Gran Alacant Advertiser - November 2014

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WHAT’s INSIDE CONTENTS 4-6-8

NEWS IN ENGLISH

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ALICANTE FIESTA

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NEWS IN SPANISH

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BUSINESS FOR SALE

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BRITISH LEGION

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FEREL FRIENDS

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TOURIST INFO

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WEDDING

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SKATE PARK

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GASP

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SUNDAY MARKET

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MASS

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BUS STATION

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GA BOWLS

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PETS IN SPAIN

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K9

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EASY HORSE CARE

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FIESTA

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GA VET

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GA PLAZA

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WHATS IN THE CLOT

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WORDSEARCH

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SUDOKU

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GA MAP OF ADVERTISERS

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LOCAL BUS TIMES

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LOCAL TOURIST TRAIN

Hello everyone, Our front cover picture this month, supplied by Star Hayne. More pictures from this event in Alicante in this issue.

If you have any good photos, please send them to us for publication.

Our Macintosh computer finally gave up the ghost whilst getting the October edition ready, so, if you take up our offer on page 12, you could soon be the proud owner of a very shiny new imac.

Last month we were back in the UK for 10 days, visiting friends and family and very enjoyable too. If we were a bit slow on some of our contact replies, this is why.

We cannot believe the October weather, summer has gone on and on.

Our next issue will be the Christmas edition. We would appreciate copy coming to us early in November if possible.

Have a good month Sandra & Barry Our little dog from the front cover has hidden herself away in the magazine, can you find her?

Last month she was on page 53 in Canada.

STILL the BEST ADVERTISING PRICES & SERVICE ON THE COSTAS 15 euro per month for a 40mm x 60mm advert

55 euro per month for a 128mm x 92mm advert

35 euro per month for a 90mm x 60mm advert

95 euro per month for a 153mm x 202mm advert

including FREE artwork/design and free advertising on our website!!

Advertising prices still the same as when we launched in January 2005

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(exact location on the GA map at back of this magazine) 3

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!!!

Hi Barry / Sandra

the road with my mobile asking them to wait as somebody is coming to get

My disabled friend has pointed out to me

them.

that it is impossible for her to send or

morning

collect any mail from the Post Office as

frightening and valuable time is lost.

there is no handrail on the steps.

One day they will be too late.

It is

In the early hours of the in

the

dark

it

is

quite

This is a

really good that you can park so close to

really serious problem.

the PO but rather disappointing that you

I do not think the numbering of the

then can't access the building. In order

houses would make sense to anybody if

to collect their mail they have to hand

they had not been reading the GA Plaza.

over

One

their

passport

or

other

of

the

problems

is

that

the

identification to a third party which is

ambulances/delivery companies etc see

somewhat dangerous and then might

the number, not knowing whether it is

not be accepted by the PO.

Plot or House No, hence some of the

Can you

bring this to Loreto's attention please at

confusion.

your next meeting.

anything about the numbering now but

Loreto is going to speak with the Post

the ambulance and fire services should

Office.It is their responsibility rather

be made aware of it.

It's probably too late to do

than the Town Hall. Please if anyone is

Many thanks for all your help.

concerned, go into the Post Office and

Norah

ask for a complaints form, which is a

A few years back Loreto met with all

denuncia. Then notice will be taken.

administrators to tell them the correct way for houses to be numbered, which

Addresses in GA.

are registered with the Town Hall. If you

I saw the recent comments on the GA

are NOT using the correct address,

Plaza and would just like to add mine

emergency services will not find you. If

about

ambulances

our

in any doubt, go to the GA Council

Our house numbers are

Office and ask them to confirm your

duplicated in the same street and

exact address. MASA used all sorts of

therefore we are dependent on plot

plot numbers from years back, which

numbers.

are not legitimate numbers.

streets.

coming

to

So far I have been involved

in calling out three ambulances and each time have had to send someone off in the car to direct them in whilst I stand in

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Hi Barry /Sandra

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Spanish

Restaur ant i n Lo s A renales

C/San Bartolomè de Tirajane, no.40 03195 Arenales del Sol. Tel: 96 691 12 13

We have expanded to DOUBLE the previous size.

Menu of the Day (every day of the year) weekday menu ............................................ 10 euros menu Saturday, Sunday and holidays ....... 12 euros.

Evening menu (night only) salad fry (fish) or grill (meat) bread and beverage......(8.50 euros per person minimum two people)....... ......................18 euros.

Special menu .. salad especial starter rice with lobster food, drink and dessert ......(minimum two people).......... 17 euros.

