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NEWS IN NEWS IN DUTCH SPANISH ons Het NUESTRAS NOTICIAS LOCALES AHORA ESTAN EN ESPAﾃ前L

LOKALE NIEUWS is nu binnen VLAAMS

WHAT’s INSIDE Contents

Hello everyone.

4 NEWS 6 NEWS 8 NEWS 12/13 NEWS IN SPANISH 14/15 NEWS IN DUTCH 16 GALLEON 18 BRITISH LEGION 21 FEREL FRIENDS 21 MABS 25 EMAIL TO US 28 LOCAL FORUMS 34 GASP THEATRE GROUP 43/4/5 MOORS & CHRISTIANS 49 GA BOWLS 62 EMAIL TO US 62 ADVERTISING PRICES 63 TOURIST INFO 67 PETS IN SPAIN 68 RESTAURANT AWARDS 69 WHATS IN THE CLOT 70 GA VET 72 PRIZE WORDSEARCH 73 SUDOKU 74 GA MAP 74 SUDOKU SOLUTIONS 75 TELEPHONE NUMBERS 76 MELODY MAKERS 77 MAP SANTA POLA 78/9 BUS TIMETABLES

Due to extra advertising this month, we have added an additional eight pages to our normal production so have a look through the magazine for our new advertisers.

Please let us know by the

14th of every month if you

Now October has arrived peace reigns again, also bringing cooler nights too, for so much better sleeping conditions.....lovely.

Although we are sure there will be many more sunny days left to spend on our beaches.

Remember this is the month to put the clocks back The Los Belgas wordsearch was won by Dean Briggs and Ter Dans Ilse.

It is now a year ago since we introduced our news in two extra languages, so we hope it has encouraged other nationalities to the magazine. We would like to thank Camila from O’Duills and Alain and Kelly from Los Belgas for their translating work for us.

Have a good month.

Sandra & Barry

would like any changes to your advert

Our little dog from the front cover has hidden herself away in the magazine, can you find her?

Last month she was on the back of the train on one of our jokes.

JUST A NOTE: We do provide all of our advertisers with FREE design work and therefore ask that this work not be supplied and used by other publications.

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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!!!

Whilst we were having our

out here are in terrible debt and

protection men turned up on

the case in Santa Pola. Some

morning coffee, two civil

their horses for a well earned

rest. They had been patrolling all

it is nice to know that this is not things are taking longer to

complete, as the Town Hall have to be very careful with the

spending. Where possible the

Town Halls own staff are being used, meaning that there are only material costs to pay.

of the heath land areas trying to catch those responsible for the

We had a series of questions

from us and questions sent in to ask us to put up for discussion.

1. Signs to the beach?

Could we have a few signs

around the urbanisation showing

visitors the location of the beach,

as there seems to be nothing at

the moment. lighting of fires, causing mayhem

will see what can be done.

Three fires were started

2. Cycle racks?

to the fire services and police.

deliberately within a few days of each other in the area of Monte Faro.

We mentioned at our meeting

with Loreto how many Town Halls

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Loreto has made a note of this so

Could we have a few more cycle

racks around, particuarly in the Carabasi Complex area. People enjoy cycling but are loathe to

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Again she has taken note of this.

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3. New road?

is being ruined by neighbours

The new road on the plans to

up all night, most nights,

towards the Post Office and on

up with this. All noise should

run from the dangerous corner

partying. You do not have to put

up to the back of Monte Faro.

stop at midnight, after this time

Probably a long time off as it

denounced. Ring the Local

When will this start. will be costly.

4. When will the building of the new Church begin?

people making this noise can be police. If you get no

satisfaction, ring again and again. All of these calls are

logged and it will be important

when it finally comes to fruition, that all of these logged call

dates are recorded. The police

will eventually have to sort the problem. Any noise complaints

can be denounced to the police on 96 541 11 03 6. Allotments?

People from the Catholic Church have ben down to the site and building will begin in January

with completion date being the

the allotments. The land around is being tidied up and space is

being left on the pavements, so that trees can be planted at a

beginning of the summer. The

later date when money allows.

Santiago and will initially be

area.

Church will be called Saint de

small, with room for 80 people.

It is being built in a way that

can be extended at a later date.

5. Noise?

A problem for many of us. A

couple stopped us, almost in

tears, saying that their life here

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New paving is being laid outside

Nothing else is planned in that 7. Shooting?

Shooting near Puerto Marino is causing concern because it

seems very close to housing

and dog walking areas. These

shooters should have a

certificate which allows them to

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shoot on certain dates. They

system is working very well.

properties they can discharge

11. Land by the petrol station.

metres. There are also signs in

This is Town Hall land that MASA

have limitations as to how near

their guns. The limit is 200

those area´s for walkers to

follow the designated paths. If

you are corncerned about abuse

of these laws, take a letter to our

What is happening in this area. have used over the years, and

the Town Hall asked MASA to tidy it up, and, to their credit, they

have bulldozed and cleared the

Council Office, where they can

ground, to make it look a bit

ity in Santa Pola.

drive onto the Urbanisation.

forward it to the relevent author-

more appealing to people as they

8. Health Centre

12. Sports Centre

with Valencia, the plans are

Money has been found for the

Meetings have been completed

drawn and the land offered. The starting date will much depend

upon money resources. It is

hoped that the money will also be available for an emergency

care unit eventually. Like many

things in the future, money will be a big deciding factor.

9. Fountain?

Why does our new fountain not work. On going discussions are taking place with the company

This facility is almost ready. final piece of the jigsaw.

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If you have any questions you would like us to put to Loreto

next month, please email them

to us at the magazine.

that built the roundabout to get

it sorted!!!!

10. Any dog warden fines?

We asked if the dog warden,

rubbish warden had issued any fines. Yes he has, and lots of them. He is around and the

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News in Spanish

vea los cuadros en las páginas británicas de las noticias Translations kindly supplied by Camila from O’Duills Una mañana, mientras estábamos tomando un café, aparecieron dos agentes de la policía montada. H abían estado recorriendo los campos intentando atrapar a los responsables de los fuegos de la zona de Monte Faro. Los tres incendios fueron provocados.

