Gran Alacant Advertiser September 2015

GET YOUR BUSINESS ON OUR MAP pages 76/77

CONTENTS What’s in this issue 4/5/6 7/8/9 10/11 17 18 31 37 50 56 62/63 66 67 70 71 72 73 74 75 76/77 78/79 78

NEWS IN ENGLISH NEWS IN SPANISH TOURIST INFO GA FEREL FRIENDS BUSINESS FOR SALE GASP SCHOOL K9 CLUB GA BOWLS SKYWALK COMPUTER PAGE BRITISH LEGION PETS IN SPAIN GA CHURCH GA VET WHATS IN THE CLOT WORDSEARCH SUDOKU GA MAP BUS TIMES TOURIST TRAIN

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Hello

This September edition of our magazine, has had to be produced in double quick time. The printer closed for holidays, so had a week less than usual to get everything done. Thank you to everyone for your help in achieving this, if you did get to us too late, sorry.

We expect the silly season is over now September is here and everyone is getting back to normal. It is great to see Gran Alacant busy but, also nice when it quietens down abit and with still lovely warm sunny days for us to enjoy.

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 72.

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

If you have any questions or problems you would like us to discuss, please just email them to us at the magazine.

We start with answers to last months emails QUESTION phone coverage on Gran Alacant

Town Hall answer..This problem is not easy to rectify. There are only a few places where a mast can be legally placed, and in each case residents would not allow it to be erected near to them..so..at the moment the only answer is to maybe get your community to place a mast inside your comunity so that you can get a good signal from your house. ...www.granalacantadvertiser.com...

QUESTION illegal taxis on Gran Alacant

Town Hall answer..We at the magazine said that if the legal taxis want all the work the illegals supplied, they have to step up to the plate and provide the required service. The Town Hall are very aware of the prices, clock started from Santa Pola, not contactable etc etc.

We suggested the Town Hall provide the taxi service with a room at the Commercial Centre where the taxi company can have a person behind the desk where people can go to and book their flights back to the airport.

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They can even show on a map in the office, where they live.

If people coming to our Urbanisation for holidays have big worries about not getting back to the airport for their flights, visitors will stop coming here.

Mayoress Yolanda had only a few days earlier had a meeting with the taxi people, news of this next month. ...www.granalacantadvertiser.com...

QUESTION can we have signs on bins Dear Barry and Sandra,I am Giuseppe Messina from Calle Monte De Santa Pola and after a long spell of silence I am returning to complaining about the state of cleanness or I should say the lack of cleanness around the nice new bins that finally the Council has given us the honour to use.

It has to be said,like on the Guinness advert,that good things come to those that can wait,like shining new plastics new bins,now we have one for plastics,and one for paper/card board,that is all very well but as they are not clearly marked with what we should put inside, I

normally watch people from my window puzzled about what to do,so I believe that the Council should have in very big letters what the yellow and the blue one is for as obviously many people still don't know.

I also complain to the lack of cleanness around the organic bins in particular,the stains are horrible and very smelly,of course this due to those very nice people that can't be bothered to put their residue inside the proper container,so they leave them(or sometime throw them from their moving car)and,of course,at night the feral cats feast on them breaking the plastic bags and the liquids in consequence leak on to the road.

I have complained several times to the Council about cleaning the roads with pressurized washers and also use some kind of cleaner that would dissolve the dirt and grease,but all I have seen until now is somebody doing a quick job with very bad results,so please next time that you will be holding a meeting with a member of the Council,please mention this.

I am sure this is not an isolate case,as driving around Gran Alacant I have seen places worst,so why not having a clean Gran Alacant,a place to be proud of instead of a place were myself and my wife can't have a stroll without making some sort of complain due to the lack of cleanness.

Obviously this part of Spain that we live in has got a very dry climate during the summer months unlike England were it rains very often,and of consequence the roads get cleaned naturally,whereas here only the human intervention can assure a clean environment.

