The old Monastery of San GinĂŠs De La Jara (see page 4)
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La Manga’s Best Kept Secret Sunday Carvery now served lunchtime & evening - see page 5 for details
Fashion show on November 9th at
Brambles Bar,
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The Monastery of San Ginés de la Jara Standing beside the busy MU312, the main access to the La Manga area, is the old Monastery of San Ginés De La Jara. The road passes between the monastery and the hill known as Monte Mira, or Monte Sacro - the sacred mountain. One noticeable feature of the site from the road is the many beautiful palm trees, some of them very tall and of great age, that were a key part of the quiet monastery gardens. Thousands of visitors to the beaches and resorts of the area drive by this group of once attractive old buildings each year without any idea that they are passing one of Spain’s most historic places. Saint Ginés de la Jara is a semi-legendary saint of Spain. He is associated with the region surrounding Cartagena, of which he is co-patron. A hermitage was founded adjacent to the Mar Menor, and ruins of the monastery bearing his name date from before the Moorish conquest of 711 AD Like many Christian developments in the Murcia region, the monastery is said to have been situated on the site of an Arab hermitage. Over almost a thousand years the place became famous for the many miracles that occurred there and devotees came from far and wide. A Royal decree recognised the holy nature of the place and the monastery was developed first by the Dominicans and then by the Franciscans. He was considered to be the protector of agricultural labourers and of the fields.
Sailors also invoked his aid against storms. In 1541, Pope Paul III officially canonized him. His feast day is August 25th, a day for special celebrations in San Ginés De La Jara. Angels were said to be frequent visitors to San Ginés and even helped a holy man erect his home. The fame of the church and monastery grew steadily and noble people as well as local people and travellers constantly came to the monastery in search of cures, favours or divine aid. Legend has it that after Ginés was decapitated in southern France, he picked up his head and threw it into the Rhóne. The head was carried by sea to the coast of Murcia, where it was venerated as a relic. In modern times, however, the tide of faith receded and the ancient monastery was no longer used for regular worship, The complex has been abandoned for many years and the extensive buildings allowed to fall into a state of disrepair, though much has been said recently about restoration. Around 1692, La Roldana made a polychromed sculpture of Ginés de la Jara (now at the Getty Center). Front Cover: The Old Monastery
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Dia y Noche
La Manga’s Best Kept Secret
Restaurant & Bar
Nuevo Peurto Bello Blq 11, La Manga - Tel: 968 146 400 Info@diaynoche.co.uk - www.diaynoche.co.uk
Full English Breakfast €3 served from 10.00 - 12.00
4 course Menu del Dia €8 served Tues - Sat 12 - 3
New for Sundays - Our Popular ‘All You Can Eat Carvery’
Is Now Available Lunchtime & Evening
now served 1 - 4pm and 7 - 9.30pm
choice of 3 meats, Yorkshire Puddings, large selection of fresh vegetables - only €9 - children only €4.95 Opening hours Tues-Sun 10.00am - 3pm (Sun 4pm) & 7pm - late
‘Where we lead others follow’ Full A La Carte menu available Tues - Sat from 7pm, serving Lamb, Pork, Steaks, Chicken, Fish, Pizza, Pastas and Burgers PLUS LOTS MORE FREE Wi-Fi HOT SPOT Bookings now being taken for Xmas Day Lunch & Pre Xmas Parties For more details go to www.diaynoche.co.uk
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Galerias el Flamenco All your favourite UK branded Lingerie & clothing, M&S, BHS, Next, Wallis, New Look, Evans and many more. Huge selection in stock, with over 1,000 bra’s. We also have a great selection of swimwear.
