TRIP TO THE LAKES
Wednesday 20th September
ICE Welcome Back Party
Saturday September 23rd
Tickets now on sale 15€ Members 18€ Guests Food not included
Cold Buffet Supper Dancing to music by Rocking Johnny 15€ Members 18€ Guests
CLUB SIBERME CLUB SIERRA BERMEJA SOCIO-CULTURAL DE ESTEPONA INTERNATIONAL CLUB OF ESTEPONA FOR ALL ENGLISH SPEAKING PEOPLE of San Pedro - Estepona - Casares - Sabinillas Manilva - Sotogrande & Beyond
SEPTEMBER 2017 EDITION www.siberme.com Email: clubsiberme@hotmail.com Telephone 952 802 549
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Editorial
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Just for a Smile
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Past Event
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Puzzles
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President’s Letter
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Social Calendar
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Lottery Winners JUNE & JULY Page
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Social Calendar
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September Events
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Puzzle Solutions
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Future Events & Looking Forward
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Committee Information
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Activities at ICE
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Advertising Rates
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Golf Society
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Activity Organisers
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Technology Matters
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General Information
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Members’ Articles
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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 Welcome Back! After a very hot July & August, things are beginning to cool
down - well a little. Most of the activities at the club will resume in September with the first Thursday Club Lunch on 7th, thanks to Brenda. Slimmers group will start again on the 8th and Keep Fit starts again on Tuesday 26th. Looking for more members to join these groups. You will see I am trying to promote the club activities, keeping in mind that the magazine is an advertisement for ICE in itself. I am always looking to improve and am open to any ideas and comments you have. If you organise one of the club activities or you just participate and would like to tell everyone about it, please get in touch with me by email safoxuk@gmail.com. I need your input. I've only been a member of ICE for 3 years and I'm still getting to know who people are and putting faces to the names, so I have also started to include photos of contributors and organisers with their articles, so that people (especially new members) will know who they are. There is a lot of information in this issue, so please read carefully!! Sheila Fox Email:safoxuk@gmail.com Telephone: 951 890 251 Mobile: 671 232 906 Web: www.siberme.com 3
PAST EVENTS Garden Group Meeting - Tuesday 11th July I am not a gardener but I love nature and certainly admire a lovely garden. That's why I always go to the garden club meet ups whenever possible. In July, ten of us gathered at the beautiful home of Keith and Helen Rumsey and what a great morning we had. Unfortunately, Sandy Avis couldn't be there because of her fall, but she sent us a very encouraging message by email. GET WELL SOON SANDY from us all! We sat in the shade under the gazebo and while sipping something cool we saw the photos of the work that had been done at the beginning to make Keith and Helen's house a wonderful home. We walked around the garden with Keith giving a guided tour of back and front gardens. Cuttings were prepared for us to take home and books were being passed around for anyone who wanted to expand their knowledge. The conversation was flowing, questions were asked and tips were given for how best to maintain our precious plants in the hot Andalusian summers. What a fabulous way to pass a summer's morning. A big "thank you" to our generous hosts! The September meeting will be at the ICE club premises on Tuesday 12th at 11.30am. Submitted by Linda Shelley
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. 4
President’s Letter
Since my last letter, unfortunately, we have had to say our final farewell to Val Read, Pam Hunt and Dee Rogers. Our thoughts are with all their families at this very sad time. August has seen a record number of tourists visiting our beautiful part of the world, while their money is welcome to boost the economy, their cars cause havoc on the road and car parking is a nightmare. I hope you have all had a wonderful Summer and look forward to seeing you all this month in the Club. All regular events are being held this month. including Thursday lunches thanks to Brenda and her hard working teams. Maggie Whittley is taking over from Pat Smith as ticket lady. Thank you Pat for all your hard work, not always an easy job! Julie Wood is taking over from Maggie Whittley as organiser of Ladies Lunches which will now be held on a Tuesday. Thank you Maggie for all your hard work in organising many successful lunches. In September we hope to have air con put behind the bar, although this won't make much of a difference to all the downstairs it will keep the air behind the bar cooler making it a much friendlier environment for our long suffering bar volunteers to work in. This month, when Diane our house manager returns, we will start our search for new dining tables and chairs for the downstairs. Events this month include Lake Trip and our normal Welcome Back Party with food by Brenda and music by Rocking Johnny. October is our usual busy month but we have squeezed in a trip to Fuengirola to see South Pacific. We are also holding our Annual Open Day for new members on 8th October, so please distribute the flyers in your urbanisations. Check the magazine for all details of future events so that you don't miss out. Sue Potter 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. Lottery Winners 1st
Eva Barton
48€
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Ken Holloway
24€
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Barbara Salisbury
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Lottery Winners
WIFI has now been restored in the ICE clubhouse. Many thanks to Doug Mitchell and Ted Lunniss for their determined efforts in this regard and to Nigel Nevshehir for testing the system. We now have a Fibre Optic line, which should be available throughout the club. The WIFI network is called OliveNet and the password is shown upstairs above the computers and also behind the bar. The Windows 10 computer (on the right) is connected wirelessly and is working well, as is the printer. The other computer is currently under repair, but hopefully will be back in place shortly. Sheila Fox
JUNE 2017
JULY 2017
1st
Lynne Danby-Pearson
24€
2nd
Lynne Danby-Pearson
12€
3rd
Leonie Sturgess
6€
PLEASE NOTE: TICKET SALES CLOSE 12.30pm ON THURSDAY MORNINGS. PLEASE HAVE CORRECT MONEY 5
SEPTEMBER EVENTS Friday September 1st - Quiz with Ron Pegrum 8.00 for 8.30pm Sunday 17th September - Songs of Praise - Organiser Joan Thompson Tuesday 19th September - Ladies ( & Gents) Lunch - Organizer Julie Wood Wednesday 20th September- Annual Trip to Lakes A scenic coach trip to the country stopping for a break and shade under the trees at Finca La Mota and have optional coffee and bacon ’butties’. Finca la Mota was originally a farmhouse built over 350 years ago. It is now a rustic Andalusian Inn full of charm and character both of which have been carefully maintained during renovation. Then onto the lakes at Parque Ardales, with plenty of time for swimming in the lake, but don’t forget your ‘cozzies’ (sorry, bit of scouse there!) Why not take a picnic, or you can have an optional leisurely lunch at the El Kiosko restaurant overlooking the lake. Price excl. food 15€ members, 18€ guests, first pickup 9.00am at Repsol Garage in Sabinillas Organiser Joan Thompson Saturday 23rd September- Welcome Back Party 7.00 for 7.30pm Tickets 15€ members, 18€ guests Price includes a Cold Buffet Supper by Brenda and her team. Melon &Ham, Roast ham, beef and fish, salads and potatoes plus desserts. Dancing to music by Rocking Johnny.
