International Club of Estepona
The ‘ICE’ Club A Social and Cultural Club for all English Speaking People
SEPTEMBER—OCTOBER 2020 Edition
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International Club of Estepona The ‘ICE’ Club Magazine Contents Page 5 7 8 9
President's Letter Safety Notices Competitions
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Puzzles
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Reflections of Ice 10 Sue Potter 33 13 Adventure on Arena Beach 36 15 Events 36 16-19 Social Calendar 37 19 Future Evens 38 21 ICE Golf Club 39 Betty Fooks - Editor Email: editor@theiceclub.es. Mobile: 663 572 492
Birding in Andalucia Crafty Ideas Magic Mickey's Cocktails Brexit Update More Crafty Ideas Solutions Committee Members Advertising Rates General Information Activity Organisers Essential Telephone Nos
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to my first, printed, edition of the ICE club magazine. I would specially like to thank all those who have sent me in such interesting and fun items. Please do keep them coming! During the lockdown it gave me a chance to ‘reflect’ on many things and in particular the ICE club - how it started and who has played a key part in making it so successful. This month I spoke to Sue. Do let me know if there is anyone you would like to see featured in a future edition. Ed. President: Sue Potter Email: info@theiceclub.es Editor: Betty Fooks Email: editor@theicelub.es Advertising: Sheila Fox Email: safoxuk@gmail.com Disclaimer: - The committee wishes to declare that ICE does not accept responsibility for the contents of articles nor the claims made by advertisers. The magazine is published on the website on or before the first day of each month. www.theiceclub.es Email: info@theiceclub.es Tel: 952 802 549 3
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President’s Letter
Unfortunately we have had to say our last farewell to David Minkin and Ann Atkinson since our last magazine, our thoughts are with their family and friends. Well it's been 6 months since my last letter and what strange times they've been too. We are now in the new normal and I can't wait for normal to return. I expect like a lot of you I can't wait to see family and friends that are not in Spain. I hope that you will all help to keep the new regulations that we have had to put into place to keep everybody as safe as possible.
Because of lack of staff we have had to postpone the Welcome Back meal, we hope to hold it in October but please keep an eye on the website and FB for updates. As you will see, this magazine is for September & October, so please check with activity leaders or organisers that dates or times haven't changed. Please be vigilant as there have been a spate of break ins, scams and purses being snatched. Also the gas men are about as well, Repsol always ring with an appointment, so if somebody just turns up at the door to check your gas hoses, send them away or you will be charged exorbitant prices. Keep well, keep safe, Sue Potter, President
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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 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 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) 620 149 215 patricia.g2515@hotmail.co.uk Sotogrande Church - Debbie Geater 637 986 516 debbiegeater@gmail.com Visit our website for even more information: - www.costachurch.com 6
SAFETY NOTICES These are the new rules that the Committee have put into place to keep you all safe, it is everybody's responsibility to adhere to them, anybody refusing to keep to the rules will unfortunately be asked to leave: Capacity allowed is 75% using 25% of the tables indoors, 100% in toldos area but a distance of 1.5 metres to be kept between tables Anti bacterial gel to be used when you enter the Club which is provided at every entrance People must wear masks at all times apart from when sitting at a table Tables and chairs to be cleaned after every occupancy by the people vacating chair or table, cleaning materials provided at cleaning stations Only 1 person at a time in all of the toilets, locks have been fitted on the outer doors
Toilets, door handles and light switches to be cleaned by anyone using the toilets, cleaning materials provided or if you feel safer clean them before use as well. No cushions to be used and when required, single use tablecloths only Lunches will now be served at your table Bar to be used for ordering of drinks only, no standing or sitting at the bar.
If you use the Computer, wipe everything down with wipes provided Books & puzzles may be taken but on return or touched must be put into the box provided to quarantine for 14 days Lift to be used by 1 person at a time unless of the same household
I cannot emphasise enough the importance of keeping to the rules for all our safety. Sue Potter, President 7
COMPETITIONS Who is this?