Many thanks Giuseppe Messina

Town Hall answer..The contract at the moment stipulates when, how etc bins should be emptied and the area around them cleaned. The Town Hall will now look at the contract and make changes they think necessary in light of comments. It is thought that everybody should know which bin is for what rubbish. Perhaps to help, we will print each month in our magazine, bin colours and what should go in them. ...www.granalacantadvertiser.com...

Apologies to Stefan Ostins for not puting his name to the darts pictures in last months issue.

Again, sorry. ...www.granalacantadvertiser.com...

Hi Barry and Sandra.

I hope you are well.

I won't be around until next week but in the meantime, if you are in contact with the town hall could you clarify the following.

The Tour of Spain, La Vuelta starts on 22 August. Stage 9, Sunday, 30 August, departs

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Torrevieja in the morning, finishing north of Calpe. I can't

find an exact route but it does pass through Santa Pola, so I presume it is following the N332, north. That being the case, I would also presume there will be road closures during the day and for residents of GA it might be difficult to travel north and south.

Can the town hall confirm the arrangements for the day and is it too soon/late to add something to the next Advertiser?

All the best Geoff

Town Hall answer..sorry from us at the magazine, but the event took place before this issue was printed, but, it was nice to know that such a big event past through our area. The riders were due to pass Gran Alacant on the N332 early afternoon on August 30th. This information was of course too late for this edition so hope you managed to find out about it in time. ...www.granalacantadvertiser.com...

We printed pictures last month of

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the ground work being prepared for the new Burger King on Gran Alacant. Well, in less than a month it is all finished and up and running.

Being seen from the N332 it may encourage passing motorists to call

onto our urbanisation. Every little helps. ...www.granalacantadvertiser.com...

In our discussions at the Town Hall, they have one or two new plans for the future which we are sure our readers will be very pleased with...so...watch this space and keep reading our news.

Sandra and Barry

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

Empezamos con la respuesta está al tanto de los problemas a un email que publicamos el de contacto, los precios, la bajada de bandera en Santa mes pasado.

Pola etc., etc.

COBERTURA en Gran Alacant. Hemos sugerido que monten La respuesta del una oficina en el centro Ayuntamiento es: Este comercial de Gran Alacant, problema no es fácil de donde la gente pueda ir a solucionar. Sólo hay unos solicitar un taxi con antelación pocos puntos donde se e indicar en el mapa donde se pueden colocar los mástiles de están hospedando. forma legal, y en todos estos Si los turistas que vienen a sitios los residentes no Gran Alacant se preocupan del permiten que se coloquen tan servicio de los taxis y de cerca de sus viviendas. Así que no puedan volver al que por el momento, la única aeropuerto para coger sus solución, sería que la vuelos, dejarán de venir. comunidad coloque un mástil Yolanda, nuestra Alcaldesa, se de forma independiente ha reunido con los taxistas y dentro de la comunidad, para sabremos más sobre el tema que los vecinos de esta tengan el mes que viene. buena señal. ..www.granalacantadvertiser.com… ..www.granalacantadvertiser.com…

"PREGUNTA, taxis ilegales en Gran Alacant" Nosotros le comentamos al Ayuntamiento que si los taxis legales quieren el trabajo de los taxis ilegales, deberían considerar dar el servicio requerido. El Ayuntamiento

Estimados Barry y Sandra, soy Giuseppe Messina de la Calle Monte de Santa Pola. Después de un largo período de silencio, vuelvo para quejarme del estado de limpieza de los nuevos contenedores que, por fin, el Gobierno nos ha dado el honor de usar.

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Tenemos contenedores para envases y otros para papel/cartón, todo muy bien hasta aquí, pero no están marcados de forma clara lo que debemos poner dentro de cada una. Yo veo a la gente desde mi ventana que mira los contenedores confundidos sobre dónde tienen que tirar su basura. Yo creo que el Ayuntamiento debería señalizar los contenedores, ya que obviamente hay mucha gente que todavía no sabe cuál es para cual.