En nuestra reunión con Loreto mencionamos el tema de que muchos ayuntamientos están endeudados, es bueno saber que no es el caso de Santa Pola.

Algunas cosas están tardando más en completarse ya que el Ayuntamiento tiene que tener cuidado con los gastos. Cuando pueden están usando a sus empleados para hacer los trabajos, por consiguiente sólo tienen que pagar los gastos de material.

Nos han enviado una serie de preguntas.

1. ¿Señales para la playa?

Se podrían poner algunas señales en las urbanizaciones para indicar a los turistas el camino a la playa, como parece que no hay ninguna, Loreto ha tomado nota para ver si se puede hacer.

2. ¿Aparcamientos para bicis?

Se podrían poner más barras

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para aparcar bicicletas, sobre todo en el Complejo Carabasi.

Hay muchas personas que les gusta ir en bici, pero no quieren dejarlas desatendidas. Loreto también ha tomado nota de esto.

3. ¿Carretera Nueva?

Están planeando rehacer la curva peligrosa que va hacia Correos y por la parte de atrás de Monte Faro. ¿Cuándo van a empezar? Parece que van a tardar bastante ya que será costoso.

4. ¿Cuándo van a construir la Iglesia?

Creyentes Católicos han estado viendo el descampado. Las obras empezarán en Enero y se espera que esté completada para el inicio del verano. La Iglesia se llamará San Santiago e inicialmente será pequeña, con espacio para 80 personas. Se construirá de forma que se pueda ampliar en un futuro.

5. ¿Ruido?

Un problema para muchos de nosotros. Una pareja nos paró, casi en lágrimas, diciéndonos que estaban teniendo problemas con sus vecinos ya que estaban haciendo fiestas casi todas las noches.

No hay que resignarse. No se puede hacer ruido pasada la

medianoche, después de esta hora, se puede realizar una denuncia. Se puede llamar a la Policia Local. Si no se para el ruido, se puede llamar una y otra vez, todas estas llamadas están grabadas y serán importantes en un futuro. La policía tiene que solucionar estos problemas.

Pueden llamar al 96 541 11 03.

6. ¿Los huertos?

Se está pavimentando la zona de alrededor. El campo de esa zona está siendo arreglada y están dejando huecos en las aceras para que en un futuro cuando se pueda, plantarán árboles. No hay nada más planeado para esa zona.

7. ¿Caza?

La zona de caza cercana a Puerto Marino está causando preocupación entre los vecinos ya que está muy cerca de las casas y zonas de paseo.

Los cazadores tienen que tener un certificado que les permita cazar en ciertas fechas. Tienen limitaciones de caza, el límite son 200 metros de las viviendas.

Para los paseantes hay señales que indican las sendas que tienen que seguir. Si sospecha abuso de estas leyes lleve una carta al Ayuntamiento y ellos se lo pasarán a las autoridades en Santa Pola.

8. Centro de Salud Se han completado las reuniones con Valencia, los planes están hechos y las tierras elegidas. El inicio de las obras depende mucho del dinero disponible. Se espera que el dinero también

estará servicio futuro). cosas el decisivo.

disponible para un de urgencias (en un Como muchas otras dinero será un factor

9. ¿La fuente? ¿Por qué no funciona la fuente?

Se están reuniendo con la compañía que realizó el trabajo.

A ver si lo arreglan.

10. ¿Multas?

El agente encargado de multar a los dueños de los perros (que dejen las heces) y a las personas que dejen basura fuera de los contenedores, ya ha realizado muchas multas, parece que el sistema está funcionando.

11. ¿El campo de la gasolinera? ¿Qué pasa con esta zona? Esta zona es del ayuntamiento, MASA lo ha estado usando durante años y ahora el ayuntamiento le ha pedido a MASA que recoja los escombros y lo deje todo recogido, así las vistas serán más bonitas.

If you have any questions you would like us to put to Loreto next month, please email them to us at the magazine.

Si tiene alguna pregunta mándenos un email y hablaremos con Loreto el mes que viene.

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NEWS IN DUTCH

ons Het LOKALE NIEUWS is nu binnen VLAAMS

Translations kindly supplied by Kelly & Alain from Los Belgas

Toen we op een ochtend onze koffie

gingen drinken , kwamen er twee mensen

die

het

heide

gebied

moeten controleren binnen voor een welverdiende rust.

Deze mensen moeten toezien op de

heide en proberen te vermijden dat

richtindborden naar het strand te

plaatsen ,zodat vakantiegangers de weg naar het strand vindenn .

Loreto heeft een nota van dit ze zal zien wat er gedaan kan worden.

er nieuwe brandhaarden worden

2. Fietsenrekken

brandstichters te vinden en voor te

compleks

Er

van fietsen , maar vinden het

aangestokken,

alsook

leiden bij de politie. werden

brandhaarden

in

het

deze

kort

drie

opzettelijk

aangemaakt op het gebied van

Monte Faro.

We hadden het er met Loreto over hoeveel

Gemeenten

er

grote

schulden hebben hier in Spanje ,

gelukkig is dit niet het geval in Santa

Pola .

Daarmee

gebeurt

het

dat

de

Kunnen

er

aan

enkelle

het

Carabassi

fietsstallingen

geplaatst worden , mensen houden

ongeoorloofd hun fiets zomaar op

straat te plaatsen.

Opnieuw heeft zij kennis genomen

van dit.

3. Nieuwe weg

De nieuwe weg op het plan tussen het postkantoor en monte faro,

waneer zal dit van start gaan?

Dit zal nog wel een tijdje duren,

geplande veranderingswerken een

reden te duur .

en Santa Pola.

