September 2016 Edition by Vic Loughran

Saturday 17th September

Linda Shelley will be 60 (It was a Secret!) Come and help her Celebrate at the Club 1.00 to 6.00pm Music for Dancing

CLUB SIBERME CLUB SIERRA BERMEJA SOCIO-CULTURAL DE ESTEPONA

INTERNATIONAL CLUB OF ESTEPONA FOR ALL ENGLISH SPEAKING PEOPLE

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September 2016 Edition www.siberme.com

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ICE Magazine Contents Page 5 President’s Letter & Information Page 6 Bulletin Board & Information Page 7 Farewell to Sheila & Reg Astle & Bowling News Page 9 Hairy Bridges Page 10 Past Events & Golf Society News Page 11 September Events Page 12/13 September Calendar Page 25 Blevins Franks Article

Page 26 Future Events Page 27 2017 Lake Garda Trip Details Nigel's Classified Ads Page 28 Trigeminal Neuralgia Members Article Page 29 Technology Matters Page 31 Leisure Page Page 32 General Information Page 33 Committee and Advert Information Page 34 Just for a Smile, Quiz Answers

Thanks to all those who have contributed items for your magazine this edition, please keep them coming. WANTED: Further input from members for your magazine, articles , experiences, useful information, recipes, anything of interest. It is getting more difficult to fill the pages.

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: As many of the members are now aware I will be stepping down at the 2017 A.G.M. after about 9 years in this position. I have enjoyed the experience and learnt many things along the way. I would like to thank those that have helped, especially Vic Loughran, and all those that contributed articles. When I started as editor, although I was quite computer literate and had been involved with the development of tender documents and technical data sheets, I had no magazine experience. But over the years I believe I have brought the magazine into the 21st Century and made my mark and leave it to another now to make their mark. Sheila Fox together with Klara have taken an interest in continuing the magazine with my help over the coming months, please give them your support and encouragement. Regards

Terry Smith

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

PLEASE REMEMBER YOUR I.C.E club is managed and run entirely by volunteers, including catering and bar staff, event organisers and your voted committee. All those that have volunteered say ‘it is a great way to make new friends.’ Why not get involved? FACT: Without volunteers the club could not exist.

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President’s Letter Sadly we have had to say our final farewell to Ian Ingram who helped run the Whist group with his wife Lin and also helped the drama group with scenery, our thoughts are with Lin and family at this sad time. Many of us have had family over in August, I think it has not been nearly as hot this year or as humid. As I write this letter we are still waiting for the lift to be delivered at the club, hopefully by the time you read this it will have been delivered and working! This month is the start of busy months for the Club, all the groups recommence, usually we have our Welcome Back Party but we have had to postpone it to October as so many of the Committee are away at the end of September but we will still have a party this month, it being Linda Shelley's 60th, there will be music but bring finger food only please and Linda would like your presence not presents! Joan is taking the annual trip to the Lakes. We are hoping to take a coach to Benahavis proms but I have not as yet been able to find any start times, hopefully by the time you read this I will have all the information required. Please inform myself or any of the Committee if you have any trip suggestions. Sue

SAD NEWS We regret to inform you of the passing of Ian Ingram, a long standing member of the Club. Our sympathies go out to Lin, their family and friends.

Many long standing members will remember a former club member Marjory Rodriguez who died on the 18th May. The funeral took place at Guildford Crematorium on the 10th June. PLEASE NOTE: The Estepona Tourist Office is now located in Plaza de las Flores at the usual timetable. Monday through Friday from 9:00 to 15:30 h. Saturday from 10:00 to 14:00 h. There is no longer a tourist office at the Port.

BEFORE

PLEASE NOTE: NEW CLUB EVENT Every Friday at the club 2.00pm SLIMMER'S GROUP. If enough interest this will be held every week. Organiser Sue Potter. Also note there are no guaranties!!!!!!!!!!