Where is this? Answers please to editor@iceclub.es First correct answers will be published in the next edition
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PUZZLES
Like puzzles— There’s a new one every day on the ICE website! CODEWORDS (Answers Page 33) 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 (Answers Page 33) Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each row across, each column down and each 9-box square 9
REFLECTIONS OF ‘ICE’ Sue Potter Sue has been President of ICE for nearly 6 years through some interesting times and I wanted to find out more! Ed.
This lovely photo of Sue and Les was taken at the last ICE event before lockdown—Valentine’s Night Where in the UK were you based? Before Rob and I came to Spain we lived in Swanley Kent but had a weekend retreat in Peacehaven, Sussex. I was an accountant for a construction company, literally at the bottom of my garden, a 2 minute walk, usually late in but always worked long hours. Why did you come to Spain? Many reasons but I suppose mainly because Rob has a blood disorder and doctors said a warmer climate would help. I was working long hours, and with a staff of 16, I usually started my own work when they went home. When did you first come to Spain What made you live on the Costa? We had had a few holidays in Estepona and liked the Manilva area very much, so we thought about buying a house in the area, spending 6 months in the winter and then returning to Peacehaven for 6 months and working as temps, as we were both in our early fifties we had no pensions to live off. When did you join ICE and why? We moved here in 2002 and joined the Club straight away, as we had heard about it from Rob’s sister who was already a member. It was a 10
way of getting to know people and keeping ourselves occupied. We were surprised that there was no rambling group when we joined so we started one with the help of Margaret Cook. We did have a dog when we first moved over here but unfortunately she died 2 months after we moved here. The first Summer we returned to UK, we were walking back to our home in June wearing coats and gloves when Rob said “what on earth are we doing here in the cold, we have a house in the sun, I’m not doing this again” and that was it, we moved here permanently in 2003. What was the club like when you joined it? The age group when we first joined the Club was older, we were certainly the youngest, I suppose the average was high 70s and most people lived here temporarily, whereas now it’s probably low 70’s and more people live here full time. There are a lot more activities going on and it’s good to see the calendar full with so many diverse activities. When did you become President, and have you enjoyed the experience? I became Assistant Treasurer in 2003, and Treasurer in 2004 - a post I held for 8 years. I was bar manager for 2 years and became President in 2015. Most of the time being President is very rewarding, a lot harder than people think, especially in these time of Covid. The worse time was when the neighbours took us to court over a parking disagreement which dragged on but eventually was dropped! What are your special memories of being an ICE member? We have many memories of the Club, but the Italian trip was a special time and the Cordoba trip also, even though I was told I was a crap guide!!! Through the Club we have made many lifelong friends, which of course, is one of the benefits of belonging to a Club like ours. How do you see the future – for you and for ICE? The future for us personally, is not being so heavily involved with the Club giving us time to visit more of Spain. When we joined, it was to give us something to do - little did we know how much time it would take up. For ICE, the future is one of uncertainty as we do not know how long Covid is going to affect us, especially the trips and of course, Brexit. Our Club membership is strong and I am certain, if we all pull together, the Club will survive stronger and better. 11
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ADVENTURE AT ARENA BEACH A lovely Saturday morning in July, I was out for my usual early Beach walk with my friend Ronnie (Veronica) and joined by a neighbour Rob, with our 3 dogs running about,. The tide was high and it had been stormy so as usual there was quite a few bits of plastic to pick up. Walking higher up the beach to the bin I saw something in the sand. Surprise it was a Samsung Movil very similar to mine. Rob tried to turn it on but the battery had died so it was agreed Rob would take it home and charge it. I slipped it in my big pocket, and we carried on walking to the end of the beach by the H10 and then turned homewards. The dogs were running in and out of the sea and having a great time. Looking up we saw a Grey Zodiac Boat coming towards up with 6 men gesticulating and shouting and pointing at Me! Someone heard the word Movil and we realised they had tracked the phone that was in my pocket. I held the phone aloft and one of the guys jumped into the waist high water and made his was to us. Rob met him halfway and the exchange was made. The boat was closer to the shore so the guy was hauled in and the boat sped away in the direction of Morocco.
