Gran Alacant Advertiser - January 2016

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Hope you had a great Christmas and a happy New Year especially after the explosive start to December following the ATM robbery attempt at Santander at Commercial Centre.

We would like to thank to all our readers and advertisers for supporting the magazine and to our advertisers for getting their information to us early as this month’s edition had to be prepared in a very short time due to printer’s Christmas closure.

EHCRC have opened their new furniture/ warehouse shop, see pictures inside the magazine.

We hope you all have a great 2016!

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Lou & Ged Our little dog has hidden herself away in the magazine, can you find her?

Last month she was on page 18

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We would like to thank the TOURISM COUNCILLOR for enabling Jose Manuel Blasco to join our magazines monthly column. Many of you will surely have met Jose at the Tourist Information Counter in Santa Pola.

He always exudes enthusiasm for all that is happening in our area.

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

Hi everybody,

In January the 5th we have parades for the Three Kings in every village or Town on the Costa Blanca. In Santa Pola it will take place on the 5th at 19:00h. If you want to enjoy one of the best parades for the Three Kings you have to go to Alcoy.

I hope you have enjoyed, at least, one of the many cribs on display. In Santa Pola we have a beautiful one at the Castle. I know in Torrevieja there is another beautiful one, also in Diputación building in Alicante.

In Cañada next to Villena, they make a performance of the birth and the arrival of the Three Kings to bring presents to Jesus, is real theatre carried out by amateurs. This event is declared of National Tourist Interest.

Once again I would like to remind you about the Santa Pola International Half Marathon, it will take place on Sunday 23rd at 10:30 a.m., If you have not seen yet, do please come and enjoy unique atmosphere, The day before, on Saturday afternoon you can also enjoy the fun race for children, we called Mini-Marathon but last year more than 1100 children took part in it.

Bye-bye my friends ... until next month.

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

If you have any QUESTIONS or PROBLEMS you would like us to discuss, please just email them to us at the magazine - granalacantadvertiser@hotmail.co.uk Road Signs: Following on from previous emails regarding the road signs on GA, it appears that the Town Hall have not been able to come up with a solution to the problem of the signs swinging around in the wind. It shouldn’t take three months for a decision to be made on such a simple thing. Once the job is done then the council can move on to more important things.Thank you, Penny Reply from Town hall: Regarding this issue, the police officer in charge of road signs has spoken to the Ministry in order to fix this problem, because all the issues related to traffic and road sings are within the Ministry, not the Town Hall. But despite this situation, we have talked to the police officer again so he bring forward this procedure as soon as possible.

Rubbish on Calle Creta: Hello, we live in Calle creta and I’m going to send you some photos of our street, it is filthy, the council never come to clean it. We have a massive boat shipping container abandoned in the road, the pavements are full of dog excrements, there is rubbish strewn all over the road, overgrown plants and weeds. It is disgraceful that we are paying our council taxes for a service that we are not

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receiving. Please could you speak to the council and find out their “excuses” as to why this road is so disgusting. Thank you, Ruben

has been done to clear any of the rubbish. Some was cleared by the wind, that’s about it. Bur the most of it still remains there. Can anything be done? Thank you, Bill

Reply from Town hall: We have talked to the environment and the Cleaning Councilors so as they will make the necessary for removing this rubbish and protect our neighbours and our environment.

Reply from Town hall: We have talked to the cleaning Councilor about this complaint so the rubbish will be removed as soon as possible. We want to apologize about the delay related to the rubbish removal, but the company, which carries out the town cleaning, is very busy these days.

Rubbish on Calle Malta: I know the supermarket trolleys have been collected, but I have just taken photos showing the rubbish dumped during the summer is still there.

As far as I can see nothing

Subus Airport Bus: Hi Barry, Can you make some enquiries regarding the Subus 1B from the airport.

We regularly take this service from the airport, there is a bus stop on the seafront by the first roundabout next to La Molla bar, but despite ringing the bell well in advance, the bus continues without stopping until it

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reaches the start of the urbanisations at Arenales.

