Gran Alacant Advertiser April 2013

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4 NEWS IN ENGLISH 6 NEWS IN ENGLISH 7 NEWS IN ENGLISH 8 NEWS IN ENGLISH 10 NEWS IN ENGLISH 12 NEWS IN SPANISH 13 NEWS IN SPANISH 14 GASP THEATRE 26 BLUEMOON COMPUTERS 30 WEDDING ANNIVERSARY 32 DRIVING LICENCE 42 TOURIST TRAIN TIMES 52 RIDING STABLES 54 GA BOWLS 55 ST PATRICKS DAY 58 BRITISH LEGION 58 GA SHOPPING BUS 60 TOURIST INFO 61 GA DARTS 62 FEREL FRIENDS 63 ST PATRICKS DAY 64 SANDRAS COOKBOOK 65 LOCAL FORUM 66 PETS IN SPAIN 66 K9 67 MABS 68 GA VET 69 WHAT'S IN THE CLOT 70 WORDSEARCH 71 SUDOKU 72 GA MAP 73 GA MAP 74 BUS TIMES 75 BUS TIMES

Hello everyone Welcome to edition number 99.

Our front cover and on page 4 congratulates Loreto Cascales on her 10 years with the Santa Pola Town hall.

St Patricks Day on the 17th of March started the holiday season off. We have pictures from our two Irish advertisers, who both enjoyed the day and the weekend.

By the time this magazine is out the Easter holidays will have started, more people will have arrived on Gran Alacant so hopefully the businesses will have many more customers.

It is really nice to see the mimosa out on the sides of the roads creating a lovely display of colour, it is a shame it doesn´t last too long.

Don’t forget the cinema trips arranged for Gran Alacant on page 29.

Have a good month Sandra & Barry Our little dog from the front cover has hidden herself away in the magazine, can you find her?

Last month she was in the Clot.

STILL the BEST ADVERTISING PRICES & SERVICE ON THE COSTAS

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15 euro per month for a 40mm x 60mm advert

95 euro per month for a 153mm x 202mm advert

35 euro per month for a 90mm x 60mm advert

110 euro per month for a 153mm x 232mm advert

55 euro per month for a 128mm x 92mm advert

including artwork and

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We at your Gran Alacant Advertiser continue to bring you all of the news, including that from our Gran Alacant Councillor, Loreto Cascales, as we have since May 2005.

It is our perogative at the magazine, NOT to update this 2005 picture, as we all looked a great deal younger!!!

Dear friends,

I have been the councillor of Gran Alacant for 10 years. A lot of things have happened since then. Gran Alacant has changed a lot. We have plenty of services, infrastructure and improvements in the area. Parks, library, school, pavements, sports hall centre, street lights.... plenty of new things that made Gran Alacant a better place to live.

If I am sincere, it has been a very hard job. It has been very difficult to walk along this way. Most of the time, it has been frustrating and even exhausting but I must say that it has been also very satisfying and comforting when the aim was obtained and Gran Alacant had something new for its neighbourhood.

For me the most important thing are the people living here. It is very difficult to be a councillor of an area like this, with so many different people with so many different ways of thinking and cultures but, at the end of the day, the most important thing is to try to improve your lifes and your stay in Gran Alacant.

I have been trying to give the best of me with my job as a councillor. I know there are still a lot things to improve in the area and that we are now in a very difficult situation but I will be working hard to try to bring more good things for you. I apologise if sometimes I do not do my job properly in your opinion, you can be sure I did not do it consciously because I try to be fair when I take my decisions and be helpful when working.

I will be grateful to try to help you, to meet you and to speak to you at the office or in the streets of our Gran Alacant. Unfortunately, sometimes I would not be able to solve your problems directly but I will try to show you the way to sort them out sooner. Do not hesitate, you have a councillor but also a friend in me that, at least, will listen to you and, if it is in my hands, I will help you. Thanks very much for all these years because most of you have given me very good moments and experiences that will be with me the rest of my life. THANKS!

See all of you soon, Loreto Cascales Councillor of Gran Alacant

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Firstly, congratulations to Loreto on her 10 year milestone. We at the magazine have much to thank her for. We have had, and hope to continue, a wonderful relationship with her. Our questions and comments for her are always met with such a friendly & helpful response.

------------------------------------------------------------------Slowly but surely the new 12,400 square metre market facility is taking place.

We have printed a series of pictures this month, aimed particuarly at those not living out here.

Work began in March 2012 so should be completed after around 1 year.

The project is part of the Plan Trust of Valencian and will have cost around 520,000 euros.

A second market day may take place if all goes well.

There are approx 200 parking slots and approx room for 130 traders.

-----------------------------Will there be room for us all to park on the beach car park this year, or has there been aninvasion.

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An email to the magazine..

Hi, In the February magazine we read that Red Cross in Santa Pola needed help. We have been in contact with them, but they are not interested in second hand clothes. Do you know if there is an other organisation wanting second hand clothing?

Best regards Wenche Loreto phoned those concerned and they have now moved to a unit on the GA Comercial Cente which we have marked on our GA Map. This should enable them to open most mornings. If you would like to make any contributions you call make an appointment with them by phoning 965 416 150.

------------------------------------Hi Barry & Sandra We were very grateful to you when you put a mention in the GAA about the Mass at the library.

I don't know if you know that there is a hut outside the library that holds the chairs that we use for the Mass and I thought it had fallen down in the wind and the Ayuntamiento had not stood it back up again. I have now been told that every time it is put back up the youngsters who hang around there push it over again which us highly dangerous if not damaging to what's inside. May be you would like to photograph this to bring to people's attention and speak to Loreta about it. (pictured left) Obviously the area needs policing and the hut needs to be bolted down. The lovely Spanish people at Mass actually offer us their seats as there is not sufficient in the classroom. I think they are very ashamed of their youngsters, meanwhile, us grandparents!!!! are standing for nearly an hour. I wonder if these youngsters realise this.

You highlighted the recent vandalism in your latest magazine and I agree with you - the only way to combat this is to alert everyone.

Regards, Norah Campbell Loreto has arranged for the Town Hall to pin the hut down when they are next working in the area.

-------------------------------------------------------------------The photos (next page) show what we are all up against in trying to keep Gran Alacant clean and tidy and free from dog dirt. Who on earth can allow their dogs to soil pavements in this way without clearing it up. Patrols against this have started and fines are being issued.

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Perhaps it is time to name and shame!! (picture right) Loreto phoned the police who told them that 25 fines have already been issued.

------------------------------------We were contacted by a housing comunity area where a person has set up a kind of creche in among peoples houses. The residents are very concerned about the number of children running around and being housed in this one house.

Loreto mentioned that houses can be used for businesses, but only under restricted guidelines. As you probably know, hairdresses, Estate agents, Farmacias, and many more all do this.

