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You will see in our news section the end of an era for us, with Loreto no longer in the future meeting with us every month. We will miss all of the help she has given us over the years she has sat at the table with us. We do have a new person who will relay all of the news to us, in future monthly meetings. Phew, June seemed to get hotter and hotter.
When riding around the area, there seems to be more and more new homes being built, maybe Spain is indeed on the up. Have a good month
Sandra & 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 page 59.
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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. Firstly the end of an era. Months ago, Loreto Cascales told us that she would not carry on as Councillor of Gran Alacant, after the elections. The elections are now over and Loreto has left her post. She has been brilliant to us, giving her time to us at our monthly meetings, and now become a firm friend. In time, I think voters will realise just how much she is missed. To date, with the new Town Hall set up, we will have no resident Councillor for Gran Alacant at the Town Hall. We, at the magazine, have a new contact at the Town Hall. So, any questions or any problems that you would like answered, email us, and we will put them to the new representative. You can read can this magazine at....www.granalacantadvertiser.com...... GASP – GRAN ALACANT SANTA POLA THEATRE announce their next show at the Casa de Cultura in Santa Pola on the 18th September 2015 at 7.30 pm. * AN EVENING OF COMEDY WITH GASP * Humour guaranteed thanks to a selection of sketches (performed in Spanish) from the comedy ‘Dead by Laughing’ by the famous French author and playwright Jean Pierre Martinez, followed by more sketches in English and Spanish just to satisfy the desires of having fun by our international audience. You can read can this magazine at....www.granalacantadvertiser.com...... Our front cover picture shows the 100,000 euro progress of the expansion of the Gran Alacant school. All should be finished for the re start of school in September. You can read can this magazine at....www.granalacantadvertiser.com...... Below we have a press release to us from the
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new regieme. ALCALDIA@SANTAPOLA.ES The PP party has lost its” absolute majority” with a total of 9 Councilors against a total of 12 Councilors of the other political parties. The PP party has been unable to pact with any other party, which has facilitated an understanding with the rest of the political parties. The local government will be formed by 4 Councilors from PSOE, 2 from Ciudadanos, 3 from Compromís, 1 of Sí se puede and 1 from Esquerra Unida del País Valencià. To guarantee the governments stability, a common program has been developed taking in account the different electoral programs of each party. The following PROGRAMME establishes an agreement of stability and government in the town hall of Santa Pola. 1.SOCIAL SERVICES AND EMPLOYMENT. Support the citizens in danger of social exclusion, coordinating the municipal social services with the ONGs of the area to council and support the families without homes or in risk of eviction. Establish a plan to stop unemployment. Create jobs for Social Services. 2.AUDIT. Expose the Town Hall’s expenses, incomes and the public debt on the Town Hall’s web page. 3. CITIZENS PARTICIPATION. Develop the Regulations of Information and Citizens Participation in order for the citizens to participate with their opinions in the government of the town. 4.TRANSPARENCY. Broadcast on TV all the plenary sessions. Publish the wages of all the members of the corporation. 5.GENERAL URBAN PLAN. Paralize and regulate the General Urban Plan for a sustainable planning of the territory that preserves the landscape. Immobilize all projects in undeveloped areas. Promote an integral development plan that protects the cape of Santa Pola, the Sierra and other important areas. 6.EDUCATION. Construct in Gran Alacant a second school and a high school, both public. Guarantee the maintenance of all education centers. Establish in Gran Alacant the needed social services. 7.CULTURE. Continue to use all external help from other administrations.
