 

stolen. 

Phone the emergency number for any credit 

or bank cards stolen as soon as possible: 

Visa 900 991 124 

Mastercard 900 971 231 

American Express 915 720 303 

Diners Club 915 474 000 

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Poppy Appeal Launch on 10 th October 

2012 – The Abbey Tavern, La Florida, 

Orihuela Costa. 

The 2012 Poppy Appeal Launch for District 

North of The Royal British Legion was held on 

Wednesday 10 th October with over 80 guests, 

members and friends attending. 

l-r Pedro Mancebo, Deputy Mayor and 

Councillor for the Coast (Orihuela Costa), 

Paul Rodwell, District President and British 

Consul in Alicante, Robin Hargrave, District 

Poppy Appeal Co-ordinator and Chris Wyatt, 

District Chairman 

The Torrevieja Pipes and Drums led the 

colourful procession of Standards carried by 

not only the local Legion Branches, but also 

other Armed Forces associations in the area. 

Local residents lined the streets as the parade 

marched past and into the very attractive 

gardens of The Abbey Tavern. 

The Chairman of the District North Committee 

welcomed the District President and British 

Consul Paul Rodwell, together with Pedro 

Mancebo, local Deputy Mayor, other honoured 

guests and friends. Chris explained “A verse 

from the famous poem For the Fallen, written 

by Laurence Binyon in 1914, is read before 

every Legion event and meeting in order 

to re-affirm the Legion’s commitment to 

remember the sacrifices made for us all by all 

those men and women who gave their lives 

in conflict” 

They shall grow not old 

As we that are left grow old 

Age shall not weary them nor the years 

condemn 

At the going down of the sun and in the 

morning 

We will remember them. 

Chris Wyatt, District Chairman, , Paul Rodwell, 

District President and British Consul in 

Alicante, Pedro Mancebo, Deputy Mayor and 

Councillor for the Coast (Orihuela Costa), 

Keith Carter, District Ceremonial Organiser 

and Denise Wesserling Foreign 

Residents’ Liaison Officer for Orihuela Costa 

Following the Exhortation, Paul Rodwell spoke 

of his support and how impressed he is by 

charities like The RBL who dedicate their time 

to assisting those who may be suffering in 

some way. 

Robin Hargrave, the District Poppy Appeal 

Co-ordinator then encouraged those present 

to help raise much needed funds to further 

the work of the charity. Over 134,000€ was 

raised last year in our District of Spain and 

every cent goes to assisting present and 

former Armed Service personnel and their 

families in times of great need. 

Chris Wyatt ended by stating “The Legion 

is changing with the times. We are building 

new homes for the rehabilitation of mind and 

body. We are planning to open centres where 

potential beneficiaries can come and receive 

advice and support for all their needs, so even 

if we cannot give immediate help, we can 

direct them to the correct agency who can. 

The Legion is now a Twitter and Facebook 

entity with films on YouTube so that we are 

well and truly embracing the electronic age in 

an effort to reach out to as many people as 

possible. The Charity spends £1.7m a week 

on welfare and with Veterans who could be as 

young as 18, it can be seen that support from 

the Legion will be required for years to come. 

Please wear your poppy with pride - Our 

Service men and women deserve the best we 

can give them, help us to help them” 

To find a Legion Branch locally, please go 

to www.britishlegion.org.uk/counties/ 

spain-north or email secretary.rbl.dns@ 

gmail.com 

Costa Cálida Chronicle Poppy Appeal 2012 


Once again we have appealed to our advertisers to support us this year for the Poppy Appeal 2012. We hear almost 

daily that one or more of our armed forces has lost their lives in places such as Afghanistan. These brave men and 

women of the Army, Royal Airforce and Royal Navy spend months away from their families, some of them never to 

return. We hope to raise around 500€ for this very worthwhile cause and will be sending the money to the Orihuela 

branch of the RoyalBritish Legion. 

We would like to thank the following advertisers for their donations to the Poppy Appeal 2012, especially Lloyds Bank 

who donated 100€: 

Anros Butchersc 

Bolnuevo Cars 

Best of Spanish 

Calida Caring Agency 

Camposol Heating & Maintenance 

CM Constructions 

Costa Cálida Radio 

CTV Aerials 

Curtain Call 

Dental Care 

DFS Furniture 

El Carro 

Freesol 

Furniture Plus 

Garden Centre 2003 

Healthy H20 

Holmes & Pegg 

Home From Home 

Ken Sherwood 

Kieran 

Legs & Co 

Leonardo’s 

Lloyds Bank 

Louis Harris Electrical 

Mamma Mia 

Nicky G Translations 

Owners Away 

PALS Solicitors 

Philip Dawe 

Prime Property Murcia 

Rainbow Satellites 

Rosies Toesies 

See Right Lenses & Frames 

Sensol Golf 

The Arches 

Time For A Change 

Time For A Curry 

TJ Electricals 

Tony’s Building Services 

Wellspring Victory Church 

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When we speak about remembering something, 

whether it is a person or an event 

that took place in our world, we normally 

relate to how that person or event touched 

our lives. Some memories are precious 

and bring a smile to our lips when we remember 

good times, loved ones and special 

friends; others however, can bring anger 

immediately to our hearts. 

There can seem to be so much hurt in our 

world at times, and yet, [mostly unreported], 

there are some amazingly wonderful 

things taking place… it really depends what 

we focus our attention on… the bad, or the 

good. 

The most notable event in my life was the 

day that I received Christ into my life at 

the age of fourteen. It was to be something 

that would change the course of my 

life forever. There, at a Butlin’s holiday 

camp at Minehead, God did something 

really spectacular. He changed my heart 

by showing me the sacrifice His Son Jesus, 

made on my behalf. He gave His life 

so that I could live my life to the full, and 

boy, has it been a full life. He dealt with 

some big issues that I had and has led 

me through these past 47 years. In that 

one act of sacrifice and love for humanity, 

Christ dealt with my past, my present and 

my future…… yours too! Now that is something 

worth remembering. 

How many times have we, or friends, 

made comments like ‘Do you remember?’ 

or, ‘What were you doing when so and so 

happened?’ and we can pinpoint the exact 

occasion in our minds. We can immediately 

remember where we were and what 

we were doing when the event happened. 

For example, when President Kennedy 

was shot in Dallas, Texas, I, just a teenager, 

was sitting in a barber’s chair in Main 

Street, Barton under Needwood, Staffordshire, 

having my hair cut. My Dad was with 

me and as the news was announced on 

the radio, the whole barber’s shop went 

quiet…. I can remember it as if it was yesterday. 

If I were to ask you where you were and 

what you were doing the day the torrent 

fell on our area and the bridge over the 

Rambla on Camposol was closed, I expect 

you all could say ‘Don’t be stupid. I was 

baling out water at the time!’ You know 

what I am saying though. We remember 

something based on how it affected our 

lives… and boy, did the bridge closure affect 

so many people, and still continues 

to be the focus of much attention. It was 

an event that changed the pattern of our 

lives. I pray that some good will come out 

of it and Camposol gets a strong weatherproof 

bridge some time soon. 

On Sunday November 11 th at 11.30am, 

Wellspring Church will be involved in a 

short open air Service of Remembrance 

on Camposol A. We are meeting at the 

Garden of Remembrance to honour and 

remember all those brave men and women 

who so freely gave their lives that we 

might live in freedom and those today that 

are involved in conflicts around the world. 

We will also be remembering lost loved 

ones and those who touched our lives in 

some way and have now passed on. We 

are all the more rich because of those who 

sacrificed for us and loved us. Please come 

and join with us as we remember together 

times past and thank God for the future we 

have. Maybe the 11 th day of the 11 th month 

2012 will be a notable event in your life. 






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Images provided by Iain Stewart 

www.victoriacross.org.uk/vcross 

Military Awards - some information provided 

by the Royal British Legion 

There have been thousands of medals and 

awards issued during the many wars and 

medal collecting has become of huge interest 

to many people throughout the world. Here 

we give a short insight into some of the medals 

and the reasons why they were issued to 

the brave men and women who either fought 

during the past and present wars or who work 

tirelessly in jobs behind the scenes. 

Victoria Cross 

The Victoria Cross 


is the highest military 

decoration 

awarded for valour 

“In the face of the 

enemy” to members 

of the armed 

forces of various 

Commonwealth 

countries, and previous 

British Empire 

territories. It takes 

precedence over all 

other orders, decorations 

and medals. 


may be awarded to a 

person of any rank in any service and to civilians 

under military command. The Victoria 

Cross is usually presented to the recipient or 

to their next of kin by the British Monarch at 

an investiture held at Buckingham Palace. 

The George Cross 

The George Cross, which 

may be awarded posthumously, 

is granted in 

recognition of “Acts of 

the greatest heroism or 

of the most conspicuous 

courage in circumstances 

of extreme danger.” The 

George Cross is primarily 

a civilian award, however 

it may be awarded to military 

personnel for gallant 

conduct which is not in 

the face of the enemy and 

which could not therefore 

be recognised by a military 

decoration, since these 

typically require gallantry 

in the face of the enemy. 

Elizabeth Cross 

George Cross 

The Elizabeth 

Cross 

On 1 July 2009 it 

was announced 

that a new award 

will be granted to 

the next of kin 

of Armed Forces 

personnel killed 

on operations or 

as a result of terrorism 

in a mark 

of national recognition 

for their loss. 

Next of kin will receive The Elizabeth Cross 

- a sterling silver emblem in the shape of a 

cross over a wreath - plus a Memorial Scroll 

signed by The Queen which will bear the 

name of the person who died. 

The Elizabeth Cross and Memorial Scroll 

will not just be granted to families who have 

lost loved ones in the recent operations in Iraq 

and Afghanistan. The Queen’s recognition will 

also be available to the families of those who 

died in conflicts dating back to 1948, including 

the Korean War, the Falklands conflict and 

operations in Northern Ireland. 

This is the first time the name of a reigning 

monarch has been given to a new award since 

the George Cross was instituted in 1940 by 

King George VI for acts of bravery by both 

civilians and the military. Prior to this, the 

Victoria Cross was introduced by Queen 

Victoria in 1856 for acts of gallantry by the 

Armed Forces. 

The Military Cross 

In late 1914 a need 

was recognised for a 

warrant officers and 

lower commissioned 

officers decoration. In 

December 1914 the 

Military Cross was instituted 

to recognise 

“distinguished services 

in times of war 

of Officers of certain 

ranks in Our Army”. 

The majority of Military 

Crosses were 

awarded for gallantry, 

but the decoration 

could also be granted 

for “distinguished and 

Military Cross meritorious service”, 

and many were awarded 

in New Year and Birthday Honours to serving 

army officers. In 1917 it was decided to 

restrict the decoration as far as possible to 

the “Fighting Services”, and in the same year 

extending it to acting and temporary Majors 

not above substantive rank of Captain. A further 

change in 1920 

defined the cross as 

almost exclusively a 

bravery award “for 

gallant and distinguished 

services in 

action”. The general 

conditions for the 

award remained like 

this until the review 

of United Kingdom 

gallantry awards in 

1993, when the cross 

was extended to all 

ranks upon the obsolescence 

of the other 

ranks only gallantry 

decoration, the Military 

Medal. 

This shows the equivalent Military and Civilian Awards: 

Military Award 

Victoria Cross 

Conspicuous Gallantry Cross 

Distinguished Service Cross 

Military Cross 

Distinguished Flying Cross 

Sea Gallantry Medal 

Mentioned-in-Despatches 

Queen’s Commendation for Valuable Service 

The War Medal 

1939–1945 was a 

British decoration awarded to those who had 

served in the Armed Forces or Merchant Navy 

full-time for at least 28 days between 3 September 

1939 and 2 September 1945. In the 

Merchant Navy, the 28 days must have been 

served at sea. 

The following table shows the currently existing 

Civilian Gallantry Awards, in their order 

of precedence: 

• George Cross 

• George Medal 

• Queen’s Police Medal (only awarded to 

Police Officers) 

• Queen’s Fire Service Medal (only 

awarded to Fire Service Officers) 

• Queen’s Gallantry Medal 

• Sea Gallantry Medal 

The George Cross, George Medal and Queen’s 

Gallantry Medal can be awarded to military 

personnel when the acts of gallantry fall 

outside the warrant for a military gallantry 

award. 

Civilian Award 

George Cross 

George Medal 

Queen’s Gallantry Medal 

Allied Subject’s Medal 

King’s Medal for Courage in the Cause of 

Freedom 

King’s Medal for Service in the Cause of 

Freedom 

Sea Gallantry Medal 

Conspicuous Gallantry 

Cross 

Queen’s Commendation for Bravery 

Queen’s Commendation for Bravery in the 

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November 11 - Remembrance Sunday 

Many countries across the world hold 

November 11 th as a Day of Remembrance. 

Most of them have adopted the 2 minute 

silence to be observed at the eleventh 

hour GMT, often in the open air, in parks 

and public spaces. Camposol joined in this 

tradition holding the first open air service 5 

years ago, in front of the Memorial Garden in 

Parque Los Palacios (Camposol A). It is an 

important feature of this day that at that time 

people all across the world stand in silence 

at exactly the same time to remember. Here 

in Spain that time is 12 noon, which means 

that the service starts at 11.30am local time. 

This service differs slightly from the British 

Remembrance Sunday, which is dedicated to 

the armed forces, in that this service is an 

opportunity for all people, from all nations to 

come together in respect for all their departed 

loved ones, not just those unfortunate to 

have fallen in so many wars. There will be 

no laying of wreaths. Instead, people are 

asked to gift a living plant, which will be 

planted in the park as a sign of hope for the 

future. Many people already have plants 

dedicated to loved ones and many more 

people enjoy the beauty of this quiet garden. 

have British weather this year, the service can 

still go ahead, thanks to the Camposol Fiesta 

Committee, who have made a small tent 

available to protect the equipment. You will 

still need to bring your own umbrella, and chair. 

The Church singers will continue to sing 

hymns both during and after the gifting in 

the memorial garden. Anyone wishing to 

stay, or join in, will be made most welcome. 

Los Palacios Garden Volunteers are proud 

that our park is such a suitable venue for 

this event. We hope that as many people as 

possible enjoy, and appreciate the ongoing 

hard work necessary to provide it. New 

helpers are always needed. We have also lost 

some of our dedicated workers recently. We 

will remember them 

Anyone wanting to help, please drop a note 

in box A512. 

This year November 11th falls on a Sunday. 

The Ex-servicemen’s Association, who 

normally hold a Remembrance Sunday 

Service on Camposol, have combined that 

service with the one in the park. They will 

provide small wooden crosses and poppies for 

those who would like them. Their chairman 

will read the traditional poem ending with 

“We will remember them”. A live trumpet 

will sound “The Last Post”, which signals the 

start of the 2 minute silence. The service 

will be conducted by Pastor Andrew, and 

the singers from Wellspring Victory Church. 

At the end of the service (aprox. 12.15) 

he will invite those with plants or crosses 

to place them in the memorial garden. 

In previous years we have been lucky with 

the weather. In the unlikely event that we 

The Ex-Servicemen’s Association of Mazarrón 

District is now in receipt of the materials for this 

year’s Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. 

Poppies will be available in most local shops, 

bars and restaurants. We also have Poppy Pins, 

Wrist Bands, Car Poppies and Wooden Crosses. 

A Memorial Service will be held in the 

Remembrance Garden in Sector A, Camposol, 

on Sunday 11 th November at 11.30am. Wooden 

crosses will be available for planting in the 

Memorial Garden. 

This will be followed by Lunch at The Trevi 

Restaurant at 2.15pm for Members of the Ex- 

Servicemen’s Association and their Guests. 

Further details can be obtained from Mags 

Downes on 690 780 429 or Ian Wilson on 629 

818 611. 






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The letter W 

is not actually 

a native 

Spanish 

letter. The 

name of it in 

the Spanish 

alphabet is 

“uvedoble” 

and the few 

times it does 

appear it is 

pronounced 

in the same 

way as the “uve” or V – that is, as a soft B 

sound. All the words in Spanish containing W 

are imported words. For example, we have 

“whisky”, “walkman”, “walki-talki”, and 

“windsurf” and that’s about the lot! I suppose 

we could now add to that the commercial 

name “Windows” which will inevitably 

sound like “bindows”. The most surprising 

W word for us English speakers is “water” 

which means “toilet”, as in the actual object, 

rather than what you ask the way to in a restaurant. 

This comes from “water closet” but 

the pronunciation sounds totally different in 

Spanish – something like “vattair”. Of course, 

with the advent of the World Wide Web, the 

Spanish are stuck with loads of Ws whenever 

they have to say their website address. You 

will hear them on radio and television adverts 

rushing to get out “uvedoble, uvedoble, 

uvedoble” as quickly as they possibly can. 

Sometimes they say “tres uvedobles” and 

one can almost hear a slightly irritated tone 

of voice at such an imposition. Well, let’s face 

it, World Wide Web doesn’t exactly trip off the 

tongue in English either! 

There is a similar sound in Spanish to the 

English W sound and this is made when other 

vowels have the letter U in front of them. For 

example, “jueves” (Thursday); “puedo” (I 

can); “guapo” (handsome) all sound to English 

ears as though they contain a W. In the 

case of words which actually start with this 

sound you will always find the letter H written 

at the beginning, as in “huevo” (egg) or 

“huele” (it smells). Occasionally the letter O 

is used to the same effect as in the word for 

“west” which is “oeste”. The difference in 

sound is really quite subtle, especially to the 

ears of non-Spanish people. 

1 st 1993: Under the terms of the 

Maastricht Treaty, the European 

Community became the European 

Union. 

3 rd 1957: The Soviet Union launched a 

dog called Laika, in Sputnik II into 

orbit. 

4 th 1995: Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak 

Rabin was shot dead by a Jewish 

extremist over concessions to 

Palestinians. 

6 th 1999: In a national referendum, 

Even more subtle is the fact that the initial 

G sound in these combinations practically 

disappears altogether. This can be illustrated 

by the way the letter W has crept into 

“text speak” and by extension onto the graffiti 

that appears around us occasionally. You 

may have seen the word “wapo” or “wapa” 

painted across some wall somewhere, which 

is the text spelling of “guapo” and “guapa”. 

Occasionally I have witnessed Spanish children 

learning English spell the number “one” 

as “guan”. This looks very incongruous to 

us, but does actually express the sound the 

Spanish hear every time we say “one” in English! 

Strangely enough, there is one particular 

name beginning with W which seems to have 

found its way into Spanish society, and that 

is “Wenceslao” (as in the good King of the 

Christmas carol). Although the name is originally 

Bohemian, there is a small sprinkling of 

Spanish men called Wenceslao, particularly 

among the older generation. If your name 

begins with a W, I’m afraid you have to take 

the rough with the smooth. Wendy in a 

Spanish accent sounds more like “Bendy”, 

whereas William has a good Spanish translation 

“Guillermo”. 

To conclude this letter I’m afraid I have no 

sayings with W words in them, unless you 

can think of one that includes whisky and 

walkmans! 

The X is 

usually pronounced 

in a 

similar way 

to English (a 

“ks” sound) 

in words like 

‘taxi’, although 

because 

of 

the Spanish 

tendency to 

soften consonants 

when 

spoken at speed, the X sometimes comes 

over as more of an S sound, that is, the K 

part lightens or can even disappear. 

There are a few words with X which tend to 

throw learners of Spanish into confusion and 

one of these is “connexión” which is the 

Australians voted to keep the British 

monarch as their head of state. 

11 th 1992: The Church of England voted 

by a narrow margin to allow women 

to be ordained as priests. 

14 th 1922: The British Broadcasting 

Company, forerunner of the BBC, 

began daily broadcasts from the 

Strand, London. 

17 th 1869: The Suez Canal in Egypt 

opened, taking thousands of miles off 

the journey by sea from Europe to 

correct spelling of the word meaning “connection”. 

Most non-Spanish people would 

probably expect it to be spelt “conección” and 

therefore end up putting a “th” sound into it 

somewhere, but this is incorrect. The pronunciation 

is “coneksion” – in other words, a 

standard X sound. The same thing happens 

with the word “complexión”. This word has 

the additional status of being a “false friend” 

or “estranged cousin” as it does not mean 

“complexion” as in quality of skin. “Complexión” 

means build, as in the shape and 

size of someone’s body. The correct way of 

describing a person who is of “medium-build” 

is “de complexión normal”. You also hear 

phrases like “de complexión fuerte” (well, 

or strongly built) “de complexión delgada” 

(slim built) and so on. Whenever you hear a 

description of a suspect criminal or escaped 

prisoner on the news, there is always a reference 

to his “complexión”. 

X is a common letter in the official language 

of the Valencian region called Valenciano. In 

this language the X makes an English “sh” 

sound - a sound incidentally that does not exist 

in Castilian Spanish. The commonest example 

is the name of the bank “Caixa” which 

is pronounced like “kysha”. You can also see 

it in place names like the Valencian version of 

Elche, which is Elx, pronounced “elsh”. The 

X commonly appears in names from a number 

of Spanish regions where other languages 

are spoken, for example the name Xavier (a 

version of the Castilian Javier) exists in Catalan 

and Galician, whilst Basque names include 

Xabat, Xabier, Xanti and Xarles. 

Another interesting point to note about the X 

is that it represents “by” or “por” in Maths 

and also therefore in measurements, so that 

2 by 2 is 2 x 2, which is said: “2 por 2”. This 

is very useful when you are buying floor tiling 

and the like. From this use of X it has come 

to represent the word “por” in general texting 

language, so that “por favor” would be 

written in texting as “xfa”. Confusing, I know. 

Finally, just two words in standard Castilian 

Spanish that begin with the letter X. These 

are: “xilófono”, “xenophobia”. I will leave 

you to work the meanings of these words out 

for yourselves! 

Jane Cronin, Spanish Classes and Talks. 

www.janecronin.eu 

Tel 968183258 

Asia. 

19 th 1994: Britain’s first national lottery 

was held, with seven winners sharing 

the £6m jackpot. 

22 nd 1990: Margaret Thatcher announced 

her resignation after 11 years as 

Prime Minister. 

30 th 2005: John Sentamu was enthroned 

as Archbishop of York, the first black 

archbishop of the Church of England. 

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Dear Editor 

I thought the readers of the Chronicle might 

be interested in this! 

Searching for Lamb 

The day didn’t start so well. Excited at taking 

the plunge to go on a contract phone, I arrive, 

choose the phone and hand over my passport, 

but no, I find out that the rules have changed. 

No longer is it possible to sign for a mobile 

phone contract without showing a residencia 

card. OK, then I will get around to sorting 

that; it’s over due, but I can’t do that until I 

can prove that we are in the health system. 

OK then, I will get around to sorting that 

too; but I can’t do that, not until I go down 

to Mazarrón Health Centre to register my 

husband; but I can’t do that until I have the 

right documentation from our accountant to 

prove I am on contract! Until then I am still 

on Pay as you Go. 

So feeling the frustration of the morning’s 

lack of progress, we decide to set off to look 

for the restaurant that serves the best lamb 

ever. Following the instructions given by a 

friend, it’s easy. Take a left at the end of El 

Pareton village, passing the bar and tobacco 

shop on your left then take the first right. 

The first right, we ended up in a factory 

private car park; must be second right. 

OK, ‘no through road’, so we keep going. 

Eventually we see a decent tarmac road 

on the right; it’s the third exit if anyone is 

interested. It’s now dark. We travel for many 

miles. After some time I start to panic. If 

we break down, no-one will ever find us. We 

should have mentioned where we were going 

before we left! 

Eventually we see a road to the right pointing 

to Totana. Shall we head off in that direction? 

We were not talking by now and I was 

starving. We didn’t turn off, we stayed with it 

and within a minute or two, on the left was a 

Mahou sign; not lit, obviously! A bread oven 

and what looked like a restaurant; is it open? 

In we go with trepidation. The chap came 

to our table and we said more as a question 

than an order “cordero por favour?” We were 

not disappointed; cooked on an open fire, 

it really was the best lamb we have had in 

Spain. There was no menu, but they do offer 

a selection of chicken, steak and fish. The red 

wine from a barrel at €2 a bottle tasted like 

treacle and bonfire night. The day ended well. 

Meson Los Ortegas, Raiguero Alto, Totana, 

616 914 892 (Menu del Dia at €10) 

Jane Lewis 


Enjoy and learn about the corner of Spain in 

which you live. 

Visit an old country house (finca) in the Mazarrón 

area. 

Learn how people lived, before Spain caught 

up with the modern world. 

Experience the culture and try the local food 

in one of the old country houses. 

See the embroidery completed by the women 

folk who learnt this beautiful craft. 

Enjoy traditional Murcian food served in the 

comfort of a Spanish family home. 

Finca Fuentes is located in La Atalaya about 

7km from Mazarrón. The house was built in 

1887, but it has recently been restored. The 

owners have kept the integrity and historic 

elements of this marvellous country house. 

Your guide will be María Fuentes who is one of 

the heirs of this property. 

The first owners had to leave the house in 

1926 because of debts. It was then inherited 

by the Fuentes family. In 1936 when the Civil 

War started, the male members of the Fuentes 

family were recruited by the army to fight 

for something that they never understood. 

Once the Spanish Civil War ended, the family 

was able to survive in the countryside. They 

had hens, chickens, rabbits, and of course a 

pig. Until the 80’s, having a pig in a family 

meant there was food for a whole year. In December, 

Spanish country families had a very 

special party for “the pig slaughter”. In the 

very early morning men caught the pig and 

placed it on a hard table. There was a man for 

killing the pig and there were different ways 

to cure the meat which had to last the year. 

Embroidery was a key part of a women’s 

life until the 80’s. In fact in the 50’s, girls at 

school used to learn how to embroider instead 

of reading or writing. 

In Franco times, during the dictatorship, 

women were not allowed to vote or sign in 

a Notary. They were like little children who 

were needed by their husband for everything 

from cooking, embroidery, sewing etc. 

Esparto, (a coarse grass native to Spain), was 

an essential element in this area for making 

shoes, carpets, ropes, and containers for 

snails and wine bottles. Parents passed on the 

skill of Esparto to their children. 

Years ago, donkeys were the cars of the time. 

Having a donkey in the family was extremely 

relevant. With a donkey you could travel and 

load weighty things. Imagine there was no 

drinking water in the house and the people 

had to travel about seven kilometres to the 

nearest fountain. One member of the family 

rode the donkey for a 30 minute trip to get 

drinking water. This water was transported in 

a big container on the donkey. 

Spend a different and special day in Finca 

Fuentes and try the local food for only 12€. 

Advanced booking is required. 

Marie Fuente is also available for Spanish 

classes. 

Tel 630 169 394 

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Choosing 

Trees for the 

Centre of Patio 

Style Gardens. 

By Clodagh 

and Dick 

Handscombe, 

practical gardeners 

and authors 

living in Spain for 25 Years 

Recently we were asked by email to recommend 

a tree for the centre of a thirty metre 

square walled patio garden facing south. As 

we explained to the questioner, it is not that 

simple, as a number of factors need to be 

taken into account 

as outlined below. 

The possible trees 

are selected from 

those described in 

the flowering fruiting 

and evergreen tree 

sections of Part Four 

of our book ‘Your 

Garden in Spain 

– From Planning 

Planting and Maintenance’. 

For instance one needs to consider the following 

ten issues: 

1. Is the tree for shade or colour or both? 

2. Do you want all year round shade or 

just in the summer? 

3. In return for a great show of spectacular 

flowers are you willing to cope with 

a major fall of dead flowers and leaves 

or would only a clean tree be acceptable? 

A Judas tree looks great when 

in flower around Easter and when in 

leaf during the summer, but then has 

a heavy autumn leaf fall and hundreds 

of seed pods that need removing to 

tidy the tree for winter. 

4. Do you want to see through the tree 

to the outer beds of the patio as you 

wander round the central bed? One 

tree that meets this need perfectly is 

a Caesalpinia Gilliesii, or Bird of Paradise 

tree, which has wonderful large 

flowers for months and does not grow 

too tall or dense. The feathery leaves 

give a Chinese look, especially on a 

well pruned open tree. A Frangipani 

could also be planted in very sheltered 

places. 

5. Do you want an instant tree, or are 

you willing to be patient? 

Naturally small trees are less expensive 

than mature trees that need to 

come on a lorry and be lifted into position 

with a crane. 

6. Do you want a tree that integrates 

into the total patio garden, or do you 

want a tall wide tree that dominates 

the patio and will be eventually a feature 

seen from other gardens or the 

street? If so, trees such as the evergreen 

Norfolk Island Pine, Orchid 

Bauhina and Chorisia could be considered. 

7. Would you like to pick fruit from the 

tree? If so a specimen Citrus tree such 

as a perpetual flowering and fruiting 

Lunar Lemon, a Persimmon that has 

late colourful fruit and interesting 

leaves, a Pomegranate tree with its 

elegant waxy flowers and colourful 

fruit, or a large spreading Fig tree are 

possibilities. 

8. Do you want a tree that is likely to be 

long lived? If so avoid Palms as most 

varieties have now been attacked by 

the dreaded Palm Weevil in various 

parts of Spain and some species of 

yellow flowered Acacias only last for 

about a dozen years. 

9. Do you want to preserve something of 

Spain’s disappearing heritage? If so, 

a several hundred year old or even, 

if you have the cash, a thousand year 

old Olive tree could fit the bill. A Cork 

Oak with part of its cork bark cut off to 

expose the bright orange inner trunk 

can also look attractive. For those that 

want a clean garden recognise that 

both these trees have leaf and fruit 

falls although essentially evergreen. 

10. Do you want a tree that provides dappled 

shade so that other plants can be 

planted in the shade below the canopy 

either in the ground or in pots? If so 

consider a Jacaranda, False Acacia or 

a Fir tree. 

We could go on, but the point has been made. 

Think wisely before planting up the centre of 

patios. In some cases an attractive water 

fountain would 

be better than a 

tree. 

A new book 

from Dick 

Handscombe. 

Next month we 

are launching a 

new forty page 

booklet titled 

‘Making Waterless 

Gardens a 

Practical Reality 

Worldwide’. 

It includes several 

hundred practical ideas and at only 3€ 

plus 1€ postage and packing in Spain, it is a 

must for all gardeners in southern Spain. To 

place a pre-publication order, send your name 

address and 4€ in Spanish postage stamps 

to Clodagh Brown, Apartado de Correos 572, 

03730 Javea, Alicante 

The booklet would make an ideal Christmas 

present for friends. Three copies can be sent 

for 10€ in Spanish stamps. 

Clodagh and Dick Handscombe 

www.gardeninginspain.com 

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Spain. 

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Background:- 

Currently operating successfully in the UK, DRS 

is extending its services to Ex-Pats in Spain 

who are experiencing financial difficulties. DRS 

work under the banner of Care, Support, and 

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when circumstances change or difficulties arise. 

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rising costs, relationship breakdowns, illness, 

divorce and over commitments, along with 

poor exchange rates have hit people hard and 

the result in many cases has been extended 

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Tel 646 705 403 

Email drsspain@googlemail.com 





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Now the weather is cooling down somewhat 

the animals are all a little happier. Lola, one 

of our donkeys was very lame for a few days 

and wasn’t very happy about being shut in 

the stable, but it was for her own good and 

she’s now doing much better. 

Murphy the German Shepherd has settled 

in well into his new home in the UK, and just 

this week Rory (the small dog with no hair 

found in Fuente Alamo) has gone to his new 

home in Elche and we wish him and his new 

family all the luck in the world. 

We have another new addition. Roni was 

found by Andrea trying to dodge the cars 

on a dangerous road 

and was so very nearly 

knocked over. He’s a 

small to medium boy, 

very nice natured and 

good with the other 

animals and will also 

be looking for his new 

forever home. 

Biscuit is a young 

female dog found after 

being shot at close 

range, slashed with a 

knife and her tail had been 

severed. Despite all her 

injuries she is now fully 

recovered and looking for 

her forever home. She is 

spayed and fully vaccinated 

so she can travel anywhere 

to find her perfect family. 

She is good with other dogs. 