AFTER

Food For Thought ‘As your beauty fades, so will your eyesight.’ Phyllis Diller 5

Lottery Winners June 1st Di Hackett 68€ 2nd Helen Oldfield 34€ 3rd Patricia Smith 17€ Club 51€

Lottery Winners July 1st Barbara Salisbury 40€ 2nd Joan Thompson 20€ 3rd Barbara Salisbury 10€ Club 30€

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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.

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FAREWELL TO SHEILA AND REG ASTLE The International Club of Estepona said a sad goodbye to long standing members Sheila and Reginald Astle. VicePresident Joan Thompson presented them with a Voucher for use in the UK and a Bottle of Cava. The Club was founded in 1988 and they have been members since its inception. Reg was the first editor of the Clubs monthly magazine and he was also the organiser until recently of the Bowling Group which meets every Monday. They have decided to return to Cheshire to live close to family, the club wishes them all the best for the future. AND FAREWELL FROM THE BOWLERS Many of the Monday bowlers also collected for a voucher presented to Reg on his very last attendance at the bowls club. It was a sad moment for Reg to be leaving and we wished him all the best and for his wife Sheila. Reg had lead the bowling group for many years and introduced many to the game who had never played before. It was always a bit of a giggle when his counters appeared to pick teams for the morning as many were missing and only Reg could work it out! The bowls group will continue on a Monday morning please see below. Why not come along. We are a very sociable group and would welcome regular bowlers or novices. BOWLING OUR WAY! After a break for the summer bowling will recommence on Monday 5th September. We meet Monday mornings at Benavista Bowls Club. It is quite a sociable morning why not come and join us? 9.45am for 10.00 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 apply this rule. Drinks and food available at the bar at very reasonable prices. Beginners, novices or your guests are always welcome. We have recently had new bowlers join us and given instruction during the mornings play, we are not serious bowlers, just out for a mornings enjoyment, fresh air and exercise. Audrey Jinks and Terry Smith are sharing the organising following Reg’s departure. 7

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NOT FOR ANYONE OF A NERVOUS DISPOSITION OR FOR SUFFERERS OF VERTIGO. This is the Eshima Ohashi bridge in Japan that women drivers avoid as well as many male drivers. It’s the third largest rigidframe bridge in the world at 44 metres tall. And judging by its looks, it would also probably qualify as the world’s scariest too. The mile-long bridge was built on the banks of Lake Nakaumi, connecting the cities of Matsue and Sakaiminato. If you’re wondering why it looks more like a roller coaster (or should I say, road-er coaster) than a bridge, it’s because it was designed to be high enough to let ships pass underneath. It has a gradient of 5.1 percent on the Tottori Prefecture side and 6.1 percent on the Shimane Prefecture side, making its slope look like the apex of a roller coaster. In addition to wearing a seatbelt, you might want to have your brakes checked and plenty of deep tyre tread just in case it is raining before using this bridge. Nervous drivers and smooth tyre tread strictly not recommended. Never mind coming down you would need a good engine to get up. Submitted by Audrey Jinks AND CLOSER TO HOME THE WINDSOR BRIDGE AT THE UPPER ROCK NATURE RESERVE, GIBRALTAR. The attraction opened this year and is free to visitor’s and forms part of the thrill seekers trail in the Upper Rock and part of the rebranding and innovative addition to the Nature Reserve. The bridge is located between two batteries and spans a 50 metre gorge, bridge length is 71 metre long. The bridge feels like it is moving which is to be expected. The nature reserve has been cleared of over growth and debris on walkways and around the areas heritage sites. Picnic and rest areas are now created. Located between two Batteries and constructed over a 50 metre gorge, the bridge is 71 metre long. The main structure was assembled off site in Spain. The project involved anchoring and foundation works, which were carried out by a firm that specialises in suspension bridges. The main structure of the bridge was assembled off site in nearby Spain. The bridge can be accessed via Royal Anglian Way or by a new path from the Queen’s Lookout. 9

