May 26th Day Trip to Lobo Park
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
MAY 2017 EDITION www.siberme.com Email: clubsiberme@hotmail.com
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Garden Club
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President’s Letter
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Puzzles
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Lottery Winners MARCH
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Social Calendar
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Welcome New Members
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Puzzle Solutions
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Past Events
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Committee Information
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Members’ Article
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Advertising Rates
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This Month’s Events
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Activity Organisers
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Looking Forward
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General Information
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Golf Society
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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 We start the month with a Public Holiday. Monday May 1st is known as Labour Day or Dia del Trabajo and is a day off for workers in many countries around the world. It is associated with the start of spring and summer is just around the corner. The magazine layout is taking shape and I am still moving things around. Thanks to everyone who has sent me articles, items, jokes and ideas. If they don’t appear this month, they still may in future issues. Please continue to send me anything you think may be of interest to other club members. 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.
REQUIRED URGENT: KITCHEN AND BAR STAFF. 3
PAST EVENTS Eat, Drink and Be Murdered! The I.C.E. Players - 18th and 19th March 2017 The April Edition of the ICE Magazine contained a detailed and brilliantly written account of this event. Here are some pictures which were received too late to be included.
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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President’s Letter
In April we had to say our final farewell to Pam Shine, our thoughts are with Anthony and their family at this very sad time. At last, the weather has warmed up, long may it continue. The Easter Lunch was a great success thanks to Brenda and Diane and the many helpers that volunteered their time. This month we have a trip to the Lobo park and an Australian supper, I've been reliably told that kangaroo is not on the menu. Of course the big event this month is the trip to Lake Garda, I'm sure there will be plenty of photos to show all of you not going! Estepona are holding their Foreign Residents' Day on 21st May, the Club will be having a stall selling cakes and tea. We will need volunteers to man the stall for an hour plus some volunteers to make home made cakes. You will he reimbursed for any costs. There will be a volunteer sheet posted on the notice board. Next month, in June, we have a dinner and dance and a Caribbean supper so plenty to look forward to. Looking into the far future, November, Jo-Anna Huismann is organising a trip to Doñana, more details soon. Whatever decision is made with Brexit it will affect us all, as Pat Brooks found out in hospital it's not only the British who don't know what's going on! Sally Holloway keeps abreast with all news and will inform us of any updates. The red button in the lift has now been repaired, please don't pull or push it. We now have electric light switches by the front door so there is no need to stumble in the dark. Please support events and if you have any suggestions please let us know. Sue
CONGRATULATIONS to members Peter Henry and Olga (Oly) Crolley who were married in Gibraltar on 14th March 2017. THANK YOU TO THOSE CONCERNED FOR THE FLOWERS I RECEIVED AT THE AGM… THEY WERE BEAUTIFUL…….Tracy
ART GROUP
As from Friday 31st. March, the Art Group have decided to return to a Friday meeting rather than the recently arranged Wednesday one. Lottery Winners
The Club Welcomes New Members
MARCH 2017
1st
Joan Thompson
40€
Keith Anderson
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Doug Mitchell
20€
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Margaret Loughran
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David Morgans
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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PAST EVENTS Friday March 31st 4.00pm - Bremain in Spain Forum. This meeting, on the Friday afternoon was very well attended. Sally Holloway handed out information about the various groups and how you can join them to get your voice heard. Many of the attendees had questions and useful ideas about options for healthcare etc. Please feel free to contact Sally, if you’d like to receive details of this information. APRIL Sunday April 16th Easter Sunday Lunch Good News The Easter Bunny Wabbit Was Not On The Menu!!! Thanks to the volunteers that attended the club on Saturday, 51 members and guests were welcomed with the attractively decorated tables all ready for the Easter Feast. Thanks to Brenda and Diane for the cooking, and all the helpers in the kitchen, and of course the ’Trolley Dollies,’ it was a great success. We must also thank the busy bar staff, without volunteer members of the club, events for our pleasure just could not take place. The three course meal consisted of delicious starters, followed by the star of the day roast beef and trimmings or tasty fish. Finishing up with calorie busting apple crumble pie or strawberry sponge tart. A big feast I am sure sent us on our way with full bellies. Thanks again for all those involved. Submitted by Terry Smith
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.
