November 2015 Edition by Vic Loughran

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

November 2015 Edition www.siberme.com Email: clubsiberme@hotmail.com

ICE Magazine Contents Page 26 EGM Details - Lift Proposal Page 27 EGM Toilet Proposal Page 27 Events For Your Diary Page 28 Technology Matters Page 31 Leisure Page Page 32 General Information Page 33 Committee and Advert Information Page 34 Just for a Smile

Page 5 President’s Letter Page 6 Bulletin Board & Information Page 8/9/10 Past Events Page 11 November Events Page 12 Blevins Franks Article Page 18/19 November Calendar Page 25 Golf Society, Bowling News, Nigel's Classified Ad’s

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: I know I keep going on about wanting members to forward articles for your magazine as lately this is drying up and I am increasingly having problems filling pages with interesting articles. If articles are not forthcoming the magazine pages will need to be reduced and the magazine will become just a calendar with adverts. A situation I will not be willing to continue with. So please find that pen or get your fingers working on your keyboards and get some articles to me!!!!!!!!!! REMEMBER IF YOU WANT CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR GREETINGS PUBLISHED WITHIN THE DECEMBER/JANUARY EDITION OF MAGAZINE LET ME KNOW BY 15TH NOVEMBER, THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR MEMBERS. Terry Smith Editor Terry Smith Email: terrysmith@siberme.com Phone 951 276 690 Mobile 677 656 319

YOUR CLUB NEEDS YOU MORE VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED

Your club is run by volunteers, without them we cannot function. Help is required for the following: Bar staff, training available, see Mac McIntyre Bar Manager. Meeters and greeters to man the front door for just an hour on a Thursday club morning, see Maureen Baldwin-Winckle.

All kinds of sewing undertaken

Estepona Osteopathic Clinic

PAUL KNIGHT Bsc(Hons) Ost.

I will do all repairs and alterations

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.

The Friendly British Hair Salon Unisex Peluqueria For Every Day & Those Special Occasions 952 805 485 Ask For THERESA We are offering a promotion on Blow-dries, Shampoo and Sets for 12 Euros. Tuesday to Friday OAP days are Tuesday to Friday We are closed on Mondays Estepona Port Opposite Club Nautico

www.opticamachin.com 4

PRESIDENT’S LETTER

We have returned from sunny South Africa just in time for the rains in ‘sunny’ Spain! Of course the reservoirs are urgently in need of this rain. But why can't it rain at night only and not for days on end? The Club is buzzing at the moment with many members returning from their summer jaunts. I hope you are all finding something to attend in our busy calendar running up to Christmas. The big event of the year has to be our Birthday party, being held this year at El Paraiso Golf Club, tickets are going fast so I'm sure the night is going to be a great success. This month too we have an E.G.M. concerning whether to have a lift, and or a toilet installed upstairs or nothing. You will find more information about this in the magazine. I do hope many of you will attend as it's no good complaining after the choice has been made if you didn't come to vote. Just to remind you there are only a few weeks left before Christmas and New Year, where has the year gone! Sue Potter

Morris Caskey David Biddiscombe Susan Moreton

The Club Welcomes New Members Linda Houlding David Ward-Dugdale Peter Gibson Louise Rowe Nicole Van Aken - Verdiep Gerard Van Aken Fiona Biddiscombe Alan Richardson John Foulkes - Jones

2016 MEMBERSHIP FEE CAN NOW BE PAID SEE TRACY BIRD. MEMBERSHIP CAN BE PAID BY BANK TRANSFER SEE TED LUNNISS Congratulations to Joanna and Doug Mitchell Joanna and Doug celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary on Friday 25th September. Congratulations for the occasion from all club members and on behalf of the club a presentation was made by President Sue Potter. Doug & I would like to say a big 'Thank you' for making our Golden Wedding Anniversary so special. A super bouquet of flowers, bottle of Cava and a voucher for El Corte Ingles from the club - thank you all so much. We were overwhelmed by all the cards, presents and good wishes of all our friends at the club. Our actual Anniversary was a marathon celebration from the Thursday to the Sunday. Lunches & dinners with friends. An Anniversary to remember! Thank you all again, Love from Joanna & Doug Food For Thought Submitted by Rosemary Ferguson “I have never killed a man but I have read many obituaries with pleasure” Clarence Darrow 5