Every day of the week, the menus will consist of 5 first courses (inc pasta, rice, and soup) and 5 main courses (meat or fish).

Open every day of the year Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, do not open at night.

Open evenings on Friday, Saturday and Sunday WE ARE HERE

POLICE & POST OFFICE

GRAN ALACANT

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On 7th October there was a big meeting

again in buying tickets to help this event

with the Mayor and Loreto at the school

to take off and raise much needed funds

to discuss the DESPERATE need for a

for this very worthwhile cause.

second primary and new secondary

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school here in Gran Alacant as the

The dog park is nearing a start date,

current

the

with building tenders now out. A subsidy

seams!!! It was an extremely heated

has been received for all of this work,

2hr meeting with a few hundred parents

which will include a fenced in area with

and the Mayor and his representatives

locked gates. Lighting, benches trees

and most of the parents left feeling very

etc, in all a 3000 square metre area. The

frustrated and that there was no clear

general looking after, will be the concern

answer given.

of the association that are in charge.

Pictures and editorial sent to us by

This has been an object lesson in the

Star Hayne.

people of the urbanisation asking for a

The

school

building

determined

is

bursting

of

new

by

the

at

schools

is

facility and with everyone singing from

Valencian

the same hymn sheet it is nice to see

Government. Our Town Hall has been

what can be achieved.

voicing the problem for many months now and it is hoped that our new school

And more on dogs. The new dog beach

is gradually coming to the top of the list.

is now being finalised by the Councillour

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A note from MABS

dogs to a particular beach area in Santa

Due to circumstances beyond our

Pola and will not need to break the law

control the M.A.B.S show has a new

by taking their pets onto the main

venue. The dates are the same, 3rd 4th

beaches during certain months of the

5th 6th of November. Thanks to the

year.

American Rock Bar and Grill above

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Mercadona who jumped to the rescue,

In November many roads in Gran

the show will go on. The tickets are

Alacant are to be re surfaced.

10 euros and the time is 7.30 for 8.00.

Tickets

are

available

from

these

outlets.

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of Tourism, so dog owners can take their

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Hello Barry and Sandra.This morning I have watched a parade of dogs over the

Lin 966697016

market parking area. I know you cant

Jean 966698306

stop them taking there dogs on there as

Oceans Bar, Sue tel 966699804

long as they pick up the mess. I have

Many thanks go out to all the people in

been over there this morning only to

Gran Alacant who searched, measured

find dog mess, is there never an ending

and suggested possiblites for a new

to this behaviour as I said in a previous

venue. We certainly have great support

email it will be used as a doggy toilet.

for M.A.B.S. in Gran Alacant.

People supposed to be set up to put a

All we need now is for your support

stop

to

this

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but we have not seen a sole around there with any authority. the only answer is a complete ban of dogs in this area. I am a dog owner and I respect the urbanisation I walk round the estate with our dog and never leave any mess on pavement I noticed yesterday that its still being left and not picked up. I think we are fighting a lost cause in trying to keep the area free from this discusting

mess.

Regards Graham. ...........granalacantadvertiser.com...........

In Santa Pola plenty of building work taking place..

The site is now being cleared in readiness for building work to start on the new bus station.

The childrens skate park is now being erected on the Elche road out of Santa Pola.

Pictures in this issue. ...........granalacantadvertiser.com...........

There are so many spectacular events that take place out here, which many of us are not aware of.

Star Hayne who helps out with us, went along to the fiesta in Alicante, just 10.15 minutes down the road from GA and took some photos of the event which we would like to share with you right. see you next month Sandra and Barry

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Todas las fotos se pueden ver en la Informaci n redactada en In Hola Barry / Sandra Mi amigo discapacitado me ha comentado que le es imposible enviar o recoger el correo de la oficina de correos ya que no hay barandilla en las escaleras. Es muy bueno que se pueda aparcar tan cerca de la oficina de Correos, pero también es decepcionante que no pueda acceder al interior del edificio. Con el fin de recoger su correo tiene que entregar su pasaporte u otra identificación a otra persona, lo cual no es ideal ya que puede que no lo acepten en la oficina. ¿Pueden explicarle la situación a Loreto en su próxima reunión?

Loreto va a hablar con la oficina de Correos. Pero es la responsabilidad de esta oficina y no del Ayuntamiento. Por favor, si a alguien le preocupa o alguien está en la misma situación, que vaya a la oficina de correos y que pida un formulario de quejas. ...........granalacantadvertiser.com........

