Gran Alacant advertiser April 2015

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NEWS IN ENGLISH NEWS IN ENGLISH BUSINESS FOR SALE NEWS IN ENGLISH NEWS IN SPANISH NEWS IN SPANISH POLITICAL ADVERT POLITICAL ADVERT TOURIST INFO GASP GA BOWLS REPORT EASY CARE CHARITY SHOP EASTER PARTY FERAL FRIENDS NEWS FOR ADVERTISERS GA DARTS LEAGUE COMPUTER PAGE BRITISH LEGION PETS IN SPAIN K9 CLUB GA CHURCH PICTURE GALLERY MABS TABLE TOP SALE 2nd HAND MARKET GA VET THE CLOT WORDSEARCH SUDOKU MAP OF ADVERTISERS MAP OF ADVERTISERS BUS TIMES TRAIN TIMES

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Hello

Firstly congratulations to one of our regular advertisers The Phoenix on their 9th anniversary see their advert on page 26.

Also thanks to Bryan Thomas for sending us his picture of the eclipse on the front cover.

Doesn’t the Mimosa now out along the roadsides give a lovely splash of colour, it certainly has brightened up some of the dull days we have had in March. Hopefully now the clocks have sprung forward our sun will be here to stay for the summer.

Have a very Happy Easter, don’t eat too many of those easter eggs.

Sandra and Barry

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

Last month she was on the GA MAP

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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!!!

Wecome to our April edition.

Hopefully the fountain on the roundabout has at last been repaired and will stay in working order.

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A big Charity cycle ride took place at the end of March which we will be able to share details of in next months issue, when they have, hopefully, all returned fit and well to Gran Alacant.

All relevant details are in the poster on the right.

THE ROUTE!!!

19th March - Drive to Barcelona = 569.4km 20th March - Barcelona to Tarragona = 89.1km 21st March - Tarragona to Sant Carles de la Rapita = 98.1km 22nd March - Sant Carles de la Rapita to Benicassim = 87.7km 23rd March - Benicassim to El Puig = 75.6km 24th March - El Puig to Cullera = 63.7km 25th March - Cullera to Albir = 92.6km 26th March - Albir to Home = 62.6km

Main sponsors

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We have a budding authour in our midst.

Steve Dale has had his book published.

You can order a copy through Amazon.

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The elections now loom. Voting day is 24th May and on Gran Alacant you will be able to vote at three voting stations. The library, the Life Resort and the school. You will need to show your ID. If you want to check that you are on the electrol role call in and ask at the Gran Alacant Council Office.

You can vote, even if you are back in your own country.

Any party who advertises with us for the elections, will be, paid for, adverts. ....Read our magazine at www.granalacantadvertiser.com.....

The dog park hopefully, will be opened officially in April. Remember, this facility has cost the Town Hall, nothing. It is from a subsidy supplied by the Valencian government. ....Read our magazine at www.granalacantadvertiser.com.....

A meeting took place between the businesses at the Carabasi Complex with Loreto, some of which is detailed in the Carabasi advertising section.

It helped clear up many of the rules and regulations. ....Read our magazine at www.granalacantadvertiser.com.....

The project to make the flyover onto Gran Alacant safer, can soon be under way after the company to do the work has been chosen. ....Read our magazine at www.granalacantadvertiser.com.....

The new bins should all be sited during the month of April ....Read our magazine at www.granalacantadvertiser.com.....

We were sent the following email about the tyres on the Tourist Train, which we discussed with Loreto and the Train operator. All has now been sorted.

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Hi Barry & Sandra, Just a very serious point regarding the G/A train. I was very suprised when I heard the train had been off road for maintenance, shame they do not pay attention to the tyres. Before Christmas I just happened to glance at the tyres on the train & the front kerbside tyre was bald. Last night 28th Feb we went for a meal at the G/A center & walked past the train in its overnight parking area & I just had a look at the front kerbside tyre & to my amazement it has not been changed. So that means for at least 3 months people have been travelling on a very unsafe vehicle. I tried to take a photo of the tyre but my phone wouldn't take it in the dark. But if that tyre blew out & caused an accident & people were injured = I am sure the insurance company would wriggle out of any payouts . I am sure people would be very concerned at the obvious poor maintenance & inspections carried out by the people concerned. Apart from the police & am not sure who to report this dangerous vehicle to.

