Gran Alacant Advertiser August 2012

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WHAT’s INSIDE

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4 NEWS 5 PICS FROM ADVERTISERS 6 NEWS 8 NEWS 10 NEWS 12 NEWS IN SPANISH 13 NEWS IN SPANISH 13 NEWS IN SPANISH 14 GASP 22 COMPUTER PAGE 28 BOWLS PRESENTATIONS 31 GA BOWLS CLUB 34 EASY HORSE CARE 40 SHOPPING BUS 41 OUR MAG IN AMERICA 41 HARLEY JONES 41 TOURIST INFO 44 BRITISH LEGION 44 WEDDING THANK YOU 56 SANDRA'S COOKBOOK 57 MABS 57 ERIC'S 90th 58 PETS IN SPAIN 59 GA TRAIN TIMES 60 WHAT A WONDERFUL WEDDING 61 WHAT A WONDERFUL WEDDING 62 GA VET 63 WHAT'S IN THE CLOT 64 GA ANIMALS 65 LOCAL PLAZAS 66 WORDSEARCH 67 SUDOKU 68 GA MAP 69 PHONE NUMBERS 70 BUS TIMES 71 BUS TIMES

Hello everyone Firstly a request to all of our advertisers and contributers. Our printer shuts down for holidays during August giving us a week less to prepare our next issue. So please contact us in good time.

Our front cover shows pictures taken by us, from the opening night of the Gran Alacant fiesta’s.

Summer now in full swing.....plenty of people, plenty of noise, the urbanisation has certainly come alive. It is good to see the businesses on Gran Alacant buzzing.

The Gran Alacant fiesta´s held last month were a great success again. Lots of things happening for all ages.

Two things to look out for on Gran Alacant this month are the Book Stall on the terrace of Oceans Bar on the 14th from 9am until 3pm in aid of K9 animal rescue and also at Oceans Bar on the 21st a K9 charity Race night, more info on that on Oceans advert.

Plenty of news, pictures and new advertisers this month.

Remember there are more pictures to see on our website, where, you can read our complete magazine online every month. In the last six months numbers reading our website have risen by over 52%. Reading all the news, seeing all the pictures and taking notice of all of our advertisers FOR FREE Have a good month Our little dog from the front cover has hidden herself away in the magazine, can you find her?

Last month she was at Plaza Mayor.

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!!!

We start this month with information to help the many visitors to our urbanisation over the busy summer months and the many people reading online who may be out in the next few months.

The Spanish run bus company, Baile, have a timetable in this magazine, which includes a service that circuits Gran Alacant every 1/2 hour. Again see details of times.

The Gran Alacant train is again, completely Spanish run, and circuits every hour, timetable also in this magazine.

Both the bus and the train are a good way of doing the circuit to see most of the areas of our urbanisation.

FC Rent A Car have an advert in this issue if you would prefer to provide your own transport.

In addition to the above, at the Carabasi Complex you can rent scooters, bikes etc to help you explore the area.

presented various charities with cheques, from money raised during the year.

The club is continually raising money for the good causes. This year a staggering 1,680 euro was handed over, to:Nicaragua Aid 250€ Royal British Legion 200€ Cruz Roja (local Red Cross) 200€ Macmillan Nurses (UK) 250€ MABS 250€ Paul Cunningham Nurses 250€ Elche Hospital 280€ Pictures include some of these presentations, also winners of the fun night, which was the start of fund raising for next year.

Anyone and everyone can join this social club which raises money for these worthwhile causes.

THE LOYAL TOAST The regular meeting of the Gran Alacant Branch of the Royal British Legion in Spain, is held on the first Tuesday of the month.

That being so, their June meeting coincided with the

Thursdays sees the very popular street market, again, marked on our GA map.

Hope this helps you all to enjoy your stay here with us residents.

Plenty of picture news this month.

Firstly the Monte Mar Bowls Club

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Official Day for celebrating the

Plaza Mayor Pictures sent to us by Pete

Los Belgas Pictures sent to us by Anouchka

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Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

Consequently, during the meeting, members gathered round an original portrait, in oils, of Her Majesty; and toasted their thanks for her great achievements, and a hope for her continued good health.

The next set of pictures are from, what we termed, as a Wonderful Wedding. A Gran Alacant couple who met each other here on our urbanisation, were determined to hold their wedding here, with all of their Gran Alacant friends. We were at the evening party, and what a lovely evening it was. Held in the newly rejuvenated Plaza Mayor, it was the perfect setting, as we hope, our pictures show. We were also sent pictures (by Tony Hall) of the ceremony held in El Altet Church and the reception (by Stefan) at Molly Malones.

Here is a report sent to us by Tom Fraser...

I am surprised that none of the papers have had a mention of a fire on altomar 2 where an old couple have been left homeless, they had been there 20 days so no one knows much of the their background, Juan, one of their

neighbours, pulled them out at great risk to himself (black smoke).

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We had fire engines, police, ambulances and paramedics, on the scene.

We think it would be good if we could help the old couple and maybe a commendation for the brave neighbour. thanks Tom Fraser altomar2 966180817 This really does seem so typical of the good people which can be found here on Gran Alacant.

We made the Town Hall aware of the incident.

We were only asked the other day about the fishing boat museum at Santa Pola, when this came to us from the press office..

Through an initiative of the Department of Culture and Employment Workshop have managed to raise 412 euros in donations from visitors to the museum boat Esteban Gonzalez and who have in turn given this to the Fishermen's Association to fund the restoration of the chapel Virgen del Carmen.

For more than two months as a promotional campaign after its inauguration last March, the entrance to the boat museum was free, but in recent weeks it was decided to launch this initiative with a piggy bank in which visitors to the Esteban Gonzalez could place their donations for that purpose.

Councillor for Culture, Feli Dancer, has delivered the 412 euros to representatives of the Fishermen's Association.