Xmas cards now in stock OPEN 10am-3pm Monday-Friday Saturday 10am-2pm
Tel: 660 284 970 or email: rayjanwhite@hotmail.co.uk
Sunny’s Lavanderia/Laundry
Domestic & C o m m e r c i a l Wa s h e s Opening Times Monday- F riday 9.00 - 15.00 Dave - 686 750 190 Ness - 619 929 770
Tel: 667 324 404
EUROSAVER MENU
English Breakfast 3€ - Tea/Coffee 1€ Saus, Mash & Onion Gravy 4.50€ Steak Pie & Peas 4.50€ Monday special - Cornedbeef Hash, Yorkshire Puddings 4.50€ Omelettes from 2€
Open Mon-Sat 10-4, & Thurs-Sat 7 till late
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Centro Comercial - Open all Year!! Visit our Website at www.galeriaselflamenco.com
Sunny’s Services Key holding from Los Belones to top of La Manga z Key Holding z Cleaning z Laundry z Security Checks z Nursery Hire z Car Hire Prices to suit individual needs
Ray - 689 392 173 Dave - 686 750 190
Bar LA TAPA
Diego welcomes you to come and try his home made tapas with an English twist to them - have a complimentary tapas with your drink. Made to order paellas etc for you to take home for your dinner party. Come and give us a try, you will not be disappointed
Telf: 626 937 084
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TRANQUILITY BEAUTY, NAILS & BODY CLINIC November Specials
Deep cleansing facials now only €25 Full set of nail extensions €30 with this advert
Tel: Julie 697 363 469 Lou 638 300 656
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Judy’s Gift Shop Sirena de Mar
C/Mayor 66, Los Belones Tel: 968 56 92 35
Where you will find Christmas gifts for all the family new stock arriving every week
Definitely worth a visit! Baby/Kiddies Room Trinket Room Enchanted Room Arrange a private consultation for Meditation *Readings*Mediumship*Healing
You can have your Christmas cards personalised - see Judy for details. WINTER OPENING HOURS Monday-Saturday 09.30 - 6.00pm No Siesta Fiesta Days - open
MABS Charity Night at
Dia y Noche Body.. 60’s Music Quiz Raffle Selection of Bar Meals €5 Wednesday 26th November
Dia y Noche Restaurant & Bar Nuevo Peurto Bello Blq 11,
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IV Concentración Automóviles Clásicos Mar Menor Classic Cars - Lo Pagan - Sunday November 9th Those that appreciate the finer things of yesteryear shall want to make their way down to Lo Pagan on Sunday November 9th where you'll be able to witness one of the largest Classic Car displays in the region for yourself. It's the IV Concentración Automóviles Clásicos Mar Menor organised by the Club A.C.M.M. along with support and sponsorship from the Ayuntamiento de San Pedro del Pinatar.
If you are thinking of joining the classic car community in Spain you'll also have the opportunity to purchase a raffle ticket to give you the chance to win a beautiful 1975 Mercedes 450 SEL. Now this isn't a car for the faint hearted but back in 1975 this was the top of the line executive Merc which packs a 6.9 litre engine. It's probably not the sort of car you'd be likely to drive around town every day but you'll certainly turn a few heads if you do. For those looking for a classic, you should check out www.ClubTorrevieja.com as they have a number of member's cars for sale plus, it's also where you'll find some more information about the event closer to November 9th. Keith Nicol - www.CostaBlancaTV.com
If last year's event is anything to go by, you'll be transported (no pun intended) back to a bygone era when such words as carburetors, chokes, crossplys and roof racks were everyday terms. The Car Clubs should be arriving from about 9.00 am and included in their ranks will be a couple of dozen classics from Torrevieja's original International classic car club, Club Torrevieja. On display I'd expect to see such wonderful marques as the ubiquitous Mini, American classics (especially from the 70's), 2CV's, Rolls Royce, MGB, Austin Healy, VW Beatle and more than one or two Seat 600's, Spain's iconic 'people car'. As we go to press, final details of the event had not been released but I expect the first cars to be arriving for the 'breakfast' between 9.00 and 10.00 am with all of the assembled cars setting off on a 'cruise' around the area around noon.
