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CLUB SIBERME CLUB SIERRA BERMEJA SOCIO-CULTURAL DE ESTEPONA INTERNATIONAL CLUB OF ESTEPONA FOR ALL ENGLISH SPEAKING PEOPLE of San Pedro - Estepona - Casares - Manilva Sotogrande & Beyond
APRIL 2017 EDITION www.siberme.com Email: clubsiberme@hotmail.com
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Editorial
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Photo Group
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Bulletin Board
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Technology Matters
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Lottery Winners FEBRUARY Page
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Family History
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President’s Letter
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Puzzles
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Past Events
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Jokes
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This Month’s Events
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Social Calendar
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Looking Forward
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Puzzle Solutions
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Welcome New Members
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Committee Information
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Garden Club
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Advertising Rates
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Members’ Articles
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Activity Organisers
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Golf Society
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General Information
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Essential Telephone Numbers
President: Sue Potter Editor: Sheila Fox Advertising: Richard Wood Disclaimer: - The committee wishes to declare that ICE does not accept responsibility for the contents of articles nor the claims made by advertisers. Printed by Digiprint, Avda Litoral, Edificio Visamar, Blq 2 Local 9, 29680 Estepona Visit Our New Improved Club Website: www.siberme.com Free Wi-Fi for members at the clubhouse. The magazine is published on the website on or before the first day of each month.
PLEASE MENTION ICE CLUB & MAGAZINE WHEN CONTACTING ADVERTISERS. Editorial Thank you to all who voted for me at the AGM. Now I am truly in place. There are many changes to the magazine this month, and things have been moved around. I hope you’ll like the new layout, and you’ll be able to find your favourite pages (and more!). I’ve so enjoyed putting this together. It would be so boring if I didn’t have the write-ups from the poeple who attended the events and the other interesting articles. There isn’t always room for everything that is submitted, but don’t worry, most things will be included eventually. Please continue to send me your input and ideas. Sheila Fox
Editor Sheila Fox Email:safoxuk@gmail.com Phone 951 890 251 Mobile 671 232 906 Web: www.siberme.com
PLEASE REMEMBER
YOUR I.C.E club is managed and run entirely by volunteers, including catering and bar staff, event organisers and your voted committee. All those that have volunteered say ‘it is a great way to make new friends.’ Why not get involved? FACT: Without volunteers, the club could not exist.
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Lottery Winners
FEBRUARY 2017
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Richard Wood
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Ray Oldfield
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Patricia Carpenter
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BOOK LIBRARY: CAN MEMBERS PLEASE NOT SUBMIT HARDBACK BOOKS TO THE LIBRARY, PAPERBACKS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED. Returned books should be placed at the foot of the first half of the alphabet as designated - the librarian will then sort. DVD Library: Can members please ensure they sign for all borrowed films and add membership number, Please return films as soon as possible and sign as returned. Jigsaw Puzzles: There is a selection of jigsaw puzzles available stored under the video library. They are mostly 500 pieces, some 1,000. Glasses, cups etc: Please return to the bar before leaving the club. Please place used unbroken bottles carefully in the bin provided, which is positioned under the dartboard. Return plates and cutlery to the kitchen. Terrace Doors: Those people who open terrace doors are responsible for closing same. TRIP CANCELLATIONS MUST BE REFERRED IN FIRST INSTANCE TO THE ORGANISER
ICE Ramblers Group Contact Sue Potter Walk Co-ordinator 637 148 660 or 952 636 627 Ramblers Please Note: The club does not have any Insurance Policy in force in relation to its Rambling activities, and all members and their guests participate entirely at their own risk. Neither the club nor any walk leader will be responsible for any injury or loss suffered by any participant however caused. Those attending rambling events should be suitably attired with stout walking footwear and carry waterproofs in case of weather change. You should carry a packed lunch and adequate liquids for the duration of a ramble. IMPORTANT: TELL THE BAR STAFF OF ANY BROKEN GLASS AND THEY WILL DISPOSE OF IT. PLEASE NOTE: NOT IN SPAIN? RENEWING YOUR ANNUAL CLUB MEMBERSHIP CAN BE CARRIED OUT BY BANK TRANSFER. CLUB TREASURER: TED LUNNISS 600 356 437 / 666860947 EMAIL: ted_lunniss@hotmail.co.uk Send to: Bank - Banco Sabadell, Sabinillas. IBAN:- ES98 0081 0535 8800 0131 1734 BIC CODE:- BSABESBB IMPORTANT, ALL ORGANISERS PLEASE NOTE: THE CLUBHOUSE FURNITURE MUST BE LEFT AS SET FOR A THURSDAY MEETING BEFORE LEAVING THE CLUB. SWITCH OFF LIGHTS, FANS AND AIR CONDITIONERS. SET BUILDING ALARM AND LOCK DOORS. PLEASE NOTE: Helicopteros Sanitarios does not have an answering machine, the phone will ring until someone picks up. If you receive a message in Spanish you have dialled the wrong number or left out a digit. If you have the facility on your phone enter the number in speed dial.
International Emergency: Phone 112 Helicopteros Sanitarios: 952 81 18 18 - 24 Hours 4
President’s Letter
Where are the sunny dry days that Southern Spain is renowned for? So much rain and not just down south either. Easter of course is just around the corner which usually means more rain to dampen the many parades that will take place during the week. Please can I remind members NOT to park in the space by the front door. The neighbours get very upset when we do even though officially it's not theirs, but we don't want to be the cause of any nasty incidents. The deliberate turning off of our electrics during Joan's party has been reported to the police, urbanisation office and Endesa, I will keep you informed of updates if any. We are holding a variety of events this month, mostly with food involved so do please support as many as you can. The trip this month is to the horses just outside Jerez. If you haven't been this is the horse show to go to. An informative guide around the stud farm is included and then the chance to see all the lovely foals with their Mums aaaaaahhhhhh!! Don't forget golfers it's Spring cup time, put your name down on the list in the Club or phone Alan Davis. Afterwards the lunch is being held at Venta La Choza, I'm practising the puckering of lips already! Happy Easter to you all. Sue Were you interviewed by Kelly Hall? A few weeks ago some of us were interviewed by Kelly Hall, a Lecturer in Social Policy at Birmingham University who has been doing research into retirement migration for the past decade. She has now published a summary of her findings. It’s too long to reproduce here, but I’ll put a copy on the notice-board so that you can see if others agree with your views. Sally Holloway
Interesting
The following website may be of interest to the ICE Club members who occasionally need to make 0800 calls to the UK, but of course they are not free from Spain! (Lots of UK Utility Companies give out 0800 numbers) Once your landline is registered, it allows you to make free 0800 numbers to the UK,by following simple instructions. I’ve used it and It works and is entirely free to use. http://www.simpletelecoms.co.uk/calling-UK-08xxx-numbers-from-spain.htm Doug Proctor
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PAST EVENTS Saturday 11th March: Joan Thompson’s 80th Birthday Party at the Club Talk about meals on wheels! We arrived to find Stephi over-seeing the delivery of plates full of food and what an assortment there was. Enough to feed an army. There was Joan, the birthday girl, resplendent in a figure hugging little black lace number... WOW! surrounded by her family. Her son, unfortunately, was fog bound in Jersey and didn’t make it. However, her grandsons made up for this, getting more entertaining as the evening went by! As we all collected our drinks and sat down, Mandy & Jerry were setting up the music. Unfortunately, Mandy had laryngitis and couldn’t sing a note, leaving Jerry to entertain us... and boy did he do well! As usual, we went table by table upstairs to collect our food. We found it very difficult to choose as there was such a terrific selection. Having demolished the food, the party began. Joan had also arranged for Stelvis to entertain us later in the evening but after only a few songs, the electricity to the whole building went off. That’s when the fun started! While Nigel & friends were trying to fix the problem, many of the men appeared holding a bottle with a candle in looking like Wee Willy Winkie, ready for bed! Undeterred, the birthday cake was cut and distributed in the dark and very nice it was too. Nigel and friends finally discovered the problem and normality was restored. Well done Nigel. Stelvis resumed and had everyone on the dance floor for the rest of the night. Many thanks to Joan for inviting us to her party. It was a very enjoyable evening. Margaret Loughran Friday March 17th - St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations The annual St Patricks night at the Clubhouse went with a swing this year as we were treated to a display of Irish dancing to get the evening off to a good start. Then Martin Monaghan in great form singing and guitar playing, Cindy and Martin Holmes were also there to entertain us and a guest Brian had also brought along his guitar. Terry Byrne gave a tribute to Christie Brown who was always singing with us and a great character who is sadly missed. Bonnie his wife sang beautifully to him his favourite song "The fields of Athenry "and Terry as usual sang several old favourites. More songs and jokes followed one another. A surprise to me Martin M. had been practising and sang my favourite Vincent sounding better than Don McLean, Thank you Martin it was lovely. No one wanted you to go home but the evening ended with loud applause and sincere thanks to Mac and Jackie and Ken for manning the bar and serving the Guinness.