Submitted by Joan Thompson
FEMALE GOLFER: I used to play golf a lot years ago but let it slip. However, I have now decided to start playing again and am looking for another lady golfer for a game. Someone who doesn't take it too seriously and would enjoy a slow leisurely 9 holes sometime. Maybe Casares Golf course? If you are interested, please see Sandy Avis at the club or ring 617715749 13
LADIES´LUNCH at Thapa Thai, Estepona Port Wednesday 16 September 2020 at 1.30pm MENU DEL DIA 12.00 euros per person to include tip Please note that any drinks are not included in the price You may choose your menu on the day but must book a place beforehand with Brenda Taylor in order to indicate numbers 952 805 739 or 628 523 444 ****** The men will be going to viceversa Upper level, Estepona Port and a place can also be booked via Brenda Full English Breakfast or Fish, Chips with mushy or garden peas
Spanish Lessons start again Tuesday, 6th October Two levels: beginners at 10.30 and more advanced at 11.45. Each lasts one hour, with a coffee break between the two. Everyone is encouraged to suggest any additional topics; we exchange recommendations for local places of interest (including restaurants), and there I always s a welcoming, cheerful atmosphere whenever we meet. The main focus is on effective communication with plenty of listening and speaking. The fee is â‚Ź8 per lesson. Students can drop in or out as they wish Please contact me before the lesson Martin Holmes martincliveholmes@hotmail.com 95 289 2163 or 652 272 142
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EVENTS SEPTEMBER 11th
Friday, September – Quiz Night – 8.00 for 8.30 start Quiz Master – Tony Winterton. Organiser Joan Thompson Wednesday, 16th September – Ladies Lunch – full details see opposite page Organiser Brenda Taylor
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Friday 2nd October – Quiz Night – 8.00 for 8.30 start Quiz Master - Doug Proctor Organiser Joan Thompson Tuesday, 6th October – Golf Autumn Cup & Lunch - full details Page21 Monday 12th October – Film Night – 7.30 for 8.00 ‘ Time of their Lives’ invites you on a road trip like no other. Determined to gate crash her ex-lover’s funeral on glamourous French hideaway Ile de Re, former Hollywood siren, Helen (Joan Collins) escapes her London retirement home with the help of repressed English housewife, Priscilla (Pauline Collins). On this journey, they find true friendship in one another – and have the time of their lives. Organiser Sue Potter Wednesday, 14th October—History Group - 3.00 pm ‘Wars of the Roses’ is the theme. Organiser Geoff Fabron Friday, 16th October – Noughties Night Are you 50, 60, 70, 80 90 or even 100 this year then come and celebrate with other members who are also noughty. Restaurant to be chosen between us, you can bring 1 other person with you. Organiser Sue Potter Tuesday, 20th October – Ladies Lunch
Organiser Julie Wood
Saturday, 24th October – Treasure Hunt – full details see page 20 We will be returning to the picturesque old town of Estepona again this year as it was very popular last year. It will be in a different area but equally worth your time. Organiser Terry Smith 15
SEPTEMBER 2020 All activities are provisional - please check with the activity organiser to confirm
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FUTURE EVENTS NOVEMBER Tuesday 3rd November – Birthday Lunch Details to be announced on a Thursday morning, Facebook or website Friday, 6th November – Quiz Fran Horwood Organiser Joan Thompson Saturday, 21st November – Festive Fair Details to be announced on a Thursday morning, Facebook or website
DECEMBER Visit to Christmas Lights, Christmas Evening, Christmas Lunch – dates and details to be available in next Magazine. Friday, 4th December—Quiz Ron Pegrum Organiser Joan Thompson EVENTS MAY CHANGE – ALWAYS CHECK CLUB HOUSE NOTICE BOARD, STOP PRESS ON THE WEBSITE OR FACEBOOK
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Ice golf club Hello again everyone. After our long break the weekly golf is running again on Tuesday and Friday mornings at Casares Golf. The course has been kept in very good condition and we are able to play with a few limitations due to the virus problem. The tee off time is still 08-30 so it is best to arrive by 08-15 to decide the order of play. A number of our regulars have travelled elsewhere for the summer period but we still manage a good turnout. The start of golf again has coincided with the use of the new international handicap scoring system (WHS). A recent away day was organised by Jan Blind to the new Azata Golf which has been built between Estepona and Valley Romano courses. It was a very good day which provided a real challenge and some difficult holes. We will definitely play it again as another away day. The next event for us is the Autumn cup. The Spring cup was cancelled due to the virus so the Autumn cup will be at the same venue, which is Estepona Golf on Tuesday 6th of October. The competition is open to anyone and costs 50€ each inc. a buggy. Tee off is at 09-00 with a shotgun start. Anyone wishing to play should put their name on the list which will be on the club board from the 10th of September or contact me or Jan Blind. The golf is followed by lunch at the same venue for the golfers and partners only. as shown below. Choices need to be made well before the competition day. Details to me Peter Henry. The lunch has been restricted to golfers only due to worries over the Covid 19 situation. In the meantime keep safe. Regards to all. Peter Henry 693105180 Jan Blind 603670330 AUTUMN GOLF CUP LUNCH