Pippa, a Breton Spaniel, 

was found on Camposol 

after being used for 

breeding. She is approx 2½ 

yrs old and has obviously 

had quite a few litters. She has a lovely 

calm nature, spayed 

and fully vaccinated and 

good with other dogs. 

We are also looking for 

homes for the donkeys, 

or even if anyone has 

the space and provision, 

how about fostering a 

donkey or two? This is 

obviously not quite the 

same as taking on a dog, 

but they have fantastic 

characters. If anyone 

is interested and 

would like to know 

more about what 

is required, please 

contact Andrea for 

more information. 

Please visit our 

group facebook 

page for full details 

of all our boys and 

girls looking for 

new homes. 

We 

have 

provisionally reserved Sunday 2nd Dec for 

our Christmas lunch. More details to be 

issued soon. 

On Monday 17th December please come and 

join us in the car park on Sector B Camposol 

for sherry and mince pies - all welcome - 

and we will have a special surprise. Watch 

this space!! 

I will be on the car park as usual every 

Monday 11.30-1.30pm so please do pop by 

for a chat 

Thanks, Andrea 


Crimestoppers Re-Appeal for Information 

on Suspected Murderers 

Crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers is reappealing 

for information on two suspected 

murderers from Scotland, who are believed 

to have fled to Spain. Working with The 

Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) 

and Strathclyde Police, Crimestoppers is 

appealing to the public to help locate the 

wanted fugitives. 

Derek McGraw Ferguson, 48, and William 

Paterson, 33, are wanted for two separate 

incidents which occurred three years apart. 

Ferguson is wanted in connection with the 

murder of Thomas Cameron who was killed 

at the Auchinairn Tavern on 28 June 2007 

in Bishopbriggs near Glasgow. Patterson is 

wanted in connection with the shooting and 

murder of Kevin Carroll at a car park outside 

an Asda superstore in Robroyston in January 

2010. 

Scotland Crimestoppers’ Chairman for 

Strathclyde, Alan Fraser, said: “These two 

individuals have been wanted for some time in 

connection with two equally horrific and coldblooded 

murders; it is time for the Spanish 

and British public to come forward with any 

information that will lead to the arrests of 

these two men. 

Our fugitive campaigns continue to succeed 

in bringing more criminals, especially those 

accused of murder, back from overseas to 

face their crimes in the UK. We are confident 

that the response from the public following 

this appeal can lead to locating these two 

suspects. 

Working closely with international partners is 

imperative in order to keep the UK safe when 

criminals cross overseas.” 

Detective Chief Superintendent, John 

Cuddihy, Head of Serious and Organised Crime 

and Counter Terrorism, Strathclyde Police 

said “We are delighted to be working with our 

Spanish counterparts, SOCA Scotland, SOCA 

International and the Crimestoppers charity 

on today’s operation and we are thankful for 

the help and co-operation we have received. 

These two dangerous individuals may have 

thought that by trying to integrate with the 

ex-pat community in Spain that they would 

be safe and out of the reach of Strathclyde 

Police. However, as I have said before, there 

is no hiding place for those involved in serious 

and organised crime. Wherever you are, we 

will be coming to find you. Nothing shows 

that clearer than the work we are doing today 

and will continue to do.” 

Founder and Chair of Crimestoppers 

Lord Ashcroft, KCMG PC, said “Our work in 

Spain over the years has made it a hostile 

environment for these very dangerous 

individuals to hide. We continue to work in 

partnership with law enforcement agencies to 

take action to return these fugitives to British 

soil to face justice. The cooperation we receive 

from the Spanish and ex-pat communities has 

played a vital role in the success of locating 

suspected criminals that seek to hide in Spain 

to evade law enforcement. Once again we 

appeal to anyone, both in Spain and the UK, 

to call Crimestoppers anonymously with any 

information they have regarding these two 

individuals.” 

For those people calling from Spain there 

is a special Spanish freephone telephone 

number 900 555 111 which will be answered 

in the UK by Crimestoppers’ call agents 

and a translation service is available upon 

request. People can also pass on information 

anonymously via the Crimestoppers’ 

number 0800 555 111 or online at www. 

crimestoppers-uk.org 

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LÍNEA DIRECTA INSTRUCTS ITS CUSTOMERS ON THE 

STEPS TO TAKE IF THEY HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY 

THE RECENT HEAVY RAINSTORMS 

Madrid, 2 October 2012.- Línea Directa Aseguradora instructs its customers affected by the recent heavy 

rainstorms recorded on September 28 and 29 in the regions of Andalucía, Murcia and Valencia on the steps 

required to speed up the processes of making claims, treating and repairing the damage caused. 

As any extraordinary risk resulting from a natural catastrophe, claims for damage to property and personal injury 

must be made to the Insurance Compensation Consortium (CCS), a body which is dependent on the Ministry 

of Economy and Finance. The Consortium will be wholly responsible for processing claims, assessing the 

damage caused and paying out compensation to those affected. 

In order to claim for damage to property, the customer can contact the Insurance Compensation Consortium 

directly by calling 902 222 665 from 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. Claims for personal injury or loss of profi ts 

must be presented in writing to the local office in question or by post by completing the corresponding 

form. 

In addition, in the case of Expatriate Customers, Línea Directa will act as an intermediary, administrator and 

advisor with the public body, with an aim to speeding up the processes of compensation and repairing material 

damage to vehicles, which will be assessed, processed and compensated entirely by the Consortium. To this 

end, Línea Directa has set up a helpline 902 326 326 which its customers affected by the damage can call in 

order to receive help and information both in English and German on the correct processes required. 

Línea Directa wishes to express its deepest condolences to the families of those people who have lost their lives 

and offers its services to all customers affected to provide them with any type of additional information they might 

require. 

Insurance Compensation Consortium Addresses 

ANDALUCÍA OCCIDENTAL (Sevilla, Cádiz, Huelva, Córdoba) 

C/ Luis Montoto, 107 41007 - SEVILLA 

Tel.: 95 498 14 00 Fax: 95 498 14 01 ccssevilla@consorseguros.es 


MURCIA 

Ronda de Garay, 10 30003 - MURCIA 

Tel.: 968 35 04 50 Fax: 968 35 04 51 ccsmurcia@consorseguros.es 

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Now that the cooler weather is with us 

Camposol B Clean Gardening Group is 

back to work. We cleared some of the mud 

and gravel that had washed onto the roads 

after the torrential rain we all suffered. 

There are many jobs that need our attention 

following the downpour, some areas that 

need improving and new projects to start 

this Autumn. We are in urgent need of 

more people to help on a Tuesday morning, 

to continue with our attempts to make 

Camposol B Sector a better place for us all 

to live. If you can spare an hour or two, we 

would be most grateful for your help. 

Please contact Helen or Sandy on 968 199 

506/968 986 030. 

We have a Green Waste Bin next to the 

Cultural Centre and we would appreciate 

that if you have green waste to dispose of, 

that you ONLY place it in the bin and NOT 

by the side if it is full, as the contractors will 

not remove it. It is not the responsibility 

of B Clean Gardening Group or residents 

who live by the Cultural Centre to clean 

up the rubbish you have left behind. If the 

bin is full, please either take it to the ECO 

PARK, or take it back home until the bin is 

emptied and returned. 

Camposol B Clean Gardening Group’s 

aims are to improve the environment in 

which we all live. The more people that 

cooperate, the easier the task will be. 

PLEASE HELP US TO ACHIEVE THESE 

GOALS! 


FAST Seek New Committee Members And 

Volunteers!! 

FAST (First Aid Support Team) provide a service 

in Camposol that is unique in Spain to 

bridge the gap in serious medical emergencies 

between calling 112 and an ambulance 

arriving. FAST provide this service 365 days 

a year 24/7. 

FAST is run by a Committee who have 

seen FAST grow from idea stage until this 

point where the dedicated team of volunteer 

responders function to a very high standard 

and now is the time to bring in 3 

new committee members to fill positions as 

some of the existing committee move on 

in the near future. The existing committee 

members will still be around to assist in bringing 

new team up to speed with protocols and 

current status, so every support will be given. 

If you think you have what it takes to take 

FAST into the future, contact Glen, Gerry or 

Kaz who will explain more about FAST and 

what it takes to be a committee member or 

indeed a FAST volunteer. Call now and speak 

to Glen Ford 634 313 572, Gerry Bradshaw 

677 288 033 or Kaz Moore 626 823 081 or 

email fastcamposol@hotmail.com 

FAST would also like to remind you that the 

Christmas Fayre is on Saturday 10 th November 

at Mariano’s Restaurant, Camposol 

A from 11am until 3pm with a vast array of 

stalls with ideas for Christmas gifts, crafts 

and tombola, so plenty of time to stock up 

with gifts before Christmas! This year also 

sees a Grand Raffle to be drawn at 2pm for 

a High Tech 42 inch Plasma TV, Digital camera 

and a Halogen Oven to name but a few 

The Mazarrón Pudding Club decided, at 

their Annual General Meeting in September, 

that the restaurant that had produced the 

best steak and kidney pudding of 2012 was 

Elliot’s of Bolnuevo. On 27 th September the 

wonderful prizes. Tickets for the raffle are 

available now for a donation of 3€ each from 

TJ Electrical (Euronics), Commercial Centre, 

Camposol B and on Fridays outside The 

Steak Out, Camposol B between 10am and 

12.30pm. Tickets are limited so grab 

some now whilst they are available! 

FAST - Making Camposol Safer For All! 

FAST - Camposol (First Aid Support Team) 

Registered M3035763(2) 

FAST - Registered Charity Number 

G30863658 

Contact: 

fastcamposol@hotmail.com 

Gerry Bradshaw 677 288 033 

Kaz Moore 626 823 081 

Glen Ford 634 313 572 

Facebook fast camposol 

Club’s President, Reg Croxford with Treasurer, 

Brian Jermyn, presented an engraved plaque 

to Carol and her staff at the restaurant for 

their retention until the Club’s next AGM in 

September 2013. 

The Mazarrón Pudding Club now has 30 

members and meets every other month to 

partake of a traditional homemade meat 

pudding (usually steak and kidney). The 

members’ Ladies and Wives are invited to 

attend the May and December lunches 

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Proud to be British 

At the time of going to print for this issue of 

the Chronicle, the bridge between Camposol 

Sectors B and C was still closed to traffic, 

although pedestrian access is still permitted. 

The tragic story of the ‘gota fria’ that caused 

this and the devastation across the region 

has already been widely reported in various 

newspapers and websites, so we thought that 

we would report something a little different 

and more positive. 

When there is an emergency, the Brits can 

always be relied on to rally together and help 

each other. 

I have countless examples of people ferrying 

total strangers from one sector to another 

when they can clearly see that they are not 

walking by choice, especially in the first 48 

hours where there was no other exit. Not just 

the Brits of course; I had a lift from both a 

Portuguese man and a Belgium lady. Shopping 

in the supermarket is no longer something 

easy to do, mainly because shopping has to 

be carried and now needs careful planning. 

Many people were arriving back to their 

holiday homes with large suitcases only to 

find the bridge closed and no obvious way of 

reaching their homes, (especially difficult for 

those trying to get to the far points of Sector 

D). There were still no signs or lights on the 

bridge. 

The FAST team were immediately on hand to 

ensure that their equipment was available on 

both sides of the bridge as was witnessed on 

the Friday night of September 28 th , the same 

day this all occurred. 

This situation is likely to continue for some 

time yet, so it is imperative that we all continue 

to help each other. If you are dropping off a 

passenger to the bridge, or have just walked 

to your car to drive off on the other side, 

please look around you and see if you can 

help someone else, they will be most grateful. 

Clearly there is a need to be prudent when 

jumping into a car with a total stranger, but 

I have had many offers of lifts and met many 

people that I have never seen before and think 

it is wonderful. 

Some of the businesses on our customer base 

are suffering from the above issue in that 

many people are simply not going out so much, 

especially at night, as the new temporary exit 

from Sector D is not lit and as it is mainly a 

dirt track, it is not easy to navigate at night. 

Many of our customers are more than happy 

to try to help with transport etc if there are 

sufficient numbers to justify it, so please give 

them the opportunity by asking them. 

Teresa Hicks 

November is always busy for Age 

Concern 

The Black and White Ball received its usual 

support with over 200 enjoying the night. 

The photograph gives you some idea of the 

ambiance; a romantic setting in Puerto de 

Mazarrón. The food and music were well 

received and the transport meant many did 

not have to worry about having a few drinks. 

17 th October saw the Afternoon of Popular 

Song followed by the third auction the 

following day. Both events were well received, 

the former an early evening opportunity to let 

your hair down and sing, the latter a chance 

to recoup some cash for unwanted items. 

There are great changes afoot! It is now 

possible to access the Winter Fuel Allowance 

and DLA support. Consult us if you are 

worried or think you might be eligible. Age 

Concern has volunteers helping over 25 

clients. Our advice and information point has 

moved from Camposol Sector C back to the 

Cultural Centre on Sector B. This will be open 

Wednesday and Thursday 10am-1pm and 

Friday 12.30-3.30pm. 

The advice and information line is 636 310 

216, events on Camposol 634 310 215 and 

for Puerto de Mazarrón 634 336 484. There 

will no longer be a session outside Bar Peyma, 

Puerto de Mazarrón. 

Tickets will be available 10am-1pm outside 

Bar Salud, Camposol B on a Friday, and the 

last Friday in the month will see a regular stall 

in the same place. 

7 th November Talking Shop Social will be 

held at the Cultural Centre, Camposol Sector 

B at 1.30pm. 

16 th November Rock ‘N Roll Revival Night 

with Jimmy Mack at Mariano’s, Camposol A 

7.30 for 8pm. 5€, with an extra 5€ if you 

want chicken and chips. 

22 nd November Coach Trip to Murcia10€ 

with pick up points in Puerto de Mazarrón, 

Mazarrón Country Club and Camposol, 

including the bridge! 

28 th November sees the Menu del Dia with 

Johnny Sparrow at La Barraca. 

1 st December is our Annual Christmas Fayre 

at Lagarto Verde, Puerto de Mazarrón11am- 

4pm. This involves a 1€ entry fee which gives 

you a free Christmas raffle ticket. It’s still 

possible to book stalls. Please phone 634 

336 484. 






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Photos copyright: Mark Stocks. 

www.vistasdemurcia.com 

For the first time since January of this year 

the CRA were granted a meeting with the 

Mayor on the 17 th of October. The meeting 

took place at Mazarrón Town Hall and present 

were Ginés Campillo Mendez, Mayor of 

Mazarrón; Francisco García, Councillor for 

Urbanism; Raquel Ensor, Mayoress of El 

Saladillo, and of course, members of the 

Camposol Residents Association Committee. 

The proceedings started with CRA Chairman 

Bob Owen asking the Mayor for a report on 

the outcome of a recent meeting that the 

council had with Masa. We were surprisingly 

informed that, Masa, having requested 

a further three months to complete Sector 

A, had in fact been granted a one month 

extension. He further informed us that with 

Masa’s deadline having elapsed they had instructed 

their lawyers to start the proceedings 

of executing the developer s performance 

guarantees. They further stated that 

as it is required in law, they have released 

part of the A Sector bond to Masa to cover 

the cost of the work they have completed so 

far. We have since received an unconfirmed 

report from other sources that this amount 

was €385,257.78. 

It was also revealed that Aqualia will be notified 

that they are to take over the water 

and sewerage infrastructure of Camposol 

with immediate effect. The water company 

will be required to carry out the necessary 

repairs to all the estates pipe work, the cost 

of which is expected to be in the region of 

€2million and will be funded from the Masa 

guarantees 

A debate took place after Bob Owen raised 

the concerns being felt surrounding a lack of 

effective communication between the Town 

Hall and Camposol. Information from council 

sources has often proved to be conflicting, 

inaccurate or non-existent. The CRA’s José 

Navarro pointed out that written requests 

for meetings with the Mayor had previously 

gone unanswered and CRA Vice Chairman 

Les Crook followed by emphasising the need 

for regular and properly structured meetings. 

This reasoning was eventually accepted 

and the Mayor agreed to hold the first of 

what will be monthly or by-monthly events 

on November 14 th . It was emphasised that 

we (the CRA) seek cooperation with the 

Council, not conflict. 


After it was put to the Mayor that during the 

time of the last administration we had received 

information from the municipal treasurer 

that the Masa guarantees amounted 

to €1,300,000, the Mayor attempted to 

clarify the situation by stating that the guarantees 

consisted of two elements; one of 

€1,600,000 allocated to the infrastructure 

and €1,300,000, to properties. The council 

are “trying to put this together to actually 

finish the infrastructure” and this would 

then provide a total amount of €2,900,000. 

It was pointed out by CRA committee member 

Barrie Eveleigh that with the two million 

euros needed by Aqualia to attend to the 

defective pipe work and that his experience 

in the UK construction industry suggested 

the amount needed to finish all roads on 

Camposol would alone exceed €4million, 

how does the Town Hall intend to raise the 

money needed for completing the urbinisation? 

This brought the response that it will 

be done little by little using amounts from 

the element of the Town Hall’s annual general 

budget that has been raised from citizen’s 

taxes and with money sourced from 

Regional and Spanish governments. 

It was stated that at the time of the election 

the present Deputy Mayor, Francisco García 

(Paco), made a commitment to re-invest an 

amount equivalent to 40% of IBI taxes collected 

from Camposol, back into the estate. 

Paco replied to this with the explanation that 

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this undertaking was intended in the event 

that the POSE was the governing party. 

With the fact of there now being a coalition 

they would need the agreement of the other 

parties and due to the present financial position 

in the Town Hall it would be impossible 

to operate. He did however express a 

hope that they would be able to fulfil this 

promise in the future. 

In the wake of what has been described as 

the most intense Gota Fría the region has 

seen in modern history on September 28 th , 

to alleviate the risk of flooding in other areas, 

it was necessary for the Confederación 

Hidrográfica to divert a large volume of water 

into the Rambla de las Moreras which 

runs through Camposol. This action resulted 

in the extreme volume of water that subsequently 

proved instrumental for the extent 

of the problems that have prompted technicians 

to conclude that the bridge and the 

immediate sections of access roads should 

be closed to all but emergency vehicles and 

pedestrians. 

The Mayor made it known that a contract for 

the necessary repairs would be signed the 

next day, 18 th October. If a previously stated 

requirement for a one month contract period 

becomes a reality, we will thankfully be 

able to use the bridge again by November 

19 th . The first task for the contractor will be 

to form an access between Sectors B and C 

through the bed of the rambla and so as all 

efforts can be focused on the work to the 

bridge, no further attention will be given to 

the temporary accesses that had been provided 

on Sector D. The cost of the work associated 

with the bridge was claimed to be 

€300,000 and would be borne by Mazarrón 

Town Hall. Despite this, there had been a 

Town Hall press release which stated that 

the Mayor, having met with the president 

of the Confederación Hidrográfica, had received 

assurances that the damage caused 

by diverting the water would be reimbursed 

by his organization. 

The Mayor made it known that the process 

needed for reinstating water and basura 

charges were underway. It has been approximately 

six months since the last bills 

were in evidence and apparently it is intended 

that there will be a system put in 

place for residents to pay the arrears in 

stages. 

A question as to whether there had been 

any progress to the D Sector rambla problem 

brought a response from Paco García 

explaining that the Confederación Hidrográfica 

does not agree with a solution proposed 

by the Town Hall and they have not offered 

any alternative. Bob Owen pointed out that 

despite the extent of what was claimed to 

be the worst storm for many years, the existing 

pipes had worked very well. This was 

acknowledged by Paco as being good ammunition 

in persuading the Confederación 

to sign off the Plan Parcial. 

In answer to an enquiry from committee 

member Bridget Stewart as to whether 

there had been any news regarding the 

Sector D32 embargoes, we were told that 

the documents would be received within the 

next week and council employee Tatiana will 

make this information available. 

All in all a mixed bag: some good news, 

some not so good news, some progress, 

some uncertainty. Masa still in the picture; 

is that good or bad? 

Website: www.cracamposol.com 

Email: info@cracamposol.com 

There is a full report by Barrie Everleigh of 

both recent meetings on Camposol; October 

10 th Citizen Participation Meeting and 

17 th October meeting with the Mayor at 

Mazarrón Town Hall on the website www. 

costacalidachronicle.com/camposolresidents-assocation.html 






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Annual Race at Bahia Mazarrón 

Close to 250 athletes participated in the race 

this year held in Puerto de Mazarrón la II 

Carrera Popular “Bahía de Mazarrón”. The 

day was bright and sunny and the athletes 

ran the 10kms along the coast from El 

Alamillo to Playa Grande. 

The first to cross the line was José María 

López Pérez of Eliocroca Athletics Club, in 

a time of 34 minutes and 58 seconds. The 

first female was Sabrina Rico Campillo, of 

Asuspuestos.com, in a time of 41 minutes 

and 35 seconds. Both athletes received their 

trophies from the Mayor of Mazarrón, Ginés 

Campillo, as well as a ham and fruit basket 

donated by “Fruit Arias Mazarrón”. 

Rain Damage 

Mazarrón Town Council has estimated 

there is 8.07 million Euros in damages to 

infrastructure caused by the rains in Mazarrón 

on 28 September. The Mayor expressed 

his solidarity with the people of Lorca and 

Puerto Lumbreras and congratulated the 

Civil Protection, Red Cross and local police 

that performed an extraordinary job. The 

situation was under control at all times. 

There was a total collapse of the bridge on 

the road to Las Perdigueras and 800,000€ 

will be needed for its reconstruction, while 

the undermining of embankments to the 

bridge of the Camposol urbanization, which 

has been badly damaged and is still closed 

to traffic, has been valued at 900,000€. 

In the coastal area, the work of waste 

collection caused by the rains that have 

swept the beaches will involve work of up to 

300,000€. In addition, special damages in 

farms and livestock amounted to 500,000€. 

New Local Board for AECC 

The Council Chamber of the Town Hall of 

Mazarrón hosted the presentation of the 

new Local Board of the Spanish Association 

Against Cancer (AECC) in Mazarrón and 

the appointment of its members. The event 

was chaired by the Mayor of Mazarrón 

and was attended by the President 

of the AECC in the Region of Murcia, 

Agustín Navarrete, the Treasurer of the 

organization, Juan Moreno, and member 

of the Research Committee, Lajara Alonso. 

The new President of the local board 

is María Luisa Pérez Heredia, while 

Maria Isabel Mendez Perez will serve 

as Secretary. The Treasurer is Jackeline 

Galvez and there are various members. 

The President said she was excited and 

thanked the board members who had joined 

her in this project. “It is a great challenge 

that we will work with great enthusiasm 

and effort and give a lot of encouragement 

and strength to those who suffer from this 

disease.” 

Augustine Navarrete also expressed that, 

in addition to explaining the history of this 

organization and that the AECC will “inform 

and raise public awareness about this 

disease and support and assist the sick”. 

Ginés Campillo called on its members to 

“Work with all the enthusiasm that this 

project deserves.” Navarrete gave some tips 

for preventing cancer. Amongst them are not 

smoking, drinking in moderation, not taking 

excessive sun and doing some exercise daily. 

More Social Services for Citizens in 

Mazarrón 

Maria Martinez is seeking ambitious goals to 

improve the social life and the enhancement 

of the municipality. Councillor for Social Policy, 

Equality, Health, Heritage and Museums, 

Maria Martinez, and the Mayor of Mazarrón 

offered to raise the number of short and longterm 

services and begin with buildings linked 

to the area of Equality. Martinez started with 

the Centre for Services for Women Victims of 

Domestic Violence (CAVI) which is expected 

to create coordination with local security and 

police officers. They will also take details 

of CAVI to schools, colleges and parishes 

where they will talk and promote awareness. 

The Child Development Centre (CDIAT) 

will adapt to the needs of pool users and 

teachers, effectively giving ASPADEM a grant 

for the cost of maintaining it viable. 

The Day Centre Disability (CRPD) wants to 

get their own property and decent transport. 

These long-term goals, will take effect, 

expanding the service to five new members. 

It also seeks to expand the service to 30 

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seats. 

They will work with the Day Centre for the 

Elderly (CDPM), which is a Day Care Centre 

for the elderly, providing it with the necessary 

services. 

This Social Policy is a primary objective to 

streamline municipal aid to needy families by 

giving municipal aid for food for the poor in the 

municipality and in the social centres of Cañada 

de Gallego and Pastrana, plus Majada Leiva. 

The Social Policy also promotes the brand 

new programme “Book Bank” in which they 

want people to share textbooks with all the 

poor families. Those interested can register 

to help struggling families before the start of 

the school year. Social Policy also promotes 

conducting summer camps in collaboration 

with the Red Cross, to allocate between 

5% and 105 places of sports schools to 

children with psychological problems and 

expand the social garden project “HUSFA” 

to other areas of the municipality such as 

Puerto de Mazarrón and Cañada de Gallego. 

The Roman Salt Factory will be used to host 

concerts and other activities that encourage 

the visitors to return to Mazarrón. It will be 

one of the spearheads of this council to give 

value to the archaeological sites. 

Seabed Clean-up 

At the beginning of October about a 

hundred people, including divers, children 

and residents gathered at the marina in 

Puerto de Mazarrón to participate in the 

XVIII Cleaning of Seabeds and Beaches in 

Mazarrón Bay. Refreshments were shared 

at the dinner organized by the Department 

of Environment. Red Cross volunteers from 

Mazarrón were in attendance at all times. 

In total about 500 kilos of waste were 

collected from the seabed and beach at 

Bolnuevo in a day. The event began with the 

Mayor of Mazarrón, Ginés Campillo, thanking 

those present. The researcher of the Spanish 

Institute of Oceanography (IEO), Julio Mas, 

gave a talk to the participants in which he 

explained the importance of maintaining 

healthy marine biodiversity and what were 

the things that could be collected from 

the seabed and those which could not. 

After the talk, the divers took to the depths 

of the Bay of Mazarrón to start garbage 

collection with a total of six boatloads of 

participants who cleaned various areas from 

La Isla to La Azohía. The tourist train and 

the tour company “37 Degrees” carried 

components for the Fishing Club Puerto de 

Mazarrón and several children, who were 

accompanied by relatives to Bolnuevo beach. 

The participants were rewarded with paella 

made by the company “El Tirol”. 

World Bird Day 

At the beginning of October, the Hiking 

Club “Amigos de la Naturaleza” and the 

Department of Environment of Mazarrón 

celebrated the “Día Mundial de Las Aves” 

with two activities. 

they flocked to the stand, greatly enjoying 

the day with flight demonstrations from the 

birds, conducted under instructions from 

“Las Aguilas del Sol” from Puerto Lumbreras. 

“Amigos de la Naturaleza” also held a 

hiking route to the gravel pits of the 

Rambla de Las Moreras attended by 

twenty people, and among them was 

the Councillor for Social Policy, Equality, 

Health, Heritage and Museums, Maria 

Martinez. Children also enjoyed this activity 

because they could photograph purple 

herons, marsh harriers, and mallards. 

Local Hikes 

There are two “Travesías del Privilegio” 

scheduled by the Department of Culture. 

These are hiking trails where you can see 

parts of the city that are basically unknown 

but have great natural wealth and beauty. 

The second of the routes on Sunday 

November 4 th will travel west taking 

about 4 hours over 12km between the 

zone of Pastrana and Puerto Muriel”. 

On December 2 nd the route will be about 

27km and run between Campo Nubla and 

Mojon beach taking around eight hours and 

you will climb to the highest peak of the town 

at El Algarrobo where you can enjoy stunning 

views. 

An exhibition in Mazarrón of falconry 

birds was enjoyed by dozens of children, 

teenagers and adults who were fascinated 

by the beauty of eagles, hawks, owls and 

even a vulture, exhibited at Plaza de Callao. 

Children could carry the birds on their hands 

and also make drawings and magnets at the 

booth set up for the occasion. Participants 

received a free printed T-shirt. Young and old, 

To join any of the activities you can send an 

email with the name of the person concerned 

(age and contact telephone number) to 

casasconsistoriales@mazarron.es and 

you will receive all the necessary information. 

All tours are free, but be aware that the 

walks are particularly hard and are suited to 

the more experienced hikers. 






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Friday 30 th November 2012 – Cave Walk. 

Meet 10.30am El Berro car park, Sierra 

Espuña (El Berro is 30 mins from Alhama) 

NEST specialises in non-sporty, easy, social 

short walks in areas of outstanding natural 

beauty. Join us for a lovely easy walk with 

fantastic views in good company! We’ll 

see some caves as well as amazing views. 

Afterwards we’ll go for a delicious (optional) 

meal in a gem of a restaurant tucked away in 

the pine-clad mountains where we might see 

wild boar close up. It’s a lovely way to meet 

new people and make new friends in beautiful 

surroundings and find new places to go. Bring 

binoculars and cameras, sensible walking 

footwear, some water and a smile! The walk 

is 5€. The optional, delicious, authentic 

Spanish menu del dia is 9€ (4 courses plus 

drink & coffee). Please book first and wait for 

confirmation back. 

There is also a NEST Photography Group 

and the next photography outing is Friday 

9th November meeting 10am at Alhama 

train station to go to Murcia where we’ll 

eat out. If you’re a keen photographer and 

would like to meet other photographers and 

take lots of photos in interesting places of all 

kinds of things, get in touch to join us. You 

don’t have to be pro, just keen and genuinely 

interested. You just pay for your own meal 

and train fare/expenses. 

For more information and to book places, 

call or text 679 002 147 with full 

names and Spanish contact tels, or email 

natureespunatrails@gmail.com 

Join the mailing list on the NEST website 

http://www.nestwalks.info to be the first 

to get NEST news and find links to NEST’s 

Facebook with Facebook dog rescue groups, 

videos to watch and lots more of interest! 


I am writing this from a very rainy and cold 

in your road, and would like lk to offer them a 

UK, listening to all the tales from Camposol of drink, that would be most welcome! Please 

the bridge closure; believe me, I would still also note; our green waste container has 

far rather be there in our lovely area than been re-sited on the dual carriageway. The 

fighting the traffic on the motorways here! previous area became very untidy due to its 

I am told that our trusty maintenance team irregular collection. Apologies to the nearby 

has already cleared the streets on Camposol residents who were affected by this. 

C of all the rubbish brought down by the 

heavy rains and plan to tackle the minor We appeal to those of you who would like 

repairs, eg manhole covers, very soon. All of to join our band of Wednesday morning 

C1 and C2 have been sprayed with a new, volunteers, either on a regular or occasional 

stronger weed killer as part of the programme basis – always rewarded with breakfast! 

covering the whole sector. Many mature trees Please contact us if you can spare a bit of 

and Oleander shrubs have been planted time and energy, or just turn up at 9am at 

along Calle Ibiscum, the dual carriageway the Sensol Villa office (Old Masa office) and 

and around the Welcome feature and they help improve ‘C’ whilst making new friends! 

will have a good start with the water now in Our area is looking lovely after all the effort 

the soil, but we ask for anyone who can, to of those hard workers, and of course because 

help water them until they establish. If you of the donations you all so freely give, either 

are nearby when our thirsty group is working regularly to our scheme or just in the buckets; 

thank you. 

I have also heard the happy news that the 

Ayuntamiento are adopting the remaining 

sectors of Camposol from 16 th October 

and arrangements have been made with 

contractors to repair the Rambla bridge within 

the next few weeks! The emergency road 

situation doesn’t sound great, but hopefully 

this won’t be needed for too much longer. 

Tickets are selling fast for our Christmas 

Carvery Meal & Dance on 5 th December at 

Sensol Golf Club; live music is from Wildcat. 

Tickets 18€ from Ann 968 974 951 or John 

634 325 427. 