También me quejo de la falta de limpieza que existe alrededor de los contenedores orgánicos, las manchas son horribles y apestosas, esto es debido a la buena gente que no se molesta en tirar sus residuos en el contenedor correspondiente, así que lo dejan en la calle y, claro está, por la noche los gatos callejeros se pegan un festín rompiendo las bolsas. En consecuencia la basura se esparce por la calle.

He hablado varias veces con el Ayuntamiento sobre la limpieza de las calles con agua a presión y algún producto que disuelva la grasa y la suciedad, hasta ahora sólo he visto trabajos mal hechos con malos resultados. Por favor, la próxima vez que se reúnan con un miembro del Ayuntamiento mencionen esto.

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Yo estoy seguro de que no es un caso aislado, cuando conduzco por Gran Alacant veo casos peores, así que ¿por qué no tener una Gran Alacant limpia? Un sitio que nos orgullezca y no un sitio donde mi mujer y yo no podemos dar un paseo sin hacer algún comentario sobre la falta de limpieza.

Obviamente esta parte de España donde vivimos es de clima muy seco durante los meses de verano, no como en Inglaterra donde llueve a menudo y en consecuencia las calles se limpian de forma natural, en cambio aquí la intervención humana es la única forma de asegurar un entorno limpio.

Muchas gracias Guiseppe Messina La respuesta del Ayuntamiento es que en el contrato estipula, cuando y cada cuanto se tienen que limpiar los contenedores y el área a su alrededor. En vista de estos comentarios el Ayuntamiento va a revisar estos contratos y harán los cambios correspondientes si lo consideran necesario. Uno piensa que todos ya saben que contenedor es para que residuos. Para ayudar vamos a imprimir todos los meses en nuestra revista un recuadro informativo. ..www.granalacantadvertiser.com…

Hola Barry y Sandra, Espero que estén bien.

Yo no estaré aquí hasta la semana que viene, pero mientras tanto, si están en contacto con el Ayuntamiento, ¿podrían aclarecer lo siguiente?

El Tour de España, La Vuelta, empieza en 22 de Agosto. En la etapa 9, el domingo 30 de agosto salen de Torrevieja por la mañana y acaban al norte de Calpe. No puedo encontrar la ruta exacta pero me imagino que es la N332 hacia el norte. Presumo que habrá cortes en la carretera durante ese día. Para los residentes de Gran Alacant sería un problema, en el caso de querer salir de Ella.

Puede el Ayuntamiento confirmar como se va a organizar con este evento?

Saludos cordiales, Geoff Pedimos disculpas de parte de la revista, pero el evento dio lugar antes de que esta edición se imprimiera. En principio, el 30 de agosto, los ciclistas pasaron por Gran Alacant desde las 12.30pm hasta las 2.05pm.

Obviamente esta información es demasiado tardía, esperamos que esta información les haya llegado por otro lado y no haya causado demasiadas

molestias. ..www.granalacantadvertiser.com…

Imprimimos unas fotos el mes pasado de la preparación de los cimientos para un nuevo Burger King en Gran Alacant.

Bueno, en menos de un mes está todo acabado y en funcionamiento. Al poder verse desde la N332 esperamos que nos traiga más gente a Gran Alacant… ¡todo ayuda! ..www.granalacantadvertiser.com…

En nuestras reuniones con el Ayuntamiento nos han comentado un par de planes para el futuro, estamos seguros que los lectores estarán encantados, así que… ¡sigan leyendo nuestras noticas!

Sandra and Barry

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this is all for now

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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.

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

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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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TORRELLANO

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TORREL LANO

FERAL FRIENDS OF GRAN ALACANT & nearby areas

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

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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SUPPORT A FAMILY

THE PROSPECTIVE FATHER-IN-LAW ASKED, "YOUNG MAN, CAN YOU SUPPORT A FAMILY?" THE SURPRISED GROOM-TO-BE REPLIED, "WELL, NO. I WAS JUST PLANNING TO SUPPORT YOUR DAUGHTER. THE REST OF YOU WILL HAVE TO FEND FOR YOURSELVES.

businesses up the hill, in the block on the right before the one containing Quicksave. (the main distribution point for our magazines).