When not take a look & maybe a photo of the tyre ?

Also pass this info to Loreto she may help regards William and Pat ....Read our magazine at www.granalacantadvertiser.com.....

Signs showing trails in the Sierra for walking and cycling.

More news next month.

Readers are invited to contact us with any news they think would be of interest.

Sandra and Barry

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Todas las fotos se pueden ver en la Información redactada en Inglés.

Bienvenidos a nuestra edición de Abril.

.....Nuestra revista online en www.granalacantadvertiser.com ....

Esperamos que la fuente de la rotonda del colegio haya sido reparada y se mantenga en buen estado de funcionamiento.

Tenemos un nuevo escritor en Gran Alacant. Steve Dale ha publicado su libro. Pueden solicitar una copia a través de Amazon.

Nuestra revista en línea

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Se ha celebrado a finales de Marzo una ruta Caritativa en bici. Los detalles de este evento los publicaremos el mes que viene cuando todos hayan vuelto a Gran Alacant.

La ruta es la siguiente: 19 de marzo - Conducir a Barcelona = 569,4 kilómetros 20 de marzo - Barcelona hasta Tarragona = 89,1 kilómetros 21 de marzo - Tarragona a Sant Carles de la Ràpita = 98,1 kilómetros 22 de marzo - Sant Carles de la Ràpita a Benicassim = 87,7 kilómetros 23 de marzo - Benicassim a El Puig = 75,6 kilómetros 24 de marzo - El Puig a Cullera = 63,7 kilómetros 25 de marzo - Cullera a Albir = 92,6 kilómetros 26 de marzo - Albir a Gran Alacant = 62,6 kilómetros

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Las elecciones locales se acercan. El día de la votación es el 24 de Mayo y en Gran Alacant se podrá votar en tres centros: en la biblioteca, en el Life Resort y en la escuela. Hay que mostrar la identificación para poder votar.

Para comprobar si corresponde votar en Gran Alacant facilitan la información en la oficina del Ayuntamiento local.

Tienen derecho a votar, incluso si no se encuentran en el país en ese momento. Los anuncios de los diferentes partidos publicados en la revista han sido pagados como cualquier anunciante más. .....Nuestra revista online en www.granalacantadvertiser.com .....

Esperamos que el parque para perros se abra oficialmente durante el mes de Abril. Este proyecto no le ha costado nada al Ayuntamiento.

Los fondos han sido subsidiados por el Gobierno de Valencia. .....Nuestra revista online en www.granalacantadvertiser.com .....

Los nuevos contenedores se colocarán durante el mes de Abril.

durante por lo menos 3 meses la gente ha estado viajando en un vehículo muy inseguro. Traté de tomar una foto de la rueda, pero mi teléfono no podía debido a la oscuridad.

Si ese neumático explotara y causara un accidente, resultando con gente herida… estoy seguro que la compañía de seguros lo usaría de excusa para escabullirse de cualquier pago. Estoy seguro que la gente estaría muy preocupada por la evidente la falta de mantenimiento y las inspecciones llevadas a cabo por las personas responsables. Aparte de la policía, no estoy seguro de a quién informar sobre este vehículo peligroso.

También pasar esta información a Loreto, a lo mejor ella puede ayudar.

Saludos, William y Pat

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Nos enviaron el siguiente email sobre los neumáticos del tren de Gran Alacant, lo discutimos con Loreto y el operador del tren. Todo ha sido solucionado.

Han colocado una serie de señales en el monte de Santa Pola para los ciclistas y paseantes.

Loreto se reunió con los comerciantes del Complejo Carabasi, hay más detalles en la sección de los anunciantes del Carabasi. Esta reunión ayudó a clarificar muchas de las reglas y regulaciones. .....Nuestra revista online en www.granalacantadvertiser.com .....

El proyecto para mejorar el paso elevado de la entrada a Gran Alacant estará de camino en el momento que adjudiquen el trabajo a una de las compañías constructoras. .....Nuestra revista online en www.granalacantadvertiser.com .....