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Improve the plans for equality and diversity. Defend the rights of women. Correctly assist the victims of gender violence. Value our cultural patrimony: archeology, museums and cultural traditions. Eliminate all activity that could generate animal abuse in festive events. 8.PUBLIC SERVICES. Municipalization of some public services such as sewage or cleaning services. Carry out real checkups of the cleaning services. Finalize the construction of the Municipal Pool. Request the Ministry of Public Works for a remodelation of the N332. Create urban organic allotments. Develop the necessary infrastructures in Gran Alacant. 9.ACCESS AND HEALTH. Advance towards a Santa Pola 100% accessible to everybody, adapting buildings, streets, public bathrooms and parks. Consolidate the paedriatics ward and increase other medical services in Gran Alacant. 10.TOURISM. Elaborate a Complete Tourism Plan. Encourage tourist rentals. 11.YOUTH, SPORTS AND LEISURE. Encourage the youth to participate in the Consell de Juventut so that they can decide over their needs. Organize different sport events all year around. Municipal sports centers that show the value of all sports, with a projection to the future. Water Sports. 12.COMMERCE. Promote small businesses. Establish a regulated parking area neighbouring the Central Market. 13. AGREEMENTS AND GRANTS. Transparent and equal criteria in the concession of grants to the different associations. Equality in opportunities for all citizens. 14. INSTITUTIONAL DECLARATION. Keep Santa Pola a town free of evictions.
more news next month Sandra and Barry
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Dear neighbours,
Vecinos
The last 24th May there were municipal elections and the results were the following ones: Partido Popular Psoe Ciudadanos Compromis EU Sí Se puede
El pasado 24 de mayo se celebraron las elecciones municipales y los resultados fueron los siguientes: 9 councillors 4 3 3 1 1
My party, the Popular Party won the elections but we did not have enough councillors to govern by our own. The other five parties have come together and they are governing our city at this moment. Unfortunately, the new governing group of five different parties has decided not to have a councillor of Gran Alacant which is an error and a backward step for the area from my point of view.
I must say, it has been a pleasure to work for Gran Alacant along the last years and although I know there is still much to do, it is also true that we did a lot of work as well. As you already know, Gran Alacant was very different twelve years ago and we have contributed to most of its improvements.
Finally, I would like to let you know that I am going to be at your disposal as usually trying to help you in my new political working place in the opposition side. Regards, Loreto Cascales
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Partido Popular 9 concejales Psoe 4 Ciudadanos 3 Compromis 3 EU 1 Sí se puede 1
Mi partido, el Partido Popular, ganó las elecciones, pero no teníamos los suficientes concejales para gobernar por nuestra cuenta. Los otros cinco partidos se han unido y van a gobernar en nuestra ciudad a partir de ahora. Desafortunadamente, el nuevo grupo de gobierno ha decidido no tener un concejal de Gran Alacant, que desde mi punto de vista es un error y un paso hacia atrás.
Tengo que decir, que ha sido un placer trabajar para Gran Alacant lo largo de los últimos años y, aunque sé que todavía hay mucho por hacer, también es verdad que hemos hecho un montón de trabajo también. Como ustedes ya saben, Gran Alacant era muy diferente hace doce años y hemos contribuido en la mayoría de sus mejoras.
Por último, me gustaría hacerles saber que voy a estar a su disposición, por lo general tratando de ayudar desde mi nuevo puesto de trabajo político en el lado de la oposición. Saludos, Loreto Cascales
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Todas las fotos se pueden ver en la Información redactada en Inglés. En primer lugar, el fin de una era. Meses atrás, Loreto Cascales nos dijo que no iba a seguir como concejal de Gran Alacant después de las elecciones. Las elecciones han pasado y Loreto ha dejado su puesto. Ella ha sido genial con nosotros, reuniéndose mensualmente con nosotros y se ha convertido en una buena amiga. Con el tiempo, creo que los residentes se darán cuenta de lo mucho que han perdido. Ahora tenemos un nuevo gobierno y con el nuevo Ayuntamiento configurado no vamos a tener un Concejal de Gran Alacant Pueden leer esta revista en .... www.granalacantadvertiser.com ...... Tenemos un nuevo contacto en el Ayuntamiento. Por lo tanto, si tienen cualquier pregunta o cualquier problema puede enviarnos un correo electrónico, y nosotros se lo exponemos al nuevo representante. Pueden leer esta revista en .... www.granalacantadvertiser.com ...... GASP - GRAN ALACANT SANTA POLA TEATRO anuncia su próxima obra en la Casa de Cultura en Santa Pola el 18 de septiembre de 2015 a las 19:30. * UNA NOCHE DE COMEDIA CON GASP * Humor garantizado gracias a una selección de sketches (realizados en español) de la comedia “Muertos de risa” escrito por el famoso autor y dramaturgo francés Jean Pierre Martínez, seguidos por más sketches en Inglés y en Español para satisfacer los deseos de la audiencia internacional que tiene ganas de divertirse. Pueden leer esta revista en .... www.granalacantadvertiser.com ...... Nuestra foto de portada muestra la expansión del colegio de Gran Alacant (con un coste de 100.000€). Todo debería estar acabado para la reapertura del colegio en Septiembre. Pueden leer esta revista en .... www.granalacantadvertiser.com ......