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PAST EVENTS Friday 24th March - Ronda Trip By Train And Coach Seems like we all got just a bit uptight about the weather forecast on the days leading up to the trip, heavy rain all day forecast for Ronda, which may have put off late bookings from members. It was reported that the temperature the night before the trip to have been -1°C! Should we have worried, ‘nada’, Joan had organised the trip right down to the weather. Who needs all those meteorology and satellite forecasts, certainly not our Joan. So on a sunny morning 30 members and guests were picked up at the usual points, checked on by Vic who, Margaret said, ‘I supervised!’ Uneventful trip to Algeciras for transfer to the train, destination Ronda. Would you believe just as we were getting off the coach for a comfort and coffee stop it started to rain, and it continued as we got on the train and then came down heavily once we were comfortably seated. However, about 2 km away from Algeciras the rain stopped and we saw no more until we reached Estepona at the end of our trip where the roads were seen to be very wet and puddles following a heavy downpour. The train that leaves the plain: In the 1890's, Gibraltar's garrison officers wanted to enjoy the campo, so a railway was built between Algeciras, Ronda and beyond. Nowadays the train journey makes a lovely day trip through stunning scenery and historic sites. The line was originally built between 1890-92 by the Algeciras (Gibraltar) Railway Company Ltd to enable British garrison officers and their families to escape the claustrophobic atmosphere of Gibraltar and enjoy the surrounding campo. The mastermind behind the railway was a British engineer, John Morrison, backed by his friend and wealthy financier Sir Alexander Henderson - later, the first Lord Faringdon. The two men had already cut their teeth on ambitious railway projects in South America, compared to which the 178 km (110 miles) line was small fry. The first section of the railway up to Jimena was officially opened in October 1890, and the next to Ronda in November 1892, operating six passenger trains daily through 22 stations and costing 11 pesetas and 65 centimos (6p) for a first class seat from San Roque to Ronda. These days you will find the train to be very modern and comfortable, taking 1hour 25 minutes for the pleasant journey. Ronda: So on arrival at lunch time, most made the decision to follow Joan's recommendation for a welcome drink and meal at Restaurante Pizzería Michelangelo and what a good choice it turned out to be. A varied choice of menu del dia at just 7.50€ including a drink, good sized portions. If you are visiting Ronda the restaurant has 4½ stars on Tripadvisor and can be found by crossing the road from Plaza de Toros to Plaza del Socorro and the restaurant is just inside the street on the right looking from the car park exit (Facebook pizzeria michelangelo). So for some it was then time for some sight seeing or retail therapy. Ronda is a mountaintop city that’s set dramatically above a deep gorge. This gorge (El Tajo) separates the city’s circa-15th-century new town from its old town, dating back to Moorish rule. Puente Nuevo, a stone bridge spanning the gorge, has a lookout offering great views. The new town’s Plaza de Toros is a legendary 18th-century bullring and one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks. So homeward bound: 4.30pm soon came around and time to board the coach back to our homes. It was a clear day as we wound our way back down to the coast, and those that managed to stay awake had great views of the countryside during the journey. As we arrived in Estepona the roads were very wet, it looked good timing for us just missing a heavy rain storm. Thanks Joan for once again organising a very pleasant trip. Submitted by Terry Smith 7
Back In Time - 50 Years Ago - May 1967 6 May – Manchester United won the Football League First Division title. 11 May – The United Kingdom and Ireland officially applied for European Economic Community membership. This is about one of the three European Communities that existed from 1958 until 2009. It is not to be confused with the present-day European Union which incorporated the European Communities in 1993. The Community's initial aim was to bring about economic integration, including a common market and customs union, among its six founding members: Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and West Germany. 20 May – In the first all-London FA Cup final, Tottenham Hotspur defeated Chelsea 2-1 at Wembley Stadium. 25 May – Celtic F.C. became the first British and Northern European team to reach a European Cup final and also to win it, beating Inter Milan 2-1 in normal time with the winning goal being scored by Steve Chalmers in Lisbon, Portugal. 28 May – Sir Francis Chichester arrived in Plymouth after completing his single-handed sailing voyage around the world in his yacht, Gipsy Moth IV, in nine months and one day. 29 May – The first Spring Bank Holiday occurred on a fixed date of the last Monday in May, replacing the former Whitsun holiday in England and Wales. Submitted by Terry Smith
