Gran Alacant Advertiser August 2016

AUGUST

2016 ISSUE 139

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Many of you will surely have met Jose at the Tourist Information Counter in Santa Pola. He always exudes enthusiasm for all that is happening in our area.

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Hi everybody,

Santa Pola Summer Festival Programme

This month in the Costa Blanca you can enjoy so many different activities that is impossible to describe them all, however this could be a good sample. In Santa Pola there is a cultural programme with plenty of activities to suit all tastes: Monday 1st 9:00 p.m. Glorieta Square “Street Art” Contemporary Ballet “Irreparable” by Danza Parábola.

Tuesday 2nd 10:00 p.m. Varadero Beach Area Cinema on the Beach, showing the films awarded in the 2nd Santa Pola Short Film contest, organized by Raco Jove Wednesday 3rd 9:00 p.m. Glorieta Square “Street Art” Clown show “tresessperadas”. Organized by Raco Jove Thursday 4h 7:00 p.m. Childrens Library (Centro Cívico) Craft workshop for children. Registration in advance at the Library. Price: 3 euros. Price: Thursday 4th 9:30 p.m. The Fortress-Castle. Ticket access Charity Festival Fibromialgia Association.

Friday 5th 8:00 p.m. The Fortress-Castle. Free access Children-Family Theatre,"Really funny", organized by Diputación Alicante Saturday 6th 10:00 p.m. El Palmeral Auditorium. Ticket only access Spanish “Zarzuela” (operetta) production "La Revoltosa." Tickets in advance at The Casa Cultura from 25th to 31st July and from 1st to 6th August.

Sunday 7th 10:00 p.m. El Palmeral Auditorium. Free Entry Folk Dance Night. Sal Marinera Dancing group, Rondalla and Castell Choir.

Wednesday 10th 9:00 p.m. Adolfo Suarez promenade “Street Art” Swing Group “Dindolondango”, organized by Raco Jove.

Thursday 11th 8:00 p.m. The Fortress-Castle. Free access Storytelling time , by “Inés Saavedra” organised by the Municipal Libraries.

Thursday 11th 9:30 p.m. El Palmeral Auditorium. Ticket access Charity Gala in aid of cancer research , for the Asociación Española Contra el Cáncer Saturday 13th 10:00 p.m. El Palmeral Auditorium. Free access Santa Pola festivities 2016, 'presentation of Festival officials.

Concert by Unió Musical Band of Santa Pola.

Wednesday 17th 9:00 p.m. Adolfo Suarez promenade “Street Art” Fakir show “Mr. Murray”, organized by Raco Jove.

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Thursday 18th 7:00 p.m. Children Library (Centro Cívico) Creative craft workshop for children. Registration in advance at the Library. Price: 3€ Friday 19th 9:00 p.m. onwards Vicealmirante Blanco Promenade (Santa Pola del Este).10th . Dinner of the Full Moon. Tickets available: at Parking del Port (AMFISA).

From 7 to 10 p. m. up to one day before the dinner namely up to 18th August Organised by the Neighbours Association of Caletes in Santa Pola del Este.

INTRODUCTION TO THE LOCAL PATRON FIESTAS Saturday 20th 10:30 p.m. El Palmeral Auditorium. tickets. By invitation only Election of the Adult Queen of local patron Fiestas 2016.

Information how to collect the invitations, available at the Town Hall. Fiestas Department.

Sunday 21st 8:30 p.m. El Palmeral Auditorium. Free Entry Election of the Junior Queen of Local Fiestas and introduction of the Children’s Association for the Moors and Christians Festival, performed by Inmaculada Jaén Dance School Wednesday 24th 9:00 p.m. Glorieta Square “Street Art” Comedy Theatre “Manolo Piño”, organized by Raco Jove.

Thursday 25th 8:00 p.m. The Fortress-Castle. Free access Storytelling time ,by “Pámpol Theatre” organised by the Municipal Libraries.

Saturday 27th 10:00 p.m. The Fortress-Castle. Free access Poetic-musical Offering dedicated. to the Virgen de Loreto.

Sunday 28th August at 7:30 a.m. XXIII the Sunrise Race. Start and finish line at Feliz Rodriguez de la Fuente Square.

Circuit 6000 mts approximately.

Also every day and in every little corner on the Costa Blanca you can enjoy a fiesta or a parade in different villages or towns, main parades of Moors and Christians in Aspe 7th to 10th, Cocentaina, Elche 9th to 12th, Verger, Castell de Castells, Benilloba 14th to 18th, Xixona 22nd to 25th and Camp de Mirra 22nd to 26th.

Also really special activities like “Misterio de Elche” Cultural World Heritage Event 11th to 15th and “Nit de l’Alba” 13th fantastic display of fire works in Elche, not less important and impressive “Castell de L’Olla” 13th in Altea a beautiful combination with fire works and music, just to have an idea there will be burnt more than seven thousand kilos of powder.

The first week in September will be the start of the local fiestas, 31st August, the inauguration, opening speech, 2nd and 3rd the mock battles, conquer and reconquer of the Castle and 3rd of September, something not to be missed, the main parade of Moors and Christians.

Bye-bye my friends ... until next month Hello Everyone,

July went by so fast and I was going to mention football and the Euro championships but I am not! I am also not going to that frozen food shop again, which has a certain country for its name! Anyway, on a positive note passenger arrivals at Alicante airport are 18% up on the same period as last year; building construction was also 80 times greater than in 2014, mostly due to foreign investment so despite Brexit things are getting back to what they once were albeit slowly. Lou won’t give me enough space to have a rant at the England football teams performance!

Have a good month, Ged & Lou Our little dog has hidden herself away in the magazine, can you find her? Last month she was on page 48

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If you have any QUESTIONS or PROBLEMS you would like us to discuss, please just email them to us at the magazine - info@granalacantadvertiser.com Q: RUBISH BINS We have been back in Gran Alacant now for a few weeks and are disappointed to see that on numerous days the rubbish bins are overflowing and several bags just dumped beside them, as there is no more space inside!

We also see that most of the recycling bins are in a similar state. We are all 'trying to do our bit' by recycling as much as we can, but the bins no longer seem to have any signs on them (except the glass one) to show what should go in which bin. Is it possible to arrange for some signs/ stickers to be put on or near the bins to remind us what we can put in which bin? Would be good to have pictures, i.e tin, carton, plastic bottle etc., so we can all understand!