See our GA map at the back of this magazine for exact location.

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LIFE

AFTER DEATH

"DO YOU BELIEVE IN LIFE

AFTER DEATH?" THE BOSS ASKED ONE OF HIS EMPLOYEES.

"YES, SIR," THE NEW

EMPLOYEE REPLIED.

"WELL, THEN, THAT MAKES EVERYTHING JUST FINE," THE BOSS WENT ON.

"AFTER YOU LEFT EARLY

YESTERDAY TO GO TO YOUR GRANDMOTHER'S FUNERAL, SHE STOPPED IN TO SEE

YOU!

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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The Carabasi Centre ADVERTISERS on pages 23 to 29

BAR 1, OCEANS, PHOENIX, OLIMPO, SANDHILLS, ALEXANDRIA, NOVAPASO, BROTHERS and AQUARIUS.

All can be found at the Carabasi Centre marked on our map at the back of this magazine.

The tourist train and local bus,

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Duplex GA. 3 bed 2 bath

New at novapaso, CAR RENTAL

price 87950 euro Duplex GA 3 bed 2 bath price 107.000 euro

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We are still looking for new listings

Apartment in novamar2 GA 2 bed 1 bath, huge solarium price 109.000 euro Finca in la romana to be refurbished, 2 bed 1 bath, 85 build, 1000m2 plot price 32.950 euro

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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Under New Management, New Lower Prices.

Real Home Cooked Food, Sunday Roast with all the trimmings.

One course €8, Two course €11 & Three course €13 Homemade Desserts such as Apple ,Pear, & Berry Pie or Rhubarb Crumble Daily Specials such as: Fillet of Sea Bass served on a bed of crushed herby potatoes s/w seasonal veg €10.95 Chilli s/w rice, salsa & side salad €8 Beef or Ox Burgers, & Chicken Fillets (Supplied by a local butcher) come with homemade chips & coleslaw, from €7 Children’s Corner with a large chalkboard, toys for the little ones, coloring pens & paper.

(Children must be accompanied by an adult) Karaoke every Sunday with Big Kev Live Music ...... see our boards Darts practice every Monday night, out of dart season Super Large Crystal Clear Screen for all the sport with digi Sky TV Spirits from €3 Estrella Levante €1.80 pint Pint Budweiser €3 Cocktails, made to order, the real way €5 Large Ambient Terrace

Tasty Tapas served with drinks

For reservations oo447863178870 Early booking advised for Saturdays 00447863178870. or 00447832254767 See us at Brothers on Facebook or email us at

Beer Pong Tournament every thursday!!!!

cindybagels@icloud.com

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GRAN ALACANT THEATRE GROUP SANTA POLA Rehearsal are continuing a pace now for for the show on SEPTEMBER 18th in the CASA DE CULTURA , SANTA POLA . CURTAIN UP 7.30p.m. .

Tickets are €4 and may be reserved by calling 966 699 845. or 606 800 272. or 676 281 656. e-mail gasptheatre@hotmail.co.uk www.facebook.com/GASPtheatre This show will be somewhat different to all that has gone before in their 6 years of presenting drama productions .

The group is a truly international with members from France , Spain , not to mention Great Britain , but has to date only presented productions in English .

The next presentation will be presented in both English and Spanish and will be AN EVENING OF COMEDY SKETCHES. The Charity which GASP supports is the CRUZ ROJA .

So mark the date in your diary and enjoy the experience of “sharpening up” all the Spanish you have learned and by doing so you will help the GASP to help the CRUZ ROJA .

As always the group is on the look out for new members for both acting and back stage activities such as Props , Front of House , and all the other essential jobs that are needed to make a well run show .