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PAST EVENTS Doug's Mystery Trip???? Wednesday 22nd February So where is the destination going to be this time - and what can we expect when we get there???!!! This time we were given a few clues: 1. First pickup point Eroski then travel east for other pickups (although once again he could have turned back!). 2. We had been warned to take warm clothing as it may be colder (sounds like a trip into the hills). 3. We did not head back west after last pickup so thoughts were somewhere near Ronda and we were found correct once we took the road inland from San Pedro and the further we went, after a dull start on the coast, the weather improved and the sun greeted us. So after the scenic drive up the winding hills towards Ronda we had our first stop for coffee and comfort that just happened to be next door to a shop selling leather goods to some members interest and uncontrolled spending habits! While ordering coffee many members succumbed to the waiter’s temptation of a piece of cake to go with it. Well when it was served the piece was so large, enough to feed 4 people! But very nice it was. So off we go again knowing we will not be stopping in Ronda as there is a forthcoming trip arranged by train. So the guessing game restarted, could it be Benaoján with its Popular Molino del Santo Hotel? No, we passed that road junction. How about Sentinel with its famous cave houses and bars, or even the village of Zahara overlooking the lake? But no to these as we turned off the A374 onto the even more winding A372 towards the attractive hillside village of Grazalema. That’s it we said, nooo again! As we continued on now pretty sure of our final destination the picturesque pueblo blanco (white town) Ubrique situated in the Serrania de Ronda Mountains of Cadiz province. We definitely did not need our warm clothing, it was so warm and sunny in contrast to the weather that we returned to on the coast. For over a century, Ubrique has been world-renowned for its leather industry supplying the likes of Loewe, Louis Vuitton and Gucci. So we just had enough shopping time looking and in many cases purchasing handbags. I must say the leather goods are a delight being so attractive and soft. Other than many handbags to choose from, there were purses, wallets, shoes and clothing in the many shops. Far to many to look around on this visit. Many members said they would come again, probably taking the shorter route through Gaucin and Cortes de la Frontera, a route suitable for cars but not a coach. There are other attractions to see including the bullring, a bullfighting museum, Museo Taurino Jesulin de Ubrique the famous bullfighter, and a peña cultural UBRIQUE named after the bullfighter. Also of interest are the Baroque Public Fountain and the Al-Andalus fountain of Los Nueve Caños (Fountain of Nine Pipes). Many of the members then enjoyed a really excellent three course Menu del Dia at El Laurel de Miguel restaurant for 12€ including a drink found by Anne Cook on ‘Tripadvisor’. Well worth a visit to those that wish to return being close to the main street www.ellaureldemiguel.com So it was back to the coach to return the same way through the very scenic countryside, views of the almond blossom and seeing young lambs, calves and kids frolicking in the fields. Thanks Doug for a really pleasant day out even if some say they are now much lighter in the pocket. We all gave our thanks to our driver of the day for what was not the easiest of roads to negotiate. Submitted by Terry Smith 7
PAST EVENTS FEBRUARY 2017 Saturday 18th February French Themed Candlelit Supper I had a feeling this evening would be SPECIAL. It ticked all the right boxes from the start:It was to be in our clubhouse, Small in numbers, The theme - French. That feeling stayed as we sat down to start what turned out to be an excellent dinner! Paté, complimented with a good and tasty dressed salad, Bœuf Bourguignon with Lyonnaise potatoes, a mouth-watering cheese board, followed by a delicious and unusual profiterole dessert. Thank you, Ken, for a lovely evening and to those who helped you make it special – wife Sally, Richard & Julie, Aileena, Sheila Defres, birthday girl Isabela and Derrick and his wife Doreen. Tracy Bird Tuesday 28th February It was a windy sunny day when Ice members met on Shrove Tuesday at the Club for the annual pancake race. 8 ladies and 7 men volunteered to walk round the pool twice tossing their pancake 3 times at each corner carefully watched by the corner scrutineers. I am pleased to say no pancakes or members finished in the pool! The Ladies' race was won by Liz Hodson with myself coming a close 2nd. The Men's race was won by Dave Hodson closely followed by Rob Potter and Dave Hackett. Both winners were presented with the pancake trophy and a bottle of cava. Thanks go to Brenda Taylor and Diane Hackett for the many pancakes they had to cook to fill all our tummies and to Mac McIntyre and Nigel Nevshehir for being on the bar so that we were able to quench our thirsts. It was good to see the Club so busy on a Tuesday for a change. Sue Potter MARCH 2017 Thursday March 2nd - Club A.G.M. The meeting went without a hitch and was concluded very quickly. • Terry Smith and Jackie Simmonds were designated Honorary membership in recognition of their work in their respective posts of magazine Editor and Advertising Manager, from which they have resigned. • Sheila Fox was voted to the Committee post of Magazine Editor. Following the meeting several posts were agreed • Doug Mitchell will become the new Auditor following Ron Pegrum relinquishing the post. • Cindy Holmes will become the new DVD organiser following Roger Richard´s relinquishment. • Terry Smith will become the Lift Controller • In the absence of non-voting taking place Diane Hackett´s position on the Committee will be extended for a further year and voted upon at next year´s AGM • Tracy Bird was presented with a bouquet of flowers in appreciation of her time and work on the Committee and as Membership Secretary • Sally Holloway will become Membership Secretary 8
PAST EVENTS Eat, Drink and Be Murdered! The I.C.E. Players - 18th and 19th March 2017. In the I.C.E. Players’ latest production, elegant cards invited us to join two warring factions of a Whisky-producing family celebrating Rose’s 80th Birthday. In the form of a ‘murder mystery’ the whole play takes place in the ‘restaurant’ hosting the party. At the start, Rose McFadden (née O’Riley) (Julie Wood) declares that almost every member of the family was impatient to see her snuff it, but not before she revealed the secret ingredient that made their Wild Irish Rose whisky so special. If she didn’t tell someone what it was before she died, the family business would be ruined. But who should she tell? The guests were cleverly split into two groups, the McFaddens who run the distillery and the O’Rileys, mostly their employees. Connor McFadden (Del Stone) and Seamus O’Riley (David Gordon) spent some time rousing ‘their guests’ to support them, resulting in some hooting and booing as the story unfolded. Kathleen McFadden (Eve Stone) begins to emerge as the one with most to gain from Rose’s death but also with a history of ‘playing around’ with the employees. Father Mikey (Richard Wood) tries to keep order by thumping his Bible on the table, but he too has secrets relating to his hand in the Sunday collection tray and in Sister Mary’s undergarments. The intrigue deepens when Rose’s sister, Hannah O’Riley (Margaret Hall) whose animosity towards Rose results in them chasing each other around the ‘restaurant’, while the demure Nurse Kelly (Sue Davis) says little but acts suspiciously. A party would not be complete without music, and Disco Danny (Adrian Hall) obliges, complete with ginger wig. (Is that really Adrian under it?), When Father Mikey and Seamus devise Plan B (a pill