Maybe in some areas an additional bin or collection could be arranged? I'm sure there are many people like us that are getting very frustrated with the amount of rubbish that seems to be accumulating and it is not yet the height of summer.

Hope you are able to help.

Regards Mandy & Bob Town Hall Answer: First of all, the rubbish removal is a very complex problem due to the summer and its increasing population. It is true that sometimes we can

see amounts of rubbish nearby the bins, but this represents, as it has been stated in previous times, a lack of citizen’s education.

Thus, your proposal of putting stickers on or near the bins seems to us such a good idea, and it is going to be considered by our technical services and the enterprise in charge of the removal of the rubbish.

Q: TELEPHONE ANTENNA Hello Lou & Ged, Today I picked up the latest edition of your magazine and was of course very interested to see if I could find any answer from the Town Hall. Sorry to say I was very disappointed, when there was no answerer in this edition either!! For many others and me this is a very serious problem here in Gran Alacant, and if at first must occur a very grave accident before the politicians understand the situation, then I will be very upset. One very odd thing is that lot of people are complaining over the bad mobile connections, but do not take any action to do something about it.

Perhaps some sort of a roll call could be a good idea??

Kind Regards, Nils

which are able to solve this problem are private enterprises, so the public Administration has no way to solve this by itself.

However, after the first comment that you transferred to me (it was a few months ago), I talked to the Mayoress and to the Infrastructure Councilor, Yolanda and Paco, and they have talked several times with a few companies that work at this field. Thus, due to that there are still conversations between the Town Hall and those companies, I cannnot explain in detail all the measures which are going to be taken in order to solve this hot issue.

Nevertheless, I am authorised to explain that several actions are going to be taken in order to improve, both mobile and TV and internet signals in Gran Alacant as well as at the East of Santa Pola.

We are aware about your concerns and we have been working at this problem since last March.

We also know that the lack of coverage is not a recent problem, and, as in every aspect of municipal

Town Hall Answer: Related to the lack of coverage, the first thing that we have to deal with is the fact that the companies

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would take the risks of building without licenses, but in my experience, there are a lot of situations like this one, and the Town Hall has the duty to protect the general interest of people living in Santa Pola (and of course in Gran Alacant).

administration, the harder the problem, the longer it takes to get a proper solution. Thus, the Town Hall encourages all the people living in Gran Alacant to have a little patience and wait to the next edition so as all the explanations can be given and the solutions can be shown.

Hello Lou &Ged Outside of El Faro there is already an antenna for mobiles, used by police.

On this antenna there is a space for many more antennas. I have lived for 16 years in El Faro without the possibility to use my mobile. Kind Regards, Helge Town Hall Answer: The antenna which is at Service of Police Department is not available for any other uses rather than police communications because of security and privacy reasons. However, as it is stated at the previous questions, other solutions are being studied at the moment in order to provide this service.

Q: CARABASSI MAST

OTHER NEWS:

During July a new communication mast started to go up at the back of the Carabassi bars, behind the Sunset Bar. Nobody knew who had sanctioned it, and questions then began to be asked. The police arrived and after a massive crane had lifted heavy parts onto the site everything then came to a standstill. It was found that no permissions had been given and the crane was recalled and everything taken down and driven away. Who on earth would have spent all of this money in getting a mast installed, without getting all of the necessary paperwork in place?

Could the Town Hall give us any answers as to who was responsible?

Town Hall Answer: After talking to Urbanism Department, it is confirmed that the company that was setting up the structure had no license (neither works license nor activity license). Furthermore, the structure didn’t comply with the “Plan de Implantación”, which is a study of the best location to set up an infrastructure like that and which is approved a long time ago (several years).

Sometimes, it is hard to believe that a company

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WARNING Dear GA Advertiser On the 14th of June my husbands was violently mugged outside the Rincon Restaurant in broad daylight at 3.30pm. There was no one around. The mugger came up behind us, we thought it was a mate mucking about at first, we are bowlers and belong to the bowls club and visit there on a regular basis. The attack happened so fast we didn't have time to do anything, he pulled at my husbands (man bag) all the contents, cards driving license etc, all gone, until it broke off, pulled him to the ground, he wasn't able to get up as ten days earlier he had a double hernia operation and still had the staples in which were due out the next day. He suffered a broken wrist, cuts and bruises and delayed healing re the hernia which has to be dressed everyday, but the wounds are healing now, can't say the same thing about our mental state. We always felt safe in Gran Alacant. The staff were very helpful when they realised what had happened, they cleaned my husband up, some of the staples had burst. An

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ambulance and the police were called. I would like to thank you all for your help.

Babs HOMEFINDERS SECOND NEW OFFICE On 4th of July GA- Homefinders with their partners Ett Hus i Solen opened their second office located on the Plaza Mayor.

The new office will focus on sales of villas, holiday rentals and property management.

are available on your tickets to theme parks and water parks. Boat tickets to Tabarca departing from Santa Pola are also available for 15€ as well as bus tickets to Benidorm for 18€ departing at 9:00am every Wednesday.

All services are personalized in English, French, and Spanish etc.

According to commercial director Carlos M.Guillena Townley, “Our mission is to provide great service and quality in our town.

Book with Zafiro and make your dreams a reality “.

ZAFIRO TOURS NOW OPENED New travel agent opens for business at Commercial Centre next to the new JYSK offering airline, boat, bus and train tickets, car and scooter rentals as well as travel insurance, tickets for theme parks, concerts and shows. Zafiro tours also offer worldwide tourists packages, cruises, guided excursions, rural and health tourism, spa breaks, bachelor parties, wedding lists and honeymoons. Senior travel packages and Imserso are also available.

Zafiro also offers tickets for Rio Safari Elche with free bus every Saturday and Monday if booked in advance, and also tickets for the new Multiadventures park in Elche with giant Zip line, Jumping and climbing, Archery and Rowing boats. 6€ discounts

BOOK FAIR From The 15th of July until the 15th of August. The book fair is being held in the square of the Glorieta de Santa Pola (in front of the main facade of the castle). Schedule: from 12:00 to 14:00 hours and 19:00 to 24:00 hours.