Direcciones en GA. Vi los comentarios recientes en el fórum “GA Plaza” y sólo quisiera añadir mi opinión sobre la asistencia de las ambulancias que llegan a nuestras calles. Los números de las casas se duplican en la misma calle y por lo tanto dependen de los números de parcela.

Hasta ahora he estado involucrado en la llegada de tres ambulancias y cada vez he tenido que enviar a alguien en un coche para dirigirlos mientras yo estoy en la calle con mi teléfono móvil esperando su llegada. En las primeras horas de la mañana en la oscuridad puede ser un poco peligroso, además se pierde un tiempo valioso. Si siguen llegando con tanto retraso, algún día van a llegar demasiado tarde! Este es un

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problema muy serio.

Creo que la numeración de las casas no tiene ningún sentido para nadie.

Uno de los problemas es que las compañías de ambulancias, entrega, etc ven el número, sin saber si es el terreno o el número de casa, y esto añade a la confusión. Es probable que sea demasiado tarde para hacer algo con la numeración existente, pero los servicios de ambulancia y bomberos deberían ser conscientes de ello.

Muchas gracias por toda su ayuda.

Norah Hace unos años, Loreto se reunió con todos los administradores para decirles la manera correcta para la numeración de las casas, tal y como están registradas en el Ayuntamiento. Si NO está utilizando la dirección correcta, los servicios de emergencia no van a encontrar la casa. Si tiene alguna duda, diríjase a la oficina del Ayuntamiento de GA y soliciten la confirmación de la dirección exacta. MASA utiliza los números de las parcelas de años atrás, que no son números legítimo ...........granalacantadvertiser.com........

Hola Barry / Sandra El 7 de octubre hubo una gran reunión con el Alcalde y Loreto en la escuela para discutir la necesidad desesperada de una segunda escuela de primaria y una de secundaria. La escuela primaria de Gran Alacant actual está a punto de reventar !!! Fue una reunión de 2 horas bastante acalorada a la que asistieron los padres, el alcalde y sus representantes. La mayoría de los padres se fueron frustrados y sin una respuesta clara al problema.

Cuando hablen con Loreto la próxima vez, pueden preguntarle lo que ella

piensa que pasará con este tema.

Star Hayne.

La construcción de las nuevas escuelas está determinado por el Gobierno Valenciano. Nuestro Ayuntamiento ha estado expresando el problema durante varios meses y se espera que la nueva escuela este llegando poco a poco a la parte superior de la lista. ...........granalacantadvertiser.com........

Debido a circunstancias fuera de nuestro control el espectáculo de M.A.B.S tiene un nuevo local donde hacer su fiesta. Las fechas son las mismas 3, 4, 5 y 6 de Noviembre. Gracias al American Rock Bar y Grill (planta superior del Mercadona) que saltó al rescate, el show continuará!

Las entradas están a € 10.

Las entradas están disponibles en estos puntos de venta: Lin 966697016 Jean 966698306 Oceans Bar, Sue tel 966699804 Muchas gracias a todas las personas en Gran Alacant que han buscado un nuevo sitio donde hacer el show. Ciertamente tenemos un gran apoyo hacia M.A.B.S. en Gran Alacant.

Todo lo que necesitamos ahora es más apoyo con la compra de entradas para este evento que ayudará a recaudar fondos muy necesarios para esta buena causa. ...........granalacantadvertiser.com........

Están a punto de empezar las obras para el parque para perros. Se ha recibido una subvención, que incluirá una zona totalmente vallada, alumbrado público, bancos, árboles, etc, en todo un área de 3000 metros cuadrados. El cuidado del parque será responsabilidad de la asociación que está a cargo. Esto ha sido una lucha conjunta de los residentes de Gran Alacant y es agradable ver lo que se puede lograr si nos unimos todos.

Y más de perros. El Concejal de Turismo ha designado una de las playas de Santa Pola para convertirla en playa apta para perros. Así los dueños de perros pueden llevarlos al mar sin romper la ley, especialmente esos meses del año en los que no se pueden llevar mascotas a la playa. ...........granalacantadvertiser.com........

Sandra and Barry Hay tantos eventos espectaculares que tienen lugar aquí, de los que muchos de

nosotros no somos conscientes.

Star Hayne, que nos ayuda de vez en cuando, vino con nosotros a la fiesta en Alicante a sólo 10-15 minutos por la carretera n332 y tomó algunas fotos del evento que nos gustaría compartir con ustedes. Entre estas páginas pueden ver las fotos. ...........granalacantadvertiser.com........

