Gran Alacant Advertiser - December 2015

DECEMBER

2015 ISSUE 131

YOUR LOCAL NEWS MAGAZINE SINCE JANUARY 2005

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SPANISH NEWS

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PLAZA MAYOR & BOWLING

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GASP & BRITISH LEGION

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MABS

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LA MARINA

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TORRELLANO

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AVDA ESCANDINAVIA

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PETS IN SPAIN/K9

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Hope you all enjoyed our first edition of the magazine.

There were a few stressful moments, I can assure you.

In the last few weeks we met some great folks all wishing us well and giving us lots of encouragement.

We know Barry and Sandra will be a hard act to follow.

They will be with us for a while so don’t worry.

Camila’s support has been invaluable also.

The M.A.B.S. show which we attended for the first time was absolutely brilliant. What a great evening we had!

There have been a few issues with the facebook page but it should be sorted soon.

We would like to say thank you to everyone as you have already made us feel at home in just two very fast moving months. A big thank you to all our readers, customers, and contributors over the last twelve months.

Have a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

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We would like to thank the TOURISM COUNCILLOR for enabling Jose Manuel Blasco to join our magazines monthly column. 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.

Here are his suggestions of “Where to visit” and “What to see” for this month ...

Hi everybody

In December we will have parades of Moors and Christians held in Alicante and in Monforte del Cid from 5th to 9th.

In Santa Pola, like every year, on December the 10th, at about 8pm in the harbour area, we celebrate the arrival of our Madonna Virgen de Loreto.

There are also local fiestas in Alfaz del Pi, Agost, Callosa d’En Sarria. Pilgrimages take place in Denia and Sella. Also do not forget on the 28th the spectacular flour battle that takes place in Ibi, “Els Enfarinats” a battle of flour.

At the “Casa de Cultura” in Santa Pola there will be concerts held on the 19th, 21th, 22nd and 26th of December and 2nd of January. All for free but you have to get an invitation ticket, these will be at your disposal, 2 per person, two days before the day of the performance at the Culture House in Elche street.

On the 24th of December there will be a small parade. The biggest parade the three kings parade will be held on the 5th of January. The best of these parades is the one held in Alcoy, its simply magic. Also I would like to make a special mention of the most important sporting event held in Santa Pola the International Half Marathon Villa de Santa Pola that will be held on the 24th of January at 10:30 a.m.

Come and enjoy this fantastic event.

On 29th of December there will be 2 guided tours in English - Ruta Natural in the morning and Ruta Mar in the afternnoon. Reservation necessary, groups are limited to 30 people max. Call 966 696 052 or visit our tourist offices.

RUTA NATURAL “NATURAL ROUTE” December 29th, from 11:15am to 1:00pm in English

RUTA MAR “ROUTE OF THE SEA” December 29th, from 5pm-7pm in English

Includes experience of: Museum of Salt Meeting Point at 11:15 at the museum.

Includes experience of: Harbour, Fish Auction, Aquarium Meeting point 17:00 at the Aquarium

Admission: Free / Gratis

Adults: 3€, Pensioners 1.50€

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you ...

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We at your Gran Alacant Advertiser continue to bring you all of the NEWS, and answers to your questions, from Paco Carbonell, Councillor of Citizen Services, as we have since May 2005.

If you have any QUESTIONS or PROBLEMS you would like us to discuss, please just email them to us at the magazine - granalacantadvertiser@hotmail.co.uk Ged and Barry attended a meeting at the Town Hall this month, to discuss questions from our readers.

Question: TAXI STORY A taxi story told to me at the magazine. A couple on GA booked a cruise out of Barcelona. To join the ship they decided to take the train from Alicante, to Barcelona.

They approached a legal taxi driver on Gran Alacant and booked his taxi for 5:45am on the morning of the trip. They laughingly told him not to miss the alarm as they had to catch the early train. The morning arrived and so did 5:45am and no taxi. They waited in vain until 6am and hurriedly decided to get their own car out and drive to Alicante train station.

They then had to park the car there, at a cost, for the duration of their cruise.

The local taxi company is continually telling us not to use illegal taxis. and then they do this to their fares.

Do you also have a similar story to tell.