Earlier this year we were on the bus with another elderly couple who were also complaining about this. We were forced to walk back the full length of the seafront back to the beginning of the road to Carabassi in the dark. I can’t see any reason why the bus doesn’t stop at a marked official bus stop, can you?

Regards, Geoff Barlow Reply from Subus: Subus has it’s own stops.

The bus services in the area are private, so an “official” stop doesn’t exist.

The market bus stop they mention is of another bus company (most probably Baile).

Hi Barry and Sandra Thanks for the quick response. I had seen the timetable showing the ‘approved’ stops, it just seemed illogical that there is a huge gap between the places where the bus actually stops, ignoring (seemingly) the population of Gran Alacant altogether.

We regularly walk the full distance of the seafront to catch the bus at the stop in Arenales, but this is becoming more difficult with advancing age and is out of the question on the exposed road when the weather is bad.It is a pity that the bus company cannot be a little more flexible as this would surely lead to increased business from the residents of GA if they knew that there was an additional convenient route to the airport, especially since in the latest edition of your excellent magazine, you highlight the difficulties of obtaining legal taxi services. Thanks for your efforts,

Geoff Barlow Geoff, we have passed your feedback on to Subus.

Sand dunes & Walkways:

The importance of the dunes of the beaches of Arenales and Carabassí has led the Ministry of Environment to promote a new regeneration project.

The action involves the fenced off area of the dunes, to protect the passage of people, and placing a wicker fence conducive to creating new dunes, which also are planting native species. The walkway that was there has now been relocated.

New hotel in Arenales:

The Arenales hotel to replace the dilapidated one on the seafront seems to be getting the go ahead.

It should be open in about 18 months time as a 4 star venue. As well as attracting holidaymakers to the area, it will also make its facilities available to residents, the general public and us.

We asked the Town Hall whether they have any news for our readers: Reply from Townhall: We have extended the deadline related to the project XarxaLlibres, so that there is more time for the families to deliver all required documents for the school books gratuity.

Moreover, we have set up the Leisure and Adapted Sports Days, so that any citizen in Santa Pola and Gran Alacant, despite the disabilities, can enjoy a relaxing day by doing physical exercise.

Finally, we want to wish to every reader Happy New Year, hoping the 2016 will bring us all the joy and the happiness that we all deserve.

Barry, Sandra, Lou & Ged If you would like to supply news or info for our next edition please e-mail: granalacantadvertiser@ hotmail.co.uk

Santander Bank: Santander bank on Gran Alacant have a bit of repair work to do. The cash machine took a bit of a battering.

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We are easy to find in El Altet. From Gran Alacant turn off the N332 signposted El Altet. Over the roundabout. Over the traffic lights and we are on the right, before the next roundabout.

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There are coffee shops next to us when waiting for that short job to be carried out. For longer jobs drive your car over to us and we will run you home and collect you when your car is ready, if in the Gran Alacant area.

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Todas las fotos se pueden ver en la Información redactada en Ingles Señales de Tránsito: Siguiendo la información a través de emails anteriores, parece que el Ayuntamiento no ha sido capaz de encontrar una solución al problema de las señales que giran a merced del viento. No deberían tardar tres meses para tomar acción en una cuestión tan simple.

Una vez solucionado, el Ayuntamiento podrá preocuparse de problemas mas importantes.

Gracias, Penny Respuesta del Ayuntamiento: El agente de policía encargado de las señales de tránsito ha hablado con el Ministerio para solventar este problema, ya a que todos los problemas relacionados con tráfico y tránsito son responsabilidad del Ministerio, no del Ayuntamiento. A pesar de esta situación, hemos hablado con el agente otra vez para que remita el procedimiento lo antes posible.

Basura en la Calle Creta: Hola, vivimos en la Calle Creta y voy a enviarles algunas fotos de nuestra calle. Está sucia y el Ayuntamiento nunca viene a limpiarlo. Tenemos un container abandonado en la calle, las aceras están llenas de excrementos, basura por todos lados,

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además de maleza y malas hierbas. Es una vergüenza que estemos pagando nuestros impuestos por un servicio que no recibimos.