4. Wanneer zal de bouw van de

beetje langer duren in Gran Alacant

Omdat dikwijls voor deze werken

eigen personeel wordt ingezet , ook wordt er gezien wat eerst moet

gedaan worden en of het finacieel mogelijk is .

We hadden een aantal vragen , hier

enkelle antwoorden,

1. Borden naar het strand

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Is het mogelijk enkele borden met

nieuwe kerk beginnen?

De bouw van de kerk zal starten in

Januari en zal rondt de zomer

voltooid zijn .

Dew kerk zal genoemd worden naar

Sint Santiago, in eerste instantie zal de

kerk

plaats

bieden

aan

80

personen , maar er is mogelijkheid deze uit te breiden .

5. Lawaai?

Een groot probleem voor velen van

ons , is het nachtlawaai, en koppel kwam ons vertellen dat hun leven

geruineerd is door de buren die bijna

elke nacht lawaai maken en zo hen

hangt af van financiele middelen,

het is te hopen dat er spoedig geld

kan vrijgemaakt worden want dit is

toch een goede zaak voor gran Alacant.

wakker houden .

9. Fountain

lawaai meer maken , bij overtrede-

niet ? Dit wordt onderzocht door de

Normaal kan je na 00.00h. geen ing kan je via dit nummer een klacht indienen 96 541 11 03

6. Volkstuinen

Er

wordt

Het

land

nieuwe

bestrating

Waarom werkt onze dure fontijn

gemeente en de bouwer van dit projekt .

10. Honden boetes

We

vroegen

aan

de

aangelegd aan de volkstuintjes.

verantwoordelijke van de honden

gemaakt en we hopen ook proper

boetes heeft uitgeschreven, ja al wel

rondom

wordt

proper

gehouden!

Er wordt aan de voetpaden ruimte gehouden om aldaar bomen te

planten.

poep en afval controleur of hij/zij al enkelle .

U kan als u een hond eigenaar die zn

hond uitwerpsels niet opkuist of

iemand die afval stort melden bij

deze persoon .

7. Schieten

Er wordt geschoten in de buurt van

11. Land van het tankstation.

Porto Marino ,dit lijkt er dichtbij voor

Deze gronden zijn eigendom van de

moeten een licencie hebben om te

het stadshuis heeft nu gevraagd

somige

mensen

,

de

schutters

mogen jagen en dit mag enkel op

vast gestelde datas.

Er

zijn

waarschuwings

borden

gemeente en gebruikt door MASA deze op te kuisen en proper te make

zodat

het

binnen

rijden

aantrekelijker is voor de toeristen en

geplaatst voor wandelaars ,gelieve

de mensen die hier vast wonen .

volgen , stel je een overtreding vast

Als u vragen heeft die u wilt dat wij

deze raad op de borden dan ook te

van de jagers ,dan kun je een klacht indienen bij de bevoegde dienst in Santa Pola.

over maken aan Loreto volgende

maand, dan kunt u e-mailen naar

ons op het magazine.

8. Health Centre

In Valencia zijn de overeenkomsten

getekend

en

is

ook

het

land

toegewezen, maar de start datum

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In Alicante Harbour

This magnificent ship is a 4 million euro replica of the “Santisima Trinidad�.

It is at the moment in Alicante harbour.

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On Saturday 10th September staff and friends of Dive Academy Santa Pola held their annual beach clean up.

As part of the international PADI Project Aware Day, thousand of divers worldwide and from over 180 countries participated in this event to promote marine awareness. Divers and non divers alike, all chipped in for this worthwhile cause.

If anybody is interested in marine awareness or diving in general, Dive Academy can be contacted on 965 414 510 or visit their website www.diveacademy-santapola.com

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TS0301 WONDERFUL DETACHED HOUSE WITH 3 BEDROOMS (MASTER BEDROOM WITH EN-SUITE), 2 BATHROOMS, KITCHEN, LOUNGE/DINING ROOM, LARGE UTILITY ROOM/2ND KITCHEN. OUTSIDE IS A LOVELY COURTYARD AND 6X4 PLUNGE POOL. GREAT PRICE €250,000

Email to the magazine Hi Barry

Last year and this year I have been

approached by several groups of people

who have just arrived in GA staying near

GA Centre or near Supervalue asking me

for directions to the beach, it would be a

good idea to have it signposted as it is

not obvious where to go from this area.

Margaret See our news pages

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We also offer professional advice on all the following matters.

General Housing matters (electric, water) Taxes for residents and non-residents Inheritance tax Spanish wills Application of fiscal numbers (N.I.E.) Application of Spanish residency Transfer of car documents to Spanish.

Rent a car Translations Help with medical enquiries Transfer of property ownership Advice on buying & selling in Spain Property insurance Health insurance Power of Attorney Advice on mortgages Advice on rentals Money transfers with excellent rates to any part of the world at no cost Free consultations

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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 at www.granalacantadvertiser.com

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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

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

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

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MUNICIPLE OFFICE, HEALTH CENTRE, LIBRARY

POST OFFICE

GRAN ALACANT SERVICES, HOMEFINDERS office 1, VICTORIA (on page 27), FRICANDO & DESTINATIONS See Homefinders 2 page spread advert on centre pages

MEN IN HEAVEN When everyone on earth was dead and waiting to enter Paradise , God appeared and said, "I want the men to make two lines. One line is 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 line of the men who were dominated by their wives was 100 miles long, and in the line of men who truly were heads of their household, there was only one man.

God said "You men should be ashamed of yourselves, I created you to be the head of your household! You have been disobedient and have not fulfilled your purpose!

Of all of you, only one obeyed. Learn from him."

God turned to the one man, "How did you manage to be the only one in this line?"

The man replied, "My wife told me to stand here."

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10MB Internet access now available,

in addition all of our computers are now sporting increased memory to improve performance.

We are now stocking a comprehensive range of stationery & office supplies at very competitive prices.

Come and pay us a visit to see the difference for yourselves.

Still your fastest, friendliest Internet cafĂŠ in Gran Alacant!