PAST EVENTS Thursday 28th July - Away Day Lunch As the club kitchen is closed during the summer it is a great idea to have a number of away day lunches and to try different restaurants. On this occasion Enrique’s Bistro at Villacana was chosen and 25 members attended. Maggie had arranged a choice of three meals to choose from and all were large portions including the starters. The meals were excellent, and for those that already knew Enrique would know that the service could not be faulted. Really nice restaurant and the views from the elevated terrace, looking over the swimming pool to the sea, are great. Well done and thanks Maggie for once again choosing an ideal venue, and those that have never been the restaurant is well worth a visit. Large choice of three courses from the Spanish and Mediterranean menu, menu del dia or al la carte. I.C.E. Golf Society. Here are some important dates for your diaries: July Away Day to La Cala. Fewer than usual were able to play Campo America at La Cala Golf Resort, me being one unable to play. I am informed by my deputy, Jan Blind, that despite a little rain, some good scores were returned. Taking the honours was Andrea Pegrum with 35 points followed closely by Steve McMurtry, (winning absolutely nothing). Many thanks to Jan for stepping up. September Away Day to Dona Julia. Again my sincere thanks to Jan Blind for organising our September Away Day to Dona Julia Golf Club. Arranged for 14th September the deal at 55€ includes: Green free, Buggy and Barbeque. The first tee time being 10.00am. We already have 10 players but there is space for at least 2 more. Please let me know as soon as possible if you wish to participate. Autumn Cup at Valle Romano Golf Resort. On the 4th October we return to the outstanding and ever popular golf resort of Valle Romano for our Autumn Cup. The entry form is on the club notice board so please get your name down early. The green fee will be 69€, approximately ( this being dependant upon the final number of entrants) and includes a shared buggy. The entry fee is 5€. The format, as usual, will be individual stableford, with a shot gun start at 08.45am. The Presentation Lunch, this year, will be at The Brasserie de Arturo at The Casares Golf Club. Details and tickets will be available shortly from Peter Henry. November Away Weekend. Peter Henry has arranged this two night trip to Monte Castillo Golf Resort of Jerez. The total price for all of the golf, Hotel and breakfast is £84. Evening meals are available at extra cost. My sincere thanks to Peter for all of his hard work. 'Casares Costa Golf Club Roll-Up’. We play a twice weekly 'Roll-Up' stableford competition on Tuesdays and Fridays at Casares Golf Club where our members benefit from discounted green fees. The tee off time varies a little during the year and is currently 8.30am. Please arrive between 8.00 and 8.15. All levels are welcome and we often have as many as 12 or more taking part. It is all very light hearted, (in other words 'Cut Throat’) and it is worth putting your sense of humour in the bag! Our annual 'Order of Merit' trophy is awarded to the player with the best ten cards from these 'Roll-Ups' . Keep your eye on the club magazine and the web site for details of all activities. If you would like to become involved, contribute or comment please contact me: Alan Davis . Golf Organiser. Tel: 952897670. Mob: 699712804. e-mail: alanandsue_hq@yahoo.co.uk 10