MARKET Many people were against the market moving to its new site up the hill, but it really is booming. So big now in fact that the stalls are spilling out onto the car park spaces, and it has now been extended to include a market on Sundays.

Another market well worth visiting is in Arenales del Sol on Tuesday’s and Friday’s from 19:00 to 23:00.

to the detriment of those within Gran Alacant who are proud to live there !

An absolute disgrace, without excuse, as most bins were relatively empty at the time of taking the photograph !

Kind Regards, Michael An Altomar II Home Owner NEW GATES Gates have now been located on all six urbanisations opposite the school. So if you need to visit anyone there, or are renting in the area, you will need a key. We have also been told that there will only be parking opposite the school for residents.

NEW TOURIST OFFICE This has now opened in the Commercial centre.

It’s located where one of the banks used to be on the corner closest to the entrance/exit of Gran Alacant to the N332 just a few doors along from the newsagents.

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BINS AT ALTOMAR II A disgusting example of how some people treat their own environment

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Todas las fotos se pueden ver en la Información redactada en Ingles CONTENEDORES DE RECICLAJE Hemos vuelto a Gran Alacant hace unas semanas y nos sentimos decepcionados al ver que en numerosos días los contenedores de basura se desbordan y varias bolsas junto a ellos ,como si no hubiera espacio en su interior!! también vemos que la mayoría de los contenedores de reciclaje se encuentran en similar condición. Todos estamos "intentando aportar nuestro granito de arena" reciclando tanto como podemos, pero los contenedores no parecen tener ningún signo ,pegatina para recordarnos lo que ponemos en cada uno? estaría bien tener imágenes de lata, cartón, plástico etc para que los podamos distinguir!!

Tal vez en algunas zonas un contenedor adicional o de recogida podría ser posible?

Estoy seguro que hay muchas personas como nosotros que se sienten frustradas con la cantidad de basura que se acumula y no es todavía temporada alta. Espero que sean capaces de ayudar.

Atentamente Mandy y Bob Respuesta del Ayuntamiento: Primero de todo, la eliminación de basura es un problema muy complejo debido al aumento de población en verano. Es cierto, que a veces podemos ver cantidades de basura cerca de los contenedores, pero esto representa, como se ha afirmado en otras ocasiones, a la falta de educacion de algunos ciudadanos.

Su propuesta de poner pegatinas en o cerca de los contenedores nos parece una buena idea y va a ser considerada por nuestros técnicos y la empresa encargada de la eliminación de basura.

ANTENA MÓVIL Hola Lou y Ged Hoy he recogido la última edición de vuestra revista y estaba ,por supuesto, muy interesado en ver si había respuesta del Ayuntamiento. Siento decir que me sentí decepcionado , cuando en esta edición, tampoco!! Para muchos otros y para mi esto es un problema muy serio en Gran Alacant, y si tiene que producirse un accidente grave antes para que los políticos entiendan la situacion, entonces me sentiría muy enojado. Una cosa muy extraña es que muchas personas se quejan

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de las malas conexiones moviles pero no se toma ninguna accion al respecto. Tal vez algun tipo de votación podría ser una buena idea?

Atentamente Nils Respuesta del Ayuntamiento: Relacionada con la falta de cobertura , lo primero que tenemos que hacer frente es el hecho de que las empresas que son capaces de resolver este problema son las empresas privadas, por lo que la Administración Pública, no tiene manera de resolverlo por si misma.

Sin embargo, después de el primer comentario que recibí(hace unos meses) hable con la alcaldesa y el consejero de infraestructura, Yolanda y Paco y ellos han hablado varias veces con algunas empresas , no puedo entrar en detalle de las medidas que se van a adaptar con el fin de resolver el problema.

Sin embargo, estoy autorizado a explicar que se van a tomar varias acciones, con el fin de mejorar, tanto señales móviles y televisión en internet en Gran Alacant así como en el Este de Santa Pola.

Somos conscientes acerca de sus preocupaciones y estamos trabajando en este problema desde el pasado Marzo, también sabemos que la falta de cobertura no es un problema reciente y como en todos los aspectos de la administración municipal, más difícil es el problema,más tiempo se tarda en obtener una solución adecuada, por lo tanto, el ayuntamiento anima a todas las personas que viven en Gran Alacant a tener un poco de paciencia y esperar a la próxima edición de manera que se puedan dar todas las explicaciones y se puedan mostrar las soluciones.

Hola Lou y Ged Enfrente de El Faro ya existe una antena para móviles, utilizada por la policía. En esta antena hay espacio para mas antenas. He vivido durante 16 años en El Faro y sin la posibilidad de usar mi móvil.

Atentamente Helge Respuesta del Ayuntamiento: La antena que está al servicio del Departamento de Policía no está

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disponible para cualquier otro uso que no sea comunicaciones de la policía, debido a razones de seguridad y privacidad. Como en la pregunta anterior se están estudiando otras soluciones en la actualidad para poder proporcionar este servicio.

muy atento cuando se dieron cuenta de lo que había sucedido, limpiaron a mi marido, algunas grapas se habían abierto. Llamaron a la ambulancia y la policía. Me gustaría agradecer a todos su ayuda.

Babs

En Julio se comenzó a colocar un mástil de comunicación en la parte posterior de los locales de Carabassi , detrás del Sunset bar. Nadie sabia que era y se empezaron a hacer preguntas, entonces la policia aparecio , despues de que una enorme grúa hubiese puesto las bases de hormigón, y se comprobó que no tenían permisos,por lo que la grúa tuvo que derribar todo y llevárselo. A quien se le ocurre instalar un mástil sin tener todos los permisos necesarios?. Podría el ayuntamiento darnos alguna respuesta en cuanto quien fue el responsable?

ZAFIRO TOURS ABIERTO Una agencia de viajes, nuevo negocio en el centro comercial al lado del JSYK, ofrece billetes de avión,barco,tren y autobús, alquiler de coche y moto, asi como seguro de viaje , tickets para parques temáticos, conciertos y espectáculos. Zafiro tours ofrece también paquetes vacacionales por todo el mundo, crucero,excursiones guiadas, turismo rural y de salud, escapadas spa, despedidas de solteros, lista de bodas y lunas de miel. Paquetes del Imserso.Zafiro también ofrece entradas para Río Safari Elche con autobús gratuito cada Sábado y Lunes si se reservan con antelación, y también entradas para el nuevo parque multiaventura en Elche con tirolinas, tiro con arco, lago navegable.