En Noviembre van a arreglar muchas de las calles de Gran Alacant. ...........granalacantadvertiser.com........

Hola Barry .Esta mañana he visto un desfile de perros en la zona de aparcamiento del nuevo mercadillo. Sé que no se puede evitar que la gente lleve a sus perros allí. He estado allí esta mañana y me lo he encontrado lleno de excrementos de perros, ¿nunca habrá un final a este comportamiento? como dije en un correo anterior, este sitio se está usando como parque canino. Se supone que tiene que haber alguna presencia policial para controlar esto, pero hasta ahora no he visto a nadie! la única respuesta es la prohibición total de perros en esta área. Soy propietario de un perro y yo respeto la urbanización. Yo paseo a nuestro perro y nunca dejo cualquier nada desagradable en la acera. Creo que estamos luchando contra una causa perdida para tratar de mantener el área libre de excrementos desagradables.

Saludos, Graham. ...........granalacantadvertiser.com........

Santa Pola está en obras!

Están preparando el descampado donde irá la nueva estación de autobuses.

El parque de Skate se situará en la carretera de Elche a la salida de Santa Pola.

Pueden ver las fotos entre estas páginas. ...........granalacantadvertiser.com........

Y para acabar, Star nos ha enviado más fotos de las fiestas de Alicante.

Sandra y Barry

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Royal British Legion - Gran Alacant Branch & La Marina BR 3606 The Gran Alacant & La Marina Branch meets at Bar Sioux Restaurant. First Monday of the month at 19:00 New members always welcome, you do not need to be ex-forces to join us.

Wear Your Poppy With Pride: Yes it is Remembrance Tide again.

Poppies will again be available in Bars and Buisness throughout Gran Alacant & La Marina.

So please condsider donating to this Vital Cause. All money raised in Spain is used in Spain for Serving and Ex-Serving Armed Forces personnel & their Families.

There is also a Rembembrance Service on Sun 9th Nov outside San Fulgencio Church in the Town Square at 10:30 TBC. This years AGM will be on the 3rd Nov. 19:00 Further details from - Robin 96 669 5423 or Brian 639 917 971.

Email: granalacant.secretary@gmail.com

FERAL FRIENDS OF GRAN ALACANT & nearby areas Bank account details: 0073 0100 54 0486406431 Iban ES94, Swift OPENESMM

CHRISTMAS 3 KINGS

CHRISTMAS - 3 KING´S PRIZE DRAW !

PRIZE DRAW

RAFFLE TICKET TS(back stamped by org) FERAL FRIENDS !

of GR RAN ALACANT

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

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& Nearby Areas

PRIZES of the DRAW (ANIMAL FUND RAISINGG): 1ST.

Sponsor: WWW.MYGRANALACANT.COM Dedicated to Gran Alacant

80" in Cash 2nd.

Sponsor: NOT JUST DESSERTS, G.A.

FULL Meal for for 2+bottle of wine 3rd.Sponsor: ALICANTE HOLIDAY VILLAS 50" Primark (Spain) Gift Card 4th.

Sponsor: EL RINCÓN DE PILI, Restaurant (N N-334)

5th.

Sponsor: SAND HILLS Restaurant, GA

6th.

Sponsor: ARMONY GYM

7th.

Sponsor: MR. MIKE I., GA

Spanish Menu fo or 2 (Mon.to Fri) Lunch or Dinner for 2

1 month* of S Soil

Pilates or Stretching (*twice/week)

8th

Sponsor: Dick Turpins A mix of 6 bottles of wine

1 bottle of Soberano & 2 bottles of w wine

The tabby (tiger dark color) is Mac: Mac as well as Garfield are big size cats. Ended up in the street but so affectionate that they are always trying to get inside our cars.....

CAN YOU ADOPT ME? They are desperate for an owner!!!

FERAL FRIENDS DOES NOT HAVE A SHELTER. OUR WORK IS TO TRAP FERALS TO STERELIZE THEM AND SAVE & ATTEND THOSE INJURED OR ILL. Due to lack of funds since 2012 We are only attending extreme urgencies.

PLEASE DONATE !! SUPPORT US, PLEASE your support makes a difference. phone : 697 574 199 (not Sundays)

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

For info contact feralfriends.ga@gmail.com 697 574 199 (except Sundays)

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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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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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Hi everybody!

Just a few words to let you know what’s going on this month.

No Moors and Christians parades in November, however there is still something to go and have a look at. The biggest fair in the Costa Blanca that takes place in Cocentaina 31st to the 2nd of November, Cocentaina is next to Alcoy. The fair is divided in many areas: medieval, street market, agriculture trade, typical products, food etc‌ In Elche from 24th October to 2nd of November it will be held the XIX medieval festival, with plenty of activities, theatre, and music.

