March 2016 Edition

INTERNATIONAL CLUB OF ESTEPONA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING To be held in the Clubhouse, Bahia Dorada, Estepona on Thursday 10th March First Call 10.30am Second Call 11.00am

Wednesday 23rd March Trip To Algaba near Ronda Village of Bygone Years.

Return via Ronda for Free Time and Optional Lunch

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

March 2016 Edition www.siberme.com

Email: clubsiberme@hotmail.com

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ICE Magazine Contents Page 5 President’s Letter & Information Page 6/7 2016 AGM Information & Other Info Page 8 Bulletin Board & Information Page 10 Earthquake Page 11 2016 Bus Pickup Times Page 12/13 Past Events Page 14 March & Future Events Page 16 Blevins Franks Article Page 20/21 March Calendar Page 27 Future Events

Page 28 Golf Society, Bowling News, Nigel's Classified Ad’s Page 30 Portugal Trip Details, Semana Santa Page 31 Estepona Murals, Our Tip to Iznajar Page 32 Members Hospital Experience, Recipe Page 33 Technology Matters, More Driving Rules Page 35 Leisure Page Page 36 General Information Page 37 Committee and Advert Information Page 38 Just for a Smile, Quiz Answers

Thanks to all those who have contributed items for your magazine this month, 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.

President: Sue Potter Editor: Terry Smith Advertising: Jackie Simmonds 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. Now upgraded to 8Mb 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: Well I have got to say we seem to have quite a busy program of events at present, including two great tour experiences. The first to the Jerez Horse Fair which sold out very quickly, well done Wilma for the suggestion. And then the 6 day trip to Portugal from suggestions by members (the committee does listen) is also appearing to be quite popular, booking already taking place although the trip is not until October!

Please support events that are held at the clubhouse, some having been cancelled due to lack of support. Have a great Easter, Semana Santa. Last month I inserted a list of dates for 2016 public holidays, please ignore as those dates are incorrect.

Terry Smith

Editor Terry Smith Email: terrysmith@siberme.com Phone 951 276 690 Mobile 677 656 319

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Specialist treatment for back, neck and limb injuries, children and expectant mothers.

I make curtains Dressmaking

Mobile: 625 957 673 1D, First Floor, 124, Avenida de España, Estepona

Upholstery of terrace furniture And even equine or pet accessories No job is too large or too small

Located immediately opposite the underground car park entrance, facing the sea.

Call Heidi on 606-237-757 heidi.manilva@gmail.com

OPTICA MACHIN

A cut Above

English Optometrist now available for consultation on the Costa del Sol.

Jane Staunton Machin BScMB Optom CNOO Av. Litoral – Ed. Vistamar Blq. 2 – Local 1 29680 ESTEPONA MALAGA Tel: 952 806 813 Full Eye Examinations: Glaucoma Screening: Designer & Non-Designer frames & lenses: Sunglasses: (prescription & non-prescription) Domiciliary Visits: (by appointment) Contact Lens Fitting.

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Tuesday to Friday OAP days are Tuesday to Friday We are closed on Mondays Estepona Port Opposite Club Nautico

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Presidents Letter Today we have had to scrape the car window screen, oh the joys of driving in UK, bet none of you miss that particular job.

Some of us ramblers walked the Caminito del Rey last week, details of how to join us in April are in the magazine (page 27), what a great experience and what a fantastic achievement by Spanish workmen. More photos are on the website.

A packed and varied itinerary in the coming months so make sure you buy your tickets in plenty of time, may I remind you that ticket ladies work every Thursday between 11 and 12.30.

The most important date this month is of course the AGM, make sure you bring your current membership card, admittance is only by the upstairs front door, speaking of which, I hope you all find the new door easier to open and lock.Hope you all have a lovely Easter and to all the British Mums have a happy Mother's day on 6th March.

Sue Potter 2016 MEMBERSHIP FEE IS NOW OVERDUE, SEE TRACY BIRD. MEMBERSHIP CAN BE PAID BY BANK TRANSFER SEE TED LUNNISS

Christer Carlsson Sven Sporregaard

The Club Welcomes New Members Judy & Rob Meli Olga Crolley Ann Jefferey Terry & Jeanette Clover Jess & Malcolm Freeman Zaria & Michael Page Rosemarie Moreito Carlsson Marilyn Kenny Lorna Slater Victor Davis

To Grace and Roy Gilby on the fantastic occasion of their Diamond Wedding Anniversary.

A very nice couple and long standing Members of the I.C.E. Club A driver was in shock after police handed her a ₏200 fine because they couldn’t read the car number plate. The Guardia Civil stopped the driver at a Sabinillas roundabout and fined them on the spot. It is well-known that in both Spain and UK it is a legal requirement to have a legible number plate If you have a vehicle, your plate numbers must be in perfect conditions, it is the law, and in most European countries you must keep your plate number in good condition.

In Gibraltar a police crackdown on traffic offenders has led to scores of people being reported for speeding, according to statistics published by the Gibraltar Police Authority in its annual report.

There has also been an increase in drivers being reported for drink driving and for using a mobile phone whilst driving. You have been warned.

Food For Thought "A true friend sees the 1st tear, catches the 2nd, and stops the 3rd!!"

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INTERNATIONAL CLUB OF ESTEPONA

AGENDA FOR THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING To be held in the Clubhouse, Bahia Dorada, Estepona on Thursday 10th March 2016 First Call 10.30am; Second Call 11.00am ENTRY STRICTLY BY TOP FLOOR DOOR ONLY President’s Welcome Minutes of the last AGM Matters Arising from Minutes President’s Report Auditor’s Report Financial Report Bar Report Catering Report Maintenance Report House Manager’s Report Membership Fee for 2017 Proposal For Lift Installation followed by Vote Replacement of wooden chairs on ground floor followed by vote  Replacement of coffee machine followed by vote 

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Elections: Nomination committee position: Sally Holloway 2013073 Any Other Business

No current committee members are relinquishing their positions

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

PLEASE BE AWARE: ENTRY IS STRICTLY BY FIRST FLOOR DOOR ONLY AND ON PRODUCTION OF YOUR CURRENT 2016 MEMBERSHIP CARD. Membership renewal for 2016 is now overdue; for those members who have not yet renewed, please contact The Membership Secretary as soon as possible.