Por favor, podrían hablar con el Ayuntamiento y averiguar cuales son sus “excusas” para tener esta calle en estas condiciones.

Gracias, Ruben

carritos de supermercado, pero acabo de sacar fotos de todos los escombros que han sido depositados a lo largo del verano y que siguen allí. Tal y como lo veo yo, no se ha hecho nada para retirar los escombros... el viento se ha ocupado de un poco, pero creo que eso es todo. ¿Se puede hacer algo?

Gracias, Bill.

Respuesta del Ayuntamiento: Hemos hablado con los Concejales de Limpieza y Medioambiente, harán lo posible para retirar esta basura y proteger a nuestros ciudadanos y el medioambiente.

Respuesta del Ayuntamiento: Hemos hablado con el Concejal de limpieza sobre su queja. Los escombros y basura se limpiarán lo antes posible. Queremos pedir disculpas por la tardanza en esta cuestión, pero la compañía que hace los trabajos de limpieza está muy ocupada estos días.

Subus Aeropuerto: Hola Barry, Pueden preguntar sobre la línea Subus 1B Aeropuerto. Tomamos este bus con regularidad, hay una parada oficial en la pasarela, al lado del Bar la Milla, pero a pesar de tocar la campana varias

Basura en la Calle Malta: Se que han recogido los

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veces (y con antelación), el bus continúa sin parar hasta llegar al principio de las urbanizaciones de Arenales. Hace unos meses, estábamos en el bus con una pareja mayor que también se quejaba sobre la misma situación. Tuvimos que caminar en la oscuridad a lo largo del paseo hasta llegar a la calle del Carabasi.

No veo por que el bus no para en la parada oficial.

Saludos, Geoff Barlow Respuesta de Subus: Subus tiene sus paradas propias. Los servicios de la zona son privados, así que una parada “oficial” no existe. La parada que mencionan es de otra compañía (seguramente de Baile).

Hola Barry y Sandra, Gracias por la respuesta.

He visto el horario con las paradas marcadas.

Simplemente me parece ilógico que haya una distancia tan grande entre una parada y otra, ignorando (completamente) la población de Gran Alacant. Normalmente caminamos el trecho para coger el bus en Arenales, pero esto se está volviendo más difícil ya que van pasando los años. Es una pena que la compañía no pueda ser un poco más flexible, seguramente les llegaría más trabajo si los residentes de Gran Alacant pudieran coger el autobús en una parada más conveniente, sobre todo ahora que tal y como han comentado ustedes en ediciones anteriores, hay problemas para conseguir taxis legales. Gracias por su esfuerzo y por su excelente revista.

Geoff Barlow

Dunas y Pasarelas:

La importancia de las dunas en las playas de Arenales y Carabasí ha llevado al Ministerio de Medioambiente a promover un proyecto de regeneración. El procedimiento es el siguiente: cercar las dunas para protegerlas del paso de la gente, colocar de una valla de mimbre para crear nuevas dunas y plantar especies nativas. La pasarela que estaba ahí ha sido reubicada.

Nuevo Hotel en Arenales: Parece que sigue para adelante la construcción del nuevo hotel de Arenales que va a sustituir el existente (y arruinado) .

Estará abierto en unos 18 meses y va a ser un hotel 4 estrellas. Además de atraer turismo a la zona, también ofrecerá sus instalaciones disponibles a los residentes y al público en general.

Banco Santander: El Banco Santander de Gran Alacant necesita unos trabajos de reparación. Le dieron un paliza al cajero automático.

Por favor lean la nota de advertencia en la página 42.

Le preguntamos al Ayuntamiento si tienen información para nuestros lectores: Respuesta del Ayuntamiento: Hemos extendido el plazo para el proyecto XarxaLlibres para darles más tiempo a las familias para presentar la documentación necesaria para los libros gratuitos.

Hemos preparado Días de Ocio y Deportes adaptados para que cualquier ciudadano de Santa Pola y Gran Alacant, a pesar de discapacidades, puedan disfrutar del ejercicio.