Respuesta del Ayuntamiento: Después de hablar con el Departamento de Urbanismo,se confirma que la empresa que levantó la estructura no tenía licencia( ni licencia de trabajo o actividad) Por otra parte, la estructura no cumple con el “Plan de Implantación” que es un estudio de las mejores ubicaciones con el fin de configurar estructuras como esta y que fue aprobado hace mucho tiempo (varios Años) A veces es difícil creer que una compañía correría el riesgo de construir sin licencia,pero en mi experiencia, hay una gran cantidad de situaciones como esta, y el Ayuntamiento tiene el deber de proteger el interés general de las personas que viven en Santa Pola (y por supuesto en Gran Alacant).

OTRAS NOTICIAS PELIGRO Estimada Revista G.A El 14 de Junio mi marido fue asaltado violentamente fuera del Restaurante Rincon de Montemar a plena luz del dia 3.30 pm.

No había nadie alrededor. El asaltante se acercó por detrás de nosotros, pensamos que era un compañero en un primer momento, somos jugadores de bolos y vamos allí de forma regular. El ataque ocurrió tan rápido que no tuvimos tiempo de hacer nada, el tiro de la bolsa de mi marido y todo el contenido carnet de conducir, tarjetas de crédito,etc todo se lo llevó, arrastro a mi marido al suelo, que no era capaz de levantarse ya que hacia 10 dias tuvo una operacion de hernia y todavia tenia las grapas que se debían quitar al dia siguiente. El sufrió una muñeca rota ,cortes y contusiones, y el retraso de la cicatrización de la hernia que tuvo que ser curada todos los días, ahora ya ha sanado.

No se puede decir lo mismo de nuestro estado emocional. Siempre nos hemos sentido seguros en G.A. El personal fue

Tienes 6 euros de descuento disponible en tus entradas a parques temáticos y parques acuáticos. Billetes de barco a Tabarca desde Santa Pola por 15 euros , así como billetes de autobús a Benidorm por 18 euros saliendo a las 9:00 todos los Miércoles. Todos los servicios son personalizados, en inglés, francés, español etc.

De acuerdo con el Director comercial Carlos M.Guillena Townley "nuestra misión es proporcionar un gran servicio y calidad en nuestro municipio" Reserva con Zafiro y haz tus suenos realidad.

HOMEFINDERS NUEVA OFICINA El 4 de Julio Homefinders con su socio Ett Hus i Solen abrieron su segunda oficina, que se encuentra en la Plaza Mayor , se enfocara a alquileres vacacionales, ventas y administración de propiedades. Todos los clientes son bienvenidos.

FERIA DEL LIBRO Desde el 15 de Julio hasta el 15 de Agosto se llevara a cabo la Feria del Libro en la Glorieta de Santa Pola (delante de la fachada del Castillo) en horario de 12:00 a 14:00 y de 19:00 a 24:00 horas BINS AT ALTOMAR II Un ejemplo repugnante de cómo algunas personas tratan su propio entorno , en detrimento de aquellos que están orgullosos de vivir aquí en Gran Alacant!!!.

Una absoluta vergüenza, no hay excusa los contenedores estaban casi vacíos en el momento de tomar la fotografía!!! Gracias, Michael - Un propietario de Altomar 2 info@granalacantadvertiser.com

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We are easy to find in El Altet. From Gran Alacant turn off the N332 signposted El Altet. Over the roundabout. Over the traffic lights and we are on the right, before the next roundabout.

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There are coffee shops next to us when waiting for that short job to be carried out. For longer jobs drive your car over to us and we will run you home and collect you when your car is ready, if in the Gran Alacant area.

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This year Lou and I were invited by the Santa Pola office of tourism to cover XXI International Swimming Crossing Tabarca-Santa Pola, which we were only too happy to do.

So on Sunday morning the alarm went off at 5:30am and we promptly arrived at the Santa Pola harbour an hour later only to be informed the event had to be cancelled due to rough open water off the island.

Luckily, the big advantage of Santa Pola is that you always have a perfect place to swim in the sea, so there was a plan B for all the 1158 swimmers who had turned up - 203 women and 955 men, including 3 participants from Gran Alacant. There was to be a race from Playa Lisa to the

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Salt Lake and back, so after a short delay all safety boats were put in place and the hundreds of swimmers who came from all over Europe started to get themselves ready for the task ahead. Then the starting line was prepared and the contestants all gathered. A firework rocket was let off to signal the start and they were off! What an amazing spectacle it was - a real mad dash for the water. It was worth the early rise just to see the start of the race! As the swimmers swam into the distance and out of sight we decided to get a quick coffee and snack to await their return.

Around 1hour later the first swimmer arrived at the finishing line followed by the rest over the next couple of hours. Then it was off to the prize ceremony tent where refreshments

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had been laid on for all the participants.

The overall winner was Daniel Ponce Jimenez with a time of 59 mins 52 secs and Rebeca Santos Arriaga in female category with a time of 01:01:28 During the prize ceremony a cheque was handed over for over 1400€ to a little girl from Santa Pola who suffers from terrible spinal disease. Every year the committee takes into account two or three individuals or charities to choose from. Donation was raised by part of the entrance fee for the race.

Apart from participants and organizers, it’s absolutely necessary to mention the volunteers who help to organize this event every year. The event is divided into 3

main groups - the participants which are the ‘soul’, the board of directors who are the ‘heart’ and the volunteers who are the ‘blood’, so the volunteers are the most important group because the heart without the blood would not be of any use.

If you feel you would like to take part in this annual event booking starts early in the year. If you would like to go and just watch the event next year it is well worth the early rise to see it, we are glad we did!

You can see all our pictures and video on our website. Thanks to our advertisers who continually support the magazine.

Thanks Ged & Lou

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GASP Theatre Group, Gran Alacant’s own amateur dramatic group, were delighted to make a presentation of €500 to the Santa Pola Branch of Cruz Roja from the proceeds of the last production “A Breath of Spring”.