POSTAL VOTES: Postal votes will be submitted and included in the count for the election of Committee Members and any written proposals concerning the Rules and Statutes of the ICE Club (Siberme), if appropriate, as listed on the Postal Voting papers and published in the Club Magazine. Postal Voting papers must be requested in person, by letter, by telephone, by email (secretary@siberme.com) or via the ICE (www.siberme.com) website by Sunday 6th March 2016, and returned to The Secretary, ICE (Siberme) by Wednesday 9th March 2016. ** Article 19 All Members of the Committee shall, in the first instance, be elected for one period of three years, and may be re-elected for a similar period or periods. Any Committee Member seeking re-election shall be automatically re-elected at General Meeting, if no other Member has expressed a desire to seek such election. Any other Member seeking election to the Committee, whether as one of the Principal Officers or otherwise, shall submit written notice of his or her intention to the Secretary, countersigned by ten other Club Members supporting such nomination, not less than twenty days prior to the next General Meeting. Candidates for the position of President or Vice-President must be a member of the Club for the preceding two years.

REPORTING crimes has been made a great deal easier thanks to an innovative new app.

AlertCops is now available across Spain and allows users to inform police about a crime or security incident straight from their smartphone, whether they are victims or witnesses.

It has been specifically targeted at foreign residents and tourists as it can also be used in English.

It is hoped to improve response times as well as guarantee access to emergency services for people with speech and hearing disabilities.

AlertCops can be downloaded from Google Play and the Apple store.

A proposal has been in the news for an Iranian oil refinery in Algeciras which will rightly cause a stir on both sides of the border of Spain and Gibraltar.

There is no doubt that it would bring jobs to the Campo de Gibraltar, however the environmental impact cannot be overlooked.

Algeciras is already one of Europe’s most polluted places to live and visit and a new oil refinery is only going to make matters worse.

Government ministers may argue about the economic benefits in the short-term, but in the long run this project will only damage Algeciras’ reputation as an industrial hotspot engulfed in a cloud of toxic smog.

R E M I N D E R – for all members who have a patio, garden or even a window box. The next Garden Club Meeting will be held at 11.am on the 8th March in the ICE clubhouse. I have some amazing photos to show you plus a free unusual garden planter to offer and some lovely cuttings thanks to Joan Thompson. Come and join us to see where we shall be going on future meetings and for useful garden tips and information re. any problems you may have at present. Everybody welcome. Sandy Avis 7

Lottery Winners January 1st David Biddiscombe 2nd Barbara Blackburn 3rd Helen Oldfield Club

64€ 32€ 16€ 42€

Bulletin

Board

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 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 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. FOR DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT CLUB TREASURER TED LUNNISS 608 601 230 EMAIL: ted_lunniss@hotmail.co.uk 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. YOUR CLUB NEEDS YOU - MORE VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED - GREAT FOR MEETING OTHER MEMBERS Your club is run by volunteers, without them we cannot function. Help is required for the following: The club urgently requires more bar volunteers, just once a month would be a great help, training available, see Mac McIntyre Bar Manager.

Required also catering help to prepare food and serve on occasional Thursdays, no washing up, see Brenda Taylor Catering Manager.

Required also meeters and greeters to man the front door for just an hour on a Thursday club morning, see Maureen Baldwin-Winckle. Again just the odd occasion would be a help.

ICE Ramblers Group

Contact Sue Potter Walk Co-ordinator 637 148 660 or 952 892 386 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 duration of ramble.

International Emergency: Phone 112 8

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‘Oh dear,’ I thought. ‘This is an earthquake. Do I need to get out of bed?’

The same reverberations pulsing through my bedroom had been felt by people from Cadiz to Granada and as far inland as Sevilla. Minutes later a second, less-powerful tremor was felt.

At 5.22am on Monday, January 25th, the earth moved for thousands in Spain and didn’t stop for 12 seconds. Spain’s National Geographic Institute estimated the quake at 6.3. Spain’s North African enclave Melilla being worst-hit, having three days earlier a quake of magnitude 5.1 shaking the same area.

So what makes the region susceptible to such regular tremors? Southern Spain is not subject to the planetary convulsions that have laid waste to parts of Japan or Chile. But the convergence of the African and Eurasian tectonic plates means the Mediterranean seabed is seismically active. Resulting each year where the Iberian peninsula experiences 1,200-1,400 tremors, most too small to be felt.

January’s quake was the biggest to hit for half a century, but the Iberian peninsula’s deadliest in recent times occurred in May 2011, when 11 people were killed and more than 400 injured in the Murcian town of Lorca. The Lorca tremor was of lower magnitude at 5.1, but it struck at a depth of just 3km.

Januarys tremor struck at 33km below sea level, caused by the movement of tectonic plates along the strike-slip fault crossing the Alboran Sea from Cabo de Gato to Al Hoceima in Morocco. That’s the same kind of fault as California’s San Andreas, although this one, the Trans Alboran Shear Zone just off the Costa del Sol, is not known to have produced anything over a magnitude of 6.3.

Aftershocks following this year’s quake caused a degree of panic among the public, however experts weren’t alarmed or surprised. The southern Iberian peninsula has felt the brutal power of Mother Nature in the past.

On Christmas Day, 1884, some 839 Spaniards perished when an earthquake hit the town of Durcal in Granada. But the worst of all struck 129 years earlier – a quake estimated to have measured between 8.5 and 9 on the Richter scale.

Under the Straits of Gibraltar there is a unique subduction zone, a zone in which one tectonic plate moves beneath another with the potential to cause powerful earthquakes.

Although debate still rages among seismologists, it is believed that it was a subduction zone beneath the Gulf of Cadiz and Gibraltar which, In 1755, caused Europe’s deadliest earthquake.

The Great Lisbon Earthquake, as it was called, killed up to 60,000 people in Portugal, Spain and Morocco, triggering a 15-metre-high tsunami that destroyed the Portuguese capital and engulfed parts of Cadiz and Huelva.

“RAFFLE PRIZE” Submitted by Stephanie Monahan Last November, we were lucky enough to win a prize at the Club’s Birthday Party. This was dinner for two at Venta La Choza, one of our favourite restaurants.

Having had a fairly hectic time since November, we finally arranged a date for the end of January and booked a table for 7pm. As it was relatively early, we were the first people there, so had very attentive service from the lovely waitress.

Martin started off with onion soup which was covered in plenty of cheese, his favourite. I just had a glass of white wine, my favourite!!. We then both had shoulder of lamb which was delicious. The saute potatoes and vegetables were a little on the sparse side but, as there was so much meat on the lamb, it didn’t matter. Our waitress gave us plenty of time between courses, which was much appreciated, and we then finished off the meal with an apple tart for Martin and ice cream for me, followed by coffee and chocolates. A superb meal which we always get a La Choza.

If we go to a restaurant, it’s usually with a group of friends, so it made a change for just the two of us to go out and we had a really nice evening. “Thanks to the Club for choosing this restaurant for the prize."