At 7.30 am on the 8th of July, over 1000 swimmers met for the XVII edition of the Crossing Swim Tabarca - Santa Pola.

Guillermo Verdejo was proclaimed winner with a time of one hour twenty minutes. Top-seeded Elena

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Gonzalez was one hour and thirty minutes.

It was a tough journey because of the strong current against them but was a great festival of swimming in Santa Pola.

Brand new this year, among others was a Trophy “Steel Boat� given to the first disabled man and woman for their effort and strength.

At 3 kilometers there was a point for all swimmers to have a drink if they needed it.

Moreover, given the increase in the number of participants, and always to ensure the safety of the swimmers there were more than 30 boats and 120 paddlers support volunteers.

This year's donation of 1000 euros was for ADIPSA Association, Association of Mentally Disabled in Santa Pola.

Alone from the Swimming Club would like to thank all aid: volunteers, canoeists, Local Police, Guardia Civil, Civil Protection, Red Cross, SAMU, Regional Directorate of Ports and Customs, Club Nautico de Santa Pola, sponsors and partners for helping to make it a success each year. Not to mention the collaboration of HE. City of Santa Pola and Tourism Competitiveness Plan of Santa Pola.

From this point begins the countdown to prepare the crossing next year. www.clubnatacionalone.com Tuesday 14th August there will be a book stall on the terrace of Ocean Bar, from 9am - 3pm, in aid of K9 animal rescue centre.

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Some of the bar & restaurant owners at the Carabasi Complex, de-

urant a t s e R Spanish nales e r A s o in L

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 euros per person minimum two people)....... ......................16 euros.

Special menu .. salad especial starter rice with lobster food, drink and dessert ......(minimum two people).......... 15 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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cided it was time to improve the area near the end ramp. A collection was made and a further 4 tons of white stone was donated by Aquarius & Phoenix and a watering system was donated by Phoenix as some kind soul had stolen the original. The community have got together to keep it tidy in the future, as it had become a toilet for dogs and a litter bin.

It is nice to see another of our regular advertisers celebrating an anniversary in business out here.

This time Los Belgas celebrate 3 years at the Carabasi Complex.

An email to us at the magazine.

Hello .

Once again I have noticed an increase in dog mess on the pavements in Altomar 11 and around the life resort. There is a gully that joins the top road to the top swimming pool which is being used by dog owners as a pooing area. Also there is a Spanish lady who consistently lets her dog mess on the road next to the market field, she has a little dog and has been spotted by two people walking away from her dogs mess, and when approached just shrugs her shoulders and raises her arms then kicks it on to the market field. Last Tuesday while walking down to Websters bar there was a pile of mess obviously a big dog surely some people must see this happening. Its disgusting that owners allow this to happen These people who constantly let their dogs fowl the pavement need a heavy fine to stop then spoiling our lovely urbanization. regards Graham A big talking point this month has

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been the meetings arranged between the police, Town Hall, and bar & restaurant owners.

There have been numerous complaints from neighbours adjacent to some of these venues, concerning the level of noise.

Music is not allowed outside on any of the terraces and doors should be closed so noise kept to a minimum so as not to annoy neighbours.

The Town Hall realises this is a delicate problem, and a happy medium must be made between all who do or do not want, to enjoy these establishments. If noise is not kept to a reasonable level, the Police have the power to shut that establishment.

We have made known, the problems of non speaking Spanish being able to communicate at the health centre. It is of course understandable to take a translator for your doctors visit, but it gets very expensive to take one with you, everytime you only want to book an appointment. There appears sometimes no help at all to undertake this simple task. Loreto is to look into it for us. But she has told us there are forms that you can fill in and leave in the surgery if you are not happy with the service and that the forms are read by the Head of Department. talk again next month........

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Empezamos este mes con información para ayudar a los visitantes que vienen a Gran Alacant en estos meses de veraneo y para la gente que lea la revista online.

En la revista puede encontrar los horarios de la compañía de autobuses Baile, también incluye el servicio circular alrededor de Gran Alacant cada media hora.

El tren de Gran Alacant pasa cada hora, pueden ver los horarios en esta revista.

Ambos transportes son idóneos para recorrer gran parte de Gran Alacant.

Para los que prefieren su propio transporte, FC Rent A Car tiene un anuncio este mes en nuestra revista.

Además en el Centro Comercial Carabasi se pueden alquilar scooters, motos, bicis etc, ideal para explorar la zona.

Todos los jueves por las mañanas está el mercadillo de Gran Alacant (ver detalles en el mapa) Esperamos que esto ayude a todos los visitantes.

Tenemos un montón de fotos este mes.

Para empezar en el Monte Mar Bowls Club ha presentado varios cheques para diferentes causas.

Este club está continuamente recaudando fondos para buenas causas.

Este año han conseguido recaudar

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1.680€ repartidos así: Ayuda a Nicaragua: 250€ Legión Británica: 200€ Cruz Roja (Santa Pola) 200€ Enfermeras Macmillan (GB) 250€ MABS (ayuda contra el cancer) 250€ Enfermeras Paul Cunningham 250€ Hospital de Elche 280€

Tenemos fotos de algunas de estas presentaciones y de una gran noche empezando las recaudaciones para el año que viene.

Cualquiera puede unirse a este club social que hace tanto por estas buenas causas.

La “LOYAL TOAST” La rama local de la Legión Británica se reúne el primer martes de cada mes. Su reunión este Junio coincidió con el día oficial del Jubileo de la Reina. Consecuentemente, durante la reunión los miembros de la Legión se reunieron alrededor de un retrato de La Reina y brindaron por todos sus logros y por su continuada buena salud.

