Gran Alacant Advertiser September 2020

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We at your Gran Alacant Advertiser continue to bring you all of the NEWS, including that from a representative from the Town Hall, as we have since May 2005.

If you have any QUESTIONS or PROBLEMS you would like us to discuss, please just email them to us at the magazine - granalacantadvertiser@hotmail.co.uk We would like to say a big Thank You to all the local businesses that have been continuing to support our community magazine throughout this global pandemic.

Since the UK Government imposed a Quarantine on people returning to the UK from Spain, local businesses have suffered a huge loss and are a lot quieter than usual as many tourists that would normally enjoy Gran Alacant throughout the Summer months have been unable to do so.

We encourage the residents of Gran Alacant to continue to support our local businesses during this unusual time.

Thank you All Ged & Lou x

Our local businesses and community are continuing to abide by the latest restrictions that have been imposed by local, regional and country wide rulings, due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. At the time of writing the restrictions have been amended so that discos, dance halls, cocktail bars and karaoke bars are no longer allowed to open. Places that serve food have to close at 1:00 am and are not allowed to accept new customers after midnight. Tables must be separated by at least 1.5m and only groups of 10 or less people are allowed to sit together. Smoking has been banned on public roads, terraces or beaches without an interpersonal distance of 2 metres.

Drinking has also been banned on public roads. New residents in Care Homes have to undergo PCR screening and visits to residents are limited to 1 person per day for a maximum of 1 hour. It has also been recommended that wherever possible social gatherings should be with people you live with. If you meet with people who you do not live with then there should be no more than 10 people in the group.

month as Barry is in hospital. Just in case you didn’t know, Barry and Sandra Lane started the Gran Alacant Advertiser back in 2005 and continued to support Lou and Ged when they took over in 2015. Everyone on the Gran Alacant Advertiser team wish Barry a speedy recovery.

LATEST NEWS FROM THE GA COUNCILLOR OSCAR VALENZUELA FUMIGATION AGAINST PESTS In early August the Town Hall, following the advice of their technicians and in response to neighbourhood requests, carried out reinforcement fumigation to help control

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the level of pests in specific areas of Gran Alacant (see just a few examples above ... ) MOSQUITOES The joint fumigation plan between Elche and Santa Pola has continued to help prevent a serious mosquito infestation. This plan covers all areas of Gran Alacant and will continue weekly throughout September. Especially with the recent heat waves, it is crucial that fumigation is maintained to avoid a serious outbreak.

However, it is impossible to completely eradicate the mosquitoes and it is important that residents of Gran Alacant continue to play their part by regularly emptying water from containers on their properties!!!

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CLEANING OF BINS The Council of cleaning, parks and gardens have responded to complaints about the cleaning of the bin container areas and have increased their cleaning schedule.

CLEARING OF AREAS BY PUERTO MARINO After requests from the neighbourhood association in the Puerto Marino Urbanisation, heavy machinery and equipment were brought in to clear and clean the areas adjacent to the Urb. They also cleared the area around the storm drains as this often causes problems in the event of torrential rain.

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POST OFFICE

The ongoing situation regarding the inadequate service provided by the postal service in Gran Alacant continues. The limited opening hours, number of staff and difficulty in accessing the building are ongoing issues for residents, who also during the Summer months are forced to wait outside in the scorching heat. Across Alicante, Elche and Santa Pola the postal service has suffered from the Covi-19 epidemic and this has not been helped by the increased number of customers during the Summer months.

The Gran Alacant Council in coordination with the Mayor’s Office and Gran Alacant Residents Association, have held conversations with the postal service offering incentives including the transfer of municipal land and assignment of municipal taxes to help facilitate a solution to this issue. In February an official request was made by the Mayor’s Office to extend the hours from 8:30 am to 6:30pm. The postal services´ official answer was “At the Gran Alacant office, the competent management units have been consulted and report that the postal service offered is provided normally”.