If you would like more details of the group contact Christine on 966 699 845 or e-mail christinelombardy@terra.com

HERE AND ON THE NEXT 2 PAGES you have 3 businesses that advertise with us, Not Just desserts Ciber cafe, and La Paletta, in the traffic free square that is Sierra Mar. There is also a second Patagonia, see their advert on page 58/59.

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Santa Pola

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Santa Pola 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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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.

WANTED DUE TO HIGH CUSTOMER DEMANDS VILLA PROPERTIES FOR 2016

Part time driver required, in the local alicante airport area.

INTERESTED? call joan for details on 661 517 890

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The extension to the school on Gran Alacant looks touch and go as to whether it will be ready on time.

This picture was taken on 17th August, school starts 10th September

Will it make it on time?

Welcome to the

Commercial Centre the area of Gran Alacant that includes:adverts on pages 37 - 45

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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Magnificent large 350m2 detached villa having 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms on two floors, with a 3300m2 plot with park like gardens with fruit trees, tennis court, garage, sauna and a lake style swimming pool.

Price: 525,000€

Sierra Mar A two bedroom westerly facing terraced house with a lovely front terrace and balcony located in a gated community. Has access to a communal pool, tennis court and parking.

Must be sold!

Beds: 2 Baths: 1 Price: 74,000€ Reduced!

Santa Pola Nice west facing townhouse located just 500m away from the beach. The property is located on a well presented pedestrian street with many palm trees and is walking distance to bars and restaurants.

Beds: 2 Baths: 1 Price: 94,500€ Altomar II A corner plot three bedrrom first floor apartment in a central location having a large roof top solarium, balcony and access to three communal pools.

Great value, must be seen!

Beds: 3 Baths: 1 Price: 99,950€

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MANY MORE PROPERTIES ON OUR WEBSITE AT www.ga-homefinders.com

GA0067 Top Floor Apartment with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

Furnished and with appliances. Solarium. Quiet urbanization with communal pool and near all amenities. €72.000

GA0005 Detached villa with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, Partly furnished and with appliances, Air conditioning, Solarium, Nice garden, Awnings, Parking, Near communal pool, Lovely villa in a quiet urbanization and near all amenities €168,000 GA0157 Apartment in Gran Alacant Nice apartment in urbanization with several communal gardens and pools. 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living / dining room €78,500

GA0266 Townhouse with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, Completely furnished and appliances, Corner house, Basement, Solarium, Near by the communal pool, Close to all amenities €100.000

GA0050 Semi-detached house with private pool and open views. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, living / dining room and large separate kitchen with lots of cabinets and counter space. Air-conditioning and gas central heating. Glazed terrace by the entrance and large roof terrace. €255.000

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.

GA0253 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. €85,000

GA0031 Topfloor corner apartment with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, Completely furnished and with white goods, Extended terrace, Awning, English tv, Enclosed urbanization, Communal pool, Near all amenities. €88.000

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DUE TO CUSTOMER DEMANDS, PROPERTIES WANTED ON GRAN ALACANT

GA0017 Beautiful townhouse with big front room inside followed by kitchen and converted basement in to front room and the bed room + storage room. On the second floor 3 bed rooms 2 bathrooms and the steps to the big open solarium.

In the winter you can enjoy your sun and breathtaking view. €115,000

GA0131 Apartment in Gran Alacant Gran Alacant-Bungalow, ground floor, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, furnished, appliances, 3 swimming pools and parking €75,000 GA0002. Nova Beach.

Apartment in new urbanization Nova Beach with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

Big bright apartment with open kitchen, big terrace and beautiful sea views.

Shed and the garden furniture, white goods and completely furnished. Floor heating in bathrooms. Parking place in the garage, communal pool. €262.000

GA0248. Santa Pola – Playa Lisa.