Lottery Winners September 1st Anne Hardwick 44€ 2nd Barbara Blackburn 22€ 3rd Leonie Sturgess 11€ Club 33€

Bulletin

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BOOK LIBRARY: CAN MEMBERS PLEASE NOT SUBMIT HARDBACK BOOKS TO THE LIBRARY, PAPERBACKS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED. Returned books should be placed at the foot of the first half of the alphabet as designated - the librarian will then sort. DVD Library: Can members please ensure they sign for all borrowed films and add membership number, Please return films as soon as possible and sign as returned. Jigsaw Puzzles: There is a selection of jigsaw puzzles available stored under the video library. They are mostly 500 pieces, some 1,000. Glasses, cups etc: Please return to the bar before leaving the club. Please place used unbroken bottles carefully in 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. .Do You Like To Make Puddings and Sweets??? To help the catering volunteers they are looking for volunteers to produce a puddings or sweets to serve 10/12 persons. These can be made at home for delivery to the club on a Thursday morning. Your expenses will be remunerated. For further details please contact Volunteer Catering Manager Brenda Taylor. Also further volunteer catering staff required to assist with preparing and serving Thursday lunches, no clearing up involved

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 6

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Call for your appointment. Michael Briales Total dedication to your hearing needs. Mobile 660 892 627

TEL: 952859925

PAST EVENTS Monday 21st September - Annual Trip to the Lakes Submitted by Liz Dawson It was a little overcast as we set off on our day trip to the lakes but it didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits. We made the usual pick ups along the coast before turning inland into the hills. We had lovely views of the mountains and the pretty white village of Ojen. We stopped for coffee and bacon butties at Finca la Mota, a charming 350 year old inn. It has recently been renovated and has a lovely patio and swimming pool. We all enjoyed sitting outside at this very tranquil location. We then continued our scenic coach trip to the lakes at Parque Ardales. After a past dry winter and summer the lakes were not as full as in the past but this did not detract from the stunning turquoise colour of them. Our coach driver, David, stopped at Restaurant El Kiosko where some stayed for a drink while others made their way down quite a steel descent to the lake, including Brenda’s 94 year old mother! About a dozen of us had a swim in the very refreshing water. There was then time for lunch, some ate at the restaurant while others decided to explore by wandering off in different directions around the lakeside and spectacular dam and finding other venues to eat. By now the sun had made an appearance and the lakes were now glistening. At 4.30pm it was back on the coach. Return journey passed magnificent scenery including stunning rock formations and eventually came to Caminito del Rey the walkway along the steep walls of the El Chorro Gorge, this having been recently renovated and is now open to any intrepid walkers. We stopped here for ‘pics’ at this awe inspiring site. It was such a pleasure to be driven round these mountainous roads as it enabled me to sit back and enjoy the spectacular scenery of this beautiful area. A big ‘thank you’ to Joan for organising the trip. Saturday 10th October - Trip to Fuengirola Salón Varietés Theatre Rocky Horror Picture Show High heels, fishnet stockings, suspenders, Basques, feather boas... and the women were pretty dressed up too! If you saw these people getting on a coach they were on their way to the Salón de Varietés in Fuengirola to see the Rocky Horror Picture Show, the cult rock musical that has had audiences dancing in the aisles since 1975. I´m not talking about ICE members of course – we were a sombre bunch, at least at the beginning, and many of us were only there for the shopping. By the end of the evening though the rock fans agreed they´d had a great evening´s entertainment courtesy of Frank N. Furter, Brad, Janet, Rocky and co. The story is a sort of science fiction version of Frankenstein, where the naive newly engaged couple Brad and Janet inadvertently stumble into the improbable world of the debauched alien transvestite scientist Frank N. Furter on the day he gives life to his creature Rocky, a beautiful young man. The plot is complicated, but needless to say Brad and Janet lose their innocence, there is a great deal of near nudity, groping and general nearthe-knuckle naughtiness, and in the grand finale the whole cast is on stage resplendent in high heels, fishnet stockings, suspenders, Basques and feather boas... and many of the audience were similarly attired. And even we were all on our feet singing and dancing! Thanks to Joan for organising this orgy of vicarious vice, feasting and for some of us shopping, and next time we have a party... let´s do the time warp again! Submitted by Sally Holloway 8