Town Hall Answer: We understand the anger that those people would

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have felt, but this is not a reason for illegal taxis to be used. If the taxi driver isn’t on time, they could have phoned to another taxi driver. Despite this, as we have said before, it is understandable those people are concerned about this issue and we want to let them know that we are aware and that we are working hard so as taxi infrastructures would be developed as soon as possible.

the local police thoughts on the number of beggars outside our supermarkets.

Question: QUERY: NEW SLIP ROAD JOINING N332 A reader mentioned activity by the exit slip road off our urbanization and wondered if work had started on a new slip road.

Town Hall Answer: The Clot is usually sprayed when our technicians, collaborating with Conselleria’s environmental technicians, decide to be the best season.

We know that this year there have been lots of mosquitoes, which is due to the lack of rain and the high temperatures.

Regarding to this, we are in conversations at this moment with Conselleria in order to set up a procedure spraying planning.

Town Hall Answer: Related to this, we’re studying the situation of this slip road so as the best option, both economical and environmental-friendly can be taken. At this moment, we’re having conversations with the Ministry and Conselleria so as we can have all the information and can make the right decision.

Town Hall Answer: About this issue, both Town Hall and Local Police think that those people must be helped by Social Services interventions.

Question: TOO MANY MOSQUITOS THIS YEAR When does spraying normally take place against the mosquitoes?

Question: BEGGARS What are the Town Hall and

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Question: GA POLICE STATION We hear that there may be a police station sited on the urbanisation?

Town Hall Answer: Both, Police and Infrastructure Councillors are studying the better place in order to locate a police station in Gran Alacant as soon as possible, but this takes time. That is why we ask people for their patience, because we want to solve all the problems and do it the better way.

not called so I can show them the problems around this area . Many thanks Bill We have visited the site with Bill to see if any improvements had taken place since we spoke to the Town Hall previously, much of the rubbish had been cleared and the supermarket had collected their trolleys, but still more needs to be done. Thank you Paco.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Bridge Repair Work: - The repair work to the bridge onto Gran Alacant will start in January.

An email to us.

Hi Barry & Sandra. hope this finds you both well.

In my last email I asked if you could inform the Mayor of Santa Pola that I was back from Italy as it was said in reply to my email published in the Advertiser last month that she would pay me a visit re Calle Malta etc.

I realise after reading the reply myself it wouldn't be the Mayor who was to visit me, but a representative from the town hall. My friend got it wrong! So I am asking when you meet next with the town hall representatives, can you please ask why I have not heard anything from them re the meet? I am disappointed they have

After:

The Gran Alacant Easycare Horse Charity shop is expanding. Due to the success since it opened, the shop has now acquired more premises just around the corner from the original shop.

enjoyed the wonderful M.A.B-S show over a four evening performance.

More info with pictures in this issue.

ASPETGA’S Annual Halloween Party: a great evening was had by all at recent Halloween Dog Party held at the Gran Alacant Dog Park (near the Repsol station).

The dogs were all dressed up for the occasion and they certainly got into party mood. There were obstacle courses for pets, games for children and costume parade with prizes for best costumes.

Charity Collections: Be very careful giving to Charity, especially when someone rings your doorbell and shows you an official card. The Town Hall have always told us that these people are ILLEGAL, just lining their own pockets. This can also apply to others raising money for good causes.

Make sure they are legal and not inflating their own bank accounts.

‌ more news next month If you would like to supply news or info for our next edition, please email granalacantadvertiser @hotmail.co.uk

MABS Cancer Charity: We and many others

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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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Gran Alacant Advertiser ahora en Español!

Para Información sobre precios de publicación contactanos al 676 74 19 83 Las noticias locales traducidas del ingles por Camila.

Todas las fotos se pueden ver en la Información redactada en Ingles Ged y Barry re reunieron con el Ayuntamiento para hablar sobre las preguntas de nuestros lectores.

PREGUNTA: TAXIS Me llegó este comentario sobre el servicio de taxis en Gran Alacant.

Una pareja tenía que coger un crucero que salía de Barcelona.

Para llegar a Barcelona tenían que viajar en el tren que sale de Alicante.