FRONT LINE Corner flat WITH PRIVATE SOLARIUM (25M2) with storage room. 3 beds, 2 baths. At doorstep on the beach. 2 private parking spaces under the building. Immaculate. Close to amenities and down town. Only 10min driving from the airport. €210.000 GA0168 Townhouse with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, Furnished and with appliances, Air conditioning, Reformed, New bathroom, Solarium, Nice and bright townhouse, Extra storage, Communal pool, Tennis court, Near all amenities, Seaview from solarium. €159,000

GA0029 Apartment in Gran Alacant 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

GA0315 Villa with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. 2 bedrooms en suite. all the rooms with airconditioning (hot and cold) Completely furnished and with appliances, Solar Heating Panels (2x) Hard wired fire alarms and smoke detectors, Private Pool ( 10x6 ) and Tennis court. €390,000

GA0209A Townhouse with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Completely furnished and with appliances. Air conditioning, Grills, Solarium, Basement, Communal Pool. €105.000

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PRAYERS : THE SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER ASKED, "NOW, JOHNNY, TELL ME, DO YOU SAY PRAYERS BEFORE EATING?" "NO SIR," HE REPLIED, "WE DON'T HAVE TO, MY MOM IS A GOOD COOK

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A BATCH OF ADVERTISERS on PAGES 47-49 ARE SITUATED OPPOSITE THE MEDICAL CENTRE Where there is a car park. the bus and train both stop outside these businesses

BAR & GRILL open every day phone 865 669 788 or 617 071 977

LOVELY VIEWS AND SUNSETS FROM OUR VENUE KIDS U MEN â‚Ź5.00

English Steaks Fish Dishes

The biggest selection of Homemade burgers on gran alacant sunday roast from 2 pm

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

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You will have seen the K9 club page each month in our magazine for homing dogs.

There is much more to the Club as shown in the article below.

Didi This morning this little girl came into our shop on La Marina. She had been found by the owner of a local bar and all I can say is thank goodness. As you can see she is in a dreadful state and immediately required medical attention.

Didi was so terrible that the receptionist on seeing her became very distressed.

Anyway thankfully she is now in the care of K9 and our very experienced Kennel Managers where she will receive round the clock care. She has been isolated and is under close observation as basically the next 2 or 3 days are critical.obviously it will be a long haul for her but this is all part of our job at K9.

Yes they are ticks all over her body. It took the vet over an hour to clean off what he could and our kennel managers carried on with the treatment.

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Update as of 04 Aug 15 Well this Morning she finally turned the corner, after having to have 3 enema in the week, we finally had the result we been waiting for. Hopefully from now on its just building her up, gaining weight and trust.She still has sores all over her body from twigs and tics, but nothing a good layer of creme three times a day and a lot of TLC will sort. May I say thank you for the many messages, good wishes and offers of homes. She will not be ready for a good while yet as we only re-home once fit and well, vaccinated and tested for any problems. You can follow her story on our website at www.k9club.es

A LITTLE BOY IN CHURCH FOR THE FIRST TIME WATCHED AS THE USHERS PASSED AROUND THE OFFERING PLATES. WHEN THEY CAME NEAR HIS PEW, THE BOY SAID LOUDLY, "DON'T PAY FOR ME DADDY I'M UNDER FIVE

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on pages 52 to 61 are advertisers in the TRAFFIC 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 Al’s.

Monte Mar Bowls Club, and Easy Horsecare Charity shop, are just adjacent to the square.

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MONTEMAR BOWLS AND SOCIAL CLUB (Sponsored by Dial Prix)

Hola Everyone,

Guests, Supporters and Organisers.

Welcome to Septembers Report.

Thursday 17th, play starts at 9.00am until

With all the Leagues now finished and

5pm, with the Raffle drawn at 11.00 am.

everyone having a well deserved rest, this

In the Evening at 7.30 Dinner will be held

MonteMar Mixed Rinks Competition that

Gran Alicante. for Players, Guests,

Month we will be concentrating on the starts on Monday 14th September with a

Charity event in the afternoon. It starts

at The Gourmet Restaurant Carabassi, Supporters and Organisers.