PAST EVENTS

Welcome Back Party Saturday September 26th I would love hair like yours

See more photos on the web site Tuesday 13th October - Gardening Club Meet The garden club had their meeting at Wilma's home. Only 4 members came. However, we've had a lovely time talking of what we are passionate about - plants, flowers, the scents and the pleasure they give us. There will be no more meeting for the Garden club this year. Details for the next year's meeting will be in the January magazine. Submitted by Wilma Keeley 9

PAST EVENTS Tuesday 6th October - Golf Autumn Cup ''Signs that summer is over....the days are shorter, Strictly is on TV and the ICE Golf Society are playing their Autumn Cup competition!!!” Thirty three players arrived before daybreak at this year's venue, Dona Julia Golf Club, in preparation for the shot gun start of 8:45. The course was well prepared with lovely greens, the weather was generally kind with just a short shower of rain and all the players enjoyed a friendly, but competitive round of golf. The venue for the lunch was the regular watering-hole of La Choza, brilliantly organised by Peter Henry. Everyone was very complimentary of the food and attention of the staff. After lunch came the much anticipated results of the morning's competition and presentation of a variety of prizes that ranged from golf equipment and green fee vouchers, alcoholic beverages, a meal at The Brasserie at Casares Golf Club (donated by Arturo) and some fresh eggs provided by Mariska's hens (Jackie, Bernadette etc)!! Scores were tight and the following were mentioned in dispatches...... Lady's Champion - Aileen Hyde 2nd Place - Doreen Simpson 3rd Place - Jackie McMurtry Gentleman's Champion - Alan Davis 2nd Place - Martin O'Gorman 3rd Place - Jan Blind Strongest: Diana Pickering. Best Guest & Best front 9: Sid Walley. Best back 9: Aileen Hyde. Longest Drive Gent: Terry Byrne. Longest Drive Lady: Tineke Christensen. Best New Comer: Martin O'Gorman. Nearest the pin on hole 3: Mariska Turkenburg. Nearest the pin on hole 11: Derrick Simpson. Nearest the pin on hole 18: Peter Henry. Best on the par 3's: Tony Barnsley. At the end of the day everyone left singing the praises of all who had helped but especially for our illustrious captain in particular who even though he had a lot of organisation to do before and after his golf round still managed to produce the winning card. Well done to him and all winners. Jackie McMurtry ' See also Golf News page 25 and further photos on web site www.siberme.com Saturday 17th October - Rob & Sue’s Manilva Will I get Walking Treasure Hunt back before I don’t know how you planned it Sue but you bar shuts? missed all that heavy rain that started just as the walk ended. All commented on what a lovely little white town, if just a bit up and down hill. The bar that was chosen for the start and finish was so cheap!!! That’s what you find when you get away from the coast. Well done Sue and Rob for the organising even though you may have lost some of our members on the way round!!! This years winners: 1st. Sue Davis & Sheila Kirkham 35 points, winning a meal voucher worth €50 at La Rada Restaurant. 2nd. Bob & Vera Culley 34.5 points, Equal 3rd. Bob & Brenda Taylor with Diane & Dave Hackett 34 points. Well done to all. 10