The Town Hall makes a list of very strict rules that have to be adhered to. If these are not adhered to, the licence will be refused or taken away. In the above mentioned case, this set of laws apply.

Just before we went to press we were informed that this business had closed down.

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MABS "Walk for Life"

The MABS Walk for Life is on Sunday 28th April and we start by the entrance of El Clot de Galvany just at the bottom of Cardiac Hill, Gran Alacant.

Registration is from 9.30a.m. and the Walk begins at 10.15a.m. It is a short Walk of 4km, so all the family can enjoy it and the more athletic can walk around again.

We love seeing you "in the Pink" and there is a prize for the best and most imaginative outfit. Of course we have certificates for all who enter and finish.

Please look out for our Posters and leaflets. Loreto from the Council of Santa Pola supports us and arranges for the Police to be present for our safety. Also Liesl and Richard from SpanishInk support us by carrying out all our printing, all this helps us to raise money for Cancer.

Please conatact Jan 966 697 754 or Angela 965 060 182 for information or Sponsor Forms. Reg. Charity No. 7261.

-------------------------------------------------------------------We spoke in an earlier edition about the local football team of Elche being 10-12 points clear at the top of their league, going for promotion to La Liga.

The league that includes, among others, Barcelona and Real Madrid.

They are sweating a little now, after losing their last two matches ----------------------------------Have a good Easter.

Meet next month for our 100th monthly edition.

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C/San Bartolomè de Tirajane, no.40 03195 Arenales del Sol. Tel: 96 691 12 13

Menu of the Day (every day of the year) weekday menu ............................................ 9 euros menu Saturday, Sunday and holidays ....... 12 euros.

Evening menu (night only) salad fry (fish) or grill (meat) bread and beverage......(8.50 euros per person minimum two people)....... ......................17 euros.

Special menu .. salad especial starter rice with lobster food, drink and dessert ......(minimum two people).......... 17 euros.

Every day of the week, the menus will consist of 5 first courses (inc pasta, rice, and soup) and 5 main courses (meat or fish).

Open every day of the year Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, do not open at night.

WE ARE HERE

POLICE & POST OFFICE

GRAN ALACANT

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Queridos amigos,

He sido concejal en Gran Alacant durante 10 años.

Muchas cosas han pasado desde entonces. Gran Alacant ha cambiado mucho. Tenemos mucha más infraestructura y servicios en la zona. Parques, la biblioteca, la escuela, el polideportivo, más farolas…. y muchas más cosas que hacen de Gran Alacant un mejor sitio para vivir.

Si soy sincera, ha sido un trabajo duro. Ha sido muy difícil llegar hasta aquí. Gran parte del tiempo ha sido frustrante e incluso agotador pero he de decir que también ha sido muy gratificante cuando hemos llegado al objetivo y Gran Alacant ha obtenido algo nuevo para su barrio.

Para mí lo más importante son las personas que viven aquí. Es muy difícil ser concejal en una zona así, ya que hay una gran variedad de culturas y maneras de ver las cosas, pero al final lo más importante es intentar mejorar sus vidas y su estancia en Gran Alacant.

He intentado dar lo mejor de mí como Concejal. Sé que todavía hay muchas cosas para mejorar y que ahora nos encontramos en una situación difícil, pero trabajaré duro para intentar mejorar nuestra comunidad. Pido disculpas si en su opinión no hago mi trabajo bien, pueden tener por seguro que no lo hago de forma conscientemente, intento ser justa cuando tomo una desición.

Intentaré ayudarles en lo que pueda, reunirme con ustedes en la oficina o en las calles de Gran Alacant. Desafortunadamente, a veces no podré ayudarles directamente pero intentaré explicarles la mejor forma de solucionar sus problemas más rápidamente. No lo duden, tienen una Concejal pero también a una amiga que les escuchará y si está en mis manos, les ayudaré. Gracias por todos estos años, porque la mayoría de ustedes me han dado muy buenos momentos y experiencias que llevaré conmigo para el resto de mis días. GRACIAS! Nos vemos pronto, Loreto Cascales Concejal de Gran Alacant.

Para empezar, queremos felicitar a Loreto por sus 10 años de Concejal.

Nosotros en la revista tenemos mucho que agradecerle. Tenemos y esperamos seguir teniendo una estupenda relación con ella. Nuestras preguntas y comentarios siempre son recibidos con una actitud amable.

Poco a poco los 12,400 metros cuadrados de mercadillo estan tomando forma. Hemos publicado algunas fotos

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este mes.

Las obras comenzarone en Marzon 2012 y estará terminado pronto. Este proyecto es parte del Plan de Confianza de la Comunidad Valenciana y habrá costado alrededor de 520,000€.

Si todo sale bien, están pensando en poner el mercadillo un segundo día a la semana. Hay unas 200 plazas de aparcamiento y sitio para unos 130 puestos.

¿Habrá sitio este año para que aparquemos en la playa? ¿o nos van a invadir?

Un email que hemos recibido,

Hola, En la revista de Febrero leímos que la Cruz Roja de Santa Pola necesita ayuda. Hemos estado en contacto con ellos pero no están interesados en ropa de segunda mano. ¿Saben de alguna organización que le interese ropa de segunda mano?

Saludos cordiales, Wenche Loreto ha hablado con los responsables y han puesto un local en el Centro Comercial (que hemos marcado en nuestro mapa) Abren la mayoría de las mañanas, si quieren hacer algún tipo de contribución llamen al 965 416 150.

Hola Barry y Sandra, Gracias por mencionar en vuestra revista nuestra misa en la Biblioteca, No se si saben que hay una caseta de madera donde guardamos nuestras sillas para la misa, con los fuertes vientos la caseta se ha derrumbado y el Ayuntamiento no ha hecho nada al respecto. Ahora me han comentado que cada vez que lo vuelven a poner, los adolescentes se suben y lo mecen, de forma que se acaba derrumbando de nuevo, lo cual es muy peligroso y además se acaba rompiendo el contenido. Hemos tomado una foto para que lo puedan ver. Obviamente la zona necesita vigilancia y que fijen la caseta al suelo de forma permanente.

Los españoles que vienen a la misa nos ofrecen sus sillas ya que las de la biblioteca no son suficientes, y tenemos que estar de pie la hora entera que dura la misa.

Loreto ha arreglado para que el Ayuntamiento fije la caseta al suelo la próxima vez que hagan trabajos en la zona.

Las fotos (en las primeras páginas) muestran los trabajos que se están haciendo para mantener Gran Alacant

una comunidad libre de excrementos! A quien se le ocurre dejar los excrementos en las aceras! Hay una patrulla especial para poner multas a esta gente!! Loreto ha llamado a la policía y al parecer ya han multado a 25 personas.