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SANTA

POLA

In the far corner of the Santa Pola market car park, exit with the health centre on your right. Cross the road, to us.

"Don´t miss our official opening night 20th October, 1st drink on the house" .

GASP - (Gran Alacant Santa Pola Theatre) proudly present

'Pack of Lies' by Hugh Whitemore

In the 1960's Helen and Peter Kroger, two Americans living in London, were convicted of spying for the Russians. A powerful and moving fictional account of the events leading up to their arrest with the action centred on the toally unsuspecting Jackson household - Bob, Barbara anbd their daughter Julie.

To be performed in the Casa de Cultura, Calle Elche, Santa Pola on Tuesday 18th and Wednesay 19th October, 2011 at 7.30 pm.

Tickets are priced at 5â‚Ź and can be obtained from David on 966 181 113 or 628 774 461 or Homefinders - GA Centre.

We are still looking for help both backstage and front of house - if you feel that you would like to be a member and take part in a very worthwhile and interesting hobby please contact David on either of the two numbers listed above. Or come along on a Monday or Wednesday evening to the Salas Municipales in the Santa Pola Life Resort, Gran Alacant - a warm welcome can be guaranteed.

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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:page 35 PC INFO-RED page 36 LINENMILLS page 37 EURONICS pages 38/39 HOMEFINDERS page 40 MOTOR GARAGE page 40 ANTONIO BUTCHER page 41 BRICO page 41 COCINARTE and on page 3 GRANNET see our GA map at the back of the magazine FOR EXACT LOCATIONS.

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Call at either of our TWO offices on Gran Alacant 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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GARAGE COMERCIAL CENTER GRAN ALACANT AVDA. FINLANDIA, 16 Telf/Fax 96 666 52 01 ENGLISH SPEAKING *REVISIONS Revisiones *PRE-MOT Pre-ITV

*ELECTRICS Electricidad *SHOCK ABSORBERS Amortiguadores *DIAGNOSIS

*CLUTCHES Embragues

*DISTRIBUTIONS Distribuciones

*TYRES Neumaticos

*BELTS Correas

*BRAKES Frenos

*MAINTANENCE Mantenimiento

WE PURCHASE & SELL VEHICLES

*BATTERIES Baterias

TRADITIONAL PROFESSIONAL BUTCHERS Since 1965 "The finest quality fresh meat"

BBQ SPECIALITIES All Burgers & Sausages homemade.

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FREE RANGE CHICKENS & EGGS. DELICATESSEN SECTION

SPECIAL

TYPICAL / TRADITIONAL SPANISH HAMS & CHEESES. Also interational / import cheeses.

One year, I decided to buy my mother-in-law a cemetery plot as a Christmas gift...

The next year, I didn't buy her a gift.

When she asked me why, I replied, "Well, you still haven't used the gift

I took my wife to a restaurant.

The waiter, for some reason, took my order first.

"I'll have the rump steak, rare, please."

He said, "Aren't you worried about the mad cow?"

"Nah, she can order for herself."

And that's when the fight started.....

I bought you last year!"

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Moors & Christians

The pictures on these three pages were all supplied to us by Stefan, who takes pictures on our behalf.

Over 500 photos were taken and you can see more on of them on our website.

A dvd is also available from us, containing all of the pictures taken at the event.

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Take the El Altet exit from the N332.

Turn right at the first set of main lights.

We are then on the left.

Linda Parry..Dip Sw , Dip C, Cert.

Post Grad Therapeutic Work

"I am an experienced and qualified counsellor who has set up this new online service to try and help anyone who is struggling to cope with life, a positive way forward!�

"CONTACT ME FOR A FREE CHAT IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT MY SERVICE." Landline 0034 966 319 928 Online Counselling service www.lightcounselling.com

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BOWLING CLUB SWIMMING POOL BARS

RESTAURANT SERVICE AND CAFETERIA.

All in the one area, behind Super Valu.

See map at the back of this magazine.

Already established as one of the most popular restaurants in Gran Alacant, due to it’s excellent, varied, and reasonably priced menu.

El Rincón de Monte y Mar provide all types of meals from snacks, to tapas, menu del dia, to A la Carte.

OPENING PARTY OF THE TAVERN OF MONTE MAR

Everyone invited to come for a drink! on Friday 21st of October, starting 6pm.

CAFETERIA

Coffee with milk & toast 2€ Small beer, wine, soft drinks + tapa 1,50€ English breakfast served. Medium or Large with tea or coffee Baguettes - Hamburgers - Sandwiches Mixed Platters

MENU OF THE DAY

(from Monday to Saturday) Salad 7 starters to choose from 7 mains to choose from sweet, coffee and one drink 9€ (VAT included)

EVENING MENU

Salad,Alioli & other appetizers 7 starters to choose from 7 mains to choose from sweet, coffee and one drink 10€ (VAT included)

SATURDAY NIGHT: DINNER & DANCE LIVE MUSIC 3 starters to choose from 4 main course to choose from (2 meat, 2 fish) Sweet, coffee and one drink 12€ (VAT included)

SUNDAY'S SPECIAL MENU

3 starters to choose from 5 main courses (spanish specialities) Sweet, coffee and one drink 12€

MIXED GRILL SERVED ALL DAY Starter & Mixed Grill Sweet, coffee and one drink ALL OF OUR 12€ (VAT included) PRICES CHILDRENS MENU 6,80€ Main, Dessert and 1st drink.

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OUTSIDE TERRACES RESTAURANT CAFE

MONTEMAR BOWLS AND SOCIAL CLUB (Sponsored by Super Valu) The Sixth Santa Pola mixed rinks competition Sponsored by the Ayuntamiento of Santa Pola

Day 1.

The Mayor of Santa Pola gave an opening address where he welcomed us all to this annual competition. He particularly thanked all those involved in organising and setting up the event and hoped that all the competitors would enjoy the day and the facilities of Monte Mar bowls club, the Rincon and those of Santa Pola. June Pardoe translated into English.