En esta edición pueden ver las fotos de la “Boda Maravillosa” tal y como la hemos llamado. Una pareja de Gran Alacant que se conoció aquí en nuestra urbanización celebró su boda aquí con todos sus amigos de Gran Alacant. Nosotros estuvimos en la fiesta y que buena fiesta que fue!

Se reunieron todos en la renovada Plaza Mayor, fue el escenario perfecto, esperamos que se pueda apreciar en las fotos.

Las fotos de la ceremonia en la iglesia de El Altet nos las mandó Tony Hall y Stefan estuvo ahí para sacar las de la recepción en Molly Malones.

Tom Fraser nos ha enviado este email: “Estoy sorprendido de que ninguna revista ni periódico haya mencionado el incendio en Altomar II donde una pareja mayor se ha quedado sin techo, llevaban ahí 20 días y nadie sabe mucho sobre su pasado, Juan, uno de los vecinos, los sacó del incendio arriesgando su propia vida. Llegaron a la escena la policía, los bomberos, las ambulancias… Pensamos que sería una buena idea ayudar a esta pareja de alguna forma y tal vez darle las gracias a nuestro valiente vecino”.

Gracias Tom Fraser Altomar II 966 18 08 17

Nos preguntaron el otro día sobre el museo de Pesca de Santa Pola, entonces nos llegó esto: A través de una iniciativa del departamento de Cultura y Empleo han recaudado 412€ en donaciones de los visitantes del museo Esteban Gonzalez, este dinero se ha donado a la asociación de Pescadores para ayudar en la restauración de la Capilla Virgen del Carmen.

Durante más de dos meses la entrada al museo ha sido gratuita como campaña promocional, pero recientemente decidieron lanzar esta iniciativa en la cual los visitantes pudieran dar su donación que ha sido entregada por Feli Dancer (Concejal de Cultura) a los representativos de la Asociación de Pescadores.

A las 7.30 am del 8 de Julio más de 1000 nadadores se reunieron para el XVII Cruzada a nado a Tabarca – Santa Pola.

Guillermo Verdejo fue nombrado ganador con un tiempo de una hora veinte minutos. Elena Gonzalez llegó con un tiempo de una hora y media.

Fue una carrera difícil debido a la fuerte la corriente en contra.

Al primer hombre y mujer con minusvalía este año se les ha dado el trofeo “Barco de acero”.

A los 3km había un punto de descanso para los nadadores.

Dado que ha aumentado el número de participantes, para garantizar su seguridad pusieron más de 30 barcos y 120 voluntarios.

La donación este año fue de 1000 euros para ADIPSA (Asociación para los discapacitados mentales de Santa Pola) Alone del club de natación le gustaría agradecer toda la ayuda: voluntarios, Policía Local, Guardia Civil, Protección Civil, Cruz Roja, SAMU, Dirección Regional de Puertos y Aduanas, Club Nautico de Santa Pola, patrocinadores y colaboradores por ayudar a que este evento de lugar cada año. Y no olvidar la colaboración de la Ciudad de Santa Pola y el Plan de Competitividad Turística de Santa Pola. Desde ahora estamos en la cuenta atrás para el año que viene. www.clubnatacionalone.com El martes 14 de Agosto habrá un rastro en la terraza del bar Ocean’s desde las 9am – 3 pm para recaudar fondos para el centro de rescate de animales K9.

Algunos de los bares y restaurantes del Complejo Carabasi han decidido que era hora de mejorar sus alrededores. Se hizo una recaudación y Aquarius & Phoenix donaron 4 toneladas de piedras y un sistema de riego (el anterior había sido robado). La comunidad se va a encargar de mantenerlo todo bien limpio.

Nos gusta ver como nuestros anunciantes van cumpliendo años! Este mes Los Belgas cumplieron 3 años en el Complejo Carabasi.

Un email:

“Hola, Una vez más hemos visto un aumento de problemas con los perros en la zona de Altomar II y alrededor del Life Resort.

Las noticias en español en la página siguiente.

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Hay una zona en especial que se esta convirtiendo en el aseo público de estos canes. En particular hay una señora quien está dejando los excrementos sin recoger (se le ha visto varias veces) y cuando alguien le dice algo no hace caso alguno.

El martes pasado mientras caminaba hacia Websters había una gran cantidad de excrementos, seguramente algunas personas lo ven pasar! Es horrible cuando los dueños no recogen los excrementos y dejan que se vayan estropeando nuestras bonitas urbanizaciones.

Saludos, Graham” Este mes se han reunido la policía, el Ayuntamiento y los dueños de los bares y restaurantes, ya que ha habido varias quejas de los vecinos próximos a estas zonas, sobre todo por el nivel de ruido.

No se permite música en las terrazas y las puertas deben estar cerradas para mantener el ruido en un mínimo, para no molestar a los vecinos.

El Ayuntamiento se da cuenta de que es un tema delicado y que se debe encontrar un punto medio. Si el ruido no se mantiene en un nivel razonable la Policía puede cerrar el establecimiento.

Estamos escuchando que hay problemas para el que no habla español y no se puede comunicar en el Centro de Salud, es entendible que haya que llevar un intérprete a las visitas médicas pero sale caro si es sólo para hacer una cita. Se ve que no dan ningún tipo de ayuda a la hora de hacer esta simple tarea. Loreto va a ver que puede hacer, nos ha dicho que hay hojas de reclamación disponibles si no están contentos con el servicio.

Seguimos el mes que viene….

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GASP

are very grateful for the support we received from the people of Gran Alacant, Santa Pola and La Marina for our last production in May.

We are pleased to be able to announce that we will be presenting 'Round and Round the Garden' by Alan Ayckbourn on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th October in the Salon de Actos at the Santa Pola Life Resort.

Tickets will be available from September onwards and will be priced at 5€ to include refreshment at the interval.

'Round and Round the Garden' is part 3 of the trilogy by Alan Ayckbourn known as the Norman Conquests Norman being the principal character in all 3 plays.