Nos contactaron de una comunidad de vecinos donde hay una persona que ha puesto una especie de guardería. Los residentes están preocupados ya que hay un gran número de niños correteando alrededor de esta casa en particular. Loreto ha dicho que las casas se pueden usar como lugar de negocio, pero sólo bajo ciertas restricciones y normas. Como ya saben, hay peluquerías, inmobiliarias, farmacias que practican sus actividades en casas. El Ayuntamiento pone unos estrictos parámetros y se requiere una licencia para comenzar la actividad.

Justo antes del cierre del mes nos comentaron que esta “guardería” ya ha cerrado.

MABS “Caminata de la Vida” El Domingo 28 de Abril empezamos la caminata en la entrada del Clot.

Para apuntarse hay que estar allí a partir de las 9.30am y la caminata comienza a las 10.15. Es una caminata corta de 4km, para que toda la familia lo disfrute, los más atléticos pueden volver a hacerla. Nos encanta ver como todos se disfrazan de rosa y hay un premio al mejor disfraz! Tenemos certificados para todo aquel que participe.

Loreto ha arreglado con la policía para que nos acompañe durante la caminata.

Liesl y Richard de Spanish Ink nos apoyan haciendo los trabajos de impresión, lo cual nos ayuda a recaudar más fondos para nuestra organización de apoyo para enfermos de Cancer.

Por favor contactar con Jan 966 697 754 o Angela 965 060 182 Reg. Caridad. No. 7261 Que tengas un buen Pascua.

Reunirán el próximo mes para nuestro Edición mensual número 100.

Sandra & Barry

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WE ARE OPPOSITE THE SCHOOL The Interclub have relocated all of their events to El Rincon de Monte Mar restaurant behind SuperValu supermarket and adjacent to Monte Mar Bowling club.

"Come and join us. Call John Denington 966 796 397."

"Visit our website www.interclubarenales.webs.com"

GASP Theatre, Gran Alacant’s own players, will be presenting audiences with their latest production on 1st June in the Casa de Cultura, Santa Pola. Once again they offer an evening of light hearted entertainment. “Mr Jenson Investigates Again” a dark comedy and “The Practical Approach”, a dryly comic look at domestic arrangements. The programme will also include two short comic interludes.

As usual tickets will be on sale in May and should be the usual bargain price of €5.

Don’t forget, when you buy a ticket you not only get a great evening’s entertainment but a donation from the box office will be made to the Cruz Roja in Santa Pola.

Watch this magazine for further information.

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Phone top-ups now available for all networks in Spain and many other countries.

Movistar, Vodafone, Orange, Yoigo, Hits, etc.

ABOVE “RUBY TUESDAYS” BAR see back of this magazine for exact location

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I was out for a drink with the wife last night and I said, "I love you".

She asked me, "Is that you or the beer talking" I said, "It's me........I'm talking to the beer"!

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FREE LOCAL “PICK UP AND DROP BACK” SERVICE AVAILABLE

At our new Centre in Santa Pola, we can service and repair any make of vehicle, whether it is a motor bike or large Motorhome, and we offer the following: • Head Gaskets • Engine Re-conditioning • Timing Belts • Clutches • Brakes • Welding • Air Con re-gas • Exhausts and Batteries • Tyres • Up to date Diagnostic equipment • Pre ITV Inspections and ITV tests.

The Centre is headed by Tom May, who is an experienced vehicle technician who has spent 20 years at Vauxhall and 4 years with Mercedes in the UK, before moving over to Spain.

Tom has also recently spent 5 years with Mercedes in Alicante, before joining our team in Santa Pola. Customers can be assured they will receive a first class service from a first class garage, that does not charge main dealer prices.

For a friendly chat or advice, please give us a ring on the numbers below.

C/Ferrers 90, Pol. Ind. Santa Ana, Guardamar - Tel 966107606 or 647162821 C/Marineros 41, Pol. Ind IN-2, Santa Pola - Tel 965078505 or 647162821 Open: Mon - Friday 9am - 6pm (no siesta) Sat - 10am - 2pm E mail: info@englishgarage.com Website: www.englishgarage.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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PERSONALIZED ATTENTION, I advise on the best product according to your type of driving and use.

RAPID FITTING. The largest stock & quick fitting of leading brands of tyres.

QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL, own training center.

LATEST MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGIES integral to service your car, even the guarantee of origin.

ALL YEAR SAVINGS. Exclusive savings plan through the card and follow individualized PAS Maintenance of your vehicle.

PROXIMITY, national 1Red, 667 workshops in Europe, Near your house, you have a workshop, Confort Auto.

RENEWED ISO 9001 Quality anuaimente by independent certification.

SOCIAL COMMITMENT TO USE organic products, tyres, oil etc.

Colaboration with NGOs involved in road safety

There are coffee shops next to us when waiting for that short job to be carried out. For longer jobs we will pick your car up and deliver back to you, if in the Gran Alacant area.

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SPANISH NANNY REQUIRED

picture taken in the UK??

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Took the wife to the local disco last weekend.

There was a guy on the dance floor doing it large: I mean a real show-off-breakdancing, moonwalking, back flips....you know....."the works".

My wife looked at me and said, "Do you know, That guy proposed to me, 25 years ago- and I turned him down!"

I said, "Well, looks like he's still celebrating....!!! "

Masa Square and Sierra Mar A clutch of adverts on the next five pages are in two traffic free squares on Gran Alacant.

See the map at the back of this magazine for the exact locations At Sierra Mar are Patagonia, La Paletta and Not Just Desserts At Plaza Mayor (Masa Square), you have, Hole in the Wall, Times Square, a second Patagonia, & Azafran Indian.

The GA bowls club, are adjacent to the square.

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On a beautiful summer's day, two American tourists were driving through Wales and they stopped for lunch in the town of: Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwyllllantysiliogogogoch.

One of the tourists asked the Welsh waitress. "Before we order, I wonder if you could settle an argument for us. Can you pronounce where we are, very, very, very slowly?"

The girl leaned over and said,"Burrr........ Gurrr.......... King.

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For Lyneli, go past Eroski to the McDonalds roundabout, straight over to next roundabout, go straight on and SANTA POLA we are on the right.

CARLIN STATIONARY

GLORIETA SQUARE & CASTLE

MAP FROM GOOGLE EARTH

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LA MATERA

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50th Wedding Anniversary on Gran Alacant

We printed in last months magazine about the 50th Wedding Anniversarys in Santa Pola, well, we have them too here on GA. Denise and AJ and their friends enjoyed a lovely meal at Times Square (see their advert in our magazine), to celebrate their milestone.

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Important information from ORKE Services

SPANISH DRIVING LICENCE

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BEAUTIFUL VILLA TS0311 - €329,000

FANTASTIC DETACHED VILLA ON A LARGE PLOT OF 420SQM WITH UNDERBUILD. THIS VILLA MUST BE SEEN, IT IS PRESENTED BEAUTIFULLY,THERE ARE 3 DOUBLE BEDROOMS WITH 3 BATHROOMS (2 ARE ENSUITES), LOVELY LOUNGE, DINING AREA AND INDEPENDENT KITCHEN. THE UNDERBUILD IS DIVIDED INTO DOUBLE GARAGE AND ONE VERY LARGE ROOM, CURRENTLY USED AS A GAMES AND HOBBY ROOM. OUTSIDE THERE IS GREAT TERRACES, SOLARIUM, PERGOLA AND 8 X 4 SWIMMING POOL WITH SEATING AREA.