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2016 NEW COACH PICKUP POINT ADDED: EROSKI BUS STOP, LOS HIDALGOS. NEW TIMES. ICE COACH TRIPS

PICK-UP

GOING EAST

PICK-UP

PICK-UP

PICK-UP

MORNINGS

PICK-UP EVENINGS

Eroski Bus Stop

8.00 am

8.30 am

9.00 am

9.30 am

4.30 pm

Sabinillas SuperSol

8.05 am

8.35 am

9.05 am

9.35 am

4.35 pm

Casares Taxi Rank

8.10 am

8.40 am

9.10 am

9.40 am

4.40 pm

Bahia Dorada 4

8.15 am

8.45 am

9.15 am

9.45 am

4.45 pm

Arena Beach

8.18 am

8.48 am

9.18 am

9.48 am

4.48 pm

El Cristo Beach

8.20 am

8.50 am

9.20 am

9.50 am

4.50 pm

Estepona Port. Elemi

8.25 am

8.55 am

9.25 am

9.55 am

4.55 pm

Mirasol

8.30 am

9.00 am

9.30 am

10.00 am

5.00 pm

McDonald’s

8.35 am

9.05 am

9.35 am

10.05 am

5.05 pm

Benamara

8.45 am

9.15 am

9.45 am

10.15 am

5.15 pm

Benavista

8.00 am

8.30 am

9.00 am

9.30 am

McDonald’s

8.10 am

8.40 am

9.10 am

9.40 am

Mirasol

8.15 am

8.45 am

9.15 am

9.45 am

Estepona Port. Elemi

8.20 am

8.50 am

9.20 am

9.50 am

El Cristo Beach

8.25 am

8.55 am

9.25 am

9.55 am

Arena Beach

8.27 am

8.57 am

9.27 am

9.57 am

Bahia Dorada 2

8.30 am

9.00 am

9.30 am

10.00 am

Casares Taxi Rank

8.35 am

9.05 am

9.35 am

10.05 am

Sabinillas Garage

8.40 am

9.10 am

9.40 am

10.10 am

Eroski Bus Stop

8.45 am

9.15 am

9.45 am

10.15 am

GOING WEST

All times are approximate. Please be at your pick-up point at least 10 minutes before the coach is due.

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PAST EVENTS Wednesday 20th January - Ladies and Gents Who Lunch Out Off to Cocomo the Juliets went (oh no it wasn’t its now KoKoMo at new premises). And very pleasant it is with large inside area and fabulous patio able to seat 200 diners. A special menu similar to Sunday lunch menu had been chosen by Maggie for the members. The original restaurant lunch is still available but now with more selection but still at low prices. All enjoyed the experience and thanks once again to Maggie for the organising. Don’t be surprised to find a club evening function arranged at this venue in the future.

Seventeen Romeos also attended a new venue, The Mini India restaurant at Centro Commercial Diana. A pleasant 3 course extensive menú del día at just 9.90€ with good service. Thanks Doug for the organising, Indian restaurant visits seem to be the most popular venues for the Romeos.

Saturday 20th January - Welcome Back Party Thanks to Sue and Rob for an excellent Buffet Supper.

Photos By Joan Thompson

Thursday 28th January Manilva Solicitors Presentation Following the normal Thursday meeting members were introduced to Eduardo Perez Mazuecos. He then gave us an informal talk of new and important regulations governing capital gains tax and wills in Spain. He clarified members doubts and let us know where we stand legally.

Thank you on this occasion for the attention of most members.

Members can arrange a FREE appointment to further discuss any legal or tax issue in private.

See also Manilva Solicitors advert on page 25 of the magazine.

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PAST EVENTS Saturday 6th February Montengral ICE Club Ramble The organisers of the ICE rambles would like to remind those attending that swimming in the rivers is not encouraged.

Tuesday 9th February - Pancake races and Lunch After all the cheating, pushing, biting and fights (and that was just the ladies race) we were all friendly ICE members again.

Ladies winner Sandy Avis, Gents winner Dave Hodson, each receiving a prize.

And then it was time for the pancake lunch, a large attendance so much hard work. Very nice they were and accompanied by a good selection of sauces and lemon slices. Thanks to Brenda, Diane, Wilma and Isabella. Also thanks to bar staff Mac, Dave and Nigel. A great lunchtime.

Saturday 13th February - Valentines Dinner and Dance Well, what a glorious night! Glamorous ladies, handsome fellas, great food and some lovely songs and music to dance to. We arrived to find the tables laid and a beautiful orchid for each lady. Nearly 50 Club members crammed the dance floor to virtually every song from Mandy and her husband, Gerry, not to forget a couple of duets from our very own Terry.

Well done Brenda for organising such a good night. Also a big thanks to the neli g’s crew for their excellent preparation and service of our food and Mac’s team behind the bar who kept us so well lubricated. An evening much enjoyed by all.

Submitted by Margaret Loughran Glorious Food by

Glorious Drinks

by The “A” Team.

Tracy, David & Mac

Glorious Music by Mandy & Gerry,with a little help from our own Terry

Wednesday 17th February - Ladies and Gents Who Lunch Out This may be a record having 32 Juliets attending once again at the popular Thapa Thai restaurant.

Char Lee and his staff worked well to produce an excellent meal, in very noisy but great atmosphere.

Thanks again to Maggie for the organising.

19 Romeos went to a new venue for their meal, the Vice Versa gastro pub and had the choice of large meals, traditional fish ‘n’ chips or an all day breakfast also with chips. Great meals and service, we will definitely be returning. Thanks Bob for the organising.

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MARCH EVENTS

PLEASE NOTE: TICKET SALES CLOSE 12.30pm ON THURSDAY MORNINGS. CORRECT MONEY PLEASE.

CANCELLED TICKETS MUST FIRST BE REFERRED TO EVENT ORGANISER WHEN BOOKING AN EVENT CURRENT MEMBERSHIP CARDS MUST BE SHOWN

Friday 4th March - Quiz Night - 8.00 for 8.30pm, Quizmaster Tracy Bird Tuesday 8th March at 11.00am - First Garden Club Meeting of 2016 Meeting in the Clubhouse .

Thursday March 10th - Club A.G.M. First call 10.30am, second call 11.00am. For access and agenda see pages 6 & 7 for details.

Monday 14th March - Members’ Film Night - 7.30 for 8.00pm Wednesday 16th March - Ladies and Gents who Lunch Out Organiser Maggie Whittley and Bob Taylor for the men.

Thursday 17th March - St Patricks Night Live music by members - music for dancing and making merry, jokes and tales. Guinness and much more. Always a free and great night. Organiser Joan Thompson.