Finalmente, queremos desearles a todos nuestros lectores un Feliz Año Nuevo, esperamos que el 2016 nos traiga toda la alegría que nos merecemos, Barry, Sandra, Lou y Ged Si desea proporcionar noticias o informacion para estrange edicio email: granalacantadvertiser @hotmail.co.uk

Geoff, hemos pasado sus comentarios a Subus.

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Leaving behind wife Linda, son James and a wide extensive family.

A loving husband and father

and grandfather, brother uncle ... a family man.

Well known and loved here in Gran Alacant, loved to sing, loved a pint and a devoted supporter of

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Easy Horse Care Charity Furniture Shop

The new shop officially opened on 15th of December at 12am by a rescue centre co-founder Sue Weeding and Taffeta the miniature pony.

The event was well attended with Taffeta getting a lot of attention.

The new shop is located beside Dial Prix and will be for good quality furniture and clothing.

Pick up service available to collect large donations.

Tel: 616 814 420

... a story to share

At about 10.00 this morning I was robbed of a very expensive gold chain bracelet. I was taking the dogs for a walk when I was greeted by two young ladies by the bottle bank at the entrance to Urb. Buenavista. I have spoken to these two people on previous occasions so I didn’t think anything of it, but this time they were very hands on holding my arms and hands while talking to me. Suddenly they said they had to go and ran off, jumped into a grey car and quickly drove away. I thought this was very strange but I didn’t have any money or keys or a wallet on me so I wasn’t too bothered, then I looked down and realised that my gold chain bracelet had disappeared from my right wrist. The 2 young ladies (?) in question spoke only in Spanish and were, I guess, in their middle 20’s or so, one slightly older than the other. The older one’s hair was past her shoulder and in a plait on the right side of her face with a red flower in it, the younger of the two was wearing jeans and a white tee shirt. Please be wary of these women.”

Please share this info among your friends.

This also happened to me as I went to the rubbish bin two Spanish women on the top road got out of a car and were all over me as though they knew me. I must admit it did shake me up found them intimidating so I got out of the situation as quick as my legs would carry me. They would not have got anything as i had nothing on me just got rid of the rubbish. Regards Mushte COULD THIS BE THEM NATIONAL Police have arrested four members of the notorious ‘Cariñosas’ (cuddlies) gang in Benidorm. The detainees – two men and two women – are accused of stealing holidaymakers’ valuables using the ‘cuddle’ method. Police say the gang drove around in a top-of-the-range vehicle seeking potential targets, namely elderly people and drunk holidaymakers. The gang members would walk up to their targets with friendly gestures, putting their arms around them and even offering sexual favours, while they robbed the person of their wallets, purses, watches, jewellery and other valuables.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE Hola Everyone.

Hope you all had a very good Christmas, and New Years Eve, and did not over indulge. The Committee would like to wish you all a Very Happy and Healthy New Year. Not much going on at the present so maybe a good time to look back on 2015.

The Four highlights of the year must go to Sue Kemp for Winning the Valencian Ladies Singles Championship, and to John and Jill Albutt for Winning the Champion of Champions Mixed Pairs. And Roy Mercer for finishing Runners up in the Champion of Champions Men’s Singles. And to Pauline Woodfine for finishing Runners up in the Valencian Ladies Singles

Championship.

Hopefully 2016 will also bring MonteMar Bowls Club more success.

The MonteMar Open and the Santa Pola Mixed Rinks were a great success, with all teams that entered having a great 4 days of Bowling. The Matadors are struggling a bit in their Monday and Friday Leagues, The Toreadors are going along quite nicely in their respected Leagues.

The Winter League side is also holding their own.

The internal Competitions are all now at the semi finals stage, so good luck to anyone who is still in them. Every Friday in the Month we hold a Dinner Dance at the El Rincon Restaurant ( next to the bowls green) It is a very good evening and a chance

for our Members to get together. The food and Entertainment is always first class and everyone has a good evening. If you fancy taking up a new sport in 2016 why not give Bowls a go. A chance to meet other people, make new friends and get healthy at the same time. Plus tuition is available free of charge, plus Shoes and Woods are available for hire for a small charge.