La Manga Branch with the re-opening of their regular venue
BINGO IS BACK at Julian’s Bar Playa Honda every Monday Night (now also at Paddywacks on Friday night)
and don’t forget the Car Boot Sale - first Saturday of every month. For more details call Joanne on 620 460 557 or see the website - www.LaMangaRBL.com
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Christmas & New Year at
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Bar & Restaurant, La Manga
6 Course Christmas Day Lunch Cherry Tomato & Basil Soup with double cream *** Whole Button Mushrooms sauteed in Garlic Butter & finished with cream *** Smoked Salmon with Lemon & Capers ************ Parisian of Melon with Tropical fruits ************ Home made Citrus Sorbet served in an iced glass ************ Slow Roasted Norfolk Turkey served with “Pigs in Blankets”, Chestnut seasoning & cranberry sauce *** Roast Sirloin of Beef with Yorkshire Puddings & a Red Wine & Wild Mushroom Jus *** Grilled Darne of Salmon with Prawn Butter *** Confit of Mushrooms with Paprika & Cream ********** Traditional Christmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce *** Double Chocolate Cheesecake with Chantilly Cream *** A selection of Continental Cheese served with biscuits & fruits ************ Freshly Brewed Coffee with Mince Pie & Brandy Butter ***
€47.50 per person
- Ne w Years Ev e GALA HOT & COLD BUFFET with CABARET, KARAOKE & DISCO €15.00 per person (bookings in advance)
- Pre Christmas Party (Minimum of 12 people)
3 Courses €16.95 Freshly brewed Coffee & Mince Pie €1.75
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Beauty Therapist Sarah Newell of Revive Health & Beauty is celebrating her first year of business with fantastic offers on selected beauty treatments. Revive, situated at Shape & Tone, on the pedestrianised walkway down from Mercadona, Los Alcazares, offers a wide range of treatments including Thai Massage, Hopi Ear Candle and the award winning Caci Ultra Non-Surgical Face Lifting treatment. The Caci Ultra Anti-ageing System is the best non invasive skin rejuvenation treatment available, which is why it is in such great demand. Caci works by toning and tightening facial muscles. An immediate effect can be seen after one treatment, however, for optimum results a course of 10 treatments is recommended, which is followed by a maintenance treatment every 4-6 weeks. Sarah offers the 1st treatment free and is also offering a further 10% discount off each Caci treatment between now and the New Year. An ideal Christmas gift for a loved one, gift vouchers are available for all of Revive treatments. Also, for a limited time only Sarah is offering an O.P.I Pedicure plus an eye treatment (brow shape or tint / lash tint) for only €20. And Hopi Ear Candle treatments are down from €35 to €25. Other treatments on offer are O.P.I Manicure and Dermalogica Facials and detoxifying Algae Body Wraps. So for all your beauty requiremants or to discuss any of the treatments contact Sarah at Revive on 618 111 398 or pop into the salon.
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A Day Out In Águilas & Diving With Dolphins by Debbie Jenkins We've been to the port town of Águilas (you pronounce it with the stress on the very first A) a couple of times over the last few years and we've always had a wonderful time. Our most recent visits included a spot of diving, some really great food and seeing a dolphin. I'll tell you more.
We had a week off work and thought a couple of days diving would be fun. We chose http://www.buceoaguilas.com right on the harbour, next to the train monument. Diving around the Cabo Cope area you'll find wooden fishing boats sunk to provide an artificial reef, in conditions that are usually calm and clear with good visibility. You'll see damsel fish, grouper and many moray eels, in fact huge moray eels, probably bigger than me! We also saw barracudas nipping about in the gloom.
The Arroz a banda is more known as a Valencian dish and is rice with fish (and stuff), and again was yummy, but a little too much for us to finish. On our final day of diving, on the boat on the way back to the port, we saw a dolphin. Our dive master said that only a few years ago he would routinely see 6 or 8 dolphins on every trip, but this is the first he's seen this year. I think that dolphins are like stars, the first to spot one gets to name it. I name that dolphin Flipper. Unique, original, apt, inspired! If you see flipper tell him I said hello!
