Gran Alacant Advertiser March 2015

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CONTENTS What’s in this issue 4 NEWS IN ENGLISH 5 GASP 6 NEWS IN ENGLISH 8 NEWS IN ENGLISH CARNIVAL PICTURES 10 12 NEWS IN SPANISH 13 NEWS IN SPANISH 14 TOURIST INFO 18 FEREL FRIENDS 19/20/21 SANTA POLA 34 GA DARTS LEAGUE 36 BLUEMOON COMPUTERS 38 BRISH LEGION 40/41 LA MARINA 42 GA CHARITY SHOP 43 GA BOWLS 48 PETS IN SPAIN 48 K9 49 GA CHURCH 50 GA VET 51 FANCY DRESS PICS 52 EASYCARE PICS 53 WHATS IN THE CLOT 54 WORDSEARCH 55 SUDOKU 56/57 GA MAP OF ADVERTISERS 58 BUS TIMES 59 LOCAL TRANSPORT

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Hello

So many good events take place in Santa Pola, which many of us are never aware of. We have taken on Daniela who is starting a Santa Pola section where she will be in touch with people in the know, to start providing us with information to keep our readers up to date with “what´s going on in Santa Pola”.

Blossom on our front cover, photographed 19th February heralding spring and summer in the air.

In excess of 10,000 reading about Gran Alacant in our magazine in January, with figures expected to increase greatly in the coming months.

Be careful leaving your car unattended in Los Arenales, our car has been broken into twice just recently.

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 52.

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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!!!

Grafiti has appeared on a Santa Pola hotel. It is the JM hotel on the Santa Pola turn off the N332.

Just about every balcony and wall has been affected. Surely with the time all of the work took, someboby must have seen it.

Unfortunately this is private property and therefore it is up to the new owner to secure the area.

The premises have been purchased by the new owner, who then applied for a change of business, which was subsequently turned down. There were rumours it was to be a brothel. .....www.granalacantadvertiser.com.....

Many of the plots on the Gran Alacant allotments are up for grabs again. Registration can be carried out at the GA Council offices.

There are vacancies.

Registration is invited from FEB 16 TO 16 OF MARCH There will then be a draw for successful applicants. .....www.granalacantadvertiser.com.....

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A new venture on Gran Alacant.

Exact location on our map at the back of this magazine.

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Our Town Hall have for many months been applying to the Valencian Government for money to repair ageing water and sewage pipes a short way up the coast road from Gran Alacant to Santa Pola. It has been causing very bad smells to residents in the area. This month news came from Valencia that the Government have allocated 2 million euro to solve the problem. .....www.granalacantadvertiser.com.....

You may have seen how successful the new skate park has been. Moves are afoot for the facilities to be used for the National skate board Championships.

This could be yet another big sporting event to be held in the town. .....www.granalacantadvertiser.com.....

Substantial spraying has taken place against the awful processionary caterpillas that plague the area at this time of the year. Special consideration has been made near to childrens areas and our parks.

Church side of the road, where a rough pavement exists at the moment. Earth taken from the Church side of the road will be moved and levelled off so that the area can be planted. This will help to solve a bit of an eyesore as you drive along this long stretch of road. .....www.granalacantadvertiser.com.....

A rumour circulating that the new market stall plots prices are dearer than on the previous site, have been dispelled

by Loreto. The rumour also has it that the prices were up because of the toilet block. This is untrue. The toilets are kept in order as extra work for the Town Hall cleaning department, at NO extra cost.

As in previous winters, the numbers of stalls have been lower as stall holders do not want to be out in the cold and the rain, in the same way that customers also tend to stay away, and who can blame them throughout this cold spell. .....www.granalacantadvertiser.com...

The top floor balcony of a building in Playa Lisa collapsed due to structural

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It was reported to us that a stop sign had been knocked down, maybe causing future accidents. Loreto phoned the appropriate department to get the sign back in place. .....www.granalacantadvertiser.com.....

The new local Church on Gran Alacant has been a big help to children in the area who wish to go to communion.