Arreglaron con un taxista legal de Gran Alacant que les viniera a buscar a las 5.45am. Bromeando le dijeron que no se durmiera ya que tenían que coger el tren temprano. A las 5.45am se encontraron que no había ningún taxi esperándolos.

Esperaron hasta las 6 am y rápidamente decidieron coger su propio coche y conducir hasta la estación de trenes de Alicante.

Luego tuvieron que aparcar el coche allí, pagando el costo del aparcamiento durante los días que estuvieron de crucero.La empresa local de taxis está continuamente diciéndonos que no debemos utilizar los taxis ilegales, pero luego pasan estas cosas... ¿Tienes una historia similar que contar?

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Ayuntamiento: Entendemos el enfado que han sentido, pero esta no es una razón para usar taxis ilegales. Si el conductor del taxi no llega a tiempo, podrían haber llamado por teléfono a otro taxi.

A pesar de esto, como hemos dicho antes, es comprensible que la gente se preocupe por este tema y queremos hacerles saber que somos conscientes y que estamos trabajando duro con el fin de crear una infraestructura de taxis tan pronto como sea posible.

tomar la decisión correcta.

PREGUNTA: NUEVA VIA DE SALIDA A LA N332 Un lector menciona la actividad en la vía de salida de nuestra urbanización y se preguntaba si han empezado las obras para una nueva vía de acceso.

PREGUNTA: DEMASIADOS MOSQUITOS ESTE AÑO ¿Cuándo van a fumigar contra los mosquitos?

RESPUESTA del Ayuntamiento: En relación con esto, estamos estudiando la situación de esta vía de acceso para tomar la decisión en base a la mejor opción, tanto económica como respetuosa con el medio ambiente. En este momento, estamos teniendo conversaciones con el Ministerio y la Consellería de manera que podamos tener toda la información y podamos

PREGUNTA: MENDIGOS ¿Cuál es la postura del Ayuntamiento y la Policía Local sobre el número de mendigos que están fuera de nuestros supermercados?

RESPUESTA del Ayuntamiento: Sobre este tema, tanto el Ayuntamiento como la Policía Local creen que esas personas deben ser ayudadas por los Servicios Sociales.

RESPUESTA del Ayutamiento: El Clot se suele rociar cuando nuestros técnicos, en colaboración con los técnicos medioambientales de la Consellería, deciden que es la mejor temporada.

Sabemos que este año han habido un montón de mosquitos, lo cual es debido a la falta de lluvia y a las altas temperaturas.

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Con respecto a esto, estamos reuniéndonos en este momento con la Consellería con el fin de establecer una plan de fumigación.

PREGUNTA: COMISARÍA DE POLICÍA EN GRAN ALACANT Nos han comentado que van a poner una comisaría en Gran Alacant.

RESPUESTA del Ayuntamiento: Tanto la Policía como los concejales de Infraestructura, están estudiando el mejor lugar para ubicar una estación de policía en Gran Alacant tan pronto como sea posible, pero esto lleva tiempo. Es por eso que le pedimos a la gente paciencia ya que queremos hacerlo de la mejor manera posible.

preguntar por favor ¿por qué nadie se ha puesto en contacto conmigo? Estoy decepcionado ya que no han venido y quiero enseñarles los problemas que existen en esta zona.

Muchas gracias, Bill Ged ha visitado la zona con Bill para ver si ha mejorado la situación desde la última reunión con el Ayuntamiento. Parte de los escombros han sido recogidos y los carritos de supermercado han sido retirados, pero todavía hay bastante para hacer.

Gracias. Paco.

Antes:

INFORMACIÓN ADICIONAL A. En enero van a comenzar las obras en el paso elevado de Gran Alacant.

B. Un email que nos ha llegado. Hola Barry y Sandra: espero que estéis bien.En mi último email les pregunté si podrían informar a la Alcaldesa de Santa Pola de que ya he vuelto de Italia, el mes pasado se publicó que ella vendría a echar un vistazo a la Calle Malta.¡Se ve que lo entendí mal!, no va a venir la Alcaldesa, si no que van a venir los representantes del Ayuntamiento...