slipped into Rose’s water) suspicion spreads. Rose and Hannah’s altercation ends with Rose revealing that her spinster sister had had a baby in her youth - and that baby was now Nurse Kelly! Each revealed clue was signalled by a Hitchcock-esque screech of a discordant violin. Or maybe it was Mrs Brown-esque! As Connor sits down at the dinner table next to Rose he takes a much-needed slurp of his whisky – and drops dead, falling head first into the Birthday cake! But, whodunit? Disco Danny finds the Eastenders theme to bring the drama to a close. Definitely Mrs Brown! At this point, the guests retire to eat, drink and decide who had ‘dunit’ – and with what motive, and to record it on the forms provided. Back in the ‘restaurant’, the denouement proceeds with Eve reading out some of the more amusing, if wrong, responses … and finally, announces the name of the murderer. This was the first time the Players had attempted such a play - not a cosy stage to work in, but the whole room, full of the audience, and nowhere to hide. The players did well with only a little need for prompting (Steffi Monahan). Eve who produced and directed the play thanked everyone involved with the production, the kitchen and bar staff, and those who decorated the restaurant and produced the programmes and tickets for the show. In return, Eve was presented with a lovely potted orchid by the cast, and she, in turn thanked the audience for their support. In all, a very good evening. Thank you Players. Submitted by Geoff Morgan
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MARCH / APRIL EVENTS
PLEASE NOTE: TICKET SALES CLOSE 12.30pm ON THURSDAY MORNINGS. CORRECT MONEY PLEASE.
WHEN BOOKING AN EVENT CURRENT MEMBERSHIP CARDS MUST BE SHOWN CANCELLED TICKETS MUST FIRST BE REFERRED TO EVENT ORGANISER
Friday March 31st 4.00pm - Bremain in Spain Forum. If you are a UK citizen who is resident in Spain and intending to remain here (and even if you’re not), this forum will give you a chance to air your concerns about the possible and likely consequences for us of recent events. The UK Ambassador to Spain has advised us to make sure our paperwork is in order and to join an organisation such as Bremain in Spain. Come along and find out about the latest developments and what Bremain can offer you. At the very least we can share our worries and ideas and give each other some mutual support. I’m hoping for a good turnout! Organiser Sally Holloway APRIL Friday April 3rd - 8.00 for 8.30pm Quiz night – Quizmaster Doug Proctor Monday April 10th - 7.30 for 8.00pm Film Night – Girl on the Train - Drama · A divorcee becomes entangled in a missing persons investigation that promises to send shockwaves throughout her life. Tuesday April 11th 11.30 am Garden Group meeting will be at Agrojardin Garden Centre. Sunday April 16th Easter Sunday Lunch Menu - Starter - Feta Cheese Salad with Honey & Mustard Dressing, Roll and Butter or Cream of Tomato Soup with Basil. Main Course - Roast Beef with Yorkshire Pudding, Roast Potatoes, Carrots & Green Beans OR Fish Dessert - Apple Crumble Pie or Fresh Strawberry Sponge Tart. Tickets 15€ members, 18€ guests. Tuesday April 18th Golf Society Spring Cup & Lunch at La Choza Organiser Peter Henry Menu - Starters - Minestrone Soup, Fabada (white bean Stew), Mixed Salad, Tuna Paté Main Course - Chicken Crêpes with Béchamel Sauce and Rice, Grilled Sole with Sauté Potatoes, Oven-Baked Hake with Tomatoes and Peppers, Beef Stew with Red Wine and Vegetables Dessert - Chocolate Pie, Pudding, Fruit Salad, Ice Cream Tickets 15 € + 1€ for raffle. Saturday April 22nd - Trip to the Horses Show at La Yeguada de la Cartuja -Hierro del Bocado the world's largest cattle ranch dedicated to the Carthusian horse - near Jerez. Guided tour of the stables and talk.. First pickup at Benavista 7.30 am. Tickets 25€ members, 28€ guests Lunch at La Blanca Paloma Restaurant 12.50€ not included in ticket price Wednesday April 26th Ramblers Summer Lunch at Benahavis Organiser Sue Potter LOOKING FORWARD MAY May 3rd to -10th Trip to Lake Garda – balance of monies now due May 20th Australian Evening – Organiser Dianne Hackett May 24th Day Trip to Lobo Park – Organiser Wilma Keeley June
Summer Dinner Dance TBA EVENTS MAY CHANGE, ALWAYS CHECK CLUB HOUSE NOTICE BOARD, ORGANISER OR STOP PRESS ON WEB SITE 10
GARDEN CLUB The first Garden Club meeting this year was held at the ICE Clubhouse on Tuesday 14th March at 11.30 am. To my utter amazement we had 8 attendees in total, as the weather was absolutely atrocious to the extent I was going to cancel it up to only half an hour before time. It was good to welcome previous members and even a new member. As usual a few gardening problems were raised followed by members’ experiences and useful advice. Liz Dawson very kindly donated a large, heavy Garden Encyclopaedia to the club. Incredible photos of the Dubai Miracle Garden, the largest flower garden in the world, were passed around - simply amazing - huge structures embedded with plants/flowers definitely each photo has the wow factor. Future meeting dates are as follows: Tuesdays April 11th, May 9th, June 13th, July 11th, August 8th, and September 12th - all starting at 11.30 am. A discussion then took place as to where we could hold future meetings and it was decided the next meeting on Tuesday April 11th will be at Agrojardin Garden Centre at 11.30 am. So why not come and join us and maybe purchase some Spring plants. Everyone is very welcome. Tip of the month: a small length of hosepipe wound between garden plants helps keep off cats and birds as they don't like snakes. Submitted by Sandy Avis
The Club Welcomes New Members
Once upon a time when Window was just a square hole in room and Application was something written on a paper. When Keyboard was a Piano And Mouse just an animal and File was an important office material and Hard Drive just an uncomfortable road trip. When Cut was done with knife And Paste with glue. When Web was a Spider’s home And Virus was flu When Apple and Blackberry were just fruits That’s when we had A lot of time for family and friends
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SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT WOULD A FLY WITHOUT WINGS BE CALLED A WALK? IF YOU TRY TO FAIL AND SUCCEED, WHICH HAVE YOU DONE? HOW IS IT POSSIBLE TO HAVE A CIVIL WAR? IF A PIG LOSES ITS VOICE IS IT DISGRUNTLED? 11
Back In Time - 50 Years Ago - April 1967 The 1967 Grand National was the 121st renewal of the world-famous Grand National steeplechase that took place at Aintree Racecourse near Liverpool, England, on 8 April 1967. The race is best remembered for being won by rank outsider Foinavon at odds of 100/1, after being the only horse to avoid a mêlée at the 23rd fence and jump it at the first attempt. However, the most dramatic moment of the race, and perhaps of Grand National history, came when a loose horse — Popham Down, who had been hampered and unseated his rider at the first fence — veered dramatically to his right at the 23rd fence, slamming into Rutherfords, unseating its jockey Johnny Leech. A pile-up ensued. The undistinguished Foinavon, whose owner had such little faith in him that he had travelled to Worcester on race day instead, had been lagging so far behind that his jockey, John Buckingham, had sufficient time to steer his mount wide of the mêlée and find a small gap in the fence to jump cleanly on the outside. Being the only horse over the 23rd at the first attempt, Buckingham found himself with a surprise lead of 30 lengths. Foinavon crossed the finishing post 15 lengths clear. His success paid out a record 444/1 on the Tote. Puppet on a String" is the name of the Eurovision Song Contest-winning song in 1967 by British singer Sandie Shaw. It was her thirteenth UK single release. The song was a UK Singles Chart number one hit on 27 April 1967, staying at the top for a total of three weeks.