Saturday 19th March - Fashion Show By Elizabeth Couture Light supper will be served. 7.30 for 8.00pm. Organiser Joan Thompson Sunday 20th March - Songs of praise 4.30 for 5.00pm, Organiser Joan Thompson Wednesday 23rd March - Trip To Algaba near Ronda - Village Of Bygone Years Algaba de Ronda offers a place where beauty, diversity and richness of the countryside alliance to facilitate the pleasure of meeting a culture, its history and all that territory can give us knowledge, quality of life and wellbeing. www.algabaderonda.com An Andalusian farmhouse, with over 200 years of history is now Centre for Training and Events for conducting courses, meetings and celebrations. We are an Environmental Education Centre, registered as No. 5 in the category of Nature Classroom Registry of the Ministry of Environment. The town of Algaba is a arqueo experimental reproduction of a Neolithic settlement with an area of 4,000 square meters. Trip will end with free time in Ronda and an optional lunch. First bus pickup 9.00am at Eroski side roundabout, Los Hidalgos.

15€ members, 18€ guests including entrance fee. Organiser Wilma Keeley Friday 25th March - Fish or Pie and Chips Evening with Rob and Sue - 7.30 for 8.00pm Back by popular demand so book early.

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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 15

Will Your Estate Planning Achieve Your Wishes?

By Terry Wayne, Partner, Blevins Franks 952 799 752 terry.wayne@blevinsfranks.com As a British expatriate living in Spain, you need to think carefully about your estate planning. There a number of issues to consider: Spanish succession law, succession tax; UK inheritance tax; who you want to inherit your assets, and whether you want to retain control over when the funds are distributed.

Succession law in Spain is restrictive, but as a foreign national you can opt for the succession law of your country of nationality to apply instead. It is important to note that under the 2015 EU Succession Regulation, the default position is that Spanish succession law will apply to your estate in Spain - so you need to expressly state otherwise in a will or other legal document.

The EU regulation only applies to succession law, not tax. If you are resident in Spain at the date of your death or have assets in Spain, Spanish succession tax rules will continue to apply. As a UK national you probably also have UK inheritance tax (based on domicile, not residence), to contend with.

Whatever your situation, you do not want much of your hard-earned wealth going to the taxman instead of your loved ones, so you need specialist advice on how to avoid or mitigate these taxes.

Then there are the very important personal considerations. How do you want your assets distributed on your death? To whom? In what amounts? At what time? Do you want to give your heirs control or retain control yourself?

You may, for example, want your children to receive their inheritance later in life, to help their retirement. You may wish to provide income for your grandchildren to help them pay for university, then receive the remainder of their inheritance when they are more financially mature.

It is possible to structure your affairs so that the right money passes to the right hands at the right time, while reducing tax. Your estate plans also need to be flexible in case of events such as divorce or remarriage – review them regularly to make sure they are up to date with your circumstances.

The solutions you use for your estate planning should therefore be tax favoured ones.

And not just for inheritance tax purposes, but also during your lifetime, so that you can enjoy a tax efficient income today.

Cross-border tax and estate planning is complex – you need to ensure your arrangements are compliant in both Spain and the UK. It is a specialist area and you should always get professional advice from an experienced wealth manager.

Tax rates, scope and reliefs may change. Any statements concerning taxation are based upon our understanding of current taxation laws and practices which are subject to change. Tax information has been summarised; an individual is advised to seek personalised advice.

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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March 2016 DATE DAY

REGULAR EVENTS

EXTRA EVENTS

1 Mar Tue

11.00 am Mahjong, 11.00-1.30pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 10.30 Adv 11.45 7.30 pm Canasta

2.30 pm Keep Fit

2 Mar Wed

Rambling 7.00 for 7.30pm Whist

3 Mar Thu

10.30am-2.30pm Bar Open 11.30am Weekly Meeting, 1.00pm Lunch 7.00pm Duplicate Bridge

4 Mar

Fri

5 Mar

Sat

6 Mar Sun 7 Mar Mon 8 Mar Tue

8.00 for 8.30pm Quiz Night Rambling 12.30pm-2.30pm Bar Open & Tapas 4.00pm Chicago Bridge 11.00 am Mahjong, 11.00-1.30pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 10.30 Adv 11.45 7.30 pm Canasta

9 Mar Wed

Rambling 7.00 for 7.30pm Whist

10 Mar Thu

10.30am-2.30pm Bar Open, 1.00pm Lunch 7.00pm Duplicate Bridge

11.00am Gardening Club 2.30 pm Keep Fit 2.00pm Committee Meeting

Annual General Meeting 1st Call 1030 hours, 2nd Call 1100 hours 11.00 am Genealogy Group

11 Mar Fri 12 Mar Sat

Rambling

13 Mar Sun 14 Mar Mon

12.30pm-2.30pm Bar Open & Tapas 4.00pm Chicago Bridge

15 Mar Tue

11.00 am Mahjong, 11.00-1.30pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 10.30 Adv 11.45 7.30 pm Canasta

16 Mar Wed

Rambling 7.00 for 7.30pm Whist

17 Mar Thu

10.30am-2.30pm Bar Open 11.30am Weekly Meeting 1.00pm Lunch, Open Forum 7.00pm Duplicate Bridge

7.30 for 8.00pm Film Night 2.30 pm Keep Fit 2.00pm Committee Meeting 1.30pm Ladies Lunch 1.45pm Gents Lunch St Patrick's Night Dance

18 Mar Fri 19 Mar Sat

Rambling

20 Mar Sun 21 Mar Mon

12.30pm-2.30pm Bar Open & Tapas 4.00pm Chicago Bridge

Fashion Show 4.30pm Songs of Praise

LUNCHES AVAILABLE 1.00PM THURSDAYS, SEE KITCHEN ‘SALES GIRL’ FROM 11.00AM TO RESERVE YOURS. TAKEAWAY MEALS CAN ALSO BE ORDERED EVENT MAY CHANGE, ALWAYS CHECK CLUB HOUSE NOTICE BOARD, ORGANISER OR STOP PRESS ON WEB SITE

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22 Mar Tue

11.00 am Mahjong, 11.00-1.30pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 10.30 Adv 11.45 7.30 pm Canasta

23 Mar Wed

Rambling 7.00 for 7.30pm Whist

24 Mar Thu

10.30am-2.30pm Bar Open 11.30am Weekly Meeting, 1.00pm Lunch 7.00pm Duplicate Bridge

PUBLIC HOLIDAY - SPAIN - MAUNDY THURSDAY

25 Mar Fri

PUBLIC HOLIDAY - SPAIN & GIBRALTAR GOOD FRIDAY

7.30 for 8.00pm Fish & Chip Supper

2.30 pm Keep Fit Trip to Old World Village Near Ronda

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Rambling 12.30pm-2.30pm Bar Open & Tapas PUBLIC HOLIDAY - GIBRALTAR - EASTER MONDAY 4.00pm Chicago Bridge 11.00 am Mahjong, 11.00-1.30pm Bar Open 2.30 pm Keep Fit 29 Mar Tue Spanish Classes Beg 10.30 Adv 11.45 7.30 pm Canasta Rambling 30 Mar Wed 7.00 for 7.30pm Whist 10.30am-2.30pm Bar Open, 11.30am Weekly 31 Mar Thu Meeting & Lottery, 1.00pm Lunch 7.00pm Duplicate Bridge 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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EVENTS FOR YOUR DIARY Sunday 10th April - Foreign Residents Day The Palacio The club will be making a presence selling food, tea and coffee, volunteers will be required for a stall.