Águilas is right down on the coast in the South West of the region. The castle of San Juan has been reformed and is open to the public. It was We also did a cave dive at La built to ward off Cueva de la Virgin where a pirate attacks. It's shrine has been built with an worth visiting the image of Mary and her child. garden at Plaza de It's not exactly a cave, more a España which is full short tunnel, where good buoyof a collection of rare ancy control is essential. plants and shrubs, rubber plants and We had lunch on both days at palms and elderly the very difficult to find your men whiling away a way into Restaurant called few hours. There's the Casa del Mar right in the port 19th century on Explanada Del Muelle. It's Ayuntamiento and the restaurant that's upstairs the parish church of with an awning and a great San Jose where the view of the port, but to find the effigy of the patron entrance takes a bit of detecsaint is kept. The tive work and a confident walk Águilas harbour town's food market into what looks like a social and the railway monsecurity building. It's worth finding ument are other places of interest. though. You can park right outside. Tranquil beaches with fine sand, huge We were advised by our dive master to cliffs and beautiful coves can be found at order the specials, Arroz a banda and San Pedro, Blanca and Los Hierros. Los Calamari, which we dutifully did, and Hierros is dominated by the tower named were very glad for the recommendation. A Torre De Cope, which has been attacked whole calamari was lightly battered and on numerous occasions by pirates. Close deep-fried, then brought to our table and by are the beach at Calabardina and the sliced for us to share. It was superbly suc- natural park of Calnegre-Cabo Cope. culent and just right as a starter for two.
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Some good websites about Águilas: www.NativeSpain.com (of course!) www.todoaguilas.com www.carnavaldeaguilas.com (first week in February) Take a trip out to Águilas and let me know what you find and enjoy. Speak soon, places to go fishes to meet, Debs
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Debbie Jenkins is co-author of "Going Native in Murcia" and author of "Buying Property in Murcia". Find out more at www.nativespain.com
Fixtures for November 2008 1st - La Manga CC v Barclays CC Start 12am 2nd - La Manga/Albox/Mojacar v Barclays CC Start 12am 8th - La Manga cc V Touring Team UK Start 1am 9/10/11th La Manga 20/20 Charity Tournament 12th - La manga cc v Norway Lions Tour Start 11.00am 40 overs 22nd - La Manga cc v Intellectuals cc Start 12.00 22nd Albox cc v Mojacar cc Local cup Start 11am
For more details about La Manga cricket phone George Wambeek on 610 006 783
Local Markets Monday San Pedro del Pinatar Sucina Tuesday Los Belones La Union Pilar de la Horadada Los Alcazeres Mil Palmeras Wednesday Santiago de la Ribera San Javier
San Javier Autocine (car boot sale) Saturday Los Alcázeres (Los Narejos) Torre Pacheco (Dolores) San Javier Autocine (car boot)
Thursday Los Urrutias La palma Torre Pacheco (Balsicas) San Pedro del Pinatar (Lo Pagan)
Sunday Cabo de Palos Los Nietos San Javier Autocine Torre Pacheco (Roldán)
Friday El Algar Llano del Beal Pilar de la Horadada
La Manga - Santiago de la Ribera Ferry
winter timetable
La Manga
Tomas maestre
10.30 12.30 14.30 16.30 18.30
Santiago de la Ribera 11.30 13.30 15.30 17.30 19.30
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The aim of the sudoku puzzle is to insert numbers in the boxes so that: each row, column and 3x3 box contain one each of the digits 1 through 9.
Codebreaker A Codebreaker is a crossword puzzle with no clues! Instead, every letter of the alphabet has been replaced by a number, the same number representing the same letter throughout the puzzle. All you have to do is decide which letter is represented by which number! To start you off, we reveal the codes for two or three letters. When these letters have been entered throughout the puzzle, you should have enough information to start guessing words and discovering other letters.
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The bar will be closed for the month of November for our annual holiday, and will re-o open on Monday 1st December. On Monday 1st December, Dave and Clair will be celebrating their first year in Bar Apicoco. There will be a free bottle of wine between every two people dining.
Children & Vegetarian Menus available All Main Sports Events shown on our Large Screen TV Open 10.30am - midnight, Tuesday 7.30 - midnight
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Cocktail Corner Recipe courtesy of Q-bar,
La Manga Club, Tel: 968 175 317
Harvey Wallbanger This 1960’s cocktail is named after a surfer who drank so many screwdrivers topped with Galliano that he banged and bounced from wall to wall as he made his way out of the bar. Ingredients 6 ice cubes, Fresh orange juice 75ml Galliano 1-2 teaspoons,
Vodka 25ml Orange slices
Method Put half the ice cubes into a cocktail shaker and remainder into a glass. Add the vodka and orange juice to shaker, shake well then strain into the glass. Float the Galliano on top and decorate with the orange slices, serve with straws and enjoy.....