Please check chalkboards, Facebook and 

website for any more news http://www. 

greenfingersgardenandsocialgroup. 

com/ 

The Camposol Fiesta Committee for 2012, 

who did a superb job, have all resigned bar 

one. So far three people have come forward for 

the committee and another three will help. We 

need more and we need them now in order to 

start fund raising. It looks quite possible that 

there well be no fiesta in 2013, if we cannot 

raise the enthusiasm. If anyone is interested 

you can get more information from Rod Sawyer 

on 618 553 786 or email rodsawyer41@ 

hotmail.com 

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Over 50 members of Ladies’ Chatterbox 

Group met on October 11 th at the Cultural 

Centre, Camposol. Viv from The Fuschia 

Beauty Clinic led an interesting session 

entitled “Make up for the mature lady”! Lots 

of tips and encouragement to rummage 

through our make-up bags and remove 

unsuitable and out of date products! 

The next Chatterbox meeting will be on 

Thursday November 8 th when we will be 

taking a trip to Archena Thermal Baths 

followed by menu del dia. At time of going 

to press there are a few remaining spaces. 

The cost of the trip is 13€ for members and 

16€ for non-members. If you are interested 

in grabbing one of the remaining few tickets 

please ring one of the numbers below. 

On the afternoon of December 13 th the 

group will be visiting Cartagena where 

we will have “Cocktails” followed by an 

opportunity to enjoy a pre-Christmas 

evening. The traditional Christmas 

decoration for a true Spanish Christmas 

is the ‘Belén’ or nativity scene. Just like 

other countries across the world, where 

Christmas trees take centre stage in town 

and village squares, each town and village 

has its own Belen. Some of these scenes are 

breathtakingly beautiful and elaborate and 

can be visited in town halls and churches 

across the Spain. Members will be able to 

choose to visit the Belens in Cartagena, the 

medieval market or to stroll through the 

town enjoying the seasonal atmosphere. 

More information will be available when we 

travel to Archena or from the Rosemary or 

Chris on the numbers below. 

Several members have expressed a wish 

to get together to sew. This would be a 

regular fortnightly session (in the Cultural 

Centre, Camposol on a Monday morning). 

This would enable people to encourage and 

support each other in sewing projects. If 

you are interested and would like more 

information ring on the number below or 

ask at the next meeting. 

Ladies’ Chatterbox Group is a relatively 

new group which meets at the Cultural 

Centre, Camposol on the second Thursday 

of each month. If you would like further 

information please contact Rosemary on 

619 575 463 or Chris on 968 199 418 - 

or just turn up. We look forward to seeing 

you! 

It’s been a busy but fun time for PALS. Each 

year we say we should try to spread the 

events in September and October and each 

year they seem to get more intricate. 

On September 30 th we were part of the 

welcoming party for the three lads who cycled 

to Madrid and back raising money for PALS. 

The welcoming party by TJ’s, who were the 

main sponsors, was a great afternoon and 

featured the last radio performance by Mark 

the Spark who is moving to Portugal. The 

Alcalde attended, together with other local 

dignitaries and he presented trophies on 

behalf of the wives of the cyclists. The total 

raised is still being calculated and collected 

we will advise as soon as we can. 

A week later and it was the CAFÉ Concert 

at the Playa Grande; probably the best yet, 

with 5 great different musical acts throughout 

the afternoon and evening. The artistes 

all gave their time for the event and raised 

about 2000€. We are still short of our target 

of 60000€, but we are almost at the three 

quarter stage. It is worth recording that in the 

recent floods, each and every ambulance was 

out on call, thus emphasising the need for an 

additional ambulance. It is fun holding the 

concerts, but let’s try and get this vehicle as 

soon as we can. There was a raffle which still 

has some unclaimed prizes: White tickets 117 

and 782, Green Tickets 758 and 271, Blue 

870 and480 and Yellow 356 and 451. Contact 

PALS on 626 460 465. Any prize unclaimed 

by Christmas will be put into the next raffle. 

The donors for the prizes were: Images, 

Beauty Palace, Ocean Fish Bar, Hair By Carol, 

Liz’s Café, Quality Indian Restaurant, TJ 

Electricals (Euronics), Gift Shop, To Buy to Let 

to Sell, Mercers, Best Wishes, Branded, MMB, 

Ibex Insurance, Helios Hotel, Dragon Tours, 

Multi Opticas, Don Ricardos,, Market Tavern, 

Yorkshire Linen, UK Supplies, Best of Spanish, 

CM Constructions, Cat’s Bar, Quicksave, 

JK Entertainment, Shirley Fisher, Margaret 

Green, Manuela Canovas, Insignia Graphics, 

Terry and Elle Groom, Den and Maureen 

Ferrari, Garden Centre 2003, Camposol A, 

Amapola Restaurant, Namaste, FINS, Tropic 

Ana’s, Tel’s Bar, Vista Bar, Holmes & Pegg, 

Legs & Co, Martinez Bodegas, The Teapot 

and Trevi Bar. Thank you one and all. If we 

have missed your name sorry, contact us and 

we will rectify that in the next issue. Thank 

you everyone for coming along to a great 

afternoon and evening. See you next year. 

On 12 th October our Annual Beach BBQ at 

Bolnuevo was a resounding success and we 

had comments that there was too much food! 

We love these BBQs and it’s worth the effort 

of getting the permissions and goodies, but 

we could do with some help. 

All the above were well attended despite the 

problems with the bridge on Camposol. Thank 

you one and all. 

On 20th October we are off on a Cruise 

to Malta, Sicily, Italy, Sardinia and Palma. 

16 th November is the Trip to Garrucha 

Market, lunch at Bedar and a trip to Iceland 

in Vera at 25€. 

9 th December is The Christmas Ball at Hotel 

Costa Costa, Mazarrón at 27.50€ with masses 

of food and all drinks with entertainment by 

the John Lindo Trio. 

The New Year’s Swim has already got some 

sponsors, so why not brave the wave and 

come in. Sponsor forms available. 

18-21 st March is 3 nights full board in 

Benidorm 125€ including coach. Limited 

places in the Hotel Helios. 

If you want further information or tickets see 

Diane at Saralara’s on Wednesdays 1-3pm or 

outside Trevi Bar Saturdays 11am-1.30pm. 

Any questions call 626 460 465 or come 

along to our monthly meetings on the first 

Monday in each month at 11.15am in the 

Cultural Centre, Camposol. 

If you want even more info go to www.pals. 

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The Group intended to start its Gardening 

work on Friday 28 th Sept, but as it was raining 

around 9am, our ‘Gardening Guru’ Maureen 

decided to postpone our start date and said 

that we would start back the following Friday. 

Wow – What a day the 28th turned out to 

be. We had seen the weather forecasts, 

experienced the morning’s rain but no-one 

expected or had ever seen what was to 

come that afternoon. The Gota Fria and its 

effect that hit Camposol and a large swathe 

of southern Spain was beyond even the 

authorities’ expectations and has been written 

about extensively in all our local and regional 

papers, magazines and on the internet. 

How did it affect our Camposol D Community? 

Well firstly it meant that Maureen and Clive 

were given a welcome break from their daily 

watering of our plants. That was the positive 

side. 

We all know the results of the flood and 

the resulting damage caused to the rambla 

bridge, which has been discussed at length 

and was a major subject during our Citizens 

Participation Meeting. What was particularly 

pleasing to see was the instant offer of help to 

the residents of C and D from other residents 

and friends and the local police force who 

manned the damaged bridge. Many residents, 

including myself had relatives and friends who 

needed to get to the airports for their return 

flights home. My elderly parents fell into 

this group and I was given instant help from 

friends on A. Internet sites, facebook pages 

and many other media were full of offers of 

help to those who needed it. A tremendous 

Community Spirit emerged during the week 

following the rain and I believe that our 

Gardening/Community Group were at the 

front of this help with many good suggestions 

and ideas coming through to help others. 

Our Group started with our volunteer work 

the following Friday but a disappointingly low 

number of volunteers came out that day. WE 

NEED NEW BLOOD and the return of our many 

previous volunteers if we are to continue with 

our work of keeping ‘D’ as nice as we have 

made it over the past four years. We do have 

some large projects in the pipeline and we 

wish to get these started asap. Please if you 

can spare us a couple of hours on a Friday 

morning, then turn up as indicated on our 

notice board. 

Our Christmas Dinner Dance is NOW to be 

held in the Amopola Hotel in Bolnuevo on 14 th 

Dec. It is fully booked and all rooms at the 

hotel are booked for the night. An excellent 

night with superb food, service and of course 

Barrington is guaranteed. 

There will be no D Group Night in the Golf 

Club as was previously announced as the GC 

is to put on their own function. 

Testimonies of people who have been healed 

at Peter Gammon’s meetings: 

HEALED OF BLINDNESS “I brought my 

daughter to your meeting because she was 

born blind. When she woke the next morning 

she was completely healed.” G.T. 

HEALED OF MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS “One 

woman who was wheelchair-bound with 

multiple sclerosis got out of her wheelchair 

and pushed it home. A number of deaf 

testified they had been completely healed.” 

Pastor N.E. 

sleep at night instead of living in agony! Just 

to stand and do jobs without pain.” Betty. 

DEAF BABY HEALED “We brought our baby 

to your seminar. He was totally deaf and the 

Lord completely healed him. He can now 

hear perfectly”. 

87 YEAR OLD HEALED “My 87-year-old 

mother was healed of a frozen shoulder. She 

was healed when you walked past her; you 

didn’t even pray for her. My stepfather had 

been so riddled with arthritis that he could 

hardly bend or move. He too was instantly 

healed.” T.B. 

tank guns in the army, my hearing in both 

ears had deteriorated. As Peter prayed, I 

felt a sharp pain and there was a loud noise 

in my head, which quickly passed and my 

hearing instantly returned. I no longer need 

a hearing aid and even whispers can be 

heard perfectly.” A.B. 

A warm welcome awaits you at our services 

in the Camposol Community Centre at 

10.30am every Sunday. We are a friendly 

Christ-centred evangelical fellowship and our 

congregation comes from various Christian 

traditions. 


ARTHRITIS IN MY FEET “The Lord healed 

me of arthritis in my feet. Oh the joy of being 

able to stand in a meeting and to be able to 

HEALED... AFTER 28 YEARS OF 

DEAFNESS “Due to prolonged exposure to 

loud explosions experienced whilst testing 

See http://www.olivebranchfellowship. 

com/index.html or call David and Eileen 

Clarke on 966 188 131. 

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November! Where does the time go? Soon 

be Christmas and then 2013! All is fine at 

the Rainbow house with mums and pets all 

doing well. My ‘gota fria’ warning of last 

month did come along, although compared 

to some years it was quite short if severe. 

We hope none of you had great damage. Our 

drive was awash with “rubble” swept down 

from the hillside, but after a couple of days 

that had cleared up. Camposol split in two 

with the bridge out of action is a pain for 

us working, but probably not as bad as you 

residents are feeling. Hopefully it will all get 

sorted soon. 

TV NEWS 

We have had lots of calls about the 

FREEVIEW major changes in the UK which 

happened on 17 th Oct. All the listings and 

channels changed numbers BUT this has 

nothing to do with us over here in Spain. 

We are FREESAT (or SKY) a completely 

different system from FREEVIEW so no 

worries on that count except your mums, 

dads and families in the UK may have been 

left with no TV on the day - just a digibox/ 

digital TV retune necessary. 

The big news for FREESAT is the launch of 

“FREETIME” TV with Humax as usual leading 

the way with the first boxes. This allows you 

to go backwards in the channel listings for 14 

days on some of the most popular channels, 

so setting a recording is not even necessary. 

Want to watch something from last Friday 

at 10pm? - just take the listings (EPG – 

electronic programme guide) back to the day 

and time and watch it! Problem is that any 

back programmes come over the internet, 

NOT from the dish, so you need a good 

internet connection (2MB up should be OK) 

and also a UK IP address for your internet 

to view any BBC catch up programmes or 

the BBC computer will block them! That is 

possible, but at a small monthly cost! Ask 

us for details. 

We have not seen or tried these “FREE 

TIME” boxes yet. We will get one soon and 

be reporting more fully in a later newsletter. 

These boxes also have a more detailed 

channel listing for imminent programmes so 

that you can see in detail “what’s on tonight”. 

Our cheaper SKY packs continue to be 

popular. Have you wanted SKY and SPORTS 

but could not justify costs? Contact us for a 

more economical alternative. 

Don’t forget to think about TV systems 

and upgrades for Christmas presents to 

each other, but don’t leave requests to the 

last minute. Enquire and get it booked in. 

Some equipment in the recession/crisis is 

sometimes not available instantly with long 

lead times, as factories/suppliers try not to 

hold too much stock. We are finding this 

particularly with Spanish suppliers who don’t 

want to hold stock but still want our business! 

It is a difficult situation to balance supply and 

demand and not get caught with stock, but if 

you don’t have it you can’t sell it! 

We try to plan ahead and keep a reasonable 

selection of equipment to cover most 

requests, but we do get caught out 

sometimes. We have a good supply and 

model selection of PLUS boxes - the easy to 

use recording/pause live TV units. For avid 

TV watchers these really are the best. They 

change the way you watch TV! 

There does seem to be a little movement in 

the housing market with us getting enquiries 

for UK TV new installations. Remember 

before you finally buy that dream property 

just get a reputable company to survey for a 

TV installation before you finally sign. It can 

be too late if you leave it until after and find 

an installation is not possible or not allowed 

at your location. 

Article sponsored by Rainbow Satellites, 

the company in the Murcia region of Southern 

Spain for ALL you TV needs. 

Contact Alan or Matt rainbowsats@gmail. 

com or (0034) 686 358 475 or look at our 

website www.rainbowsats.org for some 

good basic information. 


Christian Humanitarian Aid Charity in the 

Mazarron (Murcia) & Surrounding area 

This is the prompting that Started our 

MAD Journey …. Matthew 25 v 35-36 

“When I was Hungry you fed me, when 

I was Thirsty you gave me a drink, 

when I needed Clothes you clothed me, 

when I was a Stranger you invited me 

in, when I ……….……” God fills in the 

missing gaps. 

Our 2 nd 

Fashion 

Show was 

a fantastic 

success with 

almost 200 

ladies in 

attendance 

with a 

wonderful 

selection 

of women’s 

clothes fitting 

every shape 

& size being 

modelled & 

then sold, 

including 

selective designer & good as new outfits. Just 

over 1000€ was raised, GO maD wishes to 

thank all those who put their heart & soul into 

organising & to those who attended. A 3rd 

Fashion Show is being planned. 

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Another public thank you to Mazarron 

Bowls Club for their generous donation of 

175€, raised by holding a special competition. 

Over the last month GO maD has been 

attending a series of ‘Crisis Meetings’ held by 

Cruz Roja, Social Services & other Spanish 

Associations. These were primarily called 

due to 85 children in Pto de Mazarrón & 40 

in Mazarrón being without School Curriculum 

Books. GO maD also has 23 children listed. 

We also discussed the increasing number 

of people requiring aid & how we can work 

together to share this load. GO maD has 

purchased basic school material up to the 

value of 250€ thanks to the very generous 

donations from those within our Community. 

Unfortunately donations can no longer be 

left at the Business Centre Camposol A, due 

to the fitting of the Pharmacy, so we are in 

search of an alternative drop-off point, but for 

now please contact Amanda on Camposol A 

634 357 137, Cultural Centre, Camposol B 

on Fridays 12am-2.30pm, Costa Cálida Radio, 

Pto de Mazarron or in the shop. 

From Tuesday 6 th November (& every Tuesday 

thereafter) our GO maD van will be at the 

Lower Car Park, Camposol A from 11am-1pm. 

Please take this opportunity to drop-off any 

items you may have & at the same time ask 

Tony how MAD we really are! 

We are pleased to announce that we now 

have five Food Collection Bins for Tins/ 

Packets/Jars of Dried Food or Personal 

Hygiene Products at: 

Quick Save, Camposol B, The English 

Butchers, Camposol A, The Tea Pot, Pto de 

Mazarron. Euro Spar, Pto de Mazarrón & 

Upper Supermarket, Mazarrón Square. 

For more information on our Work in the 

Community call 634 357 137 

See our Facebook Page for update information 

madmazarron 

Email madmazarron@live.com 









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Hi there from Bob with your latest report 

from Welcome. There’s a lot to get 

through, so I’ll cut my usual comments and 

go straight in. 

Firstly, it’s definitely “business as usual” for 

Welcome, despite the current difficulties of 

getting from Sectors C and D because of the 

bridge closure. If you don’t want to use the 

alternative route, perhaps you have friends 

on A or B who could meet you at the bridge 

and give you a lift to Mariano’s for meetings 

and dances. A lot of people are doing that 

already to get to the shops and it seems to 

be working for them. 

We went to Barcelona in September, staying 

overnight on the way in Valencia, and again 

on the return journey. Fabulous hotel, lots 

to see and do, good company and another 

fantastic break. What we didn’t know in 

advance was that the local people were 

going to hold a demo in the city centre as 

they want independence for Catalunya from 

the rest of Spain! It was estimated that 

about one million people were there, and the 

entire city centre was closed to traffic, but 

it was well 

organised, 

trouble-free 

and more like 

a fiesta than 

a protest. 

O u r 

September 

26 th Dance 

saw for the 

first time in 

this area, the 

“Jazz Singer” 

Neil Diamond 

tribute, and 

the return of 

the ladies’ 

favourite, Nick 

Gold. Nick was 

unfortunately 

suffering 

from sciatica, 

but despite 

this, put on 

his usual 

first class 

performance, 

and soon had 

the dance floor full. The Jazz Singer was 

also fantastic, and even did a duet with 

Linda to “Song Sung Blue.” Another great 

night. 

Forthcoming events are: 

November 21 st Rich Bitch Show from 

Benidorm, at just €10, and €5 for chicken 

and chips. This promises to be another sellout, 

and one not to be missed. 

December 5 th is our annual Ladies’ Day, 

with a visit to a new shopping centre in La 

Zenia, then on to Torrevieja, with time to 

wander around before an evening at the 

Lounge Bar. Just €12. 

Not to be out-done, the men have arranged 

a Golf Day at Lorca. This will cost €40, 

including a bacon buttie, coffee and 18 

holes with buggy. 

December 12 th is our Christmas Dance, 

with the return by popular demand of Rob 

Sweeney from Benidorm and a new face for 

Welcome, the lovely Rhionne. Just €11 and 

€5 for chicken and chips. 

Our New Year’s Eve Dance features the 

fabulous “Entertainers” show, and also 

Steve’s disco. A served buffet is included in 

the price at only €19. A good night to be 

with your friends. 

We’re going to the Mijas Races again, 

leaving on February 16 th , staying 2 nights 

half board at Hotel Triton, Benalmadena and 

going to the races on Sunday, then Ronda 

on Monday. Just €150 for a weekend’s fun. 

Don’t forget our Cruise to the Norwegian 

Fjords from 11 th May for 7 nights aboard 

MSC Poesia, fully inclusive at a special price. 

Details from Rosemary. 

November 3 rd Welcome Meeting, where 

tickets will be on sale for Games Night on 

January 9 th at €3 and our January Dance 

on 23 rd . Tickets will also be on sale for the 

December events where available. 

Book/Jigsaw Swap dates for November 

are 6 th and 20 th . Call Jo on 669 457 985 for 

more details. 

Crib Night is November 6 th at €1 entry fee. 

7.30pm at Mariano’s. 

Petanca is on November 28 th , 1pm at 

Mariano’s. Call Les on 968 131 880 for 

more details. 

Welcome is open to everyone. There is no 

membership. Just come along and meet 

friends old and new. 

For details of all events, call Rosemary on 

620 105 179, or email 

rosemarybeak@hotmail.com 

www.welcomegroupspain.com 






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For the third time running Villaquest has 

been contacted by `A Place in the Sun´ 

television programme looking for quality 

homes to show their house hunters. 

One of Villaquest properties featured on the 

programme last year and this year again they 

have chosen Villaquest and are sending the 

researchers to visit three of the homes they 

have for sale with a view to selecting one, or 

possibly two, to feature on the show which 

will be screened before Christmas. 

The process, when ‘A Place in the Sun´ contact 

us, is to give us the budget of their house 

hunters and a list of their requirements. A 

selection that, as far as possible, meets the 

criteria is then sent to them and from there 

they narrow them down to a few that the 

researchers will visit first. They then make 

the selection as to which properties the film 

crew and programme presenter will film and 

show the clients. 

‘A Place in the Sun’ say that, when they have 

someone looking for a property in Murcia, 

they immediately think of Villaquest as one 

of the leading estate agencies who have the 

best selection of properties in this area. This 

has also been the case for our rental side 

of the business with the prestigious group 

`James Holiday Villas´ visiting us recently 

and viewing some of our homes for rent on 

Camposol and the Country Club with a view 

to including them in their worldwide portfolio 

for 2013. 

‘James Holiday Villas’ have very strict and 

stringent standards and it is a step in the right 

direction that they have now visited this part 

of Spain for the first time and selected Spanish 

Resort Rentals as their representative. 

Villaquest are thrilled to have the opportunity 

yet again to highlight the positive aspects of 

the Mazarrón area and hope it will serve to 

boost the property market in some small way. 

In In association with Costa Cálida International Radio and www.angloINFO.com 

R.E.M. were an American rock band from 

Athens, Georgia, formed in 1980 by singer 

Michael Stipe, guitarist Peter Buck, 

bassist Mike Mills and drummer Bill Berry. 

One of the first popular alternative rock 

bands, R.E.M. gained early attention due 

to Buck’s ringing, guitar style and Stipe’s 

unclear vocals. R.E.M. released their first 

single, “Radio Free Europe”, in 1981 on 

the independent record label Hib-Tone. The 

single was followed by the “Chronic Town” 

EP in 1982, the band’s first release on I.R.S. 

Records. In 1983, the group released its 

critically acclaimed debut album, “Murmur”, 

and built its reputation over the next few 

years through subsequent releases, constant 

touring, and the support of college radio. 

Following years of underground success, 

R.E.M. achieved a mainstream hit in 1987 

with the single “The One I Love”. The 

group signed to Warner Bros. Records in 

1988, and began to espouse political and 

environmental concerns while playing large 

arenas worldwide. By the early 1990s, 

when alternative rock began to experience 

broad mainstream success, R.E.M. was 

viewed by subsequent acts such as Nirvana 

and Pavement as a pioneer of the genre 

and released its two most commercially 

successful albums, “Out of Time” (1991) 

and “Automatic for the People” (1992), 

which are the 2 albums most recognized by 

people and the ones I will concentrate on. 

Released in March 1991, “Out of Time” 

was the band’s first album to top both the 

US and UK charts. The record eventually sold 

4.2 million copies in the US alone, and about 

12 million copies worldwide by 1996. The 

album’s lead single “Losing My Religion” 

was a worldwide hit that received heavy 

rotation on radio, as did the music video on 

MTV. “Losing My Religion” was RE.M.’s 

highest-charting single in the US, reaching 

number four on the Billboard charts. 

“There’ve been very few life-changing events 

in our career because our career has been so 

gradual,” Mills said years later. “If you want 

to talk about life changing, I think “Losing 

My Religion” is the closest it gets”. 

The album’s second single, “Shiny Happy 

People” (one of three songs on the record 

to feature vocals from Kate Pierson of 

fellow Athens band The B-52’s), was also 

a major hit, reaching number 10 in the US 

and number six in the UK. “Out of Time” 

garnered R.E.M. seven nominations at the 

1992 Grammy Awards, the most nominations 

of any artist that year. The band won three 

awards: one for Best Alternative Music 

Album and two for “Losing My Religion”, 

Best Short Form Music Video and Best Pop 

Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. 

R.E.M. did not tour to promote “Out of 

Time”. Instead, the group played a series 

of one-off shows, including an appearance 

taped for an episode of MTV Unplugged and 

released music videos for each song on the 

video album “This Film Is On”. 

Late in 1992, the band released the album 

“Automatic for the People”. Though 

the group had intended to make a harderrocking 

album after the softer textures of 

Out of Time, the somber “Automatic for 

the People” seemed to move at an even 

more agonized crawl, according to Melody 

Maker. The album dealt with themes of loss 

and mourning inspired by “that sense of ... 

turning thirty”, according to Buck. Several 

songs featured string arrangements by 

former Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul 

Jones. Considered by a number of critics (as 

well as by Buck and Mills) to be the band’s 

best album, “Automatic for the People”, 

reached numbers one and two on UK and 

US charts, respectively, and generated 

the American Top 40 hit singles “Drive”, 

“Man on the Moon”, and “Everybody 

Hurts”. The album sold about ten million 

copies worldwide. As with “Out of Time,” 

there was no tour in support of the album. 

The decision to forgo a tour, in conjunction 

with Stipe’s physical appearance, generated 

rumours that the singer was dying or HIVpositive, 

which were vehemently denied by 

the band. 

R.E.M.’s 1994 release, “Monster”, was a 

return to a more rock-oriented sound. The 

album was not as commercially successful 

as the last two, although it did spawn the 

massive single hit “What’s the Frequency 

Kenneth?” The band began its first tour in 

six years to support the album; the tour was 

marred by medical emergencies suffered by 

three band members. 

In 1996, R.E.M. re-signed with Warner Bros. 

for a reported US$80 million, at the time the 

most expensive recording contract in history. 

The following year, Bill Berry left the band, 

while Buck, Mills, and Stipe continued the 

group as a trio. Through some changes in 

musical style, the band continued its career 

into the next decade with mixed critical and 

commercial success. 

In 2007, the band was inducted into The 

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. R.E.M. disbanded 

in September 2011, Stipe announcing the 

split on its website. I am a big fan of the 

music of R.E.M. and play a lot of their tracks 

on my shows. “Man on the Moon” is in my 

personal top 20 all time greats. 

I would like to thank Ian for requesting the 

band and hope that I have done them justice 

in the article. 

You can listen to Mark Davies on Costa 

Cálida Radio on Nite Express on Mon and 

Wed 7-9pm and on Friday evenings on Calida 

Rocks 7-9pm. 

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Diwali 2012 is celebrated from 13- 

17 th November. This festival is of 

great significance to Hindus, Sikhs and 

Jains throughout the world. The day 

of Diwali falls on Ashvina Amavasya 

(the lunar day of new moon) on the 

15 th Ashvin (Hindu month). This date 

also marks the beginning of the Hindu 

New Year, and many businesses in India 

starting a new accounting year on the 

Diwali holiday. The exact date varies 

and is being calculated based on the 

Hindu Luni-Solar calendar (according to 

the positions of the Sun and the Moon). 

On the first day (Dhanteras) people 

pray to Goddess Laxmi for prosperity 

and wealth. 

The second day (Choti Diwali) is 

also known as ‘Small Diwali’, ‘Naraka 

Chaturdashi’ or ‘Kali Chaudas’. 

According to the legend, Lord Kirshna 

killed the evil daemon Narakasura 

on this day. People worship Goddess 

Lakshmi and Lord Rama. 

The third day is the actual day of Diwali. 

Many devotees visit their Temples 

for worshipping Lakshmi, Goddess of 

beauty, wealth and wisdom with Laxmi 

Poojas and also pray to Ganesh, the 

‘Lord of Beginnings’ and ‘Remover of 

Obstacles’. When Aarti is performed, oil 

lamps with a cotton wick are placed on 

a Puja Thali and offered to the deities, 

praising the deity by singing wonderful 

Aarti songs. At night people light up 

little oil lamps called Diyas, Dipa Lights 

or Ghee Lamps and place them around 

their houses. They hang colourful 

lanterns and fairy lights, enjoying 

firework displays or firecrackers. 

The fourth day (Padwa) is 1 Kartika in 

the Hindu calendar and is also known 

as Govardhan Puja or Annakoot. It is 

said that Krishna defeated the god of 

rain and the heavens Indra on that 

day. He lifted Mount Govardhana to 

save people’s lives from the floods. 

On this day people cook mountains of 

food resembling Mount Govardhana. 

According to another legend followed 

in South-India, Vishnu defeated the 

demon-king Bali on this day. 

The fifth and last day of Diwali is called 

‘Bhaiduj’ (‘Bhai Dooj’) also known 

as ‘Yama Dwitiya’. This is the day for 

brothers and sisters to strengthen their 

relationships. Just like Yami prayed 

for her brother Yama (God of Death), 

sisters are praying for their brothers’ 

well-being on this day, and brothers 

give little gifts to their sisters in return. 

On Diwali families gather and eat 

lots of foods and sweets. It is also 

common to send Diwali greeting 

cards to family members, relatives 

and friends. Nowadays it is becoming 

more popular to send Diwali Ecards or 

Diwali SMS. Diwali Mela (Fairs) take 

place not only in India, but in many 

countries throughout the world. Sellers 

of handicraft and artworks like to rent 

a booth on a Diwali Mela to offer their 

items for sale to the general public. The 

different locations and venues for this 

event can range from small community 

halls to the size of a whole stadium. 


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OPEN DOOR is a new venture with the aim 

of bringing together Christians and non- 

Christians in and around the Murcia area and 

also further afield up to Cehegin and across 

to Mojacar and the Mar Menor. The idea is 

to pool resources as well as personnel in an 

effort to enable outreach to people with the 

Gospel of Jesus Christ. This might seem like 

a waste of time to many people, but we are 

convinced that the message is essential for 

everyone to hear. 

As Christians we are more effective and 

true to Bible teaching to show brotherly 

love when we work together. OPEN DOOR 

hopes to encourage this as we believe time 

is short and there is an urgency to our desire 

to put aside our differences and get on with 

the task of enabling people to face the truth. 

Jesus said “… You are truly my disciples if 

you keep obeying my teachings. And you will 

know the truth, and the truth will set you 

free”John 8V31,32… Do you want to be free 

and do you want others to be free? 

Apart from our regular “Chill and Grill” 

evenings and fortnightly Sunday Evening 

Meetings, we are hosting the Harlequin 

Rock Choir on Friday November 23 rd at 4pm. 

The Choir will be performing a variety of 

songs and solos and there will be hot dogs 

and drinks to keep you going. The event is 

raising funds for Operation Smile which 

provides surgery for Harelips and Cleft Palates 

in developing countries. Entry is free 

but donations to Operation Smile will be 

appreciated. 

If you would like PRAYER for anything at all 

please email: bethprayersforyou@yahoo. 

co.uk 

If you would like to be informed of our events 

please email us for information.opendoorgettogether@gmail.com 

Find us… Los Almagros, Fuente Alamo, 

30320, Murcia. GPS:37”45’ 57.77’ North. 

1” 15’ 56.95’ West 

Phone Ken 646 705 403 or Carol 655 

141 721 

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Then came its thunderous roar! 

The wind came next, it blew so hard! 

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Get back into the skies! 

The rain fell down, to drown me out, 

With sleat and sheets of hail! 

I held it back with both my hands, 

As I warned it you will fail! 

Then all four came together, 

And produced a mighty storm! 

I laughed out loud, you don’t bother me! 

As I stared at it with scorn! 

I called upon the SON to shine! 

And send HIS powerful beams! 

The sky was blue and the sun so bright, 

As I woke up from my dream! 

I had taken on the fiercest storm, 

With strength it could not fight! 

It was GOD, who gave me courage, 

To overcome my storm that night! 

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Having written about how dry everywhere 

was last month, no-one really thought that 

we would get so much rain in such a short 

time on 28 th September. Now maybe people 

will realise why it is illegal to build houses in 

a ‘rambla’! Unfortunately a man was killed 

in Bullas during the storms when his Suzuki 

Jeep got washed away, but I think most people 

were just grateful to have a dry roof over 

their heads. Swimming pools overflowed and 

much of the land was under water, but it soon 

dried out and things are more or less back to 

normal. 

There is again talk of the new airport at Corvera 

opening by Easter 2013 and there have 

been some trial flights there. This would 

make travelling a bit easier since there are 

so few flights from San Javier now and the 

motorway up to Alicante is so busy. If you do 

not mind the drive up to Alicante it is often 

cheaper to leave your car there rather than 

pay for someone to take you up there and 

back. Seguro Parking offers excellent rates 

for parking your car at either San Javier or 

Alicante from 35€ a week. They offer a brilliant 

‘meet and greet’ service at both airports. 

If you are looking to explore bars in the 

beautiful narrow streets of Moratalla, now is 

probably a good time. The Ruta de la Tapa 

2012 that has been running during October 

will continue through until 25 th November. 