Wednesday 13th April - Day Trip to Seville - Fiesta Time - Organiser Joan Thompson Friday 15th April - Walk Around Estepona Guided by Anne Hardwick 20 persons only, for those who have not completed this walk in the past only.

Tuesday 19th April:- Golf Spring Cup and lunch. See notice board & page 28. Organiser Alan Davis.

Saturday 23rd April - St Georges Day Celebration Dinner - 3 course meal Wednesday 27th April - Caminito del Rey Ramblers Walk Sue Potter is organising tickets to walk the above. The walk is 7.2 km long, you have to wear a hard hat, not be afraid of heights and be aware there are lots of steep steps up and down. Sue will try to get tickets for 11a.m. so you can either get up early in the morning, it takes about 1.5 hours travel, or do like me and go up the day before. Room with breakfast costs about €85 for 2. I am not sure how much the walk tickets will cost as the system changes on 1st April, at the moment I have heard they will be €10 and we will then have to pay an agent fee on top. If you are interested email me susan1.potter@gmail.com Please let Sue know by 24th March, for walk and hotel details.

2nd To 4th May -Trip to Feria del Caballo (Horse Fair) Jerez de la Frontera with 2 nights stop at Posada Hotel, San Luca, optional trip to Doñana National Park. NOW FULLY BOOKED. See Wilma Keeley for further information. 105€ per person members, 130€ superior room per person members. Final payment is now due.

Friday 20th, Saturday 21st, Sunday 22nd May - I.C.E. Players Latest Production Wednesday 25th May - Trip to Castellar Zoo - www.zoodecastellar.es/english/ The Castellar Zoo, an animal rescue centre, is a private initiative started since 1998, which officially opened in 2002 in order to aid animals which were seized by the authorities. These animals that were the victims of the black market were mistreated and uncared. The purpose of the rescue centre is to provide to these animals with better living conditions by the best carers. Several years after its commencement, the centre opened its doors to the public for their enjoyment, but also to increase awareness. Gradually, with economic support, the Castellar Zoo is improving its facilities and installations for the public and animals. The center offers a second chance for the animals, and to the public an entirely different zoo, where visitors may feed the animals and interact directly with them. Then onto a local restaurant for optional lunch. Organiser Di Hackett Saturday 28th May:- Live country music with the Texas Pearls.

7.00 for 7.30pm. American Supper, please bring a plate of finger food. Organiser Tracy Bird.

Proposed for June is the return of a Summer Ball. Watch this space.

Proposal for September is trip to Gibraltar to go on a boat trip to the Dolphins Tuesday 4th October:- Golf Autumn Cup and Lunch Sunday 9th October - Escorted Trip to Portugal 6 days, 5 nights 1 night Jerez de Caballeros, 2 nights Lisbon, 2 nights Algarve, return via Seville.

See pages 30 and February magazine for trip and accommodation information.

Deposit tickets now available at 100€ per person, organiser Joan Thomson.

Proposed for November - Pre Christmas Shopping Trip to Gibraltar Time for 10 pin bowling, visit the cinema, for the very brave ice skating, or have a relaxing lunch somewhere around the marina.

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'ICE GOLF SOCIETY'. 'Away Day' Cabopino Golf Club: Thank you all 16 player for arriving early and for making this a most enjoyable day out. Having had a one week rain delay the weather was finally kind to us this visit. A good course but with very difficult greens resulted in some very low scoring.

Mariska taking the honours with 26 points. Our guest, John Bradbury, was a valiant 2nd. Getting into the 20's was, for most of us, impossible!

Spring Cup at Estepona Golf Club. For this years Spring Cup we are returning to Estepona Golf Club, on the 19th April, where we have held many competitions in the past. The Green Fee is 47.50€ including shared buggy plus a 5€ entry fee. The entry form is on the ICE notice board so get your names down early please. If you are unable to get to the club let me know and it will be done.

The format remains as an Individual Stableford. Tee off time 08.45, Shotgun Start. Ticket for the ever popular celebration and presentation lunch are now on sale. The poster is on the club notice board.

My thanks to Peter Henry for doing all the hard work.

'Casares 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. Tee off times vary a little throughout the year and please note that, as from the beginning of March, the tee off time will 08.30am. If you want to play please arrive around 08.00am.'

We often have 12 or more players and it's all very friendly, light hearted, (in other words 'cut throat')!! and open to all levels. A sense of humour is well worth putting in the bag!. Our annual 'Order of Merit' trophy is awarded to the player with the best 10 cards from these 'Roll-Ups'. Keep your eye on the club magazine and web site 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 BOWLING OUR WAY! We meet Monday mornings at Benavista Bowls Club. It is quite a sociable morning why not come and join us? 10.00am for 10.15 start,16 ends for just 8€ each, 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 apply this rule.

Drinks and food available at the bar. Organiser Reg Astle NIGEL’S CLASSIFIED ADS, FREE TO MEMBERS. TO SUBMIT ADVERT: nnevshehir@gmail.com

FOR SALE: SET OF ALLMARK BOWLS with Bag, Size 3,Good Condtion, 40€.

FOR SALE: FIRE GRATE FOR LOGS 60 X 45 Cms,Classic Design,little used .Cost E110 New. Accept 50€.

FOR SALE: BARBECUE ON WHEELS 50 x 35Cms Cooking Area,V.strong.

For all of above: Contact John Carpentar Landline : 952 795 733 WANTED: EXERCISE BIKE (IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR) good condition. Phone Avril Rose: 956 794 760 FOR SALE: LADIES GOLF CLUBS, BRAND NEW TOP FLITE TOUR EDITION GOLF CLUBS with Bag and travel Bag. Driver, Fairway Wood and Hybrid. Irons 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. Pitching Wedge, Sand Wedge and Putter.