Les pido ahora que en su próxima reunión con el Ayuntamiento, podrían

Despues:

D. MABS nos deleitó con su show anual. Pueden encontrar más información y fotos entre las páginas de la revista.

E. ASPETGA FIESTA DE HALLOWEEN nos lo pasamos de miedo en la fiesta de disfraces para perros en su parque (cerca de la gasolinera).

Los perros estaban todos disfrazados y al parecer se lo pasaron en grande. La organización preparó un concurso de obstáculos, juegos para los niños y un desfile con premios a los mejores disfraces.

F. Cuidado cuando donen a caridad, especialmente cuando tocan las puertas de las casas enseñando su "tarjeta oficial", o cuando están recaudando dinero para "una buena causa".

El Ayuntamiento siempre nos ha dicho que esta gente es ilegal, y que sólo lo está haciendo para su propio beneficio. Antes de donar asegúrense de que son organizaciones legales.

Si desea proporcionar noticias o informacion para nuestra edicio email: granalacantadvertiser @hotmail.co.uk

C. La organización caritativa para los caballos (Easycare Horse Charity) se está expandiendo.Debido al éxito desde su apertura, la tienda ha alquilado un nuevo local en la esquina de Dialprix.

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MERRY CHRISTMAS & HEALTHY NEW YEAR TO ALL MEMBERS

Hola Everyone.

The Committee would like to wish all Members a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year. Welcome to this Months edition, and hope you are all well.

Not long to Christmas and a rest for a few weeks from Bowling. (if any of you wish to buy me something for Christmas please make it something Expensive ) On Saturday 17th October MonteMar held their Annual 4321 Competition, The Winning team this year were, Tony Finan, Ethal Finan, Dave Smy, Les Council, Marianne Forman (see pic).

The Winter League side had their new Shirts Delivered, after a bit of confusion we all managed to find one that fitted us.(see pic) A big thanks must go to Avalon for Sponsoring the cost of the Shirts.

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Teams entered, A very enjoyable days Bowling, The Finalist were Pauline & Chris Merry v Janet Gatward & Ronnie Cairns, After a hotly contested Final, The Winners were the team of Janet Gatward & Ronnie Cairns (see pic) A big thanks must go to Competitions Secretary John Albutt for putting on a splendid Competition.

Every Monday Evening at 20.00 we hold a Quiz night at the El Rincon

Restaurant (next to the Bowls Green). Plus every Wednesday at 19.30 we hold a Bingo night, everyone is welcome to attend. The last Friday in the Month we hold our Dinner Dance at the El Rincon, It is a very good evening and a chance for our Members to get together, The Food and Entertainment is always first class and everyone has a very good night.

If you fancy taking up a new sport, why not give Bowls a go, A chance to meet other people, make new friends and get healthy at the same time. Plus tuition is available free of charge, Shoes and Woods are available to hire for a small charge.

For further infomation about MonteMar Bowls and Social Club, Please contact Press Officer Brian 966790606, or visit our Web site at www.montemarbowls. com and at info@ montemarbowls.com also on Facebook.

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The members of GASP Theatre wish everyone a VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS and A NEW YEAR FILLED WITH HEALTH AND HAPPINESS. This talented and enthusiastic Group are always looking for new members for both Acting and Backstage activities. For more details contact Christine on 966 699 845 or go to gasptheatre@hotmail.co.uk.

Rehearsals are Wednesday 19.30 in the Salas Municipales, Life Resort, Gran Alacant.

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

Royal British Legion - Gran Alacant & La Marina Branch BR 3606 The Gran Alacant & La Marina Branch meets on the First Monday of the month, 1900 at "Raco Jove" Council Room. Upstairs in main in the Life Resort Building (above the shops). Lift access is provided.

Many Thanks to Customers and Owners of the Bars, Clubs & Businesses of Gran Alacant, La Marina, San Fugencio & Catral for all the Support and Donations to this Years Poppy Appeal. Details of Monies Raised next Month.

Many Thanks to all who made it to the Open Day at POSH Club La Marina, a very successful event. .

Next Meeting 11th Jan 2016 & 1st Feb 2016 (TBC).

"Raco Jove" Council Room 19:00 Further details from - Robin 96 669 5423 or Brian 639 917 971.