A good days bowling was achieved with some very good play. Below Loreto Cascales a Councilor of Santa Pola in action, and with this shot put her team in control of the final end against a team from Montemar.

and they went into an 11 shot to 9 lead, they increased this to 12 to 9 on the penultimate end. The final end also caused the spectators to “Awe and Ah” at the quality of the bowling. Quesada tried hard but Emerald Isle held out for another shot advantage.

Final score Emerald Isle 13, Quesada 9.

From left to right, Keith Jones (Emerald Isle Skip), Peta Rhodes, June Jones, Fred Roberts (Quesada Skip), Colin Lindgren, Deidre Leeming, Steve Pearson and Jason Prokopowycz.

After the final and presentations, the players were invited to a buffet followed by a flamenco exhibition.

That concluded another successful Santa Pola Mixed Rinks Competition.

Day 2.

Another day of good bowling and there are some good teams going into tomorrowʼs final session.

Day 3.

Itʼs all about class now and we were not to be disappointed.

The finalists were the best teams from Quesada and Emerald Isle. Emerald Isle got away to a very good start and went into a six to 1 shot lead. Quesada came back with a vengeance and by the 11th end were 9 shots to 7 ahead. On the 12th end, some magnificent play from Emerald Isle

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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PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS AT THE

CARABASI COMPLEX on the next few pages

WHO GIVE THEIR SUPPORT TO OUR MAGAZINE. The train and Baile buses, both have stops outside this complex.

Lots of choice in the same area.

page 51 O’Duills

downstairs

page 52 Casanova

downstairs

page 52 Los Belgas

upstairs

page 53 Ocean 11

upstairs

page 54 Sandhills

upstairs

page 54 Agostino

upstairs

page 55 Phoenix

upstairs

page 56 Hispania

downstairs

page 56 Yellow Submarine

downstairs

page 57 Absolutely Fabulous upstairs page 58 Aquarius

upstairs

and a NEW VENTURE page 59 MOLLY MALONE 50

downstairs

phone: 9666 98 383 email: oduills@hotmail.com

A NEW AND EXCITING CHAPTER AT O´DUILLS IRISH BAR

Maribel, Chris and Staff would like to take this opportunity to thank Terry and Linda for the last 2 and half years of TERRYOKE and wish them well in their new venture.

The New Chapter for THE ORIGINAL IRISH BAR in Gran Alacant begins Saturday 1st October.

We will be staging different acts each Saturday, bringing a more traditional Irish selection of music in the New Year.

We will be holding our usual FANCY DRESS HALLOWEEN PARTY on Monday 31st October again with best fancy dress prize.

It will be a great night of entertainment, the first time in Gran Alacant, a duo with a great selection of music and fun.

GUARANTEED A GREAT NIGHT FOR ALL!!! (free finger food served after 12am)

Come and discover for yourself the new chapter at your favourite Irish bar O´DUILLS 51

We at Los Belgas and the Families Biddle and Mills wish Tony Hall a speedy recovery from illness and send his family our best wishes.

Tony on left of picture on the right.

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FANTASTIC PANORAMIC VIEWS OF THE MOUNTAINS FROM OUR TERRACE

"Terrace Cocktail Bar" Open Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays" see our new cocktail list and watch out for "Weekly Specials"

Happy Hour 4pm - 7pm Monday to Friday

THURSDAYS -

QUIZ NIGHT, FREE RAFFLE, PLAY YOUR CARDS RIGHT Karaoke with Krazy Kev on TUESDAY NIGHTS throughout September back to Friday nights in October

OPENING TIMES Monday - Friday 4pm till late Sat/Sun 1pm - late Email: barocean11@gmail.com Facebook@barocean11

Cocktail night Fridays throughout September

SATURDAY/SUNDAY -

FREE & EASY MUSIC, SPORT, KARAOKE, OR JUST SIT BACK AND RELAX ON THE TERRACE.

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OPEN Mon - Fri 5.30pm till late.

Sat - Sun 1.30pm till late.

EAT IN or TAKE AWAY

R BE TO LS C O CIA SPE

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Onion rings Cod & chips Pint or glass of wine

Homemade food, authentic curries, fish & chips, kebabs, burgers, pies, baquettes,

10€

Onion bhaji Any curry 1/2 rice 1/2 chip Pint or glass of wine

8.50

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Breaded mushrooms Southern fried chicken Pint or glass of wine

SANDHILLS, AGOSTINO’S & PHOENIX are all on the top floor

YOUR ITALIAN RESTAURANT AT CARABASI Original homemade italian pizzas lasagnes - pastas all food & sauces homemade & fresh vegetarian meals childrens menu

STONE GRILL 5 DIFFERENT KINDS MEAT STONEOF GRILL SERVED WITH CHIPS & SALAD €9.50 per person

TAKE AWAY PIZZAs

3 course menu of the week €9.50 phone: 966 69 82 51

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

REGULAR BREAKFAST

Freshly Cooked, all English products

10.00am-4.00pm daily (10-12.00 Sundays) bacon, egg, sausage, beans, hash brown, tomato, black pudding, mushrooms and toast all for only €2.40 tea, coffee or juice, when ordered with breakfast only €1

DAY MENU Whatever you like, toasties, burgers, fish & chips, salads, omelettes, sandwiches and more.

FULL EVENING MENU Classic & Bistro Menus available, incl Kids, Veggie, Steaks, Mixed Grill, Chicken, Ribs and more Plus 3 Course set price menu Only €9.90

SUNDAY CARVERY - VERY POPULAR Beef, Lamb, Chicken, or mix. Plus help yourself to 6 fresh veg, roasties, mash and our traditional rich tasty gravy, Only €6.90 Selection of starters and desserts available.

Friday & Saturday is GRILL NIGHT, Only 12euro Choose from Fillet of Beef, Ribs, Chicken, Gammon or Combos, served with real chips, salad, fresh mushrooms & onion rings.