Watch out for further information locally and in future issues of the “Gran Alacant Advertiser”.

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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.

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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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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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CRISIS PR

Full service – P ICES et Full service – D rol 100€ iesel 120€ (up to 2.5 litre) Limited period only

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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RESTAURANT

DRAGON IS THE BEST!!!

VISIT US!!!

Av.Pais Valenciano, Nr.1, Gran Alacant. (near CAM Bank)

Serves pizza, pastas, fish, steaks, paella, chicken, persian plates.

Open everyday, all year from 13:00 till 00:00

Tel: John or Denise Hutt 966 198 902

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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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TS 274 INCREDIBLE 6 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHROOM FINCA IN THE BEAUTIFUL AREA OF SANTOMERA. LARGE LOUNGE WITH OPEN LOG FIRE, SEPARATE DINING AREA, FULLY FITTED KITCHED. THIS WONDERFUL FINCA HAS TWO SELF CONTAINED APARTMENTS BOTH WITH LOUNGE, FULLY FITTED KITCHEN, SHOWER ROOM & BEDROOM. THERE IS ALSO A GYMNASIUM, MUSIC ROOM AND THERAPY ROOM WHICH COULD BE CONVERTED INTO ONE OR TWO MORE APARTMENTS. THIS FINCA MUST BE SEEN. PRICE 385,000€

TS 298 WONDERFUL 2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHROOMS DUPLEX. OPEN LOUNGE/DINING AREA, GALERIA AND LARGE SOLARIUM. NICE FRONT. VERY SHORT WALK TO THE “CARABASI” BARS AND RESTAURANTS. COULD BE USED AS A COMMERCIAL PROPERTY. PRICE REDUCED TO 121,000€

TS 282 BEAUTIFUL VILLA ON THE FRONT LINE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH LOVELY OPEN VIEWS. 3 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHROOMS (2 EN-SUITE), GOOD SIZED LOUNGE/DINER, FULLY FITTED KITCHEN, PRETTY GARDENS AROUND THE VILLA, STORAGE SPACE, PRIVATE PARKING, LOVELY PATIO AREA AND SUN LOUNGE, AIR CONDITIONING AND CENTRAL HEATING. PRICE REDUCED TO 229,000€

TS 307 LOVELY 2/3 BEDROOM, 2 BATHROOM TERRACED HOUSE WITH VERY LARGE UNDERBUILD. LOUNGE/DINING AREA, TERRACE TO THE FRONT OF THE HOUSE AND A PRIVATE ROOF SOLARIUM. LOVELY VIEWS FROM THE SOLARIUM OF THE COMMUNAL GARDENS AND LARGE SWIMMING POOL. SHORT WALK TO BARS AND RESTAURANTS. MUST BE SEEN. PRICE 115,000€

TS 295 WONDERFUL VILLA ON LARGE 635sqm PLOT. 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHROOMS, LARGE LOUNGE WITH OPEN DINING ROOM, FULLY FITTED KITCHEN, SUN LOUNGE, AIR CONDITIONING UNITS, LARGE SOLARIUM AND TERRACE. OUTSIDE, THERE ARE MATURE GARDENS AND A LARGE 10M X 5M SWIMMING POOL WITH ROMAN STEPS. A PAVED DRIVEWAY LEADS TO THE DOUBLE GARAGE. PRICE €349,000

TS150 THIS HOUSE IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION, 3 BEDROOMS (MAIN BEDROOM HAS BALCONY AND EN-SUITE BATHROOM), 2 BATHROOMS PLUS SEPARATE TOILET, GOOD SIZED LOUNGE/DINER, LARGE KITCHEN, UTILITY ROOM, LOVELY GARDENS, SOLARIUM, LOVELY VIEWS, COMMUNAL SWIMMING POOL. PRICE REDUCED TO €189,000

TS0273 LOVELY VILLA WITH 3 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHROOMS, LOUNGE/DINING AREA, KITCHEN. SPACIOUS PLOT WITH A PRIVATE KIDNEY SHAPED SWIMMING POOL. PRIVATE PARKING, GARAGE, AIR CONDITIONING THROUGHOUT AND SECURITY GRILLS. PRICE REDUCED FOR QUICK SALE €250,000

TS 308 LOVELY 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHROOMS, 2 LOUNGES TERRACED HOUSE OVER 3 FLOORS. LOUNGE/DINING AREA, TERRACE TO THE FRONT OF THE HOUSE AND A PRIVATE ROOF SOLARIUM OVERLOOKING COMMUNAL GARDENS AND LARGE SWIMMING POOL. THIS HOUSE HAS BEEN GIVEN A COMPLETED MAKEOVER AND IS PERFECT CONDITION MUST BE VIEWED. FURNITURE IS BRAND NEW. PRICE 125,000€

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GA BOWLS CLUB..fund raising..and charity presentation night for details see our news pages

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MONTEMAR BOWLS AND SOCIAL CLUB (Sponsored by Super Valu) Fun Night Thursday 28th June 2012 This social event which included a dinner, quizzes and games was a thoroughly enjoyable event. The Climax of the evening was the presentation of cheques to the various charities supported by Montemar Bowls and Social Club. A total of €1680 was amassed during during the year. On the night cheques of €250 were presented to MABS, Paul Cunningham Nurses and a cheque of €200 presented to the British Legion. Other amounts will be distributed to the other charities we support.

Torrevieja British legion President receiving a cheque for €200.

Sponsors Day Sunday 1st July 2012 Today we hosted one of our sponsors training sessions where one of our bowls trainers Ronnie Campbell gave advice to several of our sponsors. All agreed it was a worthwhile event.

home it was a different story where our only successful team were the rinks of Sheila Roberts, Tony Pardoe, Stan Routledge and Harry Dobson who won 16-10. Well done to everyone who played and contributed to our overall win.