Instead of having to travel to Santa Pola, they can now instead use the GA Church on Sundays at 11am before the main service begins. .....www.granalacantadvertiser.com.....

Money has been allocated for a project to make a wider pavement on the

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Lola Gadea, went to the scene to check the status of housing and clarify the cause According to Gadea, the building had been built more than 40 years ago. It was built in the 60s. Thankfully nobody was hurt. .....www.granalacantadvertiser.com.....

In this issue, you will see a Santa Pola section, where over the next months our new agent Daniela will be keeping us informed of events happening in Santa Pola. She is in touch with various organisations where we can pass on information of, markets, craft fairs and the like which may be of interest our readers.

Daniela will also be our Santa Pola contact for any advertising. She speaks Spanish, English, and Bulgarian so will be able to talk with many nationalities.

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The area for dogs that has been asked for by local people is now under construction and SHOULD be completed within a month. Fences, trees, lights, benches and a training area will all materialise.

ASPETGA. are very excited to see the project progress from the dream to reality. We are grateful for the continued support of Santa Pola town hall who helped to make this dog park happen.

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On page 10 are pictures of the childrens carnival which took place on GA during February. Pupils, parents and children obviously went to a lot of effort as the pictures show.

More news next month

Sandra and Barry

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A small selection of the many Gran Alacant Carnival pictures sent to us by Star Hayne.

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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. Keep it local with your.........

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

Han llenado de grafitis la fachada de un hotel de Santa Pola. Es el hotel JM en la entrada a Santa Pola por la N332. Casi todos los balcones y paredes han sido afectados.

El hotel es de propiedad privada, por lo tanto es la responsabilidad del propietario bloquear las entradas.

El hotel ha sido adquirido por un nuevo propietario, que solicitó un cambio de negocio, que finalmente se le denegó. Los rumores indicaban que iba a ser un burdel. ..... www.granalacantadvertiser.com .....

Varias parcelas de los huertos de Gran Alacant estarán disponibles para nuevas asignaciones. El registro se puede llevar a cabo en las oficinas del Ayuntamiento de Gran Alacant.

El periodo de registro es del 16 de Febrero al 16 DE Marzo Al finalizar el plazo se realizará un sorteo, asignaran las parcelas a sus nuevos “propietarios”. ..... www.granalacantadvertiser.com .....

Nuestro Ayuntamiento lleva varios meses solicitando dinero al Gobierno Valenciano para reparar las tuberías de agua y el alcantarillado que corre cerca del camino de la costa de Gran Alacant a Santa Pola. El deterioro de las tuberías ha estado causando muy malos olores a los residentes en la zona. El Gobierno Valenciano

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ha asignado €2,000,000€ resolver el problema.

para

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Ya podemos ver el gran éxito de las nuevas pistas de Skate. Se están dando los primeros pasos para que las instalaciones se puedan utilizar en el Campeonato Nacional de Skate. Este podría ser otro gran evento deportivo que se celebrare en la ciudad. ..... www.granalacantadvertiser.com .....

Se ha llevado a cabo una fumigación sustancial de las orugas de la procesionaria que afectan a la zona en esta época del año. Se ha dado especial atención a las zonas cercanas a los parques y colegios. ..... www.granalacantadvertiser.com .....

Se nos informó que una señal de Stop había sido derribada. Loreto llamó al departamento correspondiente para volver a colocar la señal en su sitio. ..... www.granalacantadvertiser.com .....

La nueva Iglesia local en Gran Alacant ha sido de gran ayuda a los niños que se están preparando para la Comunión.

En vez de tener que viajar a Santa Pola, ahora pueden usar la Iglesia de

GA los domingos a las 11h, antes de que comience la misa principal. ..... www.granalacantadvertiser.com .....

Se ha asignado dinero a un proyecto para hacer una acera más ancha en el trecho de carretera que corre del lado de la Iglesia, donde ya existe una acera en mal estado en este momento. Además van a nivelar la tierra y preparar el terreno para ajardinarlo. Esto ayudará a mejorar visualmente todo ese tramo de carretera. ..... www.granalacantadvertiser.com .....