Our Chill Out Trip
I have been asked by many members ‘what do you find to do now that you are no longer the magazine editor?’ Well, I can assure you that Pat is now pleased that I am catching up with jobs that just seemed to get put off. So with time on our hands we decided after a long winter to get away for 5 days at the beginning of April for a bit of R&R. We chose the area near Arcos de la Frontera staying nearby at El Santiscal at the side of the lake Arcos (Embalse de Arcos). We stayed at a hotel that is a converted hacienda of old world charm, Hotel Hacienda el Santiscal (www.santiscal.com) a restored 15th century manor house with many original features and great views over the lake to the well tended agricultural and fertile hills in the distance. In the distance could be seen the pueblo blanco of Arcos de la Frontera old town with tangled labyrinth of cobbled streets that lead up to the sandstone castle. We were quite surprised by the daytime temperature for April that was hotter than the coast we had left, but went very cold at night being about eleven in the morning before the temperature rose again. During the day we toured the countryside or walked the lakeside that has a beach, many areas for fishing and great for bird watchers. During the summer months the lake appears to be set up for boating, and there are also two water polo courts set up at the lake side at a sports centre. Within a half hour walk from our hotel was a very welcome bar right on the edge of the lake. On the last day we decided that Puerto Santa Maria, being only about an hour away, was worth a visit having been there a number of times with the club. Unfortunately my map reading went astray when setting the sat nav and we did not end up in the old town. Suzy (the car) brought us to a beach area close to the very large Puerta Sherry Marina that would make Estepona and Duquesa ports combined seem minuscule in comparison. Puerto Sherry is a magnificent marina located in the Bay of Cadiz, El Puerto de Santa María. So it turned out to be a pleasant area to discover and has many restaurants and bars. An enjoyable break in the country that could be used as a base to easily to visit Jerez, Seville or Cadiz, and National Park areas. So back home to catch up again with the chores!!! Terry Smith 8
CURRENT 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
MAY May 3rd to -10th Trip to Lake Garda May 15th - Film Night - 7.30 for 8.00pm Never Go back. Jack Reacher must uncover the truth behind a major government conspiracy in order to clear his name. Tom Cruise returns in the title role and plays the hero part with aplomb. The film begins, continues and ends with action and intrigue. Saturday May 20th Australian Evening – Organiser Dianne Hackett Menu : Starter - Pumpkin Soup Main Course - Roast Lamb & Gravy OR Fish Roast Potatoes, Carrots, Broccoli, Garden Peas Dessert - Pavlova OR Cheese plate Sunday May 21st Foreign Residents Day The Club is having a stand at this event again this year, and as well as telling people who we are and what we do, we will be selling tea and cakes. We need volunteers to make some cakes - small. medium, large whatever you can. The cost of the ingredients will be refunded if you produce receipts for Ted. Please bring your cakes to the club on Thursday 18th May if they will keep, or else bring them to the Palacio on the day (early). We are asking for volunteers to man the stand on the day, for 1 hour shifts. There is a notice on the board in the clubhouse for you to put your names please for the hourly sessions you can attend. Please ask Sue Potter for further info. May 26th Day Trip to Lobo Park – in Antequera, an unspoilt nature and wildlife park in the heart of Andalusia; where you may look at a wolf eye to eye for the first time in your life! Tickets 22€ members and 25€ guests. Organiser Diane Hackett LOOKING FORWARD JUNE Saturday 3rd Caribbean Themed Evening – Organiser Wilma Keeley – price TBA Saturday 17th Summer Dinner Dance at Kokomo– Organiser Maggie Whittley– details TBA Monday 26th Trip to the Bee Park – Organiser Julie Wood- TBA November Possible trip to Doñana National Park 2nd or 3rd week – Organiser Jo-Anna Huisman November Pantomime by The Drama Group week after the above - details TBA 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. 9