Shots For 148 Shots Against 140 Points For 10 Points Against 8

Kings Cup Division A Wednesday 11th July 2012.

San Miguel Sheriffs sent a strong team to play the Lords and it showed in the result.

The Lords won the trips 19 to 17 well done John Cooper, Denise Ashbury and Dave Melville. The Sheriffs won the mens and ladies singles, the pairs and the rinks. Well done to both teams for a friendly game in the very warm weather.

Shots For 70 Shots Against 101 Points For 2 Points Against 10

Premier 20 game against La mariner 17th July This was always going to be a tough match against a strong La mariner side, but the weather was good and as always so, was the company.. The sole winning rink at home was the Rinks. Well played Ken White, Sheila Roberts, Mick Soars & Tony Finnan winning 25-12. Away at La Marina we did slightly better winning on two rinks. The winning rinks were the Pairs of Keith Simpson & Dave Melville 18-11 and the Rinks of Val Hyman, Sue Bounds, Les Bounds & Ted Hyman 26-12.

Points For 6 Points Against 12 Sue Kemp of La Marina and Sandra Errington, “The best of friends”.

Some of our sponsors with their trainer.

Our Sunset League is now into

Premier 20 game against El Rancho 10th July

week four and the current leaders are the team of Colin Armitage, Lynne Armitage and Harry Dobson who have won all their games and are on eight points; they are closely followed by two other teams on six points.

This week our opponents were El Rancho and we certainly had a game of two halves.

We had some excellent results at home. Lynne Armitage, Wendy Oxley and Colin Armitage winning the trips 29-15.

The pairs team of Keith Simpson and Dave Melville did very well to win 28-11. Chris Merry had a great result in the singles winning 21-9. Our rinks team of Pauline Merry, Val Hyman, Mike Farrelly and Ted Hyman dropped two shots on the last end to loose the game by one shot. Away from

Santa Pola Mixed Rinks.

From 18th to 21st September we are hosting our mixed rinks event, which is reputed to be one of the best on the Costa. Look out for details of playing times in the next issue.

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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Our aim is to ensure that you, your family and friends can relax and enjoy your time in Spain.

Welcome packs and transfers available on request. We can also offer a wide range of other services including interior/exterior painting, garden clearance and general maintenance.

For further information including references and instant quotes please contact Claire on Tel 966695359 – Mobile 660339927 or email Newhorizonsinspain@hotmail.co.uk

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The Easy Horse care Rescue Centre in Rojales are looking for support in the way of 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

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 collection or donation of goods.

Tel: 636 062 000

PLEASE REMEMBER After our initial deliveries to over 100 outlets, we do top up during the month at:-

“Euronics”,“Quicksave” and the “Phoenix Restaurant”.

TO ALL OF OUR ADVERTISERS and CONTRIBUTERS Please, please, send your copy to us by the 14th of every month

HERE & ON THE NEXT 3 PAGES 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:COCINARTE, EURONICS, HOMEFINDERS, and on page 3 GRANNET

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

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THE GRAN ALACANT SHOPPING BUS which drops off and picks up, all around Gran Alacant :-

Mornings start at 09.30 from shopping centre, and every 30 minutes until 13.30 ending also at shopping centre.

Afternoon: Shopping centre from 17.30 to 18.30 From Don Pueblo 18.50 and finish at shopping centre a 19.00

NEW to GRAN ALACANT

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ATTENTION PET OWNERS

GAʼs MAGAZINE IN AMERICA

Lin & Jean. This was taken at Epcot Studios Florida in June 2012 in between the 6 days of rain caused by a hurricane.

My name is “Harley Jones” and recently I became very ill SO THEY TELL ME. So my owner, as they love me, took me to “Clinica Veterinaria Gran Alacant Exotics” and I was examined by Lilliana & Sergio.

Since being diagnosed I have been treated extremely well with medication and loving cars.

I must say throughout the period of monthly visiits I found them very caring, plus they are two great people.

All you pets out there, I highly recommend them if you are sick.

Just out of interest I am a Spanish Water Dog woof, woof, H.Jones This is the vet who writes a column every month in this magazine.

Hello to everybody!

This month LOCAL FESTIVITIES OF MOORS AND CHRISTIANS SANTA POLA 2012 from 31st August to 8th September.

FIESTAS in honour of our Lady "Virgen de Loreto" More villages that celebrate their festivities on the Costa Blanca are: Castalla, Villena , Mutxamel, Ibi , Altea.

Also running of Young Bulls in Gorga Monvovar, Villajoiosa or pilgrimages like the ones in Gaianes, Redovan, Alcoy and Petrer.

This is all for now

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La Marina..La Marina..La Marina..La Marina..La Marina..La Marina

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

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Tel: 966 797 119 659 728 128

IN THE VILLAGE

Tel: 966 797 119 or 659 728 128

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Royal British Legion-Gran Alacant Branch BR 3606

The Gran Alacant Branch will now meet on the First Tuesday of the month, 1900 to 2100 at Bar Sioux.

New members always welcome, you do not need to be ex-forces to join us.

The Royal British Legion spends ÂŁ1.25 Million each week on the Welfare of Serving amd Ex-Serving members of HM Armed forces, Partners and Dependents.

Come along and support this very worthwhile cause and have some fun as well.

There will not be any meetings in July or August The next Branch meetings will be Sept 4th & Oct 2nd at Bar Sioux 1900 for 1915

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

Email secretarybr3606@gmail.com

This is a story which is perfectly logical to all males: A wife asks her husband, "Could you please go shopping for me and buy one carton of milk, and if they have eggs, get 6."

Steve and Mayka would like to thank our families and friends in celebrating our marriage Thank you for all the presents and well wishes and we hope you all had a great time.