Hay un rumor circulando sobre el precio de los puestos en el nuevo mercadillo, que son más caros que en el mercadillo anterior. Este rumor lo ha disipado Loreto. El rumor también insinuaba que los precios se incrementaron debido a los baños públicos. Esto no es cierto. Los baños se mantienen por el departamento de limpieza del Ayuntamiento, sin coste adicional. Al igual que en inviernos anteriores, el número de puesteros en esta época del año baja ya que tienen que trabajar a la intemperie y lidiar con el frío y la lluvia, de la misma manera que los clientes tienden a mantenerse al margen, y quién puede culparlos con el frio que hace! ..... www.granalacantadvertiser.com .....

El parque para perros está en proceso de construcción y DEBERÍA estar listo en un mes. Van a colocar bancos, farolas, vallas y una zona de entrenamiento.

causados por la humedad.

Lola Gadea, se dirigió al lugar para comprobar el estado de la vivienda y aclarar la causa del derrumbe.

Según Gadea, el edificio tiene más de 40 años. Fue construido en los años 60. Afortunadamente nadie resultó herido. ..... www.granalacantadvertiser.com .....

En esta edición hay una sección centrada en Santa Pola, donde en los próximos meses nuestra nueva compañera Daniela nos mantendrá informada de los acontecimientos que suceden en Santa Pola. Ella está en contacto con diversas organizaciones y nos mantendrá al día con información de mercados, ferias de artesanía y similares, que pueden ser de interés a nuestros lectores.

Daniela también será nuestro contacto de Santa Pola para cualquier tipo de publicidad. ..... www.granalacantadvertiser.com .....

Entre estas páginas hemos publicado fotos del carnaval infantil, que tuvo lugar el GA en el mes de Febrero. Se pueden ver en las fotos el esfuerzo y tiempo invertido de los profesores, padres y alumnos.

Más noticias el próximo mes Sandra y Barry

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El balcón de la planta superior de un edificio en Playa Lisa se derrumbó debido a los problemas estructurales

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Hi everybody,

There is only one parade of Moors and Christians in Villafranqueza (north Alicante), it takes place on the 21st. If you do not want to go to the big fiesta in Valencia you can enjoy “Fallas” in Benidorm, Calpe, Denia or Pego.

Holy Week this year begins on the 29th of March, Palm Sunday, as always, if you want to see the best one declared of International Tourism Interest, is the one held in Elche.

In Valencia takes place one of the biggest fiestas in Spain “las Fallas” the programme is too long but there are parades, main days 15th to the 19th , floral offerings, this event is very emotive, spectacular fireworks, dancing and music everywhere, and of course the most impressive “Mascletaes”(powerful firecrackers).

This is all for now.

open 7am - 3pm every day

Avenida Escandinavia 72 Altomar 2 Gran Alacant

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Tapas Pinchos Bocadillos Sandwiches Salads

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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FERAL FRIENDS OF GRAN ALACANT & nearby areas

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

There are many Vet bills/animals in need. You can help by: Sponsor an animal for an amount per month or puntual donations.

Gilly.

Tamed semi-feral is desperate for a home.

Has anybody lost this cat in Carabassi area near to Sunset´s?

He is being fostered meantime.

Xmas. Draw: 8th prize did not show and 6th prize was returned so we chose another two numbers.

Winners being: 8th prize Mix of 6 bottles of wine from Dick Turpins goes to Mr. Manuel who will pick up his prize after an actual health problem & 6th prize Armony Gym to a Lady named Bjorg (Norway)....no pictures as of yet

ADOPTED by loving GA resident

MAC, big size tabby, who´s adopter died does not deserve street life-neighbours don´t want him, does not get fed regularly "I NEED LOVING ADOPTER"

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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Santa Pola www.turismosantapola.es

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

608 32 65 70.

Our map right shows where our Santa Pola advertisers on pages 19 20 21 are located.

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The company Materials Cano S.L. has donated to the Town of Santa Pola a forklift. Loreto Serrano, Councillor for Infrastructure welcomed the donation: "It's a great addition to our catalogue of materials, given that many of the actions that we perform, require moving pallets around. And with this new truck we can be more effective. " It is a gift and therefore, at no cost to the Town. The forklift is ten years old and, according to company sources "works perfectly".