Gibraltar Airport has said it is modifying the runway with ramps. "This would aid take-offs because of a steeper ascent and would reduce the amount of fuel airlines need to burn to reach cruising altitude. "The ramps will also assist landings with the incline at the end of the runway reducing aircraft braking." Work is to start 1st April 2017.
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SPORTS QUIZ No.2 How many players are there in a netball team? Who was the first man to swim the English Channel in 1875? The 3 stars is the national ice hockey team of which country? How did the game of Badminton get its name? If black is always with blue, and red always partnered by yellow, what is the sport? What is the American golfing term for a hole-in-one? Answers Page 31 12
I.C.E. Golf Society Last month 12 of us returned to La Cala Golf Resort, one of our favourites, to play the Campo Asia. The first of our three visits this year. The weather was great and the course was in good condition apart from being a little damp in places. Not being able to take the buggies on the fairways was unfortunate and slowed the rounds down. Well done to Frances, a guest, for taking first prize. However, we had fun, which what it is all about, apart from winning money, keeping fitter and having a glass or two in the bar afterwards. Always an opportunity to talk of hard luck stories, especially the one of when while taking ones final tee shot on the 18th, a giant, and I mean giant, butterfly attacked one’s face and completely destroyed one’s round.!!!! It was the size of a 747. I kid you not! Spring Cup 2017 18th April. This year we return to Dona Julia Golf Club. 50€ Green Fee including a shared buggy. 5€ Entry Fee. Both payable on the day. Shot-gun start at 08.45. The entry form is on the ICE club notice board now. If you wish to play, but are unable to get to the club, please let me know and it will be done. The presentation lunch, organised by Peter Henry, will be at La Choza. Details are also on the notice board and tickets are being sold now.
Other Dates for your Diary 21st. June and 19th July ' Away Days to la Cala Golf Resort. Campo Europa first then Campo America. 42€ including shared buggy and a light breakfast. First Tee Time 10.00. Please let me know if you wish to join us. 3rd. October Autumn Cup. This year we return to Estepona Golf Club. Full details will be available soon but this will be our regular format. 24th to 27th October Away Break Monte Castillo Golf Resort, Jerez. Please contact Peter Henry for details....places are going fast.
'Casares Costa Golf Club Roll-Up’. We play a twice weekly 'Roll-Up' stableford competition on
Tuesdays and Fridays at Casares Golf Club where our members benefit from discounted green fees. The tee off time varies a little during the year and is currently 9.00am. Please by 8.30am. All levels are welcome and we often have as many as 12 or more taking part. It is all very light hearted, (in other words 'Cut Throat’) and it is worth putting your sense of humour in the bag! Our annual 'Order of Merit' trophy is awarded to the player with the best ten cards from these 'Roll-Ups' . Keep your eye on the club magazine and the website for details of all activities. If you would like to become involved, contribute or comment please contact me: Alan Davis . Golf Organiser. Tel: 952897670. Mob: 699712804. e-mail: alanandsue_hq@yahoo.co.uk 13
Photography Hints and Tips Have fun with your camera! Create an abstract Digital capture has undoubtedly encouraged us to be more innovative, and more experimental when taking photographs. Why not explore this further, and consider some everyday objects in a fresh and original way to create some new and different images? All around us are details that, by isolating and highlighting them, can make some fun "abstract" photos. By focusing in, by looking for colour and patterns and shapes, and by intentionally moving your camera, you can achieve some astonishing results. Ordinary things can look curious, bizarre, strange and remarkable when selectively isolated; try looking at water, the movement, ripples and colours, and zoom in on these; look at sand patterns, water dragging multiple patterns across wet sand, footprints, half buried treasures. Plants too can provide shapes, lines, curves, colour that when picked out close range give detailed and beautiful forms. Bark, thorns, a single petal, a leaf joint, look closely, then get in close with your camera. Look around your kitchen, a simple cheese grater can make a super geometric image, try focusing inside from the wide end, or concentrate on the individual grating edges. Simplicity is a key here, think minimal, and you can compose a simple abstract that not only makes your viewers stop and think, but is beautiful in itself. Look for strong lines, geometric shapes, repeating patterns, textures, repeating patterns. Even more creative is pursuing intentional camera movement. This is more difficult, and can be hit and miss as far as results, but well worth a try. For starters, choose a location where there are tall vertical lines, like a row of trees or a forest. Press the shutter, and while holding it down, move the camera gently up and down vertically; continue moving the camera for a moment after you release the shutter. No two images will be alike, but you should get a soft impressionistic movement. Have fun! Debra
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Matters
Peter Dowd
April 2017 New Apps for your Phone. Inkitt is available for iOS and Android. The App offers thousands of free novels from new and aspiring authors. You can download books to read offline. Trusted Contacts (Android only) This app can help if ever you are in danger or in an emergency. After adding your close family and friends, the app lets you share your location with these “trusted contacts” or request to see where they are. If there is no response within 5 minutes, the recipient’s location is automatically sent to the person who requested it. Google are currently working on an iOS version. Microsoft Office Many people ask if after upgrading to Windows 10 must they then install the latest version of Microsoft Office. The answer is no; older versions of Office will still work. If you are worried about security, Office 2007 will be supported until January 2018 and later versions even later. We would strongly advise against subscribing to Office 365 at about £7 p.m. Choose the latest version of the Home and Student Edition at about £120 one off payment. It is much better value, especially if you intend to use the software for more than 18 months. However our definitive advice would be to go for the free Libreoffice which is very similar in feel to Microsoft Office. We would certainly recommend