President of GASP David Ashley told the members of Cruz Roja that GASP are always pleased to be able to make a donation as the residents of Gran Alacant very much appreciate the help and care that Cruz Roja provide. We all know someone who has had to call on them in an emergency. This was the latest in a series of donations from GASP, and hopefully there will be more in the future. Cruz Roja also help persons in need, so remember, when you come to see the shows, you are also helping your local community.The photo shows GASP members, led by David, presenting the donation at the Cruz Roja office in Santa Pola. GASP is “resting” for the summer. Meetings and rehearsals will recommence in September.

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Sponsored by AVALON La Siesta Open Trips Three days of great bowling by the Monte Mar team of Howi Williams, Val Hignett and skip Tony Finan at La Siesta.

Whilst they played some of the top teams in the competition, they only lost one of five matches. They beat a team from La Siesta in the semi final by one shot and also beat a team from San Louis by one shot in the final.

Bonalba One Day Mixed Trips Howie Williams, Val Hignett, and skip Tony Finan had another great day at Bonalba. Coming second in the competition, losing overall by one shot to a team from San Louis.

Well done to the three of them for two great weekends of bowling.

VCL Division Red Monte Mar finished the season on a high with an 8 – 4 win.

A big thank you to all the players that played during the season and to all the markers who gave up their time to mark the matches.

Spifire League Whilst Monte Mar have improved in recent matches, we have continued to struggle following our promotion at the beginning of the season.

Once again a big thank you to all those players who participated.

We had a visit from a film crew from the BBC The One Show who wanted to interview British people living in Spain. They

wanted to hear their thoughts on the future living in Spain after the UK vote to leave the EU. Our members who were at the club on the day were happy to participate in the programme.

The programme was screened on BBC One on Wednesday 29th June.

For further information about Monte Mar Bowls and Social Club check out our website www. montemarbowls.com or email us at info@montemarbowls.com.

We are also on Facebook.

The Royal British Legion Caring and campaigning for our ex-Service community.

Gran Alacant & La Marina Branch Day Out The Royal British Legion in Spain.

Gran Alacant & La Marina Branch BR 3606.

The Gran Alacant & La Marina Branch meets on the First Monday of the month at 18:00 Amigos Bar Avd. Escandinavia, 72 Now that we have a congenial meeting place we hope that some of you out there will come along and see what it is all about and maybe joining us to help this very worthwhile cause.

Next Meetings 1st Aug & 5th Sept.

Further details from Robin 96 669 5423 or Brian 639 917 971.

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Gran Alacant & La Marina Branch Royal British Legion members & friends had a very enjoyable coach trip to Alcala to visit the Mountain town and the Caves of the Famous Spanish Bullfighter “ El Diablo”, “The Devil”.

They then had a enjoyable meal at the cliff top restaurant “El Mirador”.

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It’s another hot day in Gran Alacant and I’ve taken the opportunity to enjoy the afternoon, sat in my favourite square, Sierra Mar. The first place I frequented, when I moved to GA, six months ago.

It is testament to the good folk that live here, that I have settled in well, made great friends and been accepted as part of a community, that is open and welcoming. I feel like I have been here for years.

Britain isn’t far from the minds of all us Expats sipping cocktails at Zest, playing a game of Darts at Dicks or simply passing time, sitting talking to friends, who have returned from the UK, for another few weeks in the sun. The UK does seem a long way off, as we enjoy another glorious, hot day. Rain clouds over Britain, not only make for another summer wash out at home, but also the fears and trepidation of all those who have chosen to reside in Gran Alacant, and other areas, the length and breadth of the Costas in Spain!

Expat’s fears are real, very real. Uncertain times make for apprehension among the community I now call home. A campaign in Britain, no information, misinformation, gossip and deception, that will affect the lives of all those from the UK, for a generation and beyond. Understandably, conversation will always include ‘Brexit’, as all of us who chatter in squares, try to piece together, the events that will shape the story of our lives now and in the future, and just where are we heading after such a resounding vote to leave The EU.

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It’s two O’clock in the afternoon, and I’ve just ordered my second pint of Mahou.

I’ve moved to the relative shade, in the corner of the court yard at Zest, away from the intense sun, talking to a couple of friends, I met, which seems like a life time ago now. They are angry about what Britain has done, in voting to leave Europe. What will they do? if their rights are removed. How will they survive? Just what future is there for them in Spain, now? There is almost a panic like fear, that the end is inevitable and it will take no prisoners, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The lack of clarity and information has left people worried and in extreme cases, putting out the ‘Se Vende’ sign, the day after The UK made its choice, in the hope of selling their home, lived in for a decade or more, returning to Britain, a country that they no longer know or who’s links to which, have long since gone. I am appalled at the way, my friends and neighbours have been ignored in a vote that will almost certainly affect their future more than most.

Politicians, rarely spoke of the future of the Expat community in Europe, because in their eyes, it was not a vote winner. Typical of politicians!

I have my own views on the ‘Brexit’ referendum. Due to the lack of facts and figures or credible evidence, available to me and others, I voted the way I thought was best for my home country.

I voted with my conscience and not for egocentric, self gain. As a Spanish resident, I believe we have nothing to fear. Spain is not going to turf out a whole community of people, who, in Gran Alacant at least are the life blood of this small oasis on the Costa Blanca. Gran Alacant would close down over night.

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Spain relies heavily on tourism, especially from Britain, would they really risk, further damage to their already fragile economy, by penalising us and those who come here for their two week holiday every year, just out of spite? NO I don’t think they will, it just will not happen. There will be changes, of course, but as people, we should always embrace change and use its path for a positive outcome. Change means new opportunities and a desire to make things better. We should all embrace that!

As I get ready to leave Sierra Marr to grab a bite to eat in one of the many wonderful restaurants on my door step, I bump into a Spanish friend, who I met, little more than a fortnight ago. He immediately asks how I feel about the way Britain voted. He knows I am a bit of a political animal and always have a view on subjects, that affect the lives of others. Equally, his own interest in Spanish politics and the future of Europe is always discussed, with his usual Spanish bluntness, which I so admire. He is sad that we have taken the decision to leave.

Unlike politicians, he has no animosity towards my kin folk, remains pragmatic and understands why we made the choice we have. This was not a vote about race and isolation, this was about stopping the waste and encouraging changes that will ultimately provoke a positive affect on the rest of the European Union.