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

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

The Royal British Legion in Spain.

Gran Alacant & La Marina Branch BR 3606.

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

This Years Poppy Appeal raised 5,994 Euros during Oct/Nov. Bringing our Branch endeavours for the year to 10,046 Euros Next Meeting 11th Jan 2016 & 1st Feb 2016.

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

Email:granalacant.secretary@gmail.com

GASP Theatre wishes everyone a Happy New Year

Gasp Theatre was again been able to make a donation to their chosen Charity the Cruz Roja , Santa Pola . The presentation took place in 17th November 2015 .

GASP'S next production will be in May 2016 which will be the 3 act comedy play “Breath of Spring “ . hopefully to be presented in our usual home the Life Resort “ .( Watch this space for further details ) after which the Group will again hopefully be able to give another donation to Cruz Roja.

If you wish to join this talented and enthusiastic group contact Christine on 966 699 845 or call into one of the rehearsals on a Wednesday evenings from 7.30 p.m. In the Salas Municipales , Life Resort .

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

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NOTICIA para compartir ...

"Esta mañana, sobre las 10h me robaron una pulsera de oro. Estaba paseando a los perros, cuando se me acercaron dos mujeres jóvenes, cerca del banco en la entrada a la Urb. Buenavista. Yo ya había hablado con estas mujeres en otras ocasiones, así que no me di cuenta de mi error, esta vez me tocaron las manos y brazos mientras me hablaban.

De repente, me dijeron que se tenían que ir y se fueron corriendo, se subieron a un coche gris y salieron pitando. Pensé que era raro, pero como no llevaba ni dinero ni llaves encima, no me preocupé... hasta que me di cuenta de que me faltaba la pulsera de oro. Las dos chicas sólo hablan Español, y creo que tendrán unos 20-30 años. Una un poco más joven que la otra. La más mayor de las dos llevaba el pelo por los hombros, trenzado y con una flor roja. La más joven llevaba jeans y una camiseta blanca. Por favor, tengan cuidado con estas mujeres."

Compartan esta información con sus amigos.

Esto también me pasó a mi. Cuando fui a tirar la basura, dos mujeres españolas se acercaron como si me conocieran. Tengo que admitir que me sentí incómoda e intimidada, así que salí de la situación tan rápido como pude. No consiguieron nada de mi ya que sólo llevaba la basura.

Saludos Musite xxxxxxxxxx PODRÍAN SER ELLAS La Policía Nacional ha detenido a cuatro miembros de la banda llamada "cariñosos" de Benidorm. Los detenidos, dos hombres y dos mujeres, están acusados de robar a los turistas usando el método "abrazo". La policía dice que la banda conducía un coches de alta gama buscando víctimas potenciales, generalmente gente mayor o turistas embriagados. Se les acercaban con gestos amistosos, dandole abrazos e incluso ofreciendo favores sexuales... mientras tanto les robaban las carteras, joyas, relojes y otros objetos de valor.

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Interclub Christmas Dance

Interclub held its Christmas dinner dance celebration on 8th December at the Rincon restaurant Monte Mar, Gran Alacant. Jill had decorated the room so that members and guests arrived to a festive atmosphere. Peter and Alice provided plants for table decorations which members were able to take home. Ladies were given a gift of a box of chocolates organised by Pam and Barry.

The menu was selected by the committee and the restaurant produced an excellent meal supported by first class service. Bon Bons were provided to have with the coffee. After the meal dancing started to Timewarp who, once again, selected and played exactly what members enjoyed.

For the break Chris and John had organised a tremendous raffle with lots of sought after prizes magnificently presented. This was a highlight of the evening. Mince pies were enjoyed by all present. Dancing then continued until midnight when members and their guests left full of the festive spirit after a very enjoyable evening.