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A continuación tenemos un comunicado de prensa del nuevo gobierno. ALCALDIA@SANTAPOLA.ES El PP ha perdido su mayoría absoluta, al conseguir 9 concejales, frente a los 12 del resto de organizaciones políticas. El PP no ha podido pactar con ningún otro grupo lo cual ha facilitado que haya un entendimiento entre todos los demás partidos. Se constituye un equipo de gobierno, formado por 4 concejales del PSOE, 2 de Ciudadanos, 3 de Compromís, 1 de Sí se puede y 1 de Esquerra Unida del País Valencià, que debe garantizar la estabilidad necesaria para desarrollar un programa marco común en base a las coincidencias programáticas de los respectivos programas electorales. El siguiente PROGRAMA MARCO COMÚN establece un acuerdo de estabilidad y buen gobierno en el Ayuntamiento de Santa Pola: •1 SERVICIOS SOCIALES Y EMPLEO • Apoyar con máxima prioridad a la ciudadanía en peligro de exclusión coordinando los servicios sociales municipales y las ONG del área para asesorar y apoyar a las familias sin vivienda o en riesgo de desahucio. • Establecer un plan de choque contra el paro. • Crear ofertas de empleo para Servicios Sociales. •2 AUDITORÍA • Exponer los ingresos y gastos del ayuntamiento y de su deuda pública en la página web del Ayuntamiento. 3. PARTICIPACIÓN CIUDADANA • Desarrollar el Reglamento de Información y Participación ciudadana, para que pueda participar con su opinión en el gobierno de su pueblo. •4 TRANSPARENCIA Retransmisión televisiva de los Plenos. • Publicación de los sueldos públicos de todos los miembros de la corporación. •5 PLAN GENERAL DE ORDENACION URBANA • Paralización y regulación del Plan General de Urbanismo para una planificación sostenible del territorio que conserve el paisaje, e inmovilizar los proyectos para áreas de interés no desarrollados. Potenciar un plan integral de protección del Cabo, la sierra y otras zonas importantes 6. EDUCACION • Gestionar la construcción del segundo colegio y el instituto, ambos públicos en la zona del Gran Alacant• Asegurar el mantenimiento de los centros educativos • Dotación de los servicios sociales necesarios para Gran Alacant. • CULTURA • Seguir aprovechando las ayudas externas de otras administraciones. • Mejora de los planes de igualdad , vigilar la igualdad de derechos, y defender los derechos específicos de las ciudadanas y
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la atención debida a las víctimas de violencia de género. • Puesta en valor de nuestro patrimonio cultural: Arqueología, Museos, Tradiciones culturales. • Eliminar toda actividad que pueda generar maltrato animal en los actos festivos. 8. SERVICIOS PÚBLICOS remunicipalización de algunos servicios públicos, como el alcantarillado o el servicio de limpieza. • Realizar un seguimiento real de la limpieza. • Finalizar la construcción de la Piscina Municipal • Solicitar a fomento la mejora de la N332 a su paso por nuestro término municipal. • Creación de huertos ecológicos urbanos • Desarrollo de Infraestructuras necesarias en Gran Alacant. 9. ACCESIBILIDAD Y SANIDAD • Avanzar hacia una Santa Pola 100% accesible en edificios públicos y adaptación para hacer accesibles de parques, infraestructura viaria y servicios públicos. • Consolidar el servicio vespertino de pediatría y ampliar la dotación de sanidad con otros servicios necesarios en Gran Alacant. 