This new machine is already painted and screen printed and ready to begin its function.

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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PHONE 966 691 524

Lynne would like to welcome clients old and new by offering a 10% discount through March on producing this advert and look forward to seeing you in the future.

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

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TORREL LANO

A blond man is in the bathroom and his wife shouts: "Did you find the shampoo?"

He answers, "Yes, but I'm not sure what to do...... .. it's for dry hair, and I've just wet mine" ........................................................................

An Italian tourist asks a blond man: " Why do scuba divers always fall backwards off their boats?" To which the blonde man replies: "If they fell forward, they'd still be in the boat."

KITCHEN UNITS FOR SALE Wall units, floor units, light oak doors 693 501 538 22

Carabasi Complex ADVERTISERS ON pages 23 to 25 Bar 1 Novapaso oceans PHOENIX olimpo can all be found at the Carabasi Centre marked on our map at the back of this magazine.

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La Marina, build 80m2 on a 110m2 plot, 3 bed, 1 bath, price €99.999 bank repossession

in Gran Alacant, Villa with 3 bed, 3 bath, swimming pool, price €180.000

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Hondon, build 130m2 on 10.000m2 plot 3 bed 2 bath price €180.000 duplex in Gran Alacant, 3 bed, 2 bath, sea view, solarium, garage, price €173.000

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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Important information from ORKE Services

SPANISH DRIVING LICENCE

OFFER AVAILABLE FOR MARCH A SPECIAL OFFER for "March".

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 a March 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 March 31, 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.

A blond man goes to the vet with his goldfish.

"I think it's got epilepsy," he tells the vet.

The vet takes a look and says, "It seems calm enough to

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me.." The blonde man says, "Wait, I haven't taken it out of the bowl yet.�

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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,

GET FRESH, & HOMEFINDERS

As you leave the N332 to come on to Gran Alacant this area is on your right.

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GA0012 GRAN ALACANT 80,000 euro

Semi Detached Villa on corner plot, 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, Completely furnished and appliances. Air conditioning, Log Burner, Solarium, Swimming pool, Basement for storage only, Nice open views

Furnished 3 Baths: Terraces: 2 Heating. 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

GA0141 GRAN ALACANT 150,000 euro

GA0003 GRAN ALACANT 200,000 euro GA0016 GRAN ALACANT 240,000 euro

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Detached villa, 3 bed, 2 bath, 1 toilet, independent kitchen, glazed porche, lounge with working fireplace, solarium, fully furnished, white goods, A/C and heating, garden, private parking, 2 communal swimming pools and close to restaurants and shops.

Detached townhouse with 2 bedrooms 2 Terraces and 2 bathrooms.

Completely furnished including appliances. Air conditioning, solarium, beautiful view., Near the beach and all the amenities

Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Terraces: 2 Panoramic views. Orientation: South.

Solarium. W-Appliances. Air Conditioning.

Private Pool Complex.

Furniture negotiable. Appliances. Electric heaters. Solarium with panoramic views.

Very nice and well kept villa.

GA0253 GRAN ALACANT 95,000 euro GA0122 GRAN ALACANT 199,000 euro

GA0116 GRAN ALACANT 119.999 euro GA0319 GRAN ALACANT 195,000 euro

Townhouse with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

Completely furnished and with appliances.

Gas central heating. Solarium.

Communal pool.

Basement.

South facing.

Views: Garden Beach Orientation: South Nice ground floor apartment with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, 2 terraces, fully furnished and with white goods, electric heating and communal swimming pool.

Beautiful and peaceful.

Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Terraces: 2 Panoramic views Orientation: South Solarium. W-Appliances. Air Conditioning Private Pool Complex. Heating.

Semi Detached Villa with furniture negotiable. Solarium with panoramic views, swimming pool. Very nice and well kept villa.

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A blond man spies a letter lying on his doormat.

It says on the envelope "DO NOT BEND" .

He spends the next 2 hours trying to figure out how to pick it up.