There are a large number of bars in this pretty 

town in Northwest Murcia and visiting them 

at night is the best time as you will see them 

buzzing with activity as people of all ages taking 

advantage of the special offer of a tapa 

and a beer for only 2€. 

CEHEGÍN SCENE 

On the last Sunday of every month from October 

to June in the “Plaza del Castillo” the 

highest point in the Casco Antiguo of Cehegin 

there is a craft market known as “El Mesoncico”. 

You will find more than 50 craftsmen 

of the area with stalls displaying such products 

as cured meats, hams, pottery, cakes, 

wines, cheeses, etc. Each of the monthly 

markets has a different theme showing traditional 

and local crafts. You will be able to 

taste and enjoy the foods and products most 

typical to this area. 

On Sunday 25 th November, from 10am you will 

be able to enjoy the market and taste typical 

products of this time of the year. Free parking 

is available at the Marble Technology Centre 

situated in Carretera Murcia, approached 

from the West. A free bus service is operated 

to the market place every 20 minutes. 

The Archaeological Site of Begastri is 

opened for visitors on Saturdays and Sundays 

from 10am to 2pm. You will be able to see a 

video presentation followed by a guided tour 

to see the remains of the Iberian culture before 

the IV century B.C. 

4th Car Boot Sale in Cehegín. Antiques 

and Second-hand Goods 

This will be held in Cehegín on Sunday 18 th 

November at the square beside the old railway 

station in the Vía Verde, just two minutes 

from Mercadona. There is plenty of room 

for parking and stalls will be provided by 

the Town hall at a price of 2 euros for the 

trial run. Anyone interested in booking a stall 

contact the Cehegín 

Tourist Office. All are 

welcome. 

Free Nature Walks 

Cehegin provides a 

variety of landscapes 

which include woods, 

mountains, hills, sloping 

valleys, scrubland 

and streams. These 

natural habitats host 

flora and fauna of special 

interest which provide 

a priceless tourist 

and educational 

resource. These walks 

take place on the last 

Saturday of each 

month. They are designed 

for people of all 

ages who enjoy hiking 

at fairly easy levels 

which makes them accesible 

for the whole 

family. The tourist 

walks are free and start at 9am and are between 

4 and 9km and take between 2 to 3 

hours. 

On 24 th November we will get to know Burete 

which is a special bird protection and 

common interest area “ZEPA”. We will find 

one of the most important strawberry tree 

woods in Spain. In autumn the red of the fruit 

and the green and yellow of the wood makes 

a wonderful combination. The distance is 7km 

and is graded as an easy walk. It should take 

about 2.5hrs. 

Every weekend you can visit the Ecological 

Park opened to visitors from 10am until 

6pm; everybody is welcome. 

Any further enquiries please contact the New 

Cehegin Tourist Office located in front of 

the Town Hall. 

Tel 968 723 550 

Website www.turismocehegin.es 

Santiago Leo 

Cehegin Tourist Office 

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January 2013 – Pantomime 

“Dick Whittington” 

Following a deluge of requests for a traditional 

panto, we have decided to put on for your 

pleasure and delight and at huge expense 

and effort the Panto “Dick Whittington” in 

January 2013. This is a change to previous 

announcements as it seems many of you 

yearn for an evening of Pantomime (oh yes 

you do!), complete with audience interaction, 

songs and over-the-top characters. 

As Dick makes his way to London Town 

with his faithful Cat he meets many of your 

favourite Panto characters. However, in order 

to be able to put this show on we need some 

younger members (preferably aged between 

15 and 20) to play the parts of: 

Cinderella 

Goldilocks 

Snow White 

Please contact me if you are interested in 

taking part in this Panto – there aren’t many 

lines to learn and rehearsals are only once a 

week – and the costumes are fantastic! 

We also need a keyboard player – anyone 

interested? 

The dates and venues are: 

Saturday 26 th January & Sunday 27 th January 

2013 @ La Molata Social Club, Los Muñoces, 

nr Camposol 

Date to be confirmed @ El Auditorio, Casa de 

Cultura, Bullas 

Tickets will be available in December, but if 

you want to pre-order then contact patsy. 

hunt@gmail.com 

For more information contact: 

Pat Hunt 644 400 123 or patsy.hunt@ 

gmail.com 

www.cloudninedramagroupmurcia.com 

SUPPORTED BY COSTA CÁLIDA CHRONICLE 

The WARM group started the new season 

with a walk ably led by Jessica and Martin 

on Saturday 15 th September when, after a 

summer of complete indulgence, a combined 

group of 23 British and Spanish people took 

some first steps to recovering their presummer 

fitness by walking in the Sierra de 

Ricote. Taking fitness levels into account, a 

shorter than normal walk above La Bermeja 

was chosen. We started with the temperature 

at a chilly 12ºC and climbed gently up a 

Are you missing your favourite curry? 

Lucky’s in Cehegin might be able to 

help! 

Lucky’s is a very friendly little bar where 

you can get traditional Spanish food or 

a typical English breakfast as well as 

traditional curries. 

You can book to have a curry cooked to 

suit your taste. Call in to Lucky’s and 

discuss your requirements. From only 

10€ a head, you can enjoy an evening 

meal including salad, nan bread, rice and 

curry prepared specially for you. Lucky’s 

has all the usual drinks for sale and ice 

cream for dessert if you wish and of 

course various coffees are also available. 

narrow, shaded streambed for nearly an hour 

until we joined a forestry road in a wide, 

sunny glade with a wildlife pool. 

At this point, most people elected to scramble 

even higher, up to a craggy outcrop where the 

views opened out over the plains of Cagitán 

and the Sierras of Espuña, Oro and La Selva. 

Our local companions made it even more 

interesting by identifying other landmarks. 

We felt very pleased with ourselves after 

this last, short, challenging climb, but our 

satisfaction was soon dashed by the sight 

of three Spanish 

runners approaching 

us from the summit – 

proper sportspeople. 

It was time to seek 

consolation in food! 

Returning carefully 

to the glade below, 

we continued briefly 

along the forestry 

road until reaching 

our return path 

that meandered 

Lucky’s can be found on the Gran Via in 

Cehegin. 

Booking is essential and parties of up to 

20 people can be catered for. 

A take-away service is also available , but 

again you must phone your order through 

at least an hour before collection. 

Tel 600 336 391 

slowly back down the hill through peaceful 

pinewoods. Within such a short space of time 

the temperature had gone up to 31 degrees – 

a rise of nearly 20 degrees in 3 hours. 

In conclusion, we enjoyed a 9 kilometre walk 

at a leisurely pace that enabled us to catch 

up with everybody’s news and commence the 

walking season once again. 

WARM (Walkers Around the Region of 

Murcia) is a friendly group of people who 

enjoy walking. We cover the region of 

Murcia, although at the moment the majority 

of our members live in the North West of the 

region. We have a wide variety of walks for 

the coming year. The walks can be anything 

from 3 to 7 hours with lunch being a picnic or 

a meal in a local restaurant. The walks are 

arranged by the members and each member 

takes full responsibility for their walk. Full 

details of each walk are normally issued 

around a week in advance. 

If you would like further information please 

email warm2005@gmail.com 






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Pliego is a small, vibrant and colourful small 

town, within the Mula administrative area. 

It has a truly fascinating past and offers a 

veritable trip through history, much of which 

can be seen in the small area of the old town 

itself. When you have had enough of the 

history, there are extremely pleasant walks 

on the lower slopes of the Sierra Espuña just 

above the castle which dominates the town, 

and viewpoints from which you can look 

down into and across the valley in which Mula 

is situated. What, however, has particularly 

struck us, is the friendliness of the place and 

its inhabitants. 

Pliego Main Square 

The Castle 

You cannot fail to notice the ruined castle 

which dominates the present town. In mid- 

2012 it was in the process of restoration 

and excavation and internal access was not 

possible for visitors. Nevertheless, it well 

merits a look from immediately outside (from 

which most of its features can be seen) and, 

maybe by the time that you read this, it 

will be open to visitors once more. You can 

always check in advance with the Town Hall. 

The Moors founded the castle in the second 

half of the 12 th Century. It lived through the 

integration of the Kingdom of Murcia into 

the Crown of Castile in 1243, and became 

the fortress for the town of Pliego in the 14 th 

Century after the powerful religious/military 

Order of Santiago took over responsibility 

for the immediate area. However, by the 

beginning of the 16 th Century, it was already 

becoming redundant and was allowed to 

deteriorate. 

If you ascend the path to the base of the 

castle, stop once or twice to look around. 

Back down the track, you will see the very 

picturesque Ermita de la Virgen de los 

Remedios. A little to the left are the sparse 

remains of the fortified area of the early 

Moorish settlement of La Mota which was 

abandoned in the mid-13 th Century. 

The castle itself has two distinct areas – the 

higher one occupies the top of the rocky 

promontory and is completely enclosed, 

while the lower area is delimited by the line 

of wall which protects a more open part of the 

hillside. The original material and method 

of construction of the castle was known as 

“tapial”. In this a mixture of lime mortar, 

sand and stones was used. Compressed 

earth might also be used with a lime mortar 

crust (“cali castrado”). The “tapial” was 

placed in large wooden boxes and allowed 

to solidify before the boxes were removed 

leaving the 

w o o d e n 

support holes 

now clearly 

visible as 

horizontal 

lines along 

the walls. It 

was a rapid 

method of 

construction 

i d e a l l y 

suited to 

the hot, arid 

conditions 

of the area. 

The wall 

surrounding 

the upper area 

Main tower 

has eight towers. The main tower is plainly 

visible to the right as you look at the castle 

from the top of the approach pathway. This 

tower has kept its original height and had a 

solid lower part with the upper being divided 

into separate rooms. Below the main tower, 

on its outside, a watermill has been identified 

dating from around the time of the castle’s 

construction, although its main use appears 

to have been somewhat later, perhaps the 

15 th Century with a small canal taking water 

to it from a seasonal spring within the castle 

enclosure. The water from the spring was 

also channelled down to three storage tanks, 

the remnants of which are still visible. 

When we last visited the castle in 2012, it 

was in the process of further restoration 

and excavation with the work expected to 

last during the year. Inside the castle, the 

archaeologists have identified the outline of 

various rooms, including what are thought to 

be bedrooms and a possible kitchen. Various 

artefacts have been found – pottery, ewers, 

a bone flute, and iron and bronze objects. 

The Olive Oil Museum (Museo de la 

Almazara Santiaguista) 

This, one of Pliego’s most recent attractions, 

opened in 2007 and is well worth a visit, 

although, when we were there last, in 

June 2012, you had to arrange this in the 

Town Hall as the museum had no fixed 

opening times. A telephone call in advance 

is therefore sensible (968 666 321). The 

museum is only a stone’s throw away from 

the Town Hall. Go by the side of the church 

to get to it, and you will go through narrow 

passages which centuries ago provided the 

only entrance into the old town. 

Outside the Olive Oil Museum 

The museum was built essentially as a house 

and its use as an olive oil mill postdates the 

Christian takeover of Murcia from the Moors 

in the mid-13 th Century. In Arab times, olive 

oil was made in Mula. However, after the 

Order of Santiago assumed responsibility for 

Pliego, in 1536, it was decided that the town 

should have its own facility. 

The small museum, which conserves the 

traditional architecture of the “almazara”, is 

on several levels to house the machinery and 

the bodega where oil (and wine) could be 

stored. The bodega consists of rows of large 

subterranean pots, from around the 16 th 

Century (maybe slightly earlier) which were 

uncovered during the building’s restoration. 

Although all the information boards are in 

Spanish only, visiting will enable you to 

appreciate the production process for olive 

oil as it used to be; how the olives were 

emptied from the street outside down a tube 

into a hopper; how they were crushed and 

the resultant paste placed between a series 

of esparto mats wrapped around the central 

column of a press. The museum also exhibits 

some old pieces of agricultural machinery 

such as winnowing boards, although the 

guide showing us around (who was not that 

old) said he could remember seeing such 

things in use when he was a child! Upstairs, 

the museum recounts the history of the 

olive. In Roman times, the Iberian Peninsula 

was a major production zone from which oil 

was exported in large jars or “amphorae”. It 

appears that the olive was one of the first 

crops introduced into the Americas following 

the arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1492. 

As the museum will tell you, today Spain, 

Italy, Portugal and France account for about 

70 percent of the world’s production of olive 

oil, with Spain cultivating no less than 260 

varieties! 

The mill was also fortunate in that it had ready 

access to water. It is well worthwhile walking 

up the road from the museum through the 

historic old town to the Clock Tower (Torre 

del Reloj), which is quite a landmark in its 

own right. It was, apparently, built on the 

site where a flour mill existed from the 15 th 

Century, complete with mill pond, and was 

important in past times in regulating the time 

allowed for irrigation. A little further on from 

the tower, you come to Los Caños - a large 

water trough into which water pours from 

a dozen metal pipes and a concrete hole in 

the bank at the side of the road. The water 

was used in past times for washing (including 

laundry), for animals, and for the flour 

and olive oil mills as it went on its journey 

through the town to a small reservoir where 

it was used for irrigation. 

Part taken from ”Exploring Murcia – A 

Guide to Totana, Alhama de Murcia, 

Aledo, Pliego and the Sierra Espuña”, 

by Clive and Rosie Palmer which is available 

from www.lulu.com, or contact clive. 

palmer5@btinternet.com. 

Copies may also be available from the Best 

Wishes shop in the Camposol Urbanización, 

The Costa Cálida Chronicle Office on 

Camposol B and A Time 4 A Change at El 

Algar. 

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MARA, Murcia Animal Rescue Association 

is a small registered charity No. 9256/1a run 

by a group of people dedicated to helping 

abandoned and injured animals. We only have 

5 kennels, but we try to help as many animals 

as we can. We urgently need volunteers to help 

with our animals, including people to foster 

animals who need to be given medication and 

a clean, secure home for a few days following 

surgery or just looking after them until 

permanent homes can be found. 

Coffee and Cake for MABS 

MABS Murcia Northwest Cancer Support 

Group’s volunteers and supporters were 

busy during the month of September holding 

coffee mornings to coincide with Cancer 

Week in the UK. The first get-together was 

held by MABS volunteers, Alicia and Tony, 

who raised 176€. The second event was 

held by Marie, who is one of MABS Murcia 

Northwest’s keenest supporters, raising a 

further 404€. 

“They work hard, not only to raise funds, 

but to ensure that cancer patients get to 

hospital to receive treatment and to provide 

much-needed equipment in the home.” 

Here are a few of the dogs and puppies that 

MARA are trying to re home. If you would 

like more information regarding any of these, 

please contact Marion on 628 811 187 or 

Keith on 628 811 188. 

These funds will help MABS to continue 

providing support to all those affected by 

cancer in the Murcia Northwest area, including 

Calasparra and Cehegin. “We’re lucky to 

have such a dedicated team of volunteers” 

remarked MABS Co-ordinator, Peter Law. 

The next major fundraising event will be a 

Christmas Party on 12 December, featuring 

‘Woody’, at the Sanctuary Restaurant. 

For further details, please call Liz on 633 

298 021 

MABS Murcia is a registered charity (No. 

7261) offering help and support to local 

people of all nationalities who have been 

diagnosed with or are being treated for cancer. 

If you or someone you know would like 

some confidential help or support call our 

HELPLINE 693 275 779 or visit their website 

www.mabsmurcia.com 

CANCER DOESN’T DISCRIMINATE 

AND NEITHER DO WE 

MABS HELPS ALL THOSE AFFECTED BY 

CANCER, WHATEVER THEIR NATION- 

ALITY 

Our charity shop in Mula is run entirely by 

volunteers and the money raised manages to 

cover some of the costs, but not all. If you 

would like to help us by either volunteering 

to help with our building work to improve our 

kennels, or donate left-over building materials, 

contact Keith on 628 811 188. If you have 

any unwanted items we could sell in our shop 

please contact Marion on 628 811 187. 

Please visit our 

face book page 

MARA-Mula 

where you can 

also see our 

animals, or 

if you would 

like to make a 

donation then 

you can do 

this via Paypal. 

Your help is 

important for 

us to continue 

the good work 

that we do. 

We are looking for people anywhere within the 

Costa Cálida area who would be willing to be a 

collection point for unwanted items. 

If you are interested in helping us, please 

contact Marion who will discuss this further 

with you. 






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Route No. 2: ZAEN CAVES - CERRO of Vipers 

A new Sunday and a new route, this time 

from Zaén de Arriba, Moratalla located in 

Campo de San Juan. The chilly morning 

greeted us with chants of ‘totovías’ and the 

distant cawing of a ‘chough’. After greetings 

and explanation of the “roadmap” we started 

walking between houses and water tanks, 

in the direction of the Caves Calar Zaén, a 

landmark of sedimentological paleographic 

and national interest, that goes back to 

20 million years ago when the Atlantic and 

the Mediterranean joined. The geologists 

call it “Estrecho Norbético” where we found 

countless plants, some, herbs like rosemary 

and thyme and others favourites such as 

crocus or “meadow saffron” and also the least 

enjoyable gorse. 

tour, definitely the best possible viewpoint on 

the unique Campo de San Juan, and there 

at the top of the Zaén Caves, they observed 

a black Milano that should have migrated 

to Africa. It was time to have sandwiches, 

juices and a rest, but Cheli surprised us with 

a pumpkin cake. 

flew before us. We took more to remember 

that we’ve been walking on an old delta, a 

river mouth in the Norbético Strait. 

The front of the impressive caves was a 

natural monument formed by the erosion 

of the old continental sediments protected 

with fossil marine cover. Leaving behind this 

monument’s geological features we arrive 

back at the village of Zaén, where as always, 

we are served great food. The Sunday route 

and the company have been magnificent. 

We said goodbye and promised to see new 

landscapes soon. 


We had 5 very young walkers who were 

extremely interested in everything we saw. 

We gathered at the “grand terrace” in front of 

the caves with pens for cattle and a very old 

“ladder” to access the top area. We passed a 

small fountain that springs directly from the 

rock where countless animals drink especially 

‘charlos’ thrushes, which had left piles of 

excrement and juniper seeds. Next to the 

Sabine, were rose hips and other water-loving 

plants. We gathered on the narrow ledge to 

take spectacular photos. We reached the top 

of the jig where we found a badger which had 

obviously eaten plums, as indicated by the 

large number of stones present in the faeces. 

At last we reached the highest point of the 

After lunch, we go north through a forest 

of Corsican Sabina, with some hornbeam 

and juniper trees with a lot of thyme on the 

ground. It is here that we find a natterjack 

toad that quickly runs to hide. We arrived 

at a curious “amphitheatre” rock that some 

shepherd has used for salt. From here we see 

the Cerro de las Víboras, our ultimate goal. 

We walked among stout pillars rocks, dodging 

brooms and found two new herbs, lavender 

and sage, a ‘Thekla’ lark joined in with his song 

emitting from the top of a juniper, the chorus 

of ‘totovías’ accompanied us all morning in 

what appeared to be a “second spring”. We 

saw an old juniper, well loaded with purple 

fruits, food for wintering ‘turdinos’, thrushes 

and blackbirds that will soon arrive. 

Finally we came to the topic of the day; 

the megalithic tombs of the famous “Bajil 

Dolmen”. We tried to imagine the rituals and 

lifestyles of our ancestors, of those women 

and men who built the tombs in past times. 

We continued with our visit to the farms of 

Bajil, where some strings of peppers were 

drying in the sun, looking so attractive that 

many took photographs. We kept going in the 

direction of Las Cuevas as 3 Griffon vultures 

November Walks 

11th Ruta 4: El Campo de San Juan y La 

Magia del Cerro del Villar. 

25th Ruta 5: El Barranco de Hondares 

desde el Somogil. 

On Sundays and Mondays there are regular 

walks around the town of Moratalla. These 

walks show historic Moratalla and the 

medieval San Jorge-casco. 

For more information and reservations, 

please call 

Oficina de Turismo 968 730 208 

Email: turismo@ayuntamientomoratralla. 

net 

Informajoven 968 730 001 ext. 135 

Email: 

informajoven@ayuntamientomoratalla. 

net 

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Registered Charity Nº 8.714/1ª 

JJ’s Puppy Rescue Association has been a 

Spanish Registered Charity since March 2007 

with a Management Committee, Association 

Members, Volunteer Helpers and Foster Carers. 

We recently 

rescued 5 

abandoned 

puppies and 

found new 

homes for 6 

puppies and 

dogs. We 

still have 36 

puppies and 

dogs in our 

care that 

need a loving 

home, 

some of which have been in our foster kennels 

for over three years, with very little chance of 

being homed locally. To give these dogs the 

chance they 

deserve, 

we recently 

made a concerted 

effort 

to find 

homes for 

them abroad 

with the help 

of Rescue 

Organisations 

in the 

UK and Holland. 

In response to this 15 of our puppies 

and dogs were chosen for re-homing; 6 to UK 

and 9 Holland. The 1200€ cost of Neutering, 

Blood Tests, Micro-chips, Passports, Vaccinations 

and Transport for these dogs to go to 

their new homes has put a huge strain on our 

available funds. To help us raise the funds for 

this additional cost we are dependent on public 

support and generosity. 

We have a Charity Shop in Puerto de Mazarrón, 

located near the Arbol Supermarket. 

The Charity Shop is staffed entirely by volunteers 

and we really need all the public help 

we can get. Any unwanted saleable items that 

can be sold in our charity shop or table top 

sales to raise funds will be gratefully received. 

We can arrange for donated items to be collected 

by one of our Association Members. 

We also need volunteer helpers who can give 

some of their free time to work in our Charity 

Shop, so if you would like to help, please 

come in and have a chat with the staff. 

For More Information or Collection of 

Donated Items Give One of Our Committee 

Members a Call 

Tony 618 034 921 

John 603 258 156 

Richard 699 243 370 

Or call into our Charity Shop in Puerto de 

Mazarrón 

WeDoItAll4ThePuppies. 


The Truth About UK TV in Our Area! 

With rumour gathering regarding the latest 

announcements in respect of the satellite 

changes already under way, I thought it 

would be helpful for clients already enjoying 

the usual BBC and ITV programmes, as well 

as all the other free to air channels (and subscription 

channels available in our region), to 

be kept informed of the situation as it currently 

presents itself. 

In January 2013 two of the four existing satellites 

serving our area will be replaced. New 

technology and improved targeting from 

the providers is likely to minimise the area 

of coverage significantly. It is the providers’ 

contractual obligation that these programmes 

are not supposed to be viewed under their licence 

outside of the UK. This will mean that 

people with 1.3 metre dishes will be less likely 

to enjoy the current range of channels on offer. 

It is also possible that people with 1.8 

metre dishes could also be affected. 

Anyone considering either an upgrade to existing 

packages or getting a new installation 

would be well advised to wait until the new 

changes are in place before embarking on a 

subscription or package 

that may only 

have a few months of 

use. 

Please be aware that 

we will always provide 

our customers 

with the facts regarding 

satellite packages 

and subscriptions and 

will never mislead our 

customers regarding 

availability and likely 

duration of that availability. 

We have all the latest HD and 3D technology 

receivers available, as well as twin tuners 

allowing you to record one channel whilst 

watching another, but we would advise 

against buying anything until more detail and 

signal strengths are available locally next 

year. 

Rest assured we will do everything necessary 

to ensure that our customers continue to enjoy 

UK TV for as long as possible with their 

current set ups, whilst endeavouring to give 

factual and accurate information to prospective 

customers regarding their requirement 

for future packages given the changes that 

are to be in place quite soon. (Announcement 

to take place in January 2013.) 

For more detail and information regarding 

any aspect of the information above call Gerard 

from Cool Solutions on 600 418 220 or 

email info@coolsolutions.tv 

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Returning to the sun? Why you 

should let your UK benefit office 

know! 

With the usual heat waves hitting Spain 

this summer, many expat residents will 

have chosen to return to the UK during 

July and August to escape the high 

temperatures. Now that autumn is here, 

many are beginning to return to Spain to 

enjoy the milder weather. 

Some expats may be intending to spend 

the entire winter here, others just a few 

weeks or months, but however long your 

stay, it is important that if you receive a 

UK benefit and are going abroad, even 

for just a short time, you notify the office 

that pays your benefit before you leave 

for Spain. 

Any change in your circumstances, such 

as moving in with a partner, starting 

work, or even moving house, should be 

reported immediately to the relevant 

authority paying your benefit or pension. 

Spending time out of the UK, whether for 

a holiday or to live, doesn’t necessarily 

mean that your benefits will be affected, 

but if you even go abroad for just a few 

weeks, failing to notify your local benefit 

office could be considered an offence and 

could lead to prosecution, imprisonment 

and even the confiscation of your home 

and possessions. 

More information on UK benefits in 

general and on which ones can and 

cannot be received whilst living in Spain 

can be found at www.gov.uk. 

If you suspect someone you know of 

committing UK Benefit Fraud whilst 

living in Spain - taking public money 

that should be destined for others more 

needy than themselves – please do call 

the free and confidential Benefit Fraud 

Hotline in Spain on 900 554 440 or 

fill in the online form at www.dwp. 

gov.uk/benefit-thieves-spain. You 

can help investigators close the net on 

benefit thieves. 

Brutus is approx 

6 months old 

and looks like a 

St Bernard cross 

Mastine which 

means he is going 

to be a very big boy 

when fully grown. 

He is a real gentle 

lad, loves being 

around people and 

is good with other 

dogs and cats. For 

more information 

call: 645 469 253 

Gingie is about 

2 years old 

and has been 

inoculated & 

microchipped. 

She gets on 

well with 

people and 

other dogs. 

She has a great 

personality, 

is very gentle 

and likes to 

go on walks. 

For more 

information 

call: 699 279 

494 


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For more information about living in 

Spain, go to www.ukinspain.fco.gov. 

uk 

Bella is approx 

18 months 

old and is a 

beautiful German 

Shepherd. She 

was found with 

her 9 puppies and 

was being kept 

in the Animal 

Crematorium. 

We found all 

the puppies 

new homes 

and placed 

Bella in foster 

home but she 

desperately 

needs a forever 

home. Call: 645 

469 253 

Betsy is 7 months old. 

She is quite a small dog 

and is good with other 

dogs and children. 

She has been spayed, 

fully vaccinated and 

been chipped. She is 

in a foster home at 

the moment. Call: 634 

332 978 

To view more animals 

for adoption go to 

www.petsinspain. 

com 

To advertise an animal for adoption email: 

info@petsinspain.info 









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Wines of the 

Month chosen by 

Yoann from Le 

Gourmet Wine 

Bar, Puerto de 

Mazarrón. 

The Beaujolais 

Nouveau this year 

will be very good 

with a nice red 

cherry colour. There 

is a subtle bouquet 

with a flavour of 

red fruits including, 

raspberry and 

Morello cherry. It’s 

a friendly wine to 

be savoured between 

friends and family. 

This is a very friendly 

time in France and on 

the third Thursday 

of November every 

year everyone is 

celebrating for five 

days! The Beaujolais 

can be bought for 

6.90€ a bottle. 

The white Spanish 

wine Rueda is also 

6.90€ a bottle. This 

wine is fresh and 

fruity wine that can 

accompany any meal. 





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ASSSA - your private health insurer in 

Spain 

Change from your current health insurance 

to ASSSA 

www.asssa.es – info@asss.es 

Currently, many European citizens are experiencing 

changes which are bringing the 

effects of the crisis in Spain much closer 

to home. Some of you may be losing your 

entitlement to a SIP card while others, who 

already have private insurance, are finding 

out that their insurance company has been 

bought out by another insurance group. 

This has imposed limitations on their level 

of service or even on their quality of cover. 

Many have since discovered that they will 

no longer be able to visit the private doctor 

of their choice because the new company 

does not have a contract with them 

any more. 

Are you in either situation? 

Would you consider a reasonably priced private 

health insurance with ASSSA so that 

you can visit local, English speaking doctors 

in Spain? 

Are you privately insured, but dissatisfied? 

Premium increases? 

No customer service in your language? 

Your insurance company has radically reduced 

and changed their services? 

ASSSA offers you impartial advice and 

tailor-made solutions with special offers 

available and special conditions for those 

transferring in from another private insurer. 

Personal advice and support even after 

signing your contract? 

With ASSSA, this comes as a matter of 

course. 

ASSSA has, for over 75 years, offered its 

customers in Spain excellent private health 

insurance at an affordable price. For the last 

20 Years ASSSA has specialized in meeting 

the private health insurance demands 

of our European fellow citizens along the 

Costa. In order to achieve this superior 

customer service and customer proximity, 

ASSSA has set up a chain of customer service 

offices along the coast. 

ASSSA - Experience, Expertise & Customer 

Service 

Our personal service is unique. Our friendly, 

multi-lingual employees are pleased to 

inform you of both our achievements and 

policies without any obligation to purchase. 

Our philosophy is to answer all client queries 

fully and with complete honesty. Many 

of our clients join us on recommendation 

from existing ones, which is a clear indication 

of our unique service. After joining 

ASSSA you are allocated a personal contact 

that speaks your language and assists 

with any questions that you may have. Your 

personal contact will deal directly with you 

for medical assistance, offering her personal 

empathy, help and support. 

Doctors and Hospitals 

ASSSA offers their customers an extensive 

directory of private clinics, GP’s and 

Specialists working from some of the best 

private healthcare hospitals. In order to 

comply with the wishes of their clients, 

they make contracts with facilities, most of 

whom speak your language or offer a free 

translation service. For this reason, they 

have many English speaking medical professionals 

under contract with ASSSA. 

Quality Insurance 

ASSSA provides flexible levels of health 

insurance - depending on the cover level 

and premium best suited to the client’s requirements 

- from a supplementary insurance 

(from 43€ a month) to a more fully 

comprehensive insurance cover (from 80€ 

a month). During the current economic crisis 

they are pleased to be able to offer the 

following discounts until 10 th Dec 2012, of 

12% for the entire contract lifetime at our 

Summum level; 10% on our Plus or Master 

level cover; 50% discount for children under 

16 insured with parents, plus comfortable 

monthly payment without surcharge. 

In addition, we offer dental insurance reduced 

by up to 20% (from only 68€ per 

annum). 

Insure Your Health! 

The benefits of ASSSA Insurance 

ASSSA offers a variety of unique, written, 

contractual guarantees. The age at which 

you sign your contract is always used as 

the basis on which to calculate your premiums, 

i.e. the premium does not increase 

due to increased age. In addition, ASSSA 

provides protection against policy cancellation 

from the first day of insurance. Contracts 

with ASSSA are of course, in your 

native language as transparency is important 

to us. 

Visit us for 

a chat and 

without any 

obligation 

and receive 

a personal 

premium 

calculation. 

Our employees 

will be 

pleased to 

answer all 

your questions. 

Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 9.30am- 

1.30pm. Later appointments or home visits 

by arrangement. We look forward to 

your visit! 

Customer Service Office: 

Mazarrón: 

Tel: 968 153 396 

Diane Nolan. 

mazarron@asssa.es 

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Old Diseases with New Faces 

As epidemic specialists well know, the rise of 

diseases thought to be extinguished or with low 

prevalence rates depends, among other things, 

on the population movements. Some outbreaks of 

human diseases, that were almost non-existent, 

are starting to arise in some first world countries 

receiving massive influxes of immigrants coming 

from Africa and Asia. 

This also happens with our pet animals. Firstly, we 

are having more animals registered in our country 

and a great amount of animals are coming from 

other parts of the world. Many puppies from the 

East of Europe are coming into our country and 

are delivered to pets shops by certain dealers. 

Many of these animals are grown in ‘dog farms’ 

where the hygienic and health conditions and 

the animal welfare are not monitored at all. The 

authorities in these countries are aware of the fact 

that most of these dogs will go out of their country 

and they do not bother about the animals having 

hereditary diseases and they happily export ill 

animals, or those with congenital diseases. As 

a consequence, there is an increase in all the 

congenital, infectious and parasite diseases that 

adopt atypical forms making it difficult to detect 

and diagnosis becomes even harder. 