10. TURISMO • Elaborar un Plan Integral de turismo • Fomentar el alquiler turístico. 11. JUVENTUD, DEPORTE Y OCIO • Potenciar el Consell de Juventut para que sean los jóvenes los que decidan sobre sus necesidades.. • Organización de diferentes pruebas deportivas durante todo el año. • Escuelas deportivas municipales en las que se realice una puesta en valor de todo tipo de actividad deportiva, con proyección de futuro. Multideporte• Deporte náutico. 12. COMERCIO • Fomentar el pequeño comercio. • Establecer zona de estacionamiento regulado en los aledaños del Mercado de Abastos 13. SUBVENCIONES, CONVENIOS Y AYUDAS • Criterios transparentes e igualitarios en la concesión de ayudas a las diferentes asociaciones. • Igualdad de oportunidades para toda la ciudadanía. 14. DECLARACION INSTITUCIONAL • Mantener Santa Pola, como municipio Libre de Desahucios
Más noticias el mes que viene Sandra y Barry
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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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many cats-kittens like these desperate need a home, ....please do yourself a favour and bring a needy one home!!!!
IT IS VERY DISAPPOINTING THE FACT THAT FOR THE LAST 2 YEARS WE ARE ONLY GETTING PHONE CALLS FOR HELP AND HARDLY EVER FOR ADOPTIONS OR DONATIONS..... HOW ARE WE GOING TO KEEP HELPING THE FERALS? Thank 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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Hello again to everybody!
Just a few words to let you know what is going to happen this month in Santa Pola and its surroundings. As always the Costa Blanca is full with events and activities, the high season is here, so every town along the coast try to show its best. Please let me start talking about my beloved Santa Pola, if you here you can enjoy the cultural programme “Festes d’Estiu” summer fiestas. Come to the tourist offices to get the programme. Apart from all this, on the 16th the fishermen celebrate their mayor fiestas, “Our Lady of Carmen” in the evening there is a religious procession and later a display of fire works on the Levante Beach is held. In the surroundings plenty of parades, as you know it is not possible to give the exact dates but the approximate dates are as follows: Rojales 1st to 4th , Orihuela 11th to 18th , Cox 11th to 14th, Jávea 15th to 18th, Guardamar del Segura 20th to 25th, Albatera 16th to 18th, Jalón 16th to 18th, Novelda 19th to 25th, Villajoiosa 24th to 31st, Almoradi 26th to 4th of August.
Also in Denia from 7to 16th celebrate the peculiar fiesta of “Bous a la Mar” bulls to the sea, this fiesta is declared of international tourist interest. Furthermore if you missed the spectacular Bonfires of St John go to San Vicente del Raspeig and you can have a sample of what is like. Finally, in Torrevieja 19th to 25th the International Contest of Habaneras & Polyphony is held, if you a fond of this type music, this is your festival. Thanks a lot and see you next month.
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DON’T WASTE YOUR MONEY ADVERTISING in media that prints your advert to readers miles away from your business. They won’t come to you and you will not want to go to them.
ADVERTISERS on pages 22 to 27
BAR 1, OCEANS, PHOENIX, OLIMPO, SANDHILLS, ALEXANDRIA, 20
NOVAPASO, BROTHERS.
All can 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.