I.C.E. Golf Society
'Away Day to Santa Clara Golf Club. This is my first time at Santa Clara and I was very impressed. Not, so impressed by my round however, but we had great fun. Top of the score board was Mike Shelton, his first away day with us, so good job Mike. Oh! by the way you are cut. Handicap that is. 'May Away Day' On the 17th we are back to La Resina Golf Club. Green fee 40 €, or maybe a little less, including buggy if required. First Tee time is 10.00am. If you wish to play please let me know. The 19th will be organised by the very experienced locals!!! Not to be missed. '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 10.00am. Please let me know if you wish to play. 3rd October Autumn Cup. This year we return to Estepona Golf Club. Full details will be available soon and will follow our normal format. 24th to 27th October Away Break to Monte Castillo Golf Resort, Jerez. Please contact Peter Henry for details and registration. Casares Costa Golf Club Roll-Up' We play a twice weekly 'Roll-Up' Stapleford competition on Tuesdays and Fridays at Casares Golf Club where our members benefit from discounted Green Fees. The Tee off times vary a little throughout the year so if you are unsure please ask. All levels are welcome. Those, wishing to learn, can be partnered with more experienced player so to learn some basic rules, important golf etiquette and techniques to avoid slow play, within a friendly, but competitive, environment. Our annual 'Order of Merit' trophy is awarded to the player with the best ten cards from these 'RollUps' Following this year’s Autumn Cup I will be retiring as the golf organiser. I have enjoyed my time and would like to thank all the members for their support and help over the past 5 years. 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. Tel: 952897670. Mob: 699712804. e-mail: alanandsue_hq@yahoo.co.uk 10
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Matters
Peter Dowd
MAY 2017 Crossword Enthusiasts Here are a few free apps which you might want to try. I suppose the purists will say that it is cheating but we leave that decision to you. Anagram Solver (Android and Apple) Enter known letters plus blanks; will also search for two word answers. Crossword Solver (Android only) To help you finish off those last few squares; enter the known letters and use a space for unknowns to see matched from a 250,000 word dictionary. Cleverdio (Android only) So this is probably cheating! As well as the features of the other two apps, you can filter results by banning letters and search for words of any length. Windows 10. Would you like to have quick access to the control panel that you liked in Win7. Right Click on the desktop and choose Personalize. From here select Themes | Desktop Icon Settings. In the Desktop Icon Settings window check Control Panel and click OK. An icon for Control Panel will now appear on the desktop. News and Weather Updates on your Desktop Infobar is a free tool which displays a whole range of information at the top of your computer screen e.g. weather forecasts, Reuters newsfeeds, system information and much more. Download the software at www.mitc.cz/infobar.html. After downloading you will need to set the preferences. Click on the yellow star in the top left-hand corner and choose Preferences. From here you are able to define how and what is displayed. Be aware that the weather preference is set to Czech Republic (the source of the software). This can be changed to your own preference. A useful feature is the display at the top right of whether Numeric Lock or Caps Lock is on. 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 28th April at 11.00am presented by Debra Coleman Don’t forget the ICE Photo Group plans to produce a calendar for 2018, which will contain photos taken by the group throughout the year. Not ICE sessions, but local pictures of interest. So please get out and about with your cameras and submit your photos, to be chosen to be included in this. You can send them to me, Sheila Fox safoxuk@gmail.com and mark them as “Calendar Photos Competition” 11