NOVEMBER EVENTS

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

WHEN BOOKING AN EVENT CURRENT MEMBERSHIP CARDS MUST BE SHOWN

CANCELLED TICKETS MUST FIRST BE REFERRED TO EVENT ORGANISER Friday November 6th - Quiz Night - 8.00 for 8.30pm. Quiz Master Doug Proctor. Tuesday November 3rd - I.C.E. 27th Birthday Party (PLEASE NOTE: TICKETS, DATE IS INCORRECT) Venue El Paraiso Golf Club, 3 Course Menu. Starters: Fried Brie, Paraiso seafood cocktail, Cumin chicken skewer. Mains: Beef bourguignon, Teriyaki swordfish, Chicken farci with bacon. Deserts: Key lime pie, Cheese plate, Eton mess Dress code smart. Raffle for restaurant vouchers and cava. Music for Dancing by Stella. 33€ members 36€ guests. 7.30 for 8.00pm. Dress code formal optional. Organiser Sue Potter. BUS IS AVAILABLE TO THOSE WHO DO NOT WISH TO DRIVE, JUST €10 RETURN, CONTACT TERRY SMITH FOR DETAILS. Wednesday 4th NoMonday 9th November vember - Rambling An Evening with ‘The Lola Boys’ Season Resumes 7.30 for 8.00pm Organiser Sue Potter Members 17€ Guests 20€ Meet 11am Last Resort walk along coast to Tubilitas

Thursday 12th November - I.C.E. Club E.G.M. To Discuss and Vote on the following Major Works: a) To fit a lift for use of disabled persons see page 27. b) To fit an upstairs toilet. c) To fit the toilet and a lift. d) To do nothing. First call 10.00, second call 10.30am. Members only, entry by top floor door only. Postal voting available to those not in Spain only, contact club secretary Maggie Whittley. Saturday 14th November - Themed Supper Evening SOLD OUT Moroccan by Ken & Sally Holloway - Restricted to 40 members. Sunday 15th November - Songs of Praise - 4.30 for 5.00pm organizer Joan Thompson. Monday 16th November - Members Film Night - What we did on our Holiday Doug and Abi are taking their three children on a trip to Scotland for a big family gathering. They are in the midst of a difficult divorce, and have asked the kids to keep it a secret from their extended family. But as the inevitable feuds kick in, completely unexpected events involving the children causes hilarious and emotional tensions. Wednesday 18th November - Ladies and Gents who like to Lunch Out - Organiser Maggie Whittley Friday 20th November - Trip to Rute Visit the chocolate factory, see ‘Belen de chocoNovember 27th, 28th & 29th late’ (nativity scene in chocolate). Stock up for ChristI.C.E. Players 7.30 for 8.00pm mas at the various factory shops in the town. Before Winter Presentation ’Smalls Talk’ returning home we will stop for optional lunch (price A very funny comedy ‘Oh yes it is’ not included in ticket). First pickup Sabinillas 8.00am. 5€ members, 8€ guests Organiser Diane Hackett. INTERESTED IN PLAYING SCRABBLE? A new regular event at the club house. Please come along and enjoy a game. Any standard welcome as we join together those who seem to be a good match. Please bring a board, letters and dictionary if you possess one. NOTE NEW TIME: Every Monday at 7.00pm why not come along. Organiser Wilma Keeley. 11

Eight Things To Consider When Moving To Spain By Terry Wayne, Partner, Blevins Franks 952 799 752

terry.wayne@blevinsfranks.com

Are you planning to move to the Estepona region, or have you recently arrived? What a good choice. It is such a lovely place to live, with a very enjoyable and beneficial lifestyle. Here is an overview of the key financial considerations for UK nationals relocating to Spain or already living here. 1) Tax residency and obligations You need to establish what makes you resident in Spain for tax purposes, in which case you are liable for Spanish tax on your worldwide income, gains and wealth, and subject to the succession tax rules. You also need to follow the UK tax residence rules because they could catch you out. 2) Your home If you are selling property in the UK, what is the best plan to limit or avoid UK or Spanish capital gains tax? Appropriate, timely advice, will avoid common pitfalls. 3) Structuring your assets to minimise tax Spanish taxpayers have had a particularly high tax burden over recent years, though they have improved a little in 2015. The top income tax rate is 46.5% in Islas Canarias. With specialist advice you can structure savings and investments to be tax efficient in Spain. 4) Currency Many British expatriates keep their savings and investments in Sterling. This puts income at the mercy of exchange rate fluctuations. A sensible rule of thumb is to match your assets to your long-term liabilities to reduce currency risk, though you also need to consider personal factors. 5) Pensions There are usually ways to improve your private pension arrangements to make them work better for you. It is vital that you receive specialist advice. There are various options for your UK pension funds, and each has different implications for your long-term income and the tax payable. 6) Inflation and your long-term security Inflation will reduce the spending power of your savings over your retirement years. Take action now to protect your wealth in real terms. 7) Investments Your investment strategy should be specifically designed around your personal circumstances, objectives and risk profile. Are you sure your portfolio is suitable for you and your needs? Is it tax efficient? Ask a professional advisory firm like Blevins Franks to review your investments to see how they need to be adjusted for your new life in Spain. 8) Estate planning Your estate planning arrangements need to take both Spanish and UK succession law and tax into account. Ensuring that assets pass to the right beneficiaries at the right time, with the minimum of administration or taxation, can be a complicated process. It is important to undertake a succession planning health check, with help of a specialist wealth manager. Taking advice from a professional tax planning and wealth management specialist is invaluable. It is the only way you can be sure that you have not overlooked anything, and that you have established what all your options are and how suitable they are for you. Summarised tax information is based upon our understanding of current laws and practices which may change. Individuals should 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 12