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The Carabasi Centre BAR 1,
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PHOENIX, OLIMPO,
SANDHILLS, NOVAPASO,
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Detached villa in La Marina, 5 bed, 3 bath
Detached villa in Valverde, 3 bed, 2 bath, plot 2400m2,
New euro’s at novapaso, CAR RENTAL Bargain: 185.000
Duplex in G.A 2 bed 2 bad solarium
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We are still looking for new listings
130.000 euros Villa 3 bed, 3 bath, in Gran Alacant, 215.000 euro
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A plane is on its way to Toronto , when a blonde in economy class gets up, and moves to the first class section and sits down. the flight attendant watches her do this, and asks to see her ticket. she then tells the blonde that she paid for economy class, and that she will have to sit in the back. the blonde replies, "I'm blonde, i'm beautiful, i'm going to Toronto and I'm staying right here." The flight attendant goes into the cockpit and tells the pilot and the co-pilot that there is a blonde bimbo sitting in first class, that belongs in economy, and won't move back to her seat. The co-pilot goes back to the blonde and tries to explain that because she only paid for economy, she will have to leave and return to her seat. the blonde replies, "i'm blonde, i'm beautiful, i'm going to Toronto and i'm staying right here." the co-pilot tells the pilot that he probably should have the police waiting when they land to arrest this blonde woman who won't listen to reason. The pilot says, "you say she is a blonde? i'll handle this; i'm married to a blonde.. I speak blonde.." He goes back to the blonde and whispers in her ear, and she says, "oh, i'm sorry." and gets up and goes back to her seat in economy.. the flight attendant and co-pilot are amazed and asked him what he said to make her move without any fuss. "i told her, "first class isn't going to toronto ".
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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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"Joe Bloggs stays five minutes over time in a car park and gets a ticket. Richard the III stays more than 500 years and gets a State Funeral. As they say:there's one law for them and one for us.
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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
A Retired Person's Perspective:
1. I'm not saying let's go kill all the stupid people. I'm just saying let's remove all the warning labels and let the problem work itself out.
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Welcome to the Commercial Centre the area of Gran Alacant that includes:adverts on pages 35 - 43 BRICO HOUSE, EURONICS, GET FRESH, OP GROUP, DIGINOVA, GLAROS, E-STUDIO & HOMEFINDERS As you leave the N332 to come on to Gran Alacant this area is on your right.
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Wonderful 4 bed country home on the outskirts of Las Bayas just 10 mins drive to the beach. The property has a large plot with fruit trees and palms, terraces and a 12x6m swimming pool, a studio guest house, two wooden chalets, a large drive, carport, garage.
Price: ONLY 225,000€ Ref. GAS81
Altomar II A well presented 2 bedroom ground floor apartment central to lots of amenities and 3 communal swimming pools. Excellent value! Beds: 2 Baths: 1 Price: Just 69,950€ Ref. GAS60
Deatched Villa This 3 bedroom detached villa has a large plot with attractive gardens with terraces and palms and space for a private pool. Beds: 3 Baths: 3 Price: Just 218,000€ Ref. GAS102 Balcones del Mar A luxury maisonette apartment on two floors complete with roof top terrace with views overlooking the fantastic communal pool. Beds: 2 Baths: 2 + WC Price: Just 139,950€ Ref. GAS66
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PRICE BONANZA ALL UNDER €79,900
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GA139..Townhouse in Gran Alacant GRAN ALACANT Townhouse, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, furnished, white appliances, A / C and heating, new kitchen, great views, close to restaurants, banks etc and walking distance to the beach. €76,000
GA0359..Apartment in El Altet Apartment in El Altet with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, Without furniture and white goods, Air conditioning, Solarium, Garage and Storage €77,500 GA0157..Apartment in Gran Alacant Nice apartment in urbanization with several communal gardens and pools. 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living / dining room €78,500
GA0333..Apartment in Gran Alacant Ground floor apartment with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, Completely furnished and with appliances, Glazed in Terrace, Communal pool, €78,700 GA0363..Apartment in Elche Flat on the third and last floor in Torrellano - Elche. (between Alicante and Elche). One flat per floor without any large hall. €79,000