TS0310 – REDUCED TO €80,000

Thansa Property Agency SL Correos de Apartado 1040 Gran Alacant 03130 Santa Pola, Alicante España Telephone: 0034 687419225 Email: info@thansa.com

WE NEED MORE 2, 3 and 4 Bedroom Villas for July and August 2013 for Holiday Rentals!

Contact us for more information!

House TS150 €189,000 CRAZY PRICE!!

BEAUTIFUL 2 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE VERY CLOSE TO ALL AMENITIES. 2 BEDROOMS,2BATHROOMS, LOUNGE & DINING AREA, SEPARATE STORAGE AREA, FULLY FITTED KITCHEN. OUTSIDE THERE IS A TERRACE TO THE FRONT OF THE PROPERTY. THE PROPERTY HAS CEILING FANS AND SECURITY GRILLS. THIS PROPERTY COMES FULLY FURNISHED THERE IS A LARGE COMMUNAL SWIMMING POOL CLOSE TO THE PROPERTY. THIS PROPERTY MUST BE SEEN.

THIS HOUSE IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION RECENTLY REDUCED TO THIS FANTASTIC PRICE!!

3 BEDROOMS (MAIN BEDROOM HAS BALCONY AND EN-SUITE BATHROOM), 2 FURTHER BATHROOMS PLUS SEPARATE TOILET, GOOD SIZED LOUNGE/DINER, LARGE KITCHEN, UTILITY ROOM, LOVELY GARDENS, SOLARIUM, LOVELY VIEWS, COMMUNAL SWIMMING POOL.

House TS312 €140,000 – GREAT BUY LOVELY SEMI-DTACHED CORNER TOWNHOUSE IN ALTOMAR 1 IN A GREAT POSITION. 3 DOUBLE BEDROOMS, MAIN BEDROOM HAS ENSUITE BATHROOM, 1 FAMILY BATHROOM, 1 SHOWER ROOM, GOOD SIZED LOUNGE/DINER, FULLY FITTED KITCHEN, SOLARIUM, PATIO AREA FRONT OF THE PROPERTY, COMMUNAL POOL, CLOSE TO SHOPS AND AMENETIES.

VILLA - TS309 €265,000 FABULOUS 3 BEDROOM VILLA ON GRAN ALACANT, SANTA POLA, 3 LOVELY BEDROOMS, 2 WITH ENSUITE BATHROOMS, ADDITIONAL SHOWER ROOM. LARGE LOUNGE DINING ROOM, AND FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHEN. VERY NICE GARDENS, WITH MATURE PALMS, AND A 8M X 5M PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL WITH ROMAN STEPS. THE VILLA HAS A COVERED TERRACE WITH VIEWS OF ALICANTE BAY.

House - TS307 €110,000 LOVELY 2/3 BEDROOM, 2 BATHROOM TERRACED HOUSE WITH VERY LARGE UNDERBUILD. LO U N G E / D I N I N G AREA, TERRACE TO THE FRONT OF THE HOUSE AND A PRIVATE ROOF SOLARIUM. FROM THE SOLARIUM YOU CAN SEE COMMUNAL GARDENS AND LARGE SWIMMING POOL. SHORT WALK TO BARS AND RESTAURANTS.

APARTMENT TS305 €85,000 TOP FLOOR APARTMENT IN PUERTO MARINO. 2 BEDROOMS, 1 BATHROOM, LOUNGE DINER, KITCHEN. LARGE SOLARIUM WITH VERY OPEN VIEWS OF GREEN CONSERVATION AREA AND MOUNTAINS. PROPERTY HAS GRILLS, AIR CONDITIONING AND PRIVATE PARKING. ACCESS TO LARGE COMMUNAL SWIMMING POOL.

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HERE & ON PAGES 36 to 41

Welcome to the area of Gran Alacant that includes the Commercial Centre.

As you leave the N332 to come on to Gran Alacant this area is on your right.

Our advertisers in this area are:MARITAOS KITCHEN IV, COCINARTE,

EURONICS,

HOMEFINDERS,

and on page 3 GRANNET

& NEW to our magazine this month

ARMONY GYM & HYPER POOL CENTER

SPECIALS from €4.95 to €6.95

Open 12.00 till 24.00 everyday.

MENUS Phone: 966 699 775. €9.95 Our fourth restaurant since 2005 (see GA map in this magazine).

Professional chef, Considerate service, Quality healthy food. Take aways Asian restaurant that is that “little bit different”.

Big venue ideal for Special functions Menus and prices on our website at:- www.maritaoskitchen.com 3 COURSE

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116,000 euro

PROPERTY OF THE MONTH

143,000 euro

95,000 euro

Urb Monte y Mar GA0002 Semi Detached Villa 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Terrace, Garden 250m2, Furnished.

Parking. Jacuzzi. 175,000 euro Open to offers

D SOL

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D SOL 92,000 euro

86,000 euro 320,000 euro

140,000 euro

Call at our office in the GA Centre

For our location, see the GA map at the back of this magazine.

Easy to use web page updated daily in Spanish and English.

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We would like to thank all our customers for their trust.

Have a great year and that the new Astra 2F works perfect and free of Spain

The signals and emissions for the radio and TV channels are the strict and sole responsibility of the satellite provider SES ASTRA and the program providers of BBC and ITV PLC (Freesat) and BskyB, who reserve the right to change, add, remove or adjust the strength of the signal of the channels offered. These modifications are not the responsibility of Diginova, or the sellers, distributers or installers that collaborate with Diginova.

The guarantee only covers factory defects for receivers and satellite equipment installed

by Diginova is for 24 Months.

The installation guarantee for defects is for 12 Months.

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TIMETABLE & ROUTE FOR THE GRAN ALACANT TOURIST TRAIN

Timetable from April 1st till May 31st will be: Monday to Saturday Mornings 10:00 h – 14:00 h Evenings 16:00 h – 20:00 h Sunday 11:00h - 14:00 h

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WANTED volunteers

for The Easy Horse care Rescue Centre

The Easy Horse care Rescue Centre in Rojales are looking for volunteers and donated goods furniture, brica Brac etc.

Or just want to give to this worthwhile charity.

It was founded in 2008 with the mission of rescuing mistreated horses, ponies and donkeys in the Alicante region of Spain, Books, clothes, furniture, bikes, bric a brac and large furniture items can be collected

CARABASI COMPLEX ADVERTISERS on pages 43 to 49

If you go to the website at www.easyhorsecare.net you can see the work these people carry out for the welfare of horses in the area.