The sense of community, living as an Expat in Gran Alacant, is the most enduring aspect of life here. I was recently told there are over seventy different Nationalities, living and working together in this Urbanisation, all getting on, all respecting one another. Most of us, feel far removed from the events in

Westminster, or the bitterness in Brussels.

Gran Alacant is a microcosm of Europe, where each persons views are different and valid. We all have our own hopes and fears for the future, but we are a model that Europe would do well to emulate.

Life is good here, because of those who strive to live their lives in the best way they can, forging new bonds, friendships and relationships, accepting one another, adding to the colour and diversity that make up this place. I am glad to be a part of this commonwealth of like minded individuals, a prototype for others, more disingenuous should aspire too!

The squabbling will rubble on in the UK. Residents will continue to chat in squares, expressing opinions over a glass of Rioja and a plate of tapas. The uncertainty will undoubtedly get worse before it gets any better, as the negotiations for withdrawal take place. Expatriates like myself, need assurances, that can not be given, all the time, there is political turmoil in The UK. When the dust settles, the new Prime Minister takes over her rather onerous, burdensome task and we start to see the first glimpse of our future outside of Europe, only then will the squares in Gran Alacant, be able to return to the old subjects, of weather and the cost of living. When that day comes and the infighting stops, the documents are sealed and the treaties finalised, the people I have met will finally be able to breath a sigh of relief!

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THE ILIOTIBIAL BAND IN RUNNERS & CYCLISTS The knee injury is one of the most common injuries among runners and cyclists. This injury occurs when there is an irrigation on the outer lateral region of the knee caused by repeated friction between the tendon of the iliotibial band and the lateral epicondyle of the femur. The pain can also spread through the lateral region of the thigh and even the hip. Pain may initially be mild and go up in intensity over the time and kilometers to make us stop.

Causes of the appearance of the syndrome: CYCLISTS • Excessive internal rotation of the guarantors of the bicycle and a seat too high RUNNERS • Run downhill or running at low speed because the knee tends to be less bent when the foot luts the ground • running on hard surfaces • inadequate or worn shoes

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Treatment Is usually conservative and requires anti-inflammatory medication, local cold after the activity, relative rest or decrease the intensity of training, massage, physiotherapy, stretching and enhancer of the affected limb. Local infiltrations with corticosteroids it may be indicated in patients who do not respond to stretching, physiotherapy and exercise modification.

Prevention Learning proper training techniques, using right shoes, avoiding uneven terrain and slopes greater than 20% , increasing mileage and weight lifting gradually, and when lifting weight do small increments each day potenciacion quadriceps and hamstrings,hips and buttocks. Stretching of the iliotibial band.

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The bacterial layer causes inflammation of the gingivae producing symptoms such as bleeding gums, bad breath and taste and ultimately loosening of the teeth.

Plaque is actually an infection, the bacteria move down the tooth root attacking both the attachment of the tooth to the dental bone and also the bone itself. The effect of this is for the gums to recede making the teeth appear longer. In reality the teeth are not growing but more of the root is now exposed meaning less is left attached to keep the teeth firm. Small pockets open between the root and gum allowing more plaque to invade, causing more gum

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In recent years gum disease has been linked with general health conditions such as diabetes, strokes, cardiovascular disease, poor pregnancy outcomes and even dementia.

Prevention of periodontitis is by a thorough oral hygiene regime, tooth brushing at least twice per day, use of dental floss and professional scaling by a dental professional every 6 months. Treatment involves thorough cleaning of all susceptible areas, removing any contributing factors (food traps, faulty restorations etc.) and occasionally antibiotics. If you believe you may have gingival problems (and it is estimated that over 50% of adults have suffered from this condition) do not delay in seeking treatment. While it is possible to halt the disease, the tooth supporting bone will not re-grow and is lost forever.

Regular scale and polishes at your dental clinic will help prevent gum disease and assist in maintaining a healthy mouth and body.

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The property has been lovingly restored and boasts lots of character. Includes a lush 1600m plot garden, 5x4m pool, a guest house, 4 bedrooms, mountain views, solarium, British television and internet installed. The property is legal with all the correct paperwork. Alicante city and airport are just 20 minutes by car.

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“Paragliding in Alicante - Amazing Spot” “A true experience on the summer vacation in Spain” It was our first paragliding-experience and it was great! Nick and his team are very trustworthy and make you feel very safe and comfortable before and during the flight.

We would definitely recommend it! Also the spot where we flew was impressive and worth to drive more than an hour from Denia to Alicante. Thanks again to the whole team!

We were very satisfied with how Nick took care of our young ones during their flight.

Very service minded team Nick and his wife, from booking until the flight itself.

We got some really nice pictures to bring home too

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I had the pleasure to paraglide with Nick and I would definatly do it again! I got a lift from the airport and back to Alicante afterwards so no problem coming to the paragliding area. Before and on the flight I felt really safe and had a lot of fun with Nick, taking selfies and I was even allowed to take the handles and try to fly the paraglide - everything under control of Nick. The view is amazing and I love the adrenalin from flying. I had a really really long flight, because Nick didn’t have any costumers after me and afterwards we got a drink at a beach bar with some of his friends. So I can say I had an amazing flight experience and on top of that I met awesome people! If you are in Alicante area I would definatly recommend to fly with Doyouwanna!

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Laico is a house founded in 1902 currently run by the 5th generation of the same family. It started in the centre of Santa Pola and was dedicated to offering breakfast, ice cream, homemade tapas and much more. The special recipes are prepared the original way to this very day. One of its star products is the unique Russian salad or “ Mantecado” ice cream, a secret recipe that became famous in the TVE program “A Country to Eat”. Apart from the cafeteria in the centre of the town, you can also sample all specialities just a nice leisurely stroll away at the Marina where the family awaits your visit in pleasant surroundings, service with a friendly smile and spacious sunny terrace, which offers a relaxing time and a great atmosphere.

The Laico family thanks for your visit WE ARE LOCATED ACROSS THE ROAD FROM THE HARBOUR AVDA GRANADA 6, SANTA POLA TEL: 965 068 020

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August Events & Activities

This month, we are pleased to say we have teamed up with Elche office of tourism to provide information to help you explore this fascinating city located just a short distance away from Gran Alacant. There are many cultural activities taking place in Elche every month but the main event which is not to be missed is the “Mystery play of Elche” taking place on 14th and 15th of August. In May 2001, UNESCO declared it a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible World Heritage, thus making it the first Spanish festival to receive this award. It’s well worth a visit!