The Gran Alacant Council does not agree with this statement and are continuing to look for solutions to solve this problem in the short, medium and long term.

RETURN TO SCHOOL IN SEPTEMBER In July, the Spanish Ministry of Education issued new measures that will need to be taken when the new term of school starts in September. However, the ongoing issues of extreme overcrowding in the Gran Alacant Primary School and the continuing lack of an Instituto for Secondary education, mean that these measures are going to be difficult to implement. The new measures do not take into account the separation of children

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LARGE ITEMS COLLECTIONS on Tuesdays and Thursdays ONLY. Please message this number T: 686 801 323 any day of the week to let them know the name of the street you are leaving your large items on. This would help to make the service more efficient and keep our Gran Alacant nice and tidy.

LARGE SKIP IN FRONT OF GABE MARKET Dear Lou & Ged, Nice to see people are using the big skip provided for residents to dispose of large items. Hopefully, this will reduce the amount left by bins and that everybody knows it’s there.

Kind Regards, Alison It’s a skip for unwanted furniture etc. installed by Urbaser in Gran Alacant next to Avenida Noruega for the use of all residents and only available until the end of August but hopefully this great idea will be repeated next summer again!

Please remember that Urbaser Santa Pola offers the above collection service Message: 686 801 323 for unwanted furniture and other goods.

However, garden rubbish and building waste must be taken to the recycling centre. within the classroom, the expansion of patio spaces or the management of dining and transport services. These issues are going to be a huge challenge for school staff, families and students.

This issue also extends to the IES Cap del Aljub Instituto in Santa Pola which is the assigned school for the students from Gran Alacant and is also overcrowded. Due to the new measures for Covid-19, the students will not fit in the classrooms and there is great uncertainty about how this situation will be resolved.

The Department of Education and Gran Alacant have been in permanent contact with AMPAs and the management of these schools since last year to fully understand the issues and find viable and realistic solutions. There have been continuous meetings with the Ministry of Education right up until the start of lockdown and letters have been sent offering proposed solutions, agreed by all parties. However, there has been no formal response.

The Council continues to ask for solutions and deeply regrets that the Department is delaying, without justification or explanation, the development of the infrastructures that are needed to solve this problem. The tender for the second Primary school has been blocked for at least ten months and throughout 2020 the Department has refused to transfer power to the local authorities to build the Instituto in Gran Alacant. This is especially difficult when we have been one of the few municipalities that fulfilled, delivered and corrected all the requirements of the Edificant plan last year.

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Gran Alacant residents Judy and Kelvin Jones are really proud of their son who has completed a solo cycle ride from Lands End to John o'Groats in aid of “2 Wish Upon a Star”. This local charity provides bereavement support for families who have suddenly or traumatically lost a child or young adult under the age of 25. Ashley chose this particular charity because his son plays Rugby with the son of the Charity founder who sadly lost a child.

Ashley said that the steep inclines and bad weather were challenging but everyone's messages, pictures and donations helped keep him motivated. He completed the almost 1,000 mile ride in 9 ½ days at the end of July/beginning of August 2020.

Donations are being accepted up until the end of September and can be made via: www.justgiving.com and search for Ash Jones

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The Royal British Legion

Caring and campaigning for our ex-Service community.

75th Aniversary of VJ Day

In Masa Square on 15 August 2020.The Gran Alacant and La Marina Branch of the Royal British Legion celebrated the 75th Aniversary of VJ Day. They remembered all those who had shown such outstanding courage and dedication in defending the values of their homeland, and those who had paid the ultimate price in the defence of their comrades.

An Evening Meal, provided by La Piazza restaurant, was the centre of the celebration and the opportunity was also taken by the Branch, to Dedicate their New Branch Standard which had been donated by their President, Mr Robin Hargrave.

Mr Hugh O’Brien was the standard Bearer and Capt Paul Kane led the Dedication which was given by Father Richard Dunstan-Meadows.