Normal Full Menu also available Restaurant Open Every Day 10.00am – 10.30pm FOOD SERVED ALL DAY TAKE AWAYS AVAILABLE.

Xmas Lunch Bookings Now Being Taken

PHOENIX BAR

Good Cheer and Good Beer, Always On Tap Here Thursday night is Quiz Night.

Happy Hours Mon-Fri 5-7pm.

Mahou 1.70euro, Carling 1.30euro Normal Prices Mahou or Fosters 2.00€, Carling X Cold 1.50€ Guinness 3.30€ Pint. Freshly Made Cocktails 5€ each or 2 for 9€.

SUNDAY is BUY ONE GET ONE FREE on Cocktails

All your Premiership football shown here incl Sat kick-offs On Multi-screens

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AVD. NORUEGA 214 RESTAURANTE ESPAﾃ前L GRAN ALACANT RESERVATIONS: 966698705

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Absolutely Fabulous The perfect Gift Shop

Quality branded womens and mens wear (up to size 26) Commercial Centre Carabassi 1st floor, next to the Dutch Restaurant Tres Besos.

and Lots of Ladiesn at Gents fashio ff

40%-50% o

cards, K U f o e g n a r Wide ersary Birthday, Anniv etc €2.20 FROM €1.50ta-gs & also Gift r Wrapping pape

Large selectio n of costume jewe llery and watches.

Lovely selectio n of Baby Gifts

r All fancy dress clothes fo COSTUME children at 50% discount HIRE

Fancy dress, buy or hire.

Not just clothes

15 euro

New opening hours from Monday 3rd October Wed-Sun 10.30am-1pm & 5pm-8pm.

Closed Monday & Tuesday.

Large stock of Home Decorations Ask for your Loyalty card

c.c. Carabassi, 1st floor, Local 24-26 Avda Noruega 214 Gran Alacant, Santa Pola Tel: 697 663 064

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966 699 601

* Mountain views * T.V. (no sports) * Fully stocked bar * Free wi-fi * Weatherproofed full awning Quality, price, and service is our guarantee

Y SU N D A RY CARVE

The first and the best Carvery is back, starting Sunday 16th October through until April.

â‚Ź6.9 5

Starts at 1pm until 5.30pm Choice of 3 meats, then select all you can eat, from our hand prepared local fresh veg counter, including:- potatoes, roast potatoes, sprouts, cabbage, carrots, peas, gravy and traditional sauces.

Please try to book on 966 699 601 (where possible) as you know how busy we can get, and it allows us to give you the prompt and satisfactory service that you require.

Fish & chips start at 4.50 euro Full menu includes chicken, curry, gammon, cajun chicken, pies, lasagne, chilli, trio of pork chops, lamb shank.......and much more See the mountain views from our terrace.

Binoculars available behind the bar.

Evening Restaurant 6pm till late

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My wife sat down next to me as I was flipping channels.

She asked, "What's on TV?" I said, "Dust."

And then the fight started...

NOW PRINTING OUR NEWS IN ENGLISH, SPANISH and DUTCH

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PROBABLY the BEST ADVERTISING PRICES & SERVICE ON THE COSTAS 15 euro per month for a 40mm x 60mm advert 35 euro per month for a 90mm x 60mm advert 55 euro per month for a 128mm x 92mm advert 95 euro per month for a 153mm x 202mm advert 110 euro per month for a 153mm x 232mm advert including artwork and

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Hi Barry.

Could you please put this in the October Magazine. The MABS Show that was due to be held at theatre in Santa Pola on 14th 15th 16th November has been cancelled by the council because Loretta says that it is now needed for the national election campaign.

It is a shame as it was booked in April.

Fortunately. Terry & Lyn O'shea (Terryoke) has purchased the Facon premises at the Carabassi Complex, which is to be opened as Molly Malone's. They have kindly offered us the venue to perform the show on the same dates. More information will be following via posters and GA forums & November GA Magazine edition.

Jean & Bill

for further information please ring: 966 692 276

Hi to everybody in Santa Pola or in the Costa Blanca.

More fiestas in October, but as the temperature, the atmosphere about fiestas is cooling down. Anyway you can still show your friends and relatives the parades in: Crevillent 1st to 4th, Rafal 5th to 7th, Planes 3rd , Callosa dʼen Sarria 9th to 11th, Campello 12th to 15th and Calpe 21st to 24th.

Remember these are just approximate dates! There are also local fiestas in Jalon 16th to 17th, Polop 2nd to 4th or pilgrimages like the well-known in Benejuzar “el Pilar” on the 12th.

And the popular “ Abel Anton – Gran Alacant “ race on the 16th.

This is all for now

50th Rachel would like to thank all friends and family for all the lovely cards and gifts she received on her 50th birthday.

Special thanks to all at Churchill's bar for providing the venue, Not Just Desserts for supplying an excellent buffet and delicious birthday cake and Kevin ( Mr. Bojangles) for providing superb entertainment.

Thanks to everyone for making it such a memorable occasion.

BILINGUAL TEACHER (ENGLISH-SPANISH) OFFERS SPANISH CONVERSATION CLASSES IN GRAN ALACANT (ALL LEVELS).

15¤ per HOUR. TEL : 616 760640 PROFESORA BILINGÜE (INGLÉS-ESPAÑOL) OFRECE CLASES DE CONVERSACIÓN EN INGLÉS EN GRAN ALACANT (TODOS LOSNIVELES).

15¤ LA HORA.TEL : 616 760640

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KETCHUP A woman was trying hard to get the ketchup out of the jar.

During her struggle the phone rang so she asked her 4-year-old daughter to answer the phone.

'Mommy can't come to the phone to talk to you right now.

She's hitting the bottle.'

POLICE While taking a routine vandalism report at an elementary school, I was interrupted by a little girl about 6 years old.

Looking up and down at my uniform, she asked, "Are you a cop?"

"Yes," I answered and continued writing the report.