Fiestas in Benidorm from 8th to 12th with music, fireworks.

There is also a fantastic programme at the Teatro Principal de Alicante and Gran Teatro in Elche.

I suppose you know how we, Spanish people, go to the Cemetery to take flowers to our lost relatives, even if I am not very fond of this tradition I must admit that day, the first of November, the cemetery becomes an impressive place with thousands of flowers.

Also there are pilgrimages and local fiestas in La Nucia, Tibi, and Onil.

Bye- bye friends.

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Important information from ORKE Services

SPANISH DRIVING LICENCE

A Sunday school teacher said to her children, 'We have been learning how powerful kings and queens were in Bible times.

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But, there is a Higher Power. Can anybody tell me what it is?'

One child blurted out, 'Aces!'

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We would like to thank everyone for all their well wishes, cards and gifts.

All photo's can be found at Quicksave facebook page.

From Clair and Lee.

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CARABASI COMPLEX ADVERTISERS Bar 1 on page 23 Olimpo on page 24 Hispania on page 25 Phoenix on page 26 Ocean on page 26 Aquarius on page 27 pages 23 to 27

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Phone: Juli谩n: 660 65 18 27

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Phone 966 698 705 for reservations

your family run Spanish Restaurant at the Carabasi SPECIAL MENU *food *drinks *sport from November 1st

Buy a 10e p.p. Paella and it comes with unlimited free beer between 2.30pm and 6pm every Saturday afternoon.

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The skate park, on the Elche road as you leave Santa Pola

A NEW PROJECT FOR SANTA POLA

WINDOW CLEANING ROUND FOR SALE In Gran Alacant.

Established for 8 years.

Very Good Reqular Customers.

Including all Equipment and Ladders.

Great Opportunity to have a Good Regular Income in Spain.

Phone Peter 680478191

PLASTERING SERVICE * Walls looking tired? * Fed up looking at stippled walls?

* Want a feature wall?

* Skimming and Plastering internal and external * Blockwork * Tiling

* General building

* Property maintenance

* Pressure washing service Derek 611 292 669

My sister has a lifesaving tool in her car which is designed to cut through a seat belt if she gets trapped. She keeps it in the car boot.

They Walk Among Us and reproduce!

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GASP

We have been having a break since performing 'Outside Edge' in June. Thanks to all who supported us in this demanding production.

We hope to make a donation to Cruz Roja soon.

In the meantime, rehearsals have started for a play written by one of our members, Terry Lacey, called 'Eighteen shady greens' plus a short piece by North Costa Blanca writer Peter Henham.

There is also a chance of a short seasonal piece.

It is hoped to stage these just before Christmas.

We have been looking for an alternative location to use as the Life Resort rental is expensive & limits our ability to make donations.

We always welcome new members - you can contact us at 966181113 or gasptheatre@hotmail.co.uk. we are online at www.gasp-theatre.org & www.facebook.com/GASPtheatre

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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

PLUS on page 3 GRANNET

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

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REF.: GA0306 GRAN ALACANT Energy Proficiency Rating 1 floor Apartment with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, Completely furnished and with appliances, Airconditioning, Glazed terrace, Grills, Double glazed, New tiling on solarium, Sea views, Communal pool.

PRICE: 75.000 €

REF.: GA0253 GRAN ALACANT FLAT/APARTMENT URB. NOVAMAR Nice ground floor apartment with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, fully furnished and with white goods, electric heating, communal swimming pool, Beautiful and peaceful surroundings PRICE: 95.000 €

REF.: GA0157 GRAN ALACANT FLAT/APARTMENT URB. ALTOMAR II Nice apartment in urbanization with several communal gardens and pools. 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living / dining room and separate kitchen. Covered storage room with access from the bedroom.

PRICE: 78.500 €

REF.: GA0150 GRAN ALACANT FLAT/APARTMENT MONTE Y MAR ALTO Apartment with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Fully furnished and with appliances: Airconditioning 3 Bedrooms. Year: 2005 Baths: 1, M2 Living: 66 m2 Terraces: 1 Mountain views: PRICE: 79.000 €

REF.: GA0070 GRAN ALACANT TOWNHOUSE - URB. BRISAMAR Townhouse with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, Furnished and with kitchen appliances, Solarium, Communal pool, Childrens playground, Tennis court, Enclosed urbanization, Nice and quiet PRICE: 95.000 €

REF.: GA0069 GRAN ALACANT FLAT/APARTMENT - MONTE Y MAR ALTO Groundfloor apartment with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

Fully Furnished and with appliances. Ceiling fans, Glazed in terrace, communal pool and within a gated urbanization.