The Gran Alacant & La Marina Branch meets on the First Monday of each month 18:00 at “The Skipper Bar” Plaza Mayor (MASA Square) Gran Alacant.

The Next Meeting will be held on 7th September 2020 at 18:00

New members always welcome and you Do Not need to be Ex Service to join.

Further details Email: granalacant.secretary@rbl.community

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MONTEMAR BOWLS & SOCIAL CLUB Sponsored by The Pub, Avalon, Skippers Bar, Gran Alacant Insurances, Rogers, La Piazza, Dialprix and The Belfry

CHICKEN RUN Sunday 26th July Another successful chicken run played within the present restrictions. Thirty six players took part playing on three rinks over two sessions. The winners of the chickens were Neil Crawford, Dave Yarrow and Ian Hamilton. Cindy and Colin Bedford and Terry Cottle won the eggs. Thank you to Tanya Oliver, Jack Burrell, Joan and Chris Harding who donated the chickens and Julia and Ian Hamilton who donated the eggs.

WEDNESDAY 29th July Lynne Armitage and Howie Williams walked to Santa Pola and back raising over 300 Euros for the club funds. It took them two hours thirty seven minuets to walk there and back, they did have a refreshments before returning. The total number of steps was 18,500, a few drinks were enjoyed when they returned. Well done both of you and thanks to everyone who sponsored them.

GRAN ALACANT MIXED RINKS Due to present restrictions we unfortunately had to cancel this years competition.

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

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Speaking to many people in the last month it seems that many of us have experienced an increase in hay fever like symptoms, which seems a little prolonged this year, some think it is down to a mixture of the lockdown and being sedentary for several weeks whilst others are just unsure and think it may be down to them cutting the grasses because of lockdown, whatever it may be it can be a big problem for sufferers and I decided to talk about it this month, I hope these tips ease your symptoms if you are a sufferer.

Symptoms of hay fever can vary from puffy, itchy, watering eyes to continual sneezing and a runny or congested nose. Hay fever is sometimes confused with a condition called allergic or perennial rhinitis, as the symptoms are similar to those who suffer hay fever, the difference being allergic rhinitis lasts all year round. Common causes of allergic rhinitis include dust, food allergies and atmospheric pollution. Many people with hay fever and allergic rhinitis are also likely to have a sensitivity to certain foods, the most common being wheat and potentially dairy produce. on about drinking the water!) but I can’t stress enough how good drinking water is for the body. In allergy sufferers’ researchers have found that people who are dehydrated suffer more than those who stay hydrated.

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Too much sugar greatly lowers the immune system so reduce foods high in sugar like desserts and sweets.

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Eat more garlic and onions in your foods when symptoms are unbearable, these foods are high in the flavonoid quercetin, which can help reduce the severity of symptoms.

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To arrive there is a unique experience. Over 120 horses, donkeys and ponies housed in groups in individual paddocks, with shelters and running water, surrounded by fields and trees. Such a peaceful place, where all the animals (including rescue pigs, a rescue goose named Christmas, rescue peacocks now with young chicks, chickens, cats and dogs) look so content, healthy and happy. One could never believe the horrific backgrounds of starvation, malnutrition, and abandonment and abuse that so many of them have suffered. An amazing witness to what can be achieved by the dedication, hard work and commitment of two people, Sue and Rod Weeding, founders of the Centre.

Here the rescues have found a forever home where they have special care, food, water and companionship, and hence are given a second chance at life.

Such an enterprise is a huge undertaking both financially and personally as one can imagine. To feed and water one horse per week costs approximately 40 euros, then there is the hoof trimming and shoeing, vet visits and treatments, medications, worming, teeth inspections, maintenance and repairs, phone bills, a total per week of around 5580 euros.

The Centre is funded entirely by Donations, Fundraising, Open Days and its Charity Shops. The severe and extended lock-down in Spain has put unprecedented pressure on its resources, with shops closed for so long and the ending of its Open Days (now replaced by the new” daily tours”) it has had to rely on donations only for the last four months as all other means of income were severed, and lack of funds meant they had to let go of the paid workers.