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TRIBUTE TO THE STARS RAISED 3,361,70â‚Ź

Gran Alacant Stars played to the full house every night at THE AMERICAN READ THEin MAGAZINE EVERY MONTH www.GRANALACANTADVERTISER.com ROCK BAR GA Centre, and couldAThave done more nights with the waiting list wanting cancellations. The crowd laughed and cried as the fun loving M.A.B.S. lads as they displayed their antics with me not knowing what to expect next.

Our artists sang their hearts out and many arriving from the UK just to appear in the show. Thanks to our two sponsors the costumes shone like stars who were wearing them. This made the show extra spectacular. Our thanks also go out to the bars who donated many raffle prizes - Oduills, Phoenix, BAR 1, and Mary and Peter and the bingo goers at Oceans Bar, Aquarius who provided their restaurant for rehearsals every morning and late evenings as well as supplying refreshments throughout. Hairdressing vouchers from Valeen across from the Carabassi Strip. Thank you Susan Roberts, our new found dressmaker who saved the day by altering the costumes to make them a good fit. The lovely Margaret who twisted all your arms to buy raffle tickets. If I missed anyone out it’s because I am already planning next years show as my demons and divas are in place. All the people who supported M.A.B.S. over the ten years I thank you all so very much. Although M.AB.S. is a legally registered charity it does not receive any local or central government funding at all. All services provided are paid from fundraising and donations. Jaquie Phillips now boasts three hospices, one of which has just been opened in Murcia Mar Menor Area. Lets raise more money and get one opened in Gran Alacant. Thank you each and every one for all your support over the years.

Jean Reiterbund Chief Fund Raiser for M.A.B.S.

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La Marina based animal rescue charity Pets In Spain held their autumn dinner and dance fundraising evening on Monday 2nd November at the La Marina Sports Complex and raised an amazing 500 Euros to help rescued animals.

The evening was enjoyed by over 70 attendees and after a delicious two course meal they were entertained by the wonderful sounds of Diverse Duo who very kindly gave there services for the night on behalf of the charity. A raffle was held on the evening with prizes including a free meal provided by the Big Eat restaurant in La Marina.

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Townhouse Ref: GA0074 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2

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ALTOMAR I

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Ground Floor Apartment Ref: GA0047 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1

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MONTE Y MAR

Semi-Detached Villa Ref: GA0247 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 5

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Apartment Ref: GA0255 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1

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Detached villa with a large 2000m plot and separate guest house located just 15mins walking distance to the beach!

The property includes 4 bedrooms, private pool, air con, oil c/heating, solar hot water, fireplace, sauna, workshop, carport, shed, mature gardens with palms.

Price: 259,000€

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Los Arenales

A modern 5th floor apartment with lift having excellent sea views, air conditioning, a large balcony, private parking, access to 5 swimming pools, and sports facilities. Located just 300m from the beach Beds: 2 Baths: 2 Price: 173,000€ NEW!!

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Monte y Mar

Semi-detached house with superb panoramic views over a pine tree valley to the sea and Alicante. Includes air con, solarium, balcony, new front terrace, private gated community, com. pool.

Beds: 3 Baths: 2 Price: 129,950€ Just Reduced!

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Santa Pola

A 4th floor sea view apartment located just metres away from the beach! Includes a large living room with a/c and a balcony, refitted new kitchen with appliances, comes furnished.

Beds: 3 Baths: 1 Price: 94,500€ Ref: GAS40

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SANTA POLA visit the picture perfect

...Santa Pola Harbour

El Puerto

Laico La Dolce Vita

Calipso image by Fuster

When having a leisurely stroll around Santa Pola harbour why not call in El Puerto which offers stunning harbour views and dinner with music every Saturday night. Try Laico Cafeteria for a taste of their unique homemade Montecado flavour ice cream or grilled octopus tapa. La dolce Vita to sample their delicious fresh homemade pasta or stone baked pizza or Calipso bar if you fancy a cool drink with complimentary generously sized tapas.

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They have printed every edition of our magazine.

Q: Why is Christmas just like a day at the office ?

A: You do all the work and the fat guy with the suit gets all the credit.

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ASPETGA - The Pet Owners Association of Santa Pola and Gran Alacant is a non profit organization founded by a group of neighbours including a local veterinarian.