CURTAIN & BEDDING CO

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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4pm Dinner 7pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; midnight Closed on Wednesdays 16

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EXTRA EVENTS PUBLIC HOLIDAY SPAIN ALL SAINTS DAY NO BOWLS TODAY

11.00 am Mahjong 11.00-1.30pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 10.30 Adv 11.45 Rambling 7.00 for 7.30pm Whist 10.30am-2.30pm Bar Open 11.30am Weekly Meeting, 1.00pm Lunch 2.00pm ICE Players 7.00pm Duplicate Bridge 10.00am - 1.00pm Art Group Rambling 12.30pm-2.30pm Bar Open & Tapas 2.30 - 5.00pm Art Class 11.00 am Mahjong 11.00-1.30pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 10.30 Adv 11.45 7.30 pm Canasta 10.30am Rambling 7.00 for 7.30pm Whist 10.30am-2.30pm Bar Open 11.30am Weekly Meeting 1.00pm Lunch, 2.00 pm ICE Players, 7.00pm Duplicate Bridge 10.00am - 1.00pm Art Group Rambling 12.30pm-2.30pm Bar Open & Tapas 2.30 - 5.00pm Art Class 7.00 pm Scrabble 11.00 am Mahjong 11.00-1.30pm Bar Open Spanish Classes Beg 10.30 Adv 11.45 7.30 pm Canasta Rambling 7.00 for 7.30pm Whist 10.30am-2.30pm Bar Open 11.30am Weekly Meeting, 1.00pm Lunch 2.00pm ICE Players 7.00pm Duplicate Bridge

2.30pm Keep Fit 7.30 for 8.00 pm ICE 27th Birthday Party at El Paraiso Golf Club

Golf Group at El Rompido

8.30pm Quiz Night

7.30 for 8.00pm "Lola Boys" (Film night moved to 16th Nov.) 2.30pm Keep Fit 2.00pm Committee Meeting

Extraordinary General Meeting First Call 10.00 am Second Call 10.30 am 11.00 am Genealogy Group 7,30 for 8.00 pm Moroccan Themed Supper 4.30pm Songs of Praise 7.30 for 8.00 pm Film Night 11.00am Ladies' Book Club 2.30 pm Keep Fit 1.30pm Ladies Lunch 1.45pm Gents Lunch

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Trip to Rute Christmas Belen

2.30 pm Keep Fit

ICE Players Winter Presentation "Smalls Talk"

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

'ICE GOLF SOCIETY'. 'The Autumn Cup' I would like to take this opportunity to give my sincere thanks to all the players for making my job relatively stress free. Especially Peter Henry for organising the Presentation Lunch and Jackie McMurtry for the review article on page No. 10. Next years competitions will be held on 19th April and 4th October so put these in your diary now. The venues will be between; Estepona Golf, Valle Romano and Dona Julia. I will make the announcement as soon as possible. 'December 'Away Day' It is hoped that an 'Away Day' will be arranged for December and as soon as details are available I will issue an e-mail to all on the e-mailing list. Spring Cup 19.04.2016 at Estepona Golf. Autumn Cup 04.10.2016 at Valle Romano Golf Resort. '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 November, the tee off time will 09.00 am. If you want to play please arrive around 08.30am. 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: 952 897 670 Mob: 699 712 804 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, late arrivals cannot be guaranteed a game. We normally play 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 ADVERTS WILL REMAIN IN MAGAZINE FOR 1 MONTH ONLY UNLESS OTHERWISE INFORMED