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Hola Barry y Sandra, Quiero indicar que hay un problema grave con el tren turístico de Gran Alacant. El tren fue retirado de la circulación para su mantenimiento, es una pena que no prestaran atención a los neumáticos. Antes de Navidad les eché un vistazo a los neumáticos del tren y el neumático delantero estaba pelado. Anoche, 28 de febrero fuimos a cenar al Centro Comercial y pasé por delante del tren en su zona de aparcamiento, para mi sorpresa, el neumático delantero no había sido cambiado. Así que eso significa que

Más noticias el mes que viene.

Los lectores están invitados a contactarnos sobre cualquier información que piensen que sea de interés general.

Sandra y Barry

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As another Political Party dropped their advert at the last moment, we can include an update of the new Santa  Pola bus station.

SANTA POLA BUS STATION

On 19-March-2015 the mayor of Santa Pola, Miguel Zaragoza, visited the site of the future bus station, whose construction continues steadily and "within the stipulated time," said Lola Gadea, Town Planning. Thus, one of the leaders of Vectalia, the construction company, Antonio Agudo, dared to date, "barring unforeseen problem, the station will be operational during the month of July."

The neighbouring building is destined to be a commercial zone, and will not be be ready, probably until October. The priority of both Vectalia as well as the government team is to provide the bus station, to respond to citizen needs.

The two structures that are currently under construction will be divided by gardens.

The building itself destined for the station shares approximately 400 square metres with a waiting area and a ticket office, toilets, a tourist information office, a police agency to ensure public safety and commercial premises, and most likely a cafeteria. "The purpose of this is to cover the needs of citizens " pointed Gadea.

The mayor wants this important infrastructure to meet all requirements to "ensure the comfort, welfare and safety of users while becoming a bright and aesthetically pleasing stay".

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Hi to everybody,

In this month there are plenty of celebrations, wherever you go from 1st to 5th of April you can attend to Holy Week processions.

If you can’t come to see every procession in Santa Pola and you have to choose one, I recommend to see the biggest that takes place on Friday the 3rd.

In the Fortress-Castle there from 2nd to 5th a Medieval Market will be held .

More parades of Moors and Christians held this month in: San Vicente del Raspeig, Busot, , Onil, Granja Rocamora and the one in Bañeres de Mariola from 22nd to 25th declared of national tourism interest. And the most famous in the Costa Blanca the one held in Alcoy will be on Saturday 25 at 10,30a.m the Christians and at 5p.m the Moors.

In Alicante on the 19th of May takes place the “Romeria de la Santa Faz”, if you want to discover what a popular pilgrimage in Spain is go and join it, I must warn you that there will be thousands of people.

That’s all for now .

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Mobile phones unlocked Sim cards cut down EMAIL: info@granalacantservices.com

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

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PERSONALIZED ATTENTION, I advise on the best product according to your type of driving and use.

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

QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL, own training center.

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

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

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

RENEWED ISO 9001 Quality anuaimente by independent certification.

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

Colaboration with NGOs involved in road safety

There are coffee shops next to us when waiting for that short job to be carried out. For longer jobs 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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This and the next six pages are advertisers in the

SUENO AZUL square CIBER, PATAGONIA, NOT JUST DESSERTS, AND LA PALETTA

PLAZA MAYOR square.

PATAGONIA, HOLE IN THE WALL, GA BOWLS CLUB DARBYS, EASYCARE and AZAFRAN. and

Both of the above squares are traffic free and in quiet locations.

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Monday Special 5pm - 10pm Kebab meat and chips €6.00

Tuesday Special 5pm - 10pm 2 vegetable spring rolls and chips €5.50 Wednesday Special 3pm - 10pm Small cod and chips, peas, beans, gravy or curry sauce 1 slice bread and butter and includes Tea, coffee, wine or small beer. €5.50

Thursday Special 5pm - 10pm 5 KFC Chicken fillets and chips €6.00

Friday Special Saturday Special Sunday Special

12.30 - 5pm 12.30 - 5pm 5pm - 10pm

Large cod and chips, peas, beans, gravy or curry sauce 1 slice bread and butter Tea, coffee, wine or small beer €5.50 FREE delivery on orders over €15.00

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MONTEMAR BOWLS AND SOCIAL CLUB (Sponsored by Dial Prix)

Hola and welcome to April's Report.

All the Internal Competitions have now been played, and a big Congratulations to all the Winners, and commiserations to the Runners up. A Big thanks must go to Dave Melville our Competitions Secretary for his superb organization in running the Competitions (not an easy job).