Tuesday 6 October, Estepona Golf 14.30 for 15.00 16 € inc free drink and raffle Vegetable soup—Prawn cocktail Beef lasagne, chips & salad—Chicken filets, mushroom sauce & vegetables Filet of Salmon, chips & salad Apple pie & ice cream- Carrot cake and ice cream Organiser Terry Smith 21
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BIRDING IN ANDALUCIA Submitted by Debra Coleman In June I was able (finally!) to make a few trips to the areas around Tarifa and further west for some enjoyable birdwatching.
The first trip was organised by the Andalucia Bird Society (ABS) that also counts several ICE members as participants. The ABS is totally volunteer led and provides an essential link between members, nature and our area’s rich avian population. One of the functions of ABS is conservation; one of the current conservation projects they support via membership fees is the MONTAGU’S HARRIER CONSERVATION PROJECT organised by the volunteer group “TUMBABUEY” “The current model of conservation for the Montagu’s Harrier in
Andalucía entails a high number of failures during the breeding season. A model based primarily on rescue actions rather than proactive and effective actions. In many cases, the lack of prior location of a nest causes, in the worst-case scenario, the destruction of the nest by the harvesters, or at best, only partial destruction, without affecting the chicks or eggs. It is on these occasions, that the activities for conservation by the Tumbabuey group begins to work with our project to strengthen the Andalucía population of the species through the release of rescued birds. After the transfer made by the Environment Agents to the corresponding recovery center in their province, where birds receive the necessary care to reach a minimum age of 15 days and to be able to feed themselves 23
independently, the little ones are then taken to the liberation zone in the Tahivilla area (Cadiz). There they will spend the rest of the time until their release, they do it in one of the acclimatization pens from where they become familiar with the landscape of what will be their territory. With an approximate age of 35 days they are released, keeping their food in the vicinity until they leave the area. The need to know exactly what happens with these birds has led to us making a greater effort. In the year 2019, for the first time, 10 grams gpsgsm emitters have been fitted to three of the birds released. Questions on how to know if these orphans are prepared to make the leap to Africa, the period of dependence they spend in the immediate vicinity of the release zone, the use of the territory, interactions with wild birds and migratory routes or their return as breeders are some of the questions we hope to solve. The basic idea of the study is to repeat these markings for five years and thus validate this conservation technique, the loose ones without monitoring can be totally useless, we need data that confirms that our effort is well directed. For the hard and prolonged work that has resulted in the release of these birds, we have had the participation of more than 30 volunteers, who have visited the hacking daily before dawn from June 6 to September 17, the day we finished the season. This year 17 young have been released from different areas of AndalucĂa (Jaen, Sevilla and Cadiz), a highly successful year for the project. On a sunny breezy Saturday ABS members gathered in Tahivilla to witness the ringing and placement of a new arrival Montagu chick into a “hackingâ€? acclimatization. The project has released 3 chicks with the help from ABS. The photos are of Petra, the 4th chick we saw. More information about ABS here : www.andaluciabirdsociety.org 24
CRAFTY IDEAS! Design your own cards It always feels rewarding to find a useful app for iOS or Android. I’ve been using PicCollage for a few years now, to make quick e-greeting cards, posters, and to make photo grids and freestyle collages from photos. The basic pack is free, and I’ve never had to upgrade and make any in-app purchases as the basic elements are really plentiful. There are cards for all occasions, some have spaces for users own photos, most all can be modified and personalized. There are also useful grids to make posters, and lots of stickers to turn photos into personal and unique collages. It comes in handy to make birthday, get well, anniversary, baby, thank you cards, tapping on the Templates icon in the app opens all the different cards. The Grids icon gives choices of useful templates for making photo collages. The finished card/poster/photo can be printed or shared via email, Facebook, messenger, WhatsApp or Instagram. It’s very easy to use and does a lot for a totally free app—PicCollage Grid & Photo Editor Submitted by Debra Coleman
ICE HISTORY GROUP
The Wars of the Roses The end of the Plantagenet’s
Much of what people ‘know’ about the Wars of the Roses comes from Shakespeare’s play which plays fast and loose with historic fact. It was a period of infighting between the ruling family of England that ended with the rise of a new dynasty – the Tudors.