giving it a try before splashing out on the latest version of Microsoft Office. You can always uninstall it if you don’t like it. This can be downloaded from www.libreoffice.org. Microsoft Support Scam. Hackers are bombarding users with fake warnings that their computer has been infected with a virus and urging people to ring a Microsoft Support number. If you follow these instructions, you will speak to a scammer who will try to persuade you to allow them to download some software which will give them access to your computer. Just do nothing except put the phone down. If you have any questions or suggested topics for future editions, please email us vicloughran@siberme.com or peterdowd@siberme.com PHOTO CORNER The next session of “Photo Group” will be on Friday 21st April at 11.00am presented by Debra Coleman Please come along to her session if you have an interest in photography. Bring your cameras, phones, ipads etc., for help and advice. Don’t forget the “Calendar Photos Competition” Submit your photos to me, Sheila Fox safoxuk@gmail.com or bring them to the session on 21st. Meantime, have a look at her article on creating “abstract” photos and have a go! 15
Sheila
Tracing Your Family History Group
The ICE club genealogy group was launched on 18th April 2014, yes it was 3 years ago now, and it was decided to launch at the regular computer meeting, as all researches from Spain would have to be done by the internet, and by using a computer. I have since changed the name of the group to Tracing Your Family History, which is what we attempt to do at the meetings We had a very good attendance of 20 members at the launch meeting, and it was decided that we would meet at 11.00am on the 2nd Friday of the month, for the genealogy group meetings. I gave an explanation of my experience with genealogy in the last 28 years, together with information on how to get started, and to how to record the information that is gathered. At the first meeting, one member, Richard Wood, explained that he knew very little about his family, other than his father, mother, and grandfather, and that his father emigrated to Australia with his father, and that his Mother and Father were married in Australia. Within a short period of time we were able to establish, that his father and grandfather travelled to Australia on the same boat that his Mother did, and although his Father remained in Australia, his Mother returned, only to travel back to Australia, arriving 1 month before they were married. We also discovered that Richard’s grandmother died when his father was 2, and his grandfather, married her sister 7 years after his first wife died. We have also been able to put him in touch with a 2 nd cousin he knew nothing about, and they now exchange e-mails on an almost weekly basis. We have on average about 6 members who attend the meetings, and it is always nice to get new “members” to the group. We had a “new” member earlier in the first year, Diane Brice, who like Richard, said they had very little knowledge of their ancestors. Diane came to the meeting with only a copy of a marriage certificate of her parents. In a short place of time we discovered that her Grandfather came from Germany, (she had always believed before that he was a Russian), and that he was an artist who married a Belgium lady in London, moved to Liverpool with their 1 year old son (Diane’s father) and moved in to a dwelling on the top of a building where he removed a wall and replaced it by glass to which he painted, and it is now part of an art gallery. Their son, Diane’s Father, became a photographer, which in the mid 1800’s was in the early stages of photography, and he became quite a famous photographer of his era. If you have ever considered that you might like to trace your ancestors, please come along to one of our meetings, on the 2nd Friday, and although I won’t promise the earth, I am sure we can get some information about your family that you didn’t know. It doesn’t matter how many attend our meetings, be it 2 or twenty, I am sure we can find some information about your ancestors. It is a hobby that you may want to only be involved in a few months of the year, and that is OK, because one thing is for sure, the information about your ancestors will not diminish, but may increase as more databases become available to search on line. Looking forward to seeing you at our next meeting. Dave Hackett.
Thanks to all those who have contributed items for your magazine this Edition. Please keep them coming. WANTED: Further input from members for your magazine, articles , experiences, useful information, recipes, anything of interest. It is getting more difficult to fill the pages.
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LEISURE PAGE CROSSWORD PUZZLE No. 2 (Solution Page 31)
WORD SQUARE No. 2 How many words can you find in this square? Make a word by starting on any letter and then tracing a path to adjacent letters, moving only to touching squares, excluding diagonally-touching squares. Every word must be at least 3 letters in length, and a letter square can’t be used more than once in a given word. There is at least one word that uses every square. (Answers Page 31)
1) I feel it in my fingers I feel it in my toes
SUDOKU No. 4 (Answer Page 31) Place An number in the empty boxes in such a way that each row across, each column down and each 9box square contains all of the numbers from 1 to 9.
6) Hands, touching hands, reaching out, touching me, touching you 5) Please lock me away And don't allow the day Here inside where I hide With my loneliness
2) You saw me standing alone, without a dream in my heart, without a love of my own. 3) You can dance, you can jive, having the time of your life. See that girl, watch that scene
4) I see trees of green, red roses too, I see them bloom for me and you, And I think to myself
NAME THAT TUNE No.2 Can you guess the song title and the artist trom the lyrics? Answers Page 31
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JUST FOR A SMILE As
I get older I realise: I talk to myself, because sometimes I need expert advice. Sometimes I roll my eyes out loud. I don’t need anger management, I need people to stop annoying me. My people skills are just fine. It’s my tolerance of idiots that needs work. The biggest lie I tell myself is “I don’t need to write that down, I’ll remember it”. When I was a child I thought naptime was punishment. Now it’s like a minivacation. The day the world runs out of wine is just too terrible to think about. Even duct tape can’t fix stupid, but it can muffle the sound. Wouldn’t it be great if we could put ourselves in the dryer for 10 minutes; come out wrinkle-free and three sizes smaller? “Getting Lucky” means walking into a room and remembering why I’m there.