2.00 pm until 5pm, with a practice session

Friday 18th, play starts at 10.00 am until

cannot get to the Charity event.

group winners.

The main Competition starts on Tuesday

In the afternoon, play starts at 1.30 pm

between 5.30 - 7pm for those teams that

15th September, with 32 Teams battling it

12.30 pm with the Semi Finals of all

with the 3rd & 4th placed Teams playing

out to be crowned Champions on Friday

for the MonteMar Plate.

at 9.15, Then between 9.30 - 5.30 the

At 2pm The Final takes place, with the

between 9.30 - 3.00 where you can eat all

Champions 2015.

Afternoon. The Opening Ceremony starts Competition start., There is a cake stall

those "yummy" home made cakes and buy your raffle tickets.

In the Evening there is a Dinner Dance at the El Rincon Resturant, at 7.30pm for

Players,

Organisers.

Guests,

Supporters

and

Wednesday 16th, play starts at 9.00am

until 6.20pm.

In the Evening at 7.45 there is a meal

arranged

at

Maritao's

International

Restaurant at the GA Centre for Players,

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Winners Crowned MonteMar Mixed Rinks At 4.45 pm Presentation of the Prizes and

the Closing Ceremony.

Please come along and give your support

and to watch some excellent Bowling.

Just a quick reminder for all members that your Membership Subscriptions are now due.

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GRANDMA'S AGE LITTLE JOHNNY ASKED HIS GRANDMA HOW OLD SHE WAS.GRANDMA ANSWERED, "39 AND HOLDING." JOHNNY THOUGHT FOR A MOMENT, AND THEN SAID, "AND HOW OLD WOULD YOU BE IF YOU LET GO?"

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

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The DENTAL PRACTICE, CHARITY SHOP, & EURONICS (advert in GA section) are on the La Marina Urbanisation.

LA MARINA AUCTIONS location details are on their advert.

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arina 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 Good news is from last months edition Ben has been adopted.

Ella is a beautiful dog but due to unforeseen circumstances she needs a new home.

She is around 10 years old and in very good health. Ella is the most gentle dog in the world and loves to go for her daily walks. She is good with children and other dogs and has been sterilised.

Call 645 469 253

Simba is now 7 weeks old and was rescued with his siblings from a rubbish bin they were just a few days old. They are now on solids and ready for new homes. We think they are Labrador cross and will be medium to large when fully grown.

Call: 645 469 253

Ramses and Cleopatra and approx 11 weeks old and in need of new homes.

Ramses is a tabby and white, Cleopatra a smaller smokey black cat with medium to long fur. They are both sociable and will make wonderful companions.

Call: 645 469 253

Trixie is a 3 year German Shepherd cross, her owner is returning to Norway and cannot take Trixie with her.

She is chipped, vaccinated and sterilised. Trixie is a great companion, good with other dogs and an excellent guard dog.

Call: 645 469 253.

The village idiot was working at the fish plant in Cork when he accidentally cut off all 10 of his fingers.

He went to the emergency room in Cork's hospital.

The doctor looked at him and said, 'Lets be avin' da fingers and I'll see what oi can do'. he said, 'Oi haven't got da fingers.'

'Whadda ya mean you haven't got da fingers?

Lord Tunderin' Jesus, it's 2015!

We's got microsurgery and all kinds of incredible techniques.

I could have put dem back on and made you like new!

Why didn't ya bring da fingers?!?'

And the village idiot replied,

' How da think was I 'spose to pick them up!!!