GA0018..Townhouse in Gran Alacant Just renovated 2 bedrooms townhouse and 2 bathrooms. No furnished so you can make it in your own style but with lovely new kitchen. From €79,000 solarium opens sea view. GA0242A..Apartment in Las Bayas 4th floor Apartment with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, Completely furnished and with appliances, Air conditioning €79,500
GA0375..Apartment in Gran Alacant Ground floor Apartment with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, Completely furnished and with appliances, Air conditioning, Glazed Porch, €79,900 Communal pool, Nearby all the amenities
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PRICE BONANZA ALL UNDER €83,800
GA0062..Townhouse in Monforte del Cid SPECIAL OFFER Townhouse on 2 levels plus a full basement. Located in urbanization with communal pool. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living / dining room and partially open kitchen. €79,999 GA0131..Apartment in Gran Alacant Gran Alacant-Bungalow, ground floor, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, furnished, appliances, 3 swimming pools and parking €80,000
GA0225A..Townhouse in Gran Alacant Townhouse with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, Completely furnished and with appliances, Heating, Solarium, Terrace, Communal Pool, Tennis court €80,000 GA0012..Apartment in Gran Alacant Topfloor Apartment with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, Completely furnished and with appliances, Electric wall heaters, Log burning fire, Communal pool, Nice and quiet urbanization €80,000
GA0028..Apartment in Gran Alacant EPC: E Top floor Apartment with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, Completely furnished and with appliances, Solarium, Communal pool, Near all amenities. Price is negotiable €80,000
GA0029..Apartment in Gran Alacant EPC: E Top floor Apartment with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, Completely furnished and with appliances, Solarium, Communal pool. Next to all the local services. PRICE IS NEGOTIABLE €80,000
GA0259..Apartment in Arenales del Sol First floor apartment with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. Air conditioning, Communal Pool, Sea view, In good condition, Balcony, 2 entrance doors, €81,000 Inside the urbanization. Morning sun. GA0336A..Apartment in Gran Alacant Apartment with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, Completely furnished and with appliances, Air conditioning, Glazed in balcony, Communal pool €83,800
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Gran Alacant Ocean Bar, who reguarly advertise with us, had a Charity Race Night on Sat. 30th May in aid of K 9 animal rescue. The amount raised on the night was â‚Ź450.00 It is so nice to see so many places raising funds for charities.
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A Retired Person's Perspective: Gone are the days when girls cooked like their mothers. Now they drink like their fathers.
on pages 49 to 57 are advertisers in the TRAFIC FREE SQUARE AT
PLAZA MAYOR
marked on our Gran Alacant map at the back of this magazine.
At Plaza Mayor you have the second Patagonia, Darbys, The Belfry, Azafran, Hole in the Wall, and Big Als. The local Bowls Club, and Easy Horsecare Charity shop, are just adjacent to the square.
OPEN 10am - 4pm WEEKDAYS 10am - 3pm SATURDAYS
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MONTEMAR BOWLS AND SOCIAL CLUB (Sponsored by Dial Prix)
Hola Everyone, Welcome to Julys Report. During the last weekend of May, The MonteMar Club went on a Trip to the Indalo Bowls Club in Mojacar. This event takes place annually. One Year MonteMar travels to Mojaacar, and the other year the Indalo Bowls Club visit Gran Alacant. This year saw the third such annual Bowls challenge. Previously the Clubs had shared the honours, but this year Indalo made their Home advantage count and Won the Trophy for the second time. A total of 31 Club Members made the trip to Mojacar for the 3 night stay, and 26 Bowlers represented the Club in 3 Games of Bowls, staged over the Saturday and Sunday. Some Club Members used the opportunity to visit local attractions in the Mojacar area. We all met up each Evening at the Hotel for Dinner and a time to relax. Club Chairman, Mike Farrelly, would like to thank those who organised the Bowls and the Hotel for us. Thank you also to the Bowlers who gave their best, the supporters who travelled with us and Indalo Bowls Club for their hospitality. We are looking forward to the return challenge next year.
A big well done to the team of Geraldine Fisher, Sue Kemp Skip Gordon Fisher in reaching the Semi Finals of the La Siesta Open Trips played on the 30th & 31st May & 1st June. ( see pic right). Well done also to Geraldine and Gordon Fisher in reaching the Semi Finals of the Australian Pairs at El Cid on the 8-9 & 10th June. ( see pic right ). One day they might get to the Final of something.