As some examples, we can mention the increase 

of some parasite diseases such as giardiosis which 

causes diarrhoea in puppies, or demodecico or 

Cheilletla mange, or viral gastroenteritis by new 

strains of coronavirus, rotavirus and parvovirus. 

When I started working 20 years ago, it was usual 

to see dogs with distemper. Some years later, this 

disease almost disappeared, but now we can see 

many animals suffering from some sub-clinical or 

atypical signs of this disease again. 

Leishmaniosis is wreaking havoc in Spain and is 

one of the diseases that is now getting more and 

more widespread due to there being more dogs 

and also more mosquitoes transmitting it. There 

is now a vaccine to protect against this disease, 

but it is fairly expensive. 

Infections like feline coronavirus, kennels 

cough, filariosis and even toxoplasmosis 

are some other diseases often seen in 

many dogs, especially those imported from 

countries with very poor health records. The 

solution to this problem is in everybody’s 

hands. Health authorities should regulate 

and control the trade and traffic of pet 

animals better. The professionals in this 

field should also be more careful when 

choosing pet suppliers. Pet owners should 

take their animals regularly to the vets who 

will look after their health and vets should 

be more involved in the prevention of these 

diseases. 

Article written and supplied by Paco, 

Clinica Veterinaria, Puerto de Mazarrón. 


Lovage 

Lovage is very distinctive with its yellow 

umbrella shaped flowers and large 

shiny greeny yellow leaves and because it 

grows quite tall it is usually found at the 

back of herb or flower gardens. It is grown 

throughout Europe and Asia and is known 

as the ‘Maggi’ plant due to its spicy flavour. 

Lovage prefers deep rich moist soil and can 

grow in full sun or partial shade. Apply well 

rotted compost before planting and in the 

spring when required and water regularly 

during the dry summer months. Lovage 

is used extensively in cooking in southern 

Europe. The leaves are used as a herb in 

salads or soup, the roots as a vegetable or 

grated into salads and the seeds are similar 

to Fennel and can be used as a spice. 

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The name Lovage comes from ‘love-ache’ 

– ache is a medieval name for parsley. Most 

of the European names for this plant are 

derivatives of the name, but most revolve 

round the word ‘love’, although it really has 

nothing to do with love! 

Lovage smells similar to celery and the 

stalks can be eaten if cut and prepared 

before they get old and tough. Make sure 

that the stalks are blanched before eating 

them. Lovage Tea, made from the dried 

leaves can be applied to wounds as it has 

antiseptic properties. The leaves should be 

cut when young and fresh and if cut back 

during the summer, more leaves will continue 

to grow. This tea can also be drunk 

to help digestive complaints and Lovage 

can also help get rid of flatulence and water 

retention. It is also reported to be good 

for migraine headaches. Alcoholic Lovage 

Cordial can be mixed with brandy to produce 

a warming winter drink, helping poor 

blood circulation. Recipes using Lovage are 

often listed in modern herbal books, but 

Lovage should not be taken during pregnancy 

or if suffering from kidney disease. 

Fresh Lovage leaves in a bath will produce 

a lovely aroma and can be used for relaxation 

and soothing sore feet. 

Cough Potion With Lovage 

Lovage was an important plant in the medieval 

monastery garden and it was used 

for coughs and against lung and chest complaints. 

0.2 oz. (5 g) lovage 

0.2 oz. (5 g) sage 

0.7 oz. (20 g) fennel 

2 cups (500 ml) wine 

Place the herbs in the wine and let them 

steep for 1 or 2 days, until the wine has absorbed 

their taste. Strain the wine and heat 

a small glassful to drink after meals. If your 

cough is mild, you need not heat the wine. 

Always consult a qualified medical herbalist 

before using it for medicinal purposes. 









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November 

continues 

with a 

return on 

Wednesday 

7 th of the 

ever popular 

m e d i u m 

M a r i l y n 

Webb. Her 

readings and 

philosophy 

are always 

well received 

and as one of our supporters said so easy to 

relate to and understand. 

On Tuesday 13 th of November we are 

delighted to have a return visit from the 

international medium Barbara Almond 

who will once again being holding a evening 

of clairvoyance at the Social Club, Condado 

de Alhama. Tickets are on sale at 5€ each. 

On her last visit in April Barbara delighted her 

audience with amazing evidence of survival. 

On Wednesday 14 th November Barbara will 

be taking our weekly meeting at the Beacon 

of Light Centre at the Old School House, 

Cañadas del Romero. 

On Thursday 15 th Barbara will be teaching 

a workshop on Spiritual Awareness at the 

centre. Numbers for the workshop are limited 

so a reservation is required. 

The month continues with our local medium 

Anna –Marie on the 21 st November. On the 

28 th November we have Joy and John Sloman 

taking our meeting. The centre continues to 

grow and to those we have met and those we 

have yet to meet “a warm welcome” is assured 

and hopefully the doors of the Beacon of 

Light will remain open for many years to 

come. Our meetings are every Wednesday 

from 7pm with weekly guest mediums. There 

is healing available at the end of the meeting 

which usually finishes at approximately 

8.30pm. As always the evenings ends with a 

friendly chat and cup of tea and biscuits. All 

our meetings are funded by donations given 

during the evening, 

Do you seek a special place? 

The welcome’s warm, a friendly face, 

Do you need a place to go? 

When you feel good or you feel low. 

Do you want to know some more, 

For when we exit Earth Plane’s door, 

Healing you can get from there, 

Given with lots of loving care. 

Mediums travel from afar, 

Some by ‘plane and some by car, 

Messages of hope to bring, 

From loved ones as we proudly sing. 

Life does not end at the grave, 

Eternal love to you they gave, 

They’re never very far from you, 

So very close in all you do. 

So why not pop along and see, 

And join us for a cup of tea, 

If you would like on a Wednesday night, 

Come to our Centre - The Beacon of Light 

For further information please phone 620 

877 326 beacon.of.light.murcia@gmail. 

com 

http://beaconoflightmurcia.webs.com 

Facebook Beacon of Light Murcia 


How the Hypno-Band is Tackling the 

Obesity Pandemic 

THE Revolutionary Hypnotherapy method 

offers alternative to surgery. 

With the western world facing an obesity 

pandemic and millions of people suffering 

from weight related illnesses, it has become 

popular for obese patient to be treated by 

bariatric surgery. It is estimated that in the 

United Kingdom alone 240,000 people are 

waiting for surgery and many are being 

denied treatment due to lack of funds. 

Obesity costs the NHS approximately £4 

billion per year and now affects nearly 47% 

of the population. 

Mark Phoenix Murphy Adv.Dhp MIAPH MNRAH 

is a Clinical Hypnotherapist registered 

and based in Spain. Mark brought the 

HypnoBand to Spain almost 3 years ago 

and it has been a fantastic success, resulting 

in his clinics being the coveted Flagship Clinic 

in 2010/2011. 

The HypnoBand is a system which 

replicates Gastric Band Surgery and has 

proved to be effective in helping obese 

clients to lose weight and maintain weightloss. 

The HypnoBand was developed by 

John Maclean of Newwave Hypnotherapy 

in Exeter. The HypnoBand combines 

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with 

Hypnotherapy to assist obese clients to 

make changes in behaviour and lifestyle as 

well as fitting a “virtual gastric band” which 

allows the client to eat less and feel full more 

quickly. The process is completely safe with 

no side-effects and is considerably cheaper 

than actual surgery, which can typically cost 

up to £10,000. Many clients throughout the 

world have benefited from HypnoBand 

therapy and have successfully achieved 

significant results. 

People often ask Mark what is the difference 

between the HypnoBand and say for 

instance Brand F, and other copies. It is 

simple…. 

The HypnoBand is trademarked to protect 

the client from getting a possibly inferior 

quick fix. 

The HypnoBand involves 4 sessions for 

a reason and the results really do speak for 

themselves. They are not just ”the most 

relaxing weight loss experience.” 

The sessions actually do work and the only 

place you can get the HypnoBand on the 

Costa Blanca and Costa Cálida is at Phoenix 

Hypnotherapy. 

My successes with the Hypnoband do 

not have any connection with selling 

or representing newspapers, so the 

testimonials are real and they show real 

results. 

Over the last 3 years, readers may not 

remember, my clients’ ‘before and after’ 

photos, so here is a reminder below. Visit 

Mark’s website for more photos and video 

testimonials. 

If you want help to lose and then control 

your weight and you want help from a caring 

professional hypnotherapist, who speaks your 

language (remember I have lost over 3 stone 

too) then call Mark on 654 202 996 or visit 

www.HypnoSpain.com 

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This round cycling trip, which starts and ends 

in Los Belones, visits Portman Bay and the 

famous mining hills of La Union. The length 

of this route is 24 kilometres and the duration 

is approximately 3 hours. Remember to avoid 

the heat of the midday sun and take plenty 

of water. 

Start – Los Belones. Start from the Bar 

Deportivo and take the turning opposite the 

La Fuente Avenue, that takes you over the 

motorway. 

Km 1.1 – Crossroads. You arrive at the village 

of Las Barracas. When you reach the electric 

transformer turn right along a tarmac path 

between some houses. 

Km 1.3 – The tarmac peters out to dirt. You 

should be riding parallel to a watercourse and 

should pass a rubbish tip. 

Km 1.7 – Crossroads next to an electric piling. 

Turn right to cross the watercourse. 

Km2.6 – El Puntal riding school. Turn left onto 

the tarmac road towards a tower and a large 

pond. 

Km 2.8 – Crossroads. Go straight over and 

follow the dirt track. 

Km 3.2 – Crossroads. Turn left onto the road 

that runs from Los Belones to Portman. 

Km 6.3 – Crossroads. Go straight over, 

following the road over a small hill and then 

you will be able to see the Bay of Portman. 

Km 8.5 – Crossroads. 

Turn left towards the 

lighthouse. 

Km 11.7 – Crossroads. Turn right towards Los 

Belones. 

Km 13.8 – Turn left off the tarmac road on to 

a dirt track. 

Km 16.3 – From here you have a beautiful 

view of the Mar Menor, the summit of El 

Carmoli and the mining area of La Union. 

Km 17.8 – Crossroads. Turn right towards El 

Beal. 

Km 18.1 – El Beal. Go straight through the 

town, downhill all the way. 


Km 10.1 – Lighthouse 

and beach. From 

here you can see the 

remains of buildings 

used in the mining 

industry. Turn back 

until you reach the 

crossroads. 

Km 18.8 – Pass under the railway bridge to 

the La Union-Los Nietos road. Turn right here. 

Km21.5 – Crossroads that join the La Manga 

motorway. Turn right on to the service road 

towards Los Belones. 

Km 24 – Los Belones. End of the route. 

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A New Safe Way to Exercise and a Week 

to Try it Out for FREE!! 

I’m the type of person that makes every 

excuse possible to get out of exercising, so 

when I was invited by Paul from Shape & 

Tone in Los Alcázares to experience a week’s 

trial on their state of the art Pilates toning 

tables, to say I was a little reluctant was an 

understatement. 

For most of us fighting the flab at the gym can 

be too much like hard work, especially when 

faced with a room full of toned skinny young 

things or body builder types to compete with. 

Well for those of us who want the results 

without the sweat the answer to our prayers 

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Everyone can use this system, regardless of 

their physical condition. Another advantage 

to using the tables is that there is no need 

to wear special workout clothes, or invest in 

expensive trainers. In fact, as you will not 

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to get changed at all, or shower afterwards; 

perfect if you want to pop along during your 

lunch break or before heading off for a night 

out. 

Under the expert guidance of Paul, I soon 

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I found the whole experience - dare I say it 

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was that the toning tables incorporate 

Pilates, which is great for everyone whether 

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people recovering from injury, who have 

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As well as toning your body, a regular 

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“We wanted to create an environment in 

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Angela Kyte 

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HAH CHILL OUT AT 2 nd BIRTHDAY PARTY 

To celebrate their 2 nd birthday party, HAH 

volunteers and friends got together on the 

beach to celebrate in the sea and the sun. 

A few games were played, and as the wine 

flowed, these got even sillier! Sack races, 

3 legged races, obstacle course etc. were 

‘enjoyed’ by some to the amusement of the 

others, who also fell about laughing at some 

of the antics. A Jacobs Table (people bring a 

dish to share), groaned under the weight of 

the food, actually enough to feed an army, and 

with so much choice. This was just a chill out 

day, not a fund raising day, for the volunteers 

who work so hard all year, and have helped to 

make HAH the success it is today. 

3 legged race 

MORE VOLUNTEERS URGENTLY NEEDED 

HAH (Mar Menor) have had a very busy few 

months, but are happy to report that we have 

helped many people who have been struggling 

to cope during, and following illness. Many 

are now back on their feet, but there are still 

a lot of clients needing our help. 

CAN YOU SPARE A LITTLE TIME? 

Could you help someone for a couple of hours 

on an ad hoc basis? Volunteers needed to 

help clients in their own homes, shopping, 

driving etc. After a clinical assessment, help 

is often needed to sit with a client, or, just 

be a good neighbour. We have an excellent 

team of volunteers, but we need more who 

live within a 15km radius of Los Alcazares. 

IF YOU CAN HELP 

Please contact Lesley on 968 134 978 

Email helpathomespain@gmail.com 

You don’t need to have any special 

qualifications, just a desire to help others, 

although care experience would be an 

advantage. Just a couple of hours to suit 

you would be a tremendous help to so many 

people. 

Please note, we are not an emergency service, 

for this you need to ring 112, or contact your 

own Doctor. 

Our Care line number is 633 673 034, and is 

available 9.30am-5.30pm Mon-Friday. 

EVENTS LIST AUTUMN 2012 

Friday November 2 nd from 10am Christmas 

Craft Fair - Quiz Sheet with fabulous prizes, 

stalls, tombola, mulled wine and mince pies 

Road Show at DFS (Direct Furniture in Spain, 

Edificio el Cine, San Javier.) 

Tuesday November 6 th 11.15am 

Volunteers’ Meeting @ Bacchus Restaurant, 

Commercial Centre Oasis, Los Narejos. 

Optional lunch 5€. 

Wednesday November 21 st 11.15am 

Chatters Social Group @ Bacchus 

Restaurant, Commercial Centre Oasis, Los 

Narejos. Quiz & Medical Advice. Come along, 

have a chat and make new friends. Optional 

lunch with drink 5€. 

Sunday December 2 nd from 12.30pm 

Christmas Craft Fair @ Bacchus Restaurant, 

Commercial Centre Oasis, Los Narejos. Home 

made stalls, crafts, Christmas cards, snacks, 

gifts. 

Monday December 3 rd 1pm for 1.30pm. 

HAH Volunteers’ Christmas Lunch @ Novo 

Carthago Restaurant (Paddy Singh) in Los 

Urrutias. Invitation only. 

No Volunteers’ Meeting in December. The 

next one will be on Tuesday January 8 th @ 

Bacchus Restaurant, see details above. 

For further information Tel Lesley 968 134 

978 or Celia 968 574 576. 

2 nd Tuesday monthly, Charity Table Top @ 

La Zona Bar, Los Alcazares 10-2pm. Details 

from La Zona 

For more information or to become a HAH 

volunteer 

Email helpathomespain@gmail.com 

Tel Lesley 968 134 978 

www.helpathome.es 






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La Manga Cricket All Out for MABS Murcia 

MABS Cancer Support Group in Murcia 

is the 2012 nominated charity of La Manga 

Cricket Club and during the weekend of 21 to 

23 September, the annual La Manga Twenty/ 

Twenty competition was aimed at raising 

more funds to help those affected by cancer 

in the Murcia region. 

Competing Teams 

Two UK and two Spanish teams contested 

the trophy and at the end of three days of 

fiercely competitive cricket, it was the UK 

Asians who claimed victory, downing La Manga 

in the final. The first two games on Friday 

morning matched Andalucia against the UK 

Asians and Chorleywood against the hosts, 

La Manga. Andalucia’s team included the 

Left to Right: Margaret Moore, Lyn Baines, 

David Moore 

three Barratt brothers and the captain of the 

Combined Colleges CC. UK Asians, past winners 

of the competition, again looked a formidable 

combination on paper, with players 

coming from several regions, including Bristol, 

Derby and London, and they proved way 

too strong for the Southern Spanish side. 

A sports dinner was held for the cricketers 

on Saturday evening at the Hotel Las Lomas 

on La Manga. The Commercial Manager 

and Treasurer of La Manga Cricket Club presented 

a cheque for 600€ to MABS Murcia 

Director, Lyn Baines, representing the 

funds raised by the Club with raffles held 

at the MABS Picnic in the Park event, 

the La Manga Cricket Club Charity Tournament 

and sales of kit donated by the ‘Barmy 

Army’. “We’re delighted to be associated 

with La Manga Cricket Club” said Lyn “and 

we’re looking forward to the Lady Taverners’ 

20/20 Charity Cricket Tournament which will 

be held over the weekend of 12-15 October”. 

Photographer: Alfonso Fernandez and Alan 

Bailey 

High Fashion for MABS Murcia 

MABS Cancer Support Group held a fashion 

show at Restaurante Vintage, San Javier 

on Thursday, 11 October which was a 

total sell out. Despite threatening weather 

all around, glorious sunshine and blue skies 

greeted guests and supporters, who settled 

down with drinks and nibbles to enjoy the 

forthcoming show. 

Zigi and her ladies strutted their stuff in 

some beautiful outfits, from day wear to fine 

evening wear with matching accessories, all 

supplied by the MABS Centre in San Javier. 

Attendees commented on the quality and variety 

of the clothes modelled and they were 

all looking forward to buying their favourites 

when the fashion show ended. 

A beautiful antique brooch, which had been 

donated to the MABS Centre, was auctioned 

by MABS Care Co-ordinator, Barbara 

Burks, raising 50€ from the highest bidder, 

Jane Holley, who was delighted. During 

the interval, MABS Driver Co-ordinator, 

Angela Oliver, sang to the audience. 

Zigi and her ladies 

“We’d like to thank Zigi and her wonderful 

ladies who give their time freely to help raise 

funds for us and Juan and the staff of Restaurante 

Vintage for such a lovely setting.” 

said MABS Murcia Director, Lyn Baines. 

“We’re extremely grateful to the MABS volunteers 

and guests for their continuing support, 

without whom we would not be able to 

carry on with our work in the Murcia region.” 

The afternoon raised a total of 592€. Details 

of all MABS events, including the popular 

Race for Life, can be found on www.mabsmurcia.com 

MABS Murcia is a registered charity (No. 

7261) offering help and support to local 

people of all nationalities who have been diagnosed 

with or are being treated for cancer. 

If you or someone you know would like 

some confidential help or support call our 

HELPLINE 693 275 779 or visit www.mabsmurcia.com 

CANCER DOESN’T DISCRIMINATE 

AND NEITHER DO WE. 

MABS HELPS ALL THOSE AFFECTED BY CAN- 

CER, WHATEVER THEIR NATIONALITY 

HELP’s Full House at the PROMS 

It was a full house 

at Puerto Tres 

Restaurant when 

people joined in 

the singing and 

flag-waving to the 

ever popular songs 

of the Night At 

The Proms. With 

bunting and Union 

Jack flags adding 

to the occasion, 

two Welsh flags 

marked the mixed 

international audience, 

which included 

a Norwegian couple. They said they used 

to watch the PROMS at home in Norway on 

TV and this was the nearest they got to the 

real thing. 

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New English Speaking Church in Los 

Belones 

There has been a successful and vibrant 

English speaking Church in Pilar de la 

Horadada since 2004. The Rev Eddie 

Martens and his wife Nesta, in association 

with Pilar Christian Community Church, 

have now launched a new Church in Los 

Belones. 

“Los Belones was an obvious choice for a 

new Church as it is centrally located and 

can easily be accessed from La Manga 

and many of the surrounding towns and 

villages”, commented Rev. Martens. 

New Life Christian Church in Los Belones 

and Pilar Christian Community Church 

are interdenominational Churches and 

welcome people from every Christian 

tradition and particularly those who have 

not regularly attended church before. 

Services will run on the 1 st and 3 rd Sundays 

of each month at 6pm at the Local Social, 

Calle Mayor, Los Belones (opposite the 

Catholic Church). 

If you would like more information please 

contact: newlifechurch.spain@gmail. 

com or call the Reverend Eddie Martens 

on 966 769 300 or 650 509 606 

M embers of the Assemblies 

of God in Spain. Reg No: 238 

Members of F.E.R.E.D.E. Reg No: 2009- 

SG/A 

http://www.facebook.com/ 

NewLifeChurchSpain 

DOG SHOW Saturday 10 th – Sunday 11 th 

November 

This Dog Show has become the most 

visited in Europe and is one of the leaders 

in its field. The event is organised in 

collaboration with the Canine Society 

of Murcia. There will be many entries of 

different breeds of dogs from all over 

Spain, other European countries and even 

America. All will be competing for the 

Championships of Spain, as established 

by the Royal Canine Society of Spain. Each 

category is to be judged by a team of 

international judges. 

As well as the actual dog show, there 

will be displays of agility, dog training 

demonstrations and brand new 

choreography activities. A large shopping 

area will be open, providing the latest in 

canine care products, accessories and 

more. 

Wedding & Home Exhibition Friday 23 rd 

– Sunday 25 th November 

The 2012 Wedding and Home 

Exhibition is to be held in the Palace of 

Congress at the IFEPA. 

The event will be divided into three 

sections: 

The Wedding Hall (Salon de Boda) will 

have everything available for your special 

day including events organisers, costumes, 

shoes, lingerie, cosmetics, accessories, 

photographers, travel agencies, hotels, 

florists and more. 

The Hall of the Home (Salon de Hogar) is 

to feature furniture, decoration, curtains, 

kitchenware, appliances, DIY, insurance, 

lighting, heating plus much more. 

The Babies and Mamas Salon will be 

dedicated to children’s clothing, childcare, 

maternity wear, accessories, communion 

and christening dresses. 

As well as many promotions, it is also 

possible to order or purchase products on 

the day at special rates. This exhibition 

is full of creativity and originality that is 

aiming to generate a large volume of 

business in the Region of Murcia. 

At the time of going to print no details of 

times or ticket prices were available for 

either the Dog Show or the Wedding and 

Home Exhibition. For more information, 

please call the IFEPA or visit IFEPA.es 


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Second Rescue Centre Planned to Open 

There are exciting times ahead for Easy 

Horse Care Rescue Centre as they plan to 

open their second centre within Villa Vera, 

Daya Vieja. 

Sue Weeding, co-founder of Easy Horse Care 

said, “Our young, fit horses will move to Villa 

Vera where they will be schooled and used at 

the riding centre whilst the older horses and 

donkeys and those needing medical care will 

remain at our Easy Horse Care Centre in 

Rojales. This will also give us much needed 

space for future rescues.” 

Daya Vieja’s Mayor Rafa Vives Pertusa fully 

supports the project and is behind the charity 

and the work they are doing in trying to 

eradicate animal cruelty and neglect saying, 

“I think the activity of the Easy Horse 

Care Rescue Centre is very special for 

the province and Villa Vera has optimum 

conditions to make this even more special.” 

The Villa Vera site will also become an 

educational centre where students will be able 

to study for their ABRS and BHS equestrian 

qualifications. “We will be aiming to be the 

only BHS exam centre in Spain and nowhere 

in the Costa Blanca offers BHS exam training. 

The BHS qualifications are recognised as 

one of the best for employment world wide. 

Previously, anyone wanting a career with 

horses had to go back to the UK to get the 

BHS training.” Sue added, “There will be pony 

club activities, but we also want to throw 

open the doors to groups; the underprivileged 

children, vets seminars and clinics. It will be 

the place to learn.” 

The Mayor of Daya Vieja has formalised an 

agreement with Easy Horse Care in allowing 

them to use the premises and hopes it will 

also benefit the village as he has plans for a 

future hotel there that would create a unique 

centre for education and tourism. 

Livery facilities for 4 horses will also be 

available to help fund the venture. They will 

be in top of the range facilities and receive 

the benefit of being cared for by fully qualified 

staff. “This is all quite ground breaking and 

we are very honoured to have Spanish 

collaboration.” Sue concludes, “This is just 

the start of a very exciting future for us with 

more to come.” 

If you are interested in becoming part of the 

Easy Horse Care team or would like more 

information about the livery facilities, email 

pr@easyhorsecare.net 

For more information on the Easy Horse 

Care Rescue Centre call Sue on 652 021 

980 or email www.easyhorsecare.net and 

don’t forget to follow them on Facebook. The 

Rescue Centre is continuing with its open 

days throughout the summer every Sunday 

and Wednesday from 1-4pm where you can 

see the horses for yourself and find out more 

about the work they do. 

Organic farming came to ADAPT with a visit 

from Susana Romero of Costa Verde de Casas 

Blancas and Antonio Martinez of The Vineyard 

winery in Valencia. 

Susana started her project after working in 

Africa and seeing and enjoying a very simple 

way of living. She came to Murcia where she 

travelled around selling organic produce, but 

then as the business grew she decided that it 

would be easier for people to come to her, so 

she started off in Sucina by exporting oranges 

and lemons and created a small eco-garden. 

As the business expanded, Susana asked a 

local organic farmer for help. Jack Birchall 

was instrumental in the expansion and 

Casas Blancas, which is in Sucina, near the 

hospital, is now a thriving business with a 

shop and a restaurant. Jack said that the 

benefit for him was that he learned to speak 

Spanish!! 

Samples of some of the produce were 

passed around to the ADAPT members and 

to compliment them we tasted organic wine 

from Antonio Martinez of The Vineyard winery 

in Valencia. He explained that his award 

winning wines contain double anti-oxidants 

and have no sulphates. 

It was a very enjoyable and informative 

meeting and we got nibbles and wine!! 

ADAPT meet at the Pensionista de Hogar, 

San Pedro, on the first Saturday of the month 

at 10 for 10:30am. New members are always 

welcome. 

For more information see our website www. 

adaptsanpedro.eu or Tel Enid Winskill 

on 966 189 402 






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Quiz questions on the 

October 2012 Costa 

Cálida Chronicle 

1. What happened on 13 th 

October 2012? 

2. What was the Herb of 

the Month? 

3. Who offers protection 

with style: efficient, 

discreet, secure? 

4. What can you find behind 

the brown wooden 

door! 

5. Who offers fine international 

meats supplying 

all cuts of English 

meat? 

6. Who claims it makes a 

difference! 

7. Who claims October 1 st 

is the sport of pudding 

season? 

8. Where would you find 

the Village Supermarket? 

9. Who is offering discounts 

for long-term 

bookings? 

10. Who is offering a 50€ 

cash back? 


Answers on page 110 

ACROSS 

1 Pet 

4 Christ’s gift bringer 

8 Beehive 

14 Tell a tall tale 

15 National capital 

16 Mythical animal 

17 Gray sea eagle 

18 Sheer 

19 Hot water holder 

20 Embarrassed 

22 Epoch 

23 Midget 

24 Stitched together 

27 Breathing device 

31 Prick 

33 Drunkard 

35 Automobile 

36 Seafood 

38 Struggle 

39 Women’s magazine 

40 Body structure 

44 Horse shoe nails 

46 Carpets 

47 Traveler’s aid 

49 Dah’s partner 

50 Flightless bird 

51 Expert 

52 Meat alternative 

55 Taken __ (shocked) 

58 Loop 

61 Not women’s 

63 Cut 

65 Most dense 

67 Clothes 

70 Monetary unit 

71 Hive dweller 

72 Lodger 

73 Otherwise 

74 Downwind 

75 Struggle 

76 Ardor 

77 Goal 

DOWN 

1 Sunny 

2 Airplane for mass 

transportation 

3 Occupant 

4 Butterfly’s cousin 

5 Fire residue 

6 Soar 

7 Cation 

8 Parlay 

9 Your equals 

10 Jacob’s father 

11 Poisonous snake 

12 River (Spanish) 

13 Still 

21 Pioneers 

25 Compass point 

26 Prophet who built the 

arc 

28 Ca. University 

29 Indonesian island 

30 Cain killed him 

32 Hiss 

34 Walked 

37 Austin novel 

39 Inter 

40 Domain 

41 Without feeling 

42 Water (Sp.) 

43 Rattle on 

45 Computer memory 

unit 

48 Quill 

53 Weak 

54 Undetected 

56 Mount 

57 Asian nation 

59 Country poem 

60 City 

62 War-horse 

64 Saucy 

66 Appearance 

67 Spark 

68 Also 

69 Male cat 

70 Perceive 

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Friendship With Boundaries 

“If you’re alone, I’ll be your shadow. 

If you want to cry, I’ll be your shoulder. 

If you want a hug, I’ll be your pillow. 

If you need to be happy, I’ll be your smile... 

But anytime you need a friend, I’ll just be 

me.” 

Unknown 

We all have friends – best friends, school 

friends, social network friends, friends we 

confide in and friends that pass through 

our lives. While there are norms and values 

attached to conducting a friendship, there is 

nothing more important than mutual respect. 

Few talk of emotional and social boundaries 

that are equally important to a friendship, 

which if blurred, can impact on a solid 

friendship. Don’t take each other for granted 

and never let a friendship grow stale because 

you were too busy or lazy to invest in quality 

time together. Remember, many people may 

pass by, but only a few are chosen to be our 

friends. 

Dear Jennifer, 

I don’t like sharing. 

A group of us – four couples - often go 

out to eat on a regular basis. Everyone 

gets on well and there are seldom 

squabbles over who pays what or which 

restaurant we go to. Last month, I was 

the only person who ordered a dessert 

and the waitress, trying to be nice, gave 

everyone a spoon. I did not want to 

share my dessert, yet everyone took it 

for granted and tucked in and I ended 

up having only two spoonfuls. I did not 

appreciate the others eating off my plate, 

especially as I ended up paying for the 

dessert! I did not want to cause a scene, 

but I certainly will not be going out with 

them again. Am I wrong to behave this 

way? 

Sharon. 

Dear Sharon, 

This sounds like a “strop” in the playground 

and I don’t think it is worth losing good 

friends over something so trivial. However, as 

it is an important issue to you, my advice is to 

set the boundaries with your circle of friends 

the next time you go out. Some people think 

nothing of sharing food off the same plate, 

whilst others may consider this behaviour 

unhygienic and disrespectful, almost rude. 

If you take offense, then you need to let 

your friends know what you consider to be 

acceptable and unacceptable behaviour, but 

before you fall out with the others, try to 

approach the subject sensitively. Politely ask 

if anyone else fancies a dessert and if no-one 

wants a dessert, then tell the waitress that 

only one spoon will be required. This way, 

both your friends and the waitress will be clear 

about your intentions and you can continue to 

enjoy the company of good friends. 

Jennifer. 

Dear Jennifer, 

I have a dear childhood friend and we 

have shared both the good and bad 

times together. She was there for me 

when I lost my husband recently and 

I would have been lost if it wasn’t for 

her support, warmth and friendship. 

However, I have recently noticed that 

she is taking advantage of our friendship, 

often asking me to babysit her children 

at the last minute and offering me 

unsolicited advice about my future and 

finances. I want to scream and tell her 

to stop pressurising me, yet I won’t, for 

the sake of our friendship. How do I tell 

her to take her advice somewhere else? 

Beryl 


Dear Beryl, 

I always believe that honesty is the best 

policy. Invite her over for a cuppa and explain 

that while you appreciate her friendship and 

support, you also need some space and privacy 

to make some decisions on your own. Explain 

to her just how important her friendship is 

to you and that you can always rely on her 

friendship in time of need. However, while 

her well-meaning advice is accepted with 

gratitude, there are some decisions that only 

you can make for yourself. As for the babysitting 

service, if it 

is an inconvenience 

and does not fit in 

with your plans for 

the day, then gently 

and politely refuse. 

Don’t be bullied 

into repaying her 

for her friendship. 

Friendship should be 

earned, not bought! 

Jennifer. 

If you would like some advice, please 

send an email to Jennifer at: jennifer@ 

lifemaxxinternational.com 

Jennifer is a certified Life Coach and Emotional 

Wellness Coach. 

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Hi, it’s Shannon here again and I’m going 

to tell you about a trip to Lorca with Brian 

and Maureen. I set off with them on a 

Friday morning and the rain was terrible! 