The Mystery Play, or Festa d’Elx, the most authentic symbol of the city´s identity, is a chanted drama, of mediaeval origins, which traces the dormancy, the assumption to the skies and crowning of the Virgin Mary. It is divided into two acts: the Vespra or the Eve, which is performed on the 14th August and Dia de la Mare de Déu or Day of the Mother of God, on the 15th August. The scenario is the baroque Basilica of Santa Maria, the construction of which very much took into account this purpose.

Access to the Basilica, both on the 14th and 15th, is free, with its doors remaining wide open.

However, owing to the enormous popularity of the play and devotion that is felt for it by the people of Elche, it is essential to arrive at the church several hours in advance.

AUGUST PERFORMANCE OF THE MYSTERY PLAY OF ELCHE 11/8 and 12/8, 22:30 Dress rehearsal (with tickets) 13/8, 17:30 Dress rehearsal (with tickets) 14/8, 18:00 The Vespra: 1st act of the Mystery Play (Free entrance) 15/8, 10:00 Funeral procession of the Virgin through the streets 15/8 18:00 The Festa - 2nd act of the Mystery Play (Free entrance)

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lche is considered the Mediterranean oasis, it boasts of having three assets declared Human Heritage Sites by UNESCO in different categories.

In 2000, the Palmeral of Elche was included.

A year later, the Mystery play of Elche was the first Spanish cultural asset to be included by the UNESCO in the List of intangible cultural heritage and Register of best safeguarding practices. The UNESCO Committee for the Saferguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage decided to include as well the School Museum of Pusol in the Register of Best Practices in the year 2009.

Elche, the Lady’s city, is full of charms to be unveiled and reasons to be visited. You can’t leave this city without visiting its 9 km of beautiful sandy beaches.

The Mediterranean sea bathes the coasts of Elche, gathering in this destination the best of the inland and the coast. Elche offers unique proposals for those who are seeking for experiences at the sea, both for those who enjoy its waves and for those who wish to dive into its depths.

Broad and varied options in an idyllic setting, surrounded by dunes and unspoiled pine forests.

For those who love sports, and in particular water activities, Elche offers you several options to enjoy. You will only need to choose: kitesurfing, windsurfing, paddle surfing, surfing, water skiing, catamaran or dinghy sailing.

Diving enthusiasts who don’t know yet the exuberant nature reserve of Tabarca Island have the opportunity to explore from the beaches of Elche one of the most amazing seabeds in the Mediterranean coast and discover in a safe and easy way the treasures kept in this part of the Mediterranean sea. An activity within the

reach of all, which you can perform with friends or family in complete safety, which will make of this exciting adventure an unforgettable experience. You will be able to dive in the same boat and enjoy the treasures of this exuberant nature reserve, inhabited by a large number of marine species. And to round off the day, you could have a delicious lunch on the island and enjoy the flavours of the sea.

Elche means palms, historic heritage, beach, nature… as well as flavors, scents and experiences all gathered in the rich variety of products of the land. Products that are the star of the exquisite gastronomic experiences offered by its restaurants, inns and bars, some of them in possession of meritorious awards.

To travel and discover new destinations is not always easy. That’s why Elche offers so many options to please all tastes with your loved ones. Options are varied, full of fun activities, perfect to enjoy in family.

But there are also options for couples, to enjoy special moments together, to unwind and enjoy a few resting days with all the services and comfort offered by its fantastic hotel offer in the heart of the palm grove.

The website www.experienciasenelche.com offers the best options to discover the city of palms, and many of them will surely surprise you. For example, a visit to the amusement park “Elche Palmeral Aventuras”, the most daring and entertaining multi-adventures park that you could only imagine, and a place to get in contact with nature, let go of some adrenaline and enjoy the beautiful Palm Grove of Elche.

In order to get to discover more about all of these options, and many more, Elche offers you its two websites www.experienciasenelche.com and www.visitelche.com

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Mayka’s Kitchen

Check out our online step by step video tutorial on www.granalacantadvertiser.com

Ingredients:

(use a ceramic dish if possible) Red sausage 3 White sausage 3 600 gr chicken or rabbit 150gr white pudding 150gr black pudding 1 Tomato 12 eggs 300 gr rice 1 stock cube

Misteri d'Elx (Mystery play of Elche) is taking place this month. It is a liturgical drama dating from the Middle Ages which is enacted and celebrated in the Basilica de Santa Maria in Elche. It commemorates the Assumption of Mary. If you have the opportunity to go don't miss it! Now our job is provide you with a typical dish called Arroz con Costra (Crusted Rice).

Enjoy! Que aproveche ....

1. Turn the oven to 200 degrees 2. Chop the sausages and rabbit or chicken.

Fry the sausages and set aside.

Fry the rabbit/chicken and set aside.

3. Grate the tomato and fry in the same pan 4. Make stock and add to the pan with tomato. Add twice as much water than rice and cook for 20 minutes. Once boiled add the rice and cook for further 12min.

5. Place the rabbit into the pot and when it has used some of the stock add the sausages.

6. When the rice is done, beat the eggs, pour them over and immediately put in the oven for about 20 minutes, until the crust is golden brown.

Arroz con Costra

Enjoy!

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SANTA POLA CANINE BEACH

As everybody knows, we have a canine beach in Santa Pola. This is the only place of Santa Pola coast where dogs are allowed, so the access of dogs keeps strictly forbidden anywhere else, and we may be fined if we bring a dog to a non allowed area.

At Santa Pola Town Hall website we can find some important info about the canine beach, such as location and admittance rules. From the home of the website, we hit “Playas” and then “Calas”, and then “Cala dels Gossets”, which is the official name of the canine beach.

The requirements for admitting a dog are: • Microchip.

• European Passport.

• Non-expired rabies injection.

• Non-expired antiparasitic treatment.

Obviously they won’t allow to access for sanitary reasons: • Dogs suffering from a contagious disease.

• Females in season.

• Puppies which haven’t finished their vaccination plan.