Organiser Joan Thompson Tel:653 488 030 Email: joanthompsonestepona@yahoo.co.uk
MEMBER’S ARTICLE Back In Time - 50 Years Ago - September 1967 - Remember These? 10 September – in a Gibraltar sovereignty referendum, only 44 out of 12,182 voters in the British Crown colony of Gibraltar supported union with Spain. 20 September – the RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 (the QE2) was launched at Clydebank by Queen Elizabeth II, using the same pair of gold scissors used by her mother and grandmother to launch the Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mary respectively. 29 September – cult television series The Prisoner was first broadcast in the UK on ITV. 27 September – The RMS Queen Mary arrives in Southampton at the end of her last trans- Atlantic crossing. 29 September – The classic sci-fi TV series Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons broadcasts on ITV. 30 September – BBC Radio completely restructured its national programming: the Light Programme was split between new national pop station Radio 1 (modelled on the successful pirate station Radio London) and Radio 2; the cultural Third Programme was re-branded as Radio 3; and the primarily-talk Home Service became Radio 4. Submitted by Terry Smith
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FUTURE EVENTS OCTOBER Tuesday 3rd October - Golf Autumn Cup at Estepona Golf Club, followed by presentation lunch organized by Peter Henry. Tickets on sale soon. Friday 6th October - Quiz Night 8.00 for 8.30pm Monday 9th October - Film Night Saturday 7th October - Walking Treasure Hunt in Estepona Port Area. Starting at Bar Halomon from 10.30am to 11.30am and lasting about 1.5 hours Tickets 5€. See the poster on the Notice Board for more information Organiser Terry Smith Sunday 8th October - New Members OPEN DAY 12.30 to 2.00pm. Tell your friends, neighbours and relations. Please take some club flyers to your favourite venues. Sunday 17th October - Songs of Praise - Organiser Joan Thompson Saturday 14th October - Proposed trip to Theatre in Fuengirola to see South Pacific Saturday 21st October - Autumn Fayre in the morning at the Clubhouse. Bring your relations, friends and neighbours. Something for everyone. New event this year is “Tossing the Teabag”. Other activities will include: Pickle stall, Knitting Stall, Jewellery Stall, Handicrafts Stall, Cake Stall, Tombola, Photography Competition – Categories : 1) Flowers 2) Street Art 3) Legs. Darts, Quoits, Skittles, Golf, Shove halfpenny, Treasure Island, Yummy Bacon Sausage Butties, and much more. - Organizer Sue Potter Noughties Night - Date & Venue TBA. If your birthday in 2017 has a nought at the end, please add your name to the list on the Notice Board. We will be inviting you and a partner to dinner.
NOVEMBER Saturday 4th - I.C.E. Birthday Party I.C.E. 29th Birthday Party - Venue El Paraiso Golf Club - Organiser Sue Potter Saturday 11th - Pantomime by The Drama Group - Jack & The Great Big Beanstalk NOVEMBER 14th to 17th - Trip to Doñana National Park Deposits now being taken Day 1 - Visiting Seville before arriving at Hotel Toruño in time for Dinner Day 2 - Tour of Doñana Day 3 - Visiting Monasterio de la Rabida, where Christopher Columbus waited for support. Lunch in Huelva. Day 4 - Visit Jerez for lunch & returning to Estepona Organiser Jo-Anna Huisman
LOOKING FORWARD Proposed for December Thursday 14th - Christmas Lunch at the Clubhouse Proposed for December Trip to Malaga Christmas Lights Looking to 2018 March Guided Tour of San Roque April - Visit to Madrid 7
ACTIVITIES AT ICE Each month I am planning to highlight a few of the activities run by the club. If you are an activity organiser, I would really love to have your input on your activity. Just a few lines to tell us all what it is about. For example. I know nothing about the game of bridge or canasta, so I can’t comment, but you will be able to explain the sort of game that is played at the club, and the level/ experience of the players. I think it would be particularly interesting for new members as well as anyone looking at the magazine with a view to maybe joining the club. I will include a photo of you and your contact details (telephone & email), so that anyone who is interested could contact you. I look forward to receiving your input any comments you may have on this. Sheila Fox - Magazine Editor GARDEN CLUB Would you call yourself a bit of a gardener or perhaps like to have a try at it? Do you love flowers, plants, trees, shrubs, cacti and would like to know more about them? Perhaps you have some good gardening tips to share? If so, how about joining the ICE Garden Club? We meet the second Tuesday of every month at 11.O0am. If you have a garden, balcony, terrace or even a window box, we will be pleased to welcome you. As a member, you can join us visiting various Garden Centres, enjoy walks around beautiful Botanic Gardens and sometimes visit a member’s garden. We also meet in the ICE clubhouse to discuss possible places to visit, help members with any gardening problems, and offer various plants and cuttings. The last garden club meeting this year will be held on Tuesday September 12th at 11.30am in the ICE club house. Although Sandy cannot be present at this last meeting, she looks forward to seeing all the garden club members again in Spring next year. Please see the notice board and ICE magazine for future details. Organiser Sandy Avis - Tel: 617 715 749 Email:sandyavis@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? 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