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IFA - the Instituto Ferial Alicantino who are located in the exhibition centre next to Alicante airport offer shows and fairs on most weekends of every month. If you have a couple of spare hours at the weekend and are looking for something different to do, it is well worth a visit.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

26/12 - 04/01/2016 CHRISTMAS FAIR December 31st closed. Activities and games for the whole family to enjoy.

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

Spanish Lessons:

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

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

Life Resort (Sala Municipal):

Pilates - Tue&Wed - 19:00-20:00 - 3.20€ Salsa&Buchata - Friday - 19:00-20.30 - €5.40

Coffee Mornings: *NEW*

to encourage English - Spanish conversation and vice versa.

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The Charity is run by a team of volunteers CV-01-043388-A CIF No G-54353743 The K9 Club is a Registered Animal Welfare Organisation operating within the Alicante Province K9 is an Animal Rescue Organization which has operated in the Valencia Region for many years, we are a fully legal, non-profit making organization. The organization is run by a dedicated team of volunteers who feel strongly about animal welfare and work hard to rescue, care for and re home animals.

K9 CLUB www.k9club.es

Tel: 600 845 420

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

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Hello everybody, When we made our decision to move to Spain a few months ago, I was really looking forward to leading a healthier lifestyle and trying the Mediterranean diet.

After we had moved, I found myself walking around the supermarket, wondering what to buy, trying to observe what the locals were buying, even peeking in their trolleys to find inspiration!

Then one day I was introduced to my new Spanish friend Mayka, who turned out to be an excellent cook.

And what's even better, Mayka has offered to teach me to shop and cook the way the Spanish do, to experience the real taste of Spain!

Mayka will share her recipes with us all so I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.

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SPANISH RECIPE

CARRILLADA DE TENERA - BRAISED BEEF CHEEK Can be prepared from beef or pork cheeks (carrillada).

It’s a very popular Spanish dish and cheeks are usually highly demanded by restaurants therefore it’s advisable to order them in advance at butchers.

Carrillada are very tender and juice (similar to shanks) and require slow cooking.

Carrillada de Ternera al vino Tinto Braised Beef Cheeks in Red Wine (serves 4) 1.5kg or veal cheeks 1 Litre of Red Wine 1/2 Glass of Brandy 1 Large Onion 1 x Leek, 2 x Carrots 4 x Garlic Cloves Olive Oil Salt, Black Pepper, Bay leaf, (Rosemary & Turmeric - optional)

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1. Place 3 - 4 table spoons of oil in a big pan 2. Add Salt & Pepper to the cheeks and coat with flour 3. Add cheeks to the pan and brown until well sealed and stop loosing juice during cooking.

Remove them to bowl and leave to rest.

4. Add onions and leaks into the same pan and fry until golden brown. Then add carrots and fry for few minutes before adding brandy to flambé. Place cheeks back into the pan and add red wine. Add the unpeeled garlic and the bunch of herbs (optional).

5. Slow cook for hour and half. Remove the cheeks to one side, cover with foil and leave to rest.

6. Blend the content of the pan until it has the right consistency, add cheeks into the pan and keep warm over low heat until ready to serve.

Serve with mash potatoes, peas and broccoli or with chips or rice and veggies.

Que Aproveche

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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

LOVE AND CLIMATE CHANGE

This is the moment of the year when lots of animal species are looking for a mate. When days are getting longer, birds and cats, for example, start the reproductive season. It happens this way because, in order to ensure a reproductive success, the offspring need to be born when the availability of food is optimal. Chicks need approximately 3 weeks to be ready to break the eggshell, and cat pregnancy lasts for 2 months. Taking these things into account, Nature follows this pattern: at the beginning of the year, when days are short, animals find a mate, and, a few weeks later (2 months in case of cats), they will have their babies, exactly at the beginning of spring, which is the moment with the biggest amount of plants, insects and other preys.

This pattern becomes even more important for animals which have a highly specific diet. Cat, for example, is a strict carnivore; its digestive tract cannot digest properly carbohydrates (cereals, fruits, etc) because it is highly specialized in proteins and fats (yeah, my cat also loves cereal biscuits, but they are not good for him).

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For this reason, there is no specific reproductive season for dogs.