"My mother said if I ever needed help I should ask the police. Is that right?"

"Yes, that's right," I told her.

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Tel: 966 797 119 or 659 728 128

Louise provides a full range of beauty services at the salon.

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 Toby who is about a year and a half old and is a slightly nervous little boy who bears the scars of acid or boiling water which burnt his side. He has healed now but his coat has not fully grown back. He is vaccinated. For more information please call: 659 274 573

These gorgeous Egyptian Mau kittens are 3 months old. Their mother was abandoned when her owners moved and left her behind. They have big ears and very short fur that does not leave hairs in the house. The mother has already been adopted so it’s just the kittens that need homes. For more information call Linda: 646 645 035

This little podenco has been living rough on the streets. He was terribly underweight and frightened but is slowly making progress, could you be the one who can offer this adorable dog a loving new home.

For more information call: 693 100 712

Banger and Mash are twin 20 week old small girls. They have had all their vaccinations and are adorable. Banger is lively and Mash is quiet and delicate. For more information call 965 419 769

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SSM1169 Top Alacant 3 bedroom 2 bathroom terrace house in excellent location with stunning sea views from solarium.

Over 147 m² build area.

Communal pool & close to facilities.

Negotiable. € 119,900 SSM0925 Montecid 3 bedroom 3 bathroom fully furnished & equipped independent villa with private swimming pool. Low maintenance garden and many extras including working fireplace. € 154,900

SSM1144 Mediteraneo III 2 bedroom 2 bathroom townhouse on sought after gated community with 2 swimming pools, tennis, gardens, playground and covered parking, close to the new school. € 149,900 SSM1152/4 Upper GA (Zone Max-Coop) a choice of upper or lower 2 bedroom apartments with excellent views, fully furnished & equipped on gated community with swimming pool & off-road parking. € 99,500

REGISTER YOUR PROPERTY FOR SALE WITH US...

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WHAT’S THAT? IN THE CLOT?

by Mark Etheridge

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FLUORESCENT CATS (AND OTHER VETERINARIAN CONTRIBUTIONS TO SCIENCE)

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Last week some news about AIDS research appeared at the papers. It was about an experiment at Mayo Clinic which involved some doctors, virologists, vets, and other scientists. The full article can be found at: http:// www.nature.com/nmeth/journal/vaop/ncurrent/full/nmeth.1703.html The thing is the following: they created fluorescent cats which are immune to FIV (feline AIDS), by using genetic engineering. They implanted some jellyfish genes which produced the fluorescence, plus some Rhesus macaque genes, which made the cat immune to FIV. We all know from long time ago cats suffer a very similar disease to human AIDS (but not transmissible from cats to people). Both diseases are caused by very similar viruses which produce very similar alterations of the immunity. This implies every advance in FIV research, can be useful for AIDS as well. It’s not a cure or a vaccine, but it allows us to know something else about both human and feline diseases.

In this case, the most significant thing for us is the acknowledgment of the Vets and their tasks. Lots of people recognize Vets task is valuable because a Vet healed their pets, or maybe he gave them some good advice, but very few people really know how important Vets are for human health. For example it’s a veterinarian task to overview the food for making sure it arrives to us in good condition, which implies inspection of slaughterhouses, dairy farms, alimentary industries, bars, restaurants, bakeries, markets, etc; we also have the responsibility of training waiters, cooks, bakers, butchers, etc, for obtaining the “Carnet de Manipulador de Alimentos” (food manipulator license).

From early ages, the civilizations which had a faster evolution were the ones that had the services from Vets who took care of, for example, battle horses. Here in Spain, the Arabs transmitted us in one hand their deep medical knowledge, and in the other hand the way they took care of their extremely valuable horses. For that reason, Veterinary medicine had an important and quick evolution in Spain at the Middle Age. Short time ago, thanks to the effort of lots of Vets worldwide, we managed to control diseases such as Mad Cows Disease or Bird Flu. So we would like to write about some Vets whose task contributed to the evolution of Sciences, not only Vet science, but in some cases things that have very little to do with animals: -Blood circulation discovery. No, it wasn’t William Harvey in 1628, nor the Spanish doctor and theologian Michael Servetus in 1553 the first one to describe blood circulation. It was Francisco de la Reina (not a relative of mine, as far as I know, despite one of my grandpas had the same name), a Spanish albeytar (the Medieval Spanish word for “Vet”),

who described it first in 1552, at his book “Libro de Albeytería” (Handbook of Veterinary Science).

If you think about it, it’s quite normal a Vet discovered it instead of a doctor, because in the 16th Century, human dissection was strictly forbidden in most Christian countries, but Vets had no problem at all dissecting animals.

-Anti-tuberculosis vaccine. It was discovered by the French Vets Camile Guérin and Charles Calmette.

-Rabies mechanism of transmission and infection, by the 19th Century Spanish Vet Dalmacio García Izcara.

-Parasitology. Vets have always been more advanced than doctors in this area, and thanks to them, we know everything about hydatid cysts, intestinal and pulmonary worms, etc.

-Immunology: phagocytosis mechanism discovered by Metchnikoff; cytotoxic T cells mechanism, which is very important for fighting against cancer, viral infections and chronic inflammatory problems, discovered by Peter Doherty, who won Nobel Prize of Medicine in 1996 for this reason.