The Winners are as follows.

Ladies Champion Sue Kemp.(see pic) Men's Champion Roy Mercer. (see pic) Ladies Pairs, Joan Harding - Lynne Armitage.

Mens Pairs, John Albutt - Brian Zelin.

Mixed Pairs, Jill Albutt - John Albutt.

Mixed Trips, Jan Webster - Idwal Roberts - Roy Mercer.

Mixed Fours, Rowena Good - Sue Bounds - Idwal Roberts - Roy Mercer.

All those above Qualify for the Champions of Champions in April.

I am sure all Members will wish them the very best of luck.

Davies Cup, Ronnie Cairns.

2 Wood Pairs, Ronnie Cairns - June Young.

Drawn Pairs, Pauline Woodfine - Gordon Fisher.

Mens Trips, Joe Ridley - Idwal Roberts - Roy Mercer.

Ladies Trips, Rita Towle - June Young - Diane Ridley.

2 Wood Trips, Ronnie Cairns - June Young - Bill Young.

President's Cup, Ron Campbell.

Sue Kemp

On February 21st & 22nd, MonteMar held their Annual MonteMar Mixed Rinks. The Bowling on a rather cold weekend was of the highest quality.

The Winners being the team from San Luis of Sabrina and Russell Marks & June and Keith Jones. Trophy Presented by Mike Farrelly Club Chairman.

Roy Mercer (see pic).

Every Monday Evening at 20.00, we hold a Quiz night at the El Rincon Restaurant (next to the Bowls green) everyone is welcome to attend. The last Friday in the Month we hold our Monthly Dinner Dance at the El Rincon. 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 night.

If you fancy taking up a sport why not give Bowls a go. A chance to meet other people, make new Sabrina and Russell Marks friends and get healthy at the same time. Plus & June and Keith Jones Free tuition is available also shoes and woods are available for a small charge.

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

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OPEN 10am - 4pm WEEKDAYS 10am - 3pm SATURDAYS

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WAITER/WAITRESS REQUIRED FOR THE SUMMER

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The Carabasi Centre

ADVERTISERS are on pages 26 to 31 They include Bar 1, Novapaso, Oceans, Phoenix, Olimpo, Aquarius and Sandhills and can all be found at the Carabasi Centre marked on our map at the back of this magazine. The tourist train and local bus, both stop outside this complex.

La Marina modern villa 3bed 2 bath plot 500m2

Gran Alacant Costa Hispania 2 bed 1 bath

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Gran Alacant duplex 3 bed, 2 bath south east facing 115.000

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We are still looking for new listings

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La Romana, villa build 130m2 3 bed 2 bath plot 10.000m2

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the carabassi center owners group have been having a series of meetings to organise a cleaning and gardening schedule. there has also been a meeting with the local councilor loreto to review some areas which she was able to help us with. meetings are ongoing looking at other areas of the complex. if you the customer have any thoughts or suggestions please send them in an e-mail to the following address

carabassicentergranalacant@gmail.com

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BIG EASTER PARTY AT THE CARABASI COMPLEX

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AT THE CARABASI COMPLEX a subsiduary of Olimpo Construction & Reforms.

Open Monday-Friday: 10 am- 1pm and 4 pm- 7 pm - Saturday by appointment

visit our showroom visite nuestra sala de exposici贸n bezoek onze showroom

Ask for our new shower screens and shower bases comprehensive reforms reformas integrales

Phone: Juli谩n: 660 65 18 27 or Office: 966 697 778

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Welcome to the Commercial Centre the area of Gran Alacant that includes:here and on the next five pages BRICO HOUSE, EURONICS, DIGINOVA, GLAROS, & HOMEFINDERS As you leave the N332 to come on to Gran Alacant this area is on your right.

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A selection of Villas on our website. For more properties go to www.ga-homefinders.co.uk Detached Villa in Gran Alacant MONTE Y MAR BAJO 7 Bedrooms. 5 Baths.

Ask for price Ref: GA 0338 Detached Villa in La Marina 2 Bedrooms 1 Bath. 95,000€ Ref: GA 0353 Detached Villa in Hondon Las Nieves. 3 Bedrooms 1 Bath 130,000€ Ref: GA 0356 Detached Villa in Guardamar Del Segura EL RASO 3 Bedrooms.