Price 250€. Contact Margaret Worden 952 892147 or mobile 622353383 FOR SALE: STAMP COLLECTION Complete collections, complete sets, F.D.Cs or Single Stamps. VARIOUS PRICES. Contact Terry Clover Landline : 951 974 771 or Email: William 9909@live.com 28

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Sunday 9th October - Historic Portugal - 6 Day, 5 Night Guided Trip Day 1 – Estepona to Jerez de los Caballeros Free time for dinner. Hotel Los Templarios in Jerez de los Caballeros www.hotellostemplarios.net Day 2 – Towards Lisbon Free time for dinner. Hotel Holiday Inn Liberdade in Lisbon www.holidayinn.com/Lisbon Day 3 – Lisbon, city of discoveries Free time for dinner. Hotel Holiday Inn Liberdade in Lisbon www.holidayinn.com/Lisbon Day 4 – Towards el Algarve Dinner is included at our hotel. Hotel Baia Cristal in Carvoeiro (Algarve) www.baiacristal.com/en/ Day 5 – Lagos, Cape St. Vincent and Sagres. Dinner at our hotel on the Algarve. Hotel Baia Cristal in Carvoeiro (Algarve) www.baiacristal.com/en/ Day 6 – Homeward bound via Tavira.

100€ Deposit tickets now available. I.C.E. organiser Joan Thompson, tour guide Danny Rae Mathias The included visits: Jerez de los Caballeros: Guided tour of the historic quarter Monsaraz: Walk around the town and views Evora: Free time for lunch in the historic centre Lisbon: Panoramic tour with an official guide Pasteis de Belem with custard cake and drink (cost included) Monasterio Jeronimos visit (cost included) Boat trip on the Tagus river (cost included0 Algarve: Silves Moorish Castle (cost included) Historic centre of Lagos Cabo San Vicente Coastal port of Sagres Seaside town of Tavira Semana Santa. From March 20-27 the streets of Seville, and other Spanish cities including Malaga, will be filled with thousands of medieval robed and hooded figures, processing slowly behind swaying lifesized religious effigies, accompanied by the deep thud of drums and mournful wailing of trumpets. It might sound sinister, but Semana Santa (Holy Week) is an extraordinary, mesmerising experience and constitutes one of Spain’s largest festivals.

The ancient, sombre celebration of Christ’s last days, reveals a mystical side of Spain, especially at dusk, when candles are lit, and the processions take on a haunting, timeless feel.

What is Semana Santa? Holy Week is a week-long celebration of pageantry, art, and raw emotion, as processions make their stately way from parish churches, cathedrals and back again. Cofradias (church brotherhoods, many dating from the 16th century) take part, each with their own much-adored Virgin Mary and Jesus statues, as well as colourful misterios (tableaux of bible scenes), on elaboratelydecorated pasos (floats).

Each cofradia has numerous nazarenos (the robed, hooded figures; penitents carry crosses), taking as long period to file past. Nazarenos wear a hood, tunic and belt in their cofradia’s special colours. The capirotes (tall, pointed hoods with eye-holes) were designed so the faithful could repent in anonymity, without being recognised as self-confessed sinners.

What happens in the processions? Each day, number of cofradias go out in procession, with the first starting at midday. The long line of hooded nazarenos, statues, and musicians slowly moves out of its parish church, led by a cross. As the wistful, flower-bedecked Virgin, resplendent in her goldemboidered mantle emerges, people shout “Guapa!” (Beautiful!) – it’s a moment charged with great emotion.

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Estepona Murals.

On Friday 5th February, 2016 Finola and I were shopping in Estepona when we noticed a small crowd of people gathered around the entrance to a block of apartments on the corner of Calle Terazza and Avenida De Los Reales, just across the green from the new Orchid House.

We made some enquiries with those present and were told that at about 2pm there was to be a small ceremony to honour one of the artist who had painted the magnificent murals on the apartment walls, depicting trees in blossom, tall palm trees and a huge mural of a fisherman catching a large fish on a rod and reel, covering the walls of several apartment blocks. (I’m sure you have all noticed one if not all of these wonderful murals, very realistic and exquisitely detailed?)

We sat at the small bar on the opposite corner having a drink and at just before 2pm, we heard the ceremony begin with a speech from a person who I believe was the Mayor (Alcaldi) of Estepona, thanking a very unassuming man standing next to him, who I presumed to be the artist. The local press was represented in the form of a cameraman, and a crowd of about 30 or 40 people had gathered. A table covered in ‘tapas’ and drinks stood close by.

We mingled with the crowd, taking photographs of the artist who I discovered to be Jose Fernandez RIOS - and his work. Jose then thanked everyone for attending and he was presented with a plaque (saying: ‘Reflejos Del Jardin’ by Jose Fernandez Rios) which was to be placed on the wall of the apartment block to commemorate his work.

I was able to shake Jose’s hand and thank him on behalf of the ‘extranjeros’ (foreigners) of Estepona for his magnificent works of art. I have include a couple of photographs of the occasion.

Estepona is a beautiful town, made even more distinctive by the addition of wonderful murals, painted by several different artists, each with their own individual style. I have included a link to the Estepona Town Hall website listing where all the murals can be found – a fascinating walk! http://www.estepona.es/turismo/folletos-y-mapas/ruta-murales Submitted by Doug Proctor So Where Have We Been Last Month For those members who have been on either the last two visits to the chocolate factory in Rute may remember our lunch stops at Hotel Caserio de Iznajar overlooking the lake at Iznajar.

Well Dave and Di Hackett invited us to join then for the hotel special Valentines evening on Saturday 13th February, and then to stay over for Dave's Birthday on the 14th. We had said on our previous lunch visits that we would like to stay at the the hotel owing to the views from its elevated position.

Unfortunately the weather was against us being wet, windy and cold but there it was February.

The Valentines evening was very pleasant with an excellent 4 course meal consisting of taster of different tapas for starter, followed by very tasty sea food risotto. The main course was 2 quite large Ibérico pork chops and veg, followed by profiteroles rolls for sweet. Included was all the drinks on the night all for 29.50€ each, could not be bad!!! We could have stayed for some dancing but it was now gone the midnight hour so we considered bed was calling!!!