Please contact Vicky for volunteer work or collection or donation of goods.

Tel: 636 062 000 HOW TO FIND US: Turn off the N332 to Guardamar.

Where the CV910 Guardamar road and the CV860 Rojales to San Fulgencio road meet, go under the CV910 flyover in the direction San Fulgencio.

Immediately passing under the flyover,at the island, take the 'Rojales Este'turning to the right. Carry on for 1 km and at the next island go straight over signposted 'Camino de servicio'. Take the left fork after 0.2km and carry on for 1.1km.

At the junction you will find EHCRC in front of you. If you are unable to locate us please do not hesitate to contact us for direction.

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QUALITY PRICE AND SERVICE OUR GUARANTEE

TRADITIONAL BRITISH DINING AT ITS BEST. Aquarius food can also be served to you at neighbouring bars “Cork n Bottle”, “Next Door”, & “Oceans”

Wi fi - T.V. - Views - Printing - Air Con - Weatherproof outside terrace GOSSIP COLUMN A rumour going around that Aquarius food is the BEST on the Costa. Well you can’t stop people talking!!!

BULLETIN!!

As you know, we specialise in great Fish n Chips. But we now have something for everyone.

OLD FAVOURITES “Best of British”

STAR BUY

Range of great desser ts for you sweet toothers

KIDS CORNER

3 COURSES

STARTER: Soup, tomato or leek with crusty bread.

MAIN: Fisn ‘n’ chips with side salad DESSERT: Ice cream liquer ONLY €8.95

Liver & bacon, Sausage & mash, Stew, Savoury faggots & peas & more

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HEADLINES

TREASURE CHEST LOTS OF TOYS & GAMES ALL Childrens meals €3.95

PERSONAL ADS COLUMN WANTED 50 Hungry people

OPENING TIMES from 5pm till late April-October ALWAYS WATCH OUR BOARDS for menu changes and news

MAIN MENU

Fish n chips, Steaks, Smokey Mac, Gammon, Curry, Lasagne, Chilli, Vegetarian options, Childrens menu, and lots more

Fish n chips

FU start at €5.50 L LIC LY ST E Trust in COD, and PEAS be upon you always NS OCK ED E BA D FOR TAKE AWAYS, ENQUIRIES & BOOKINGS R

MAC’S ADVICE COLUMN

PHONE: 966 699 601 or see us upstairs at Carabasi or email Angie on : angie.mac3@gmail.com

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Some swine's just pinched a pair of my wife's knickers off the washing line.

She's not bothered about the knickers but she wants the 12 pegs back.

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AT THE CARABASI COMPLEX

a subsiduary of Olimpo Construction & Reforms. open 10am-1pm and 5.30pm-8.30pm

Offering our services since 2005, now with the opening of our office, we want to be closer to you in Avda. NORUEGA 214, Local 25. CC CARABASI COMPLEX (next to the restaurant TRES BESOS)

Ofreciendo nuestros servicios desde 2005, ahora con la apertura de nuestra oficina, queremos estar más cerca de ti en Avda. NORUEGA. 214, Local 25.

CARABASI COMPLEX (junto al restaurante Tres besos)

In our small exhibition you will find Kitchens, Tile, Blinds, Pools, LED Lighting, Air Conditioning, Balustrade, Mosquito nets, Gates, Solar Energy, Facade Cladding, Boilers, Shower cubicles, Painting and MUCH MORE come visit.

En nuestra pequeña exposición podrás encontrar Cocinas, Azulejos, Toldos, Piscinas, Iluminación LED, Aire Acondicionado, Balaustrada, Mosquiteras, Puertas, Energía Solar, Revestimientos de Fachadas, Pintura y MUCHO MAS .VEN A VISITARNOS. Mantenimientos: Piscinas, Aire Acondicionado, Filtro de Osmosis, Casas y Jardines.

Maintenance: Pool, air conditioning, osmosis filter, houses and gardens.

We carry out: • Heating • Masonry • Gardening • Plumbing • Solar Energy • Electricity • Awnings • Carpentry • Painting • Pools • Metalworks • Kitchens • LED Lighting • Air conditioning

Alex: 669 397 896

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Realizamos trabajos de: •Albañilería •Fontanería •Electricidad •Carpintería •Piscinas •Cocinas •Aire acondicionado

•Jardinería •Energía Solar •Toldos •Pintura •Trabajos metálicos •Iluminación LED •Calefacción

Julián: 660 65 18 27

Celebrate

EASTER at Mollys.

EASTER WEEKEND FRIDAY Disco night with fabulous Tony Hall SATURDAY Terryoke & Dancing SUNDAY John Roberts piano man MONDAY Terryoke Food served from Good Friday 1 - 5pm including Sunday Lunches Beginning April food served every weekend including Sunday Lunches.

All sports on GIANT screen

Easter W/end (sample menu) Food served all day Special sunday roast Turkey/ham / roast beef/ Selection of sandwiches and baguettes Selection of salads Ploughmans All day breakfast

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EAT IN or TAKE AWAY

phone: 966 698 963

Open from 5pm Monday to Friday Open from 1pm weekends Closed Tuesdays

icken Ribs - Roast Ch k Sirloin stea Curries Authentic Indian& chips Fish Kebabs etable Lasagne Traditional or veg Beef burgers wiches Baguettes - Sand

ORIGINAL ITALIAN PIZZA’s I pointed to two old drunks across the bar from us and said to My mate "That'll be us in ten years."

He turned to me and said, "That's a mirror, you idiot-

Casanova is the perfect choice for you to enjoy a freshly prepared meal made to our own special recipes.

Succulent fall off the bone Ribs, Combo meals Chicken Goujons in a Cajun batter, Steaks, Fish & Chips in crispy Tetley batter, 1/2 Pound homemade burgers, Smokey Joe, Fresh Salmon in a parsley sauce, and so much more for your enjoyment, including lighter bite options.

Not forgetting our ever popular Sunday Roast.

Full children's menu. Takeaway available.

Monday Closed. Tuesday - Saturday open at 5.30pm Sunday open 1pm.

For reservations Tel: 966 697 567 48

Just been to the gym. They've got a new machine in.

Only used it for half an hour and started to feel sick. It's great though. It does everything Kit-Kats, Mars bars, Snickers, Crisps, the lot.

THE PHOENIX RESTAURANT The in place to be.....

Don and Ann would like to welcome you to our restaurant upstairs next to the ramp at the Carabassi Centro, where our restaurant is your dining room.

D 2.95 ly â‚ŹEA onBR KFAST B ay and lite m o r f u t s rger fa s, Om bite men Break 5â‚Ź 2.2 h m T s fro i ua l o l e astie Eng s, Ba lettes, f vailable Special set price menu -available , i gett Freshly cooked es, C sh & chip ur r y s 5 starters, 8 mains,& 6 desserts & Ch sh products all Engli illi Sunday Carvery every Sunday from 12.30pm Help yourself to fresh veg, mash, roasties.