SEPTEMBER EVENTS

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

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

Thursday 1st September - Club Lunch Out - Venta La Torre Friday 9th September - First Slimmers Group Meet 2.00pm - Organiser Sue Potter Friday 9th September - 8.00 for 8.30pm - Quiz Night - Quiz Master Ron Pegrum Monday 12th September - Members Film Night - 7.30 for 8.00pm Star Wars - The Force Awakens Tuesday 13th September - Gardening Group Meet In Gibraltar This month we shall be taking a tour around the Alameda Gibraltar Botanic gardens with the option of cream tea after at the Rock Hotel. Please arrange your own transport, cars can be parked next to the Botanical Gardens as there is a large parking area (by the cable car station). DON’T FORGET YOUR PASSPORTS. We will meet at 1.45pm for a 2pm start at the entrance to the Gardens via the George Don Gates at Hadfield steps (I have maps). Our guide Andrew will meet us there at 2pm sharp. The guided tour of 10 or more costs £5 per person and takes about one and a half hours to two hours depending on questions asked. I think having a guide is essential as you would miss out on so much going around alone. Andrew the Guide will end the tour at the exit closest to The Rock Hotel. We can then take the 10 minute walk to the Hotel for their delightful cream tea – cost £14.95. Their cream teas start from 4pm. The tea, of course, is not compulsory but very recommendable and will end your afternoon beautifully. Any ICE members who would like to join us would be made very welcome. Could you let Sandy know if you will definitely be going as numbers needed for the Tour Guide for the Gardens and the Rock Hotel for the teas – sandyavis@yahoo.co.uk. Wednesday 14th September - Annual Trip to Lakes. Organiser Joan Thompson 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 has been carefully maintained during renovation. Then onto the lakes, time for swimming in the lake, don’t forget your ‘cozzies’. Why not take a picnic, or you can have a leisurely optional lunch at the El Kiosko restaurant overlooking the lake. 15€ members, 18€ guests, first pickup 9.00am Eroski. . Saturday 17th September - Linda Shelley will be 60 (It was a Secret!) "Come help me celebrate my 60th in the club on Saturday September 17th, 1pm to 6pm. Bring a plate of finger food, some savoury & some sweet. Music by DJ Justin, so put on your dancing shoes! All I.C.E. club members welcome! No presents....just your presence! See you there”. Linda Sunday 18th September - Songs of Praise - 4.30 for 5.00pm, organiser Joan Thompson Wed’day 21st September - Ladies and Gents Who Like To Lunch Out - Organiser Maggie Whittley Wednesday 28th September - Makeup Demonstration by Younique (Kay, Jill Fishburn’s Daughter) With afternoon tea and includes pot of tea. See advert page 13. 11

September 2016 DATE DAY 1 Sep

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REGULAR EVENTS 10.30am-2.30pm Bar Open 11.30am Weekly Meeting 7.00pm Duplicate Bridge

EXTRA EVENTS Club Lunch Out, Venta La Torre

12.30pm-2.30pm Bar Open & Tapas 4.00 pm Chicago Bridge 11.00 am Mahjong 11.00-1.30pm Bar Open 7.30 pm Canasta 7.00 for 7.30pm Whist 10.30am-2.30pm Bar Open 11.30am Weekly Meeting 1.00pm Lunch 7.00pm Duplicate Bridge

ICE Bowlers Recommence Benavista 9.45am

11.00 am Genealogy Group 2.00pm Slimmer's Group 8.00 for 8.30pm Quiz Night

10.00am - 1.00pm Art Group PUBLIC HOLIDAY NATIONAL DAY - GIBRALTAR 12.30pm-2.30pm Bar Open & Tapas 2.30 - 5.00pm Art Class 4.00 pm Chicago Bridge 11.00 am Mahjong 11.00-1.30pm Bar Open 7.30 pm Canasta 7.00 for 7.30pm Whist 10.30am-2.30pm Bar Open 11.30am Weekly Meeting and Open Forum 1.00pm Lunch 7.00pm Duplicate Bridge 10.00am - 1.00pm Art Group

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12.30pm-2.30pm Bar Open & Tapas 2.30 - 5.00pm Art Class 4.00 pm Chicago Bridge 11.00 am Mahjong 11.00-1.30pm Bar Open 7.30 pm Canasta

2.30pm Committee Meeting 7.30 for 8.00pm Film Night 1.45pm Gardening Club meet Gibraltar Annual Trip to the Lakes

2.00pm Slimmer's Group 1.00pm to 6.00pm Linda Shelley Birthday Celebration 4.30pm Songs of Praise

2.30pm Keep Fit 1.30pm Ladies Lunch 1.45pm Gents Lunch

7.00 for 7.30pm Whist

September 2016 Continued 22 Sep Thu 23 Sep Fri 24 Sep Sat 25 Sep Sun 26 Sep Mon 27 Sep Tue 28 Sep Wed 29 Sep Thu 30 Sep