We passed floods on the way there, but 

they were nothing compared to the ones 

in Lorca! The building that had all the arts 

and crafts in that we were going to see 

wasn’t very good at keeping dry. The day 

started fine, but as the rain got heavier, 

it started coming through the air vents 

and as the door frame did not touch the 

ground, rain water came flooding in and 

soaked us. Brian bought me a hat to 

keep my head dry. Eventually the rain 

was so bad that many people packed 

their crafts and began to leave. Even 

the concrete walls were weak against the 

rain, but at least the rubber plants were 

getting watered! Bri and Mo finally said 

that we should leave and one of the staff 

members gave us free tickets to come 

again if we wanted to. We started home 

through the rain. We tried to go through 

most of the puddles, but some were just 

too deep. A lot of cars were up to their 

windows in water and everyone was knee 

deep. Then to make it worse, Mum and 

Dad phoned and said that there was no 

way to get back to our house until the 

water had gone down. I had to stay the 

night with Bri and Mo and Dad came to 

get me the next day. I saw on the news 

that many people were missing in Lorca 

and it was one of the worst hit areas. I 

am glad we left when we did, so thank 

you Bri and Mo for looking after me and 

keeping me safe. 


Hello again, it’s me, Connor, with more 

news about what I have been doing. This 

month I am going to tell you about the 

terrible flooding we had in and around our 

garden. The day before the rain it was 

cold and it started to dribble towards the 

end of the day, but we didn’t take much 

notice of it. The next day there were 

black clouds everywhere and it was windy 

and cold. It was a Friday and Shannon’s 

turn to spend that day with Brian and 

Maureen. Just after she left it began to 

rain. Then it began to pour down and by 

two o’clock it was lashing it down. Within 

hours you couldn’t come up the drive or 

go anywhere that wasn’t covered with 

gravel without sinking into the mud. The 

ground went soft and the ramblas filled 

up. They were flowing like rivers at the 

side of the fence. The water was flowing 

Hello, Nathan here again and I am here to 

tell you about former ELO guitarist Dave 

Scott-Morgan and his wife, Mandy and 

their friend Alan AKA Arthurcthroughvest 

or Mink! They arrived from the airport 

with Dad. After we had shown them 

around and shown them their rooms we 

just chilled until time for bed. The next 

day they went for an interview on the 

Costa Cálida Radio and then spent the 

rest of that day on the beach. That was 

really the only rest they had as the next 

day we had a concert in our garden with 

them. It was really great and more than 

90 people turned up. Then there was 

another concert as Shirley from Church 

had a Hog Roast birthday party in our 

garden and Dave played again for her. 

She loved it so much that she kept asking 

Dave to sing some more. We played ‘pass 

the parcel’ and had a couple of quizzes 

as well. Dave, Mandy and Alan, AKA 

through the fields like a waterfall. It 

was very wet and Dad had to go around 

the garden digging channels to stop the 

water getting into the house and Mum 

had to brush the water away from the 

walls. The dogs had to stay in their run 

Rhythm and Joy just played and played 

and played and everyone really enjoyed 

themselves. Then we all went up to 

Cehegin for another concert at Derek and 

Lynda’s house. We had a barbecue there 

and Dave sang some songs that he had 

written himself. They are all Christians 

as the fence fell down and they would 

have probably escaped. Simon, the pig 

was scared. The decking, putting green 

and petanque court were all completely 

under water. Nathan and I spent all day 

playing on the Wii and watching television 

and films. There was a lot of work to do 

the next day, fixing the fence and clearing 

the drive so we could get in and out again 

and getting everything back to normal, 

but at least we’d had an easy day the day 

before! It was an experience! 

and some of the songs were all about 

their Faith. It was another great night 

and everyone was clapping along to the 

music. After that Dave and Mandy and 

Alan went to Mojacar for another session 

and then back to us. They stayed with 

us for two weeks and I think we only had 

about three days when there was nothing 

going on and that is when they chilled. 

The last night they were with us we had 

a barbecue in our garden and we just 

sat outside while Dave played all sorts of 

tunes for us. I felt a bit like a hippy. We 

sat up and sang along badly with Dave 

until about two in the morning. Listen out 

for their new CD coming out soon. It will 

be played on Costa Cálida Radio. It really 

was great and I hope they come back 

soon. 

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What is Diabetes? 

Should I be concerned? 

Can Diabetes affect me? 

Can I do anything to help avoid Diabetes? 

The answer to these questions is YES and the 

possible solution is in this article. 

Advice for Diabetics 

This is a helpful guide for anyone who 

has Diabetes or thinks they may have 

the disease. There are numerous causes 

of Diabetes which may be hereditary, 

hormonal or environmental. Diabetes is 

caused by the body not producing sufficient 

insulin to control blood sugar levels. There 

are two types of Diabetes classified as Type 

one and Type two. 

Type one 

This type of Diabetes is insulin dependent 

which is commonly found in children and 

young adults, but can occur at any age. It 

can also frequently affect the very elderly or 

people who are over-weight. 

People who have insulin dependent Diabetes 

produce very little or no insulin and the 

condition is life threatening unless they are 

given insulin. It is very important to keep the 

blood sugar at the correct level. 

Type two 

This type of Diabetes is non-insulin 

dependent and the most common type, 

which occurs mainly in middle aged people, 

but can frequently affect the elderly and 

sometimes young adults. People with noninsulin 

dependent Diabetes produce insulin, 

but not in sufficient quantity and do not 

require to be given insulin in order to survive. 

Normally the Diabetes is controlled by diet 

and or tablets. It is also very important to 

keep the blood sugar at the correct level. 

Symptoms of Diabetes 

These include tiredness, excessive thirst, 

blurred vision, passing large amounts of 

urine, urine infections, poor healing qualities, 

particularly around the lower leg and feet, 

weight loss with loss of muscle strength 

and dry skin which gives the appearance 

of parchment. These symptoms are easily 

recognized, but there are many more signs 

of Diabetes. Some of these symptoms can 

be attributed to other illnesses. If you are 

unsure then you should consult your doctor. 

The test for Diabetes is straight forward and 

should be carried by your doctor. 

What happens if the pancreas fails to 

produce insulinIf the pancreas fails to 

produce sufficient insulin for the body to 

convert sugar to energy, this will allow the 

levels of sugar in the blood to become out of 

control. When failure in the pancreas occurs 

it results in the medical condition called 

Diabetes. A rise in the sugar level can 

easily be detected by testing a urine sample. 

This test should be carried out by a doctor. If 

the level of sugar in the urine sample is high, 

this is a good indication that Diabetes may 

be present and further tests will be required. 

How is the blood sugar controlled under 

normal circumstances? 

The blood sugar is controlled by the pancreas 

which produces a hormone called insulin 

which is needed to enable the body to 

convert sugar to energy and or store it in the 

body for any emergency such as an illness 

or an accident. A normal healthy pancreas is 

able to detect the changes in the body and 

automatically make any adjustments to the 

insulin level as required. 

What is the blood sugar level? 

This is the amount of sugar which should 

be present in the blood under normal 

circumstances. Diabetics should check 

their blood sugar levels on a regular basis 

as instructed by the doctor. The result of a 

blood sugar test will help decide what action, 

if any, has to be taken in order to keep the 

blood sugar at the correct level. If you have 

difficulties in maintaining the correct levels of 

blood sugar you should consult your doctor. 

Where does the sugar come from in the 

body? 

The sugar in the body comes from the food 

we eat i.e. cakes, sweets, potatoes, bread, 

cereals and drinks, sugar in tea, alcohol 

(beer has a lot of sugar in it) and many more. 

It is important to control the food we eat. 

The sugar is absorbed into the blood stream 

and circulated to the parts of the body that 

require it for energy. The surplus is then 

stored in the body in the form of starch or fat 

for a later date to be used by the body. 

Eating and Drinking 

Try to eat meals three times a day at regular 

intervals. Eat plenty of fibre; vegetables and 

fruit are good choices, (some fruit is high in 

sugar content) and avoid food high in sugar 

and fat. Alcohol is very high in sugar and 

should be avoided as much as possible. Do 

not drink alcohol on an empty stomach. If 

you do drink, it should be taken with food. 

Water and sugar-free drinks are good 

choices. There are many other options which 

can be considered. Your doctor and or a 

dietitian should be able to help you. 

Smoking is not good for you and should be 

stopped as soon as possible. Both smoking 

and Diabetes have a detrimental effect on 

your circulation. 

Two things which help 

If you are over weight, try and lose some 

weight. This is not easy and even harder 

as you get older as your metabolism slows 

down. Lose a little weight at a time; don’t 

set too big a goal. A little weight loss over a 

long period is more likely to be maintained. 

One way to lose weight is simply eat smaller 

portions. 

Walking is one of the best ways to exercise. 

It is not necessary to do a route march, but 

walk two or three times a week and gradually 

try to increase the distance you walk each 

time. You must set your own goals as exercise 

helps burn up the sugar in your body and 

assists in controlling the blood sugar levels. 

It also helps with the blood circulation in the 

body, particularly in the legs and feet. 

Lower Leg and Feet 

Diabetes affects the nervous and circulatory 

(blood flow) systems in the body causing a 

gradual deterioration. There is deterioration 

in the healing process in the Diabetic foot 

and it is important to be seek professional 

help if you cut or damage your foot (e.g. 

burn or scald). 

Due to the poor healing process in the lower 

leg and feet areas, cuts or injuries, if not 

treated correctly, can turn into ulcers if you 

suffer from Diabetes. It is important to take 

care of your feet. If in doubt seek medical 

advice. 

The two items below address when Diabetes 

is in the advanced stages, although many 

people never reach these stages. 

Loss of feeling in the lower leg and foot areas 

can occur due to Diabetes. It is important to 

check your feet regularly to ensure you have 

not stepped on any sharp objects of which 

you are unaware and it may be necessary 

for someone else to check your feet for you. 

In severe cases, gangrene can occur in the 

lower leg, feet and toe areas which could 

require amputation. This is normally in 

patients who neglect themselves and who 

may have Diabetes. 

Feet, especially for those suffering from 

Diabetes. 

Walking around barefoot is not recommended 

as this increases the risk of stepping on sharp 

objects which can cause infections. 

Toe nails should be cut straight across under 

normal circumstances and not too short. 

Wash your feet daily, ensuring that you dry 

them correctly. 

Cream your feet daily to keep the skin 

smooth and soft. 

Check your feet daily for infections, redness, 

swellings or cuts and contact your doctor or 

chiropodist if you are in any doubt. 

Wear sensible shoes and sandals ensuring 

they protect your toes. Ensure they fit 

correctly and do not rub your feet. 

Eyes 

Diabetes can affect your eye–sight, so it is 

important to have your eyes tested every 

twelve to eighteen months. 

Important 

This is a brief explanation on Diabetes which 

is a very in-depth and complex disease and 

which is on the increase. 

Diabetics should visit a chiropodist on a 

regular basis for assessments and routine foot 

care. If you are a registered Diabetic, you 

should visit a Diabetic clinic approximately 

every three months or as advised by a doctor 

or specialist consultant. 

Should you be in any doubt about the 

symptoms or condition you should 

consult your Chiropodist or Doctor at 

any time. 

If you have any queries regarding this 

article, or you would like a consultation, call 

Chiropodist, Phillip Dawe. M.Inst.Ch.P. 

& H.C.P.C. 

Tel 968 150 244 or 659 468 092. 

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Restaurante La Proa is located just off 

the roundabout at El Alamillo, on the road 

from Puerto de Mazarrón to Isla Plana. The 

name comes from the shape of the terrace, 

built to look like the prow of a ship cutting 

through the water, but you don’t need your 

sea legs to eat here! 

La Proa has an air-conditioned restaurant 

inside, but we chose to eat on the terrace, 

which is fairly small with about 8 tables. 

Booking recommended in high season to 

be sure of securing a table outside. The 

Menu del Día was 8.50€ per person, with 

a choice of 2 starters and 2 main courses. 

The unpronounceable seafood starter was 

similar to calamari in batter, but tender 

and melted in the mouth. Those of us that 

ordered the Gazpacho were a little envious, 

and took to “sharing” just to get a taste! 

Main course was a choice of seafood paella 

or pork in orange sauce. Portions were 

not over generous, but both dishes were 

tasty. The selection of sweets was better 

than usual, with the ever-present flan 

complemented by homemade cake, ice 

cream for the kids and coffee. One drink 

per person was included on the menu. 

Service was a little slow on the day, due to 

a large family party of 16 taking up most of 

the terrace, but we were in no real hurry. 

With ample parking nearby, La Proa offers 

a well priced Menu del Día with traditional 

Spanish cooking; sea views a definite 

bonus! 

Rating: (out of 5) 

Quality : 

Service : 

Value for Money : 

Location : 

The Lions Club of Mazarrón Bahia – World 

Diabetes Day 14 th November 

In conjunction with other Lions Clubs on the 

Spanish Costas, The Lions Club of Mazarrón 

Bahia are joining with the Diabetic 

Association in trying to help by making 

more people aware of how Diabetes can 

be averted, or recognised and treated early, 

by offering free information & advice to any 

who think that they may be at risk and how 

to identify, and cope with, Diabetes types 

1 & 2 

The World Health Organization estimates 

that 246 million people worldwide have Diabetes, 

a global epidemic that is expected 

to affect 380 million by 2025. 

On Saturday 10 th November between 10am 

and 4pm starting & finishing at the new Marina 

in Puerto de Mazarrón, The Lions Club 

of Mazarrón Bahia are to hold a ‘STRIDES 

DIABETES AWARENESS’ SPONSORED 

WALK 

All the money raised will go towards sending 

more children with Diabetes to go to a 

special 2013 summer camp. This summer 

we were only able to send two children. 

We would dearly love to send many more 

next summer. As well as enjoying sport and 

fun activities, the camp provides Diabetic 

education classes in a fun way, covering 

subjects which are a great concern to the 

children, their parents and teachers. More 

than 10% of children need to inject insulin 

at school. At least 19% children have suffered 

severe hypoglycaemia at school. Children 

are taught to recognise that they have 

hypoglycaemia and how to deal with it as 

well as coping with derogatory comments 

from other children at school. 

One child who had attended to the camp 

said it was wonderful “Being able to feel like 

a kid again enjoying and living each experience”. 

The facility for the camp was at San Servando 

Toledo where they are able to enjoy 

all kinds of activities in a fun way. 

They learn to monitor and adjust the control 

of Diabetes for each child in everyday 

circumstances. 

They promote lifestyle and healthy diet. 

They help to overcome and accept having 

Diabetes and help to improve the quality 

of life and self esteem. 

On behalf of all these children we thank 

you as always for your continued help 

and support. 

Registration and Sponsorship forms for either 

the 3km or 6km walk along the shoreline 

are available from any Mazarrón Lions 

member or from the Lions stall on Camposol 

Sector B any Friday 11am-1pm. Registration 

fee is €5 each (€3 for under 12’s) or 

you can, of course, just register on the day 

if you don’t want to collect sponsorship. 

Medical personnel will be available on the 

day to offer various free ‘health check’ tests 

and, for 1€, blood/glucose level tests to 

help you to identify if you are ‘at risk’. 

All registered participants will be given a 

commemorative Strides t-shirt to wear for 

the walk and a Strides pin badge on completion 

of their walk. 

Diabetes can be deadly! 

Get your Registration/Sponsorship form today 

and help by ‘doing your bit!’ If you do 

not want to walk you can still help by sponsoring 

others. 

You never know what lies ahead! If you’d 

like to come along, or just want more details, 

please don’t hesitate to call Lion Gina 

Barker on 968 978 810 or any member of 

Lions of Mazarrón Bahia Club 

Do you have any unwanted items of bric-abrac 

or books etc for us to sell at our weekly 

stall held every Friday at Camposol B in order 

that we may continue with our work? 

As always The Lions of Mazarrón Bahia 

would like to thank everyone for all 

their support. 

We could not do it without you. 

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The Garden Centre 2003, just outside 

Camposol are pleased to announce that 

whilst the problem of the closed bridge 

on Camposol still exist, they will continue 

to deliver logs free of charge to Camposol 

Sectors C and D. They will also be pleased 

to offer a delivery service of butane gas on 

Wednesdays and Saturdays. 

Please just call Juani on 669 565 402 

Holmes & Pegg urgently need properties 

for sale on Camposol A and B. They have 

clients waiting to buy. To view properties for 

sale, visit their website. Holmes & Pegg can 

be found on Campsol B Commercial Centre 

and they are open Monday to Saturday 

10am-6pm. 

info@holmesandpegg.com 

www.holmesand pegg.com 

Tel 968 199 290 

Yorkshire Linen at the Piramide Center in 

Puerto de Mazarrón is expanding. Having 

outgrown the current shop, more space 

is needed to accommodate current and 

new ranges. By extending the current 

shop into the unit next door, the space will 

increase to 200 square metres of shop floor. 

The extension will be complete in early 

November. 

Tel 968 595 946 

The Steak Out on Camposol B is pleased 

to announce that whilst the bridge on 

Camposol is closed to traffic, they are very 

happy to pick up and drop off their paying 

customers to and from the bridge. This 

services is available on any day or night that 

Tina is working, so please call in to see her 

and discuss, or call on 968 970 619. 

Dawn from Cálida Care will be in 

attendance at the Lion’s Strides Sponsored 

walk on November 10 th offering Blood 

Glucose Tests for those wishing to check for 

Diabetes. For a donation of 1€ come down 

to the Paseo in Puerto de Mazarrón between 

10am and 4pm to have your check done. 

For more information call 968 431 395 

Have you changed to your winter duvet 

yet? Get your summer duvet cleaned at 

Rainbow Launderette Co in Los Alcazares 

so that it is ready for next summer. They 

offer a dry cleaning service and rug cleaning 

as well as domestic and business washes. 

Tel 634 309 603 


Enjoy your lunch or dinner at the Amapola 

Restaurant, Bolnuevo, served in either 

the air-conditioned restaurant or on the 

poolside terrace for that really special dining 

experience. A la carte menu is available 

every day. Try the delicious fillet steak. 

Amapola Restaurant is the perfect place 

to celebrate your birthday, anniversary 

or any other event. They look forward to 

seeing you. 

Call Kate on 660 328 092 

New Opening Hours at The Market Tavern 

in Puerto de Mazarrón from November 1 st are: 

DAYS Monday to Sunday 10am-3.30pm, 

EVENINGS Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 

6.30 until late. 

The Market Tavern is also available 

for private functions of more than 

20 people, on days closed if needed. 

Tel 968 154 588 

Chez Zoe are pleased to announce that they 

are offering a 4 course Christmas Day Lunch 

for just 38€ per person. They also have 2 

special New Year’s Eve and New Year’s day 

menus available for a set price of 28€ and 38€. 

Enjoy you special menus sitting overlooking 

the Bay of Mazarrón at Chez Zoe. The 

Restaurant will be closed from 5th until 

17th November for annual holidays. 

Please contact Zoe on 676 691 324 for 

bookings and further details. 

Do you want to change the look of your 

kitchen without spending a fortune? Visit 

Kitchens Plus 1 in San Pedro del Pinatar on 

the N332 opposite Lidl. They have a superb 

range of new kitchen doors and work tops 

in various colours and designs starting from 

just 12.50€ 

Tel 968 184 235 

The Beauty Palace on Camposol B is 

pleased to welcome Steph to the team. 

Steph has a wealth of experience in many 

treatments which include Swedish body 

massage and the very popular eyebrow 

threading. 

Please call 968 971 828 for more details. 

Roy and Chris from Furniture Plus in Puerto 

de Mazarrón would like their customers to 

know that despite some difficulties at the 

moment they are still able to deliver to all 

sectors on Camposol at no extra charge. 

They would also like to point out that 

they have still managed not to increase 

their prices despite the increase in IVA. 

For more details Tel 968 153 907 

Curtain Call’s supplier of roller blinds 

is offering reductions of over 50% on 

Screenflex roller blinds and this reduction 

is being passed on directly to the customer. 

Screenflex is a new development in roller 

blind technology which reflects heat and 

light, but still allows you to see out through 

the blind whilst no-one can see in. The 

normal price for a standard Camposol 

window (1,40m x 1,40m) is €173 but the 

promotional price is just €80. This includes 

fitting by Curtain Call. The promotion is 

set to run until the beginning of March of 

2013. 

Contact Curtain Call on 616 240 171. 

A Time 4 A Change in El Algar, now has 

a wide range of Christmas cards in stock. 

Individual cards for all the family only €1.50 

each. Multi packs of cards from €2.50 and 

gift tags only €1. They also offer a reliable 

postal service to the UK. 

For more information, call 968 136 501. 

Sallu Plastics are now using a newer and 

better plastic that retains heat. This means 

that you can reduce your heating bills by 

up to 20% by turning ordinary windows into 

double glazed, and double glazed windows 

into triple glazed. 

Tel 968 978 936/634 342 294 

If you are an existing customers and you have some Business News that you would like to 

share with our readers then why not email it to us to be included on our Business News page. 

Please keep your news to about 50 words and send us an email by 15th of the month, 

to costacalidachronicle@gmail.com with Business News in the subject box. 

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Inspiring New Energy Consciousness… 

Barbara Franken 

Me, My future Self… NOW… 

That’s all I see when I look out of my ‘very 

special window’ in my living room; a colourful 

lady spinning around, her skirt flying high 

similar to the rock and roll dancers, but I feel 

that this is no dance. At all times her bright 

red shoes remain solid on the floor. At intervals 

she stops and takes a deep and calm 

breath. She eludes confidence and passion. 

Her smile is wide as she points her fingers to 

the ground below, where colourful creatures 

move in a vibrational way to the rhythm of 

life and to the skies above, where swirls of 

colour dance in the air. 

She notices that she is being observed and 

gives me a nod and ushers me to join her. 

I know I cannot physically go out, but I had 

recently learned to expand my mind to go 

beyond. I close my eyes and breathe and 

imagine that I am standing with her outside 

in the glorious sunshine. She wants me to 

feel her presence and listen to her words. 

She feels so homely, loved, wanted and I 

hear her explain to me the following: 

‘I AM YOU and I AM alive with many potentials 

around me, in the near future. Many 

things are going to collapse around you. 

There is nothing that you can do except 

let go and understand that it really doesn’t 

matter anymore. Be brave and face all your 

fears, allowing them to come to the surface 

and be released. Stay grounded at all times 

and focus on the present moment. Wait 

patiently for my voice to be heard again. 

Trust that you will know when and what to 

do. Until then, enjoy each moment; observe 

everything going on around you; observe 

how people are behaving; stay calm and 

grounded. Take note of your thoughts, allowing 

them to come and go… nothing to 

do… but observe. 

Know that all is well with the Earth. It is 

going through a normal cycle of destruction 

and re-construction. Your time of glory is 

here. All the new potentials are around you 

now, coming into form. Watch them evolve 

and listen to them. They are your guides 

who will help you through to the next phase 

of living in an expanded space of pure love. 

Remember your innate talents and be ready 

to organize the most amazing fiesta, within 

your community. You will write about ‘the 

truth’, how everyone’s truth is unique. You 

will sing love songs and tell wonderful stories.’ 

I am aware of being back in my home, but at 

the same time I feel that on a different level 

I AM that lady in the future. I will keep her 

close and wait patiently to act out all my innate 

talents, but in the meantime I seem to 

have the need to start practicing… 

Me, My Future 

Self... 

NOW By 

Barbara 

Franken 

Creative Expression 

Workshop 

September 

2012 

Sacred- 

Hearts Retreat, Mazarrón Country Club 

Inspiring New Energy Consciousness… 


St Nicholas Ecumenical Church 

Calle Sobrija 2248 

Sector D20 Camposol 

By Rev Len Eaton MBE 

www.stnicholaschurchspain.com 

Returning from holiday on 28 th September 

along the toll road between Vera and 

Mazarrón was a nightmare to say the very 

least; high winds, heavy rain and floods. 

We made it safely where many others sadly 

didn’t. 

Back in Camposol we heard that the bridge 

between Sector B and Sector C was unsafe 

and no vehicular crossings allowed. It is 

still like that, but alternative arrangements 

have now been made for access albeit 

involving a fairly lengthy drive. Our 

Church is on Sector D, and there had to be 

arrangements made to get from A and B to 

the Church. Lifts from the bridge and vice 

versa have become almost the norm. Out 

of this seemingly disastrous situation many 

good things have happened, not just in the 

Church, but in the Community as a whole. 

There are many more people walking, 

sharing their cars, talking to `new friends´ 

and many other acts of friendship, all of 

which are making Camposol as a whole an 

even nicer place to live than it was before. 

One day soon, we are assured, the road and 

the bridge will be made safe and accessible. 

Let us hope that the wonderful Community 

spirit engendered by this disaster continues 

and flourishes when we get back in our 

anonymous cars again. Every cloud should 

have a silver lining like this. 

Services for November 

Sunday 4 th 

Songs of Praise 

Sunday 11 th 

Remembrance Day 

Holy Communion 

Sunday 18 th 

Morning Prayer 

Sunday 25 th 

10.30am 

10.30am 

10.30am 

Holy Communion 10.30am 

(Ordination of Bill Coyle as a Deacon 

for Service in St Nicholas Ecumenical 

Church 

All services take place at Calle Sobrija 2248, 

D20 Camposol, where a warm welcome 

awaits you. Services offered by the Church 

are Wedding Blessings, Holy Baptism, 

Confirmation and Funerals. We have 

a Pastoral Service throughout the year, 

people who listen, talk and are there to help 

anyone who is sick or in need. The Pastoral 

care is absolutely confidential. 

For any of the Church Services offered, or 

other information, please call Rev Len Eaton 

on 968 138 952, Rev Deacon Maureen 

Kent on 636 099 679, or Rev Bro Konrad 

679 927 268 

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Spain does not celebrate the English 

tradition of Bonfire night in November, but 

they do have 1 st November as All Saints’ 

Day or Day of the Dead. On this day all 

the family get together and celebrate any 

member who has passed on. Often they 

take food to the cemeteries and spend 

the day there, but it made me think about 

what do they take? It turns out a lot of pies 

or pastries, so I decide to make this the 

theme for my recipes this month. Below 

are some English and some Spanish, but 

basically once you have made the pastry, 

you really can put anything in it. I have 

started off the recipes with my easy basic 

Pastry recipe. 

Buen Apetito 

Pastry 

1¼ cups of plain or wholemeal flour 

Pinch of salt 

4 oz butter 

Cold water to mix 

Red Cheese Quiche 

4 eggs 

275 ml milk 

30ml tomato puree 

30ml Worcestershire sauce 

30ml chopped parsley 

30ml chopped chives 

125g grated red cheese 

Make pastry by mixing ingredients and 

chill. Beat eggs with the milk, tomato 

paste, Worcestershire sauce and herbs. 

Mix in the cheese. Roll out pastry and line 

quiche dish. Pour in the egg mixture and 

bake for 40 minutes on 200º C 

Meat and Vegetable Pie 

250g pastry 

1 egg 

2 cloves garlic 

1 onion 

60g butter 

2tbsp plain flour 

284 ml water 

1 x beef stock 

350g leftover cooked meat or fresh minced 

meat 

Seasoning 

Preheat the oven to 200º C. Melt the 

butter in a saucepan and gently fry the 

chopped onion and crushed garlic. Add 

the meat (if using fresh minced meat, 

cook until brown) and cook for a further 5 

minutes. Add seasoning and flour and stir 

until all flour absorbed. Add the water and 

beef stock and stir until smooth then add 

any cooked vegetables and stir in. Remove 

from heat. Roll out the pastry and place 

in dish, add mixture and cover with pastry 

lid and coat with egg. Cook in oven for 35 

minutes or until golden brown. 

Apple and Raisin Parcels 

450g cooking apples 

2 tbsp lemon juice 

50g sugar 

¼ tsp ground cinnamon 

50g raisin 

2 x pastry from recipe. 

Peel, core and chop the apples and toss 

in the lemon juice to prevent discolouring. 

Place 2 tbsp of cold water, sugar and spices 

into a pan. Stir in apples and cook gently 

for 5 minutes. Stir in raisins and allow to 

cool. Roll out pastry and cut into squares. 

Place a spoonful of the apple mixture in the 

centre of the square and bring the corners 

up to the middle and pinch together. Cook 

in oven 200º for 18 to 20 minutes or until 

golden brown. 

Pumpkin Pie 

450g fresh pumpkin 

2 eggs 

225ml evaporated milk 

225g caster sugar 

1 tsp cinnamon 

½ tsp ground ginger 

½ tsp ground nutmeg 

50g raisins 

Pastry case (short crust pastry is best, but 

any of your choice). 

Peel the pumpkin and chop into cubes. 

Place between 2 deep plates over a pan 

of boiling water. Steam for 15-20 minutes 

until soft, then mash to a puree and allow 

to cool. Separate the eggs and whisk the 

egg whites until forming peaks. In another 

bowl lightly whip the egg yolks with the 

pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, sugar 

and spices until smooth. Stir in raisins and 

fold in egg whites until smooth. Spoon the 

mixture in a pastry case and bake for 50 

minutes in oven 190º Gas 5 

. 

Vegetable Pie 

1lb diced potatoes 

1lb cauliflower 

1lb diced carrots 

1lb diced swede 

3 spring onions 

1tsp vegetable extract 

1tsp oatmeal 

Cook everything together with just enough 

water to cover, stirring often to prevent it 

sticking to the pan. Let the mixture cool. 

Spoon into a pie dish and cover with a 

crust of pastry. Bake in a moderate oven. 

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Mass in English is celebrated every 

Saturday at the Catholic chapel at Pastrana, 

approximately 10km from Mazarrón 

Schedule of Masses: 

Saturday at 4:30pm 

Schedule of Confession: 

Saturday from 3:45-4:25pm also on request 

Bible Study: 

1 st and 3 rd Sunday at 4:30pm 

Fr. Carlos Prats 628 824 555 

Fr. Octavio Carpena 676 219 445 

www.pastranaonline.com 

LOVE 

In the beginning, God in His Love for us 

created heaven and earth; He created the 

sky and the water below. God then created 

the light and in the water he created living 

creatures. He created humankind in his 

image, creating male and female. God in 

His Love blessed them and said to them be 

fruitful and multiply. 

Long before His Love was seen on earth, 

it was expressed in His creativity. Love in 

His creativity 

means that 

He would 

never be 

remote from 

His children 

and of course 

from their 

heartaches. 

In His Love 

for his 

children, He 

gave us His 

Son who 

died on the 

cross for our 

salvation. On 

the Cross, you see His Son Jesus’ heart of 

Love giving up His blood so that our sins can 

be forgiven. 

In His Love, He wishes us to live together in 

Love, peace and charity. 

In the story of Jesus it is a story not yet 

finished. He is risen! He is alive, and He 

brings us into his story. We become part 

of the story-telling. He will teach us how to 

Love as He has Loved us, all that he asks 

of us is to trust in Him as He asked of us, 

“Jesus, I trust in you”. 

In His Love, he will teach us to be holy so 

that we can understand each other and walk 

together on the divine road of patience and 

goodness. 

In His Love, He will teach us to respect the 

Gift of Life and to Love all our brothers and 

sisters as children of God. 

The following is a prayer to Jesus: 

Lord, Jesus, I need you. Thank you for dying 

on the cross for my sins. 

I opened the door of my life and receive you 

as my Lord and saviour and 

Thank you for forgiving my sins and giving 

me eternal life. 

Take control of the throne of my life. 

Make me the kind of person You want me to 

be. 

The Salon was opened in 2004 and is based 

on Campocol Sector C2. They have been 

trading for 8½ years and were initially just a 

hairdressing salon, but they now offer many 

beauty treatments including the very popular 

anti-ageing facials and a chiropidist. To the 

rear of The Salon there is a new Barber Shop 

for all gents. 

with 10 years experience, is our fully qualified 

Beauty, Nail & Massage Therapist. The Salon 

also has the help of Sue the mature junior/ 

colourist. 