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A Costa del Sol Hospital experience. No one likes the thought of having to go into hospital, especially in a “foreign" country, but my recent experience at the Costa del Sol in Marbella re-confirmed my faith in the Spanish National Health system. I needed to go into the hospital for a minor eye operation which included an overnight stay. The down side was the long delay in waiting for a surgeon to be available some 3 months in my case. I was not aware of the enquiry service, in English, mentioned by Bob Taylor in a recent ICE magazine article, and thus had just to wait for the phone call. The next down side was the requested arrival at the hospital at 7:00 in the morning whilst it was still dark! Strangely the reporting point was the Accident and Emergency entrance. However, my name was on the admissions list and I was personally escorted to my room where all the necessary pre-operation medication, personal name tag etc were all waiting together with the usual strange surgical gown and hat. The bed was fitted with crisp white linen which would have done justice to a five star hotel. I was duly hooked up to a drip (a bit odd, I thought for an eye operation?) and given a “calming” pill. Next was a blood pressure test with a very high tech looking bit of kit which was just “ plug and play” and which read out the pressure with no pumping of bulbs, pulse checking etc. which used to be the norm. Then out of the dark appeared a lady with a torch shining on my forehead. Was this some laser marking system? No, turned out later to be another high tech way of measuring your temperature, no sucking of thermometers or probes stuck in your ear or other unmentionable places. I was eventually wheeled down to the operating theatre two floors below on my bed feeling a bit of a cheat as it was only an eye operation! There was a long wait and then the Surgeon arrived to say sorry about the delay but he was waiting for “the eye probe” GULP! After the operation, which was carried out with minimal pain or discomfort, I was wheeled back to my room still on the bed! Lunch arrived which was simple but hot and not too bad as far as hospital food is rumoured to be. Then it was eye drops every hour from very attentive nursing staff and more blood pressure and temperature measuring and eventually dinner arrived at around 8:30 in the evening. Hourly eye drops continued throughout the night and then in the morning a simple breakfast of rolls and coffee. After breakfast a nice lady appeared to say that she was the hospital translator. A little late as most of my procedure was complete but it was nice to know that the system had recognised that a foreign person was in the hospital and a translator was available if needed. Finally I visited the Consultant who confirmed that the operation had been a success and he gave me even more eye drops to be used every 3 hours until my next visit in 2 weeks’ time. Throughout the whole hospital experience, all the senior medical personnel spoke reasonable English and I did not feel at any time that I did not understand what was going on. In summary - A much better experience than anticipated and a credit to the Spanish health system.

Submitted by Ron Sykes. Republished due to problem with font in last edition (editor).

Some members have asked me for this recipe having made it for Thursday lunch: Wilma's Keeley’s Chocolate Torte. Done from beginning to end in 20 minutes flat.

1/2 a packet of digestive biscuits and 80 gr butter ~ blend together for the base.

600 ml cream, whisk to a floppy consistency (to blend in well the chocolate mixture below) 200 gr. 70 or 80 % chocolate ~ blend to fine crumbs 4 egg yolks, add to the chocolate 100 gr (4 tbsp.) sugar, 6 tbsp. Water, heat gently to melt the sugar, add 2 good tbsp. Brandy or liqueur Mixture should be shiny, smooth and hot to add to the floppy cream, whisking together quickly.

Pour on to the biscuit base and keep over night in fridge or if in a hurry freeze for several hours and defrost for 1 hour before serving.

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Vic Loughran Technology Matters March 2016 Peter Dowd We continue this month with our review and advice on some of the security issues of which you need to be aware.

A very useful piece of software is Rapport Trusteer, available from your bank’s website. This indicates whether you have accessed a genuine website or not. In addition to bank websites which are included by default, there is the facility to add other sites e.g. Paypal. If this software is installed, when you visit a protected website, an arrow on a green background is displayed in the address bar. This shows that the site is genuine. If you accidentally click on a link in an email and are sent to a bogus website the green arrow would not be displayed and therefore you would know that the website is a scam.

We cannot remind you too often NOT to open attachments in emails from unknown sources and NEVER click on links contained in the email. If the email seems to come from a bank or other financial institution always visit the website by typing the address in the address bar.

Valid financial institutions will never ask for bank details, passwords or PIN numbers There have been a number of instances of email addresses being stolen and people in the contact list being emailed and told a “hard luck” story and being asked for “donations.” As long as you follow the advice given above in 2 and never give out bank details, passwords or PINs, you should be able to stay secure.

Windows 10 has introduced adverts (or “suggestions” as Microsoft prefers to call them) in the Start Menu. If these annoy you they can be turned off by right clicking the advert and selecting “Turn off all suggestions.”

DVD playback can be problem if you upgraded from Windows 7 Home. In fact you are encouraged to pay £11.59 for Windows DVD Player. Save you money and instead use the free VLC media player (www.videolan.org/vlc) Find Out How Many Days Old You Are: This is really a bit of fun! www.timeanddate.com offers the facility to calculate the number of days between two dates.

If you have any questions or suggested topics for future editions, please email us vicloughran@siberme.com or peterdowd@siberme.com More Motoring Rules in Spain Submitted by Nigel Nevsheher Driving with one hand or arm out of the window, can incur a fine of 100€ because, in accordance with Article 18 of the Rules of the road, the driver and passengers must maintain a proper driving position.

Driving without a shirt, heels, barefoot or in flip flops carries a fine of 200€ for not having correct clothing and footwear, as it is considered that may decrease the ability to control the vehicle. Be very careful when parking on the beach. If he space is considered to be protected a fine of 6,000 € may be imposed. Whilst waiting at a red traffic light, touching up one’s makeup or eating something may result in a fine of 200€ and 2 points from the driver's license. Loud music near a resting place such as a hospital, or at night, is punishable with fines between 80€ or 100€. There was a case in which a fine of 2,400€ imposed for not respecting the neighbours. Horn can only be used in an emergency to avoid an accident. Any other use is liable to a fine of 80€. Driving in the central or left lane of a highway, if the right lane is free can result in a fine 200€, as set out in Articles 28 and 31 of the Rules of the Road.

Beware of talking whlist at the wheel, because if you look away from the road several times the penalty is 80€. The same fine can apply if the driver is nail biting, kissing a passenger, combing hair etc.

Both hands should be on the wheel and ears not covered. Of course using a phone or headphones is prohibited. Filling the petrol tank when using a mobile phone or radio is a traffic misdemeanour and may result in a fine of 91€. (It is possible that such an object could create a spark which could ignite the petrol fumes. Police in UK have been forbidden for over 30 years from using radios when filling up) 33

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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 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 Cafe/Bar Tahona de Chana situated at the eastern end of Calle Duquesa de Arcos.

Our newly appointed Chaplain, Adrian Low, is becoming a well known character in our community, and is described as ‘a breath of fresh air’. So do come and meet him together with his wife Joanna.

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 34

MARCH QUIZ ANSWERS PAGE 38 - EASY!!!