2 Baths 139,950€ Ref: GG1217H Detached Villa in La Marina. 4 Bedrooms. 3 Baths Ref: GA 0354

145,000€

Detached Villa. 4 Bedrooms. 2 Baths.

Ref: GA 0316

150,000€

Detached Villa in Gran Alacant. URB. VISTA BAHIA 2 Bedrooms.

2 Baths.

150,000€ Ref: GA 0141

Detached Villa in Gran Alacant. URB. PUERTO MARINO 2 Bedrooms. 1 Bath.

160,00€ Ref: GA 0084

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A selection of Town Houses on our website. For more properties go to www.ga-homefinders.co.uk Townhouse in El RASO 2 Bedrooms. 2 Baths.

Ref: GG949S

Townhouse in Gran Alacant URB. SIERRA MAR. 2 Bedrooms. 1 Bath.

Ref: GA 0139

74,950€

79,000€

Townhouse in Monforte Del Cid. MONTECID. 3 Bedrooms. 2 Baths.

Ref: GA. 0062

79,999€

Townhouse in Gran Alacant. URB. BRISAMAR. 2 Bedrooms. 2 Baths.

Ref: GA. 0225A

80,000€

Townhouse in Gran Alacant. MONTE MAR ALTO. 3 Bedrooms 2 Baths.

Ref: GA. 0022

90,000€

Townhouse in Gran Alacant. MONTE MAR BAJO. 3 Bedrooms. 2 Baths.

Ref: GA. 0219

92,000€

Townhouse in Gran Alacant. MONTE MAR ALTO. 3 Bedrooms. 2 Baths.

Ref: GA 0097

95,000€

Townhouse in Gran Alacant. URB. BRISAMAR 2 Bedrooms. 1 Bath.

Ref: GA 0269

95,000€

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FERAL FRIENDS OF GRAN ALACANT & nearby areas

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

Gilly. Tamed semi-feral is desperate for a home.

AMONG ALL THOSE NEEDING ADOPTION: Young tabby & black loving, waiting for you!

Donations are really needed, but you can also help with only saving coppers: It all goes to feed colonies, MANY ARE STARVING AND WE DON´T HAVE ENOUGH FUNDS, also it pays for veterinary bills, medication, sterilizations and lots more. WITHOUT YOUR HELP WE CAN´T CONTINUE. Ring us, mail us or leave us a message, we´ll ring back (any Spanish numbers only).

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

Contact feralfriends.ga@gmail.com 697 574 199 (except Sundays)

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Great News for all of our advertisers

As many of our advertisers already know, apart from the printed publicity for them, in our monthly magazine, over the past 11 years, there has also been a regular huge demand from readers on our website, which of course, benefits all of our readers and business advertisers.

This month we are expanding that even further.

We are now making our online magazine available on Las Marina to many more readers and businesses to help your advertising.

ALL FOR FREE

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Santa Pola PHONE 966 691 524

To advertise in Santa Pola, contact our new Santa Pola agent Daniela....email disy@abv.bg ...or phone her on...

608 32 65 70.

BEAUTIFUL LANTERNS,NAPKINS and MORE.

OPENING HOURS Monday - CLOSED Tuesday - 10am - 4pm Wed - CLOSED Thurs - 10am - 5pm Fri - 10am - 5pm Sat - 10am - 2pm

SANTA POLA MARKET SATURDAY MONDAY

Bailen are on the Santa Pola Industrial estate on the Elche road out of Santa Pola, on the far right of the estate.

They have printed every edition of our magazine.

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Important information from ORKE Services

SPANISH DRIVING LICENCE

OFFER AVAILABLE UNTIL 30th APRIL A SPECIAL OFFER for "April".

Since January 2015 the police will make checks to see that many foreigners do not have the Spanish driving license.

There will be fines for people with "no Spanish" driving license.

We have an April offer, discount of 25% (bringing this magazine with you) you will benefit from 25% discount. A discount coupon per person and exchange of driving license.

Offer limited until April 30th, 2015 date.

Normal price : 129 Euros including all services and fees (taxes).

With the 25% discount, the final price is 97 Euros.

If a medical certificate is needed, this is not included in the offer.