All the Summer teams, 20 Premier on Tuesdays, VCL Lords on Wednesdays and the Torros on Fridays are doing Very well. If you are thinking about taking up a new sport, why not give Bowls a go, a way to
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get fit and also make new friends. Free Tuition is available, also Shoes and Bowls are available to Hire for a small charge. We also hold a Quiz night every week at the El Rincon Restaurant on a Monday Evening, also we hold a Dinner dance on the last Friday in the Month, where all Members and Guests meet up for a very good evening with excellent food and entertainment,
If you would like further information please contact Press Officer Brian on 966790606, also www.montemarbowls.com and at info@montemarbowls.com also on Facebook.
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A meal in the Belfry (left) and then, (below), drinks, cocktails, live music and more, at the Hole in the Wall
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A Retired Person's Perspective:
You know that tingly little feeling you get when you really like someone you've just met? That's common sense leaving your body.
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A Retired Person's Perspective:
I changed my car horn to gunshot sounds. People move out of the way much faster now.
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ON GRAN ALACANT
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. 61
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A Retired Person's Perspective:
I didn't make it to the gym today. That makes 1,500 days in a row.
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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
Tel: 966 797 119 659 728 128
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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 From last month’s edition Benji and Gorda have found homes.
Dino is around 18 months old and was had been living on the streets for 2 weeks until he was finally caught. He is still a little shy but is getting more confident each day and is great with other dogs.
Call: 645 469 253
Luna is in need of a new home, she is a 3 year old German Shepherd. She isn’t keen on smaller dogs but ok with larger ones and is very loving. Luna is negative for all Mediterranean diseases. Call: 645 469 253
Lotta is a 8 yr old Collie cross and was found wandering the streets a couple of weeks ago. She has been to the vets and is negative for all Mediterranean diseases. She has a slightly enlarged heart but this doesn’t affect her and she is on medication for it. Call: 645 469 253
Zacs owner sadly died leaving 3 dogs in the house on their own, we managed to find homes for 2 of them quickly but over a year on and Zac is still waiting for a home. He is a big Mastin x Labrador, brindle colouring and weighs around 28 Kilos. He is around 6 years old, good with other dogs and very affectionate. He recently donated blood to save another dogs life and it would be lovely if he could find his own loving new home Call: 645 469 253
Meet Archie, 6 month old, neutered and fully house trained. Very good with other dogs and cats. For more information please contact 600845420, 865776348 or visit the web site 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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Liliana Aldeguer Cerdán 793 English translation by Sergio Reina Esteban col 747
PADS PROBLEMS
Dogs and cats feet pads are their “shoes”. Both dogs and cats walk on their toes, so a protection against impacts is required for them. The internal part of the pads is made of elastic and fatty tissue, and the external one consists of a thick coat of keratin. The colour of this external part is normally dark, but it may vary between individuals, and even an animal may have differences between their pads. The keratin coat protects from friction, and the fatty coat, apart from being like an “air cushion”, it also protects from extreme temperatures. This is why animals are able to walk on hot surfaces (such as asphalt in summer) without suffering any injury. At the pads there are also some glands which are important for scent marking in cats (when they scratch for “sharpening the claws”), and for keeping the pads themselves in optimal condition. A normal, healthy pad normally doesn’t need any special attention from the owner, despite there are available at the market some ointments and lotions which are supposed to keep a certain degree of hydration at the pads and to make the keratin coat stronger. Normally they are not necessary, not even in those animals which are being trained at asphalt. In case those medicines become necessary, they should be used only at home before going to bed, in order to avoid dirt and sand from the street to get stuck to the feet. The most common health problems involving the pads are: -Wounds (with or without a foreign body). They are very common in those dogs which go for a walk at the country very often, because, unfortunately, the country if full of broken glasses which are left there by people with