Close to all amenities PRICE: 85.000 €

REF.: GA0052 GRAN ALACANT TOWNHOUSE MONTE Y MAR ALTO Townhouse with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, Completely furnished and with appliances, Air conditioning, Solarium, Basement, Communal pool, Inside the urbanization.

REF.: GA0047 GRAN ALACANT FLAT/APARTMENT - MONTE Y MAR BAJO Topfloor Apartment with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, Completely furnished and with appliances, Air bconditioning, Awnings, Security grills, Communal pool, Nice and quiet.

2km from the sandy beach.

PRICE: 79.000 €

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PRICE: 100.000 €

P r op er ties a r e s ellin g so q u ic k ly th a t

WE N E E D H O U SE S T O SE L L .

A L L T Y P E S. A L L SI Z E S. ALL PRICES.

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A whale swims all day, mainly eats fish, drinks water, but is still fat. .................

If God wanted me to touch my toes, he'd have put them on my knees.

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A pastor asked a little boy if he said his prayers every night.

'Yes, sir.' the boy replied.

'And, do you always say them in the morning, too?' the pastor asked.

'No sir,' the boy replied. 'I’m not scared in the daytime.'

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Work starting on the NEW BUS STATION in Santa Pola.

Looking across from McDonalds roundabout

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La Marina..La Marina..La Marina..La Marina..

The DENTAL PRACTICE, CUTS R US, CHARITY SHOP, & EURONICS on page 35 are on the La Marina

Urbanisation.

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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La Marina..La Marina..La Marina..La Marina..

Tel: 966 797 119 659 728 128

Tel: 966 797 119 or 659 728 128

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These first four pages are advertisers in the

PLAZA MAYOR square

and on the following two pages, two advertisers in

SUENO AZUL square.

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

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MONTEMAR BOWLS AND SOCIAL CLUB (Sponsored by Dial Prix)

Hola Everyone. Time again for our Monthly report.

Weather still nice and warm so I think everyone who plays Bowls are enjoying it.

The Season is now underway and all the Teams, Matadors, on Monday and Fridays. Toreadors, on Monday and Fridays. and the Winter League on Wednesday have all started very well, so hopefully we can keep it going and have a season to remember.

On Saturday 18th October we had a Touring side from my neck of the woods from the Preston Club in Brighton East Sussex, It was a great day of Bowling and all who took part very much enjoyed themselves. The Bowling was a very high standard but the best thing about these matches is the fun that you all have. The Preston team Won on 3 Rinks and MonteMar won on 2 Rinks but MonteMar won the overall Shots so it ended in a Draw. Afterwards we had a meal together and quite a few drinks so all in all a very enjoyable day. ( see pic of both Captains).

both Captains) A very nice and friendly tea. They

Hemel Hemstead Touring side

had Lunch before they played us and I think that they must have had to much to eat and drink as they never really found our green, losing on all 6 Rinks, but that is not what these events are all about.

Every Monday Evening at 20.00 we hold a Quiz night at the El Rincon Resturant (next to the Bowls Green). Plus every Wednesday at 19.30 we hold a Bingo night, everyone is welcome to attend. The last Friday in the Month we hold our 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 very 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 all 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 Preston Club Touring Side both Captains Brian Zelin 966790606 or visit our Web site at www.montemarbowls.com On Monday 20th October we had another Touring and at info@montemarbowls .com side visit us from Hemel Hemstead, (see Pic of also on Facebook.

See the Gran Alacant map at the back of this magazine for our locati

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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.

GREAT To view more animals for adoption go to: www.petsinspain.com NEWS If you would like to advertise an animal email: info@petsinspain.info Unfortunately we are struggling with a couple of the dogs we rescued from the hoarders house, so need to advertise them again. Balu from last month’s edition has been adopted.

Daisy is a 1 year old Jack Russell girl and she had her 3 month old pup following her everywhere in the house with over 300 dogs so we rescued them both. Daisy has a lovely nature and will be sterilised next week. She is good with other dogs and weighs around 6 kilos. Call: 645 469 253 Heidi is such a sweet little girl, she was 1 of 300 dogs in a house in Murcia that needed urgent rescue and one of the quietest ones.

She is around 6 months old, good with other dogs and will be medium size when fully grown.