Where was the Declaration of Independence signed? * at the bottom of the page

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What is the main reason for divorce? * marriage

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What can you never eat for breakfast? * Lunch & dinner.................. What is the main reason for failure? * exams GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT IN URB.PUERTO MARINO, GRAN ALACANT. 2 BEDROOMS, TS0316 1 BATHROOM (WET ROOM), €79,000 LOUNGE DINER, FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHEN. THIS APARTMENT HAS BEEN TOTALLY ADAPTED FOR WHEELCHAIR USE. IT WOULD BE A GREAT INVESTMENT AND SOUGHT AFTER ON THE RENTAL MARKET. PRIVATE PARKING. ACCESS TO LARGE COMMUNAL SWIMMING POOL. GRAN ALACANT - URB. PUERTO MARINO LOVELY TOWNHOUSE BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED 2 BEDROOMS, 1 EN-SUITE BATHROOM WITH SHOWER, 1 FAMILY BATHROOM AND AN EXTRA SHOWER ROOM DOWNSTAIRS, LOUNGE/DINER, KITCHEN, UTILITY ROOM. OUTSIDE, OFF ROAD PARKING, COVERED TERRACE TO THE FRONT OF THE HOUSE, BALCONY OFF THE MAIN BEDROOM AND SMALL GARDEN AT THE BACK. THE PROPERTY ALSO HAS SECURITY GRILLS, ALARM AND ACCESS TO THE COMMUNITY SWIMMING POOLS. TO THE FRONT OF THE PROPERTY VIEWS OVER PROTECTED TS0315 GREEN AREA. €134,500

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What looks like half an apple? * The other half ................

If you throw a red stone into the blue sea what it will become? * Wet

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How can a man go eight days without sleeping ? * No problem, he sleeps at night. ...................

How can you lift an elephant with one hand? * You will never find an elephant that has one hand.

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La Marina

The DENTAL PRACTICE, CUTS R US, CHARITY SHOP, &  EURONICS advert in GA section

are on the La Marina Urbanisation.

For more La Marina news visit

https://www.facebook.com/groups/lamarinagossip

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Tel: 966 797 119 or 659 728 128

NEW CHARITY SHOP NOW OPEN IN LA MARINA URB. Situated in Avenida Londres next door to Cuts R Us barbers the new shop is bristling with bargains for everyone.

New stock of men’s and women’s clothing, bedding, bric a brac and much more arrives several times a week so you are sure to find what you are looking for amongst the professionally displayed items.

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Pets In Spain is a website dedicated to the re-homing of abandoned and unwanted animals on the Costa Blanca. Whether you are looking to adopt an animal, advertise an animal or if you simply want to know more about taking care of your pet in Spain, please take a look at our site.

To view more animals for adoption go to: www.petsinspain.com If you would like to advertise an animal email: info@petsinspain.info Chloe from last month’s edition has been adopted.

Benji is a Chihuahua cross and was found limping on the streets, possibly he had been hit by a car.

An x-ray has shown he has a slight fracture but no need for an operation.

He is 3 years old and good with other dogs.

Paris is a beautiful Chihuahua cross, she is around 18 months old and was found quite underweight and covered in ticks.

She has such a fun, loving nature and is good with other dogs.

Call: 645 469 253

Call: 645 469 253

Gorda is a beautiful pure Labrador and is in need of a new home.

She is 18 months old, chipped, vaccinated and good with other dogs, cats and children.

Call: 645 469 253

Jimmy is a 3 yr old Chihuahua cross and was found full of fleas and underweight.

He has been to the vets and is negative for all Mediterranean diseases.

Jimmy is good with other dogs and cats and will make a wonderful companion.

Call: 645 469 253

ALF, Medium size terrier cross, 2 year old very placid and gets on well with all other dogs.

House trained and loves his cuddles and playtime.

For more information please visit our website at www.k9club.es

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CCW electrical services

Qualified electrician All electrical work undertaken Tel 617872405 contact Clive or Wendy MASS at the Gran Alacant Church will be held every Sunday at 12.30 pm.

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PICTURE GALLERY

Opening night at our new advertiser, La Piedra. See our map at the back of this magazine for their location.

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St. Patricks night on Gran Alacant, supplied by our regular advertsier, Ocean Bar.