LINK WORD No. 6 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 38 8
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ACTIVITIES AT ICE Fitness Classes resuming in September Yes it’s that time of the year again. Time to take stock and to ask ourselves whether we’re feeling as fit and healthy as we’d like to be. If the answer is no then maybe we can do something about it. Fitness has certainly evolved in the last four decades and since I began my training – which is probably longer! From the jogging mania and high impact aerobics classes all adhering to the mantra ‘no pain, no gain’, to fitness walking and stretching classes promoting ‘only do what’s comfortable for you’. Not only have there been big changes in what the science gurus say you should do to achieve fitness, but also in the goals. Being fit a few decades ago just meant being thin and toned. Today, being fit takes on a broader meaning. It still includes fitness of your body, and now also includes how your body’s fitness affects your physical health. However, the definition of fitness is slowly evolving to encompass the fitness and health of your mind also. If you involve your mind in your fitness practice, then being fit suddenly becomes a holistic routine leaving you feeling better both inside and out. So what is mind-body exercise? It has been defined as ‘a form of movement that increases fitness in some way – muscular strength, aerobic levels, flexibility and balance but also enables you to engage your mind in a non-judgmental way and with an inward directed focus that may become contemplative’ There are literally hundreds of methods to help you balance body and mind and to increase inner awareness and energy flow. Mind body movement focuses on the present not the future. There is no goal, just a continuing practice, which in most cases leads to overall wellness. Part of the beauty of mind-body fitness is that the sometimes mystical aspects, are the very qualities which can lead you to better physical and mental health. So why don’t you give it a try? The fitness classes will be resuming on Tuesday September 26th at 2.30 pm. and I’m looking forward to welcoming back class participants from last year (see photo) and hopefully some new members as well. Sue Jenkins-Better (Senior Fitness Specialist)
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'ICE Golf Society 'Our final away day to La Cala Golf Resort this year was a real treat. Fabulous course, great company and some good results. The best card, coming in with 37 points, was Mike Shelton's. A fine round of golf and a well deserved handicap cut to 13.
Our next away day is to Estepona Golf Club on the 20th. September. An opportunity to practice the course ahead of the Autumn Cup. The first tee time is 09.00 with a green fee of 55€ including a shared buggy. Autumn Cup. 3rd. October
Returning this year to Estepona Golf Club. Green fee will be 55€ including a shared buggy. Entry fee 5€. This will follow our normal format as an Individual Stableford competition and there will additional prizes for nearest the pin, longest drive, best new comer, best guest and many more. The entry form is on the club notice board now. If you are unable to get to the club and wish to play please let me know. This will be followed by the ever popular Presentation Lunch, organised by Peter Henry. The tickets will be on sale soon.
Break Away 24th to 27th October
This year we return to the fabulous hotel & golf resort of Monty Castillo, Jerez. Please contact Peter Henry for details.
Casares Costa Golf Roll-Up
We play a twice weekly 'Roll-Up' Stableford competition on Tuesdays and Fridays at Casares Costa Golf Club where our members benefit from discounted green fees. The Tee off time at the moment is 08.30 but this will vary throughout the year. Please arrive at around 08.00. All levels are welcome. Those wishing to learn can be partnered with more experienced players so to be instructed on some basic rules, important golf etiquette and techniques to avoid slow play, all within a friendly but competitive environment. A sense of humour is always worth putting in you bag. Our annual 'Order of Merit' trophy is awarded to the player with the best 10 cards from these 'Roll-Up'. Keep your eye on the club magazine and website for details of all activities.
And for the last time: If you would like to become involved, contribute or comment please contact me: Alan Davis Tel: 952897670. Mob:699712804. Email: alanandsue_hq@yahoo.co.uk .
Many thanks to all those who have helped me during my period as Golf Organiser. It's been fun.
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ACTIVITIES AT ICE
Matters
Vic Loughran
Peter Dowd
September 2017 Track Your Flights on the iPad An app is available only from the iPad App Store. NATS Airspace Explorer allows you to track any aircraft flight travelling to any destination in the world. When it first opens you will need to use the “pinch-out” gesture to enlarge the display until you see individual airplane icons. Tap on an icon to see further data included ETA at destination. This app, at the time of writing, is only available for the iPad.
New Google Earth
A new version of Google Earth has been released. It is now only available through a web browser and only using Chrome on a PC. (www.google.com/earth) It now includes a number of Voyager experiences (Accessed via the “steering wheel” cog on the left of the screen.) There is also an Android App available from Google Play and there should be an iOS version later this year.