A special thank you to Molly Malones for a great lunch. Times Square, Rumours, Hole in the Wall and Darby's Chippy for being so helpful and supportive.

A special thanks also to Vanessa for a great buffet.

Thanks also to Barry and Sandra Thank you all without you it would not have been the occasion it was.

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A short time later the husband comes back with 6 cartons of milk.

The wife asks him, "Why did you buy 6 cartons of milk?"

He replied, "They had eggs."

(I'm sure you're going back to read this again as this is the root of most marriage problems!!)

REGISTER YOUR PROPERTY FOR SALE WITH US...

WE HAVE CLIENTS WAITING TO BUY

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TEN PAGES OF BUSINESSES ALL SITUATED AT THE “CARABASI COMPLEX” (the bus and the GA train both stop outside this complex) Pool Constructions & Repairs No Middle man.

The worker is also the BOSS!

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NEW OFFICE AT CARABASI COMPLEX for contact details see advert on opposite page

FOUNTAIN from €800

JACUZZI from €2,000

Olimpo Construction Company

are opening an office upstairs at the Carabasi Complex on 10th August where can call for all of your building, construction, electrical, plumbing, air conditioning, solar etc requirements.

Julian has been working in the area for over 7 years and wants to provide a base for his customers to talk over any building work they would like undertaken.

The office can give confidence to customers who will have someone to turn to for any help they may need.

Julian would like to thank many of the villa owners on Calle Hollande for giving him a chance to show his workmanship, plus Peter and Miranda at Tres Besos and the salesperson at MASA Vicente, plus Thansa, Isabel at Fab, Alan, and so many more, thank you.

Once the office is open you can also call for house, swimming pool, garden maintenance and painting and be available for 24 hour call out.

POOL PRICES which include, license, project, excavation, complete for:6 x 3 = €8,900 8 x 4 = €9,500 10 x 5 = €10,350

Julian, the partner on the construction side and below with Javier for electrical, plumbing air con, and solar.

most of the team.

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

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A rumour going around that Aquarius fish n chips are the BEST on the Costa. Well you canʼt stop people talking!!!

BULLETIN!!

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

FUN!!!!!!!

childrens treasure chest

with toys, a selection of games, puzzles, and books.

All childrens meals are €3.50

HEADLINES

!!NEW!! Summer Menu now being served.

Dishes to suit all tastes. skewers, wraps, comboʼs, set meals of 2 & 3 courses.

Fish n chips, lasagne, curry, chicken, chilli, plus our NEW starter choices & much more BREAKFASTS start at 9.30am

EVENING RESTAURANT from 5pm

STOP PRESS!!!!!!!

A free cold drink of beer, wine, or sangria with all meals from main menu between 5 - 7pm. INCLUDES takeaways.

May cod watch over you and peas be upon you always

MAC’S ADVICE COLUMN

FOR TAKE AWAYS AND ENQUIRIES PHONE: 966 699 601

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EAT IN or TAKE AWAY Open from 1pm

icken Ribs - Roast Ch Sirloin steak Curries Authentic Indian Kebabs Fish & chips ble Lasagne ta e g e v r o l a n io Tradit Beef burgers wiches Baguettes - Sand

ORIGINAL ITALIAN PIZZA’s EVERY DAY U SPECIAL MEN onion bhaji any curry from our menu with rice or chips 1/2 san miguel or glass of wine 10€

EVERY THURSDAY bruschetta ribs with chips & salad 1/2 san miguel or glass of wine 12€

OPEN EVERY DAY 50

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phone 966 695 830

entertainment in Mollys Sundays live music Palm street / Piano man John roberts/ Mondays 10.30 Terryoke starting 31st july every tuesday kids karaoke hour 9pm to 10pm followed by music and videos from 60's through to the noughties dancing. wednesdays through till Saturdays The Terryoke experience Sporting events All olympic events shown on big screen watch all GAA matches every Sunday plus golf/ F1/ and lots more Food Full ranch style menu Steaks /Ribs/ Burgers/ Salads.

Evening specials 4pm to 8pm Wraps / Panninis/ salads/ with drink of choice.

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PHOENIX RESTAURANT The in in place place to to be........Tel: be........Tel: 966698364 966698364 The

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FULL EVENING FULLMENU EVENING Revised MENU Classic Wide range to & Bistro menu choose from. plus Take away menu NEW dishes now available for you to try.

Open from 9.15am till 11pm Everyday. Food served ALL Day & Night

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PHOENIX BAR

The in place to be........Tel: 966698364

BAR MEALS SERVED UNTIL 11.30pm

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT IN AUGUST 4th singer/comedian 18th Guitarist/vocalist

BAR OPEN every Day & Night from 1pm Ask for our new bar menu

My mate just hired an Eastern European cleaner, took her 5 hours to hoover the house.

Turns out she was a Slovak

Lady’s coffee morning starts Tuesday 09.30 till 12.00 h. and the Fatclub on Wednesday 12.30 till 15.00

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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)

Broccoli Pasta

Something a little different for those who are either not that keen on meat or who want a change.

Spiral pasta is good. Be sure to make sauce in a container that is plenty big enough to avoid a volcanic like eruption and keep a close eye on it while cooking.

Sauce Serves 4

Ingredients Pasta of choice (amount to taste!)

1 head of fresh broccoli 1 - 200 g cherry tomatoes ( how much do you like them?) - halved 3-4 spring onions, chopped 500 ml milk 3 tbsp cornflour 125 g strong grated cheese 1 tsp mustard (only if you like it) salt and pepper to taste dash grated nutmeg (if you have it)

Method 1. Cook pasta for a couple of minutes LESS than instructions on packet, but do not drain, it needs to keep warm and will continue cooking in the water.