ASPETGA programs events to promote canine socialization and good citizenship, organizes competitions and games as well as charitable and fundraising events.

Membership is just 5â‚Ź per family per year.

To join or for more information, please visit: www.aspetga.es or www.facebook.com/aspetga

Halloween Winners: 1. Mas gracioso (funniest) Lorena and Miguel with their dog Dunco dressed as a canine vampire 2. Mas creativo (most creative) Nicol with his dog Duquesa de Alba dressed as the Belleza del Foc 3.Pareja mas guay (coolest couple) Ascencion with her dog Pepa dressed as broken dolls 4. Grupo mas guay (coolest group) Cristina with her dog Snow and daughter Kika dressed as skeletons 5. Mas Terrorifico (scariest) Tania with her dog Darko as zombie skeletons

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INSTITUTO FERIAL ALICANTINO

IFA - the Instituto Ferial Alicantino who are located in the exhibition centre next to Alicante airport offer shows and fairs on most weekends of every month.

If you have a couple of spare hours at the weekend and are looking for something different to do, it is well worth a visit.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

05/12 - 06/12 - DOG SHOW AND PET FAIR www.feria-alicante.com Activities, contests, clothing, accessories & more. Open from 9am - 8.30pm on the 5th and from 9am - 7.30pm on the 6th, 8€ ticket, 2€ discount with an online coupon (6€ ticket) 26/12 - 04/01/2016 CHRISTMAS FAIR December 31st closed. Activities and games for the whole family to enjoy. Open from 11am - 9pm everyday, 10€ ticket, €2.00 discount with an online coupon. Discounted multiple day entries, discounted family tickets and reduced rate for unemployed, disabled and pensioners: €8.00. Groups of more than 25 people: €6.00 each.

Children under 2 years of age free.

BIBLIOTECA INTERNACIONAL GRAN ALACANT GA Library offers a selection of International books, magazines, CD’s & DVD’s

Spanish Lessons: * Beginners - Mon&Wed 9:30-11:00 * Intermediate - Tues&Thur 9.30-11:00

or 11:30-13:00 * Advanced - Mon&Wed 11:30 -13:00 Registration Fee: 15€, Books: 32€

Life Resort (Sala Municipal): Pilates - Tue&Wed - 19:00-20:00 - 3.20€ Salsa&Buchata - Friday - 19:00-20.30 - €5.40 Family Workshops: 12/12 - Textile Workshop for Charity Residents & Holiday makers welcome

Opening Hours:

Mon-Fri: 9.30-13.30 & 16:30-19.30 Wed: 9.30-13:00 & 16.30-19.30 Saturday: 9:30 - 13:00

Coffee Mornings: *NEW* to encourage English - Spanish conversation and vice versa More information in the library

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CLINICA VETERINARIA GRAN ALACANT EXOTICS

Tel: 966 698 569 A RECOMMENDATION FOR CHRISTMAS

As we usually do, in the last article of the year we are not going to write about diseases, parasites or brand new treatments. We are going to offer some advice, thinking on Christmas.

Four years ago, my aunt Nieves phoned me; she was really scared because little Coco, a 13 years old miniature Schnauzer, had a problem. Coco didn’t want (or maybe he was unable to) move from under the table, and couldn’t move his head. Then I went to my aunt house as quick as I could, and, meanwhile, I was thinking on nasty things such a paralysis, a stroke, or maybe a very bad complication of the diabetes Coco was suffering for the last 6 years.

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very strange: he was lying down very quiet, and refused to move when I called him. Had he a mobility problem, or any kind of sudden deafness?

I took Coco in my arms and lifted him to put him on the table for starting a medical exploration.

He wasn’t rigid, but he was trembling. He was able to follow my movements with his eyes. Then, I touched gently his neck to find out if he had pain at the area. His mouth was tightly closed, and it looked like he was unable to open it. But, suddenly, he opened his mouth and spitted out… a lamb chop bone! My aunt said “poor little thing! He had a bone stuck in his mouth.” and held Coco in her arms. “No, aunt “–I replied-“no stuck bone.

He had just stolen that bone from the dustbin and didn’t want us to confiscate it.”

And that was the truth: Coco had stolen that bone from the kitchen and tried to “hide” under the table. When he was caught he closed his mouth because he didn’t want anybody to take his bone, and

decided not to move.