Win10 – Creators Update
This update removed a number of features which Microsoft has decided we no longer need. One of these is the facility to change the font size of error messages etc. There is however a free utility available from www.wintools.info. Scroll down to the box “Top Downloads” and choose Advanced System Font Changer. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and there is a box with the latest version number. Click on Download. This will download an .exe file to your downloads folder. Run this file to activate the software. Please note that the process is web based and does not download an application to your computer. If you have any questions or suggested topics for future editions, please email us vicloughran@siberme.com or peterdowd@siberme.com
The Photo Group
We meet once a month on the third Friday of the month to discuss your photography questions and to give advice where I can. Our next meeting will be Friday 22nd September at 11.00am. I plan to continue the subject of Editing Your Photos and show you some examples of the benefits and discuss some of the points raised in this month’s article “ What is photo editing / post-production? And should I be doing it?” Please bring your cameras, iPhones and iPads etc., with you, if you need help with them. Organiser Debra Coleman Tel: 617432629 email: bordertramp@icloud.com 11
Photography Hints and Tips What is photo editing / post-production? And should I be doing it? It's a fair and regularly argued question among both photographers and non-photographers/viewers and there's no correct answer. So, let's walk through what these terms mean, and why you should consider engaging in a bit of photographic post-production work, even if you're "only" taking family or holiday snaps or are a hobby photographer. The two terms are often used interchangeably, but essentially post-production falls into two categories depending on how you take your photographs: If your camera is set up to take RAW files, then post production isn't an option. A RAW file is what your camera's sensor sees. Think of it like a piece of unprocessed film from film camera days. It's a collection of unprocessed information, a data file generated by a digital camera that is not ready to be printed and has not been compressed, altered or manipulated in any way. You must convert all this random information into a printable and readable photograph with computer software. Post-production is therefore not an option, but a necessity, and you make all the decisions regarding how the final image will appear. If your camera is set up to shoot JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) images, then you're dealing with an image that has already been edited to an extent, by your camera! Once you press the shutter button, your camera automatically compressed the data that the camera sensor (brain) sees, decides which bits of the image are light and dark (dynamic range), how it sees the colours, what the lighting was like (and adjusts for what it thinks is most accurate) and has automatically applied some sharpening to the image. The image is immediately printable and readable, just as your camera thinks it should be. Let's consider the second category, as most people have their cameras set up to take immediately printable JPEG images. While you are depending on your camera to see the scene you're photographing exactly how you do at that precise moment, your camera has already made some decisions, so there's a chance it may not; the camera may not see the scene you photographed the way you did at the time because camera sensors can be fooled; by bright light, high contrast (lots of bright areas next to very dark ones), deep shade. The colours may look more dull and flat than the original scene that you remember. There's simply no camera made that can capture a scene exactly the way you remember it, because you "see" with your brain as well as your eyes. With a post-production app or computer programme you can still make alterations to a JPEG image to "correct" what the camera saw and enhance the image. So, why let the camera decide how your photo should look? Simple post production is easy to accomplish and there are lots of apps and programmes available that range from easy to complicated - Snapseed for phones and tablets, and Lightroom are among the many out there. Simple corrections can be accomplished, like straightening a horizon line, brightening up the picture by tweaking the exposure, adding a bit of oomph by brightening and gently saturating dull colours (oversaturating is a common mistake) or adding a bit of contrast to a flat scene, maybe cropping (cutting) to remove unnecessary edges and focusing attention on the subject you were aiming reproduce. A good rule of thumb is to strive to improve your image, and reproduce that great scene as you remember it, there's no need to go OTT! Just remember, you need a good base photograph to produce a desirable final result. Try to get as much right when you take the photo, concentrate on getting your focus right and check your composition. There's no editing programme that will fix or improve a bad or sloppily taken photo. So put in the effort, and you can then put your individual stamp on your photo with the post-production process. It's a good way to learn to practice restraint and build your eye. And, you can reproduce how you felt, as well as what you saw, when you snapped the pic, so why not continue the process and see what your creative mind has stored away? So consider editing if: • Your colour is dull or a bit off, enhance it! • If you think the scene you photograph would look stunning in black and white, try it! • If a pesky pole or piece of rubbish spoils the scene, remove it! Remember, the photos you take are your memories, so make them the best they can be, and preserve that special moment.
Debra Coleman
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MEMBER’S ARTICLE THE ESTEPONA ANTHEM For those who go to the excellent Sunday Estepona Band concerts in July and August in plaza del Reloj, by the clock tower, you will be aware that the Estepona Anthem is sung at the end of the performance. Here is my best translation of the anthem, aided by Hewlett Packard text recognition and Google Translate! Submitted by Ron Sykes with thanks also to Ron Pegrum who provided the original Spanish version of the Estepona Anthem. THE ESTEPONA HYMN
MIMNO ESTEPONA
To the south of Spain there is an eden, the climate is subtropical Protected by high mountains that are embracing the sea.
AI sur de Espana hay un eden, el clima es subtropicat protegen sus altas montaĂąas, que estan abrazandose a la mar.
It is Estepona a paradise that you will not forget, The old ships are still sailing the seas, the fields unite the aroma of their flowers, to the beauty of green pinsapar.
Es Estepona pariso que no olvidaras, sus viejos barcos aun estan ,surcando mares los veras. Los campos unen el aroma de sus flores, a la belleza del verde pinsapar.
To the south of Spain there is an eden, the climate is subtropical Protected by high mountains that are embracing the sea. (MUSIC) It was land of a thousand battles Romans and Arabians, their signs they left, Now, flowery gardens exude peace and brotherhood.
It is our good Patron, Saint Isidro Labrador, also Patron the Virgin of Carmen, Esteponeros, for our land, Let's all toast: VIVA ESTEPONA
AI sur de Espana hay un eden, el clima es subtropicat protegen sus altas montanas, que estan abrazandose a la mar. (MUSICA) Fue tierra de mil batallas romanos y arabigos, senal dejaron, ahora, vergel florido, rebosa paz y hermandad. Es nuestro buen Patron, el Santo Isidro Labrador, tambien Patrona: la Virgen del Carmen, Esteponeros, por nuestra tierra, brindemos todos: VIIVA ESTEPONAI
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MEMBER’S ARTICLE Bet you didn’t know … An Officer of the Great War – and his wife – doing their bit. General Sir Horace Lockwood Smith-Dorrien, GCB, GCMG, DSO, ADC (26 May 1858 – 12 August 1930) was a senior British Army officer. One of the few British survivors of the Battle of Isandlwana as a young officer, he also distinguished himself in the Second Boer War. Smith-Dorrien held senior commands in the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) during the First World War. He commanded II Corps at the Battle of Mons, the first major action fought by the BEF, and the Battle of Le Cateau, where he fought a vigorous and successful defensive action contrary to the wishes of the Commander-in-Chief Sir John French, with whom he had had a personality clash dating back some years. In the spring of 1915 he commanded the Second Army at the Second Battle of Ypres. He was relieved of command by French for requesting permission to retreat from the Ypres Salient to a more defensible position. Smith-Dorrien's last position was as Governor of Gibraltar from 9 July 1918 – 26 May 1923, where he introduced an element of democracy and closed some brothels. At the end of the war, Smith-Dorrien apparently started the process of uniting the Comrades of the Great War, the National Association of Discharged Sailors and Soldiers, and the National Federation of Discharged and Demobilized Sailors and Soldiers into one body. The merger later took place in 1921 to form the British Legion. During the Great War Lady Smith-Dorrien founded the Lady Smith-Dorrien's Hospital Bag Fund. A problem had been identified that wounded soldiers often became separated from their personal effects while in hospital. Volunteers for the fund sewed between 40,000 and 60,000 bags a month to hold soldiers' valuables, totaling around five million throughout the war. For this work, she was created a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE). Submitted by Geoff Morgan
CHALLENGE Can you contribute an article like this with a local or current flavour, under the banner of: ‘Bet you didn’t know …’ ?