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GARDEN CLUB The second Garden club meeting was held at 11.30am on Tuesday 11th April at Agrojardin. There was a good attendance – even another new member. As always we had an enjoyable meeting outside in the café before strolling off to look/buy new plants, shrubs etc., Some gardening problems were raised followed by other members’ experiences and useful advice. Wilma kindly passed on details of a good, cheaper food for plants that her Spanish gardener recommended. It is called Quince, Quince, Quince (15-15-15), natural and not harmful to animals. Cuttings had been brought along and soon taken. A discussion took place as to where we could have future meetings. One of our members offered her garden for our next meeting on May 9th, which we all agreed would be lovely. Keith and Helen brought along an article seen in SUR on the Molina de Inca Botanical Garden in Torremolinos. Having passed the article around for everyone to read, we all agreed it would be wonderful to visit, and a 19 seat minibus will be ordered. It would work out at about 25 euros each and Tuesday, June 13th was the date chosen for the trip. Any garden Club members wanting to join us – book your place quickly with Sandy as seats are going fast. So the next Garden Club meeting will be held on Tuesday 9 th May at 11.30 a.m. in a member’s garden – see Sandy for details, maps etc.. Tip of the month; When you have a banana, do not throw away the skin. Improve your roses by burying strips of potassium-rich banana skins around the base of the plant once a month. This will feed your rose and help keep it disease-free. Submitted by Sandy Avis LINK WORD Find the hidden word that will also join to the end of the first word and start the second word to make two new words. Answers Page 34 HAND
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SPORTS QUIZ No.3
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A. Who was the first and only Canadian born Heavyweight Champion? B. Which NFL team are nicknamed the “Coyotes”? C. Which U.S. golfer stands second in the all time list of major winners with thirteen titles? D. Chukkas is the term given to periods played in what sport? E. How many goose feathers does it take to make a shuttlecock? F. In Olympic Archery, how far is the competitor from the target ?
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LEISURE PAGE CODEWORDS No.1 (Answers Page 34) Codewords are like crossword puzzles - but have no clues! Instead, every letter of the alphabet has been replaced by a number, the same number representing the same letter throughout the puzzle. All you have to do is decide which letter is represented by which number! To start you off, we reveal the codes for two or three letters. With these letters filled in throughout the puzzle, you'll have enough clues to start guessing words and discovering other letters.
WORD SQUARE No. 3 How many words can you find in this square? Every word must be at least 4 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 34)
SUDOKU No. 5 (Answer Page 34) Place An number in the empty boxes in such a way that each row across, each column down and each 9-box square contains all of the numbers from 1 to 9.
1. People talking without speaking, People hearing without listening, People writing songs that voices never share 6. You're so 2. Love can touch us vain I bet you one time 4. You shake my think this And last for a lifetime nerves and you song is about And never let go till rattle my brain, too you. we're gone much love drives a man insane. You broke my will, but 3. There are places I what a thrill. remember all my life, 5. How many times though some have can a man turn his changed. Some forever, head, not for better, some and pretend that he have gone and just doesn't see? some remain.
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NAME THAT TUNE No.3 Can you guess the song title and the artist trom the lyrics? Answers Page 34
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MAY 2017 DATE
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1 May
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2.30 - 5.00pm Art Class
2 May
Tue
11.00 am Mahjong 11.00-1.30pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 10.30 Adv 11.45 7.30 pm Canasta
3 May
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5 May
Fri
10.00am - 1.00pm Art Group
PUBLIC HOLIDAY LABOUR DAY 2.30 pm Keep Fit
8.00 for 8.30 pm Quiz Night
6 May
Sat
7 May
Sun
12.30pm-2.30pm Bar Open & Tapas
8 May
Mon
2.30 - 5.00pm Art Class
9 May
Tue
11.00 am Mahjong 11.00-1.30pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 10.30 Adv 11.45 7.30 pm Canasta
10 May
Wed
LAKE GARDA TRIP
4 May
10.30am-2.30pm Bar Open 11.30am Weekly Meeting 1.00pm Lunch 2.00pm Drama Group 7.00pm Duplicate Bridge
EXTRA EVENTS
2.30 pm Keep Fit Garden Club Member’s Garden
11 May
Thu
10.30am-2.30pm Bar Open 11.30am Weekly Meeting 1.00pm Lunch 2.00pm Drama Group 7.00pm Duplicate Bridge
12 May
Fri
10.00am - 1.00pm Art Group
13 May
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14 May
Sun
12.30pm-2.30pm Bar Open & Tapas
15 May
Mon
2.30 - 5.00pm Art Class