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10.30am-2.30pm Bar Open 11.30am Weekly Meeting, 1.00pm Lunch 7.00pm Duplicate Bridge 10.00am - 1.00pm Art Group 12.30pm-2.30pm Bar Open & Tapas 2.30 - 5.00pm Art Class 4.00 pm Chicago Bridge 11.00 am Mahjong 11.00-1.30pm Bar Open 7.30 pm Canasta

2.00pm Slimmer's Group

2,30pm Keep Fit

Makeup Demonstration by Younique

7.00 for 7.30pm Whist 10.30am-2.30pm Bar Open 11.30am Weekly Meeting & Lottery 1.00pm Lunch 7.00pm Duplicate Bridge 10.00am - 1.00pm Art Group

2.00pm Slimmer's Group

EVENT MAY CHANGE, ALWAYS CHECK CLUB HOUSE NOTICE BOARD, ORGANISER OR STOP PRESS ON WEB SITE

Should you have suggestions for any event or activity at your clubhouse, or for a trip whether for a day or longer period, please contact a member of the committee. WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT.

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Saturday 1st October - Welcome Back Party - Theme ’Black n White’. LOOKING Why not dress in the colours, it can look slimming! Dinner will be a delicious FORWARD slow cooked pulled pork roast accompanied with salads, or alternative will be fish. There will be music for dancing the night away. Organisers Sue Potter and Joan Thompson. Sunday October 2nd - Club Open Day - 12.30 to 2.00pm. Tell your friends, neighbours and relations. Please take some club flyers to your favourite venues. Tuesday 4th October - Golf Autumn Cup and Lunch, see page 10 for further details. Friday 7th October - Quiz Night Sunday 9th October - Escorted Trip to Portugal 6 days, 5 nights - NOW FULLY BOOKED I.C.E. Organiser Joan Thomson. Saturday 22nd October - Autumn Fayre in the Morning at Clubhouse The star of this years Fayre, remember Doug’s trip to the re-cycling dump and seeing the models made, so the club wants to see what members can make from re-cycling, this can be done at home, have fun and win a prize. Bring your relations, friends and neighbours. Something for everyone, the morning activities as follows: Pickle stall, Knitting Stall, Jewellery stall, Handicrafts stall, Flower Arranging (Autumn Glory, 1 hour at club to arrange, no height or size restriction), Cake Stall, Tombola, Photography competition – Estepona, Sport, The Beach. Yummy Bacon Sausage, Black Pud Butties, Darts (Brenda to make pie for winner), Quoits, Skittles, Golf, Shove halfpenny, Treasure Island, and much more. Saturday 29th October - Walking Treasure Hunt around Sabinillas Organisers Sue and Rob Potter Wednesday 2nd November - Another of Doug’s ‘Popular’ Mystery Trips Saturday 5th November - I.C.E. 28th Birthday Party - Venue El Paraiso Golf Club Organiser Sue Potter, Coach will be available at 10€ return if enough interest, see Terry Smith. 33€ members, 36€ guests. MENU: Starters Tempura Prawns with Asian salad and wasabi mayonnaise (served separately). Homemade walnut crusted chicken liver pate served with crostinis and fruit of the forest compote. Fried Brie with cranberry jelly and mini toasts. Mains Beef bourgeon with baby carrots, shallots and mashed potato. Solomillo of pork with garlic and rosemary potatoes, roasted Mediterranean vegetables and sweet Malaga wine sauce. Oven baked cod fillet with rustic potatoes and a pepper, garlic, tomato and white wine sauce. Desserts Key lime pie with a forest fruit compote. Cheese plate for one with apples and grapes Eton Mess with strawberries and creme anglais. Raffle for many restaurant vouchers worth 40€. Music for dancing by the popular Mandy. Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th November - Theatre Group Presentation - ‘A Cheeky Comedy’ Saturday 15th November - Noughties Dinner for those during 2016 who’s age ends in a big ‘0’. Venue to be agreed. Wednesday 23rd November - Trip to La Linea Weekly Outdoor Market on the Border Optional lunch will be at the Wok Real, Campamento, an even better Chinese Buffet Restaurant. There are other Menu del Dia available within walking distance if required. Thursday 8th December - Christmas Lunch at the Clubhouse Proposed for December - Trip to Malaga Christmas Lights Looking to 2017, yes that’s right 2017 Proposed Holiday Trip During May To Lake Garda. Further details page 27. 26