Full evening menu with NEW additionseg. Duck Magret in an orange and Contreau sauce

EURO DAY IS April 16'" Our anniversary so don't miss out on the fun or food

Tel: 966 698 364 for reservations Opening Hours Everyday 10.00am until 10.00pm

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There is a Mass held at the library on Gran Alacant Every Sunday at 12.30pm

DON’T FORGET every 3rd Sunday in the month all of the bargain stalls set up on the car park outside the Council Office in GA

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Did you know that there is a first class riding s from Gran Alacant? see more at their website:

www.centroecuestr

Go along on your holiday or in your spare time to use their first class facilities.

The business is owned by Gabino & Dori Teaching children of all ages, novices or experienced.

Teaching adults all ages, novices or experienced.

Go on a trek Horse walker service.

Full & working livery.

Training for horses Dressage.

Jumping.

Vet on site Speak Spanish, English, Norwegian.

Tea room with all drinks and snacks.

TO BOOK LESSONS RING CARINA 622 432 808

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stables, just ten minutes

revalverde.es

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MONTEMAR BOWLS AND SOCIAL CLUB (Sponsored by Super Valu) CBBA Southern League Division A For any information about joining our club or fixture details Last season saw the Matadors needing a win in their final please contact the club captain Colin Armitage. match to remain in this league. This season they have Tel: 966 619 010 Ext. 01066. excelled themselves by just narrowly missing out as champions and finished as runners-up. Well played to all the team and their supporters.

CBBA Southern League Division C The Toreadors have had up and down results over the past month but did manage to finish sixth in this league.

SABA Winter Triples Discovery League Picadors Well, what a great result at home for our last game of the season against La Mariner Astronauts. We were hoping for a win of at least eight points to finish above the Novilleros and this was duly accomplished. Well done to our winning teams skippered by Colin Armitage, Ted Hyman, Barry Woodfine and Diane Ridley. Also well done to the drawn team skippered by John Caiger who drew on the very last end. The losing team skippered by David Eades also played very well by enabling us to a better shot total. The end of season Binge at the local Chinese Restaurant was also a very good afternoon so well done to everyone.

SABA Winter Triples Discovery League Novilleros The Novilleros had a bye this week and so could only watch how our club’s other team, the Picadors, faired. In the event the Picadors secured enough points to climb above the Novilleros in the Discovery league table. Well done to the Picadors and well done to Montemar for being able to sustain both clubs this winter season. The Novilleros should be proud of their achievements over the last couple of years. Last year, they won promotion into the Discovery League and this year have consolidated themselves into mid-table. It is also worthy of note that the Novilleros won 2-0 in their games with the Picadors. Well done Novilleros and good luck for next year.

Montemar in the Winter and Berllen Leagues With one match to go Montemar will finish tenth place in the Winter League and mid table in the Berleen.

Bernard Pearce Memorial Trophy On Saturday 16th March, Montemar Bowls and Social Club held their annual game in memory of our first Honorary President, Bernard Pearce, who died in 2007. This year 12 teams of 4 battled over two games of 9 ends. The eventual winners were Rowena Good, Danny Redgewell, Fred Charman and John Corbet who won both of their games and had a shot difference of plus 19. Second were the team of Ken White, Ethel Finan, Wendy Oxley and Bill Young who also won both their games but had a shot difference of plus 14.

Following the game most of the players and spectators had lunch in the El Rincon Restaurant, another tradition loved by the late Bernard. Thanks to all those who took part in the event and particularly those who stayed to toast the memory of our first Honorary President.

Montemar Finals 9th March – 21st March.

These finals were decided on Thursday 21st March see the pictures on the right of the winners.

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Please visit our web site at www.montemarbowls.com for more info about our Bowls and Social Club. New members are always welcome.

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St Patricks weekend at Molly Malone Names to bowls pictures opposite 1. Davies Cup winner Stan Routledge runner up Ian Gibbons

2. Drawn Pairs_winners Barry Woodfine & Wendy Oxlade.

3.Fours winners Joe & Diane Ridley Stan Routledge & Janet Gatward

4. Ladies Pairs winners Sue Bounds & Pauline Woodfine

5. Ladies singles winner PaulineWoodfine

6. Ladies trips winners Pauline Woodfine Sue Bounds & Babs Caiger

7. Mens single winner Joe Ridley runner up Tony Finan

8. Mens trips winners Barrie Woodfine Danny King Gordon Fisher

9. Mixed trips winners Barry&Pauline Woodfine & Gordon Fisher

10.Mixed Pairs winners Janet Gatward

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The DENTAL PRACTICE and CUTS R US are on the La Marina Urbanisation and Almarcha are in the La Marina village.

Tel: 966 797 119 659 728 128

IN THE VILLAGE

Tel: 966 797 119 or 659 728 128

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Royal British LegionGran Alacant Branch BR 3606

When everybody on earth was dead and waiting to enter Paradise, God appeared and said, "I want the men to make two lines. One line for the men who were true heads of their household, and the other line for the men who were dominated by their women. I want all the women to report to St. Peter."

Soon, the women were gone, and there were two lines of men.

THE GRAN The line of the men who were dominated by their wives was 100 ALACANT miles long, and in the line of men SHOPPING BUS who truly were heads of their household, there was only one man. which drops off and picks up, God said, "You men should be all around Gran Alacant :ashamed of yourselves, I created you to be the head of your houseMornings start at 09.30 from hold! You have been disobedient shopping centre, and and have not fulfilled your every 30 minutes until 13.30 purpose! Of all of you, only one ending also at shopping cenobeyed. Learn from him." tre.

God turned to the one man, "How did you manage to be the only one Afternoon: Shopping centre in this line?" from 17.30 to 19.00 The man replied, "My wife told me to stand here."

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Hi to everybody, After Holy Week and “Las Fallas in Valencia” April is the month for the parade in Alcoy, the magnificent parade in Alcoy, in my opinion is simply “spectacular”, declared of international tourist , the only trouble is that takes the whole day, the main parade date 22nd , More parades of Moors and Christians held this month in: San Vicente del Raspeig , Busot , Banyeres, also very good, , Onil , Granja Rocamora .

Also there is a special event in Teulada-Moraira “Bous al Carrer” young bulls in the street.

In Alicante on the 11th takes place the “Romeria de la Santa Faz”, if you want to discover what a popular pilgrimage in Spain is go and join it, I must warn you that there will be thousands of people.

That’s all for now .

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Gran Alacants Darts League Tables for 2012/2013 Sponsored by Simple Spanish Mortgages SIMPLE SPANISH MORTGAGES

SIMPLE SPANISH MORTGAGES

"Have you ever seen a twenty dollar bill all crumpled up?" asked the wife.

"No," said her husband.