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A Chef’s Eye View Hi my name is Andy Taylor and I am Chef/Proprietor at Dia y Noche Restaurant, La Manga. Over the next few months I will be sharing some tips and secrets with you and also giving you an insight into the life of a restraunter, “warts an all�. Well...here we are, November already and some of us feeling a slight chill in the air and what with all the rain we have had over the past few weeks it's been a bit gloomy. So what better way to cheer ourselves up? "Comfort Food"......we all love it! Be it a great big stew and dumplings, cottage pie, bangers and mash with onion gravy to name but a few. I'm getting hungry even thinking about it, but if you think about it comfort food is always traditional like "Grannies Home-Made Apple Pie" passed down through the years, real wholesome homemade food. So with that in mind here's a recipe to get you started; Ingredients 2 tsp vegetable oil 1 onion , chopped 800g potatoes , peeled and cut into small chunks 1litre vegetable stock 350g frozen peas handful mint, chopped Method Heat the oil in a large saucepan, then fry the onion for 5 mins until softened. Add the potatoes and stock, then bring to the boil. Cover and simmer for 10-15 mins until tender, adding the peas 2 mins before the end of the cooking time. Use a slotted spoon to remove a quarter of the vegetables from the pan and set aside. Blend the remaining vegetables and stock in a food processor or using a hand blender until smooth, then stir through the reserved veg, chopped mint and some seasoning. Serve with bread on the side. Tip: Some supermarkets sell frozen peas with mint, a great freezer standby if you can't get hold of any fresh herbs.
Thats it for this time, as always, if you have any questions regarding recipes or cooking techniques please feel free to email me at andy@diaynoche.co.uk and I will do my best to help. For those of you who prefer to disrupt my restaurant service by queuing at the Carvery unit on a Sunday evening to pick my brains, myself and the 100 people in the queue behind you thank you, please use the email facility, its quicker and you will probably get a more polite response! And a little story to end with: I was eating soup at a restaurant the other night when I dropped my spoon. A waiter walking past at that moment immediately produced one from his pocket and placed it before me. "Do you always carry a soup spoon in your pocket?" I asked. "Well sir," he said, "We had an efficiency expert give a lecture here last week and he told us that 30 percent of all diners who order soup drop their spoons. So rather than make such frequent trips back to the silverware station he advised us to all carry soup spoons to save time." I had to agree it made sense in an odd sort of way. During dessert I noticed the same waiter walk by, and there was a string dangling from his fly. I motioned him over and discreetly pointed it out. "Thank you sir." he said. "This is part of the efficiency program as well. You see, the other end of the string is attached to my, um, privates. When we male waiters need to pee, we just unzip our fly, use the loose end of the string to pull ourselves out, and pee without ever touching anything. Therefore we don't have to wash our hands and it saves about a minute each time." I thought about this for a moment then asked him, "But how do you get yourself back in your pants?" "I don't know what the other waiters do sir, but I use the soup spoon." See you next time folks
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AIR CONDITIONING Majestic Aircon S.L. AIR CONDITIONING Specialists. 968 137 835 Fax: 968 137 839 email: info@majesticaircon.com www.majesticaircon.com (page 2)
BARS & RESTAURANTS BAR APICOCO Playa Honda 968 563 958 (Page 19) BAR LA TAPA Galerias El Flamenco (behind Zoco) 626 937 084 (page 6/7) BRAMBLES BAR Playa Honda 610 622 249 (page 25) DIA y NOCHE Urb Nuevo Puerto Bello 11 968 146 400 (pages 5 and 11) JAN’S LOUNGE Los belones 968 137 256 ( Page 3) PEPE’S BAR Mar de Cristal (page 31) Restaurante EL SABINAR Los Belones 968 137 865 (page 11) Restaurante MARC’O POLO Galerias El Flamenco (behind Zoco) 968 102 169 (page 6/7) Restaurante LOS BEATOS 968 135 994 (page 8) SINATRAS Tapas Bar Pto Thomas Maestre 616 110 678 (page 20) Q-BAR La Manga Club 968 175 317 (back page) Restaurante San Remo Plaza Bohemia, La Manga 968 140 813 (page 12)