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A blond man shouts frantically into the phone, "My wife is pregnant and her contractions are only two minutes apart!"

"Is this her first child? " asks the Doctor.

"No! " he shouts, " this is her husband! "

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A blond man was driving home, drunk as a skunk. Suddenly he has to swerve to avoid a tree, then another, then another.

A cop car pulls him over, so he tells the cop about all the trees in the road.

The cop says "That's your air freshener swinging about!"

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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.

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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These next five pages are advertisers in the

SUENO AZUL

square CIBER, PATAGONIA, NOT JUST DESSERTS, AND LA PALETTA and on the following two pages, five advertisers in

PLAZA MAYOR square.

PATAGONIA, HOLE IN THE WALL, GA BOWLS CLUB DARBYS, EASYCARE AND AZAFRAN Both of the above squares are traffic free and in quiet locations.

OPEN 10am - 4pm during March

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MONTEMAR BOWLS AND SOCIAL CLUB (Sponsored by Dial Prix)

Welcome to March's Report.

This Month see's our Honors Board installed. (see pic) MonteMar have never had one before, it overlooks the Bowls Green, so if you have been lucky enough to have won

something within or outside the club your name will be on it.

At the time of writing this report the Matadors are 4th in the A Division played on Fridays, and the Matadors are Winning the Monday Division B League. The Toreadors on a Friday in the C Division are 3rd so well in contention for Promotion. The Toreadors in the Monday B Division are about Half way. The Winter League Team on Wednesday's are now starting to find some form and are holding their own in their Division. Both Fed 4s Teams the Lords and the Earls are doing well in their Division.

This Month on the 21st and 22nd we hold the MonteMar Mixed Trips, a two day event that is well supported by not only our Club but Clubs from all around, a full report will be in April's Edition.

Most of the Internal Competitions are now down to the Finals. Good luck to everyone still involved in them, a full report and the Winners will appear in April's edition.

Every Monday Evening at 20.00, we hold a Quiz night at the El Rincon Resturant (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 friends and get healthy at the same time. Plus tuition is available also 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 Zelin 966790606 or visit our web site at www.montemarbowls.com and at info@montemarbowls.com also on Facebook.

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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

Alfie, Jessy and all the pointer pups from last month’s edition have all been adopted.

Bella was living on the streets for 6 months and we tried desperately to catch her but she was just too afraid, thankfully from perseverance and lots of wonderful people helping we managed to catch her.

Bella is around 2 years old and has been to the vets for a complete health check and was sterilised, the vet discovered she is blind in one eye but it doesn’t bother her.

She is now in a foster home with another dog and cat and unbelievably she is so affectionate and just wants to be loved.

Call: 645 469 253 Chloe is an adorable tiny Pincher cross and was found emaciated and covered in ticks and fleas. She is around 3 years old and is now being treated for Leishmaniasis but is a very low level.

She is good with other dogs and cats and will make a wonderful lap dog. Call: 645 469 253

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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.

Call: 645 469 253

Micky is one of the 2 kittens from Guardamar we rescued 4 months ago, he is now 5 months old and is a little nervous. He needs a home with someone who has the patience and understanding to take Mickey into their home and protect him until he gains enough confidence to come for a love.

Call: 645 469 253

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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Tel: 966 698 569

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

NEW PET PASSPORT REGULATIONS

We have a new regulation for Pet Passports (including new Pet Passports) since last 29-12-14.

Fortunately, “old” passports keep valid, so there is no need to change them. This new regulation has come from EU, so it’s been applied at the same time at every EU country.

New passports are stricter with animal, owner and Vet details than old ones.

We have seen several times at our practice some Pet Passports not 100% correctly filled in, for example, no owner’s name, no microchipping date, etc. Those passports must be corrected or substituted by a new one. Otherwise, they won’t be accepted for crossing the border.

What are the differences between old and new passports?

-In order to avoid malicious “details rectifications”, a transparent sticker will be put for covering animal, Vet and owner details, and rabies injections.