To be held at the ICE club, Estepona Wednesday, 14th October 2020 at 3:00 pm For more information please contact Geoff Fabron geoff.fabron@hotmail.co.uk
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MAGIC MICKEY’S COCKTAILS POMEGRANATE PARAI’SO PERFECTO
A NIGHTCAP TO REMEMBER FROM TRANQUILITY BASE
1 Home Shot Russian Standard Vodka Similar shot of Pomegranate Juice ½ Home Shot of Limoncello Squeeze of fresh lime Ice Fever Tree Tonic as a “Top up” (Optional)
This concoction will go a long way to soothing the partaker’s inner self. It has been derived from the sensible mixing of three delicious liquids so fear not of its consumption. Ingredients BENEDICTINE D.O.M. SPANISH SOLERA BRANDY DOUBLE CREAM OR NATA PARA MONTAR
Mixing the Make Select the number of Lalique Crystal Martini-shaped glasses needed for the Cocktail hour and place in the freezer.
Directions Firstly, select a cognac snifter - no need to warm it - in fact do not warm it. Keep it as cool as possible.
NOTE: If your supply of these is nonexistent or has been reduced to shards in the rubbish bin, any undamaged glasses will suffice - trust me!
Secondly, add to the snifter one part of Benedictine plus one part of the brandy. Stir well these two soothers in the snifter.
In a shaker add ice, the vodka, the fine antioxidant juice, squeeze of lime and the Limoncello. Close shaker. Give it some Wellie for 15 seconds.
Thirdly, over the back of a teaspoon - the tip of which should just touch the soothing liquid - pour slowly the cream to a level the same depth as the soothers.
Remove the glasses from the freezer, open shaker, pour in the glass filled with crushed ice, top up with the tonic AS DESIRED.
Cease pouring.
Now, sitting comfortably gazing either into oblivion or the stars overhead, sip this fellow until there is no more. You just might decide that you should go for a deeper peace so, yes, load up another before the stars disappear - Enjoy!
AND THE TOAST IS: TO THE CONTINUANCE OF I. C. E. AND WELL-BEING OF ALL ITS MEMBERS
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The Bathtub Test During a visit to the mental asylum, I asked the director how do you determine whether or not a patient should be institutionalised. ‘Well’, said the director, ‘we fill up a bathtub, then we offer a teaspoon, a teacup and a bucket to the patient and ask him or her to empty the bathtub…’ Oh, I understand,’ I said. ‘A normal person would use the bucket because its bigger than the spoon or the teacup.’ ‘No,’ said the director, ‘A normal person would pull the plug. Do you want a bed near the window?’ Are you going to share this, or do you want the bed next to mine??
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Modern Day Stamp Collecting – with adults in mind When I was a schoolboy stamp collecting was for me one of the hobbies I enjoyed, it was akin to writing down car number plates or plane spotting, both of which I also did, the only difference then and now is the fact that plane numbers have no real value but those little bits of coloured paper in my current stamp albums could be sold if so desired for quite a nice sum of money. If any of you possess a stamp collection, especially one passed on to you from a past family member or one you may have put together yourself but have stored away for many years, maybe I can help you with some advice. The world has changed so much since those schooldays, and with the internet and Ebay, stamp collecting has become both fun and rewarding – today it is possible to pay several thousand pounds for a rare stamp and £1 or £200 is quite usual. If investing in stamps is not something that interests you then it is possible to build up a nice collection for your own fun with stamps that cost pennies. A lot of adult collectors are into cars or birds and concentrate on finding a theme to follow. Today the graphics on modern stamps are fantastic and once set up in an album they look good too, so if this article interests you, please contact me and maybe you can build up a hedge fund in stamps – or just enjoy yourself.