7.30 for 8.00pm Film Night Never Go Back
16 May
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 2.00pm Committee Meeting
17 May
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18 May
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11.00 am Family History 2.00pm Slimmers Group
Ladies Lunch 10.30am-2.30pm Bar Open 11.30am Weekly Meeting 1.00pm Lunch 2.00pm Drama Group 7.00pm Duplicate Bridge
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11.00am Photo Group 2.00pm Slimmers Group
10.00am - 1.00pm Art Group
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20 May
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21 May
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12.30pm-2.30pm Bar Open & Tapas
22 May
Mon
2.30 - 5.00pm Art Class
23 May
Tue
11.00 am Mahjong 11.00-1.30pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 10.30 Adv 11.45 7.30 pm Canasta
24 May
Wed
Australian Supper
25 May
Thu
10.30am-2.30pm Bar Open 11.30am Weekly Meeting 1.00pm Lunch 2.00pm Drama Group 7.00pm Duplicate Bridge
26 May
Fri
10.00am - 1.00pm Art Group
27 May
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28 May
Sun
12.30pm-2.30pm Bar Open & Tapas
29 May
Mon
2.30 - 5.00pm Art Class
30 May
Tue
11.00 am Mahjong 11.00-1.30pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 10.30 Adv 11.45 7.30 pm Canasta
31 May
Wed
4.30pm Songs of Praise Foreign Residents Day
2.30 pm Keep Fit
Lobo Park Trip 2.00 pm Slimmers Group
2.30 pm Keep Fit
EVENTS MAY CHANGE, ALWAYS CHECK CLUB HOUSE NOTICE BOARD, ORGANISER OR STOP PRESS ON WEB SITE
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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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Is time running out for today’s pension opportunities?
By Javid Rustam, Associate Partner, Blevins Franks With the Brexit clock ticking, we have less than two-years’ certainty about the rights of expatriates in Spain. Take steps to secure your financial future by using this time to review the options for your retirement savings. The option to transfer Based on current law, Brexit should not change how you can access or transfer UK pension funds. Today, many expatriates transfer to a Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Scheme (QROPS) to benefit from tax advantages and flexibility over UK pensions. Once in a QROPS, funds are sheltered from UK taxation on income and gains and no longer count towards your lifetime pension allowance (LTA), enabling unlimited growth without attracting 55% or 25% LTA tax penalties. Usually, QROPS also provide greater investment diversification compared to UK pension schemes and more freedom to vary income. Whereas most UK pensions are payable only to your spouse on death, QROPS offer flexibility to include other heirs in estate planning. Even if nothing materially changes post-Brexit in how we draw UK pensions in Spain, the income remains vulnerable to exchange rates. QROPS offer multi-currency flexibility, letting you hold and draw your savings in different currencies. This potentially insulates pension income from volatility in the pound and euro. The new QROPS tax A new ‘overseas transfer charge’ revealed in the UK Spring Budget may be an indication of changes post-Brexit. Since 9th March, a 25% tax applies to UK pension funds transferred to a QROPS outside the European Economic Area (EEA), unless you live in the same jurisdiction. All other QROPS transfers (within the £1 million lifetime pension allowance) remain free of UK taxation. Expatriates in Spain moving to a QROPS based here or in another EEA area, like Gibraltar, escape this tax. However, liability lingers for a full five tax years after the transfer date. So if your circumstances change within that time to make you eligible for taxation – like moving outside the EEA – the UK taxman can still claim a quarter of transferred funds. Limited tax-free window? Brexit will eliminate Britain’s current EU commitments, offering more opportunities to recoup revenue from UK nationals abroad. Many speculate this will prompt the UK government to impose widespread penalties on pension transfers. They could also change the rules to make it harder to take advantage of today’s high transfer values for ‘defined benefit’ (final salary) pensions. However, transferring is not suitable for everyone and differences between QROPS providers and jurisdictions could affect tax benefits. Alternative investment structures could offer expatriates comparable benefits to QROPS, so take advice to establish the most suitable approach for you. With pensions it is also important to use regulated providers for protection from scams and unsuitable investments. Until April 2019 – while Britain is still an EU member – little can change in relation to the way you receive or transfer your UK pensions. If you decide that transferring is right for you, consider acting now, before Brexit triggers change, to secure the retirement of your choice in Spain. Summarised tax information is based upon our understanding of current laws and practices which may change. Individuals should seek personalised advice. Keep up to date on the financial issues that may affect you on the Blevins Franks news page at www.blevinsfranks.com