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Qualified electrician All electrical work undertaken Tel 617872405 contact Clive or Wendy MASS at the Gran Alacant Church for July and August will be: Saturdays 9pm - Sundays 11-30am

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

DO YOU THINK YOUR PET’S HEALTH IS A LUXURY ARTICLE? OUR GOVERNMENT DOES

There is being a signature campaign in most Vet practices that will end on September 9th , for trying to make the Spanish Government reduce the VAT that charges Vet services (except the ones involving livestock), from 21% (luxury VAT), to the normal one for the other sanitary professions (10%). There even are some professions (dentists, psychologists) which are VAT-free.

The results of the campaign will be transmitted to both Spain Prime Minister and Minister of Finances. When the campaign is over, the details of people that have signed will be kept according to Spanish Data Protection Policy and Protection of Privacy Act (LOPD: Ley Orgánica de Protección de Datos).

In 2012, the Government decided, according to EU recommendations for “solving the crisis”, to increase the VAT that charges Vet services non involving livestock from the reduced type (8%) to the luxury one (21%). This means that, despite clients are paying more than they used to do before 2012, Vet practices are not earning more money (as a matter of fact, most of them are earning less), because these extra vanishes when time to pay taxes.

Sometimes, these higher prices make unaffordable for some owners some medical or surgical treatments, or diagnostics, whose pets need. Besides, if we are talking of a disease which is likely to be transmitted to humans (such as Leishmaniasis), the problem is not only for the pet and its owner, but becomes a real public health problem.

There are about 20 millions of pets in Spain. Most of them have important “tasks” such as accompanying their owners, encouraging the elderly to go out for a walk, rising self-esteem, and improving interpersonal communication. All these benefits pets produce, are even more evident in case of children, disabled, and senior people. A pet is, no doubt, another member of the family, so, it’s really a shame that Vets and pets owners are punished for a crisis that, in most cases they didn’t contributed to create, and, due to this unfair punishment, endanger both animal and human health.

Our task as Vets is, not only to watch pet’s health, but also, consequently, people’s health. For all these reasons we request everybody’s cooperation for trying to reduce the VAT that Vet services support, from 21 to 10%.

For extra information you can have a look at the official website of Alicante Vet College.

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WHAT’S THAT? IN THE CLOT?

by Mark Etheridge

People of a certain age might remember the 1950’s TV programme “Quatermass and the Pit” in which the redoubtable professor Q dug a hole in London to find an alien spacecraft – when they opened it up they found some space aliens which turned out to be extremely large insect-looking things. I remember I watched it mostly from behind the sofa, but the image of those ghastly insects has stayed with me ever since.

I was reminded of this programme the other day when I found this insect on my wall at Monte y Mar. The head and upper thorax were exactly as I remembered the TV aliens, so I decided to find out a bit more about this species, and if it was indeed extra-terrestrial.

Sadly it turns out that it isn’t – and neither is it a rare species in our part of Spain. It is an Egyptian Grasshopper – and the colours indicate that it is a female. If you look very carefully at my picture, you may be able to see that the eyes are vertically striped, which is the easiest way to identify these creatures. This one was just short of 3 inches (65 cm) and this makes it one of the largest grasshoppers in Europe. It is the one which frightens you as you are walking along a track, when it jumps out noisily from under your feet and whirrs away a short distance, only to perform the same feat once again a little further on. There are plenty of them in the Clot, where they provide a ready meal for many of the birds and animals in the reserve.

Although it might make you jump, these grasshoppers are perfectly harmless, feeding on leaves but not usually cash crop foliage. Some of you could be thinking that this looks like the famed locust of biblical plague fame – although this is an Egyptian Grasshopper, the somewhat larger Desert Locust is the main culprit for all the doom and gloom the locust brings, and the Egyptian Grasshopper is mostly a solitary animal just getting on with life without bothering anyone at all.

I suppose the natural reaction to seeing one of these is not usually positive, but rest assured you are in no danger. This does not stop the wilder elements of the British Media from having a field day whenever one of these insects accidentally arrives in the UK – usually in a consignment of fruit or vegetables. Cue the anguished mum, the kids who will need counselling and over-excited journalists who suspect a foreign invasion – it’s just not cricket!

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

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