Submitted by Richard Wood – email woodiesvine@gmail.com
Rare Cactus Flower This is the first flowering in 20 years. The first time it flowered it had rounded petals. Submitted by Joan Thompson 29
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BREXIT UPDATE On 7 October 2016 the Government published a policy statement A democracy that works for everyone: British citizens overseas, which sets out how the 15 year rule will be removed and how all eligible British citizens who have lived in the UK will be given a lifelong right to vote in Parliamentary elections. British citizens living abroad will have to provide either a verifiable National Insurance number, or a current UK passport, or an identity attestation, in order to be registered as an overseas voter. Overseas voters would continue to be registered at a previous address in the UK and the Electoral Registration Officer would need to be satisfied of their connection with that address. The registration will last for twelve months and will then have to be renewed. A commitment to introduce votes for life was also included in the Conservative Party manifesto for the 2017 General Election. The Overseas Electors Bill 2017-19 was a Private Member’s Bill, sponsored by Glyn Davies MP, which sought to end the 15-year time limit and therefore fulfilling the Government’s manifesto commitment. It was drafted with the assistance of the Government. The Bill was presented and given a first reading on 19 July 2017 and it was given a Second Reading on 23 February 2018. It completed its committee stage without amendment. Report stage was held on Friday 22 March but the Bill made no further progress. The Library briefing, Overseas Electors Bill 2017-19 details the provisions of the Bill. The Government has said that it remains committed to ending the 15-year limit. Submitted by Sally Holloway
CRAFTY IDEAS! One of the best things about Facebook is the ability to provide information and discover new things. I found this page via a friend who posts there regularly. It’s full of craft ideas and photos, run by a keen crafter. There’s also a website/ blog. Some of the many crafters in the Club may already know about and follow the page, for any who have yet to visit it’s a fun page where crafters can pick up fun ideas and share ideas and comments. The creator also sells items from the page via her Etsy Shop page, no need to buy, but also a great place to look for ideas www.sumoftheirstories.com Submitted by Debra Coleman 31
Getting old?.....
I really don’t mind getting older but my body is taking it badly. I see people around my age mountain climbing – I feel good getting my leg through my underwear without losing my balance. The leading cause for injury in old men is them thinking they are still young.
One minute you’re young and cool and the next your getting all excited about a new vacuum. As you get older you’ve got to stay positive - for example, the other day I fell down the stairs. Instead of getting upset I just thought ‘Wow, that’s the fastest I’ve moved in year’.
Estepona Osteopathic Clinic
Janet, Michael and Chris Poole Poole rent-a-car
PAUL KNIGHT
Fair fuel policy. Good rates. NO queues. We will meet you at Málaga or Gibraltar Airport. INDOOR parking at Málaga 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.
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
Tel/Fax: 952 88 55 89 Mobile: 619 44 66 88 Email: poolerentacar@hotmail.com www.poolerentacar.com
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SOLUTIONS CODEWORD SOLUTION GENERAL KNOWLEDGE ANSWERS 1. Motown. 2. Sciatic nerve. 3. Opec. 4. The Clangers (children’s TV series). 5. White storks (Knepp Estate, West Sussex). 6. Georgette Heyer. 7. Lighthouse. SUDOKU SOLUTION
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Five tips to get your finances Brexit-ready By David Bowern, Partner, Blevins Franks
What steps can you take to secure your financial position before full Brexit in 2021?
Review the best currency mix for you – Explore investment structures that offer the flexibility to invest and make withdrawals in different currencies. Avoid overexposure to UK investments – If you favour British investments or use a UK-based adviser, your financial planning may be better suited to a UK resident than a Spanish one. A locally-based adviser can help you avoid costly mistakes and take advantage of tax-efficient opportunities in Spain.