FOR SALE: METAL FRAMED GAZEBO. Measuring 2.7 metres x 2.7 metres x 2 metres high, with beige fabric roof and close fitting mosquito netting all round. Never used, as New. €55. Contact Doug Proctor Tele: 951 277 248 Mobile : 636 495 462 WANTED: LAPTOP OR PC IN WORKING ORDER Marion Allen, Mobile 653 329 803 WANTED: FLAT SCREEN TV IN WORKING ORDER Email: marionrallen@mail.com WANTED: ANY ALUMINIUM SCRAP Can now collect as I am Mobile!!!!!!! WANTED: PRINTER IN WORKING ORDER Thanks ICE READERS........... WANTED: WASHING MACHINE IN WORKING ORDER WANTED: ANY UNWANTED ITEMS (NOT FURNITURE OR CLOTHING) FOR BOOT SALE GOOD HOME OFFERED FOR ALL ITEMS!!! FOR RENT 2 CAR GARAGE SPACE 9 METRES IN LENGTH Edificio Acuario (across from

Estepona Port Lighthouse), price negotiable. Maureen Baldwin-Winckle 952 791 812 25

Thursday 12th November - I.C.E. Club E.G.M. To Discuss and Vote on the following Major Works: a) To fit a lift for use of disabled persons. PLEASE NOTE: NO OTHER b) To fit an upstairs toilet. BUSINESS WILL BE DISCUSSED c) To fit the lift and a toilet. AT THIS MEETING. d) To do nothing. First call 10.00, second call 10.30am. Members only, entry by top floor door only. Postal voting available to those not in Spain only, contact club secretary……………… Maggie Whittley email: mwhittley83@gmail.com Lift Proposal That Allows Easy Access Throughout The Club For The Less Able. To accommodate the lift the bottom section of the stairs from ground to first floor will be turned 90° as shown in the picture on the left. The lift ground floor and first floor entrances will then open directly into the club. This will then limit the amount of builders work necessary for accommodating the lift shaft. To comply with European standards a shallow lift pit will be required, top headroom clearance for the lift shaft in this position will be satisfactory. The lift would be designed and fitted primarily for the use of those that cannot easily access the club premises on either floor by use of the stairs. It would be of a design seen in many places solely for the use of the less able. The lift would be self supporting with some builders work. Construction of the lift shaft, lift car and doors would be of a glass construction with painted steel frame. Doors would be semi automatic swing type. The lift shaft is flush so no car door is necessary, to comply with standards an infra red detector is fitted across the entrance and car controls are by constant pressure only. Lift can be called from either level by call pushes. The lift car will be large enough to accommodate person sitting in wheelchair plus one other and is fitted with a handrail. The speed is slow as is normal with this type of lift installation at just 0.15 m/s. Presentation can be seen on web site www.siberme.com Club have 3 quotations to be considered by the following companies: Budget prices: Lift €12/14,000, Builders work/glass shaft €9,000 + tax 26

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<<26 If a lift is to be fitted in the club the existing staircase has to be altered. The existing staircase from the upper floor goes down to a mezzanine landing then turns 180° then descends to the lower floor. The staircase from the upper floor to the mezzanine landing stays. The mezzanine landing will have to have a new support pillar built. The lower staircase demolished and rebuilt at 90° to descend to the lower floor exiting by the first pillar next to the folding doors. Estimated Cost € 4.500 The proposal of a toilet to be built on the upper floor of the club has been looked into by myself and a qualified builder. The only place that a toilet can be built where access to services is available is at the entrance close to the front door. The toilet will take up a floor space of 3sq mts. The entrance will be on the right 1 meter in from the front door, it will open inwards. The walls and ceiling will be constructed with soundproofing material. It will be fitted with a lighting, extractor, basin, toilet and grab rails. The cost will be between € 5.500 to € 6.500 depending on the furniture required and what price the soundproofing is. This area at the moment is being used by the theatre for storage but they are willing to downsize if needed. Rob Potter EVENTS FOR YOUR DIARY Thursday 3rd December - Christmas Lunch at Clubhouse.1.00pm, book early. Saturday 5th December - Speed Gaming A fun evening organised by Cindy Holmes. 7.30 for 8.00pm. Saturday 12th December - Annual trip to Malaga Christmas Lights. Organiser Sue Potter. Sunday 13th December - ICE Christmas Concert - Carols, Poems, Readings 7.30 for 8.00pm. Bring some Christmas finger food. Organiser Anne Hardwick. Thursday 25th December - Christmas Lunchtime at Clubhouse Bring some Christmas finger food, free raffle. Organiser Maureen Baldwin - Winkle PLEASE NOTE CLUB WILL BE CLOSED FROM SATURDAY 26th DECEMBER RE-OPENS THURSDAY 31st DECEMBER