Tommy Tuckers Galerias El Flamenco (behind Zoco) 667 324 404 (page 6/7)
BEAUTY & NAILS TRANQUILITY Galerias El Flamenco (behind Zoco) 697 363 469 (page 6/7) REVIVE Health & Beauty Los Alcazares 618 111 398 (page 13) Shape & Tone Los Alcazares 661 002 648 (page 13)
CAR DEALERS Specialist Vehicles (GB) Ltd 968 146 158 Confay Motors Ltd 968 539 070
CAR & VAN HIRE IBERCAR La Manga 607 900 655 (page 12)
COMPUTING Sunny PC Los Belones 968 569 191 (Page17)
DENTISTS Clinica Dental ALEMANA La Manga 968 175 300
GIFTS & HOBBIES Judy’s Gift Shop, C/Mayor, Los Belones 968 569 235 (Page 9)
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INSURANCE David Mason Insurance Services Los Belones 968 137 719 / 659 226 112 (page 17) Richard Howard Insurance Services, Los Belones 968 13 72 59 (Page 9) email:richard.howard@wanadoo.es
INTERIOR DESIGN Start to Finish, Stella Maria, Los Alcazares 966 191 596 / 664 591 939
LAUNDRY SERVICES Sunny’s Laundry Galerias El Flamenco (behind Zoco) 686 750 190 (page 6/7)
LEGAL & FINANCIAL SERVICES Iberbrit Legal, La Manga Strip 968 337 392 (inside back page)
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CD Property Management 968 563 598 (Page 18) Resort La Manga Mar de Cristal, 968 545 204 (Page 29)
PROPERTY SALES
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RETAIL D & G Garden Leisure Products Los Narejos, Los Alcazeres 968 334773 (Inside back) DJ’s Pick n Mix Los Belones 617 029 321 (page 26) HONDAMAR Supermercado Playa Honda 968 56 43 68 (page 31) LEGS & CO, Galerias el Flamenco 660 79 25 13 (Page 7/8) MISSING LINKS (Cornish Pride) Los Belones (page 26) 620 562 973 / 650 267 650 The Corner Shop English Supermarket LOS BELONES (page 12 & ) TRENDS Boutique, Cabo de Palos 650 129 743 (page 26)
SIGNS & GRAPHICS PA & CHU La Manga 617 468 090 (page 31)
WATER SPORTS
CD Property Sales 968 563 598 (Page 18)
Aqua Adicta 968 545 193 / 659 434 811 (page 30)
Murcia Villas S.L. C/Mayor, Los Belones 968 137 372 Mobile: 619 415 561 www.murciavillaslamanga.com (page 2)
Mar Menor Sea School 968 143 718 / 695 326 184 (page 8)
VECOS, Rentals & Sales Galerias El Flamenco (behind Zoco) 968 140 957 (page 6/7)
Workman International Marine School Puerto Tomas Maestre 968 142 423 / 654 771 708 (page 20)
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Ardly Arrods Largest Buyers & Sellers of Quality Used Furniture. House Clearances & Removals Baby Hire: Cots, Safety Gates, Pushchairs, Car Seats Office space available, Secure storage space available Bob and Caron,
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TIME FOR A BREAK The Big Puzzle 62 Irish Gaelic 63 __ me tangere 64 City of the Ruhr 65 Trick ending 66 Actor Baldwin 67 First name in cosmetics
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Across 1 Novelist Remarque 6 Swear 10 1975 Spielberg movie 14 Rostropovich's instrument 15 Give approval to 16 Get __ on the back 17 Circles of angels 18 Florida seaport 20 Son of Agamemnon 22 Non-working worker 23 Throat 25 Mr. Hemingway 26 Evening affair 28 Set sights on 30 Perfume fixative
32 "Star Trek" lieutenant 36 Eight pts. 37 Where Europe was divided 39 Lulu 40 "__ there yet?" 43 Lunar lander's view 46 __ Allan Poe 48 Measured 49 Neighbor of Senegal 52 Code word for S 54 Mormon Church official 56 Address 59 Temple of Athena on the Acropolis 61 Parlance
1 Reverberate 2 Stern 3 Impossible to read 4 Termination 5 Groom 6 Tree thicket 7 Plucked instrument 8 Without 9 Principles of game play 10 Reddish-orange 11 A pig in __ 12 Snowdonia locale 13 Sudden fright 19 Pianist Claudio 21 Pensive poem 24 They give you fits 26 Long account 27 WWII general Bradley 29 Analogy words 31 Incarnation of Vishnu 33 Confronted with 34 Fully developed 35 Imitated 38 Wrath 41 Leading lexicographer 42 Dombey's daughter 44 Big name in cakes 45 Seaplane inventor Glenn 47 Ore of lead 49 Yawns 50 Separated 51 Radiotelegraphy code 53 Alternative to Corinthian 55 Hydroxyl compound 57 S-shaped curve 58 Not any 60 Bullfight bravo
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Resort La Manga S.L. Edif Geranio Bajo Norte, Av. Mar Menor, 30384 Mar de Cristal, Cartagena, Murcia. Email: info@ResortLaManga.com
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DISCOUNTED ATTRACTION TICKETS TERRA MITICA
MUNDOMAR
GATE PRICE
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Adult €34.00 Child €25.50
Adult €22 - Child €16