How do cats and birds know time for reproduction has come? Because of photoperiod.

For this reason, indoor cats, which are exposed to light longer than outdoor cats, have a longer annual reproductive period. In some exotic pets, this artificial alteration of lightdarkness balance may be dangerous for their health since it may produce wrong hormonal cycles.

Something very similar happens in case of plants, whose life cycle regulation depends on photoperiod and temperature. For example: almond trees need a short photoperiod and low temperatures for blossoming, so they blossom in January-February. Other plants need a longer photoperiod, so they will bloom in spring.

As everyone can see, Nature has its reasons for establishing the order the things must happen: animals mate in winter in order to have their babies in spring; some plants need cold weather to bloom; photoperiod is necessary for hormonal cycles, etc. So, everything follows a plan.

The problem starts when animals “suffer” too many daylight hours or when winter is too hot to allow the plants bloom. In most cases, it’s our fault.

It’s everyone’s particular responsibility to try to do something for stopping this.

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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 Angel is a stunning 4 month old Snowshoe Siamese and in need of a new home. She is good with other cats, is very loving and enjoys cuddles and kisses.

Dino is a 2 year old podenco cross and has been waiting in kennels for a home for over 8 months. He is such a gentle boy, weighs around 15 kilos, neutered and is great with other dogs.

Tommy, Tinkerbell, Timmy, Charlie and 5 of the German shepherd pups have all been adopted.

Benji's has been in a foster home with us for quite a while, his owner sadly passed away and his owners wife was taken into a care home, Benji is around 5 years old and great with other dogs and cats, he is one of the most gentle dogs we have had and will make a wonderful companion.

Sheba is a 2 yr old long haired female cat and was thrown out on the streets when her owner moved moved to Madrid. Sheba is friendly and she is very devoted to the people who feed her.

DONOR DOGS APPEAL

There is no dog blood bank on the Costa Blanca. If a dog needs a blood transfusion where does the blood come from?

The Pets In Spain animal charity responds to appeals from vets for a dog donor to provide blood when its urgently needed for transfusions to help save the life of a family pet. Rescued dogs in the care of the charity have donated blood for seriously injured and chronically ill dogs, much to the relief of worried pet dog owners when their family pet is suffering. This service by the charity is free of charge and collaborating veterinary clinics will carry out free blood tests on a dog that is brought in prior to the extraction of blood.

A donor dog reunion took place this week at the Pets In Spain charity shop in La Marina urbanisation which brought together previously rescued dogs that have donated blood. The photo shows rescue dog donors Zac, Stella, and Murphy with the charity’s founder Mark Lewis, dog adopters Pascal Lillie and Bob Watts, and one of the charity’s collaborating vets Rebecca Gosset. The charity has launched a new long term campaign for dog owners to register their dog on the dog donor register in order to meet the demand from vets for much needed life saving blood transfusions. Pets In Spain animal charity does not receive any grants from local or regional government and is totally self funding. They rely on income generated by volunteers working in two charity shops, private donations and sponsors to fund their many animal welfare projects. To register your dog on the blood donor register, or for more information about the Pets In Spain animal charity call 645469253, email info@petsinspain.com or visit their web site: www.petsinspain.com To view more animals for adoption visit our website.

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

Tel: 645 469 253

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WHAT’S THAT? IN THE CLOT?

by Mark Etheridge

Well that's another year gone and a new one to look forward to. Instead of concentrating on one species, for my first article of 2016 I thought I'd see if I can forecast what you should be looking out for throughout the next few months.

The year should start off fairly quietly, with all the usual suspects in place – the main pool will be home to the wintering Teals, that small duck with a distinctive red and green head on the males and a flashy turquoise wing bar. These will stay until late March, but of course the regular Coots and Moorhens will be here all year round, with occasional sightings of the turkey-sized Purple Swamphen.