Call: 645 469 253

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Elle, Lulu and Chloe were dumped beside a bin when they were just 1 week old, they have been in a foster home getting bottle fed and are now 9 weeks old and ready for new homes. We think they will be small/medium size when fully grown and are good with other dogs and cats.

Call: 645 469 253.

Jessica is about 6 months old and is a Belgian Shepherd cross, she was rescued from the dog hoarders house and has had a rough start in life, she is a very shy girl when meeting strangers and needs a loving home where they will have patience to help her get over her previous abuse.

Call: 645 469 253

One day I was walking down the beach with Some friends when someone shouted.....

"Look at that dead bird!"

Someone looked up at the sky and said..."Where?"

CCW electrical services

Qualified electrician All electrical work undertaken Tel 617872405 contact Clive or Wendy

PLEASE REMEMBER After our initial deliveries to over 100 outlets, we do top up during the month at:-

“Euronics”,“Quicksave” and the “Phoenix Restaurant”.

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Up-date on Faith from the Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre Foundation.

Faith the amputee pony to receive new prosthesis aid from America A special gel sock developed for a dolphin with a prosthetic tail is being sent from America to Spain to help a neglected pony whose leg was amputated three years ago.

Faith the pony was found in 2010 with a mutilated foreleg after she was left for days badly entangled in her own rope. She was rescued by the Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre in Rojales but, despite their best efforts, Faith’s leg had to be amputated and she earned fame as Spain’s first pony to be fitted with a prosthetic leg.

Rescue centre co-founder Sue Weeding said the special gel sock will help cushion Faith’s stump from her prosthetic leg, preventing rubbing and chafing.

“We’ve got a little pony who loves her leg and she’s very active, she’s on the go all the time,” Sue said. “Pressure sores are always a problem for human amputees and even more so for horses, because they carry most of their weight on their front legs. So it’s important that Faith doesn’t have any discomfort because then she starts to rely on her other front leg and overload it.”

The special gel sock was developed to help Winter the dolphin in America, whose tail had to be amputated after she was caught in a crab trap.

Winter’s Gel has since been developed for humans, helping thousands of amputees.

“We tried it out a year ago on Faith and it was so good that she’s actually worn it out and needs a new one,” Sue said.

The fame of Faith’s case, along with several other high-profile rescues, catapulted animal welfare into the public spotlight in the Alicante region. For now, Faith remains at the Equihealth Veterinarios clinic in Barcelona, cared for by a team of veterinarians including Gasper Castelijns, who served Spain’s 2012 equestrian Olympic team and helps the Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre with specialist cases.

“The amputation was the right thing to do,” Sue says. “It’s given Faith a wonderful life. She lives in five-star accommodation, she’s loved and cared for, and I suspect there’s lots of very healthy, four-legged little miniature horses that would love to have this life.”

The Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre welcomes donations and sponsorships to help support their work. Every cent donated to the centre or spent in the eight charity shops across the Alicante province goes towards the feeding and care of the many horses, ponies and donkeys. Please contact the charity shop hotline on 652 021 980 for information about furniture pick-ups and volunteering.

The Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre is open to the public between 1pm and 4pm every Sunday until 2nd November and then the first Sunday of every month starting December 7th.

The centre is located just outside Rojales at Partido Lo Garriga 59.

For directions, please visit www.easyhorsecare.net.or call. Sue 652 021 980

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Nice to see that some of our urbanisations retain the idea of a yearly get together fiesta.

Here are a few pictures from the 3.2g Annual Fiesta It is their fourth such fiesta which this year was held on Saturday 4 th October

Sent to us by Mike and Judith Williams

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A R E M I N D E R F O R P OT E N T I A L LY DA N G E RO U S D O G S OW N E R S

Tel: 966 698 569

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

Every 3rd Sunday of the month there is

a second hand market on the car park outside the Council Offices/Doctors

MASS at the new Church will be held every Sunday at 12.30 pm.

Give a person a fish and

you feed them for a day.

Teach a person to use

the Internet and they won't

bother you for weeks, months,

maybe years.

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WHAT’S THAT? IN THE CLOT?

by Mark Etheridge

Well, that’s all the exciting Spanish summer birds like the Bee-eater and Roller away south until next year, and all you’re likely to see for the next few months are some rather dull Black Redstarts and lots of little olive-green Chiffchaffs foraging in the Clot all winter. It must be a pretty boring time for birdwatchers, you might be thinking.