Diversify, diversify, diversify – It’s more important than ever to ensure your portfolio is suitably diversified. Those invested for the medium to long-term in a well-diversified portfolio are best placed to see their wealth grow over time. Get your tax planning in order – Tax treatment in Spain should not change post-Brexit, but expatriates selling a Spanish home to buy UK property may no longer qualify for capital gains tax relief once it becomes a non-EU/EEA asset. Review your pension options – Brexit should not affect expatriates’ access to UK-registered pension funds or transfers to QROPS. However, the UK could potentially widen the 25% ‘overseas transfer charge’ to include EU/EEA-based QROPS. Seek regulated advice if you’re considering QROPS. Regardless of Brexit, you should regularly review your financial arrangements to make sure it is up-to-date and suitable for your life today. Summarised tax information is based upon our understanding of current laws and practices which may change. Individuals should seek personalised advice. 35
CLUB COMMITTEE PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER CATERING MANAGER BAR MANAGER MEMBER (Housekeeper) MEMBER (Estepona) MEMBER (Welfare) MEMBER MEMBER LOCAL KEY HOLDER MAGAZINE EDITOR ASST. BAR MANAGER AUDITOR MAINTENANCE MANAGER ASST. TREASURER MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY HOSTESS Introduce new members
Sue Potter 686 107 835 Margaret Whittley 603 846 698 Ted Lunniss 691 392 156 Brenda Taylor 628 523 444 Ian Horwood 602 291 855 Diane Hackett 626 080 829 Julie Wood 639 542 387 Wilma Keeley 679 138 952 Sheila Fox 671 232 906 Phil O’Brien +44 7710 837229 NON COMMITTEE POSTS Nigel Nevshehir 689 457 410 Betty Fooks 663 572 492 Doug Mitchell 667 998 800 Doug Mitchell 667 998 800 Vic Loughran Sally Holloway 678 897 275 Maureen Winckle
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MAGAZINE ADVERTISING RATES
Adverts presented in desired layout, will be included on our web site with links to your site. Classified Ads: Members Only, Free Quarter page Black & White 7€ per edition Colour 8€ per edition Half page 13€ per edition 15€ per edition Full page 26€ per edition 30€ per edition Discounts:- 6 editions 10% 10 editions 20%. There will be 10 editions per calendar year August & September combined - December & January Combined Advertising fees to be prepaid before the 15th of the month Copy to be emailed to editor@theiceclub.es before the 15th of any month, for inclusion in the following month’s issue. INTERNATIONAL CLUB OF ESTEPONA (Siberme) accepts no responsibility for contents of any advertisement appearing I.C.E. Clubhouse, Urbanisation Bahia Dorada, Entrada 5, at Km. 149, A7, Estepona 29693 Málaga Telephone 952 802 549 www.theiceclub.es Email: info@theiceclub.es PLEASE TELL ADVERTISERS YOU SAW THEIR ADVERT IN ICE MAGAZINE 36
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 BUYING YOUR TICKET responsible for their own travel insurance. 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
WELFARE
Members are requested to notify our welfare officer, Wilma Keeley if they know of any member who is ill. Tel: 951 577 050 / 679 138 952
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 is better for peaceful relations that we don't park there. PARKING
REFUNDS attend the last Thursday before a trip in case there are MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL any last-minute alterations. Renewing your annual club membership can be Cannot be given for tickets, unless the organ- done by bank transfer. iser is notified in time, and providing the trip Send to: Bank - Banco Sabadell, Sabinillas. is full and a replacement can be found from IBAN:- ES98 0081 0535 8800 0131 1734 the waiting list. Tickets are not transferable to BIC CODE:- BSABESBB Please advise TED LUNNISS the members without theTHE authoriIMPORTANT: TELL BAR STAFF OF ANY BROKEN TIPS other CLUB TREASURER by email ifGLASS you have sent a AND THEY WILL DISPOSE OF IT. sation of the organiser. payment by bank transfer, stating your name and 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.
membership number if possible. ted_lunniss@hotmail.co.uk TEL: 691 392 156
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.
All drinks, Do not HELICOPTEROS SANITARIOS whether have an alcoholic or otherwise, to be consumed on answering machine. The phone will ring until the Club premises shall be purchased from someone picks up. If you hear a message in the Club bar. Spanish you have dialled the wrong number. CLUB DRINKS POLICY
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