THESE ARE ACTUAL COMPLAINTS RECEIVED BY "THOMAS COOK VACATIONS" FROM DISSATISFIED CUSTOMERS
1) "They should not allow topless sunbathing on the beach. It was very distracting for my husband who just wanted to relax." 2) "We went on holiday to Spain and had a problem with the taxi drivers as they were all Spanish." 3) "We booked an excursion to a water park but no-one told us we had to bring our own swimsuits and towels. We assumed it would be included in the price." 4) "The beach was too sandy. We had to clean everything when we returned to our room." 5) "We found the sand was not like the sand in the brochure. Your brochure shows the sand as white but it was more yellow." 6) "It's lazy of the local shopkeepers in Puerto Vallarta to close in the afternoons. I often needed to buy things during 'siesta' time -- this should be banned." 7) "I think it should be explained in the brochure that the local convenience store does not sell proper biscuits like custard creams or ginger nuts." 8) "It took us nine hours to fly home from Jamaica to England. It took the Americans only three hours to get home. This seems unfair." 9) "When we were in Spain, there were too many Spanish people there. The receptionist spoke Spanish, the food was Spanish. No one told us that there would be so many foreigners." 10) "It is your duty as a tour operator to advise us of noisy or unruly guests before we travel. 11) "I was bitten by a mosquito. The brochure did not mention mosquitoes" 12) "My fiancée and I requested twin-beds when we booked, but instead we were placed in a room with a king bed. We now hold you responsible and want to be re-reimbursed for the fact that I became pregnant. This would not have happened if you had put us in the room that we booked." 13) "Although the brochure said that there was a fully equipped kitchen, there was no egg-slicer in the drawers." BE AWARE ... THEY WALK AMONG US and THEY BREED and THEY VOTE. TELL THE TRUTH...SOME OF THEM MAY BE BLONDE....RIGHT!!!!!! 18
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APRIL 2017 DATE
DAY
REGULAR EVENTS
1 Apr
Sat
Rambling
2 Apr
Sun
12.30pm-2.30pm Bar Open & Tapas
3 Apr
Mon
4 Apr
Tue
5 Apr
Wed
6 Apr
Thu
2.30 - 5.00pm Art Class 11.00 am Mahjong 11.00-1.30pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 10.30 Adv 11.45 7.30 pm Canasta Rambling 7.00 for 7.30pm Whist 10.30am-2.30pm Bar Open 11.30am Weekly Meeting 1.00pm Lunch 2.00pm Drama Group 7.00pm Duplicate Bridge
7 Apr
Fri
10.00am - 1.00pm Art Group
8 Apr
Sat
Rambling
9 Apr
Sun
12.30pm-2.30pm Bar Open & Tapas
10 Apr
Mon
2.30 - 5.00pm Art Class
11 Apr
Tue
11.00 am Mahjong 11.00-1.30pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 10.30 Adv 11.45 7.30 pm Canasta
12 Apr
Wed
Rambling 7.00 for 7.30pm Whist
EXTRA EVENTS
2.30 pm Keep Fit
2.00 pm Slimmers Group 8.00 for 8.30 pm Quiz Night
7.30 for 8.00pm Film Night Girl on the Train
10.30am-2.30pm Bar Open 11.30am Weekly Meeting 1.00pm Lunch 2.00pm Drama Group 7.00pm Duplicate Bridge 10.00am - 1.00pm Art Group Public Holiday Good Friday
2.30 pm Keep Fit Gardening Club 11.30am Agrojardin
Public Holiday Maundy Thursday
13 Apr
Thu
14 Apr
Fri
15 Apr
Sat
Rambling
16 Apr
Sun
12.30pm-2.30pm Bar Open & Tapas
Easter Sunday Lunch
17 Apr
Mon
2.30 - 5.00pm Art Class
2.30pm Committee Mtg
11.00am Family History Group 2.00pm Slimmers Group
EVENTS MAY CHANGE, ALWAYS CHECK CLUB HOUSE NOTICE BOARD, ORGANISER OR STOP PRESS ON WEB SITE
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18 Apr
Tue
11.00 am Mahjong 11.00-1.30pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 10.30 Adv 11.45 7.30 pm Canasta
19 Apr
Wed
Rambling 7.00 for 7.30pm Whist
20 Apr
Thu
10.30am-2.30pm Bar Open 11.30am Weekly Meeting 1.00pm Lunch2.00pm Drama Group 7.00pm Duplicate Bridge
21 Apr
Fri
10.00am - 1.00pm Art Group
22 Apr
Sat
Rambling
23 Apr
Sun
12.30pm-2.30pm Bar Open & Tapas
24 Apr
Mon
2.30 - 5.00pm Art Class
25 Apr
Tue
11.00 am Mahjong 11.00-1.30pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 10.30 Adv 11.45 7.30 pm Canasta
26 Apr
Wed
27 Apr
Thu
28 Apr
Golf Spring Cup 2.30 pm Keep Fit Ladies Lunch
11.00 am Photo Group 2.00 pm Slimmers Group
Horses Trip
Rambling 7.00 for 7.30pm Whist 10.30am-2.30pm Bar Open 11.30am Weekly Meeting 1.00pm Lunch2.00pm Drama Group 7.00pm Duplicate Bridge
Ramblers Summer Lunch Benahavis
Fri
10.00am - 1.00pm Art Group
2.00 pm Slimmers Group
29 Apr
Sat
Rambling
30 Apr
Sun
12.30pm-2.30pm Bar Open & Tapas
Should you have suggestions for any event or activity at your clubhouse, or for a trip whether for a day or longer period, please contact a member of the committee. WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT.
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A cut Above
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The Friendly British Hair Salon Unisex Peluqueria For Every Day & Those Special Occasions 952 805 485 Ask For THERESA We are offering a promotion on Blow-dries, Shampoo and Sets for 12 Euros. Tuesday to Friday OAP days are Tuesday to Friday We are closed on Mondays Estepona Port Opposite Club Nautico
Our team consists of Chiropractic, Physiotherapy, Massage Therapy & Personal Training. We would like to extend the warmest welcome to all members of the Siberme Club along with offering them a 10% discount to any services they require when presenting your membership card at our offices
Workshop open making jewellery, repairs and commissions all at better prices. Home visits for private viewings jewellery, valuations, commissions. Call 647 154 077 chirine@ayoubijewellery.com
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El Rincon Toscano Restaurant Pizzeria Wine Bar Calle Real 22-26, Estepona Telephone 952 795 914 Roberto 648 263 369 or Yuri 610 336 547 rincontoscano@hotmail.com A little taste of Italy Come and enjoy the excellent cuisine and service provided by Roberto and Yuri Opening hours Lunch every day 1.30 – 4pm Dinner 7pm – midnight Closed on Wednesdays 26
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SUDOKU No.4 SOLUTION BOARDINGHOUSE
HOUSE
CLOCKWISE
WISE
SWORDFISH
FISH
PUTRID
RID
OUTRAN
RAN
RANSACKING
31 A.Seven B.Captain Mathew Webb C.Sweden D.First Played at Great Badminton in Gloucestershire E.Croquet F.An Ace
RIDDANCE
SPORT QUIZ No.2 ANSWERS
FISHTAIL WISECRACK HOUSEWIVES
LINK WORD N0. 2 ANSWER bob, but, coin, comb, combo, din, ding, disc, disco, discombobulating gnat, idiom, nit, siding, tan, tang, tin, ting, tub
WORD SQUARE No. 2 ANSWERS Neil Diamond
6) Sweet Caroline
Paul McCartney
5) A World Without Love
Louis Armstrong
4) What A Wonderful World
ABBA
3) Dancing Queen
Dean Martin
2) Blue Moon
Wet Wet Wet
1) Love Is All Around
NAME THAT TUNE No. 2 ANSWERS
CROSSWORD PUZZLE No. 2 SOLUTION
SOLUTIONS
BOWLING OUR WAY!
We meet Monday mornings at Benavista Bowls Club. It is quite a sociable morning why not come and join us? 9.45 for 10.15am start, 16 ends for just 8€ each, with a coffee break after 8 ends, price includes hire of woods if required. Dress code is predominately white but the critical factor is footwear, shoes must be smooth soled with no ’pimples or crinkles’. The Management at Benavista strictly applies this rule. Drinks and food available at the bar at very reasonable prices. Beginners, novices or your guests are always welcome. Organisers Audrey Jinks and Terry Smith
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Estepona Osteopathic Clinic
PAUL KNIGHT
Bsc(Hons) Ost. Specialist treatment for back, neck and limb injuries, children and expectant mothers.
Mobile: 625 957 673 1D, First Floor, 124, Avenida de España, Estepona Located immediately opposite the underground car park entrance, facing the sea.