Lake Garda, Venice & Verona May 2017 for ICE Estepona 7 Nights from the 3rd to 10th May 2017 OVER 30 MEMBERS HAVE RESERVED THEIR BOOKINGS, 250€ DEPOSITS NOW REQUIRED. BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT This superb trip includes: Return transfers from Estepona area to Málaga airport. Direct return flights from Malaga to Milan Malpensa with Easyjet. Return transfers on arrival to your hotel on Lake Garda 7 nights 4 **** hotel accommodation at the Grand Hotel Liberty, Riva Del Garda. Reduced entrance to the beauty and fitness centre included! Hotel Website www.grandhotelliberty.it Breakfast and three course dinner included each day Full day excursion and guided tour of Venice. Full day excursion and guided tour of Verona Half day guided excursion on Lake Garda by boat viewing some of the beautiful sites and places of interest on the lake, including visits to Limone and Malcesine. The services of a representative for all transfers and excursions Notes: 1. Price will be inclusive of taxes and charges 2. Price dependant on number of travellers will be per person, based on two sharing. 3. Includes free place based on shared occupancy on a minimum 50 paying customers. 4. No single room supplement (limited number of single rooms). Twin/Double room for single occupancy will have supplement for the duration. I.C.E. Organiser Joan Thompson NIGEL’S CLASSIFIED ADS, THESE ARE FREE TO MEMBERS. TO SUBMIT ADVERT: See Nigel or email nnevshehir@gmail.com or contact editor Unless otherwise requested these adverts will be published for 1 month only. FREE TO GOOD HOME: UNUSED CYCLE HELMET, AND FOR THE DELICATE A GEL SADDLE COVER. Contact Terry Smith 677 656 319 FOR SALE: HYBRID MOUNTAIN/ROAD BIKE. SHIMANO 'A' RIDGEBACK 503 GS. 3 X 7 gears. New tyres/lights/pump, price new 100€. Will accept 50€ or highest offer. LIN INGRAM Tele: 952 796 150 Mobile: 630 337 521 Email: isingram@hotmail.com FOR SALE: TOYOTA YARIS 2008 , (101ch) 5P 1.33 VVT-i MultiMode AUTOMATIC 5 DOOR HATCHBACK. Colour Red, Mileage 39,000 km, left hand drive Spanish number plates, One Owner, Lady Driver, Full Service History, Valid ITV. 5,000€. BARBARA SALISBURY Tele: 952 796 368 Email : salsbarb@yahoo.co.uk Cleaning your house while your kids are still growing up is like shovelling the sidewalk before it stops snowing. Another thought from Phyllis Diller 27

Trigeminal Neuralgia Many members are aware that Sandy, Margaret Clark and I suffer from a vicious disease that is not fatal but is known as the Suicide disease as so many sufferers decide they cannot live any longer with it. Its been likened to a red-hot poker inserted into your cheek and turned. Imagine an electric shock hitting your cheek again and again and again, or being woken up with a dream of a dentist drilling into all your teeth at once without anaesthetic, this is when the burning starts and the tissues in your face swell and make it difficult to speak. Of course eating solid food is out of the question, many sufferers are slim. This is all caused by the Trigeminal Nerve that sits just above the ear, with me its the left side of my face that suffers. Trigeminal means three, one branch of the nerve to the forehead one to the cheek and then on down to the mouth. I have had various surgical procedures but it always comes back, there is one procedure that has success it works by boring into the brain behind the ear, I am not brave enough for that. I have it under control for the moment with a drug called Pregabalina. At 150mg twice a day, this drug is used for epilepsy, it works on the nerve and I pray it carries on working for me. Submitted by Joan Thompson