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 who 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 URGENTLY: KITCHEN AND BAR STAFF.
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MEMBER’S ARTICLE ON OUR TRAVELS AGAIN Submitted by Terry Smith It was getting near the end of June so we decided on a few days away before the temperatures get too hot and before towns get too crowded with holiday makers. On this occasion we decided to visit Almuñécar a small coastal resort on the Costa Tropical between Nerja and Motril. We chose this resort as we like flat paseo walking and Almuñécar certainly fitted the bill, paseo stretching approximately 15km from Cotobro to Playa del Tesorillo, passing through Almuñécar and also passing the very large Aquatropic Water Park. We were very lucky as the hotel we chose was right on the paseo with free parking outside, there were parking meters and luckily again these did not come into force until the day after we left. Almuñécar is not the stereotype of the Costa del Sol resorts, the seafront promenade is scattered with quaint seafood restaurants and tapas bars which feel like an authentic slice of Spain. The vast majority of the people in Almuñécar are Spanish. It is situated about 1 hour from Malaga, and is close to a selection of other well-known Spanish towns that can be visited using Almuñécar as your base to make day trips. However, once Suzy (the car) was parked up we explored the area on foot. The coastline is scenic with a backdrop of hills, although the beach is somewhat shingly and stony. The days we were there it was quite windy and waves were crashing in, great to sit and watch. Everything in Almuñécar seems incredible value. It got quite funny, every time we stopped for a drink at any bar we got a free dinner plate of tapas sharing for two on the house, so each day after buying a coffee and tomato tostado breakfast for the extortionate price of 2 Euro each we never had to buy a lunch! The tapa normally consisted of a pork stew; all these bars must have a stew bubbling away in the background. Not used to that in our area, lucky if we get a bowl of olives for free! However, the last day it got a bit out of hand, we again stopped at a different bar, small beer and a Fanta lemon and again out came the dinner plate of pork stew, and then about 10 minutes later it was a plate of curry. We were a bit embarrassed so ordered more drinks, lo and behold out came a plate of calamari but we had to refuse this as the day was my birthday and we had booked a dinner for later, we were stuffed. But we were not the only ones to refuse, so did not feel so bad. Those having a meal seemed to use the tapa as a starter. On the town paseo is the Penon de San Cristobal, a tall rugged cliff face with a huge crucifix on top. The crucifix can be seen from miles away and is a reminder that Almuñécar is home to a strong catholic community. Almuñécar old town is a charming labyrinth of winding alleyways that are filled with shops, coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants and eateries. perfect for sitting in and watching the world go by. Historically, Almuñécar dates as far back as 800BC and was settled during Phoenician times. Almuñécar is rich historically and this is much in evidence in the architecture where you can see Phoenician remnants of the fish market, as well as Roman, Visigoth and Muslim remains.
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MEMBER’S ARTICLE A Sad Story of a Brief Visit Submitted by Barbara Salisbury Six weeks ago, I made the journey to England for the funeral of Betty, my dear friend of over eighty years, who had been suffering for fifty years with multiple sclerosis, plus in later years many other complaints. She had been looked after by her husband Norman also a dear friend of mine and my late husband. Their daughter Amanda and I thought that a visit to Spain would be good for him and so plans were made for the trip. As well as needing special assistance at the airport it was essential that he was accompanied by Amanda and Adrian as he was blind and had mobility problems. Norman was to stay with me, and Adrian and Amanda were booked in to stay with Anne Hardwick as I only have a twobedroomed apartment. They had a reasonably good journey from Manchester to Gibraltar on Friday 18 August arriving at my apartment at 1430 hours and after a restful few hours, it was decided we would eat out that evening at Petit Paris restaurant which is just above where I live. We all enjoyed the meal, the ambiance and chat and later in the evening retired to bed after what had been a long day for the travellers. During the early hours of Saturday morning I was awoken by Norman complaining of breathing problems and as I thought the problem was nasal I prepared a solution of Vick diluted in boiling water. It quickly became evident that Norman's condition was worsening, so I called a doctor and also phoned his daughter who was staying with Anne Hardwick. My apartment is not the easiest one to find so I made my way up to the road and in my anxiety and haste I think I 'lost it', forgot the name of the road I lived on, and that I was dressed only in my nightdress, to hail the promised ambulance - not a pretty sight! The ambulance with a doctor and two medics arrived simultaneously with Amanda and Adrian only to find Norman had died. It was so hard to take in that this tragedy had happened within 12 hours of arriving in Spain. The necessary documents were prepared and given to us by the doctor who then left, leaving me uncertain what to do next. As usual, when I feel uncertain and need advice I telephone Doug Mitchell and this is what I did and he told me to phone an undertaker. Fortunately, I had information in my personal file of what funeral company* to use in the event of my death so I was able to take the next step in the procedure of dealing with this devastating situation. I must say that this funeral company - Francisco Camero (Funeral Directors) - was excellent, but I had also witnessed how they dealt with funeral arrangements when George Woodward died earlier this year. After much thought and consideration of the deceased needs, it was decided that Norman would be cremated here in Spain on the Sunday morning in Benalmådena with the funeral director obtaining the necessary documentation for Norman's ashes to be taken back to the UK where a simple commemoration service would be arranged in September. I will be returning to the UK in September to celebrate my son's 60th birthday, so whilst in England will travel north to remember Norman. So, arriving in Estepona at 1430 hours on Friday 18 August Norman died 15 hours later was cremated, the ashes brought to his daughter with the relevant paperwork completed by Tuesday 22 August in order for his daughter to legally return to the UK at the weekend. Praise should also go to EasyJet who are going to reimburse Norman's return airfare. Nothing is simple, so the disposal of Norman's possessions has taken place here in Spain. The offer of a portable wheelchair was made to the Club, but as they already have a wheelchair for the use of members, Sue Potter did not feel there was a need for another one. Nevertheless, I am storing this wheelchair in my storeroom and it will be available to anyone who has the need AND I hope it is not me! On reflexion of the happenings over the last few days I think it is a good way to 'go'. 16