Janet, Michael and Chris Poole Poole rent-a-car
Fair fuel policy. Good rates. NO queues. We will meet you at Malaga or Gibraltar Airport. INDOOR parking at Malaga Airport 6€ a day / 4 weeks 110€ / 8 weeks 210€ / Full year 1,000€ (minimum charge 40€) Car Dent Removal Removed from bodywork at less than half the cost of normal repairs when the paint is not damaged. Ideal for dents caused by other car doors, golf balls, etc. Tel/Fax: 952 88 55 89 Mobile: 619 44 66 88 Email: poolerentacar@hotmail.com www.poolerentacar.com
Anglican Church of Costa del Sol West SAN PEDRO at 10-00am
Every Sunday we hold an Anglican Service of Holy Communion in the Hall adjoining the Parroquia Virgen del Rocio (near McDonalds). SOTOGRANDE at 12-00pm
Every 2nd and 4th Sunday we hold an Anglican Service of Holy Communion in La Iglesia Sra.de la Merced, the ‘Big Church’. 1st and 3rd Sundays are Methodist Worship services. You will receive a very warm welcome at our Churches, and children are particularly encouraged to join in the Sunday school fun activities. We hold a Messy Church at Marlows Fish and Chip restaurant at the Eroski roundabout in Duquesa on the first Saturday of each month, between 11-00am and 1-00pm. This is well attended by children, who enjoy the various activities, and also parents and adults who come along to give their support. We conduct Wedding Blessings, Baptisms, Funeral services, and undertake pastoral care visits to the sick or needy. Coffee Morning each Tuesday in Sabinillas from 11-00am, at the Café American Bistro at the eastern end of the Paseo near the children’s play area. Our newly Chaplain is Adrian Low, so do come and meet him together with his wife Joanna at any of these events For further details about us, please contact Adrian on 952 808 605 or, Church Wardens:- San Pedro - Roger Richards on 952 891 765 Sotogrande - Ros Burns on 956 795 178 Visit our website for even more information: - www.costachurch.com 33
YOUR INVITATION TO FUTURA MARBELLA HEARING CENTER
The all-new most up to date hearing centre in the Costa now opened.
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FREE HEARING CHECKUP FREE DEMONSTRATION BEST DIGITAL HEARING AID PRICES ALL MODELS AVAILABLE Call for your appointment. Michael Briales
AVENIDA RAMÓN Y CAJAL Nº 3 GALERÍA SAN CRISTÓBAL LOCAL 16 29600 MARBELLA
Total dedication to your hearing needs. Mobile 660 892 627
TEL: 952859925
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Is it time to review your financial planning? By Javid Rustam, Associate Partner, Blevins Franks When was the last time you reviewed your financial planning? It is important to carry out a “wealthreview” from time to time to make sure your money is working as well as it can for you. Spending a little time now will help you preserve your wealth over the long term to meet your objectives. Key issues to consider are: • Are you up to date with the latest developments in Spain and internationally that affect you? • Do you have a considered, strategic tax and wealth management plan in place? • Are you confident that your estate planning will mean that the right money passes to the right heirs at the right time? • Do you need to consider your pension options? • Have there been any changes in your circumstances since you last reviewed your affairs? Estate planning It is important to take the Spanish regime into account because it may affect your heirs in unexpected ways. Succession and gift tax works very differently to UK inheritance tax, and can be costly in certain circumstances. Tax is paid by the recipient, with varying rates, where the asset being inherited is located in Spain or the recipient is resident in Spain. Spain also imposes forced heirship, so you cannot just leave assets to whomever your wish. Under the 2015 EU succession regulation Brussels IV UK nationals can opt for UK succession law to apply to their estate, but take personalised advice. Tax planning To protect yourself from unnecessary tax make sure your investments and wealth are placed in the most suitable arrangement to limit your tax liabilities. There are opportunities available in Spain which can considerably lower tax liabilities. Another incentive to review your tax affairs is the global automatic exchange of information regime under the Common Reporting Standard is now in force. The Spanish tax authority will receive information on every resident of Spain, without having to ask for it. Cross-border tax planning can be complex, so make sure you are declaring income and paying tax in the right country. Savings and investments You should have a long-term strategic asset allocation plan which is specifically designed around your circumstances, needs and risk profile. This should be reviewed around once a year to see if it needs re-balancing. In today’s world, diversification is more important than ever. It gives your portfolio the chance to produce positive returns over time without being vulnerable to any single area under-performing. So take advice to make sure you have a good mix of investment assets, countries, sectors, currencies etc. Whether it is investments, tax or pension planning, seek advice to ensure you do what works best for your personal situation. Use an adviser who can guide you on all these aspects and provide holistic solutions so you can have peace of mind that your financial affairs are in order. To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world, check out the latest news on our website www.blevinsfranks.com
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KLEENEZE I am one of the Distributors in this area. I have all the Catalogues for this year. I am on Facebook michaels Malaya shop. I carry some stock. When you place an order, it will be delivered around 7 days, as it comes from GB. I can be contacted for more information as follows: Michael Morton-Roach Mobile: 693768417 or Email:
Ă“ptica Machin English Optician Ă“ptica Machin has established itself over the years as a highly recommended practice where eye care and exceptional service are the priorities. We welcome all patients, whatever your visual requirements for fashion, sports, style, UV protection and budget may be. The practice is very easy to find, located on the Avenida Litoral approach road into Estepona and has ample free parking.
www.opticamachin.com info@opticamachin.com
miradordelmar@outlook.com
Tel 952 80 68 13
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CLUB COMMITTEE PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER MAGAZINE EDITOR CATERING MANAGER MEMBER (Housekeeper) MEMBER (Welfare, Estepona) MEMBER MEMBER (Publicity & Membership Secretary) LOCAL KEY HOLDER MAINTENANCE MANAGER BAR MANAGER ASST BAR MANAGER AUDITOR ASST. TREASURER ASST. MEMBER SECRETARY
Sue Potter Joan Thompson Margaret Whittley Ted Lunniss Sheila Fox Brenda Taylor Diane Hackett Julie Wood Wilma Keeley Sally Holloway
637 148 660
952 636 627
653 488 030 634 328 114 600 356 437 671 232 906 722 650 449 626 080 829 639 542 387 679 138 952 678 897 275
952 804 799 951 972 577 666 860 947 951 890 251
NON COMMITTEE POSTS Nigel Nevshehir 689 457 410 (If available) 671 725 243 Rob Potter Mac McIntyre 610 047 228 Ken Payne Doug Mitchell Vic Loughran Sheila Fox
667 998 800 671 232 906
952 805 739 952 893 965 952 913 174 951 170 874 952 808 992
952 791 449 952 636 627 952 808 556
952 897 977 952 886 772 951 890 251
MAGAZINE ADVERTISING RATES AS FROM 1ST APRIL 2017 PLEASE NOTE: FROM 1ST APRIL 2017
For adverts presented in desired layout, includes inclusion on our web site with links to your site if applicable. Classified Ads: Members Only, Free Colour will be available anywhere in the magazine. Advertising fees to be prepaid before the 20th of the month to:Richard Wood, Advertising Manager, Tel:639 542 387 or 952 913 174 Copy to be in before the 15th of any month, for inclusion in the following month’s issue. Copy can be e-mailed to: - sheila fox safoxuk@gmail.com