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Peter Dowd

Matters September 2016 Free Audiobooks Free audio versions of books which have passed into the public domain are available from www.librivox.org. Among the books are classics from Shakespeare, Jane Austin, Geoffrey Chaucer and Charles Dickens. These can be downloaded and transferred to your phone or tablet. I wish I hadn’t done that!! How often are you working in a windows application e.g. Word processer or spread sheet and you accidentally delete or lose what you are working on. Remember that pressing Ctrl +Z will take you back a stage or two or three so that you can undo what you have just done. In the last magazine we advised against downloading from cnet.com because it tends to download junk programs without telling you. Other similarly offending sites are iobit, adobe and even Skype from Microsoft. As a general rule when downloading software we would always advise using the custom installation option (even though this is unlikely to be the “recommended” option.) The custom installation will give you the choice of removing ticks from items you do not wish to download. For example, Adobe will automatically download McAfee Security Plus, unless you tell it not to. The consequence is that if you already have an antivirus protector, McAfee might conflict with it. You will also soon be encouraged to download the paid for version. Useful Apps for your phone or tablet. Stocks – London Stock Quotes gives details of the Footsie 100, 250 and 350 performance plus you can add details of any shares that you hold. If it’s currency you wish to track, then try XE Currency. Windows 10 Anniversary Update. By the time you read this your Windows 10 should have been updated. It should have been done automatically through Windows Update. Perhaps the best thing in this update is that facility to use extensions in the Edge browser. We are aware that many of you were put off Edge when it was first released because of the lack of the facility to use extensions. You may have been happy with another browser to which you have become familiar. On the other hand you may wish to give Edge another go. If you have any questions or suggested topics for future editions, please email us vicloughran@siberme.com or peterdowd@siberme.com

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Anglican Church of Costa del Sol West SAN PEDRO at 10-00am Every Sunday we hold an Anglican Service of Holy Communion in the Hall adjoining the Parroquia Virgen del Rocio (near McDonalds). SOTOGRANDE at 12-00pm Every 2nd and 4th Sunday we hold an Anglican Service of Holy Communion in La Iglesia Sra.de la Merced, the ‘Big Church’. 1st and 3rd Sundays are Methodist Worship services. You will receive a very warm welcome at our Churches, and children are particularly encouraged to join in the Sunday school fun activities. We conduct Wedding Blessings, Baptisms, Funeral services, and undertake pastoral care visits to the sick or needy. Coffee Morning each Tuesday in Sabinillas from 11-00am, at the Cafe/Bar Tahona de Chana situated at the eastern end of Calle Duquesa de Arcos. Our newly appointed Chaplain, Adrian Low, is becoming a well known character in our community, and is described as ‘a breath of fresh air’. So do come and meet him together with his wife Joanna. For further details about us, please contact Adrian on 952 808 605 or, Church Wardens:- San Pedro - Roger Richards on 952 891 765 Sotogrande - Ros Burns on 956 795 178 Visit our website for even more information: - www.costachurch.com 30

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

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Brain Teaser: B E T A Murder Case A recent murder case involved six men: R E M Collins, French, Gooch, Haigh, Moran and Walker. In no particular order these were the victim, the murderer, the witness, the police officer, the judge and the executioner. These were the facts of the case. The victim had died instantly from a gunshot at close range. The witness did not see the crime committed, but testified that he had heard an altercation followed by a gunshot. At the end of the trial the murderer was convicted, sentenced to death and the sentence carried out. From the following facts decide what role was played by each of the men. Moran knew both the victim and the murderer. During the trial the judge asked Collins to give his account of the shooting. Walker was the last of the six to see French alive. The police officer testified that he picked Gooch up near the place where the body was found. Haigh and Walker never met. Answer in next edition. Brain Teasers submitted by Bryan Greetham Last Editions Brain Teaser: Why not have another go, answer below. Describe how to put 27 animals in four pens in such a way that there are an odd number of animals in each pen. ANSWER:

You start off with the large pen within which you create three smaller pens. Put three animals in each of the small pens, leaving the rest outside them. Now you have 27 animals in the large pen, and three each in the three smaller pens. In other words you have the 27 animals in four pens each containing an odd number. NAME THE PLACE All the people below have a place as part of their name. Can you supply the missing place to complete their name. E.G. Clark ? (superman) Answer KENT 1 Dionne ? Soul singer 2 David ? British singer and actor. 3 Roy ? Pop-art painter 4 Charles ? Scientific author 5 Whitney ? singer cousin of No 1 6 Jack ? Call of the Wild author. 7 ? Maughan. Author 8 Irving? Song writer 9 Jill ? Late wife of Charles Bronson 10? Beckham. Davidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eldest son. Submitted by Terry Clover, Answers page 38

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GENERAL INFORMATION Coach trips: See trip information for times. Please ensure that you sit in the seat numbered on your ticket. We regret that we cannot stop at any other point unless agreed with the organiser, to pick up or put down. The organiser reserves the right to refuse to include any member they feel is not sufficiently able-bodied to follow the itinerary. Members are responsible for own travel insurance. Buying your ticket: Please produce your membership card together with the correct money. Have prepared your choice of menu if applicable. Final ticket booking: All tickets must be booked and paid for on or before the last Thursday coffee morning before the event. Late phone bookings cannot be accepted. Members are advised to attend the last Thursday before a trip in case there are any last minute alterations. Refunds: Cannot be given for either deposits or tickets, unless the organiser is notified in time, always providing the trip is full and a replacement can be found from the waiting list. Tickets are not transferable to other members without authorisation of the organiser. Tips: Included in the cost of coach travel and restaurants, but not for hotels. Smoking: The smoking of tobacco, electronic cigarettes and any other substance is not be permitted anywhere in or on the premises of The International Club of Estepona, Bahia Dorada. Dogs: Dogs are not allowed inside the clubhouse. They are permitted on the lower terrace but only when they are under the owner’s control by being attached to a lead which is held by the owner or attached to one of the hooks on the wall which are provided for that purpose. Parking: When visiting the club please park considerately between white lines and never on yellow lines.

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

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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 SENIOR ROMANCE This months jokes submitted by Dave Hackett An older couple were lying in bed one night. The husband was falling asleep but the wife was in a romantic mood and wanted to talk. She said: "You used to hold my hand when we were courting." Wearily he reached across, held her hand for a second and tried to get back to sleep. A few moments later she said: "Then you used to kiss me." Mildly irritated, he reached across, gave her a peck on the cheek and settled down to sleep. Thirty seconds later she said: "Then you used to bite my Neck." Angrily, he threw back the bed clothes and got out of bed. "Where are you going?" she asked. "To get my teeth!" DOWN AT THE RETIREMENT CENTRE 80-year old Bessie bursts into the recreation room at the retirement home. She holds her clenched fist in the air and announces, "Anyone who can guess what's in my hand can have sex with me tonight!" An elderly gentleman in the rear shouts out, "An elephant?" Bessie thinks a minute and says, "Close enough." OLD FRIENDS Two elderly ladies had been friends for many decades. Over the years, they had shared all kinds of activities and adventures. Lately, their activities had been limited to meeting a few times a week to play cards. One day, they were playing cards when one looked at the other and said, "Now don't get mad at me... I know we've been friends for a long time but I just can't think of your name. I've thought and thought, but I can't remember it. Please tell me what your name is." Her friend glared at her. For at least three minutes she just stared and glared at her. Finally she said, "How soon do you need to Know?" SENIOR DRIVING As a senior citizen was driving down the highway, his car phone rang. Answering, he heard his wife's voice urgently warning him, "Vernon, I just heard on the news that SUDOKU ANSWER there's a car going the wrong way on M1. Please be careful!" "Hell," said Vernon, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just one car. It's hundreds of them!" Oldies but goodies. NAME THE PLACE ANSWERS ;1 WARWICK 2 ESSEX 3 LIECHTENSTEIN 4 DARWIN 5 HOUSTON 6 LONDON 7 SOMERSET 8 BERLIN 9 IRELAND 10 BROOKLYN Word Grid Answer:

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