2. While the pasta cooks,prepare the broccoli by cutting into small florets.

3. Steam or boil broccoli until tender, drain.

4. While the pasta and broccoli are cooking, prepare the cheese sauce.

5. In a large jug or bowl, whisk the flour and milk together 6. Microwave for 30 seconds at a time until thickened, stirring after each 30 seconds.

7. Add cheese, seasonings and mustard, mix well until smooth.

8. Assembly 9. Drain pasta well.

10. Add cheese sauce, drained broccoli, halved tomatoes and chopped spring onions, serve in deep bowls. broccoli to the cooked sauce but add the tomatoes and onion only to the portion you are eating, as you do not want either to be re heated.

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MABS GRAN ALACANT

The Co-ordinators of MABS Angela Knapman and Jan Wright would like to thank the Gran Alacant Bowls club for their generous donation of €250.

This was presented to Angela on the evening of their “Fun Night” on 28th June where fun was had by all.

MABS are grateful for donations as it is their only source of income which helps people on Gran Alacant who need assistance with drivers, translators, carers etc.

If you would like to volunteer to help us please telephone Angela on 616415239 or Jan on 966697754.

“Personal Trainer Alicante” Rich Draper Personal Trainer / Entrenador Personal 619420005 Movil 961138039 / 966181173 Oficina

www.personal-trainer-alicante.es

Barbara rang us to say that not only did our magazine celebrate 90 editions last month, but her husband Eric Gobles celebrated his 90th birthday with a party at Dick Turpins.

Congratulatios Eric, from the magazine.

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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.info If you would like to advertise an animal email: info@petsinspain.info Brandy is approx 4 months old and in urgent need of a new home. She is a happy girl, good with other dogs and cats, looks like a Braco Aleman cross and will be medium size when fully grown.

Call: 966 725 975

Missy is a bundle of fluff, 14 weeks old Collie cross, good with cats, dogs, and children she will make a great addition to your family. Call: 620 481 137

Zara is about a year old has lived on her own in the campo for months. She has Leishmania but is recovering and is friendly, although a bit timid to start with.

She is a tiny little thing.

Call: 659 274 573

Sooty is a 14 week old beautiful black kitten who is in need of a home. He is very playful, lovable and vaccinated.

Call: 646 656 035

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TIMETABLE & ROUTE FOR THE GRAN ALACANT TOURIST TRAIN

A Day on Tabarca One of the things quite often said about Gran Alacant is that there is nothing to do other than beach, bars and restaurants.

I came across Dive Academy Santa Pola via google, rang them up and booked on a Snorkel Safari to Tabarca Marine reserve. Damon the owner lives in Gran Alacant and was happy to pick us up on route to the Dive Centre 10 minutes away in Santa Pola. We were teamed up with a mixed group of English and Dutch families and after putting on our wetsuits (mostly back to front) fins and masks (scuba divers frown on them being called flippers and goggles apparently) and headed off to the island on the taxi speedboat.

After arriving on Tabarca, Jake our ‘divemaster’ gave us a quick brief on how to put the gear on correctly, safety procedures and marine life we were likely to see. The first site we visited was called the black skull a small rock island about 100 meters from shore. Initially the water is only 1 to 2 meters deep which was great for the kids to gain confidence and the wetsuits actually helped them float. As soon as your mask breaks the surface you can see literally thousands of fish much to the kids and big kids delight. Around the back of the black skull the water is a little bit deeper and the more adventurous amongst us were ‘duck diving’ to the octopus holes Jake expertly spotted.

After a quick break we headed to another site and went in the limestone caves, I was a little apprehensive about this at first but the caves turned out to be breath taking and not at all claustrophobic. Again the marine life was spectacular and the water as clear as a swimming pool.

We headed back on the boat about 2pm with a boat load of smiley, tired kids and adults alike. It was a great day rounded of nicely with a cold drink in Marina Miramar.

Dive Academy runs Snorkel Safaris on Tues, Thurs and Saturdays.

Tel 965 414 510 or 648 463 310 www.diveacademy-santapola.com email: info@diveacademy-santapola.com

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What a Wonderful Wedding see our news page

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IMMUNIZATION REACTIONS

Leishmaniasis vaccine was approved in Spain six months ago, and thousands of dogs have been vaccinated since. As anyone could expect, more than 50% of the total number of doses sold in Europe have been sold in Spain. So, it looks like, after this massive success of the new vaccine in Spain, is time to discuss about its possible side effects.

As we were told previously by the manufacturer, this vaccine produces a higher number of reactions than the rest of the vaccines we use daily in dogs and cats, such as pain and swelling at the inoculation point, or a certain degree of lethargy the following 2-3 days.

May these side effects appear with the ordinary vaccines? Yes: every medicine we use (other vaccines, antibiotics, painkillers, even vitamins), may eventually produce similar side effects.

Post-vaccination side effects are normally caused, not by the antigen we inoculate, but by the preservatives and adjuvants (substances that help increasing the response the antigen makes the immunity develop). These additives are absolutely necessary, because the manufacturers tend to reduce more and more the antigen dose in modern vaccines, which is good, because it keeps the vaccine from producing the disease, so they add some substances such as aluminium salts, which make the immunitary response more powerful, even with a minimum dose of antigen, and the organism produces a higher quantity of antibodies.

The reactions a vaccine may produce are: -Anaphylactic reactions. They are “immediate, sudden allergic reactions”, which appear the very moment the inoculation is being done (or a few seconds or minutes later), and may threat the animalʼs life. In these cases, the Vet must put a treatment immediately. When this happens, the animal can never again have the involved vaccine. Fortunately, in our 15 years career as Vets we have never seen an extreme case like this.

-Vasovagal reactions. Their cause is the stress and fear the animal (and owner) suffers during the inoculation. Blood pressure falls down, and the animal (or the owner) collapses.

Despite itʼs spectacular, is not a very worrying problem. We have seen this just once.