That time he couldn’t eat the bone he stole, but it was very common to discover small traces of bread or rice at his Schnauzer moustache.

Fortunately he never had a stuck bone at his mouth (nor at any other place of his digestive tract).

So this is our recommendation for this year celebrations: have a dustbin with a cover.

During Christmas there usually are at home lots of things our pets love: meat, seafood, sweets… and sometimes there are lots of guests at home, so we rarely have enough time to put everything in a safe place. Our cats and dogs are always waiting for the best moment to provide themselves an “extra”, which may produce serious digestive problems.

We should take precautions with the food and those objects which may be dangerous, specially in case of cats, which find very attractive Christmas ornaments. Those ornaments may be dangerous if they break, or if they are swallowed.

Merry Christmas and happy new year.

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PETS IN SPAIN www.petsinspain.com

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.

Bobby is around 11 months old and his mum was found in San Luis when she was pregnant so she went into foster and had 8 pups. Out of the 8 there are still 2 in desperate need of new homes. Bobby is house trained, good with other dogs, very good in the house and is chipped and vaccinated.

This little girl is 1 of 6 German Shepherd pups in need of a new home. They are around 7 weeks old , great wither other dogs and in good health.

From last month’s issue we are happy to say Phoebe, Bruno and Lito have all been adopted Charlie is a small beagle cross and was found in a garden of a boarded up house. He is an adorable, loving little boy, neutered, chipped and vaccinated and great with other dogs.

Tommy, Timmy and Tinkerbell were found abandoned in a box behind the bins at a local supermarket, they were just 3 weeks old and had to be placed in a foster home to be bottle fed.

They are now around 7 weeks old and adorable, friendly kittens.

Tommy and Timmy are boys and Red point Siamese and Tinkerbell the girl is a Chocolate point Siamese.

To view more animals for adoption visit our website.

If you would like to advertise an animal email: info@petsinspain.info

Tel: 645 469 253 The Chairty is run by a team of volunteers CV-01-043388-A CIF No G-54353743 The K9 Club is a Registered Animal Welfare Organisation operating within the Alicante Province

K9 CLUB www.k9club.es

Tel: 600 845 420

K9 is an Animal Rescue Organization which has operated in the Valencia Region for many years, we are a fully legal, non-profit making organization.

The organization is run by a dedicated team of volunteers who feel strongly about animal welfare and work hard to rescue, care for and re home animals.

We rely totally on public donations, fund raising and the income from our two shops to provide the funds to enable us to care for our animals to the high standard which they deserve.

We have dogs, cats and kittens ready for adoption and foster. We are looking for people who have a few hours spare a week the help out in the charity shops, the kennels and on the van doing deliveries and collections. For more information please visit our web site at www.k9club.es. or telephone 600845420.

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WHAT’S THAT? IN THE CLOT?

by Mark Etheridge

It is around this time of year that your Auntie Mabel and Uncle Horace are deciding what sort of card to send you for Christmas. They will think that you might like a reminder of home, and send you a card with a Robin on it, because of course they are British birds and you won’t be seeing one where you are on the Costa Blanca, will you?

Well it’s true we don’t see any Robins in the Clot during summer, but by November there are plenty of them around. These are migrants from the extreme north of Europe which have joined the Black Redstarts, Bluethroats and Chiffchaffs in our area to spend the winter feasting on mozzies and other insects. In the UK, they are of course well-known garden birds who will sit on your fence and wait for you to uncover a worm or two while you’re digging, but here in Spain they are much more wary; they will usually keep away from gardens and forage in the undergrowth in the Clot, which is where I took this photograph in the overgrown reed bed at the scrape hide – it was the only place where I could catch one unawares!

The Robin’s song which can be heard all year round, and even during the night, is one of those things which doesn’t mean quite what we might expect. To us, it is a cheery little ditty, reminding us that spring is not too far away; but to another male Robin it means – “this is my patch, keep away or I’ll poke your eyes out”. If you watch two male Robins squaring up, they will batter seven bells out of each other while singing furiously, and unless one of them gives in and flies away there will be no technical knock-out – they will fight to the death, and some estimates put the Robin death rate from fighting as high as 12 per cent.