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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 Marlow’s 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, Visit our website for even more information: - www.costachurch.com
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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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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
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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 MEMBER (Publicity & Membership) LOCAL KEY HOLDER MAINTENANCE MANAGER BAR MANAGER ASST BAR MANAGER AUDITOR ASST. TREASURER ASST. MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY
Sue Potter Joan Thompson Margaret Whittley Ted Lunniss Sheila Fox Brenda Taylor Diane Hackett Julie Wood Wilma Keeley Terry Smith Sally Holloway NON COMMITTEE POSTS Nigel Nevshehir Rob Potter Mac McIntyre Ken Payne Doug Mitchell Vic Loughran
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689 457 410 671 725 243 610 047 228 638 203 929
952 791 449 952 636 627 952 808 556
667 998 800
952 897 977 952 886 772 951 890 251
671 232 906 Sheila Fox HOSTESS (Introduce new members) Maureen Baldwin-Winckle
952 791 812
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 Black & White 7€ per edition
Colour 8€ per edition Quarter page 15€ per edition Half page 13€ 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
Colour now available anywhere in the magazine. Advertising fees to be prepaid before the 15th 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
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
637 148 660
952 636 627
Garden Club
Sandy Avis
617 715 749
952 897 309
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
952 806 922 634 328 114
951 972 577 952 794 270
952 792 454
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GENERAL INFORMATION 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
COACH TRIPS
WELFARE Members are requested to notify
our welfare officer, Julie Wood if they know of any member who is ill. Tel: 952 913 174, 639 542 387 email: woodiesvine@gmail.com
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.
When visiting the club please park considerately between white lines and never on yellow lines. Please DO NOT PARK in the car parking space in front of next door's apartment. Although it is not officially for their sole use it attend the last Thursday before a trip in is better for peaceful relations that we don't case there are any last-minute alterations. park there. REFUNDS Cannot be given for either deposits or tickets, unless the MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL organiser is notified in time, and providing the RENEWING YOUR ANNUAL CLUB MEMBERSHIP trip is full and a replacement can be found CAN BE DONE BY BANK TRANSFER. from the waiting list. Tickets are not Send to: Bank - Banco Sabadell, Sabinillas. IBAN:- ES98 0081 0535 8800 0131 1734 transferable to other members without the BIC CODE:- BSABESBB authorisation of the organiser. CLUB TREASURER: TED LUNNISS IMPORTANT: BROKEN GLASS included in theTELL cost ofTHE coachBAR STAFF 600 356OF 437 ANY / 666860947 TIPS Are ANDbut THEY WILL DISPOSE OF IT. travel and restaurants, not for EMAIL: ted_lunniss@hotmail.co.uk hotels. 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. INTERNATIONAL EMERGENCY PHONE 112 Helicopteros Sanitarios: 952 81 18 18 - 24 Hours 37
PARKING
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. Do not have an answering machine. The phone will ring until someone picks up. If you hear a message in Spanish you have dialled the wrong number. If you have the facility on your phone, enter the number in speed dial.
HELICOPTEROS SANITARIOS
ESSENTIAL TELEPHONE NUMBERS HOSPITALS 061 Ambulance 951 222 222 112 Algeciras 956 026 500 091 Costa Del Sol Hospital 951 976 669 092 La Linea Hospital 956 026 500 062 Malaga Carlos Haya Hospital 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 EMERGENCIES AMBULANCE GENERAL EMERGENCIES NATIONAL POLICE LOCAL POLICE GUARDIA CIVIL
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. 40