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One of the donkeys coming with a myriad of problems, alongside his neck shyness indicating fear, malnutrition, worms, neglected feet, painful infection due to untreated wounds and both were entire so had to be castrated.

Tamarisk needed stitches for a wound in the field. We had the sad loss of Freda and Miss Ellie. Captain, our eldest horse at 40 years contracted an abscess in his foot which needed treatment, Rosie his companion is suffering badly from her Cushings disease affecting her legs which means we could lose her, Annie too needing ongoing treatment for laminitus. These have been challenging times….

But we have had tremendous support from our growing team of volunteers, who have worked with us to keep the fields clean (no easy task in this hot weather) help with the feeds, grooming, and with our “new” DAILY TOURS. We are so very grateful to them and to our media team who have helped to update our FB and public relations. Also our shops have reopened, and we are so thankful to our shop managers and staff and for the delivery and collection of furniture team… to Dorothea, our vet and Enrike the Farrier… and a huge “THANK YOU” to all the public who continue to follow, support and donate to us…

We could not survive without you…”

So many people see the vision they hold for these equines, for all animals in Spain and for the ongoing promotion of Animal Welfare here.

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IBERIAN WATER FROG at your approach! It also lives in southern France and has been successfully introduced into the Canary Islands, the Azores and Madeira, as well as the Balearic Islands.

It is also reported from a couple of sites in the UK where it has been introduced and is surviving.

I appear to have been quite fortunate – one of the downsides of getting older is the gradual loss of the ability to hear sounds in the higher register, meaning that some birdwatchers of advancing years cannot hear the high-pitched calls of the smaller birds. Fortunately, I am still able to hear them, but even with some degradation, most people will be able to hear the cacophony which occurs regularly in the Clot, which I suppose we will have to call the “Frog Chorus”, a noisy mix of rattling croaks, groans and cackles which can occur at any time of the day or night.

The culprit is the Iberian Water Frog, which occurs in Spain and Portugal as its name suggests but it is also known as Perez’s Frog or Iberian Green Frog. Its name in Spanish is Rana Comun, which indicates that it can easily be found in the right areas.

The Iberian Water Frog isn’t fussy about its habitat and is found in ponds, lakes, reservoirs, rivers, marshes, and just about anywhere there is freshwater. It is often found breeding in garden ponds and also in water tank reservoirs made for farm irrigation. I have seen several in the Viveros Victor Garden Centre just to the south of La Marina, where there is a small water garden display, although they are difficult to observe as they immediately dive under the water

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The Iberian Water Frog is usually some shade of green or brown as an overall colour but sometimes blueish specimens are found. They also sometimes have a yellowish line down their backs, but what we can say with safety is that they are very variable in colour! My photo shows a typical example, the bright green bits are actually water weed!

They feed on the usual frog diet of insects, larvae and some vegetation, but unfortunately for the poor Frog it is an important part of the food chain in the Clot, providing a fairly easy meal for Herons, Bitterns, Egrets, Ibises and Marsh Harriers. The tadpoles are also taken by Kingfishers – the recent water improvements may have allowed these birds to breed in the Clot this year – as well as Ducks, Moorhens and Coots. It is just as well that each female produces literally thousands of eggs each year, and just enough survive to maintain the population.

One of the strange things about this Frog is that it regularly moults; that is, it sheds its skin. I hope you’re not reading this at your dinner table, because I can tell you that it eats this discarded skin – not quite as gruesome as it sounds, because the skin still contains some important nutrients, and why let it go to waste?

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

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GRAN ALACANT WALKING FOOTBALL CLARIFICATION

I tried to write an article last month to include Walking Football in Gran Alacant and Santa Pola. However, this annoyed some members of both clubs.

Individual members from Gran Alacant can attend the Santa Pola sessions led by Anthony Young on Mondays and Thursdays.

Arrive at 09:30 for a prompt 10:00am start.