Well, no, it isn’t. Winter in the Clot brings one of my favourite small birds to the area – one which I look forward to every year. It is the Bluethroat, or Pechiazul Comun in Spanish, and a smart little thing it is too. Related to the Robin in a second-cousin-twice-removed kind of way, it comes to our area from its breeding ranges which stretch from the North of Spain right across continental Europe up towards Siberia, but for some strange reason it is not usually found in Britain, except as an annual vagrant.

In the bad old days, when British naturalists “collected” birds by shooting them with a gun rather than a camera, any passing Bluethroat was likely to be blasted out of the sky, which didn’t do much for their numbers.

As you can see from my photograph, the adult male bird has a bright blue and red pattern around its throat, but there will also be quite a few females with a duller chest pattern, and also juveniles where the colourful pattern will slowly develop over the next few months, so that by the time the young males are ready to move back northwards they will be in their full finery.

These birds always associate themselves with damp areas, so the best place to look for them is in and around the reedbeds at the main pool in the Clot, and also from the nearby Zeiss hide – look out to both sides of the hide as well as out in front of you. They tend to be a little furtive, but with patience you can see them feeding on mozzies and other assorted insects, setting themselves up for their long journey, and by the end of March you won’t see them back here until next October. You might hear one before you see it, making a little thwacking noise which sounds a bit like the noise a rope on a flagpole makes on a windy day.

My picture shows one with a white spot in the centre of its blue bib, but they also come in a red-spotted version which is quite rare in our area.

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 “HERBS” in Spanish and English

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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

SCHOOL

ALLOTMENTS

CARABASI BARS COMPLEX (DOWN THE HILL) *BROTHERS *PHOENIX RESTAURANT *BAR 1 *AQUARIUS *OLIMPO *HISPANIA *OCEAN

SITE OF THE NEW CHURCH

LA MANSION

MARANDI

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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

GET FRESH

BRICO HOUSE

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GRANNET BOTTOM FLOOR OF THE GA COMMERCIAL CENTRE

Proposed new road

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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PROPOSED DOG AREA

TAXI RANK

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CMS LAUNDRY

TOURIST INFORMATION

1 SUPERMARKET 2 DIALPRIX SUPERMARKET 3 MERCADONA SUPERMARKET 4 MEDICAL CENTRE G.A. COUNCILLOR MUNICIPAL OFFICES LIBRARY 5 THURSDAY MARKET 6 POST OFFICE 7 SCHOOL

PETANC AND CHILDRENS PLAY AREA

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SPORTS CENTRE & NEW MARKET GA ECO RUBBISH

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GRAN ALACANT PROPERTIES

GA farmacia

TOP-UP DELIVERY POINT Quicksave

BRICO GA TV

G.A. SERVICES & SOL COMPUTERS

PROPOSED NEW MARKET SITE

IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Aquagest 24hr..(water co.)...902 250 170 Aeropuerto..............................966 919 000 Ayuntamiento-Gran Alacant. ............966 697 749 Alicante Bus Station...............965 130 700 Alicante Train Station.............902 240 202 Bomberos (Fire).....................085 Biblioteca (Library)..................966 692 773 Butano gas..............................966 672 222 Guardia Civil............................062 Guardia Civil............................965 411 290 Iberdrola..(electric co.)............901 202 020

Library GA............................ 966 697 110 Local Police...........................092 Local Police...........................965 411 103 Medical Health Service........966 699 081 National Police......................091 Red Cross (Cruz Roja)........965 416 936 Red Cross emergencies.....112 Rubbish collection.................966 693 955 Suma......................................965 292 000 Taxi sited at LIDL...................96 541 11 11 Telefonica..............................1004

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from September 1st 2014 to June 20th 2015

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This is the route and times for the bus that circulates around Gran Alacant.

If you miss one, it will usually be back in half an hour.

TIMETABLE & ROUTE FOR THE GRAN ALACANT TOURIST TRAIN

From 16/09/2014 to 15/10/2014 Monday to Sunday from 10:00h till 14:00 h and 16:00h till 22:00h.

----From 16/10/2014 till 31/03/2015 Tuesday to Saturday from 11:00h till 14:00h Sunday and Monday not service.

----From 7/01/2015 to 31/01/2015 stop for maintenance.

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(your choice of tiles for the garden or house).

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BUILDING WORK undertaken

UNDERBUILD CONVERSIONS (you choose what you want.

1, 2, 3 bedrooms or just 1 large room for your own home cinema).

Coral & Serena terrace extensions.

Bring your terrace foreward gives more room Auroras & Albas Terrace extensions FROM SMALL TERRACES TO

LARGE EXTENSIONS

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All work guaranteed!

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