You can start looking out for early spring arrivals in February, with the first Swallows and House Martins appearing during the middle of the month, and maybe there will be the excitement of 2015 when for a few days in March the Clot was visited by three or four Great Spotted Cuckoos, a large and noisy bird which seems to occur here only in Spring. The first Bee-eaters should be around towards the end of the month, along with increasing numbers of migrants making their way towards more northerly areas; species to watch out for include Redstarts, Whinchats, Wheatears and Yellow Wagtails.

One of the more spectacular temporary visitors will be the Pied Flycatcher, which you should look out for during mid April. These extremely smart black-and-white birds will spend a couple of weeks in the Clot refuelling for their onward journey but you have to be quick – they will only spend about two to three weeks here and are easily seen, but when they're gone, they're gone.

By late April the breeding season will be in full swing, and the air will be full of birdsong, the most regular of which will be the scratchy warble and grating alarm call of the Sardinian Warbler as seen in my photo. This is one of the commonest birds in the Clot, and the odd one or two will even turn up in trees and bushes around your house. Also listen out for the powerful song of the Great Reed Warbler in the reedbeds.

On the pool we may see breeding attempts by the very rare White-headed Duck, and if we are exceptionally lucky the Marbled Teal as well. The area is one of the strongholds of both these globally-endangered species, and both have bred in the Clot in past years.

Down at the Carabassi beach in June we will hope to see the Rufous Bush Robin in the woods; another rare bird which maintains a toehold here, and in the scrub below the cliffs on the beach road every evening the Red-necked Nightjars will irritate us with their monotonous “ker-tuck” call which can go on all night.

It is impossible in this short article to highlight everything you are likely to see, but I hope you will keep your eyes and ears alert and enjoy the unfolding spectacle of the Clot throughout the year. You can see lots more photos of wildlife in our area by visiting my site at: http://marketheridge.smugmug.com/ See you next month.

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FERAL FRIENDS OF GRAN ALACANT & NEARBY AREAS

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

Numerous pets waiting for adoption to loving homes

Urgent Case Male German Sheppard , aprox 2 years old. He has been beaten and abused since he was a puppy, so he is extremely traumatised and needs an experienced female adopter.

Excellent character. Loving male American Stanford, aprox 3 years old and very strong. He needs a good and loving new owner who has no other male dogs.

Hundreds of Kittens and adult cats some of which have been abused and disabled are in need of responsible owners and loving homes.

Foster Homes & Volunteers Needed. Litter, food & material accepted (EXCEPT Generic Market Brand Food. Aldi is ok).

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

Christmas 3 King’s Draw has taken place. Results, Winning numbers and pictures will be released in our February issue.

Donations are really needed, but you can also help with only saving coppers.

It all goes to feed colonies.Your donations also pays for veterinary bills, medication, sterilizations and lots more. WITHOUT YOUR HELP WE CAN’T CONTINUE. Ring us, e-mail us or leave a message. We’ll ring back (Spanish numbers only) or just send us an sms and we will call back.

MALNOURISHED HORSE SEIZED NEAR SAN LUIS SALT LAKE

A horse so thin he was labelled a “walking skeleton” has been seized from owners living near the San Luis salt lake in Spain’s Alicante province, in a joint operation between the Torrevieja Council and the Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre.

Sue said the horse seized this month had been tethered to a piece of rope beside the salt lakes, which is public land and therefore made the legal seizure much easier.

“He’s a male, about 17 years old and just absolutely skeletal, a walking skeleton, but he has shoes on so they were obviously still riding him. He has problems with the joints of all four legs from being overworked”.

The horse is now recovering well at the Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre in Rojales.

“This case just shows the commitment to animal welfare by the people who are coming into the police forces and local authorities. Our biggest challenge now is funding and finding the space to keep the horses so that these seizures can continue.

Anyone interested in making a donation, becoming a long-term sponsor, or volunteering at the rescue centre or in the charity shops can call Sue on 652 021 980.

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TILING SPECIALIST

(your choice of tiles for house or garden)

All types of BUILDING WORK undertaken.

UNDERBUILD CONVERSIONS You choose what you want. 1, 2, 3 bedrooms or just 1 large room for your own home cinema.

Coral & Serena Terrace Extensions.

Bring your terrace forward and create 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