At the time of writing this article, there is no liklihood of indoor sessions recommencing at the sports centre, beside the outdoor market, anytime soon.

Remember, players are asked to arrive wearing kit as the changing rooms are not accessible. Please wear a mask and obey all regulations regarding travelling. Your temperature will be checked on arrival.

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until entering the playing area. When entering the playing area, please spread your personal kit out along the touchline. Bibs will be allocated and collected at the end of each session.

The Tango bar is open and makes all players and families most welcome after the playing sessions. Please pay attention to whatever social distancing regulations are in place.

Please check our facebook page for any changes and/or updates to the current situation.

Stay safe everyone John Fraser (WhatsApp 07866 315087) Please check our facebook pages for any changes and/or updates to the current situation.

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CLINICA VETERINARIA GRAN ALACANT EXOTICS

Tel: 966 698 569

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

Grooming Service Available

Monday - Friday 10:00 -13:00 & 17:00 - 20:00 Saturday 10:00 -13:00

EXOTIC SPECIES POSITIVE LIST

Some days ago we read at the papers that the Government wants to make an “exotic pets positive list”. This means they are going to control strictly purchasing and owning of this kind of animals.

So far, practically every species could be considered as an exotic pet: lots of birds, mammals and reptiles, such as Vietnamese pigs, geckoes and pogonas are kept in captivity as pets, but many of these animals are not “pets”, since we can’t hold them in our arms, caress them, or take them for a walk... or we shouldn’t do it.

Lots of breeders and traders are angry and refuse this new regulation, but we think it’s necessary.

A positive list implies only animals included in this list are going to be considered as pets. So far, what lists indicated was forbidden species, because they were dangerous, endangered, or invasive.

A good example could be red ear Florida terrapene (Trachemys scripta elegans), which was forbidden 13 years ago. What traders did was to introduce similar terrapenes, such as yellow ears one, taking an advantage of the legal gap.

This new regulation will make these trickeries impossible, and will allow to control in a more efficient way the animals we adopt and consider a member of our families. It’s not a matter of eliminating the animals that are already living with us, but avoiding thousands of wild animals living in inadequate conditions.

Last week a client asked us for some advice about purchasing a pet for her daughter: the girl wanted a gecko because she had watched at Youtube several videos of people having them as pets and interacting and playing with them; even you can find at

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Amazon special harnesses for taking them for a walk. Does anybody believe this is a happy life for a reptile?

Some years ago, the trend was to have a Vietnamese pig as a pet, because they were supposed to be “very cute and clever”. But when the little pig ends up weighing 50 kg or more, spends most of the day squealing loudly, and doesn’t allow us to hold it anymore, in most cases it “escaped” or was released by their owners. At Vega Baja we have a serious problem with these animals, since tens of feral pigs destroy vegetable gardens and harvests.

Probably, the ultimate reason for implementing this new regulation has been the risk of outbreaks of new diseases such as NCoV-19, since the source of most of them have been wild animals. Lots of them are been living with lots of bacteria, viruses and parasites for centuries without suffering any health problem. People and domestic animals have never contacted with them, so their immunity is not prepared to defeat them.

About 30% of Florida terrapenes are supposed to be a reservoir of Salmonella, and they eliminate the bacteria continuously in the water via faeces. Every time a person cleans and manipulates terrarium and terrapenes has a risk of catching the disease. Of course, since Salmonellosis is a bacterial disease, it can be treated successfully with antibiotics, but this is not applicable to lots of other diseases.

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PETS IN SPAIN www.petsinspain.com

Pets In Spain is a website dedicated to the re-homing of abandoned and unwanted animals on the Costa Blanca. Whether you are looking to adopt an animal, advertise an animal or if you simply want to know more about taking care of your pet in Spain, please take a look at our site or Call: 645 469 253 Cindy was born in April 2019 and has been in a foster home since she was a kitten. She is, sterilised, good with other cats and is used to being around children.