The Salon offers very competitive 

prices on all hair & beauty treatments: 

Cut & Blowdry 17€ 

Colour & Blowdry 17€ 

Foiled Highlights & Blowdry 32€ 

Perm & Blowdry 24€ 

Many more treatments available. 


The fully qualified hairstylists at The Salon 

are Melissa, Tanya & Vicky who have many 

years experience between them. Shannon, 

The Beauty Room & Nail Bar offers; 

All waxing 

Eyelash & Brow Tinting 

Eyelash Perming 

Hopi Ear Candling 

Digestive Detox Belly Candles 

Shellac & Normal Manicures 

Shellac & Normal Pedicures 

Massages 

Many more treatments available. 

The Anti-Ageing Clinic offers: 

Non-Surgical Facelifts using the state of the 

art Galvanic & Bio Micro-current machines 

with a full 55 minute 

treatments & the 

choice of 6 different 

Anti-Ageing products. 

Also NEW to the Anti- 

Ageing clinic, Crystal 

Gold Bio-Collagen 

Eye & Mouth Masks 

which improves fine 

lines, elasticity & 

firmness bringing you 

a youthful fresh look! 

In June 2011 Melissa 

opened The Salon 2 

in Totana in the square 

near the MABS Charity Shop. The Salon 2 is 

also a Unisex Hair & Beauty Salon & Nail Bar. 

Stylists at The Salon 2 are Mari-Carmen, 

Melissa & Vicky. Junior stylist is Ella. 

All Beauty treatments are available 

at The Salon 2 by appointment only. 

Special Offer at The Salon 2 on Wednesdays 

are: 

Ladies’ Wash & Blowdry 5€ 

Shellac Shape & Polish 7.50€ 

Gents cut 5€ 

For more information and booking 

appointments, please phone The Salon on 

691 916 717 or The Salon 2 on 686 354 

232 

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Now That’s What I Call Pasta! 

My younger son can be a little clumsy 

to say the least, and has what is fondly 

referred to in our house as “Leroy Merlin 

Syndrome”. This might sound like some 

sort of strange medical affliction, but in 

reality refers to the fact that in the last 4 

years, not once have we been able to stop 

for a coffee at the vending machines at the 

back of said store and then perch on the 

stools without Alex covering at least one 

family member with hot chocolate. 

Part of the problem seems to be linked to 

the fact that he seems unable to focus on 

what is in his hands at the same time as 

co-ordinating the movement of one foot 

in front of the other. However, another 

famous phrase has recently become part of 

the family history, as last week Alex carried 

his own dinner through to the living room. 

“Now that’s what I call spaghetti Bolognese!” 

He cried, just as the whole plate tipped at 

a 45% angle and his pasta fell to the floor. 

It must have been good, because the dogs 

made it disappear in seconds. On cue, a 

second helping is carried through by Dad 

as the rest of us fell about laughing. 

The problem is, the next night he did the 

same thing, albeit with a plate of fresh 

pineapple. 

“Now that’s what I call pineapple!” we all 

chorused, as Alex stood looking sheepish, 

surrounded by the chunks of fruit and so 

the pattern continues, and just like the 

famous music albums of the same name, 

we are already on about volume 15, having 

sat through a repeat performance with 

orange juice and a bowl of cereal. 

I’m sure it is only a matter of time until his 

hands and brain get co-ordinated, but at 

least in the meantime he is very popular 

with the dogs! 

Liz Edmiston, Owners Away Property Rentals 

& Management info@ownersaway.com 

www.ownersaway.com 


Can We Help You and Your Pet? 

Have you provided a home for an animal 

from a rescue centre or shelter for a stray 

dog or cat? 

Don’t struggle to pay those Vet’s bills on 

your own. 

We are here to help you. 

We can provide financial assistance 

towards the cost of neutering your new pet 

and also with those unexpected vet bills, if 

funds are available. 

To do this we need your donations and 

would be grateful for any items such 

as clothes, bric-a-brac, CD’s/DVD’s and 

electrical goods. You can donate at the 

shop, Mon to Sat 10am-2pm. (Take the 

third left after Barclays Bank on your way 

into Puerto de Mazarrón. We normally have 

a good selection of furniture, household 

items and clothing in the shop all at 

reasonable prices, so if you are looking for 

anything make us your first port of call and 

you may save yourself some money and 

help our charity at the same time. We are 

always willing to be flexible on the prices 

of larger items. 

Check out our website where there is a link 

to show furnishings for sale. 

mazarronanimalmedi-aid.co.uk 

Tel 666 186 037 

Email mazarronanimalmedi-aid@ 

hotmail.com 

Camposol Bridge Closure 

While the bridge linking connecting to 

sectors C and D on Camposol is only open 

to pedestrians, we will continue collection 

point running, but if you live on the 

affected sectors and it is difficult for you 

to reach us just contact us and we will be 

happy to come and collect your items. We 

are on Camposol B Sector car park every 

Tuesday 10am-1pm, opposite the petrol 

station. We will take any saleable items no 

matter how large or small. You might not 

need it but we can sell it to raise money in 

order to help other people with the medical 

expenses for their cats and dogs. 

You can leave also items at M& S stores, 

The Dog Bowl, Fuente Alamo every Friday 

Until 12pm. 

Furniture Pickup Service & House 

Clearance 

If you are downsizing, moving house or 

just want to get rid of some clutter we can 

help. Try our 50/50 scheme. We can take 

anything from a single large item up to a 

full house contents, including household 

and garden furniture, and white goods. 

We have customers waiting for fridges and 

washing machines etc. We will collect the 

larger items free of charge, display them 

in our shop to ensure that you receive 

the best possible price for them and 

then forward you your 50% share of the 

proceeds. 

Mamas Needs Your Assistance 

Due to the annual holidays and some of 

our long serving members retiring we need 

new volunteers for the shop. If you can 

spare just one morning a week, and would 

like to contribute to a worthwhile cause, 

please contact us. 

Thanks to the generosity of local people 

and the hard work of all our volunteers 

over the past year the total amount we 

have been able to award has increased 

nearly every month. (See our website for 

details) 

To keep this up we need your help. 

Helping You Helping Animals 

Email: 

mazarronanimalmedi-aid@hotmail. 

com 

Registered Charity No 9537/1a 

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RED – Entertainment 

ORANGE – Special menus 

PURPLE –Market, exhibitions, leisure & meetings 

GREEN – Charity & non-profit making events 

BLACK – Fiestas & important events 

Every Mon 

Yoga with Mari Carmen @ Bolnuevo, 10am 

Dance Fitness @ Oscar’s, Camposol B, 10am 

Fit4Life Group/exercise/positive thinking workshop @ Jane’s Salon, Bolnuevo, 4pm 

Open the Safe @ Oscar’s, Camposol B, 6.30pm 

NEW Music Quiz & Name that Tune @ The Vista Bar, Camposol A, 8.30pm 

Fun Quiz @ Sensol Golf Club, Camposol C, 8.30pm 

2nd Hand Goods to Buy/Sell with HAH @ Brenda’s Boutique, Los Urrutias,10-1pm 

Andrea’s Animal Rescue, Shop Collection @ Car Park, Camposol B, 11.30-1.30pm 

Hoy (card) Bingo with HELP MMM @ La Zona Bar, Los Alcázares, 2.00pm, 1€ per game 

Camposol Bridge Club (for beginners/improvers) @ Trevi Bar, Camposol B, 3.15pm 

Every Tue 

Dance Fitness with Annette @ Trevi Bar, Camposol B, 10-11am 

Quiz Night @ Restaurant Manchica, La Manchica, optional meal for 5€ 

Lunch Special/Buy 2 meals-Pay for 1 @ Rest Amapola, Bolnuevo, 18€ (min 4 people) 

Cocktail Night @ The Spaniard, Hacienda del Álamo, all cocktails 5€ 

Ana’s Candlelight Suppers @ Tropic Ana’s, Camposol A, 7.30pm, 8€ for 2 courses 

3 Course Menu del Noche @ Don Ricardos, Pto de Mazarrón, 8€ (10€ inc bottle wine) 

MAMAS Collection /Book Stall @ Camposol B Car Park, 10-1pm 

Pick/Try/Choose/Buy/Donate to MABS Murcia NE @ Baños de Fortuna,10.30am 

GoMad Donations @ Camposol A, Lower Car Park, 11-1pm 

Every Wed 

Gentle Yoga with Mari Carmen @ Bolnuevo, 10am 


Bar Pool League @ The Vista Bar, Camposol A 

Mar Menor Golf Society Competition 

Pie Day @ The Market Tavern, Pto de Mazarrón, 10€ 

Pizza Night @ The Steak Out, Camposol B, 6.30-10pm 

3 Course Steak Night @ Don Ricardo’s, Pto de Mazarrón, 15€ 

Happy Dinner/Buy 2 meals –Pay for 1 @ Rest Amapola, Bolnuevo,25€ 

Karaoke & Disco @ Alley Palais, Camposol B, 9pm-late 


Every Thu 

Gardening Group Clean Up @ Camposol C, 9am 

Camposol Bridge Club, Duplicate Bridge @ Trevi Bar, Camposol B, 9.30am 


Age Concern booking events etc @ Cultural Centre, Camposol, 10-1pm 

The Art Workshop with MABS MMM @ Café Golf, San Javier, 1pm, 2€ 

PALS for booking events etc @ Saralara’s, Pto de Mazarrón, 1-3pm 

Book & DVD Club with HAH @ La Zona Bar, Los Narejos. 2.30-4.30pm 

Beacon of Light @ The Old School House, Cañadas del Romero, 7-8.30pm 

Camposol Market @ Camposol A 

Circle of Potential with Sacred Hearts @ Mazarrón Country Club, 11-1pm 

Dance Fitness with Annette @ Trevi Bar, Camposol B, 11.30-12.30pm 

Early Bird Fun Quiz/Play Your Cards Right @ The Vista Bar, Camposol A, 6.30pm 

Bingo @ Lagarto Verde, Pto de Mazarrón, 8pm 


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3 Course Menu del Noche @ Don Ricardo’s, Pto de Mazarrón, 8€ (10€ inc bottle wine) 

Curry Day @ The Market Tavern, Pto de Mazarrón, 10€ inc. free pudding 

Steak Night @ Restaurant Manchica, La Manchica, 16.95€ for 2 inc bottle of wine 

Live Music/Jam Night/Optional Themed Dinner @ Sensol Golf Club, Camposol C, 8pm 

Age Concern booking events etc @ Cultural Centre, Camposol, 10-1pm 

Pick/Try/Choose/Buy/Donate/MABS Murcia NE @ Baños de Fortuna 10.30am 

PALS for booking events etc @ Tel’s Bar, Camposol B, from 11-1.30pm 

Andrea’s Animal Rescue Collection @ Mazarrón Country Club Bar, 11.30-1pm 

Every Fri 


Sit 2B Fit with Annette @ Mariano’s, Camposol A, 10.30-11.30am 

Mark Phoenix Hypnotheraphy @ Dental Care, Camposol B 

Fish & Chip Lunch @ The Spaniard, Hacienda del Álamo, 6€ 

Fish & Chip Night @ The Steak Out, Camposol B, 5-9pm, from 5.50€ 

Fish & Chip Night @ Restaurant Manchica, La Manchica, from 5.50€ 

Fresh Fish Night, 3 Courses @ Don Ricardo’s, Pto de Mazarrón, 10€ 

Fish & Chips 4 x ½ cod 20€/2 large 19€ @ Restaurante Marina, Pto de Mazarrón 

Steak Night @ The Spaniard, Hacienda del Álamo, 19.95€ for 2 inc bottle of wine 

Romantic Special Dinner/Buy 2 meals-Pay for 1 @ Rest Amapola, Bolnuevo, 35€ inc 

Fish/Chips/Fun Quiz @ Scotties, El Pareton 

Disco @ Alley Palais, Camposol B, 9pm-late 

Live Music @ Kennelly’s, Pueblo Español, Hacienda del Álamo, 9pm 

Live Entertainment @ Oscar’s, Camposol B 

Karaoke/Disco with Eddie B @ The Steak Out, Camposol B, 9pm until late 

Dinner & Dance with Mateus & Yeni @ Lagarto Verde, Pto de Mazarrón, 9.30pm 

Camposol Bridge Club, Duplicate Bridge @ Trevi Bar, Camposol B, 9.30am 

The Friday Art Group @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B, 9.45-12.30pm 

Age Concern booking events etc @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B, 12.30-3.30pm 

Book Sale & Bric-a-Brac/Noah’s ARC @ Camposol B, 10-2pm 


Book Stall, Camposol A Gardening Group @ Car Park Camposol A. 10.30-12.30pm 

Lions Bahia Mazarrón booking events etc @ Outside Kennelly’s, Camposol B, 11am 

GoMad Donations @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B & Costa Calida Radio 12.30-2pm 

10 pin Bowling, Camposol C Garden Group @ Totana, 4pm 

Every Sat 

Football League on the big screen @ The Vista Bar, Camposol A, 3pm kick off 

Fish & Chip Lunch @ The Steak Out, Camposol B, 12-3.30pm, from 5.50€ 

Fish & Chip Lunch @ Restaurant Manchica, La Manchica, from 5.50€ 

Lunch Special/Paella & glass beer @ Restaurante Marina, Pto de Mazarrón, 7€ 

3 course Saturday Special @ Don Ricardo’s, Pto de Mazarrón, 15€ 

Fish/Chips 4 x ½ cod 20€/2 large 19€ @ Restaurante Marina,Pto de Mazarrón 

Curry Night @ Restaurant Manchica, La Manchica, 4 courses 19.95€ for 2 

3 Course Saturday Night Steak Deal @ Scotties, El Pareton, 25€ for 2 inc wine/cava 

Every Sun 

Live Entertainment @ Oscar’s, Camposol B 

Dinner & Dance with Bitacora @ Lagarto Verde, Pto de Mazarrón, 10pm 

Book Sale with MABS Murcia MM @ Outside The Arches Bar, 10-1pm 


PALS for booking events etc @ Outside Trevi Bar, Camposol B, 11-1.30pm 

Car Boot Sale, 8.30am @ Cañadas del Romero Social Centre 

Car Boot Sale, 9-2pm @ Venta Romero, Cuevas de Reyllo 

Sunday Roast @ The Market Tavern, Pto de Mazarrón, from 6€ 

Sunday Lunch @ The Vista Bar, Camposol A, from 6.50€ inc glass wine 1-4pm 

Sunday Lunch @ The Spaniard, Hacienda del Álamo from 6.95€ 

Lunch Special/Paella & glass beer @ Restaurante Marina, Pto de Mazarrón, 7€ 

Sunday Roast @ Restaurant Manchica, La Manchica, from 7.50€ 






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2 Course Sunday Roast @ Restaurante Marina, Pto de Mazarrón, 8€ 

Sunday Lunch @ Bistro Bulgaria, Polaris World, Condada de Alhama, from 8€ 

Sunday Lunch @ Bistro Bulgaria, Camposol B, from 8€ 

Sunday Lunch @ The Steak Out, Camposol B, 12.30-5.30pm, from 8.50€ 

3 Course Sunday Roast (lunch & evening) @ Don Ricardo’s, Pto de Mazarrón, 10€ 

3 Course Sunday Lunch @ Elliot’s Bar and Restaurant, Bolnuevo, 10€ 

Carvery @ Sensol Golf Club, Camposol C, 12€ 

Meat Carvery & Vegetable Buffet @ Hotel Mariposa, Gebas, 15€ 

Sunday Roast @ Kennelly’s, El Pueblo, Hacienda del Álamo 

Sunday Roast @ Restaurante Amapola,Bolnuevo 

Sunday Lunch @ Scotties, El Pareton 

Sunday Roast @ Liz’s Café, Camposol B 

Quiz/BBQ @ Oscars, Camposol B 

Karaoke/Disco with Eddie B @ The Steak Out, Camposol B, 9pm until late 

NOVEMBER 

Thursday 1 

HELP MMM Car Boot @ Autocine, Los Narejos 

Mazarrón Football Club Home Game against Atletico Pulpileno “B” 

The CAS Band @ Sensol Golf Club, Camposol C 

Friday 2 

“Puntos de Vista” Exhibition @ Mazarrón Town Hall (until 4 November) 

The CAS Band @ The Vista Bar, Camposol A, free nibbles 

Outdoor Market Stall with MABS Murcia NW @ Calle Segura, Calasparra, 9-1pm 

Christmas Craft Fair with HAH @ DFS, San Javier, from 10am 

Calida Country Music Club Night (CAFE) @ La Molata, Cañadas de Alhama, 8pm 

Saturday 3 

Atlantis @ Sensol Golf Club, Camposol C 

The Eagles Tribute @ Bistro Bulgaria, Polaris World, Condada de Alhama 

ADAPT Meeting @ Pensionista de Hogar, San Pedro, 10.30am 

Welcome Meeting @ Mariano’s, Camposol A, 2pm 

Sunday 4 

Monday 5 

Tuesday 6 

SAMM Racing Day 

Halloween Show @ Meta Riding Centre, El Palmar, 

BBQ/Raffle/Fancy Dress Parade,10.30am,1€ 

12km Hike by Mazarrón Town Hall email casasconsistorialesmazarron.es 

Artisan Market @ Bullas 

PALS Monthly Meeting @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B, 11.15am 

Book Swap with Welcome @ ICA Medical Centre, Camposol B, 10-12pm 

Volunteers’ Meeting/HAH @ Bacchus Restaurant, Los Narejos, 11.15am (lunch 5€) 

Auction with MABS NE @ Bob’s Bar, Fortuna, 2pm 

Friendly Game of Crib with Welcome @ Mariano’s, Camposol A, 7.30pm,1€ 


Wednesday 7 

Thursday 8 

Friday 9 

Volunteers’ Meeting with MABS MMM @ Las Claras, Los Alcázares, 11am 

Talking Shop Social with Age Concern @ Cultural Centre, Camposol B, 1.30pm 

Marilyn Webb (medium)/Beacon of Light @ Social Club, Condado de Alhama 

Elaine’s Quiz/HELP MMM @ Olimpia Restaurante, Mil Palmeras 7pm 

11€ inc chicken/chips 

Market Morning @ Jane’s Salon, Bolnuevo 

Backwater @ Sensol Golf Club, Camposol C 

Ladies’ Chatterbox Menu del Dia @ Archena Thermal Baths, 13€ (16€ non-members) 

Cabaret Evening/Clifford Jay & Julia @ Playa Grande Hotel, Pto de Mazarrón, 7.30pm, 6€ 

Indoor Market with fashion/bling/DVD’s etc @ Alley Palais, Camposol B 

NEST Photography Group – Meet Alhama 10am 

Book Sale with MABS Mazarrón @ Trevi Bar, Camposol B, 9-1pm 

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Saturday 10 

Dog Show @ IFEPA, Torre Pacheco (until 11th November) 

Neil Diamond Tribute @ Bistro Bulgaria, Polaris World, Condada de Alhama 

Maria O’Hara @ Sensol Golf Club, Camposol C 

Ken Wynne @ The Arches, Los Alcázares 

Strides 2012 Walk for Diabetes with Lions of Mazarrón @ Pto de Mazarrón, 10-4pm 

Blood Glucose Testing/Calida Care Agency @ Strides Walk, Pto de Mazarrón, 10-4pm 

FAST Christmas Fayre @ Mariano’s, Camposol A, 11-3pm 

Sunday 11 

Remembrance Day 


Artisan Market @ Mula 

Memorial Service @ The Remembrance Garden, Camposol A, 11.30am 

Moratalla Walk – El Campo de San Juan & La Magia del Cerro del Villar 

Mazarrón Football Club Away Game against EMF Fuente Álamo 

Wine Tasting @ Mamma Mia, Pto de Mazarrón, 6-8pm 

Race for Life with MABS MMM @ Los Alcázares, 11am from Club Nautico 

ESADM Lunch @ Trevi Bar, Camposol B, 1.30pm 

Monday 12 Guided Walk & 4 course lunch @ Hotel Mariposa, Gebas, 12€ 

Charity Market with Help MMM @ La Zona Bar, Los Alcazáres, 11.30am 

Tuesday 13 

Diwali (until 17 November) 

Table Top Sale with HAH @ La Zona Bar, Los Alcácares, 10-2pm 

Barbara Almond/Beacon of Light @ Social Club, Condado de Alhama 5€ 

Wednesday 14 World Diabetes Day 

Craft Fayre with MABS MMM @ Cafe Golf, San Javier, 11-2pm 

Ladies’ Lunch Club with MABS NE @ Las Palmeras, Baños de Fortuna, 2pm 

Volunteer Meeting with MABS Murcia NW @ Hotel Argos, 5pm 

CRA Meeting with Mazarrón Town Hall 

Thursday 15 


CRA Annual General Meeting @ Sensol Hotel, Camposol C, 10am 

Chatterbox Ladies’ Group @ The Cultural Centre, Camposol B, 2pm 

Teaching Workshop/Beacon of Light @ Old School House, Cañadas del Romero 

Friday 16 

Children in Need Appeal Starts in UK 

Book Sale with MABS Mazarron @ Trevi Bar, Camposol B, 9-1pm 

Outdoor Market Stall with MABS Murcia NW @ Calle Segura, Calasparra, 9-1pm 

Trip to Garrucha Market with PALS, 25€ 

Rock ‘N Roll Revival Night/Jimmy Mack/Age Concern @ Mariano’s, Camposol A 7.30pm 

5€ (5€ for chicken & chips) 

Calida Country Music Club Night (CAFE) @ La Molata, Cañada de Alhama, 8pm 

Saturday 17 

Sunday 18 

Tuesday 20 

Michael Bublé Tribute @ Bistro Bulgaria, Polaris World, Condada de Alhama 

Andy Jones @ Sensol Golf Club, Camposol C 


Artisan Market @ Caravaca 

Car Boot Sale @ Cegehin 

Mazarrón Football Club Home Game against CD Alberca 

Hog Roast with Motown Entertainment @ Oscar’s, Camposol B, 6.30pm, 8€ 

Peter Gammon @ The Olive Branch, The Cultural Centre, Camposol B, 10.30am 

Book Swap with Welcome @ ICA Medical Centre, Camposol B, 10-12pm 

General Meeting with Help MMM @ Las Claras, Los Narejos, 11.30am 






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Wednesday 21 Chatters with HAH @ Bacchus Restaurant, Los Narejos, 11.15am (lunch 5€) 

Rich Bitch Show with Welcome @ Mariano’s, Camposol A, €10 (optional chicken & chips) 

Thursday 22 

Backwater @ Sensol Golf Club, Camposol C 

Trip to Murcia with Age Concern, 10€ 

Friday 23 

Wedding & Home Exhibition @ IFEPA, Torre Pacheco (until 25 November) 

The Harlequin Rock Choir/Open Door for Operation Smile @ Los Almagros, 4pm 

Saturday 24 

Nature Walk to Burete, starts from Cehegín, 9.30am 

Woody @ Sensol Golf Club, Camposol C 

Roy Orbison Tribute @ Bistro Bulgaria, Polaris World, Condada de Alhama 

Sunday 25 


Artisan Market @ Cehegin, 10am 

Moratalla Walk - El Barranco de Hondares from El Somogil 

Mazarrón Football Club Away Game against CF Lorca Deportiva 

Sevillana’s Social Meeting @ Asturias Restaurant 

Monday 26 Guided Walk & 4 course lunch @ Hotel Mariposa, Gebas, 12€ 

Tuesday 27 

Walking in Silence with Sacred Hearts @ Country Club, 11-4pm, 15€ inc lunch 

Monthly Camposol B Clean Meeting @ Trevi Bar, Camposol B, 4pm 

Wednesday 28 Meeting with MABS Murcia NE @ La Carcelera, Fortuna, 11.30am 

Petanca with Welcome @ Mariano’s, Camposol A, 1pm 

Menu del Dia with Age Concern @ La Barraca, Pto de Mazarrón 

Thursday 29 

Friday 30 


St Andrew’s Day 

Indoor Market with fashion/bling/DVD’s etc @ Alley Palais, Camposol B 

Walk with NEST (optional meal), Meet El Berro Car Park, Sierra Espuña, 10.30am 5€ 

Table Top Sale with GO maD @ Camposol B, 10–2pm 

Book Sale with MABS Murcia NW, Outside Trevol Bar, Calasparra, 11-2pm 

Jigsaw Bereavement Group with MABS Mazarron @ Bar, Camposol A, 2pm 

DECEMBER 

Saturday 1 Age Concern Christmas Fayre @ Lagarto Verde, Pto de Mazarrón, 11-4pm, 1€ 

The Liverpool Band/Helping Hands @ Hotel Puerto Juan Montiel, Alguilas 

Sunday 2 

27km Hike by Mazarrón Town Hall email casasconsistorialesmazarron.es 

Christmas Craft Fair with HAH @ Bacchus Restaurant, Los Narejos, 12.30pm 


Monday 3 

Tuesday 4 

Christmas Lunch with Andrea’s Animal Rescue. Phone 690 906 565 for details. 

Special Christmas Remembrance Service @ Mazarrón Tanatorio. 

Pre-Christmas Lunch @ Elliot’s, Bolnuevo 

Wednesday 5 Ladies’ Day with Welcome to new shopping centre in La Zenia, then to Torrevieja 12€ 

Men’s Golf Day with Welcome in Lorca 40€ 

Christmas Carvery/Entertainment/Disco/Camposol C Greenfingers @ 

Sensol Golf Club, Camposol C, 18€ 

Thursday 6 

Friday 7 

Pre-Christmas Lunch @ Elliot’s, Bolnuevo 

The CAS Band @ The Vista Bar, Camposol A, free nibbles 

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As a result of their Open Charity Golf 

Tournament at Hacienda del Alamo on 12th 

September, Los Amigos de Mazarrón Golf 

Society are able to announce the following 

donations to local organisations: 

Aspadem School for disabled children 2,000€ 

BASE youth and infantile football in Mazarrón 

600€ 

Escuela de Futbol de Mazarrón soccer school 

500€ 

TJ’s cycle ride to Madrid in aid of PALS 100€ 

GO maD (Make a difference) to buy school 

books etc. for under privileged children in the 

Mazarrón area 250€ 

A grand total of 3,450€ 

We would like to thank our main sponsors, 

Lee and Wendy Cohen of Luz del Sol, plus TJ 

Electricals (Euronics), Alley Palais, Mr Print, 

2let2buy2sell, TJ’s Bar, Drew Ryder Wellness, 

Decklid Autos and Kennelly’s Bar at Hacienda 

del Alamo. We would also like to thank La 

Mariposa Hotel for donating the free draw for 

the players on the day and La Cumbre Hotel, 

Puerto de Mazarrón for donating a prize for 

the raffle. 

We also have to thank the committee 

members for all the hard work that went 

into organising the event and to thank Lee 

Harrington and the staff at Hacienda del 

Alamo for making the day the success it was, 

and for the excellent BBQ which was enjoyed 

by the 100 players and guests. Lastly, the 

event would not have happened but for the 

support of our members and guests, so thank 

you all. 


UK Asians Victorious in the La Manga 

20/20 Competition, a Charity Event in 

Aid of MABS on 28 th September 

Two teams from the UK and two teams 

from Spain contested the annual La Manga 

20/20 Competition. At the end of three 

days of fiercely competitive cricket it was the 

UK Asians who claimed victory, downing La 

Manga in the final. 

The first two games matched Andalucia 

against the UK Asians and Chorleywood 

against the hosts La Manga. Andalucia included 

in their team the three Barratt brothers 

and the skipper of Combined Colleges 

CC. UK Asians, past winners of the competition, 

again looked a formidable proposition 

on paper with players congregating 

from several regions, including Bristol, Derby 

and London. The game proved to be a onesided 

affair with the UK Asians being way too 

strong for the Southern Spanish side. 

Simultaneously, La Manga were overpowering 

Chorleywood on the bottom pitch. The 

Hertfordshire based team boasted Jeremy 

Hinds as captain and in Freddie Dare, Neil 

Ret and Andrew Lowe they had useful cricketers 

who could always cause a threat to 

the opposition. However, it was La Manga 

newcomer Tariq Ali Awan, a Spanish international 

signed from Alcorcon, who stole 

the limelight as he put on an excellent batting 

display to give the hosts a comfortable 

opening victory. 

The winners of the first two matches, UK 

Asians and La Manga, were scheduled to 

play each other. Again Tariq Ali was in sublime 

form as La Manga made it two wins out 

of two and looked favourites to maintain the 

trophy they had won last year. Chorleywood 

gave a better performance than in the morning 

against Andalucia, but it was the Spanish 

side that took the spoils thanks to an unbeaten 

innings by John Barratt. 

Saturday morning, UK Asians rooted Chorleywood 

as the social side of the Hertfordshire 

team came back to haunt them and 

they were second best in every department. 

La Manga did a professional job in beating 

Andalucia to remain unbeaten through the 

group phase of the tournament. 

Saturday afternoon saw the group winners 

La Manga ease into the final past the 

hapless Chorleywood whilst UK Asians had 

a tougher ride in securing their final berth 

over Andalucia. Thoughts then turned to 

the evening and the excellent gala dinner 

that all four teams attended. Guest speakers 

were former Northants and Kent opening 

bowler John Dye and Rachel Heyhoe Flint, 

previous captain of England Women’s cricket 

team. A raffle raised money for MABS (Murcia 

branch) and the whole evening was efficiently 

compered by Neil Brook, the new 

director of Spanish cricket. 

Sunday morning Chorleywood received 

a walkover as Andalucia relinquished the 

match. The afternoon final was a re-match 

between La Manga and UK Asians. UK Asians 

won the toss and elected to field. This immediately 

seemed a good decision as 

they quickly removed the dangerman Taliq 

Ali and when Munib Ranja fell soon after the 

hosts looked like they had a major problem. 

However, mini cameos from several of 

the La Manga players ensured the innings 

ended on a respectable, but sub-par total of 

152 for 9. UK Asians batted in a purposeful 

mood after the interval and the openers 

quickly racked up the runs. Well above the 

run rate, the UK team controlled their innings 

to perfection to get home with a couple 

of overs with 7 wickets to spare. Opener 

Adnan Malik saw the innings through to its 

climax and deservedly won the Man of the 

Match Award and La Manga’s debut boy 

Tariq Ali was named the Man of the Tournament. 

Rachael Heyhoe Flint presented the trophy 

to the joyous UK Asians and Neil Brook 

called time on another successful 20/20 

event in La Manga. 

After various competitions, the season’s 

finale in November will see the Spanish 

league finals take place with La Manga and 

Sporting Alfas from ECCL1 and the two top 

teams from Cataluyna contesting for the 

bragging rights of Spanish League Champions 

for 2012. 

We have raised 600€ for MABS from a raffle 

at their Picnic in the Park in June and our 

charity weekend with a tea hut and raffle. 

For further details on events please contact 

George Wambeek on 610 006 783 

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September 27 th at Mar Menor Golf Resort 

was always going to be a day to look forward 

to; a great course in fine condition with 

large areas of sand and lakes to contend 

with, but with wide fairways that are helpful 

to the high handicappers. 

points to come Division One Runner-Up. 

Division Two was won by our captain Barry 

Martin, also with a well earned 30 points, 

while Runner-Up in this division was Keith 

Dyball who continued his good form with 29 

points. 

Sue Greenham with her 31 points was 

Division Three Winner with Hector Hurley 

coming a close second with 30 points. 

Sue Greenham with Captain Barry Martin 

Barry Martin receives his award 

The Overall Winner on the day was our 

guest Tony Caiger with a score of 33 points. 

Close behind with a score of 31 points was 

Sue Greenham of the Third Division. 

Ian Murphy was back to form with a score 

of 30 points to win Division One and not 

far behind was big Dave Simpson with 29 

The scoring was high this month and Ray 

Greenham was surprised to be awarded the 

Plonker Trophy with 20 points although 

this was on countback. Hard luck Ray! 

Marksman of the month was Gerry McRobert 

who was Nearest The Pin on the 17 th hole 

and took the prize of a return trip to Mar 

Menor. 

Should anyone wish to join FOGGS or play 

as a guest, please contact Barry Martin on 

968 138 533. 