OUR PRICE
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Adult €26.00 Child €17.50
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Enjoy your time near the Mar Menor more, by spotting and identifying the many birds which live and breed here. In this article I will look at Egret. There are two types commonly seen around the Mar Menor; Little Egret and Cattle Egret. Little Egret are large Heron like white birds frequently seen around the Mar Menor. They are generally seen alone and feed on fish and insects around the waters edge and in the shallows. You can spot them near areas of open countryside but also on beaches. I have frequently seen them on the edge of Mar de Cristal and between Los Urrutias and Los Nietos. They nest in colonies, a large colony may be found on Isla Redonda at the southern end of the Mar Menor.
Little Egret Cattle Egret are normally found further from the waters edge, among herds of sheep or goats. They often travel on the back of the animals and feed off insects which are attracted by the animals or disturbed by them as they graze. The type of things they eat are; crickets, spiders, flies, moths and small lizards. Several birds will normally be seen among one herd of cattle as food is plentiful. Cattle Egret may be spotted in areas of open countryside among sheep and goats which are grazing. They are frequently seen in the countryside around El Carmoli. If you have ever been on safari in Africa you will have seen them riding on the back of zebra or buffalo.
Cattle Egret Egret are native to southern Spain and may be seen in the Mar Menor throughout the year. Some Little Egret El Carmoli will migrate to central Africa for the winter but many remain. Both types of Egret breed in the Mar Menor during spring. Lesley Singleton, Aqua Adicta
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Rio Safari Elche: A unique and enjoyable animal park with a 'train' ride through the park and some entertaining animal shows to enjoy. Feeding the animals is allowed and the kids especially love feeding the giraffes and the hippo.
A mix between a zoo, a safari park and a community farm, it is even more appealing if you have young children with you. Conveniently located on the CV-865 (Santa Pola to Elche) it is well signposted and easy to find. Your ticket includes free entry into the sea lion show, the parrot show and the elephant show. The shows are all excellent and have commentary in English as well as Spanish. Also included in the price is a train ride around the park and in amongst the animals.
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aquarium and a parrot house with some excellent specimens. Between the shows you are free to wander the park and feed the many animals as you go. For the hot summer days there is a large swimming pool with slides which is free for visitors to the safari park. There is a cafeteria and a restaurant where you can enjoy a barbeque or a paella or if you prefer to take your own food there is a large picnic area, and to add to the fun of the day there are also trampolines and go karting. Animal shows can be seen every day, for more information go to www.riosafari.com
Amongst the animals you will see are, lions, tigers, jaguars, giraffes, camels, llamas, emus, ostriches, buffalo, deer, antelope, a hippo, an elephant, donkeys, chimps and crocodiles There is also an
Opening Times Winter 10.30 to 6.00pm Summer 10.30 to 8.00pm
DISCOUNTED ATTRACTION TICKETS Tickets are available for all major attractions from Resort La Manga, Mar de Cristal Phone for details 968 545 204
Attraction Gate price discount price child/senior
Mundomar €22 €17 €13
Rio Safari €18 €15 €12
Terra Natura (Murcia)
€16 €15 €11.50
Terra Mitica €34 €26 €17.50
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The F un Spot A blonde joke A blind guy on a bar stool shouts to the bartender, "Wanna hear a blonde joke?" In a hushed voice, the guy next to him says, "Before you tell that joke, you should know something. Our bartender IS blonde and the bouncer is blonde. I'm a 6' tall blonde, 200 lb black belt. The guy sitting next to me is a blonde, 6' 2, weighs 225 and he's a rugby player. The fella to your right is 6' 5" pushing 300 and he's a wrestler. Each one of US is blonde. Think about it, Mister. You still wanna tell that joke?" The blind guy says, "Nah, not if I'm gonna have to explain it five times."