Missing Links Puzzle The answer to each question is a word that has a link with each of the three words given. It may come at the end, start or both. E.G. STONE can be linked with HAIL, LIME and WALL 1 CHANCE, MINUTE, STRAW _ _ _ _ 2 DEACON, RIVAL, WHEEL _ _ _ _ 3 CRAFT, HAZEL, WHITE _ _ _ _ _ 4 EXPRESS, MODEL TUBE _ _ _ _ _ 5 FOOTING, OPPORTUNITY, SHARE _ _ _ _ _ 6 BOWL, GOLD, PAN _ _ _ _ 7 FEELER, NARROW, TEMPERATURE _ _ _ __ 8 BLANKET, NURSE, PAINT _ _ _ 9 CARD, FLOW, REGISTER _ _ _ _ 10 BLIND, SHADOW, TOOTH _ _ _ 11 BATTERY, PARTY, PECKED _ _ _ 12 BALD, GOLDEN, OWL _ _ _ _ _ Submitted by Terry Clover

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Brain Teaser: A woman has four pieces of chain. Each piece is made up of three links.

She wants to join the pieces into a single closed loop of chain. To open a link costs 2 cents and to close a link costs 3 cents. She only has 15 cents. How does she do it?9 Answer in next edition

1. Which modern Hollywood actress shares her name with Shakespeare's wife?

2. In which country would you be if you found yourself at the furthest point from any ocean?

3. Which sporting term possibly stems from the poorly pronounced translation of the word 'egg'?

4. Which natural phenomenon is responsible for the creation of fulgurites?

5. Cape Agulhas is the southern most point of which continent?

6. Similiar to samosas, what are the small Spanish stuffed breads or pastries called?

7. 75% of all the countries in the world are found where; north or south of the equator?

Find the 9 lettered word and see how many words of 4 letters and over you can make using the centre letter in all words and each letter only once.

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To do this we must move the outside two circles on the row containing four up to the second row, making this into a row of four. Then the single circle on the first row must be moved down to form the point of the triangle below the row that now contains two circles.

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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 own travel insurance.

Buying your ticket: Please produce your membership card together with the correct money. Have prepared your choice of 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 last minute 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 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.

ACTIVITY ORGANISERS Art Group Regina Stall Art Class Mondays Ronnie Lilly Bowls Reg Astle Bridge…”Duplicate” Tim Taminiau Chicago Bridge Anne Hardwick Club Calendar Co-ordinator Sue Potter Posters & Tickets Vic Loughran Film Night Sue Potter Gardening Group Sandy Avis Genealogy Dave Hackett Golf Organiser Alan Davis ICE Players (Drama Group) Margaret Hall Keep Fit Sue Jenkins-Better Ladies’ Book Club Krista Carter Ladies’ Lunches Margaret Whittley Librarian Peter Galloway Librarian Assistant Tracy Bird Lottery Organiser Mavis Tolfree Quiz Night, Songs of Praise, Art Class Joan Thompson Rambling Sue Potter Spanish Lessons Martin Holmes Ticket Sales Joanna Mitchell Ticket Sales, Advertising Manager Jackie Simmonds Ticket Sales Patricia Smith Videos Roger Richards Whist Ian & Lin Ingram

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CLUB COMMITTEE PRESIDENT Sue Potter 637 148 660 952 892 386 VICE-PRESIDENT Joan Thompson 653 488 030 952 804 799 SECRETARY Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 951 972 577 TREASURER Ted Lunniss 608 601 230 MAGAZINE EDITOR Terry Smith 677 656 319 951 276 690 CATERING MANAGER Brenda Taylor 722 650 449 952 805 739 MEMBER (Housekeeper) Diane Hackett 626 080 829 952 893 965 MEMBER (Welfare, Estepona) Julie Wood 639 542 387 952 913 174 MEMBER (Membership secretary) Tracy Bird 616 199 661 952 805 407 MEMBER (Publicity) Wilma Keeley 679 138 952 951 170 874 NON COMMITTEE POSTS LOCAL KEY HOLDER Nigel Nevshehir 689 457 410 952 791 449 (If available) MAINTENANCE MANAGER Rob Potter 671 725 243 952 892 386 BAR MANAGER Mac McIntyre 610 047 228 952 808 556 ASST BAR MANAGER Mick Whittley 627 143 345 951 972 577 AUDITOR Ron Pegrum 680 718 990 952 891 175 ASST. TREASURER Vic Loughran 952 886 772 ASST MEMBER SECRETARY Sheila Fox 671 232 906 WELFARE: Members 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 HOSTESS : Introduce new members : - Maureen Baldwin-Winckle 952 791 812

MAGAZINE ADVERTISING RATES AS FROM 1ST JANUARY 2011 For adverts presented in desired layout, includes inclusion on our web site with links to your site if applicable. Classified Ads: Members Only, Free Quarter page - 6€ per month - colour 7€ per month Half page - 12€ per month- colour 14€ per month Full page - 24€ per month - colour 28€ per month (Discounts:- for 6 months 10%, and for 12 months 20%) PLEASE NOTE: Colour is only available to inside front and rear cover pages and rear cover, also adjacent to centre pages.

Advertising fees to be prepaid before the 20th of the month to:Jackie Simmonds, Advertising Manager, Tel. 952 797 921 or 652 798 107 Copy to be in before the 15th of any month, for inclusion in the following month’s issue.

Copy can be e-mailed to: - terrysmith@siberme.com ICE (Siberme) accepts no responsibility for contents of any advertisement appearing.

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JUST FOR A SMILE Ever since I was a child, I've always had a fear of someone under my bed at night.

So I went to a shrink and told him: “I've got problems. Every time I go to bed I think there's somebody under it. I'm scared. I think I'm going crazy.”; “Just put yourself in my hands for one year, said the shrink. Come talk to me three times a week and we should be able to get rid of those fears.”; “How much do you charge?”; “Eighty dollars per visit,” replied the doctor.

“I'll sleep on it,” I said.

Six months later the doctor met me on the street. “Why didn't you come to see me about those fears you were having?” He asked.

“Well, Eighty bucks a visit, three times a week for a year, is $12,480.00. A bartender cured me for $10.00. I was so happy to have saved all that money that I went and bought me a new pickup truck.”; “Is that so?” With a bit of an attitude he said, “and how, may I ask, did a bartender cure you?”; “He told me to cut the legs off the bed. Ain't nobody under there now.”; It's always better to get a second opinion.

This months jokes submitted by Chick Danby •*I just got back from a pleasure trip. I took my mother-in-law to the airport.

•*I've been in love with the same woman for 49 years. If my wife finds out, she'll kill me!

•*Someone stole all my credit cards, but I won't be reporting it. The thief spends less than my wife.

•*We always hold hands. If I let go, she shops.

•*My Wife was at the beauty shop for two hours.

That was only for the estimate. She got a mud pack and looked great for two days. Then the mud fell off.

Brains of older people are slow because they know so much.

SUDOKU SOLUTION

QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Anne Hathaway 2. China 3. Love in tennis (from L'oeuf) 4. Lightning 5. Africa 6. Empanadas 7. North of the equator MISSING LINK ANSWERS:

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