Colour 8€ per edition Half page 13€ per edition 15€ per edition Full page 26€ per edition 30€ per edition Discounts:- for 6 editions 10%, & for 12 editions 20%. There will be 10 editions per calendar year as July/August are combined as are December/January
Quarter page
Black & White 7€ per edition
ICE (Siberme) accepts no responsibility for contents of any advertisement appearing. INTERNATIONAL CLUB OF ESTEPONA (Siberme) I.C.E. Clubhouse, Urbanisation Bahia Dorada, Entrada 5, at Km. 149, A 7, Estepona 29680 Malaga Clubhouse: Telephone 952 802 549 ICE Web Site: www.siberme.com Email: clubsiberme@hotmail.com
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ACTIVITY ORGANISERS Advertising Manager
Richard Wood
639 542 387
952 913 174
Art Group
Audrey Jinks
650 883 252
951 901 134
Art Group
Steve Carter
696 259 644
951 277 240
Art Class Mondays
Ronnie Lilly
Bowls
Audrey Jinks
650 883 252
951 901 134
Bowls
Terry Smith
677 656 319
951 276 690
Bridge…”Duplicate”
Tim Taminiau
Canasta
Nigel Nevshehir
689 457 410
952 791 449
Club Calendar Co-ordinator
Sue Potter
637 148 660
952 636 627
Posters & Tickets
Vic Loughran
Film Night
Sue Potter
Gardening Group
Sandy Avis
Genealogy - Family History
Dave Hackett
636 326 599
952 893 965
Golf Organiser
Alan Davis
699 712 804
952 897 670
ICE Players (Drama Group)
Margaret Hall
634 273 194
Keep Fit
Sue Jenkins-Better
Ladies’ Lunches
Margaret Whittley
Librarian
Peter Galloway
Librarian Assistant
Tracy Bird
616 199 661
952 805 407
Lift Controller
Terry Smith
677 656 319
951 276 690
Lottery Organiser Quiz Night, Songs of Praise, Art Class
Mavis Tolfree Joan Thompson
653 488 030
952 804 799
Rambling & Slimmer's Group
Sue Potter
637 148 660
952 636 627
Spanish Lessons
Martin Holmes
607 963 254
952 892 163
Ticket Sales
Joanna Mitchell
Ticket Sales
Jackie Simmonds
652 798 107
952 797 921
Ticket Sales
Patricia Smith
677 656 319
951 276 690
Videos
Cindy Holmes
628 860 093
952 892 163
Wake Organiser
Julie Wood
639 542 387
952 913 174
Whist
Lin Ingram
669 661 660
952 796 150
952 800 875
951 277 113
952 886 772 637 148 660
952 636 627 952 897 309
952 806 922 634 328 114
951 972 577 952 794 270
952 792 454
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GENERAL INFORMATION Coach trips: See trip information for times. Please ensure that you sit in the seat numbered on your ticket. We regret that we cannot stop at any other point unless agreed with the organiser, to pick up or put down. The organiser reserves the right to refuse to include any member they feel is not sufficiently able-bodied to follow the itinerary. Members are responsible for their own travel insurance. Buying your ticket: Please produce your membership card together with the correct money. Have prepared your choice of the menu if applicable. Final ticket booking: All tickets must be booked and paid for on or before the last Thursday coffee morning before the event. Late phone bookings cannot be accepted. Members are advised to attend the last Thursday before a trip in case there are any lastminute alterations. Refunds: Cannot be given for either deposits or tickets, unless the organiser is notified in time, always providing the trip is full and a replacement can be found from the waiting list. Tickets are not transferable to other members without the authorisation of the organiser. Tips: Included in the cost of coach travel and restaurants, but not for hotels. Smoking: The smoking of tobacco, electronic cigarettes and any other substance is not be permitted anywhere in or on the premises of The International Club of Estepona, Bahia Dorada. Dogs: Dogs are not allowed inside the clubhouse. They are permitted on the lower terrace but only when they are under the owner’s control by being attached to a lead which is held by the owner or attached to one of the hooks on the wall which are provided for that purpose. Parking: When visiting the club please park considerately between white lines and never on yellow lines.
Please would all members kindly NOT PARK in the car parking space in front of next door's apartment. Although it is not officially for their sole use it is better for peaceful relations that we don't park there WELFARE
Members are requested to notify our welfare officer, Julie Wood if they know of any member who is ill. 952 913 174, 639 542 387 email: woodiesvine@gmail.com
Donated Items
The club has the following items available for temporary usage when required: Wheelchair- donated by the family of late George Woodward 1 Walking stick with 5 leg supports Pair of Crutches 1 Zimmer Frame
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EMERGENCIES AMBULANCE GENERAL EMERGENCIES NATIONAL POLICE LOCAL POLICE
ESSENTIAL TELEPHONE NUMBERS HOSPITALS 061 Ambulance 112 Algeciras 091 Costa Del Sol Hospital 092 La Linea Hospital
951 222 222 956 026 500 951 976 669 956 026 500
GUARDIA CIVIL 062 Malaga Carlos Haya 950 390 400 FIRE BRIGADE 080 AIRPORTS EMERGENCIES GIBRALTAR 199 Malaga Arrivals 952 048 845 DOMESTC VIOLENCE 016 Malaga Departures 952 048 804 HELICOPTERS SANITARIOS 952 811 818 Jerez 956 150 000 ELECTRIC EMERGENCY 900 850 840 Seville 954 449 000 GAS EMERGENCY 900 202 212 Gibraltar +35020073026 SEA RESCUE 900 202 202 GIBRALTAR FRONTIER +35020042777 CONSULATES and EMBASSIES Belgium Malaga 952 219 004 Denmark Malaga 952 211 797 France Malaga 954 293 200 Germany Malaga 952 227 886 Holland Malaga 952 363 591 Ireland Fuengirola 952 475 108 Italy Malaga 912 106 910 Norway Malaga 952 667 955 Sweden Fuengirola 952 604 383 Switzerland Malaga 952 217 266 U.K. Malaga 902 109 356 U.S.A Fuengirola 952 474 891 Adana
MORE HELP 952 113 467
Age Concern
Casares
TOURIST OFFICES 952 894 056
650 163 928
Estepona
952 802 002
Alcoholics Anonymous 600 379 110
Sabinillas
952 890 029
Diabetics Support
952 464 184
San Roque
956 694 005
Narcotics Support
902 114 147
Marbella
952 771 442
Animals in Need
607 742 741
Gibraltar
+350 200 749 50
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Reclaim Lost Property Deposits Many thousands of people from the UK or throughout Europe lost their deposit on a ‘Off plan Property’ due to either the Developer entering into Bankruptcy or the development not being completed. The Spanish Supreme Court has ruled that purchasers are now able to reclaim these ¨Lost Deposits¨ for up to fifteen years from the time when their property was deemed to be completed. However, each claim can only be brought before courts once and must be done so individually. Off Plan Property Deposit Refunds S.L. based in Estepona, are successfully reclaiming lost deposits for clients on a totally ¨No Win/ No Fee” basis in conjunction with our lawyers who are very well known and respected along the Costa Del Sol. They have been in practice for over twenty years and specialise in the process for reclaiming lost deposits through the Spanish Courts for the last ten years for hundreds of clients. There are NO “Upfront Costs¨ required and No Monies are required from a client at the outset or during the duration of a claim. Our ¨No Win / No Fee¨ basis has been set up whereby a fee is only paid on the successful outcome of an individual case. In the unlikely event a case is unsuccessful ALL COSTS on both sides are met by our lawyers as they are confident that when representing clients on a ¨No Win/No Fee¨ basis they WILL win the case. Call us on +34 642 74 07 08 or UK number +44 20 8150 3732 or Email: info@o-ppdr.com www.off-planpropertydepositrefunds.com Contact us today to discuss your possible claim with No Obligation. 44