M.A.B.S. GRAND TABLE TOP SALE.

There is a table top sale to be held on Wednesday 29th of April at Sunset Bar at the Carabasi Complex 2pm - 5pm, to raise funds for MABS. THE MABS CAKE STALL BOOK STALL BRICK A BRACK STALL HANDBAGS STALL BABY TRAVEL COTS CRAFT STALL LINENS NEW CLOTHES

and of course a wonderful raffle.

Come along and enjoy a happy afternoon with your hosts Christine and Videll at the Sunset Bar.

Please do not forget the second hand market on the new market site, every third Sunday in the month.

Well worth a look, lots of stalls and very popular.

The location of the site is on our map at the back of this magazine.

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Tel: 966 698 569

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

TEARS PROBLEMS - EPIPHORA

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WHAT’S THAT? IN THE CLOT?

by Mark Etheridge

March was an entertaining month in the Clot, with sightings of early migrants including both varieties of swallows – Barn and Red-rumped – and Yellow Wagtails among the early arrivals. There was a lot of water-based action as well, with much fighting and bickering amongst the Moorhens and Coots, and the male Little Grebes were chasing each other like low-level exocet missiles and trilling their distinctive calls. Also returning were two male Red-crested Pochards, and it is to be hoped that these colourful ducks will repeat their breeding success of last year when two broods of chicks were raised.

But the most exciting visitors occurred over three or four days early in the month, and if you were lucky enough to be in the Clot at the right time you could not have failed to both see and hear some very noisy and rather large birds.

There were at least three of them at any one time.

This is the Great-spotted Cuckoo (Críalo europeo in Spanish), which is not a regular bird in our immediate area but can usually be found further inland, particularly in the Guadalentin area south of Murcia. They are amongst the earliest summer arrivals, and it is likely that these birds were simply using the Clot as a convenient stopover on their migration elsewhere. My picture shows one in a tree at the marsh hide, but they were ranging along the path from the pool all the way to the low hill at the west end of the Clot, calling their raucous song which is quite unlike the genteel “cuk-oo” of the more familiar bird which you should listen out for this month.

Like its close cousin, the Common Cuckoo, this bird is a brood parasite which lays its eggs in other bird’s nests. However, being a much larger bird than its cousin, it restricts itself to larger species, usually of the crow family, and in Spain it specialises in Magpie nests, but unlike the Cuckoo the chick Great-spotted Cuckoo does not attempt to evict all the other nestlings, although if food is scarce the chick will often survive while the Magpie chicks might not.

Magpies are extremely intelligent birds, and quite often they recognise the cuckoo egg as an interloper and will evict the egg, so life for the Great-spotted Cuckoo is always a struggle.

The good news for us about the Great-spotted Cuckoo is that it is one of the few birds in our area which will eat the caterpillars of the dreaded Pine Processionary variety! These birds are generally doing well, and we might hope to see more of them about in future.

You can see more photos of birds in our area by visiting my site at: http://marketheridge.smugmug.com/ See you next month.

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SUDOKU

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DOODLE AREA

Difficulty rating: hard

ANSWERS ON GRAN ALACANT MAP PAGE

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

PLAZA MAYOR

VET GA EXOTICS AZAFRAN HOLE IN THE WALL PATAGONIA STEAK HOUSE DARBYs

SCHOOL

ALLOTMENTS

CARABASI BARS COMPLEX (DOWN THE HILL) *NOVAPASO *PHOENIX *OLIMPO *BAR 1 *OCEAN *AQUARIUS *SANDHILLS

SEZADU

SITE OF THE NEW CHURCH

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PETANC AND CHILDRENS PLAY AREA

EASYCARE HORSE CENTRE CHARITY SHOP

GA BOWLS CLUB

TOP-UP DELIVERY POINT Euronics

EURONICS

ELECTRICAL

HOMEFINDERS

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PROPOSED DOG AREA

TAXI RANK

Proposed new road

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PROPOSED SITE FOR A NEW HEALTH CENTRE, and a SECOND SCHOOL

BLUE AREAS SUCH AS “SPORTS CENTRE” & BROWN AREAS SUCH AS THE “SCHOOL” are reserved for Council amenities, and are NOT for housing

CHIROPODY & PHYSIOTHERAPY

SUDOKU SOLUTIONS

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