MEMBER’S ARTICLE A Greyhound’s Story
Submitted by Helen Oldfield It wasn’t all that long ago I ran the dusty track for show. Devoted and driven my face pierced the wind As race after race I fought to contend. Slow at the turn and lacking in grace I did what I could but I never placed. I loved to run hard and hear the crowd roar Yet those cheers turned to boos when I didn’t score. Folks lost their money when they bet on me They tagged me a loser, said “Retire number three!”. I had no idea what I was likely to find As I walked from the track for the very last time. My person was waiting, eyes teared and face so long I sensed inside the sadness that this time I’d not go home. I tried to change my person’s mind and wagged my tail, mighty tail But I knew deep down without a doubt, like racing I had failed. We drove along the country roads till we came upon a town Where erected off the main drag was a place known as the pound. A pretty woman came outside and took me from my crate My person signed the papers and with one look at my face Said “I’m sorry that I have to go and leave you here to sleep. I felt my heart break into bits and walked with head bent low I knew that it was over and I had no place to go. Inside the dingy building I was checked and tagged and weighed, A voice said, “We will put him down, tomorrow if not today.” I heard the pretty woman state, “Don’t look him in the eye, He has that Greyhound gaze that says, “I do not want to die.” They put me in a kennel with the others on death row, I lay down on the concrete and moaned so soft and low. Morning filtered through the glass, I stretched my weary bones The pretty woman came to me and said, “It’s time to go.” The hall was long and stark and cold, I did not cry or weep I used my eyes and face and soul to halt eternal sleep. She tried her best to use defence and look away from me, she seemed to know how wrong it was to do this deadly deed. She bent down close and held my face against her silken cheek, The needle entered my front leg and quickly I felt weak. I heard the pretty woman sob as she lay me on the floor, I saw a last glimpse of her face and then I saw no more. I may not have been the fastest dog to ever run the track, I just wish someone had loved me so I could have loved them back. Anon 17
TRIVIA QUIZ No. 2 1.The characters of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern appear in which Shakespeare play? 2.Which of the following countries uses the Dinar as its currency? a. South Africa b. Senegal c. Morocco d. Algeria 3.Found in most households, what is Acetic Acid better known as? 4.The most populous city in Australia, Sydney can be found in which Australian State? 5.What relation is Jeb Bush to George W. Bush? 6.Which of the following fruits has the highest percentage of vitamin C content? a. Orange b. Peach c. Pear d. Plum 7.Which nation’s forces tried to capture Suez Canal in 1914 and 1915 8.Which of these planets, found in the Solar System, is the closest to the sun? a. Saturn b. Uranus c. Mars d. Jupiter 9.Which popstar had a hit with a cover of Don McLean’s “American Pie” in 2000? 10.Known as one of the greatest novels ever written, which author’s first published work was “Madame Bovary”? ……………….Answers Page 38
MEMBER’S ARTICLE Someone asked the other day, 'What was your favourite 'fast food' when you were growing up?' 'We didn't have fast food when I was growing up,' I informed him. 'All the food was slow.' 'C'mon, seriously.. Where did you eat?' 'It was a place called 'home,'' I explained! 'Mum cooked every day and when Dad got home from work, we sat down together at the dining room table, and if I didn't like what she put on my plate, I was allowed to sit there until I did like it.' I had to have permission to leave the table. Here are some other things about childhood: Some parents NEVER owned their own house, wore jeans, set foot on a golf course, travelled out of the country or had a credit card. Parents never drove children to school. Some had a bicycle that weighed probably 50 pounds, and only had one speed (slow). We didn't have a television in our house until aged 10. It was, of course, black and white, and the station went off the air at 10pm, after playing the national anthem and epilogue; it came back on the air at about 6am. And there was usually a locally produced news and farm show on, featuring local people... Pizzas were not delivered to home. But milk was. All newspapers were delivered by boys and all boys delivered newspapers -- some delivered a newspaper, seven days a week, getting up at 6am every morning. Film stars kissed with their mouths shut. At least, they did in the films. There were no movie ratings because all movies were responsibly produced for everyone to enjoy viewing, without profanity or violence or almost anything offensive. If you grew up in a generation before there was fast food, you may want to share some of these memories with your children or grandchildren. Just don't blame me if they bust a gut laughing. Growing up isn't what it used to be, is it? Old lemonade bottle having stopper with a bunch of holes in it. The bottle would sit on the end of the ironing board to 'sprinkle' clothes with because there was no steam irons. How many do you remember? Headlight dip-switches on the floor of the car. Ignition switches on the dashboard. Trouser leg clips for bicycles without chain guards. Soldering irons you heated on a gas burner. Using hand signals for cars without turn indicators. ’Older Than Dirt’ Quiz: Count all the ones that you remember, not the ones you were told about. Ratings at the bottom. 1. Sweet cigarettes 2. Coffee shops with juke boxes 3. Home milk delivery in glass bottles 4. Party lines on the telephone 5. Newsreels before the movie 6. TV test patterns that came on at night after the last show and were there until TV shows started again in the morning. (There were only 2 channels [if you were fortunate])
7. Peashooters 8. 33 rpm records 9. 45 RPM records 10. Hi-fi's 11. Metal ice trays with levers 12. Blue flashbulb 13. Cork popguns 14. Wash tub wringers Submitted by Terry Smith
If you remembered 0-3 = You're still young If you remembered 7-10 = Don't tell your age
If you remembered 3-6 = You are getting older If you remembered 11-14 = You're ancient!