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Going Home Early There are three ladies working together in the same office - a brunette, a redhead, and a blonde. After a while, they begin to notice that each day their boss, who is also female, leaves work early. After this pattern continued for a few weeks, one
day they decide that as soon as their boss takes off they'll leave right after her; after all, she never comes back or calls so how would she know? So, after their boss takes off they all leave as planned. The brunette was elated to be able to get in a quick workout at her spa before meeting her dinner date. The redhead was thrilled to be home early; she did a little gardening and went to bed early. As for the blonde, she was so happy to finally come home early for once. But when she got to her bedroom she heard a muffled noise from inside. Slowly, quietly, she cracked open the door and was mortified to see her husband in bed with HER BOSS! Ever so gently, she closed the door and crept out of her house without saying a word. The next day during their coffee break, the brunette and redhead mentioned leaving early again and asked the blonde if she wanted to go with them. "NO WAY!" The blonde exclaimed, "I damn near got caught yesterday!"
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Useful Numbers to keep by the phone EMERGENCY NUMBER - 112 AMBULANCE - 061
HOSPITALS
GUARDIA CIVIL - 062
Cartagena: Santa Maria del Rosell Naval Hospital Murcia: Virgen de la Arrixaca J.M. Morales Meseguer San Javier: Los Arcos
La Manga del Mar Menor La Unión San Javier San Pedro del Pinatar
968 563 222 968 560 011 968 335 920 968 180 610
LOCAL POLICE - 092 Cabo de Palos Cartagena El Algar La Manga del Mar Menor La Unión Los Alcázares San Javier San Pedro del Pinatar
968 337 238 968 128 877 968 135 695 968 337 300 968 560 051 968 171 919 968 570 880 968 188 092
968 325 000 968 327 400 968 369 500 968 360 900 968 570 050
BUS STATIONS Cartagena Murcia San Pedro del Pinatar
968 505 656 968 292 211 968 182 942
RAILWAYS
NATIONAL POLICE – 091
FEVE www.feve.es RENFE www.renfe.es
Cartagena
968 320 722
UTILITY COMPANIES
968 128 880 968 171 782
Telefonica 1004 www.telefonica.es www.telefonicainenglish.com Iberdrola (Electricity) 901 202 020 www.iberdrola.com Aquagest (Cartagena) 968 122 600 Aquagest (San Javier) 968 572 112
FIRE BRIGADE - 112 Cartagena Los Alcázares
MARITIME EMERGENCIES – 900 202 202 MEDICAL CENTRES Costa Calida El Algar La Manga del Mar Menor Lo Pagan Los Alcázares Los Belones Portman San Javier San Pedro del Pinatar
968 142 060 968 135 510 968 142 125 968 184 728 968 575 800 968 137 476 968 548 064 968 191 866 968 187 865
AIRPORTS (www.aena.es) Alicante San Javier (Murcia)
966 919 000 968 172 000
968 501 172 902 240 202
LOCAL TRAFFIC OFFICE (Cartagena) 968 500 883 PROVINCIAL TRAFFIC OFFICE (Murcia) 968 256 211 CORREOS (POST OFFICE) www.correos.es General Information 902 197 197 SUPPORT GROUPS MABS cancer support 968 432 525 email: info@mabsmurcia.com HELP MMM www.helpmarmenor.org
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