Second Half of the Season Kicks Off for 

the Supermotoland Brothers. 

After the summer break the Supermoto 

racing brothers from Murcia have had a 

hectic few weeks with both the Catalan 

and Spanish Championship races in quick 

succession. First stop was Mora d’ebre in 

Catalunya for the 5th round of the Catalan 

Championship where Anthony Ford-Dunn 

finished 3 rd in both the open class races to 

gain 3 rd position overall and 2 nd position in 

the Catalan championship with 2 rounds still 

to go. 

Meanwhile his older brother Mat Ford-Dunn, 

competing in the SM30 class, for riders over 

30 years old, had mixed fortunes. After 

winning the first of his two races, Mat was 

looking good to do the same in the second 

race when he missed a gear before a jump 

that flicked his rear wheel up and sent him 

over the handlebars. Mat was knocked 

unconscious in the crash and was out for 

about 4 minutes, before remounting to finish 

7 th . The 7 th place, combined with his 1 st in 

race 1, was good enough to give him 3 rd 

overall and he still made the rostrum despite 

a headache and a severe concussion. 

The brothers were then in action the following 

weekend at Alcarras, near Llieda, for the 4 th 

round of the Spanish Championship where 

the heavens opened and the racing was 

held in torrential rain. Anthony struggled to 

get his bike set up for the wet conditions, 

but still managed 6 th position in both of his 

Open Class Spanish Championship races. 

Anthony is currently in 5 th position in the 

championship standings with only 9 points 

between himself and the 3 rd placed rider, so 

he has it all to play for in the final Spanish 

championship round at Albaida circuit near 

Alcoy, Alicante. 

Older brother Mat had a great couple of rides 

in SM30, to win both races and end the day 

on level points with Joan Lopez as they enter 

the final round. 

The brothers now have a busy few weeks 

preparing for the final races of the season 

with the next Catalan round this weekend, 

followed by the title-deciding, final round 

of the Spanish Championships at Albaida 

on Sunday 28 th October. With the pressure 

on, it will be interesting to see how they 

both fare and the team’s main sponsors, 

Advance Moves International Removals 

and Stratton Motorsports will welcome 

anyone wishing to attend the races and 

support their riders to the dramatic finale of 

the year. 






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The 1 st day of the SAMM Autumn Race 

Series was held on Sunday 16 th September. 

The race took place from the CAR Sailing 

Centre at Los Narejos, Mar Menor. It was a 

beautiful sunny morning but not much wind. 

The forecast was that it would improve as 

the day progressed, which it did. There were 

nine boats competing including the new boat 

brought over by Mike Woods of Disability 

UK which he raced with Tony Jones. The 

Shoestring Group had three boats sailing, one 

was their new Mirror which had unmistakable 

bright red sails. The Balaton Group raced all 

their three boats and The Weta Group had 

their two Wetas racing. 

The wind was 

between 7 

and 10 knots 

and in an East 

North Easterly 

direction. It 

was an exciting 

race and on the 

corrected times 

there was only 

three seconds 

between Weta 

14 and the 

Martin, and only 

eight seconds between Sailfish Sorocco and 

Shoestring Uno. The results were:- 

1 st Race of the Series: 

1 st Shoestring Mirror 

Tug Wilson Peter Cadwell 

2 nd Weta 15 

Edd Penning Janice Penning 

3 rd Weta 14 

Brian Murray Linda Coates 

4 th Martin 

Tony Jones Mike Woods 

5 th Sailfish Sirocco 

Vernon O’Byrne Julian Pering 

6 th Shoestring Uno 

Bob Blinhorn A.Butler, V.Preston, D. 

Squires 

7 th Shoestring Tres 

John Down Anne-Marie Tasney 

8 th Balaton Conny 

Mick Burgess Chris Owen 

DNF 

Sailfish Mistral 

Robert Cheshire Marianne Elias, Andy 

Kaluza 

The 2nd day of the 

SAMM Autumn 

Race Series was 

held on Sunday 

30 th September. 

The race took 

place from the 

CAR Sailing Centre 

at Los Narejos, 

Mar Menor. It was 

a calm morning 

with threateningly 

black clouds in the 

distance. There was a little wind from the 

North West which increased to 3-5 knots by 

12.00 noon, when the first race started. Nine 

boats were competing and the results on the 

corrected times were:- 

1 st Race: 

1 st Sailfish Sorocco 

Robert Hudson Janice Penning 

2 nd Sailfish Mistral 

Bob Miles Marinne Elias, Andy Kaluza 

3 rd Solo 

Don Clark 


Tug Wilson Ingo Wilson 

5 th Weta 14 



Roy Taylor Bob Blinhorn, D Squires, 

John Down 

7 th Martin 

Tony Jones Vernon O’Byrne 

8 th Weta 15 

Edd Penning Julian Pering 

DNF 

Balaton Conny 

Mick Burgess Carl Vogt, Val Preston 

2 nd Race: 

1 st Shoestring Cuatro 

John Down Roy Taylor 

2 nd Shoestring Tres 

Tug Wilson Ingo Wilson 

3 rd Sailfish Sirocco 

Rob Hudson Janice Penning 

4 th Solo 

Don Clarke 

5 th Weta 14 

Brian Murray Linda Coats 

6 th Martin 

Tony Jones Vernon O’Byrne 


Bob Blinhorn D Squires, S Andrews, K 

Honoor 

8 th Weta 15 

Edd Penning Julian Pering 

DNF 


Bob Miles Marianne Elias, Andy 

Kaluza 

The 3 rd day of the SAMM Autumn Race 

Series was held on Sunday 7 th October. The 

races took place from the CAR Sailing Centre 

at Los Narejos, Mar Menor. It was a calm 

morning with very light west south westerly 

winds. Ten boats were competing and the 

results on the corrected times were:- 

1 st Race: 

1 st Sailfish Sorocco 

Robert Hudson Anne-marie Tasney 

2 nd Showstring Mirror 

John Down Gilll Brown 

3 rd Shoestring Uno 

Roy Taylor T Blakeley, C Vogt, B 

Blackburn 

4 th Shoestring Cuatro 

Peter Cadwell Doreen Squires 

5 th Weta 15 



Jack Moss Oakley Petts 

7 th Martin 

Tony Jones Neil Coats 

8 th Weta 14 

Edd Penning Heinz Lenhard 


Julian Pering Val Preston 

DNF 


Bob Miles Marinne Elias, Andy Kaluza 

2 nd Race: 

1 st Sailfish Sirocco 

Rob Hudson Anne-Marie Tasney 

2 nd Shoestring Tres 

Jack Moss Oakley Petts 

3 rd Weta 15 

Brian Murray Linda Coats 

4 th Martin 

Tony Jones Neil Coats 

5 th Weta 14 

Edd Penning Heinz Lenhard 


Roy Taylor T Blakeley,C Vogt, B 

Blackburn 

7 th Sailfish Mistral 

Robert Cheshire Bob Miles 

8 th Shoestring Cuatro 

Peter Cadwell Doreen Squires 

9 th Shoestring 

Mirror 

John Down 

Gill Brown 


Julian Pering Val Preston 

The Abandoned SAMM Race 

There was a good turnout for the 4 th day of 

the SAMM Autumn Race Series held on 

Sunday 14 th October, which took place from 

the CAR Sailing Centre at Los Narejos, Mar 

Menor. It was a calm morning with a very 

light southerly wind, with a Jet-ski race taking 

place to the south of the Mar Menor towards 

Los Urritias. The race was planned to sail 

around Isla de Perdiguera and back. It was 

a slow start in the light winds for the twelve 

boats. There were four Shoestring boats 

(Uno, Tres, Cuatro and the Mirror), the three 

Balaton boats (Conny, Sirocco and Mistral), 

Deltania Dos, the Martin, the Solo, Weta 

15 and the Catamaran Hamoor. In spite of 

capsizing, Shoestring Tres, helmed by Peter 

Cadwell and crewed by Doreen Squires, was 

righted and continued to the finish. 

The Officer of the Day had to shorten the 

SAMM course when he realised the Jet-ski 

race was set to pass through the middle. 

Not all the boats’ helmsmen understood the 

new course and on the return leg they took 

different routes. Because of the confusion, 

the decision was taken to abandon the race, 

which was a very sad end to an interesting 

day. 

The next race days will be on Sundays 4 th , 

11 th , 18 th and 25 th November. For more 

information see www.sailingmarmenor. 

com or email sammracing@yahoo.co.uk. 

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Play competition golf every Wednesday 

New Members and Guests are welcome 

Jefferson Trophy Competition 

Mar Menor Golf Society held their October 

2012 Jefferson Trophy Competition on 

their home course at Mar Menor Village Golf 

Resort. 

The recent heavy rains had damaged many 

of the course sand bunkers, but this did not 

dampen the players’ enthusiasm to win this 

prestigious silverware. 

The tallest Society member (coming in at 

1.95m) Andrew MacLennan was the Overall 

Winner. 

Runner-Up was secured by Keith Pearson. 

Third Place was awarded to John Taylor. 

To obtain full details of competition scores, 

Susan Jefferson presenting the competition 

trophy to overall winner Andrew MacLennan 

recent competitions and future events, please 

refer to 

www.masterscoreboard.co.uk/ 

marmenorgolfsociety (members only) 

Guests and new members please email: 

mmgolfsociety@gmail.com 

The Forgotten Fundamental by David Gay 

PGA Professional 

One of the most important, yet overlooked 

fundamentals of the golf swing occurs before 

any motion has started. I am referring to posture. 

Your posture has a significant influence 

on the direction and path the club will travel. 

Often there are compensations and swing 

faults made in the golf swing due to poor posture. 

Posture is a key element of the set-up and 

is best described as an athletic position that 

allows the body and arms to react freely and 

effectively with your golf motion. To achieve 

proper posture, start from a standing position 

with your stance width as wide as your shoulders 

or hips (whichever is wider) and follow 

this checklist: 

1. Let the hips tilt backwards or away from 

the golf ball. 

2. Maintaining a straight spine, tilt forward 

from the hip sockets until it is approximately 

45 degrees to the ground. 

3. Unlock your knees and allow them to flex 

slightly. 

4. Let your arms hang directly below your 

shoulders and just above your toe line. 

5. Weight on the balls of your feet. 

Here are two 

of the most 

frequent posture 

faults 

that I see on 

a daily basis: 

1. Bending 

from the ribcage 

instead 

the hip joints. 

2. Excessive 

knee flex. 

These faults 

will cause the 

following errors: 

a. Too much bending from the ribcage makes 

for a rounded spine and affects the ability to 

pivot or transfer your weight correctly. 

b. Excessive knee flex sets your weight entirely 

on your heels and leads to poor dynamic 

balance throughout the swing. 

Both of these faults will affect your swing 

plane with the most frequent being over the 

top and too steep on the down swing. 

Shots that you will likely see due to the previously 

mentioned errors are: 

1. Topped shots 

2. Pull hooks 

3. Slices 

4. Fat or thin shots 

Here is a drill that will help you to get into a 

better posture: 

Posture Drill 

Start by holding 

a club by 

the head end, 

lay it down 

your back 

with the grip 

end touching 

your tailbone. 

Keep the 

club resting 

against your 

spine and 

back of your 

head whilst 

bending forward 

until 

your shoulders are directly above your toes. 

Finish the drill by flexing your knees slightly 

and balancing your weight on the balls of your 

feet. Maintain this position whilst flipping the 

club back in front of you into the address position. 

Do this drill before your practice sessions and 

you will soon develop a sound fundamental 

posture and will be on your way to building a 

solid, repeatable golf swing. 

For more information on lessons and club 

repairs you can find David at Roda Golf 

Academy or contact on 670 083 939 

Email: davidgaypga@mac.com 






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Los Amigos De Mazarrón FC Latest News 

Mazarrón FC did not have the best of starts 

to the new season in the Primera Autonomica 

losing the first three games at home to Jumilla 

and away to Corvera both 1-0 and then 2-1 

away at Abaran. The second home game 

against Atletico Pulpileno was postponed 

following the terrible floods in Murcia and 

Almeria when the visitors were unable to 

travel because of the road conditions. 

Mazarrón FC gained their first point of the 

season in a 1-1 draw away to Alquerias on 

14 th October, but in truth they should have 

won three of the four games they had played 

at the time of going to press. The defence 

has been fairly sound with only five goals 

conceded in the four games, but the problems 

have been in front of goal where numerous 

chances have been squandered and only two 

goals scored. On occasions, Jose Ruben has 

been left to operate as a lone striker with 

little support from the other forwards. 

Mazarrón FC, in conjunction with Los 

Amigos de Mazarrón FC, has produced 

a leaflet in both Spanish and English 

detailing the various affordable sponsorship 

opportunities available for local businesses 

and individuals. Packages range from just €30 

to €100 and include match ball sponsorship, 

player sponsorship, match sponsorship and 

ground advertising and full details can be 

obtained from Martin Vale on 634 342 294 

or by emailing losamigosdemazarronfc@ 

hotmail.co.uk 

The Beatles Tribute Evening organised 

by Los Amigos de Mazarrón FC and 

held at Mariano’s, Camposol A was an 

outstanding success. The capacity audience 

was enthralled by the performance of The 

Liverpool Band, a group of talented Spanish 

musicians from the Alicante area. For those 

who had never had the opportunity of seeing 

the Beatles perform live this was surely the 

closest you could get to the real thing. 

The evening raised €1100 in support of 

Mazarrón FC and Los Amigos President, 

Dave Capper and Social Secretary Andy 

Riley presented a cheque for this amount to 

Jose Rodriguez, President of Mazarrón FC 

at the Estadio Municipal, Mazarrón. 

Mazarrón FC’s home games are normally 

played on Sundays with varying kick off 

times. Admission is just €4 with juveniles 

free. Full details of all games, both home 

and away, are announced on the Tuesday 

before the weekend on which the game is to 

be played and advertised in the local media, 

on www.losamigosdemazarron.es and 

on posters at various points throughout 

Camposol and Mazarrón. 

Forthcoming fixtures: 

Thursday 1 st November 

Atletico Pulpileno “B” (home) 

Sunday 4 th November 

No Game 


EMF Fuente Alamo (away) 


CD Alberca (home) 


CF Lorca Deportiva (Away) 

Sunday 2 nd December 

Olimpico De Totana B (home) 

Tickets for the 4 th Annual Gala Evening 

and Dinner to be held on Tuesday 12 th 

March 2013 at Hotel la Cumbre, Puerto de 

Mazarrón are now on sale and selling quickly. 

This fabulous evening is jointly sponsored 

by New Images, Centro Commercial, Sector 

B, Camposol and Ibex Insurance, Puerto de 

Mazarrón. Former Wolves and Manchester 

City player, Steve Daley is the speaker and 

Costa Blanca singer and comedian Pat Martin 

will be Master of Ceremonies for the night. 

There will be music and dancing with The 

Beagles as well as the celebrated auction of 

football and other memorabilia. 

Tickets are €40 with a limited number of 

VIP tickets at €50. The VIP tickets include 

admission to a VIP reception to welcome 

Steve Daley and his wife to Mazarrón. This 

will be held on Monday 11 th March at Don 

Ricardo’s Restaurant, Puerto de Mazarrón. 

To reserve your tickets, please ring Andy on 

634 040 990, Dave on 626 465 847, email 

losamigosdemazarronfc@hotmail.co.uk 

or call at the Trevi Bar, Commercial Centro 

B, Camposol any Thursday 3-4pm prior to 

the Los Amigos de Mazarrón FC weekly 

meetings. 

Now on 

sale are the 

new replica 

Mazarrón 

FC home 

and away 

shirts. These 

have been 

designed as 

a stylish polo 

short and 

all sizes are 

available at 

an absolutely 

b a r g a i n 

price of €15. 

Compare this with the €70 or so you will pay 

for a Barcelona or Real Madrid shirt and you 

will see what a fabulous Christmas present 

they would make for both children and adults. 

Other items of Mazarrón FC merchandise 

such as hats and scarves are also available 

at our meetings at the Trevi Bar, Camposol B 

or ask behind the bar at other times. 

Membership of Los Amigos de Mazarrón 

FC costs just €10 per year and we hold social 

meetings (open to all) at the Trevi Bar each 

Thursday at 4pm with a Members Business 

Meeting (members only) on the last Thursday 

in each month. We run coaches to away 

games and have social events throughout 

the year so, if you are interested in football, 

or just wish to have a good time socially, 

please join us. 

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Well here we go again! Yet another great 

day was had by all by Trevi Golf at Lorca 

Golf Resort on 21 st September. We played 

earlier this month due to members wanting 

to watch the Ryder Cup. (Well done 

the Europeans for spanking the Yanks!) 

eighteenth to cheer them home. They 

seem to like it! 

We went back to the Trevi Bar for yet another 

great spread put on by Pauline, Sue and the 

rest of the Trevi staff. The blind draw took 

place and Geoff and Gorgeous George won 

which was well deserved as Geoff came in 

with the score of the day with 38 points. 

The Boobie Prize went to Glenda who now 

has the honour of holding on to the How to 

Improve Your Golf book for the following 

month. 

The Lorca Golf Course was 

in reasonable condition; some of the greens 

had seen better days, but still the golf was 

enjoyed by everyone. Staple-ford was the 

name of the game this time and then back 

at Trevi Bar, blind pairs were drawn out of 

the hat. Stan’s quartet broke the course 

record ...by taking nearly 5 hours to 

complete the round! We think maybe they 

went round twice!! A waiting committee of 

the rest of the members was there on the 

As you can tell, we don’t take 

our selves seriously, so feel free to get in 

touch if all you want is great day out. 

Please contact Trevi Bar, Camposol Sector 

B 669 0265 44 

Steve Dixon (Chairman) 634 127 221 






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FOR SALE 

Muscovy ducks, 5mnths old, suitable for 

breeding or eating. 25€ pr Exercise Circular 

Trampoline from Decathlon. Gd clean cond 

15€ 

Tel 634 314 494 (Totana) 

2 White ganders. Hatched beginning of May. 

15€ each 

Tel 646 005 017 

WANTED 

Microwave, washing machine, free-standing 

wood burner and wardrobe. If you have any 

of the above for sale please call 634 334 169 

El Corte Ingles patio table (1.64 X 0.90m) and 

4 chairs incl cushions in buttermilk 

coloured resin. Gd cond. €60 

A red Henry vacuum cleaner/tools. €25. 

Tel 647 207 376 

Electric bike. One year old. Only used twice 

480€ cost 800€ 

Tel 968 972 403 

Invalidity scooter/basket 3 wheeler fully 

checked. €275 

Dress suit/shirt/bow tie/cummerbund. For lg 

man. As new. €28 

2 black blazers. Lady’s 12-14. Man’s 24”. As 

new. €12 each 

Tel 968 150 918 (Bolnuevo) 

200w Solar Panels. Any condition. 

Tel 646 705 403 

Generator 3.5 kw for lady who was recently 

burgled and had her only source of power 

stolen. 

Call 646 705 403 if you can help. 

Scooter 125cc in Good Condition Please 

Tel 634 314 116/968 594 901 

BUSINESS 

3 seater (178cm long) & 2 seater (142cm 

long) settees in red fabric. Patterned back 

& plain seats. Only used for 2wks. Exc cond. 

Bargain at 200€ 

Tel 664 527 322 (Camposol) 

2 dark red Ikea chairs 20€ pr 

Old large mirror, 80cm x 130cm 50€ 

Old rocking horse needs tlc 20€ 

Tel 696 641 833 (Fuente Alamo) 

GROUPS 


IKEA EKTORP Brown “Jennylund” chair. Exc 

cond. New cost €219 asking €75 ono 

Tel 616 240 171 Can deliver locally if needed 

Roof ski box for a car €55. Bike rack for a car. 

New €25. Oil filled electric radiator €10. 

Tel 689 568 069 Cehegin 

Light colour Pine 6 Drawer Chest with full 

height side Cupboard, 31” w x 15” d, 39” h 

100€. 

Pine Mirror, 30”h x 21” w 15€. 

Tel 968 199 913/646 444 942. 

Thought my newest grandson was coming to 

stay so bought items suitable 0-3 years old, 

but they did not come. Graco blue compact 

travel cot/mattress/sheets, cost €120, only 

€50. Super high chair, never opened, cost 

€65, only €30 

Tel 968 154 083 Pto de Mazarron. 

Dog kennel, wooden/felt roof, professionally 

made. Sm to med sized dog. Brand new. 

60€ 

Tel 681 217 335 

Electric thermo radiator 800 watt 50€. Oil 

filled radiator 30€. Portable gas heater 50€ 

Tel 649 017 890 

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Firstly the rain – well, every time we leave 

Spain to go to the UK or go on holiday there 

is always a big storm or a Gota Fria! If you 

want to miss the rain – ask us when we are 

going away and you should be fine! 

There is much talk within the industry of the 

“bad bank” set up which will be handling the 

repossessed properties that are now held 

with individual banks. One of our Spanish 

clients has already said they are going to wait 

until next year to buy a property as they feel 

the introduction of the “bad bank” will have 

a downturn effect on property prices? I’m 

not sure I agree. Yes, the banks have thousands 

of properties that they need to offload 

and produce an income, but there will only 

be the same number of properties around so 

who knows??? I guess if they start to slash 

40/50% off the current prices it will stall the 

resale market, but let’s wait and see. 

The people involved in A Place in the Sun 

Home or Away have been back in the area 

and we had the pleasure of spending a morning 

with them looking at four properties with 

a view to their being used for filming. They 

were viewing another 12 after mine and were 

selecting three for the show. One of my 

properties, in Campillo de Adentro, has been 

selected for filming. Next month, I will add 

the date that it will be aired so we can all 

watch it and remind ourselves what a great 

area we live in. This is the second round of 

filming in this area which helps raise the profile 

of the Costas Cálida, still a fairly unknown 

area. The researchers involved had just returned 

from filming in the Costa Blanca and 

also just outside Granada, so Spain is still a 

popular place to be and that can only be good 

for business 

Soon be Christmas………………… 

Jennie Iredale 

Best of Spanish 

info@bestofspanish.com 

(0034) 635 434 651 






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Segura 

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Alcantarilla 

C-3315 

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de Murcia 

Aledo 

RM-2 

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RM-3 

A-7 

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5. Cañadas del 

Lorca Romero RM-3 

4. Camposol 

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AP-7 

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A-7 

Las Palas 

14. Mazarrón 

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Mazarrón 

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Alamo 

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Cartagena 

Orihuela 

RM-1 

Catral 

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Torrevieja 

RM-19 

Pilar De La Horadada 

11. La Torre 28. San Pedro del Pinatar 

29. Torre 19. San Javier 

Pacheco 

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Accommodation: 

Hotel La Mariposa 968 631 008 

Accountants: 

Corral & Alcaraz 968 078 754 

Silvente 968 332 058 

Airport Parking: 

Coastline Auto (Alicante) 966 799 326 

Seguro Parking 622 062 115 

Banking & Finance: 

Debt Relief Solutions 646 705 403 

Lloyds Bank International 902 024 365 

UK Tax Refunds 965 636 938 

Bars, Cafés & Restaurants: 

Alley Palais 968 978 869 

Amapola Restaurant 660 328 092 

Bistro Bulgaria 968 328 084 

Cafeteria Plaza 968 705 406 

Chez Zoe 676 691 324 

Don Ricardo’s 968 155 887 

Elliot’s Bar/Restaurant 968 158 499 


Kennelly’s 686 341 749 

Largarto Verde 968 594 543 

Le Gourmet 968 154 315 

Leonardo’s 628 682 303 

Liz’s Cafe 696 724 123 

Lucky´s Bar 600 336 391 

Mamma Mia 628 682 303 

Oscar’s 968 970 628 

Quality Indian 968 199 198 

Restaurant Manchica 672 909 503 

Restaurant Marina 619 500 555 

Scotties Restaurant/Bar 625 917 425 

Sensol Golf Club Rest 603 135 387 

The Arches 653 081 341 

The Market Tavern 968 154 588 

The Spaniard Inn 608 963 052 

The Steak-Out 968 970 619 

The Vista Bar Camposol 648 731 309 

Tropic Ana’s Bar/Café 699 060 472 

Builders: 

CM Constructions 659 159 948 

Fuente Building Services 696 744 982 

JML Building Services 669 054 652 

Kennelly Electrical and Construction 

686 341 749 

Tony’s Building Services 647 119 952 

Building Services: 

Doors And More 968 431 190 

JD Roofing & Building 630 269 994 

Salglaze 634 342 294 

VIP Services 650 893 607 

Woodworks Direct 649 540 016 

Butchers: 

Anros Butchers 968 541 422 

Big Breakfast Butchers 968 170 553 

Carpentry: 

Philip Carpenter/Joiner 680 443 219 

Car Hire: 

Bolnuevo Cars 968 150 979 

F&C Rent a Car 968 199 156 

Cars & Transport: 

Specialist Vehicles SL 968 146 158 

Chimney Sweeps: 

Home from Home 660 478 881 

Tony Chimney Sweep 646 438 694 

Chiropodists: 

Philip Dawe 968 150 244 

Cleaning Services: 

K J Window Cleaning 688 697 629 

Limpieza Rosa 619 199 407 

Tony Upholstery Cleaner 646 438 694 

Clothes Shops: 

Legs & Co. 660 792 513 

Computer Repairs & Sales: 

Camposol Computers 968 199 191 

Consulting IT Services 691 993 219 

Informaticasa 634 352 166 

Loco Murcia 968 971 893 

Dentist: 

Dental Care 968 199 111 

Olivier Houdusse 968 153 645 

Electricians: 

Kennelly Electrical and Construction 

686 341 749 

Louis Harris 619 712 821 

Entertainment: 

Kieran 634 165 296 

Oscars 968 152 515 

Funeral Plans: 

ASSSA 968 153 396 

The Funeral Director 650 631 719 

Furniture: 

DFS 968 334 194 

Furniture Plus 968 482 456 

Time for a Change 968 136 501 

Garden Centres: 

Garden Centre 2003 669 565 402 

Hairdressing: 

The Beauty Palace 968 971 828 

Jane’s Salon 968 158 433 

The Salon Camposol 691 916 717 

The Salon 2 686 354 232 

Health & Beauty: 

Freedom Mobility 638 893 357 

Jane’s Salon 968 158 433 

Mark Phoenix 654 202 996 

Nadine (text for appt) 696 886 694 

Rosies Toesies 639 171 835 

Sacred Hearts 650 796 579 

The Beauty Palace 968 971 828 

The Fuschia Beauty Clinic 630 439 480 

The Salon 691 916 717 

The Salon 2 686 354 232 

Heating and Aircon: 

Calida Gas & Oil 659 761 771 


968 199 184 

Crystal Designs 680 386 142 

Llamas Chimineas 968 591 030 

Louis Harris 619 712 821 

Home Furnishings: 

Curtain Call 616 240 171 

Yorkshire Linen, Pto Maz 968 595 946 

Yorkshire Linen, San Javier968 193 912 

Insurance: 

ASSSA 968 153 396 

Ibex 968 595 945 

Liberty Seguros 902 255 258 

Linea Directa 902 123 975 

Nash Warren 968 156 583 

Internet Cafés: 


Camposol Computers 968 199 191 

Kennels and Catteries: 

Catatonic 646 705 403 

Casa Abril 661 076 459 

Colina Kennels 639 012 342 

Delmonte Cattery 968 168 711 

El Carro Cattery & Kennels 620 582 654 

Laundrettes: 

Rainbow Laundrette 634 309 603 

Legal Services: 

Nicky G Translation Services 

968 199 245 

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P&P Services 659 732 962 

Silvente Accountant/Lawyer 

968 332 058 

Locksmiths: 

ADS Locksmith 600 255 250 

Mechanics: 

Colair 626 796 149 

Decklid Auto Services 626 678 840 

Eurotyre 968 424 605 

Ken Sherwood Mechanic 679 646 859 

Kwik Fix English Mechanic 968 972 006 

Lopez Milan 968 429 216 

Mobile Car Mechanic 666 161 129 

Neumáticos El Ceña 968 422 015 

Metalwork & Security: 

Eriks 636 050 008 

Mobility Products: 

Freedom Mobility 638 893 357 

Medical: 

Calida Caring Agency 968 431 395 

The Care Agency 0044 1455 559988 

Outdoor Catering: 

The Roving Diner 699 223 112 

Outdoor Living: 

Furniture Plus 968 482 456 

Painting and Decorating: 

RJB Décor Painting 699 044 742 

Trevor Smith 968 163 298 

Plumbers: 

Apache 24/7 Plumbing 674 788 693 

Calida Gas & Oil 659 761 771 


968 199 184 

Printing & Design: 

Mister Print 638 893 357 

Property Maintenance: 

Trevor Smith 968 163 298 

See Right Lenses 968 956 246 

Time for a Curry 968 136 501 

Solar Power: 

Freesol 659 232 507 

Solar Directa 659 315 130 

Solicitors: 

Professional and Legal Solutions 

968 595 826 

Corral & Alcaraz 968 078 754 

Spas & Hottubs: 

Eurospas 650 722 905 

Sport & Leisure: 


Costa Cálida Radio 902 903 783 

Dance Zone 649 647 467 

Horse Riding META 636 172 198 


Finca Fuentes 630 169 394 

Shape & Tone 661 002 648 

Yogamayga 968 150 755 

Swimming Pool Cleaning & 

Maintenance: 

Alpha Pools 968 971 824 

Camposol Properties 968 592 679 

Jorge Pools 674 168 000 

Köhn Pool Service 968 138 638 

Watermaid 646 705 088 

Translation: 

Nicky G Translations 968 199 245 

P&P Services 659 732 962 

TV & Satellite: 

Cool Solutions 600 418 220 

CTV Aerial & Satellite Systems 

600 218 046 

ISS 655 480 543 

Loco Murcia 968 971 893 

Rainbow Satellites 686 358 475 

T J Electricals 868 181 121 

YPM Satellites 628 234 045 

Veterinary Clinics: 

Clinica Veterinaria Pto Maz 968 153 931 

Emerg 608 466 553 

Clinica Veterinaria SurEste 965 352 438 

Veterinary Clinic Maskota 968 597 929 

Emerg 619 378 473 

Clinica Veterinaria Zooko 968 577 072 

672 304 669 

Property Rentals: 

Camposol Properties 968 592 679 

La Manga 4 U 0044 7921 351298 

Owners Away 691 977 107 

Paramount Resort Villa Rentals 

608 631 700 

Property Sales: 

Another World Properties 968 592 679 

Best of Spanish 635 434 651 

Fuente Alamo Real Estate 968 598 173 

Holmes & Pegg 968 199 290 

Old Farmhouses 968 159 264 

Prime Property Murcia 646 692 471 

Villaquest 968 974 918 

Removals: 

Advance Moves 968 654 667 

Dainton’s 653 529 243 

Lord’s Removals & Storage 608 061 872 

Mar Menor Removals 696 621 884 

Retail Outlets: 

Just Fabulous Camposol 634 338 840 

Kitchens Plus 1 968 184 235 

Le Gourmet 968 154 315 

Pet Shop Zooko 968 577 072 

T J Electricals 868 181 121 

Time for a Change 968 136 501 

Services: 

4 Legs Dog Grooming 608 712 599 

Compusurf 968 970 666 

Healthy H20 968 437 270 






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September 2012 Quiz Answers 

1. What happened on 21 st September 

2012? 

World Alzheimer’s Day 

2. What was the herb of the month? 

Ginger 

3. What does AES offer you? 

Financial services for expats 

4. Who offers the solution to your 

leaking roof? 

Spraytek 

5. Where can you join a bowling 

league? 

Alley Palais 

6. Where would you find The Village 

Supermarket and Bakery? 

Hacienda del Alamo Resort 

7. Who has given 10 years of reliable 

and professional service? 

Curtain Call 

8. What has happened to Nicky G 

Translations? 

Move next door to the Workplace 

9. What is fishy about Ma Milbank’s 

Kitchen in September? 

Her recipes are all about fish 

10. Who else moved premises in September? 

Costa Cálida Chronicle 

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