This is why you never see Robins in a flock. If you see two together, they are a breeding pair, and because the sexes are similar, a lot of posturing and singing goes on while the male attempts to establish if the other bird is a potential mate or a potential punch-bag.

The reason why Robins appear on so many Christmas cards goes back to Victorian times. British Postmen wore red uniforms in the late 19th century, and were nicknamed Robins, so the bird on your card represents the promise of a postal delivery.

The Spanish name is Petirrojo – “Little Red Thing” which proves that when it came to naming the birds both the Spanish and the British didn’t have a word for orange at the time.

A Happy Christmas to my regular readers and I’ll see you both next year!

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FERAL FRIENDS OF GRAN ALACANT & NEARBY AREAS

Bank account details: 0073 0100 54 0486406431 Iban ES94, Swift OPENESMM

Our Christmas 3 King’s Draw 1€ Raffle Tickets are now selling by volunteers and our sponsor’s businesses round Gran Alacant Numerous pets waiting for adoption to loving homes

ALL PRIZES ARE COURTESY OF OUR LISTED SPONSORS DRAW WILL TAKE PLACE ON 4th OF JANUARY LATEST at MARANDI RESTAURANT or DICK TURPINS BAR

1. GA WEBSITE - 80€ CASH www.mygranalacant.com

6. Marina Hairdresser, GA 1 x Cut&Blow Dry at your home

2. Alicante Holiday Villas - 50€ CASH 7. Jose Vale, Personal Trainer, Alicante 1 month training 3. Pet Shop Patricia: 8. Armony Gym G.A. - 1month (Twice/ 1 x 15€ voucher in Hair Parlour week) of Soil Pilate or Stretching 1 x Veterinary Clinic Visit 1 x Free Day at Pet Hotel 9. El Botijo Restaurant, El Altet - Lunch (min.3 nights booking) Menu for 2 people (Mon-Fri, non-holiday) 1 x Surprise Basket - dog or cat with snacks, food, etc 10. Marina Hairdresser, GA home Svcs. 4.Resto-Bar Gema Penalva, Alicante, 1x Cut&Blow Dry at your home Menu degustacion for 2 people 11. Nadia Aesthetician G.A.-1x manicure or pedicure or massage at your home 5. Marandi Restaurant G.A. Full Menu for 2 people, Fri-Sun 12. Mike I, GA - Bottle of Osborne & 2 of wine Foster Homes & Volunteers Needed. Litter, food & material accepted (EXCEPT Generic Market Brand Food. Aldi is ok).

Contact: feralfriends.ga@gmail.com, Tel: 697 574 199 (Mon-Sat).

Raffle Tickets are all back stamped & Prizes can be used until 15/06/2016 Donations are really needed, but you can also help with only saving coppers.

It all goes to feed colonies. Many are starving and we don’t have enough funds. Your donations also pay for veterinary bills, medication, sterilizations and lots more. WITHOUT YOUR HELP WE CAN’T CONTINUE. Ring us, e-mails us or leave a message. We’ll ring back (any Spanish numbers only).

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SUDOKU Difficulty Rating: EASY To solve the puzzle each 3 x 3 box, each row and each column must contain all the numbers 1 to 9. While the rules of this logic puzzle may be simple, there are numerous strategies to help you solve Sudoku.

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1. CARABASI CENTRE 1

• ALEXANDRA • OLIMPO • OCEAN • AQUARIUS • NOVAPASO

2. PLAZA MAYOR

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• EURONICS ELECTRICAL • HOMEFINDERS • BRICO HOUSE • GET FRESH • OP GROUP SPAIN • E-STUDIO

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Mercadona

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Supermarket

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Sports Centre

Taxi Rank

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HORARIO DE LUNES A VIERNES (FROM MONDAY TO FRIDAY) SALIDAS DESDE

SALIDAS DESDE

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GRAN ALACANT TOURIST TRAIN TIMETABLE

TOURIST TRAIN STOPS

From Tuesday to Saturday from 11:00h to 14:00h No service on Sundays and Mondays.

Except on 26 and 27/12/2015, and 2nd and 03/01/2016.

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We wish all my previous and present customers a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year from Murphy and the lads.

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