She gave him a sexy little smile, slowly reached into her cleavage and pulled out a crumpled twenty dollar bill.

"Have you ever seen a fifty all crumpled up?" she asked.

"Uh, no," he said.

She gave him another sexy little smile, seductively reached into her panties and pulled out a crumpled fifty dollar bill.

"Now," she said, "Have you ever seen 40,000 dollars all crumpled up?"

"No," he said, now really intrigued.

"Well, go look in the garage..."

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FERAL (animals) FRIENDS OF GRAN ALACANT & nearby areas Bank Account 00730100500151055816 - IBAN ES07 & Swift OPENESMM There are many Vet bills/animals in need. You can help by: Sponsor an animal for an amount per month or puntual donations.

FUND RAISING BOOT SALES (Rastros) From October to June 1. Only Books, Films & Music CD´s-DVD´s Sunset´s Bar-Rest.- Carabassi Centre You can buy books from 0,50cts. and music from 0,30cts. !!!

Sample of expensive Vet. bills such as this cat rescued with a cuadriceps leg damage when only 3 weeks old & others w/bronquial desease, eye damage, etc. are attended but money IS NEEDED to continue helping them.

2. Second Hand Market org. by GA Community up the hill, Health Centre Parking Please visit us first before you buy others We have New or As New usefull items at extremely low prices PLEASE NO ARTICLES ACCEPTED DAY OF STALL/SALE

Reminder. 420.000 Cats born in 7 years from 1 female not sterelized 67.000 Dogs born in 7 years from 1 female not sterelized STERELIZATIONS should be done anytime after 4 month olds, for the sake of your animals´s health (ask your Vet).

Feral Friends does not have a shelter.

Our work is to trap ferals to sterelize them and save & attend those injured or ill.

Due to lack of funds since 2012 We are only attending extreme urgencies.

PLEASE DONATE !!

COME & SUPPORT US, PLEASE

Foster Homes & Volunteers Needed. Litter, food & material accepted (except Generic Markets brand food. Aldi is OK).

For info contact feralfriends.ga@gmail.com 697 574 199 (except Sundays)

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St Patricks weekend at Times Square

Tel: John or Denise Hutt 966 198 902

CCW electrical services Qualified electrician All electrical work undertaken Tel 617872405 contact Clive or Wendy

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A recipe from

Sandra’s Cookbook

which you can read online at:- www.sandrascookbook.com compiled by Sandra Bonathan (not Sandra from this magazine)

Danish Style Slices

A really easy, no fuss, sweet, tender, yeasted dough.

No adding butter layers, no individual shaping, just beautiful results. Eat on day of serving or cut into portions and freeze.

This dough is enough for two approx 14 x5 inch bars. I made two different toppings and two different dribble icings, one peach with cinnamon, the other raspberry. Mix and match if you like!

WARNING - do not over bake or it could be dry, better to err on the under bake side.

I have deliberately done this in Cups Ingredients Dough

1 tsp salt 1 cup warm milk 4 tbsp soft butter (unsalted) ½ tsp almond extract ½ tsp lemon extract 1 tbsp instant yeast 1 large egg + 2 yolks 3 ½ cups Bread Flour Topping No1 (enough for one bar) 2tbsp soft butter ½ tsp cinnamon ¼ cup flour pinch salt 1/8 cup brown sugar Peach preserves (amount to taste) Dribble icing No 1 1 tbsp cold milk ½ tsp almond extract 8 tbsp icing sugar Topping No 2 8-10 oz frozen raspberries 3 tbsp red jam Dribble icing No 2 1 tbsp lemon juice 6-8 tbsp icing sugar egg wash Beaten egg with 1 tbsp water.

Method Dough

1. Mix all the ingredients together and knead until a nice soft dough is formed. If using a stand mixer, about 6-8 minutes at speed 2. It should be soft and sticky. Cover. 2.Allow dough to rest for a couple of hours, it will rise but not double. 3. Divide in half and roll out or pat out to a long rectangle. You will find it best to do this either directly onto the greased baking tray or parchment. 4. On each long side, fold over the edge to form a rim. 5. Brush with egg wash and rest dough for an hour or so.

Topping No 1 1. Use a fork to make all the ingredients into a crumble. 2. Apply crumble to outer edges if using. 3. Spread jam up the centre.

Topping No 2 1. Spread fruit and jam up the centre. 2. Bake at 200c for about 20 minutes until golden.

3. Cool before dribbling with icing.

www.sandrascookbook.com

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LOG ON TO YOUR LOCAL FORUM Join in the general discussions, or just read and learn more about the area.

There are direct links from this site to our magazine 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.

To view more animals for adoption go to: www.petsinspain.com If you would like to advertise an animal email: info@petsinspain.info Murphy is a 6 year old German wire haired pointer and was found wandering in the middle of the road in the village. He is a lovely, friendly boy, very laid back and good with other dogs and cats.

Monty is 8 months old, he is a staffie cross and would love to find a forever home. He is neutered, chipped and vaccinated. He loves being with people but would prefer to be the only dog.

Call: 645 469 253

Call: 950 466 055

Ricki is approx 3 years old and was rescued from a perrera. He is a lively, playful dog, chipped and good with other dogs. His long coat was extremely matted but has now had a good cut and blow.

Call: 645 469 253

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Ringo is approx 1 yr old, weighs around 9 kilos and is a bodeguero andaluz cross, he is good with other dogs and very friendly.

Call: 634 330 130.

CAKES CAKES CAKES.

The M.A.B.S. CAKE SHOP reopened on the 1st March at Oceans 11. We were delighted to see our regular customers turning up to support us. The monies raised was â‚Ź66.00.

Considering it was our first Friday of opening since November we were not expecting to raise a lot but were thrilled at what we did raise.

The M.A.B.S. CAKE SHOP will be open every Friday at Oceans 11 7.30 till 9.00 health permitting. All proceeds go to M.A.B.S. as no expenses are taken out,..any donations of flour, sugar, butter, eggs would be most welcome and can be left at Oceans for us to collect.

Thank you to all our supporters and will look forward to seeing you at our cake shop.

Jean Reiterbund fundraiser.

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Tel: 966 698 569

AMAZING ACCESORIES!

In this article, we are going to write about a bunch of accesories which can make our pet’s life safer or healthier, apart from adding a certain dose of glamour…

-Uñitas: Is your cat destroying your furniture with its claws? Does it scratch you? Are you afraid of surgery? There you have the solution: these silicon covers for cats and dogs claws. All you have to do is to glue them to the claws (the glue is included in the kit), which is completely painless, and they are a good solution, not only for keeping your house furniture safe, but also for stopping the animal from scratching itself. The covers last for a few weeks, depending on the kind of animal, and how active it is. There are lots of colors available.

Website: http://www.misuñitas.es (Spanish keyboard required, due to the “ñ”!!)