-Febrile reactions. A few hours after the injection, the animal looks in pain and gets febrile and lethargic and refuses its food. It normally lasts for 2-3 days, and the treatment consists on anti-inflammatory drugs.

In case of a vasovagal or febrile reaction, the animal can be vaccinated again in the future.

All these reactions are a bit more common in vaccines such as distemper one. Those animals which have suffered a mild post-vaccine reaction in the past must be controlled every time they are re-vaccinated, and, when possible, to perform a previous vaccine sensitivity test just to find out if the vaccine is going to produce an abnormal reaction again. The way to do it is very simple, and it consists in an intradermal injection of some specific substances. This is not a routine procedure, because really dangerous post vaccine reactions are extremely uncommon.

Another fact that has been reported these last 6 months is that, the smaller the dog, the more common the reactions against leishmaniasis vaccine appear. In case of extremely small toy dogs, it has to be considered if the risk of reactions justifies the protection against the disease that the vaccine is going to provide them.

Liliana Aldeguer Cerdán col 793 English translation by Sergio Reina Esteban col 747

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Tel: 966 698 569

WHAT’S THAT? IN THE CLOT? by

Mark Etheridge When I’m not in Gran Alacant, I work on a North Sea oil drilling rig, and the birding possibilities are, as you may imagine, somewhat limited. We do have an influx of land birds which cross the North Sea during the migration season, but for the most part I am limited to watching various species of seagull.

I would be the first to admit that they’re not the most exciting birds to watch, and my offshore colleagues have a rather disparaging name for them which basically describes their habit of leaving white marks all over the rig. They can be equally troublesome on land, being attracted to rubbish tips and small children holding ice cream cones, with the inevitable outcome that we’ve all seen on “You’ve Been Framed” and other TV video clip shows.

However, there are variations within the Seagull family, and here is one of the more interesting ones. This is an Audouin’s Gull, a Mediterranean species only very rarely seen in the UK but common enough in our corner of Spain. It is easily separated from other gulls by that very heavy red beak with a black tip, and it is slightly smaller than the more common Yellow-legged Gull, which is a close relative of the British Herring Gull (the one which causes all the trouble back home).

This one was a regular sight recently at the Clot, dropping in for a drink of fresh water on the main pool most afternoons – sometimes there were up to five birds present at any one time.

They inhabit Mediterranean coasts, but do need access to fresh water to quench their thirst.

If you look closely at my photo, you will see that this bird has been ringed, and the markings show that this bird was caught in the Coto Donana reserve in southern Spain, where it was probably ringed as a chick. There is an ongoing programme there to study these birds, as they are one of the world’s rarer Gull species, and there have been several sightings of Donana-ringed birds in our area, proving that they are spreading northwards from their area of birth.

Audouin’s Gulls (known as Gaviota de Audouin in Spanish) don’t have the same anti-social habits as mentioned above, but they do cause a certain amount of mayhem amongst the water breeding species by taking baby ducklings, Coots, Moorhens and Grebes, but usually they feed quite happily on fish and the organic detritus which is always to be found on sea beaches.

The gull was named after the French naturalist Jean Victoire Audouin, who was a bit of an all-round clever clogs; an entomologist, ornithologist and a malacologist – which is someone who is interested in molluscs.

See you next month.

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

IN URGENT NEED OF ADOPTION, FOSTERING OR SPONSORSHIP !!!

LEFT:two blind kittens, now 1 year old

These cuties-lovable are from 8 to 12 weeks, 4 males and 3 females, all have good health.

Adoption best if two bro-sis, but most Important to get even if only 1 good adoption.

Please pass word always.

Adult male rescued in acute urgency, very gentle - would you give him a loving home as he can´t stay in Vet Hospital any longer.

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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Take time to log on to these local Forums, to watch everyday discussions about Gran Alacant and the surrounding areas. Join in the general discussions, or just read and learn more about the area. There are direct links from these sites to our magazine website.

Gran Alacant Social Blog And Gossip Site ….. it’s like ‘Facebook’ but a little different. Just register (free), your account is then immediately activated and you will be logged into ‘Gasbags’.

Gasbags Social Network provides you with an instant ‘Community’. Members can edit their profile, post events, news and gossip, send and receive private messages, create photo galleries and groups, invite and share with friends and a lot, lot more. LOG ON TO www.gasbags.us

Visit www.lamarinaforum.com for information, friendship and lots more - a social club in your home!

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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

ANSWERS ON GRAN ALACANT MAP PAGE

Difficulty rating: hard

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A map to help you find places of interest, and the locaton of all of CARABASI BARS COMPLEX (DOWN THE HILL) *CASANOVA *PHOENIX RESTAURANT, *PHOENIX BAR *OCEAN 11 *MOLLY MALONE *YELLOW SUBMARINE *HISPANIA, *SANDHILLS *AQUARIUS *GOURMET *LOS BELGAS *SIMPLE SPANISH MORTGAGES *TOP RACING *OLIMPO

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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

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Alicante

Santa Pola

MORE INFO AT:- www.autocaresbaile.es

NEW TIMETABLE from 23rd June to 31st August 2012

Bus Timetables. Baile buses

71

Saturdays, Sundays & Festivals

Night service on Fridays and Saturdays 6th Jult to 20th August

Santa Pola to airport from Mondays to Fridays

Saturdays, Sundays & Festivals

TILING SPECIALIST (your choice of tiles for the garden or house).

UNDERBUILD CONVERSIONS (you choose what you want.

1, 2, 3 bedrooms or just 1 large room for your own home cinema).

All types of BUILDING WORK undertaken

Coral & Serena terrace extensions.

Bring your terrace foreward gives more room

Auroras & Albas Terrace extensions

FROM SMALL TERRACES TO LARGE EXTENSIONS

All work guaranteed!

Give SOL a call on 606 818 442 or E-mail solbuilders@hotmail.co.uk