-And finally, let’s don’t forget a very famous Scottish Vet named John Boyd Dunlop, who invented tires for improving his son’s bicycle…

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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 8 CARABASI BAR COMPLEX (DOWN THE HILL) AGOSTINO - HISPANIA PHOENIX - CASANOVA PHOENIX LOUNGE BAR LOS BELGAS ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS YELLOW SUBMARINE SANDHILLS - OCEAN 11 OʼDUILLS - AQUARIUS MOLLY MALONE

ALLOTMENTS

PROPOSED SITE OF THE NEW CHURCH

BAILEYS

SCHOOL

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PETANC AND CHILDRENS PLAY AREA

PLAZA MAYOR

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VET GA EXOTICS DARBYʼS CHIPPY SIMPLE SPANISH MORTGAGES THANSA EL RINCON

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GA BOWLS CLUB

TOP-UP DELIVERY POINT Euronics

EURONICS ELECTRICAL PC INFO-RED & HOMEFINDERS /SOLEIL ANTONIO BUTCHER

SUDOKU SOLUTIONS TO THIS MONTH

LINEN MILLS

COCINARTE

BRICO & MOTOR GARAGE

GRANNET BOTTOM FLOOR OF THE GA COMMERCIAL CENTRE

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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

HARD EASY

MEDIUM

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CHIROPODY & PHYSIOTHERAPY

our advertisers on Gran Alacant. Get your business on our map.

PARK

TOP-UP DELIVERY POINT Phoenix

NOT JUST DESSERTS PATAGONIA no.2 STEAK HOUSE

TOURIST INFORMATION

1 MAXCOOP SUPERMARKET 2 SUPERVALU SUPERMARKET 3 MERCADONA SUPERMARKET 4 MEDICAL CENTRE G.A. COUNCILLOR MUNICIPAL OFFICES LIBRARY 5 THURSDAY MARKET 6 POST OFFICE 7 SCHOOL

DENTIMAR

PETANC AND CHILDRENS PLAY AREA

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GA farmacia present location green arrow, new location blue arrow

TOP-UP DELIVERY POINT Quicksave SPORTS CENTRE

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HOMEFINDERS/SOLEIL G.A. SERVICES & SOL COMPUTERS VICTORIA FRICANDO DESTINATIONS

PATAGONIA no.6 STEAK HOUSE

IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Aquagest 24hr............. ..........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................................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 Telefonica..............................1004

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Melody Makers International annouce their next concert

Melody Makers International, the leading popular mixed chorus which had such a big hit with their recent performances of their Andrew Lloyd Webber concerts, are seeking new members to bolster numbers in readiness for their next big production - An Evening with Disney, to be held in January.

There are two opportunities for serious singers to join the group. The first is on a Tuesday evening from 5.30pm - 7.30pm at the Asturias Restaurante at Punta Prima, where Melody Makers have rehearsed for some years.

The second opportunity - for singers who live a little further up the coast, or who are not available on Tuesdays - is on a Friday morning between 11am and 1pm in Gran Alacant, where Melody Makers International have opened their second branch. Rehearsals will take place at the Sala Municipal Life Resort, Monte de Santa Pola, Gran Alacant. The same training will be given to both choirs, who will then join together for the large performances which the group has become accustomed to giving.

Further details on the choirs can be found on 966 697 570 (Gran Alacant) or 966 775 976 (Punta Prima). All nationalities are welcomed in Melody

When I arrived home one day, I found the wife seated in the tall grass, busily snipping away with a tiny pair of sewing scissors. I watched silently for a short time and then went into the house. I was gone only a minute, and when I came out again I handed her a toothbrush. I said, "When you finish cutting the grass, you might as well sweep the driveway."

The doctors say I will walk again, but I will always have a limp.

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ROAD BUGGY for sale peddle for go, peddle for stop no gears, lots of fun. â‚Ź850 phone: 690 22 22 73

Map to help you to find your way around Santa Pola.

It also includes our advertisers

Guardia Civil

Local Police

Carlin Santa Pola's Casa de Cultura Theatre in Calle Elche

SANTA POLA FOOTBALL STADIUM

Chaz

BAILE BUS OFFICE

1. McDonalds 2. Market and red cross bus stop 3. Main Elche street 4. Castillo 5. Town square 6. Tourist info Police station Town hall 7. Fishing port 8. Post Office

9. Tourist info 12. Salt Lake museum 13. Civic & Social Centre 15. Casa de Cultura 18 Santa Pola Marina.

19. Bailen 20. Aquarium

21. Suma Office 22. Public refuse tip 23. site for New swimming pool 24. Indoor market 27. Police station (Policia Local) 28. Model boating lake 29. Pola Max shopping centre

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Bus Timetables. Baile buses

MORE INFO AT:- www.autocaresbaile.es

GA to & from airport WEEKDAYS

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GRAN ALACANT ORBITAL BUS TIMES

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If you would like to travel from Gran Alacant to Santa Pola or Alicante, request the ticket from the driver. Time to change 1 hour.

This time-table is run by Costa Azul Get from Gran Alacant to Santa Pola, then link up with this company for these destinations

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GA to and from Santa Pola & Alicante WEEKDAYS TO ALICANTE

(1) These services will lfrom DON PUEBLO along the following avenues: Escandinavia, Mediterrรกneo, Noruega & Costa Hispania. The bus stop Shopping Center G.A., on these services direction to Alicante or back, is located at Noruega avenue in the square with Mediterrรกneo avenue, at 150 meters.

(2) This service only runs on Mondays.

(3) These services will go through Ciudad de la Luz & OAMI

GA to and from Santa Pola & Alicante SATURDAYS ALICANTE

(1) These services will leave from DON PUEBLO along the following avenues: Escandinavia, Mediterrรกneo, Noruega & Costa Hispania. The bus stop Shopping Center G.A., on these services direction to Alicante or back, is located at Noruega avenue in the square with Mediterrรกneo avenue, at 150 meters.

GA to and from Santa Pola & Alicante SUNDAYS & FESTIVALS TO ALICANTE

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Train Stop, Masa Complex above SuperValu

Daily Specials

Small cod or haddock & chips.................................. €3.50 Small cod or haddock & chips (with a slice of bread & butter, choice of mushy peas, beans or curry sauce....................... €5.00 Large cod or haddock & chips.................................. €6.00

Free delivery on orders over €10.00 Eat in or take away.

Tel: 966 697 070

October opening hours Monday - Thursday 5pm-til late at the PLAZA MAYOR Complex Gran Alacant Above Super Valu

Friday 12.30-til late Saturday 12.30-til late Sunday CLOSED