very poor sense of citizenship. Despite it may be very shocking due to the massive haemorrhage it produces, normally it is not a very worrying condition by itself. The only problem is pads are probably the part of the dog (and cat) which takes the longest time to heel, and, besides, stitching is completely useless at this area because of the fatty tissue, so, normally, it takes several weeks to a wounded pad to be back to normal. Patience is what we usually recommend to the owners. -Dry mug, little stones or fur balls between the toes. This is an extremely common condition which can be quite painful (and produce spectacular limping), because the plants (the part of the feet between toes), is very sensitive (just like a stone in your shoe). The treatment is very simple: removing the foreign body with an electric clipper. Let’s don’t forget the keratin coat is skin, and just like the rest of the skin, has to be renewed. Sometimes the owner reports that it looks like the skin at the pads is “falling down”. If a brand new keratin coat appears under the old one, this is not an illness but a normal process. There are some other alterations at the pads which may indicate a disease, such as: -Swollen pads in cats: it may indicate a problem with the immunity, and even cat leukaemia. -Skin ulcers between pads and toes in cats may indicate eosinophillic granuloma complex, which is another alteration of the immunity. -Keratin overgrowth at the pads may indicate hypothyroidism or canine distemper. -Wounds that never heel is a typical condition in leishmaniasis. -Wounds, ulcers or scabs may indicate some other immunity problems such as PENFIGO. Checking our pet’s pads is a simple task. If we detect something abnormal, even if it’s not painful (the animal doesn’t limp or lick the area), is time to see the Vet, since these alterations may be sometimes the evidence of a severe process.
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WHAT’S THAT? IN THE CLOT?
by Mark Etheridge
Those of you who watch the Springwatch series on BBC last month will know that although Spring is the most exciting time for wildlife watchers, it is not without its little tragedies. Unfortunately down at the Clot we have had our own little wildlife disaster, when a pair of Black-winged Stilts decided to build a nest right next to the hide at the main pool in a very open area of water. I remember thinking at the time that this was an unwise decision, but over the days that followed it became a well-known attraction to both dedicated and casual visitors to the Clot. The birds were seen mating on the 18th May, and by the 25th a nest had been built and four eggs laid. Both birds took turns to incubate the eggs, and over the days which followed the nest became a more substantial construction. They were very protective of the nest, seeing off any other birds and wildlife which approached too closely, even at one point seeing off the very large Purple Swamphen (the turkey-sized blue bird which many of you will have seen). The normal incubation period for Black-winged Stilts is about three weeks, but on the 13th June it was clear that the birds had abandoned their nest, leaving just two eggs exposed to the elements. A few days later, even those had gone, with the Stilt pair feeding disconsolately away from the nest area. It is unlikely that they will attempt to raise another brood at this stage of the year. So what happened? There are several possibilities, the most likely of which is that the birds realised there was no activity going on in the eggs, and therefore would not hatch. Or perhaps a predator had taken two of the eggs, and the parents knew it would return for the other two. However, the good news is that there are other Stilts in the Clot, down in the thick reedbed area in the centre of the reserve. Watch out for their gangly youngsters in a few weeks time, as soon as then can fly short distances they will be visiting the main pool to feed.
You can see more of the birds in our area by visiting my site at: http://marketheridge.smugmug.com/ See you next month.
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WORDSEARCH KEEP FIT in Spanish and English
NOW IN OUR 11th YEAR
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SUDOKU
Difficulty rating: easy
To solve the puzzle each 3 x 3 box, each row and each column must contain all the numbers 1 to 9.
While the rules of this logic puzzle may be simple, there are numerous strategies to help you solve Sudoku. For hints and information visit www.sudoku.org.uk Difficulty rating: medium
DOODLE AREA
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 THE BELFRY BIG AL
SCHOOL
ALLOTMENTS
CARABASI BARS COMPLEX (DOWN THE HILL) *PHOENIX *ALEXANDRA *OLIMPO *BAR 1 *OCEAN *SANDHILLS *BROTHERS
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
/SOLEIL
BRICO HOUSE
GLAROS
GET FRESH
OP GROUP SPAIN
E-STUDIO
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DOG PARK
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
from previous page EASY HARD
MEDIUM
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