-Neuticles: Time to neuter your dog or cat? Worried because it won’t look “macho” never again? Neuticles produce prosthetic silicon testicles, which are implanted into the scrotum when removing the real ones (always by a Vet!!).

There are lots of different sizes, and they feel like real.

Never to be used in contest dogs with ectopic testicles, because it would be a fraud!!

Website: www.neuticles.com They are REALLY expensive!

-Doggles: Sunglasses for dogs, 100% UV-certified, specially designed for dogs. In those ones which suffer from chronic superficial keratitis becomes absolutely necessary (in those patients, the cornea, when exposed to sunlight, gets covered of melanin, a serious undesirable corneal “suntan” which may make a dog blind). We highly recommend to use them in white dogs, due to the extra skin and eyes sensitivity against sunlight they have.

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Website: doggles.com It’s not easy to make them accept the sunglasses.

Patience!

-Locator: Small and light (less than 50 gr) GPS, to be attached to the dog’s collar.

Depending on the model, they may reach 30 km, and the batteries last for about 7 days. They are used normally for hunting or trekking dogs.

There are also less sophisticated ones available, which only reach 120 m, very useful for cats which usually go for a walk around the urbanization.

Website: www.setterbakio.com Expensive!

-Invisible fences: What they do is to stop dogs and cats to get out of the garden. It consists on a sensor you attach to the collar and produces an electric or acoustic signal when the animal is getting out of the controlled perimeter.

Unfortunately, it doesn’t stop other animals to get into the perimeter.

Website: www.setterbakio.com Except the neuticles, we have previous experience with all these accessories, and the results have always been satisfactory (they respect the animals and are efficient). If you think about it, it’s sad that some people cannot have their cat no longer with them, because they live in a rental house and are afraid the cat start destroying doors, curtains and furniture. So, all these accessories may look funny, but they are also useful.

Despite it has nothing to do with this month article, we would like to remind everybody that registering the dog at the Town Hall is mandatory. The latest news we have is, if after 1 week the Local Police warned you, you haven’t done anything yet, a over 100 € fine will come to you via SUMA (as everyone know, impossible to avoid). You have to go to Santa Pola Town Hall, 2nd floor, “negociado”, show an updated European Pet Passport, and pay 10 € for the registration.

WHAT’S THAT? IN THE CLOT?

by Mark Etheridge

Older readers may remember the 1950’s author Stephen Potter who invented the notion of “One-upmanship” whereby a little extra knowledge could be used to your advantage in social, sporting and career matters; this idea was continued in the 1970’s with the “Bluff Your Way In…” series of books and continues today with “(Whatever) …For Dummies” – all these are a way of using a few limited facts to get you ahead of the pack.

This can be applied when watching birds too, a few bits of inside information can be added to your basic knowledge to give you the appearance of an expert, and I’m here to help you.

Most people know that a small bird which flies a lot, is seen in summer, isn’t all black and doesn’t have a high-pitched screaming call (in which case it’s a Swift), and makes a mud nest on the side of your house is likely to be a Swallow. The Common (or Barn) Swallow is familiar to us in the UK, and can be seen just as easily here in Spain as well. But if you look closely, you might just have noticed that there is another bird here among the Swallows which is a little bit different.

This is the Red-rumped Swallow, known as Golondrina dáurica in Spanish. It is a very successful species which breeds in a wide range from Southern Europe, through India and Asia as far east as Japan. As you can see from my photo, it has a clear reddish tinge on its neck and rump, and in most other aspects is similar to a normal swallow, but it will definitely get your visiting British Birders jumping up and down with excitement. You will often be lucky and get one flying close to you in the Clot, as they don't seem too bothered by human presence while flying about. There will probably be about one Red-rumped Swallow to every 20 normal Swallows, but since there are so many of the latter your chances of seeing a Red-rumped are quite good!

It normally nests in rocky crevices and also has a penchant for old ruins and river bridges, but is increasingly found nesting in the houses around Gran Alacant. It needs water nearby, to provide mud for nest building and the insects which are attracted to damp areas, making it a valuable ally in the never-ending war against mozzies.

It is gradually spreading northwards, and several are now seen each year in the UK – who knows how long it will be before it joins the influx of southern species such as Purple Heron, Little, Great and Cattle Egrets which are now regular in Britain?

See you next month.

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WORDSEARCH “Weather” in Spanish & English

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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.

For hints and information visit www.sudoku.org.uk

Difficulty rating: medium

DOODLE AREA

Difficulty rating: hard

ANSWERS ON GRAN ALACANT MAP PAGE

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A map to help you find places of interest, and the locaton of all of ALLOTMENTS

SCHOOL

SEZADÚ

CARABASI BARS COMPLEX (DOWN THE HILL) *PHOENIX RESTAURANT *LOS BELGAS *BAR 1 *OCEAN 11 *MOLLY MALONE *SIMPLE SPANISH MORTGAGES *OLIMPO *SANDHILLS * CASANOVA *GOURMET

PROPOSED SITE OF THE NEW CHURCH

PLAZA MAYOR

THURSDAY MA

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PETANC AND CHILDRENS PLAY AREA

VET GA EXOTICS TIMES SQUARE SAFFRON HOLE IN THE WALL PATAGONIA STEAK HOUSE

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GA BOWLS CLUB

TOP-UP DELIVERY POINT Euronics EURONICS ELECTRICAL HOMEFINDERS /SOLEIL MARITAOS KITCHEN NEW ARMONY GYM NEW HYPER POOL

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COCINARTE

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GRANNET BOTTOM FLOOR OF THE GA COMMERCIAL CENTRE

PROPOSED SITE FOR A NEW HEALTH CENTRE, BLUE AREAS SUCH AS “SPORTS CENTRE” & BROWN AREAS SUCH AS THE “SCHOOL” are reserved for Council amenities, and are NOT for housing

CHIROPODY & PHYSIOTHERAPY

SUDOKU SOLUTIONS

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IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS Aquagest 24hr..(water co.)...902 250 170 Aeropuerto..............................966 919 000 Ayuntamiento-Gran Alacant. ............966 697 749 Alicante Bus Station...............965 130 700 Alicante Train Station.............902 240 202 Bomberos (Fire).....................085 Biblioteca (Library)..................966 692 773 Butano gas..............................966 672 222 Guardia Civil............................062 Guardia Civil............................965 411 290 Iberdrola..(electric co.)............901 202 020

Library GA............................ 966 697 110 Local Police...........................092 Local Police...........................965 411 103 Medical Health Service........966 699 081 National Police......................091 Red Cross (Cruz Roja)........965 416 936 Red Cross emergencies.....112 Rubbish collection.................966 693 955 Suma......................................965 292 000 Taxi sited at ALDI...................96 541 11 11

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Santa Pola

Alicante Alicante

TIMETABLE from 1st September 2012 to 22nd June 2013

MORE INFO AT:- www.autocaresbaile.es

Bus Timetables. Baile buses Santa Pola

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