Lacey is just 12 weeks old and is a very affectionate kitten who loves cuddles and constantly purring.

Lacey is in excellent health and would make a wonderful companion.

From last month’s edition Ace has been adopted & Max has a home in the UK Brewer is a Rottweiler/ German Shepherd cross, age 12 years. He doesn’t know why his owner suddenly went away and never returned to collect him. He is a really good and gentle 25 kilo male dog. He loves to play with his toys, he obeys commands and is currently in a foster home with another dog and a cat.

Brewer is neutered and has a microchip.

Nala is a 2 year old house cat. She is good with children and dogs. Nala is sterilised, in good health and very affectionate

To view more animals for adoption visit our website.

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

Tel: 645 469 253

The Charity is run by a team of volunteers CV-01-043388-A CIF No G-54353743

Tel: 600 845 420

LEO Leo, his owner passed away & he had been kept in a large cage for most of his 2/3 years with very little socializing.

After 8 weeks with us he is ready to go to a home but please a home in Spain only. He is very noisy & bossy with other dogs, very quiet on his own. Passported & castrated, who wants a beautiful cheeky dog.

Home with no children please.

K9 CLUB www.k9club.es

e-mail: k9clubinfo@gmail.com PANCAKE Pancake smiling for her picture taking !

Around 3 years old, a fun loving female that has come on leaps & bounds since she has been here !

Very shy in the beginning as still more to give but has turned out to be very cheeky! Pancake is Passported, vaccinated and spayed.

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WORDSEARCH WORDSEARCH: in English & Spanish VEGETABLES – LAS VERDURAS

Geoff’s

1. In Sci Fi who is the Arch enemy of Flash Gordon?

2. Who was Britains 1st £1m pound footballer?

3. Whose autobiography was entitled 'Losing my Virginity'?

4. What is the criminal offence Embracery?

5. If you were a Lusofile which language and culture would you like?

QUIZ ANSWERS: 1. MING THE MERCILESS 2. TREVOR FRANCIS 3. RICHARD BRANSON 4. BRIBING JURORS 5. PORTUGAL

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SUDOKU 4

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

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Difficulty Rating: HARD

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SANTA POLA - ALICANTE - SANTA POLA

BUS URBANO GRAN ALACANT (LINEA 15)

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GRAN ALACANT RUNNERS

If you want to find out more about running locally, whether it be competitively, for fitness, or for companionship as a part of Gran Alacant Runners team why not contact Geoff on WhatsApp 0044/ 747 685 1356

BICI GRAN ALACANT

We are a small group who spend most of the time here in Gran Alacant.

If you are interested in joining one of our rides look us up on Facebook Gran Alacant Road Cyclist (Bici Gran Alacant) where ride details are posted.

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GRAN ALACANT GOLF SOCIETY

As we move into September we are approaching high season for golf on the Costa Blanca and the price to play increases accordingly. We are told by El Plantio that offers will remain available until around 10 September but thereafter the pricing indicated below will become payable. Also the Course should start to become busier so some early advice of your intention to join us on particular days would be much appreciated.

The Society details are as follows: Where: El Plantio Golf Resort. The offficial address is A-79, Km3, 03114, Alicante.

When: the formal Society Day is Tuesday’s weekly when all golfers are most welcome.

In addition we have an informal get together on Friday’s weekly which has always been a Gentleman’s Day. Time: on both days at normally at 8am so please be there by 7.40am. Occasionally the Starter may request we change the time so unless you are a regular golfer it would be

best to check with us beforehand.

Cost: usually 50 euros per round at peak times to include a buggy plus 1.50 euros mandatory insurance charge.

Can be cheaper during less busy off peak seasons. In addition the Society requires 5 euros sweep money which is all paid out at the end of the round.

As always new members and/or guests are always welcome, whether a full time resident, someone with your own holiday home for regular visits throughout the year or a holiday maker in the region. We would love to see you.

For more information please contact either Barry C (686180585) or Barry D (966183018)

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