-Rabies vaccination date: now there are 3 different dates to fill in: a) date given; b) valid from; c) valid until. “Valid from” is the moment when the animal is ready to cross the border, that is, normally, 21 days after the first rabies injection. So, let’s see a practical example: -Date given: 02-01-15 - Valid from: 23-01-15 - Valid until: 02-01-16 The following year, it would be like the following: -Date given: 02-01-16 - Valid from: 02-01-16 - Valid until: 02-01-17 Because, if you don’t let the rabies injection expire, you only need to respect the 21 days period the first year.

-Every time the Vet stamps the passport after a rabies injection, it may appear in it: name, address, telephone number, College number and signature (don’t worry, we have brand new stamps since last Christmas). This means rabies injections with just the sticker and the date given at the passport and nothing else (no Vet legal stamp, signature nor College number), are not valid in any way.

-Tapeworm treatment certificate is only mandatory for dogs, no longer for cats. The treatment is valid for 5 days, same as before. Not every EU country asks for it, but UK does.

-Health certificate (“clinical examination”) is now mandatory only in some cases: for example in case of an animal younger than 3 months with no rabies injection which is travelling for NON commercial reasons. In case Clinical Examination is filled in, the Vet must also fill in an Official Veterinary Certificate, which implies an extra cost.

-Rabies antibodies test is only mandatory for animals that come from certain non-EU countries (or that are going to re-entry the EU after travelling to one of those non-EU countries).

In this case, the most logical option is to contact the Vet for extra info.

-As written previously, rabies vaccine is valid (when we say “valid” we are meaning “valid for crossing the border”) 21 days after being given if it is the first time, or if the previous injection is expired. If it is not the first time and it’s given before the previous one expires (normally it takes 1 year to expire), the vaccine is valid immediately.

We have been confirmed by DEFRA via email that all these new procedures are correct the way we are describing them, but anyway we have been recommended to tell the owner to contact in advance with the transporter in case any extra requirement is applicable.

So now, with the new regulation, things remain practically the same for dogs, and much easier for cats, since they don’t need any tapeworm treatment and 5 days period to respect.

Since you can read at some sections of the Passports “may be required by territories or third countries of destination which accept the passport” or “required before movement into certain Member States in accordance with EU health legislation”, every owner who wish to travel abroad with pets should contact first transporter and Vet.

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WHAT’S THAT? IN THE CLOT?

by Mark Etheridge

Hip hip hooray and whoop-de-doo, it’s Spring again – and a whole month earlier than back in good old Blighty. Everything that happens during a British Spring can be seen here during March (except perhaps for strange people dancing round a maypole) and this is a good time to watch out for those early returning migrants – unless of course the weather forgets to look at the calendar and it turns horribly cold.

Not only that, but there have been some interesting developments in the Clot during February, with work being done to clear the “scrape” which had become badly overgrown during the past twelve months. It’s the area next to the main pool with the bird observatory overlooking it; for the past year all you could see out of it were thick reedbeds and not much else. It may look a bit drastic at the moment, but very soon there will be new growth and it will become very attractive to the birds.

Even in its present state it is a good place to watch for migrants, and here’s one that you generally only see in our area during the Spring as it is passing through on its way to more northerly climes. This is the Northern Wheatear (Collalba gris in Spanish), usually known in the UK simply as Wheatear, but here in Spain it has cousins such as the Black-eared and Black Wheatear, so we need the full name to make clear which is which.

There are always several of these birds passing through during March and April, and they do like open areas while they are hunting for food, so the cleared scrape will not only be an insect tuck shop for them over the next few weeks, but an easy place to spot these attractive little birds. It is always one of the first common spring migrants to appear in Britain, and Spain is a good stopover point to refresh and build up their strength after the long flight over the Sahara from their winter quarters in subtropical Africa.

My picture shows the male in all his breeding finery, the female is lightly duller.

When they are on the ground, they usually hold a very upright stance in order to watch for any predators that may be about.

Strangely enough, the birds name has nothing to do with either wheat or ears. It is in fact a linguistic corruption of the word “white” and a slightly ruder English word which also means “bottom” (I’m sure you can work out what it is) and refers to the fact that as it flies away from you, you can easily see it has a white rear end.

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

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