Thoughts For 2016

Thursday 9th January - Themed German Supper Evening by Wilma Keeley. Monday 18th January - Mystery Trip - Don’t Know Where to!!! Saturday 23rd January - Welcome Back Party With Live Music For Dancing Thursday 28th January - Following the club meeting there will be a presentation by Manilva Solicitors regarding new regulations, Capital Gains Tax and wills, and they will later be available to answer members questions. February Valentines Celebration - Dinner and dance. February/March: Trip to Cadiz Carnival with overnight stop. See Wilma Keeley. Tuesday 17th March - St Patricks Night - Live music by members - music for dancing and making merry Guiness - jokes and tales - and much more. Always a free and great night. Organiser Joan Thompson. Tuesday 19th April: Golf Spring Cup and lunch. April: A walk around the murals of Estepona. May: Trip to Feria del Caballo (Horse Fair) Jerez de la Frontera with 1 night stop at San Luca. See Wilma Keeley Saturday 28th May: Live country music with the Texas Pearls. September/October, 5 nights Portugal (1 night Jerez de Caballeros), 2 nights Lisbon, 2 nights Algarve, return via Seville. See Joan Thomson. Tuesday 4th October: Golf Autumn Cup and lunch.

Vic Loughran

Peter Dowd

Matters November 2015 Windows 10 When you upgrade to Windows 10 and Microsoft Edge is installed it also installs Bing as the default browser for Edge. If you prefer to use another browser, such as Google, this can be changed as follows: Start Microsoft Edge  Go to the search site that you wish to use e.g. www.google.co.uk  Click on the ellipses in the top right-hand corner.  Select Settings.  Scroll down and select View Advanced Settings.  Scroll down to Search in the Address Bar with.  Select Bing and select Add New.  Google should appear in the list of search engines, select it and click Add as default. You will be aware from last month’s article that Edge is an unfinished product. Therefore set IE or another browser as your default: Control Panel Default Programs Historic Newsreel Footage on YouTube Video archives from British Movietone (www.youtube.com/c/britishmovietone) and Associated Press Archive (www.youtube.com/c/aparchive) will contain 550000 clips dating back to 1896. You can watch events such as the Titanic leaving Belfast for Southampton and London VE Day celebrations. Mobile Phone Privacy Are you aware that deep in the iPhone settings there is an app which tracks not only your every movement but also the time and date that you move? If this worries you then you can turn it off as follows:  Select Settings and choose Privacy  Click on Location Services – scroll to the bottom of the page and select System Services  Scroll down and select Frequent Locations  Select Clear History and set to Off Android  Select Settings  Select Location Turn off Location Note: Turning of Location will affect a number of functions such as local weather reports, mapping etc. If you have any questions or suggested topics for future editions, please email s vicloughran@siberme.com or peterdowd@siberme.com 28

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OCTOBER QUIZ ANSWERS PAGE 34 - EASY 1. In what year did the Gunpowder Plot take place? 2. Where was Guy Fawkes from? 3. How many barrels of gunpowder are said to have been hidden under the House of Lords? 4. Who was the ringleader of the Conspiracy? 5. Who was monarch at the time of the gunpowder plot? 6. Who received a letter of warning about the planned attack on the House of Lords? 7. What did Guy Fawkes and his fellow plotters intend to do at the state opening of parliament? 8. What do children ask for when they take their guy around the streets? 9. Guy Fawkes joined the Spanish army and changed his name to…? 10. Where was the shoot out which ended the attempted rising in the Midlands following the discovery of Fawkes and the Plot? 11. What happened to the Monteagle letter? 12. What was the religion of the conspirators? 13. Who visited the Houses of Parliament on the State Opening of Parliament? 14. What happens as a consequence of Guy Fawkes’ plot today? 15. How do people celebrate Guy Fawkes’ night these days? THIS MONTHS RECIPE