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JUST FOR A SMILE - Hello! Gordon's pizza? - No sir, this is Google's pizza. - Did I dial a wrong number? - No sir, Google bought the business. - OK. Can you take my order please .. - Well sir, do you want the usual? - The usual? You know me? - According to your caller ID, in the last 12 times you ordered pizza with extra cheese, pepperoni and thick crust. - Okay! That sounds like it… - May I suggest to you this time - ricotta, spinach and dry tomato? - No, I hate vegetables! - But your cholesterol is high. - How do you know? - Through the subscribers guide. We have the results of your blood tests for the last five years - Okay, but I do not want this pizza, I already take medicine. - You have not taken the medicine regularly. 4 months ago, you only purchased a box of 30 tablets at Discount Pharmaceuticals. - I bought more from another pharmacy. - It's not showing on your credit card. - I paid cash. - But you did not withdraw that much cash according to your bank statement. - I have another source of cash. - This is not showing on your last Tax return. So you got it from undeclared income source? - WHAT THE HELL? Enough! I'm sick of Google, Facebook, twitter, WhatsApp. I'm going to an Island without internet, where there is no cell phone line and no one to spy on me. - I understand sir, but you need to renew your passport as it expired 5 weeks ago.
Thoughts of an Older Person Remember that us older folks are worth a fortune with our silver hair, gold in our teeth, stones in our kidneys, lead in our feet and gas in the stomach. While I may have become a little older since I last saw you, I have in the meantime, become quite a frivolous old gal. Having to two gentlemen with me everyday: Will Power helps me out of bed and Arthur Ritis never leaves me alone. The Rector came to call the other day. He said at my age I should be thinking of the Hereafter, I told him I do that all the time no matter where I am - in the living room, the study, in the kitchen or upstairs, I always ask myself “What am I here after?”
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WORD SQUARE No. 6 How many words can you find in this square? Every word must be at least 3 letters in length, and a letter square can’t be used more than once in a given word. There is at least one word that uses every square. (Answers Page 38)
CODEWORDS No. 4 (Answers Page 38) 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.
SUDOKU No. 8 (Answers Page 38 ) Place a 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) My mother was a tailor She sewed my new bluejeans My father was a gamblin' man Down in New Orleans 5) Tried to hitch a ride to San Francisco, Gotta do the things I wanna do. And the lights all went out in ……………….. They brought me back to see my way with you.
2) Tell me no secrets, tell me some lies Give me no reasons, give me alibis
3) Walking through an empty house, tears in my eyes Here is where the story 4) She's been living in ends, this is goodbye her uptown world I bet she never had a backstreet guy I bet her mama never told her why
NAME THAT TUNE No. 6 Can you guess the song title and the artist from the lyrics? (Answers Page 38)
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SEPTEMBER 2017 DATE
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1 Sept
Fri
2 Sept
Sat
REGULAR EVENTS
8.00 for 8.30pm Quiz Night
3 Sept
Sun
12.30pm-2.30pm Bar Open & Tapas
4 Sept
Mon
5 Sept
Tue
2.30 - 5.00pm Art Class 11.00 am Mahjong 11.00-1.30pm Bar Open 7.30 pm Canasta
6 Sept
Wed
7 Sept
Thu
8 Sept
Fri
EXTRA EVENTS
10.30am-2.30pm Bar Open 11.30am Weekly Meeting 1.00pm Lunch 2.00pm Drama Group 7.00pm Duplicate Bridge 2.00pm Slimmers Group
9 Sept
Sat
10 Sept
Sun
12.30pm-2.30pm Bar Open & Tapas
11 Sept
Mon
12 Sept
Tue
2.30 - 5.00pm Art Class 11.00 am Mahjong 11.00-1.30pm Bar Open 7.30 pm Canasta
13 Sept
Wed
11.30am Garden Club 2.00pm Committee Meeting
Thu
10.30am-2.30pm Bar Open 11.30am Weekly Meeting 1.00pm Lunch 2.00pm Drama Group 7.00pm Duplicate Bridge
15 Sept
Fri
10.00am - 1.00pm Art Group
2.00pm Slimmers Group
16 Sept
Sat 4.30pm Songs of Praise
14 Sept
17 Sept
Sun
12.30pm-2.30pm Bar Open & Tapas
18 Sept
Mon
19 Sept
Tue
2.30 - 5.00pm Art Class 11.00 am Mahjong 11.00-1.30pm Bar Open 7.30 pm Canasta
20 Sept
Wed
Ladies Lunch Day Trip to the Lakes
21 Sept
Thu
10.30am-2.30pm Bar Open 11.30am Weekly Meeting 1.00pm Lunch 2.00pm Drama Group 7.00pm Duplicate Bridge
22 Sept
Fri
10.00am - 1.00pm Art Group
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2.00pm Keep Fit
2.00pm Slimmers Group
PLEASE NOTE: TICKET SALES CLOSE 12.30pm ON THURSDAY MORNINGS. PLEASE HAVE CORRECT MONEY EVENTS MAY CHANGE, ALWAYS CHECK CLUB HOUSE NOTICE BOARD, ORGANISER OR STOP PRESS ON WEB SITE
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Thinking About Living In Spain? The Financial Essentials By Javid Rustam, Associate Partner, Blevins Franks Southern Spain receives an influx of visitors this time of year, and there are always some who fall in love with the area and consider making it their home. Others may have recently arrived to live here. This is a good time to run through the financial essentials you need to be aware of and plan for to get the best out of living here. The starting point is to understand how you become resident in Spain for tax purposes; it is not just about day counting. You need to know how the UK’s statutory residence test could continue to affect you. If you are British and living here but have not yet sorted out your residence, it may be a good idea to do so before Brexit. Spanish taxpayers had a high tax burden over recent years, though income tax rates have improved a little now. They currently range up to 48% in Andalucía. Spain also