Dogs belonging to potentially dangerous breeds are also welcome, but they must obey the Dangerous Dogs Act (they must be on the lead and wear a muzzle).

The Town Hall performs periodic controls of water and sand quality in order to confirm the good condition of the beach, and the results are published at the Town Hall website.

At the website we can also find some recommendations such as not to forget to carry some plastic bags for picking the motions up, and to make sure the dog “goes to the toilet” before entering the beach (there is a canine toilet available near the beach).

Apart from Santa Pola there are other Costa Blanca towns which have created a canine beach, and the admittance requirements may vary depending on the Town Hall, so, if you wish to visit any of the Alicante canine beaches, it’s a good idea to check the local Town Hall website first.

A day at the beach with a pet is normally very funny for both pet and owner, but we should be careful with fishing hooks and pieces of fish or bait, which are very attractive for dogs, which tend to swallow everything. If we thing our dog has swallowed a fishing hook, it should be taken to the Vet immediately in order to confirm by X-Ray the presence and location of the hook. If the fishing line is visible in the mouth, you should never pull, because that will increase the damage.

Another thing to be careful about when taking a dog to the beach is, of course, the heat stroke: dogs usually run and play a lot at the beach, so, if they don’t get very often into the water, body temperature may rise dramatically. The dog should be obliged to have a rest very often, and, if possible, the owner should avoid the hottest moments of the day.

Some dogs tend, when they are swimming, to drink sea water. If that happens, you should expect a violent diarrhea some hours later, due to the high salt concentration of sea water. Anyway, the problem usually gets solved by itself. If the diarrhea doesn’t stop and the animal starts vomiting and gets lethargic, it’s time to see the Vet.

We recommend to carry a bottle of tap or mineral water in order to let the dog drink potable water and to clean their eyes of necessary. Most dogs enjoy a day at the beach, and sea water and sand are usually good for the skin, so, unless it’s completely necessary, we don’t have to shampoo the animal every time it has gone to the beach.

For some extra info, just visit Santa Pola Town Hall website.

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Pets In Spain is a website dedicated to the re-homing of abandoned and unwanted animals on the Costa Blanca. Whether you are looking to adopt an animal, advertise an animal or if you simply want to know more about taking care of your pet in Spain, please take a look at our site or Call: 645 469 253 Alice is an adorable,

friendly little pup, she is around 5 months old and is great with other dogs, cats and children. She is very affectionate and will be small/medium size when fully grown

Toby is an 8 month old Podenco Maneto cross, his build is small and long like a Daschund and he won't grow any bigger. He is good with other dogs and children, very friendly and in excellent health

Kiko & Sasha have all been adopted from our last issue.

Panda is around 2 yrs old and is a sweet, affectionate little girl who weighs just 7kg. She is great with other dogs, negative for Mediterranean diseases and has been sterilised. She could do with a garden that has a little shade as she is albino and the sun is bright for her To view more animals for adoption visit our website. eyes If you would like to advertise an animal email: info@petsinspain.info Little Luis is around 9 weeks old and was found covered in fleas, had ear mites and conjunctivitis. He's been to the vets and is now fighting fit and ready for a new home.

He is good with other cats and dogs and loves a cuddle

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The K9 Club is a Registered Animal Welfare Organisation operating within the Alicante Province This is Squidgy also known as Alvin. He arrived at K9 on 10th July for rehoming, and was adopted the very next day.

Capitan is a white male chihuahua about 2 years old. He has been castrated , vaccinated and is now looking for a new home. He is shy to begin with, but give him an hour or so and he will be sitting on your lap. Capitan would benefit from a quiet and calm environment.

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This is an example of how things can move quickly at K9, due to all of our volunteers being dedicated and pro-active.

If you have a few hours to spare and enjoy meeting people then call us to find out about working as a volunteer in our shop on La Marina. remember working in our shop will make a difference to abandoned animals in the area. Please call 965077208 and ask to speak to Mandy or Mark.

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WHAT’S THAT IN THE CLOT?

by Mark Etheridge

EXPLOSION IN A PAINTBOX THAT IS THE BEE-EATER

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ast month I told you about the spectacular Hoopoe, one of the most distinctive birds of our area. This time, we’ll look at what is undoubtedly our most colourful bird, and it’s right here in the Clot right now. This is the explosion in a paintbox that is the Bee-eater.

They don’t occur in the Clot every year, but this year there are at least two main groupings – there are four or five birds hanging around in the high trees just to the north of the main pool, and there is a larger group near the centre by the large civil war bunker.

My picture shows an adult pair in full breeding plumage – as the summer progresses the feathers fade a bit towards the green end of the spectrum, but they are still a spectacular sight. Actually the easiest way to find them is to listen out for their calls, they are very chatty birds and have a distinctive liquid-sounding “Pruuiitt” call which carries a long way.

You are likely to see them high in trees, or as in this case on a telephone wire, where they keep watch for flying insects, sally forth and often return to the same place to eat it. As the name suggests, the major part of their diet is bees and wasps, but of course you wouldn’t want to swallow a whole bee without dealing with the problem of getting rid of the sting! The Bee-eater does this by bashing the bee against a hard surface (a telephone wire or branch will do) and scraping it along until the venom sac is removed. They also feed on other larger insects such as dragonflies, crickets and cockchafers, but they definitely prefer bees when they can get them.

Each year, they excavate a hole in a bank to lay their eggs, and will not re-use old

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sites, so they will search for new territories.

This makes sense – you wouldn’t want to revisit a place full of old eggshells and last year’s droppings, would you? A nesting pair will often have “helpers”, these may be unpaired birds or even the offspring from previous years, who will assist with bringing up the current crop of chicks. Once fledged, the birds will gather in even larger flocks before they commence their migration away from our area to Africa, and towards the end of this month and through September, you might encounter large flocks in the countryside of more than 100 birds feeding up before commencing their long journey.

The birds occur annually in the UK in very small numbers, and over the past fifty years or so have managed to breed on about five occasions – when they do, this becomes national news and usually the nesting site is well protected by organisations such as the RSPB who allow people to observe them under highly controlled conditions. Fortunately this is not required in Spain, where they are relatively common throughout the peninsula.

You can see more photographs of birds from our area by visiting www.marketheridge.smugmug.com See you next month.

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