LEISURE PAGE

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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. Answer page 34

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Man goes to the docs, with a strawberry growing out of his head. Doc says, 'I'll give you some cream to put on it.'

Sprouting seeds - so easy and so healthy. Submitted by Wilma Keeley You need a jar, cheese cloth or tights for the top, rubber band to fasten. Alfalfa seeds, sunﬂower seeds (the unsalted and not roasted ones), chick peas and lentils, just a few to mention, are ideal. 1. Take 2 or 3 tablespoons full of the seeds and cover with water over night. 2. Next morning rinse water off through the cloth, rinse once more with fresh water, rinse off again and store the jar in a dark place. You may do the rinsing and straining 2 or 3 times a day. 3. When sprouts are 1/2 to 1 inch long, depending which seeds (grow to 1/2 inch) or pulses (grow to 1 inch) you use, taking about 2 to 5 days, put the jar in daylight to green up. Very rich in vitamins and also chlorophyll. 4. Use daily on salads or stir fry. 31

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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 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. Club magazine by post: If you leave Spain for longer than a month, your magazine can be posted. Please hand stamped envelopes (correct stamps in Euros), to Terry Smith. On the reverse, please write the months you wish to receive, they will be posted to you as soon as they are issued.

Parking: When visiting the club please park considerately between white lines and never on yellow lines. ACTIVITY ORGANISERS Art Group Regina Stall Books Peter Galloway Bowls Reg Astle Bridge…”Duplicate” Tim Taminiau Club Calendar Co-ordinator Sue Potter Posters , Computer Group 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 Lottery Organiser Mavis Tolfree Quiz Night, Songs of Praise, Art Class Joan Thompson Rambling Sue Potter Scrabble Wilma Keeley 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 VICE-PRESIDENT Joan Thompson 653 488 030 SECRETARY (and membership) Margaret Whittley 634 328 114 TREASURER Ted Lunniss 608 601 230 MAGAZINE EDITOR Terry Smith 677 656 319 CATERING MANAGER Brenda Taylor 722 650 449 MEMBER (Housekeeper) Diane Hackett 626 080 829 MEMBER (Welfare, Estepona) Julie Wood 639 542 387 MEMBER (Membership secretary) Tracy Bird 616 199 661 MEMBER (Publicity) Wilma Keeley 679 138 952 NON COMMITTEE POSTS LOCAL KEY HOLDER Nigel Nevshehir 689 457 410 (If available) MAINTENANCE MANAGER Rob Potter 671 725 243 BAR MANAGER Mac McIntyre 610 047 228 ASST BAR MANAGER VACANCY AUDITOR Ron Pegrum 680 718 990 ASST. TREASURER Vic Loughran

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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. INTERNATIONAL CLUB OF ESTEPONA (Siberme) I.C.E. Clubhouse, Urbanisation Bahia Dorada, Entrada 5, at Km. 149, A 7, Estepona 29680 Malaga

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JUST FOR A SMILE

I went to the bar last night and saw a rather large young lady dancing on a table. I said, "Good legs.” The lady giggled and said, "Do you really think so.” I said, "Definitely! Most tables would have collapsed by now.”

I got caught short at the swimming pool today. The lifeguard shouted at me so loud, I nearly fell in. QUIZ ANSWERS Q1. 1605 Q2. York Q3. 36 Q4. Robert Catesby Q5. King James I Q6. Lord Monteagle Q7. Blow up the House and kill the King Q8. A penny for the Guy Q9. Guido Q10. Holbeach House Q11. Kept in the public records office Q12. Roman Catholic Q13. The King James 1 Q14. The cellars of the Houses of Parliament are searched before the State opening of Parliament Q15. By having bonfires and fireworks

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