imposes an annual wealth tax, which generally hits those with worldwide assets worth over €1 million. You need a thorough understanding of the Spanish tax system and how it applies to you, so you can establish what tax planning steps to take. With specialist guidance, there are often ways to lower taxes on your investment income, assets, pensions and estate. Succession and gift tax in Spain works differently from UK inheritance tax. The rates and allowances vary across regions and depend on who the beneficiary is, where the deceased and the beneficiary are resident, and where the assets are located. Spanish succession law can also be unfamiliar – with its forced heirship rules. However, under the EU succession regulation ‘Brussels IV, foreign nationals can elect for the law of their country of nationality to apply. Seek advice first to confirm if this is your best option. This only applies to succession law, not tax. Pensions are another key issue . There are many options nowadays, but you need to weigh them up, looking at how they work for you and the tax implications in Spain. Seek personalised, specialist advice. Last but certainly not least, review your savings and investments. Make sure they are structured in the most suitable way for your new circumstances and objectives, always taking your risk appetite into account. You also want them to be structured in the most tax efficient way and to meet your estate planning wishes. The sooner you carry out your tax and wealth management planning, the sooner you can get on with enjoying your new life in Spain. The 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. 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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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
Tel 952 80 68 13
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A cut Above
C.C. Guadalmina ll Offiice 13 San Pedro Alcantara 29670 Info@costaspine.com Tel: 678 177 321
The Friendly British Hair Salon Unisex Peluqueria For Every Day & Those Special Occasions 952 805 485 Ask For THERESA We are offering a promotion on Blow-dries, Shampoo and Sets for 12 Euros. Tuesday to Friday OAP days are Tuesday to Friday We are closed on Mondays Estepona Port Opposite Club Nautico
Our team consists of Chiropractic, Physiotherapy, Massage Therapy & Personal Training. We would like to extend the warmest welcome to all members of the Siberme Club along with offering them a 10% discount to any services they require when presenting your membership card at our offices
Workshop open making jewellery, repairs and commissions all at better prices. Home visits for private viewings jewellery, valuations, commissions. Call 647 154 077 chirine@ayoubijewellery.com
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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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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 new Chaplain is Adrian Low, so do come and meet him together with his wife Joanna at any of these events For further details about us, please contact Adrian on 952 808 605 or, Church Wardens: San Pedro Church - Patricia Gommersall (an ICE Member) 951 965 762 / 620 149 215 patricia.g2515@hotmail.co.uk Sotogrande Church - Christine Sabin, 686 234 377 chrisabio@hotmail.com Visit our website for even more information: - www.costachurch.com 37
1) House Of The Rising Sun
38 The Animals
2) Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue Crystal Gayle
Bee Gees
5) Massachusetts
Billy Joel
4) Uptown Girl
ABBA
3) Knowing Me Knowing You
NAME THAT TUNE No.6 ANSWERS
10. Gustave Flaubert
5. Brother
9. Madonna
4. New South Wales
8. Mars
3. Vinegar
7. Turkey
2. Algeria
6. Orange
1. Hamlet
TRIVIA QUIZ No. 2 ANSWERS SUDOKU No 8. SOLUTION MISTRUST
RUST
CASTOFF
OFF
CHILDCARE
CARE
DRIFTWOOD
WOOD
TREADMILL
MILL
MILLION WOODCHUCK CAREGIVER OFFSHOOT RUSTPROOF
LINK WORD No. 6 ANSWERS
ability, bib, bit, brier, brim, err, imp, imperturbability, lit, per, pert, perturb. rim, rut. WORD SQUARE No. 6 ANSWERS
CODEWORD No. 4 SOLUTION
SOLUTIONS
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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
Julie Wood
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 & Slimmers 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
Maggie Whittley
652 798 107
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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, Wilma Keeley if they know of any member who is ill. Tel: 951577050 , 679 138 952 email: wilmakeeley2000@yahoo.co.uk
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 41
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 EMERGENCIES HOSPITALS AMBULANCE 061 Ambulance 951 222 222 GENERAL EMERGENCIES 112 Algeciras 956 026 500 NATIONAL POLICE 091 Costa Del Sol Hospital 951 976 669 LOCAL POLICE 092 La Linea Hospital 956 026 500 GUARDIA CIVIL 062 Malaga Carlos Haya 950 390 400 FIRE BRIGADE 080 AIRPORTS EMERGENCIES GIBRALTAR 199 Malaga Arrivals 952 048 845 DOMESTC VIOLENCE 016 Malaga Departures 952 048 804 HELICOPTERS SANITARIOS 952 811 818 Jerez 956 150 000 ELECTRIC EMERGENCY 900 850 840 Seville 954 449 000 GAS EMERGENCY 900 202 212 Gibraltar +35020073026 SEA RESCUE 900 202 202 Local Taxi (large with wheelchair access) 951 775 777 GIBRALTAR FRONTIER +35020042777 CONSULATES and EMBASSIES Belgium Malaga 952 219 004 Denmark Malaga 952 211 797 France Malaga 954 293 200 Germany Malaga 952 227 886 Holland Malaga 952 363 591 Ireland Fuengirola 952 475 108 Italy Malaga 912 106 910 Norway Malaga 952 667 955 Sweden Fuengirola 952 604 383 Switzerland Malaga 952 217 266 U.K. Malaga 902 109 356 U.S.A Fuengirola 952 474 891 Adana
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